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13 Nov TIO NZ: North Island, So Far
In Aotearoa, in the Maori’s “land of the long white cloud,” the adventure began for us on New Zealand’s North Island, according to legend, “the fish pulled from the sea by the trickster demigod Maui.” And what a catch it is. New Zealand’s North Island...
20 Sep TIO NYC: The Other, Islam, Modigliani & More
According to Dr. Shadi Hamid in his new book Islamic Exceptionalism: How the Struggle over Islam Is Reshaping the World, the failure of democracy to take root in the Islamic world is not about the election of Islamists. It is the sheer panic their ascent to power prompts...
29 Jul Telluride Academy’s Mudd Butts: “The Reasons for the Seasons”
The 31st annual production of the Telluride Academy’s collaborative theater adventure known as the Mudd Butts Mystery Theatre Troupe takes place Thursday, August 3 – Saturday, August 5, 6 p.m., at Telluride’s Palm Theatre. As always, the final show on Saturday is followed by an auction...
03 Jun TIO Boston: Matisse
Yes, we know. Just post-Mountainfilm, yet another grand slam for Daivd Holbrooke & Co., Telluride is now officially up to its ankles at least in the summer festival season. But there is some unfinished business from our fall trip: for anyone who might be passing through Boston,...
18 Apr TIO NYC: Into the Woods, Two Plays
“The Emperor Jones” is now up (through April 23) at the Irish Repertory Theatre. Tickets here. The forest is one of these great, universal symbols, ever-present in myth, legend, literature, fine art, film, and other mediums, including theatre. (Think another of Sondheim’s classics, “Into the Woods.”) Throughout...
20 Oct Telluride Museum: Closing Events+
This year, 2016, the Telluride Historical Museum celebrates 50 years in operation. Scroll down to find out what is going on at the Museum before its close. Tickets for remaining events can be purchased by phone, 970-728-3344, online here or at the Museum, top of Fir Street. Museum reopens December...
29 Jul Mudd Butts Celebrate 30 Years: “Robin Hood”
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...
06 Jul Second Chance: Puppy Socialization
Dear Pet Column, I recently adopted a new puppy. He is afraid of new things and runs and hides. What do I do to help him? Should I take him out more or is it true puppies can’t go out in public because they are vulnerable to infection? Sincerely,...