Stories

 Summer

in

Sun

Valley

is

more

than

nice—it’s

an

experience

 Marley

in

the

Mountains

presents

Toots

and

the

Maytals

Yes,

it’s

Toots

and

the

Maytals

in

Sun

Valley!

The

legendary

reggae

band

 will

play

Thursday,

July

12,

in

Ketchum,

Idaho’s

Atkinson

Park

for

the

first

ever

 Marley

in

the

Mountains

summer

concert.

Toots

and

the

Maytals

won

the

2005

Grammy

Award

for

Best

Reggae

Album

 “True

Love,”

which

included

award‐winning

and

iconic

musicians

Bonnie

Raitt,

 Willie

Nelson,

Eric

Clapton

and

Keith

Richards.

In

addition,

artists

such

as

“No

 Doubt,”

Ben

Harper,

and

“The

Roots”

have

also

recorded

with

Toots

and

the

Maytals.

The

reggae

music

of

Toots

and

the

Maytals

remain

a

relevant

influence

on

 today’s

global

music

scene

where

artists

from

Amy

Winehouse

to

“Sublime”

have

re‐ recorded

classic

tracks.

In

addition,

Toots

and

the

Maytals

have

toured

with

“The

 Rolling

Stones,”

Dave

Matthews

and

Sheryl

Crow.

To

his

credit

and

talent,

Toots

has

 achieved

a

record

breaking

thirty‐one

number

one

reggae

hits

in

Jamaica.

Since

2008,

Marley

in

the

Mountains

has

presented

reggae

greats<... (more)

The 2nd Annual Redfish Lake Lodge Memorial Run takes place on Saturaday, May 26, 2012 at stunning Redfish Lake and Redfish Lake Lodge.  This Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K race begins and ends at the Lodge.  Incredibly unique terrain with spectacular views of the lake and mountains.  Use this race as a warm-up and training race for the Sun Valley Half or the Sawtooth Relay.  This race is the perfect event for families and friends. For more information please visit www.redfishlake.com 

Check out this clip from last year!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=f7zQpp6oSh4

Call us with any questions: 208-774-3536

We can't wait to see you up at the Lake! 

In tandem with the tone of the Sun Valley Wellness Festival, is the May/June exhibition by DAVID KIMBALL ANDERSON.  "Blue Sky: The Space Between Thoughts" represents the fleeting moment wherein the potential for suspending one's self-centeredness is most available.  Anderson uses a forthright minimalistic style in three bodies of work that direct the viewer to tune into the space: Offering Boxes (Benevolence),  Little Village (Beauty), and Bodh Gaya (Awakening) showcase sculptures in bronze and steel and watercolor paintings.  The centerpiece of the exhibit is a Buddha hand that is 4 feet in length. 

Joining in the celebration are Marie Manuchehri, speaker at the Wellness Festival, with a signing of her book "Intuitive Self-Healing" and the book's illustrator, Susan Russell Hall with drawings as illustrated in Manucherhi's book and a body of floral "energy" drawings of carbon graphite on paper.

The artist reception will be during the gallery walk 26 May from 5:00-8:00, and the book signing... (more)

As we all remember, over 1 year ago a devastating tsunami hit northern Japan

Sacred Pine shortly after the Tsunami hit.

following a 9.0 earthquake. The coastal city of Rikuzentakata was almost completely flattened in the devastation, and nearly 2,000 of its residents were killed. One symbol of hope emerged from the mass of wreckage, a lone pine, formerly part of the Takata-Matsubara forest which had included almost 70,000 trees. Since then, the tree has begun to fail, as salt water from the tsunami has overwhelmed its system. However, this symbol of hope will be everlasting in Don and Era Farnworth's "Sacred Pine" print.

Sacred Pine at night

The Farnsworths, moved by the turmoil in Japan and inspired by the tree's significance, created a print specifically for Japanese Tsunami relief. They began their composition of Sacred Pine with the only likeness they could find of the tree: a blurry, low-resolution still from an online news video. The image evolved into what you see now - a beautiful tale... (more)

Let us show you how our classic liberal arts curriculum nutures and educates the whole child in an age appropriate and creative way!  We offer your child a comprehensive academic education with an integrated arts approach.

You'll be treated to a short academic and musical performance by our 2nd Grade Class, gain specific program information for Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and for 2012-13, 3rd grades!  As well as have a chance to visit with our teachers and understand more about our methods of teaching.

The Mountain School is located at 100 Mustang Lane on the north end of Bellevue.  From Hailey, turn right onto Kirtley Road just before Sun Valley Garden Center.  Turn right at the first driveway, 100 Mustang Lane.

Free Childcare with healthy snacks provided!

788-3170 for more information and visit www.themountainschool.info

BAM Home Hunters can help.  They are affiliated with a group of private investors and purchase several houses per month, houses just like yours in your area of the county and in every price range.  They are not Realtors, nor are they associated with any real estate firm.  

Are you about to be transferred? Are you behind on payments or considering foreclosure? Is your home in need of repairs, divorce, Estate Sale, or maybe just tired of being a landlord? BAM Home Hunters buys houses from good people in all kinds of situations.  BAM Home Hunters wants to solve your problem today!

If you want to sell your home in the fastest and most convenient manner, then they have a solution for you.  Since they are not real estate agents, there are no large commissions to pay.  They will simply purchase your home, relieving you of trying to sell it yourself.  No more putting up with dozens of strangers tramping through your home.  BAM Home Hunters will buy your home and free you from the... (more)

Today -Saturday all winter items will be 30% off at both Dollhouses, Ketchum and Hailey.  Sweaters (yes- Including Cashmere), Jackets, Coats, Boots, scarves, if we have it you get the deal. And yes, we will let you convince us it's winter.. bring your great excuses ! Hope this helps you out ! We are also now setting appointments for Spring and Summer, book yours now. :)

Redfish Lake Lodge is excited to host the 2nd annual Redfish Lake Lodge Memorial Run.  Thank you to all of last year’s participants.  The positive and constructive feedback from last year will make this year’s race even better.  We have added to last year’s race with some changes:

• All races will begin and end at the Lodge.
• The Half Marathon and 10K course will be on paved, gravel, and trail surfaces.
• The course will be marked meticulously – colors, arrows, mile markers, biker for lead runners, and more bodies on the course.
• Course distances will be exact.
• Bluefish event will take place at the same time at high Noon.
• Many other fun improvements with prizes, category winners, and much more….

• Half Marathon – $50.00
• 10K – $40.00
• 5K – $30.00

Participants can register at http://www.imathlete.com/events/redfishlakememorialrun. Registration... (more)

Each "Khor-Lo" by Catherine Eaton Skinner carries the symbolism of the mandala into the everyday world of patterns: graffiti, old walls and sidewalks, fish baskets, manhole covers and even the sides of old train cars.  The found objects adorning these encaustic paintings have been carefully chosen from Skinner's collecting drawers.

Khor lo is Tibetan for circle, wheel or spiral. Dkyil’khor literally means concentric circles from the center to the periphery, and so becomes mandala.  The mandala simplifies chaos and complexity, unifying many elements into one pattern of existence.  The central point is the axis mundi, the point of emptiness, the midpoint of self.  Outward from the center are the four walls, encompassing the external world.  These four directions of life, balanced around the center, may represent the four elements: water, earth, air and fire.  The four directions also represent the life qualities of us as living beings: our feelings, emotions, body and mind.... (more)

Come experience a morning in our Preschool and Kindergarten!  Children ages 2-5 with their parent will spend two hours experiencing the daily rhythm of our classroom, getting to know our Preschool & Kindergarten Teaching Team and meeting some of our bunnies, goats, miniature horses & chickens.  This is the perfect way to learn how our Waldorf inspired curriculum can create a life-long love of learning for your child!

Please plan on arriving by 9am.  Pre-registration is required.  Email Svea@themountainschool.info or Call 788-3170 for details and to register.

Summer Camp info coming soon!

www.themountainschool.info

Check them out Live @WhiskeyJacques' Thursday March 29th. Band Starts @9PM. $5 Bucks at the Door.

Boom Chick - Shake Can Well from Live & Breathing on Vimeo.

Friday night loft party. Summer heat. Youth gather for connection & reverberation. Close your eyes. Forget what year it is. The song is telling a story. Someone is grabbing you, swaying step in step. Tremelo swirls. You are on the floor, kissing. Melodies & emotions rise & fall. Surf breeze & a desert moon. Animal eyes sparkle in the midnight forest. You feel the beat of the big drum through the floor. Your friends help you up, you are dancing again. Boom Chick is Frank Hoier on guitar & vocals and Moselle Spiller on drums. Formed in Brooklyn, NY Sept 2009, their sound is a reflection of their ecstatic love for early American rock & roll, surf guitar, early country music & Delta blues.

Old Death Whisper is a cocktail of dirty western roots music and country tinged parlor tunes that spike raw rebellion into the veins of American music with the dust of the Idaho back roads.

ODW loves good old country and folk music of early America. Sea shanties, spaghetti westerns, railroad songs, road movies, pulp, noir, punk and rock and roll are among some of their influences. With 4 song writers in the band and each one taking their turn on the mic, the tunes have diversity and yet a common thread of the love for this kind of music. Whether it’s plugged in or broken down and acoustic; the live shows are full of piss and vinegar. Keeping their sound grounded in the roots of western American music, Old Death Whisper lets their sound drift into widescreen sonic voyages, down dusty trails, dirty back roads and seedy dive bars.

http://olddeathwhisper.net/

From the beginning of their time together, this core trio has been profoundly influenced by the culture and music of the south and, specifically, New Orleans.  Since they first got serious about the band a yearly pilgrimage to the New Orleans Jazz Fest to bond over late nights jam sessions and bellies full of beer of crawfish has been practically mandatory.  “A lot of serious band decisions have been made on our yearly Jazz Fest visit,” said Low who considers the New Orleans style of drumming to be at the core of his playing due to years studying under the legendary Crescent City drummer Stanton Moore of Galactic and Garage A Trois.  For the last two years The Fox Street All Stars have had the honor of not only headlining the official Galactic After Show Party, but also of having Moore sit-in with them for several numbers.  The New Orleans vibe is a big part of what fuels the bands energy day in and day out…

www.foxstreetallstars.com

Hotel Chelsea has one amazing talent: pushing the boundaries of what a four piece band can do with a simple pop punk song. The band sprinkles its three-to-five chords with insidiously infectious guitar leads that punctuate their rhythm guitar riffs and vocals perfectly. Armed with a sardonic sense of humor and an armful of unlikely pop culture references, Hotel Chelsea has updated the ’90s pop punk recipe to include modern ingredients (e.g., swap out coffee for well whiskey) in order to feed an increasingly cynical audience.

Check them out Live @Whiskey Jacques' Thursday, March 22nd.  Band starts at 10PM. $5 bucks at the door

Spring skiing is in full swing at Grand Targhee and the lifts stayed opened until 5!  It was so refreshing to be at a resort that was so stoked about  the corn skiing that they stayed open an extra hour to let people enjoy the amazing conditions.  This season The Ghee has received over 350 inches of snow and has over a 100 inches base.

Skiing at the Ghee is a soulful experience and one of friendliest you'll find.  This past weekend I was lucky enough to stay slope-side. What a deluxe experience to wake up and everything is right there. You don't have to drive - simply go to Snorkles for a great breakfast and coffee and bam you're on the lift for some freshies! Stop by the Trap bar after skiing for good food,brew and live music. Next...take a soak and rest up for more corn.

Check out http://www.grandtarghee.com/ for more details.

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Feature film: THE LORAX opens today - Worldwide! "Speak for the trees for the trees have no tongues." -Dr.Seuss/The Lorax. A Ketchum bumper sticker with these words of wisdom inspired the book "Speak For The Trees"!  http://www.speakforthetreesbook.com/

Please "Like" the book on facebook and share the link with your friends.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Speak-For-The-Trees/211147943272

Also Today: Happy Birthday Dr.Seuss!!

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/jacketcopy/2012/03/happy-birthday-dr-seuss.html

Just like living organisms, cities thrive and decline. Sometimes they even die. A new multidisciplinary project opening at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts on Friday, February 17 explores the “urban lifecycle” through visual arts exhibitions, a film, an artist talk and a free Family Day activity.

“We tend to think of cities in opposition to nature and the environment,” says Courtney Gilbert, The Center’s Curator of Visual Arts. “But when we talk about cities, we often use words that reveal that they are actually complex systems with unique cycles of growth and decline, sometimes expanding and sometimes, literally, shrinking.” 

Urban Lifecycles opens at The Center, Ketchum, during Gallery Walk on Friday, February 17 from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy a glass of wine and be among the first to see the exhibition.

Gilbert hopes the project will get people thinking about why some cities overcome cycles of decline and decay while others stagnate or wither. Are strong economies&... (more)

Live Tonight!  One of our favorite bands from Colorado the "Fox Street All-Stars" Band Starts at 10PM. 

From the beginning of their time together, this core trio has been profoundly influenced by the culture and music of the south and, specifically, New Orleans.  Since they first got serious about the band a yearly pilgrimage to the New Orleans Jazz Fest to bond over late nights jam sessions and bellies full of beer of crawfish has been practically mandatory.  “A lot of serious band decisions have been made on our yearly Jazz Fest visit,” said Low who considers the New Orleans style of drumming to be at the core of his playing due to years studying under the legendary Crescent City drummer Stanton Moore of Galactic and Garage A Trois.  For the last two years The Fox Street All Stars have had the honor of not only headlining the official Galactic After Show Party, but also of having Moore sit-in with them for several numbers.  The New Orleans vibe is a big part of what... (more)

SHARE YOUR HEART BALL TO BENEFIT CAMP RAINBOW GOLD HITS TEN YEARS

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Share Your Heart Ball to benefit Camp Rainbow Gold on Sunday, February 19, 2012 (President's Day Weekend) at the Sun Valley Limelight Room. This year the Title Sponsor is The Tunney Foundation who also celebrates their 10th Anniversary.  The Tunney Foundation is a non-profit organization that was founded by Dr. Doris Tunney, the current Foundation President.  Dr. Tunney has served, and continues to serve, as both a Camp Rainbow Gold volunteer and Advisory Board Member and is the founder and Director of the Camp Rainbow Gold College Scholarship Program which provides critical financial assistance to former Campers attending college.

The Share Your Heart Ball is a high energy event that was founded a decade ago by Camp Rainbow Gold Volunteers and Advisory Board Members Kris & Rob Cronin.  It has helped to take the American Cancer Society's Camp Rainbow Gold from a one week summer camp to... (more)

Meet artist CATHERINE EATON SKINNER at Friesen Gallery this Friday, 5:00-8:00, during the gallery walk.  The Exhibition, "Tashi Delek" is Tibetan for  "May All Auspicious Signs Come to This Environment".

Encaustic and mixed media, Skinner's works incorporate objects such as antique nails, bits of cloth, pottery shards, porcelain pipes, and other found objects---creating a sense of timelessness in tandem with a voice that speaks to "now."   The tone of all the works evokes the natural environment--- from majestic old trees to wrapped rocks, inviting the viewer to see not only with their eyes but to feel the connection with the earth.

This exciting exhibit, ranging in size from 10" x 10" panels 96" x 6.5" works, will be on view throughout February.  Friesen Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 10:00-6:00; Saturday 10:00-5:00; and Sunday 11:00-4:00. 

Best value 2 bedroom condo in Ketchum. Facing south to the golf course and Warm Springs alpine hills and west for great sun exposure. Huge private deck, wood burning fireplace, new carpet and paint, large storage and good parking are among the many features. Easy bus access to Warm Springs ski lifts or town. Super neat and clean, a pleasure to show. Click here to View this listing MLS# 11-310166

Contact Jim Figge with  Sun Valley Associates for more information on this and other great properties in the Wood River Valley!  Office Phone: 208-622-4100 Email:jim@svassociates.com

Shopping doesn't get better than the Yellow Brick Road in Hailey! Valentines Day is this week and we are here to help you get your heart on!

Monday night we are staying open late for anybody in need of a great valentines gift!

From Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory apples, to a great book on love, or a purse to put all your love letters in, jammies to snuggle up in, or even a romantic new scarf. All this, plus much much more can be found at The Yellow Brick Road.    

And don't forget the little loves in our lives. Great Valentines goodies from Tater Tots and Board Bin.