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 for sipping, shopping, s'mores, and some family-friendly festive fun. Come for a quick hello or stay for the duration, we're just excited to cheers you for the holidays! This is a more the merrier event, so please feel free to extend the invitation to anyone we missed— spouses, kids, moms and friends welcome! We'll have the newest of the new, super discounted samples, and stocking stuffers galore. RSVP HERE
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.
Learn how to keep your family out of court and conflict when the Hailey Public Library hosts local attorney Tatyana Gray and financial advisor Brayden Olson for free talk on estate and financial planning. The engaging, scenario-based presentation is designed to help protect loved ones and avoid unnecessary legal complications. Using relatable stories, including the fictional Bliss family, Tatyana and Brayden will illustrate the importance of a comprehensive estate and financial plan. The talk will be held at Town Center West from 5:30-7:00 PM on Thursday, December 5, and livestreamed at www.haileypubliclibrary.org.
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.
Come see Santa Claus, listen holiday music from local groups and enjoy some treats and hot chocolate to start the holiday season.
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!
Throughout December, the holiday spirit settles over Sun Valley Resort, transforming our Village into a picturesque Winter Wonderland. You can hear it in the melodies sung by the Sun Valley Carolers as they stroll through our European-style Holiday Market stalls, and you can see it sparkle in the ceremoniously lit Christmas Tree. The holiday spirit glows in the torchlights that parade down Dollar Mountain on Christmas Eve and ring out in the fireworks that signal the coming of Christmas Day. From photo-ops with Santa Claus to festive movie nights at the Opera House, experience the timeless magic of the holidays at Sun Valley Resort. Saturday, December 7th: Winter Wonderland Kick Off at Sun Valley Village Cookie Decorating |12:00pm-4:00pm Shop for a Cause in the Sun Valley Village | All Day Sunday, December 8th: Shop for a Cause in the Sun Valley Village (All Day) Saturday, December 14th: Holiday Market at Duck Pond Lawn | 11:00am-7:00pm Tree Lighting Ceremony at Duck Pond Lawn | 5:30pm Sunday, December 15th: Holiday Market at Duck Pond Lawn |11:00am-4:00pm Tuesday, December 24th: Christmas Eve Ice Show, Torchlight Parade & Fireworks, Sun Valley Lodge Terrace | 5:30pm Tuesday, December 31st: New Year’s Eve Night Skiing at ...
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.
