This calendar provides scheduling for Events,
followed by scheduling for Classes.
August 1, 2008
Edgar M. Bronfman Chamber Music Series
Free Chamber music concert. Arrangements for String Quartet and Trumpet by Warren Vaché.
LOCATION: Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood, Ketchum.
TIME: 6:30 p.m. 208.622.5607
WEBSITE: www.svsummersymphony.org
August 1, 2008
Gallery Walk
Sun Valley Gallery Association
August 1st, 2008
Mud & Margaritas: French Bread Baskets
DESCRIPTION: Adults only. Now it is your turn! Come in with your friends, have a drink with us and create a fun memento of your time in Sun Valley! It is a good time and no previous experience is necessary! Must be over 21.
EVENT TYPE: Class TIME: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., $30
LOCATION: Boulder Mountain Clayworks 10th St. Industrial Center, Suite B6 Ketchum
SIGN UP BY: Classes Fill! Register in Advance PHONE: 208.726.4484
WEBSITE: www.bouldermtnclay.com
August 1-2, 2008
31st Annual Northern Rockies Folk Festival
Bringing our community and visitors together for two days of awesome music at family-friendly prices. The festival was voted Valley’s Best Annual Event in 2008.
LOCATION: Hailey City Park.
TIME: Friday, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, 12:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. 208.788.0183
WEBSITE: www.nrff.net
August 2nd, 2008
FAMILY CLAY: Posey Pots
DESCRIPTION: This is a fun day! Create something wonderful out of clay, working side by side with your child! EVENT TYPE: Class
TIME: 10a.m. to Noon $40 for one adult and one child. Extra adult or child, $10 each.
LOCATION: Boulder Mountain Clayworks 10th St. Industrial Center, Suite B6 Ketchum
SIGN UP BY: Classes Fill! Register in Advance PHONE: 208.726.4484
WEBSITE: www.bouldermtnclay.com
August 2, 2008
29th Annual Tour of Homes
Thanks to generous homeowners, a sensational group of homes in the Golden Eagle area near Sun Valley will be available to visit. Proceeds from the Tour of Homes provide essential support for the Library’s services and cultural programs. For more information contact, The Community Library; 208.726.3493 x120
WEBSITE: www.thecommunitylibrary.org
August 2, 2008
YMCA Annual Classic
Please join us for the annual golf classic, followed by an evening of unparalleled elegance and entertainment all in support of the YMCA. 208.928.6709
WEBSITE: www.WoodRiverYMCA.org
August 3, 2008
Symphony Concert Opening Night!
Celebrate the opening of the new Sun Valley Pavilion. SVSS presents a free concert featuring guest artist Gil Shaham, violin, and the world premiere of Composer Kevin Puts
LOCATION: Sun. 6 p.m. Sun Valley Pavilion, Sun Valley. 208.622.5607;
WEBSITE: www.svsummersymphony.org
August 4, 2008
Pre-concert Talk
Free talk with Peter Grunberg.
LOCATION: Sun Valley Opera House,
TIME: 4:30 p.m. 208.622.5607
WEBSITE: www.svsummersymphony.org
August 4, 2008
Free Symphony Concert
Sun Valley Summer Symphony orchestra.
Sun Valley Pavilion, 6:30 p.m. 208.622.5607;
WEBSITE: www.svsummersymphony.org
August 4, 2008
Doing Art Together
With Zoey Pierce. For kids AND parents!
LOCATION: The Center, Hailey, 2 p.m to 4:30 p.m. 208.726.9491
WEBSITE: www.sunvalleycenter.org
August 4th, 2008
Teen Popcorn Bowls
DESCRIPTION: Come get a taste of clay! Handbuilding projects for Middle school and older teens. No previous experience necessary.
EVENT TYPE: Class
TIME :2-4 p.m. $30
LOCATION: Boulder Mountain Clayworks 10th St. Industrial Center, Suite B6 Ketchum
SIGN UP BY: Classes Fill! Register in Advance PHONE: 208.726.4484
WEBSITE: www.bouldermtnclay.com
August 4-8, 2008
SVSS Summer Music Workshops
Music workshops, technique classes, large and small ensembles for music students, beginning through advanced, ages eight to eighteen. Classes offered in String Instruments, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Piano and Voice. 208.788.4616;
WEBSITE: www.svsummersymphony.org
August 4th-8th, 2008
Youth Clay Camp: Wiki Wiki Clay, Take a trip to Hawaii
DESCRIPTION: Taught by Zoey Pierce this fun five day kids camp open to children ages 7-12 will include many creative activites. Children will sculpt a sea turtle, create tikis, design a lei, make a volcano,learn about ancient traditions and end the clay camp with a luau party.
EVENT TYPE: Class TIME 9:30am to Noon $125
LOCATION: Boulder Mountain Clayworks 10th St. Industrial Center, Suite B6 Ketchum
SIGN UP BY: Classes Fill! Register in Advance PHONE: 208.726.4484
WEBSITE: www.bouldermtnclay.com
August 5th, 2008
FROM SOUP TO NUT BOWLS
DESCRIPTION: Susan Ward will teach you to make bowls. Bowls for pasta, bowls for peonies, bowls for giving, bowls for receiving. We make bowls on the wheel, over plaster molds, with slabs and by pinching. All are welcome!
EVENT TYPE: classes, visual arts
TIME: August 4, 2008
SIGN UP BY: Classes Fill! Register in Advance LOCATION: Boulder Mountain Clayworks
PHONE: 208.726.4484
WEBSITE: www.bouldermtnclay.com
August 5 & 6, 2008
Chain Making with Alison B. Antelman
Make your own chain to wear or give away! Adult Class.
LOCATION: The Center, Hailey
TIME: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 208.726.9491
WEBSITE: www.sunvalleycenter.org
August 5-7, 2008
From Soup to Nut Bowls
Boulder Mountain Clayworks. Taught by Susan Ward. We make bowls. Bowls for pasta, bowls for peonies, bowls for giving, bowls for receiving. We make bowls on the wheel, over plaster molds, with slabs and by pinching. All are welcome!
TIME: 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuition: $180 plus cost of supplies. 208.726.4484 WEBSITE: www.bouldermtnclay.com
August 7, 2008
Pre-concert Talk
Free talk with Peter Grunberg.
LOCATION: Sun Valley Opera House, 4:30 p.m. 208.622.5607;
WEBSITE: www.svsummersymphony.org
August 7, 2008
SVSS Free Symphony Concert
Symphony Orchestra concert featuring guest artist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Piano.
LOCATION: Sun Valley Pavilion, 6:30 p.m. 208.622.5607
WEBSITE: www.svsummersymphony.org
August 8, 2008
Children’s Music Festival & Doll & Buggy Parade
Instrument petting zoo. Movement & dance and visual art for toddlers and preschool children following the Doll Buggy Parade.
LOCATION: Sun Valley Esplanade, 10:30 a.m. 208.622.5607
WEBSITE: www.svsummersymphony.org
August 8, 2008
Summer Music Workshops Recital
LOCATION: Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood, 3:00 p.m. 208.622.5607
WEBSITE: www.svsummersymphony.org
August 8, 2008
SVSS Summer Music Workshops
Evening Concert featuring the Sun Valley Youth Orchestra & Chorus. Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood, Ketchum 6:30 p.m. 208.622.5607;
WEBSITE: www.svsummersymphony.org
August 8, 2008
John Jorgenson Quintet
Arts & Crafts Festival Concert.
LOCATION: Atkinson Park, Ketchum at 6:30 p.m. Free of charge. 208.726.9491
WEBSITE: www.sunvalleycenter.org
August 8-10, 2008
40th Annual Sun Valley Center Arts & Crafts Festival
Kids craft area, artist demos, free entertainment all weekend plus a special concert on Friday evening. Atkinson Park, Ketchum. Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 208.726.9491 WEBSITE: www.sunvalleycenter.org
August 9, 2008
SVSS Benefit Evening featuring The Mormon Tabernacle Choir & Denyce Graves, Mezzo-soprano.
Premiere tickets $500, General tickets $250.
LOCATION: Sun Valley Pavilion.
TIME: Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres 4 p.m., concert 6 p.m. 208.622.5607
WEBSITE: www.svsummersymphony.org
August 10, 2008
SVSS Free Symphony Concert
Sun Valley Summer Symphony orchestra.
LOCATION: Sun Valley Pavilion, 6:30 p.m. 208.622.5607
WEBSITE: www.svsummersymphony.org
August 10th-15th, 2008
St. Thomas Playhouse Presents Summer Performing Arts Conservatory Camp at Camp Perkins
DESCRIPTION: Join STP and guest artists from Idaho and around the nation for a sleep-away camp experience for actors, musicians and dancers. 5th grade-12th.
EVENT TYPE: Classes/Lectures, Performing Arts
TIME: August 10-15, 2008 $850 before May 31st; $1000 after June 1
LOCATION: Camp Perkins, Idaho (in the Sawtooths) SIGN UP BY: August 1, 2008
PHONE: 208.726.5349
WEBSITE: wwwstthomassunvalley.org
August 11, 2008
SVSS Free Symphony Concert
Symphony Orchestra concert featuring guest artist Orion Weiss, piano.
LOCATION: Sun Valley Pavilion, 6:30 p.m. 208.622.5607
WEBSITE: www.svsummersymphony.org
August 15, 2008
SVSS Pops Night
Free symphony concert. Symphony Orchestra concert featuring guests Erich Kunzel, conductor; Steven Morgan, tenor; and Michael Lowe, baritone.
LOCATION: Sun Valley Pavilion, 6:30 p.m. 208.622.5607
WEBSITE: www.svsummersymphony.org
August 16, 2008
SVSS Free Symphony Concert
Symphony Orchestra concert featuring guest artist Joshua Bell, violin.
LOCATION: Sun Valley Pavilion, 6:30 p.m. 208.622.5607
WEBSITE: www.svsummersymphony.org
August 18, 2008
SVSS Season Finale!
Free symphony concert with the Sun Valley Summer Symphony orchestra.
LOCATION: Sun Valley Pavilion, 6:30 p.m. 208.622.5607;
WEBSITE: www.svsummersymphony.org
August 21, 2008
Book reading with Tom DeVincentis.
The author will read from his book, Tails of the City.
LOCATION: The Community Library, Ketchum. 208.726.3493 x120;
WEBSITE: www.thecommunitylibrary.org
August 20, 2008
The Neville Brothers
With the Neville family, there is the miracle of Neville music, four brothers, bonded by blood, creating some of the funkiest sounds this world has ever heard. Let les bon temps roulez as New Orleans comes to Sun Valley.
LOCATION: River Run, Ketchum at 7 p.m. Tickets: $40 adults, $15 kids 12 and under. 208.726.9491;
WEBSITE: www.sunvalleycenter.org
Aug. 22-25, 2008
Sun Valley Writers’ Conference
The SVWC is an annual literary conference featuring notable authors. Although the event is sold out, single event tickets are available for the Pavilion talks. See the website for details.
Sun Valley Resort. 208.726.5454
WEBSITE: www.svwc.com
August 22 – October 31, 2008
Does DNA Define You?
A multidisciplinary project. How much does who our parents are determine who we become? Does our DNA contain clues not only to our hair color but also to our personality? To the kinds of preferences, desires and goals that will guide us through life? This multidisciplinary project explores these questions through a variety of media.
LOCATION: The Center, Ketchum, free of charge. 208.726.9491
WEBSITE: www.sunvalleycenter.org
August 25, 2008
5th Annual Plein Air Painters of Idaho Paint-out at Redfish Lake
You are welcome to observe artists from all over Idaho for four days in their creative interpretation of beautiful Redfish Lake and the stunning Sawtooth Mountains and surrounding wilderness.
LOCATION: Redfish Lake Lodge. Reception and sale beginning at 5 p.m. on August 28th. 208.329.0039
WEBSITE: www.pleinairpaintersofidaho.org
August 29, 2008
Gallery Walk
Sun Valley Gallery Association
August 29 – November 7, 2008
Mining Identity: Works by Eve-Marie Bergren
The Center, Hailey, free of charge.Boise-based artist Eve-Marie Bergren has produced a series of portraits of individuals based on their fingerprints. The paintings' swirling lines create lyrical abstract patterns at the same time that they signify our uniqueness as individual human beings.
LOCATION: The Center, Hailey. Free of charge. 208.726.9491
WEBSITE: www.sunvalleycenter.org
August 30, 2008
Cowboy Poetry Music Salute to Wagon Days
Royal Larkspur Play Troupe. Professional cowboy poets and musicians will perform in an annual tribute to the best cowboy poetry and traditional cowboy music.
TIME: Free event with drinks, immediately following Wagon Days Parade, 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.,
LOCATION: Forest Service Park, Ketchum (Washington & 1st Ave). 208.725.5522