Torchlight Parade

Ho Ho Ho! We can't believe Christmas is almost here. Time for family, good food, football and SNOW! White Christmas?? The forecast is calling for snow till Friday. There would be nothing better than a Christmas powder day. WAHOOO! We wish all of you the happiest holidays from Telluride! Enjoy spending time with your loved ones and SKIING! 

Wednesday, December 21^st & Thursday, December 22^nd – Fox on the Fairway – Jeb Berrier and the Sheridan Arts Foundation present the annual Second Stage holiday play. This year’s show is a tribute from Ken Ludwig (Lend Me A Tenor, Moon Over Buffalo) to the great English farces of the 1930s and 1940s, The Fox on the Fairway. Jeb and his local cast are hilarious. And it's the last two nights to catch the show! Tickets are $16 and the show starts at 8:00pm at the Sheridan Opera House.

Wednesday, December 21^st – Taking Root – The Wilkinson Public Library will host another FREE film: “Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai”. This film documents the dramatic political confrontations of the 1980s and 1990s in Kenya. Follow Wangari’s movement to safeguard the environment, defend human rights and fight government injustice.

Thursday, December 22^nd – WAR HORSE – Steven Spielberg’s brand spankin’ new epic adventure will make an exclusive screening to the Telluride community. Young Albert enlists to service in WWI after his beloved horse, Joey, is sold to the cavalry. Albert's journey takes him out of England and across Europe as the war rages on. Great book and it's going to be a GREAT movie with Spielberg behind the camera. This holiday sneak peek is presented by Disney and the Kennedy Marshall Company. The film starts at 7:00pm at the Michael D. Palm Theatre (High School). Advance tickets available at www.telluridepalm.com.

Friday, December 23^rd – Warren Miller Ski Film – Travis Julia Presents: Warren Miller’s “Like There’s No Tomorrow” ski film at the Sheridan Opera House. This adrenaline-fueled, action-packed, powder-slaying film will sure get you excited about the winter ahead. Southwest Colorado has some of the best conditions in Colorado currently… so keep doing your snow dance! Door prizes, free swag and raffle for a pair of skis! The film will show at 6:00pm and 9:00pm at the Sheridan Opera House and tickets are $15. For more information, visit Travis Julia Presents on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TravisJuliaPresents  

Saturday, December 24^th – Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade – One of our favorite Christmas traditions is back. The annual torchlight parade will take place on Saturday evening at 6:00pm. Watch skiers and snowboarders carry torches down the mountain into the Mountain Village Core. Check it out, it’s beautiful!

Monday, December 26^th – Mountainfilm’s Shorts in Winter – Mountainfilm’s annual holiday event is a great family-friendly program with winter-themed short films for all of you outdoor enthusiasts. Doors open at 5:30pm and films will come on at 6:00pm at the Sheridan Opera House. Tickets are $10. Come watch some amazing films and support an amazing festival. For more information, visit: www.mountainfilm.org

Monday, December 26^th – George Winston in concert – Solo pianist, George Winston, will perform at the Michael D. Palm Theatre on Monday night… performing his melodic piano recordings, Vince Guaraldi’s Peanuts pieces (kids love these songs) and much more! Tickets are $20 for children and $28 for adults. A great event for the entire family! For more info, visit: www.telluridepalm.com

Tuesday, December 27^th – Joe Pug in concert – Chicago native, Joe Pug, is a singer-songwriter blowing up on the indie-folk scene. Some describe his style and music as: Woody Guthrie meets Bob Dylan meets Johnny Cash meets Bruce Springsteen meets Steve Earl. That’s a pretty good combination! His solo acoustic performance will open the Sheridan Arts Foundation’s annual Holiday Concert Series fundraiser. The lineup this year is stellar! Tickets are $23 for reserved seats. For more information, visit: www.sheridanoperahouse.com

Wednesday, December 28^th – Marrakesh Express in concert – Like Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young? Then you’ll love the world’s only touring, headline-quality CSNY tribute band! Take it back to the late 1960’s at the Sheridan Opera House at 8:00pm. This concert is seated and is $25 general, $35 prime reserved. Rock on. 

Wednesday, December 28^th – Orgone in concert – Los Angeles Funk/Soul/Afro-beat band is back in town. Last time they played at The Llama, it was a huuuge dance party. Come down Wednesday night for a funky good time at The Llama. $10 pre, $13 door. For more info, visit: www.llamatelluride.com

 Have a happy holidays, a great time in Telluride and a GREAT time on the slopes!