December 2016

The point of it all is to break down the headlines, the week’s most controversial issues, determine why a particular issue is important to you, and reveal the best arguments on each side of the story. By reading Cleo Abram’s The Short Version, you join a vibrant group of...

No matter how darn organized you are, it is likely there is at least one person on your Christmas shopping list who has stopped you dead in your (very tired by now) tracks. Or some stocking that is not stuffed full enough. Google “last minute...

Dr. Haley Perlus is a regular presenter at the Telluride WOW Festival. This week Haley motivated herself to train and cope with competition. She now shares mental toughness tools to enhance performance. https://youtu.be/3PrDmhOTKic About Dr. Haley Perlus: Dr. Haley Perlus is a regular presenter at the Telluride WOW Festival, where...

My name is Benny and I believe dreams can come true. Last night I had a wonderful dream, which I wrote down to share with everyone, [caption id="attachment_63167" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Benny[/caption]   "Twas the night before Dogmas, when all through the shelter not a puppy was yelping, our minds did not chatter; Our leashes...

Unless you’re a hermit or anyone really who chooses not to socialize or exchange presents (or even niceties), Christmas brings an onslaught of new tasks and, with them, stress guaranteed to minimize yuletide cheer. But the truth is that every year we bring something to the holidays besides a long...

Telluride local Michael Estwanik founded and ran the dearly departed American Songbook series, concerts featuring top performers from Broadway and cabaret, who put on shows that never failed to make our hearts sing. As should Michael’s charming story which suggests Christmas (and Santa) are states of mind that endure throughout the year....

"Adam Trent: The Next Generation of Magic" is the next “Live at The Palm” show at Telluride’s Michael D. Palm Theatre. The show takes place Friday, December 30, 6 p.m. Reserved seating is $32 for adults; $22 students & children. Go here for tickets online now...

All the lonely people. Where do they all come from? And where are they now during the holidays? What are they doing? Many won’t be receiving gifts – not even the gift of a smile or warm, reassuring hug. Unless you take the initiative and reach out to...

Just in time for the winter solstice, Planet Bluegrass is proud to announce the preliminary lineup for the 44th Annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival - held the weekend nearest the summer solstice, June 15-18, 2017. Tickets and camping are on sale now here or by calling 800-624-2422.  The initial...

The term solstice means "sun stands still." On the year's two solstices (winter and summer) the sun appears to halt in its incremental journey across the sky and change little in position during this time. Of course, contrary to appearances from Earth, the sun's "changing...