Internet research came up with the history of Mother’s Day. The tribute was first suggested in 1872 by Julia Ward Howe (who wrote the words to the “Battle Hymn of the Republic”) as a day dedicated to peace. In 1907, Philadelphian Ana Jarvis began a campaign to establish...
Founded by award-winning author-poet-teacher and Telluride local Amy Irvine, Literary Burlesque is the signature, (read, always sold-out), event of the Telluride Literary Arts Festival, or Lit Fest, May 19-21. Tickets, $15, are on sale now at Telluride’s Ah Haa School or Between the Covers Bookstore. You snooze, you lose. (Other...
Mother's Day holds a wholly different meaning for anyone whose mom has passed away. Poems become tributes and hope to offer comfort – like this one from poet (and regular Telluride Inside...
My friend Katherine Stuart writes a wonderful blog,”Best Friend Handbook,” everything from fashion and beauty tips to nutrition and recipes – including recipes for success. In one of her latest blogs, Katherine talks manuka honey. Are the health (and beauty) benies real or true? Myth or magic? [caption id="attachment_63328"...
Tick tock. It is very nearly time to celebrate Mother’s Day, which is Sunday, May 14. (Although we should celebrate moms everyday.) It is also a day all mom’s who are mindful are reminded of time passing; little hearts growing, then scattering: Where are you going, my little one, little one, Where...
We first met Dr. Haley Perlus at Telluride WOW Festival, this year, Thursday, June 8 – Sunday, June 11. This week, the sport and exercise psychology expert talks Lebron James and Steph Curry. Both men do this one thing to help them to stay focused. It's a simple...
Get ‘Litʼ in Telluride. The 4th Telluride Literary Arts Festival. The weekend features eclectic events for lovers of books, reading, and poetry, Friday, May 19 – Sunday, May 21. Tickets, $15, to Saturday night’s Literary Burlesque went on sale as of Monday, May 8, at Telluride's Ah Haa School or Between...
This first week of May I invite you to join in a 102 year old tradition (started by the American Humane Association in 1915) - "Be Kind to Animals Week." In this annual celebration, humans (well, at least the sort of humans I value…) commemorate...
Anticipating yet another robust festival season in Telluride, the Telluride Jazz Festival 2.0 reveals its 2017 artist lineup, a gift from the new management, Steve Gumble’s SBG Productions, which also programs Telluride Blues & Brews and the Durango Blues Train. Go here to read about artist lineup. Also this year at...
Telluride Lit Fest is the soft opening, but the official launch of Telluride's summer festival season is Mountainfilm. The event uses the power of film, art, and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. Mountainfilm anticipates another sold-out festival this year. A limited number of Palmyra passes are...
