The Bailey Studio Series ft. Kate Reid (Free Event)

The Argyros

A Jazz Performance Honoring Black History Month Part Of The Bailey Studio Series The east coast meets west this evening with the jazz trio of Miami-based vocalist Kate Reid and Mountain West instrumentalists Alex Sjobeck (piano) and Braun Khan (bass). Come join us for an evening of favorite jazz standards from the Great American Songbooks of Gershwin, Porter and Kern, gems from the jazz masters including Ellington and Mingus and the Brazilian classics of Antonio Carlos Jobim and Sérgio Mendes. Come join us for some fun musical conversation over your favorite jazz tunes! Kate has worked with many great jazz musicians across the country including pianists Fred Hersch, Taylor Eigsti, Otmaro Ruiz, guitarists Romero Lubambo, Paul Meyers, Gene Bertoncini, Ron Eschete, Larry Koonse, Bruce Forman, John Hart and drummers Roy McCurdy and Jamey Tate. She has also appeared with the Duke Ellington Orchestra, Jon Hendricks, John Clayton, John Daversa. Reid’s multifaceted career also includes work as a studio and session singer in Los Angeles. Her film credits include Planes, Star Trek Into Darkness, Oz-The Great and Powerful, Epic and Men In Black III, featuring the music of composers Danny Elfman, Michael Giacchino, John Powell and Joel McNeely. She has lent ...

Free

Book Club: “The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating”

The Community Library

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. February's selection is "The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating" by Elisabeth Tova Bailey. The discussion will be led by programs and education director Martha Williams. In a work that beautifully demonstrates the rewards of closely observing nature, Elisabeth Tova Bailey shares an inspiring and intimate story of her encounter with a Neohelix albolabris—a common woodland snail. While an illness keeps her bedridden, Bailey watches a wild snail that has taken up residence on her nightstand. As a result, she discovers the solace and sense of wonder that this mysterious creature brings and comes to a greater understanding of her own place in the world. Intrigued by the snail’s molluscan anatomy, cryptic defenses, clear decision making, hydraulic locomotion, and courtship activities, Bailey becomes an astute and amused observer, offering a candid and engaging look into the curious life of this underappreciated small animal. This short book is a remarkable journey of survival and resilience, showing us how a ...

Bikes & Beers Workshop: Tires, Mounting, & Seal Refresh

The Trailhead Bicycles

This workshop is part of the 101 series that are designed to be an overview of topics to build confidence in common mechanical issues as well as technical tips to increase your riding comfort and preparedness. This particular workshop will cover how to pick the right thread & width for your riding, mount tires & refreshing sealant. Each workshop includes your first beer (or beverage of choice) and light snacks. $35/each Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/wLce5c2VqURNqfBo9

$35
Event Series Snowshoe with a Ranger

Snowshoe with a Ranger

Galena Lodge

Learn about the history of the old Galena mining camp and about the local animals who leave their tracks in the snow during a free Snowshoe with a Ranger tour. The Sawtooth National Recreation Area is offering free snowshoe tours at 11 a.m. Thursdays through March 6th and at 10am March 13 & 20th, leaving from the porch of Galena lodge. The snowshoe trip lasts about two hours, covering 1.5 miles with stops along the way. Tour-goers will learn about the winter ecology and more during the tour. A free one-day Blaine County Recreation district snowshoe pass will be provided. Snowshoes can be rented at Galena Lodge. Snowshoers are advised to dress warmly in layers, wear insulated waterproof boots, gloves, hats,  sunglasses and sunscreen. Dogs and other pets are not allowed on these particular tours. No reservations are necessary. To learn more, call the SNRA at 208-727-5000. To rent snowshoes, visit www.galenalodge.com or visit the ski shop at Galena Lodge ahead of the tour.

The Long Road: Building a Writer’s Life and Community

The Community Library

Books can take years to write, months to query, and from the point of sale to a publisher, another two years to publish. A story can take a year to write, another year to polish, six months to hear back about, and another six months to a year to come out in print or online. In those early years, how does one keep going when the horizon seems so indefinite? How do you know if you’re going in the right direction, how does one learn to edit themselves, and when do you know when a story is done? And how do you find your people along the way? Writing is long, but it doesn’t have to be lonely. Join us for a discussion with Jemimah Wei, current Writer-in-Residence at the Hemingway House, on building a writing life and routine, seeking community, and persisting through the drafts. Jemimah Wei is the author of "The Original Daughter" (Doubleday Books, 2025). Born and raised in Singapore, she is now based between Singapore and the United States. She was a Wallace Stegner Fellow at Stanford University and Felipe P. De Alba Fellow at Columbia University, where she earned her MFA. A recipient of awards ...

Free

Introduction to Avalanches Presentation

Rotarun

Join the Friends of the Sawtooth Avalanche Center for a 90 minute presentation based on the Know Before You Go platform, introducing basic concepts about snow, avalanches, and traveling safely in and near avalanche terrain. Learn from the Friends of SAC instructor team of snow experts, mountain guides, and experienced avalanche educators. We invite everyone to join if you’re learning about avalanches for the first time or are a seasoned backcountry user ready for a yearly refresher. There is a $15 suggested donation, no preregistration required. In addition to the presentation, The Friends also put on Introduction to Avalanche Field Days. You must attend the entire presentation to attend a field session. You can pre-register for an optional field session ($50 suggested donation) here: https://forms.gle/KwcSVSUQtomxu4i97

$15

WORKSHOP: Beginning Fly-Tying with James Gillespie

SVMoA Hailey Classroom

Introduction to Fly-Tying is designed for the beginner with no or minimal experience looking to tie their own flies. In this two-class series, instructor James Gillespie will teach students how to tie classic flies as he shares his knowledge of fly-tying tools, materials, and basic techniques. Participants will leave with the flies they create and the ability to tie a basic fly pattern. All materials and tools will be provided. No prior experience is necessary. If participants have any of their fly-tying tools, they are welcome to bring them. Age and ability: 16+ years old and beginners welcome This 2-session workshop takes place Thu, Jan 30 6–8pm and Thu, Feb 6, 6–8pm at the Hailey Classroom. All supplies will be provided by SVMoA. About the instructor: James Gillespie is a self-taught fisherman who has been fishing his entire life. Tying his own flies has always been a part of his love of fishing, and he looks forward to sharing what he knows with interested students.

$100 – $125

COMMUNITY PROGRAM: Afternoon Art—Ketchum (for families with kids of all ages)

Sun Valley Museum of Art

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 2:30–4:30 pm 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 2:30-4:30pm and are recommended for families with children of all ages. Please be sure to check dates and location. Upcoming Afternoon Art in Ketchum:

Free

“Bitter Creek” with Teow Lim Goh

The Community Library

In September of 1885, the Chinese coal miners who were brought into Wyoming as strikebreakers were ambushed and driven out of the town of Rock Springs at gunpoint by white coal miners. Teow Lim Goh's "Bitter Creek" revisits this dark episode—known today as the Rock Springs Massacre—revealing the stories beneath this violent, decade-long culmination of labor struggles and racial hostilities in the Union Pacific Coal Mines. Through the eyes of the struggling railroad workers, their families, and the corporation working them to the bone, Teow Lim Goh creates an ode to buried history that blends epic tradition with modern composition and astonishing empathy to ask the question, “What turns ordinary people into monsters?” This program is part of the 2025 Winter Read, a community-wide program. This year we're reading "Four Treasures of the Sky," by Jenny Tinghui Zhang, set in 19th century Idaho and whose main characters hear of the Rock Springs Massacre as they face their own threats of violence in the small mining town of Pierce. Books will be available for pre-order from Torrey House Press, which is publishing the book in May 2025. Teow Lim Goh is a poet and essayist who writes from the nexus of ...

Free
Event Series Suns Hockey

Suns Hockey 24/25 Season

Campion Ice House

All games are at Campion Ice House in Hailey. Puck Drop @ 7:00pm Doors Open @ 6:00pm Game Tickets can be purchased HERE. December 6/7 Bozeman Stingers (W 10-3, W 6-3) 13/14 Jackson Hole Moose (Away) (L 5-4, L 8-7 Shoot Out) 21 Future Suns 27/28 McCall Mountaineers January 3/4 New England Predators 10/11 Bozeman Stingers (Away) 17/18 Jackson Hole Moose 24/25 Guttersnipes 31/Feb 1 OFF Boulder Mountain Tour Aid Station Extravaganza (Cathedral Pines) February 7/8 Boston Bisons 14/15 New York Mafia 21/22 Wilmington 28/Mar 1 Arizona Desert Dogs March 7/8 OFF 14/15 The Open

BCRD Ski the Rails

Wood River Trail

Ski the Rails is a free Nordic ski tour along the Wood River Trail. Start at Serenade Lane in Ketchum or anywhere on the Wood River Trail System. Finish at Myrtle Street in Hailey.

Bikes & Brews Workshop: Suspension Service

The Trailhead Bicycles

This workshop is part of the 201 series and are designed for a maximum of 4 participants. These workshops with be hands on and intensive for participants to develop strong mechanical skills to perform regular maintenance independently. These topics are complex and will require more time and materials to support proficiency. Participants should plan to bring their own bicycles. The series is designed so that participants can fully tune their bikes for the spring riding season. All materials (such as: rim tape, sealant, seal kits, cable & housing) as well as coffee and pastries are included in the price of the workshop.

$150

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