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Turtle Island Quartet
The ArgyrosSince its inception in 1985, the Turtle Island Quartet has been a singular force in the creation of bold, new trends in chamber music for strings. Winner of the 2006 and 2008 Grammy Awards for Best Classical Crossover Album, TIQ fuses the classical quartet esthetic with contemporary American musical styles, and by devising a performance practice that honors both, the state of the art has inevitably been redefined. Cellist nonpareil Yo-Yo Ma has proclaimed TIQ to be “a unified voice that truly breaks new ground – authentic and passionate – a reflection of some of the most creative music-making today.” The Quartet’s birth was the result of violinist David Balakrishnan’s brainstorming explorations and compositional vision while completing his master’s degree program at Antioch University West. The journey has taken Turtle Island through forays into folk, bluegrass, swing, be-bop, funk, R&B, new age, rock, hip-hop, as well as music of Latin America and India…a repertoire consisting of hundreds of ingenious arrangements and originals. As Turtle Island members continue to refine their skills through the development of repertory by some of today’s cutting-edge composers, through performances and recordings with major symphonic ensembles, and through a determined educational commitment, the Turtle Island Quartet stakes ...
$25 – $50
ALMA @ The Spot
The SpotSEPT 29–OCT 8 ALMA by Benjamin Benne Directed by BRETT MOELLENBERG Performed by MARLENE MONTES and ISABELLA ORREGO DESCRIPTION: Working mom Alma (Marlene Montes) has single handedly raised her daughter, Angel (Isabella Orrego), on tough love, home-cooked comida, and lots of prayers. But on the eve of the all-important SAT, Alma discovers her daughter isn’t at home studying. A schooling and la chancla await Angel at home—but so does a creeping realization that more’s at stake than just a test score. A sacrifice from Alma’s past weighs heavy on their present; now, Alma fears that her worst nightmare may soon be their reality. Will the American Dream cost them a life together? *Winner of Arizona Theatre Company's National Latinx Playwriting Award *Winner of American Blues Theater's Blue Ink Playwriting Award RUN TIME: approx. 90 minutes with no intermission SUITABILITY: recommended for audiences 12+ TICKETS: PREMIUM • $40 STANDARD • $30 SECOND ROW FLOOR • $22 🔥 STUDENT/30 and UNDER • $15 *special price for patrons currently enrolled in school and/or patrons aged 30 and under PERFORMANCES: Friday Sept. 29 @ 7:30pm Saturday Sept. 30 @ 4:00pm + 7:30pm Sunday Oct. 1 @ 4:00pm Wednesday Oct. 4 @ 7:30pm Thursday Oct. 5 @ 7:30pm Friday Oct. 6 @ 7:30pm Saturday Oct. 7 @ 7:30pm Sunday Oct. 8 @ 4:00pm Stay tuned for special events and ...
$15 – $40
Cultura – Cali, Columbia
Hailey Town Center WestThe Hailey Public Library’s Cultura series concludes with a visit to Cali, the second largest city in Colombia, known as the “Rumba Capital” of the world. Los Angeles violinista and educator Mauricio Molino will share personal stories, images, and conversation about his home country, and play the violin. The presentation will be held Sunday, October 8, 2;00-4:00 PM at Town Center West.
Free
ALMA @ The Spot
The SpotSEPT 29–OCT 8 ALMA by Benjamin Benne Directed by BRETT MOELLENBERG Performed by MARLENE MONTES and ISABELLA ORREGO DESCRIPTION: Working mom Alma (Marlene Montes) has single handedly raised her daughter, Angel (Isabella Orrego), on tough love, home-cooked comida, and lots of prayers. But on the eve of the all-important SAT, Alma discovers her daughter isn’t at home studying. A schooling and la chancla await Angel at home—but so does a creeping realization that more’s at stake than just a test score. A sacrifice from Alma’s past weighs heavy on their present; now, Alma fears that her worst nightmare may soon be their reality. Will the American Dream cost them a life together? *Winner of Arizona Theatre Company's National Latinx Playwriting Award *Winner of American Blues Theater's Blue Ink Playwriting Award RUN TIME: approx. 90 minutes with no intermission SUITABILITY: recommended for audiences 12+ TICKETS: PREMIUM • $40 STANDARD • $30 SECOND ROW FLOOR • $22 🔥 STUDENT/30 and UNDER • $15 *special price for patrons currently enrolled in school and/or patrons aged 30 and under PERFORMANCES: Friday Sept. 29 @ 7:30pm Saturday Sept. 30 @ 4:00pm + 7:30pm Sunday Oct. 1 @ 4:00pm Wednesday Oct. 4 @ 7:30pm Thursday Oct. 5 @ 7:30pm Friday Oct. 6 @ 7:30pm Saturday Oct. 7 @ 7:30pm Sunday Oct. 8 @ 4:00pm Stay tuned for special events and ...
$15 – $40
A Conversation with Rajiv Joseph
The Community LibraryPulitzer Prize finalist and two-time Obie Award winner Rajiv Joseph will be in conversation with Martha Williams, The Community Library’s Programs and Education Director. Joseph is the third annual Sun Valley Playwright's Resident, a residency that fosters new relationships between theatremakers and Idaho’s Wood River Valley community and offers creative support to foster a new project over the course of a year. The residency is hosted at The Community Library's historic Ernest and Mary Hemingway House, and programs are presented in partnership with SVPR, the Library, and The Argyros Performing Arts Center. During his residency, a reading of Joseph’s 2009 play "Gruesome Playground Injuries" will also be read at The Argyros on October 14th. Rajiv Joseph’s play "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo" was a 2010 Pulitzer Prize finalist for Drama and also awarded a grant for Outstanding New American Play by the National Endowment for the Arts. He has twice won the Obie Award for Best New American Play, first in 2016 with "Guards at the Taj" (also a 2016 Lortel Winner for Best Play) and then in 2018 with "Describe the Night." Other plays include "King James," "Letters of Suresh," "Archduke," "The North Pool," "Gruesome Playground Injuries" and ...
Free
Learn to Knit with Patricia Lirk
Hailey Public LibraryTo celebrate Trailing of the Sheep Festival, the Hailey Public Library is delighted to offer “Learn to Knit” a 5-part class taught by master knitter and Sun Valley Needle Arts owner Patricia Lirk. The free series will focus on the basics and conclude with a personal project. Classes will be held at the Library located at 7 West Croy on Tuesdays from 5:30-7:00 PM, starting October 3. Participants will provide their own yarn and needles. The class is free but space is limited so participants should email kristin.fletcher@haileypubliclibrary.org or call 208-788-2036 to register for the series.
Free
Sun Valley Culinary Institute Tours
Sun Valley Culinary InstituteThe 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
Film: UFOs: Investigating the Unknown – episodes 3, 4 & 5
Magic Lantern CinemasNational Geographic's UFOs: Investigating the Unknown is a five-part series exploring the government’s decades long investigation into UFOs. Directed by Ricki Stern and featuring investigative journalist Leslie Kean (speaking in Ketchum on October 26 as part of SVMoA’s Sightings exhibition) the series features extensive footage and interviews with journalists, academics, astronomers, military officers, senators and more. Episode 3: Close Encounters at Nuclear Bases; Episode 4: Citizens Take Charge; Episode 5: Government Breaks Silence.
$10 – $12
ART BREAK: Sightings
Sun Valley Museum of ArtFREE! Join SVMoA staff and docents for fifteen minutes of conversation about a single artwork in the fall exhibition Sightings every Thursday. Drop by, get your art fix, and check out our recently renovated galleries!
Free
Chicago
The MintCHICAGO Presented by The Liberty Theatre Company October 4-28 at The Mint in Hailey Written by Bob Fosse, Music/Lyrics by John Kander & Fred Ebb Directed by Naomi McDougall Jones Music Direction by R.L. Rowsey Choreography by Sami Bass Tickets at LibertyTheatreCompany.org The Liberty Theatre Company's production of Chicago will be an immersive experience, seating audiences in the den of a 1920's speakeasy and serving up a tall drink of glitz and glamor. Broadway’s longest-running American musical, Chicago is a dazzling and satirical look at fame, justice, and the media machine. Based on real-life murders and trials, Chicago follows Roxie Hart, a wannabe vaudevillian star who murders her lover and is arrested, despite her attempts to convince her pushover husband, Amos, to lie for her. Chicago is a musical spectacular that is as addictive as gossip and as unforgettable as any trial of the century. PERFORMANCES: October 4th - 7pm October 5th - 7pm October 6th - 7pm October 7th - 7pm October 12th - 7pm October 13th - 7pm October 14th - 7pm October 15th - 2pm Matinee October 19th - 7pm October 20th - 7pm October 21st - 7pm October 22nd - 2pm Matinee October 25th - 7pm ...
$15 – $30
San Francisco Ballet Pre Professional Dancers Presented by Ballet Sun Valley
The Argyros Performing Arts CenterWe are thrilled to welcome the future stars of ballet to light up the stage for two magical nights on October 12 & 13 at The Argyros. The program features 12 dancers who were handpicked from around the world. A truly international group from Canada, Greece, Portugal, South Korea and the United States! Don’t miss their first on-stage performance which will feature not one, not two but three world premieres! Don’t miss two unforgettable evenings of dance in the mountains. Tickets available at: balletsunvalley.org
$38 – $98
San Francisco Ballet Pre Professional Dancers Presented by Ballet Sun Valley
The Argyros Performing Arts CenterWe are thrilled to welcome the future stars of ballet to light up the stage for two magical nights on October 12 & 13 at The Argyros. The program features 12 dancers who were handpicked from around the world. A truly international group from Canada, Greece, Portugal, South Korea and the United States! Don’t miss their first on-stage performance which will feature not one, not two but three world premieres! Don’t miss two unforgettable evenings of dance in the mountains. Tickets available at: balletsunvalley.org
$38 – $98