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Top 5 events in Telluride this week, 3/13 - 3/16

Posted on March 13, 2013 by hilary

Thursday March 14
Vagabond Opera & Dirty Bourbon River Show
Historic Sheridan Opera House - 8 PM - $17
Info & Tickets
Described by the Washington Post as a "band of ceaseless charisma, boundless energy, impeccable musicianship and more than a little touch of both the naughty and the exotic," this operatic 6-piece musical theater group from Portland is sure to knock your socks off. They're joined on stage by the Dirty Bourbon River Show, a lively ensemble melding many different genres of music.

Also,

Tomboy Tavern day! Specials all day on food and drinks!
Dress as a frontierswoman or a crotchety prospector… win prizes for best costumes!

Friday March 15
90's Day at Telluride Ski Resort: post your photos on Telluride Ski Resort's Facebook Page for a chance to win prizes! Break out those snow blades, your acid-washed jeans, neon, and scrunchies and hit the slopes! This weekend looks like it will be gorgeous weather!

Saturday March 16
This Must Be The Band - a Talking Heads Tribute Band
Historic Sheridan Opera House - 8 PM - $25
Information & Tickets
Burn down the house with us and This Must Be the Band - a Talking Heads Tribute Band. The show even has a theme: 80's wedding!

Also,

Frogs Gone Fishin'
The Steaming Bean - 9 PM - Cover TBD
Check out this awesome Colorado band, blending rock, funk, and improvisational jams in a lively dance show!

tags: colorado, historic sheridan opera house, live music, telluride, Telluride Ski Resort, The Steaming Bean, Tomboy Tavern, winter activities

This Week In Telluride...

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Maggie

The Telluride Gondola will begin its shortened hours on Monday, October 22nd. Gondola will run between Telluride and Mountain Village 7am-10pm and will then close for the Fall Shoulder Season at midnight on October 28th.

On Thursday, October 25th, the Telluride Film Festival presents the critically-acclaimed ROBOT AND FRANK (2012) with Susan Sarandon, James Marsden, Liv Tyler and Peter Sarsgaard. One show only - 8:30pm at the Nugget Theater. 89 minutes. Rated PG-13. No Nugget Passes, please.

Abigail Washburn performs LIVE at the Sheridan Opera House along with musician Kai Welch on Thursday, October 25th at 8pm. This American old-time music singer and songwriter has proven herself to be a bracing revelation to the folk tradition. Abigail Washburn is an Illinois-born, Nashville-based clawhammer banjo player who is every bit as interested in the present and the future as she is in the past, and every bit as attuned to the global as she is to the local. She pairs venerable folk elements with far-flung sounds, and the results feel both strangely familiar and unlike anything anybody's ever heard before. To put it another way, she changes what seems possible.

We had the opportunity to speak with Abigail the other day about Telluride Bluegrass Festival, playing with Mumford and Sons, and her upcoming show at the historic Sheridan Opera House. Read the full interview, here.

Telluride Cribagge Night (ongoing) at the Steaming Bean. Welcoming all skill levels, beginners and experts alike. Bring a board and cards if you have them. If not, just bring yourself! 7:30pm onwards.

Friday, October 26th marks Telluride's 37th Annual KOTO Halloween Bash! This is one of our favorite Telluride events and we promise you won't want to miss it. Anders Osborne will be performing LIVE with special guest KI-'NE-TEK at the Telluride Conference Center. Doors open at 8pm with show at 9pm. Tickets are on sale ($30 in advance, $35 day of). Come listen to great music and sport your best costumes (Did I mention there will be a costume contest with cash prizes??). For more info, check out www.koto.org. Happy Halloween!

tags: events in telluride, fall events in telluride, sheridan opera house, Telluride Film Festival, The Steaming Bean

Top 5 Best Things to do in Telluride this Week, 3/22-3/25

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Hart

Another great week of skiing here in the San Juan Mountains! 17" and bluebird skies are a great way to welcome Spring here in Telluride. Less than 20 days left in the ski season!! Come get your Spring skiing fix... the conditions are amazing. Call us right now at: 877-507-9695 and we'll give you the best lodging deals in town. Here's your Top 5 Best Things to do this weekend:

Thursday, March 22^nd – Monophonics in concert – Over the past 7 years, Monophonics have staked their claim as one of Cali’s premier psychedelic, “black Rock” and soul bands in the bay area. They’ve proudly carried on the tradition of music native to their hometown which flourished during the birth of psychedelia. They sound really good. Come check them out at The Steaming Bean at 9:00pm Thursday night. To hear a taste, visit the band’s website at: www.monophonics.com

Thursday, March 22^nd – Extreme Stunt Dogs – Have you ever been to an EXTREME stunt dog experience? Me neither. Come witness some of the most incredible stunts, Frisbee-catching tricks, big air, comedy routines and much more put on by these incredible pups. Show starts at 6:00pm at the Palm Theatre (Telluride’s High School) on Thursday evening. Tickets are $16 for children, $22 for adults. For more info, visit: www.telluridepalm.com

Friday, March 23^rd – Oak Creek Band in concert – The Steaming Bean invites back the extremely talented, Denver-based, six-piece roots rock group, Oak Creek Band. Described as an eclectic mix of soul and folk influenced indie-rock, the band travels the country putting on high-energy live performances. Their last show at The Bean was rockin! Show starts at 9:30pm with drink specials all night long. For more info, “Like” Oak Creek Band on Facebook: www.facebook.com/theoakcreekband

Saturday, March 24^th – Red Bull Cold Rush airing on TV – The world’s best freeskiers competed a few weeks ago in one of my favorite ski towns in the country… our San Juan sister, Silverton, CO. The 2012 Red Bull Cold Rush hosts some of the gnarliest professional skiers in the industry… performing in some of the gnarliest backcountry terrain in the country - Silverton Mountain. Don’t forget to set the DVR… this is a keeper. The competition will air this Saturday, March 24^th on NBC at 1:00pm ET. Watch a quick teaser at the bottom of this blog. Enjoy! For more info, visit: www.redbullsignatureseries.com

Sunday, March 25^th – Donavon Frankenreiter in concert – The Sheridan Opera House presents one of its last concerts of the winter season… Donavon Frankenreiter LIVE at the historic, intimate and very awesome Opera House venue. His songs carry a very light hearted “surf rock” & soft rock feel to them… guaranteed to be enjoyable to all music lovers. Join us Sunday the 25^th at 8:00pm for a fabulous show to close out a wonderful winter ski season. Tickets are $25 General Admission, $30 Reserved Balcony. For more info and tickets, visit: www.sheridanoperahouse.com

tags: Cold Rush, colorado, concert, Donavon Frankenreiter, Extreme Stunt Dogs, freestyle skiing, live music, Monophonics, Oak Creek Band, Palm Theatre, Red Bull, resort, sheridan opera house, Silverton, Silverton Mountain, ski, Spring, telluride, The Steaming Bean

Top 5 Best Things to do in Telluride this Week, 3/6-3/12

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Hart

First things first: MORE SNOW ON THE WAY! A storm is taking shape for Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon... we'll keep you updated on the system rolling through. Here's the 5-day forecast: http://www.weather.com/weather/5-day/Telluride+CO+81435

Lots of great music coming to town this week. Get here soon before the storm rolls in! Visit our latest lodging deals in Telluride here: http://www.telluride.com/lodging/specials

Wednesday, March 7^th – Los Lonely Boys in concert – get ready for an upbeat, rockin’ show this Wednesday night. Los Lonely Boys – an American Chicano rock trio from Texas – are back in Telluride for the first time since they headlined the 2008 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival in Town Park. The three brothers – Henry, Jojo and Ringo – are ready to bring their Texican Rock n’ Roll style to the small 250 person, intimate & historic Sheridan Opera House. General Admission tickets are $25, with reserved balcony seating for $30. Show starts at 8:00pm! For more information and tickets, visit: http://sheridanoperahouse.com/events/los-lonely-boys-concert

Thursday, March 8^th – Feasts of Spring – Join Dr. Susanna Hoffman for another night of free food demonstrations, folklore and samplings at the Wilkinson Public Library. She will be discussing foods for the Ides of March that include: Frascati Wine, chick peas in balsamic vinegar bruschettas, skewered chicken cooked with onions and moscato, pasta amatriciana with pancetta and pecorino roman and ricotta cheesecake. Yum. Join the cooking feast and party at the Public Library at 6:00pm. For more info, visit: http://www.telluridelibrary.org/

Friday, March 9^th – Joe Marson Live at The Bean – Joe Marson is a soulful singer/songwriter “who combines wisdom and wit with lyrical guitar playing”. After a six-year solo journey to play hip hop in Oregon, jazz with Berklee students students in Boston, folk songs in San Diego and bluegrass & gospel in Arizona… Joe now splits his time between the charming weirdness of Austin, TX and the multicultural boroughs of NYC. Come check him out at The Steaming Bean on Main Street this Friday night at 9:30pm. Listen to some of Joe’s music at: http://www.joemarson.com

Friday, March 9^th – Goin’ Cowboy at the Opera – The Telluride Adaptive Sports Program needs your help to make more possible for adaptive athletes. Friday night they will host a live auction featuring the Vanishing Breed Band at the Sheridan Opera House in order to raise money for their wonderful non-profit. Doors open at 6:00pm and Live Auction at 7:30pm. $40 per person in advance, $50 at the door. Good times, good music… all for a good cause! For more info, visit: http://www.tellurideadaptivesports.org/

Sunday, March 11^th and Monday, March 12^th – Leftover Salmon in concert – FESSSTIVALLLL! Well… not yet. But, it will feel like Bluegrass Festival this weekend when we welcome back our Colorado friends, Leftover Salmon, at the historic Sheridan Opera House. Leftover Salmon is excited to announce their lengthiest tour since Spring 2004… and we’re honored to have them back in our little box canyon. “We’re really fired up to get back on the road and turn up the slamgrass” says Vince Herman. Sunday’s show at the Opera House is SOLD OUT… but, tickets are still available for Monday Night! All tickets are $35 so get them while they still last!!! Time to party down like it’s the Summer Solstice. For more information, visit: http://sheridanoperahouse.com/events/leftover-salmon-concert

Check out a recent clip from Leftover Salmon covering the Allman Brothers, "Whipping Post":

tags: Adaptive Sports, colorado, Joe Marson, Leftover Salmon, Los Lonely Boys, sheridan opera house, telluride, Telluride Adaptive Sports Program, The Steaming Bean, Wilkinson Public Library

Top 5 Best Things to do in Telluride this Weekend, 2/16-2/19

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Hart

First things first... by now, most of Colorado has heard about the tragedy our community faced earlier this week. Nate Soules was an amazing person, unbelievable snowboarder and dedicated husband and father. He passed away in an accident this week back in the Bear Creek backcountry. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and he'll always be missed! The snowpack is really strange this year... so if you decided to go out in the backcountry, please be extremely, extremely safe. For the entire story, visit: http://www.telluridenews.com/articles/2012/02/15/news/doc4f39c14d3c674208602122.txt

Here's your Top 5 Best Things to do in Telluride this week:

Thursday, February 16^th – Sunday, February 19^th – Telluride Comedy Festival – the Sheridan Arts Foundation and festival director Jeb Berrier bring back some of the country’s funniest comedians for four nights of hilarious comedy at the historic Sheridan Opera House this weekend. The 13 Annual Telluride Comedy Festival includes Rob Corddry, Seth Morris, Jason Mantzoukas, Scot Armstrong, Jon Daly, Owen Burke, Nick Thune and more. If you’ve never been, you’ve got to check it out… it’s freakin’ hilarious. Corddry says: “I keep coming back to Telluride because the crowds are drunk, the theater is Wild West and the slopes are gnarls-gnarls. Or whatever it is the kids are saying to describe prime skiing conditions these days: Tasty-balls? Rope-a-dope? Two-thousand-and-Rad? Regardless it really is a fantastic mountain with some thrilling vistas.” Tickets are still available! For more info and nightly schedule, visit: www.sheridanoperahouse.com/comedy-festival

Friday, February 17^th – DJ Gurken – Fat Friday with DJ Gurken at the Steaming Bean this Friday night from 10:00pm – 3:00am. Lush Progressive. Driving Trance. Belting Techno. This poster is amazing. We’re in.

Saturday, February 18^th – Butch Cassidy Nordic Race – the 5K and 15K Butch Cassidy Ski Race is back this weekend at the beautiful Priest Lake. This annual fundraiser for the Telluride Nordic Center is a fun challenge with barbeque, awards and raffle. Freestyle is open to all racers… entry fee: $20, kids 14 & under: $10. For more information and to pre-register, please call the Telluride Nordic Center at 970-728-1144. Good luck! www.telluridenordic.com

Saturday, February 18^th – Chain Station Mountain Music - Chain Station is a 4-piece, high-energy, get 'em out on the dance floor stringband from Denver. Originally from the Midwest, they've quickly amassed a rabid fan-base in the Colorado Mountains and Front Range, hungry for the catchy and lyrically-poignant original material pouring forth from this prolific group of capable musicians. Show starts at 9:30pm – 2:00am at the Steaming Bean on Main Street. For more info, visit them on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/ChainStation

Sunday, February 19th – Charlie Milo Trio - Led by its namesake Charlie Milo, on bass, with Chris Combs on drums and Eric Blackmore on guitar, CM3 relies heavily on a classical jazz approach, overlaid with a dose of pure George Clinton-esque funk, broken/odd rhythm prog and rounded out by threads of traditional rock and folk/Americana. In 2008, the three veteran Colorado Springs music talents collided. The result is The Charlie Milo Trio. Sunday night at the Bean from 9:00pm – 1:00am… and the show is FREE! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Charlie-Milo-Trio/36494437730

Top 5 Best Things to do in Telluride this Weekend, 2/2-2/5

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Hart

More SNOW in the forecast!! "The next winter storm will impact Eastern Utah and Western Colorado late tonight through Thursday"... "snow accumulation... 6-12 inches". YESSS. Keep. it. coming. Don't forget we're giving away two tickets to the SOLD OUT Telluride AIDS Benefit Fashion Show (March 3rd) and 2 nights lodging at the Aspen Street Inn!!!! Seriously?? This is amazing. One of the best events of the Winter. Scroll down our blog for more details and to enter! Here are your Top 5 Best Things to do in Telluride this weekend:

Thursday, February 2^nd – The Great Funktier – What better way to kick off the much anticipated weekend… than with a little funk and dancin’ at The Buck?! Your favorite local band will rock out the Last Dollar Saloon tonight for all those wishing to party down... and the best part, it’s FREE! Mix a little Panic, Lionel Richie, some original tunes, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, a pink Zoot suit… and what do you get? A funky good time with The Great Funktier. Show is free and will start around 9:30-10:00pm. Be there… or be square! (And tip your bartenders) www.thegreatfunktier.com

Thursday, February 2^nd – DJ Paul Basic – Featured on Pretty Lights record label, Colorado producer Paul Basic has developed his own brand of beats, drums and basslines. He’ll be bringing his electro hip-hop movement to The Llama… in his quest for domination of the global dance floor. Grab a Bridal Veil Pale Ale at the bar and dance the night away to this Colorado native. Show is at 9:00pm, $7 at the door. Download his record, ‘The Mirror’ at: www.prettylightsmusic.com/therecordlabel/index.html

Friday, February 3^rd – Trout Steak Revival – Trout Steak Revival is one of the Front Range’s hottest new bluegrass bands...and will be pickin’ at the Bean this Friday night. “Stomp your heels, drink canned beer, and get down to their bluegrass inspired mountain music. After all, we do live in the mountains. You can even download and listen to their original EP here. Friday, Feb. 3rd @ 9:30 P.M. $5 Cover at the door with $6 Boilermakers.” For more info and events at the Bean, visit: www.thesteamingbeantelluride.com

Friday, February 3^rd – Saturday, February 4^th – Ski, Wine and Dine Festival – You know how we like our festivals here in Telluride… Ski, Wine & Dine will be a celebration of fun, food, and wine in Mountain Village. Two days of Grand tastings, Seminars, and Winemaker dinners. Sunday, enjoy a spectacular Super Bowl party with the Patriots vs. Giants on a projection screen accompanied by a BBQ feast. Proceeds from the festival will benefit the Telluride Nordic Association. For more info, schedule, registration and more, goto: www.skiwinedine.com

Sunday, February 5^th – Super Bowl Sunday – Giants vs. Patriots. Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN. Coverage starts at 6:29pm ET on NBC. Four years ago, the New York Giants pulled off a huge upset, defeating the heavily favored New England Patriots to win the 2008 Super Bowl. Remember that unforgettable helmet-catch by David Tyree??? We just hope it’s a good game. If you’re a Patriots fan… goto Brown Dog Pizza. I’m sure they will be getting rowdy. Cornerhouse, Tomboy Tavern and Smuggler’s are also great places to catch the game and some grub.

Top 5 Best Things to do in Telluride this Week, 1/18-1/22

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Hart

Thank you, Ullr! Skiing has been great this week... and much needed. Hopefully this storm pushing in later this week will shower resorts with love. We've got some great live music in town this week... and some serious football to watch. Who's everyone pulling for?? We're Bronco fans at heart... but I think we're pulling for the 49ers. They've got swagger. Should be a couple great games. Have a great day and hope to have you in Telluride soon!!!

Wednesday, January 18^th – Jackie Greene concert – The Sheridan Opera House’s streak of amazing music this winter keeps up tonight with Jackie Greene! Americana at its finest, Jackie always puts on a fabulous show when he’s in town. Soulful blues, gospel, folk, country, bluegrass… with a little rock n’ roll mixed in. He crushed Blues and Brews Festival a couple years ago... welcome back Jackie, look forward to hearing you rock out the Opera House tonight! Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers will open… with Jackie coming on stage around 9:00pm. Tickets are $25, balcony tickets $30. To buy tickets, visit: http://sheridanoperahouse.com/

Thursday, January 19^th – Reverend Horton Heat with Supersuckers concert – Ready to party down with a bunch of crazy Texans??! The Reverend Horton Heat has been playing for years… originally formed in 1985 and are self-described “country-fed punkability”. Country meets punk meets swing meets rock and roll is a good way to describe their awesome stage presence. Tickets are $20, balcony tickets $30. Come party down and do your snow dance!!! To buy tickets, visit: http://sheridanoperahouse.com/

Friday, January 20^th – DJ Soulatomic Dance Party – Time to steam up the windows and throw down at the Steaming Bean to another Soulatomic Dance Party! Stop by The Bean on Main Street Friday night at 9:30pm. No cover… just good times. For more info, visit The Steaming Bean’s at: http://www.thesteamingbeantelluride.com

Sunday, January 22^nd – FOOTBALL – The AFC and NFC Championship games are going down Sunday afternoon!!!! Our beloved Broncos are out of the race… but they had a great run! We’ll get them next year. The Baltimore Ravens will face the New England Patriots in Foxboro at 3:00pm (EST)… with the New York Giants facing the San Francisco 49er’s in California at 6:30pm (EST). Who are you pulling for??! Grab an ice cold beverage at Brown Dog Pizza or at the brand new Tomboy Tavern in Mountain Village! For info and matchup’s, visit: http://espn.go.com/nfl/

All day, everyday – SKI the BIG T – We’ve received over 10” this week… with more in the forecast!! Skiing is great. We went up yesterday to do some “market research” and had a blast on the groomers, moguls, hike-to’s, Lift #9, Gold Hill and more. If you need discounted lodging… hit us up! We’re giving away hotel rooms starting at $79/night at the Mountainside Inn. $79??? That’s cheaper than any major city… and you get to ski POW! Also, we can package lift tickets anytime up until February 17^th (we need at least 48 hours in advance to order… and a 2-day lift ticket minimum). This is a great time to visit Telluride and beat the crowd. If you have any questions, ask us on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/TellurideCO

tags: colorado, concert, DJ Soulatomic, Football, Jackie Greene, live music, NFL, powder, resort, Reverend Horton Heat, sheridan opera house, ski, snow, Supersuckers, telluride, The Steaming Bean, top 5

Top 5 Best Things to do in Telluride this Weekend, 12/15-12/18

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Hart

BIG weekend ahead! With 8" of new snow this week, Prospect, Lift 6 & 9 and Revelation Bowl open... time to get your ski ON. The conditions are great and the sun is plentiful. We're so happy to have 90+ athletes from all over the world competing in this weekend's VISA FIS Snowboard World Cup! Make sure you take a couple laps on Lift 4 and cheer on these guys and girls. Good luck to all the racers! Here's your Top 5 Best Things to do this Weekend in Telluride a.k.a. paradise:

Thursday, December 15^th – Saturday, December 17^th – Visa FIS World Cup – The Telluride World Cup is back! Perfect weather and beautiful conditions kickoff another great weekend full of Snowboardcross (SBX) and Parallel Giant Slalom (PGS) racing under Lift 4 at the Telluride Ski Resort. Come cheer on your country and favorite athletes this weekend! Keep updated on our Facebook page for pictures, videos and more from the slopes! For a complete race schedule, visit: http://tellurideworldcup.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=115&Itemid=127

Friday, December 16^th – Pete Kastsounes and Dave Bruzza – We love us some bluegrass music. Award winning songwriter and former member of the band the Wayword Sons, Pete Kastsounes has frequented Telluride many times of the years and has been a finalist who of the past three years in Telluride Bluegrass Festival’s Troubadour Competition. Pete will join forces this Friday night at The Steaming Bean with Greensky Bluegrass musician, Dave Bruzza. Don’t miss this bluegrass pickin’ good ol’ time! Show starts at 9:00pm, $5 at the door. Make sure you like The Steaming Bean on Facebook for updates: https://www.facebook.com/thesteamingbean

Friday, December 16^th – CAIC Fundraiser – Come support the Colorado Avalanche Information Center at the Sheridan Opera House for the annual CAIC Fundraiser this Friday night. Doors open at 6:30pm. Co-author of 50 Classic Ski Descnets of North America, Art Burrows, will be giving a slide show and talk on skiing adventures in the US & Canada. Beer, silent auction and fun for all! Visit them on Facebook for updates: https://www.facebook.com/pages/CAIC-North-San-Juans/238334909549637?ref=ts

Saturday, December 17^th – World Cup Closing Party – Come out to the Mountain Village Core and celebrate another successful Telluride World Cup. Party down with The Great Funktier from 2:30pm – 5:00pm as we thank all the athletes, trainers, World Cup course builders, staff, volunteers and more for a great weekend of racing!

Saturday, December 17^th – Telluride Brewing Company Grand Opening Party – There will be a celebration of brew this Saturday from 4:00pm-7:00pm at the Telluride Brewing Company brewhouse on Society Drive. Come drink and be merry with Telluride’s brand new microbrewery! Live music, delicious beers and happy people! Make sure you like them on Facebook for updates: https://www.facebook.com/telluridebrewing

Here's a clip of Pete and Dave performing. Have a great weekend!!!!!

tags: CAIC Fundraiser, colorado, Dave Bruzza, FIS World Cup, Greensky Bluegrass, Pete Kastsounces, telluride, Telluride Brewing Company, The Great Funktier, The Steaming Bean, Visa

Top 5 Best Things to do in Telluride this Weekend, 12/1-12/4

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Hart

Hello December! The month of holiday cheer, good food, SNOW, reindeer, milk & cookies, family and SKIING! We've got a BIG month ahead of us here in Telluride... events, concerts, World Cup athletes, lots of skiing and more. Stay tuned on our blog and Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/TellurideCO) for the best things to do in town over the next few weeks. Oh yea... and THINK SNOW!

Friday, December 2^nd – Sunday, December 4^th – Holiday Art Bazaar – The Telluride Arts Presents the annual Holiday Art Bazaar with cool gifts and trinkets from over 40 regional and local artists. Come by the Telluride High School Cafeteria starting on Friday night at 5-7pm, Saturday 11am-7pm and Sunday 11am-3pm. Buy local and get some great stocking stuffers for the holidays! For more information visit: http://telluridearts.org/

Friday, December 2^nd – Sunday, December 4^th – Robin Hood, a musical – The Sheridan Opera House will host 27 young actors and actresses grades 6-8 this weekend for the most hilarious and popular musical plays, Robin Hood. We all know the story… but the Young People’s Theater always have funny twists and turns that make this musical event great for the entire family. The show is at 6pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Adult tickets are $13 and kids are $11. Come support these local kids… or they will show you up on the slopes! For more info, visit: http://www.sheridanoperahouse.com/

Friday, December 2^nd – Sentimental Sweaters @ The Bean – Telluride.com’s very own Sam Burgess will be slappin’ da bass this Friday night with his band Sentimental Sweaters. “It’s kind of like Tenacious D with soul”, says Burgess. Make sure you come up and support some local music and order a bunch of Moscow Mule’s. Never had one? They’re delicious. Show starts at 9pm. The photo below is not Ethan and Sam... but it surely is awesome. Visit The Bean on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/thesteamingbean

Saturday, December 3^rd – Wine 101: A Guided Tasting – Learn about different types of wine and food-pairing techniques at the Peaks Resort this Saturday night from 4-6pm. Steve from the Wine Mine will be guiding attendees through five different samplings of wine and the foods that are best paired with them. Tickets are $45 and will get you plenty of vino, tapas and a chance to bid on Silent Auction items donated by Boot Doctors, Hot Yoga and more… all supporting the University Centers of the San Miguel. For more info, visit: http://www.ucsanmiguel.org/

Sunday, December 4^th – Dinner with Friends – Join Telluride local and good friend Chef Bud at the Wilkinson Public Library for a delicious dinner & demonstration featuring The Best of Books & Cooks Recipes. Seated dinner, cocktail & dessert demos, wine, live music and door prizes all going down starting at 6pm at the Library. Chef Bud is the man and an amazing Chef… go check this event out!!! Ticket prices are $40 per person, limited to 40 guests. For more info, visit: http://www.telluridelibrary.org/

Have you seen Guy on a Buffalo? Oh man... it's a classic. Enjoy!

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