Under the full moon we will explore the valley by fat bikes! Monthly from November through March we will meet at 6pm to enjoy an evening ride on the full month. Locations will be announced prior to each month's ride and can be found on our website. Sign-up for text reminders here: https://forms.gle/R1Zhnazh9iJC8K128. Rent a fat bike at a reduced price of $25 to join the group ride.
Throughout the year, The Limelight Lounge is the place to be in Ketchum for live local music. It’s the perfect way to unwind after a day on the mountain. Order a beer and a few apps (or go all out with dinner from our menu), and enjoy some of the best local talent in an intimate setting. Happy Hour 3:00 - 6:00 pm daily | Dinner Menu 4:30 - 9:30pm | Live Music 5:30 - 8:30pm in season Thursday to Monday and off season Friday & Saturday. December Live Music Schedule: Mon 23- Georges Bouhey Tues 24- Jon Divello Wed 25- Carl Massaro Thurs 26- Kevin Ware Fri 27- Sawtooth Shipwreck Sat 28- Sawtooth Shipwreck Sun 29- Katie Buxton Mon 30- Aaron Golay Tues 31-NYE-Walsey & the River Dogs followed by DJ Train January Live Music Schedule Thurs 2- Kevin Ware Fri 3- Jake Dejongh Sat 4- Doublewide Sun 5- Carson Hasher Mon 6- Jay Miller Thurs 9- Kevin Ware Fri 10- Vicki Overfelt & Dave Cosca Sat 11- Avery Solago Sun 12- Jon & Jen Pisano Mon 13- Travis McDaniel Thurs 16- Kevin Ware Fri 17- James Tautkus Sat 18- Doublewide Sun 19- David Henry Mon 20- David Henry Thurs ...
Thunderpussy What is fire? From a scientific standpoint, many still aren’t sure. Heat and light, dancing and flare. We can describe its chemical reaction, but why—yes, why—it looks as it does, that’s still a deep curiosity. Fire, with its impossible to predict form, is a mystery. Fire is also West, the new studio album from the Seattle-born rock and roll group Thunderpussy. The band breathes it. Cultivates, tames and scorches with it. Fire, in the contemporary linguistic sense, is also a sign of all that is good. It’s that good burn. So, in that way, listeners of West are in for a titillating treat. The new LP begins with a promise. An internal affirmation, a hopeful prayer. Lithe lead singer Molly Sides declares, her voice like flame on the track, “I can do better.” Her sound, like her literal body onstage, bends and shifts. Incandescent. As lead guitar player Whitney Petty performs a rumbling echo, like felled timber. Fire is the sign of sustenance. It's no wonder, then, why Thunderpussy has earned attention from the important outlets in music culture. Yes, Rolling Stone has called the band “classic-rock muscle” focusing on the all-female group’s “soulful vocals and punk energy.” NPR ...
At NourishMe, a light filled store on Main Street in Ketchum, Idaho customers can find everything from organic seasonal produce, locally made and grown foods, bulk seeds, nuts and fruits as well as a wide variety of supplements, wellness products, gluten-free foods and organic cosmetics. Join us every Tuesday 1:30 - 5:30pm - we host Waterwheel Gardens from Emmett. Currently, they are offering a killer apple cider and grape juice, along with their jams, dried fruits and a variety of Fall harvest vegetables. We also get weekly deliveries of raw cow milk, raw goat milk, and yogurt. NourishMe creates daily, nutrient-rich, organic, deli-style foods to go or eat in. Try our ever popular grilled sandwiches and daily soups.
You’re Invited to an evening dedicated to exploring planned giving and discovering the best ways to create a lasting impact that aligns with your goals. Enjoy light bites, wine, and beer, followed by an insightful presentation by Attorney Rebecca Sheehan and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional Katherine Fincher. December 17, 2024 5-6:30pm Higher Ground Headquarters 100 Leadville Ave, Suite 100 Ketchum, ID 83340 RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4rbSNiYF_BRuK25vSjst0AFd_Ou7_28QLLSL0rtqFdYoINA/viewform OR email harper@highergroundusa.org
Author Rebecca Anne Nguyen joins us to discuss her new novel, "The 23rd Hero": On the verge of being forced to live in an underground bunker due to climate crisis, an ordinary woman with an extraordinary memory is recruited for a time travel program to stop environmental disasters before they happen. But when she falls in love with the program's mysterious founder, she must learn to believe in herself and her abilities before she's sent to sixteenth century France with no way to save the world or return to the man she loves. Nguyen will share an excerpt from the book, talk about her writing, and take your questions. A book signing will follow. Rebecca Anne Nguyen (she/her) is the winner of the 2024 Reader's Choice Award for Best Adult Book (Bronze) for her debut novel, "The 23rd Hero," and the recipient of the 2019 Foreword Indies Award (Silver) for the memoir "Where War Ends." Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, Insider, and Slackjaw, among others. She lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
December 17th | 7:30 PM The Blind Boys Christmas Show mixes holiday standards with selections from their Grammy-winning holiday classic album, Go Tell It On The Mountain, as well as the spirited Talkin’ Christmas album. Blind Boys will have everyone in the audience singing and clapping along to spread the joy of the season! “The beloved gospel ensemble the Blind Boys of Alabama...remains perennially fresh, whether it’s interjecting godliness into unexpected songs or, as in this case, saluting Christmas.” – The New Yorker
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 Space welcomes you for a casual open house style gathering to learn more about how The Space is transforming teens' relationship with their education.
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.
Bring the family, Fido included and get your holiday photos with Santa at the Limelight Hotel Ketchum on Thursday, December 19th from 4:30 - 6:00 pm.
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. No registration is needed for the presentation. This event will be in person but will also be live-streamed! You can find a link to the Livestream on the Library’s website: https://thecommunitylibrary.libcal.com/event/13408048 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 Photo Credit: Ben VandenBos
