Author: Susan Viebrock

The Telluride Jazz  Festival, August 4 -6, 2017, returns for its 41st year with a fresh look bound to usher in a new era. Locally owned company, SBG Productions, aims to expands of historic legacy. Early Bird Patron Experience Passes ($650) went on sale December 15, 2016.  With a $200 savings on...

Beyond The Groove to host The Motet, Jackie Greene and Anders Osborne, plus Devendra Banhart, with more acts to be announced for 2017. Limited tickets now on sale at ClubRedTelluride.com or at Wizard Framing and Entertainment, 126 E. Colorado Avenue, Telluride. Beyond the Groove, Telluride’s premier entertainment and music production company,...

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...

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...