Between the Covers: “3 Poets, 3 Whiskies,” 10/12
The first—and perhaps last, who knows?—Women & Words & Whiskey Poetry Evening features award-winning poets Kierstin Bridger of Ridgway; Joni Wallace of Tucson; and Da
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Ah Haa Celebrates 25 Years
He is now making beautiful, brightly colored paintings, soulscapes that reflect his inner Cheshire Cat (plus Fauve/Magic Realism antecedents). In the introduction to the catalog
Poets’ Corner: Rosemerry for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is a celebration honoring, well, fathers. The holiday also celebrates fatherhood in general, paternal bonds, and the influence of dads in society. For some, ho
Mountain Village: Market on the Plaza Returns
Cue the overture to the “Sound of Music.” In the Telluride region, the hills are alive with the sound of chirping birds, babbling mountain streams, and the constant chatter of
Mark Fischer Poetry Prize Announced
Julie Shavin of Colorado Springs wins $1000 Mark Fischer Poetry Prize. The awards and number of contestants keep getting bigger in the run up to the 19th annual Mark Fischer Po
Telluride Literary Arts Fest: For the Birds!
The 3rd Telluride Literary Arts Festival features eclectic events for lovers of books and poetry. Award-winning author-adventurer Peter Heller is special guest. Panel discussions
Telluride Lit Fest: Peter Heller, Featured Guest
3rd Telluride Literary Arts Festival, Friday, May 20 – Sunday, May 22. Award-winning author Peter Heller is special guest. Panel discussions, burlesque, a major poetry prize, bir
Poets’ Corner: Erika X 2 for Mother’s Day
In most cases, the lucky ones, mothers are the Linus blankets of our early lives. We hang on as long as we can. Early on, we can’t go to sleep without them nearby. When we th
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
Jeff Price: “Improbable Fortunes,” A Review
Launch party for debut novel of longtime Telluride local and screenwriter Jeff Price. Event takes place Thursday, March 24, 6 p.m., at Arroyo Telluride. “Improbable Fortunes” i
MIXX: An Evening with “Demimonde”
Readings from “Demimonde,” book-signing, and talk featuring author/poet Kierstin Bridger, hosted by Pia Gedeon, owner, MIXX Projects + Atelier. Free gathering is Thursday,
Erika Moss Gordon’s “Phases”
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
Poets’ Corner: Rosemerry for Valentine’s Day
On Valentine’s Day, it all seems so straightforward, so simple: he gives you a little box or a big bouquet, chocolates too maybe; you give him, what?, basketball tickets. Long gl
Poets Corner: Two for You for Valentine’s Day
Nothing is in stone about the Christian martyr who was buried near Rome on February 14. There were a number of different Saint Valentines: even Pope Gregory had no clue who the guy
Poets’ Corner: A Nugget for the New Year
You’ve made a little list and checked it twice. No, not that list. Christmas is over. Your New Year’s Eve resolutions. The top 10 usually include losing weight, eating more
Poets’ Corner: Goodtimes for New Year’s Day
Heavyweight (we mean that in the good sense) Green Party county commissioner, shroom afficionado, accomplished basketweaver, potato farmer– and poet extraordinaire (in 2011, he w
Between the Covers: “Durango: A Silver Past, A Golden Future”
From age 12 until 99, William Henry Jackson was, ahem, focused on photography. After a tour of duty in the Civil War, Jackson headed West, eventually settling in Omaha, Nebraska, w
Poets’ Corner: A Xmas Kiss
“How does the ordinary person come to an experience of the transcendent? For a start, I would say, study poetry. Learn how to read a poem. You need not have the experience to