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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