Beyond Telluride

Two dance companies, one hot, one cool, both terrific. But the Dutch National Ballet ended its short run at New York's City Center, however Complexions remains in town at the Joyce until November 30. For us, Complexions felt like high-octane revelry; the Dutch National Ballet (DNB)...

The first two of the productions on our schedule were the Heart Beat Opera's "Orgy & Bess" (closes 11/8, but the season continues) at the Judson Memorial Church at Washington Square and The Atlantic Theater Company's "Let's Love," written by Ethan Coen. Scheduled to close...

If art imitate life, these two shows, one in a museum, the other on the boards, are two strong cases in point. [caption id="attachment_109724" align="alignnone" width="640"] Installation view, courtesy Hyperallergic.[/caption] With the Museum of Modern Art's (MOMA) epic tribute, "Ruth Asawa: Through Line," the artist, long relegated...

One choice is to remain blissfully blind in a world bleached of truth. Another is to pursue truth and beauty as a workaday routine. No biggie when visiting New York’s cultural scene, of and in itself an act of aggression against the status quo. First stops,...

This month, the Town of Mountain Village was recognized as a Top "100 Thriving Communities Story" by Green Destinations, an international award that highlights communities leading the way in sustainable tourism and environmental stewardship. For more information about the Farm to Community Program, please visit townofmountainvillage.com/farm-to-community. Go...

Long-time Telluride part-timer Lisa Barlow is a photographer and writer whose latest book "Holy Land U.S.A." is available at her publisher’s website, stanleybarker.com.  She is also a regular contributor to Telluride Inside..and Out. Stay tuned for her images of the upcoming Telluride Mushroom Festival. Go here...