Lisa Genova, Ph.D., will discuss her latest book, Remember The Science of Memory and The Art of Forgetting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 2 at the Church of the Big Wood in Ketchum. Lisa Genova, Ph.D. is a Harvard-trained neuroscientist and New York Times bestselling author. Inspired by neuroscience and the human spirit, her bestselling work includes Still Alice (now an Oscar-winning film) and Remember The Science of Memory and The Art of Forgetting. Genova is an acclaimed storyteller whose first TED talk, “What You Can Do To Prevent Alzheimer’s” has over eight million views. In this talk, Genova will delve into the fascinating world of memory and why some memories stick with us while others fade away. She will explore the various factors that can influence memory, including age, genetics, and lifestyle choices, and offer particular tips for maintaining good brain health and memory function as we age. The event is free to the community. To reserve a seat, follow the link below. https://www.slwrf.org/speaker-series-event/
The Robert Cray Band – Sold Out
Tickets are SOLD OUT • Thank you, Ketchum! Robert Cray is one of the biggest names on the modern blues scene. He has created a sound that rises from American roots and arrives today both fresh and familiar. In just over 40 years, Cray and his band have recorded 20 studio releases – 15 of which have been on the Billboard charts – and played bars, concert halls, festivals and arenas around the world. He’s also picked up multiple Grammy Awards, collaborated with some of the genre’s biggest icons, and been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame.
Sun Valley Joy Summit 2023
Introducing the Sun Valley Joy Summit – A Revolutionary Wellness Festival for Mind, Body, and Soul KETCHUM, ID –Event organizers are thrilled to announce an upcoming wellness event, Sun Valley Joy Summit (SVJS), which aims to inspire and empower individuals to embrace happiness and prioritize their well-being. This event will take place on July 31 to Aug. 4 at various locations in Ketchum and will feature a range of activities and experiences designed to promote joy, positivity, and self-care. SVJS brings together thought leaders, experts, and enthusiasts from various wellness disciplines to inspire individuals on their personal wellness journeys. “We believe that joy is an essential part of living a fulfilling life,” said Hillary Anderson, event organizer. “SVJS will provide a platform for individuals to come together, learn from experts, and explore practices that can bring more happiness and well-being into their lives. We want to create an event that inspires and empowers attendees to prioritize their own self-care journey.” The inaugural gathering is tailored to like-minded individuals, wellness enthusiasts, and experts who believe in the transformative power of cultivating joy in our lives. This event will offer a holistic approach to well-being, focusing on mental, physical, and emotional health. …
Lewis Black • Off the Rails
Known as the King of Rant, Lewis Black uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and animated finger-pointing to skewer anything and anyone that gets under his skin. His comedic brilliance lies in his ability to make people laugh at the absurdities of life, with topics that include current events, social media, politics and anything else that exposes the hypocrisy and madness he sees in the world.
Steve Hackman • The Times, They Are A-Changin’
A musical visionary of incomparable gifts, Steve Hackman is a daring voice leading the charge among a new generation of classical musicians intent on redefining the genre. Equally adept in classical and popular forms, his breadth of musical fluency and technique is uncanny – he is at once a composer, conductor, producer, DJ, arranger, songwriter, singer, pianist, and even rapper. He uses those wide-ranging abilities to create ingenious hybrid compositions that blur the lines between high and pop art and challenge our very definitions thereof. The Times, They Are A-Changin’ is an evening of reimagined music by Bob Dylan. Special two night package pricing available for the July 26 & 27 shows. Cabaret Seats • $75 Tiered Seats • $40 Young Adults 30 and under • $20
Steve Hackman • And I Love Her
A musical visionary of incomparable gifts, Steve Hackman is a daring voice leading the charge among a new generation of classical musicians intent on redefining the genre. Equally adept in classical and popular forms, his breadth of musical fluency and technique is uncanny – he is at once a composer, conductor, producer, DJ, arranger, songwriter, singer, pianist, and even rapper. He uses those wide-ranging abilities to create ingenious hybrid compositions that blur the lines between high and pop art and challenge our very definitions thereof. And I Love Her is an evening of reimagined music by The Beatles. Special two night package pricing available for the July 26 & 27 shows. Cabaret Seats • $75 Tiered Seats • $40 Young Adults 30 and under • $20
Juneteenth Celebration
Join The Argyros, Wood River Community YMCA, I Have A Dream Foundation, College of Idaho, and the US Attorney’s Office, District of ID, to learn about and celebrate Juneteenth. Juneteenth, which has been informally observed as a holiday for over a hundred years, marks the emancipation of African Americans from slavery on June 19th, 1865. In 2021, after decades of grassroots lobbying, it was recognized as an official federal holiday. Join us for an evening to recognize the ongoing American project of racial diversity and justice, and to consider how we may continue to strive for a more perfect union. Featured speakers includes Latonia Haney Keith (VP of High Impact Practices, College of Idaho), Kaya Evans (2021 Rhodes Scholar), Angela Taylor (The Dignitas Agency, formerly WNBA), and Josh Hurwit (US Attorney, District of Idaho). This event is free, registration is required. We hope to see you there.
24 Hours With A Local: Designer/Builder/Sculptor Wes Walsworth
Ketchum native Wes Walsworth no longer plays music (other than as a hobby), but he may be best known to many in the Sun Valley area—and beyond—as a member of punk/bluegrass band the Scotch Greens, which formed in Sun Valley in 1998 before relocating to San Diego. It was while living in San Diego that Wes began to tap into some of his family’s woodworking roots; his father was a builder, and his grandfather was a woodworker. Wes grew up with a woodworking shop at his house and eventually learned finish carpentry and worked for his father. In San Diego he started working for Taylor Guitars and become a luthier, someone who builds or repairs string instruments. After coming back to the Wood River Valley on and off for many years, Wes traveled to Australia, where his professional woodworking career would begin. Wes Walsworth was living on a winery, which had lots of discarded wine barrels that were going to waste. He started taking them apart and using his woodworking skills to create furniture—the rest, as they say, is history. More than a decade later, Wes has created a name for himself as a renowned furniture designer/builder, with designs sold …
4th of July at Sun Valley Resort
The perfect Independence Day is full of nostalgia, reflection, and some classic all-American good fun. At Sun Valley resort, we invite you to kick back and kick-off your celebratory week with all the makings of a Fourth you’ll never forget. 2023 4th of July Events include Saturday, July 1st: Bald Mountain Biking Opening Day 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Get out on the trails of Bald Mountain with lift-accessed hiking and mountain biking. Saturday, July 1st: Yoga at River Run 9:00 am All levels are welcome to these free one-hour classes held outdoors and presented by Brass Ranch. Please bring your own yoga mat and water. Space is limited, please arrive at 8:45am to register. Sunday, July 2nd: Summer Kick-Off at Bald Mountain 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Celebrate the opening of Summer Operations at Bald Mountain with live music, yard games, and food & beverage at River Run, plus lift-accessed hiking and biking on Baldy. Monday July 3rd: Western Pop-up Shop Stop by The Brass Ranch in the Sun Valley Village for a Western Pop-Up shop including bolo ties, hats, and hat bands. Stay for live music, lawn games, and more! 4th of July Celebration in the Sun Valley Village …
What We’re Made Of: DECKED
Local company DECKED has created a product that appeals to many of the kinds of people who call Ketchum home: outdoors people, tradesmen/contractors, and just about anyone who drives a truck. It was while innovating a way to organize a truck bed that DECKED founders, Jake Peters and Lance Meller, came up with the idea for DECKED’s drawer system, tapping into the market of truck accessories that few had or have since. In its almost ten years as a company, DECKED has grown from a small-footprint, servicing mom and pop accessory stores, to a multi-national company available directly from manufacturers like Ford and Chevrolet distributed into 27 countries on six continents. The Origin Story Like the origin of so many products, DECKED’s drawer system was the result of necessity. Ketchum local Lance Meller was a snowboard rep and pickup truck owner who built his own plywood drawer system for the bed of his truck, which allowed him to sleep in it while on the road while also storing his snowboard samples. After getting a new truck, Meller realized he would have to build another system from scratch, with no real roadmap for doing so. He partnered with DECKED founder, Jake …