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Bossa Nova al Fresco

What will be the new era in the Wood River Valley?

Will our northern towns become ghost-like in the off seasons? Can our problem-solving organizations solve our problems? Or even a way to help us all collaborate?

Whatever the future may hold, at least we have the luxury of knowing that our many non-profits, art organizations and chambers will continue with more programs and events through the early fall.

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, Sept. 23

• Historic photos now on view at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts in Hailey take a look at the history of mining in the Wood River Valley and provide a glimpse of what life was like a century and more ago. The Center in Hailey is open to the public from noon-5 p.m., Wednesday through Friday. The exhibition is part of a larger multidisciplinary exhibition, Prospects: An Exploration of Mining, which includes an exhibition in Ketchum, films and lectures, classes for teens and adults and a free family-day activity. www.sunvalleycenter.org.
   
• Papa Hemi’s Hideaway in Ketchum will present the music of Sheryll Mae Grace from 6-9 p.m. See this unique musical stylist for free, while enjoying food, beer and wine around the bonfire.
• The Magic Lantern Cinema’s annual Fall Film Festival continues at the Ketchum theatre. Visit www.magiclantercinemas.com for more information.

 

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Thursday, Sept. 24

• The Wood River Arts Alliance’s Arts Summit will address A New Era of Collaboration: Partnerships using Imagination, Creativity, Planning (Cities - Arts – Chambers) from 8:30 a.m.– noon at the Community Library in Ketchum with moderator Idaho State Rep. Wendy Jaquet. The event is free for Wood River Arts Alliance members, and $5 for non-members. A continental breakfast will be served.
   
• The YMCA in Ketchum will broadcast at 6:15 p.m. Live From the 92nd St Y, a talk with Howard Dean, the former Vermont Governor and chair of the Democratic National Committee. He will discuss his new book, Howard Dean's Prescription for Real Healthcare Reform: How We Can Achieve Affordable Medical Care for Every American and Make Our Jobs Safer, as well as the future of the progressive movement in America. Register at the YMCA or call 727-9622 to reserve a seat. Tickets are $5 for Y members and $8 for nonmembers. www.woodriverymca.org
   
• An evening of cultivating happiness with Buddhist Monk and author Matthieu Ricard at The Community School Auditorium 6:30 p.m.
• Idaho’s Bounty Dinner in the Field will be held 5-9:30 p.m. at Jim and Evelyn Phillips’s Hailey home with regional food prepared entirely by local chefs. For information call Julia at 721-1412.

 

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Friday, Sept. 25

• The Roosevelt Saloon & Grille will present Hickory Blue, an up-and-coming Wood River Valley band after the dinner hour at 10:15 p.m. There is no cover.

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Saturday, Sept. 26

• The Sun Valley Brewery will present The Devil Whale, with special opening guest Matt Hopper, 8 p.m. Cover charge is $5. All ages are welcome.
   
• The Sun Valley Music Festival in the Sun Valley Pavilion will headline with Brazilian basso-nova legend Sergio Mendes, pre-eminent jazz guitarist Gene Bertoncini, and the Paul Tillotson Love Trio featuring renowned jazz trumpeter Lew Soloff. Doors will open at 4 p.m. General admission ticket prices are $67 & $40 for interior Pavilion open seating and $25 for lawn seating. The first act, the Paul Tillotson Love Trio will start at 5 p.m., followed by Gene Bertoncini, and then headliner Sergio Mendes. Tickets are on sale at the Sun Valley Recreation Center at (208) 622-2135 or at: seats.sunvalley.com.
   
• In Stanley, it’s time for the annual Firemens' and EMTS Ball at the Redfish Lake Lodge. There will be a silent auction, and a barbecue at the gazebo from 5-8 p.m. The big party will follow until 1 a.m. with music by the Kim Stocking Band. For more information call Andy at (208) 774-3512. Entry fee is $10.