Culture

Telluride American Songbook Concerts’ upcoming program features the talents of two award-winning New York performers: vocalist, Marissa Mulder, and pianist/music director, Jon Weber. Concerts/open mic Monday March 28 – Wednesday, March 30, 2016. [caption id="attachment_57736" align="aligncenter" width="467"] Marissa Muldar[/caption] “Originally I was just bringing Marissa Mulder and Jon...

Two free screenings. 5:30 p.m. & 8 p.m., of 2015 Telluride Mountainfilm documentary “Les Voyageurs Sans Trace,” Wednesday, March 23 at Telluride's Wilkinson Public Library. Go here to listen to my interview with director Ian McCluskey. Scroll down to bottom of post to watch a trailer for...

There are lots of ripples in the water across the pond and Brits are split about whether to stay or go in the European Union. Check out Cleo Abram’s summary of the issue in her weekly blog, "The Short Version." [caption id="attachment_57415" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Cleo Constantine Abram of the “The Short Version,”...

According to online sources. burlesque does not twin with stripping. What’s the difference between a burlesque performer and a stripper?" Burlesque shows often include stripping, but your average strip club will not include any burlesque.But my favorite answer to this question (courtesy of A. Randy Johnson) is “strippers...

Telluride Film Festival presents “Boy and the World” at Sunday at The Palm. “Dazzling!  Boldly imaginative…an enchanting visual treat,” raved Variety. Scroll down to watch the charming trailer. Nominated for an Oscar for Best Animated Feature, BOY AND THE WORLD is a Brazilian adventure that follows a young...

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” is available at Telluride's Between the Covers bookstore. “Improbable Fortunes,” Telluride author Jeff Price’s roller-coaster ride of a debut novel, begins...

Telluride Choral Society presents a SpringSing Spectacular, a special dedication to Bobbie Shaffer. Event takes place Friday, March 18, 7 p.m., Michael D. Palm Theatre, Telluride. Artistic director Rhonda Muckerman conducts. Tickets available at the door. Adults, $20; Students, $10.   Some of you may remember a PBS show...

SHEL in concert Saturday, March 19, 2016, 9 p.m. show; doors at 8:30 p.m., Sheridan Opera House, Telluride. $20 GA floor, $30 reserved balcony.* Tickets and information here or 970.728.6363 x5. [caption id="attachment_57645" align="aligncenter" width="600"] SHEL[/caption] The Sheridan Arts Foundation presents up-and-coming indie folksters SHEL live at Telluride's Sheridan Opera House, Saturday, March 19, 2016. The...

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 bend a phrase with equal aplomb and dexterity? Kristin has been traveling this...

"The MIXX: Burlesque Revealed," is hosted by Pia Gedeon, owner, MIXX Projects + Atelier. Free gathering is Wednesday March 16, 6 – 8 p.m., 307 East Colorado Avenue. Event features Telluride Theatre’s artistic director Sasha Sullivan, who created annual burlesque shows as a fundraiser for Telluride Theatre, taking place this year next week,...