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Mar 29, 2023 - Apr 02, 2023
Sun Valley Film Festival

When: March 29, 2023 – April 2, 2023 all-day

Where: Sun Valley, ID – Various locations

Returning for its 12th year, SVFF kicks off another five days of Films, Coffee Talks, Parties and more. SVFF supports independent film and the magic of storytelling. It’s mission to celebrate and award filmmakers who are established and emerging has earned the Festival accolades by the film industry, film festival goers, film lovers, and filmmakers. The year-round Sun Valley Film Initiative develops professionals and illuminates the process of filmmaking, propelling emerging voices with grants and education. Since 2012 the Sun Valley Film Festival has invited fans and filmmakers to America’s first ski resort to celebrate the magic of storytelling. In the past, Festival guests include Hollywood legends such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Clint Eastwood, Jodie Foster, Geena Davis, and Oliver Stone as well as avant-garde writers and filmmakers like Stephen Gaghan and Mark and Jay Duplass. With over 4,000 yearly attendees, SVFF has become known as the Festival for Filmmakers. The Sun Valley Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. To support and learn more about SVFF opportunities, visit sunvalleyfilmfestival.org 2023 Films | 2023 Schedule | Buy Passes Honorees WILD LIFE Wednesday, March 29th 5pm at The Argyros KING COAL Friday, March 31st 3:30pm at The Argyros DEEP RISING Saturday, April 1st 2:00pm at …

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Apr 01, 2023 - Apr 05, 2023
U.S Alpine Championships

When: April 1, 2023 – April 5, 2023 all-day

Where: Warm Springs Lodge, 201 Picabo St, Ketchum, ID 83340, USA

Sun Valley Resort is excited to host the Toyota U.S. Alpine Championships presented by Stifel kicking off April 2 and welcoming elite and next-generation ski racers vying for spots on the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team. The racing event, which runs April 2-5, is the final competition on the hotly contended US national ski racing circuit and is the culmination of a season-long showcase of the best of the best in US ski racing athleticism. Saturday starts the week of events with training opportunities for racers and a sponsor village and live apres music in Warm Springs Plaza. Sunday, April 2, the racing kicks off with men’s and women’s super-G followed by Clicquot in the Snow Party at Warm Springs and the Opening Ceremony at Town Square in Ketchum featuring a Parade of Athletes and a free concert by Lowdown Brass Band. Men’s and women’s slalom will run on Monday, April 3, women’s giant slalom on Tuesday, April 4, and men’s giant slalom on Wednesday, April 5; each day’s races will be followed by awards and live music in the Warm Springs Plaza. The event is free to attend and spectators are welcome to join. SATURDAY, APRIL 1 Super G …

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Jun 20, 2023 - Jun 23, 2023
Sun Valley Forum

When: June 20, 2023 – June 23, 2023 all-day

Where: TBD

The Multiplier Effect: Partnering to Accelerate Climate Solutions.

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Jun 26, 2023 - Jun 30, 2023
Sun Valley Wine Auction

When: June 26, 2023 – June 30, 2023 all-day

Where: Various Locations

42nd Annual Sun Valley Wine Auction. A celebration of wine, A benefit for the arts. 2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Patron and Vintner registration opens Monday, June 26 at SVMoA Tuesday, June 27 Pig Roast & Paddle Up Wednesday, June 28 SCOUT Symposia Wine Maker Dinners Thursday, June 29 SCOUT Symposia Wine Maker Dinners Friday, June 30 River Ranch Wine Walk

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Jul 01, 2023 - Jul 02, 2023
Ballet Sun Valley

When: July 1, 2023 – July 2, 2023 all-day

Where: Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, ID 83353, USA

Ballet Sun Valley presents the debut of world-renowned Dutch National Ballet (DNB) led by Artistic Director Ted Brandsen, July 1st and 2nd at 7 pm in the Sun Valley Pavilion. This is Dutch National Ballet’s first tour to the United States in 40 years and Sun Valley is the first stop! The tour continues with performances on the East Coast and at The Music Center at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. Over the past 60 years Dutch National Ballet evolved into a world renowned ballet company with the New York Times ranking the company in the top five in the world. DNB is also one of the largest ballet companies in Europe. Tickets on sale now at balletsunvalley.org

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Jul 14, 2023 - Jul 16, 2023
Ketchum Arts Festival

When: July 14, 2023 – July 16, 2023 all-day

Where: Festival Meadows, Festival Meadows, Sun Valley, ID 83353, USA

Ketchum Arts Festival is an annual celebration of Idaho art in the shadow of Sun Valley’s Baldy Mountain. Take a breather from your busy summer schedule and spend some time sampling great food and beer, and perusing the creative output of more than 100 Idaho artists. The kiddos will enjoy free activities in a special area while the folks can shop. Even Fido can visit with her friends (from the safety of a leash). Festival Meadow is easily accessed from the Bitterroot stop of the free Mountain Rides Blue Route bus or with a short stroll from Ketchum or Sun Valley on the bike path. More information can be found at www.ketchumartsfestival.com or Facebook/KetchumArtsFestival. Free admission. More info: www.ketchumartsfestival.com

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Jul 20, 2023 - Jul 22, 2023
Sun Valley Tour de Force

When: July 20, 2023 – July 22, 2023 all-day

Where: Various Locations

The 6th Annual Sun Valley Tour de Force on July 20-22, 2023 is a weekend of epic proportions for car lovers of all ages. Eight events take place over the course of three days. The signature event of the weekend is the ‘NO SPEED LIMIT’ high speed runs at Phantom Hill. Located in the heart of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, 3.2 miles of state highway becomes a no-speed limit zone. For one day only, drivers are allowed to put their machines to the ultimate test. In 2019, all previously recorded speed records were broken when a Bugatti Chiron hit 253.01mph. This is truly an experience of a lifetime. Additional weekend events include scenic drives, SVTdF Car Show at Festival Meadows, hosted sponsor events and our fundraiser; Cars & Comedy. With the stunning backdrop of Sun Valley, Idaho, this is a weekend not to be missed. The SVTdF Car Show is a highly anticipated event with supercars, classics, and collectibles on display. Both participants of the SVTdF high-speed event as well as any proud collector are welcome to participate. Approximately 150 cars are invited to enter the Show. This event offers a chance for spectators to check out sponsor cars, purchase …

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Jul 22, 2023 - Jul 24, 2023
Sun Valley Writers’ Conference

When: July 22, 2023 – July 24, 2023 all-day

Where: Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, ID 83353, USA

With five Pulitzer Prize winners, two National Book Award finalists, six “New York Times” bestsellers, and a former U.S. Poet Laureate, the 2023 Sun Valley Writers’ Conference (SVWC) will feature “the strongest literary list we’ve ever had,” according to SVWC Literary Director John Burnham Schwartz. Now celebrating its 29th year, SVWC 2023 will be held Saturday, July 22 through Monday, July 24 at the stunning Sun Valley Resort and Pavilion. For three days, some of the country’s—and the world’s—best writers and thinkers, including fiction and nonfiction writers, journalists, policymakers, and poets will descend upon the small town of Sun Valley, Idaho. This year, the all-star line-up will include Abraham Verghese, Tracy K. Smith, Ezra Klein, Anne Applebaum, Dave Barry, Ed Yong, Javier Zamora, Jennifer Homans, Curtis Sittenfeld, and many more! Passes on sale February 16. This year, we will be offering a Full Conference Pass ($1,100) and a half-price Next Generation Pass for those 35 and under ($550). Stay tuned for more information about single event tickets ($35 each), free community speakers, free livestreaming, free Pavilion lawn talks, and more. If you haven’t already, join our email list for important updates at svwc.com/subscribe.

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Jul 30, 2023 - Aug 24, 2023
Sun Valley Music Festival

When: July 30, 2023 – August 24, 2023 all-day

Where: Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Road, Sun Valley, Idaho, 83353, United States

Save the dates for summer 2023: July 30 – August 24. The Sun Valley Music Festival’s 39th Summer Season presents a star-studded lineup of guest artists for over three weeks of free concerts in the beautiful, natural surroundings of Sun Valley, Idaho. Pianists Yefim Bronfman and Orli Shaham, mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke, and violinist Augustin Hadelich will headline concerts featuring works by Schumann, Ravel, Mahler, and Tchaikovsky. Other programs include works by contemporary American composers including Mason Bates, Michael Abels, and Michael Tilson Thomas. For a very special Pops Night, Stéphane Denève, Music Director of the St. Louis Symphony, will lead the Festival Orchestra in an evening of the music of John Williams. Major orchestral repertoire will include Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 (the season finale) and Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring. The annual fundraising Gala Concert will take place on August 8 (details will be released in mid-February). The concerts are free (except for the Gala), and available for everyone to enjoy at the Sun Valley Pavilion, whether inside or on the big lawn. About Sun Valley Music Festival The Sun Valley Music Festival’s mission is to enrich, inspire, and instill in our community a lifelong love of classical music through extraordinary, …

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Aug 11, 2023 - Aug 13, 2023
Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Festival

When: August 11, 2023 – August 13, 2023 all-day

Where: Atkinson Park, 900 3rd Avenue, Ketchum, Idaho, 83340, United States

This summer we celebrate the 54th edition of the popular Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Festival. Join us in beautiful Atkinson Park just off Main Street in Ketchum as we welcome 132 professional artists and craftspeople from 27 different states to the Wood River Valley. This Festival is a juried, outdoor, fine arts show that includes world-class artwork in categories such as painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, woodwork, metalwork, jewelry and more. The rigorous jury process used to select artists ensures the residents and visitors to the Festival will see truly exceptional work in all different categories. This Festival also has food trucks, a picnic area, live music, and a kids’ activity area. It is completely free and open to the public. Hours Friday: 10am – 5pm Saturday: 10am – 5pm Sunday: 10am – 4pm

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Aug 31, 2023 - Sep 03, 2023
Rebecca’s Private Idaho

When: August 31, 2023 – September 3, 2023 all-day

Where: Various Locations

Registration for Rebecca’s Private Idaho 2023 is open, so register now to secure your spot! Already registered? Then it’s time to check out RPI BaseCamp to ensure you have the ride of your life! RPI BaseCamp is an eight-week, customized training program catered to the distance you’re racing and your fitness level. This full spectrum performance program is designed by my world-class coach, Tim Cusick, and includes customized training, a nutrition plan by Dr. Namrita Brooke, and the opportunity to train right alongside me and our tight-knit community. We train together, motivate each other and elevate our performance as a team. RPI BaseCamp registration is now open and this is your ticket to your best performance in Idaho! RPI BaseCamp sells out every year, so register now or save your spot for just $25!

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Oct 04, 2023 - Oct 08, 2023
27th Annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival

When: October 4, 2023 – October 8, 2023 all-day

Where: Various Locations

Sheep have been trailing through the Wood River Valley of Idaho for well over a century and are an integral part of Idaho’s heritage. The iconic Trailing of the Sheep Festival celebrates the sheep, herders, history, and food, of this unique cultural tradition, with the event recognized as one of the “Top Ten Fall Festivals in the World” by msn.com. Each fall, the Trailing of the Sheep Festival honors the 150+ year annual tradition of moving sheep (‘trailing’) from high mountain summer pastures down through the Valley to traditional winter grazing and lambing areas in the south. This annual migration is living history and the focus of a unique and authentic Festival that celebrates the people, arts, cultures, and traditions of Idaho’s sheep ranching families, highlighting the principal contributors – the Basques, Scottish and Peruvians. The five-day Festival includes nonstop activities in multiple venues – history, folk arts, a Sheep Folklife Fair, lamb culinary offerings, a Wool Festival with classes and workshops, music, dance, storytelling, championship Sheepdog Trials and, the always entertaining, Big Sheep Parade with 1,500 sheep hoofing it down Main Street in Ketchum. Save the Dates for next year’s Trailing of the Sheep Festival: October 4 – 8, 2023! …

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Oct 18, 2023 - Oct 22, 2023
Sun Valley Jazz and Music Festival

When: October 18, 2023 – October 22, 2023 all-day

Where: Sun Valley Resort, 1 Sun Valley Rd, Sun Valley, ID 83353, USA

Sun Valley Jazz and Music Festival Five days. Forty Bands. One Million Smiles Attendees from all fifty states, every Canadian province, and several foreign countries gather each October to celebrate live performances of America’s music. The Sun Valley Jazz & Music Festival was birthed out of a love and appreciation for jazz music by Tom & Barbara Hazzard and is held mid-October each year in Sun Valley, ID. Become One of the Thousands of Jazz Fans Who Have Been Delighted Since 1990! This experience of telling the story of “American” music is our passion. Amazing isn’t it? We all get to be part of this history while it’s still in the making. The names that ring through eternity—Armstrong, Ellington, Fitzgerald, Beiderbecke, Goodman, Holliday, Basie, Shaw, Miller, and so many more—have created a legacy of delight that lives on through those of us who participate in this jazz festival. The history of this music echoes the history of twentieth century America. This jazz event is held this year because of your continued support and encouragement. You tell people how much fun it is and that they need to come to Sun Valley. It continues because people have a heart to support the event and …

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New Paintings Exhibition at Gilman Contemporary

Gilman Contemporary

Dec 1 – Dec 15 all-day

12:00 am

This fall Gilman Contemporary is featuring new work by four representational painters who each have a unique way of abstracting the recognizable. Laura Schiff Bean, Craig Mooney, John Westmark, and Jill Leareach bring a distinctive perspectives and materials to their canvases. Craig Mooney is known for creating cinematic oil paintings that incorporate and manipulate light. In his figurative paintings, women are captured in moments of repose and are presented in an atmosphere often described as dreamlike. His cityscapes offer a glimpse of suspended time, both familiar and illusory. Regardless of the subject matter, Mooney’s brush strokes and color work create a viewpoint that transcends the subject, by nearly abstracting the familiar to create a dramatic perspective. Laura Schiff Bean’s dramatic dress portraits stem from her interest in the human psyche along with her fascination with dresses. Each are characterized by the absence of a physical body making each work anonymous but with its own personality. With dripping, generous paint the dress becomes inhabited by an unseen presence that reflects on identity and gender. The female figures in John Westmark’s paintings are composed of store-bought sewing patterns and acrylic paint on canvas. The patterns are used to create dimension in each ...

Studio MOVE Ketchum

Dec 10 @ 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

12:00 pm

Contact Blair for more information: (917) 767-8687 One part dance party, one part fitness class. Class begins with a sun salutation series to create an awareness of body alignment and rolls into dim lights, fun poppy playlists from a multitude of genres, and open, non-choreographed dancing. Letting the music guide your body, and being ready for a few movement cues from the instructor from time to time, you are going to sweat (and laugh) a lot! Inspired by the yogic philosophy of Santosha (or joy), this is a place to come and let down your guard and let it all out. Class will be 75 minutes. Wear comfortable clothing for movement, socks or barefoot. Open to all experience levels. NO dance experience needed.

Hailey Outdoor Holiday Market

Contemporary Cottage

Dec 10 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

1:00 pm

Join us for The Hailey Outdoor Holiday Market, with over 20 local artists and vendors. Plenty of room to distance. Come help spread some Christmas Cheer. Support your local Artist. Shop Small, Shop Local. Kids can send letters to Santa in Santa’s mailbox. Located in South Hailey at The Contemporary Cottage 618 S Main St.

“A Christmas Carol in the Library” – A Staged Reading

The Community Library

Dec 10 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

6:00 pm

It’s after hours in the library on Christmas Eve, with only the cheerful Miss Trilling and the grumpy Mr. Heaps left to shelve the final books and turn out the lights. The two librarians find themselves immersed in retelling Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Aided only by the usual trappings of a library, Miss Trilling and Mr. Heaps take on more than thirty characters and bring the classic tale of miserliness and redemptive generosity to life inside our very own Community Library. Join The Community Library for this staged reading, which celebrates the power and wonder of imaginative reading together. Directed by David Janeski and read by Aly Wepplo and Matthew Gorby. Appropriate for ages 5 and up. The staged reading runs for approximately 60 minutes. Two performances: Friday, December 10 at 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, December 11 at 3:00 p.m. Space is limited, so register at www.comlib.org to join us. Proof of vaccination is required to attend in person at the Library, and both performances will also be live streamed on the Library’s Vimeo.

Bellevue Tree Lighting Ceremony

Ashley's Coffee Corner

Dec 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

6:30 pm

Join us for Bellevue’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony! We will offer coffee and hot cocoa, home-baked goodies and pastries, fire pits to keep warm and a “Holiday Ham” raffle. The Bellevue tree lighting ceremony is planned for 7 p.m., with performances from the Enchantones and Caritas Chorale from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. The tree lighting ceremony and musical performances will be followed by a kids’ holiday story hour and “Very Merry Book Giveaway” starting at 7:15 p.m. The Grinch will also make a guest appearance!

The Spot Young Co: ONCE

The Spot

Dec 10 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

7:30 pm

THE SPOT YOUNG COMPANY presents ONCE the musical Book by Enda Walsh Music + Lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová Based on the Motion Picture Written + Directed by John Carney Directed by Brett Moellenberg Music Directed by Grant Carey With Support from The Spot Cr3w The Spot Young Company is a tuition-free program open to all high school students in the Wood River Valley. Students specialize in performance and technical theater training. Their work culminates in a full production under the guidance and mentorship of The Spot Cr3w. The 2021 production of ONCE marks the first LIVE Spot Young Co. show since Winter 2019. Join us in celebrating the return of live theater with these amazingly talented young performers. ONCE is the story of a guy who gave up on love and music, and the girl who inspired him to dream again. On the streets of Dublin, an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant are drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, an unexpected friendship and collaboration quickly evolves into a powerful but complicated love story, underscored by emotionally charged music. Featuring all of the magical songs from the critically ...

The Pisten Bullys at Moutain Village Resort

Mountain Village Resort

Dec 11 all-day

12:00 am

Ketchum’s own original country western band takes the stage at The Velvet Falls dance hall for a night of good ole honky tonk music.

Hailey Outdoor Holiday Market

Contemporary Cottage

Dec 11 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

10:00 am

Join us for The Hailey Outdoor Holiday Market, with over 20 local artists and vendors. Plenty of room to distance. Come help spread some Christmas Cheer. Support your local Artist. Shop Small, Shop Local. Kids can send letters to Santa in Santa’s mailbox. Located in South Hailey at The Contemporary Cottage 618 S Main St.

What is Meditation?

Crystal Healing Room

Dec 11 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am

10:00 am

Join us on Saturday, December 11th at 10am Life Purpose Shaman will be leading you through a series of exercises to help you understand what meditation is. She will show you just how simple and natural meditation is for all people. This class will be held at the Crystal Healing Room and Shaman will be livestreaming in on screen. For those of you who have previously experienced a livestreamed class before know that she is still able to connect with your energy and speak with your angels.

“A Christmas Carol in the Library” – A Staged Reading

The Community Library

Dec 11 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

3:00 pm

It’s after hours in the library on Christmas Eve, with only the cheerful Miss Trilling and the grumpy Mr. Heaps left to shelve the final books and turn out the lights. The two librarians find themselves immersed in retelling Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Aided only by the usual trappings of a library, Miss Trilling and Mr. Heaps take on more than thirty characters and bring the classic tale of miserliness and redemptive generosity to life inside our very own Community Library. Join The Community Library for this staged reading, which celebrates the power and wonder of imaginative reading together. Directed by David Janeski and read by Aly Wepplo and Matthew Gorby. Appropriate for ages 5 and up. The staged reading runs for approximately 60 minutes. Two performances: Friday, December 10 at 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, December 11 at 3:00 p.m. Space is limited, so register at www.comlib.org to join us. Proof of vaccination is required to attend in person at the Library, and both performances will also be live streamed on the Library’s Vimeo.

The Spot Young Co: ONCE

The Spot

Dec 11 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

4:00 pm

THE SPOT YOUNG COMPANY presents ONCE the musical Book by Enda Walsh Music + Lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová Based on the Motion Picture Written + Directed by John Carney Directed by Brett Moellenberg Music Directed by Grant Carey With Support from The Spot Cr3w The Spot Young Company is a tuition-free program open to all high school students in the Wood River Valley. Students specialize in performance and technical theater training. Their work culminates in a full production under the guidance and mentorship of The Spot Cr3w. The 2021 production of ONCE marks the first LIVE Spot Young Co. show since Winter 2019. Join us in celebrating the return of live theater with these amazingly talented young performers. ONCE is the story of a guy who gave up on love and music, and the girl who inspired him to dream again. On the streets of Dublin, an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant are drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, an unexpected friendship and collaboration quickly evolves into a powerful but complicated love story, underscored by emotionally charged music. Featuring all of the magical songs from the critically ...

The Spot Young Co: ONCE

The Spot

Dec 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

2:00 pm

THE SPOT YOUNG COMPANY presents ONCE the musical Book by Enda Walsh Music + Lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová Based on the Motion Picture Written + Directed by John Carney Directed by Brett Moellenberg Music Directed by Grant Carey With Support from The Spot Cr3w The Spot Young Company is a tuition-free program open to all high school students in the Wood River Valley. Students specialize in performance and technical theater training. Their work culminates in a full production under the guidance and mentorship of The Spot Cr3w. The 2021 production of ONCE marks the first LIVE Spot Young Co. show since Winter 2019. Join us in celebrating the return of live theater with these amazingly talented young performers. ONCE is the story of a guy who gave up on love and music, and the girl who inspired him to dream again. On the streets of Dublin, an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant are drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, an unexpected friendship and collaboration quickly evolves into a powerful but complicated love story, underscored by emotionally charged music. Featuring all of the magical songs from the critically ...

Wood River Orchestra Holiday Concert

Church of the Bigwood

Dec 12 @ 3:30 pm

3:30 pm

Join the Wood River Orchestra for its annual holiday concert! Free. Masks required

The Spot Young Co: ONCE

The Spot

Dec 12 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

7:30 pm

THE SPOT YOUNG COMPANY presents ONCE the musical Book by Enda Walsh Music + Lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová Based on the Motion Picture Written + Directed by John Carney Directed by Brett Moellenberg Music Directed by Grant Carey With Support from The Spot Cr3w The Spot Young Company is a tuition-free program open to all high school students in the Wood River Valley. Students specialize in performance and technical theater training. Their work culminates in a full production under the guidance and mentorship of The Spot Cr3w. The 2021 production of ONCE marks the first LIVE Spot Young Co. show since Winter 2019. Join us in celebrating the return of live theater with these amazingly talented young performers. ONCE is the story of a guy who gave up on love and music, and the girl who inspired him to dream again. On the streets of Dublin, an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant are drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, an unexpected friendship and collaboration quickly evolves into a powerful but complicated love story, underscored by emotionally charged music. Featuring all of the magical songs from the critically ...

Rotarun Rip-A-Thon

Dec 14 – Dec 18 all-day

12:00 am

https://youtu.be/Xxrupx_hv6M Events rescheduled to Dec 14th – 18th. Ride the Rope, Rip to Raise Money for SVSEF! The Rotarun Rip-a-Thon celebrates SVSEF athletes across all disciplines, as they gain as many vertical feet and kilometers as possible, to help kick-start the organization’s fundraising efforts this year. From now through the Rip-a-Thon, SVSEF athletes will solicit tax-deductible donations in support of their participation. Every donation goes directly towards supporting our athletes, coaches, and overall programming at SVSEF, including more than $300,000 awarded annually for financial aid. Groups will “Ride the Rope” and ride, glide, race and rip between Wednesday, December 1 and Saturday, December 4. EVENT SCHEDULE Wednesday, December 15 from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, December 16 from 3-5 p.m. Friday, December 17 from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, December 18 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. / 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. And don’t miss the grand finale Rip-A-Thon Showcase on Saturday, December 4 from 6-9 p.m.! It will include a bonfire, DJ, food trucks and athletes ripping it up on the Dual Slalom, Sturtevants’ Air Bag, Cross Country Track and Rail Jam venues. Free shuttle parking from Mountain Humane. LIMITED PRIME TIME TAILGATE ...

Trivia at the Tap Room

Sawtooth Brewery Tap Room

Dec 15 @ 6:30 pm

6:30 pm

Trivia Night at the Tap Room in Hailey! Not a super trivia know it all? No problem. Our games are free to play and are for everyone who likes to play games. We play 2 games consisting of 3 rounds each. Each round is based off of a popular game show. No basic question and answers here either…we have word jumbles, picture rounds, and point wagering. So come on out and play the most popular trivia game in town! All ages welcome. Bar tabs to the winners!

Mass Film Screening

The Argyros

Dec 15 @ 7:00 pm

7:00 pm

The Argyros in association with The Sun Valley Film Festival present Mass. Shot on location at Emmanuel Episcopal church in Hailey, Mass has become one of the independent film sensations of 2021. After premiering to critical acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival, Mass was acquired by prestige distributor Bleeker Street. Since its nationwide theatrical release this fall, it has appeared on many Oscar shortlists in multiple categories, including Best Picture. Writer/director Fran Kranz, as well as other members of the cast and crew, will be present. Fran will introduce the film and join us for a moderated Q&A immediately following. General Admission • $15 VIP • $50 (includes preferred seating access and a private reception with writer/director Fran Kranz at 6pm before the screening.)

Sun Valley Culinary Institute Tours

Sun Valley Culinary Institute

Dec 16 @ 10:00 am

10:00 am

The Sun Valley Culinary Institute is pleased to offer tours open to the general public. Come see why we have become one of the most important and entertaining sites to visit in the Wood River Valley. As a full time location for both student culinary classes year round and personalized classes for the general public, SVCI is proud to open our doors and welcome visitors with coffee and donuts. Come see for yourself…free tours are offered every Thursday at 10AM

Saffron 4-Course Tasting Menu

Saffron Indian Cuisine Restaurant

Dec 16 @ 5:00 pm

5:00 pm

Join us at Saffron for a 4-Course Tasting Menu. $60 – 4-Course Tasting Menu per person $80 – 4-Course Tasting Menu with wine pairing

Book Launch: “Miners’ Moon” by Julie Weston

The Community Library

Dec 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

6:00 pm

Join The Community Library for the launch of local author Julie Weston’s newest book, “Miners’ Moon.” Nellie Burns and her dog Moonshine travel with the Basque sheriff, Charlie Azgo as his official photographer to north Idaho to investigate local officials involved in moonshining and bribery. Before they even begin that investigation, a mysterious explosion in the local mine kills several miners, and the sheriff is recruited to find out if it was a planned crime. Rosy Kipling, the one-eyed miner and Nell’s friend, goes down the mine to listen and pry. Nellie questions hurt miners, a local madam, takes photographs, and, as is sometimes her habit, she explores on her own. Moonshine is a key figure in one of the disasters that befalls the group. And Nellie rises to the occasion when a rock burst nearly eliminates her companions. All four of them long for their high desert home in the Wood River Valley, but cannot return until they expose the secrets and lay bare the criminals before their luck runs out. Julie Weston is the award-winning author of three Nellie Burns and Moonshine novels: Moonscape, Basque Moon, and Moonshadows, and of the nonfiction book, The Good Times Are All ...

Studio MOVE Ketchum

Dec 17 @ 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

12:00 pm

Contact Blair for more information: (917) 767-8687 One part dance party, one part fitness class. Class begins with a sun salutation series to create an awareness of body alignment and rolls into dim lights, fun poppy playlists from a multitude of genres, and open, non-choreographed dancing. Letting the music guide your body, and being ready for a few movement cues from the instructor from time to time, you are going to sweat (and laugh) a lot! Inspired by the yogic philosophy of Santosha (or joy), this is a place to come and let down your guard and let it all out. Class will be 75 minutes. Wear comfortable clothing for movement, socks or barefoot. Open to all experience levels. NO dance experience needed.

Rotarun Season Opener Party

Rotarun

Dec 17 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

5:00 pm

The little mountain with a big heart is open for the season. The event will be free and open to the public with donations to Rotarun welcome. Enjoy movies by Teton Gravity Research and Nordica, live music with the Pisten Bully’s, fire pits, food from CK’s Real Food and the Sawtooth Club, night skiing and of course-family fun!

Holiday Entertaining Market

Sun Valley Culinary Institute

Dec 18 – Dec 19 all-day

12:00 am

Come and get a little holiday spirit supporting the Sun Valley Culinary Institute shopping for your favorites: Wines, soups, appetizers and desserts!

Connect with Passed Loved Ones

Crystal Healing Room

Dec 18 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am

10:00 am

Have you ever wanted to communicate with your passed loved ones? Well, Life Purpose Shaman is here to teach you how you can. Shaman’s powerful abilities allow her to see all energy including through dimensions. She has always communicated with Spirit and Angels and is here to tell you that you can do it too. This class will be held at the Crystal Healing Room and Shaman will be livestreaming in on screen. For those of you who have previously experienced a livestreamed class before know that she is still able to connect with your energy and speak with your angels. The class will fill quickly so sign-up today! Space is limited.

Whiskey’s Ugly Sweater Party

Whiskey Jacques

Dec 18 @ 5:00 pm

5:00 pm

Dig out your favorite Christmas sweater and grab your dancing shoes! Free live music featuring High Mountain Herd. Doors open at 5 p.m. Music starts at 10 p.m.

Full Moon Dinners at Galena Lodge

Galena Lodge

Dec 18 @ 6:30 pm

6:30 pm

The talents of the staff at Galena Lodge truly come through for our monthly Full Moon Dinners (during the winter). Relax and enjoy an incredible Three-course dinner at the Historic Galena Lodge. Dinner includes soup or salad, your choice of two entrees, and dessert. Sit back by the fire while we prepare a gourmet feast for the evening’s meal. Don’t forget to bring your snowshoes or skis (or you can rent them at the lodge) and head out for a moonlight adventure on the trails around the lodge. Reservations are required. Dinner is a festive event – everyone sits down together at 6:30. Parties will be seated at large shared tables. A 20% auto gratuity is included in the total. Your bar bill will be charged separately. Health & Safety We will continue to follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19 in addition to local health department requirements for Blaine County. We will send you an email if there are any major changes to our protocols before your dinner. Please do not attend if you have tested positive, have any symptoms, or have been exposed to COVID-19 in the past 14 days. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to ...

Full Moon ~ Winter Solstice Sound Bath

Flourish Foundation

Dec 19 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

4:30 pm

I invite you to join me under the full moon as we set an hour aside to honor ourselves and our well being. With the energies of the full moon pre quelling that of the winter solstice, It’s the perfect time to find the balance within. To get ahead of the energies and surrender to your intentions while activating your own personal center of flow before the holidays. Join Bridgette, in a beautiful co-creation, as she weaves together the beautiful harmonics of multiple Crystal Singing Bowls. These harmonics combined with energetic alchemy will assist you into a very deep relaxation and alignment of your whole human system. Crystal Alchemy Singing Bowls are made up of 99.99% pure quartz crystal with differing minerals and gems melted into a bowl-like shape. These Bowls produce a very beautiful, ethereal sound of high frequency energy. These frequencies are so fine that they can permeate every cell of the body bringing emotional, mental and physical relief while entraining the brain into a meditative state. This combined with Bridgette’s expertise of Energetic Alchemy will assist you into an expansion of a whole new energetic level of yourSelf. Some basic Instructions for getting the most out of ...

GREETINGS! – a Live Holiday Reading

Community Campus Theater

Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm – Dec 23 @ 9:00 pm

7:00 pm

In The Liberty Theatre Company’s first fully produced live reading, Andy Gorski brings his Jewish atheist fiancé to meet the folks on Christmas Eve, and his worst fears about family blow-ups are realized. But when his intellectually disabled younger brother Mickey, who’s entire vocabulary has been limited to “oh boy” and “wow”, suddenly spouts the word “Greetings!” the entire family’s belief system is turned upside down. Written by Tom Dudzick and Directed by Tess Makena, this in-person performance mixes large-scale production elements with the intimate style of a professional reading – resulting in a spectacular, thought-provoking, and hilarious holiday experience made to enchant anyone from anywhere.

A Tuna Christmas

Argyros Performing Arts Center

Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm

7:00 pm

In this hilarious sequel to Greater Tuna, it’s Christmas in the third-smallest town in Texas. Radio station OKKK news personalities Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie report on various Yuletide activities, including the hot competition in the annual Christmas lawn-display contest, won 14 times in a row by Vera Carp. A mysterious “Christmas Phantom”, known for vandalizing the yard displays, threatens to throw the contest into turmoil and has the contestants on edge. Among the subplots are Stanley Bumiller’s attempts to end his probation and leave Tuna, Bertha Bumiller’s struggle to hold her family together at Christmastime, and Joe Bob Lipsey’s fight to mount successfully his production of A Christmas Carol despite the town controller of the electric company threatening to turn the lights off. The movie is both an affectionate commentary and satire of small town, Southern life and attitudes. A Tuna Christmas is the second in a series of comedic movies set in the fictional town of Tuna, Texas. Children under 14 FREE

Trivia at the Tap Room

Sawtooth Brewery Tap Room

Dec 22 @ 6:30 pm

6:30 pm

Trivia Night at the Tap Room in Hailey! Not a super trivia know it all? No problem. Our games are free to play and are for everyone who likes to play games. We play 2 games consisting of 3 rounds each. Each round is based off of a popular game show. No basic question and answers here either…we have word jumbles, picture rounds, and point wagering. So come on out and play the most popular trivia game in town! All ages welcome. Bar tabs to the winners!

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