Idaho has a long and colorful history of mining, but too many of these mines have polluted streams and contaminated landscapes. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 40% of watersheds in the West are contaminated by mining activity. The Idaho Conservation League works to ensure that mining activities don’t threaten human health, special places, or Idaho’s clean water. Join Idaho Conservation League’s Central Idaho Director, Josh Johnson, for an inventory of mining in Idaho: past, present, and future. Learn about the environmental impact of mining on air, water, habitat, and public health, as well as what the Idaho Conservation League does to vet these projects and prevent or mitigate environmental consequences.
A Life on Stage: A Conversation with Paul Lazar
Join us for an engaging conversation with award-winning actor and director Paul Lazar, as well as Martha Williams, Director of Programs and Education. He will share insights and reflect on his remarkable career, including his Dallas beginnings and work with Big Dance Theater. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity!
Sloane Street Trunk Show
You’re warmly invited to an exclusive Sloane Street trunk show starting this Thursday! Enjoy a glass of wine and meet the designer while browsing their latest stunning jewelry collection. Explore beautiful pieces crafted from 18k gold, precious gemstones, and diamonds. It promises to be a truly elegant evening! Curious to know more? Join us for a cocktail party with Sloane Street designer, Frances, this Thursday from 3-7pm!
Book Club: “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue”
Discover the Community Library Book Club, which meets every other month, featuring discussions of various genres of books. Join us as we dive into V.E. Schwab’s “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue”, in which a young woman’s fateful deal for immortality unfolds into a timeless quest for love and legacy. Register to join the club at www.comlib.org or come chat with our librarians.
Community Speaker Series: Judy Blume
In partnership with the Sun Valley Writers Conference, Jenny Emery Davidson, Executive Director of the Community Library, will engage in a conversation with Judy Blume, literary legend and author of over 25 books for young readers and 4 best-selling novels for adults. Limited seating; registration is required. This program will also be livestreamed
ARTIST TALK: Maria De Los Angeles
Join SVMoA for an Artist Talk with visiting artist Maria De Los Angeles, who is leading bilingual teen and community workshops in preparation for her participation in an exhibition at SVMoA next year. Assistant Director in Painting and Printmaking at Yale University, De Los Angeles is a nationally known, Mexican-born, American artist who addresses ideas of migration, belonging, and identity through her drawing, painting, printmaking, and wearable sculptures.
ART CLUB: A Conversation with Artist Rob Davis
Join SVMoA for Art Club—a new program for those who want to learn more about contemporary art. Join SVMoA for a conversation with painter Rob Davis, and a walkthrough of his SVMoA exhibition Records. Davis’s realist images depict empty kitchen tables, living rooms, and porches; piles of records and plants in macrame holders. While his paintings emerge from his own lived experience, their investigation of the domestic possesses universal resonance for all viewers, particularly those familiar with the 1970s. Refreshments will be served.
ARTIST TALK: Artist Tina Barney in Conversation with Author Judith Freeman
Join the artist Tina Barney, the subject of SVMoA’s exhibition Tina Barney: Homecoming, and author Judith Freeman, for a conversation about their decades-long friendship, their life in Sun Valley in the 1970s, their travels in India, and the projects they are working on now.
Sun Valley Joy Summit 2024
The Sun Valley Joy Summit is back with another extraordinary edition, offering attendees an immersive journey into the depths of their being to discover pure joy within themselves, all within the beautiful landscapes of Sun Valley, Idaho. From June 5, 2024, to June 9, 2024, the SVJS will bring together a diverse array of practitioners and experts, delivering a curated selection of workshops and activities designed to nurture the soul and ignite transformative experiences. Sun Valley welcomes back esteemed astrologer David Pond, who will be offering insightful astrological changes, and world-renowned Gary Quinn, who is speaking on the power of YES! Yoga enthusiasts will find sanctuary in sessions led by expert practitioners such as Shawn Phillips and Victoria Roper. Cathie Caccia’s mesmerizing singing bowl-focused yoga class promises to transport participants to profound relaxation and rejuvenation. Cal Millar’s exceptional Qi Gong session, enriched with singing bowls’ resonance, offers a unique opportunity for self-discovery and inner peace. Keep moving with Kristi Stangeland, who provides a joyful movement class called Essentrics, and Tyia Wilson, who guides us in Ecstatic Dance to create ‘good vibrations.’ Katie Rogers and Hillary M. Anderson offer two Feng Shui classes to empower you to live a life you …
2024 Thinking Globally, Acting Locally Speaker Series – Sierra Robatcek – “Wildlife Migration and Status in the Valley”
Join the Wood River Land Trust and The Community Library this winter to discuss how we can take local action in the face of global and regional challenges. “Wildlife Migration and Status in the Valley” WITH SIERRA ROBATCEK Idaho Fish & Game Regional Wildlife Biologist – Her research focused on modeling pregnancy rates of elk in Idaho, as a function of habitat quality and habitat use. M.S., Natural Resources – University of Idaho FOR MORE INFORMATION ON TIMES AND HOW TO REGISTER VISIT COMLIB.ORG