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Sun Valley Resort’s Winter Wonderland

Sun Valley Resort 1 Sun Valley Rd, Sun Valley

Throughout December, the holiday spirit settles over Sun Valley Resort, transforming our Village into a picturesque Winter Wonderland. You can hear it in the melodies sung by the Sun Valley Carolers as they stroll through our European-style Holiday Market stalls, and you can see it sparkle in the ceremoniously lit Christmas Tree. The holiday spirit glows in the torchlights that parade down Dollar Mountain on Christmas Eve and ring out in the fireworks that signal the coming of Christmas Day. From photo-ops with Santa Claus to festive movie nights at the Opera House, experience the timeless magic of the holidays at Sun Valley Resort. Saturday, December 7th: Winter Wonderland Kick Off at Sun Valley Village  Cookie Decorating |12:00pm-4:00pm Shop for a Cause in the Sun Valley Village | Dec 7 & 8 All Day Community Gingerbread Contest - Dec 7th - 31st Located in the Boiler Room, across from the Rec Center in the Sun Valley Village. Friday, December 13th Stand-Up Comedy Series Featuring John Ziegler, Sun Valley Opera House | 7:30pm Friday, December 13th - Sunday, December 15th Holiday Movie Series | Sun Valley Opera House December 13 at 2pm: Elf (PG) December 14 at 6:30pm: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (PG-13) December ...

Bridgette’s Place Holiday Sale

Bridgitte's Place West Carbonate Drive, Hailey

Your one stop shop for all things beautiful and made within the earth. Here you can find crystals, jewelry, sound healing tools, Crystal Tones singing bowls, oracle cards and more! We even have a kids corner for that little sensitive, geologist or all things sparkly lover including glow in the dark spheres. 10% off any item in the store excluding silver jewelry. Shoppe Hours Wednesday- Friday 11:30-4:30 Saturday 11-4pm Holiday Week Hours Monday December 23rd 11:30 - 4:30 Tuesday December 24th 11 - 3pm Can't make it during open hours? You can always call for an appointment. 208.309.2323 Give the gift of beauty this holiday season. Happy Holidays! Bridgette's Place 15 W Carbonate Hailey, Id

Ongoing

Soulmates Collection – Myriam Esther Fine Art Gallery LLC.

Myriam Esther Fine Art Gallery LLC West Pine Street, Hailey

Come and discover the New Soulmates Collection by Myriam Esther. They make the perfect gift for your love ones. The Soulmates Collection” is all about vibrant colors. Myriam Esther LOVES colors and is letting loose her colorful paintbrushes. There are no ways to stop them! Two of her art pieces have been chosen and are currently on display at the Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN). Please come and see the New Art Collection “Soulmates” by Myriam Esther at Myriam Esther Fine Art Gallery. Myriam Esther Fine Art Gallery LLC. 105 W. Pine Street Hailey, Idaho 83333 Tel: 208 450 2066 m@myriamesther.com https://myriamesther.com/

Free

AROUND THE BEND by LOLA

Hemmings Gallery Walnut Avenue, Ketchum

'Tis the season to celebrate!! We're wrapping up this year with a stunning new show--AROUND THE BEND by Lola at Hemmings Gallery on 340 Walnut Ave. in Ketchum. Each work features Lola's mastery of the poured resin technique and the alluring quality of this uniquely modern material. For over a decade, Lola has been working with tinted resin in her Bay-area studio. Each piece consists of layered geometric shapes with an emphasis on color & tone-- all on her signature drip-edged panels. It's high-gloss and hard-to-resist. For Lola, "I'm always dreaming about what's next. What will excite and inspire others. As I pour the resin, a form begins to appear on the surface. The challenge is leaving the emotional tone of the piece undefined allowing the viewer to find their own meaning in the work."

Nick Brandt – The Echo of Our Voices

Gilman Contemporary 661 Sun Valley Rd, Sun Valley

Gilman Contemporary presents THE ECHO OF OUR VOICES, acclaimed photographer Nick Brandt’s poignant visual narrative showing the impact of water scarcity on a group of Syrian refugees, mostly families, in southern Jordan. Brandt’s portrayal is both respectful and tender, as he captures the resilience of the human spirit and the stabilizing effects of human connection in the face of adversity. Jordan is considered the second most water-scarce country in the world. The Syrian refugees depicted in these photographs were forced to flee Syria due to war. Now in Jordan they are forced to relocate multiple times a year in constant search of adequate rainfall for growing crops. Families are perched on stacks of boxes that aim skyward, implying a sense of strength and defiance. They also serve as pedestals for the individuals who typically go unseen and unnoticed. No longer able to avert our gaze, we are invited to look into the eyes of these courageous individuals and hear the soft echo of their voices.

Free

Stargazing – Paintings by Kelly Ording

Gilman Contemporary 661 Sun Valley Rd, Sun Valley

The paintings in this series are inspired by Kelly Ording's practice of sungazing, a meditative ritual that that involves standing outside and gazing toward the sun to absorb its radiant energy. For Ording, the slow and methodical process of painting becomes an extension of this meditative ritual. Through rhythmic lines and geometric motifs, Ording’s luminous works evoke a sense of transcendence and invite viewers to connect with the natural rhythms of the world. Each line marks a fleeting moment and the passage of time, echoing the pulse of the universe and the cycles of the sun.

Free

25% off Blankets, PJs, Outerwear✨🛍️❄️

Johnny Was North Main Street 460, Ketchum

Cozy Holiday 25% off blankets, PJs, and outerwear. Enjoy a special full size fragrance gift on all purchases $300 or more!

Free

Alpine Revival Holiday Trunk Show

Limelight Hotel 151 Main St S, Ketchum

Alpine Revival is an emerging brand that offers vintage-inspired ski sweaters. Cashmere & cashmere blend ski sweaters & accessories for men & women. INVENTORY AVAILABLE ON SITE (limited quantities). Co-Founder is a WRHS graduate! Limelight Hotel Friday 12/20 3-7pm & Sat 12/21 8am - 6pm. Come find a sweater you'll never want to take off!

Free

Introduction to Avalanches Field Day

Sawtooth NRA HQ & Visitor Center 5 North Fork Canyon Road, Ketchum

Join the Friends of the Sawtooth Avalanche Center instructors for a field day covering avalanche rescue basics, snowpack layering, avalanche terrain identification, and basic backcountry travel. Please note- you need to have attended a Friends’ Introduction to Avalanches presentation prior to participating in the field day. The first presentation of this year is December 19th at the Community Library in Ketchum. There is a $50 suggested donation to the Friends of SAC to cover instructor costs. Donations can be made on www.sawtoothavalanche.com (click the donate button) or via Venmo @sawtooth-avalanche. On your donation, please note that this is in conjunction with a field day. Thank you! We use a pre-registration system for courses due to high demand. Please sign up for a field day using this Field Day Sign Up Form: https://forms.gle/KwcSVSUQtomxu4i97 We will send out more information about the course in the week leading up to it.

$50
Event Series Fall Hailey Farmers Market

Fall Hailey Farmers Market

Grange Hall South 3rd Avenue, Ketchum

The Hailey Farmers Market has moved indoors. Saturdays from 10am to 1pm at the Upper Big Wood River Grange Hall (609 3rd Ave South, Hailey), November 2nd through December 21st, No market on November 30th for Thanksgiving weekend.

Free

Rotarun Ski Area Opening Day & History Project Unveiling

Rotarun 25 Rodeo Dr, Hailey

Join us for opening day on Saturday December 21! The Hailey Rotary Club will be on site at 10 a.m. to serve a free community pancake breakfast ahead of a special history project unveiling at the base area. Public ski hours begin at 12 p.m. and end at 4 p.m. Visit rotarun.org for more information.

Free

Wood River Writers’ Focused Writing Group

The Community Library 415 Spruce Ave, Ketchum

Saturdays, November 2 – April 5, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm Co-work with a community of writers the first Saturday of each month for focused writing and craft discussions and connect to other writers from the Wood River Valley and beyond! All writing abilities and ages welcome. Join us in The Community Library’s Idaho Room, or online via Zoom. The Wood River Writers’ Groups are led by AJ Super, a local author with a trilogy of science fiction books published by a small traditional press. She is also a Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers’ Association (SFWA) member.

Skatin’ Around the Christmas Tree with Santa

Sun Valley Resort Outdoor Rink Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley

Get ready to lace up your skates and embrace the holiday spirit at the Sun Valley Outdoor Ice Rink! Whether you're gliding under the stars or cheering from the sidelines, this family-friendly event promises festive cheer for all ages. Enjoy complimentary holiday cookies and hot cocoa as you skate to a soundtrack of holiday tunes. Grab your Santa hat, Christmas sweater, and be sure to bundle up! Tickets — $40 per person. Ticket purchase includes skate rentals.

Limelight Lounge – Live Music Series

Limelight Lounge 151 Main St S

Throughout the year, The Limelight Lounge is the place to be in Ketchum for live local music. It’s the perfect way to unwind after a day on the mountain. Order a beer and a few apps (or go all out with dinner from our menu), and enjoy some of the best local talent in an intimate setting. Happy Hour 3:00 - 6:00 pm daily | Dinner Menu 4:30 - 9:30pm | Live Music 5:30 - 8:30pm in season Thursday to Monday and off season Friday & Saturday. December Live Music Schedule: Mon 23- Georges Bouhey Tues 24- Jon Divello Wed 25- Carl Massaro Thurs 26- Kevin Ware Fri 27- Sawtooth Shipwreck Sat 28- Sawtooth Shipwreck Sun 29- Katie Buxton Mon 30- Aaron Golay Tues 31-NYE-Walsey & the River Dogs followed by DJ Train January Live Music Schedule Thurs 2- Kevin Ware Fri 3- Jake Dejongh Sat 4- Doublewide Sun 5- Carson Hasher Mon 6- Jay Miller Thurs 9- Kevin Ware Fri 10- Vicki Overfelt & Dave Cosca Sat 11- Avery Solago Sun 12- Jon & Jen Pisano Mon 13- Travis McDaniel Thurs 16- Kevin Ware Fri 17- James Tautkus Sat 18- Doublewide Sun 19- David Henry Mon 20- David Henry Thurs ...

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