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12 DINNERS WITH VINTNERS IN PRIVATE HOMES
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Join us for an incredible weekend of exquisite wines and fine food, all to raise money for the educational arts programs of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts.
When Boiseans think jazz festival, they tend to think of the Gene Harris Jazz Festival or the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in Moscow. But neither of these are as big and as varied as the Sun Valley M ATT LEIDEC K ER Jazz Festival. More than 300 performances by more than 40 groups are spread across five days. Morning, noon and night, the sound of Dixieland fills the crisp fall air. This is a pilgrimage for jazz aficionados from around the country, and lodging is hard to come by. This event has become one of the signature jazz festivals in the country, yet it has flown under the radar in the Treasure Valley.
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Ketchum was once the sheep capital of America, second only internationally to Sydney, Australia. When the mining boom faded in the 1870s, sheep took over as an economic engine. To this day, Basque sheepherders run thousands of sheep through the town S TEVE PLATZ ER in the fall, moving them from their summer pastures in the Boulder and Smoky mountains to warmer pastures. The weekend features the Oinkari Basque dancers, sheepherding demonstrations, and regional artisans shearing, carding, spinning and weaving wool. Catch Peruvian musicians and dancers, sheep wagon displays and even the Boise Highlanders pipe and drum band. It’s a family event filled with children’s activities, wool and crafts shops, and lamb tasting. On Sunday, Oct. 11, the Trailing of the Sheep parade moves thousands of sheep through town.
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On your way back to Boise, stop in Bellevue on Monday, Sept. 7, for the annual Labor Day Celebration, which includes a traditional parade, barbecue, arts and crafts fair, and great music in the city park.
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pulled by a team of 16 draft mules tied in an authentic jerkline. When the wagon team makes a 90-degree turn at the intersection of Main Street and Sun Valley Road, it is a sight to see. But the parade is only one part of an action-filled weekend, featuring the Blackjack Ketchum shootout, a fiddler’s contest, antique markets, car auctions, a tennis tournament, food, music and a children’s carnival.
Tickets and information available online www.sunvalleycenter.org or 208.726.9491
The 20th anniversary of the jazz festival begins on Oct. 14 at 12:30 p.m., and fills the air with the sounds of jazz, ragtime and swing until 5 p.m. on Oct. 18. The free community concert is Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. Other activities include an amateur dance contest, big band bash and a pianorama. Most of the featured venues have a dance floor, food and beverages for purchase. Oct. 14-18, $40 per event or $100-$115 for all event pass, www.sunvalleyjazz.com.
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The event held Oct. 22-23 celebrates Hemingway’s history in the Wood River Valley. The event includes lectures, speaker presentations and a Hemingway Haunts tour of Papa’s favorite spots in the area. The Community Library, 415 Spruce Ave. N., Ketchum, 208-726-3493, www.thecommunitylibrary.org.
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The event in Ketchum and Hailey runs Oct. 9-11 and honors the history and culture of sheep ranching in the West. Learn how to cook with lamb during demonstrations by area chefs, hear tall tales during storytelling gatherings and hop on board the Sheep Shuttle to hear about the sheep ranching life with John Peavey, a third generation sheep rancher. The NexStage Theatre features Rosalie Sorrells with Hal Cannon on Oct. 10 at 7 p.m., and Hal Cannon and recording artist Brenn Hill at Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. The main event is the Trailing of the Sheep Parade Oct. 12 at noon. Downtown Ketchum’s Main Street fills with 1,500 woolly sheep and the ranchers and herders who tend them, Peruvian musicians, Oinkari Basque dancers, the Boise Highlanders and the Polish Highlanders. No dogs allowed. 208-720-0585, www.trailingofthesheep.org.
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The Wild West Players take the original script and music arrangements by Derek Furch and put their own spin on it to present an energetic mix of dancing, singing and comedy for the whole family to enjoy. Sept. 4-5, 7:30 p.m., Sun Valley Opera House, 208-622-2135, www.sunvalleypavilion.com.
The Wah-Hoo Revue
See a collection of traditional and contemporary quilt designs Sept. 18-20. For more information, e-mail doron221@msn.com, Stanley Community Center, Stanley, Idaho.
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The admission is free to shop for antiques and unique treasures during the three day sale, which runs Sept. 4-7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., NexStage Theatre, 120 S. Main St., Ketchum, 208-720-5547.
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More than 25 films produced all over the world are screened in Sun Valley Sept 18-20 at the Liberty Theatre and the Sun Valley Opera House. Many of the filmmakers are on hand to discuss their craft with attendees and conduct panel discussions. $8-$15 individual tickets and special events or $135 festival pass, www.svspiritualfilmfestival.org.
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Ketchum Wagon Days runs Sept. 2-7. Get out of the way for the Big Hitch Parade, the largest nonmotorized parade in the Northwest is on Sept. 5. The area’s mining heritage is recognized during the 51st annual Labor Day celebration and an authentic 16-draft mule jerkline powers the parade of museum quality wagons, buggies, carts and buckboards though downtown Ketchum. www.wagondays. com.
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The contemporary ballet company headquartered in Boise performs in Sun Valley. Aug. 27-28, 8 p.m., $35-$55, Sun Valley Pavilion, www.treymcintyre.com.
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p.m. at Redfish Lake Lodge. Aug. 31 Sept. 3, Redfish Lodge, 208 774 3819, www.pleinairpainterso fidaho.org.
THE 28TH ANNUAL SUN VALLEY CENTER WINE AUCTION
Bring sunscreen, shades and dancing shoes because the 2009 lineup includes Elephant Revival, Thao with the Get Down Stay Down, Low-fi, Hillfolk Noir, Portland Cello Project, and Free Peoples. Vendors are on site selling food, beer and wine. Participate in some experimental educational opportunities while enjoying a great view and rocking tunes. Everyone has fun and proceeds benefit a good cause; the 2009 beneficiary is the Stanley Community Library. July 25, $25 adv., $30 day of show, $20 seniors (60 and older), children 12 and younger FREE, $10 per vehicle to camp, Pioneer Park, Stanley, Idaho, www.sawtoothmusicfestival.com.
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The popular fair in a beautiful setting sells only handcrafted items with food available for sale. July 18-19, Stanley, Idaho. For more information, e-mail sawtoothmountainmamas@gmail.com.
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The 11 musicians from Venezuela, Ireland, Cuba and Scotland perform a unique blend of Afro-Cuban rhythms and jazz with salsa music and Scottish bagpipes. They perform on instruments ranging from brass, bagpipes, fiddles and congas. July 18, 7 p.m., $20 general; $5 children 12 and younger, Hop Porter Park, Hailey, www.salsaceltica.com.
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The monthly performing arts series kicks off with a featured performer followed by an open stage, where the public can sign up to perform. The schedule is every third Thursday. July 16: Hickory Blue featuring Courtney Lloyd; Aug. 20: The Mighty Shims featuring Fletcher Brock; Sept. 17: Tony Evans and Friends Writers’ Cooperative; Oct. 15: Tim East, Heavy Piano. Check the Web site for a complete schedule. 7 p.m., $5 general; FREE for youth age 15 and younger, Main Street Bistro, 107 S. Main St., Hailey, 208-788-6047, www.haileywordsandmusic.com.
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Sip on a gimlet, the event’s signature drink garnished with fresh mint from the garden, during the major fund-raising event for the Sawtooth Botanical Garden. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a live auction and slip over to place a big bid for goods and services in a silent auction. Proceeds benefit educational programs sponsored by the Sawtooth Botanical Garden. July 18, Sawtooth Botanical Garden, 11 Gimlet Road, Ketchum, 208-726-9358, www.sbgarden.org.
Gimlets in the Garden
The cross-country and marathon race sponsored by Knobby Tires Series (www.knobbytireseries.com) includes double track, single track, creek crossings, flats and climbs, all with scenic mountain views. July 25, 8:30 a.m., $10-$45, Galena Lodge, northern end of the 19-mile Harriman Trail, 24 miles north of Ketchum on Highway 75, 208-726-4010, sites.google.com/site/galenalodge.
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The Elkhorn neighborhood in Sun Valley is the site for a series of concerts. The first is by G. Love and Special Sauce on July 16; the Drive-By Truckers on Aug. 13; and Big Head Todd and the Monsters on Sept. 3. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert wraps by 10 p.m. Individual tickets are $37.50 plus tax or $100 plus tax for the whole series. Elkhorn Village Center, 95 Badeyanda Drive, Ketchum, users.bandzoogle.com/elkhornconcerts.
Elkhorn Summer Concert Series
The regularly held benefit concert series produced by Figgleaf Productions (figgleafproductions.com) raises money for different charities and organizations. The money raised is split between a beneficiary and the band. The lineup includes June 24: Finn Riggins; July 1: Up a Creek; July 8: Kim Stocking Band; July 15: Cosmic Beans; July 22: Hat Trick, Piers Lamb, No Cheap Horses; July 29: 812 Band; Aug. 5: The Damphools; Aug. 12: Whiskey Burnin’; Aug. 19: Slow Children Playing; Aug. 21: a special back-to-school event with music by Disciples of Rock and Hoodwink; and Aug. 26: FourStroke Bus. The Wicked Spud, 305 N. Main St., Hailey, 208-788-0009.
B a c k A l l e y Pa r t i e s
Free events throughout the month of July include art walks, concerts, farmers and artist markets and theater productions. The Art Walk on July 17 from 5-8 p.m. is a chance to gaze at fine art and sip wine. Throughout Hailey.
A Month Of Art In Hailey
The Folk Festival Friendship Quilt is back this year and the drawing is at 8 p.m. on Aug. 1. The theme for this year’s quilt is “Celebrate the Wood River Valley.” July 31-Aug. 1, $12 Friday; $18 Saturday, or advance two-day ticket for $25, Hop Porter Park, Hailey, www.nrff.net.