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BODYTRAFFIC

BODYTRAFFIC returns to the Argyros with an all new program including the Sun Valley premiere of I Forgot The Start by acclaimed choreographer Matthew Neenan. This inspired piece was created while in residency at The Argyros last summer. “Neenan dives into such complexities with utter sincerity, then adds touches of whimsy that cohere into a resonant work…I Forgot The Start [includes] songs by Sinéad O’Connor, Ozzie Kotani and Daniel Ho, and Sufjan Stevens that—like the dance itself—convey a sensory meditation on disconnection, connection, and perseverance.” Melissa Strong, Broad Street Review Additional repertory includes The Act Of Becoming, an energetic homage to Maurice Ravel’s iconic Boléro by Fernando Hernando Magadan, and Bloquea’o by BODYTRAFFIC’s own Joan Rodriguez, with original music by Pedro Osuna that blends traditional Cuban rhythms and live percussion accompaniment by Ricky Matute.

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BODYTRAFFIC

BODYTRAFFIC returns to the Argyros with an all new program including the Sun Valley premiere of I Forgot The Start by acclaimed choreographer Matthew Neenan. This inspired piece was created while in residency at The Argyros last summer. “Neenan dives into such complexities with utter sincerity, then adds touches of whimsy that cohere into a resonant work…I Forgot The Start [includes] songs by Sinéad O’Connor, Ozzie Kotani and Daniel Ho, and Sufjan Stevens that—like the dance itself—convey a sensory meditation on disconnection, connection, and perseverance.” Melissa Strong, Broad Street Review Additional repertory includes The Act Of Becoming, an energetic homage to Maurice Ravel’s iconic Boléro by Fernando Hernando Magadan, and Bloquea’o by BODYTRAFFIC’s own Joan Rodriguez, with original music by Pedro Osuna that blends traditional Cuban rhythms and live percussion accompaniment by Ricky Matute.

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Brian Stokes Mitchell

Dubbed “the last leading man” by The New York Times, two-time Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell has enjoyed a career that spans Broadway, television, film, and concert appearances with the country’s finest conductors and orchestras.

He received Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle awards for his star turn in Kiss Me, Kate. He also gave Tony-nominated performances in Man of La Mancha, August Wilson’s King Hedley II, and Ragtime. Other notable Broadway shows include Kiss of the Spider Woman, Jelly’s Last Jam, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown and Shuffle Along. In 2016 he was awarded his second Tony Award, the prestigious Isabelle Stevenson Tony for his Charitable work with The Actors Fund. That same year Stokes was inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame. The Argyros is extremely proud to welcome this iconic American artist to our venue this summer.

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Arts & Culture, What We're Made Of

What We’re Made Of: Sun Valley Pride

For several years now, Sun Valley Pride has joined the ranks of other meaningful Sun Valley events produced by and for locals, all in the name of providing community. In this case, that community is the LGBTQIA+ community, for which Sun Valley Pride provides a multi-day event full of performers, music, and fun. From what was once a modest singular event to now a full week of both paid and free activities, Sun Valley Pride draws attendees and performers from across the nation. How It Started What is now an entire week of Pride events started as just one: Pride in the Garden, at the nonprofit Sawtooth Botanical Garden (SBG). Executive Director Jen Smith had only been in her role for a few years when she suggested the Garden do a Pride event as a way to raise funds. As she says, they didn’t need to do another golf tournament or poker run like other organizations in the area had done as fundraisers. The board went wild, and the first Pride in the Garden event was held in 2021, which Jen describes as “a social justice event trying to bring awareness to the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies and to …

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Arts & Culture, Summer

Local KDPI DJs Weigh In on Sun Valley’s Summer Music Lineup

Live music abounds in Sun Valley in the summer, from big-ticket shows at River Run to smaller ticketed shows at the Liberty Theater and Whiskeys to the lengthy slate of free weekly music, like Wicked Wednesdays at the Wicked Spud, Ketch’em Alive at Forest Service Park, and Hailey Rocks at Hop Porter Park. This summer is no different, with an excellent lineup of concerts from the Sun Valley Museum of Art (SVMOA), the Arygros, Sun Valley, and more. To give you the inside scoop, Visit Sun Valley chatted with some radio DJs from local station KDPI—trust us, these guys know music. Joining us were Sheila Moriarty, Brett Macubre, and Logan Frederickson from Mountain Music Menagerie (a weekly themed show curated by a group of friends on Thursdays from 7–9pm) and Caleb Horowitz (aka DJ Klondike) of The Good Show, described as “good music for good and bad people” (Wednesdays from 8–10pm). Sun Valley Museum of Art: Old Crow Medicine Show and Lake Street Dive The SVMOA summer concert series is always a season highlight, with past performances by artists like Wilco, Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt, and more. Playing at the Sun Valley Pavilion on June 19 is folk band Old …

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Celebrating Local Nonprofits

Our lobby doors will be open to the public tomorrow from 11-3pm to celebrate local nonprofits in the Valley. We would love for you to stop by to learn more about each and participate in Idaho Gives! Come chat with Higher Ground, Far + Wise, The Community Library, Wood River Land Trust, and Sun Valley Museum of Art! Each $10 you donate gets you a raffle ticket to win a $50 gift card to the Argyros!

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Ketchum Wide Open

This year’s holes’ locations are  The Argyros, The Casino, Whiskey’s, Warfield, The Cellar Pub, Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill, TNT Taproom, Lefty’s Bar & Grill, Sawtooth Brewery & Grumpy’s. $30 per teams of 2 – Best 7 holes played. Schedule 11am Sign ups at The Argyros patio 12:00pm Start 5:00pm Finish – Turn in your scorecards anytime before 5:30pm 5:30pm Awards at The Argyros Awards for Best: Hole Costume Score Traveled the farthest to play Youngest/Oldest golfers Non-profit beneficiaries are Blaine County Charitable Fund and Stella’s Chelter Fund

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Cinco de Mayo – Let’s Dance!

The vibrant and pulsating energy of Cinco de Mayo comes alive at the Argyros in Ketchum. The celebration begins at 8p with DJ Juidos. We will have two live bands, Los Rivera and Noches de Reve starting at 9pm. Los Rivera will play an amazing set of Sierreño, Upbeat versions of great classic ranchera songs. You will be dancing nonstop. Noches de Reve will play a mix of Cumbia, Merengue, Bachata, Rock and Latin Pop that will transcend generations. In between live performances, the dynamic and one and only Los Juidos will keep the party going with every rhythm and beat you can imagine. This Cinco de Mayo celebration is not merely an event but a jubilant fusion of heritage, music, and community, where the spirit of Mexican culture reverberates through every note and every dance step.

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Sun Valley Policy Forum: Jonathan Turley & Mike Davis

Town Hall 208 with Mike Davis 10:30AM Location: Whiskey’s on Main Topic: Defending Constitutionalist Judges and the Rule of Law Doors open at 10:00AM. You must have your credential to enter this event. This event is included with purchased ticket to Jonathan Turley. Town Hall 208, a project of Sun Valley Policy Forum, is a meeting place for community discussions around national issues and collections of important topics. Town Hall 208 is an up-close series that features top thought leaders and next generation voices addressing civic challenges and highlighting opportunities for community engagement. This event is included at no extra charge with a purchased ticket to the Main Stage event with Jonathan Turley, which can be secured online through the Argyros ticketing site here. SVPF Speaker Series with Prof. Jonathan Turley 6:00PM Location: The Argyros Performing Arts Center  Topic: Constitutional Powers, Federalism and Protecting Our Freedoms Doors open at 5:00PM. You must have a ticket to enter this event. Purchase here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35937/performance/11407455?performanceId=11407455 The Sun Valley Policy Forum Speaker Series brings the very best of today’s eminent leaders and nationally recognized luminaries to Sun Valley, Idaho. This series is specially curated to provide attendees access to information in an effort to …

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ODC/DANCE

ODC (Oberlin Dance Collective) was founded in 1971 by Artistic Director Brenda Way. Brenda, who trained under the legendary George Balanchine, moved ODC to San Francisco in 1976, aiming to ground the company in a dynamic and pluralistic urban setting. ODC was one of the first American companies to return, after a decade of pedestrian exploration, to virtuosic technique in contemporary dance and to commit major resources to interdisciplinary collaboration, including musical commissions, for the repertory. ODC performs its imaginative repertory for more than 50,000 people annually. The company has long been recognized for its rigorous technique as well as its wide ranging collaborations with other artists. In 2024, Brenda was inducted into the California Hall of Fame with a class that included other luminaries such as Ava DuVernay, Los Lobos, and The Go-Gos. The Argyros is honored to welcome this groundbreaking company and its visionary leader back to Ketchum!