Full Moon Fat Bike Ride

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.

Free

Nourish Me Tuesday Farmers’ Market

NourishMe

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.

Free

Butter à la Française with Cynthia Nims

Sun Valley Culinary Institute

Butter isn’t just a luxurious ingredient—it’s a cornerstone of French cooking, bringing depth, richness, and texture to countless recipes. From creating flaky pastries to elevating simple vegetables, butter has an unparalleled ability to transform dishes. This class highlights classic French techniques for cooking with butter, along with tips for applying them to a wide range of recipes to enhance your culinary repertoire. Techniques you will learn will be crafting rough puff pastry, creating silky butter sauces, making nutty, aromatic brown butter, and preparing versatile compound butter. The menu will include savory leek, walnut and blue cheese galettes, sautéed salmon with beurre rouge, carrots with Gremolata butter, an brown butter sablés.

$135

SPECIAL EVENT: International Guitar Night – Valentine’s Day Edition

Ochi Gallery

Celebrate this Valentine’s & Galentine’s Day with an intimate evening of music and art at International Guitar Date Night hosted by SVMoA at Ochi Gallery. Start the evening with Phifer Pavitt Date Night bubbly and bites in the OCHI Gallery featuring their Winter Exhibition, and then a café style 45-minute acoustic concert by the world’s finest guitar virtuosos - 25th Annual International Guitar Night. This year’s 25th Annual International Guitar Night introduces three new guitar sensations to the U.S. stage alongside one of IGN’s most celebrated artists. Latin Swing maestro Lulo Reinhardt, grand-nephew of the legendary Django Reinhardt, brings his renowned energy, joined by classical guitarist Alexandra Whittingham, Congolese percussive innovator Niwel Tsumbu, and contemporary fingerstyle trailblazer Sönke Meinen. Enjoy an evening of world-class guitar in an inspired intimate setting—perfect for couples, friends, and music lovers.

$125 – $140

Preserving Family Recipes Workshop

Wood River Museum of History & Culture

Preserving cherished recipes from family and friends is a meaningful way to keep traditions alive and to ensure associated memories remain vibrant. Join Cynthia Nims for a workshop focused on the value of these most beloved recipes. Cynthia has been writing recipes for cookbooks and magazines for many years. Inspiration for those recipes comes from countless sources, among them are recipes that had a beginning in her mom’s kitchen. She’ll talk about the treasure that she considers her mother’s falling-apart recipe folder to be. And she’ll share examples of how recipes that may seem a bit dated can find a place in your kitchen today. Bring along a cherished family recipe or two to share with the group, discuss, and begin preserving through story. There will be time for an informal exercise to help capture the tales of these recipes. Register at www.comlib.org. Cynthia Nims is a Seattle-based author and consultant. Her most recent cookbook, "Shellfish," was released in early 2022. Previous books include "Oysters and Salty Snacks." Cynthia has served as the food editor of Seattle magazine, editor of "Simply Seafood" magazine and has contributed to Alaska Airlines Beyond, Cooking Light, and Coastal Living, among others. She publishes a ...

Educator Evening: Ways of Looking and Thinking

Sun Valley Museum of Art

This Educator Evening is about providing paths for educators to integrate the practice of "noticing" or “close-looking” into their classroom practice. Participants will experience their own inquiry of noticing as they engage in various thinking routines. Drawn from Harvard’s Project Zero Thinking Routines Toolbox, a thinking routine is a set of questions or sequence of steps that can be used to support student thinking and learning. This event begins at 5pm at the Museum in Ketchum. About SVMoA Educator Evenings Open to educators of all subject areas, Educator Evening is a FREE professional development series occurring monthly. Blaine County educators may receive in-service (continuing education) hours for their participation. SVMoA shares the names of those BCSD educators who participate with the school district office for in-service district hours. Join educators, visiting artists, and Museum staff for in-person presentations, discussion, and activity based on current exhibitions at SVMoA and connections to the National Core Arts Standards and Idaho Content Standards. Develop curricular connections and gain tools, strategies, and thinking routines for integrating art and objects into everyday classroom learning. Participate in a professional learning community of supportive and reflective educational practitioners, and have some fun! Topics include: Art integration vs. Art ...

Free

Sun Valley Economic Development Community Roundtable Q1 2025

Sun Valley Culinary Institute

Presened in partnership with Sun Valley Culinary Institute. Data, drinks and networking. RSVP for free admission to harry@sunvalleyeconomy.org. THE DETAILS When: Wednesday, Jan 15, 5:00 – 7:00 pm Where: Sun Valley Culinary Institute, 200 N. Main St, Ketchum What: Educational Event — “Seasonally Adjusted Population” Exploring: How many heads on beds Blaine Co seasonality Transient visitor behaviors Second homeowner occupancy Community patterns Infrastructure needs Quality of life implications + more Organizer: Sun Valley Economic Development Sponsors: Sun Valley Culinary – Sawtooth Brewery – Sawtooth Club – Sun Valley Resort Attendees: SVED membership and community; 40 to 60 expected Admission: RSVP attendees free; members only, panelist & newcomers raffle for swag Format: Roundtables, speakers & networking AGENDA 5:00-5:15          Checkin 5:15-5:45          Networking, bites & drinks 5:45                   Move to seating 5:45-5:50         Welcome/Intros – Rick Lefaivre 5:50-6:10         Interactive Presentation – “What do the numbers mean & where is everybody coming from?” 6:10-6:50          Community Announcements 6:55                   Raffle for SV swag 7:00                  Wrap up ...

2025 “Think Globally, Act Locally” Speaker Series – Dr. Gary Tabor – “Landscape-Scale Conservation: From the Heart of the Rockies Across Six Continents”

The Community Library

A talk with Dr. Gary Tabor, ecologist, wildlife veterinarian, and Founder and President of the Center for Large Landscape Conservation. This is a free event but registration is required. In partnership between The Community Library and Wood River Land Trust as part of the annual "Think Globally, Act Locally" Speaker Series. Join us for series events on January 15, February 19, and March 11.

Free

WORKSHOP: Basic Drawing Skills with Anne Aganon

SVMoA Hailey Classroom

Join SVMoA Studio Coordinator Anne Aganon to learn basic drawing skills and shading techniques. Over a series of evenings, work from mannequins and still life set-ups to improve your drawing skills with a focus on the human figure and learn more about different drawing media. Use this time in January to prepare for the Open Studios: Figure Drawing or Open Studios: Printmaking sessions starting in February. Pre-registration for each class is recommended; walk-ins accommodated if space is available. Age & ability: 16 and older, all skill levels welcome! This class is part of a series: Wednesday, 1/15/25, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Wednesday, 1/22/25, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Wednesday, 1/29/25, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

$20

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