Company of Fools is thrilled to announce our first ever 24 hour play project – a wild, exciting, and unexpected way to celebrate the writing, directing, and acting talents of artists in the Wood River Valley! On the evening of April 30, 5 groups of artists (playwrights, directors, actors, and designers) ...
Special Events
COMPANY OF FOOLS SPECIAL PROJECT: A Play in a Day
Friday, May 1, 7:00 pm
FREE SPECIAL EVENT: JPC After Hours Exhibition Tour Free Play
Thursday, April 30, 7:00 pm
Join us for JPC After Hours Free Play! The Center’s spring BIG IDEA project Free Play considers the relationship between design and creativity in social spaces dedicated to recreation and play. Inspired in part by artist Isamu Noguchi, who believed in the power of social spaces to unite art and pl...
FREE ADULT CLASS: Doodle and Drink
Wednesday, April 22, 5:30 pm
Come join us for a fun filled evening of doodling on napkins at the Sawtooth Brewery. Doodling is about drawing fearlessly, with spontaneity, and with no rules or expectations put upon yourself or others. Various prompts will direct participants to play with creativity. Materials and experience not necessa...
FREE ADULT CLASS: Doodle and Drink
Wednesday, April 8, 5:30 pm
Come join us for a fun filled evening of doodling on napkins at the Sawtooth Brewery. Doodling is about drawing fearlessly, with spontaneity, and with no rules or expectations put upon yourself or others. Various prompts will direct participants to play with creativity. Materials and experience not necessa...
CONCERT/SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT: Carlene Carter
Sunday, March 8, 7:30 pm
Carlene Carter has been releasing music for almost four decades. The daughter of June Carter Cash and country star Carl Smith, stepdaughter of Johnny Cash, and granddaughter of "Mother" Maybelle Carter, she is the embodiment of the Carter Family in the 21st century. Carlene started her career singing with The...
SPECIAL EVENT: A Winter Walk with Matt Green
Saturday, January 18, 9:30 am
Matt Green is the subject of the film The World Before Your Feet. Matt has undertaken (and is nearly finished) a Herculean and Thoreau-type task, walking all the streets and alleys in New York’s 5 boroughs. This winter walk with Matt will be a snowshoe walk in the woods – we’ll gather at The Center to c...
SPECIAL EVENT: 2019/2020 New Year’s Eve Bubbly Bash
Tuesday, December 31, 9:00 pm
Ring in 2020 with fellow supporters of the arts at the New Year’s Eve Bubbly Bash, an annual highlight of the Wood River Valley’s holiday season and by far the hottest New Year’s Eve ticket in town. This perennially sold-out event benefits the Sun Valley Center for the Arts and is presented by Sun Vall...
SOLD OUT! SPECIAL EVENT: JPC After Hours Ceramics and Cellar Gems
Wednesday, November 6, 6:00 pm
Join us at Boulder Mountain Clayworks for a special JPC After Hours event, Ceramics and Cellar Gems, co-hosted by Boulder Mountain Clayworks and Sun Valley Center for the Arts junior Patrons’ Circle. Enjoy complimentary libations and passed apps as you roll up your sleeves, mix and mold your own ceramic mas...
FREE SPECIAL EVENT: JPC After Hours Exhibition Tour Marketplaces: From Open Air to Online
Thursday, October 17, 7:00 pm
Join us for JPC After Hours Markeplaces: From Open Air to Online! The Center’s fall BIG IDEA project Marketplaces considers the idea of the marketplace in the 21st century. How has our exchange of goods and services changed over the last 25 years and the last few centuries? What remains the same? How do our...
2019 WINE AUCTION: Vine & Dine General Entry
Saturday, July 20, 6:00 pm
The Wine Auction weekend extravaganza culminates with Vine & Dine in Sun Valley. A lawn party with great wines, tasty tapas plates, live music, maybe even some dancing…what more could you want? Gifted local chefs will show off their latest and greatest dishes for you to dine on and, most importantly, mo...
SOLD OUT! 2019 WINE AUCTION: Vine & Dine PLUS (Early Entry & Indoor Wine Tasting)
Saturday, July 20, 5:00 pm
For those interested in a true Wine Tasting experience, be sure to opt for an Vine & Dine PLUS/Early Entry Pass. Gain early access to great food and a special indoor tasting with select vintners. Only open to Vine & Dine Plus pass holders. The indoor tasting is open from 5-6:30pm. Following, Vine &...
2019 WINE AUCTION: Gala Celebration
Friday, July 19, 5:00 pm
Join us at the celebrated Wine Auction Gala and experience an auction like no other. The Gala is renowned for its fabulous entertainment, stellar cuisine, special winery-hosted tables with designated stewards and impressive auction lots. This sell-out event will be anchored by an incredible menu of multipl...
2019 WINE AUCTION: Vintner Dinners*
Thursday, July 18, 6:00 pm
One of the most anticipated events of the Wine Auction weekend, Vintner Dinners are a chance to gather with a select group of guests for an evening of outstanding wine and excellent cuisine. These intimate and distinctive dinners take place in stunning private homes throughout the valley. Renowned winemakers ...
FREE OPENING CELEBRATION: 2018-19 Classroom Enrichment Exhibition: Deepen the Discussion
Thursday, May 30, 4:00 pm
Join us for refreshments as we celebrate the opening of 2018-19 Classroom Enrichment Exhibition: Deepen the Discussion. The exhibition showcases and celebrates the artwork created by students who participated as a part of the Center’s enrichment program. Students engaged in and completed projects that c...
FREE SPECIAL EVENT: JPC After Hours Exhibition Tour—Unraveling: Reimagining Colonization in the Americas
Wednesday, May 22, 7:00 pm
Join The Center’s Junior Patrons Circle for a free exhibition tour of our current exhibit, Unraveling: Reimagining Colonization in the America. At 7:15pm, Curator of Visual Arts, Dr. Courtney Gilbert, will give a short guided tour through the exhibit to start the night off. The history of the colonizatio...
2019 The Second City
Saturday, April 6, 8:00 pm
The Second City has been laughing at love and its infinite scroll of side effects for decades. In the world-famous comedy company’s latest laughter-inducing undertaking, IT’S NOT YOU, IT’S ME, THE SECOND CITY takes shots at heartbreak, missed connections and the mire of human relationships. Your friends...
FREE SPECIAL EVENT: 2019 Fools Day Celebration & Membership Appreciation Party
Monday, April 1, 5:30 pm
Join us for our annual Fools Day Celebration and Member Appreciation Party! Featuring homemade desserts, refreshments, fabulously foolish treats and festivities, the Fools Day Celebration is a special opportunity for The Center and Company of Fools to celebrate the importance of the arts, our supporters and o...
FREE SPECIAL EVENT: JPC After Hours Exhibition Tour – At the Table: Kitchen as Home
Thursday, February 28, 7:00 pm
Join The Center’s Junior Patrons Circle for a free exhibition tour of our current exhibit, At the Table: Kitchen as Home. At 7:15pm, Curator of Visual Arts, Dr. Courtney Gilbert, will give a short guided tour through the exhibit to start the night off. Enjoy complimentary cocktails courtesy of our sponso...
SOLD OUT! MUSEUM TALK: Joanne Weir “Plates, Places and Stories from My Family Kitchen”
Saturday, February 23, 4:00 pm
A 4th-generation professional cook, Joanne Weir spent 5 years cooking at Chez Panisse after receiving a Master Chef Diploma with Madeleine Kamman. She is a James Beard award-winning cookbook author and teaches cooking classes in the United States and around the world. She is the host and Executive Producer fo...
SPECIAL EVENT & BENEFIT: Dinner with Joanne Weir
Friday, February 22, 7:00 pm
Join us for a very special evening at a private dinner with James Beard Award-winning cookbook author, international cooking teacher and renowned chef, Joanne Weir. Weir will preside over the specially designed dinner in an intimate setting for 40 guests. To kick off the night, Weir will meet guests at a pre-...
COMPANY OF FOOLS PLAY READING: Dinners with Friends: Recipes for Storytelling
Friday, February 1, 6:30 pm
Join us for a very special evening of reflection, food and the personal stories behind the creation of this award-winning theatre company. Company of Fools began in Richmond, Virginia, with a year of meals. Time around the kitchen table allowed a group of actors to discuss theatre and their collective desi...
SPECIAL EVENT: “Gather Around” Public Storytelling with Idaho Basecamp
Thursday, January 31, 6:00 pm
The Center and Idaho Basecamp invite people of all ages to share a story involving food—growing, sharing, preparing or eating it—with the theme “Gather Around.” How does food create connection and bring us together? What are our stories from the dining table? Gathering for a meal is a foundation for...
SPECIAL EVENT: Bourbon & Betting Casino Night & Poker Tournament
Friday, January 25, 6:30 pm
Join us for a celebratory evening featuring a Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament as well as other open Casino games including Blackjack, Roulette & Craps. Enjoy an exclusive bourbon tasting with Grand Teton Distillery's award-winning Idaho-made bourbons. A winter fundraiser to benefit Company of Fools. ...
SPECIAL EVENT: Winter Warm-up Veillée with Bon Débarras
Thursday, January 17, 7:00 pm
In anticipation of Bon Débarras’ evening concert on Jan 18, you’re invited to The Center’s Hailey House location to join us for a veillée (an evening gathering) in the dark of winter with mulled wine and cider, Québec-inspired desserts and a short set from these fantastic musicians. The traditional...
SPECIAL EVENT: 2018 New Year’s Eve Bubbly Bash
Monday, December 31, 9:00 pm
Join us for our winter fundraiser to benefit Sun Valley Center for the Arts! Welcome in 2019 with fellow supporters of the arts at the New Year’s Eve Bubbly Bash, which promises once again to be the valley’s most festive holiday celebration. The annual sold-out event which benefits the Sun Valley Ce...
SPECIAL EVENT: FREE JPC After Hours Exhibition Tour: We the People: Protest and Patriotism
Thursday, November 8, 7:00 pm
The Center's Junior Patron Circle hosts a free exhibition tour of our current exhibit, We the People: Protest and Patriotism to follow midterm elections. Enjoy a complimentary signature cocktail compliments of Hotel Ketchum pop-up bar as Director of Education and Humanities Katelyn Foley leads you through the...
SOLD OUT: SPECIAL EVENT: Paint ‘n Sip—JPC Hosted Intro to Watercolor Class with Jennie Kilcup
Monday, October 29, 6:00 pm
Join the Sun Valley Center and Hotel Ketchum at The Hangout for an introduction to watercolor class with Jennie Kilcup. All attendees will walk away with some tips of the trade and a fully completed painting. This fun laid back water color class is hosted at Hotel Ketchum’s Bar called The Hangout. Free wine...
FREE 50th Anniversary Celebration Party & Concert with Sarah Jane Scouten
Friday, August 10, 5:00 pm
The community is invited to attend a special 50th Anniversary Celebration Party & Concert on Friday, Aug 10, 5–7pm, when guests can visit Atkinson Park, celebrate the Festival, enjoy a glass of wine or beer and listen to country-folk artist Sarah Jane Scouten perform a free outdoor concert. The Cente...
FREE Kids Crafts at the 50th Annual Sun Valley Center Arts & Crafts Festival
Friday, August 10, 11:00 am
As part of the Sun Valley Center Arts & Crafts Festival, the kids’ activity area is open from 11am–2pm each day. All children under the age of 8 are welcome with an adult who is ready, able and willing to help them create art. Children ages 8–12 can work alone but cannot leave the area unattended. P...
SPECIAL EVENT: 50th Anniversary Sun Valley Center Arts & Crafts Festival
Friday, August 10, 10:00 am
This three-day outdoor exhibition of 130 artists from around the country features a wide range of unique handmade fine arts and crafts including painting, photography fiber, ceramic, metal, jewelry and woodwork. Ranked as one of the best outdoor juried festivals in the nation, the Festival is a tremendous opp...
2018 WINE AUCTION: Vine & Dine General Entry
Saturday, July 21, 6:00 pm
The Wine Auction weekend extravaganza culminates with Vine & Dine in Sun Valley. A lawn party with great wines, tasty tapas plates, live music, maybe even some dancing…what more could you want? Gifted local chefs will show off their latest and greatest dishes for you to dine on and, most importantly, mo...
SOLD OUT! 2018 WINE AUCTION: Vine & Dine PLUS (Early Entry & Indoor Wine Tasting)
Saturday, July 21, 5:00 pm
For those interested in a true Wine Tasting experience, be sure to opt for an Early Entry Pass. Gain early access to great food and a special indoor tasting with select vintners. Only open to Vine & Dine Plus pass holders. The indoor tasting is open from 5-6:30pm. Following, Vine & Dine Plus Pass hold...
2018 WINE AUCTION: Gala Celebration
Friday, July 20, 5:00 pm
Join us at the celebrated Wine Auction Gala and experience an auction like no other. The Gala is renowned for its fabulous entertainment, stellar cuisine, special winery-hosted tables with designated stewards and impressive auction lots. This sell-out event will be anchored by an incredible menu of multipl...
2018 WINE AUCTION: Vintner Dinners*
Thursday, July 19, 6:00 pm
One of the most anticipated events of the Wine Auction weekend, Vintner Dinners are a chance to gather with a select group of guests for an evening of outstanding wine and excellent cuisine. These intimate and distinctive dinners take place in stunning private homes throughout the valley. Renowned winemakers ...
FREE SPECIAL EVENT: Community Planting Party
Saturday, June 9, 2:00 pm
Come bee-utify your community and participate in the installation of The Center’s pollinator pasture, a quilt of pollinator-friendly plants and wildflowers designed by the people at Border Free Bees! Enjoy an afternoon of planting, honey inspired food, and fun kid-friendly activities. Planting activities wi...
SOLD OUT! SPECIAL EVENT: Portland Cello Project Members Appreciation Concert (for members only!
Friday, May 11, 8:00 pm
Portland Cello Project is coming back to Hailey to perform their “Infinite Variety” concert in a special performance just for Center Members! From classical to Jazz, pop to metal, transcendent to raucous, the group will be presenting what has become their signature, genre-bending style of performance. ...
FREE SPECIAL EVENT: Pollinator Pop Up (Celebrate Earth Day!)
Friday, April 20, 5:00 pm
The Center and the Environmental Resource Center are celebrating Earth Day! Visit the exhibition at The Center, participate in activities at the ERC, and enjoy pollinator-inspired cocktails from Roadbars and other refreshments at both locations. Join us! Part of The Center's BIG IDEA project Bees, April 13...
FREE SPECIAL EVENT: 2018 Fools Day Celebration & Membership Appreciation Party
Monday, April 2, 5:30 pm
Join us for our annual Fools Day Celebration and Member Appreciation Party! Featuring homemade desserts, refreshments, fabulously foolish treats and festivities, the Fools Day Celebration is a special opportunity for The Center and Company of Fools to celebrate the importance of the arts, our supporters and o...
SPECIAL EVENT: COMPANY OF FOOLS 2018 Celebration & Benefit: Public Performance
Friday, March 30, 7:00 pm
Channel the glamour of old Hollywood and join us as we celebrate Company of Fools. The evening pays loving tribute to the singers and songs of the silver screen when Broadway leading lady Teri Bibb performs ONCE UPON A SONG: A TRIBUTE TO THE GOLDEN VOICES OF THE SILVER SCREEN. Bibb is joined by Musical Direct...
SPECIAL EVENT: COMPANY OF FOOLS 2018 Gala Benefit & Performance
Thursday, March 29, 5:30 pm
Channel the glamour of old Hollywood and join us as we celebrate Company of Fools. The evening pays loving tribute to the singers and songs of the silver screen when Broadway leading lady Teri Bibb performs ONCE UPON A SONG: A TRIBUTE TO THE GOLDEN VOICES OF THE SILVER SCREEN. Bibb is joined by Musical Direct...
SPECIAL EVENT: The Second City
Saturday, March 24, 8:00 pm
In response to popular demand, the Sun Valley Center for the Arts will be bringing back Chicago’s legendary comedy theatre company, The Second City, to perform at the Sun Valley Opera House on two consecutive evenings — Saturday, March 24, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 25, at 7 p.m. The Second City on To...
SPECIAL EVENT: Junior Patrons Circle After Hours: Apres-Pop Edition
Saturday, January 20, 8:00 pm
The Sun Valley Center for the Arts’ Junior Patrons Circle is thrilled to announce the first JPC After Hours of 2018, featuring cocktails, music and interactive art experiences. JPC After Hours: Après-Pop edition will see the museum transformed for one night only into a retro, après-ski celebration of the ...
SPECIAL EVENT: 7th Annual New Year’s Eve Bubbly Bash
Sunday, December 31, 9:00 pm
SOLD OUT! Join us for our winter fundraiser to benefit Sun Valley Center for the Arts! Welcome in 2018 with fellow supporters of the arts at the New Year’s Eve Bubbly Bash, which promises once again to be the valley’s most festive holiday celebration. The annual sold-out event which benefits the Sun Va...
SPECIAL EVENT: COMPANY OF FOOLS Striking 12 New Year’s Eve Fundraiser Performance
Sunday, December 31, 8:00 pm
Enjoy a special New Year’s Eve fundraiser performance of COF’s holiday musical STRIKING 12, accompanied by treats and surprises – including our very own Liberty ball drop and countdown to midnight (East Coast Time!). Guests at this festive, family-friendly night out will enjoy first seating restaurant s...
FREE Kids Crafts at the 49th Annual Sun Valley Center Arts & Crafts Festival
Friday, August 11, 11:00 am
As part of the Sun Valley Center Arts & Crafts Festival, the kids’ activity area is open from 11am–2pm each day. All children under the age of 8 are welcome with an adult who is ready, able and willing to help them create art. Children ages 8–12 can work alone but cannot leave the area unattended. P...
49th Annual Sun Valley Center Arts & Crafts Festival
Friday, August 11, 10:00 am
This three-day outdoor exhibition of 130 artists from around the country features a wide range of unique handmade fine arts and crafts including painting, photography fiber, ceramic, metal, jewelry and woodwork. Ranked as one of the best outdoor juried festivals in the nation, the Festival is a tremendous opp...
2017 WINE AUCTION: Vine & Dine General Entry
Saturday, July 22, 6:00 pm
The Wine Auction weekend extravaganza culminates with Vine & Dine in Sun Valley. A lawn party with great wines, tasty tapas plates, live music, maybe even some dancing…what more could you want? Gifted local chefs will show off their latest and greatest dishes for you to dine on and, most importantly, mo...
SOLD OUT! 2017 WINE AUCTION: Vine & Dine PLUS (Early Entry & Indoor Wine Tasting)
Saturday, July 22, 5:00 pm
For those interested in a true Wine Tasting experience, be sure to opt for an Early Entry Pass. Gain early access to great food and a special indoor tasting with select vintners. Only open to Vine & Dine Plus pass holders. The indoor tasting is open from 5-6:30pm. Following, Vine & Dine Plus Pass hold...
SOLD OUT! 2017 WINE AUCTION: Gala Celebration
Friday, July 21, 5:00 pm
Join us at the celebrated Wine Auction Gala and experience an auction like no other. The Gala is renowned for its fabulous entertainment, stellar cuisine, special winery-hosted tables with designated stewards and impressive auction lots. This year LED will perform a unique music and dance experience, reima...
SOLD OUT! 2017 WINE AUCTION: Vintner Dinners*
Thursday, July 20, 6:00 pm
One of the most anticipated events of the Wine Auction weekend, Vintner Dinners are a chance to gather with a select group of guests for an evening of outstanding wine and excellent cuisine. These intimate and distinctive dinners take place in stunning private homes throughout the valley. Renowned winemakers ...
FREE SPECIAL RECEPTION & Clearing Ceremony with Dana Lynn Louis
Thursday, May 25, 5:00 pm
As part of Contemplative Practice exhibition and BIG IDEA project, artist Dana Lynn Louis will create a site-specific installation that features drawings, sculptural elements and video projections designed to encourage contemplation. Dana Lynn Louis will lead a Clearing Ceremony at the conclusion of a publ...
FREE SPECIAL EVENT: Fools Day Celebration & Membership Appreciation Party
Saturday, April 1, 5:00 pm
Join us for our annual Fools Day Celebration and Member Appreciation Party! Featuring drinks and fabulously foolish treats, The Fools Day Celebration is an opportunity for The Center and Company of Fools to celebrate the importance of our supporters, of community-building, the arts and of giving back to our c...
SPECIAL EVENT: Idaho State VEX Robotics Championships
Friday, February 24, 10:00 am
This event is being hosted by Wood River High School to coincide with The Center’s BIG IDEA project Rayguns, Robots & Drones. It is the qualifying event for the World Championship held in Louisville, Kentucky in April. Approximately 33 teams will be in attendance. Come out to support our local young rob...
SOLD OUT! 6th Annual New Year’s Eve Bubbly Bash
Saturday, December 31, 9:00 pm
SOLD OUT! Welcome in 2017 with fellow supporters of the arts at the New Year’s Eve Bubbly Bash, which promises once again to be the valley’s most festive holiday celebration. The annual sold-out event benefits the Sun Valley Center for the Arts and is co-hosted by Sun Valley Resort and The Center’s Juni...
SPECIAL EVENT: Ribbon-Cutting & Celebration – Craters of the Moon sculpture installation in Ketchum
Saturday, October 15, 4:00 pm
The community in invited to celebrate the installation of two public sculptures commissioned by the Sun Valley Center for the Arts for its recent Craters of the Moon project—John Grade’s Spur and Jason Middlebrook’s Homage to the Limber Pine. A ribbon-cutting ceremony at the reinstallation site of Grade...
2016 Volunteer Appreciation Party
Wednesday, September 7, 5:30 pm
THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS! Throughout the year volunteers make all of our fabulous events possible—from the Wine Auction and Arts & Crafts Festival to lectures, gallery exhibitions, concerts and more. As a thank you for their time, hard work and dedication volunteers are invited to a party held in their hon...
48th Annual Sun Valley Center Arts & Crafts Festival
Saturday, August 13, 10:00 am
This three-day outdoor exhibition of 130 artists from around the country features a wide range of unique handmade fine arts and crafts including painting, photography fiber, ceramic, metal, jewelry and woodwork. Ranked as one of the best outdoor juried festivals in the nation, the Festival is a tremendous o...
Arts & Crafts Festival Sip & Stroll
Friday, August 12, 4:30 pm
Join us on Friday from 4:30-6pm for a Sip & Stroll. New to the Festival this year is a “Sip & Stroll” event from 4:30 to 6pm on Friday, August 12. During this time, Festival attendees can visit the food vendor area, present their ID and receive a free beer or glass of wine to savor while strolling...
FREE Kids Crafts at the 48th Annual Sun Valley Center Arts & Crafts Festival
Friday, August 12, 11:00 am
The kids’ activity area is open from 11am–2pm each day. All children under the age of 8 are welcome with an adult who is ready, able and willing to help them create art. Children ages 8–12 can work alone but cannot leave the area unattended. Projects are free of charge thanks to our generous donors and ...
48th Annual Sun Valley Center Arts & Crafts Festival
Friday, August 12, 10:00 am
This three-day outdoor exhibition of 130 artists from around the country features a wide range of unique handmade fine arts and crafts including painting, photography fiber, ceramic, metal, jewelry and woodwork. Ranked as one of the best outdoor juried festivals in the nation, the Festival is a tremendous o...
2016 Wine Auction Vine & Dine General Entry
Saturday, July 23, 6:00 pm
The Wine Auction weekend extravaganza culminates with Vine & Dine in Sun Valley. A lawn party with great wines, tasty tapas plates, live music, maybe even some dancing…what more could you want? Gifted local chefs will show off their latest and greatest dishes for you to dine on and, most importantly, mo...
SOLD OUT! 2016 Wine Auction Vine & Dine PLUS (Early Entry & Indoor Wine Tasting)
Saturday, July 23, 5:00 pm
For those interested in a true Wine Tasting experience, be sure to opt for an Early Entry Pass. Gain early access to great food and a special indoor tasting with select vintners. Only open to Vine & Dine Plus pass holders. The indoor tasting is open from 5-6:30pm. Following, Vine & Dine Plus Pass hold...
2016 Wine Auction Gala & Celebration
Friday, July 22, 5:00 pm
The celebrated Wine Auction Gala is renowned for its fabulous entertainment, stellar cuisine, special winery-hosted tables and impressive auction lots. The excitement in the air is palpable and builds throughout the evening. Start off by tempting your palate with scrumptious samplings from famed vintners, fol...
2016 Wine Auction Junior Patrons Circle Tapas and Tasting
Thursday, July 21, 6:00 pm
Mingle with other young patrons of the arts in a gorgeous outdoor setting as you sample tapas style dishes and taste exciting wines from several of our participating wineries. The wines are specially selected to complement the chef ’s creations, resulting in delicious and sometimes surprising pairings. Vint...
2016 Wine Auction Vintner Dinners*
Thursday, July 21, 6:00 pm
One of the most anticipated events of the Wine Auction weekend, Vintner Dinners are a chance to gather with a select group of guests for an evening of outstanding wine and excellent cuisine. These intimate and distinctive dinners take place in stunning private homes throughout the valley. Renowned winemakers ...
FREE Fools Day Celebration: Season Announcement & Member Appreciation Party
Friday, April 1, 5:30 pm
Join us for our annual Fools Day celebration and season announcement featuring fabulously foolish treats and the reveal of our very exciting Company of Fools’ 21st Season, and the 2016 Summer Concert Series! Free and open to the public – all are welcome!
Company of Fools 20th Season Celebration & Benefit Performance
Sunday, January 24, 7:00 pm
Company of Fools first opened its doors in 1996 at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey, Idaho. 147 productions later, we are marking this milestone with three evenings filled with music, monologues, scenes and videos all celebrating the amazing artists and plays that have made Company of Fools "Broadway in the Rock...
Company of Fools 20th Season Celebration & Benefit Performance
Saturday, January 23, 7:00 pm
Company of Fools first opened its doors in 1996 at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey, Idaho. 147 productions later, we are marking this milestone with three evenings filled with music, monologues, scenes and videos all celebrating the amazing artists and plays that have made Company of Fools "Broadway in the Rock...
Company of Fools 20th Season Celebration & Benefit Gala
Friday, January 22, 5:30 pm
Company of Fools first opened its doors in 1996 at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey, Idaho. 147 productions later, we are marking this milestone with three evenings filled with music, monologues, scenes and videos all celebrating the amazing artists and plays that have made Company of Fools "Broadway in the Rock...
5th Annual New Year’s Eve Bubbly Bash – SOLD OUT!
Thursday, December 31, 9:00 pm
SOLD OUT! Welcome in 2016 with fellow supporters of the arts at the New Year’s Eve Bubbly Bash, a benefit for the Sun Valley Center for the Arts hosted by Sun Valley Resort and The Center’s Junior Patrons Circle. Revelers at River Run will enjoy a midnight toast and free champagne from 9 to 10 pm and Holl...
Volunteer Appreciation Party
Wednesday, September 9, 5:30 pm
THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS! Throughout the year volunteers make all of our fabulous events possible—from the Wine Auction and Arts & Crafts Festival to lectures, gallery exhibitions, concerts and more. As a thank you for their time, hard work and dedication volunteers are invited to a party held in their ...
Company of Fools 20th Season Souvenir Book Launch
Tuesday, August 11, 5:00 pm
As part of Company of Fools' 20th Anniversary Season we have created a stunningly beautiful 20th Season Souvenir Book filled with color photos of the history of the Fools. Featuring Kirsten Shultz's gorgeous photography and myriad quotes, reflections and stories from the Company’s artists, this special book...
FREE Kids Crafts at the Sun Valley Center Arts & Crafts Festival
Friday, August 7, 11:00 am
The kids’ activity area is open from 11am–2pm each day. All children under the age of 8 are welcome with an adult who is ready, able and willing to help them create art. Children ages 8–12 can work alone but cannot leave the area unattended. Projects are free of charge thanks to our generous donors and ...
47th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival
Friday, August 7, 10:00 am
This three day outdoor exhibition of 130 artists from around the country features a wide range of unique handmade fine arts and crafts including painting, photography fiber, ceramic, metal, jewelry and woodwork. Ranked as one of the best outdoor juried festivals in the nation, the Festival is a tremendous o...
2015 Wine Auction Vine & Dine General Entry
Saturday, July 25, 6:00 pm
The Wine Auction weekend extravaganza culminates with Vine & Dine in Sun Valley. A lawn party with great wines, tasty tapas plates, live music, maybe even some dancing…what more could you want? Gifted local chefs will show off their latest and greatest dishes for you to dine on and, most importantly, mo...
SOLD OUT! 2015 Wine Auction Vine & Dine Plus Pass (Early Entry & Indoor Wine Tasting)
Saturday, July 25, 5:00 pm
For those interested in a true Wine Tasting experience, be sure to opt for an Early Entry Pass. Gain early access to great food and a special indoor tasting with select vintners. Only open to Vine & Dine Plus pass holders. The indoor tasting is open from 5-6:30pm. Following, Vine & Dine Plus Pass hold...
2015 Wine Auction Gala & Celebration
Friday, July 24, 5:00 pm
The celebrated Wine Auction Gala is renowned for its fabulous entertainment, stellar cuisine, special winery-hosted tables and impressive auction lots. The excitement in the air is palpable and builds throughout the evening. Start off by tempting your palate with scrumptious samplings from famed vintners, fol...
2015 Wine Auction Junior Patrons Circle Tapas and Tasting (SOLD OUT!)
Thursday, July 23, 7:00 pm
This event takes place in a beautiful home with expansive views of Elkhorn and live music. Mingle with other young patrons of the arts in this gorgeous setting as you sample tapas style dishes prepared by Restaurant 103 and Zou 75 that are beautifully paired to complement the wines provided by Ambassador Wine...
SOLD OUT! 2015 Wine Auction Vintner Dinners*
Thursday, July 23, 7:00 pm
One of the most anticipated events of the Wine Auction weekend, Vintner Dinners are a chance to gather with a select group of guests for an evening of outstanding wine and excellent cuisine. These intimate and distinctive dinners take place in stunning private homes throughout the valley. Renowned winemakers ...
Farewell Celebration & Bonfire for Patrick Dougherty’s Willow Sculpture “Centerpiece”
Thursday, May 21, 5:00 pm
The community is invited to a farewell celebration of Ketchum’s beloved Patrick Dougherty sculpture Centerpiece (often called “The Willow Houses”). The installation, which The Center commissioned five years ago, will receive a bonfire sendoff on Thursday, May 21, at 5pm, at its site on The Center lot ac...
FREE Fools Day 2015 Season Announcement & Celebration
Wednesday, April 1, 5:00 pm
Join us for our annual Fools Day celebration and season announcement featuring fabulously foolish treats and the reveal of our very exciting Company of Fools’ 20th Season, and the 2015 Summer Concert Series! Free and open to the public - all are welcome!
SOLD OUT! 7th Annual Casino Royale
Saturday, January 24, 7:00 pm
The Sun Valley Center for the Arts invites you to join us for the 7th Annual CASINO ROYALE hosted by Company of Fools—an exciting evening of gambling, cocktails and fundraising to benefit Sun Valley Center for the Arts and its theatrical wing Company of Fools. Over the past few years, CASINO ROYALE has beco...
4th Annual New Year’s Eve Bubbly Bash – SOLD OUT!
Wednesday, December 31, 9:00 pm
Welcome in 2015 with fellow supporters of the arts at the New Year’s Eve Bubbly Bash, a benefit for the Sun Valley Center for the Arts hosted by Sun Valley Resort and The Center’s Junior Patrons Circle. Revelers at River Run will enjoy a midnight toast and free champagne from 9 to 10 pm and Hollywood favo...
FREE Junior Patrons Circle Reception
Thursday, October 23, 5:00 pm
Join The Center’s Junior Patrons for drinks and a gallery tour of the exhibition Forests, Foraging and Fires. Bring a friend— all are welcome.
FREE Welcome Reception for The Center’s New CEO Terri Trotter
Monday, September 22, 5:00 pm
The Center will host a public reception to introduce and welcome Chief Executive Officer Terri Trotter to the community. We invite the community to come meet Trotter and join the conversation. The reception is free and all are welcome.
Volunteer Appreciation Party
Wednesday, September 10, 5:30 pm
THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS! Throughout the year volunteers make all of our fabulous events possible—from the Wine Auction and Arts & Crafts Festival to lectures, gallery exhibitions, concerts and more. As a thank you for their time, hard work and dedication volunteers are invited to a party held in their ...
46th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival
Friday, August 8, 10:00 am
This three day outdoor exhibition of 130 artists from around the country features a wide range of unique handmade fine arts and crafts including painting, photography fiber, ceramic, metal, jewelry and woodwork. Ranked as one of the best outdoor juried festivals in the nation, the Festival is a tremendous o...
Wine Auction Vine & Dine – General Entry
Saturday, July 19, 6:00 pm
The Wine Auction weekend extravaganza culminates in our brand-new Vine & Dine event. A lawn party with great wines, tasty tapas plates, live music, maybe even some dancing…what more could you want? Gifted local chefs will show off their latest and greatest dishes for you to dine on and, most importantly...
Wine Auction Wine & Dine Plus (Early Entry) – SOLD OUT!
Saturday, July 19, 5:00 pm
For those interested in a true Wine Tasting experience, be sure to opt for an Early Entry Pass. Gain early access to great food and a special indoor tasting with select vintners. Only open to Vine & Dine Plus pass holders. The indoor tasting is open from 5-6:30pm. The Wine Auction weekend extravaganza ...
Wine Auction Winning Bidders Brunch
Saturday, July 19, 9:30 am
Receive a special invitation to join Friday night’s lucky auction winners at the renowned Cristina’s Restaurant. This delightful brunch is hosted by Cristina Cook and Sun Valley Center for the Arts.
Wine Auction Gala & Celebration
Friday, July 18, 5:00 pm
High spirits, great wine, superb food, good company… and a little friendly competition all come together at the celebrated Sun Valley Wine Auction Gala. The wine is abundant, the food plentiful and the entertainment inspirational. Sit at a table with vintner hosts and bid on incredible mega-lots provided by...
Wine Auction Junior Patrons Circle Tapas & Tasting – SOLD OUT!
Thursday, July 17, 7:00 pm
Junior Patron Circle Members are invited to experience a private vintner experience in a more casual setting and atmosphere. Mingle with other young patrons of the arts in a gorgeous outdoor setting as you sample tapas style dishes and taste exciting wines from several of our participating wineries. The wines...
Wine Auction Vintner Dinners*
Thursday, July 17, 7:00 pm
One of the most anticipated events of the Wine Auction weekend, Vintner Dinners are a chance to gather with a select group of guests for an evening of outstanding wine and excellent cuisine. These intimate and distinctive dinners take place in stunning private homes throughout the valley. Renowned winemakers ...
Soulshine Yoga & Music Daytime Event
Wednesday, July 2, 11:00 am
Soulshine is a first of its kind tour bringing together live music, fans, DJs and yoga into one ridiculously awesome jam. The tour will begin with a very special mass acoustic music and yoga practice, featuring Michael Franti and friends playing live and a class led by Allie Purdy. This energetic and soulf...
Death to Day Jobs 3: A special walk-through hosted by The Center’s JPC
Tuesday, July 1, 5:30 pm
The Center's Junior Patron Circle is hosting a special walk-through with the artists participating in Ochi Gallery’s Death to Day Jobs before the show's official opening. Enjoy an exhibition tour and learn more about the JPC and how you can get involved. Death to Day Jobs features work by young artists work...
Volunteer Information Happy Hour
Tuesday, May 6, 5:30 pm
The Center and Company of Fools (COF) are hosting a volunteer information happy hour on Tuesday, May 6, from 5:30 to 6:30pm at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey. Active, returning and new volunteers are invited to get to know key people at both organizations and learn about volunteer opportunities. The May 6 v...
Community Meeting: Capital Campaign and Building Plan Update
Monday, April 7, 12:30 pm
The Center will host two community meetings on April 2 and 7 to discuss the status of their capital campaign and new building plans. Both meetings will be held at the Center in Ketchum—April 2 from 5:30 to 6:30pm and April 7 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. The Center announced last month that they would discontinue ...
Community Meeting: Capital Campaign and Building Plan Update
Wednesday, April 2, 5:30 pm
The Center will host two community meetings on April 2 and 7 to discuss the status of their capital campaign and new building plans. Both meetings will be held at the Center in Ketchum—April 2 from 5:30 to 6:30pm and April 7 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. The Center announced last month that they would discontinue ...
Season Kick-off Celebration
Tuesday, April 1, 5:30 pm
Join us for drinks and dessert at the Liberty for the unveiling of our very exciting upcoming summer and winter seasons. Hear about what’s planned for the remainder of 2014 into 2015 with Company of Fools’ Theatre, The Center’s Lecture Series and Performing Arts Series.
CASINO ROYALE
Saturday, February 15, 6:30 pm
The Sun Valley Center for the Arts invites you to join us for the 6th Annual CASINO ROYALE hosted by Company of Fools —an exciting evening of gambling, cocktails and fundraising to benefit Sun Valley Center for the Arts and its theatrical wing Company of Fools. Over the past few years, CASINO ROYALE has bec...
FREE Junior Patrons Circle (JPC) Reception
Tuesday, January 14, 5:00 pm
Join the Junior Patrons Circle for drinks, an exhibition tour and to learn more about the JPC and how you can get involved. All are welcome.
New Year’s Eve Bubbly Bash
Tuesday, December 31, 9:00 pm
SOLD OUT! Welcome in 2014 with fellow supporters of the arts at the New Year’s Eve Bubbly Bash, a benefit for the Sun Valley Center for the Arts hosted by Sun Valley Resort and The Center’s Junior Patrons Circle. Revelers at River Run will enjoy a midnight toast and free champagne from 9 to 10 pm and H...
45th Annual Sun Valley Center Arts and Crafts Festival
Friday, August 9, 10:00 am
August 9th-11th, 2013 Friday and Saturday 10am-6pm & Sunday 10am-5pm The Arts and Crafts Festival is a three-day outdoor exhibition of 130 artists from around the country featuring a wide range of unique handmade fine arts and crafts including paining, photography, fiber, ceramic, metal, jewelry and...
Grand Tasting Picnic and Concert
Saturday, July 20, 6:00 pm
The Valley’s favorite party just got event better. We’ve taken everything that’s great about the Wine Tasting and Picnic and Concert and merged it into one amazing event at Dollar Lodge, where you can learn about wine and enjoy a gourmet picnic and concert. Your ticket is an exclusive pass to taste wine...
Wine Auction Gala
Friday, July 19, 5:00 pm
See the 2013 Sun Valley Center Wine Auction Catalog High spirits, great wine, superb food, good company… and a little friendly competition all come together at the prestigious Sun Valley Wine Auction Gala. We’ll be celebrating the recent merger of the Valley’s two finest arts organizations – the Su...
Junior Patrons Circle Tapas and Tasting
Thursday, July 18, 7:00 pm
Junior Patron Members are invited to experience a private vintner experience in a more casual setting and atmosphere. Wine, food and conversation are free flowing at this exclusive event.
Vintner Dinners
Thursday, July 18, 7:00 pm
Spend some time with your favorite winemakers and chefs. The vintner dinners are a unique opportunity to taste winemaker cellar gems and experience wine and food pairings in intimate settings.
Season Announcement
Monday, July 1, 5:00 pm
On Monday, July 1, 2013 The Sun Valley Center for the Arts invites the community to a free party at the Liberty Theatre where we’ll announce our upcoming Fall/Winter Lecture & Performing Arts seasons as well as Company of Fools’ 18th Season! The Center promises a season filled with stimulating lectu...