July 2013

[caption id="attachment_32717" align="alignright" width="208"] Kate Spear[/caption] It was music to our ears to learn that  former Telluride local Kate Spear will be returning to town to make an appearance at the 6th annual Telluride Yoga Festival,Thursday – Sunday, July 11 – July 14. The kirtan takes...

[caption id="attachment_32688" align="alignright" width="300"] Beryl Bender Birch[/caption] Only when you can be extremely pliable and soft, can you be extremely hard and strong, Zen proverb The lady is everywhere you want to be at the 6th annual Telluride Yoga Festival, Thursday, July 11– Sunday, July 14. On Thursday,...

[caption id="attachment_32647" align="alignright" width="300"] Wharf Study, Doug Dawson[/caption] The Telluride Gallery of Fine Art has a stable that includes some of the best pastel artists in the world, among them Sally Strand, Carole Katchen, Bruce Gomez –  and Doug Dawson. Dawson is also a Visiting Artist at...

Empowerment – Education – Action Ever wondered about how to reduce your impact on the planet, but didn’t know how to make that happen? Would you like to be more involved with local sustainability initiatives? Learn to “Walk the Talk” and take action to reduce your...

  [caption id="attachment_32655" align="alignright" width="188"] Matthew Curry[/caption] The Ride Festival is pleased to announce its kick off concert. The free event takes place on Sunset Plaza in Mountain Village, Friday, July 12, 4:30 –7:30 p.m.  This concert features two bands: Escondido opens and the 18-year rock guitar...

[caption id="attachment_32640" align="alignright" width="300"] Big Head Todd, C. Taylor Crothers[/caption] Three words that instantly brighten up any dark associations with the Colorado town named "Columbine": Former Columbine locals, Big Head Todd (& The Monsters). Over nearly three decades  – college-town concerts in the 1980s to national festival...

[caption id="attachment_32682" align="alignright" width="300"] Craig Howe[/caption] Tick tock. Tick tock. Hear it? The clock is fast approaching the 11th hour. As of the week ending July 12, there will be little time left to cross "t's" and dot "i's". For the four winning companies of the Telluride...

[caption id="attachment_32578" align="alignright" width="200"] Allison English[/caption] Allison English found yoga as a teen while recovering from figure skating injuries and stayed with her practice through a dizzying array of life experiences. Her spiritual path led Allison to Forrest Yoga first and she fell in love with...

[caption id="attachment_32590" align="alignright" width="300"] Karl Straub[/caption] Too aggressive in your yoga practice? That was Karl Straub's story until he met his eldest teacher, Swami Bua, who told him not to struggle because "Yoga is a gentle art." At the 6th annual Telluride Yoga Festival (Thursday, July 11 –...

Summer dance performances bring extraordinary, top tier talent to Telluride. MOMIX to offer at master class for intermediate dancers & above, July 16, 12:30 p.m. [caption id="attachment_32568" align="alignright" width="205"] MOMIX: Botanica[/caption] This summer, the Palm Theatre and Palm Arts are launching a professional summer dance series in...