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FREE August, 2012 THE local guide for entertainment and events on both sides of the Tetons
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FREE PROGRAMS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
at the Village Commons from 5pm – 5:45pm every week through August
Theatrical Mondays
with the Jackson Hole Playhouse The cast of the Jackson Hole Playhouse performs at Teton Village with a teaser performance of “The Ballad of Cat Ballou.”
Wildlife Tuesdays
with Wildlife Expeditions of Teton Science Schools An engaging and interactive educational presentation on the wildlife and ecology of Jackson Hole by a Wildlife Expeditions Biologist of the Teton Science School. www.wildlifeexpeditions.org
WEDNESDAYS Western Wednesdays with Snake River Ranch
Meet a real cowboy from Snake River Ranch and learn about ranching and cattle in Wyoming. Roping demonstrations and cowboy talks.
THURSDAYS
Raptor Thursdays with Teton Raptor Center
Come see live hawks, falcons, eagles, and owls as you learn about their unique adaptations which make them the unparalleled hunters of the sky. See birds of prey at arm’s length and flying free overhead. www.tetonraptorcenter.org (In case of inclement weather the birds will be displayed and discussed under a canopy but will not take flight)
DELIGHT YOUR SENSES AT THE VILLAGE COMMONS IN TETON VILLAGE!
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3 Introduction to the Valley 4 Calendar of events 6 Restaurant guide 9 Teton Valley map 10 Teton Valley history 14 Monthly Adventure lley
an area filled with adventure, beautiful landscapes and friendly faces. The Valley offers a broad range of year-round activities for visitors. Some of the many great attractions you’ll find on your visit here: fly fishing, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, camping, art walks, music and of course, amazing local food. With award winning golf courses and a backdrop so breath taking you’ll be gasping for air, you’ll realize why so many people return year after year. As a local resident, I welcome you to our community and invite you to discover the many great things Teton Valley has to offer. Sincerely, Scott Anderson
Cover art :by LYDIA BY KATHLEEN HANSON Kathleen Hanson grew up in Montana and settled in the Teton Valley with her husband in 2007. Kathleen and her sister Meghan are the owners of Hanson Illustration, focusing on technical/architectural drawings, flora and fauna, magazine illustrations, logos and greeting cards. Kathleen can also be found at Grand Teton Brewing creating labels and packaging for the brewery’s latest brew. To see more work by Kathleen, visit hansonillustration.com.
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Calendar of events
July 30-Aug. 4 Teton County Fair The Fair has something for everyone in the family— 4-H shows, car show, pet show, Figure 8 racing and food. Teton County Fairgrounds, Driggs. Wednesday, Aug. 1 Driggs Digs Plein Air Festival Quick Draws, Driggs City Center, noon-3 p.m. Original N’Awlins Jazz Orchestra at Grand Teton Music Fest, Teton Village, Wyo. Get more info at gtmf.org Thursday, Aug. 2 Music on Main 6 p.m. at Victor City Park with Rosie Ledet and the Zydeco Playboys. Driggs Digs Plein Air Festival Quick Draws at Music on Main, Victor, 5:30–8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3 First Friday Art Walk, 5-8 p.m., downtown Driggs. First Friday Dance at Alpine Wines, Driggs— featuring the popular Teresa Bollermann and Bob Greenspan, 8 p.m.
the Arts, Jackson, Wyo.
Mangy Moose, Teton Village, Wyo. Jason Isbell the 400 Unit at the Pink Garter Theatre, Jackson, Wyo. Aug. 3-5 New York City Ballet Moves Dancers’ Workshop with New York City Ballet Moves returns to Jackson, Wyo.
Brasil Guitar Duo tours internationally and has released numerous critically-acclaimed recordings and is ready to perform at the Walk Festival Hall in Jackson Hole, Wyo.
Saturday, Aug. 4 Brandon Taylor & the Tennants a Mississippi based rock band hits the stage at the Knotty Pine in Victor.
The Features are a psychedelic rock outfit that plays fresh, off-kilter pop. Go to jacksonholelivemusic.com
Live music by Tom Georges at Alpine Wines, Driggs, 6:30 p.m. Painting Exhibition, People’s Choice Award and Silent Auction, Driggs City Center, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Future Birds return to Jackson to perform at the Pink Garter Theater, Jackson, Wyo. Sunday, Aug. 5 First Sunday at the National Museum of Wildlife Art. Starts at 10 a.m. Jackson, Wyo.
picking The 4th Annual Pierre’s Hole 50/100 Endurance Mountain Bike races. Visit grandtarghee.com. First Peek Gala–Artists’ reception, Awards and Art Sale, Driggs City Center, 5:30–8 p.m. Meagan Tubbs and the Shady People at the
Wednesday, Aug. 8 Live music with Danielle French at Alpine Wines, Driggs, 7:30 p.m.
The Silent Comedy performs in Teton Village, Wyo. at the Concerts on the Commons. Tuesday, Aug. 7 Hot Club of Cowtown have grown to be the most globe-trotting, hardest-swinging Western swing trio on the planet at the Center for
4 Venture Out in Teton Valley Teton Huckleberry Festival and celebration TVN Photo/Ken Levy
Chef Nacho Orduno and Buddy Love prepare huckle-
Aug. 7-10 5th Annual Bluegrass Music Camp. For info go to grandtarghee.com. Thursday, Aug. 9 Music on Main with Carrie Rodriguez, 6 p.m. at Victor City Park. Random Canyon Growlers is a Teton based bluegrass outfit that hits the stage at Knotty Pine, Victor. The Brian Jordan Band jams to his own brand of rock infused groove music at the Mangy Moose, Teton Village, Wyo. Thursday, Aug. 9-19 39 Steps is a hilarious adaptation of the Alfred Hitchcock film that had Off Square audiences raving and back now by popular demand, Jackson, Wyo. Saturday, Aug. 11 Live music with Bob Greenspan and Teresa Bollermann, Alpine Wines, Driggs, 6:30 p.m. Red Bull Final Descent An endurance downhill mountain bike event at Jackson Hole Mtn. Resort. 15th Annual Big Hole Duathalon is a race
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to mountain bike 10 or 20 miles and run 6 miles. Located at the South Horseshoe Canyon Trailhead, Driggs. Contact Peaked Sports for more info. (208) 354-2354. Horse Feathers are performing a free show at the Pink Garter Theater in Jackson, Wyo. Visit pinkgartertheatre.com for more info. Aug. 10-12 25th Annual Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival. For info go to grandtarghee.com. Sunday, Aug. 12 SEE-I of Thievery Corporation performs at the Concerts on the Commons, Teton Village, Wyo. Tuesday, Aug. 14 Kenny Loggins, a massively successful and accomplished solo artist and sonic pioneer in the smooth jazz genre is performing at the Center for the Arts, Jackson, Wyo. Wednesday, Aug. 15 Live music with Montana Skies at Alpine Wines, Driggs, 7:30 p.m. The 5 Browns brings an exciting new twist on classical music. Performing at the Walk Festival Hall, Teton Village, Wyo. 7 Walkers is led by former Grateful Dead’s drummer and is performing at the Pink Garter Theatre, Jackson, Wyo. Thursday, Aug. 16 Music on Main in 6
p.m. at Victor City Park with Young Dubliners. Free Art Gallery Walk in downtown Jackson, Wyo. starting at 5 p.m. Great American Taxi, all-star project of jam and bluegrass brethren perform at the Knotty Pine, Victor. Friday, Aug. 17 Terra: Textile, presented by Teton Artlab’s Caldera Festival, will include a multi-dimensional fashion event and a live runway show in Jackson, Wyo. Jonah Wisneski guitarist / singer / composer plays the Mangy Moose at 9 p.m., Teton Village, Wyo. Fri. & Sat, Aug. 17-18 Jackson Hole Art Fair is a gathering of 170 international, national and local artists, live music, food and more. Starts at 10 a.m. at the Miller Park, Jackson, Wyo. The Grand Teton Relay is a 12- or 6-person running relay covering 180 mile that finishes in Teton Village. Race begins at 6 a.m. Go to grandtetonrelay.com. Saturday, Aug. 18 TVTAP Trail Work Day Volunteers meet at the Forest Service in Driggs, 9 a.m. The day will culminate with a Thank You party, at Peaked Sports in Driggs with Beer Provided by Snake River Brewing Live music by Shauna Crandall and Al Russo at Alpine Wines, Driggs, 6:30 p.m. Andrew Bird and Sharon Van Etten is pre-
Calendar of events
sented by Teton Artlab’s Caldera Festival are performing at Center Park in Jackson, Wyo.
Live music with Bev Charette at Alpine Wines, Driggs, 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 19 Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars performs at the Concerts on the Commons, Teton Village, Wyo.
Thursday, Aug. 30 Friends of the Teton River Full Moon Float. Call FTR for signup and info, (208) 354-3871.
Monday, Aug. 20 Buddy Guy returns to the Center for the Arts stage for a performance you won’t soon forget in Jackson, Wyo. Wednesday, Aug. 22 Live music with Buehl Heslin at Alpine Wines, Driggs, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 Teton Huckleberry Festival and celebration at Grand Targhee. See grandtarghee.com. Live music with Alexis Pappas at Alpine Wines, Driggs, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26 Robert Randolph & the Family Band is a multicultural American funk and soul band led by pedal steel guitarist Robert Randolph. Info at jacksonholelivemusic.com Wednesday, Aug. 29 Ziggy Marley is performing at the Center for the Arts on his Wild and Free Tour in Jackson, Wyo.
Friday, Aug. 31 Make your own wine blend at Alpine Wines, Driggs
Ongoing
Teton Valley Farmers Market every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Driggs City Center. Teton Valley Rodeo every Friday night, 8 p.m. June 22-Aug. 17 excluding July 6 and Aug. 3 at the Teton County Fairgrounds, Driggs Local Yocals Art Classes: Friday Kids Morning Comedy Club. Ages 6-16. Kids produce their own comedy skit. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Performance at 1 p.m. July 6 - Aug. 17. Snacks, lunch and supplies included. Thursday Morning Kids Young Rembrandts Ages 3-6. Kids explore the world through a variety of art projects. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Snacks, lunch and supplies included. Kids Art Party Mondays Ages 6-16. Group setting of
young artists with individualized instruction. All snacks and supplies included. Spray Paint and Airbrush Art Wednesdays Ages 9-16. Kids explore “art with air.” Teton County Idaho Fair 3:30-5:30 p.m. until Aug. 22. Snacks and supplies included. Kids Jewelry Making Thursdays 3:30-5:30 p.m. Snacks and supplies included. Adult Saturday Morning Oil Painting Adult group setting. Individualized instruction for beginner to advanced. 10 a.m. - noon. All supplies included. Tri-Steer team roping Tuesday Ladies Night Oil Painting Enjoy a night out in the company of other creative women all learning at their own pace. 7-9 p.m. From beginner to advanced. All supplies included. Saturday Adult Jewelry Making Make high-quality earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more. 2-4 p.m. All supplies and instruction included. Contact Teri McLaren at 208-270-0833 or go to tetonvalleylocalart.com for more information. Teton Arts Council ceramics open studio and art classes, visit tetonartscouncil.com for more information. Fit and balance class every Monday and Thursday from 9-10 a.m. at the Driggs Senior Citizen Center. Teton Valley Museum summer hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appointments made be made for group tours, Driggs at (208) 354- 6000. The Stagecoach Band performs every Sunday at 6 p.m. at the Stagecoach Bar, Wilson, Wyo. Jackson Hole Rodeo every Wednesday and Friday night at 7 p.m., Jackson, Wyo.
Pierre’s Hole 50/100 Mile bike race
wagon, Jackson Hole, Wyo. Teton Trail Runners is Jackson Hole’s trail running club for runners of all abilities and meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m., tetontrailrunners.com. The Peoples Market in Jackson brings fresh produce, prepared foods, cheese, beer, live music and more every Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Redeemer Lutheran Church / Rec Center, Jackson, Wyo.
The Hootenanny Weekly open mic showcase every Monday at 6 p.m. at Dornan’s Chuck-
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Restaurant Guide
Teton Valley Barrels & Bins.................. Driggs..... 354-2307 Bangkok Kitchen........... Driggs..... 354-6666 Basin Burger.................... Driggs..... 354-3110 Blue Goose Grille.......... Victor..... 787-4224 Branding Iron................. Alta...307-353-2300 Broulim’s........................... Driggs..... 354-2530
Victor Emporium...Victor......... 787-2221
IGNIGHT....................................... 307.734.1997
Brakeman’s ...................... Victor..... 787-2020
Victor Valley Market... Victor......... 787-2230
JH ORGANICS............................. 307.733.0365
Bread Basket 2................. Victor..... 787-0120
Warbirds...................Driggs......... 354-2500
KOSHU WINE BAR...................... 307.733.5283
Cocoa Grove................... Driggs..... 354-2899
Wildlife Brew & Pizza...Victor......... 787-2623
LOTUS CAFE ORGANIC............. 307.734.0882
Corner Drug.................... Driggs..... 354-2334
Wrap & Roll Café...Driggs......... 354-7655
MACPHAIL’S BURGERS.............. 307.733.8744
Forage Bistro.................. Driggs..... 354-2858
MANGY MOOSE......................... 307.733.4913
Fuego Grille..................... Driggs..... 354-2000
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Grand Teton Brewing.Victor..... 787-9000
Alpenhof Bistro.................... 307.733.3242
MERRY PIGLETS.......................... 307.733.2966
Hacienda Cuajimalpa... Driggs..... 354-0121
Alpenrose................................. 307.733.3242
MOUNTAIN HIGH PIZZA PIE...... 307.733.3646
Headwater’s Grille........ Victor..... 787-8130
Amangani................................. 307.734.4878
NIKAI ASIAN GRILL & SUSHI..........307.734.6490
Knotty Pine....................... Victor..... 787-2866
Bar J Chuckwagon............... 307.733.3370
North GRILLE............................ 307.733.7788
Lemongrass Bistro....... Driggs..... 354-8829
Bar T-5......................................... 307.733.5386
OCEAN CITY CHINA BISTRO.... 307.734.9768
Linn Canyon Ranch...... Victor..... 787-5466
Betty Rock................................ 307.733.0747
PEARL STREET BAGELS............. 307.739.1218
North End Grill.............. Tetonia.. 456-2202
Blue Lion................................... 307.733.3912
PICA’S MEXICAN TAQUERIA..... 307.734.4457
O’Rourke’s ........................ Driggs..... 354-8115
Bon Appe Thai.......................... 307.734.0245
PINKY G’S PIZZERIA....................307.734.PINK
Pendl’s Bakery................. Driggs..... 354-5623
Bubba’s Bar-B-Que.................. 307.733.2288
PIZZA HUT.................................... 307.733.8550
Rock’n Dogs..................... Driggs..... 705-7714
Bunnery..................................... 307.733.5474
SADDLE ROCK SALOON........... 307.733.6994
Royal Wolf........................ Driggs..... 354-8365
Cafe Genevieve....................... 307.732.1910
SHADES CAFE............................. 307.733.2015
Scratch.............................. Victor..... 787-5678
Calico........................................ 307.733.2460
SHOGUN SUSHI.......................... 307.733.9168
Spoons................................ Victor..... 787-2478
Couloir & the Deck............... 307.739.2675
SIDEWINDERS SPORTS GRILL... 307.734.5766
Station Grill..................... Victor..... 270-1945
Dolce.......................................... 307.200.6071
SILVER DOLLAR BAR & GRILL.... 307.732.3939
MASA SUSHI................................ 307.732.2962
Suba...................................... Victor.307-733-3736
Dornan’s Chuckwagon..... 307.733.2415
SNAKE RIVER BREWING........... 307.739.BEER
Subway................................ Driggs..... 354-7827
Dornan’s Pizza & Pasta....... 307.733.2415
SNAKE RIVER GRILL.................... 307.733.0557
Subway ............................... Victor..... 787-9111
E. Leaven Food Company.... 307.733.5600
STIEGLER’S.................................. 307.733.1071
Sun Dog.............................. Victor..... 787-3354
El Abuelito............................... 307.733.1207
SWEETWATER............................. 307.733.3553
Sunny Side Cafe............... Victor..... 787-4427
Flying Saddle Resort........... 307.654.4422
TERRA CAFE................................ 307.739.4025
Teton Thai......................... Driggs..... 787-8424
GAMEFISH................................... 307.732.6040
TETON STEAKHOUSE................ 307.733.2639
Thyme Out (MD Nursery)Driggs... 354-8816
GARAGE....................................... 307.733.8575
THAI ME UP................................. 307.733.0005
Timberline.......................... Victor..... 787-2639
GIOVANNI’S................................ 307.734.1970
TOWN SQUARE TAVERN........... 307.733.3886
Tony’s Pizza & Pasta....... Driggs..... 354-8829
GRANARY..................................... 307.732.8112
TRIO.............................................. 307.734.8038
Trap Bar.............................. Alta...307-353-2300
GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO..........307.734.8227
VIRGINIAN................................... 307.733.4330
TWR Grille.......................... Driggs..... 354-2333
GUN BARREL STEAK & GAME..... 307.733.3287
WILD SAGE.................................. 307.733.2000
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Restaurant Guide
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Bangkok Kitchen Open daily 11am-9:30pm 220 N Main, Driggs 208-354-6666 $9 lunch specials
Branding Iron
Grand Targhee Resort, Alta 307-353-2300 x1368
Victor 208-787-YUMM
182 N. Main, Victor 208-787-0120
Tony’s Pizza & Pasta
Community Market 36 S. Main, Driggs
Open daily (even Sunday)
9am-7pm 208-354-2307
Cocoa Grove
Open 7-7, 7 days/week 180 S. Main, Driggs 208-354-2899
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 95 S. Main, Driggs 208-354-2333
364 N. Main, Driggs 208-354-8829
Barrels & Bins
Sunny Side Cafe
The Bread Basket 2
Basin Burger Basin Burger
In the Exxon Station North of Driggs 1095 N. Main 208-354-3110
Hacienda Cuajimalpa
355 N Main, Driggs Open 11am-10pm, 7 days a week 208-354-0121
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Headwaters Grille
Victor Subway Trap Bar
Grand Targhee Resort, Alta 307-353-2300
Timberline
Open daily at 11 am 31 W. Center St. Victor 208-787-5000
Located inside Evergreen 66 40 N Main, Victor 208-787-9111
Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner 10 Headwaters Dr, Victor 208.787.3600 ext. 20
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E. Beesley, who was a noted fiddler in the valley, and Charles Carr, a local carpenter, built a two story building at the corner of Little and Main for a dance hall at this time. As an inducement for him to build on the town site, the land was donated to him. A dance hall operated in the top story and the bottom level was used for business. This is currently the Key Bank building.
Harry Scott and his team ready to make the trip from Victor to Jackson with loaded freight and mail. This photo was taken approximately in 1921.
First hardware store in Driggs.
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Playing poker in the sunshine in the front of the Victor Saloon. The exact date is not known, but maybe around 1915. Pictured, left to right: back row, ?, Bill Stratton, Billy Strahm, Ben Jones, Charlie Costello, Mose Coyle. Seated: Albert Stratton, Lou Berger and Lum Nickerson.
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Monthly Adventure Mill Creek Distance ������������ 10 miles out to Grand Targhee and back to Teton Canyon; shorter rides possible Elevation gain �� 1,500 feet to the base area at Grand Targhee Time ������������������ 1-2 hours, depending on your turnaround spot Workout factor �� 5 Skill factor �������� 4 Fun factor ��������� 8—a lot of bang for your buck!
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ill Creek is a terrific “quick fix” ride on its own, or a fun beginning and end to a day on the Grand Targhee trails. The trail takes you through some beautiful aspen forest intermittently giving you glimpses of the Grand Teton and surrounding mountains. The climb is enough to get you your daily workout, and the downhill is so worthy that folks with long-travel downhill steeds routinely shuttle it. Beginning at the second Teton Canyon parking lot 0.5 miles off Ski Hill Road, head up the signed singletrack that leaves from the northern side of the lot. The first quarter mile of this uphill is the hardest—there are a few challenging rocky sections and it’s a bit of a lungbuster right out of the starting gate. Once you’re through this initial section, however, the climb continues at a slightly mellower grade. After two miles of riding and 800 feet of elevation gain, the Cold Springs Trail heads off to your left. This trail takes you out to Ski Hill Road and can be an excellent way to add mileage to your ride. If you’re continuing on Mill Creek, go straight for another mile until you reach an old gate. This is a great stopping point for a short (under one hour) up-and-down
ride. If you continue on, you’ll be on a steep and loose two-track gravel road shortly after the gate. It climbs 0.9 miles to the top of Lightning Ridge at Grand Targhee Resort, another good turnaround point. To continue to the ski resort’s base area, go up and over the small knob to your west and continue to the next saddle. From here you’ll pick up a new section of singletrack that continues 2.5 miles to the resort base. From there, go out to Rick’s Basin, ride the lifts, or have a beer at the Trap Bar. Just remember you will need to do some climbing up to go back down! Regardless of where you turn around on this ride, you’ll have a blast on your way down. There are really very few obstacles (maybe a few cows), and the trail gets ridden frequently enough that it is typically quite buff. Watch out for and yield to uphill riders, hikers, and horses, and enjoy yourself! Access: From the traffic light in Driggs, head seven miles east on Ski Hill Road. Not long after passing through Alta, Wyo., you’ll see a sign marked “Teton Canyon” on your right; take this turn and drive 0.5 miles to the “winter parking lot” which has a kiosk and creek access. Park here.
Map and ride courtesy: “Wydaho Mountain Biking; A guide to trails in Teton Valley” by Bridget Lyons, published by Teton Valley Trails and Pathways
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