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Online registration will close at the end of the day on May 27. Go to https://www.imathlete.com/events/SunValleyHalfMarathonRelay/Register What are you waiting for? Don't miss the opportunity to run this scenic and challenging course! Challenge yourself or challenge a friend. Not up for the full 13.1, grab a partner and run the two person relay! Scott Sport King & Queen of Elkhorn hill will be awarded once again, post race festivities including food and beer for runners, as well as the Y Kids Fun Zone and races! Don't miss this annual spring event.
For information, go to: www.sunvalleyhalfmarathon.com or email info@sunvalleyhalfmarathon.com
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Don't miss the 8th running of the Sun Valley Half Marathon and the return of the two person relay.The "Procrastinators" entry fee will be closing on May 20th. "Late" entry fee will be available May 21st and will close May 27th.
Register today and avoid the increased entry fees. Go to: https://www.imathlete.com/events/SunValleyHalfMarathonRelay/Register to register on line. For race information, visit: www.sunvalleyhalfmarathon.com Have a specific question? Contact RD Brad Mitchell at info@sunvalleyhalfmarathon.com
Also returning is a bigger than ever, fun for the whole family YMCA Kids Fun Zone featuring kid specific races and activities. Kick start the summer with a half marathon or relay run and an afternoon of family activity!
Ketchum, ID —The Sun Valley Center for the Arts Summer Concert Series fills your summer with music.
This year, the community favorite’s concerts feature Johnny Clegg and Ladysmith Black Mambazo on Monday August 6 at River Run Lodge, Pink Martini on Monday, August 13 at River Run, and a return engagement by Bonnie Raitt, with special guest Mavis Staples on Thursday, August 30 at the Sun Valley Pavilion.
Tickets range in price from $30 to $95. Series ticket purchasers will save 10% off the total ticket price. Members have the first opportunity to buy series tickets, starting April 13th, then members will be able to purchase individual tickets starting April 20th. Sales open to the general public on April 27th.
Kicking off the series are South African superstars Johnny Clegg and Ladysmith Black Mambazo – touring together for the first time ever. Both are pioneers in bringing a Zulu beat to western audiences—the vocalists of Ladysmith Black Mambazo are best known for their work on Paul Simon’s Graceland, while singer/songwriter Clegg has performed all over the world. Don’t miss this special celebration of twenty-five years of musical camaraderie!
The American band Pink Martini likes to mix it up—a bit of Brazilian samba, some 1930s-style French jazz, maybe a little sixties-era lounge music. See why this Oregon-based, multilingual band has an international cult following.
Finally, The Center is thrilled to welcome back Bonnie Raitt, whose sold-out 2006 concert had people buzzing for months. Raitt, who released her 19th album, Slipstream, this spring, is noted both for her bluesy voice and emotive slide guitar playing. She’ll be joined by special guest the legendary Mavis Staples, one of the greatest gospel/R&B singers of all time.
Seating is limited—buy early to avoid disappointment. Click on www.sunvalleycenter.org or call 208.726.9491 ex 10 to purchase tickets. Tickets can also be purchased in person at The Center in Ketchum during regular business hours.
Yes, 2012 has arrived and it is time to start thinking about your running season. First up is the 8th 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
th at 5:30 pm at the Wood River Y at which time participants will receive a four week preprogram training schedule to get prepared for the full twelve week session, important information like the lecture schedule and the childwatch offering, footstrike analysis information and have the opportunity to sign up for the program; signing up on the 6th saves you $5. Official training program start date is March 10. Details and registration information can be found at: http://www.woodriverymca.org/fitness_tips.phpNeed more race specific information? Contact Brad Mitchell at bmitchell@woodriverymca.org or info@sunvalleyhalfmarathon.com
Need more training program information? Contact Brad at above address or Liz Clark at lclark@woodriverymca.org
Hope to see you there!
Tuesday night, August 16, is the last evening this summer when the Environmental Resource Center will bring Wild Connections to the Symphony. For this free Parent's Night Out opportunity, the ERC creates a fun and educational setting where your children can connect with nature, freeing you to connect with the concert! You’ll find us on the lawn at the Sun Valley Pavilion. Open to ages 5—13. Call Sun Valley Summer Symphony office at 208-622-5607, x12 to register. Some spots are reserved for drop ins, but please pre-register if possible.
Ketchum, ID — The Avett Brothers—known for their rollicking live performances—will bring their unique folk-rock sound to the Sun Valley Pavilion on July 13 as part of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts Summer Concert Series.
Call it “punkgrass,” for lack of a better word.
Brothers Scott (banjo) and Seth (guitar), from Concord, North Carolina, are joined by Bob Crawford on stand-up bass, Joe Kwon on cello and Jacob Edwards on drums. The resulting sound is a mix of bluegrass, country, punk, pop, folk, rock, honky-tonk and ragtime described by the San Francisco Chronicle as having “the heavy sadness of Townes Van Zandt, the light pop concision of Buddy Holly, the tuneful jangle of the Beatles, the raw energy of the Ramones.”
From the Everly Brothers to the Beach Boys, the Allman Brothers to the BeeGees, there is no harmony like brotherly harmony. The rootsy weave of voices and play of sensibility evident in the Avett Brothers’ finely tuned collaboration stems from a lifetime of shared experiences.
Signed by legendary producer Rick Rubin (Johnny Cash, Tom Petty and the Dixie Chicks to name a few) in 2008, the Avett Brothers’ 2009 release I and Love and You reached #16 on Billboards’ chart of bestselling albums.
Over the years, the Avett Brothers have built a huge following based on their rowdy, infectious stage shows. In concert, the high-flying ensemble tears through tunes with unbridled energy, popping banjo and guitar strings right and left while inciting stomping singalongs among audiences that appear to know every word. This much is for certain: the Avett Brothers are a grassroots phenomenon poised to break through to a broader audience.
Opening for the Avett Brothers is special guest Jessica Lee Mayfield, a 21-year-old singer whose voice is uncommonly wise and soulful. Mayfield’s first album, Tell Me, was released by Nonesuch earlier this year. NPR’s World Café declared she has “a mature sound that seems evolved beyond her years,” while the New York Times added that her sound is “guarded, insinuating, mesmerizing…music that lets you hear all its details.”
The July 13 concert promises to be especially happening, as it coincides with Sun Valley’s hosting of the National Mountain Bike Championships. Advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended.
For details and to purchase tickets visit www.sunvalleycenter.org or call 208.726.9491 ex 10.
The Avett Brothers concert is sponsored in part by Bank of America, US Trust.
The Summer Concert Series is sponsored in part by KSKI 103.7 radio, Boise State Public Radio and Sun Valley Magazine.
Pavilion seats are sold out at this time. Lawn seating is available for $25 – the lawn seats have limited to no stage view. Tickets are online at www.sunvalleycenter.org, call 208.726.9491 ex 10 or stop by The Center in Ketchum.
Gates will open at 6 pm and Jessica Lea Mayfield starts at 7pm. The Avett Brothers will start around 8pm. Those holding series tickets and the pavilion tickets will enter at the West entrance to the Sun Valley Pavilion. Those with lawn tickets will enter from the northern edge of the lawn. Those with lawn tickets will not be admitted into the pavilion at any time. There will be no outside food, drink or picnics allowed on the lawn or into the pavilion for this show.
Sunday, July 10: “A Midsummer Night’s Serenade” Concert presented by Sun Valley Opera and Sun Valley Resort will feature a 5-voice ensemble of classically trained singers who will be accompanied by a 25-piece orchestra performing a program of famous arias and popular songs from the 80s and 90s. The concert celebrates Sun Valley Opera’s 10 Anniversary and Sun Valley Resort’s 75th Season.
The concert begins at 8:00 in the Sun Valley Pavilion. General admission tickets from $25-$75. All ticket levels are available for purchase at http://www.sunvalleyopera.com or by calling 208.726.0991.
Ketchum — Get out the calendar, dust off the picnic basket and act early to guarantee your seat and get the best prices on this summer’s Sun Valley Center for the Arts outdoor concerts!
The sizzling summer lineup includes Grammy-winning “Latin funk-orchestra” Grupo Fantasma at Hop Porter Park, Hailey, on June 16; up-and-coming “punkgrass” band the Avett Brothers on July 13 at Sun Valley Pavilion; legendary R&B stylist Rickie Lee Jones on August 2 at River Run; and Michael Franti & Spearhead of “Say Hey (I Love You)” fame on August 15 at River Run.
Discounted ticket packages for all four shows or only the three July & August concerts go on sale to Sun Valley Center for the Arts members beginning Friday, April 8, at 10am. Individual tickets go on sale to members on April 22 and to nonmembers on April 29. Only members can buy tickets early and with a discount, so now is a good time to join or renew your membership.
Individual tickets also go on sale on April 22 for a bonus concert by Colin Hay, former lead vocalist for the Australian megaband Men at Work. Hay will perform on September 18 at the Sun Valley Opera House.
Ticket prices, details and links to music are available at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts’ website.
“This concert series has something for absolutely everyone,” says Kristine Bretall, Marketing and Performing Arts Director for the Sun Valley Center for the Arts. “From Grupo Fantasma who won a 2011 Grammy award, to Rickie Lee Jones who won a Grammy in 1980, to the on-fire band the Avett Brothers and the ever popular, upbeat Michael Franti & Spearhead – you’ll be up and dancing to these incredibly talented performers … who are all known for their great live performances.”
GRUPO FANTASMA:
Grupo Fantasma are widely known for their high energy shows, which NPR declares “seamless…whenever and wherever they’re on stage.” The 10-piece Latin orchestra has received praise from The Wall Street Journal, La Opinion, and USA Today, who called the band “Latin-funk masters.”
Brought together by Austin’s bustling music scene, Grupo Fantasma formed in 2000 and is comprised of musicians with Latin American and Texan backgrounds. Praised as one of the most important independent acts in the Latin genre, the band draws from influences including cumbia, salsa, old-school funk, reggae and more. This year the funk orchestra Grupo Fantasma received their first Grammy Award for “Best Latin Rock, Alternative or Urban Album” for their latest album, El Existential.
“Tightly weaving Anglo, Afro and Latin musical genres, El Existential takes on an identity of its own. They blast off in their own funktified, genre-breaking directions.” – Billboard
The Grupo Fantasma concert is not just the kick-off to the summer concerts, it is also our “traditional” Fandango concert presented in conjunction with the College of Southern Idaho’s Summer Spanish Institute.
THE AVETT BROTHERS:
The Avett Brothers is a folk rock band from Concord, North Carolina made up of two brothers, Scott and Seth Avett, who play the banjo and guitar respectively, Bob Crawford who plays the stand-up bass, Joe Kwon, cello, and Jacob Edwards, drums. The Avett Brothers combine bluegrass, country, punk, pop melodies, folk, rock and roll, honky-tonk, and ragtime to produce a sound described by the San Francisco Chronicle as having the "heavy sadness of Townes Van Zandt, the light pop concision of Buddy Holly, the tuneful jangle of the Beatles, the raw energy of the Ramones."
Signed by legendary producer Rick Rubin (Johnny Cash, Tom Petty and the Dixie Chicks to name a few) in 2008, the Avett Brothers’ 2009 release I and Love and You reached #16 on Billboards’ chart of bestselling albums. Known for their rowdy, infectious live performances, the Avett Brothers’ concert coincides with Sun Valley’s hosting of the National Mountain Bike Championships.
RICKIE LEE JONES:
Grammy Award winner for Best New Artist in 1980, Rickie Lee Jones has spent her career challenging her listeners and the establishment with an absorbing musical vision that defies border and classification. She rocked the culture of singer-song writerdom with her refusal to conform to the staid and careful eloquence of the folk rock generation that came before her. Neither punk nor pop, she wove a thread of her own devising, jazz - the old musical kind, and R&B - the Motown thread that permeates her work.
MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD:
Michael Franti is the creator and lead singer of Michael Franti & Spearhead. For over two decades, the Bay Area born Franti has been bringing our world exceptionally powerful, deeply felt music. His latest release, The Sound of Sunshine, is a kind of musical sun shower, a bright, beautiful and often buoyant song cycle created to bring all kinds of listeners a sense of hope during rough and rainy times. The album marked the highest chart debut of Franti’s career on the Billboard Top 200 and continues to find success on the charts with singles “The Sound of Sunshine”, “Hey Hey Hey” and his latest release “I’ll Be Waiting.” Franti’s impressive series of recordings have vividly reflected his status as a musical citizen of the world as he continues to bring his unique sound and inspiring message to fans everywhere.
“Known for mixing rock, rap, reggae, soul and other styles into a musical gumbo all his own, Franti delivers songs that will force the listener to stand up and ‘Shake It’” – Associated Press
COLIN HAY:
You may know the name, you likely know the voice, but you have not seen a show like the troubadour-style solo performance by Scottish-born, Australian-raised, California-dwelling, Men at Work frontman, Colin Hay. He’ll bring a guitar and his distinctive voice to Sun Valley and will intersperse his classic and new songs with hilarious, poignant, and downright surreal stories drawn from his often unbelievable experiences over the past three decades. “Hay’s charm and reputation as a raconteur on stage also endear him to audiences.” The Age – theage.com.au
Seating is limited for all of these concerts—get your tickets early to avoid disappointment. The easiest way to purchase tickets is online at www.sunvalleycenter.org. The summer concerts are sponsored in part by KSKI 103.7 and Boise State Public Radio.
Tickets can also be purchased by phone (208.726.9491 ex 10) or in person at The Center in Ketchum during regular business hours.
Featuring living legends of gospel music The Blind Boys of Alabama; blues-man Bill Sims Jr.; jazz virtuoso trumpeter Lew Soloff and local jazz favorites The Paul Tillotson Love Trio
Showtime - 5pm / Gates open at 4pm
Tickets are $45 general admission, groups of 10 or more pay only $30 per ticket, On Sale Now at the Sun Valley Recreation Center box office (208) 622-2135 or purchase tickets online at: mySVfun.com
The Blind Boys of Alabama will headline the 2010 Music Festival. They are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Celebrated by The Grammys and The National Endowment for the Arts with Lifetime Achievement Awards, inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and winners of five Grammy Awards, The Blind Boys have attained the highest levels of achievement in a career that spans over 60 years and shows no signs of diminishing. Longevity and major awards aside, The Blind Boys have earned praise for their remarkable interpretations of everything from traditional gospel favorites to contemporary spiritual material by acclaimed songwriters such as Curtis Mayfield, Ben Harper, Eric Clapton, Prince and Tom Waits. Their performances have been experienced by millions on The Tonight Show, Late Night with David Letterman, the Grammy Awards telecast, 60 Minutes, and on their own holiday PBS Special. The Blind Boys' live shows are roof- raising musical events that appeal to audiences of all cultures, as evidenced by an international itinerary that has taken them to virtually every continent.http://www.blindboys.com/
Bill Sims Jr.
The Blues has many distinct origins and sounds. Delta Blues, Chicago Blues, West Coast Blues, East Coast Blues, Rhythm and Blues and on and on, each with its own unique flavor. If you ask Bill Sims what type of Blues he plays, his answer is simply, "I play the Blues.Bill Sims is currently considered one of the best musicians in the New York City Blues scene. Besides regularly performing at the best Blues clues in the city, Bill tours extensively both domestic and internationally. His virtuoso musicianship can be heard in most homes across America in the advertising spots of Coca-Cola, Reebok, Folgers and ESPN. In 1992, Bill released his first CD, Blues Before Sunrise. In 1999 his much-awaited CD Bill Sims was released on Warner Brothers records to coincide with the 10 hour PBS special on Bill. http://www.billsimsjr.com/index.html
Lew Soloff
A consummate fixture on the New York jazz scene, Lew Soloff’s career is filled with a rich history of renowned sessions and world-class collaborations. From the time he eased into the east coast world of trend setting musicians in the mid1960s, Soloff’s creative ventures have resulted in a respected body of work that places him in a category of true accomplishment and keeps his elegant and lyrical signatures in constant demand. Whether interpreting a standard or improvising on an original composition, his phrasing and note choices exemplify his unique voice. Soloff is known as a virtuoso with tremendous range and superior technical command, yet he exudes a wisdom for quietness and melody. Soloff’s expertise includes trumpet, flugelhorn, harmon mute, plunger mute and he is particularly recognized for his work on piccolo trumpet.http://www.lewsoloff.com/index.html
Paul Tillotson Love Trio
Paul Tillotson says “my mission is to play great improvised music, deeply touching the souls of audiences around the world, spreading the joy that is created while creating music that comes from love.”
Tillotson’s latest release, Tequila Time, is another CD with his special sense of fun, respect to the past, and reckless abandonment of what “should happen” on a jazz CD. His music has a way of sparking the collective imagination of all who listen. In New York City, Paul searched for his perfect trio. After finding a drummer with a deep groove, who creates an original approach to playing music every time he plays -James Wormworth- the bass seat was all that was left. James recommended long time friend Mike Merritt, from the Conan O’Brien Show, and the three musicians have since developed a musical rapport rarely seen in jazz groups today. Rapports so undeniable that when first time listeners are exposed to the trio, they freeze in their steps, listen, and then smile from ear to ear, hence creating The Love Trio.http://www.paultillotson.com/
Jayanthi Raman Dance Company to perform “SHRISHTI – Creation: Temple Dance Ballet from India” at the Sun Valley Pavilion Thursday, September 16. Tickets are still available.
Tickets for SHRISHTI – Creation are on sale now at the Sun Valley Recreation Center box office (208) 622-2135 or online at: www.mySVfun.com
Ticket prices are $20, $27 and $37. Gates open at 7pm and the show will start at 8pm on Thursday, September 16.
Choreographer Dr. Jayanthi Raman brings the magic and beauty of Indian performing arts to global audiences with SHRISHTI – Creation. The multi-media performance features the Jayanthi Raman Dance Company, an illustrious 11-member troupe of dancers with an accompanying live orchestra of musicians from India. Dr. Jayanthi Raman is the principle dancer and choreographer. Elaborate stage lighting adds stunning visual dimension to the ballet.
Dr. Raman’s dance piece features seamless contemporary choreography blending Bharatha Natyam, the dazzling and vigorous dance style from South India, the lyrical Odissi dance style and Manipuri classical dance along with the vibrant Pung drummer dancers from Manipur, folk and tribal dances and martial arts. Original musical score by Ganesh Rajagopalan.
SHRISHTI – Creation performance to kick off the 2010 Sun Valley Spiritual Film Festival.
The Sun Valley Spiritual Film Festival takes place September 17-19 at the Sun Valley Opera House. For Film Festival tickets and information please go to: www.svspiritualfilmfestival.org or call (208) 788-9729
Jim Salestrom & Friends Remember John Denver at the Sun Valley Pavilion tomorrow, Tuesday, August 31 at 8pm. Tickets are still available! Rediscover the joyous spirit of John Denver’s music tomorrow night! .Jim Salestrom and friends, including special guests from John Denver’s previous band: Bill Danoff, Denny Brooks, Jim Horn, Alan Deremo, Chris Nole and Pete Huttlinger, will perform a John Denver tribute concert in the Sun Valley Pavilion Tuesday, August 31 at 8pm. Gates open at 7pm. Tickets are $20, $27 & 40 on sale now at the Sun Valley Recreation Center box office (208) 622-2135 or online at www.mySVfun.com
