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.
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.
Mountain Valley Lodge
Formerly known as AmericInn, Mountain Valley Lodge now offers renovated rooms. We pride ourselves on providing all the necessary amenities and warm hospitality to ensure that you feel right at home. Our lodge boasts an indoor pool, jacuzzi, and sauna, which perfectly complement a variety of cozy rooms equipped with amenities suitable for both long and short stays. In addition to that, we provide laundry facilities and offer a complimentary breakfast to facilitate your settling in and enhance your enjoyment of our hometown hospitality.
Hailey Days of the Old West
Join us for the 2024 Days of the Old West Independence Day celebration in Hailey! Enjoy the celebration of a classic American parade on Main Street with local restaurants serving up their specialties, visit the Blue Cow Antique Fair, and three days of Sawtooth Rangers Rodeo ending with a big fireworks show, it’s no wonder Hailey has been called one of the best places to celebrate the Fourth of July in the West! Sawtooth Rangers Rodeo: July 2 – 4 Rodeo is a proud tradition in the West and in Hailey the Sawtooth Rangers have held an exciting professional rodeo, featuring some of the best riders and stock in the country, over the 4th of July every year since 1947. In 2011 the City of Hailey invested over $3 million to build a new state-of-the-art rodeo arena and grounds at the entrance to the city at Werthheimer Park to play host to the Sawtooth Rangers Rodeo as well as other events throughout the year. Rodeo starts nightly at 7:30pm. Pre-Rodeo action at 6pm Family Night is July 2. 1 child free with 1 paid adult Advanced Ticket purchase required: Tickets will not be sold at the gate. Tickets will be on sale …
Riverfest
After the Hailey July 4th Parade continue the Independence Day celebration at the Hop Porter Park with the Riverfest. Live Music starts at 1pm with food trucks, a beer garden, snowcones, bouncy house and featuring Jeff Crosby at 2:30pm!Check out vintage cars from Bennyz Hot Rods while sipping on a cold beer from Sawtooth Brewery.Bring your families!
Marcus King 4th of July Celebration Sun Valley Pavilion
The Sun Valley Resort & RJK Entertainment Present Marcus King July 4th with a huge fireworks show after the concert! Tylor & The Train Robbers are the supporting act. All Ages Event Date: July 4th 2023 Doors at 5:30p.m. Show starts at 6:30p.m. Ends at 10:00p.m. w/fireworks immediately after concert Tickets available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marcus-king-july-4th-celebration-tickets-626486547127 or the Sun Valley Recreation Office at 208-622-2135 The non-profit beneficiaries of the concert are Blaine County Charitable Fund & Stella’s Shelter Fund. Here is more info on Blaine County Charitable Fund: https://www.blainecf.org/ Here is more info on Stella’s Shelter Fund: http://stellasshelterfund.com/ Presented by Sun Valley Resort, RJK Entertainment, Zions Bank, Coors Light, Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Lost River Disco Ranger
Lost River Disco has been producing unique electronic music experiences in and around the Wood River Valley since 2016. RANGER is their newest project, which is a decommissioned military HEMTT vehicle repurposed as a full-scale production art car/sound stage. RANGER will make it’s debut in Ketchum, ID for a free block party on May 16, from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm featuring world-renowned DJs LP Giobbi, DJ Tennis, Chloe Caillet, and Anden. All ages welcome.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
A special screening of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade to celebrate Father’s Day. Bring the whole family to this classic film. There’s nothing more exciting than trying to keep up with the Joneses in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Indy’s Nazi enemies are back and have kidnapped his father, Professor Henry Jones Sr. (Sean Connery), to get help in their search for the Holy Grail. Following a trail from America to Venice to the deserts of the Middle East, it’s up to Indy (Harrison Ford) to save his father, save the Grail, and save the day in this non-stop, action-packed adventure the whole family will treasure. FREE Admission!
Bike to School/Work Day
Come on out to the Wood River Trail for Bike to School & Work Day on Wednesday, May 15th!
Earth Day Food Resilience – Seed and Plant Exchange
The Wood River Seed Library (WRSL) and the Grange celebrate Earth Day with its annual Seed & Plant Exchange. Local gardeners are invited to come and share seeds and plants. The event is an opportunity to meet other local gardeners, get inspired to grow delicious and nutritious food for your family, flowers that attract pollinators, and indoor and outdoor plants that beautify our home and landscape, feed us, and/or feed the pollinators. This year we especially celebrate medicinal plants, the precious ones that are healing and tonifying for our body and soul, and deserve a space in our personal medicine cabinets. These same plants are also food and medicine for the wild animals, or our pets. Bring your own saved seeds, potted plants and starts, and dig-up perennials from your gardens to share with the community. Or come as a volunteer to help out with the event! Cool season vegetable gardening starts in the spring. Although there is still snow on the ground, the garlic, daffodils, parsley and spinach, among others, just want to peak up towards the spring sunshine. Spring is the time to make indoor or greenhouse starts, prepare our growing beds, raised beds and pots, so they are ready …