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FRIDAY

First Friday/Twin Falls

Magic Valley Arts Council and Full Moon Gallery of Fine Art and Contemporary Craft, 132 Main Ave. S. in Main Street Plaza, open 7-9 p.m. with continued exhibit of gallery members' work at Full Moon Gallery; "Going to the Dogs," animal portraits by Janet Thomas, in La Galeria Pequena; and in the Main Street Plaza, an exhibit of photos submitted for the arts council's recent 2nd Century Photo Competition (free and open to the public; magicvalleyartscouncil.org). Thomas' work on display in Galeria Pequena through July 31; proceeds from sales benefit Twin Falls' animal shelter. Also for First Friday, Jensen Jeweler-Ringmaker's, 109 Main Ave. E., open until 8 p.m., with continued exhibit of oils by Colleen Robison and quilts on exhibit for Main Avenue Quilt Walk (jensen-jewelers.com/ RingmakersGallery.php). Hands On and The Divine Grind, 147 Shoshone St. N., open until 9 p.m. for creative painting and glass projects (handsonstudio.com). Rudy's - A Cook's Paradise, 147 Main Ave. W., open until 7 p.m., with quilts on display for quilt walk (cooksparadise.com).

Quilt display/Twin Falls

Main Avenue Quilt Walk, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the downtown area. Features quilts displayed inside and outside businesses to promote uniqueness of downtown. Each quilt includes its own story. The event includes arts and crafts vendors. Information: Miranda Henning, downtown event coordinator, at 421-2944, or Cathy at Stitchin' Time at 735-4094.

Planetarium/Twin Falls

Faulkner Planetarium at Herrett Center for Arts and Science presents "Here Comes the Sun" at 2 p.m.; "Bad Astronomy" at 7 p.m.; and "Pink Floyd: The Wall" at 8:15 p.m. Education-show tickets are $4.50 for adults, $3.50 for seniors and $2.50 for students. Tickets for the 8:15 p.m. entertainment show are $4.50 for all ages.

Dance/Twin Falls

Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary's public dance, 8 p.m. at the DAV Hall, 459 Shoup Ave.; $2 donations requested.

Music/Twin Falls

Vocalist Amber Wagner performs dinner music, 7-9 p.m., and vocalist and guitarist Sassy Lee plays light rock, 9-11 p.m., at Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center, 330 Canyon Crest Drive. No cover.

Country, rock/Twin Falls

Copperhead, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Montana Steakhouse, 1826 Canyon Crest Drive. No cover.

Music/Twin Falls

DJ Night with Joey Bravo and Icy, 9 p.m. in the Blue Room at Woody's, 213 Fifth Ave. S. $5 cover.

Jazz/Twin Falls

Great Riff Jazz combo, 7-10 p.m. at Pandora's restaurant, 516 Hansen St. No cover.

Festivity/Buhl

Sagebrush Days, with the theme "Blue Jeans and Country Things." Highlights: concrete rodeo skateboard competition, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Buhl Skate Park (registration 8:30-11 a.m.); trout feed, 1 a.m.-1 p.m. at West End Senior Center, 1010 Main St. ($5, all you can eat); and Eighth Street Center open house and chocolate tasting, noon-5 p.m. buhlchamber.org.

Festivity, fireworks/Malta

Annual Independence Day Celebration at the LDS Ballpark. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m., with a choice of hamburgers, cheeseburgers or hot dogs, and salads, chips, drinks and dessert. Cost for dinner is $5 for adults (12 and older) and $3 for kids (11 and younger) or $20 per family (only those living at home). Also, free games and fun activities start at 7:30 p.m. (bring a towel and change of clothes for the kids); and fireworks display at dark. Information: Audra at 645-2571 or 670-3171.

Theater/Rupert

Mount Harrison Heritage Foundation presents the comedy spoof "The Final Dress Rehearsal" and vaudeville entertainment at 7:30 p.m. at the Wilson Theater, F and Fremont streets. Cast includes Debra Condie, Leslie Trevino, Tonya Ward, Melissa Clark, Tammy Barendregt, Rosemary Barfuss, Mary and Lynn Brisbin, Jim Jolley, Dale Daley, Levi Graham, and Kent and Oliver Evensen. $5 at the door. 436-1543.

Festivity/Rupert

The 83rd annual Fourth of July celebration, with the theme "Only In America." Highlights: Food booths open at 10 a.m. at Rupert Square; 500 Firecracker Lawnmower Races at 6 p.m. at Minidoka County Fairgrounds, registration begins at 5 p.m. (admission: $5 per person or $15 for a family of four); free local entertainment at 6 p.m. at the Rupert Square (bring lawn chairs); Twin Falls city band performance at 8 p.m. at the square's gazebo; and carnival at the fairgrounds.

Horse races/Rupert

Horse races at 1 p.m. at Minidoka County Fairgrounds, 80 E. Baseline, with quarter horses, Appaloosas, paints and thoroughbreds. Pari-mutuel betting and food. Admission is $2 for 12 and older. Information: Becky at 431-9766.

Music/Sun Valley

Grammy-winning singer and Broadway performer Maureen McGovern and the American Festival Chorus and Orchestra perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Sun Valley Pavilion at Sun Valley Resort, as part of the Summer Concert Series. The 30-member chorus performs "An American Tribute," accompanied by the 50-member orchestra. Also features a hundred choir students from Wood River, Twin Falls and Jerome high schools performing numbers prepared and directed by Craig Jessop and film director/producer John Jacobsen. Jessop, head of Utah State University Department of Music and director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for 11 years, directs the chorus. Tickets are $35, $45 and $55, at sunvalleypavilion.com, 622-2135 or 888-622-2108.

Jazz/Sun Valley

Joe Fos, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Duchin Lounge at Sun Valley Lodge. No cover. 622-2145.

Antique show/Ketchum

Fourth of July Antique Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the nexStage Theatre, 120 S. Main St. Free admission. 720-5547.

Art, antique show/ Ketchum

Ketchum Art and Antique Show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Forest Service Park, First Street and Washington Avenue. Free admission. (303) 570-9763.

Gallery walk/Ketchum

Gallery Walk, 5-8 p.m., featuring exhibitions at several art galleries: Kneeland Gallery, 271 First Ave. N.; Broschofsky Galleries, 360 E. Ave.; Gallery DeNovo, 320 First Ave. N.; Gilman Contemporary, 661 Sun Valley Road; Sun Valley Center for the Arts, 191 Fifth St. E.; Friesen Gallery, 320 First Ave. N.; Will Caldwell's gallery, 400 E. Sun Valley Road; Zantman Art Gallery, 360 E. Ave. N.; and Gail Severn Gallery, 400 First Ave. N. Free admission.

Music/Ketchum

Tony Furtado performs an outdoor concert at 8 p.m., on the Rustic Moose deck at Clarion Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Opening act The Kim Stocking Band plays at 6:30 p.m. Furtado blends rock music with Americana, folk and pop. His latest album is "Deep Water." Tickets are $10 at visitsunvalley.com or at Ketchum Dry Goods.

Blues/Ketchum

Hickory Blue, a quartet with traditional blues, folk music and harmonies, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Papa Hemi's Hideaway, 310 S. Main St. No cover.

Rodeo/Hailey

Hailey Days of the Old West Rodeo, hosted by Sawtooth Rangers Riding Club, 7:30 p.m. at Hailey Rodeo Grounds. Pre-rodeo starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for reserved seats, $10 general admission for adults, and $5 for children 2-12, at Atkinson's markets. Information: Shelly Shoemaker at 309-4235.

Music/Hailey

Voici Ingenium, 7 p.m. at the Wicked Spud on Main Street. A showcase of Wood River Valley's talented local musicians. Free admission. 788-2496.

Movie/Bellevue

Hot Summer Nights Outdoor Movie, featuring "The Nutty Professor" with Jerry Lewis, at Bellevue Memorial Park. Show starts at 9:20 p.m. with cartoon trailers. Bring lawn chairs. Made possible through a grant from Hayward Family Foundation, and sponsored by Hailey Chamber of Commerce and Bellevue Council. Free admission; bring a non-perishable food donation for the Hunger Coalition.

Country/Jerome

Country Classics, 8 p.m. to midnight at Snake River Elks Lodge, 412 E. 200 S. Open to the public; $5 per person or $9 per couple. Dinner available 6-9 p.m.

Music/Burley

Kroakers DJ, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Riverside, 197 W. U.S. Highway 30. $2 cover.

Country/Declo

The Fugitives, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Shakers, 826 Idaho Highway 81. No cover.

Theater/Glenns Ferry

Historic Opera Theatre presents a comedy murder mystery, "Let Him Sleep 'Til It's Time For His Funeral," at a dinner show at 208 E. Idaho Ave. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m.; show at 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $22.50 for dinner and show (choice of steak or chicken), and show-only tickets are $7 general admission, $6 for seniors and children. Dinner reservations required; 366-7408.

Team roping/Rogerson

Eighth Annual Silver Bit Fourth of July Team Roping at 6 p.m. at the U2 Arena off of U.S. Highway 93 in Rogerson. Prizes include five custom-made trophy Cactus saddles and 10 trophy headstalls, $1,000 added money to open. Dog and foot races. Information: Scott or Gwen Whitworth at 940-0433 or 940-1507.

Country/Jackpot

Charlie Daniels Band performs at 7 and 9 p.m. in the Gala Showroom at Cactus Petes Resort Casino, 1386 U.S. Highway 93 in Jackpot, Nev. Tickets are $45, $50 and $55, at (800) 821-1103.

Rock/Nevada

Milestone plays 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. for the annual Fourth of July celebration at the Outdoor Inn in Jarbidge. No cover. Go on U.S. Highway 93 to Rogerson; turn west on Three Creek Road.

Country, rock/Boise

Summer Concert Series, featuring Sorry For Partying: Reckless Kelly with Muzzie and Billy Braun, Jeremiah James and friends, at 4 p.m. at Idaho Botanical Gardens' Outlaw Field, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road. Presented by the Knitting Factory and Idaho Botanical Garden. The alternative country-rock band, led by brothers Willy and Cody Braun, formed in Bend, Ore., before relocating in 1997 to Austin, Texas, and was joined by Casey Pollock (later David Abeyta replaced Pollock), Chris Schelske and Jay Nazz. The Brauns previously toured with their father in Muzzie Braun & the Boys. Tickets are $25 and $30 general admission and $10 for children under 12, at 866-468-7624 or ticketweb.com. Information: idahobotanicalgarden.org or 343-8649.

Lecture/Stanley

Sawtooth Forum and Lecture Series with a presentation by Ron Watters, "Idaho's Whitewater Pioneers," 5 p.m. at Stanley Museum on Idaho Highway 75, followed by a campfire talk at 8:30 p.m. at Redfish Lake Amphitheater, five miles south of Stanley. A discussion on the lives of Idaho's whitewater pioneers, especially Walt Blackadar's formative, learning years in Idaho, his adventures and escapades, and his high times with Idaho's colorful river pioneers. Watters of Pocatello is the author of eight books including "Never Turn Back," a biography of Blackadar. Series presented by Sawtooth Interpretive and Historical Association. Free admission. discoversawtooth.org.

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SATURDAY

Quilt display/Twin Falls

Main Avenue Quilt Walk, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the downtown area. Features quilts displayed inside and outside businesses to promote uniqueness of downtown. Each quilt includes its own story. The event includes arts and crafts vendors. Information: Miranda Henning, downtown event coordinator, at 421-2944, or Cathy at Stitchin' Time at 735-4094.

Music, fireworks/

Twin Falls

Bish's RV Freedom Celebration at the College of Southern Idaho. Twin Falls Municipal Band performs a patriotic concert at 8 p.m. in front of CSI's Fine Arts Center. Program highlights include "The Liberty Bell March," "American Civil War Fantasy," "American Patrol," The Saints' Hallelujah," "Stars and Stripes Forever" and patriotic sing-a-long. Freedom Celebration with Lighthouse Christian Fellowship's Praise Band at 9:15 p.m. on the lawn west of the Herrett Center for Arts and Science; event includes free root beer floats, hamburgers and hot dogs. Fireworks display begins at dark. Do not bring fireworks or pets. Free admission.

Patriot day, ice cream/ Twin Falls

Twin Falls Farmers Market's Patriot Day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on North College Road, with entertainment and free ice cream. Bring lawn chairs. Market is open every Saturday, with more than 30 vendors. Several services available: senior and handicapped parking near the vendors, hot-water handwashing station, wagon to transport large quantities to your vehicle, seating in the shade, and portable restrooms. Information: Diane Stevens at 316-1292.

Country, rock/Twin Falls

Copperhead, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Montana Steakhouse, 1826 Canyon Crest Drive. No cover.

Light rock/Twin Falls

Vocalist and guitarist Rick Kuhn, 6:30 p.m. at Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center, 330 Canyon Crest Drive. No cover.

Music/Twin Falls

DJ Night with Joey Bravo and Icy, 9 p.m. in the Blue Room at Woody's, 213 Fifth Ave. S. $5 cover.

Jazz/Twin Falls

Great Riff Jazz combo, 7-10 p.m. at Pandora's restaurant, 516 Hansen St. No cover.

Festivity, parade, fireworks/Buhl

Sagebrush Days, with the theme "Blue Jeans and Country Things." Highlights: Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at West End Senior Center, 1010 Main St. ($5 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under); 7 a.m., Buhl Fun Run registration at Furniture Room parking lot; Fun Run begins at 8 a.m.; parade begins at 10:30 a.m. with Bob and Barbara Gietzen grand marshals; vendors booths open in Eastman Park after parade; live music by Copperhead, noon-3 p.m. in Eastman Park; Idaho Old Time Fiddlers, 6-8 p.m in McClusky Park; fire hose competition at 2 p.m.; trout scramble; Eighth Street Center open house and chocolate tasting, 11 a.m.-1 p.m; Antique Tractor Pullers Association tractor pull, 7 p.m. at Buhl Rodeo Grounds; and anvil firing at dusk followed by fireworks. No entry fees for parade floats (parade entry forms at 543-6682, or sign up the day of parade); no admission fee for park activities. buhlchamber.org.

Festivity, fireworks/ Jerome

Third annual Community Freedom Celebration, with the theme "Celebrating America's Unique Heritage," 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Jerome city parks. Patriotic kickoff begins at 11 a.m. with the Jerome Fire Department Color Guard, "Star Spangled Banner" by Allison Lindley, presentation speech "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" by Johnathan Wisniewski, and Taps presentation by Denise and Allison Lindley; followed by live entertainment by Tavasci Choir, country and gospel recording artist TJ Clews and Band, and Smith Family Singers; also pie-eating contest and watermelon-eating contest; and food and craft vendors. Activities for all ages: skateboard competition (bring your gear), basketball and soccer tournaments, face painting, obstacle courses, dunk tank and bounce house. Fireworks at dusk at Jerome High School. Free admission. Information: Tammy at 420-8372.

Festivities, fireworks/ Bliss

Bliss Fourth of July events, in and around City Park: 10 a.m., mud volleyball, $10 registration fee per team; 4 p.m., ATV Poker Run, $20 entry; 7:30 p.m., parade, Main Street; dusk, fireworks, free. Information: 352-1070.

Fireworks/Gooding

Gooding community fireworks show, free, at dusk at the Gooding Middle and High School lawn at 1047 Seventh Ave. W. Information: Gooding City Hall at 934-5669.

Breakfast/Hollister

Free Fourth of July breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. at Hollister City Park, with a flag raising. Fiddlers will play from 8 to 10 a.m. Sponsored by the city of Hollister, LDS Church, Hollister Presbyterian Church and Rogerson Baptist Church. From Twin Falls, take U.S. Highway 93 south to Hollister. Turn right at Main Street. The park is behind the Hollister Twin Stop Chevron.

Festivity, parade, fireworks/Wendell

Fourth of July Celebration, with all events in and around Wendell Middle School commons area. Activities include: 8-11 a.m., breakfast by LDS Ward 2, (freewill donation); 8-11 a.m., three-on-three basketball; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., hamburger and hot dog lunch by Wendell American Legion (by donation); 11 a.m. children's parade, themed "Red, White and Blue" at high school track (open to all youngsters; bring anything with wheels, no motors); noon, bed races at high school track; 1-5 p.m., free swimming at McGinnis Park pool; 2 p.m., watermelon seed-spit; 5 p.m., horseshoe tournament at pits between middle and high school; 5-8 p.m., ice cream social by Wendell Police Department (free); 8 p.m., cake walk ($1 entry); 8 p.m., dance with music by disc jockey (free); and fireworks at dusk.

Festivity, fireworks/Shoshone

Fourth of July Celebration begins with a community potluck picnic and ice cream social at 4 p.m. at the park by the baseball field (bring a side dish for the potluck or a cake for the ice cream social), followed by fireworks at dusk.

Festivity, parade/Rupert

The 83rd annual Fourth of July celebration, with the theme "Only In America." Highlights: Food booths open at 10 a.m.; parade at 11 a.m. with Judge Larry and Mary Duff as grand marshals; free local entertainment at 6 p.m. at the Rupert Square (bring lawn chairs); and Junior Stampede at 6 p.m. at the Minidoka County Fairgrounds (tickets: $6; ages 6 and under free); and carnival at the fairgrounds in Rupert. Sign up for Mutton Bustin at Junior Stampede: 436-9748.

Horse races/Rupert

Horse races at 2 p.m. at Minidoka County Fairgrounds, 80 E. Baseline, with quarter horses, Appaloosas, paints and thoroughbreds. Pari-mutuel betting and food. Admission is $2 for 12 and older. Information: Becky at 431-9766.

Festivity, parade,

fireworks/Albion

Hometown July 4th Celebration, with the theme "Always Be True to the Red, White, and Blue," is a project of the Community Relations Council. Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. at the new Albion senior center, with pancakes, link sausage, ham, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy and biscuits, fruit and beverages (cost: $6 per adult, $3.50 per child, 10 and under, and $18 per family). Parade lineup begins at 9:30 a.m. at the south end of Main Street, followed by the parade at 10 a.m. with floats, color guard, horsedrawn vehicles, kids with wagons, bikes and pets, and vintage vehicles from each decade; grand marshals are Adelmo and Helen Maestas. After the parade, flag raising by American Legion and opening ceremony in the park; and at 11:30 a.m., a Life Flight helicopter lands on Campus Grove, with helicopter tours given (event arranged by Albion Quick Response Unit). Food booths open at 11:30 a.m., most are inside the pavilion, with a variety of foods and treats. Senior citizens' booth east of the pavilion includes baked food, handicrafts and a quilt drawing held in the afternoon (tickets: $1 each or six for $5). The 25th anniversary of the Horseshoe Tournament, sponsored by the Boy Scouts, starts after opening ceremony and runs throughout the afternoon at the park's northwest corner (fee: $20 per two-member team; prizes for top three teams and a traveling trophy for winners). Gary Bench/ Premiere Entertainers perform at 1 p.m. on the portable stage. Other afternoon activities: games for all ages start at noon; a greased pole with $100 on top (open to ages 12 and younger); a Nerf golf tournament, a jump house provided by Campus Grove, and kids' games and activities by PTO. Fireworks display at dark near the airport south of town.

Music/Burley

River Front Festival, presented by Blue Link Entertainment, 6 p.m. at Morey's Steak House Patio Event Center, 219 E. Third N. St. Local performances by Eric Pena, Chris Anderson, Eric Livermore, Lindsay Rezee, Laio and Aaron Golay. Tickets are $8 in advance at Mr. Gas stations or $10 at the door; children 12 and under pay $3 at the door. Part of the proceeds go to Mini-Cassia Shelter for Women and Children. 650-8569.

Music/Heyburn

Independence Day Concert, featuring the Boise band Sole's Rest and locals Marcus Meek Guitar Shop Band, 6 p.m. at the Riverside Park and Amphitheater (next to Chamber of Commerce building). Fireworks display by the city of Burley follows the concert. Summer Concert Series presented by Heyburn Amphitheater Committee and city of Heyburn. Free admission. Information: Chris James at 312-7157.

Festivity, parade, fireworks/Hailey

Fourth of July celebration, starting at 9 a.m. along Main Street. Festivities include a parade at noon along Main Street, live music by Cosmic Beans before and after parade, bike criterium at 1 p.m., antique market on Main Street and at McKercher Park, children's carnival, rodeo and evening fireworks. Information: Hailey Chamber of Commerce, 788-3484 or haileyidaho.com, 788-2700 (parade) and 788-2117 (bike race).

Carnival/Hailey

Blaine County Recreation District's Fourth of July Carnival is open from 9 a.m. to noon (before the parade) downtown at the farmers market lot on Main Street. The carnival features a bounce house, climbing mountain, an obstacle course, face painting, kids games and cotton candy provided by the Soldier Mountain All Stars. Cost is $5 for an all-you-can-play pass, at the carnival entry. Information: Blaine County Recreation District at 788-2117.

Ice cream, exhibition/Hailey

Ice Cream Social, presented by Sun Valley Center for the Arts, 1-3 p.m. on the lawn at The Center, 314 S. Second Ave. Free ice cream, cake and lemonade. "Idaho's Fences" exhibition is open with local artists' paintings, prints, photographs or other art work on Idaho's fences. sunvalleycenter.org or 726-9491, ext. 10.

Rodeo/Hailey

Hailey Days of the Old West Rodeo, hosted by Sawtooth Rangers Riding Club, 7:30 p.m. at Hailey Rodeo Grounds. Pre-rodeo starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for reserved seats, $10 general admission for adults, and $5 for children 2-12, at Atkinson's markets. Information: Shelly Shoemaker at 309-4235.

Theater/Hailey

Company of Fools presents the musical "110 in the Shade" by N. Richard Nash, Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt, at 7 p.m. for a pay-what-you-feel preview at Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., as part of the Summer Fools Festival. Directed by John Glenn with musical director R.L. Rowsey. Tickets on sale one hour before the performance; no reserved seats. 578-9122.

Antique show/Ketchum

Fourth of July Antique Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the nexStage Theatre, 120 S. Main St. Free admission. 720-5547.

Art, antique show/Ketchum

Ketchum Art and Antique Show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Forest Service Park, First Street and Washington Avenue. Free admission. (303) 570-9763.

Music, carnival/Ketchum

Fourth of July celebration featuring Dallas Alice band in concert at 7 p.m, with local band The Damphools' opening act at 4:30 p.m., downtown at Fourth Street Heritage Corridor. Dallas Alice is an Americana alternative country, rock 'n roll band from Louisville, Ky. Free children's carnival with old-fashioned games, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Ketchum Town Plaza. Free admission. 726-3423.

Folk/Ketchum

Cow Says Mooo, a trio with contemporary folk and acoustic indie, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Papa Hemi's Hideaway, 310 S. Main St. No cover.

Festivity/Hansen

Fourth of July celebration at Hansen City Park. Highlights: parade begins at 11 a.m., followed by activities starting at noon; a barbecue at 5 p.m. (bring two side dishes, utensils and chairs); and fireworks at 10 p.m. 423-5158.

Theater/Glenns Ferry

Historic Opera Theatre presents the melodrama "Blazing Guns at Roaring Gulch" at a dinner show at 208 E. Idaho Ave. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m.; show at 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $22.50 for dinner and show (choice of steak or chicken), and show-only tickets are $7 general admission, $6 for senior citizens and children under 12. Dinner reservations required; 366-7408 or 366-2744.

Barbecue/Hagerman

Hagerman Valley Senior and Community Center will hold a barbecue at noon and thrift store sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 140 E. Lake St. Menu includes hamburgers, buns, salad and beverages. Cost is $5 per person. 837-6120.

Figure skating/ Sun Valley

Meryl Davis and Charlie White, 2009 U.S. champions and 2008 U.S. silver medalists, and Ryan Bradley, 2007 U.S. silver medalist, perform at the Sun Valley Ice Show, 9:45 p.m. at the Sun Valley Ice Rink. Tickets are $32 to $52 for bleacher seats and $62 for dessert buffet and ice show, at seats.sunvalley.com, 622-2135 or 888-622-2108.

Jazz/Sun Valley

Joe Fos, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Duchin Lounge at Sun Valley Lodge. No cover. 622-2145.

Team roping/Rogerson

Eighth Annual Silver Bit Fourth of July Team Roping at 9 a.m. at the U2 Arena, off of U.S. Highway 93 Prizes include five custom-made trophy Cactus saddles and 10 trophy headstalls, $1,000 added money to open. Dog and foot races. Information: Scott or Gwen Whitworth at 940-0433 or 940-1507.

Festivity, music/Nevada

Jarbidge Arts Council and Jarbidge Community Association sponsor a Fourth of July celebration. Bluegrass concert, with Twin Falls' Strings Attached, at 6:30 p.m. at Pioneer Park in Jarbidge, Nev. Band members include Jenni Stippich (fiddle), David Quinley (bass) and Mike McCarthy (banjo). Homemade ice cream with strawberries and other toppings. Festivities include kids' games at the park, antique vehicle parade, a bake sale, barbecue, bingo and live music by Milestone, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at the Outdoor Inn. From Twin Falls, take U.S. Highway 93 south to Rogerson. Drive west 62.2 miles on the Three Creek Highway to Jarbidge; follow the signs (last 16 miles are unpaved.) Information: Mary Stadstad at 841-0106 or 775-488-2373.

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SUNDAY

Dance/Twin Falls

Twin Falls Senior Citizens Center holds a dance, featuring music by Melody Masters, 2-5 p.m. at the center, 530 Shoshone St. W. Admission is $4 per person.

Dance/Twin Falls

Singles Friendship Dance, 6-11 p.m. at Twin Falls Senior Citizens Center, 530 Shoshone St. W. Single families dance is 6-8 p.m., and singles-only at 8-11 p.m. Bring non-alcoholic beverages. No alcohol or tobacco. All ages welcome; children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent. Admission is $4 per person.

Festivity/Jerome

Third annual Community Freedom Celebration, with the theme "Celebrating America's Unique Heritage," continues at Jerome City Park. Community ice-cream social at 6 p.m.; free ice cream bars sponsored by Idaho Dairymen's Association, other ice cream vendors and beverages available. Music by praise and worship bands at 6:30 p.m. Free admission. Information: Tammy at 420-8372.

Benefit concert/Ketchum

Make-A-Wish Foundation Idaho Chapter hosts an outdoor concert, 3-4:30 p.m. at Rotary Park, to benefit two local children with life-threatening medical conditions. Performance by storyteller and songwriter Eric Herman, who features a mixture of Shel Silverstein, Sesame Street and The Beatles. Herman will donate to the fundraiser $5 of every CD sold during the concert. Eli McNees, a Wood River Valley resident and Wish recipient, will share his inspiring experience. The goal is to raise $13,000 to support two wishes, each costing an average of $6,500, for 13-year-old Kolby of Twin Falls and 12-year-old Claire of Ketchum, and to kick off a local Make-A Wish Foundation Chapter. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and $20 for families, at Chapter One Bookstore in Ketchum and Tater Tots in Hailey. Information: Kristin Bigelow at kbsunvalley@ gmail.com or 721-0528.

Antique show/Ketchum

Fourth of July Antique Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the nexStage Theatre, 120 S. Main St. Free admission. 720-5547.

Art, antique show/ Ketchum

Ketchum Art and Antique Show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Forest Service Park, First Street and Washington Avenue. Free admission. (303) 570-9763.

Jazz/Ketchum

Jazz in the Park, featuring John Northrop and the Jazz Rangers, playing jazz guitar with a bossa nova feel, 6-8 p.m. in Rotary Park across from the YMCA on Warm Springs Road. Low-back chairs, a picnic and beverages are welcome; no food or beverages available for sale. Free admission.

Theater/Hailey

Company of Fools presents the musical "110 in the Shade" by N. Richard Nash, Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt, at 2 p.m. for Educator Night at Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., as part of the Summer Fools Festival. Directed by John Glenn with musical director R.L. Rowsey. Tickets are $10 for currently employed educators and school administrators. Limit two per person. Tickets at Liberty Theatre (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday) or 578-9122.

Music/Sun Valley

Pianist and singer Leana Leach, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. during Sunday brunch in the Lodge Dining Room at Sun Valley Resort. No cover. 622-2800.

Horse races/Rupert

Horse races at 1 p.m. at Minidoka County Fairgrounds, 80 E. Baseline, with quarter horses, Appaloosas, paints and thoroughbreds. Pari-mutuel betting and food. Admission is $2 for 12 and older. Information: Becky at 431-9766.

Team roping/Rogerson

Eighth Annual Silver Bit Fourth of July Team Roping at 9 a.m. at the U2 Arena, off of U.S. Highway 93 Prizes include five custom-made trophy Cactus saddles and 10 trophy headstalls, $1,000 added money to open. Dog and foot races. Information: Scott or Gwen Whitworth at 940-0433 or 940-1507.

Music/Stanley

Music From Stanley concert series, featuring Idaho musicians James Dean Kindle and the East Oregon Playboys with Thomas Paul, 4-8 p.m. at Redfish Lake Lodge. Free admission. Concert recordings to be aired in radio series on KBSU and KISU in the fall. musicfromstanley.com.

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MONDAY

Theater camp/Twin Falls

College of Southern Idaho Theater Camp for students age 12-18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through JULY 10 at the CSI Fine Arts Center. Learn what goes into a play by experiencing the theater arts in a hands-on environment. Classes include makeup, lighting, scene shop, acting, developing a character and scene work. Camp director Laine A. Steel has been a director, designer and theater professor at CSI for 19 years. Cost is $150. Bring a lunch. Registration form or information: 732-6288 or cbarigar@csi.edu.

Art camp/Twin Falls

Summer Crafts, Sculpture and Paper Art summer art camp through JULY 23 at Twin Falls Creative Arts Center, 249 Main Ave. W. Make a variety of summer crafts, sculpture projects and paper arts (origami, card making and scrapbooking in miniature). Schedule: preschool/kinder art (ages 3-6), 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, $50; early elementary (first-third grades), 2:15-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, $65; late elementary (fourth-sixth), 3:45-5 p.m., $65; open for all ages, 2:15-3:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, $65; junior and senior high (seventh-12th grades), 3:45-5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, $65; and young at art (age 2-4 with a parent), 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays or 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, $30. 737-9111 or tfcreativeartscenter.com.

Music/Twin Falls

Reggae Night, 9 p.m. in the Blue Room at Woody's, 213 Fifth Ave. S. No cover.

Jazz/Sun Valley

Bruce Innes, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Duchin Lounge at Sun Valley Lodge. No cover. 622-2145.

Afrobeat/Boise

Albino, San Francisco's award-winning Afrobeat ensemble, performs at 8 p.m. at Neurolux Lounge, 113 N. 11th St. Doors open at 7 p.m. The 10-piece West African funk band is touring in support of its newly released studio album "Peralta House." The ensemble honors the legacy of Afrobeat inventor Fela Kuti by melding crafted arrangements and jazz-tinged harmony with high-energy grooves. Tickets are $12 in advance at Ticketweb.com or $14 at the door.

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TUESDAY

Planetarium/Twin Falls

Faulkner Planetarium at Herrett Center for Arts and Science presents "Sky Quest" with live sky tour at 2 p.m.; "Two Small Pieces of Glass" with live sky tour at 7 p.m.; and "Space Jammin'" at 8:15 p.m. Education-show tickets are $4.50 for adults, $3.50 for seniors and $2.50 for students. Tickets for the 8:15 p.m. entertainment show are $4.50 for all ages.

Music/Twin Falls

TattTuesday, 9 p.m. in the Blue Room at Woody's, 213 Fifth Ave. S. No cover.

Theater/Hailey

Company of Fools presents Robert Harlig's "Steel Magnolias" at 7 p.m. for a pay-what-you-feel preview at Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., as part of the Summer Fools Festival. Directed by Steve Perigard. Tickets on sale one hour before the performance; no reserved seats. 578-9122.

Live music/Ketchum

Ketch'em Alive free concert and dance, 7 p.m. at Forest Service Park, First Street and Washington Avenue. Local bands warm up the crowd at 7 p.m. The headliners, this week Albino Afrobeat, a 10-piece dance band, start playing at 7:30 p.m. Picnics, low-back chairs and blankets are welcome. Drinks are sold at the park.

Jazz/Sun Valley

Joe Fos, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Duchin Lounge at Sun Valley Lodge. No cover. 622-2145.

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WEDNESDAY

Country, rock/Twin Falls

Twin Falls Tonight summer concert series, featuring Randy Richards Band, 6-9 p.m. at the fountain downtown on Main Avenue. Free. Food and beverages available for purchase. Information: Robin at 420-0916.

Planetarium/Twin Falls

Faulkner Planetarium at Herrett Center for Arts and Science presents "Here Comes the Sun" at 2 p.m. $4.50 for adults, $3.50 for seniors and $2.50 for students.

Music/Twin Falls

Open Mic Night, 9 p.m. in the Blue Room at Woody's, 213 Fifth Ave. S. No cover.

Reading programs/Buhl

"Be Creative @ Your Library" summer reading program, 10 a.m., with the theme "I could have danced all night!"; and "Express Yourself" teen summer reading program, 1-2:30 p.m., both at Buhl Public Library, 215 Broadway Ave. Free admission. 543-6500.

Theater/Hailey

Company of Fools presents Robert Harlig's "Steel Magnolias" at 7 p.m. for Educator Night at Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., as part of the Summer Fools Festival. Directed by Steve Perigard. Tickets are $10 for currently employed educators and school administrators. Limit two per person. Tickets at Liberty Theatre (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday) or 578-9122.

Music/Hailey

Back Alley Parties, featuring free live music, Wednesday nights through AUG. 26 outdoors at The Wicked Spud on Main Street. Benefits a different local nonprofit every week.

Bluegrass/Ketchum

Guitarist MIck Terra with folk, bluegrass and original music, 6 p.m. on the patio at Papa Hemi's Hideaway, 310 S. Main St. No cover.

Jazz/Sun Valley

Joe Fos, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Duchin Lounge at Sun Valley Lodge. No cover. 622-2145.

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THURSDAY

Music/Twin Falls

Twin Falls Municipal Band performs an outdoor concert at 8 p.m. at Twin Falls City Park. Program highlights include "Circus Days," "As Tears Go By," "Birdland," "Precious Lord, Take My Hand," "MacArthur Park" and "Mambo No. 5." Free admission.

Planetarium/Twin Falls

Faulkner Planetarium at Herrett Center for Arts and Science presents "Sky Quest" with live sky tour at 2 p.m. $4.50 for adults, $3.50 for seniors and $2.50 for students.

Theater/Buhl

West End Theatre Co. presents its summer theater production "Is There a Comic in the House" at 7:30 p.m. at Buhl High School auditorium. A comedy about a boarding house for stand-up comedians; a group of incompetent kidnappers breaks into the house and pandemonium reigns. Tickets are $5 from any cast member or $6 at the door. Information: Dave Blaszkiewicz at 490-1992.

Theater/Hailey

Company of Fools presents the musical "110 in the Shade" by N. Richard Nash, Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt, at 7 p.m. at Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., as part of the Summer Fools Festival. Directed by John Glenn with musical director R.L. Rowsey. Tickets are $25 for adults, $18 for senior citizens (62 and over) and $10 for students (18 and under). Tickets are available at Liberty Theatre (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday), 578-9122, or at the box office one hour before show time.

Lecture/Ketchum

Nationally known artist Jan Aronson presents a slide lecture, "The Contemporary Portrait: An Artist Responds to Trends in Painting," at 7 p.m. at Sun Valley Center for the Arts, 191 Fifth St. E. Aronson of New York City speaks about an artist's response to contemporary portraiture. She concentrates on the natural world in her own work, but portraiture has been a major theme in her art. Her portraiture includes paintings of Mariel Hemingway, Arthur Hertzberg, Norman H. Nie and Edgar Miles Bronfman. Her work is in numerous public, private and corporate collections. She exhibits her work at Gail Severn Gallery in Ketchum. Free admission and open to the public. sunvalleycenter.org or 726-9491, ext. 10.

Live music/Ketchum

Thursday Plaza Nights, a free concert series, 6 to 8 p.m. in Town Plaza across from Atkinsons' Market. The Wood River Valley's Sheryl Mae Grace will perform her hip, current originals. Ice cream and crepes will be for sale at Leroy's Ice Cream booth, with part of the profits going to Wood River Valley nonprofit organizations.

Jazz/Sun Valley

Joe Fos, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Duchin Lounge at Sun Valley Lodge. No cover. 622-2145.

Movie, games/Rupert

Baseline Fellowship's family event, with free hot dogs, games and a movie, at the church, at 123 K St. Games start at 6:30 p.m., followed by a movie at 7:30 p.m. Information: Pastor Sam Andrew at 312-5092.

NEXT WEEK

Christian rock/Twin Falls

Award-winning rock group ApologetiX (That Christian Parody Band) performs in concert at 7:30 p.m. JULY 10 at River Christian Fellowship, 4002 N. 3300 E. (corner of Falls Avenue East and Shoshone Falls Road). The band specializes in biblical parodies of classic and modern rock songs, and its repertoire covers rock 'n' roll from Elvis to today's artists, with an occasional rap or country song. The band appeals to both Christian and secular audiences. ApologetiX released its 15th CD, "Future Tense," in 2008 and is working on the followup, "Recovery," for release this summer. Tickets are $10 in advance at apologetix.com or $15 at the door.

Planetarium/Twin Falls

Faulkner Planetarium at Herrett Center for Arts and Science presents "Here Comes the Sun" at 2 p.m. JULY10; "Two Small Pieces of Glass" with live sky tour at 7 p.m.; and "Lynyrd Skynyrd: Fly On Free Bird" at 8:15 p.m. Education-show tickets are $4.50 for adults, $3.50 for seniors and $2.50 for students. Tickets for the 8:15 p.m. entertainment show are $4.50 for all ages.

Music/Twin Falls

Idaho Potato Power Hour, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. JULY 10 at Woody's, 213 Fifth Ave. S. $5 cover.

Music/Twin Falls

Playtime Stage, open mic for local musicians, 6-8 p.m. JULY10 and 24 at Welch Music, 837 Pole Line Road. Musicians interested in playing should contact Tim at 734-9010. Free admission.

Folk/Ketchum

The Mighty Shims, duo Jim Paisley and Fletcher Brock, performs Americana and contemporary folk music, 6:30-9:30 p.m. JULY 10 on the patio at Papa Hemi's Hideaway, 310 S. Main St. No cover.

Movie/Bellevue

Hot Summer Nights Outdoor Movie, featuring "Escape to Witch Mountain" (the original), JULY10 at Bellevue Memorial Park. Show starts at 9:20 p.m. with cartoon trailers. Bring lawn chairs. Made possible through a grant from Hayward Family Foundation, and sponsored by Hailey Chamber of Commerce and Bellevue Council. Free admission; bring a non-perishable food donation for the Hunger Coalition.

Country, rock/Twin Falls

Copperhead, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. JULY10-11 at Montana Steakhouse, 1826 Canyon Crest Drive. No cover.

Theater/Buhl

West End Theatre Co. presents its summer theater production "Is There a Comic in the House" at 7:30 p.m. JULY 10-11 at Buhl High School auditorium. A comedy about a boarding house for stand-up comedians; a group of incompetent kidnappers breaks into the house and pandemonium reigns. Tickets are $5 from any cast member or $6 at the door. Information: Dave Blaszkiewicz at 490-1992.

Arts festival/Ketchum

Ketchum Arts Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. JULY 10-11 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. JULY 12 at Festival Meadows on Sun Valley Road (next to Our Lady of Snows Catholic Church). Features 100 artists' booths with a variety of arts and crafts from local artists; several nonprofit booths from Wood River Valley organizations; live music; activities for children and adults; and food and beverages. Free admission. Information: 725-4090, ketchum_arts_festival@yahoo.com or mountainangels.com/kaf.

Theater/Glenns Ferry

Historic Opera Theatre presents a comedy murder mystery, "Let Him Sleep 'Til It's Time For His Funeral," at a dinner show JULY 10 at 208 E. Idaho Ave. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m.; show at 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $22.50 for dinner and show (choice of steak or chicken); show-only tickets are $7 general admission, $6 for seniors and children. Dinner reservations required; 366-7408.

Theater/Hailey

Company of Fools presents the musical "110 in the Shade" by N. Richard Nash, Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt, at 8 p.m. JULY 10, 17 and AUG. 1, at 7 p.m. JULY 14, 23 and 29, and at 2 p.m. JULY 26 at Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., as part of the Summer Fools Festival. Directed by John Glenn with musical director R.L. Rowsey. Tickets are $25 for adults, $18 for senior citizens (62 and over) and $10 for students (18 and under). Tickets are available at Liberty Theatre (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday), 578-9122, or at the box office one hour before show.

Kids art/Twin Falls

Magic Valley Arts Council's 18th annual Kids Art In the Park on JULY 11 at Twin Falls City Park, for children ages 3-14. Workshops on visual, performing, literary and musical arts. Also, sessions for preschool children. A children's variety show will be at noon, showcasing young singers, musicians, dancers and dramatic actors from the area. Hot dog lunch available for $3 during the noon hour. Registration fee is $2 (includes materials and instruction). Scholarships available. Register: 734-2787 or magicvalleyartscouncil.org.

Crafts/Twin Falls

Make-n-Take crafts, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. JULY 11 at Twin Falls Creative Arts Center, 249 Main Ave. W. Show up between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and make a fun craft in less than 30 minutes. Cost is $5; no registration required. tfcreativeartscenter.com or 737-9111.

Planetarium/Twin Falls

Faulkner Planetarium at Herrett Center for Arts and Science presents "Sky Quest" with live sky tour at 2 p.m. JULY11; "More Than Meets the Eye" with live sky tour at 4 p.m.; "Two Small Pieces of Glass" with live sky tour at 7 p.m.; and "Pink Floyd: The Wall" at 8:15 p.m. Education-show tickets are $4.50 for adults, $3.50 for seniors and $2.50 for students. Tickets for the 8:15 p.m. entertainment show are $4.50 for all ages.

Music/Twin Falls

Baseline Road, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. JULY 11 at Woody's, 213 Fifth Ave. S. $5 cover.

Astronomy/Twin Falls

Star Party with telescope viewing, 9:45 p.m. to midnight JULY 11 in the Centennial Observatory at the Herrett Center for Arts and Science. View Saturn, star clusters and galaxies. Free admission.

Garden tour/Ketchum

Sawtooth Botanical Garden's 14th annual Garden Tour, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. JULY 11, featuring seven diverse gardens: Kathleen and James Britt, 319 River Run Drive; Janet and Roger DeBard, 230 Graduate; Lila and Jack Corrock, 210 Huffman Drive; Kelle Weston and Parker Bryan, 360 W. First St.; Lynn and Barry Welker, 571 N. Third Ave.; Lisa Vierling and Michael Stoneback, 1034 W. Warm Springs Road; and Geoff and Alison Rusack, 411 Northwood. Horticultural highlights at each garden, and Master Gardeners explaining useful techniques. Tickets are $35 for Sawtooth Botanical Garden members and $45 for nonmembers. Tickets at the botanical garden at Idaho Highway 75 and Gimlet Road, or at any of the gardens the day of the tour. 726-935.

Acoustic/Ketchum

Rick Kuhn with contemporary folk music and acoustic indie with harmonies, 6:30-9:30 p.m. JULY 11 on the patio at Papa Hemi's Hideaway, 310 S. Main St. No cover.

Theater/Hailey

Company of Fools presents "Welcome Home Jenny Sutter," by Julie Marie Myatt, at 8 p.m. JULY 11 for a pay-what-you-feel preview at Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., as part of the Summer Fools Festival. Directed by Joel Vilinsky. Tickets on sale one hour before the performance; no reserved seats. 578-9122.

Figure skating/Sun Valley

Brian Boitano, Olympic gold medalist, two-time world champion and four-time U.S. champion, and Alyssa Czisney, 2009 U.S. gold medalist, perform at the Sun Valley Ice Show, 9:30 p.m. JULY 11 at the Sun Valley Ice Rink. Tickets are $32 to $52 for bleacher seats and $62 for dessert buffet and ice show, at seats.sunvalley.com, 622-2135 or 888-622-2108.

Fundraiser/Sun Valley

Lee Pesky Learning Center's Eighth Annual Scavenger Hunt, Dinner and Auction on JULY 11. Sign-up begins at 4 p.m. at Ketchum Town Plaza, with the hunt at 4:30 p.m., followed by drinks, dinner and live and silent auctions at The Community School, 181 Dollard Road. Honorees are Sue Dumke and Blaine County educator Krista Jones. Scavenger hunt teams, of up to eight players, race through the streets of Ketchum solving clues testing their ingenuity and creativity. A student runner can help teams get clued in, or the more adventurous of inquiring minds can track down their own hunches. The pursuit is to win the Golden Sneaker Award. Proceeds benefit scholarship programs and other services provided by Lee Pesky Learning Center. The center offers one-on-one testing and academic assessment for those with learning disabilities, teacher training, early literacy education and a College Aspirations Program. Pre-registration suggested. Dinner and auction costs $150 at 333-0008. lplearningcenter.org.

Theater/Glenns Ferry

Historic Opera Theatre presents the melodrama "Blazing Guns at Roaring Gulch," at a dinner show JULY 11 at 208 E. Idaho Ave. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m.; show at 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $22.50 for dinner and show (choice of steak or chicken); show-only tickets are $7 general admission, $6 for seniors and children under 12. Dinner reservations required; 366-7408.

Art, music/Shoshone

Shoshone Arts in the Park, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. JULY 11-12, on the Lincoln County Courthouse grounds, 111 W. B. The fiddler's contest is the state qualifying event for the Old Time Fiddling Contest. The event includes a quilt show; several vendors with artwork, pottery, Middle Eastern food, handmade cotton and woolen textiles, rugs, children's clothing and handbags; antique dealers and local antique collectable cars; Union Pacific with rides on the Operation Lifesaver train; three-on-three basketball tournament at 10 a.m. JULY 11 at the outdoor courts across C Street; and street dance with the band Slow Children Playing at 8 p.m. Nondenominational church service at 8 a.m. JULY 12 on the courthouse grounds and a breakfast from 8-10 a.m. (cost is by donation).

Horse races/Rupert

Horse races at 1 p.m. JULY 11-12 at Minidoka County Fairgrounds, 80 E. Baseline, with quarter horses, Appaloosas, paints and thoroughbreds. Parimutal betting and food. Admission is $2 for 12 and older. Information: Becky at 431-9766.

Theater/Hailey

Company of Fools presents "Welcome Home Jenny Sutter," by Julie Marie Myatt, at 2 p.m. JULY 12 for Educator Night at Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., as part of the Summer Fools Festival. Directed by Joel Vilinsky. Tickets are $10 for currently employed educators and school administrators. Limit two per person. Tickets at Liberty Theatre (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday) or 578-9122.

Jazz/Ketchum

Jazz in the Park, featuring Ketchum pianist Alan Pennay and vocalist Cheryl Morrell, 6-8 p.m. JULY12 in Rotary Park across from the YMCA on Warm Springs Road. Bring low-back chairs, a picnic and beverages; no food or beverages available for sale. Free admission.

Music/Stanley

Music From Stanley concert series, featuring Carrie Rodriguez and Bearfoot, 4-8 p.m. JULY 12 at Redfish Lake Lodge. Singer, songwriter and fiddler Rodriguez recently was featured on "Austin City Limits" and performed on "Live In Louisville" during her tour with Lucinda Williams in 2007. Bluegrass band Bearfoot is a past Telluride Bluegrass Band champion. Free admission. Concert recordings to be aired in radio series on KBSU and KISU in the fall. musicfromstanley.com.

Dance camp/Twin Falls

College of Southern Idaho/Idaho Dance Arts Alliance summer dance workshop, for students 12 and older, on the CSI campus. Choice of a one-week workshop JULY 12-17 and a two-week workshop JULY 12-24 for students who have a minimum of two consecutive years' dance experience. Classes include ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical and modern techniques, musical theater, world dance and choreography, which are taught by guest faculty of professional dancers and dance instructors from around the U.S. Fun activities include game night, movies, fashion show, ice cream social, barbecues, carnival and a recital. Cost ranges from $247 to $364 (without room and board) to $418 to $750 (with room and board). Registration forms at csi.edu/communityed, at CSI Fine Arts office or from local dance teachers. Information: Camille Barigar at 732-6288.

Theater/Hailey

Company of Fools presents Robert Harlig's "Steel Magnolias" at 7 p.m. JULY 12 and 15 at Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., as part of the Summer Fools Festival. Directed by Steve Perigard. Tickets are $25 for adults, $18 for senior citizens (62 and over) and $10 for students (18 and under). Tickets are available at Liberty Theatre (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday), 578-9122, or at the box office one hour before show time.

Music/Hailey

"Night of Music," 4-9:30 p.m. JULY 13, with bands playing outside restaurants and bars in downtown Hailey, as part of "A Month of Art" celebration. Participating venues include Zou 75, Wicked Spud, Sun Valley Brewery, Main Street Bistro, KB's, Wiseguy Pizza, Fresshies, CK's, Hailey Hotel, Miramar, Java, Cowboy Cocina and DiVine. Bands and musicians include FourStroke Bus, Kim Stocking Band, Piers Lamb, Wood River Community Orchestra and Guitar Club, Finn Riggins, Up A Creek, No Cheap Horses and Sheryll Mae Grace. The event is presented by Hailey Chamber of Commerce and Hailey Arts Commission, and produced with Figgleaf Productions. Free. Information: Dana DuGan at figgleafproductions.com, 788-0939, or Mark Johnstone, Hailey Arts Commission, at 720-5578.

Comedy/Albion

Comedy Night, 7 p.m. JULY14 at Sage Mountain Grill, 251 N. St. Seating starts at 6:30 p.m. $10 cover. 673-6696.

Music/Hailey

Carrie Rodriguez, Brooklyn, N.Y.,-based singer, songwriter and fiddler, performs at 8 p.m. JULY 14 at The Mint, 116 S. Main St., with opening act Tift Merrit. Doors open at 7 p.m., (21 and older). Rodriguez performed on "Live In Louisville" during her tour with Lucinda Williams; the performance was recorded in April 2007, featuring Rodriguez's 12-song set. She released "She Ain't Me," in 2008 and "Seven Angels On A Bicycle" in 2006. Tickets are $15 at brownpapertickets.com, Atkinsons Market in Hailey and Ketchum or Note's Music Store in Hailey; or $18 at the door.

Live music/Ketchum

Ketch'em Alive free concert and dance, 7 p.m. JULY 14, at Forest Service Park, First Street and Washington Avenue. Local bands warm up the crowd at 7 p.m. The headliners start at 7:30 p.m.; Indian master guitarist Fareed Hague and his band play jazz-influenced world beat from India and America. Picnics, low-back chairs and blankets are welcome. Drinks are sold at the park.

Theater/Twin Falls

JuMP Company presents "The Totally Awesome 80s Revue," 7 p.m. JULY14-18 at Roper Auditorium at Twin Falls High School, 1615 Filer Ave. E. Directed by Larry and Stephanie Johnson, with choreography by Kiah Carpenter. Tickets are $7 for general admission, at Everybody's Business, Kurt's Pharmacy, Crowley's-The Quad and Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, or from any cast member or at the door. Tickets for reserved seating are $9, at The Mail Room in Twin Falls.

Rock/Twin Falls

Twin Falls Tonight's final summer concert, featuring Crossfire, 6-9 p.m. JULY 15 at the fountain downtown on Main Avenue. Free. Food and beverages available for purchase. Information: Robin at 420-0916.

Reading programs/Buhl

"Be Creative @ Your Library" summer reading program, 10 a.m. JULY 15, with the theme "Have you ever seen a Book Walk?"; and "Express Yourself" teen summer reading program, 1-2:30 p.m., both at Buhl Public Library, 215 Broadway Ave. Free admission. 543-6500.

Music/Ketchum

Art Wallace with Spanish guitar and flamenco, 6 p.m. JULY 15 on the patio at Papa Hemi's Hideaway, 310 S. Main St. No cover.

Music/Twin Falls

Twin Falls Municipal Band performs an outdoor concert, "Christmas in July," at 8 p.m. JULY 16 at Twin Falls City Park. Program highlights include "Sleigh Ride," "Fantasy of Carols," "Go Tell It On The Mountain," "Latin Bell Carol," Brazilian Sleigh Bells" and "Jingle Bells Forever." Free admission.

Live music/Ketchum

Thursday Plaza Nights, a free concert series, 6 to 8 p.m. JULY 16 in Town Plaza across from Atkinsons' Market. Ice cream and crepes will be for sale at Leroy's Ice Cream booth, with part of the profits going to Wood River Valley nonprofit organizations.

Music/Sun Valley

Elkhorn Summer Concert Series begins at 6 p.m. JULY 16 in the Elkhorn Village Center, featuring G. Love and Special Sauce. Advance tickets are $37.50 plus tax, at Atkinsons' Market and The Market at Elkhorn Springs or elkhornconcerts.com. Tickets at the gate are $47. Series tickets are $100 plus tax, online or 1-503-265-2270.

Music/Donnelly

Summer Music Festival, 6-11 p.m. JULY 16-18 at Roseberry Performance Center, 13131 Farm to Market Road. Featuring music by Shanti, Equaleyes, Shook Twins, Mike Marshall, Darol Anger, Vasen, JJ Grey and Mofro. Tickets are $13 for July 16 performance; $15 each day for July 17-18; or $40 for a three-day pass, at www.thesummermusicfestival.com. Children 12 and under admitted free.

Theater/Hailey

Company of Fools presents "Welcome Home Jenny Sutter," by Julie Marie Myatt, at 7 p.m. JULY 16 at Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., as part of the Summer Fools Festival. Directed by Joel Vilinsky. Tickets are $25 for adults, $18 for senior citizens (62 and over) and $10 for students (18 and under). Tickets are available at Liberty Theatre (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday), 578-9122, or at the box office one hour before show time.

Theater/Oakley

Oakley Valley Arts Council presents Alan Jay Lerner's "Paint Your Wagon," at 7:30 p.m. JULY 16 at Howells Opera House, 160 N. Blaine Ave. Directed by Kent Severe and assisted by Jolene Smith. Old miner Ben Rumson claims land in the California wilderness in May 1853 and prospectors flock to the new town of Rumson, which later has a population of 400, all of whom are men except Jennifer. Music includes "They Call the Wind Maria," "I'm On My Way" and "I Talk to the Trees." Reserved tickets are $8 at 677-2787 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday). oakleyvalleyarts.org.

THIS MONTH

Music/Sun Valley

Barrage performs at 7:30 p.m. JULY 17 at the Sun Valley Pavilion at Sun Valley Resort, as part of the Summer Concert Series. A high-energy fiddle-fest featuring an international, multi-talented cast performing a mix of music, song and dance, with a diverse fusion of cultures and musical styles. The show combines contemporary world music influences, layered vocal arrangements and pulsating modern beats and rhythms. Tickets are $20, $32 and $45, at seats.sunvalley.com, 888-622-2108 or at Sun Valley Recreation Office in the Sun Valley Mall.

Art walk/Hailey

Art Walk, 5-8 p.m. JULY 17 at area businesses, featuring work created by Wood River Valley artists. Event is part of "Month of Art," which partners local area artists with businesses in a month-long exhibition of paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, jewelry and sculpture. Sponsored by Wood River Arts Alliance, Hailey Chamber of Commerce and Hailey Arts Commission.

Movie/Bellevue

Hot Summer Nights Outdoor Movie, featuring "Pillow Talk" with Rock Hudson, JULY17 at Bellevue Memorial Park. Show starts at 9:20 p.m. with cartoon trailers. Bring lawn chairs. Made possible through a grant from Hayward Family Foundation, and sponsored by Hailey Chamber of Commerce and Bellevue Council. Free admission; bring a non-perishable food donation for the Hunger Coalition.

Astronomy/Almo

City of Rocks Star Party with solar viewing, 2-6 p.m. JULY 17 at Smoky Mountain Campground at Castle Rocks State Park. Nightime telescope viewing from 10 p.m. to midnight near the ranch-house site.

Theater/Glenns Ferry

Historic Opera Theatre presents a comedy murder mystery, "Let Him Sleep 'Til It's Time For His Funeral," at a dinner show JULY 17, 24 and 31 at 208 E. Idaho Ave. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m.; show at 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $22.50 for dinner and show (choice of steak or chicken); show-only tickets are $7 general admission, $6 for seniors and children. Dinner reservations required; 366-7408.

Theater/Oakley

Oakley Valley Arts Council presents Alan Jay Lerner's "Paint Your Wagon," at 7:30 p.m. JULY 17-18, 20-21, 23-24, 27-28, 30-31 and at 2 p.m. JULY 25 at Howells Opera House, 160 N. Blaine Ave. Directed by Kent Severe and assisted by Jolene Smith. An old miner Ben Rumson claims the land in the California wilderness in May 1853 and prospectors flock to the new town of Rumson, which later has a population of 400, all of whom are men except for Jennifer. Music includes "They Call the Wind Maria," "I'm On My Way" and "I Talk to the Trees." Reserved tickets are $8 and go on sale June 16, at 677-2787 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday). oakleyvalleyarts.org.

Junior dance camp/Twin Falls

"Just Dance for Juniors," summer dance workshop's junior camp for students ages 9-11, JULY 18 on the College of Southern Idaho campus. Introduces younger students to the concept of an intensive dance workshop taught by the regular camp faculty. No dancing experienced required. Classes include ballet, modern choreography, jazz technique, routine and progressions, musical theater, and tap routine. Cost is $80 (without room and board) and $120 (with room and board). Registration forms at csi.edu/communityed, at CSI Fine Arts office or from local dance teachers. Information: Camille Barigar at 732-6288.

Music/Hailey

Sun Valley Center for the Arts' Summer Concerts, featuring Salsa Celtica, at 7 p.m. JULY 18 at Hop Porter Park, 209 W. Bullion St. Gates open at 6 p.m. The unique Scottish group of 11 musicians is famed for championing and possibly inventing a fusion of salsa music with traditional Scottish sounds played on a mix of instruments including brass, bagpipes, fiddles and congas. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under, at sunvalleycenter.org; 726-9491, ext. 10; or at Sun Valley Center, 191 Fifth St. E. in Ketchum. Ticket packages available for concerts.

Figure skating/Sun Valley

Johnny Weir, three-times U.S. champion and world bronze medalist, performs at the Sun Valley Ice Show, 9:30 p.m. JULY 18 at the Sun Valley Ice Rink. Tickets are $32 to $52 for bleacher seats and $62 for dessert buffet and ice show, at seats.sunvalley.com, 622-2135 or 888-622-2108.

Book signing/Twin Falls

Twin Falls native and poet Eugene R. Webb will sign copies of his poetry books at two locations: 2-5 p.m. JULY18 at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1239 Pole Line Road E., and 2-4 p.m. JULY 19 at Hastings Books Music & Videos, 870 Blue Lakes Boulevard N. Webb worked in the electrical field for 37 years, before going back to school and graduating from California State University, Los Angeles. His master's thesis was a book of poetry about alcoholism, entitled "An Alcoholic's Poetic Story," and later published. In recent years, he has written thousands of poems on many topics. His poems have been published in newspapers, magazines and the Twin Falls High School alumni program and read at several events. His second book "Alcohol Is My Name" is comprised of poems about alcohol, and his newest book "The Webb of Life" has each poem telling a story in rhyme. At Barnes & Noble, Webb will sign his book "Alcohol Is My Name" and "The Webb of Life," if available. At Hastings, he will sign all three books.

Theater/Glenns Ferry

Historic Opera Theatre presents the melodrama "Blazing Guns at Roaring Gulch," at a dinner show JULY 18 and 25 at 208 E. Idaho Ave. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m.; show at 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $22.50 for dinner and show (choice of steak or chicken); show-only tickets are $7 general admission, $6 for seniors and children under 12. Dinner reservations required; 366-7408.

Theater/Hailey

Company of Fools presents Robert Harlig's "Steel Magnolias" at 8 p.m. JULY 18 and 24, at 2 p.m. JULY 19 and AUG. 2, and at 7 p.m. JULY 26 and 30 at Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., as part of the Summer Fools Festival. Directed by Steve Perigard. Tickets are $25 for adults, $18 for senior citizens (62 and over) and $10 for students (18 and under). Tickets are available at Liberty Theatre (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday), 578-9122, or at the box office one hour before show time.

Picnic, music/Fairfield

The 96th annual Pioneer Picnic at 1 p.m. JULY 19 at Fairfield 4-H Park, with Camas Prairie history stories and music by the Idaho Old Time Fiddlers. Gather at 11:30 a.m. to visit. Bring a salad or dessert and lawn chairs (meat and table service provided). 764-2330.

Country/Jackpot

George Jones performs at 6 p.m. JULY19 at the Cactus Petes Resort Casino Outdoor Amphitheater, 1386 U.S. Highway 93 in Jackpot, Nev. Tickets are $35, $40 and $45, at (800) 821-1103.

Jazz/Ketchum

Jazz in the Park, featuring Kevin Kirk and Onomatopeoia from Boise, with a fusion of classical jazz and modern jazz, 6-8 p.m. JULY19 in Rotary Park across from the YMCA on Warm Springs Road. Bring low-back chairs, a picnic and beverages; no food or beverages available for sale. Free admission.

Music/Stanley

Music From Stanley concert series, featuring Idaho musician Ben Bedford, 4-8 p.m. JULY 19 at Redfish Lake Lodge. Free admission. Concert recordings to be aired in radio series on KBSU and KISU in the fall. musicfromstanley.com.

Theater/Hailey

Company of Fools presents "Welcome Home Jenny Sutter," by Julie Marie Myatt, at 7 p.m. JULY 19, 22, 28, 31 and AUG. 2 and at 8 p.m. JULY 25 at Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., as part of the Summer Fools Festival. Directed by Joel Vilinsky. Tickets are $25 for adults, $18 for senior citizens (62 and over) and $10 for students (18 and under). Tickets are available at Liberty Theatre (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday), 578-9122, or at the box office one hour before show time.

Live music/Ketchum

Ketch'em Alive free concert and dance, 7 p.m. JULY 21, at Forest Service Park, First Street and Washington Avenue. Local bands warm up the crowd at 7 p.m. The headliners start at 7:30 p.m.; The Heaters, a local band featuring Ken Martin and Mary Poppin, plays classic rock from the 1970s and '80s. Picnics, low-back chairs and blankets are welcome. Drinks are sold at the park.

Music/Nampa

Ladysmith Black Mambazo at 8 p.m. JULY 21 at Nampa Civic Center, 311 Third St. S. Doors open at: 7 p.m. For more than 30 years, the group has combined the rhythms and harmonies of the native South African musical traditions to the sounds and sentiments of Christian gospel music. Their first U.S. release, "Shaka Zulu," won a Grammy in 1988 for "Best Traditional Folk Album" and their 2004 recording "Raise Your Spirit Higher" won a 2005 Grammy Award for "Best Traditional World Music Album." They have recorded with numerous artists from around the world and provided soundtrack material for films. Advance tickets are $32 to $40, at ic.tickets.com or $37 to $45, day of the show.

Music/Twin Falls

Twin Falls Municipal Band performs an outdoor concert, "Bandshell Beach Party," at 8 p.m. JULY 23 at Twin Falls City Park. Free. Program highlights include "Brighton Beach," "Girl From Ipanema," "Beach Boys Forever," "Little Mermaid" and "Manhattan Beach." Free admission.

Movie, games/Rupert

Baseline Fellowship's family event, with free hot dogs, games and a movie, JULY 23 at the church, at 123 K St. Games start at 6:30 p.m., followed by a movie at 7:30 p.m. Information: Pastor Sam Andrew at 312-5092.

Live music/Ketchum

Thursday Plaza Nights, a free concert series, 6 to 8 p.m. JULY 23 in Town Plaza across from Atkinsons' Market. Ice cream and crepes will be for sale at Leroy's Ice Cream booth, with part of the profits going to Wood River Valley nonprofit organizations.

Fundraiser/Ketchum

Sun Valley Center for the Arts Wine Auction fundraiser events featured JULY 23-25. Kicks off JULY 23 with 12 Vintners Dinners in private residences, with wine by top vintners, followed by multicourse meals; $600 per person. JULY 24: Wine Auction Gala at Dollar Mountain Lodge, with a cuisine meal and live and silent bidding on custom travel packages and coveted wines; $500 per person. Reidel Wine Symposium: "A Tale of Two Valleys: Napa and Columbia," at Sun Valley Inn, with featured speakers Georg Riedel, owner of Reidel and a 10th-generation Austrian glassmaker, and master sommeliers Shayn Bjornholm, Washington Wine Commission education director, and Chris Blanchard, Chappellet Vineyard's director of wine education; $125 per person (includes set of Riedel stemware). JULY 25: Wine Tasting Extravaganza in the afternoon under the big tent at Dollar Mountain Lodge, features hundreds of wines from more than 125 vintners and a souvenir Riedel glass; $40 per person. Wine Picnic and Concert in the evening at Warm Springs Ranch Resort, with an upscale gourmet picnic and an assortment of wines from California, Oregon, Washington and Idaho, and music by Americana-influenced band Ryebender; $80 per person. Events are for ages 21 and older. Tickets at sunvalleycenter.org or 726-9491, ext.10. Ticket packages available: Kerry Smyth at 726-9491, ext. 22.

Invention camp/Twin Falls

DaVinci Invention Convention for ages 7 and older, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. JULY 24 at Twin Falls Creative Arts Center, 249 Main Ave W. Learn to recognize Leonardo DaVinci's contributions as artist, scientist and inventor. Create a 21st century new machine and bring inventions to be judged. Open house at 5:30 p.m. for family to view the inventions. Bri