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.
Book Launch: “Salmon Moon: The River of No Return”
“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 …
How and Why AI Matter Now and in the Future
For years, artificial intelligence (AI) was one of two things: either in your Alexa or planning to take over the world. The reality is that AI can be a partner in your daily life. But where do we even start thinking about it that way? Join tech guru Paul Zimmerman as we explore what AI is, the different options and how to prompt them, how it fits our lives, the ethics behind AI, and answers to your questions. Paul Zimmerman is Director of Technology for the Blaine County School District. In that role, he has spearheaded innovative projects and worked with outside partners, such as Google and Nintendo, to bring new ideas to the district. He earned a Bachelor’s of Science of Leadership from Bellevue University followed by a Master’s Degree in Leadership. He is currently enrolled in a Human Capital Management PhD program. Paul was in the United States Air Force in the early 2000s now lives in Hailey, Idaho. He has also led bi-monthly Tech Help Desks at The Community Library since 2009.
The Wonderful Experience of Collecting Art
How do you start or grow an art collection? What is the value of art as an investment? What should you consider when collecting art and how can living with art enhance your home or work life? Join us for a program with Judith Kindler, who will expertly guide us and share insider knowledge in the area of fine art collecting that is both exciting and valuable in a world that often times is complex and intimidating to approach. Judith Kindler is a well-respected American artist and past Seattle gallery owner with valuable insights into the art world. She has over 50 years experience in the arts including sitting on the boards of Pratt Fine Arts, Poncho, Cornish College of Arts and The National Home Furnishings Board. She has exhibited her own work through multiple galleries and museums across the U.S., gaining a broad knowledge of the business of art. In addition she has had more than seven books published on her art.
KRC Workspace
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.
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 …
The Community Library Book Club: “Atomic Habits”
The Community Library Book Club is hosted the first Wednesday of every other month and led by a diverse range of library staff. Books cover all genres from new fiction to classics to nonfiction, young adult, graphic novels, and everything in between. December 2024’s selection is “Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones” by James Clear. The discussion will be led by communications manager Kyla Merwin. No matter your goals, “Atomic Habits” offers a proven framework for improving—every day. James Clear reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. If you’re having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn’t you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don’t want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change. You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Here, you’ll get a proven system that can take you to new heights. More from the author here. Atomic Habits is available at The Community Library in multiple …
Start Your Story: Writing Workshop with Rose Whitmore
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. …
An Evening of PBS Arts: “SARA” and “Leonardo da Vinci”
Join us for a free evening of PBS arts programming. First, we’ll screen Idaho Public Television’s Emmy award-winning documentary about the late Idaho artist Sara Joyce, “SARA: A Life in Dreams and Symbols.” Producer Marcia Franklin and director Andy Lawless will be joined by some of Sara’s family members to answer questions after the film. Then we’ll also get a sneak peek of the newest Ken Burns series, “Leonardo da Vinci,” premiering Monday, November 18th on PBS. It’s the first film by Burns’ company about a subject outside of the United States, and approaches the work and mind of da Vinci in a novel way. Image: Cloud Gazing by Sara Joyce (1923-2011).