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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. 2023 Films 2023 Honorees 2023 Schedule BUY PASSES 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

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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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AVATARS of Black Joy

Friesen + Lantz Fine Art

Aug 8 – Aug 31 all-day

12:00 am

Black women are a cornerstone of the nation and yet U.S. history often pushes them aside. In this collection, I capture Black joy and the exuberance of being free to enjoy Black women’s significance, dignity, and beauty. Accentuating their skin and using eye contact, I challenge the viewer to accept that any intimidation felt requires self-reflection and highlights how we must combat the untrue beauty standards built from generations of internalized colonization. This exhibit is dedicated to the women who have had a deep influence on me throughout my life. In celebrating them, I aim to honor not only the women but also my father who taught me to respect, listen to, and honor the women in my life. After all, in chess, the queen is the most powerful. – Christopher Adam Williams

My Twelve Impulses – Hunt Rettig

Friesen + Lantz Fine Art

Aug 8 – Aug 31 all-day

12:00 am

What does it mean when the brain begins to die before the body? Connections that were once there are broken and never repaired. Countless experiences that made up a “life” no longer inform anything. What remains? The present. What happens when the brain scrambles to survive, making new neural connections to make sense of an increasingly confusing present? Primal instinct is colored by the ever unfamiliar. There’s no fear where there’s no awareness of context. And love? Love is met with love and the hungers fall away.

Movies at the Magic Lantern

Magic Lantern Cinemas

Aug 12 – Aug 18 all-day

12:00 am

Box office Opens Daily at 3:50pm See movies times at: https://mlcinemas.com/ We thank you all for your continued support. We’ll see you at the movies! We are a cash only business

Killebrew-Thompson Memorial

Sun Valley Resort

Aug 17 – Aug 20 all-day

12:00 am

Every August for the past 45 years, the Killebrew-Thompson Memorial Golf Tournament in Sun Valley, Idaho has gathered celebrities, sponsors, participants, Members of Congress and supporters with one common goal: to find a cure for leukemia and other cancers. Started in 1976 by Hall of Famer and Idaho native, Harmon Killebrew, and Senator Ralph Harding, in memory of the Minnesota Twins shortstop, Danny Thompson, this tournament has evolved into one of the leading fundraisers of its kind for cancer research. We are proud to announce that the 2021 contribution to our beneficiaries totaled $1,000,000! The proceeds from the event go directly to the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis and to the St. Luke’s Cancer Institute, headquartered in Boise, ID. To date, the tournament has donated $20 million to life saving research, thanks to the dedicated commitment of our sponsors and guests. Our beneficiaries leverage these funds 3-5 fold through Federal and other matching sources, increasing the impact of our annual contribution by up to $5 million annually. Becoming a part of this worthy cause not only makes important strides in cancer research possible, but also means enjoying four days in beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho. We encourage you to participate in the event, ...

Movies at the Magic Lantern

Magic Lantern Cinemas

Aug 19 – Aug 25 all-day

12:00 am

Box office Opens Daily at 3:50pm See movies times at: https://mlcinemas.com/ We thank you all for your continued support. We’ll see you at the movies! We are a cash only business

Ore Wagon Museum and Bonning Cabin

Ore Wagon Museum

Aug 19 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

11:00 am

Take a tour of the City of Ketchum’s Iconic Ore Wagons and explore a historical collection from Ketchum’s mining era, the town’s founding, and the historic Wagon Days Big Hitch Parade. The museum also offers souvenirs, reserved seating, and information on the Wagon Days Weekend. Horace Lewis began the “Ketchum Fast Freight Line” soon after the town was founded on August 2, 1880. The first load of ore was carried from the Elkhorn mine to the railroad at Kelton, Utah. These monstrous wagons with six-foot wheels known as “The Big Hitch made the round trip in about two weeks, returning to Ketchum with merchandise and freight for local businesses. In 1884, when the Oregon Shoreline Railroad reached Ketchum, the wagons distributed freight to mines and returned with ore to the Philadelphia smelter. They carried as much as 18,000 pounds of ore and covered 12 to 14 miles per day. By 1902, when rail service to Mackay and Challis was inaugurated, the need for these giant wagons diminished. Today the appearance of the wagons in Ketchum’s annual Wagon Days Parade are reminders of the vital role they played during the area’s early days. The Bonning Cabin located adjacent to the Ore ...

Writing Workshop: Writing the American Sonnet

The Community Library

Aug 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

2:00 pm

What in the heck is going on in America? And what can I do to begin to envision a better world? There is perhaps no better way to investigate these questions than to write about them through the form of the American sonnet. The American sonnet is a looser, more musical and inventive variation than its traditional counterpart. Having no required rhyme scheme or specific meter, the poet has freedom to innovate their own constraints within 14 lines. We will compose anywhere between one and three sonnets. This workshop will be taught by Diane Raptosh, whose collection “American Amnesiac” (Etruscan Press), was longlisted for the 2013 National Book Award in poetry. A native Idahoan and the recipient of three fellowships in literature from the Idaho Commission on the Arts, she served as the Boise Poet Laureate (2013) as well as the Idaho Writer-in-Residence (2013-2016). In 2018 she won the Idaho Governor’s Arts Award in Excellence. She teaches literature and creative writing and co-directs the program in Criminal Justice/Prison Studies at the College of Idaho. Her seventh collection, “Run: A Verse-History of Victoria Woodhull,” was published by Etruscan 2021. Her newest chapbook, “Hand Signs from Eternity’s Yurt,” was published in June ...

Poetry Reading with Diane Raptosh

The Community Library

Aug 19 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

5:00 pm

Diane Raptosh’s “Hand Signs from Eternity’s Yurt” explores civic unease in a series of 22 American sonnets—unrhymed 14-lined poems. Characterized by a sense of informed resistance and revolutionary compassion, the poems seek a “conscious recoupling of feeling / with thought” in the hopes that empathy might birth a new strain of democracy. Join us as Raptosh discusses the joys of reading and writing poetry and the role of the imagination in an imperiled democracy. She will discuss poetry as one of our most underused resources for reimagining self and society. She’ll share some of her most recent work with us and will invite your questions. A book signing will follow. This event will be held outdoors on the Library’s Donaldson Robb Family Lawn on 4th Street. No registration is required. Bring your chair or blanket! (In case of inclement weather, the event will move indoors to the Lecture Hall.) Diane Raptosh’s :American Amnesiac” (Etruscan Press), was longlisted for the 2013 National Book Award in poetry. A native Idahoan and the recipient of three fellowships in literature from the Idaho Commission on the Arts, she served as the Boise Poet Laureate (2013) as well as the Idaho Writer-in-Residence (2013-2016). In 2018 ...

Free Fly Casting Clinic

Sun Valley Inn

Aug 19 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

5:30 pm

Learn to fly cast, or brush up on your double haul technique with one of our fun and experienced guides. These casting clinics are for anyone who is curious or just a little rusty. Clinics will run Tuesday through Saturday at the Sun Valley Resort from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm throughout the summer. Equipment will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Cost: FREE When: Tuesday – Saturday until September 3rd Time: 5:00 – 6:00PM Where: Meet on the lawn east of the Sun Valley Inn. Between the Inn and the Tennis Center

Sawtooth Forum and Lecture Series: Sawtooth NRA 50th Anniversary Forum

Stanley Museum

Aug 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

6:00 pm

The Sawtooth Forum and Lecture Series: an 8-week series expanding our understanding and appreciation of the Sawtooth country. This is the 15th year of hosting the summer speaker series, and we have a great lineup this year as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and the 50th anniversary of the Association! Join us at 6pm every Friday, July 8 – August 26 at the Stanley Museum Lawn, right off Highway 75 between Stanley and Lower Stanley. You can find a full list of program descriptions and speaker biographies on our website.

Sun Valley Shakespeare in the Park

Forest Service Park

Aug 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

6:00 pm

The Laughing Stock Theater Co. presents Sun Valley Shakespeare in the park! A William Shakespeare’s midsummer night’s dream, directed by Colton Pometta. August 19-21 and 23-27 All shows 6 – 8pm at Forest Service Park in Ketchum. Park opens at 5:15pm Bring picnics and low chairs or use our bleachers. Tickets: Adults: $25 Students: $15 More information at www.laughingstocktheater.org

Paco Versailles with St. Terrible

The Argyros

Aug 19 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

7:00 pm

A collaboration between guitarist/composer Vahagni and songwriter/producer Ryan Merchant (of Capital Cities fame), Paco Versailles’ sound is a mix of flamenco guitar rhythms with disco-leaning electronic production and captivating vocals, a new genre they call Dancemenco. The name Paco Versailles was conceived while imagining a collaboration between their biggest influences, the legendary Spanish guitarist Paco De Lucia and French electronic artists Daft Punk and Air, both products of the Parisian suburb of Versailles. With opener St. Terrible. St. Terrible is a musician, visual story-teller and performance artist based out of Boise. Though his work started as a solo project in 2011, his recent works have evolved into collaborative efforts, working with a group of close-knit artists and friends. Ranging from the beautiful to the bizarre, his work is eclectic and ever changing in its sound, form and presentation. General Admission Tickets $20 VIP Tickets $50 include Gallery viewing area and private bar.

The Sound Inside @ The Spot

THE SPOT

Aug 19 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

8:00 pm

THE SOUND INSIDE by Adam Rapp Performed in-person on stage at The Spot with a fully vaccinated company Directed by NATALIE BATTISTONE Performed by DENISE SIMONE and KAGEN ALBRIGHT Show Description: Playwright Adam Rapp is a master of the small moments that define a character. He created beautiful portraits in his earlier play Red Light Winter which was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2006. He has done so once again in his new play, THE SOUND INSIDE. Here we meet Yale creative writing professor Bella Baird and her brilliant, guarded, challenging student Christopher Dunn. Bella starts by addressing the audience in direct, brutally open narration. She is his professor, his mentor, alone by choice, supremely confident. She is drawn to him, somehow compelled to know him. And also there is something she wants from him. Something that she may not be able to ask. The tension of their encounters builds quietly, provocatively as the playwright drives forward to a stunning conclusion. RUN TIME: approx. 90 minutes with no intermission SUITABILITY: Recommended for audiences 14+ due to mature themes. STANDARD TICKET >> $33 STUDENT/30 and UNDER>> $15 *special price for patrons currently enrolled in school and/or patrons aged 30 and under ...

Concert for a Cure

Sun Valley Pavilion

Aug 20 all-day

12:00 am

Concert for a Cure is a benefit concert to raise awareness and funds for life-saving cancer research and patient care. This year Killebrew Thompson Memorial proudly hosts Rumors ATL: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac. Formed in 2014, Rumours has taken the U.S. by storm with their stage scorching renditions of Fleetwood Mac songs. Fans from across the nation claim that Rumours is the band to see if you are looking for an authentic recreation of live Fleetwood Mac shows. Performing specially crafted shows with not one detail left behind, Rumours continues to sell out some of the top venues in the United States and gain fans at each show. Rumours prides themselves on being the most authentic Fleetwood Mac Tribute without coming across as a parody or a bore of a show. They will make you dance, sing along at the top of your lungs, and you’ll even learn something new about Fleetwood Mac at each performance. Each ticket sold includes a donation to cancer research. The Concert for a Cure is hosted by the Killebrew-Thompson Memorial (KTM) as part of a larger four-day cancer research fundraiser held every August in Sun Valley. Now in its 46th year, KTM is ...

Sun Valley Opera Signature Salon and Concert starring Soprano Audrey Luna

In a Private Garden

Aug 20 all-day

12:00 am

Join us for an intimate evening with internationally renowned soprano Audrey Luna in concert singing opera’s favorite arias, musical theater and more. The concert follows a wine and hors d’oeuvres hour on the lawn of an amazing garden.

Free Yoga at River Run

River Run Lodge

Aug 20 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

9:00 am

This summer, enjoy Yoga at River Run presented by Brass Ranch. All levels are welcome to these free one-hour classes held outdoors at River Run Plaza most Tuesdays & Saturdays. Please bring your own yoga mat and water. Arrive early – space is limited!

Hailey Farmers Market

Roberta McKercher Park

Aug 20 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

9:00 am

Saturdays 9:00 am – 1:00 pm; June 11th through October 1st, 2022 Roberta McKercher Park (between 3rd Ave. S. and 4th Ave. S. & Hwy 75) We’re excited to announce the opening of the Hailey market on Saturday June 11th , in the Roberta McKercher Park (Main Street on the south end of town, between 3rd and 4th Avenue South and Hwy 75)! The Hailey market will operate in a walk-thru format only. Customers can walk booth to booth to shop for seasonal fruits and vegetables, pastured meat, artisan baked goods, jewelry and crafts, and much more. Customers are encouraged to bring their own bags and market baskets. The market is accepting EBT and offering the Double Bucks program again. Come shop for fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, pastured meats, artisan baked goods, handmade jewelry and crafts, and much more at the Hailey farmers market in its new location in Roberta McKercher Park!

Sawtooth NRA 50th Anniversary Celebration

Pioneer Park

Aug 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

10:00 am

The Sawtooth NRA is celebrating 50 years! Gather with neighbors and friends at this public event to commemorate the past 50 years and look forward to the next 50 years. Welcome Speakers Kirk Flannigan, Area Ranger Bobbi Filbert, Deputy Area Ranger, Sawtooth National Recreation Area Additional Speakers: Congressman Mike Simpson, U.S. House of Representatives, Idaho’s 2nd District Deborah Oakeson Deputy Regional Forester, Intermountain Region, U.S. Forest Service Steve Botti Mayor, City of Stanley Angenie McCleary Commissioner, Blaine County Board of Commissioners Daniel Stone Policy Analyst, Shoshone-Bannock Tribes,Fish and Wildlife Department

The Sound Inside @ The Spot

THE SPOT

Aug 20 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

4:00 pm

THE SOUND INSIDE by Adam Rapp August 18th-28th Performed in-person on stage at The Spot with a fully vaccinated company Directed by NATALIE BATTISTONE Performed by DENISE SIMONE and KAGEN ALBRIGHT SHOW DESCRIPTION: Playwright Adam Rapp is a master of the small moments that define a character. He created beautiful portraits in his earlier play Red Light Winter which was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2006. He has done so once again in his new play, THE SOUND INSIDE. Here we meet Yale creative writing professor Bella Baird and her brilliant, guarded, challenging student Christopher Dunn. Bella starts by addressing the audience in direct, brutally open narration. She is his professor, his mentor, alone by choice, supremely confident. She is drawn to him, somehow compelled to know him. And also there is something she wants from him. Something that she may not be able to ask. The tension of their encounters builds quietly, provocatively as the playwright drives forward to a stunning conclusion. SUITABILITY: Recommended for audiences 14+ due to mature themes. RUN TIME: approx. 90 minutes with no intermission STANDARD TICKETS>> $33 STUDENT/30 and UNDER>> $15 *special price for patrons currently enrolled in school and/or patrons aged 30 and ...

Free Fly Casting Clinic

Sun Valley Inn

Aug 20 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

5:30 pm

Learn to fly cast, or brush up on your double haul technique with one of our fun and experienced guides. These casting clinics are for anyone who is curious or just a little rusty. Clinics will run Tuesday through Saturday at the Sun Valley Resort from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm throughout the summer. Equipment will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Cost: FREE When: Tuesday – Saturday until September 3rd Time: 5:00 – 6:00PM Where: Meet on the lawn east of the Sun Valley Inn. Between the Inn and the Tennis Center

Sun Valley Shakespeare in the Park

Forest Service Park

Aug 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

6:00 pm

The Laughing Stock Theater Co. presents Sun Valley Shakespeare in the park! A William Shakespeare’s midsummer night’s dream, directed by Colton Pometta. August 19-21 and 23-27 All shows 6 – 8pm at Forest Service Park in Ketchum. Park opens at 5:15pm Bring picnics and low chairs or use our bleachers. Tickets: Adults: $25 Students: $15 More information at www.laughingstocktheater.org

The Sound Inside @ The Spot

THE SPOT

Aug 20 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

8:00 pm

THE SOUND INSIDE by Adam Rapp Performed in-person on stage at The Spot with a fully vaccinated company Directed by NATALIE BATTISTONE Performed by DENISE SIMONE and KAGEN ALBRIGHT Show Description: Playwright Adam Rapp is a master of the small moments that define a character. He created beautiful portraits in his earlier play Red Light Winter which was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2006. He has done so once again in his new play, THE SOUND INSIDE. Here we meet Yale creative writing professor Bella Baird and her brilliant, guarded, challenging student Christopher Dunn. Bella starts by addressing the audience in direct, brutally open narration. She is his professor, his mentor, alone by choice, supremely confident. She is drawn to him, somehow compelled to know him. And also there is something she wants from him. Something that she may not be able to ask. The tension of their encounters builds quietly, provocatively as the playwright drives forward to a stunning conclusion. RUN TIME: approx. 90 minutes with no intermission SUITABILITY: Recommended for audiences 14+ due to mature themes. STANDARD TICKET >> $33 STUDENT/30 and UNDER>> $15 *special price for patrons currently enrolled in school and/or patrons aged 30 and under ...

Yoga on the Mountain

River Run Lodge

Aug 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

10:00 am

Get your zen on at 9,150 feet during our mountaintop gentle flow yoga classes at Lookout Lodge! Focus on an exploration of basic yoga poses and how to connect them through attention to breathing, alignment and mindfulness. Therapeutic in nature, you will learn techniques to help gain flexibility, strength and balance while immersing yourself in a relaxing class that moves at a perfectly slower pace allowing ample time to enjoy each pose. All levels are welcome. We encourage attendees to bring their own mat, we will not have mats available for guests. 10am | Lookout Lodge | Sundays this summer $60 per person (Yoga + Gondola/Lift Pass+Hike) DATES Sunday, July 10th Sunday, July 17th Sunday, July 31st Sunday, August 7th Sunday, August 14th Sunday, August 21th Sunday, August 28th *Attendees must pay at the check in desk located at the bottom of the Gondola at River Run Lodge to get their passes *Check in time is 9:30 Purchase Tickets Here

The Sound Inside @ The Spot

THE SPOT

Aug 21 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

4:00 pm

THE SOUND INSIDE by Adam Rapp August 18th-28th Performed in-person on stage at The Spot with a fully vaccinated company Directed by NATALIE BATTISTONE Performed by DENISE SIMONE and KAGEN ALBRIGHT SHOW DESCRIPTION: Playwright Adam Rapp is a master of the small moments that define a character. He created beautiful portraits in his earlier play Red Light Winter which was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2006. He has done so once again in his new play, THE SOUND INSIDE. Here we meet Yale creative writing professor Bella Baird and her brilliant, guarded, challenging student Christopher Dunn. Bella starts by addressing the audience in direct, brutally open narration. She is his professor, his mentor, alone by choice, supremely confident. She is drawn to him, somehow compelled to know him. And also there is something she wants from him. Something that she may not be able to ask. The tension of their encounters builds quietly, provocatively as the playwright drives forward to a stunning conclusion. SUITABILITY: Recommended for audiences 14+ due to mature themes. RUN TIME: approx. 90 minutes with no intermission STANDARD TICKETS>> $33 STUDENT/30 and UNDER>> $15 *special price for patrons currently enrolled in school and/or patrons aged 30 and ...

Sun Valley Shakespeare in the Park

Forest Service Park

Aug 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

6:00 pm

The Laughing Stock Theater Co. presents Sun Valley Shakespeare in the park! A William Shakespeare’s midsummer night’s dream, directed by Colton Pometta. August 19-21 and 23-27 All shows 6 – 8pm at Forest Service Park in Ketchum. Park opens at 5:15pm Bring picnics and low chairs or use our bleachers. Tickets: Adults: $25 Students: $15 More information at www.laughingstocktheater.org

Ore Wagon Museum and Bonning Cabin

Ore Wagon Museum

Aug 22 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

11:00 am

Take a tour of the City of Ketchum’s Iconic Ore Wagons and explore a historical collection from Ketchum’s mining era, the town’s founding, and the historic Wagon Days Big Hitch Parade. The museum also offers souvenirs, reserved seating, and information on the Wagon Days Weekend. Horace Lewis began the “Ketchum Fast Freight Line” soon after the town was founded on August 2, 1880. The first load of ore was carried from the Elkhorn mine to the railroad at Kelton, Utah. These monstrous wagons with six-foot wheels known as “The Big Hitch made the round trip in about two weeks, returning to Ketchum with merchandise and freight for local businesses. In 1884, when the Oregon Shoreline Railroad reached Ketchum, the wagons distributed freight to mines and returned with ore to the Philadelphia smelter. They carried as much as 18,000 pounds of ore and covered 12 to 14 miles per day. By 1902, when rail service to Mackay and Challis was inaugurated, the need for these giant wagons diminished. Today the appearance of the wagons in Ketchum’s annual Wagon Days Parade are reminders of the vital role they played during the area’s early days. The Bonning Cabin located adjacent to the Ore ...

The Sawtooth NRA through the Lens of Outdoor Idaho

Redfish Lake Visitor Center

Aug 22 @ 6:00 pm

6:00 pm

Join Outdoor Idaho staff and friends for a look at the Sawtooth National Recreation Area through the lens of this award-winning program.

Free Yoga at River Run

River Run Lodge

Aug 23 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

9:00 am

This summer, enjoy Yoga at River Run presented by Brass Ranch. All levels are welcome to these free one-hour classes held outdoors at River Run Plaza most Tuesdays & Saturdays. Please bring your own yoga mat and water. Arrive early – space is limited!

Ore Wagon Museum and Bonning Cabin

Ore Wagon Museum

Aug 23 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

11:00 am

Take a tour of the City of Ketchum’s Iconic Ore Wagons and explore a historical collection from Ketchum’s mining era, the town’s founding, and the historic Wagon Days Big Hitch Parade. The museum also offers souvenirs, reserved seating, and information on the Wagon Days Weekend. Horace Lewis began the “Ketchum Fast Freight Line” soon after the town was founded on August 2, 1880. The first load of ore was carried from the Elkhorn mine to the railroad at Kelton, Utah. These monstrous wagons with six-foot wheels known as “The Big Hitch made the round trip in about two weeks, returning to Ketchum with merchandise and freight for local businesses. In 1884, when the Oregon Shoreline Railroad reached Ketchum, the wagons distributed freight to mines and returned with ore to the Philadelphia smelter. They carried as much as 18,000 pounds of ore and covered 12 to 14 miles per day. By 1902, when rail service to Mackay and Challis was inaugurated, the need for these giant wagons diminished. Today the appearance of the wagons in Ketchum’s annual Wagon Days Parade are reminders of the vital role they played during the area’s early days. The Bonning Cabin located adjacent to the Ore ...

Elevating the Heart: 9th annual Flourish Foundation Summer Luncheon

Limelight Hotel

Aug 23 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

11:30 am

Come experience and celebrate human flourishing with students, teachers, philanthropists, and changemakers in the Wood River Valley and beyond. This lunchtime fundraising event will feature an interactive presentation, reflective practices, discussions for deepening human connection, a locally sourced meal, a silent auction, and plenty of kind mischief.

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