Connect the dots – founder/artistic director Jennie Franks, board chair Rachel Bowers, even the protagonists in two productions penned by Franks – and the picture becomes clear: SPARKy/ Telluride Playwright Festival is all about strong women. Two summers ago, Playwright Fest featured what was then a new work by Franks; "Ayn/Sister"...
What’s funny? [caption id="attachment_61038" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Lilly Sullivan[/caption] Blowing raspberries at every little thing that weighs heavy on us: elections, global warming, the guest list for our upcoming party. Sometimes humor is so arch a person could drive a double decker bus through it. What’s funny can also be wildly slapstick...
”An Evening with Steve Earle” takes place Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Telluride's Sheridan Opera House. Tickets go on sale Thursday, August 25, at noon. Tickets are $50 and $65 (reserved seats) here. Or call 970-728-6363 ext. 5. [caption id="attachment_60996" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Steve Earle[/caption] Just before Steve Earle was born, January 17,...
Two-day tickets to the Pretty Lights weekend are available for purchase online until 10 p.m. MST Thursday. Two-day tickets and single day tickets will be available at the box office while supplies last. Box office hours: Thursday, August 25, noon – 8 p.m.; Friday, August 26,...
The final weekend of the 43rd annual Telluride Chamber Music Festival, dedicated to the memory of Elaine Fischer, features the world premiere of a song cycle by Larry London with words by William Smock: “Dynamo” Thomas A. Edison, a life overheard.” The opera, about an...
Telluride Theatre presents song, dance and Pick-a-Prize raffle at the Palm. A fundraiser for Telluride Theatre. One night only, August 20 at The Palm. Doors at 6:30 p.m., open for raffle and cash bar. Show time is 8 p.m. Age 21+ only. Tickets, $15 general admission; $100...
Palm Arts Dance is once again sponsoring BalletCollective’s residency in Telluride. The company uses its time in town to develop new works to be publicly performed Saturday, August 13, Palm Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available through the Palm Theatre website here. Other events during the residency include unique community collaboration, “Patterns in Movement," an artistic event in...
Beyond the Groove is pleased to announce The Record Company on Tuesday, August 16. The event takes place at Club Red in Telluride Conference Center, Mountain Village. Doors open at 8 p.m.; show time is 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20-30 in advance. Tickets here. (All ages.) All shows...
The 43rd annual Telluride Chamber Music Festival takes place over two consecutive weekends, starting Friday, August 12 through Sunday, August 21 at the historic Sheridan Opera House. This year the event is a tribute to Elaine Fischer, a former board member and passionate supporter. Elaine, also once Telluride’s mayor...
The 30th annual production of the Telluride Academy's collaborative theater adventure known as the Mudd Butts Mystery Theatre Troupe takes place Thursday, August 4 – Saturday, August 6, 6 p.m., at Telluride’s Palm Theatre. As always, the final show on Saturday is followed by an...
