TIO New England: MASS MOCA & More
Zen-like quiet and profundity? Psychedelic bomb exploding? Take your pick. Both are available in three sprawling exhibitions at MASS MoCA in North Adams, Massachusetts – not to
Beyond Telluride
Tall Tales: Denver Center’s “Sweeney Todd” is Killer
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ production of “Sweeney Todd” gets a rave from Tall Tales columnist Mark Stevens, TIO’s Denver theatre critic. Through May 1
TIO NYC: Not Your Mother’s (or the Wait ‘Til Next Year Dodgers’) Brooklyn
“B” is for…. Brownstoners, who helped restore the mansions and brownstones in neighborhoods such as Park Slope to their former picturesque grandeur. Our new BFFs, Crai
Local Quilter Semi-Finalist, International Quilt Show
Telluride-area quilter Val Franzese, a founder of the Telluride’s Many Hands Fiber Arts Festival, was selected as a semi-finalist for the 2016 AQS QuiltWeek in Paducah, Kentuck
TIO NYC: “Hold On To Me Darling” & More
Did you ever notice, probably in retrospect, that trips often appear to have been planned around a theme? And then remembered that the theme was inadvertent? This Telluride Inside&
TIO NYC: Portraits X 3
Major talent – and legend in her own times. But a relatively minor brand today – despite her unique talent and rolling legacy. And yet… Cole Porter adored the wo
The Short Version: White Whale of Politics
Last week, Cleo Abram blogged about the controversial tampon tax. Do tampons fall under the category of “necessities,” which in most, read 45, states are not taxed? This week
TIO NYC: Unfinished Times Two
Work interrupted. A life interrupted. One show at the New Met Breuer; the other at New York’s Metropolitan Room. Once upon awhile ago in Florence, an art historian introduce
TIO NYC: “Bright Star,” A Review
I ain’t telling no lie (or my nose would grow like Pinocchio): when you wish upon a “Bright Star,” your dreams of a magical night on Broadway come true. The inspiration
Contagious Behaviors: What We Can Catch From Others
We all know about yawns. One person opens his or her mouth and creates a chain reaction – which is not good if you are at your kid’s piano recital. But what other behaviors a
The Short Version: “The Tampon Tax”
Last week, the subject was contraception. This week, well, it’s tampons. Is Cleo Abram on some sort of feminist tear? Short answer: Nope. The subtext of her blog last week w
The Higher Your IQ, The Less Social You Are?
Misery wants company. But is the opposite true for people with higher IQs? So says this Huff Post blog by Carolyn Gregoire. Are you an urban-dwelling loner who often prefers stayin
Aronson’s “Orchestra of Exiles”: Book Launch in NYC 4/ 6
Under the umbrella of Aronson Films, long-time, part-time local Josh Aronson made MTV videos, television pilots and specials and over 500 commercials before turning to documentar
The Short Version: Contraception Coverage
Last week, Cleo Abram talked about the ripples in the water across the pond: Brits are split about whether to stay or exit the European Union. This week the big issue is closer
Tall Tales: “Elliot, A Soldier’s Fugue,” Reviewed
Denver’s Curious Theatre Company’s now featuring “Elliot, A Soldier’s Fugue,” through April 23. Tickets here. War is “over there.” It comes back to u
Painted Cows & Pepper Cookies: Jewel is in the Heart
Kristin Taylor. Her name rhymes with the Telluride Yoga Center, where she is co-owner and beloved teacher. We all know Kristin can bend like a pretzel. But did you know she could b
The Short Version: Supreme Court Nomination
Justice Antonin Scalia died February 13. Almost immediately a firestorm erupted around his replacement and the timing of same. Please scroll down for more on the “Supreme Cour
Painted Cows & Pepper Cookies
Kristin Taylor. Her name rhymes with the Telluride Yoga Center, where she is co-owner and beloved teacher. We all know Kristin can bend like a pretzel. But did you know she could b
TAB: Condoms & Makeover, Making a Difference
The Telluride AIDS Benefit begins Friday, February 19, 6-9 p.m. with the Student Fashion Show at Telluride’s Palm Theater. The Sneak Peek Fashion Show follows on Thursday Februar
Telluride AIDS Benefit: The State of AIDS
This story about “The State of AIDS” was written by Kevin Robert Frost, Chief Executive Officer of amFAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research. As we enter the 35th year of the AI
Snow Sunday: Moving Out of Town
My cold arrived the same day that the moving boxes arrived. Of course it did. It made sense in some kind of perverse world order that at the same time that I was that packing up th
Tall Tales: Curious Theatre Company’s “Sex With Strangers” Reviewed
Denver’s Curious Theatre Company’s ‘Sex With Strangers,” through February 20, 2016. Tickets here. “Sex With Strangers” is deliciously funny play about the pros and c
Snow Sunday: A Heartwarming Story from the DMV
My favorite time to go to the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) is NEVER. And especially not during the rush of the busy holiday season. So when I was informed that I’d have to