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Arts & Culture
50 Years of Hip Hop Celebration
The ArgyrosDj BearSkinRug is set to bring the house down as he hosts the highly anticipated “50 years of Hip Hop” party, celebrating half a century of this iconic genre. With an extensive playlist spanning the evolution of hip hop, this event promises to be an unforgettable journey through the history of the culture and music that has shaped generations. General Admission • Flat Floor • Dance Party • All Ages
$10
NaNoEdMo Come Write In!
The Community LibraryDid you write or start a novel this year during November's National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)? If so, join local author and NaNoWriMo Municipal Liaison AJ Super to learn and practice editing techniques on Saturday, Dec. 16th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, and Wednesday, Dec 20th from 5:00-7:00 pm in The Community Library's Idaho Room. All ages, genres, experiences welcome. A Zoom link is available for participants to join virtually.
Free
Open Air Holiday Market
Sun Valley VillageThe 7th-annual European-style market features locally-made artisan goods, holiday gifts, wreaths, roasted nuts and more plus Colla Voce will be strolling throughout the village. Date & Time: December 16, 11am-7pm Date & Time: December 17, 11am-4pm Vendors Lisa Horton Jewelry Jewelry rooted in nature Kinshop Leather Goods Intentionally designed and carefully crafted goods that are meant to be used, bruised, and loved for years to come, each developing its own patina and personality reflective of its owner's lifestyle. The Chocolate Moose Creates unique and delicious, savory and sweet products Koehn Trout Farms Fresh & Smoked Idaho Trout, Raised By Hand, No Antibiotics Hells Canyon Bolos Custom bolos, jewelry and western wear, all handmade Dolce Cabana Self-care products with the original ingredients, staying clear of using dyes, chemicals or toxic additives that are regularly added to them today. Mountain Mutts Dog Treats- All treats are gluten-free with no wheat flour, pea protein or tapioca flour. Paw Balm, Dog Shampoo Bars and more. Kern Works Hand-sewn creations including baby blankets, napkins, windsocks, neck gaiters and more! Glassy Globes Hand blown Feng Shui glass globes Hot Eric Honey An enticing electuary—raw honey mixed with spices—enjoyed daily to support a healthy immune system, experience superfood ...
Hammond Castle
Big Wood CinemasHAMMOND CASTLE December 16 & 17 Performed live at Big Wood Cinema in Hailey Written by Naomi McDougall Jones Directed by Veronica Moonhill A soon-to-be-filmed motion picture script, written by TLTC's Naomi McDougall Jones, Hammond Castle will be presented as a 2-day Live Staged Radio Play! Featuring an on-stage foley artist creating sound effects alongside a full cast, this fairytale for grown-ups is the story of a 7-month pregnant failed actress who becomes entangled with the power-hungry ghost of a long forgotten inventor hell-bent on fame. He draws her into a glamorous, ghost-filled fantasy and together they hatch a dangerous plan to secure both their legacies... at a terrible cost. Shows Dec 16th @2pm & 7pm, and Dec 17th @7pm. $30 General Admission / $15 Student. Tickets at LibertyTheatreCompany.org
$15 – $30
Valley Traditional Music Jams
The Community LibraryAn open gathering of acoustic musicians of many levels coming together to play traditional tunes of the Celtic, Canadian, Western and many other genres. This is a free community event hosted by a volunteer. Everyone is encouraged to suggest a tune and to play along as they wish. Listeners are welcome, too! We welcome and seek to include all interested people regardless of age, background, economic resources, or ability. Meeting every other Saturday in the The Community Library Lecture Hall from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Free
Sun Valley Opera and Broadway presents Family Festivities and Christmas Concert
The ArgyrosPlease join us for a family-friendly holiday celebration! Festivities include a visit with Santa, Carolers, Christmas cookies, hors d'oeuvres, hot cider, hot chocolate and wine, underwritten by The Village Market . Then enjoy a concert of Christmas classics, favorites and sing-a-long songs by the Valley's own Heidi Hogan. Kids 12 & under free. Tickets can be purchased at Sunvalleyopera.com or call 208-726-0991.
Free – $60
Hammond Castle
Big Wood CinemasHAMMOND CASTLE December 16 & 17 Performed live at Big Wood Cinema in Hailey Written by Naomi McDougall Jones Directed by Veronica Moonhill A soon-to-be-filmed motion picture script, written by TLTC's Naomi McDougall Jones, Hammond Castle will be presented as a 2-day Live Staged Radio Play! Featuring an on-stage foley artist creating sound effects alongside a full cast, this fairytale for grown-ups is the story of a 7-month pregnant failed actress who becomes entangled with the power-hungry ghost of a long forgotten inventor hell-bent on fame. He draws her into a glamorous, ghost-filled fantasy and together they hatch a dangerous plan to secure both their legacies... at a terrible cost. Shows Dec 16th @2pm & 7pm, and Dec 17th @7pm. $30 General Admission / $15 Student. Tickets at LibertyTheatreCompany.org
$15 – $30
Gingerbread House Decorating
Sun Valley Culinary InstituteEmbrace the festive spirit for a delightful afternoon of Gingerbread House Decorating at the Sun Valley Culinary Institute. Crafted by the talented hands of Ketchum's own Mary Jones, each gingerbread house is a testament to local artistry and holiday magic for ages 13 and under (12 and under must be accompanied by an adult).
$60
Open Air Holiday Market
Sun Valley VillageThe 7th-annual European-style market features locally-made artisan goods, holiday gifts, wreaths, roasted nuts and more plus Colla Voce will be strolling throughout the village. Date & Time: December 16, 11am-7pm Date & Time: December 17, 11am-4pm Vendors Lisa Horton Jewelry Jewelry rooted in nature Kinshop Leather Goods Intentionally designed and carefully crafted goods that are meant to be used, bruised, and loved for years to come, each developing its own patina and personality reflective of its owner's lifestyle. The Chocolate Moose Creates unique and delicious, savory and sweet products Koehn Trout Farms Fresh & Smoked Idaho Trout, Raised By Hand, No Antibiotics Hells Canyon Bolos Custom bolos, jewelry and western wear, all handmade Dolce Cabana Self-care products with the original ingredients, staying clear of using dyes, chemicals or toxic additives that are regularly added to them today. Mountain Mutts Dog Treats- All treats are gluten-free with no wheat flour, pea protein or tapioca flour. Paw Balm, Dog Shampoo Bars and more. Kern Works Hand-sewn creations including baby blankets, napkins, windsocks, neck gaiters and more! Glassy Globes Hand blown Feng Shui glass globes Hot Eric Honey An enticing electuary—raw honey mixed with spices—enjoyed daily to support a healthy immune system, experience superfood ...
Live Nativity
The Life ChurchLocal costumed actors and live animals unfold the reenactment of the events surrounding Jesus’ birth while vocalists set the scene musically and a Narrator tells the story. Featured again this year will be three live camels and a donkey from Camels R Fun in Idaho Falls. The production starts at 5:00 PM and will be finished by 6:15pm. Come early to get parking, seats, hot cocoa and cookies. Hay bale seating will be available, but please remember your blankets and hand warmers. DRESS WARMLY, it is an outdoor event
Free
Hammond Castle
Big Wood CinemasHAMMOND CASTLE December 16 & 17 Performed live at Big Wood Cinema in Hailey Written by Naomi McDougall Jones Directed by Veronica Moonhill A soon-to-be-filmed motion picture script, written by TLTC's Naomi McDougall Jones, Hammond Castle will be presented as a 2-day Live Staged Radio Play! Featuring an on-stage foley artist creating sound effects alongside a full cast, this fairytale for grown-ups is the story of a 7-month pregnant failed actress who becomes entangled with the power-hungry ghost of a long forgotten inventor hell-bent on fame. He draws her into a glamorous, ghost-filled fantasy and together they hatch a dangerous plan to secure both their legacies... at a terrible cost. Shows Dec 16th @2pm & 7pm, and Dec 17th @7pm. $30 General Admission / $15 Student. Tickets at LibertyTheatreCompany.org
$15 – $30
Cooper Cox: Out Here
Ochi GalleryOCHI is pleased to present Out Here, a solo exhibition of new paintings by Brooklyn-based artist Cooper Cox. This is the artist’s first solo exhibition with the gallery. Out Here will be on view at OCHI Sun Valley, located at 119 Lewis Street in Ketchum, Idaho from December 15, 2023 to February 24, 2024. An Artist’s Reception will be held on Thursday, December 28th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM MST. From a young age, Cooper Cox harbored a fascination with trees, often sketching them in the margins of his schoolbooks. Allured by their elegant forms and endurance, as well as by their symbiotic relationships with neighboring organisms, Cox’s newest paintings feature snags—large, coniferous, upright trees that appear lifeless but serve as essential habitats for wildlife long after losing their leaves and flowers. Like the first line in a charcoal drawing, snags appear exposed, revealing the history of their growth as slow, incremental adjustments rather than sudden change. Snags symbolize strength and adaptability—having survived shifting climates and human interventions, Cox’s snags can occasionally bloom soulful blossoms that reflect the emotional and physical changes of senescence. Physically immersed in each stage of the painting process, Cox begins by pushing paint across the ...
Free