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Summer 2007

June

Profit & Loss—Sun Valley Center for the Arts multidisciplinary project in Ketchum and Hailey. This project seeks to promote civic dialogue about the issues of greed, excess, consumerism, corporate responsibility and the distribution of wealth. The project includes visual arts exhibitions, film screenings and discussions with scholars, philanthropists and CEOs. Through July 27 in Ketchum and Hailey. Details: 726-9491 or sunvalleycenter.org

Opening Reception for the Aaron Pearson exhibition—Presented by The Sun Valley Center for the Arts at The Center in Hailey, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., June 1. Details: 726-9491 or sunvalleycenter.org

Down in the Valley: Recent Paintings by Aaron Pearson—Presented by The Sun Valley Center for the Arts at The Center in Hailey, June 1 through Aug. 3. Details: 726-9491 or sunvalleycenter.org

Arsenic and Old Lace—Laughing Stock’s Production at the nexStage Theatre in Ketchum, June 1-3 at 7 p.m. Details: 726-9124

Adams Gulch Fun Run & Walk—Annual Elephant’s Perch summer warm-up, non-competitive run, No entry fee, no prizes, no times, just 4.2 miles of fun, June 2. Details: 726-3497 or visit elephantsperch.com

Native Plant Sale—The Sawtooth Botanical Garden hosts the annual drought-tolerant and native plant sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., June 2. Details: 726-9358

Wilderness First Responder Course—At Galena Lodge, located 23 miles north of Ketchum on Highway 75. June 3-11. Details: 726-4010

New Voices—Company of Fools presents arts-in-education, which nurtures middle and high school writers at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey, June 4-23. Details: 788-6520/companyoffools.org

Wildflower Hike— Hike along Wood River Land Trust’s Lake Creek Preserve, north of Ketchum on at 5:30 p.m., June 5. Details: 788-3947

Cedar Bend Preserve Clean-Up— Join the Friends of Cedar Bend in sprucing up Wood River Land Trust’s Cedar Bend Preserve for summer, 4-7 p.m., June 7. Details: 788-3947

EnronThe Smartest Guys in the Room (2004)—Presented by The Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Ketchum. Featuring corporate audio and visuals that reveal the colossal personal excesses of the Enron hierarchy, 7 p.m., June 7. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

Kid’s Fishing Day— Bring the kids to a fun day of free fishing sponsored by Sawtooth Auto at Wood River Land Trust’s restored Riverside Pond at Heagle Park, Hailey, 9 a.m. to noon, June 9. Details: 788-3947

Children’s Literature in the Garden—The Sawtooth Botanical Garden and Blaine County 4-H bring gardens and great books together for an afternoon with quality children’s literature connecting kids to gardening and the natural world, 1:30-4:30 p.m., June 9. Details: 726-9358/sbgarden.org

ERC Orienteering Workshop—Learn to use a map and compass. Free to members and $10 for non-members and $15 for families, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 9. Details: 726-4333/ercsv.org

Company B Performing Arts Camp for Children and Youth—St. Thomas Playhouse at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 9 a.m. to noon, for 5-9 year olds, $300 and for 10-13 year olds, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., $450. June 4-17. Public performances 2 p.m., June 15-17 at the nexStage Theatre in Ketchum. Details: 726-5349 ext. 16

Spring Sprouts—Sawtooth Botanical Garden program for ages 4-6, 9-10:30 a.m., June 5 and 12. Details: 726-9358/sbgarden.org

16th Annual Sawtooth Running Relay—Six person teams (and several brave solo runners) tackle the scenic 62-mile road marathon from Stanley to Ketchum’s Atkinsons’ Park. A party/BBQ in Ketchum follows, June 9. Details: (208) 852-1221/sawtoothrelay.com

SunValley Food and Wine Festival—Presented by the Sun Valley/Ketchum Restaurant Association and Sun Valley Ketchum Chamber & Visitors Bureau, June 8-10. Details: 726-3423/sunvalleyfoodandwinefestival.com.

Memoir Writing Workshop with Danielle Trussoni—Presented by The Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Hailey, 9 a.m. to noon, June 11-15. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

Reading with author Danielle Trussoni—In addition to leading a writers’ workshop, while in the Wood River Valley, Trussoni will read from her work, Falling Through the Earth: A Memoir. Presented by The Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Ketchum, 7 p.m., June 12. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

Morel Mushroom Walk— Kathy Richmond, of the Southern Idaho Mycological Society, will lead an educational quest for delectable morel mushrooms at Wood River Land Trust’s Cedar Bend Preserve in Hailey, 6 p.m., June 13. Details: 788-3947

Full Moon Yoga in the Garden—Join Yoga Instructor Richard Odum as he leads a Yoga class in the Greenhouse under the Full Moon, June 14. Details: 726-9358 or sbgarden.org.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)—Presented by The Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Ketchum, 7 p.m., June 14. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

Tommy— St. Thomas Players’ Production at the nexStage Theatre, 7:30 p.m. June 14-17. Details: 726-9124.

A reading by Danielle Trussoni’s writers’ workshop students—Presented by The Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Hailey, 7 p.m., June 15. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org.

Best of the West Cowboy Concert—Featuring Don Edwards, Waddie Mitchell and Muzzie Braun. Dinner, auction and concert to benefit Wood River Fire and Rescue Firefighter’s Association, The Mint, Hailey, June 16&17. Details: muzzie@custertel.net

Sawtooth Botanical Garden Speaker Series—60 Great Plants for the Alpine Rock Garden, lecture and slide show by world-renown horticulturist Gwen Kelaidis at the Gail Severn Gallery, Ketchum, 6-8 p.m., June 16. Details: 726-9358/sbgarden.org

Mackay Rodeo—"Idaho’s Wildest Rodeo" at the Mackay rodeo grounds, West end of Capitol Avenue begins at noon on Saturday and Sunday with a parade through town. Rodeo starts at 2p.m. There will be a concert following the Saturday Rodeo with Johnny U & Sound County. Fathers’ Day Weekend, June 16-17. Details: 588-3027

Trail Creek Time Trial— 10.4 mile time trial bike race, June 16. Registration is $10 before June 15 and $15 on June 16. Details: 726-3497/elephantsperch.com

Galena Lodge Opening Day—Friends of Galena BBQ  from 12– 3 p.m. Galena Lodge is located 23 miles north of Ketchum on Highway 75, June 16. Details: 726-4010

Ketchum Criterium/Smart Moves Bike Fest—Sun Summit presents the annual downtown Ketchum road race for pros, amateurs and even cruisers, June 17. Details: 726-0707.

Galena Lodge Fathers Day Brunch—Galena Lodge is located 23 miles north of Ketchum on Highway 75, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., June 17. Details: 726-4010

On Not Getting By in America—The Sun Valley Center for the Arts presents Barbara Ehrenreich at the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood in Ketchum. Ehrenreich documented her experiences working for minimum wage in her book Nickel and Dimed: On Not Getting By in America (2001), which spent months on the New York Times bestseller list. 7 p.m., June 20. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

2nd annual Silver Creek Outfitters Fly Fishing Film Festival—Featuring the finest fly fishing films from around the country at the nexStage Theatre. All proceeds will be donated to the Nature Conservancy’s Silver Creek Preserve. Tickets are available for $12 and seating is limited. 7:30 p.m., June 21. Details: 726-5282

The 13th Annual Relay for Life—Fundraiser for American Cancer Society at the Wood River High School in Hailey. Teams will stay through the night doing laps around the track. A special "kids only" lap takes place Saturday morning at 11 a.m. 5:30 p.m., June 22. Details: 788-7540

Concert with Quetzal—Presented by The Sun Valley Center for the Arts in partnership with the College of Southern Idaho at The Center in Hailey, 7 p.m., June 22. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

From Plaster to Pots—Boulder Mountain Clayworks with Canadian artist Katrina Chaytor. Hand building clay workshop from June 22-24. Cost of workshop $225 plus materials. Free Public Slide Presentation 5 p.m., June 22. For a complete listing of summer workshops and classes visit bouldermtnclay.com. Details: 726-4484

The Governor’s Challenge Golf Tournament—Sun Valley Golf Course, June 22-23. Details: 622-2251

Laughing Stock’s Anniversary Party—Celebration of Laughing Stock Theatre’s 40 years of community theater at the nexStage Theatre in Ketchum, June 23. Details: 726-9124

Blaine County Historical Museum’s Heritage Court—At the Liberty Theatre in Hailey, June 24. Details: 788-3952

Sawtooth Botanical Garden Bug Day Camp for Boys and Girls—From 9 a.m. to noon, ages 4-6, June 25–29. Details: 726-9358 or sbgarden.org

Ketchum Idol—Talent competition and show organized by young Annie actresses Megan Morell and Maddie Miller at the nexStage Theatre in Ketchum, 7 p.m., June 28. Details: 726-9124

Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars—Concert presented by The Sun Valley Center for the Arts at Hop Porter Park in Hailey, 7 p.m., June 29. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

ERC Peak of the Month—Hike Bald Mountain trail from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Details: 726-4333

Our Neighbors’ Gardens—The annual Friends of the Hailey Public Library Garden Tour takes place in the Northridge subdivision northeast of Main Street in Hailey. Tickets are $15 for adults, children are free. Raffle tickets will be sold for special prizes. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 30. Details: 788-3215

Sun Valley Opera Diva Party—Guests are entertained around the piano with the artists and reception at a private residence. The cost is $100 and includes concert-reserved seating, 6 p.m., June 29. In addition, a private dinner in a home with three international tenors and music arranger from Hollywood will be at 8 p.m. The cost is $350 and space is limited. Details: 726-0991/sunvalleyopera.com

July

Sun Valley Opera—Three Tenors Worlds Greatest Hits with international tenors, Jose Medina, Dennis McNeil, Jorge Yanez Lopez at the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood. General Admission $35, students $10, available at Chapter One Bookstore or sunvalleyopera.com. 8 p.m., June 30 & July 1. . Details: 726-0991

10th Annual Advocates Gala Fundraiser—Dancing Under the Stars at the Limelight Room in the Sun Valley Inn with outdoor cocktails, silent auction and the High Street Band for dancing, July 1. Details: 788-4191

13th Annual Performance Workshop—Sun Valley Performing Arts/nexStage Summer Workshop for young artists. This annual day camp begins July 2 through July 20 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 3 p.m. depending on age of camper. nexStage Theatre and local school campus in Ketchum. Details: 726-9124

Hailey Days of the Old West Rodeo—Celebrate 4th of July with an old fashion rodeo at the Hailey Rodeo Grounds. Tickets available at in mid-June at Atkinsons' Markets in Ketchum, Hailey, or Bellevue. Monday, July 2 is Family Night. 7:30 p.m., July 2-4. Details: 309-4235/haileyidaho.com

The Spitfire Grill—Company of Fools productions presents a play by Fred Alley and James Valcq at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey. Company of Fools’ box office is located at the Liberty Theatre, 110 North Main Street in Hailey. Runs July 3 through Aug. 5. Details: 578-9122/visit companyoffools.org

4th of July Parade and BBQ—Main Street and Hop Porter Park in Hailey. Details: 788-3484/haileyidaho.com

Ice Cream Social—Stop by The Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Hailey after the Hailey Fourth of July parade from 1 to 3 p.m. for an old fashioned ice cream social. See the Aaron Pearson exhibition and check out the new classroom building if you haven’t already. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

Bill Summers’ Antiques Show—Features dealers from all over the northwest with a wonderful selection of high quality antiques and collectibles at the nexStage Theatre in Ketchum at 10 a.m., July 4-8. Details: 726-9124

Hailey’s Antique Market—At Roberta McKercher Park in Hailey, July 5–7. Details: 788-9292

Warm Springs Village Antique Show—On Picabo Street in Warm Springs Village, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 5-8. Details: (303) 570-9763

It’s the First Place to Be! For Profit & Loss—Join The Sun Valley Center for the Arts for wine and hors d’ouevres at The Center, Ketchum, 5:30-8 p.m., July 6. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

12th Annual Garden Tour—The Sawtooth Botanical Garden’s featuring private gardens in the Wood River Valley specifically selected for their beauty, creativity and plant selection. Participants enjoy musicians and artists performing at each location on this self-guided tour, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 7. Details: 726-9358/sbgarden.org

Hailey’s Main Street Antique Show—730 Main Street North in Hailey, July 6–8. Details: 532-4439

Shirley Valentine—Company of Fools presents a play by Willy Russell at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey, July 7 through Aug. 4. Details: 578-9122/companyoffools.org

Lee Pesky Learning Center Scavenger Hunt and Auction—Atkinson Park, in Ketchum (behind Hemingway School). This year celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the Lee Pesky Learning Center. The scavenger hunt is followed by dinner and auction. The Center, located in Boise and at The Janet Shafram campus in Hailey, strives to support children and adults with learning disabilities. Hunt begins at 3:30 p.m., July 7. Details: 720-6551

Giving in the 21st Century—A panel discussion on philanthropy presented by The Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Ketchum. Matt Flannery of Kiva.org, Rand Runco of Ten Friends, and Carol Lewis of Philanthropy Northwest will discuss their work and the trends they see for the future. 7 p.m., July 9. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

Plein Air Painting in Oil with Frank LaLumia—The Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Hailey presents a class focusing on the essential challenge of plein air painting: the ability to see light, to simplify and organize subject matter, and to present your subject in a simple and straightforward manner. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 9-13. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

The 7th Annual Harriman High Tea—Fundraiser for the Harriman Trail, 3 p.m., July 10. Details: 788-2117/bcrd.org

Starry Starry Night Fundraising Dinner—Benefit Dinner honoring nexStage’s Walk of Fame donors and supporters of the nexStage. At the nexStage Theatre in Ketchum, 7 p.m., July 12. Details: 726-9124

Cowboy Ball—The Sagebrush Equine Training Center for the Handicapped's (SETCH) annual fund raising event at the Sagebrush Arena in Hailey. Spirit of the Horse is this year’s theme for the costume ball. This is the primary fund raising event for the program featuring live entertainment as well as live and silent auctions. Tickets are $150, and usually sell out fast. 6 p.m., July 12. Details: 578-9111

Ketchum Arts Festival—Local artists, music, food, family activities at the Sun Valley Festival Meadows, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 13-15. Details: 309-1960/ketchumartsfestival.com

Doing Art Together—A parent and child class with Zoey Crawford learning the basic principles of printmaking through Styrofoam relief presented by The Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Ketchum2-4:30 p.m., July 14. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

A Body of Water—Company of Fools presents a play by Lee Blessing at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey. July 14 through Aug. 3. Details: 578-9122/companyoffools.org

ACT II: Senior Adult Theatre Experience—Company of Fools’ "full-service" theatrical experience for our Community's Senior Adults that will include six acting classes taught at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey, as well as attend three performances of the Fools’ Summer Festival. Meet and talk to the actors, designers and directors following each performance. The cost is $15 plus $5 for each Summer Fools Festival show. July 16-Aug. 1. Details: 578-9122/companyoffools.org

Summer Art Camp—Ages 7–10 with Lisa Whitworth at The Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Hailey, 9 a.m. to noon, July 16-20. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

Little Sunflower Day Camp—Sawtooth Botanical Garden for ages 4-6, 9 a.m. to noon, July 16-20. Details: 726-9358/sbgarden.org

Wine Auction—Sun Valley Center for the Arts wine auction was named by Wine Spectator as one of the top ten U.S. Charity Auctions of 2006. The annual event returns to Ketchum, July 19-21. Details: 726-9491

The Sun Valley Center Wine Auction Registration & Auction Lot Viewing—At River Run Lodge in Ketchum, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 19. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

The Sun Valley Center Wine Auction: Dinner with the Vintners—At various locations, 7 p.m., July 19. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

Sun Valley Center Wine Auction Gala—At River Run Lodge in Ketchum, 5:30 p.m., July 20. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

Summer Performance Workshop Showcase—Stage show featuring the talents of camp participants, for families and friends at the nexStage Theatre in Ketchum, 5 p.m., July 20. Details: 726-9124

Elephant’s Perch Backcountry Run—Choose from a 10 or 16.5 mile course in Fox Creek and run alongside 300 others. Registration is $25 through July 17 and $35 after. July 21. Details: 726-3497/elephantsperch.com

Sun Valley Center Wine Tasting Extravaganza—At River Run Lodge in Ketchum, 12:30-3 p.m., July 21. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

Wine Picnic and Concert with music by Mumbo Gumbo—Presented by the Sun Valley Center for the Arts at the Bigwood Golf Course at Thunder Spring in Ketchum from 6 to 9 p.m., July 21. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

Sawtooth Mountain Mamas—Regional arts and crafts fair; artists gather in Stanley to display original crafts beneath the backdrop of the Sawtooth Mountains, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 21 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 22. Details: (208) 774-2286

Sun Valley Summer Symphony—World class musicians converge on the Sun Valley Resort for two weeks of open-air shows open to the public, free of charge. All shows begin at 6:30 p.m. July 22, 24, 26, 29, 30 & Aug. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13. Details: 622-5607/svsummersymphony.org

Edgar M. Bronfman Chamber Series—Free classical music series in the tent on the Sun Valley Lawn. All shows begin at 6:30 p.m. July 22, 24 & 26. Details: 622-5607/svsummersymphony.org

Galena Grinder Whit Henry Memorial Race—Annual mountain bike race at Galena Lodge, starts are at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. depending on level, July 23. Details: 726-4010

ERC EcoCamp—Campers learn with orienteering hikes, river romps, dam education, outdoor survival, low-impact camping, birding hikes, star gazing and more. $275 per child. 3rd-9th graders, July 23-27. Details: 726-4333

Summer Art Camp—Ages 7–10 with Lisa Whitworth at The Sun Valley Center for the Arts in Hailey, 9 a.m. to noon, July 23-27. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

Sunflower Day Camp—Sawtooth Botanical Garden for ages 7-9, 9 a.m. to noon, July 23-27. Details: 726-9358/sbgarden.org

Introduction to Drawing: Line, Shape and Value with Kirsten Furlong—Presented by The Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Hailey, 2-6 p.m., July 24-27. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

The 5th Annual Main Street Cabaret—This cabaret-style show featuring music and entertainment by the Laughing Stock Theatre is at the nexStage Theatre, Ketchum, 7 p.m. July 27, 28 & 29. Details: 726-9124

ERC Peak of the Month—Hike Titus Peak from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 27. Details: 726-4333

Drip Irrigation Workshop—Help the valley conserve water by learning proper plant selection, native plant preservation and converting to drip irrigation systems. Led by Wells Rawls, landscape designer accompanied by Kathryn Goldman, ecologist at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden. 3-5 p.m., July 28. Details: 726-9358/sbgarden.org

Ride the Rails—Celebrate the Wood River Trails from Ketchum to Hailey on the old Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way. Join Wood River Rideshare/Smart Moves Community Challenge Party after the ride at Hop Porter Park for fun, food, and prizes. July 28. Details:788-2117/bcdr.org

Introduction to Painting with Kirsten Furlong— Presented by The Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Hailey, 2-6 p.m., July 28-31. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

Summer Art Camp—Ages 5 and 6 with Lisa Whitworth at The Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Hailey, 9 a.m. to noon, July 30-Aug. 3. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley Annual Benefit—Live and silent auctions, raffle, cocktails and dinner at the Trail Creek Pavilion, 5:30 p.m., July 31. Details: 788-4351/animalshelterwrv.org

Jonny Lang in concert—Presented by The Sun Valley Center for the Arts at River Run in Ketchum, 7 p.m., July 31. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

August

What We Keep: An Exhibition on Books and Memory—Presented by The Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Ketchum featuring three artists who explore issues of memory, history and knowledge. Their works, which range from beautifully rendered paintings to library-like installations, prompt questions about how, why and what material we choose to keep as individuals, families and cultures. Opening celebration and artist walk-through with Michele Oka Doner 6 p.m., Aug. 3. Aug. 3-Sept. 28. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

Northern Rockies Folk Festival—Hop Porter Park in Hailey, Aug. 3-4. Details: 788-0183/nrff.net

Wood River Community YMCA Classic—A fundraising dinner and auction at Trail Creek Cabin, Aug. 5, precedes the Aug. 6 Celebrity Golf Tournament on the Sun Valley Golf Course. Details: 727-9622/woodriverymca.org

Garden Girls in the Garden—Ages 5-10 at the Sawtooth Botanical Gardens. 9 a.m. to noon, Aug. 6-10. Details: 726-9358/sbgarden.org

Summer Art Camp—Ages 5 and 6 with Lisa Whitworth at The Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Hailey, from 9 a.m. to noon, Aug. 6-10. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

Silver Lining: Pass Mine Artists’ Books—Presented by The Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Hailey produced by the Idaho Center for the Book at Boise State University. Silver Lining: Pass Mine Artists’ Books includes 10 handmade volumes inspired by historical materials from the Pass Mine, about 12 miles west of Hailey. Aug. 8-Oct. 5. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

Braun Brothers Reunion—3 day outdoor music festival in Challis. Featuring The Original Braun Brothers, Reckless Kelly, Micky & The Motorcars, Cross Canadian Ragweed are among those making the trip to Challis for the annual weekend of music. Free Street Dance, 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 9. Braun Brothers Texas B. B. Q. and Show, 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 10: adults $25, children $10. Concert, noon, Saturday, Aug. 11: adults $25, children $10. Details: muzzie@custertel.net or muzziebraun.com/reunion2007.htm

Community Library Evening Fundraiser—Special evening event to benefit The Community Library in Ketchum, 5:30 p.m., Aug. 8. Details: 726-1282

Sun Valley Summer Symphony—Benefit concert featuring the internationally renowned piano duo Katia and Marielle Labèque, with an encore performance by Broadway star Brian Stokes Mitchell. The evening begins with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 5 p.m., and the two-hour concert begins at 6 p.m. at Sun Valley Resort. Premier seats are $500 and general seats are $250. Aug. 10. Details: 622-5607/svsummersymphony.org

Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Festival—The Sun Valley Center for the Arts hosts one of the country’s best arts and crafts shows at Atkinson Park in Ketchum, Aug. 10-12. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

Native Edible Plant Workshop—Learn about our native edible plants from Ray and Edna Vizgirdas, authors of Useful Plants of Idaho at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 11. Details: 726-9358/sbgarden.org

Valley Motor Club Car Show—At Roberta McKercher Park in Hailey, Aug. 11. Details: 788-5466

Arts & Crafts Festival Concert with Frank Vignola and Gypsy Grass—Presented by The Sun Valley Center for the Arts at Atkinson Park in Ketchum, 6 p.m., Aug. 11. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

28th Annual Tour of Homes—Five outstanding Sun Valley homes are open as a benefit for The Community Library, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 11. Details: 726-3493/thecommunitylibrary.org

Hailey Coffee Company Roastery Tour—Talk and tour. Meet at the Hailey Public Library, corner of Croy and Main St. Free of charge. 3 p.m., Aug. 12. Pre-register and details: 788-2036

Wood River Jewish Community's Annual Summer Picnic—Join the fun and excitement at River Run Lodge 5:30 p.m. until the music stops. Aug. 12. Details: 726-1184

Edible Gardening Camp—Ages 5-9 at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden. From 9 a.m. to noon, Aug. 13-17. Details: 726-9358/sbgarden.org

Arts & Crafts Festival Artist Nick Wroblewski teaches Woodblock Printmaking—The Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Hailey. Aug. 14. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

2nd Annual Auction Citizens for Smart Growth—Aug. 15, time and location TBA. Details: 788-8813

From the Garden to the Table—At the Sawtooth Botanical Garden, a fun cooking class using foods fresh from the garden. Bring your appetite, and enjoy the fruits of your labor. 6 to 8 p.m., Aug. 16.Registration and Details: 726-9358/sbgarden.org

The Keys of New Orleans featuring Dr. John and Allen Toussaint in concert—Presented by the Sun Valley Center for the Arts at River Run in Ketchum. 7 p.m., Aug. 16. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

An Evening with Compassion and Choices—At Gail Severn featuring Dear Abby columnist Jeanne Phillips and Compassion & Choices president Barbara Coombs Lee. Compassion & Choices is a nonprofit organization working to improve care and expand choice at the end of life. 7 p.m., Aug. 16. Details: 720-0950

The Shop to the Top Race—Annual six-mile, 3300 vertical feet run from the Elephants Perch (shop) to the top of Bald Mountain. $20 through Aug. 16, $30 after. Walkers welcome for a five-mile hike from River Run. Aug. 19. Details: 726-3497/elephantsperch.com

Mommy and Me in the Garden: Gardening and Exploration for Toddlers—Tuesday through Friday, from 10-11:30 a.m. Aug. 21-24 at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden. Details: 726-9358/sbgarden.org

The 31st Annual Danny Thompson Memorial Golf Tournament—Fundraiser for leukemia and cancer research at the Sun Valley Resort and Elkhorn Golf Club, Aug. 22-25. Details: 726-1049

Much Ado About Nothing—The 8th Annual Sun Valley Shakespeare Festival, directed by Bruce Wallace Hostetler will take place in Ketchum’s Forest Service Park at 6 p.m. nightly, Aug. 23, 24, 25, 26, 30 & 31, & Sept. 1 & 2. Details: 726-9124

Boulder Bike Tour—Galena Lodge, 23 miles north of Ketchum on Highway 75, July 28. Details: 726-4010/bcrd.org

Sun Valley Shakespeare Festival’s Renaissance Faire—This family friendly Renaissance Faire is free for children with jousting, archery, games, feasting, medieval vendors, music, dance and skits in the Sun Valley Festival Meadow on Sun Valley Road. Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Details: 726-9124

Sawtooth Salmon Festival—Sponsored by Idaho Rivers United, in Pioneer Park in Stanley with field trips to spawning beds, Native American performances and kids educational activities. Aug. 25-26. Details: (800) 878-7950/idahorivers.org

4th Annual Plein-Air Painters of Idaho Redfish Lake Paint-Out—At the Redfish Lake area, Aug. 27-30. There will be over 20 artists in attendance and a reception and sale will be held Aug. 30 at Redfish Lake Lodge. Details: (208) 726-3656

Plein Air Watercolor with Susan Perin—The Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Hailey, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 27-29. Details: 726-9491/sunvalleycenter.org

Bill Summers’ Antique Show—Features dealers from all over the northwest with a wonderful selection of high quality antiques and collectibles at the nexStage Theatre in Ketchum. Aug. 30-31 and Sept. 1-2. Details: 726-9124

Hailey’s Antique Market—At Roberta McKercher Park in Hailey, Aug. 31–Sept. 2. Details: 788-9292

ERC Peak of the Month—Hike to Silver Lake from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 31. Details: 726-4333

Wagon Days Celebration—Annual Labor Day celebration honoring the area's mining heritage, featuring the largest non-motorized parade in the Northwest, at various locations in Ketchum. Aug. 31-Sept. 3. Details: (866) 305-9899/wagondays.com

Ongoing

Gallery Walks—Sun Valley Gallery Association members and others stay open late, serving wine and snacks on July 7, Aug. 3, Aug. 31. Details: svgalleries.org

Summer Lift Rides—River Run Lodge in Ketchum from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. June 23 through Sept. Passes are $15 for adults and $7 for ages 3-12 and an all day pass is $20 for adults and $10 for children. Details: 622-6136/sunvalley.com.

Sun Valley Ice Shows—Every Saturday night from June 9 through mid-September. Tickets may be purchased at the Sun Valley Recreation Center. Details: 622-2135

Wild Wildflower Walks—Sawtooth Botanical Garden hosted walks Thursdays in June, 7, 14, 21 and 28. Meet at SBG on Highway 75 at 9:30 a.m. Register and details: 726-9358

Sawtooth Botanical Garden Guided Tours—Experience the Garden and learn about its educational goals. Every other Tuesday throughout June, 4-6 p.m. June 5, 19, July 3, 17, 31, Aug. 14 & 28. Details: 726-9358/sbgarden.org

Back Alley Parties at the Wicked Spud—Every Wednesday at 6 p.m. from June 6 through Aug. 29. Weekly beneficiary supported by live music and raffle prizes. It’s outside and free. Details: 788-0939 or 788-7827.

Wood River Farmers’ Market—Locally grown produce and goodies galore in Ketchum’s Giacobbi Square. Tuesdays, 2:30-6 p.m. from June 6-Oct. 10.

Wood River Farmers’ Market/Artists Market—Locally grown produce and handcrafted art work by local artists on Main Street in Hailey, Thursdays, June 7-Sept. 27 from 2:30-6:30 p.m. between Sturtevant's and Bank of America. Details: 788-7052

Elephant’s Perch Road Bike Rides—Every Wednesday night all summer, early fall at 6:15 p.m. from the Elephant’s Perch nobody left behind, great rides for beginners. Intermediate and advanced. Details: 726-3497/elephantsperch.com

Galena Lodge Activities—Wagon Rides every Thursday, June 22-Aug. 31, 6 p.m. Sunday Brunch every Sunday, June 25-Sept. 3, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Galena Youth Adventure Camp every weekday, June 26-Aug. 18 and Two Wheel Tuesdays, July 11-Sept. 12, 5 p.m. Details: 726-4010

Galena Lodge Summer Dining Series—3rd Fridays July 13 through Sept. 7. Details: 726-4010

"Ketchum Alive" Free Tuesday Outdoors Concert Series—June 26 through Aug. 29 from 7-9 p.m. at the Forest Service Park, 1st and Washington Street. Details: 726-4323

ERC Evening Bird Walks—Spend an evening with local bird experts from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday from June 16-Aug. 28. Details: 726-4333

ERC Bugs and Butterflies—Every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 23-July 28. Details: 726-4333

ERC Day Sky Viewing—Giacobbi Square in Ketchum June 12 –Aug 28 every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Details: 726-4333

ERC Beaver Walks—Every Thursday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 5-Aug. 30. Details: 726-4333

ERC River Romp at Boxcar Bend—Every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 8-25. Details: 726-4333

Summer Jazz Concert Series—Every Sunday, July 1-Aug.19, from 6 to 8 p.m. on the Warm Springs Lodge deck at the base of Baldy. Free admittance, picnics welcome. Details: 726-3423

Adam’s Gulch dog walks—Every Wednesday from spring until autumn the Wood River Valley Animal Shelter provides shelter dogs for hikes on trails in Adam’s Gulch two miles north of Ketchum. Details: (208) 788-4351

To submit your event to the Sun Valley Guide calendar e-mail details to calendar@mtexpress.com or call 726-8060. The deadline for inclusion in the fall edition (published early September) is July 13.