They range from humble to haute and include shopping, drinking, sunning, and playing at various treasured spots and shops.

This week we're looking forward to...

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EXPERIENCE

1) Sun Valley's 2009 Summer Ice Show continues this Saturday, August 8, at dusk at the Sun Valley Outdoor Ice Rink with 2009 World Champion and two time U.S. Gold Medalist Evan Lyscek. For information, go to the website, call 888-622-2108, or visit the recreation office in the Sun Valley Village. Check out Plum TV's coverage of the rink below:

- Sun Valley's Ice Rink (Watch Video)

2) Get creative (and dirty) with the family at Family Clay Afternoons, presented by Boulder Mtn. Clayworks, on Saturday, August 8, from 2-4 p.m. This week, try your hand at making a Popcorn Bowl! Admission is $40 for one adult and one child, and $10 for each additional child.

3) Check out this week's Friesen Gallery Artists Talk with mixed media artist Laura Sharp Wilson, and sculptor Ann Mallory, on Friday, August 7, from 4-5 p.m. Stay after for the Gallery Walk!

- 2008 Gallery Walk (Watch Video)

- Map & Directions for Friesen Gallery

4) Learn about local design at Idaho's Fences: An Open Exhibition, continuing on through August 31 at The Center in Hailey. This exhibition is in conjunction with the Community Library's presentation of the Smithsonian Institute's touring Between Fences show, and is open to local photographers, illustrators, painters, and printmakers to present their perspective on the fences that inhabit our local landscape.

- Sun Valley Center: Rural Vernacular (Watch Video)

5) Get a little arty and a little crafty at the 41st Sun Valley Center Arts & Crafts Festival, from Friday, August 7, through Sunday, August 9, at Atkinson Park in Ketchum. This nationally recognized festival has free artist demonstrations, a kids crafts area, and live entertainment...and is free! So bring the kids and have a blast!

- 40th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival (Watch Video)

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Ideas for next week? email Mike @ editors@plumtv.com.