Come get into the holiday spirit at the garden with wreath making! Bring your friends, enjoy a warm drink or glass of wine, and delight in creating a wreath or table decoration with evergreen branches and other décor. Guests are welcome to bring items to add to their own wreaths! Pick from three offered dates and register on the Sawtooth Botanical Garden's events web page or call (208) 726-9358.
Join us in the shop every Wednesday from 2-5 with your needlepoint, knitting or crochet work in progress & enjoy an afternoon of stitching. All skill levels welcome.
The Community Library Book Club is hosted the first Wednesday of every other month and led by a diverse range of library staff. Books cover all genres from new fiction to classics to nonfiction, young adult, graphic novels, and everything in between. December 2024's selection is "Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones" by James Clear. The discussion will be led by communications manager Kyla Merwin. No matter your goals, "Atomic Habits" offers a proven framework for improving—every day. James Clear reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. If you’re having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn’t you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don’t want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change. You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Here, you’ll get a proven system that can take you to new heights. More from the author here. Atomic Habits is available at The Community Library in multiple ...
Come get into the holiday spirit at the garden with wreath making! Bring your friends, enjoy a warm drink or glass of wine, and delight in creating a wreath or table decoration with evergreen branches and other décor. Guests are welcome to bring items to add to their own wreaths! Pick from three offered dates and register on the Sawtooth Botanical Garden's events web page or call (208) 726-9358.
An intimate journey into the sketchbook world and how drawing can offer a moment of stillness and peace within an often chaotic world. Led by artist Leslie Rego. Thursdays, December 5-19 and January 16-23 (five Thursdays). Registration required. This workshop series offers a welcoming and supportive space for people interested in drawing the natural world. The focus will be on nature journaling. Prompts will be offered as well as guidance. Each session we will jump down a “rabbit hole” and study in depth one plant or landscape element or learn about different brushes, paints, papers, and other art supplies. A list of recommended supplies will be sent to registered participants. Leslie Rego has drawn in journals for years. She carries sketchbooks and paints with her while enjoying the national forest and will take time to draw and paint landscapes and flowers on her many hikes. Leslie wrote the "Sketchbook Hiking" article in The Weekly Sun for many years. She has artwork in private collections, The Sun Valley Lodge and around the world.
How do you start or grow an art collection? What is the value of art as an investment? What should you consider when collecting art and how can living with art enhance your home or work life? Join us for a program with Judith Kindler, who will expertly guide us and share insider knowledge in the area of fine art collecting that is both exciting and valuable in a world that often times is complex and intimidating to approach. Judith Kindler is a well-respected American artist and past Seattle gallery owner with valuable insights into the art world. She has over 50 years experience in the arts including sitting on the boards of Pratt Fine Arts, Poncho, Cornish College of Arts and The National Home Furnishings Board. She has exhibited her own work through multiple galleries and museums across the U.S., gaining a broad knowledge of the business of art. In addition she has had more than seven books published on her art.
Kick off the Holiday Season with SVFF and join us for award season contending films, signature Coffee Talks, and conversations. FILMS AND Q+As Three award season films followed by moderated conversations the filmmakers. See it here before award season voting begins and get a head start on the contenders. COFFEE TALKS Two SVFF’s signature events where industry insiders share their show business war stories with a moderator. The coffee is always on us! RECEPTIONS Join the conversations with the storytellers at our receptions and have a cocktail with us. For schedule of events, tickets and more information visit: www.sunvalleyfilmfestival.org/winter-screening-series-2024/
Play, create, discover, and have fun! Afternoon Art is a free drop-in opportunity for community members of all ages to explore concepts from the Museum's current exhibition and create works of art. Families and friends are encouraged to communicate, reflect, and produce as artists together. Perfect for art lovers, curious minds, and anyone seeking inspiration. Projects will vary. Age & Ability: all ages, families encouraged to attend together Ketchum Afternoon Art runs from 1:30–4:30pm at the Sun Valley Museum of Art. Afternoon Art is offered in Ketchum on the first Friday of each month and in Hailey on the second Friday from 1:30-4:30pm and are recommended for families with children of all ages. Please be sure to check dates and location.
Presented in both English & Spanish at The Liberty Theater in Hailey, ID Written By Lewis Carol Adapted by Naomi McDougall Jones Directed by Veronica Moonhill Bring the whole family to this original, inventive, and magical radio play adaptation of Lewis Carroll's beloved classic. Let the live, immersive soundscape sweep audiences of all ages down the rabbit hole with Alice herself. With very few performances, reserve your tickets NOW before they're gone at LibertyTheatreCompany.org! PERFORMANCE DATES: Dec 6 at 7pm Dec 7 at 2pm Dec 7 at 7pm *Dec 8 at 2pm (*FREE Spanish performance with post-show refreshments!) ALICE IN WONDERLAND: A LIVE RADIO PLAY Presentará en Liberty Theatre in Hailey Escrito por Lewis Carroll Adaptada por Naomi McDougall Jones Dirigida por Veronica Moonhill Traiga a toda la familia a esta adaptación de obra de radio original, imaginativa y mágica del amado autor clásico Lewis Carroll. Deja que el paisaje sonoro en vivo y envolvente lleve a audiencias de todas edades por la madriguera del conejo con la propia Alicia. ¡Se recomienda reservar tus boletos ahora antes de que se acaben! LibertyTheatreCompany.org ¡Obra Gratuita: DEC 8 a las 2pm! ¡Bocadillos después del espectáculo!
The 2024 Papoose Club Annual Holiday Bazaar will be held on the first full weekend of December at the Hemingway Elementary School in Ketchum. The Holiday Bazaar is a juried arts show that features wonderful hand-made gifts from more than 70 artists from across the Intermountain West. Saturday, December 7, 2024: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, December 8 2024: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Santa on Sunday at 1:00 pm to 2:30pm Wood River Valley’s top market for buying gifts for friends and family: sweets, ceramics, handblown glass, clothing, jewelry, handbags, birdhouses, decorative objects, textiles, and more. All proceeds benefit kids of the Wood River Valley. More info at www.papooseclub.org
Join us for a morning of free activities for community members of all ages, focused around Earth-friendly crafts and sustainable practices as we welcome winter and celebrate the holidays! We will have coffee, tea, cocoa and breakfast treats. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own crafts as well! We will also have a sustainable gift-wrapping station. Please RSVP using the link.
The Hailey Farmers Market has moved indoors. Saturdays from 10am to 1pm at the Upper Big Wood River Grange Hall (609 3rd Ave South, Hailey), November 2nd through December 21st, No market on November 30th for Thanksgiving weekend.
