Perseid-Palooza! with 2024 Astronomer in Residence Lauren Osburn

The Sage School

Join Us for the Perseid-Palooza! Hailey Public Library, Central Idaho Dark Sky Alliance and The Sage School will host 2024 Astronomer in Residence Lauren Osburn for a free nighttime observing session on Saturday, August 10, from 9:30-11:30 PM at the TSS campus, 1810 Quigley Farm Road in Hailey. See the Perseid Meteor Shower, deep sky objects, waxing crescent moon and spectacular summer constellations.  Boise State University AstroTAC team members and local astronomers will share cool telescopes and constellation lore.  In case of inclement weather, Sunday, August 11, is back up date. Check for updates at www.haileypubliclibrary.org.

Event Series Escaped Alone

Escaped Alone

The Argyros

Three old friends and a neighbor. A summer of afternoons in the back yard. Tea and catastrophe. Caryl Churchill's convention-defying play juxtaposes backyard tea with environmental disaster, exploring themes of politics, crisis, communication and female endurance. Featuring: Kathy Wygle Danielle Kennedy Claudia McCain Sara Morsey

$15

Sun Valley Shakespeare in the Park presents Much Ado About Nothing

Rotary Park

This year's Sun Valley Shakespeare in the Park presents "Much Ado About Nothing." A roaring comedy with a dramatic edge. Professional actors from NYC, LA, Chicago and plenty of local actors. Rotary Park, Ketchum 6:00p-8:P00p August 7, 9-11 and 14-17. Bring picnics and low chairs and enjoy this professional production.

Event Series Escaped Alone

Escaped Alone

The Argyros

Three old friends and a neighbor. A summer of afternoons in the back yard. Tea and catastrophe. Caryl Churchill's convention-defying play juxtaposes backyard tea with environmental disaster, exploring themes of politics, crisis, communication and female endurance. Featuring: Kathy Wygle Danielle Kennedy Claudia McCain Sara Morsey

$15

WORKSHOP: Watercolor Sketching Intensive—For Those on the Go! WITH JIM CALDWELL

Sun Valley Museum of Art

Awaken your creativity. In this 8-day intensive, learn to draw and paint: first in ink, then in watercolor. Capture travel scenes in a pocket sketchbook with Prismacolor and ink, draw and paint from still life setups as well as from projected images. Each 3-hour class will start with a slide show of watercolors by favorite artists and end with a group critique. Treasure the souvenirs! All materials and supplies will be provided. Age & ability: 17+, beginners welcome! THIS 8-SESSION WORKSHOP WILL TAKE PLACE MON–THU, AUG 5–8 AND AUG 12–15, FROM 10AM–1PM DAILY. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Jim Caldwell graduated from Williams College in 1964 as an Art Major and spent the next year in Paris studying printing and etching at the Ecole des Beaux Arts. In 1969, he received his Master of Architecture Degree from the Yale School of Architecture. Jim has had over 45 one-man shows, and his paintings are represented in more than 450 collections worldwide. Though he has spent most of his life in the San Francisco Bay Area, Jim’s Sun Valley connections go back to the 1950s. This will be the fourth class he has taught in Sun Valley.

$500 – $550

“Boss Lady” with Alli Frank and Asha Youmans

The Community Library

Join us for an evening with Alli Frank and Asha Youmans, co-authors of the new novel "Boss Lady." The mission of their four novels is to to use humor, joy and compassion to write stories that encourage candid conversations about issues such as race, religion, culture, class, privilege, parenting and education and this one does not disappoint on the laughter front. This program will be held outdoors (weather permitting) on the Library's Donaldson Robb Family Lawn. Bring a camp chair or blanket and join us for a rollicking evening with this hilarious and warm-hearted duo. About BOSS LADY: Meet Antonia “Toni” Arroyo. Her protective mother has outdated notions for her daughter’s life: employ her natural beauty and marry young. But Toni has wholly different aspirations. A promising inventor and budding entrepreneur, Toni fights to keep her passions alive as a financially strapped mother of twins with a job in airport transportation services that has her going in circles. One treasured frequent passenger is elderly traveler Sylvia Eisenberg, Toni’s sage but unofficial adviser and cheerleader. When Toni meets Sylvia’s grandson, Ash, a striking venture capitalist, luck just might bend her way. With a game-changing new business endeavor in development, Toni hustles ...

Free

Roundtable Discussion: The State of Modern Publishing

The Community Library

Curious about how book publishing works today ? Join authors Alli Frank and Asha Youmans to ask questions about the changes to the publishing world and how to best navigate it. Enjoy breakfast and coffee as you dive deep into the publishing landscape!

WORKSHOP: Watercolor Sketching Intensive—For Those on the Go! WITH JIM CALDWELL

Sun Valley Museum of Art

Awaken your creativity. In this 8-day intensive, learn to draw and paint: first in ink, then in watercolor. Capture travel scenes in a pocket sketchbook with Prismacolor and ink, draw and paint from still life setups as well as from projected images. Each 3-hour class will start with a slide show of watercolors by favorite artists and end with a group critique. Treasure the souvenirs! All materials and supplies will be provided. Age & ability: 17+, beginners welcome! THIS 8-SESSION WORKSHOP WILL TAKE PLACE MON–THU, AUG 5–8 AND AUG 12–15, FROM 10AM–1PM DAILY. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Jim Caldwell graduated from Williams College in 1964 as an Art Major and spent the next year in Paris studying printing and etching at the Ecole des Beaux Arts. In 1969, he received his Master of Architecture Degree from the Yale School of Architecture. Jim has had over 45 one-man shows, and his paintings are represented in more than 450 collections worldwide. Though he has spent most of his life in the San Francisco Bay Area, Jim’s Sun Valley connections go back to the 1950s. This will be the fourth class he has taught in Sun Valley.

$500 – $550

BILINGUAL TEEN WORKSHOP: Upcycled Hoodies WITH MARIA DE LOS ANGELES & RYAN BONILLA

SVMoA Hailey Classroom

Join artists Maria de Los Angeles and Ryan Bonilla for an afternoon of upcycling hoodies. Participants will alter hoodies with embroidery, paint, stamping, and more and will leave with hoodies of their own design! Age & Ability: 12–18; all levels; beginners welcome! THIS WORKSHOP TAKES PLACE FROM 2–5PM AT THE HAILEY CLASSROOM.

$20

Stir-Fry Demystified with Chef Kian Lam Kho

Sun Valley Culinary Institute

Stir-Frying Demystified Join our dynamic and fun filled cooking class where you'll master the art of authentic Chinese stir-fry! Discover the secrets to creating delicious, restaurant-quality stir-fry dishes in your own kitchen. Learn to select and season a wok for perfect stir-frying. Develop impressive knife skills to prepare your ingredients with precision. Identify and choose from a wide variety of Chinese vegetables, pairing them expertly with different meats and sauces. With access to a diverse range of ingredients and three unique stir-fry techniques, you'll be able to create an endless variety of mouthwatering dishes after just one class.

The Trailhead Bicycles’ Weekly Group Gravel Rides

The Trailhead Bicycles

Join us for a 20-30 mile gravel ride around Hailey each Wednesday morning at 7am throughout the summer! These are no-drop group rides; we plan to ride with you! It is the best way to start a summer day. Please fill out our waiver via our website www.thetrailheadbicycles.com/group-rides before your first ride (once per season is all that is needed). Planned rides and leaders will be posted on our website. Meet at the Trailhead, 17 E Bullion St, Hailey, ID!

Free
Event Series Volunteer For Veggies

Volunteer For Veggies

Hope Garden

Come volunteer in The Hunger Coalition's community gardens! Family friendly sessions. Fresh veggies shared with all. Wednesdays at Hope Garden in Hailey, Corner of Walnut and 1st Ave. Thursdays at Bloom Community food Center in Bellevue, 110 Honeysuckle St. You'll be planting, harvesting, weeding, and in general learning about vegetable and perennial gardening.

Free

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