Mayme Kratz is a mixed media artist whose work suspends found natural objects in resin. An observant investigator of her surroundings, Kratz collects these objects while hiking, camping, and even walking by the railway behind her studio. From native grasses to animal bones, her delicate handling of fragile materials create formal designs that elude to the cosmos. Materiality is both heightened and diminished as the earthen matter transforms into a macro ecosystem of its own.
Stella’s Kentucky Derby Party
Join us Saturday May 6th for the annual Stella’s Shelter Fund Kentucky Derby Party at Barrio 75!! Starts at 2p.m. Raffle prizes, Tito’s & Topo Chico Drink Specials, Games, DJ Loco spinning on the 1’s and 2’s, awards for best dressed male/female attendee. Break out your best Derby costume and come help raise money for an amazing cause! For more information or to donate directly to Stella’s Shelter Fund go to: www.stellasshelterfund.org
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s causes changes in memory, thinking and behavior that are not normal aging. Join us to learn about: The difference between normal aging and Alzheimer’s. Common warning signs. The importance of early detection and benefits of diagnosis. Next steps and expectations for the diagnostic process. Alzheimer’s Association resources. Gini Ballou has been a resident of the Wood River Valley for over 40 years. Since her mother’s death in 2008, Gini has been an advocate for those with Alzheimer’s and the families that care for them. She regularly speaks with leaders at the Statehouse and is the Alzheimer’s Association’s Ambassador to Congressman Simpson. This program is presented in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association®. The program will be livestreamed and available to watch later. Vimeo link forthcoming.
Visit Sun Valley’s Semi Annual Community Meeting
Visit Sun Valley invites the community to our semi-annual meeting, Tuesday May 2nd from 3:00 – 5:00 pm at the Limelight Hotel in Ketchum. We will review the winter season, provide a look at summer and fall, and how the recession could affect our valley’s visitor economy. You will also hear from organizations in our community regarding housing initiatives. After the meeting stay around for a reception for networking and Q&A
A Leap of Faith: Rodney Smith Retrospective
Running June 13th-July 25th, 2023, this exhibition celebrates Smith’s 46-year career and the newly published book by the J. Paul Getty Museum. Paul Martieau, Curator of Photographs at the J. Paul Getty Museum will be in attendance July 7th during the opening of the exhibition and copies of Rodney Smith: A Leap of Faith are available through the gallery. Rodney Smith (1947-2016) was a renowned New York based photographer who in the tradition of Avedon, Penn and William Klein, transcended fashion photography into fine art. With a career that lasted more than 45 years, Rodney Smith developed a unique style balancing technical mastery and a desire to portray the best of humanity. Long acclaimed for his iconic images that combine portraiture and landscape, Smith created enchanted worlds full of subtle contradictions and surprises. Using only film and light, his un-retouched, dream-like images are matched in quality by the craft and physical beauty of his prints. He was a creator who cared deeply about sharing his vision of the world with humor, grace, and optimism. Smith’s work continues to be shown at museums and galleries worldwide. In 2021 the J. Paul Getty Museum acquired ten of his photographs for their permanent …
Easter Egg Hunt at Sun Valley Resort
Join us for Sun Valley’s Annual Egg Hunt on Friday, March 29th at 5pm Sharp! Take a photo with the Easter Bunny and hunt for over 8,000 eggs! Stop by the Opera House for a screening of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Finish the fun-filled day with dinner at Village Station, open daily from 3pm to 9pm.
Gems, Jewelry & Crystal Bowls
Join us for a 4 day pop-up event at Cultivate Joy to bring in some new, fresh crystal energy to be working with this spring. There’s a beautiful collection of Gems, Jewelry, and Crystal Bowls to choose from and enjoy! We are hosting a Free Sound Bath Experience on Saturday and Sunday as well. (Check the times below). Sound Baths weave the harmonics of Crystal Singing Bowls with Energetic Alchemy to assist you into a very deep relaxation and alignment of your whole human system. Hope to see you there! Crystal Show Hours: March 30th – April 1st: 10 am–6pm April 2nd: 10am–1pm Sound Bath Times: Saturday: 4:30–5pm Sunday: 10:30–11am Where: Cultivate Joy 571 E 2nd St. Ketchum, ID (across from Aroma) Arrive early to shop the crystals and get settled for a timely Sound Bath start
John Rember reads from “Journal of the Plague Years”
Hailey Public Library will welcome writer John Rember as he reads from his “Journals of the Plague Years” on March 16 at 5:30 PM at Town Center West. The author of three books of short stories, a memoir, a writing book and other works, Rember will read selections from new essays written during the Covid years, plus some jokes. There will be time for questions at the end of the reading.
Artists’ Studio Tour of the Wood River Valley
The Artists’ Studio Tour of the Wood River Valley will be held on Friday, August 18 and Saturday, August 19 from 11am-5pm each day. Forty established artists from our valley will open their studios to the public. Visiting eight studios over the two days will qualify you to enter a drawing with gifts from participating artists as prizes. There will be art for sale at each location, as well as the leisure to discuss techniques and inspiration with the artists themselves. In these days of molasses-speed supply chains and slowed down shipping, it makes even more sense to shop regionally from artists who have stock on hand ready to hand over to you. Let’s all celebrate summer with locally produced and acquired goods. Profiles of the artists can be found at www.artiststudiotour.com. The site includes images and contact information for each artist. Click for map Download Map Here