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Its our 6th Anniversary! We would be over the MOON if you would join us for a fun-filled Monday evening, Dec 9th, from 5pm to 7pm. We will be sure to have some sips, nibbles, and some super-awesome DEALS. After all, it's our way of saying "Thank you!" for your unwavering support.

Throughout the year, The Limelight Lounge is the place to be in Ketchum for live local music. It’s the perfect way to unwind after a day on the mountain. Order a beer and a few apps (or go all out with dinner from our menu), and enjoy some of the best local talent in an intimate setting. Happy Hour 3:00 - 6:00 pm daily | Dinner Menu 4:30 - 9:30pm | Live Music 5:30 - 8:30pm in season Thursday to Monday and off season Friday & Saturday. December Live Music schedule: Sun 1- Adam Williams Mon 2- Michael Gabriel Thurs 5- Kevin Ware Fri 6- Mark Mueller Sat 7- Connor Jay Liess Sun 8- Travis McDaniel Mon 9- Aaron Golay Thurs 12- Kevin Ware Fri 13- Mark Mueller Sat 14- Adam Williams Sun 15- Travis McDaniel Mon 16- Bryan Speth Thurs 19-Kevin Ware Fri 20- Jon Divello Sat 21- Ellie Mae Sun 22- Sophie Vandeburg Mon 23- Georges Bouhey Tues 24- Jon Divello Wed 25- Carl Massaro Thurs 26- Kevin Ware Fri 27- Sawtooth Shipwreck Sat 28- Sawtooth Shipwreck Sun 29- Katie Buxton Mon 30- Aaron Golay Tues 31-NYE-Walsey & the River Dogs followed by DJ Train

Ketchum Remote Collective (KRC) aims to bridge the intangible gap between the Wood River Valley’s physical community and the remote workplace for many of its residents. Come meet and spend part of your week working alongside other remote workers. Drop in Tuesdays between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. in The Community Library's Lecture Hall, unless otherwise noted on our calendar.

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.

Use this opportunity to hone technical drawing skills in a relaxed environment while drawing directly from the human figure. A model will hold a variety of poses throughout the 2-hour session. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies; drawing boards will be provided. Age & ability: 18+, all skill levels welcome! The class takes place from 6–8pm. Fall 2024 Open Studio Sessions: Tue, Oct 8, 6-8pm Tue, Nov 12, 6-8pm Tue, Dec 10, 6-8pm (register for each Open Studio session/date individually)

Join us in the shop every Wednesday from 2-5 with your needlepoint, knitting or crochet work in progress & enjoy an afternoon of stitching. All skill levels welcome.

This workshop is for writers and aspiring writers who have a powerful story to tell but don’t know how to begin. Whether you're writing fiction, nonfiction, or just starting out, we will explore ways to create moving scenes, write captivating characters, and most importantly, put words to the blank page. The workshop will arm participants with tools to combat roadblocks, write with conviction, and leave with the creative momentum to keep going. The first hour of the workshop will focus on three short works by authors Tobias Wolff, Sandra Cisneros, and Meredith Hall (readings will be sent out to registered attendees). These readings will help writers identify and challenge their creative aesthetics while unlocking a fundamental craft element of powerful writing: what a scene is and what it contains. A lively discussion will accompany the readings. For the second hour, writers will be given two prompts followed by two 20-minute writing sessions. Writing prompts will focus on a singular image and/or scene. The goal will be to follow the heat of the moment and not let anything get in the way of the words. At the end, anyone who would like to share their work is welcome. Space is limited. ...

Higher Ground, a local Wood River Valley nonprofit for outdoor recreational therapy, is excited to host a screening of Full Circle, a moving documentary about two adaptive athletes—Trevor and Barry—whose lives, though separated by decades, mirror each other in resilience and determination. Both men faced life-changing spinal cord injuries but found ways to thrive, transforming obstacles into achievements. Join us for this inspiring look at resilience, post-traumatic growth, and the extraordinary power of the human spirit, and get excited for the winter season ahead! Check out the Trailer Here Doors: 6:00pm Film: 6:30pm Tickets: $10

Footlight Dance will be spreading holiday cheer as they bring a performance to the Senior Connection in Hailey, on Thursday, December 12, performing at 12:20 pm. This is part of Footlight Dances' Community Outreach program presented free of charge. Our Intermediate Ballet 3/4 and Tap 2/3 students will be performing. Our performers attend Blaine County Middle and High Schools. Hilarie Neely, Artistic Director, Robyn Fox & Mackenzie King, faculty, have choreographed holiday dances that will entertain and bring cheer to one and all. This season we will also be joined by student musicians who study with the Sun Valley Music Festival School of Music - performing holiday classics. “Dance is an art form that warms the heart when children are dancing,” says director Hilarie Neely. “The students look forward to the holiday season and dancing for our community Seniors.” The seasonal tap and ballet pieces are sure to get your spirits ready for the holidays.

You're invited to an evening of appreciation and celebration at The Argyros! Join us for our "Show of Gratitude", a free event where we'll toast to our amazing patrons and unveil the wonders of our Winter Season. Enjoy complimentary drinks, live music, and the chance to win tickets to upcoming shows. Mark your calendars for December 12th, 4:00-6:00 PM.

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.

The Hailey Public Library is inviting the community to participate in the 3rd annual, valley-wide project to fold hundreds of Origami cranes to promote peace and honor the holiday season. Cranes will be folded during 2 free workshops and then displayed at the library starting on the Winter Solstice, December 21. The 2-hour, facilitated workshops will be held at Town Center West, 116 S River in Hailey, from 5:30-7:30 PM on Thursday, December 12. Another workshop will be offered from 2:00-4:00 PM on Saturday, December 14. Each workshop begins with a short loving kindness meditation followed by a lesson in folding Origami cranes. In addition, young children are invited to fold fun versions of simple Origami birds and dogs by visiting the Maker Space at the Hailey Public Library. All materials will be available. For more information, visit www.haileypubliclibrary.org or call 208-788-2036.

"Salmon Moon: The River of No Return" is the sixth book in local author Julie Weston’s historical fiction series of Nellie Burns and Moonshine mysteries. Following photographer Nellie Burns and her black Lab, Moonshine, the story takes place along the Salmon River from the Sunbeam Dam to Riggins, Idaho. In and out of the Salmon River, Nellie, her husband, Nurse Janie, Moonie, and river sweeper Ace chase a criminal gang who stole a miner’s poke and left two men for dead. Mystery and adventure all in one! A book signing with Iconoclast Books will follow. Julie Weston grew up in Kellogg, Idaho, where the mountains, mines, and people shaped her. She attended the University of Washington, where she also earned her law degree, and spent many years as a tax, corporate and business lawyer. Her short stories and essays have appeared in IDAHO Magazine, The Threepenny Review, River Styx, and Clackamas Literary Review, among others. She is the author of two works of fiction, The Good Times are All Gone Now and The Magical Universe of the Ancients (a collaboration with husband and photographer Gerry Morrison); and six novels: Moonshadows, Basque Moon (Winner of the 2017 WILLA Literary Award in ...

Throughout the year, The Limelight Lounge is the place to be in Ketchum for live local music. It’s the perfect way to unwind after a day on the mountain. Order a beer and a few apps (or go all out with dinner from our menu), and enjoy some of the best local talent in an intimate setting. Happy Hour 3:00 - 6:00 pm daily | Dinner Menu 4:30 - 9:30pm | Live Music 5:30 - 8:30pm in season Thursday to Monday and off season Friday & Saturday. December Live Music schedule: Sun 1- Adam Williams Mon 2- Michael Gabriel Thurs 5- Kevin Ware Fri 6- Mark Mueller Sat 7- Connor Jay Liess Sun 8- Travis McDaniel Mon 9- Aaron Golay Thurs 12- Kevin Ware Fri 13- Mark Mueller Sat 14- Adam Williams Sun 15- Travis McDaniel Mon 16- Bryan Speth Thurs 19-Kevin Ware Fri 20- Jon Divello Sat 21- Ellie Mae Sun 22- Sophie Vandeburg Mon 23- Georges Bouhey Tues 24- Jon Divello Wed 25- Carl Massaro Thurs 26- Kevin Ware Fri 27- Sawtooth Shipwreck Sat 28- Sawtooth Shipwreck Sun 29- Katie Buxton Mon 30- Aaron Golay Tues 31-NYE-Walsey & the River Dogs followed by DJ Train

Join us for a festive day of sips and holiday shopping - 15% of sales benefit Sun Valley Opera and Broadway.!

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 Hailey Afternoon Art runs from 1:30–4:30pm at SVMoA's Hailey Classroom. 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.

Throughout the year, The Limelight Lounge is the place to be in Ketchum for live local music. It’s the perfect way to unwind after a day on the mountain. Order a beer and a few apps (or go all out with dinner from our menu), and enjoy some of the best local talent in an intimate setting. Happy Hour 3:00 - 6:00 pm daily | Dinner Menu 4:30 - 9:30pm | Live Music 5:30 - 8:30pm in season Thursday to Monday and off season Friday & Saturday. December Live Music schedule: Sun 1- Adam Williams Mon 2- Michael Gabriel Thurs 5- Kevin Ware Fri 6- Mark Mueller Sat 7- Connor Jay Liess Sun 8- Travis McDaniel Mon 9- Aaron Golay Thurs 12- Kevin Ware Fri 13- Mark Mueller Sat 14- Adam Williams Sun 15- Travis McDaniel Mon 16- Bryan Speth Thurs 19-Kevin Ware Fri 20- Jon Divello Sat 21- Ellie Mae Sun 22- Sophie Vandeburg Mon 23- Georges Bouhey Tues 24- Jon Divello Wed 25- Carl Massaro Thurs 26- Kevin Ware Fri 27- Sawtooth Shipwreck Sat 28- Sawtooth Shipwreck Sun 29- Katie Buxton Mon 30- Aaron Golay Tues 31-NYE-Walsey & the River Dogs followed by DJ Train

Join us on Friday, December 13th for an evening with John Ziegler. Recently winning the "Funniest Comic on the East Coast" contest at Mohegan Sun Casino, Ziegler brings humorous takes on everything from dating as a never-married adult to workplace dynamics. Hailing from Long Island, NY, John also touches on his unique upbringing as the youngest of six in a Jewish family, growing up in a predominantly Italian and Irish Catholic neighborhood. Date | December 13, 2024 Time | 7:30pm Doors Open at 6:30pm

Enjoy sips, sweets, and 25% off your entire purchase. Make your Holiday shopping a little sweeter at our in-store-only event.

The Hailey Farmers Market has moved indoors. Saturdays from 10am to 1pm at the Upper Big Wood River Grange Hall (609 3rd Ave South, Hailey), November 2nd through December 21st, No market on November 30th for Thanksgiving weekend.

Saturdays, November 2 – April 5, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm Co-work with a community of writers the first Saturday of each month for focused writing and craft discussions and connect to other writers from the Wood River Valley and beyond! All writing abilities and ages welcome. Join us in The Community Library’s Idaho Room, or online via Zoom. The Wood River Writers’ Groups are led by AJ Super, a local author with a trilogy of science fiction books published by a small traditional press. She is also a Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers’ Association (SFWA) member.

The 8th-annual European-style market features locally-made artisan goods, holiday gifts, wreaths, roasted nuts and more plus Colla Voce will be strolling throughout the village. Date & Time: December 14, 11am-7pm Date & Time: December 15, 11am-4pm For a list of vendors visit: www.sunvalley.com/events/holiday-market

The Hailey Public Library is inviting the community to participate in the 3rd annual, valley-wide project to fold hundreds of Origami cranes to promote peace and honor the holiday season. Cranes will be folded during 2 free workshops and then displayed at the library starting on the Winter Solstice, December 21. The 2-hour, facilitated workshops will be held at Town Center West, 116 S River in Hailey, from 5:30-7:30 PM on Thursday, December 12. Another workshop will be offered from 2:00-4:00 PM on Saturday, December 14. Each workshop begins with a short loving kindness meditation followed by a lesson in folding Origami cranes. In addition, young children are invited to fold fun versions of simple Origami birds and dogs by visiting the Maker Space at the Hailey Public Library. All materials will be available. For more information, visit www.haileypubliclibrary.org or call 208-788-2036.

JINGLE BELL ROCK CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION & CONCERT The Argyros 3 – 5PM Please join us for a pre-concert Party with Festive Carolers & Santa Wine, Hot Chocolate, Hors d’oeuvres & Festive Cookies Sponsored by Village Market Ugly Sweater Parade and Contest Christmas Concert starring John Mauldin & Leslie Mauldin Accompanied by Sean Rogers on the piano Seating for the concert will be at bistro tables and in the tiered seats.

Throughout the year, The Limelight Lounge is the place to be in Ketchum for live local music. It’s the perfect way to unwind after a day on the mountain. Order a beer and a few apps (or go all out with dinner from our menu), and enjoy some of the best local talent in an intimate setting. Happy Hour 3:00 - 6:00 pm daily | Dinner Menu 4:30 - 9:30pm | Live Music 5:30 - 8:30pm in season Thursday to Monday and off season Friday & Saturday. December Live Music schedule: Sun 1- Adam Williams Mon 2- Michael Gabriel Thurs 5- Kevin Ware Fri 6- Mark Mueller Sat 7- Connor Jay Liess Sun 8- Travis McDaniel Mon 9- Aaron Golay Thurs 12- Kevin Ware Fri 13- Mark Mueller Sat 14- Adam Williams Sun 15- Travis McDaniel Mon 16- Bryan Speth Thurs 19-Kevin Ware Fri 20- Jon Divello Sat 21- Ellie Mae Sun 22- Sophie Vandeburg Mon 23- Georges Bouhey Tues 24- Jon Divello Wed 25- Carl Massaro Thurs 26- Kevin Ware Fri 27- Sawtooth Shipwreck Sat 28- Sawtooth Shipwreck Sun 29- Katie Buxton Mon 30- Aaron Golay Tues 31-NYE-Walsey & the River Dogs followed by DJ Train

Celebrate the start of the Holiday season with the annual Tree Lighting Celebration in the Sun Valley Village. Festivites include an appearance by Santa, live holiday music, free cookies and cocoa, and an outdoor bar. Festivities kick off at 5:30pm with the tree lighting at 6:00pm sharp! A live ice carving demo will take place near Village Station starting at 4pm.

"Four" Course Taste of the Southwest with Chef Brother Luck Join Sun Valley Culinary Institute and Food Network Top Chef, Beat Bobby Flay Champion and James Beard Award nominee Chef Brother Luck for an exciting Taste of the Southwest dinner benefiting student scholarships. Chef Brother redefines Southwestern cuisine with a seasonal four-course tasting menu that transports your taste buds to the four corners area of the country where Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico meet. "Four" figures large for Chef Brother as it also represents the four symbolic providers of ingredients: hunter, gatherer, fisherman, and farmer. We hope you will join us for this one-of-a-kind event.

Footlight Dance and Sun Valley Music Festival Music Institute students will be spreading holiday cheer bringing a performance to the WRHS Performing Arts Theater at the Community Campus in Hailey, on Saturday, December 14, 7:00 pm, a free event. This annual collaborative event will have the dancers and musicians performing together! “Both programs are excited to bring the two arts disciplines together to perform for our 2nd year. For the dancers, we usually perform to pre-recorded music as live musicians are an expense we cannot afford to add onto our production costs, and for the musicians they rarely get the opportunity to play for dance. The experience brings challenges and rewards for both as they learn to pay closer attention to details from the conductor in regard to tempo, and the dancers must listen to the subtle differences of the final version from recorded to live.” A highlight of this program will be a solo danced by Footlight Company member, Romina Zavala, who is a Senior in High School. This piece, choreographed by Mackenzie King is set to the Overture from Suite No. 3 in D Major, by J.S. Bach. A Quartet to be played by Leila Brickley and Cora ...

The 8th-annual European-style market features locally-made artisan goods, holiday gifts, wreaths, roasted nuts and more plus Colla Voce will be strolling throughout the village. Date & Time: December 14, 11am-7pm Date & Time: December 15, 11am-4pm For a list of vendors visit: www.sunvalley.com/events/holiday-market

The Wood River Orchestra presents an afternoon of holiday cheer at the Argyros Performing Arts Center in Ketchum on December 15. The concert program will be packed with festive favorites, and the annual silent auction will offer an array of unique artistic pieces to be won. Doors open at 3pm for the silent auction in the lobby, and the concert will commence at 4pm. General admission is free as always, but seats must be reserved in advance with the Argyros in order to monitor numbers. Visit www.theargyros.org and keep an eye on the calendar to reserve when tickets go on sale. In addition to GA seating, a small number of cabaret tables right in front of the musicians are available. These tables seat four and cost $250 dollars - they must be booked as a whole table.

Throughout the year, The Limelight Lounge is the place to be in Ketchum for live local music. It’s the perfect way to unwind after a day on the mountain. Order a beer and a few apps (or go all out with dinner from our menu), and enjoy some of the best local talent in an intimate setting. Happy Hour 3:00 - 6:00 pm daily | Dinner Menu 4:30 - 9:30pm | Live Music 5:30 - 8:30pm in season Thursday to Monday and off season Friday & Saturday. December Live Music schedule: Sun 1- Adam Williams Mon 2- Michael Gabriel Thurs 5- Kevin Ware Fri 6- Mark Mueller Sat 7- Connor Jay Liess Sun 8- Travis McDaniel Mon 9- Aaron Golay Thurs 12- Kevin Ware Fri 13- Mark Mueller Sat 14- Adam Williams Sun 15- Travis McDaniel Mon 16- Bryan Speth Thurs 19-Kevin Ware Fri 20- Jon Divello Sat 21- Ellie Mae Sun 22- Sophie Vandeburg Mon 23- Georges Bouhey Tues 24- Jon Divello Wed 25- Carl Massaro Thurs 26- Kevin Ware Fri 27- Sawtooth Shipwreck Sat 28- Sawtooth Shipwreck Sun 29- Katie Buxton Mon 30- Aaron Golay Tues 31-NYE-Walsey & the River Dogs followed by DJ Train

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.