Telluride's Sheridan Arts Foundation celebrates 30 years of the Wild West Fest (WWF). The event takes place June 4-10, 2023, a week of empowering activities for 37 kids from various Boys and Girls Clubs of America including Mobile, AL; Wichita Falls, TX; Farmington, NM; and...
'The greatest love is a mother’s; Then comes a dog’s, then comes a sweetheart's," Polish proverb. Happy Mother’s Day Telluride – and beyond. We celebrate the holiday by sharing Word Woman Rosemerry Trommer's heart-wrenching, words, her pearls forming a mala, something to mediate on. Rosemerry clearly...
In 1907, Philadelphian Ana Jarvis began a campaign to establish a national Mother’s Day. She persuaded her mother’s church in Grafton, W.V. to celebrate Mother’s Day on the second anniversary of her mother’s death, the second Sunday of May. After establishing Mother’s Day in Philadelphia, Jarvis...
Culture bathing in New York has been fun – and eye-opening. Into the home stretch our focus ws on rape. Have I got your attention now? Literal rape defined as a "type of sexual assault involving sexual intercourse or other forms of sexual penetration carried...
Too bad, so sad, Thierry Mugler: “Couturissime,” a costume mega-show, closes May 7. The tribute to one of fashion's greatest showmen, populated by his "fembots" and "glamazons," is the very definition of "over the top." In short, it is noisy, good fun, the designer's virtuosity...
The Martha Graham Dance Company returned in triumph to The Joyce Theater: as “spellbinding and prescient as ever” (The New York Times). Program mix included Graham classics enhanced by a bouquet of new works! (Sadly if you missed this happening, however, Graham is only up through...
Telluride local Simon Gerald Alexander Perutz passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2023 in the English countryside. Above everything Simon was kind and generous and so deeply loved. To honor his memory, the family requests donations be made to Connections for the Homeless. To plant trees...
"Roses are red, violets are blue, I am a schizophrenic, and so am I." or, "What the world needs is geniuses with humility. There are so few of us left." Both quotes by the once legendary Oscar Levant, Hollywood actor, concert pianist, and the most...
Commissioner Hilary Cooper resigns from San Miguel County board. New role with State of Colorado begins May 8. Go here for more on San Miguel County. [caption id="attachment_103479" align="alignnone" width="216"] Hilary Cooper[/caption] Commissioner Hilary Cooper announced she has accepted a job with the State of Colorado and is stepping...
Based on Telluride, Mountainfilm will celebrate its 45th year of celebrating indomitable spirits in the heart of the San Juan mountains, May 25-29, 2023. Passes to Mountainfilm are here. Go here for much more on Mountainfilm. Mountainfilm is excited to announce a few special events and featured artists for its 45th festival...
