“JIVA DIVA” KAIVALYA AT TELLURIDE YOGA FESTIVAL
The yogi who attains “kaivalya” is a being who has gained independence from all bondages and achieved the absolute true consciousness. No small trick. Then again Alanna
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THEATRE FESTIVAL: “THEATRE POLITICOS SPEAK UP”
Drama survives because it eludes trends. Good drama finds poetry in the flotsam and jetsam of our lives. It survives because it extrapolates what is universal and external from quo
YOUR AH HA MOMENT: JULY HAPPENINGS
The Ah Haa School for the Arts is participating in a number of great events throughout the month of July, a number of which are dress rehearsals for the BIG EVENT: our school’
POETS’ CORNER: BRIDGER FOR THE 4TH
Editor’s Note: Kierstin Bridger is the 2011 winner of Telluride Arts’ Mark Fischer Poetry Prize and a regular contributor to Telluride Inside… and Out. Possibly the edgiest m
TELLURIDE ARTS’ ART WALK: THURSDAY, 7/5
The cast of characters changes, but otherwise it’s the same, compelling story: Telluride Arts monthly Art Walk. The event, a celebration of the region’s artistic talent
TELLURIDE YOGA FEST: RIVER CUMMINGS FEATURED PRESENTER
I became a Viniyoga instructor because of a teacher I was blessed to practice with privately for 12 years. Meet River Cummings, one of the most inspiring yoga instructors I have ev
LUCERO IN CONCERT AT OPERA HOUSE
Rock, country, soul Thursday July 5 at the Opera House The Sheridan Arts Foundation kicks off its year-long Centennial Celebration with “An Evening with Lucero.” The ev
FIVE STARS: SMART PHONES AND SMART LIBRARIES
Editor’s note: In 2011, for the fourth time in a row (and running), the Library Journal Index of Public Library Services, a public library rating system, designated Telluride’s
TRIDE GALLERY OF FINE ART: OPENING FOR RYDMARK
New and classic pieces by designer of Telluride’s “sorority” necklace It’s a sorority necklace of sorts – minus the Greek. The asymmetrical arrangement o
PAT BAILEY’S SPIRITUALITY WITH RELIGION
Editor’s note: In his doctoral dissertation, Pastor Pat Bailey of Telluride’s Christ Presbyterian Church, is claiming the need for a re-visioning of the Christian chu
TELLURIDE MUSICFEST: GUEST REVIEW, 1ST CONCERT
When the Trio Solisti started its Telluride Musicfest 10 years ago, its Artistic Director, the stellar Maria Bachmann, explained to us that the Trio is a unique type of ensemble. I
ARTISTS CONVENE FOR 9TH ANNUAL TELLURIDE PLEIN AIR
Old idea. New blood. This week, the Telluride region plays host to 30 nationally recognized artists, who will plant easels in alleys, down by the river, smack dab in the middle of
WORLD-RENOWNED CELLIST FEATURED AT MUSICFEST
Naming a thing helps give the senses a place to aim, but sadly, the phrase “classical music” is a tour de force of negative publicity. The words suggest something inacc
ERIN FLEMING AT THE TELLURIDE YOGA FESTIVAL
Writing about yoga instructor Erin Fleming, I feel compelled to quote Sarah Powers, from “Insight Yoga”: “Yoga can best be understood as a set of behaviors that d
“QUILL: LIFE OF A GUIDE DOG” AT PALM
Program Sponsor, Wags and Menace Foundation of Denver, brings warm-hearted film to the Palm on Friday, June 29, a benefit for Second Chance Humane Society The Palm Theatre partne
YOUR AH HAA MOMENT: STUDIO PAINTING ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
A new painting program offering college credits takes root in Telluride this fall at the Ah Haa School For the Arts. Mature painters are invited to take their work to greater depth
BOOK IT!: WHERE’S WALDO?
Waldo will be in Telluride July 1 – July 15. Join Between the Covers Bookstore in the search. Can you believe it? The world has been searching for the iconic fellow in the stripe
ASHTANGA LINEAGE HOLDER ANNIE PACE AT TELLURIDE YOGA FEST
Let’s play a game of free association. I say “Ashtanga yoga.” You say what? “I live for power yoga.” Or “Love the workout.” Or, “Can
“TELLURIDE HORIZONS” AT TELLURIDE GALLERY OF FINE ART
There is a certain homespun lyricism, complete authenticity and distinctly regional cast to the new body of work by painter Julee Hutchison. (See my catalog foreword for details.)
PAT BAILEY’S SPIRITUALITY WITH RELIGION
Editor’s note: In his doctoral dissertation, Pastor Pat Bailey of Telluride’s Christ Presbyterian Church is claiming the need for a re-visioning of the Christian church
BARB BRATTIN’S FIVE STARS: CONNECTING FOR COMMUNITY
Editor’s note: In 2011, for the fourth time in a row (and running), the Library Journal Index of Public Library Services, a public library rating system, designated Telluride’s
POETS’ CORNER: ROSEMERRY FOR THE SOLSTICE (AND 1ST DAY OF BLUEGRASS)
Editor’s note: Hot on the heels on her three wonderful poems for Fathers’ Day, our favorite Wordwoman, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer, sent us another to mark hard summer &#
POETS’ CORNER: A MOUTH-WATERING STORY FOR THE SOLSTICE
Editor’s note: Author/poet/recently retired teacher-writing instructor David Feela is a regular contributor to Telluride Inside… and Out. His latest book, “How Delicate These
TELLURIDE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: THE HAPPY ENCHILADA
Some four decades since his remarkable debut, John Prine has stayed at the top of his game, both as a performer and songwriter. Recently honored at the Library of Congress by U.S.