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Remember that list we made of things to do on a rainy day? Well, we’ve got one more idea for you: The Telluride Brewing Co. Yesterday after a day in the office, we decided to hop on our bikes and head down valley to the Brewery to try some tasty beers. After all, Telluride Blues and Brews Festival is fast approaching and what better way to get in the spirit than by supporting the most local brew of them all?! The Brewery is located on Lawson Hill, a road just off of the Society Turn (HWY 145 S). Take a right here, follow for ¼ of a mile, and you’ll reach the complex where the brewery is located and all the magic happens. Stop by and get a tour of how it all works, grab a drink, fill up a growler to go, and enjoy that delicious beverage we like to call beer.

Telluride Brewing Company makes everything from an American Wheat to a Brown Ale, Red Ale, IPA, Stout, Pilsner and more. I went with the Face Down Brown-a dark, full flavored beer and boy was it good. We sat and sipped and watched the rain come down hard.  Yes, we realized that were about to get soaked on our bike ride home but luckily these Telluride folk are pretty nice-we got a lift back to town no problem.  If it is raining and you don’t want to bike or can’t drive out to the Brewery, the Galloping Goose (Telluride’s Free Shuttle) has got you covered- it makes a Lawson Hill stop! The Brewery is open Mon-Sat from 12-7pm. Check it out!

March Madness officially kicks off tomorrow!!! Who's your team?? GO HEELS! Other than basketball, we've got some great live music and beautiful spring skiing coming up in the next week. Can you believe there are only 25 days left of the ski season?! Time flies when you're having fun... here's your Top 5 Best Things to do in Telluride for the next couple days: 

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Thursday, March 15^th – NCAA Tournament Begins – March Madness is back. Tomorrow at 10am MST the 2012 Men’s NCAA Tournament will kick-off. Do you have your bracket ready? Here are a couple facts to keep in mind: 

• a 12^th seed team has won 24 of the last 27 years in the first round
• a 11^th seed team wins 33% in opening games
• a 10^th seed team wins 40% in opening games
• Only once in 15 years have all four #2 seeds reached the Sweet 16
• All four #1 seeds have reached the Final Four only once in history
• Top 4 seeds have produced every winner since 1990 

There you are. A few tips… but you know what? It doesn’t matter… because anything can happen!!! Enjoy an ice-cold beer at Brown Dog Pizza and watch the games or stream online at: http://www.ncaa.com/march-madness

 

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Thursday, March 15th - Tuesday, March 20th - 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Telluride Theatre presents the 25th Annual Spelling Bee at Putnam Valley Middle School - competition is fierce, there's a lot on the line and its the time of life (puberty) where things just happen. Winner of two Tony Awards, the musical comedy follows 6 quirky adolescents who compete in a Spelling Bee, run by three equally-quirky adults. This hilarious Spring musical is back for 6 nights at the Palm Theatre! Shows start at 7:30pm, tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children under 16 (PG-13). Come support these talented locals! 

 

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Friday, March 16^th – Taste of Latin Flavor – The Sheridan Arts Foundation (SAF) presents its winter fundraiser: A Taste of Latin Flavor! This evening of food, drink and entertainment includes delicious tapas, Latin American wines, saucy music and a live Tango performance by professional dancers. After the performance, a DJ will continue the party with a variety of Latin rhythms and beats. Come to the Sheridan Opera House on Friday night from 7-10pm. Tickets are $50 for standing room and $75 for reserved seats. Support the SAF and get yo dance on at the Opera House! For more info, visit: http://sheridanoperahouse.com/events/taste-latin-flavor 

        

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Saturday, March 17^th – New Belgium Scavenger Hunt – Ski! Ride! Hunt! All while benefitting the Telluride Adaptive Sports Program this Saturday at the Telluride Ski Resort. Where your best costume, chase chickens, search for bigfoot, answer riddles, raise money and ski the mountain. Get  a friend or 4, bring $10 per person & ski pass and join the New Belgium crew on the slopes for a fun day and good cause! For more info, visit: http://www.newbelgium.com/events/scavenger-hunt.aspx

 

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Sunday, March 18^th – Lez Zeppelin in concert – Time to rock out with the all female Led Zeppelin Tribute Band – Lez Zeppelin – at the Sheridan Opera House on Sunday night! Singer, songwriter Thom Chacon will open the night with a brief 20 minute solo acoustic set… and then get ready for four wild ladies who can shred their instruments!! All ages are welcome and tickets are $20 general admission, $25 reserved balcony. For more info, visit: http://sheridanoperahouse.com/events/lez-zeppelin-female-led-zeppelin-tribute-band 

 

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Tuesday, March 20^th – Blitzen Trapper in concert – YESS! Blizten Trapper is back. They play a brief set at Wine Festival a couple years ago… and ever since, they’re been blowing up on the music scene. Reigning from Portland, Oregon, this country/folk band should be on the top of your bucketlist of bands to see live. And at the Opera House?? Oh my. This is going to be one of the best shows of the season. In 2008, their album was ranked #13 and title track was ranked #4 on Rolling Stone’s Best of 2008. This will be Sheridan Opera House’s 2^nd to last show of the season… so, get your tickets fast! You won’t regret it. Show starts at 8:00pm and tickets are $20. For more info, visit: http://sheridanoperahouse.com/events/blitzen-trapper-concert

Here's a little glimpse of what went down over the Telluride Blues & Brews weekend here in Telluride. Good times!