March 2016

Two free screenings. 5:30 p.m. & 8 p.m., of 2015 Telluride Mountainfilm documentary “Les Voyageurs Sans Trace,” Wednesday, March 23 at Telluride's Wilkinson Public Library. Go here to listen to my interview with director Ian McCluskey. Scroll down to bottom of post to watch a trailer for...

There are lots of ripples in the water across the pond and Brits are split about whether to stay or go in the European Union. Check out Cleo Abram’s summary of the issue in her weekly blog, "The Short Version." [caption id="attachment_57415" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Cleo Constantine Abram of the “The Short Version,”...

According to online sources. burlesque does not twin with stripping. What’s the difference between a burlesque performer and a stripper?" Burlesque shows often include stripping, but your average strip club will not include any burlesque.But my favorite answer to this question (courtesy of A. Randy Johnson) is “strippers...

Telluride Academy hosts Sunset Scramble. Snowshoe events takes place Thursday, March 24, 6 p.m. Adventure begins at base of Lift 4, Mountain Village. Visitors and locals, adults and kids are all invited to attend what Telluride Academy hopes will become an annual event. It’s called the  Sunset...

Dr. Haley Perlus continues with tips about ways to empower “Your Inner Athlete.” This week, Haley suggests we stock of the year so far in order to achieve the goals we set on December 31, 2015. This reassessment and associated re-commitment should benefit your physical training. It could also alter (in...

Telluride Film Festival presents “Boy and the World” at Sunday at The Palm. “Dazzling!  Boldly imaginative…an enchanting visual treat,” raved Variety. Scroll down to watch the charming trailer. Nominated for an Oscar for Best Animated Feature, BOY AND THE WORLD is a Brazilian adventure that follows a young...

For today’s Second Chance Pet Column, I want to share the importance of maintaining your pet’s healthy figure and how that can have an important impact upon their general well-being. My name is Elyse and I’m a gorgeous two-year-old hound mix, who arrived at Second...

Launch party for debut novel of longtime Telluride local and screenwriter Jeff Price. Event takes place Thursday, March 24, 6 p.m., at Arroyo Telluride. “Improbable Fortunes” is available at Telluride's Between the Covers bookstore. “Improbable Fortunes,” Telluride author Jeff Price’s roller-coaster ride of a debut novel, begins...

Not sure what uni is? You are not alone. But then you are also not a foodie in the know. [caption id="attachment_57662" align="aligncenter" width="450"] Aerated uni[/caption] “Uni” is the Japanese word for sea urchin – or more specifically, sea urchin’s gonads. Once relegated to sushi bars alone, uni is...

Telluride Choral Society presents a SpringSing Spectacular, a special dedication to Bobbie Shaffer. Event takes place Friday, March 18, 7 p.m., Michael D. Palm Theatre, Telluride. Artistic director Rhonda Muckerman conducts. Tickets available at the door. Adults, $20; Students, $10.   Some of you may remember a PBS show...