Foundation President Lou Ann Terry carries on the legacy of her father, Hughes Brown, a Moritz Hospital Board Member nearly 30 years ago.

KETCHUM, Idaho—The St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation (www.slwrf.org) today announced its 2012 officers, led by president Lou Ann Terry, continuing a 30-year family legacy of empowering community health through generosity. The complete slate of 2012 officers includes Judy Jellinek, vice president; Marybeth Flower, secretary; Megan Edwards, governance committee chair; and E. Carlton “Buddy” Wilton, finance committee chair.

“The St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation is grateful for Lou Ann’s generous gifts of time, history and strategic vision as Foundation board president,” said Foundation Chief Development Officer Megan Thomas. “The Foundation’s board is instrumental in the philanthropic support of exceptional health care services and innovative health well-being programs in our community.”

Terry’s father Hughes Brown joined the Moritz Hospital Board in 1982 and was instrumental in the... (more)

Stay Cozy and be in Love Sale at~ The Dollhouse Consignment Boutique(s), Ketchum and Hailey, Idaho.

Deals for you include 25% off all coats including ( Fur, leather, and ski ), sweaters ( yes cashmere 2), Gowns,anything pink or red and jewelry. 

In addition, we are offing gift certificates at 20% off. For example, if you buy a  $20.00 gift certificate for someone,you will only pay $16.00. For questions contact the flagship store at 726-8332, or the Hailey location at 721-8294.

look us up on our website, www.dollhouseconsignment.com

Sale ends Feb. 14th. XOXO to you all. lara Spencer- Owner

Taking digital pictures is only half the process anymore. What you do on the computer using a program like Adobe Photoshop can mean the difference between a ho-hum shot and an outstanding one.

In a one-day workshop offered by the Sun Valley Center for the Arts on Saturday, February 11, photographer Stacie Brew will cover the essentials of Photoshop: resizing images, adding text, cloning and manipulating the color and lighting. Students are encouraged to bring in their own digital photos to work on.

Photoshop 101 meets from 10 am to 4 pm at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Hailey. Fee is $80 for Sun Valley Center members and $130 for nonmembers. To register, go to www.sunvalleycenter.org, call 208.726.9491 ex 10 or stop by The Center in Ketchum.

Sign up for this flamenco workshop with Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana and you’ll be stomping and snapping with the best of them.

In town for a performance, New York City–based Flamenco Vivo is one of the most renowned Spanish dance companies in the United States. On Saturday, February 25, one of the core company dancers will offer a fast and fun 75 minute class starting at 11:15 am, prior to its evening performance as part of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts Winter Performing Arts Series.

The flamenco dance workshop is open to all ages and levels of experience and costs $20 for Sun Valley Center members, $30 for nonmembers and $10 for kids 13-18 (minimum 13 years old for this workshop). The workshop will be held at Zenergy at ThunderSpring at 11:15 am; register online at www.sunvalleycenter.org or call 726.9491 ex 10.  

Tickets to the evening performance are also available at www.sunvalleycenter.org or by phone.

Suns split the weekend with the South Shore Stumpgrinders winning back the Shotski. Friday night's game finished 10-6 with Rico and OC both netting Hat Tricks. The Stumpgrinders handed the Suns their first home loss of the season on Saturday night 7-6. Chad Levitan  was awarded the George Jacket. The Suns are off this weekend for the Boulder Mountain Tour and are home next weekend vs Missoula.

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What is Progressive Psychobilly Folk Grass?

It’s a goat chewing on a can, it’s a cat scratching at your door, it’s foot stompin’ music that makes you want to eat a biscuit. Melodies you wake up humming in the morning, and stick to your bones like peach cobbler.

It’s new-timey, post-retro, pre-apocolyptic, southern Appalachian, gypsy porch swing. It’s the Billy Goats. Enjoy.

Come Check Them Out @ Whiskey's Saturday Feb. 4th.  Band Starts At 10PM.  $5 Bucks At The Door.

http://www.reverbnation.com/billygoats

A new reality show highlighting the trend of sharing a vacation rental with families and friends is now airing on PBS. The show, Getting Away Together, is a part of a Vacation Rental Managers Association (VRMA) initiative to showcase the trend and raise awareness about vacation rentals as a growing alternative to hotels.

The show is expected to generate great publicity for the professionally-managed vacation rental industry and the thousands of managers across the nation, including the many vacation rental management companies in Sun Valley and across Idaho.

Boise-based LiveRez, the vacation rental software Gold Sponsor of the VRMA, works with more than 500 professional vacation rental manager partners from across North America and beyond – including many in Sun Valley, where the company originally took root.

“This show allows America to see firsthand what staying in a vacation rental is all about,” said Tracy Lotz, founder and CEO of LiveRez, which was founded in Hailey. “With Getting Away Together, the VRMA has... (more)

Boise’s Like a Rocket do the alt-country genre one better by ditching the often over-hyped Old West motif. The band has dubbed its sound “Southern rocking funk and alt-country.” On “8th Ave Love Poem #1,” lead singer/guitarist Speedy Gray croons about his love for a New York girl with a bluesy tone reminiscent of Mark Knopfler. It’s the kind of song you want to learn all the lyrics to so you can belt it out while you hug the stage. A catchy drum line and guitar riff melt into an addictive tune as Gray sings, “Maybe what’s wrong with me / is what’s wrong with you?” on the opening song What’s Wrong With You. The flute accompaniment on “Every Time Sweet” might catch you off guard, but you stay with the guys because they so perfectly fill their roles. The band is akin to The Animals in its early years, with a style that’s somehow classic and modern all at once.

http://www.myspace.com/likearocketmusic

The Ketchum Sun Valley Ski and Heritage Museums are pleased to announce the 2012 Sun Valley Ski Hall of Fame Inductee’s.  The Alpine Committee has selected:  Dick Durrance, Warren Miller, Janette Burr Johnson, Pete Patterson and Michel Rudigoz.  The Nordic Committee has selected Bill & Annie Vanderbilt, Ntala Skinner, Charley French, Hans Muehlegger and Jenny Busdon

The 2012 Induction ceremony will be at the Ski and Heritage Museum on Wednesday, February 1

^st, at 4:00 pm.  The celebration includes live music, drinks, and a brief presentation and speech by each athlete.

The Ski Museum has dedicated an exhibition area in the Ski Museum to house the laser engraved plaques of The Sun Valley Ski Hall of Fame. 

The process for nomination is done by committee and nomination, one for Nordic and another for Alpine.  Each committee has several members, all dedicated athletes who continue to work in their sport areas.  Each committee member works to find the top inductees... (more)

Cash’d Out is the premier Johnny Cash tribute band in the world, bar none. Cash’d Out is the only tribute band endorsed by and linked to the official Johnny Cash website. Cash’d Out live shows respectfully reference the late, great Man in Black’s early Columbia era  and Sun Records sound, combined with the energy of the classic multi-platinum live recordings from Folsom Prison and San Quentin. Bill Miller (owner of johnnycash.com and JC’s best friend for 25 years) requested Cash’d Out perform at the recent opening of the Johnny Cash Exhibit as the Fender Museum. Not a bad compliment from the man who has lived and breathed Johnny Cash since first hearing him in 1969! Not only that, they bear a striking resemblance to Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Three!

Check them out @Whiskeys Febuary 1st. Band starts at 9PM. $8 Bucks at the door.

www.cashdout.com

The Sun Valley Center for the Arts is accepting scholarship applications from Blaine County students and teachers who wish to further their individual studies in the arts and humanities. This year’s deadline is Friday, February 24 at 5pm.

Scholarships are an important aspect of The Center’s commitment to the Wood River Valley community and are made possible by The Center’s annual Wine Auction and generous donors.

In 2011, The Center’s scholarship program awarded more than $60,000 in scholarships to thirty eight Blaine County residents. Past students have used their awards to attend some of the country’s top music, dance and visual arts summer programs and to take private art or music lessons.   

The three kinds of scholarships awarded to students are:

Ezra Pound Award

For a high school junior to pursue visual art study during the summer prior to his or her senior year. Last year’s recipient used the award money to attend a pre-college program at the Ringling... (more)

One of the most important books of the decade, Reza Aslan’s bestselling No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam is that rare thing: a book about religion that’s actually fun to read.

It also has its share of critics, some of whom complain that the book sacrifices accuracy for the sake of political correctness.

Join Josh Udesen and other readers to discuss No god but God on Monday, February 6, two weeks before the author speaks as part of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts Lecture Series on February 23. Udesen, who teaches at the Riverstone International School in Boise, uses the book as a part of his Comparative World Religions class. He’ll guide participants in talking about the book’s history of Islam and its place in the world today.

The discussion will be held at The Center, Ketchum, from 6 to 8 pm Monday, February 6. Advance registration is required; visit www.sunvalleycenter.org to register or call 726.9491 ex 10. Cost is $15 Sun Valley Center members, $25... (more)

— If you’re ready to take your digital photography beyond auto focus, this weekend workshop will teach you what you need to know to create compelling pictures with your digital camera.

Local photographer Dev Khalsa will explain all the necessary ingredients for making great photographs—metering, ISO, lens choice and composition—while strengthening your individual skills. By the end of the workshop, you will be able to control how motion and depth of field affect your photographs and feel comfortable using your camera in manual mode.

After obtaining a degree in photojournalism from the University of New Mexico, Dev studied at the Santa Fe Photo Workshops. She now operates her own photography business, Dev Khalsa Photography (www.devkhalsaphotography.com).

Introduction to Digital Photography meets Friday–Sunday, Feb 3 –5, from 10 am to 4 pm at The Center, Hailey. The fee is $250 for Sun Valley Center for the Arts members and $300 for non-members, plus a $10 supply fee. All... (more)

Ketchum Arts Festival (KAF), a much-anticipated summer celebration of local arts, entertainers, and food, has spotlighted Blaine County artists and craft makers since 1999.  Over the course of those twelve years, the festival has exploded in size and scope and gained a reputation among vendors and shoppers alike as a “must-do” on summer’s busy calendar.

Application forms and details are now available at www.ketchumartsfestival.com for the July 13-15, 2012 event. For best booth prices and inclusion in the Ketchum Arts Festival Guide, complete applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2012. Local artists are never juried, but will be accepted with a complete application as long as booths are available.  “Local artists” means those who are currently Blaine County residents or those who resided in Blaine County when they previously participated in KAF. Additional fees will apply to applications postmarked after March 15.

Each year a handful of talented guest artists from other parts of Idaho... (more)

Yes, 2012 has arrived and it is time to start thinking about your running season. First up is the 8^th Sun Valley Half Marathon and TWO PERSON RELAY, yup, the relay is returning! Race day is June 2, 2012, start time is 9am for both races. Registration is currently open, the direct link is: http://www.imathlete.com/events/SunValleyHalfMarathonRelay/Register  Don’t delay, register today! Race details can be found at www.sunvalleyhalfmarathon.com.

Need a little help preparing for the Sun Valley Half Marathon? Join the YMCA Sun Valley Half Marathon 12 week training program, led by coach Brad Mitchell, a RRCA certified distance coach and NSCA Personal Trainer along with experienced group leaders from the local running community. There is an important informational meeting on February 6

Join us Thursday, Feb. 2rd, before, during, or after xc sprint races and music at the Simplot lot.  15% of sales will go to the 16th Annual Galena & North Valley Trails Winter Benefit.  Donations gladly accepted.

Specials include:

Roasted Chicken Breast: Free range boneless chicken breast and wing accompanied with homemade Yukon Gold garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed mixed vegetables. $12.00

Home-style meatloaf: Lean sirloin, pork sausage, and Lava Lake Lamb drizzled with a tomato BBQ sauce and served with Yukon Gold garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed mixed vegetables. $12.00

Wild Alaskan Salmon: Served Papillion style with fresh dill and thyme, brushed with a tequila butter reduction, accompanied by garden fresh veggies with coconut saffron rice. $16.00

Baby Back Ribs: Served with a side of Yukon Gold garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed mixed vegetables. Half Order - $13, Whole Order - $17

Lava Lake Lamb Stew:

 Seasoned, braised, and slow cooked.  Served... (more)

Join chocolate enthusiast Joanna Carnes at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden on Thursday, February 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., for Something Sweet for your Valentine, a class on making decadent chocolates.  Ms. Carnes will guide participants through the how-to’s of creating truffles for the February 14 holiday.  Joanna is a graduate from the Grand Rapids Community College School of Culinary Arts and has worked as a pastry chef for Amway Corporation and throughout the valley.    

This delicious and informal evening is a great excuse for a night out with a friend during a cold winter evening.  The Garden keeps the class size small so all participants can try their hands at turning out a truffle to be proud of. All participants will, of course, be able to sample the results at the class.  

This class is $25 for members and $35 for non-... (more)

“Public Relations for Nonprofits” is the title of a two-session workshop to be presented by the College of Southern Idaho Blaine County Center at the Community Campus in Hailey from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, and Thursday, Feb. 9. 

Topics will include learning the difference between public relations and advertising, writing a press release and using social media

Instructor is Jo Murray, principal in Jo Murray Public Relations, with locations in Ketchum and San Francisco. Although the workshop will focus on nonprofits, many of the principles also apply to businesses, Murray said.

 The workshop is part of a series of classes on nonprofit management presented by CSI in cooperation with the Wood River Women’s Charitable Foundation.

 Tuition is $40, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the women’s foundation. To register, contact the CSI Blaine County office at 788-2033 or www.csi.edu/blaine. 

With blue skies, fresh powder and $35 lift tickets, thousands of local and regional skiers and snowboarders enjoyed a fantastic day on the slopes of Sun Valley Ski Resort  and a lively apres ski party and raffle at River Run Lodge as part of the new Fly Sun Valley Alliance (FSVA), SKI FOR AIR SERVICE Community Ski Day on Sunday January 22.   The proceeds from the lift ticket and raffle ticket sales raised nearly $40,000 to help support FSVA’s efforts to maintain and improve commercial air service to Sun Valley, an economic lifeline for the area’s tourism and other local businesses.

The significantly discounted $35 SKI FOR AIR SERVICE lift tickets were completely sold out in advance and there continued to be strong demand up until the end of the sales period on Saturday, January 21, so only those who got their tickets early were able to enjoy the discounted day of skiing.  

“SKI FOR AIR SERVICE DAY was nothing short of a smashing success,” remarked Eric Seder,... (more)

The Sun Valley Wellness Institute is pleased to announce that best-selling author and renowned brain scientist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor will be delivering the keynote presentation to kick off the 2012 Sun Valley Wellness Festival held over Memorial Day weekend, May 25-28 in Sun Valley, Idaho.  Her presentation will be held Friday evening, May 25, 6:00pm at the Sun Valley Resort.

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, a Harvard-trained and published neuroanatomist, experienced a severe hemorrhage in the left hemisphere of her brain in 1996. On the afternoon of this rare form of stroke (AVM), she could not walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life. It took eight years for Dr. Taylor to successfully rebuild her brain - from the inside out. In response to the swelling and trauma of the stroke, which placed pressure on her dominant left hemisphere, the functions of her right hemisphere blossomed.  She is the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir about her recovery from her stroke and the insights she gained... (more)

Many of our local feathered friends enjoy a little help in the coldest winter months, which provides great opportunities for backyard birdwatching. The Sawtooth Botanical Garden is offering two classes designed to attract and feed birds in your backyard, making it easy to enjoy and identify birds as they are visiting.

Join the Sawtooth Botanical Garden on Thursday, January 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., for a class on Winter Birds and Planting Your Own Bird Garden. Garden Designer Cindy Hamlin and birder Poo Wright-Pulliam are teaming up to teach about winter birds in the Wood River Valley and what to plant to attract these birds to your garden.  This class is $15 for members and $25 for non-members.

The Sawtooth Botanical Garden is also holding a Winter Bird Workshop for kids on Saturday, January 28, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.  This class, for children ages four to ten, will have several stations set up for children and their families to create bird houses and feeders for our feathered friends.  Materials... (more)

Event will also support Beer Hunter: The Movie, a locally produced documentary
Michael Jackson is the best beer critic.  Ever.  And Michael Jackson had Parkinson’s.  Join us at Sawtooth Brewery on January 27 at 6pm for a fundraiser for Pint’s for Parkinson’s and to help our Bartender, John Richards, complete his nationally recognized documentary about Michael Jackson and the impact he has had on the craft beer industry.  Along with Sawtooth Brewery, Alaskan Brewing Co. and Full Sail Brewing Co. are sponsoring the event.

A $20 donation at the door  gives you free beer until the designated beer is gone.  The donation will also give you an entry into the raffle for an Alaskan Brewing Co. snowboard, a DVD of Beer Hunter when it is released, and an invitation to the Idaho premier.  We will show footage of interviews with Michael Jackson throughout the evening, and the filmmaker will be on hand to discuss the movie.  The snowboard will be raffled off the following... (more)

Welcome to Winter 2012!!!! Yes we were blessed with 3-5 feet of snow. Powder-what a beautiful thing!  It is amazing what it can do to a ski town.  Everyone in town is STOKED!  Yeah yeah…I know we have to shovel it, dig out our cars. Yes it does get tiring on day 4-5 but all is forgotten when you click in

Enjoy this edit from skiing with friends at Sun Valley at the  start of the storm.