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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!

tags: Chef Bud, colorado, Holiday Art Bazaar, Robin Hood, Sentimental Sweaters, sheridan opera house, snow, telluride, Telluride Arts, The Steaming Bean, this week, top 5, What to Do, Wilkinson Public Library

Top 5 Best Things to do in Telluride this Weekend, 9/28-10/2

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Hart

Fall in Love! One of my favorite times of the year to be in Telluride - the leaves are bright yellow, orange & red; perfect temperatures to get outside and hike/bike/fish/camp/anything; the best views (and rates) to play golf at the Telluride Golf Club; and the best part... winter is right around the corner! The Fall foliage is peaking here in Southwest Colorado... that's why we've given you the Top 5 Best Things to do in Telluride this Weekend... so you can get out, and explore, experience, and enjoy all that our beautiful town has to offer. Hope you will take us up on it... because these gorgeous colors won't last long! Have a great weekend.

Wednesday, September 28^th - Sunday, October 2^nd – Telluride Photo Festival – The 2^nd annual festival is back… and the weather, fall colors and location couldn’t be any prettier. All week, Telluride welcomes renowned outdoor and adventure photographers, amateur photographers and photography enthusiasts in a weeklong event geared toward workshops, seminars, portfolio reviews, exhibits, symposiums and more to help hone in your photo-taking capabilities. There isn’t a better place or time of the year to welcome all our photography junkies back to town! For more information, schedule, tickets & more, visit: http://telluridephotofestival.com/

Thursday, September 29^th – Battle of the Bands – The Llama presents the 1^st annual Telluride Battle of the Bands on Thursday night at 9:00pm. Our very own, Sam Burgess, will be there rocking out… “By day, I may be a mild mannered vacation rental sales agent, but by night, I moonlight as a crime-fighting, world-saving bass player for the league of local Telluride musicians, otherwise known as Shade & Honey”, says Burgess. Show starts at 9:30pm and its $5 at the door – “because livin’ ain’t easy, and rock ‘n roll ain’t free. Come proud, and be loud”! We’ll be there… supporting our FAVORITE local band, Shade & Honey… see YOU there! Check out and ‘Like’ them on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ShadenHoney

Friday, September 30^th – SOLITAIRE – The Nugget Theatre will show one of the best ski films of the year. Sweetgrass Productions will present their new film, “SOLITAIRE: A Backcountry Skiing, Snowboarding, and Telemark Film” this Friday night at the Nugget. You might have seen some of their work at the Telluride Mountainfilm Festival… but if you haven’t, these guys make AMAZING Ski and Snowboarding films. Sweetgrass just recently took home the Best Cinematography award at Montreal’s IF3 for SOLITAIRE, a two year project completely shot in South America. The 2011/2012 Winter Ski Season is right around the corner… come kick it off in style! Movie starts at 8:30pm, but get to the Nugget early! Click here for more info... or watch the trailer at the bottom of the blog. http://www.sweetgrass-productions.com/solitaire.html

Friday, September 30^th – Scott Cossu Concert – The Sheridan Opera House’s last concert of the summer season will take place this Friday, with a small silent auction and cocktail party preceding the show. Scott Cossu, is an internationally renowned pianist, recording artist and composer reigning from Greenfield, Ohio. His Jazz, Boogie and Blues piano set should be highly relaxing and enjoyable! We thank the Sheridan Opera House staff for bringing us such an amazing lineup this summer! Also, any ticket holder to attend the silent auction (7-8pm) will receive a free glass of wine to celebrate another great season. Scott's trio will start after the silent auction (8:00ish) and play till 10:00pm. Tickets are $16. For more info, visit: http://www.sheridanoperahouse.com/events/fundraiser-scott-cossu-concert

Saturday, October 1^st – Fall Tilt Bike Race – The 12-Hour Endurance Downhill Mountain Bike Race is back this weekend in Mountain Village. Hope you have a comfy bike seat… because this race & course are gnarly. The race begins Saturday, October 1^st at 8:00am and finishes at 8:00pm. The winners of the challenge are determined by the total number of laps completed in a 12-hour period. Sounds easy, right? Think you have the skillz? Come prove it! Practice and meetings will take place on Friday. Good luck to all our racers! For registration info, schedule and more… visit: http://www.falltiltintelluride.com/

If you're thinking about making the trip up to Telluride this weekend... we have special Fall rates for you! Call us to book a hotel or kitchenette room at the Mountainside Inn for $79/night + tax. $79?? You can't even get prices like that in Denver, Phoenix or any other major city. Call us today at: 877-507-9695

tags: battle of the bands, Fall Tilt, festival, mountain biking, Scott Cossu, shade & honey, sheridan opera house, ski film, Solitaire, Sweetgrass Productions, Telluride Photo Festival, The Llama, this week, top 5

Top 5 Best Things to do in Telluride this Week, 6/7-6/14

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Hart

The next couple weeks are my absolute favorite time to be in town. Main Street is packed with locals and visitors, tons of events going on, and people get to experience some of the prettiest weather they have ever felt. Lots going on this week before a HUGE week of Bluegrass shenanigans... here's your 'Top 5 Best Things to do in Telluride this Week':

Thursday, June 9th - Wild West Fest 20th Anniversary Shindig - The Sheridan Arts Foundation is excited to host the 20th Anniversary Shindig celebrating Western history and culture with Wild West Fest participants and the Telluride community. The celebration will host the Yellow Bird Native American Hoop Dancing troupe, Ken Waldman, fiddle players, an ice cream social, games and more on Thursday from 6:00pm-8:00pm. All entertainment and activities are FREE and open to the public.

Friday, June 10th - Langhorne Slim in concert - The Wild West Fest presents a benefit concert with country, blues and rock & roll artist, Langhorne Slim. Come kick off the Sheridan Opera House's first concert of the Summer season... all while giving back to a great cause. Show is from 8:00pm-11:00pm, tickets are $23 and are available at www.sheridanoperahouse.com

Saturday, June 11th - The Great Funktier live at The Llama - Your favorite local jam-band is playing a show at The Llama this Saturday night. They just played a funky show down in Durango, CO last weekend at The Summit... and they're ready to blow the roof off The Llama. I bet you'll hear the cover 'Funky Town'... Show starts at 10:00pm, $5 at the door.

Sunday, June 12th - A Day at Schmid Ranch - This beautiful, historic ranch on Wilson Mesa can be seen for free this weekend as part of the Heritage Fest. Tours, hayrides, farm animals, cowboys, and more will take place on this amazing homestead that has been around since 1882. For more information & directions, visit here: http://www.visittelluride.com/festivals-events/calendar/2010-06-13/day-schmid-ranch

All Day, Everyday - Whitewater Rafting - This is PRIME Whitewater Rafting season here in Telluride. Get on a trip before the river's die down... We recommend going with our friends from Telluride Outside - a local Fly Fishing, Jeep Tours, Whitewater Rafting, Mountain biking Tours shop here in T-ride. Ask for my buddy, Wyatt Listrom, he'll take you for the ride of your life! For more info, visit: http://www.tellurideoutside.com/

tags: FREE, Heritage Fest, Langhorne Slim, Schmid Ranch, Sheridan Arts Foundation, sheridan opera house, this week, top 5, Wild West Fest

and we're... BACK! Top 5 Best Things to do in Telluride this Week, 5/18-5/22

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Hart

And we're... BACK! After a short hiatus that we all call "off-season" (it's a love/hate relationship), we're back in full-swing to bring you the best things to do in Telluride while you're on vacation or busy being a local. Can you believe it's May 18th??! Oh, and by the way, can you believe it's still SNOWING??! Crazyness... but we have a lot of events coming up soon to keep our minds off the big, fat, wet, snowflakes falling outside of our office window currently...

Buckle up... because it's going to be another WILD and exciting Summer! Here are a few events happening around town this weekend before our festival season kicks off next week with Mountainfilm!

Thursday, May 19th - ALASH, Tuvan Throat Singers in concert - The Sheridan Opera House will kick off its summer concert schedule with a very unique singing experience. Alash will perform its complex harmonies and western instruments while singing from their human "bagpipe-like" throats - Throat singing is a remarkable technique for singing multiple pitches at the same time. The Washington Post described their music as "utterly stunning". This will be very interesting to see in such an intimate setting - show is from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

Saturday, May 21st - Rock and Roll Academy Spring Concert - Telluride's Rock and Roll Academy presents its annual Spring concert at the Sheridan Opera House. Watch local bands of all ages sing your favorite pop songs. I went to the Winter concert and was blown away. These kids are actually really, really, talented and rocked out! This is a great family event - 7:00pm - 10:00pm.

Saturday and Sunday, May 20th & 21st - Regional Spring Clean-up Days - Shout out to Locals... the Spring clean-up Days is a community-wide intitiative to help get rid of unwanted household objects in a clean and environmental-friendly way. Household trash, recycling, composting materials, hazardous waste and more can be taken to the Telluride High School Parking lot for safe disposal. Call the New Community Coalition for more questions: 970-728-1340

Sunday, May 22nd - Ames Conservatory Dance Recital - The Dance Academy presents 'Carnivale of Dance', a cirque-like production at the Sheridan Opera House. This show will be performed at 3pm. Check it out!

Monday, May 23rd - Telluride Arts Presents: twenty(by)telluride - twenty(by)telluride is a fun and creative monthly gathering that will showcase innovation, knowledge, ideas and creativity of Telluride community members. Monday's theme will be 'Passion' and will be held at THERE bar. This event will be held monthly throughout the summer and is FREE and open to the public. Now I'm going to take you back to Algebra class real fast... 20 slides + (20 seconds) / (a theme) x 5 incredible presenters = twenty(by)telluride

Lots more to come next week... The Llama opens this weekend and most restaurants are starting to re-open their doors! See you soon!

tags: clean-up, sheridan opera house, Spring, this week, top 5

Top 5 Best Things to do in Telluride this Spring, 3/23-4/3

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Hart

Spring is here. The winter ski season is winding down... still good skiing & hiking to be had and still time to prefect your goggle tan. Get it while you can! Here are the Top 5 Best Things to do in Telluride the remaining 11 days of the ski season, 3/23-4/3:

Wednesday the 23rd & Thursday the 24th - 127 Hours - The Telluride Film Festival presents a special two-night performance of Danny Boyle's, 127 Hours. I was lucky enough to see the World premier this past September during the Telluride Film Festival when Danny Boyle, James Franco, and Aron Ralston were in town... and boy was it intense. I was gripping my armrests for 2 hours straight. Most know the story, but its follows a young mountain climber who becomes trapped under a boulder while canyoneering in Moab, Utah (only 2 hours from Telluride) and resorts to desperate measures in order to survive. Wednesday night's show is at 5:30pm and Thursday's is at 8:00pm, both showing at the Nugget. If you haven't seen this movie yet... it lives up to the hype and is very entertaining, go see it.

Thursday the 24th - Historic Pub Crawl - The Telluride Historical Museum presents the last "Historic Pub Crawl" of the winter ski season. Beth Roberts does a great job explaining Telluride's history all while exploring some of town's historic watering holes. Reserve your spot today because it will sell out! Call the Museum at: 970-728-3344, ext 2. Discover our colorful past and cheers to history! Check out a video of the Historic Pub Crawl from The Telluride Newb at the bottom of this blog.

3/23-4/2 - Live music at The Llama - The Llama has seriously stepped it up this winter on the late night scene. Rarely do you walk by and there's not someone jamming out on stage (big thanks to Kathleen, Tom and Kyle!) Lots of more music the next two weeks: 3/23 - Acoustifunk, 3/24 - Vinyl Meningitis, 3/25 - Zobomaze, 3/26 - DJ Logic, 3/27 - Fort Knox Five, 3/30 - Lily von Shtupp, 4/1 - Cedric Burnside & Lightning Malcom, 4/2 - Rowdy Shadehouse Funk Band. Also, have you been to The Llama for Happy Hour? It's awesome. 3:00pm - 6:00pm: $2.50 tacos, $6 Burgers & Rolls, and cheap drinks. Check it out.

Saturday the 26th - For the Love of All Animals Disco Ball - The Sheridan Opera House turns into a disco dance hall on Saturday night all while benefitting 3 local animal shelters. Dress up in your best disco outfits to win dinner for two at the Cosmopolitan or just come as yourself and support this great cause. There will also be an auction featuring flat screen tv's, cruiser bikes, and more, all benefitting the Telluride Animal Foundation. Additionally, there will be an adoption day in front of the Opera House all day Saturday... stop by and pet some fluffy puppies and kittens or even take one home. For more information, visit: http://tellurideanimalfoundation.org

Friday, April 1st - KOTO Street Dance Celebration - Come party down on Main Street for the end of the season Street Dance and Pink Flamingo Party. The local radio station, KOTO, will put on a couple free concerts (Ralph Dinosaur and The Great Funktier) on Main Street with New Belgium beer, and a costume contest judged by KOTO. Come celebrate the end of a terrific ski season!

The Telluride Ski Resort will close on Sunday, April 3rd. Thanks to everyone for a great season and we look forward to having you in town this summer for a festival or next winter for some more pow!

Here is a video of the Historic Pub Crawl from The Telluride Newb:

tags: 127 Hours, colorado, happy hour, live music, museum, Palm Theatre, Spring, telluride, Telluride Film Festival, Telluride Ski Resort, The Llama, The Telluride Newb, this week, top 5

Top 5 Best Concerts to see in Telluride this Week, 3/14-3/21

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Hart

How was everyone's weekend?! Here's a short recap:

The Itals brought the Friday night funk, 50 degrees and sunny on the slopes, New Belgium Scavenger Hunt (with the best onesies and chicken suits I've ever seen), Team KOTO taking #1 in the Hunt, buzzer beaters galore in College Basketball, Mike Gordon "slappin' da bass", covering Meat & Mound from Phish and encoring with Hand In My Pocket by Alanis Morissette, Appetite for Destruction bringing the loudest rock n' roll the Llama has seen in a while, new hours at the Telluride Ski Resort, beautiful Palmyra Peak hike, cold beers at Gorrono's, Red Ball Express (WHO won the $5,000??), and apres at the Hop Garden. Yea, it was a good weekend...

This week's 'Top 5' is all about the great music lineup coming to town. The Llama and Sheridan Opera House have really stepped up their game this winter and have brought some serious talent into town. It's going to be hard to pick which one to go to... so we're going to them all!

Top 5 Best Concerts to see this week in Telluride, 3/14-3/21:

Tuesday, March 15th - EOTO featuring Michael Travis and Jason Hann - This Tuesday night, The Llama presents EOTO featuring Michael Travis and Jason Hann of the String Cheese Incident. This show was originally scheduled for Friday night but EOTO's tour changed and now are here TUESDAY night. Tickets are $15 prior to the show (you can buy them at Wizard) and $17 at the door. These two guys put on some of the best electronic & drum beats you'll ever hear. Be there. Show starts around 10:30pm. Here is a Youtube clip from EOTO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGZJ4AGWJIA

Thursday, March 17th - Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk - The Neville family is no stranger to our little box canyon... in 2008 they played in Town Park for the Telluride Jazz Celebration and nephew Ivan is back with Dumpstaphunk this Thursday night at The Llama. Show starts around 10:30pm and tickets are $20 prior, $23 at the door. Come experience some New Orleans blues & funk with Ivan and his band. Here is a YouTube clip from Dumpstaphunk: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h_WVg7XGag

Saturday, March 19th - Elephant Revival - It's warm in Telluride and there's bluegrass fever in the air. Get ready for an amazing show at the historic Sheridan Opera House with much acclaimed folk/bluegrass band, Elephant Revival. Tickets are $23 and the show starts around 9:00pm. Come party down at the Opera House and get ready for Spring and the warm weather! Here's a YouTube clip from Elephant Revival: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeUlA_KefO4

Saturday, March 19th - Lubriphonic - Chicago grown funk & soul band Lubriphonic is back in town at The Llama to lay down the funk. They love playing in Colorado and have played on Town Park Main Stage during the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. All I have to say is... these guys rock. Show starts around 10:00pm and tickets are $10 prior, $13 at the door. Come dance the night away at The Llama! Listen to their music on Lubriphonic's homepage: http://www.lubriphonic.com/fr_home.cfm

Sunday, March 20th - The Infamous Stringdusters - Sunday night wraps up a weekend packed full of great music. The Infamous Stringdusters will keep the bluegrass fever going at the Sheridan Opera House. Back by popular demand, the Infamous Stringdusters were featured in the 2011 Telluride Bluegrass lineup and recently were nominated for the "Best Country Instrumental" Grammy for their song "Magic #9". Show starts at 8:00pm and tickets are $23. These guys eat, breathe, and sleep Bluegrass so get ready for a finger pickin, foot stompin, hellova good time! Listen to their Grammy song "Magic #9" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0uukT_rAgk

Enjoy the awesome live music this week in Telluride. Here is a clip from Mike Gordon & Band at the Sheridan Opera House this weekend playing a Phish tune, Mound:

tags: concert, KOTO, live music, Phish, sheridan opera house, The Llama, this week, top 5

Top 5 Best Things to do in Telluride this Week, 3/7-3/14

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Hart

Did you see the Telluride AIDS Benefit Fashion Show this weekend??! Whoa... it was, and always is, amazing. If you weren't able to attend, watch the entire production online here: http://www.livestream.com/mountainvillage/video?clipId=pla_38454d56-8476-4d94-8b50-584aedae0a66 and here are a few shots from the show:

9" of new SNOW last night with more on the way! Here are the Top 5 Best Things to do in Telluride this Week, 3/7-3/14:

Thursday, March 10th - Sunday, March 13th - Telluride Yoga Festival Winter Retreat - Enjoy the 1st annual Telluride Yoga Festival Winter Retreat this weekend at the Peaks Resort & Spa. The Winter Retreat will feature teachers David Hollander, Annie Clark, and Telluride's own Aubrey Hackman. Gentle Flow Yoga, Morning Meditation, Restorative Yoga for Skiers and lots more going on at the retreat this weekend. Get warmed up for the Telluride Yoga Festival coming to town July 14th-17th. For more information and complete schedule, visit: http://tellurideyogafestival.com/festivals/winter-2011

Friday, March 11th - The Itals live at The Llama - Eh mon! Reggae legends, The Itals, play at The Llama this Friday night at 10:00pm. This Grammy nominated Jamaican reggae vocal group has been making music since the 1970's and released their ninth album in 2009. The Walter St. Clair Trio will open... so get there early and get ready for the Rastafari movement! "Just can't live that negative way... make way for the positive day!"

Saturday, March 12th - Mike Gordon & Band at the Sheridan Opera House - Mike is back. Join the Sheridan Opera House this Saturday for an evening of musical genius with Phish bassist Mike Gordon and his band. Gordon will be laying down unique rhythms from his favorite tunes and his new solo album, 'Moss'. Welcome back to paradise Purple Pants! For more information about Gordon's new album & tour, visit his website: http://www.mike-gordon.com/

Sunday, March 13th - Spring Forward @ Telluride Ski Resort - The Telluride Ski Resort will "Spring Forward" beginning on Sunday, through the end of the ski season. Ski lifts will be open from 10:00am - 5:00pm. So sleep in, have an apres drink at Gorrono's and ski later in the afternoon for the last few weeks of the ski season! And THINK SNOW!

Sunday, March 13th - Telluride Red Ball Express - On Sunday the 13th at 3:45pm... over 100 large excercise balls will be rolled down the NASTAR slopes at the Telluride Ski Resort for a chance to win up to $5,000!

1st place prize: $5,000

2nd place prize: $1,000

3rd place prize: $500

Buy a Red Ball Express ticket for only $5 from a Telluride Rotarian or a non-profit partner. Lots will be sold in the core of Mountain Village on Saturday and Sunday before the big drop. Buy your ticket today... no Whammies!!! Enter your ticket # here to see if you're the big winner! http://www.tellurideredball.com/

Have a great week! Here's a video of Mike Gordon & Band recent show in OR:

tags: concert, fashion show, festival, live music, Mike Gordon, Phish, rotary, sheridan opera house, Telluride Ski Resort, The Llama, this week, top 5, Yoga

Top 5 Best Things to do in Telluride this Week, 2/28-3/8

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Hart

How was everyone's weekend?! New snow, sunshine, great show from Leftover Salmon, Gay Ski Week kicked off, The King's Speech taking top honors at the Oscars, and Squidshow putting on three hilarious shows at the Sheridan Opera House. Can you believe its almost March?!!? With exactly 34 days left in the ski season, make everyday count!

Here are the Top 5 Best Things to do in Telluride this Week, 2/28 - 3/7:

Wednesday, March 2nd - The Kinsey Sicks - Telluride Arts and Gay Ski Week presents The Kinsey Sicks - America's favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet. The Kinsey Sicks have performed in Vegas, Off-Broadway, featured films, and on seven albums throughout the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Come to the Sheridan Opera House on Wednesday night at 7:30pm. Seats are $35 and $50. This hilarious act will surely be a highlight of the Telluride Gay Ski Week.

Thursday, March 3rd - Telluride Art Walk - The first Thursday of every month, participating galleries stay open til 8ish for the Telluride Art Walk. Mission Statement: "To cultivate a partnership between Telluride businesses and the art community which promotes established and emerging artists, local commerce, and public access to the arts". The Art Walk is FREE and is a great way to browse Main Street, have a few refreshments & snacks, and view local art and culture. Participating venues and artist brochures are available at the Stronghouse Studios (283 S. Fir Street) or at any of the participating galleries. Check it out... its a really cool way to visit local shops you might not have visited before.

Friday, March 4th & Saturday, March 5th - Telluride Jazz Festival presents The Charlie Hunter Trio - The Telluride Jazz Festival presents two live shows with the 7-string guitar virtuoso + band, The Charlie Hunter Trio on March 4th & 5th. Hunter is a Jazz phenomenon with over 17 recorded albums on his custom made 7 and 8-string guitars. Listen to his simultaneous baselines, rhythm guitar, and solos this Friday and Saturday nights at The Llama. Show starts 9:30-10:00pm and tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. This will be a great way to gear up for the Telluride Jazz Celebration coming to Town Park, August 5th-7th.

Saturday, March 5th - Telluride AIDS Benefit Gala Fashion Show and Auction - It's back. The most anticipated night of the Winter. A night full of lights, cameras, glam, body paint, designer clothes, the runway, high heels, makeup, and lots of people looking for tickets. This is the one night when you feel you've been teleported to 171 West & 23rd Street in downtown New York City. And the best part, the entire production benefits the mission to fight HIV/AIDS by heightening awareness, as well as generating financial support for educational programs. The Telluride AIDS Benefit (TAB) Fashion Show is an extremely fun and awesome experience. Over the past 17 years, TAB has donated over $1,000,000 toward HIV/AIDS education and research. If you can get a ticket to this event, it's one of the cooler events you'll see in Telluride.

Tuesday, March 8th - Mardi Gras with Joint Point - Happy Mardi Gras!!! After you slam a couple Irish Car Bombs at OB's... swing by the Sheridan Opera House for local favorite band, Joint Point. The Sheridan Opera House is excited to host a complete evening of music, costumes, and themed festivities. Tickets are $25.

Have a great week! Enjoy the little bit of new snow and sunshine. Just another week in paradise!

tags: AIDS Benefit, Art Walk, colorado, fashion show, FREE, Gay Ski Week, Jazz Festival, live music, sheridan opera house, telluride, this week, top 5

Top 5 Best Things to do in Telluride this Week, 2/21-2/28

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Hart

Happy Presidents' Day! We hope you're enjoying your holiday weekend with fresh snow and sunshine. Here are the Top 5 Best Things to do in Telluride for this week coming up, 2/21-2/28:

Tuesday, the 22nd - Stockholm Syndrome - I've heard from numerous people that last time Stockholm played in Telluride it was the "loudest show I've ever been to"... so get ready for some more rocking out in an even smaller venue. Join Stockholm Syndrome and supporting band Super 400 at the Sheridan Opera House for another awesome evening of the most skilled musicians in the jam band world. Dave Schools from Widespread Panic and singer/songwriter Jerry Joseph of the Jackmormons head up this jam band, sure to bring face melting guitar solos and rockin' fist pumps. For more info, check out: http://sheridanoperahouse.com/events/stockholm-syndrome-concert

Thursday the 24th-Saturday the 26th - SquidShow Theatre presents 'Dude & Bro's Epic Adventure - Duuuude. This is going to be a serious bromantic comedy at the Sheridan Opera House this weekend. Watch locals remake the excellent and bogus adventures of Bill and Ted... but with a Telluride twist. The shows are FREE and open to the public (a hat will be passed around - $10 suggested donation). This show is not suitable for children, Dude.

Friday the 25th - Leftover Salmon - The band that needs no introduction in Telluride (or Colorado for that matter)... Leftover Salmon is back and will jam out at the Conference Center on Friday night. For the past 20+ years, Leftover has been laying down the "Polyethnic Cajun Slamgrass" at festivals, dive bars, & ski slopes and collaborating with legends such as Sam Bush, Yonder Mountain String Band, Widespread Panic, Bela Fleck, Jerry Douglas, The String Cheese Incident and many, many more. It's always a pleasure to have Leftover Salmon back in town! Fessstivaaaal!!!

Friday the 25th-Sunday the 27th - Ashtanga Yoga Workshop with Tim Miller - Ommmm. The Telluride Yoga Center announces an Ashtanga Yoga Workshop with Tim Miller all weekend long. What is Ashtanga Yoga? I didn't know either... Ashtanga Yoga is a system of yoga recorded by the sage Vamana Rishi in the Yoga Korunta, an ancient manuscript. It means "eight-limbed yoga" and focuses on posture, breath & sense control, concentration, and more. Telluride yogi's will enjoy this one. Namaste. For more information, check out: http://www.tellurideyoga.com/

Saturday the 26th-Saturday, March 5th - Gay Ski Week - Show your pride on and off the slopes during the 2011 Telluride Gay Ski Week - An annual week-long gay ski event produced by StraighOut Media & Marketing. This year's festival includes a mix of celebrities and leading DJ's, including Reichen Lehmkuhl, Kinsey Sicks, Casey Alvia, OB Jen and Juice and the three-breasted drag queen of comedy, Nuclia Waste. And don't forget one of the hottest shows of the year, the Telluride AIDS Benefit Fashion Show. For more information and schedule of events, visit: http://telluridegayskiweek.com/

Have a fabulous week in the new snow and sunshine! Watch a chapter from the music documentary "Years in Your Ears... a story of Leftover Salmon":

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