February 2016

As a gorgeous Black & Tan Coonhound I’ve dreamt of competing in the Westminster Dog Show. This national competition of breeders and trainers has been a popular event for years. But not so much for dog lovers anymore. The Humane Society of the United States...

Most of us associate the name Erika Moss Gordon with the Telluride Film Festival, where she does community outreach programs as vice president of filmanthropy and education. But Film Fest is her day job. Erika’s passion (and talent) is writing poetry. Check out her newly released book, “Phases.”...

Kristin Taylor. Her name rhymes with the Telluride Yoga Center, where she is co-owner and beloved teacher. We all know Kristin can bend like a pretzel. But did you know she could bend a phrase with equal aplomb and dexterity? Kristin has been traveling this...

It all boils down to cause and effect. The cause: a persistent virus that morphed into a pandemic after being announced worldwide in 1983. The effect: locally, the Telluride AIDS Benefit, a full frontal assault aimed at helping those living with HIV/AIDS and preventing the...

TAB’s art auction takes place Friday, February 26, noon- 9 p.m., Sheridan Opera House. The Gala Fashion Show is scheduled for Saturday, February 27, 8 - 10 p.m. TAB events end with a sample sale of designer clothes, Monday, February 29, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sheridan Opera House. For...

Telluride Gay Ski Week is in its freshman year as a locally produced event, Saturday – Saturday, February 20 – 27. The list of guests includes Olympian (and X Games) champ Gus Kenworthy, musician Shawn Colvin, DJ Ruckus – and  Sandra Bernhardt. (For an event overview, go here.) The...

In winter, Mountain Village is all about soft white powder and endless runs with only heart-stopping views to keep you company. But should you need a break from on-mountain adventures, here are fun some alternatives, all against the same memorable backdrop. Mountain Village boasts about its winter trail...

The Telluride AIDS Benefit began Friday, February 19, 6-9 p.m. with the Student Fashion Show at Telluride’s Palm Theater. Go here for the event overview. Can’t attend the gala fashion show? There is yet another opportunity to watch the action. The Town of Mountain Village plans to air Saturday’s fashion show live...

Inflammation often gets a bad rap. Truth is without an adequate inflammatory response, we would die of infections. We need a good immune system to fights off those evil bacteria and viruses. Those of us who have certain primary immunodeficiency diseases are prone to problems. Antibody deficiency characteristically leads...