Mountainfilm in Telluride proved to be a game-changer for Wade Davis, who joined the tribe in the mid-1990s. Now, on his more or less annual visits to town over Memorial Weekend, the man enjoys the status of a rock star, packing venues with his “groupies.”...
“Emptying the Skies,” Saturday, 8:30p.m. and Sunday, 11:45 a.m., The Nugget Jonathan Franzen is the author of four novels: "Freedom," "The Corrections," "Strong Motion" and "The Twenty-Seventh City" – two collections of essays –"Farther Away," "How to Be Alone" – a personal history –"The Discomfort Zone"...
[caption id="attachment_40848" align="aligncenter" width="179"] Char Duran, behind the chutes[/caption] Hell Lady, I ain't no bull rider Don't walk funny, OK in the head But if I ever again get such a damn fool idea they might as well shoot me instead That's the last verse of a song I once...
“Vessel” screens at The Nugget twice: Saturday, May 24, 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 25, 8:45 p.m. Roe v. Wade is the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision on the issue of abortion. The 1973 court ruled 7– 2 that a right to privacy under the due...
At Mountainfilm’s Gallery Walk, the official launch of the festival weekend, you will not find Carter Brooks’ art indoors at the usual venues, where the tribe is happily re-engaging over free drinks and hors d’oeuvres. [caption id="attachment_41062" align="aligncenter" width="200"] Carter Brooks, Artist and Philosopher of Climate...
Telluride Arts’ Twenty(by)Telluride is a lively, casual event that offers an intimate glimpse into Telluride’s creative talent through very fast-paced slide presentations. Presenters are challenged to share what makes them tick—their inspiration, their creative process, their passions, their muse. Each presenter has exactly 20 slides and...
[caption id="attachment_41015" align="alignright" width="178"] Photo Credit: Uncage the Soul Productions[/caption] “Mending the Lines” screens Saturday, May 24, 3:15 p.m., Sheridan Opera House, and Monday, May 26, 9:15 a.m. at the Palm When the founder of Uncage the Soul Productions, John Waller traveled to the Umpqua River 2...
An official selection of Mountainfilm 2014, with guest appearances by producer Erin Krozek and star bull-rider Char Duran. “Queens & Cowboys” screens at the Masons Friday night at 9 p.m. and at the Nugget on Sunday at 6 p.m. This is not my first rodeo. That...
Editor’s Note: This year, The Telluride Farmers' Market collaborates with Mountainfilm to put on the popular Ice Cream Social, bringing fresh, organic local produce, flowers and delicious homemade food. Vendors' stalls will be open 1– 5 p.m. Saunter down to main street for a free scoop of...
Editor’s Note: Shelley Silbert is the executive director of Great Old Broads for the Wilderness, an organization that gives voice to the millions of older and not-so-able Americans who wish to see our wild public lands protected for future generations. She will speak at Mountainfilm's...
