Friesen Gallery: Don Williams --- The Kinship of Fog and Pastel
Fog is seductive. It envelopes us, muffles our ability to see and be seen, stifles our ability to be heard or grasp the distance between ourselves and others. Don Williams takes masterful advantage of...
View ArticleLive Music with Ethan Tucker at the Sawtooth Club
The only and only Ethan Tucker is currently on tour in support of his new album, and will play at the Sawtooth Club on Saturday, August 18th. Ethan Tucker's new album has songs produced by national...
View ArticleWeek's Music Offerings: Pink Martini, CakeFaceJane, Grumpy's Hootenanny,...
By John PluntzeSmoke gets in your eyes again this week (well, at least if the weather/fire report that I saw last night on KMVT was even remotely accurate, that is), but luckily you'll also have...
View ArticleFriesen Gallery: Esther Traugot --- Through the Wall
The work of Esther Traugot reflects the concerns of her time and place and cohorts who live in areas that offer access to abundant natural resources yet are aware of the negative impact their own...
View ArticleFriesen Gallery: STEVE JENSEN Solo Exhibition
Friesen Gallery celebrates TRANSFER, a solo exhibition of works by Steve Jensen, a highly regarded Seattle artist who uses the symbolism of “boats” to evoke the journey of the individual, be it a...
View ArticleThis Week's Music: Tater Famine, Old Death Whisper, Up a Creek, Marsh/'Idol'...
By John Pluntze Well, the current air quality here in the Wood River Valley may still be a bit on the dismal side, but there's absolutely nothing "dismal" about this week's music offerings -- which...
View Article“1 in 8” Brings Community Together to Honor Breast Cancer Survivors
The interactive art installment in Sun Valley Meadows closed Sunday, August 5, but stories remain.Sunday, August 5, concluded the “1 in 8” art installment designed by local artist Danica Mattias. The...
View ArticleMolly Venter-Level Phenom Folk 'Idaho' Musician Caitlin Canty: Her Upcoming...
By John Pluntze(From the "Idaho" track on the Down Like Silver album, by Peter Bradley Adams and Caitlin Canty:"Hard times knocking at our door againJust can't fight it, forgotten how to runCold hands...
View ArticleAn Evening with POV & Simon Kilmurry to include a screening of “The City...
Idaho Public Television presents An Evening with POV and Simon Kilmurry, executive producer of the award-winning documentary series on PBS. Mr. Kilmurry will screen The City Dark followed by a Q &...
View ArticleKnob Hill Inn Hosts Dwayne J. Clark for a Book Reading Event
Knob Hill Inn, a charming European‐style hotel located in the heart of downtown Ketchum hosts founder and CEO of Aegis Living, Dwayne J. Clark for a book reading of his memoir, My Mother, My Son. His...
View ArticleSawtooth Salmon & Art Festivals - Stanley, Idaho
Fall in love with the miracle of wild salmon this summer at the Sawtooth Salmon Festival on Saturday, August 25th! The festival will be held at the Stanley Interpretive and Historical Association from...
View ArticleThe Wagon Days Schedule
AUG. 29 6 p.m.: Historian Ivan Swaner presents a free talk on the Wood River Valley’s mining history at Ketchum City Hall. AUG. 30 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Artist Tom Teitge signs copies of the 2012...
View ArticleThis Week's Music: Bonnie Raitt, Gwyneth & Monko, All-Night Diner,...
By John PluntzeBefore I list some of the many musical happenings that are once again taking place in the Wood River Valley (and elsewhere) this week, I want to introduce you to a wonderful -- and...
View ArticleSinger-Musician Leana Leach Is Poised For a Very Busy Sunday This Week At the...
By John PluntzeThis coming Sunday will be an extremely busy and rewarding one for longtime Wood River Valley-based singer and musician Leana Leach. Not only will she be performing once again that...
View ArticleFriesen Gallery: Artist Reception for STEVE JENSEN Friday!
STEVE JENSEN will be in attendance tomorrow for his solo exhibition, TRANSFER,during gallery walk from 5:00-8:00 p.m. This provocative show uses the symbolism of “boats” to represent the journey of...
View ArticleCaritas Chorale and "The Frogs of the North" Cajun Zydeco Band Present "A...
You won't want to miss this! Caritas Chorale, under the artistic direction of Maestro Dick Brown, and "The Frogs of the North" Cajun zydeco band, under the artistic direction of founder and...
View ArticleCarve Out a Longer Gardening Season with a Cold Frame
On Saturday, September 22, from 10a.m.-12p.m., the Building Material Thrift Store will present a free workshop on cold frame construction using reclaimed materials. A cold frame is an easy...
View ArticleThis Week's Music: Ethan Tucker, Trevor Greene, Clean Dog Head, Bermuda...
By John PluntzeWell, while it is true that a number of the stalwart summer music offerings have now ended their respective runs until next year (i.e., "Jazz in the Park", "Ketch'em Alive", the SV...
View ArticleSeeing, Framing, Feeling: A Photography Workshop with Carlan Tapp
The Sun Valley Center for the Arts is offering a weeklong workshop for all photographers who want to get in touch with their true photographic voice—and doesn’t that include everyone who wants to rise...
View ArticleMixed Media Workshop with Lauren Mantecón
One meaning of “alchemy” is transforming plain substances into gold. In Lauren Mantecón’s workshop, Alchemy of Mixed Media and Ideas, the magic happens with glue, paint and paper—mixed with a big dose...
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