Hikin’ Buddies<\/b><\/p>\n
9:30AM\u00a0to\u00a01PM\/ Adams Gulch \/ Ketchum<\/p>\n
The Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley continues its popular\u00a0Hikin\u2019\u00a0Buddies\u00a0program out Adams Gulch!\u00a0All are welcome to join in throughout the summer, weather permitting. Meet at the Adams Gulch trailhead from\u00a09:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on\u00a0Wednesdays.<\/p>\n
At\u00a0Hikin\u2019\u00a0Buddies, attendees can take a Shelter dog for a hike or hang out and socialize some of the smaller dogs and puppies. It is a great opportunity to meet some of the Shelter\u2019s adoptable dogs as well as to learn more about the organization. No appointment is necessary. Also, the Shelter will now be doing adoptions at Adams Gulch during\u00a0Hikin\u2019\u00a0Buddies. Call (208) 788-4351 to learn more about the program.<\/p>\n
Wednesday August 10-13<\/p>\n
\u2018ART\u2019 At COF<\/b><\/p>\n
Various Times \/ Liberty Theatre \/ Hailey<\/p>\n
Company of Fools will present the Tony Award-winning, wickedly funny comedy \u201cART\u201d by playwright Yasmina Reza August 10-13. The play follows three longtime friends: Serge, Marc and Yvan. When Serge buys a very expensive piece of art that is white with white strips that can\u2019t really be seen, the piece of art cracks the triad of friends wide open and takes the characters to the cliff of their relationship.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s about friendship and art and how those two things mix together,\u201d said Joel Vilinsky, who plays Serge. \u201cWe fight like a bunch of middle schoolers while learning to grow and shift together.\u201d<\/p>\n
The standout cast, directed by Denise Simone, also features Chris Carwithen as Yvan and Scott Creighton as Marc. Tickets for \u201cART\u201d may be purchased online at\u00a0sunvalleycenter.org, by phone at (208) 578-9122\u00a0or at the Liberty Theatre box office starting one hour\u00a0prior to\u00a0curtain.\u00a0Company of Fools\u2019 box office is located at the Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St. in Hailey, with hours from\u00a010 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.\u00a0All seats are reserved.<\/p>\n
Thursday August 11<\/p>\n
Idaho GOP Open House<\/b><\/p>\n
6PM \/ GOP Victory Center \/ Hailey<\/p>\n
The Idaho GOP is hosting an Open House\u00a0at the new GOP Victory Center, located in Hailey at 14 E. Bullion St., Ste. C. Meet local Republican candidates, Idaho Rep. Steve Miller, Dale Ewersen and Alex Sutter.<\/p>\n
\u201cIdaho faces many challenges in terms of education, jobs, economic development, healthcare and natural resources,\u201d Miller said. \u201cEffective education of our kids has the greatest potential for positively impacting these challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m a candidate for the State Senate because I firmly believe that Idaho citizens are fully capable of managing their lives and businesses much better than government,\u201d Ewersen said.<\/p>\n
Lincoln County businessman Alex Sutter hopes to serve Legislative District 26 in the House. With his background in selling medical insurance policies, Sutter hopes to fill what he calls “that black hole,\u201d where families fall if they don\u2019t qualify for subsidies or Medicaid.<\/p>\n
Sutter, a former school board member and longtime homeschooler, believes, \u201cIt boils down to giving parents choices and having local accountability.\u201d<\/p>\n
Learn more about the candidates at the Open House. All are welcome to attend.<\/p>\n
Friday August 12<\/p>\n
Willi Cannell Lecture<\/b><\/p>\n
5PM \/ Stanley Museum<\/p>\n
The Sawtooth Interpretive & Historical Association (Sawtooth Association) will continue its ninth annual Forum and Lecture Series on Friday, Aug. 12, at 5 p.m. at the Stanley Museum in Stanley. This summer the Sawtooth Association\u2019s Forum and Lecture Series is themed \u201cWater in Idaho.\u201d This week Willi Cannell, owner of Solitude River Trips, will talk about Salmon River outfitting and guiding.<\/p>\n
The Sawtooth Interpretive & Historical Association is a nonprofit, member-based organization. All programs are free of charge, but donations are gladly accepted. For more information on programs and membership, visit discoversawtooth.org\u00a0or email Terry Clark at\u00a0tclark@discoversawtooth.org.<\/p>\n
Friday August 12-14<\/p>\n
Arts & Crafts Festival<\/b><\/p>\n
10AM \/ Atkinson Park \/ Ketchum<\/p>\n
This August the Sun Valley Center for the Arts celebrates its 48th Annual Sun Valley Center Arts & Crafts Festival. The Festival, which draws artists and craftspeople from around the country, will once again be held in Atkinson Park in Ketchum, Friday through Sunday, August 12\u201314. Hours are Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am so excited for the Festival this year,\u201d said Sarah Stavros, festival director. \u201cWe have a great mix of artists, both returning and new to the event.\u201d<\/p>\n
Among the familiar exhibitors is Melanie Thompson of Hood River, Ore., who returns to this year\u2019s Festival with her bright and playful ceramic pieces. New artists, including Craig McCollum of Missoula, Mont., who handcrafts one-of-a-kind longboards and powder surfers, will join Thompson and other Festival alumni.<\/p>\n
Admission is free to this three-day outdoor exhibition of 130 artists, whose works include a wide range of unique handmade fine arts and crafts \u2013 from painting, photography, fiber and ceramic, to metal, jewelry and woodwork. Exhibiting artists and craftspeople are selected through a rigorous jury process, ensuring truly exceptional work in all categories.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a great opportunity to gather the community and learn about the national art scene,\u201d said Stavros, who added that the Festival is, above all, a family event. \u201cThere is something for everyone \u2013 wonderful high-end arts and crafts vendors, music, great food and art projects that kids will love.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Festival gives Wood River Valley residents and visitors the opportunity to interact directly with artists and learn what\u2019s new in the world of arts and crafts. In addition to the arts and crafts exhibition, the Festival includes free artists\u2019 demonstrations (1\u20134 p.m. daily), live music, food vendors, and a free kids\u2019 craft area. The kids\u2019 craft area is open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Children under the age of 8 are welcome with an adult who is ready, willing and able to help them create art. Children ages 8\u201312 can work alone but cannot leave the area unattended. Activity themes include architectural sculpture (Friday), printmaking (Saturday) and paper hats (Sunday). Thanks to generous donors and experienced volunteers, the kids\u2019 activities are free of charge.<\/p>\n
New to the Festival this year is a \u201cSip & Stroll\u201d event from 4:30-6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 12. During this time, Festival attendees can visit the food vendor area, present their ID and receive a free beer or glass of wine to savor while strolling the Festival and listening to great music. It\u2019s a perfect way to start the weekend or a fun date night!<\/p>\n
The Festival is held in Atkinson Park, adjacent to Hemingway Elementary School in Ketchum. Guests are reminded that per Atkinson Park rules, absolutely no dogs are permitted on the Festival grounds. Visit www.sunvalleycenter.org or call (208) 726-9491 for a daily schedule of events and to learn more about the Festival.<\/p>\n
Monday August 15<\/p>\n
Doggie Casting Call<\/b><\/p>\n
9AM to 1PM \/ The Picket Fence \/ Ketchum<\/p>\n
Attention all unique, talented and charming dogs! Andrew Grant’s \u201cRover\u201d is looking for the next canine model to grace the pages of a museum-quality, 11\u201d x 11,\u201d 500-page hardcover book that is an unbelievable tribute to man\u2019s best friend in his many colors, shapes and sizes. All dogs are welcome \u2013 rescue and purebred.<\/p>\n
Participants will introduce their best friend to \u201cRover\u201d photographer Andrew Grant and Hurley Hamilton. They will select three lucky winners to be featured in the next \u201cRover\u201d for free. The Picket Fence will donate 20 percent of store sales during the \u201cRover\u201d casting call, where all proceeds will benefit the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley. A raffle drawing for fun prizes will also take place. Prizes include two tickets for the San Francisco 49ers pre-season game, pet-friendly baskets, luxury human products and more!<\/p>\n
Adoptable dogs from the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley will be at the event, hoping to find forever homes. The casting call will take place at The Picket Fence from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday. The Picket Fence is located at 560 East Avenue, in Ketchum. All dogs must be on a leash and their humans must remain with them at all times. Want to help the cause but can\u2019t attend the event? Make a donation of $5,000 to the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley to secure a photo shoot for Fido! The actual photo shoot will be held days following the event at The Picket Fence. For more information about \u201cRover\u201d email amanda@roverworks.org.<\/p>\n
Tuesday August 16<\/p>\n
\u2018Launching Vee\u2019s Chariot\u2019 <\/b><\/p>\n
4-6PM \/ Sun Room \/ Hailey Public Library<\/p>\n
Join the Friends of the Hailey Public Library to meet author Kate Riley before she embarks on her West Coast Chariot Tour with her new book, \u201cLaunching Vee\u2019s Chariot: An End-of-Life Tale.\u201d Everyone is welcome to attend this event and refreshments will be served. For more information about this event visit www.haileypubliclibrary.org.<\/p>\n
Tuesday August 16-17<\/p>\n
\u2018Oh, For the Love of Books!\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n
9AM to 3PM \/ The Center \/ Hailey<\/p>\n
In conjunction with its 48th annual Arts & Crafts Festival, the Sun Valley Center for the Arts is excited to offer \u201cOh, For the Love of Books!\u201d \u2013 a bookbinding, metal-etching and leather-working workshop with Teresa Merriman. This two-day workshop will be held at The Center in Hailey.<\/p>\n
Over the course of two days, workshop participants will become versed in the classic craft of leather bookbinding and the thrilling technique of metal etching. Combining a handcrafted journal with a custom metal adornment, participants will achieve not only a functional art piece, but also an unforgettable experience that will elevate the mind, mood and creative spirit.<\/p>\n
The \u201cOh, For the Love of Books!\u201d workshop will be led by Teresa Merriman, one of the featured artists at The Center\u2019s 48th annual Arts & Crafts Festival (Aug. 12\u201314 at Atkinson Park in Ketchum). Teresa\u2019s work as an artist is fueled by the thought that journals are our bona fide tag-alongs on this excursion of life and that her role as a bookbinder is relevant in the anthropology of our instinctual storytelling tendencies.<\/p>\n
\u201cTeresa is the Best of Mixed Media artist from the 2015 Arts & Crafts Festival, and we are so lucky to have her teach here in the Wood River Valley,\u201d said Sarah Stavros, education coordinator at The Center. \u201cThis class provides the perfect opportunity to flex one\u2019s creative mind while also creating a functional piece of art.\u201d<\/p>\n
This workshop is available to Center members for $175 and to nonmembers for $225, plus a $45 supply fee that covers all workshop materials. For more information and to reserve your space in the workshop (limited to 10 participants), visit www.sunvalleycenter.org or call (208) 726-9491.<\/p>\n
Tuesday August 16-21<\/p>\n
Group Art Exhibition<\/b><\/p>\n
10AM to 5PM \/ nexStage Theatre \/ Ketchum<\/p>\n
Now in its fourth year, the Wood River Valley Studio Tour is the largest open-studio event in the state and attracts visitors from all over the Intermountain West and beyond. This week, a group exhibition featuring artwork from all 52 of the artists participating in the open-studio tour will be on display at the nexStage Theatre, 120 S. Main St. in Ketchum. Visitors can enjoy a preview of the artists\u2019 works and use this glimpse into the various styles and media of each artist to choose which studios to visit over the following weekend. The exhibition is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n
The Wood River Valley Studio Tour will take place at artists\u2019 studios in Bellevue, Hailey, Ketchum and Sun Valley from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Saturday, Aug. 20 and Sunday, Aug. 21, and artists will be present to answer questions and offer insight into their works. For more information visit www.wrvstudiotour.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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