Event Series Learn to Knit with Patricia Lirk

Learn to Knit with Patricia Lirk

Hailey Town Center West

“Learn to Knit” a free, 4-part class taught by master knitter and Sun Valley Needle Arts owner Patricia Lirk is back! The series will focus on the basics and conclude with a personal project. Classes will be held at the Hailey Public Library located at 7 West Croy on Tuesdays from 5:30-7:00 PM, starting February 6. Participants provide their own yarn and needles. Pre-registration is required; email kristin.fletcher@haileypubliclibrary.org or call 208-788-2036 to reserve your spot.

Free

A Song Film by Kishi Bashi: “Omoiyari”

The Community Library

Acclaimed Japanese American musician Kishi Bashi visits The Community Library as part of a multi-event trip to Idaho organized by Friends of Minidoka and the Minidoka National Historic Site. The event is in honor of the annual Day of Remembrance, which commemorates the signing of Executive Order 9066 that led to the exclusion, forced removal, and unjust incarceration of over 125,000 Japanese Americans during WWII, including at Minidoka. Kishi Bashi will present his award winning A Song Film by Kishi Bashi: "Omoiyari” followed by a discussion and live musical performance. “Omoiyari” is a Japanese word that means to have sympathy and compassion towards another person. Reserve your seat at www.comlib.org. In A Song Film by Kishi Bashi: "Omoiyari”, Kishi Bashi embarks on a transformative journey to confront his heritage and reconcile the painful history of Japanese American incarceration during World War II. Inspired by the rising tide of discrimination against marginalized communities, Kishi Bashi delved into the untold stories of incarceration survivors and composed an album titled Omoiyari that captures their experiences. Kishi Bashi is the pseudonym of singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Kaoru Ishibashi. Born in Seattle, Washington, Ishibashi grew up in Norfolk, Virginia where both of his parents were ...

Free

Digging Deeper

Elephant's Perch, Ketchum, ID

Join the Friends of the Sawtooth Avalanche Center and Skooter Gardiner, the Head of Snow Safety for Sun Valley Ski Patrol for a Digging Deeper discussion.

Free
Event Series Bald Mountain Tours

Bald Mountain Tours

River Run Lodge

Join us for a complimentary Bald Mountain Tour, offered every Monday, Wednesday & Friday throughout the winter season. Tours meet at 9:30am in the Mountain View Room at River Run Lodge and are guided by one of the friendly members of our Mountain Guest Services team (yellow coats). They will guide you around Bald Mountain’s vast terrain, share where the best skiing and riding is and wow you with some amazing historical facts about Sun Valley. Tours are open for all ski levels.

Valentine’s Boot Scootin’ Boogie

Whiskey's on Main

Join instructor Dani and Jenni as they lead you (and maybe your sweetheart) through some creative choreography . $10/ person 6:30pm -7:30pm Arrive by 6:15pm to register. Grab your partner and hit the dance floor!

$10

Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra

The Argyros

Celebrate Mardi Gras and Valentine's Day with Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra as they stretch the boundaries of what is expected from big bands, offering up an extraordinary sense of joy and fun that could only come from New Orleans. The acclaimed trombonist, composer, and producer, Delfeayo Marsalis leads the vibrant Uptown Jazz Orchestra in a performance that crystalizes the stories, sounds, and rhythms of NOLA. Featuring up to 18 accomplished musicians, the Uptown Jazz Orchestra sets the global standard for celebrating jazz in its authentic musical form, inspiring the next generation of jazz musicians and promoting a culture of diversity, inclusion and accessibility in the arts.

$50 – $100

StoryWalk© on the Wood River Trail

Wood River Trail

BCRD is excited to collaborate with Hailey Public Library and The Community Library to bring StoryWalk© to the Wood River Trail. From February 15 to February 22, weather permitting, this unique activity will merge the joy of reading with the beauty of the outdoors, providing a delightful experience for families and individuals alike. StoryWalk© will be set up along two sections of the Wood River Trail. In Hailey, you can enjoy the story between Fox Acres Road and Woodside Boulevard and in Ketchum between 6th Street and Wood River Drive. As you ski, walk, or bike along these paths, you'll encounter a different book in each location, displayed page by page. In Hailey, the featured book is "Over the River and Through the Wood" by Emma Randall, while in Ketchum, visitors can enjoy "Just One Flake" by Travis Jonker. Each page will be presented in both English and Spanish, offering an inclusive reading experience.

Sun Valley Culinary Institute Tours

Sun Valley Culinary Institute

The Sun Valley Culinary Institute is pleased to offer tours open to the general public. Come see why we have become one of the most important and entertaining sites to visit in the Wood River Valley. As a full time location for both student culinary classes year round and personalized classes for the general public, SVCI is proud to open our doors and welcome visitors with coffee and donuts. Come see for yourself…free tours are offered every Thursday at 10AM

Event Series Ski with a Ranger

Ski with a Ranger

Bald Mountain

Join is for our Ski with a Ranger tours on Bald Mountain every Tuesday and Thursday this winter season. A Forest Service ranger meets interested guests at the Bald Mountain Map near Sun Valley’s Lookout Restaurant. The tour lasts a pleasant hour while skiing the mountain making three stops for the ranger to give his talk. Topics covered include a wealth of interesting information about local history, geography, geology, the Bald Mountain Stewardship program, expansion plans and local public lands.

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 21 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.

Event Series Ski with a Ranger

Ski with a Ranger

Bald Mountain

Join is for our Ski with a Ranger tours on Bald Mountain every Tuesday and Thursday this winter season. A Forest Service ranger meets interested guests at the Bald Mountain Map near Sun Valley’s Lookout Restaurant. The tour lasts a pleasant hour while skiing the mountain making three stops for the ranger to give his talk. Topics covered include a wealth of interesting information about local history, geography, geology, the Bald Mountain Stewardship program, expansion plans and local public lands.

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