December 2017

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...

The Telluride Ski Resort looks forward to welcoming guests this holiday season. Visit the Event Calendar for a full listing of area events including live music, fireworks, movies, magic shows, and more. Lift ticket prices have been adjusted for this holiday season. Until January 7,...

I know this is a touchy subject. I hesitate to even broach it, but here goes: Snow.  I know many of people in Telluride depend on those white flakes for their livelihood. Those lovely crystals are their reason for being in this region. They help everyone feel...

Telluride's Sheridan Arts Foundation and BootDoctors presents Warren Miller Entertainment’s latest ski film “Line of Descent” on Sunday, December 23, Screenings are at the Sheridan Opera House at 6 and 9 p.m. Since 1949, ski families have cheered the official kickoff of winter with the ski...

Telluride's Sheridan Arts Foundation & BootDoctors present Matchstick Productions' "Drop Everything." The screenings take place Thursday, December 21, 6 & 9 p.m. Tickets $15 per show for adults; $7 kids 18 and under at 6 p.m. show only. Tickets and additional event information are available...

The Sheridan Arts Foundation, the non-profit organization that owns and operates Telluride’s historic Sheridan Opera House, presents multi-Grammy award winning singer/songwriter Shawn Colvin. Show time is Friday, December 22, 7 p.m. for doors and SHOW Bar; 8 p.m. curtain. Tickets are $40-45 reserved seats for this show....

This week, the (Boot)Doctors in the House focuses on what's on everyone's mind: snow – or the lack thereof  – and why this place is still Shangri-La offering plenty to do. Katie Klingsporn unrolls some of the many options the BootDoctors has to offer. (All images other...

In an effort to give promising filmmakers a much-needed leg-up early in their careers, Telluride's Mountainfilm has launched an Emerging Filmmaker Fellowship. The initiative, which will provide a filmmaker with a yearlong mentorship, festival networking and development assistance, begins in 2018 with Texas-based filmmaker Matthew...

The point of it all is to break down the headlines, determine why an issue is important, and reveal the best arguments on each side of the story. Recently Cleo Abram explored the hot button issue of net neutrality. Recently she tackled the massive, very unpopular tax bill...

This week, the BootDoctors in the House focuses on what's on everyone's mind during the holiday season: lists. And no matter how darn organized you are, there is likely to be at least one person among your Christmas shopping needs who has stopped you dead in your,...