Events

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...

With its good bones, the Mercantile Building stands proudly in the center of Rico’s historic Main Street, yet it has seen few-to-no occupants since the 1980s. Help breathe life back into this historic building with scores of Rico supporters this Sunday, August 7, 2016, when the Rico Center hosts its...

Telluride Arts' First Thursday Art Walk is a festive celebration of the arts in downtown Telluride for art lovers, community, and friends. Participating venues host receptions from 5 –8p.m. to introduce their new exhibits and artists. A free gallery guide offers a self-guided tour that can be used any...

After 25 years hosting underserved youth in Telluride for a week of empowering activities, the Sheridan Arts Foundation hosts a mini Wild West Fest Tuesday, Aug. 2- Thursday, August4, 2016. Thirteen kids ages 11-14 will spend two nights in luxury accommodations courtesy of Telluride Alpine Lodging....

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...

  [caption id="attachment_60553" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Resolution, Cast[/caption] Now you see them. Now you don’t. Mostly you don’t. They hide because they are illegal. No, not illegal. Undocumented.   [caption id="attachment_60554" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Rosa, Boss Lady, Coyote, Renata[/caption] But the walls will come crashing down when you attend – and you must attend –Jennie Franks’ gripping,...

 Jon Cleary is Guest of Honor for 2016 at the 40th annual Telluride Jazz Festival. New Orleans Legend to perform with Absolute Monster Gentlemen and special guest. Passes/tickets here. Full schedule here. Just prior to the official weekend, The Telluride Society for Jazz and Jimmy Jazz (Berkowitz) present a...

Telluride’s Jagged Edge and The Nature Conservancy celebrate 50 years of conservation in Colorado with talks and a film screening. The focus of the evening is the Colorado River, one of the most endangered rivers in the U.S. The free event takes place Thursday, July 28,...

Last weekend, July 15 – July 16, Telluride Arts' Telluride Art + Architecture Weekend celebrated its fifth year – and it was a sold-out event. Out of 10 creative teams, each a stop on the Weekend’ Tour, one took home the Audience Choice Prize of $3,000. There were also three...

This year, 2016, the Telluride Historical Museum celebrates 50 years in operation. The gala celebration takes place at the Peaks Resort and Spa in Mountain Village and includes dinner, dancing, prizes, and an exhibit detailing the Museum’s history. Tickets. for gala here. Scroll down to find out what else is...