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FILM SCREENING & ARTIST TALK: “Patient”—A Video and Conversation with artist Holly Holmquist
Ochi GalleryArtist Holly Holmquist spent the last six years navigating the healthcare system when an acute illness turned into a chronic one without end in sight. PATIENT, an eleven-minute video projection of images and text, is a moving and beautiful visual exploration of that experience. Following the presentation, Holly will join SVMoA curator Courtney Gilbert for a conversation about the work.
Free
FILM: Oscars Shorts—Live Action
Magic Lantern CinemasFor the 9th consecutive year, the Sun Valley Museum of Art and the Magic Lantern Cinemas present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films. With all three categories offered—Live Action, Animated and Documentary—this is your annual chance to predict the winners. A perennial hit with audiences around the country and the world, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts. The Academy Awards take place Sunday, March 10, 2024. $10 member / $12 nonmember
$10 – $12
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Sun Valley Film Festival
Various LocationsJoin us for the 2024 Festival The Sun Valley Film Festival is a full slate of engaging films and much more. In addition to seeing the best and brightest in filmmaking complete with unique Filmmaker Q+A’s, don’t miss out on engaging conversations in our popular Coffee Talks, Shop Talks and Salons. Each day we also welcome you to celebrate film in Sun Valley style with numerous opportunities to come together, connect and kick back in our lounges and at our parties. Join us this year as we celebrate Annette Bening (Nyad) and David O. Russell (American Hustle and Silver Linings Playbook) as SVFF Vision Award Honorees and who will join our signature Coffee Talks. About the Sun Valley Film Festival Since 2012, the Sun Valley Film Festival has invited fans and filmmakers to connect through the power of cinema in Hollywood’s original ski Shangri-la. Annually, SVFF celebrates with a slate of cutting-edge film and television premieres, engaging Coffee Talks with entertainment luminaries, thought-provoking discussions and unforgettable parties. Outside of the Festival, SVFF enhances the cultural fabric of the community through its Monthly Movies, filmmaker discussions and educational programs. The Sun Valley Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization. This ...
Oscars Shorts—Animated
Magic Lantern CinemasFor the 9th consecutive year, the Sun Valley Museum of Art and the Magic Lantern Cinemas present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films. With all three categories offered—Live Action, Animated, and Documentary—this is your annual chance to predict the winners. A perennial hit with audiences around the country and the world, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts. The Academy Awards take place on Sunday, March 10, 2024. $10 member / $12 nonmember
$10 – $12
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Sun Valley Music Festival Winter Season
The Argyros Performing Arts CenterSixth winter season spotlights Jon Kimura Parker with all-Brahms programs. The Sun Valley Music Festival presents its sixth Winter Season at the Argyros Performing Arts Center, from March 6 to 9. The 2024 Winter Season focuses on “The Romance of Brahms” and offers two chamber music programs specially curated by Music Director Alasdair Neale, featuring pianist Jon Kimura Parker — winner of the Gold Medal at the 1984 Leeds International Piano Competition — and string musicians from the all-star Sun Valley Music Festival Orchestra. Presented in an intimate atmosphere, the all-Brahms programs include beloved pieces by the Romantic composer for solo piano and string ensembles, such as Hungarian Dance No. 4 in F Minor, Quintet No. 1 in F Major, Trio No. 1 in B Major, and the inventive and technically demanding Handel Variations. The two unique programs will be performed on alternating evenings: the first on March 6 and 8, the second on March 7 and 9. The concerts will take place at the Argyros Performing Arts Center in Ketchum, starting at 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) The concerts are about two hours long, including a 20-minute intermission. As always, attendance is free, though reservations are required. ...
FILM: Oscars Shorts—Documentary
Magic Lantern CinemasFor the 9th consecutive year, the Sun Valley Museum of Art and the Magic Lantern Cinemas present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films. With all three categories offered—Live Action, Animated, and Documentary—this is your annual chance to predict the winners. A perennial hit with audiences around the country and the world, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts. The Academy Awards take place on Sunday, March 10, 2024. $10 member / $12 nonmember
$10 – $12
Classic Flicks @ HPL
Hailey Town Center WestClassic Flicks at HPL celebrates spring showers with a 1952 musical romantic comedy starring the light-footed Gene Kelly getting wet while showing off his famous dance steps with Debbie Reynolds. It is considered by many to be the greatest musical film ever made and one of the greatest movies of all time. The film will be shown at 6:00 PM at Town Center West, 116 S River St., in Hailey. Join us for popcorn and a free movie!
Free
FILM: Robert Irwin: A Desert of Pure Feeling
Magic Lantern CinemasThe film explores the life and career of experimental artist Robert Irwin, whose installations have radically expanded the possibilities of what art can be. Irwin began as a painter in LA’s “Cool School” scene, before developing a new way of working that made perception itself the subject. Irwin’s notable works include the Central Garden at the Getty Center in LA and untitled (dawn to dusk) in Marfa, Texas. The film will be introduced by, Tom Michael, by Boise State Public Radio’s general manager. Michael was the founder and general manager of Marfa Public Radio and West Texas Public Radio. Prior to founding the station in 2005, Michael was a freelance writer and editor. He also served as an editor for Encyclopedia Britannica in the 1990s. He’s a 1991 graduate of Loyola University of Chicago.
$11 – $13
SVFF Monthly Movie: Thelma
Sun Valley Opera HouseDeceived by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, a 90-year-old woman sets out on a quest to reclaim what was taken from her. The feature directorial debut of Josh Margolin, THELMA is a poignant action-comedy that gives veteran Oscar® nominee June Squibb (NEBRASKA and star of Scarlett Johansson’s upcoming directorial debut ELEANOR THE GREAT) her first leading role and features the final performance of trailblazing actor Richard Roundtree (SHAFT). Squibb, who did most of her own stunts in the film, plays Thelma Post, a feisty 93-year-old grandmother who gets conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson (The White Lotus’ Fred Hechinger) and sets out on a treacherous quest across Los Angeles, accompanied by an aging friend (Roundtree) and his motorized scooter, to reclaim what was taken from her. Parker Posey, Clark Gregg, and Malcolm McDowell also star.
$20
Classic Flicks @ HPL Concludes
Hailey Town Center WestClassic Flicks @ Hailey Public Library concludes with the 1933, black and white classic starring the renowned Marx Brothers. One brother is the appointed leader of a small, financially struggling country; meanwhile, the ambassador of a nearby country plots a revolution. A masterpiece of comedy, it is considered their finest film. The free film showing will be held on Thursday, June 6, at 6:00 PM at Town Center West, 116 S River St., in Hailey. Join us for popcorn and a movie! Rescheduled from 6/13.
Free
CELEBRATE PRIDE MONTH WITH SVFF SHORTS
The ArgyrosJoin us for a special free community screening celebrating Pride with some of the best SVFF alumni LGBTQ+ shorts we've shown over the years. From charming comedies to surreal thrillers, this shorts program has a little something for everyone. All are welcome as we look to commemorate the creativity and joy of these short films.
Free
Sun Valley Jewish Film Festival: “Remembering Gene Wilder”
The Community LibraryJoin us in watching “Remembering Gene Wilder”, a tribute documentary starring Alan Alda, Mel Brooks, and Harry Connick Jr. in which they depict and honor the life and career of Gene Wilder. With a special appearance by local music legend Joe Cannon. No registration required.
Free