Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s mission is to preserve the extraordinary music that evolved in New Orleans around the turn of the century and to bring that music to contemporary audiences. Individually, these musicians represent the industry’s elite, and collectively, they keep alive the traditions of this uniquely American sound. Known for their high energy, crowd-pleasing performances, Preservation Hall Jazz Band has been described by music critics as “the best jazz band in the land.” The Argyros is thrilled to partner with our friends from “Pres Hall” for a unique three night musical journey, the likes of which you’d be hard pressed to find in New Orleans, New York, or anywhere else. The band will play three entirely different shows, and each night the Tierney Theater will be transformed to match the feel of that show’s musical mood. Night one will be a traditional seated concert, featuring many of the beloved Big Easy jazz standards that have made Preservation Hall and the “N’awlins Sound” famous around the world. On night two, the Tierney Theater will be converted into a cabaret-style jazz nightclub, and the song selection will match that more intimate setting. Finally, night three will be a red-hot jazz dance …
Escaped Alone
Three old friends and a neighbor. A summer of afternoons in the back yard. Tea and catastrophe. Caryl Churchill’s convention-defying play juxtaposes backyard tea with environmental disaster, exploring themes of politics, crisis, communication and female endurance. Featuring: Kathy Wygle Danielle Kennedy Claudia McCain Sara Morsey
BODYTRAFFIC
BODYTRAFFIC returns to the Argyros with an all new program including the Sun Valley premiere of I Forgot The Start by acclaimed choreographer Matthew Neenan. This inspired piece was created while in residency at The Argyros last summer. “Neenan dives into such complexities with utter sincerity, then adds touches of whimsy that cohere into a resonant work…I Forgot The Start [includes] songs by Sinéad O’Connor, Ozzie Kotani and Daniel Ho, and Sufjan Stevens that—like the dance itself—convey a sensory meditation on disconnection, connection, and perseverance.” Melissa Strong, Broad Street Review Additional repertory includes The Act Of Becoming, an energetic homage to Maurice Ravel’s iconic Boléro by Fernando Hernando Magadan, and Bloquea’o by BODYTRAFFIC’s own Joan Rodriguez, with original music by Pedro Osuna that blends traditional Cuban rhythms and live percussion accompaniment by Ricky Matute.
THE SOUK
Shop the world in a day at the beloved annual pop-up featuring fashion, accessories, and jewelry from around the globe. Meet designers working in Africa, Nepal, Turkey, Colombia, Montana, Los Angeles and more
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Dubbed “the last leading man” by The New York Times, two-time Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell has enjoyed a career that spans Broadway, television, film, and concert appearances with the country’s finest conductors and orchestras. He received Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle awards for his star turn in Kiss Me, Kate. He also gave Tony-nominated performances in Man of La Mancha, August Wilson’s King Hedley II, and Ragtime. Other notable Broadway shows include Kiss of the Spider Woman, Jelly’s Last Jam, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown and Shuffle Along. In 2016 he was awarded his second Tony Award, the prestigious Isabelle Stevenson Tony for his Charitable work with The Actors Fund. That same year Stokes was inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame. The Argyros is extremely proud to welcome this iconic American artist to our venue this summer.
What We’re Made Of: Sun Valley Pride
For several years now, Sun Valley Pride has joined the ranks of other meaningful Sun Valley events produced by and for locals, all in the name of providing community. In this case, that community is the LGBTQIA+ community, for which Sun Valley Pride provides a multi-day event full of performers, music, and fun. From what was once a modest singular event to now a full week of both paid and free activities, Sun Valley Pride draws attendees and performers from across the nation. How It Started What is now an entire week of Pride events started as just one: Pride in the Garden, at the nonprofit Sawtooth Botanical Garden (SBG). Executive Director Jen Smith had only been in her role for a few years when she suggested the Garden do a Pride event as a way to raise funds. As she says, they didn’t need to do another golf tournament or poker run like other organizations in the area had done as fundraisers. The board went wild, and the first Pride in the Garden event was held in 2021, which Jen describes as “a social justice event trying to bring awareness to the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies and to …
Adrienne Haan Sings Kurt Weill
Hailed as “an entertainer of the highest caliber” by The New York Times and “The First Lady of Live Entertainment” by The Huffington Post, award-winning Chanteuse Internationale, Adrienne Haan is one of the most electrifying concert and cabaret stars at work today. A singer, writer, and producer, she is constantly touring across the globe with a diverse repertoire. Adrienne Haan will be presenting two different programs of music on June 28th and July 2nd. On July 2, Adrienne Haan will focus on the works of Kurt Weill starting in Berlin in the 1920s and 30s. Featuring his famous songs of the Weimar years to the time he spent in exile in Paris highlighting some of his less known, but glorious, French oeuvres, as well as his Broadway successes during the 1940s, Haan presents this soirée as a musical voyage. Portraying Weill’s opuses in their original language, character, and length, this show highlights Haan’s fantastic skills as an actress, her brilliant singing voice, her extraordinary vocal range, and her skill and execution of multiple music styles.
Fit Me SV Grand Opening Party
You’re Invited to Fit Me SV’s GRAND OPENING PARTY! Summer is nearly here and we’re ready to CELEBRATE 🎉. Fit Me SV is proud to announce the official Grand Opening of Ketchum’s newest mat Pilates studio. Join us Thursday, June 20th at 6:00 PM at the studio and help us celebrate with an evening of ribbon cutting, community, small bites & drinks, raffle of giveaways from local businesses, DJ and dancing! Studio Location: Fit Me SV 491 10th St. #A5A Ketchum ID, 83340 Visit our website: fitmesv.com Follow us on Instagram for more info: @fitmesunvalley What’s more, ALL DAY THURSDAY June 20th, we’re offering $10 CLASSES! Sign up for any mat Pilates class on Thursday 6/20 here: https://widget.hellowalla.com/classes?date=2024-06-20&uuid=8b3f2d6f-7df2-4b0f-b339-4455703b417a&l=all&view=daily
24 hours with a Local: Powder Magazine Founder Jake Moe
The skiing in Sun Valley has been influential on many people and brands over the years, including Jake Moe, who was working as a Sun Valley ski patroller in 1968 when he came up with the idea for Powder magazine. At just 20 years old, Jake Moe lived like so many ski bums still do in Sun Valley: balancing his love of riding fresh pow with working an assortment of jobs, from dishwasher, waiter, and cook to roof shoveler, cannery worker, and painter. In 1972, the first issue of Powder came out, and Jake continued producing the magazine from Sun Valley until 1975, when he opened the magazine’s office in Boulder. Over the years, Jake has been in and out of Sun Valley, but it was when he finally retired seven years ago that he and his wife, Susan, decided to leave Seattle and come back to the town where they met 50 years ago (Susan worked for Sun Valley back in the ’70s as well). Now living in Warm Springs, Jake maintains a busy life for someone who’s “retired”: coaching tennis three days a week, volunteering, mountain biking, golfing, fly fishing, hiking, catching summer concerts, traveling in his van, …
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 …