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
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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
Snow Sunday: Finding Fun at a Vail Hockey Tournament
I have to admit. When I discovered my older daughter Siri had a weekend-long hockey tournament in Vail, I wasn’t thrilled. Time is precious. But it is especially precious during
Thanksgiving: Holiday Jokes to Spice Up Your Feast
You know how it can be with all the family gathered together over the holidays. One wrong move, one smart (read snarky) remark and someone leaves the table in tears. The whole g
TIO CA.: Sausalito & San Francisco
In a world where so many politicians are thought to prostitute themselves for power and money, the question on the table is this: Would she be a viable candidate for public office
Sleeping in the Buff: Major Benies
Food and Health Editor Kate Bratskeir of the Huffington Post touts four good reasons why everyone should lose the pjs and sleep naked. Only about 8 percent of Americans doze off in
Tall Tales: Curious Theatre Company’s “Marcus,” Reviewed
“Marcus; or The Secret of Sweet” runs through December 19 at Denver’s Curious Theatre Company. Tickets here. The third installment of Tarrell Alvin McCraney’s Brother/
TIO Northwest: Le Bar & Inn at The 5th
An outer ring of a pale hue graduating to the increasingly darker hues in shades of burgundy with flashes of red, the shape of an undiscovered galaxy formed in an instant when ou
David Holbrooke’s “The Diplomat”: HBO Monday
David Holbrooke is widely known and highly regarded locally as director of one of Telluride’s signature festivals, Mountainfilm, whose impact he has deepened and broadened throu