Join The Community Library for a special screening of Judi Dench’s Wild Borneo Adventure. In this new ITV documentary series, Dame Judi Dench embarks on a wild adventure to Borneo to explore one of the oldest and most spectacular rainforests, meet its enchanting animals and get a vivid insight into the importance of this rainforest to life on our planet. Featuring stunning footage, the series brings to life this incredible rainforest which has some of the most diverse wildlife on the planet … [Read more...] about Special Screening: “Judi Dench’s Wild Borneo Adventure”
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Reading Books in our Digital World with Bob Kustra
January 8, 2020 Watch the Recording Bob Kustra, the host of Reader's Corner on Boise State Public Radio, will join us for an evening to discuss his interviews and their issues and ideas that matter today. He'll share stories of his interviews with authors, a few previews of interviews to come, and how Reader's Corner is produced and delivered to radio and podcast listeners. A promoter and defender of the independent bookstore, Bob will also share his critique of the role Amazon plays in … [Read more...] about Reading Books in our Digital World with Bob Kustra
Upbeat with Alasdair: Life as a Conductor with Alasdair Neale and Edwin Outwater
Sun Valley Music Festival Music Director, Alasdair Neale, returns to host his popular “Upbeat with Alasdair” speaking series on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Joining him will be conductor and curator of the upcoming Winter Season, Edwin Outwater, to take us behind the baton and discuss their experiences as conductors. This program will have a special 7:00 p.m. start time. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. *Registration for this program is FULL. Please contact the Festival at info@svmusicfestival.org … [Read more...] about Upbeat with Alasdair: Life as a Conductor with Alasdair Neale and Edwin Outwater
Upbeat with Alasdair: Beethoven’s Timeless Genius
Sun Valley Music Festival Music Director, Alasdair Neale, returns to host his popular “Upbeat with Alasdair” speaking series on Tuesday, January 2, 2020. This January’s presentation will take a look at the magnificence of Beethoven: "Beethoven’s Timeless Genius." The speaking series is held each year at The Community Library, located at 415 Spruce Ave., Ketchum. It provides an intimate platform for Maestro Neale to share his passion for music-making and his personal take on specific works … [Read more...] about Upbeat with Alasdair: Beethoven’s Timeless Genius
“A Leg in Oklahoma City” Reading & Signing with author Greg Hoetker
"No one can say this story is not true." So begins A Leg In Oklahoma City, the debut novel by Boise author Greg Hoetker. Conspiracy theories and unanswered questions have long surrounded the 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing. In the novel, Hoetker offers some answers while also examining bigger questions about love, death, trauma and closure. The novel centers on a grisly detail from the bombing: a leg was discovered and consequently attributed to the wrong person. Authorities were puzzled by the … [Read more...] about “A Leg in Oklahoma City” Reading & Signing with author Greg Hoetker
Winter Read Closing: “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” with Jamie Ford
The Community Library's 2020 Winter Read concludes with a presentation and book signing with Jamie Ford, author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. This program will be live streamed and can be viewed on The Community Library’s LIVESTREAM page during and after the event. Seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors for the program will open at 5:00 p.m. Jamie Ford is a Northwest author most widely known for his bestselling Seattle-based novels. His debut, Hotel on … [Read more...] about Winter Read Closing: “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” with Jamie Ford
