09 Dec Sheridan Arts Foundation: Holiday Fun-raiser!
Telluride’s Sheridan Arts Foundation (SAF), the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that owns and operates Telluride’s historic Sheridan Opera House, proudly presents its 2025 Holiday Concert Series. That means four unforgettable nights of entertainment, featuring bold burlesque, world-class jazz, iconic tribute performances, and a rock-and-roll New Year’s Eve celebration.
To become a Holiday Patron, please RSVP to Ronnie Palamar at Ronnie@sheridanoperahouse.com to guarantee prime seating. The Sheridan Arts Foundation is a 501(c)(3)non-profit organization. This package is valued at $1,500, and your contribution is tax-deductible
(*This ticket package may be used towards all ’25 winter SOH programming and is flexible based on availability.)
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Since its inception as a nonprofit in 1991, the Sheridan Arts Foundation has remained dedicated to preserving the historic Sheridan Opera House, presenting top-quality entertainment to the Telluride community, and offering educational programs to regional and national youth. The Holiday Concert Series reflects this ongoing mission: a beloved winter tradition that invites locals, visitors, and longtime patrons to celebrate the season with diverse musical experiences.
Holiday Patron Fundraiser
Through the critical Holiday Patron Fundraiser, the Sheridan Arts Foundation generates vital support that keeps this cherished historic venue thriving. A generous contribution of $8,500 entitles donors to two exclusive seats to each concert in the series, plus a VIP balcony table for four at the New Year’s Eve Gala. To learn more about becoming a Holiday Patron, please contact executive director Ronnie Palamar at 970.728.6363 ext. 1.
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Thursday, December 26 & Friday, December 27 — “Tease The Season: A Burlesque Show”
Doors at 7:30 PM | Show at 8:30 PM
The Holiday Concert Series kicks off with “Tease The Season,” a special collaboration between the Sheridan Arts Foundation and Telluride Theatre. Featuring the House of Shimmy Shake, this sultry, high-energy burlesque spectacle blends live music, comedy, dance, classic holiday glamour, and dazzling performances by Telluride’s own professional burlesque troupe.
Tickets: • $600 VIP Tables • $45–$55 Reserved Seating .
Go here for more about Telluride Theatre dating back to 2009.
Saturday, December 28 — “Jane Monheit” (Live in Concert)
Doors at 7:30 PM | Show at 8:30 PM
With a voice revered for its warmth, sophistication, and technical brilliance, Jane Monheit is one of the most celebrated vocalists of her generation. Catapulted into stardom at age 20, Jane has spent two decades touring the globe, collaborating with jazz icons, and dazzling audiences with her acclaimed interpretations of the Great American Songbook, from blues to ballads. She has appeared on “Late Night with David Letterman,” “Conan,” “Good Morning America,” T”he Tonight Show and more.
Tickets: • $85 VIP Tables • $65 / $55 Reserved Seating
Monday, December 29 — “Yesterday: The Las Vegas Beatles Show”
Doors at 7:30 PM | Show at 8:30 PM
A worldwide touring sensation, “Yesterday – A Tribute to The Beatles” brings timeless hits to Telluride. Founded by Don Bellezzo and endorsed by Sir Paul McCartney himself, the band has performed across five continents—including seven tours of Japan, countless Canadian and U.S. shows, the Philippines, Hong Kong, the Bahamas, and military bases around the world. Expect legendary harmonies, classic suits, and the spirit of the Fab Four in an immersive LIVE concert experience.
Tickets: • $50 General Admission (Standing Room Only) • $60 Reserved Balcony Seating
Tuesday, December 31 — “The Rock N’ Revel New Year’s Eve Gala” with Larkin Poe
Doors at 9:00 PM | Show at 10:30 PM
Ring in 2026 at the “Rock N’ Revel Gala.” The happening features the GRAMMY®-winning blues-rock sister duo Larkin Poe. Known for their fiery musicianship, powerhouse vocals, and electrifying live performances, Rebecca and Megan Lovell deliver a modern and exhilarating take on Southern rock and roots music.
Celebrate the New Year with a midnight toast, confetti celebration, and a dance floor that keeps the energy high through the countdown.
General Admission — $175 . Includes standing-room access, NYE party favors, light bites, a champagne toast, and a midnight balloon drop.
Reserved Balcony Seating Enjoy all GA benefits plus reserved seating, light fare, and an open bar all night.
• $250 • $300 • $500 (Premium Sections)
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Interior, historic Sheridan Opera House
The Sheridan Arts Foundation was founded in 1991 as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization to preserve the historic Sheridan Opera House as an arts and cultural resource for the Telluride community, to bring quality arts and cultural events to Telluride and to provide local and national youth with access and exposure to the arts through education.
The Sheridan Arts Foundation is sponsored in part by grants from the CCAASE, Colorado Creative Industries, the Town of Mountain Village, Just for Kids Foundation and Telluride Foundation.
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