Calendar

Sun Valley Winter 2002-03

december

Community Christmas Tree Lighting—Santa arrives by fire truck at the Heritage and Ski Museum and pulls the switch to light the official Ketchum Christmas Tree. The event will feature a children’s choir and hot beverages. Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the museum, corner of Washington Avenue and First Street in Ketchum. Details: 726-8118.

Basic Avalanche Course—Learn basic avalanche-awareness skills from a panel of snow experts. The course starts with a classroom session Dec. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Hemingway School in Ketchum, followed by an optional field session Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Presented by the Sawtooth National Forest Avalanche Center. Details: 622-0095.

“A Christmas Carol”—An ensemble of six actors tells Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. Performances will be held Dec. 9-22 at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey. Showtimes are: 10 a.m. “student matinees” Dec. 9-11 and 16-18; 7 p.m. Dec. 12-14 and 19-21; and 3 p.m. matinees Dec. 15 and 22. Presented by the Company of Fools theater group. Details: 788-6520.

Winterstart X-C Ski Race—Kick off the cross-country ski season in races on 2-, 5- and 10-kilometer courses designed for different abilities. Races will be held Dec. 14, starting at Galena Lodge north of Ketchum. Registration starts at 9 a.m., and races start at 11 a.m. Details: 726-4129.

Kids’ Craft Day—Children are invited to the Sawtooth Botanical Garden on Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to make crafts and Christmas presents. The garden is located at the corner of Highway 75 and Gimlet Road, south of Ketchum. Details: 726-9358.

“The Promise”—A holiday musical, including selections from Handel’s “Messiah,” presented by the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood on Dec. 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. First come, first served seating, church doors open at 6:30 p.m. Details: 622-4774.

Christmas Eve in Sun Valley—Enjoy a magical evening at the Sun Valley Ice Rink. Gather on the Lodge terrace to hear the Sun Valley Carolers, enjoy the annual “Christmas on Ice” show and see a spectacular torchlight parade wend its way down Bald Mountain before fireworks light the sky. Finally, Santa arrives in his sleigh before guests are invited to skate in the rink. Events start at 5 p.m. Details: 622-4111.

january

“No Return”—Musicians Evan Ziporyn and Todd Reynolds perform a world premiere of their newest work. Presented by Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. Details and tickets: 726-9491.

Stargazing Dinner—Enjoy dinner and dessert at Galena Lodge before bundling up and venturing outside to stargaze through a telescope with amateur astronomer Dr. Stephen Pauley. Offered Jan. 3 at 6 p.m. Reservations and details: 726-4010.

Avalanche Awareness Course—Learn basic avalanche-awareness skills from experts at the Environmental Resource Center, in conjunction with the Sun Valley Avalanche Center. The course includes an evening classroom session Jan. 9 from 6-9 p.m., followed by a field session Jan. 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Details: 726-4333.

The Arden Trio—Sip champagne or beer while listening to a renowned musical trio. Presented by Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Jan. 15. Details: 726-9491. Free.

The Eroica Trio—A musical concert and pre-performance lecture, Jan. 24 at 8 p.m. at Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood in Ketchum. Presented by Sun Valley Center for the Arts. Details and tickets: 726-9491.

“From the Met to Broadway”—Hear a selection of highlights from popular operas and musicals, including “Madame Butterfly.” The production will feature international opera star Eilana Lappalainen and Idaho tenor Ryan Olson. Presented as part of the Sun Valley Opera Series, Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. at Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood in Ketchum. Details: 726-6446.

Ski the Rails—Cross-country ski from Ketchum to Hailey on the world-class Wood River Trail System. Starts Jan. 25 at 10 a.m. in Ketchum, with refreshment stations along the route open until 2 p.m. Enjoy a post-trip lunch at Sun Valley Brewing Co. in Hailey. For more information, call 788-2117.

february

Wells Fargo Boulder Mountain Tour—One of Idaho’s most popular ski races, the 32-kilometer Boulder Mountain Tour will kick off Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. from Senate Meadows, just east of the Galena Lodge. Racers will descend 1,000 feet as they ski rolling terrain to the Sawtooth National Recreation Area headquarters at North Fork. Registration is required. For more information, call (800) 634-3347 or 726-3423.

Free Gallery Tours—Enjoy a one-hour tour of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts’ gallery. The gallery will feature an exhibition of paintings, photos and videos examining house architecture. The tours will be led by curator Jennifer Gately, Feb. 1 and Feb. 15, from 11 a.m. to noon. Details: 726-9491.

Cross Country Ski Festival—The 9th annual cross-country festival will begin Feb. 2 at 10 a.m., as skiers head north from the Sawtooth National Recreation Area headquarters to Galena Lodge. At the lodge, skiers can test equipment, compete in relays and participate in Nordic-ski clinics by elite athletes. For more information, call 726-4010.

House Architectural Lecture Series—Presented by the Sun Valley Center for the Arts in its Ketchum gallery, Feb. 6, 13 and 20 at 7 p.m. For details, call 726-9491.

“Romantic Strings”—A free lecture by music aficionado Perry Lorenzo on the string quartet, as viewed in its cultural context. Presented by the Sun Valley Center for the Arts Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. Details: 726-9491.

Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”—Hailey’s renowned Company of Fools theater troupe presents one of Shakespeare’s best-loved dramas Feb. 12 through Mar. 9 at the Liberty Theatre in downtown Hailey. Regular performances will be held at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and matinees at 3 p.m. on Sundays. For details and ticket information, call 788-6520.

Concert of Strings—A concert by the Rossetti String Quartet, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. at the Church of the Big Wood in Ketchum. The event will feature a pre-concert lecture at 7 p.m. Presented by Sun Valley Center for the Arts. For ticket information and details, call 726-9491.

“Cinderella”—A full-length ballet performance of the classic story, presented by the Sun Valley Ballet School. Performances will be held Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., at the nextStage Theater in Ketchum. For ticket information and details, call 726-2985.

Boulder Mountain Classic—A noncompetitive, classic-technique ski tour from the Sawtooth National Recreation Area headquarters north of Ketchum to Galena Lodge. Skiers will meet at the SNRA site Feb. 22 at 9 a.m., and start the tour at 10 a.m. Details: 726-3497.

march

Stargazing Dinner—Enjoy dinner and dessert at Galena Lodge before bundling up and venturing outside to stargaze through a telescope with amateur astronomer Dr. Stephen Pauley. Offered March 1 at 6 p.m. Reservations and details: 726-4010.

Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”—Hailey’s renowned Company of Fools theater troupe presents one of Shakespeare’s best-loved dramas at the Liberty Theatre in downtown Hailey. Regular performances will be held March 1, 6, 7, and 8 at 8 p.m. and March 2 and 9 at 3 p.m. For details and ticket information, call 788-6520.

Kindercup Ski Race—A popular race for young skiers ages 3-15, sponsored by the Papoose Club. Races will be held March 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Sun Valley’s Dollar Mountain. For details, call 726-6642 or 788-7881.

“Open Signatures”—An exhibition of works by 20 contemporary book artists who use a wide variety of media, including letterpress, painting and sculpture. Presented by the Sun Valley Center for the Arts, March 7-9. Details: 726-9491.

18th Annual Paw & Pole Cross-Country Ski Race—A festive race for skiers and their dogs to benefit the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley, March 8 at the Sun Valley Gun Club. For details, call 788-4351.

Gourmet Ski Tour—Cross-country ski through the upper Wood River Valley while sampling gourmet delicacies along the way. On March 15, the tour starts at Baker Creek and proceeds south to the Sawtooth National Recreation Area headquarters. Organized by the Blaine County Recreation District. Details: 788-2117 or 726-1649.

Galena Spring Loppett—A fun 30-kilometer cross-country ski tour of the Galena Trail System, north of Ketchum. Presented March 29, by Galena Lodge. Details: 726-4010.

Bill Janss Pro-Am Classic—The 6th annual Janss Pro-Am Classic will provide an opportunity for skiers to hone their racing technique under the expert tutelage of former Olympic, World Cup and Pro Tour racers. Events will be held March 27, 28, and 29 on and around Sun Valley’s Bald Mountain, and will benefit the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation. Details: 726-4129.

april

Caritas Chorale Concert—A free concert of American music, featuring American composers. Performances will be held April 12 at 7:30 p.m. and April 13 at 3 p.m., at The Community School in Sun Valley. Details: 622-3955.

“The Laramie Project”—Hailey’s Company of Fools theater group presents a dramatic rendition of the story of Matthew Shephard, the Wyoming student who was tragically singled-out, harassed and killed because of his sexual orientation. Performances will be held Thursdays through Sundays from April 23 to May 11, at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey. For details and ticket information, call 788-6520.