On Saturday, December 14th the BCRD is offering free ski passes for both Nordic skiing and snowshoeing on all of the BCRD trail system including Galena Lodge. In addition, Elephant’s Perch and Backwoods are hosting an Equipment Demo Day at Galena Lodge. Whether you’re a seasoned skier or new to the sport, this is a perfect opportunity to try out the latest skiing gear. With expert advice available, you can find the equipment that best suits your style and needs. In addition, Galena Lodge will be offering free 30 minute beginner ski lessons at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm. No registration required.
Skatin’ Around the Christmas Tree with Santa
Get ready to lace up your skates and embrace the holiday spirit at the Sun Valley Outdoor Ice Rink! Whether you’re gliding under the stars or cheering from the sidelines, this family-friendly event promises festive cheer for all ages. Enjoy complimentary holiday cookies and hot cocoa as you skate to a soundtrack of holiday tunes. Grab your Santa hat, Christmas sweater, and be sure to bundle up! Tickets — $40 per person. Ticket purchase includes skate rentals.
Après Ski Grand Tasting at Limelight Ketchum
Join Sun Valley Culinary Institute for an expanded Après Ski Grand Tasting at the Limelight Hotel Ketchum will include tasting creations by Celebration chefs highlighted at the Limelight Ketchum Hotel. This event also showcases the Wood River Valley’s celebrated restaurants, chefs, food purveyors, producers, and vendors, including Sun Valley Mustard, and local bison. Wine tastings from Whispering Angel, Blackbird Vineyards, AXR Napa Valley, J. Dirt Wines will accompany the gourmet-inspired food tastings. In addition, signature cocktails by Cazadores tequila spokesperson and mixologist Manny Hinojosa and Party Animal Vodka will be available. Attending this spotlight Celebration event is a must for any food and wine lover and culinary enthusiast Ages 21 and Over Only!
The Space Aprés Ski
The Space welcomes you for a casual open house style gathering to learn more about how The Space is transforming teens’ relationship with their education.
What We’re Made of: Party Animal Vodka
Perhaps you’ve spied the bottle on the shelf at the local liquor store or bar—a clear glass bottle with a label featuring a wolf peering out of pine trees (an updated version of what used to be a jaguar peering out of the jungle, which they changed to showcase their Idaho roots)—and were intrigued enough to order a drink made with this award-winning, craft vodka made in Idaho from locally sourced russet potatoes. This is Party Animal, a cause-based vodka produced right in the Wood River Valley that not only tastes exceptional but also gives back to the many animal organizations in the area. After six years in business, Party Animal is going strong and has no plans of stopping. How It Started While Party Animal Vodka would get its official start in the Wood River Valley, the brand’s origins trace back to a Friday night in college, when founder Kate Cullen was pondering her weekend plans which, like that of many other college students, included drinking. It was 2011, and Kate felt unsatisfied by the vodkas on the market. She wanted something that related to her and her lifestyle, from having friends over to the dorms to attending a …
Pilates in Ketchum on Thanksgiving Day!
PSA: You can still workout on Thanksgiving Day! Join Fit Me SV and get some movement in before you hit the slopes, start cooking, or prepare for family to arrive. Classes are open for booking online 7 days in advance, so mark your calendar for 11/21 to snag your spot in either of the two morning classes offered below: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28th: 7-7:45 AM MDT POWER SCULPT with Anni 8:30-9:15 AM MDT BEGINNER FULL-BODY MAT with Kat Sign up: fitmesv.com/schedule
5B Battle of the Bands
Join us for an all-day rock showdown at the Liberty Theater in Hailey, ID, where 14 acts and 40+ musicians will battle it out for two amazing prizes! This will be an all day affair complete with music, drinks, food and good company. Each band will compete for the Audience Favorite who wins a coveted spot at the 2025 Sawtooth Valley Gathering Festival in Stanley, ID and the Judge’s Panel Winner who will win recording time at The Tonic Room Recording and Mastering Studio in Boise, ID. The prizes don’t stop there! Each band will be competing on behalf of a chosen non-profit, and if they win, their non-profit receives a $1000 donation! Come be a part of this epic music event and support great causes while discovering your next favorite local band! GA Tickets: $25 VIP Tickets: $50 (Includes Private Balcony Access and free food + drinks) Doors: 1:00 PM Kick Off: 1:30 PM Music: 2:00 PM ALL TICKETS GIVE YOU ACCESS TO THE ENTIRE DAY OF ACTIVITIES
24 Hours with a Local: Higher Ground’s Kate Dobbie
Higher Ground’s Kate Dobbie has been with the organization for sixteen years, starting from when she came on as their four full-time employee in a Volunteer Coordinator Position to serving as Executive Director for twelve years, to her current role as Chief Development Officer. The Florida native originally moved to the Wood River Valley with five friends after college, intending, as so many do, to stay for just one or two years before moving on. But after waiting tables and nannying, she landed a job at Hemingway Elementary that would change her life forever. Working as a paraprofessional for a Kindergartener named Ruby (who, in a full-circle moment, is now working for Higher Ground as well), Kate worked one-on-one with Ruby for a whole year, taking her swimming and doing other activities. She got her first exposure to Higher Ground (then called Sun Valley Adaptive Sports)—a nonprofit that provides therapeutic recreation and education to children and adults with developmental, cognitive, or physical disabilities—when Ruby went on a ski outing. When a job came up at the organization, Kate jumped at the chance, rising through the organization over the years and taking it from an organization with a handful of full-time …
BILINGUAL COMMUNITY WORKSHOP: Memories in Collage with Artist Marianna Jimenez Edwards
Join artist Marianna Jimenez Edwards for a bilingual community workshop that invites participants of all ages to celebrate loved ones through collage. Using family photographs (or photocopies of photographs), assorted papers, printed images, and other materials, participants will create collages celebrating family and friends for inclusion in a community Day of the Dead altar. Artist Marianna Jimenez Edwards will guide participants in making their collages and provide an introduction to the symbolism and meaning behind Día de los Muertos. Artist Marianna Jimenez Edwards received her BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute and currently teaches high school art in Boise. Through years of visits to family in Mexico, Edwards has developed a deep knowledge of the traditions associated with Día de los Muertos. Families and adults; no prior experience required.
HOROSCOPE
Sun Valley Playwright’s Residency in partnership with The Argyros, Boise Contemporary Theater, Boise State University’s Dept. of Theatre, Film, and Creative Writing, and The Community Library presents A FREE Reading of a New Play-in-Process HOROSCOPE Written & Directed by Pulitzer Finalist and two-time Obie Award Winner Rajiv Joseph Featuring Theatre Arts Majors from BSU Friday, October 25, 2024 at 7 PM The Argyros Tickets: FREE, reservations at www.sunvalleyplaywrights.org The evening begins with a conversation with Pulitzer Prize Finalist and two-time Obie Award winner Rajiv Joseph about his creative process, followed by a reading of his new play, HOROSCOPE, commissioned by Sun Valley Playwright’s Residency. Twelve characters, twelve scenes, twelve months of the year: HOROSCOPE centers on a group of twenty-somethings searching for meaning beyond their current orbit. The reading features Theatre Arts majors from Boise State University. This program is supported, in part, by grants from Boise City Department of Arts & History, Idaho Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, Idaho Humanities Council, a State-based partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Spur Community Foundation. Additional support is provided by The Argyros, Boise Contemporary Theater, the School of the Arts and the …