Telluride & Mountain Village
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Spring Events
April
Telluride closes main street for an annual après-ski, end-of-season celebration and concert that features live music and a beer garden.
April 4 Telluride Ski Resort Closing Day
If the snow is still plentiful, this may only be a "soft closing."
April 25 Sunday at the Palm
April 30 The Met: Live in HD
The Metropolitan Opera's Emmy Award-winning series, "The Met: Live in HD," continues for its fourth season, featuring nine live transmission.
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May
May 1 The Met: Live in HD
The Metropolitan Opera's Emmy Award-winning series, "The Met: Live in HD," continues for its fourth season, featuring nine live transmission.
May 14 The Met: Live in HD
The Metropolitan Opera's Emmy Award-winning series, "The Met: Live in HD," continues for its fourth season, featuring nine live transmission.
May 16 Sunday at the Palm
May 28 - 31 Mountainfilm in Telluride
Filmmakers, artists and outdoor enthusiasts celebrate mountains, culture and the environment with films, presentations and a day-long symposium.
Summer Events
June
Telluride Art Walk brochures that list participating venues and artists are available at the Stronghouse Studios (283 S. Fir Street) and any participating venue.
June 4 - 6 Telluride Balloon Rally
June 5 Huck Finn & Becky Thatcher Day
Dress the kids up as Huck finn or Becky Thatcher for a parade followed by a fishing and costume contest at the kid's pond in Telluride Town Park.
June 7 - 13 Wild West Fest
A family oriented festival that celebrates the spirit of the West: Events include celebrity cutting on horseback and performances at the Sheridan Opera House.
June 12 - 13 Telluride Heritage Festival
June 17 Telluride Bluegrass Festival
This popular festival features four days of bluegrass music on the stage in Telluride Town Park.
June 20 - 26 Bike Week
A week-long celebration to promote cycling for both transportation and recreation.
June 24 - 27 Telluride Wine Festival
June 29 - 4 Telluride Plein-Air
July
August
Fall Events
September
September 12 Imogene Pass Run
September 18 - 20 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival
Microbrew tasting, crafts and food booths, and international blues and rock acts in Telluride Town Park by day and intimate late-night blues clubs by night. 866.515.6166 or Visit www.Tellurideblues.com
September 26 Mountains in the Desert
As a fundraiser for the Just for Kids Foundation, bikers spin 133 miles on the road from Telluride to Moab 970.728.4455
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October
October 1 Youth Art Awards Celebration
Visit the Ah Haa School. This event honors regional students for their creativity and interest in the arts. for the Arts. 5-7 p.m. 970.728.3886
October TBA
Telluride Octoberfest
Enjoy local beers and music at Heritage Plaza in Mountain Village. 970.728.1904
October 9 - 12
Ideas Festival
Join others and challenge your mind and the minds of others in a forward-thinking event. This year's theme is "The Politics of the Possible" 970.728.8312
October 9 - 10
Walking Words
Participate in this progressive dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday featuring three courses, each at a different restaurant, accompanied by a reading. Saturday is devoted to workshops in fiction, poetry and nonfiction at the Ah Haa School. 970.728.3886
October 18
Gondola Closes for Off-Season
The Gondola officially stops running at midnight and will resume service on November 20st.
October TBA Telluride Octoberfest
Enjoy local beers and music at Heritage Plaza in Mountain Village. 970.728.1904
October 9 - 12 Ideas Festival
Join others and challenge your mind and the minds of others in a forward-thinking event. This year's theme is "The Politics of the Possible" 970.728.8312
October 9 - 10 Walking Words
Participate in this progressive dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday featuring three courses, each at a different restaurant, accompanied by a reading. Saturday is devoted to workshops in fiction, poetry and nonfiction at the Ah Haa School. 970.728.3886
October 18 Gondola Closes for Off-Season
The Gondola officially stops running at midnight and will resume service on November 20st.
November
November 13 - 15
KOTO Ski Swap
Snow gear and clothes, used and new for all snow activities offered at the Wilkinson Public Library underground garage. Proceeds fund Telluride's community radio station. 970.728.8100
November 16-20 KOTO After-the-Swap Swap The remains from KOTO's ski swap move to the old library and are heavily discounted and are heavily discounted. 970.728.8100
November 20 Gondola Opens
Winter season service resumes.
Mark your calendar for the first day of the 2008/2009 ski season. 970.728.6900
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Winter Events
December
Get some shopping done early while enjoying local Christmas cheer and caroling. Discounts and holiday treats offered at Telluride and Mountain Village stores.
December 5 Toys for Tots Merry Martini Party
Enjoy a martini and food bites after purchasing a ticket and bringing a wrapped toy for children in need in our area. 970.708.7997
December 5-7 Telluride Artisan's Guild
Find handmade gifts created by local artists and craftspeople including jewelry, pottery, art pieces and more. Telluride High School: 970.728.3930
The adults and children at the Telluride Choral Society present a concert series of holiday favorites 970.728.3411
Local young thespians fill the stage at the Sheridan Opera House with a performance of Peter Pan. 970.728.6363
In the musical comedy Revenge of the Reindeer, Chicago Limits presents a holiday show from a perspective unlike any other. Sheridan Opera House, 8 p.m. 970.728.6363
December 13 Rock and Roll Academy Winter Concert
Enjoy some classic oldies, rock and roll style, at the Sheridan Opera House. Performances by Telluride's young musicians. Time TBA. 970.708.1140
December 13-14 Ballet Live
Telluride Dance Academy presents The Nutcracker at the Palm Theatre. 970.728.6363
December 21-22 Sitting with Santa
Pictures with Santa and his elves! Kids can take a picture with Santa and make a holiday ornament afterwards. Conference Center in Mountain Village. Time TBA. 970.728.7260.
December 24 Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade
Enjoy the glow of skiers holding torches as they go down the mountain around 6:30pm toward Telluride and Mountain Village. 970.728.7400
December 24 - 25 Santa Skis and Santa Photos
Look for Santa on the slopes and at Gorrono Ranch for free photos from noon to 3 p.m.
December 26 Mountainfilm in Telluride Fundraiser
December 27-28 SAF Holiday Concert Series
Performers take the stage at the Sheridan Opera House. 970.728.6363
Decmber 31 New Year's Eve Gala
Enjoy a live concert at the Sheridan Opera House. 970.728.6363
Decmber 31 Ski Resort/Mountain Village New Year's Eve Celebration
Torchlight parade starts at 6:30pm followed by fireworks and more. 970.728.7400
Decmber 31 New Year's Eve
Join the crowd for a local countdown in front of the historic courthouse.
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January
January 9-11 Ouray Ice Climbing Festival
Unique competition features international climbers at ice park in Ouray. 970.325.4288
Mountain Village hosts this weekend event which is full of music, snow sculpting, avalanche dog demonstrations, and more. 970.728.1904 Ext 5.
January 23 Guest DJ Day
KOTO radio station offers locals the chance to win the Silver Tongue Award while raising money for KOTO community radio. 970.728.4333.
A showcase of legindary musicians in Mountain Village in an intimate concert setting. Conference Center 970.728.1904
February
February 1 Free Films, Food and Lively Discussion
Telluride
The Telluride Film Festival Cinematheque presents Academy Award-winning Babette's Feast (Best Foreign Language Film, 1987, 102 min.) at the Wilkinson Public Library.
February 2 Free Artist Seminar
Telluride
February 3 Free Cooking Class
Telluride
The Telluride Historical Museum presents High Altitude Cooking with Chef Bud Thomas at 12 p.m. at the museum (201 West Gregory Avenue).
February 4 Telluride Art Walk
Telluride
February 4 MD Painting Exhibition
Telluride
View local artist MD's painting during the month of February.
February 4 NT Live
Telluride
NT Live is a new initiative to broadcast live plays, in high definition, from the English National Theatre onto cinema screens worldwide. The Michael D. Palm Theatre presents Nation, based on a novel by Terry Pratchett, at 7 p.m.
February 5-6 SAF Young People's Theater
Telluride
The SAF Young People's Theater's thirty-third full-length musical production.
February 5 Name That Tune
Telluride
Teams compete in a variation of the 1950s television game. There are also opportunities for the audience to interact and win prizes. Test your musical I.Q.
February 6 The Met: Live in HD
Telluride
The Metropolitan Opera's Emmy Award-winning series, "The Met: Live in HD," continues for its fourth season, featuring nine live transmission.
February 6 Chocolate Lover's Fling
Mountain Village
Sample deluxe chocolate concoctions made by local chefs and bakers, bid in a silent auction and dance to benefit the San Miguel Resource Center, whose mission is to end sexual assault and domestic violence.
February 8 SAF Young People's Theater
Telluride
The SAF Young People's Theater's thirty-third full-length musical production.
February 10 KOTO Cribbage Tournament
Telluride
Loosen up your pegging fingers and compete in KOTO's annual cribbage tournament: prizes and trophies for the winners, door prizes and fun for all. $12 entry fee for competitors.
February 11-14 Telluride Comedy Festival
Telluride Comedy Fest is a weekend of comedy by some of the best and funniest performers working today.
February 13 The Met: Live in HD
Telluride
The Metropolitan Opera's Emmy Award-winning series, "The Met: Live in HD," continues for its fourth season, featuring nine live transmissions.
February 14 Sunday at the Palm
Telluride
The Wizard of Oz is the winner of two Oscars.
February 16 Fat Tuesday Party
Telluride
Join the band Joint Point for a Fat Tuesday fiesta at the Sheridan Opera House, 9 p.m.
The Telluride AIDS Benefit (TAB) is a nonprofit whose mission and vision is to fight HIV/AIDS by heightening global and local awareness, as well as generating financial support for educational programs and client care, particularly in Western Colorado.
Telluride
Show your pride on the slopes in Telluride and at many apres ski celebrations.
February 20 Butch Cassidy Ski Chase
Surrounding Areas
Telluride Nordic Association hosts a 15-km classic (no skate division) race at Priest Lake.
February 20 TCTV Vaudeville Show
Telluride
The Telluride Community Television Presents a vaudeville show at the Sheridan Opera House, 8pm.
February 20 Justin Townes Earle
Telluride
Nominated for "best music video" and "best Americana album" in the Nashville Music Awards and named by USA Today as "Grammy-worthy" for this year's new Americana category.
Telluride
The Metropolitan Opera's Emmy Award-winning series, "The Met: Live in HD," continues for its fourth season, featuring nine live transmission.
February 24 Fireside Chat
Mountain Village
Hear the true story of the Telluride AIDS Benefit.
February 25 TAB Fashion Show Sneak Peek and Auction
Mountain Village
The Telluride AIDS Benefit (TAB)
February 26-27 Free HIV/AIDS Testing
Telluride
The Telluride AIDS Benefit (TAB) is a nonprofit organization whose mission and vision is to fight HIV/AIDS by heightening global and local awareness.
Telluride
February 27 Telluride AIDS Benefit Gala Fashion Show and Auction
Mountain Village
Follwing their fashion show at the Telluride Conference Center, Telluride AIDS Benefit hosts a late-night party at the Sheridan Opera House. Tickets are sold at the door.
March
March 1 TAB Designer Trunk Show
The Telluride AIDS Benefit (TAB) is a nonprofit or
March 2 The Harlem Gospel Choir
The Harlem Gospel Choir is the most famous gospel choir in America today.
March 4 Telluride Art Walk - March
Telluride Art Walk brochures that list participating venues and artists are available at the Stronghouse Studios (283 S. Fir Street) and any participating venue.
March 4 Adam Field Pottery Exhibition
View Durango potter
Widespread Panic bass player Dave Schools and acclaimed singer/songwriter Jerry Joseph of the Jackmormons collaborate.
March 13 Psycho 10 & BBQ
Telluride Nordic Association hosts a 10-km race and end-of-the-season BBQ celebration at Priest Lake.
March 13 Operation F.E.A.S.T.
Attend the Telluride Medical Center's fundraiser: Operation F.E.A.S.T., a celebration of exquisite local food paired with fine wines.
March 13 Lubriphonic
This six-piece groovy organic rock-funk band is sure to grease the ears and hips
March 14 Sunday at the Palm
Azur Et Asmar
March 27 The Vienna Boys Choir
The beloved Vienna Boys Choir has been thrilling audiences young and old for over 500 years. Their eagerly anticipated tours play to sell-out crowds nationwide and at the Michael
Come throw down to Mike's wild vibe playing at The Llama.
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