Winter Calendar 2002
for the Sun Valley, Idaho resort area

December

“The Nutcracker”
The Spiegel School for Performing Arts will be presenting this Christmas favorite at the nexStage Theatre on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. A matinee will be held on Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. David Makhateli, a principal dancer of the Houston Ballet, will make a guest appearance as the prince. For more information, call the Spiegel School at 726-2985.

Festival of Trees
The Blaine County Senior Center invites you to view over 40 Christmas trees, spectacularly decorated by local artists, on Dec. 1 from 2-7 p.m. at the National Guard Armory in Hailey. Also on the same day at the Armory, come to the Christmas Teddy Bear Tea from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Winter Wonderland from noon to 5 p.m. Call 788-2441.

Full Moon Dinner
Full moon cross-country skiing and dinner at Galena Lodge north of Ketchum. Dec. 28 and 29. Call 726-4010.

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 begins at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 6. The museum in Ketchum is at the corner of Washington Avenue and First Street. Call 726-8118.

“A Christmas Carol”
An ensemble of six actors unfolds this classic story adapted by Douglas Jones “in the wink of an eye.” Performances will be at the Liberty Theatre at 7 p.m. on Dec. 13-15, 20-22, and 27-29. Matinees at 3 p.m. will be performed on Dec. 16, 23 and 30. Presented by the Company of Fools theater company. Call 788-6520.

“To Speak the Unspeakable”
Sun Valley Center documentary film series. Filmmaker Judit Elek accompanies Elie Wiesel on a trip he took in 1944 from his birthplace to the concentration camps. Dec. 18, 7 p.m., Sun Valley Center for the Arts in Ketchum. Free. Call 726-9491.
Stargazing Dinner
Ski or snowshoe to Senate Creek and gaze through Dr. Stephen Pauley’s telescope, then have dinner at Galena Lodge. Dec. 14. Call 726-4010.

Gallery Walk
Stroll through town and visit over 30 Ketchum area art galleries. View the exhibits, meet the artists and enjoy the refreshments. Dec. 28, 6-9 p.m.

“The Promise”
A holiday musical, including selections from Handel’s “Messiah,” presented at the Presbyterian Church of the Bigwood on Dec. 20, 21, 22 at 7:30 p.m. First come, first served seating, doors open at 6:30 p.m. Call 622-4774.

Christmas in Sun Valley
Joy is Christmas time in Sun Valley. Santa arrives on his sleigh on Christmas Eve at the Sun Valley Ice Rink, and, later, the spectacular torchlight parade wends its lovely way down Dollar Mountain.

Tracking Workshop
Join local naturalists for a fascinating outdoor experience of animal tracking, meet at the ERC on Dec. 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Space is limited. Call 726-4333.

January

Basic Awareness 
Avalanche Course
Learn basic avalanche skills at the ERC in conjunction with the Sun Valley Avalanche Center. Classroom session is Jan. 8, 6-9 p.m. at the ERC conference room. Field session is Jan. 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 726-4333.

Stargazing Dinner
Ski or snowshoe to Senate Creek and gaze through Dr. Stephen Pauley’s telescope then have dinner at Galena Lodge. Jan. 13. Call 726-4010.

Ski the Rails
Cross-country ski from Ketchum to Hailey on the Wood River Trail System. Begins Jan.26 at 10 a.m. at the Second Avenue connector at Serenade Lane with parking at River Run and four refreshment stations along the way. Lunch at the Sun Valley Brewery Co. Call 788-2117.

Armchair Adventure: 
Himalayan Survival
Local adventurers Pete Patterson and Kim Jacobs take you on a journey climbing Mera Peak in Nepal and then kayak down the Dudh Kosi. Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m. at the nexStage Theatre. Call 726-4333.

“Blink”
Sun Valley Center documentary film festival. Greg Withrow, a rising star in the white supremacy movement, suddenly rejected the ideologies of hatred and race war and became an outspoken critic. Elizabeth Thompson creates an unusual and subtle film about racism that is a portrait of a young man struggling to understand himself. Jan. 17, 5 a.m. Sun Valley Opera House. Free. Call 726-9491.

Tracking Workshop
Join local naturalists for a fascinating outdoor experience of animal tracking, meet at the ERC on Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Space is limited. Call 726-4333.

The Arden Trio 
performs Shostakovich
“Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor,” Jan. 21, 8 p.m. at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church. Call for details, 726-9491.

Full Moon Dinner
Full moon cross-country skiing and dinner at Galena Lodge north of Ketchum. Jan. 27 and 28. Call 726-4010.

“The Times of Harvey Milk”
Sun Valley Center for the Arts documentary film festival. This film is part snapshot of a movement, part tale of the San Francisco mayor’s accomplishments and personality. Jan. 29, 7 p.m. Free. Call 726-9491.
February

Cross Country Ski Festival
This is the 8th year for the festival at Galena Lodge and sponsored by Wells Fargo. The festival begins at 10 a.m. on Feb. 3 and includes equipment demonstrations and nordic ski clinics by elite athletes. There will also be relays, a children’s cross country adventure course, face painting, food and a raffle. Call Roberta Heinrich or Gay Riley at 622-3173.

Tracking Workshop
Join local naturalists for a fascinating outdoor experience of animal tracking, meet at the ERC on Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Space is limited. Call 726-4333.

James Joyce’s “The Dead”
Set in turn-of-the-century Dublin, “The Dead” revolves around an annual Christmas party in the home of Gabriel Conroy’s music-loving aunts. On this night, a guest’s song awakens a memory for Gabriel’s wife and reveals her long-buried passion for another man. Performances will be at the Liberty Theatre at 7 p.m. on Feb. 21-23, Feb. 28, March 1-2 with a 3 p.m. matinee on Feb. 24. Presented by the Company of Fools theater company. Call 788-6520.

Wells Fargo 
Boulder Mountain Tour
This is the 27th year for the 32-kilometer cross-country ski race on Feb. 2. The race starts at Senate Creek near Galena Lodge and ends at the SNRA headquarters at North Fork. Register early because registration fees go up as time goes by. Call Roberta Heinrich or Gay Riley at 622-3173.

Full Moon Dinner
Full moon cross-country skiing and dinner at Galena Lodge north of Ketchum. Feb. 26 and 27. Call 726-4010.

“Bach in Auschwitz”
Sun Valley Center documentary film festival. Feb. 12, 7 p.m. Call 726-9491.

Gallery Walk
Stroll through town and visit over 30 Ketchum area art galleries. View the exhibits, meet the artists and enjoy the refreshments. Feb. 15, 6-9 p.m.

Armchair Adventure: 
Wildlife of Alaska
Local eco-guide and professional nature photographer, Buck Wilde takes us on an adventure to the remote Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska. Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m. at the nexStage Theatre. Call 726-4333.

Stargazing Dinner
Ski or snowshoe to Senate Creek and gaze through Dr. Stephen Pauley’s telescope, then have dinner at Galena Lodge. Feb. 12. Call 726-4010.





March

Kindercup Ski Race
Sponsored by Papoose Club for skiers ages 3-15. Call 726-6642 for more information. Event takes place at Dollar Mountain March 2. Register at 8:30 a.m. Races start at 10 a.m.

New Century Saxophone Quartet
Presented by the Sun Valley Center for the Arts on March 2 at 8 p.m. at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church on Sun Valley Road in Ketchum. Call 726-9491.

James Joyce’s “The Dead”
Set in turn-of-the-century Dublin, “The Dead” revolves around an annual Christmas party in the home of Gabriel Conroy’s music-loving aunts. On this night, a guest’s song awakens a memory for Gabriel’s wife and reveals her long-buried passion for another man. Performances will be at the Liberty Theatre at 7 p.m. on March 7-9, with a 3 p.m. matinee on March 10. Presented by the Company of Fools theater company. Call 788-6520.

17th Annual Paw & Pole 
Cross-country Ski Race
For dogs and their best friends to benefit the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley March 9 at 10 a.m. Event Location: Sun Valley Gun Club, Sun Valley. Call 788-4351.

Gallery Walk
Stroll through town and visit over 30 Ketchum area art galleries. View the exhibits, meet the artists and enjoy the refreshments. 
March 8, 6-9 p.m.

Armchair Adventure: 
Wolves of the Rocky Mountains
Western expert on wild wolves, Diane Boyd of the Teller Wildlife Institute in Montana will give an informative talk on wolf recovery, population dynamics, food habits and the interaction of wolves. March 21, 7:30 p.m. at the nexStage Theatre. Call 726-4333.

Stargazing Dinner
Ski or snowshoe to Senate Creek and gaze through Dr. Stephen Pauley’s telescope, then have dinner at Galena Lodge. March 14. Call 726-4010.

Meredith Monk
Presented by the Sun Valley Center for the Arts on March 23 at 8 p.m. at the nexStage Theatre. Call 726-9491.

Full Moon Dinner
Full moon cross-country skiing and dinner at Galena Lodge north of Ketchum. March 27 and 28. Call 726-4010.


April

Sun Valley Telemark Series
Concludes with the outrageous and entertaining Hawaiian Nationals Dual Slalom and Tandem Telemark Challenge. Bald Mountain, Warm Springs side. Call 622-6356.

Lane Parrish Memorial Race
Race is held at Bald Mountain and benefits both the Hailey Ski Team and Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation. Call Peter Stearns at 622-6171 or Mike at 481-0353.

Armchair Adventure:
West Africa
A group of valley locals share their adventure to the country of Mali in West Africa. April 18, 7:30 p.m. at the Clarion Inn Conference Room. Call 726-4333.