Weekend Events Roundup

February 9th - 12th 2012

February 9, 2012 Tags: 307 Live, Bill Briggs, dapper, film festival, jh kitchen, Nightlife, she jumps, Town Square Tavern
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The Heart of Winter

It’s another weekend to dive into all that Jackson Hole has to offer. From history, to film festivals and nightlife, theres something for everyone. We highlight some of the happenings in the region, both on and off the mountain, and look forward to seeing you out and about in the village and town.

Skiing the Teton: Bill Briggs & Christian Beckwith

Where: Pink Garter Theater
When: Thurday 2/9 7:00pm
Admission: $10 presale, $15 at door

Continuing the popular Voices of the Valley Speaking Series, Pink Garter Theater hosts the Jackson Hole Historical Society for an evening with Bill Briggs and Christian Beckwith. The event celebrates skiing the Grand Teton and the accomplishments of both mountaineers.

Additionally, if you’re not able to make it to the event on Thursday night, you can watch it online. Check out the following Facebook pages for a livecast:

Black Pig Fest

Where: Town Square Tavern
When: Friday 2/10 9:00pm
Admission: $8

The 2012 Jackson Hole Winter Fest celebration continues Friday night at Town Square Tavern with some of the best bluegrass pickers in Jackson taking to the stage for a night of two step fever.

Local bluegrass rockers One Ton Pig and Jet Black Ninja Funkgrass Unit combine forces to make The Black Pig Fest. A blend of Rock, funk, bluegrass, all rolled into one. The experimental bluegrass combo has only one outcome: a Kick Ass Party.

For more details, check out the Facebook event listing

Banff Mountain Film Festival

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings Banff to audiences around the globe. A selection of the best films go on tour across Canada, the United States, and internationally from Scotland to South Africa to China, Japan, New Zealand, Antarctica, and points in between. Each year, the films travel to 32 countries reaching more than 245,000 people at over 635 screenings.

Skinny Skis is hosting the tour stop in Jackson Hole at the high school auditorium. Tickets are $12 ($20 for both nights). The festival features two different programs that include films on exploration and adventure, culture and environment, and mountain sports.

Friday 2/10 Program

Reel Rock – Ice Revolution – 13 min
On Assignment: Jimmy Chin – 6 min
On the Trail of Genghis Khan – 46 min
Sketchy Andy – 22 min
Hanuman Airlines – 26 min
The Freedom Chair – 15 min
CARCA – 8 min

Saturday 2/11 Program

Reel Rock: Origins – Obe and Ashima – 23 min
Seasons: Winter – 4 min
Kadoma – 41 min
All I Can – 11 min
Chasing Water – 18 min
Blue Obsession – 8 min
COLD – 19 min
Ski Bums Never Die – 4 min

SheJumps.org Get the Girls Out

get the girls out from Lynsey Ann Dyer

SheJumps.org Flying V’s

On Saturday in Teton Village, women are encouraged to join SheJumps.org, a community of female athletes, to celebrate their love for the mountain lifestyle. The Flying V’s are taking the mountain by storm with new and old friends in a fun, safe and supportive atmosphere.

This celebration at Jackson Hole is apart of the several SheJumps Chapters across country hosting informal gatherings on the slopes, both with and without costumes, to GET THE GIRLS OUT and grow the community of women in the outdoors!.

Recently, we connected with Lynsey Dyer, a co-founder of the nonprofit SheJumps, who was really excited for the event. To learn more about her efforts, visit SheJumps.org

Dapper at The Kitchen

dapper jackson hole the kitchen the mountain pulse

Where: The Kitchen
When: Saturday 2/11 10pm
Admission: $5
Event Details

The 2nd in a series of special events that bring together music and art in a beautiful, intimate setting. Spinning beats will be DJ’s PRSN and JEFE. Tickets are limited to 80.

On Mountain Demo Days Grand Targhee

When: Saturday 2/11 and Sunday 2/12
Where: Grand Targhee Resort

Been dying to try that new ski or board before you buy it? This weekend you can at Grand Targhee Demo Days. On hand will be representatives from major brands as well as local shops.

Shops & Outfiiters

Teton Mountain Outfitters
Habitat: High Altitude Provisions
Fred’s Board Shop
Peaked Sports

Ski Demos

Nordica – Armada – Icelantic – K2 – Atomic
Salomon – Line – DPS – Voikl – Rossignol -G3

Snowboard Demos

Jones, Lib Tech
Never Summer
Burton
Nitro
and others..

Head over to our Facebook page right now to win tickets to next Tuesdays Gramatik show at the Q Roadhouse

Written By: Kevin Wittig / @KevinSWittig

Photo of the Day – A Break in the Storm

Tweet !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); 02/18/14 - A break in the storm reveals the sight that never gets old, a breathtaking sunset in Grand Teton Nation Park. Photographer: Stephen Williams Previous Photos

The 43rd Annual Shriner’s Cutter Races

Tweet !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); The 43rd Annual Shriner's Cutter Races Previewed By: Adam Glos Saturday, February 15th // Sunday, February 16th Melody Ranch // Jackson, WY 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm General Admission: $15 This weekend, give your ski ... Read More

Upcoming Event: The 2014 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Tweet !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); The 2014 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Sponsored By: Skinny Skis Previewed By: Adam Glos Saturday, Feb. 8th / 8 pm // Sunday, Feb 9th / 7 pm Jackson Hole High School ... Read More

Live Music: Moon Taxi Live at the Pink Garter Theatre 1/25

Tweet !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); Moon Taxi Previewed By: Ellie Stratton-Brook Saturday January, 25th Pink Garter Theatre // Jackson, WY With special guests the Acoustic Weapons Doors - 8:00pm // Show - 9:00pm Tickets: $14 in advance // Buy Tickets ... Read More

The 2014 Coldsmoke Awards

Tweet !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); 2014 Coldsmoke Awards Previewed By: Stephen Williams Saturday January, 18th Emerson Cultural Center, Bozeman MT North of the Sun - Filmhuset AS Never Not Part 2 - Nike Valhalla - Sweetgrass Productions Previous Photos

Warren Miller’s Ticket to Ride Screening at the Pink Garter Theatre

Tweet !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); Warren Miller's Ticket to Ride Previewed By: Stephen Williams Friday December, 20th Pink Garter Theatre All Ages Showing - 6:00 pm 21+ Showing - 9:00pm $16 / Buy Tickets Online

Avalanche Awareness Night in Jackson Hole

Avalanche Awareness Night Thursday 12/05 - 6:30 to 9:30pm Jackson Hole Center for the Arts $5 Donation benefits Teton County Search and Rescue Previewed by: Stephen Williams From the time that Powder Magazine's annual Buyer's ... Read More

Photo of the Day – Touring on Teton Pass

Tweet !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); 03/20/14 - Spring is right around the corner and with such a high snowpack in Jackson Hole, the touring season will be awesome. Doug Hayden, Kevin Salys and Tyler ... Read More

Photo of the Day – Enjoying the View on 25 Short

Tweet !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); 03/15/14 - What a perfect day to be in the mountains. Fresh snow, clear sunny skies and just a little wind. Alex Howell takes a moment to take in ... Read More

Photo of the Day – Springtime Pow Surfing at Grand Targhee Resort

Tweet !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); 03/11/14 - Springtime pow surfing with Kyle Martin from Dragon Alliance as he rips into 13" of new snow under bluebird skies at Grand Targhee Resort. Photographer: Kevin Cass ... Read More

Canyon Kids Release Double EP

Tweet !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); Canyon Kids Release Double EP Written By: Adam Glos Photos by: Christie Quinn In case you missed it, the debut album from Canyon Kids hit the electronic shelves recently, proving once again ... Read More

Live Music: Head for the Hills at the Town Square Tavern

Tweet !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); < Head for the Hills Previewed By: Ellie Stratton-Brook Thursday March, 6th Town Square Tavern // Jackson, WY 9:00pm // Tickets: $10 // Buy Tickets Online Although you may have seen many bluegrass bands around ... Read More

Photo of the Day – Slashing into March

Tweet !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); 03/02/14 - Mark Byall slashes a line in the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort backcountry as the consistent flow of snow continues into March. Photographer: Stephen Williams Previous Photos

Photo of the Day – 2nd Annual Ski Joring

Tweet !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); 02/23/24 - A skier flies off a jump being pulled behind a horse racing down a track at Melody Ranch just south of Jackson for the 2nd Annual Ski ... Read More

Photo of the Day – 120+ Inches in February

Tweet !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); 02/22/14 - February has been incredible in Jackson Hole and it's not quite over yet. Marian Herbick digs into the bottom half of Four Pjnes with more fresh snow ... Read More

Photo of the Day – Snowboarding in the Whiteroom

Tweet !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); 02/21/14 - Nick Grenoble left his snorkel at home and had to come up for air between trips to the whiteroom. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort was unbelievably deep today ... Read More

The 2nd Annual North American Skijoring Championships

Tweet !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); The 2nd Annual North American Skijoring Championships Previewed By: Adam Glos Saturday, February 22nd - 12:00pm 1 Sunday, February 23rd - 11:00am Melody Ranch // Jackson, WY General Admission: $10 // Kids 12 and ... Read More

Photo of the Day – New Surfy Snow

Tweet !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s);if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); 02/15/14 - The recent storm has brought in a lot of heavier snow and Adam Glos enjoys the surfy conditions earlier this week. Photographer: Stephen Williams Previous Photos