Author: Susan Viebrock

The title of my review of the 42nd annual Telluride Film Festival was pilfered from a line in Lenny Abrahamson’s dark drama “Room.” [caption id="attachment_57384" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Actress Brie Larson accepts the Best Actress award for 'Room' during the 88th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby...

Telluride Theatre presents “Hands on Hardbody,” with music by Trey Anastasio (of PHISH) and Amanda Green. “Hands on Hardbody” runs March 3- March 6 & March 10- March 13. Thursday through Saturdays show at 8 p.m.; Sundays are matiness at 4 p.m.  Tickets are $25 (adults) and $15...

It’s not just any Sunday. At least for some. Tomorrow is Oscar Sunday, a time to celebrate the talent of mostly glitzy white peeps – and dish about their rags. And if you live in Telluride, root for your favorites from the Telluride Film Fest. According...

The following story, "Colorado Needle Exchange Program Ramps Up” by Gus Jarvis, is posted in full on the Telluride AIDS Benefit’s website. With growing illegal intravenous drug use a continuing scourge on communities across the country, needle exchange programs, like the one offered by the Western...

Most of us associate the name Erika Moss Gordon with the Telluride Film Festival, where she does community outreach programs as vice president of filmanthropy and education. But Film Fest is her day job. Erika’s passion (and talent) is writing poetry. Check out her newly released book, “Phases.”...

It all boils down to cause and effect. The cause: a persistent virus that morphed into a pandemic after being announced worldwide in 1983. The effect: locally, the Telluride AIDS Benefit, a full frontal assault aimed at helping those living with HIV/AIDS and preventing the...

TAB’s art auction takes place Friday, February 26, noon- 9 p.m., Sheridan Opera House. The Gala Fashion Show is scheduled for Saturday, February 27, 8 - 10 p.m. TAB events end with a sample sale of designer clothes, Monday, February 29, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sheridan Opera House. For...

Telluride Gay Ski Week is in its freshman year as a locally produced event, Saturday – Saturday, February 20 – 27. The list of guests includes Olympian (and X Games) champ Gus Kenworthy, musician Shawn Colvin, DJ Ruckus – and  Sandra Bernhardt. (For an event overview, go here.) The...

In winter, Mountain Village is all about soft white powder and endless runs with only heart-stopping views to keep you company. But should you need a break from on-mountain adventures, here are fun some alternatives, all against the same memorable backdrop. Mountain Village boasts about its winter trail...

The Telluride AIDS Benefit began Friday, February 19, 6-9 p.m. with the Student Fashion Show at Telluride’s Palm Theater. Go here for the event overview. Can’t attend the gala fashion show? There is yet another opportunity to watch the action. The Town of Mountain Village plans to air Saturday’s fashion show live...