Outspoken conservative, rich guy, philanthropist Foster Friess will appear on CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360 during the 8pm EST hour (with a rerun at 10pm EST), as part of the feature story on SuperPACs. In addition, Wolf Blitzer’s Situation Room will feature a short profile of Foster sometime between 4pm – 6pm EST.

Last Saturday, The Metropolitan Opera – in New York City – blasted its production of Don Giovanni on to a HD screen 2100 miles away in Teton Village on a blustery fall day. About 200 opera fans packed the center seats at Walk Festival Hall with their warm coffee, lunches and even of few Snuggies (why didn’t I think of that?). The three-hour-plus live silmulcast performance was one of the most compelling Don Giovanni productions this opera fan had ever seen and may have convinced me that seeing opera in …

You’re all clear, kid, now let’s blow this thing and go home! – Han Solo

On the morning of September 11, 2001 I was asleep in a cozy little cabin in the beautiful high country region of Yosemite National Park.  Giant redwoods loomed nearby.  My world was serene and revolved around climbing massive granite blocks when not working as the “maintenance guy” at an environmental education center.  Frantic knocks on the door raised me from bed followed by the entry of a close friend and cups of hot coffee.
“I’ve got good …

About 30 people showed up on the Town Square today to represent the 99% who would like to wrest more money and power from the 1%.  Protesters were polite and well spoken.  Their wide ranging concerns included the undue influence of lobbyists and money on politics, concern that the rich and corporations aren’t paying enough taxes, the need for healthcare reform, the need to protect the environment, and the need to create more jobs.  They all seem to agree that capitalism and democracy are not working correctly for the benefit …

A huge amount of hail fell on Lost Creek Ranch on Monday night.  Afterwords it felt like the first November snow.
 
 

Three lonesome demonstrators showed their support for Israel on Monday on the northwest corner of Broadway and Buffalo Way.  I dropped by to show some support and to chat for a while.  Though I’m a big fan of Israel I’m not a Kool-Aid drinker.  I realize that the Palestinians have a beef, and that there needs to be accommodation on both sides, but I admire Israel’s scrappy courage in the face of threats from psychotically hostile neighbors and the hypocritical condemnation of the majority of U.N. states.

The gang of three …

Jackson, WY resident Travis Walker has orchestrated a vortex of artistic energy and eco-activism.  In addition to being a talented artist, he’s become a pioneer for choreographing a community project of passionate and creative people.  Hard work, determination and dedicated volunteers like Tony Birkholz have transformed a dilapidated building on Gregory Lane into the new incarnation of the Teton Art Lab and Factory Studios.

.01: What prompted your relocation to 1255 Gregory Lane?

The Teton Artlab has been on the move since our inception in 2007, and it has been due to …

The following letter to the editor was originally printed in the Planet JH Weekly, July 27, 2005:

Vive la difference!

My personal vehicle sports a “Boycott France” bumper sticker which has elicited strong opinions with varying degrees of civility from all sides of the political spec- trum. However, this evening [July 18] when an enthusiastic Francophile and apparent supporter of the pre-war regime in Iraq placed an anonymous message on the windshield of my parked and empty vehicle, every person has expressed their opinion proudly, face to face or by name.
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Ben Roth is a Jackson Hole based artist and sculpture who is on FIRE!  It’s been exciting to watch his career accelerate over the last few years, but he’s earned it through hard work, calculated risks and hyper-motivation.  He’s recently relocated his studio over to the emerging art district being established by the nice folks at the Teton Art Lab and Igneous Skis.

Ben’s work explores a wide spectrum, both fun and functional, from fine art to furniture, with inspirations from from Nature to NASCAR.  Next time you’re soaking in the …

[Click here to listen to Sam Petri's archived radio show, Deep Sea Vent]
.01: How has the birth of KHOL community radio altered the musical experience in Jackson Hole?

When I get up in the morning, I turn on the radio and make some green tea. Typically, it’s my friends, or someone I know on the air, bouncing killer music off the valley walls. This is a HUGE improvement from the pre-KHOL days. It makes life a lot better. You don’t even need to think about what you might want to listen …