Mozart’s timeless masterpiece Le Nozze di Figaro is packed with hilarious hijinks, glorious melodies, and sharp social commentary. Dynamic young conductor Joana Mallwitz leads an energetic staging by Richard Eyre that The New Yorker hails as “accessible and entertaining, but smart and cunning, too – delightful.” Bass-baritone Michael Sumuel and soprano Olga Kulchynska are the newlyweds Figaro and Susanna, alongside baritone Joshua Hopkins and soprano Federica Lombardi as the Count and Countess Almaviva. Mezzo-soprano Sun-Ly Pierce completes the principal cast as the incorrigible page Cherubino.
Swiftsure Ranch to Host 34th Annual Cowboy Ball
Saddle up and Shoot for the Stars at the 34th Annual Cowboy Ball on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Dust off your boots, shine up your bling and get ready to support a great cause. Horses Changing Lives! Cocktail hour starts at 5:30 at the ranch 114 Calypso Lane, Bellevue, Idaho. Family style dinner , exciting auction items and live music by Nashville artist Chris Hennessee. Be sure to reserve your tickets before they are gone. visit swiftsureranch.org/CB2025 or call 208-578-9111 for more information.
Sun Valley Opera and Broadway presents Beethoven’s “Fidelio” through the live MetHD simulcast.
Fidelio’s unusual structure, glorious score, and life-affirming aura make it a unique experience. It has been called a hymn to freedom and human dignity. Formally a singspiel (with musical numbers separated by spoken dialogue), Fidelio had a long and complex gestation. Its uplifting spirit made it the obvious choice for several important productions marking the end of World War II, including the reopening of the Vienna State Opera in 1955. The opera is set in Seville toward the end of the 18th century, during the time of political upheaval following the French Revolution. The Met’s production places the action in an unspecified contemporary setting.
SOAR! presented by Ice Dance International
A breathtaking journey of artistry and athleticism that showcases the magic of skating through mesmerizing ensemble performances by world-class skaters and renowned choreographers. Ice Dance International presents SOAR!, their 10th-anniversary national tour. The theatrical presentation features a cast of world-class figure skaters including two-time U.S. Champion Alissa Czisny and renowned choreographer and Champion Rohene Ward. SOAR! takes audiences on a breathtaking journey of artistry and athleticism that showcases the magic of skating through mesmerizing ensemble performances. For tickets and meet-and-greet opportunities, visit www.icedanceinternational.org.
Zane Christopher w/ Moonshine Schubert and Anthony Von Baucom
Join us for a night of music at The Liberty! Headliner, Zane Christopher, is a 24-year-old singer-songwriter based in Brooklyn, NY and a former member of the SV Suns! Born and raised in coastal New England, Zane’s music plays true to his roots.He got his musical start when he was 19 in Nantucket, MA. After his shifts at a local restaurant, he played music for friends at bonfires on the beach. Zane released his debut single “Road Song” in Fall 2020, and since released 8 singles and garnered over 8 million streams. As well as producing and writing his own music, a notable collaborator on his music is producer Jon Gilbert (Mt. Joy, Oliver Hazard, Flipturn, Arcy Drive). Moonshine Schubert is an authentically original band based in Sun Valley, Idaho, blending an eclectic mix of alternative rock, hip-hop, reggae, and folk to create a truly unique sound. Formed in 2019, the band offers a powerful live experience, known for emotionally charged, story-driven performances. Their music resonates with fans of 311, Citizen Cope, Sublime, and Mac Miller, reflecting Charlie Schubert’s diverse musical journey over two decades. Moonshine Schubert is not just a band—it’s a movement of raw, real, and relatable music …
Sun Valley Opera and Broadway presents the Metropolitan Opera’s Live Simulcast of Verdi’s “AIDA” Saturday, January 25 at Merlin’s Magic Lantern.
World Premiere: Khedivial Opera House, Cairo, 1871. This grandest of grand operas features an epic backdrop for what is in essence an intimate love story. Set in ancient Egypt and packed with magnificent choruses, complex ensembles, and elaborate ballets, Aida never loses sight of its three protagonists. Few operas have matched Aida in its exploration of the conflict of private emotion and public duty, and perhaps no other has remained to the present day so unanimously appreciated by audiences and critics alike. Soprano Angel Blue makes her long-awaited Met role debut as the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country, one of opera’s defining roles. Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium for Michael Mayer’s spectacular new staging, which brings audiences inside the towering pyramids and gilded tombs of ancient Egypt with intricate projections and dazzling animations. Mezzo-soprano Judit Kutasi, following her 2024 debut in Verdi’s La Forza del Destino, is Aida’s Egyptian rival Amneris, and tenor Piotr Beczała is the soldier Radamès—completing opera’s greatest love triangle. The all-star cast also features baritone Quinn Kelsey as Amonasro and bass Dmitry Belosselskiy as Ramfis. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to …
ROCKY MOUNTAIN COMEDY RUMBLE
Come enjoy a night of comedy and competition as some of the best up-and-coming talent from Idaho and Colorado go head-to-head with their best material and let you–the audience–decide who won! In addition to a great lineup of new talent, we will also be joined by Alan Bromwell, out of Denver, CO as the show’s headliner! A paid regular at Comedy Works and The Denver Improv, his comedy has been featured on Comedy Central’s Up Next and on SiriusXM radio. His articles have been featured in Rooster Magazine and he is the host of a podcast and web-series called Backstage, a monthly show that takes you into the greenroom to show you how comedians really talk behind the curtain. He was featured on season 2 of Jokey TV, and he also won the inaugural season of the upcoming series Stand Up! He has worked with and alongside many big names in comedy, including Jim Norton, Joey Diaz, Ron White, Dave Chappelle, Harland Williams, Mark Normand, Sean Patton, and Larry the Cable Guy. He was a winner in the Comedy Works Clean Comedy Search and a finalist in the Comedy Works New Faces Competition.
LIBERTY THEATER PRESENTS: CORY MON W/ DOGHAUS
CORY MON Cory Mon is a seasoned musician with a career spanning over two decades, during which he has released seven studio albums, 2 live albums and over 90+ songs. Known for his emotionally charged and raw music, Mon has shared stages with notable acts like JJ Grey & Mofro, The Avett Brothers, Mavis Staples and Patterson Hood. His latest album “You Don’t Know Me”, showcases a deeply personal exploration of themes like divorce, self- acceptance and self- discovery, blending soulful lyrics with a rich musical landscape. Mon’s work reflects a journey of artistic and personal growth. Singer/songwriter Cory Mon has a distinctly unique and pleasant voice in the world of music. “Happy (sometimes sad), gritty, funky, folksy, bluesy, rocky music… I guess”… he says when asked the dreaded, “So what type of music do you play?” Assuming the life of a musician, Cory has thrived as well as endured through the many ups and downs that have come throughout his well tenured 20+ year music career. Doghaus is an indie jamband rock quartet from Hailey, Idaho. With harmony vocals, lingering leads, compelling songwriting, and an infectious boogie groove, Tom Archie (guitar), Henno Heitur (bass), Paul Gregory (keys) and Jason …
Candlelight Christmas Eve
Join us at The Life Church for a Candlelight Christmas Eve Service on Tuesday, December 24. We are having a fellowship reception before the service with food and refreshments at 5pm, then the service begins at 6pm. There will be carols, special music, reading of the Christmas story, advent, and communion. Invite your friends and neighbors to spend Christmas Eve celebrating the birth of Jesus!
Thunderpussy At The Liberty
Thunderpussy What is fire? From a scientific standpoint, many still aren’t sure. Heat and light, dancing and flare. We can describe its chemical reaction, but why—yes, why—it looks as it does, that’s still a deep curiosity. Fire, with its impossible to predict form, is a mystery. Fire is also West, the new studio album from the Seattle-born rock and roll group Thunderpussy. The band breathes it. Cultivates, tames and scorches with it. Fire, in the contemporary linguistic sense, is also a sign of all that is good. It’s that good burn. So, in that way, listeners of West are in for a titillating treat. The new LP begins with a promise. An internal affirmation, a hopeful prayer. Lithe lead singer Molly Sides declares, her voice like flame on the track, “I can do better.” Her sound, like her literal body onstage, bends and shifts. Incandescent. As lead guitar player Whitney Petty performs a rumbling echo, like felled timber. Fire is the sign of sustenance. It’s no wonder, then, why Thunderpussy has earned attention from the important outlets in music culture. Yes, Rolling Stone has called the band “classic-rock muscle” focusing on the all-female group’s “soulful vocals and punk energy.” NPR …