Sun Valley Culinary Institute Fall Gathering Fundraiser

One of the Wood River Valley’s most highly anticipated fundraising events of the season, the Sun Valley Culinary Institute (SVCI) Fall Gathering celebrates the coming of Fall with a Western, cowboy-themed celebration to support the SVCI Professional Fund, which assists student education costs and career opportunities while sustaining the Wood River Valley’s restaurant and hospitality community. Enjoy a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, award-winning wines from exclusive vintners, and regionally sourced craft beers followed by inventive and delectable “cowboy” barbecue cuisine with Chef Rodrigo Herrera of Vintage Restaurant, Chef Taveesak “Dang” Chanthasuthisom of Dang Thai Cuisine, Chef Adam Fisher of Gretchen’s at the Sun Valley Resort, and others. The evening will include live entertainment from one of country music’s top emerging performers, Kurt Van Meter, and others. Jump on a mechanical bull ride, or try your hand at cornhole tossing and other fun activities. In addition, there will be a live and silent auction with culinary-inspired dinners, trips, and other unique items that rarely exist elsewhere, synonymous with the Sun Valley Culinary Institute. Event will be held at Elk Run Ranch in Hailey. More information at www.sunvalleyculinary.org/upcoming-classes/fall-gathering Get Tickets HERE

Tony DeSare

The Argyros

Tony DeSare performs with infectious joy, wry playfulness, and robust musicality.  Named Rising Star Male Vocalist in Downbeat magazine, DeSare has lived up to this distinction by winning critical and popular acclaim for his concert performances throughout North America and abroad. From jazz clubs to Carnegie Hall to Las Vegas and headlining major symphony orchestras, DeSare has brought his fresh take on old school class around the globe. DeSare has four top ten Billboard jazz albums under his belt and has been featured on the CBS Early Show, NPR, A Prairie Home Companion, The Today Show, and his music has been posted by social media celebrity juggernaut, George Takei.  DeSare has also collaborated with YouTube supergroup Postmodern Jukebox. He has been a featured guest artist with over 100 symphony orchestras with some highlights including the Cleveland Orchestra, The New York Pops, The San Francisco Symphony, The Houston Symphony, and The Chicago Symphony.

$25 – $50

COMMUNITY EVENT: Dia de los Muertos

The Hunger Coalition

For the 4th year, SVMoA is hosting a free community celebration for Día de los Muertos. Celebrated throughout the Americas and Mexico, altars are built to honor and remember loved ones who have died. The Museum has invited local non-profits and community members to build altars in the Community Room of the Hunger Coalition. The event will also feature Mariachi Tleyotltzin from Nampa will play in the greenhouse, the Museum’s Folkloric Dancers will perform and there will be pan de muerto and Mexican hot chocolate, too!

Free

Holiday Meal Planning Class with Chef Joe Tocci

Sun Valley Culinary Institute

FARE Idaho invites you to learn a new cooking skill or two at our Holiday Meal Planning Class being held at the Sun Valley Culinary Institute! Join us and our friends from the Sun Valley Institute for Resilience, the Idaho Wine Commission and the Trailing of the Sheep Festival for an evening with SVCI Chef Joe Tocci focused on how to utilize local produce and wines. At the end, you'll enjoy the delicious results, featuring locally sourced lamb, potatoes, and assorted seasonal vegetables. Space is limited and will sell out, so order your tickets today!

$75.00
Event Series Dark Sky Dinner

Dark Sky Dinner

Sawtooth Botanical Garden

What: Enjoy an intimate “farm to greenhouse” meal with wine, outdoor fire pits, hosted “snow bar” and telescopes for night sky viewing with local astronomers & experts (prepare to bundle up!) When: November 13 & 15, 2023; December 12 & 14, 2023; January 9 & 11, 2024; February 7 & 9, 2024 (February 9th is SOLD OUT!) Doors open at 5:30pm Where: Sawtooth Botanical Garden, 9 Gimlet Road 4 miles south of Ketchum (Located at the southern gateway to the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve!)

$125
Event Series Dark Sky Dinner

Dark Sky Dinner

Sawtooth Botanical Garden

What: Enjoy an intimate “farm to greenhouse” meal with wine, outdoor fire pits, hosted “snow bar” and telescopes for night sky viewing with local astronomers & experts (prepare to bundle up!) When: November 13 & 15, 2023; December 12 & 14, 2023; January 9 & 11, 2024; February 7 & 9, 2024 (February 9th is SOLD OUT!) Doors open at 5:30pm Where: Sawtooth Botanical Garden, 9 Gimlet Road 4 miles south of Ketchum (Located at the southern gateway to the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve!)

$125

Sun Valley Culinary Institute Bistro 211 Pop-Up Lunch

Sun Valley Culinary Institute

The Sun Valley Culinary (SVCI) Institute introduces its new class of culinary students for SVCI’s Bistro 211 Pop-Up Lunch. SVCI’s talented new class of students wrap up their first instruction block with a delectable three-course prix fixe lunch to go. Come by the Sun Valley Culinary Institute to order to go. Seating is limited at SVCI and available on a first-come, first-available basis. Choice of soup or salad of roasted butternut squash soup with fresh herbs, Crème Fraîche, and a petite salad of chopped kale and spring mixed greens with honey vinaigrette. For a second course, choice of salad or sandwich with a chef salad with chopped kale and spring mix salad with grilled pear, gorgonzola, candied pumpkin seeds, and honey vinaigrette. Add grilled chicken for extra delight. Sandwiches include a shiitake Báhn Mi or blackened rock bass with lime cilantro aioli and tropical pineapple mango slaw. A third option for the second course is the SVCI Ketchum N’ Burn Em’ Burger, which is a local 1/3 pound burger patty with cheddar, brisket, bacon, BBQ sauce, pickled red onion and baby arugula topped with a crispy onion ring. All sandwiches are served with freshly made kettle chips. Indulge in Aracely’s ...

$25

Sun Valley Culinary Institute Thanksgiving Prep Masterclass

Sun Valley Culinary Institute

In this masterclass, you'll learn the art of preparing a memorable Thanksgiving dinner. Chef Melissa Mauselle will guide you through each step—from brining the turkey to creating delectable appetizers and show-stopping sides that explore twists on traditional holiday trimmings. Get ready to impress your guests with a feast they won't forget. Topics include: Planning Strategies, Turkey Brining 101, Mastering Soup Making, Crafting Delicious Appetizers, and Rejuvenating Classic Side Dishes. Recipes include: Turkey Brining & Preparation, Fig, Brie & Hazelnut Tartlets, Pumpkin Soup with Pepita, Croutons and Crème Fraîche, Sausage, Leek & Mushroom Bread Pudding, and Pumpkin Roll with Mascarpone Filling.

$125

Event Series 1,000 Cranes Peace Project

1,000 Cranes Peace Project

Hailey Town Center West

With all the grim news coming in from around the world, the Hailey Public Library is offering a hopeful project to fold 1,000 Origami cranes in partnership with our community. Cranes are a symbol of peace in many Asian countries. Two, 2-hour workshops will be offered at Town Center West in Hailey, from 5:30-7:30 PM on Thursday, December 7 and another from 2:00-4:00 PM on Saturday, December 9. The free workshops can be taken singly or together. Materials will be provided. Each workshop begins with a short loving kindness meditation followed by a lesson in folding Origami cranes. Participants will then be invited to take their new skills and Origami paper home and fold more cranes with family and friends. Finished cranes will be gathered on December 18 at HPL and hung in the library on the Winter Solstice, December 21, where they will remain on display for a month.

Free
Event Series 1,000 Cranes Peace Project

1,000 Cranes Peace Project

Hailey Town Center West

With all the grim news coming in from around the world, the Hailey Public Library is offering a hopeful project to fold 1,000 Origami cranes in partnership with our community. Cranes are a symbol of peace in many Asian countries. Two, 2-hour workshops will be offered at Town Center West in Hailey, from 5:30-7:30 PM on Thursday, December 7 and another from 2:00-4:00 PM on Saturday, December 9. The free workshops can be taken singly or together. Materials will be provided. Each workshop begins with a short loving kindness meditation followed by a lesson in folding Origami cranes. Participants will then be invited to take their new skills and Origami paper home and fold more cranes with family and friends. Finished cranes will be gathered on December 18 at HPL and hung in the library on the Winter Solstice, December 21, where they will remain on display for a month.

Free
Event Series Dark Sky Dinner

Dark Sky Dinner

Sawtooth Botanical Garden

What: Enjoy an intimate “farm to greenhouse” meal with wine, outdoor fire pits, hosted “snow bar” and telescopes for night sky viewing with local astronomers & experts (prepare to bundle up!) When: November 13 & 15, 2023; December 12 & 14, 2023; January 9 & 11, 2024; February 7 & 9, 2024 (February 9th is SOLD OUT!) Doors open at 5:30pm Where: Sawtooth Botanical Garden, 9 Gimlet Road 4 miles south of Ketchum (Located at the southern gateway to the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve!)

$125

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