The Center To Present Oscar-Nominated Short Films
The Sun Valley Center for the Arts will hold a four-day screening of all of the short films nominated for the 2019 Academy Awards.
The “Oscar Shorts” screenings, which are presented as part of The Center’s popular film series, will take place on Feb. 13, 14, 20 and 21, at 4:30 and 7 p.m. at the Magic Lantern Cinemas in Ketchum.
A “short film” is defined by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as an original motion picture that has a running time of 40 minutes or less.
The first two days of screenings are dedicated to Oscar-nominated short films in the live-action (fictional content featuring actors) and animated categories. The second set of screenings includes two different lineups of Oscar-nominated short documentary films.
Patrons should consult sunvalleycenter.org for detailed information about which short films will be shown and the nature of their content before they will be screened.
Tickets for each day of screenings are $10 for members of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts and $12 for nonmembers, and they may be purchased in advance through The Center’s box office or website.
The Sweet Remains To Harmonize At The Argyros
The Sweet Remains trio will bring their lush harmonies to perform at the Argyros Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6.
Rich Price, Greg Naughton and Brian Chartrand met at a chance jam session in a Rhode Island hotel room in 2008 and instantly recognized a musical kinship.
As guests of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts, The Sweet Remains will participate in educational outreach activities, as well.
For tickets, visit sunvalleycenter.org or call (208) 726-9491. All seats are reserved.
Family Of Woman Film Festival To Host Special Photo Exhibition
The 12th annual Family of Woman Film Festival has partnered with Dysturb, a group of photojournalists, writers and artists presenting global issues with news-image murals in public places, to bring a unique photographic exhibition to The Community Library and other locations in Ketchum, Monday, Feb. 25, through Sunday, March 3.
The images are based on a campaign with UNFPA, the United Nations agency for reproductive health and rights, featuring a new generation of young women leaders who were born into communities that traditionally practice female genital mutilation (FGM), and have since become champions to end this deeply entrenched manifestation of gender equality.
In a press release from the festival, Dysturb operates independently from conventional news publishing channels by taking the stories to the streets.
This media movement pastes mural-sized blowups in public places of news images from photojournalists around the world, bringing attention to subjects like climate change, women’s issues and the refugee crisis.
The portraits in the exhibition are larger-than-life size, but UNFPA has allowed the festival to present a smaller-scale exhibition.
On Monday, Feb. 25, the library will hold a free screening of “Mrs. Goundo’s Daughter,” originally shown in 2010.
The festival runs from Monday, Feb. 25, to Sunday, March 3, with films at the Magic Lantern Cinemas in Ketchum. This year’s theme is “Women Still Waiting for Change,” with five documentary films and one dramatic film each providing an important perspective on the lives of women.
Visit familyofwomanfilmfestival.org to learn more about the 2019 festival films, events, and donating to support the festival.
Company Of Fools To Present ‘4000 Miles’
Company of Fools will present the final mainstage play of its 23rd theatre season with a production of Amy Herzog’s Pulitzer Prize-nominated “4000 Miles,” running from Feb. 13–March 2 at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey.
The story begins after 21-year-old Leo suffers a major loss while on a cross-country bike trip and seeks solace from his feisty 91-year-old grandmother, Vera, in her West Village apartment, according to a recent news release from Company of Fools. Over the course of a single month, these unlikely roommates infuriate, bewilder and ultimately reach each other.
The New York Times called it “a funny, moving, altogether wonderful drama.”
The cast features company artist Jana Arnold and guest artists Jessi Zhang, Adam Turck and Maggie Horan. Company stage manager K.O. Ogilvie, scenic designer Joe Lavigne, costume designer Elizabeth Weiss Hopper and production assistant Chris Henderson round out the effort, which will be directed by Gary Hopper.
Kick Off Energy Savings This Super Bowl Sunday
In a recent press release, Idaho Power has some tips for making Super Bowl Sunday, the big game this Sunday, a more energy-efficient celebration:
Turn down the heat. Extra bodies (and team spirit!) will heat your home.
Use small appliances like slow cookers to make and keep your dips warm. Small appliances use less energy than electric ovens.
Focus your energy on the game and turn off lights and electronics in the rest of your home.
Make cleanup a breeze by washing only full loads of dishes in the dishwasher. Energy-efficient dishwashers use less energy than washing by hand.
Need an easy, energy-efficient appetizer? Throw the following into your slow cooker for two hours:
2-pound bag of fully cooked frozen meatballs
2 cups grape jelly
2 cups BBQ sauce
For more energy-saving tips, visit idahopower.com/save.
Sawtooth National Forest Applies For IDPR Grant Funds
A press release from the Sawtooth National Forest announced that the U.S. Forest Service is seeking public comment on proposed projects for which it is seeking grants from the State of Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR).
Each year, Idaho provides funding for public land agencies through a grant application process. These funds are raised through the sale of a variety of boating, recreation, and off-road-vehicle stickers.
Agencies applying for IDPR grants are required to provide matching funds or in-kind contributions.
The Forest Service would appreciate comments or feedback on the grant proposals listed below. Comments should be submitted by Feb. 18. Please contact the individual listed below to comment on specific projects; the proposed project is listed below by location:
Location: Ketchum Ranger District
Project: Ketchum Ranger District Trails Maintenance FY20 (RTP Grant). The intent of this project is to fund heavy maintenance on approximately 170 miles of the 400 miles of motorized and non-motorized trails located on the Ketchum Ranger District to mitigate resource damage, address safety concerns and enhance current trail opportunities.
Contact: Zach Poff zpoff@fs.fed.us (208) 622-0087 or Renee Catherin rcatherin@fs.fed.us (208) 727- 7095.
Location: Ketchum Ranger District
Project: Ketchum Ranger District Trails Maintenance Motorized FY20 (RTP Motorized Grant). The intent of this project is to fund heavy maintenance on approximately 90 miles of the over 200 miles of motorized trails located on the Ketchum Ranger District to mitigate resource damage, address safety concerns and enhance current trail opportunities.
Idaho NAMI Addresses Medicaid Expansion
The Idaho chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) held its Southwest Idaho conference in Boise on Saturday, Jan. 26, where the organization tackled several big issues, namely Medicaid expansion.
NAMI Treasure Valley president Eric Cawley unveiled “The State of Mental Health in the Treasure Valley” as a talking point.
More than 110,000 Treasure Valley residents are living with a mental illness.
“If these patients were Medicaid-eligible, Idaho would save an estimated $85.2 million over 10 years on behavioral health and $48.9 million on mental health services, or $134.1 million between the two programs. Why wouldn’t Idahoans want these savings?” Cawley said.
Considerable emphasis was placed on eliminating the stigma of mental illness. With Idaho currently ranking 50th out of 51 states and territories in terms of per-capita spending, the need for increased efforts combating the stigma of mental illness is needed at all levels of local and state government.
For more information about NAMI, please visit IdahoNAMI.org.
