September 2015

The countdown has begun. Break out your skis and snowboards for Opening Day in Telluride, Thursday, November 26. Last season, the Telluride Ski Resort saw record skier visits, despite what may not have been the best snow year due to a limited number of storms and warmer than usual...

If you have lived, as I have, the notorious Saul Steinberg cartoon, (“View of the World,” 1976, with Manhattan as the epicenter), the state does not even exist. The emphasis would be on the “MISS" in Missouri. But if you are driving cross-country in your new Tesla named “Current” – cobalt blue, dove...

The 1st annual Adult Prom at historic Sheridan Opera House. Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, 8 p.m. Tickets here: $30 each; $50 for couples. The Sheridan Arts Foundation cordially invites everyone to the first annual Adult Prom. The event is a fundraiser for the foundation, the 501(c)3 non-profit that owns and operates the historic...

The Telluride Film Festival is thrilled to present the Sunday at the Palm series in collaboration with the Telluride R-1 School District. These free, community screenings run throughout the school year - from September through May, and begin this month with Tomm Moore’s (SECRET OF...

This year marks the 12th Annual Mountains to the Desert Bike Ride, the main fundraiser for the Just For Kids Foundation. The ride takes place Saturday, September 26, 2015, with mileage options for road cyclists from 70 to 200. Most riders start in Telluride and...

September 17 to 24, 2015  Visible planets: Morning: Venus, Mars, Jupiter  Evening: Mercury, Saturn “Same thing only different.” It’s something an old cowboy friend of mine liked to say. He was also the one who used to tell me to “baby up” – as opposed to “man...

Local artist and curator Amy Schilling hosts pop-up gallery throughout September. [caption id="attachment_53473" align="aligncenter" width="306"] Amy Schilling, artist & curator[/caption] As part of  Telluride Arts’ September’s Art Walk, Amy hosts an opening reception on Thursday, September 3, 5-8 p.m., featuring a discussion with the artists. "STILL was borne from Amy...

Dr. Haley Perlus continues with weekly tips about ways to empower “Your Inner Athlete.” This week discover more about your mental toughness. Hint: our minds tire sooner than our bodies, so going for it despite mental fatigue could make sense. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YROCX84e5U&feature=youtu.be About Dr. Haley Perlus: The event wears its name...

Dear Pet Column, I definitely get that spaying or neutering your pet is the right choice to make because there are so many pets out there that need homes. But what if I can’t afford that surgery for my pet – and my friend said it...