Green Drinks!

Don't forget, tonight is the dawning of the Green Drinks movement-Jackson Hole.

This will be our local version of hundreds of communities coming together to exchange ideas on being Earth-friendly. And it's Earth day! Fancy that! It's around happy-hour time at Lyndsey McCandless Contemporary (like most every awesome event we attend), and you can feel good about the earth while getting sloshed.

REVIEW: Locavores and Aid for Guinea

Last night was an exemplary example of how fruitful the free events in Teton Valley can be. After work we headed over the pass to Victor for the annual "Locavore's Night Out" and indulged in free food and booze from awesome local vendors.

Grand Teton Brewing Co. announced its "Pub Nights" starting in June (more on that as the time comes) while pouring me ample samples of four brews. The Jackson Hole grocer offered valley-made meat and cheeses along with chips, salsa, and raw honey on a spoon. Lots of local wines and mead wines offered boozy delights.

Reminds us all that local food is better for our bellies, our health, and the health of our planet and community. I'm proud to be a locavore.

Next on the free agenda, I headed over to my friend Trish's house for a gathering of good vibes and consciousness (and more wine!) as we celebrated the debut docu-ad for Woontenara Aid, started by Daria (no legal last name, how cool is that?!) who you might recognize from African drumming and dancing workshops.

Daria been going to Guinea (West Africa for those with limited global mapping brains) for the past few years and feels compelled to make a difference in the lives of these glowing impoverished people. No website yet, but she's working on that as well as getting Non-Profit 501(c)3 status. Truly inspiring, I can't wait to make a donation.

$25 feeds a family of four for a week. That would be my bartab on any given night if I weren't such a lush mooch of free liquor in Jackson...

Put on your dancin' shoes and yoga pants...

Jackson Hole natives, look outside at the melting snow and sun/rain mix. You know what that means, the off-season. We at jhsceneandheard.com have learned that not all fun is lost in this troubling time known as April, because the free opportunities are abundant and flowing. It may not be warm enough to go paddling and the snow may be in the way of your mountain bike trails, but not all hope is lost for blood pumping action: the Center for the Arts has come to the rescue!

This week all Dancer's Workshop adult classes are free, thanks to their semi-annual open house, occurring now. All you have to do is attend in comfy clothing, and who knows? You may a natural at belly dancing or flamenco. In addition to dance classes, they offer plenty of opportunities for guided exercise, so you can work off that aprés-ski beer belly you worked so diligently on this winter.

Free Dancers’ Workshop Adult Classes!
April 20-25, 2009

MONDAY
Pilates, 8:30-9:30am
Beginning Pilates, 5:15-6:15pm
Intermediate Ballet, 6:15-7:30pm
Flamenco, 6:15-7:30pm

TUESDAY
Cardio Kickboxing, 8:30-9:30am
Power Yoga, 8:30-9:45am
Ballet Workout, 9:30-10:30am
Dance Fitness, 5:15-6:15pm
Tae Kwon Do, 6:15-7:30pm
Inter. Modern, 6:30-7:45pm
Capoeira, 7:30-9:00pm

WEDNESDAY
Pilates, 8:30-9:30am
Power Jivamukti Yoga, 12-1:15pm
Beginning Pilates, 5:15-6:15pm
Beginning Ballet, 6:15-7:30pm
Belly Dance, 6:30-7:45pm

THURSDAY
Cardio Kickboxing, 8:30-9:30am
Power Yoga, 8:30-9:45am
Tae Kwon Do, 6:15-7:30pm
Cardio Hip Hop, 6:15-7:30pm

FRIDAY
Pilates, 8:30-9:30am
Ballet Workout, 9:30-10:30am

SATURDAY
Pilates, 9:00-10:00am

Teton Valley loves the Earth!

Very exciting events this week honoring our motherland's special day: Earth Day '09.

The events are sponsored by many valley organizations like Pursue Balance, who has more information at their website about this special week, but we are willing to offer it to you free of charge below:

Tuesday, April 21st

A Locavore’s Night Out
The Wildwood Room, Victor, Idaho, 5:00 - 9:00pm, FREE Admission (duh)
An evening to learn more about our local food production with representatives from farms, ranches, bakeries and breweries, while enjoying a dinner prepared with local ingredients by Bill Boney, music, a raffle and much more.
Sponsored by Slow Food in the Tetons, Grand Targhee Resort, Idaho Preferred, and Pursue Balance

Wednesday, April 22nd

Moving Sustainability Initiatives into Action – An ICLEI Community Conversation
Teton County Fair Building, 12:00 - 4:30pm, FREE (seriously?) - RSVP requested
The Economy. Climate Change. Jobs. Energy. These are issues that define our future. Got an opinion about them? Want to better understand how they’re related? So do millions of others. And on Earth Day everyone will have a chance to speak, listen and act. On April 22, Jackson will be one of just 10 communities specially selected out of hundreds of participants to host a Spotlight Conversation on Climate Action. Keynote Speaker Rhys Roth from Climate Solutions Sponsored by Teton County, Town of Jackson, Jackson Whole Grocer, and Pursue Balance

Green Drinks
Lyndsay McCandless Contemporary, 5-7pm- Cash Bar
Join a lively mixture of people for some “green drinks. Come along and you'll be made welcome. Just say, "are you green?" and we will look after you and introduce you to whoever is there. It's a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along, so there's always a different crowd, making Green Drinks an organic, self-organizing network.
Sponsored by Lyndsay McCandless Contemporary and Teton Area 10x10

Thursday, April 23rd

Green=Green Panel Series: The Outdoor Industry
1st Interstate Bank, 12:00- 1:30pm - FREE (of course!)
Tired of general, generic sustainability talks? Well then, let's get SPECIFIC. Come hear fellow businesses in the Outdoor Industry talk about the lessons learned, successes and setbacks they have experienced from "going green." Bring your questions and your lunch.
Sponsored by the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, RRR Campaign, and Pursue Balance

Friday, April 24th

Film Screening: The Thin Green Line with Filmmaker Allison Argo
Center for the Arts Theatre, 7:00pm - FREE (naturally!)
Frogs have been hopping the planet for 250 million years. They've evolved into some of the most wondrous and diverse animals on earth. But suddenly they're slipping away. From Australia to Panama, we've already lost one third of the world's amphibians and more are disappearing each day. Some say it's the greatest extinction since the dinosaurs. Ecosystems are beginning to unravel, important medical cures are vanishing, and we're losing a dear, old friend. It's one of the greatest environmental crises of our time. Scientists and citizens around the world are rushing to stem the tide before the next frog crosses the thin, green line.
Sponsored by the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival, Pursue Balance, and 1% for the Tetons

Saturday, April 25th


2009 ECO-Fair: Simple and Sustainable Living in the Tetons
Jackson Whole Grocer’s Parking Lot, 11:00am - 4:00pm - suggested donation of $3
ECO-Fair provides an opportunity for individuals to learn and experience more about simple and sustainable living in the Tetons through informational booths, local food vendors, music, activities for kids and adults, great raffle prizes, sustainable Coupon Book offerings, and much more! Bring your own reusable bag to decorate and an appetite for great food and fun.
Sponsored by Pursue Balance and Jackson Whole Grocer

Where Do We Go From Here?
Center for the Arts Theater, 7:00pm - suggested donation of $5
Keynote Speaker K.C. Golden, author of the Mayor’s Climate Change Agreement speaks about Climate Solutions: For a New, Sustainable, Broadly-shared Prosperity. Question and answer moderated discussion with Mayor Mark Barron, County Commissioner Ben Ellis, Author Nancy Taylor, Biologist Forrest McCarthy and others from our community.
Sponsored by: Teton County, Bank of Jackson Hole, Mark Barron, Ben Ellis, The Wyoming Inn, Jackson Whole
Grocer, and Pursue Balance

Throughout the Week

Bag 2 Differ will be providing every child in every school in the Teton School District with one canvass grocery bag.
This will launch the beginning of a Ski Town Plastic Bag Reduction Challenge.

Amphibian programs and film screenings with filmmaker Allison Argo in the Middle and Elementary Schools with the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival.

FIRST FRIDAY - BEE THERE!

Lindsay is hosting another 1st friday event at her gallery on South Jackson Street and it's sure to not disappoint. See you there.

New-to-the-valley artist Megan Fitz is exploring the disappearing bee issue through her large scale bee prints. The cool deal is that Dragon Lady will be there with her delicious teas and honey to accompany. NO bees = No honey... deep, eh?

Also, forget the crowded Caddy. Nani's is now offering 2 for 1's, not only from 5-7 but also from 9-10 (theoretically you could hit up Nani's then head over to the Caddy for the second happy happy hour)! So what makes this over priced pasta house's happy hours exceptional? They are servin bad ass sliders with proschuito and cheese on foccicia. I had one this week and they are scrumptious, delightful, and free. word.