Top 10 Best Things to do in Telluride for New Year's!!!!

Wow... what a year it's been. Robert Plant and Willie Nelson played Town Park, Baked in Telluride was resurrected, we skied, we hiked, we even skied and hiked the "closed" Bear Creek, the Wilson Peak trailhead opened, we got snow, we got even more sunshine and we had some of the best memories of our lives. We hope you shared a special moment or event in Telluride in 2011... if not, make it your New Year's Resolution to come visit us soon. It will be the best gift you could give yourself for 2012! Here's the TOP 10 to do in Telluride this New Year's Eve! 

Thursday, December 29^th – Justin Townes Earle – Blues meets Americana meets Folk… at its very best. Son of Steve Earle, Justin Townes Earle is an anomaly with his own style, twang and charm. He just recently won the Song of the Year at the 2011 Americana Music Awards in Nashville, TN and will be performing on stage at the historic Sheridan Opera House this Thursday night. BE THERE. Tickets are $25 and the show starts at 8:00pm. www.justintownesearle.com

Friday, December 30^th and Saturday, December 31^st – Jason Bishop – America’s hottest Illusionist is in Telluride for New Year’s. Not only is he an award-winning illusionist… but he’s also the youngest person to win the Magician’s Alliance award and one of the youngest people to compete in World-Class competitions. Sleight of hand, large illusions, “close-up” magic and many more thrills to keep you on the edge of your seat. Tickets are $20/children, $28/adults. Shows start at 7:00pm on Friday and Saturday at the Palm Theatre (High School). www.thejasonbishopshow.com

Friday, December 30^th – Head for the Hills – Get ready to party like its Bluegrass Festival… all over again. Head for the Hills is a progressive, acoustic/modern roots band that knows how to party. This four-piece bluegrass band is sure to get everyone dancin’ & stompin and the floors shakin’ in the historic Sheridan Opera House. Tickets are $20 and the show starts at 8:00pm. www.headforthehillsmusic.com

Friday, December 30^th & Saturday, December 31^st – The Bubble Lounge NYE Party – Colorado Mountain Voodoo Grass will be going down at The Bubble Lounge (S. Fir Street) with The Olora Bros. Show starts at 10:00pm each night. Stop by for good live music! www.facebook.com/pages/The-Olora-Bros/104777949638029

Saturday, December 31^st – Ah Haa NYE Winter Gala – Party down NYE at the Ah Haa School for the Arts with fine art, wine and delicious food. Enjoy a champagne reception, 4-course meal by Chef Eliza Gavin of 221 South Oak and live music from the Mike Pale Jazz Trio. Tickets are $250 and the event starts at 6:30pm. www.facebook.com/AhHaaTelluride

Saturday, December 31^st – FIREWORKS! – New Year’s Eve will kick off in style with the annual torchlight parade followed by a dazzling firework show in Mountain Village around 6:30pm. Come watch this beautiful show and don’t forget your camera!

Saturday, December 31^st – The Fabulous Thunderbirds & Canned Heat – Ring in the New Year at the historic Sheridan Opera House with two legendary Rock ‘n’ Roll and Blues bands! The NYE Gala at the Opera House is the place to be to party down and celebrate the great year of 2011. The Fabulous Thunderbirds have toured with The Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton… while Canned Heat played at the original Woodstock festival in 1969. Enough said! Tickets are $100 for dancing and $250 for balcony seats. For more info, visit: www.sheridanoperahouse.com/events/saf-nye-gala-featuring-fabulous-thunderbirds-and-canned-heat

Saturday, December 31^st – The Great Funktier – Funky music going down at The Fly Me to the Moon Saloon for NYE! Come party at the Moon with free party favors and champagne at midnight. Tickets are $10. This will be one of the rowdiest shows in town for NYE… check it out! www.thegreatfunktier.com

Saturday, December 31^st – Telluride’s NYE Countdown – The always fun and chilly NYE countdown will take place at the Main Street Courthouse from 11:30pm to 12:30am. Ring in the New Year with EVERYONE in town! HAPPY 2012!!!

Sunday, January 1^st – SKI! – What a great way to start a new year… than taking some turns with friends and family on New Year’s Day. Grab a drink at Gorrono’s, watch some football and don’t forget to eat your collards and black eyed peas!