Since its inception in 1985, the Turtle Island Quartet has been a singular force in the creation of bold, new trends in chamber music for strings. Winner of the 2006 and 2008 Grammy Awards for Best Classical Crossover Album, TIQ fuses the classical quartet esthetic with contemporary American musical styles, and by devising a performance practice that honors both, the state of the art has inevitably been redefined. Cellist nonpareil Yo-Yo Ma has proclaimed TIQ to be “a unified voice that truly breaks new ground – authentic and passionate – a reflection of some of the most creative music-making today.” The Quartet’s birth was the result of violinist David Balakrishnan’s brainstorming explorations and compositional vision while completing his master’s degree program at Antioch University West. The journey has taken Turtle Island through forays into folk, bluegrass, swing, be-bop, funk, R&B, new age, rock, hip-hop, as well as music of Latin America and India…a repertoire consisting of hundreds of ingenious arrangements and originals. As Turtle Island members continue to refine their skills through the development of repertory by some of today’s cutting-edge composers, through performances and recordings with major symphonic ensembles, and through a determined educational commitment, the Turtle Island Quartet stakes …
Tony DeSare
Tony DeSare performs with infectious joy, wry playfulness, and robust musicality. Named Rising Star Male Vocalist in Downbeat magazine, DeSare has lived up to this distinction by winning critical and popular acclaim for his concert performances throughout North America and abroad. From jazz clubs to Carnegie Hall to Las Vegas and headlining major symphony orchestras, DeSare has brought his fresh take on old school class around the globe. DeSare has four top ten Billboard jazz albums under his belt and has been featured on the CBS Early Show, NPR, A Prairie Home Companion, The Today Show, and his music has been posted by social media celebrity juggernaut, George Takei. DeSare has also collaborated with YouTube supergroup Postmodern Jukebox. He has been a featured guest artist with over 100 symphony orchestras with some highlights including the Cleveland Orchestra, The New York Pops, The San Francisco Symphony, The Houston Symphony, and The Chicago Symphony.
Cécile McLorin Salvant
Cécile McLorin Salvant is a composer, singer, and visual artist. The late Jessye Norman described Salvant as “a unique voice supported by an intelligence and full-fledged musicality, which light up every note she sings.” Salvant has developed a passion for storytelling and finding the connections between vaudeville, blues, theater, jazz, baroque, and folkloric music. Salvant is an eclectic curator, unearthing rarely recorded, forgotten songs with strong narratives, interesting power dynamics, unexpected twists, and humor. Salvant won the Thelonious Monk competition in 2010. She has received three consecutive Grammy Awards for Best Jazz Vocal Album for The Window, Dreams and Daggers, and For One To Love, and was nominated for the award in 2014 for her album WomanChild. In 2020, Salvant received the MacArthur fellowship and the Doris Duke Artist Award. Nonesuch Records released Ghost Song in March of 2022, and has since gone onto receive two Grammy Nominations as well as appearing on several year-end best lists for 2022
Pirate School!
Pirate School: Sea Dreams is a madcap, swashbuckling solo show created and performed by veteran New York actor David Engel. Set to an original cartoon-inspired musical score, complete with sound effects, Pirate Professor Billy Bones teaches the finer points of lighthearted mischief and offers up zany lessons on how to stand, talk, sing, and laugh like a boisterous buccaneer, all while promoting good manners, polite behavior, and social courage. Children have a natural fascination for adventure and the pirates’ life on the high seas. With eye-popping puppetry, eccentric props, and slapstick sword play, Pirate School! is a riotous, interactive variety show suitable for ages four and up. Where else can you find a talking skull and the world’s only wearable pirate ship? Kids (and adults) are encouraged to attend in costume.
Pirate School!
Pirate School: Sea Dreams is a madcap, swashbuckling solo show created and performed by veteran New York actor David Engel. Set to an original cartoon-inspired musical score, complete with sound effects, Pirate Professor Billy Bones teaches the finer points of lighthearted mischief and offers up zany lessons on how to stand, talk, sing, and laugh like a boisterous buccaneer, all while promoting good manners, polite behavior, and social courage. Children have a natural fascination for adventure and the pirates’ life on the high seas. With eye-popping puppetry, eccentric props, and slapstick sword play, Pirate School! is a riotous, interactive variety show suitable for ages 4 and up. Where else can you find a talking skull and the world’s only wearable pirate ship? Kids (and adults) are encouraged to attend in costume.
2023 Bridal Event Expo
If you or someone you know is planning on getting engaged or married this year, we invite you to a unique 2-day event featuring local businesses based on serving the needs any bride and groom looking to marry in and around the Sun Valley Area. Mark your calendars for an exclusive event on June 16th at The Manor House Bridal, 5-7pm to meet local business owners ready to help you plan your engagement and wedding day events. Highlights during the event include demonstrations on selecting “the dress” and accessories to make you look your best, complimentary food and beverages, with gift bag takeaways to start you on your journey to planning your dream event. Can’t make it in the evening? Join us the following afternoon, June 17th from 1-5pm at Barry Peterson Jewelers and enjoy an afternoon with a trunk show featuring jewelry collections from Platinum Born for your wedding and honeymoon festivities with a balcony garden party. Highlights include Complimentary cleaning of jewelry, free gift with purchase of a Platinum Born piece, discussion on selecting your Diamond and design process for creating the engagement ring of your dreams, and tips for brides and grooms selecting wedding day accessories. Contact …
Isabella Boylston and Friends
The Argyros welcomes back hometown favorite, Isabella Boylston, in an all new production featuring ABT principal dancers Calvin Royal and James Whiteside along with Internationally renowned concert pianist Jacek Mysinsky. Join Isabella and friends for an evening of solos and pas de deuxs from some of the most beloved classical ballets of all time.
Time For Three
The Argyros and Zions Bank are thrilled to welcome our friends Time For Three back to Ketchum to celebrate their recent Grammy win. To honor this career-defining achievement, we’re offering a special promotional price of $33 per ticket. Whether you’re a long-time fan or have never seen Time For Three before, this is a great opportunity to enjoy Nick, Ranaan & Charles play all of their crowd-pleasing hits.
Time For Three
The Argyros and Zions Bank are thrilled to welcome our friends Time For Three back to Ketchum to celebrate their recent Grammy win. To honor this career-defining achievement, we’re offering a special promotional price of $33 per ticket. Whether you’re a long-time fan or have never seen Time For Three before, this is a great opportunity to enjoy Nick, Ranaan & Charles play all of their crowd-pleasing hits.
Sun Valley Heli Ski – Smoky Mountain Lodge Backcountry Skills Clinic
Come join Sun Valley Heli Ski for 3 days and 2 nights of helicopter skiing and riding in Idaho’s Smoky, Pioneer, Soldier, and Boulder Mountain Ranges while learning and expanding your backcountry skills and knowledge. This trip is schedule for February 11 to 13. Guests will stay at the beautiful Smoky Mountain Lodge, the only remote fly-in lodge in the lower 48 states. You’ll spend your days skiing the legendary Idaho backcountry while learning basic backcountry, snowpack and avalanche skills. Separate clinics will be held in the evenings to review and enhance those skills. A private chef will prepare breakfasts and dinner, and lunch with be taken care of in the field with a view to help fuel those afternoon sessions. Only 2 seats left! For more information and to book call 208.622.3108 or email [email protected] www.sunvalleyheliski.com/heliskiing-backcountry-fundamentals