Sunday, June 01, 2008
Telluride Dance Academy Recital
Dancers, ages three to 67, from the Telluride Dance Academy perform at the Palm Theatre. Time TBA.
970.728.9065

Thursday, June 05, 2008
Ah Haa Exhibition Opening
"Innocence and Experience" features the books of Ah Haa founder Daniel Tucker and other American Academy of bookbinding faculty.
970.728.3886

Thursday, June 05, 2008
Jesse Colin Young & Celtic Mambo
Jesse Colin Young has played with many greats: Led Zepplin; The Grateful Dead; Janis Joplin; Crosby, Stills & Nash; and others. He introduces Celtic Mambo at the Sheridan Opera House, 8:30 p.m.
970.728.6363

Thursday, June 05, 2008 - Sunday, June 08, 2008
Telluride Jazz Celebration
Join The Neville Brothers, Dr. John, McCoy Tyner, Joe Lovano, Dave Liebman Group, Bettye LaVette, Simone, Grupo Fantasma and other jazz greats for music in Town Park by day and in intimate bar venues by night.
970.728.7009

Friday, June 06, 2008 - Sunday, June 08, 2008
Telluride Balloon Rally
At sunrise, the skies above Telluride Town Park fill with colorful hot-air balloons. At sunset, Telluride's main street is the setting for the annual balloon glow. (Weather permitting.)
970.708.2202

Friday, June 06, 2008 - Sunday, June 15, 2008
Telluride Musicfest
Chamber music by world-class musicians, the way it was meant to be performed--in living rooms, where the experience is intimate.
212.253.6941

Saturday, June 07, 2008
Huck Finn Day
Dress the kids up as Huck Finn or Becky Thatcher for a parade followed by a fishing and costume contest at the Kids Pond in Telluride Town Park. The Elks provide fishing poles, prizes and refreshments.
970.728.6362

Saturday, June 07, 2008
Jazz Brunch
Listen to world-class jazz while enjoying brunch in the outdoor Telluride Conference Center Plaza in Mountain Village. 10 a.m. to noon.
970.728.1904

Monday, June 09, 2008
Art Talk and Potluck
Bring a dish and join visiting potter Kent Harris for a free discussion and slide show at the Ah Haa School for the Arts.
970.728.3886

Monday, June 09, 2008 - Sunday, June 15, 2008
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. Sponsored by the Sheridan Arts Foundation.
970.728.6363

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Telluride Playwrights Festival
Explore new plays with professional actors from around the world. Acting and writing workshops are geared toward both novice and experienced playwrights and actors. Ah Haa School.
970.728.3886

Friday, June 13, 2008
Energy Star Homebuilder Training
Telluride’s New Community Coalition teams with the Governor’s Energy Office to host a free training for county builders and contractors in learning energy-efficient construction techniques, strategies and about becoming an Energy Star partner.
970.728.1340

Friday, June 13, 2008
Ryan Shupe & the Rubberband
This independent band brings what they call "PostHeeHawFunkadelicHipHopNewGrass" to the Sheridan Opera House for a benefit for Wild West Fest.
970.728.6363

Thursday, June 19, 2008 - Sunday, June 22, 2008
Telluride Bluegrass Festival
Four days of bluegrass-based music in Telluride Town Park. Artists include Sam Bush Band, Ricky Skaggs, Bruce Hornsby, Ani DiFranco, Yonder Mountain String Band and many more.
800.624.2422

Saturday, June 21, 2008
Bluegrass Brunch
A morning filled with music, brunch, festival hat making and activities for festavarians of all ages at the Telluride Conference Center Plaza in Mountain Village. 10 a.m. to noon.
970.728.1904

Sunday, June 22, 2008 - Saturday, June 28, 2008
Bike Week
A weeklong celebration to promote cycling for transportation and recreation. Events include trail maintenance, group rides, Bike to Work Day, Lizard Head Pass Hill Climb, a film, auction and more.
970.729.1379

Thursday, June 26, 2008
Fireside Chat
Dr. Peter Decker presents a talk titled "What Happend to Western Colorado Natives?" at 5:30 p.m. at the fire pit in the Mountain Village Core. This conversation is hosted by the Telluride Historical Museum and free to the public.
970.728.3344

Thursday, June 26, 2008
Telluride Film Festival Presents
Tom McCarthy's (The Station Agent) newest film, The Visitor stars Richard Jenkins and plays at the Nugget Theater, 8:30 p.m.
970.728.3030

Thursday, June 26, 2008 - Sunday, June 29, 2008
Telluride Wine Festival
A weekend of wine tastings, winemakers, seminars with expert sommeliers and food pairings with accomplished chefs.

Friday, June 27, 2008
Who's Bad? The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band
An infectious party production, complete with costumes and dance routines, that takes the audience on a musical expedition through the repertoire of Michael Jackson's music from the 1980s. Sheridan Opera House, 8:30 p.m.
970.728.6363

Sunday, June 29, 2008 - Saturday, July 05, 2008
Telluride Plein-Air
National landscape artists paint in the great outdoors. Their work is then exhibited and auctioned as a fundraiser for the Sheridan Arts Foundation.
970.728.6363

Wednesday, July 02, 2008 - Thursday, July 03, 2008
Steve Earle with Allison Moorer
Grammy Award winner Steve Earle takes the stage for two nights at the Sheridan Opera House to share songs from his new album, "Washington Square Serenade." Allison Moorer, Earle's wife, will also join him. Her latest album is titled "Getting Somewhere." 8
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Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Sunset Concert Series
Listen to free music every Wednesday (June 25-September 3) in Sunset Plaza in the Mountain Village. Bring a blanket, a picnic, dancing shoes and the family. This show: Junior Brown.
970.728.1904

Friday, July 04, 2008
Firemen’s Fourth of July
Celebrate independence the old-fashioned way: a parade down Telluride's main street, a community picnic in Town Park, games for kids and spectacular fireworks.
970.728.3041

Saturday, July 05, 2008
Red, White and Blues Concert
Enjoy the free live music of Jonny Lang, complimentary snow cones, face painting and other free activities at Sunset Plaza in Mountain Village, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Concert starts at 3 p.m.
970.728.1904

Saturday, July 05, 2008
Telluride Fur Ball
Bring your dog for an evening of food, music, gourmet dog treats, pet photography, and a dance performance by a canine/human freestyle competitive team. Proceeds benefit the Second Chance Humane Society. Telluride Conference Center, 6 p.m.
970.626.2273

Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Sunset Concert Series
Listen to free music every Wednesday (June 25-September 3) in Sunset Plaza in the Mountain Village. Bring a blanket, a picnic, dancing shoes and the family. This show: The Lee Boys.
970.728.1904

Thursday, July 10, 2008
Fireside Chat
Bill Mahoney, Sr. and Johnnie Stevens present a talk titled "Telluride Then and Now" at 5:30 p.m. at the fire pit in the Mountain Village Core. This conversation is hosted by the Telluride Historical Museum and free to the public.
970.728.3344

Friday, July 11, 2008 - Saturday, July 12, 2008
Circus Holus Bolus
Kids and adults combine their talents to creat a Telluride Academy production—a circus not to be missed at the big top in the Telluride Elementary School gym.
970.728.5311

Friday, July 11, 2008 - Saturday, July 12, 2008
Hardrock 100
In this grueling 101-mile run, participants follow an altitude-challenged course that begins in Silverton, passes through Telluride and winds up back in Silverton.
970.259.3693

Friday, July 11, 2008 - Sunday, July 13, 2008
Telluride Yoga Festival
Yoga instructors from around the world offer the opportunity to experience many yoga lineages. Meditation, kirtan and other holistic lifestyle workshops will also be offered.
970.728.2477

Saturday, July 12, 2008 - Sunday, July 13, 2008
KOTO Yankee Doodle Doo-Dah Concert
A live performance (either one day or two) TBA in Telluride Town Park. Past concerts have included Bob Dylan, Cowboy Junkies, Los Lobos, The Radiators, Ozomatli and Widespread Panic.
970.728.8100

Sunday, July 13, 2008 - Saturday, July 19, 2008
San Miguel Basin Fair
Norwood hosts a classic county fair with the judging of 4-H livestock and crafts, a dessert contest and more.
970.327.4393

Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Sunset Concert Series
Listen to free music every Wednesday (June 25-September 3) in Sunset Plaza in the Mountain Village. Bring a blanket, a picnic, dancing shoes and the family. This show: Hot Buttered Rum String Band.
970.728.1904

Thursday, July 17, 2008
Pinhead Geek Fest
Freak la chic at Pinhead’s annual fundraising extravaganza in Ophir, 6:30 p.m.
970.708.7441

Friday, July 18, 2008
Josh Ritter
Critically acclaimed folk rocker Josh Ritter takes the Sheridan Opera stage, 8:30 p.m.
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Friday, July 18, 2008 - Sunday, July 20, 2008
Nothing Festival
Nothing, nothing…followed by nothing.

Saturday, July 19, 2008
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
The Sheridan Arts Foundation presents the 70 musicians of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra on the Palm Theatre stage, 2:30 p.m.
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Saturday, July 19, 2008 - Sunday, July 20, 2008
San Miguel Basin Rodeo
Professional rodeo in Norwood complete with bronc bustin', calf ropin', barrel racin' and more.
970.327.4393

Sunday, July 20, 2008
An Evening with Leo Kottke
Leo Kottke takes the stage at the Sheridan Opera House,8 p.m.
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Thursday, July 24, 2008
Fireside Chat
Jerry O'Rourke presents a talk titled "Gold Heist at Idarado Mining" at 5:30 p.m. at the fire pit in the Mountain Village Core. This conversation is hosted by the Telluride Historical Museum and free to the public.
970.728.3344

Thursday, July 24, 2008
Telluride Film Festival Presents
Ridley Scott's Blade Runner (released in 2007) stars Harrison Ford shows at the Nugget Theater, followed by the original Blade Runner (released in 1982) at 8:30 p.m.
970.728.3030

Friday, July 25, 2008
Ah Haa Art Auction
This annual fundraiser is known for selling an array of art objects, trips and services in both a silent auction and a fast-paced live auction. Dorrs open 5 p.m.; live auction begins at 7:30 p.m.
970.728.3886

Friday, July 25, 2008 - Sunday, July 27, 2008
Rotary 4x4 Rally
Jeeping on both days and a BBQ on Saturday.
970.708.222

Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Sunset Concert Series
Listen to free music every Wednesday (June 25-September 3) in Sunset Plaza in the Mountain Village. Bring a blanket, a picnic, dancing shoes and the family. This show: Carrie Rodriguez.
970.728.1904

Friday, August 01, 2008 - Sunday, August 03, 2008
Telluride Tech Festival
This event celebrates the past, present and future of technology and is inspired by Nikola Tesla, George Westinghouse and L.L. Nunn's first commercial-grade AC power plant in Telluride. A Tesla coil demonstration takes place on Friday and Saturday evening
970.239.4486

Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Sunset Concert Series
Listen to free music every Wednesday (June 25-September 3) in Sunset Plaza in the Mountain Village. Bring a blanket, a picnic, dancing shoes and the family. This show: The Gourds.
970.728.1904

Thursday, August 07, 2008
Ah Haa Exhibition Opening
"Solo," a juried exhibition, features a complete body of work by one selected artist. Meet the artists and see why they were chosen at the Ah Haa School, 5 p.m.
970.728.3886

Thursday, August 07, 2008 - Saturday, August 16, 2008
Chamber Music Festival
The festival's artistic director Roy Malan, concertmaster with the San Francisco Ballet, brings chamber music to Telluride up close and personal.
970.369.1351

Thursday, August 07, 2008
Fireside Chat
Rudy Davison presents a talk titled "Bulkeley Wells: Telluride Glamour" at 5:30 p.m. at the fire pit in the Mountain Village Core. This conversation is hosted by the Telluride Historical Museum and free to the public.
970.728.3344

Thursday, August 07, 2008
Summer Ballet Performance
The culmination of a Telluride Dance Academy ballet intensive hosted by nationally renowned ballerina Valerie Madonia and guest teacher Davis Robertson, combined with Joffrey Ballet School Company Dancers.
970.728.9065

Friday, August 08, 2008
KOTO Duck Race
Get your rubber duckie, near the corner of Colorado and Pine or at KOTO's offices on Pine Street, for a swim down the San Miguel River. Great prizes are awarded to the ducks that navigate the river best.
970.728.8100

Saturday, August 09, 2008
Art Talk
Sit in on a free discussion and slide show with visiting ceramic artist Annie Chrietzberg at the Ah Haa School for the Arts, 6:30 p.m.
970.728.3886

Saturday, August 09, 2008
Hike Into History
A free hike into the mining days of Tomboy, led by longtime local and former Telluride Times publisher Rudy Davison. Meet at the Telluride Historical Museum at 7:30 a.m.
970.728.3344

Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Sunset Concert Series
Listen to free music every Wednesday (June 25-September 3) in Sunset Plaza in the Mountain Village. Bring a blanket, a picnic, dancing shoes and the family. This show: Ryan Shaw.
970.728.1904

Thursday, August 14, 2008 - Sunday, August 17, 2008
Telluride Festival of the Arts
The epicurean and visual arts meet at an event in Mountain Village that features celebrity chef demonstrations, food seminars, a grand tasting, a progressive dinner, and 60 nationally juried visual artists.
970.369.4632

Thursday, August 14, 2008
Turkey Creek Ramblers
The Turkey Creek Ramberls play bluegrass/newgrass at the Sheridan Opera House, 8 p.m.
970.728.6363

Friday, August 15, 2008 - Sunday, August 17, 2008
Mudd Butt Mystery Theatre
Telluride Academy's Mudd Butt Mystery Theatre Camp presents its annual original production at the Palm Theatre. Call for show times or check local newspapers.
970.728.5311

Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Mushroom Banquet
Each course features a different mushroom, wine and local chef at the Telluride Conference Center.
970.728.83212

Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Sunset Concert Series
Listen to free music every Wednesday (June 25-September 3) in Sunset Plaza in the Mountain Village. Bring a blanket, a picnic, dancing shoes and the family. This show: The Waifs.
970.728.1904

Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Telluride Unearthed
Exploring a theme of "Snowfall in the Valley," visiting scholars deliver a two-hour presentation at the Telluride Historical Museum, 6 p.m.
970.708.1140

Thursday, August 21, 2008
Fireside Chat
C.J. Brafford and O. Roland McCook, Sr. present a talk titled "Native American Sign Language" at 5:30 p.m. at the fire pit in the Mountain Village Core. This conversation is hosted by the Telluride Historical Museum and free to the public.
970.728.3344

Thursday, August 21, 2008 - Sunday, August 24, 2008
Live Theater
The Telluride Rep brings four performances of The Full Monty to the Sheridan Opera House, 8 p.m.
970.728.4539

Thursday, August 21, 2008
Telluride Film Festival Presents
Oscar-nominated (for best foreign language film) Mongol illuminates the life and legend of Genghis Khan. Nugget Theater, 8:30 p.m.
970.728.3030

Thursday, August 21, 2008 - Sunday, August 24, 2008
Telluride Mushroom Festival
Gather to celebrate and explore all aspects of fungi in Telluride's mushroom-rich surroundings. Pick, discuss, parade and eat during an information-filled weekend.
970.728.8312

Friday, August 22, 2008 - Sunday, August 24, 2008
Glory: Many Nations, One Voice
A Christian celebration with food and music in Telluride Town Park.
970.728.4864

Friday, August 22, 2008
Papa Grows Funk
TCTV12 and TMVOA present a New Orleans boogie outfit at the Telluride/Mountain Village Conference Center, 8 p.m.

Saturday, August 23, 2008
Bear Creek Vortex Half-Day Class & Hike
A three-hour philosophic adventure in Bear Creek viewed through the traditions of Hinduism, Taoism, and Buddhism. Offered by University Centers of the San Miguel and taught by Mesa State adjunct faculty and local Eric Nepsky. One day only: 9 a.m. to 12 p
970.369.5255

Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Sunset Concert Series
Listen to free music every Wednesday (June 25-September 3) in Sunset Plaza in the Mountain Village. Bring a blanket, a picnic, dancing shoes and the family. This show: New Master Sounds.
970.728.1904

Friday, August 29, 2008 - Monday, September 01, 2008
Telluride Film Festival
A top-secret program (at least until the festival begins) featuring premieres, classics, seminars and discussions with the world's leading filmmakers and stars.
510.665.9494

Sunday, August 31, 2008 - Monday, September 01, 2008
Ouray County Rodeo
Professional Colorado cowboys gather in neighboring Ridgway for bronc bustin', calf ropin', barrel racin' and general festivities.
970.626.3304