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Avalanche Awareness Forum Series Sponsored by San Juan Field School and Telluride Ski Patrol. This series takes place on select Monday evenings and is designed to encourage avalanche safety and awareness. 970-728-4101
Avalanche Beacon Rescue Clinics Times and location TBA. 970.728.4101
Outloud Lecture Series Informative discussions and forums on a variety of timely topics. Times and locations TBA. 970.728.1886
Telluride Rock & Roll Academy Telluride's up-and-coming rock stars attend on-going sessions to start their career's out early! www.rockandrollacademy.com 970-728-6363
Telluride Film Festival Presents On the third Thursday of each month at the Nugget Theater, Telluride Film Festival Presents screens recently released films that have been selected by the festival directors. 970.728.3030
Winter Concert Series Free concerts featuring a variety of music in Mountain Village: March 4, 21, 28 and April 4. Times and locations TBA. 970.728.5424
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| NOVEMBER
November 06 Telluride Unearthed Discover more about Telluride's rich history through the lens of science. Telluride Historical Museum, 6 p.m. 970.728.3344
November 06 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. 970.708.7441
November 13 Telluride Unearthed Discover more about Telluride's rich history through the lens of science. Telluride Historical Museum, 6 p.m. 970.728.3344
November 13 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. 970.708.7441
November 14 - 16 KOTO Ski Swap Used and new gear and clothes for all snow activities. Proceeds fund Telluride community radio station. Wilkinson Public Library's underground garage. 970.728.8100
November 20 Telluride Unearthed Discover more about Telluride's rich history through the lens of science. Telluride Historical Museum, 6 p.m. 970.728.3344
November 21 Gondola Opens The Gondola opens for the winter season.
November 22 Turkey Bingo Telluride's Elks invite all to Swede-Finn Hall to participate in frenzied bingo games. Win a turkey for the Thanksgiving table. 970.728.6362
November 27 Telluride Ski Resort Opens Ski the first day of the 2008/2009 lift-served season in Telluride. 970.728.6900
November 30 Sunday at the Palm The Man Who Skied Down Everest (1975) follows world champion skier Yuichiro Miura and his team as they battle avalanches, icefalls and altitude sickness to climb and ski Everest. Palm Theatre, 4 p.m. 970.626.3137
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| DECEMBER
December 3 Noel Night Shop early and delight in Christmas cheer and caroling, and receive discounts and delicious nibbles in Telluride and Mountain Village stores.
December 04 Dress to Impress View the opening of an exhibit of ski suits from yesteryears. Telluride Historical Museum, 5 to 7 p.m. 970.728.3344
December 05 Jingle Jam A holiday event featuring a tree lighting with Santa Claus, warm beverages, treats and toys for children, plus great deals and in-store events at Mountain Village restaurants and shops. Heritage Plaza, 4 to 6 p.m. 970.728.1904
December 05 - 07 Telluride Artisan's Guild Holiday Bazaar A grand sale of jewelry, ceramics, fine art, s and more—all made by the region's talented artists and craftsmakers. Telluride HIgh School: 5 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 5, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 7. 970.728.3930
December 05 Toys for Tots Merry Martini Party Buy a ticket and bring a new unwrapped toy to make the holidays brighter for needy children who live in the region. Martinis of all flavors and nibbles are included. Location TBA. 970.708.7997
December 05 - 07 Winter Sing The adults and children at the Telluride Choral Society present a concert series of holiday favorites. Locations and times TBA. 970.728.3411
December 05 - 07 Young People's Theater Local young thespians fill the stage at the Sheridan Opera House with a performance of Peter Pan. 970.728.6363
December 13 - 14 Telluride Dance Academy presents The Nutcracker at the Palm Theatre, 7 p.m. on Saturday; 3 p.m. on Sunday. 970.369.5669
December 13 Rock and Roll Academy Winter Concert Telluride's young musicians take the Sheridan Opera House stage for an exciting and volume-packed all-ages evening of good old rock and roll. 6:30 p.m. 970.708.1140
December 18 - 21 Second Stage Holiday Show Local comedian Jeb Barrier brings a performance (geared toward adults) to the Sheridan Opera House stage, 8 p.m. 970.728.6363
December 20 Hall of Fame Series A series that showcases legendary usicians in Mountain Village in an intimate concert setting. Location and performer TBA. 970.728.1904, ext. 5
December 20 Wilson Loop Sprint Telluride Nordic Association/TMVOA and Telski host a short 1-km sprint for classic and skate skiers of all ages on the golf course in Mountain Village. Win a prize. Call to confirm date and time. 970.728.1144
December 21-22 Sitting with Santa Have a free photo taken with Santa and his elves. After the photo, kids can decorate a holiday cookies, provided at no charge. Conference Center in Mountain Village, time TBA. 970.728.1904, ext. 5
December 22 Live Theater A traditional holiday production of A Christmas Carol makes a tour stop at the Palm Theatre, 6:30 p.m. 970.369.5669
December 24 Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade Telluride's slopes are aglow around 6:30 p.m. as skiers carry torches down the mountain toward Telluride. 970.728.7400
December 24 - 25 Santa Skis & Santa Photos Look for Santa on the slopes and at Gorrono Ranch for free photos from noon to 3 p.m. 970.728.7400
December 26 Mountainfilm in Telluride Fundraiser Mountainfilm presents a special evening at the Sheridan Opera House. Details TBA. 970.728.4123
December 27 - 28 Golden Dragon Acrobats Direct from Hebei, China, this troupe travels to over 65 countries to share the ancient art of Chinese acrobatics. Palm Theatre, 7 p.m. 970.728.4123
December 27 - 28 Sheridan Fundraiser Holiday Concert Series Performers (TBA) take the stage at the Sheridan Opera House. 970.728.6363
December 29 Holiday Extravaganza The Sheridan Arts Foundation brings live music (TBA) to the Palm Theatre. 970.728.6363
December 31 New Year's Eve Concert Bring in 2009 at the Sheridan Opera House with a live concert (TBA). 970.728.6363
December 31 New Year's Eve Concert Celebrate 2009 on Colorado Avenue in front of the historic courthouse with a community countdown.
December 31 Ski Resort/Mountain Village New Year's Eve Celebration Evening festivities include a torchlight parade, fireworks and more. 970.728.7400
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| JANUARY
January 9-13 Ouray Ice Climbing Festival International climbers compete in the one-of-a-kind public ice park in Ouray. 970.325.4288
January 11-14 SnowFest Mountain Village hosts a weekend that includes music, snow sculpting, a torchlight parade, snowmobile jumping events, avalanche dog demonstrations and more. 970.728.7620
January 14 "Borders" The opening reception for an exhibition by local artists that explores cultural, artistic and personal borders. Ah Haa School, 7 p.m. 970.728.3886
January 20 Great American Trailer Park Musical A new musical about agoraphobia, adultery, ’80s nostalgia, spray cheese, road kill, kleptomania, strippers, disco and more. Described as “Southpark” meets “Desperate Housewives.” Palm Theatre, 7:00 p.m. 970.369.5669
January 25 Guest DJ Day Tune in to FM 89.3, 91.7, 105.5 or www.koto.org to hear locals vie for the coveted Silver Tongue Award and raise money for KOTO community radio. Call 970.728.4333 to pledge to keep Telluride’s radio commercial free.
January 26 Beaux Arts Ball Telluride Council for the Arts and Humanities captures the rakish charm of Telluride’s steamy past in a merry party themed “Red Hot + Rio: A Brazilian Carnival” at the Sheridan Opera House, 7 p.m. 970.728.3930
January 26-27 Smartwool Race Series Over 200 ski racers (ages 15-25) from Colorado compete on Milk Run to qualify for the state FIS Rocky Mountain Trophy series. 970.728.6163
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| FEBRUARY
February 2 KOTO Lip Sync Contest Often irreverent, never to be missed, this annual KOTO radio fundraiser always brings down the (Sheridan Opera) house. 970.728.8100
February 1-3 Live Theatre The Sheridan Arts Foundation and Jeb Berrier’s Second Stage present Blowing Whistles. 970.728.6363
February 8 Name That Tune Teams compete in a version of the 1950’s television game. There's also opportunities for the audience to interact and win great prizes. Elks Lodge at Swede-Finn Hall. 970.728.8100
February 8-10 Young People's Theatre Local young thespians fill the stage at the Sheridan Opera House with a performance of Hello, Dolly!. 970.728.6363
February 9 Chocolate Lovers Fling Sample deluxe chocolate concoctions made by local chefs and bakers, bid in a silent auction and dance to benefit San Miguel Resource Center. This year’s theme is “Hooray for Hollywood.” Telluride Conference Center, 7:30 p.m. 970.728.5842
February 10 Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Classically trained dual-city dancers perform contemporary ballet at the Palm Theatre, 8 p.m. 970.369.5669
February 14-17 Comedy Fest Professional comedy visits Telluride and the Sheridan Opera House. Performances TBA. 970.728.6363
February 16 Butch Cassidy Ski Chase Telluride Nordic Association hosts an invitational cross-country ski race. The race features a 3.8-km course for kids, a 5-km course for novices and a 15-km loop for experienced competitors. 970.728.1144
February 18 "Your Telluride Story...Text is Optional" In association with the Telluride Historical Museum, the Ah Haa School for the Arts presents an opening reception for an exhibition that showcases the personal stories of various local artists’ connections to Telluride. Ah Haa School, 5 to 7 p.m. 970.728.3886
February 21-24 FIS Jim Drew Memorial Races Over 200 ski racers (ages 15-25) from around the world compete on Milk Run for the FIS qualifiers for U.S. Nationals. 970.728.6163
February 22 Telluride Mardi Gras Celebration A (late) Fat Tuesday party to benefit the San Juan Horseback Riding Program for people with disabilities. The carnival includes free masks and boas, a funky jazz band, Cajun dinner, full bar, silent auction, gambling, and more at the Sheridan Opera House, 970.728.6363
February 23-24 Choral Society: “All That Jazz” Telluride Choral Society Jazz Ensemble presents two evenings of vocal arrangements ala Manhattan Transfer. Telluride Conference Center on Saturday, 6 p.m. and The Elks Club on Sunday, 7:30 p.m. 970.728.3411
February 23-28 Gay Ski Week Show your pride in Telluride. Ski on the mountain, mingle at après-ski parties, dance to fabulous DJs and create a lifetime of memories in an outrageous mountain setting. 970.728.7620
February 23-March 2 Telluride AIDS Benefit A week-long event that works to fight AIDS, fund AIDS programs and promote AIDS education. Events include art auctions, fashion shows with live auctions, AI DS testing, silent auctions, trunk shows and more. 970.728.0869
February 28 TAB Fashion Show Sneak Preview & Auction A chance to see fashions from the upcoming Gala in a more relaxed atmosphere. See February 23 for more information about TAB. Telluride Conference Center, 8 p.m. 970.728.0869
February 29 TAB Opening Night Reception & Silent Art Auctions Art from AIDS patients and their families, along with local and regional artists, is offered at a silent auction and reception at the Sheridan Opera House. Bidding starts at noon and festivities continue throughout the evening. 970.728.0869
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| MARCH
March 1 Diavolo An inventive dance company that defies gravity and is comprised of dancers, gymnasts and actors. Palm Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 970.369.5669
March1 Free HIV/AIDS Testing TAB sponsors free HIV/AIDS tests at the Telluride Medical Center. 970.728.0869
March 1 TAB After-Hours Fête A late-night TAB celebration at the Sheridan Opera House, 10 p.m. See February 23 for more information. 970.728.0869
March 1 TAB Gala Fashion Show & Auction This sell-out fashion show features local talent coupled with international designers. See February 23 for more information. Telluride Conference Center, 8 p.m. 970.728.0869
March 3 TAB Designer Trunk Show TAB presents the opportunity to purchase big-name designer fashions for excellent prices. See February 23 for more information. Sheridan Opera House, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 970.728.0869
March 4 A Year with Frog and Toad Based on the books by Arnold Lobel, this children’s musical is about living life to the fullest. Palm Theatre, 6:30 p.m. 970.369.5669
March 7 Goin’ Cowboy at the Opera Hors d’oeuvres, music, dancing, cash bar, and silent auction to help Telluride Adaptive Sports Foundation fund recreation programs for people living with disabilities. 970.728.3524
March 14-15 Live Music The Sheridan Arts Foundation presents concerts TBA. 970.728.6363
March 14, 21, 28 Winter Concert Series A free concert in Mountain Village. Performance and time TBA. 970.728.7620
March 15-16 Smartwool Race Series Over 200 ski racers (ages 15-25) from Colorado compete on Milk Run to qualify for the state FIS Rocky Mountain Trophy series. 970.728.6163
March 16 One to One Cardboard Derby The young masterminds of Telluride race their hand-made cardboard sleds on the Thrill Hill for the benefit of the One to One Youth Program. Race begins at 10 a.m. and a traditional BBQ follows. 970.728.0885
March 17 Baseball on Skis Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by witnessing the annual spectacle of skiers dueling it out with bats, balls and bases at the base of Lift 7.
March 21-22 Live Music The Sheridan Arts Foundation presents two consecutive concerts TBA. 970.728.6363
March 22 Special Olympic Family Day A day of racing, games, food and fun for Special Olympic participants and their families. Telluride Ski Resort/Mountain Village, time TBA. 970.728.3524
March 23 Easter Egg Hunt Join the Telluride Ski Resort for an on-mountain Easter egg hunt. 970.728.7400
March 29 Swing Camp Telluride Telluride Lindy Society presents a swing dance camp for all enthusiasts. 970.327.4908
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APRIL
April 4 or 5 KOTO Street Dance Telluride closes main street for this annual après-ski, end-of-season concert that features live music on the courthouse steps and a beer garden. (April 5 is reserved in case of inclement weather) 970.728.8100
April 4 Winter Concert Series A free concert in Mountain Village. Performance and time TBA. 970.728.7620
April 6 Gondola Closes The Gondola closes at the end of the day for maintenance until late May.
April 6 Ski Resort Closing Day Enjoy the final turns of the lift-served season.
April 25-27 Talking Gourds Spoken Word Festival High-energy poetic performances, film, lectures and wild mind workshops. 970.728.0399 or 970.327.4767
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| MAY
May 2-4 Young People's Theater Local young thespians fill the stage at the Sheridan Opera House with a performance of TBA. 970.728.6363
May 22 Gondola Opens The Gondola reopens for the summer season
May 22-25 Celebrating Biodiversity Through Art & Science Exhibit In collaboration with professional artists, Telluride students explore and discover nature through art. Silent auction on Thursday and art on display in Elks Park through Sunday. 970.708.7441
May 23-26 Mountainfilm in Telluride Filmmakers, artists and outdoor enthusiasts celebrate the spirit of mountains, culture and environment with films, presentations, seminars and more. 970.728.4123
These dates and events are considered to be accurate at the time it was placed on this website. To confirm event times and places please call the numbers listed or contact Telluride Tourism Board at 800-525-3455. For an updated calendar of events, visit Telluride Visitors Guide . Tickets for most events can be purchased online at Telluride Ticket .
May 29 Photo Retrospective Exhibit Opening An exhibit featuring local photographers and their historical Telluride images. Telluride Historical Museum, 5 p.m. 970.728.3344
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JUNE
June 1 Telluride Dance Academy Spring Recital Dancers, ages three to 67, from the Telluride Dance Academy perform at the Palm Theatre. Time TBA. 970.728.9065
June 5 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
June 5 - 8 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
June 6-8 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
June 7 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
June 08 - 10 Bear Creek Stewardship Course Pinhead Institute invites the citizens of Telluride to rediscover the Bear Creek Preserve through a course with scientists who specialize on wolves, aspen trees and bark beetles. 970.728.8660
June 6 - 15 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
June 07 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
June 09 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
June 09 - 15 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 June 10 - 17 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
June 19 - 22 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 June 21 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
June 22 - 28 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
June 26 - 29 Telluride Wine Festival A weekend of wine tastings, winemakers, seminars with expert sommeliers and food pairings with accomplished chefs.
June 29 - July 05 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
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JULY
July 04 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
July 05 Red, White and Blues Concert Enjoy free live music, complimentary snow cones, face painting and other free activities at Sunset Plaza in Mountain Village, 3 to 6 p.m. 970.728.1904
July 05 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
July 11 - 12 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
July 11 - 12 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
July 11 - 13 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
July 12 - 13 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
July 13 - 19 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
July 18 - 20 Nothing Festival Nothing, nothing…followed by nothing.
July 19 - 20 San Miguel Basin Rodeo Professional rodeo in Norwood complete with bronc bustin', calf ropin', barrel racin' and more. 970.327.4393
July 25 - 27 Rotary 4x4 Rally Jeeping on both days and a BBQ on Saturday. 970.708.222
July 27 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
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| August
August 01 - 03 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
August 07 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
August 07 - 16 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
August 07 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
August 08 KOTO Duck Race Get your rubber dicky, 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
August 09 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
August 14 - 17 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
August 15 - 17 Mudd Butts Mystery Theatre Troupe Not just another song and dance, this zany local children's theatre troupe creates a show like no other. Palm Theatre. 970.728.5311
August 19 - 24 Telluride Repertory Theatre Company Telluride's local theater company presents a musical TBA at the Sheridan Opera House. 970.728.4539
August 20 Mushroom Banquet Each course features a different mushroom, wine and local chef at the Telluride Conference Center. 970.728.83212
August 21 - 24 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
August 22 - 24 Glory: Many Nations, One Voice A Christian celebration with food and music in Telluride Town Park. 970.728.4864
August 29 - September 01 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
August 31 - September 01 Ouray County Rodeo Professional Colorado cowboys gather in neighboring Ridgway for bronc bustin', calf ropin', barrel racin' and general festivities. 970.626.3304
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| September
September 3 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 Spam Allstars. 970.728.1904
September 05 KOTO Guest DJ Day Tune in to www.koto.org, 89.3, 91.7 or 105.5 FM to hear locals vie for the coveted Silver Tongue Award and raise money for community radio. Call 970.728.4333 to pledge.`
September 06 Imogene Pass Run Beginning in Ouray and ending in Telluride, this 17-mile course gains more than 5,000 vertical feet. Not for the faint of sole! 970.728.0251
September 11 Ah Haa Exhibition Opening Visit the Ah Haa School for the Arts for the opening of "As the Crow Flies," a juried exhibition that features new works from several regional emerging artists. 5 p.m. 970.728.3886
September 11 KOTO Potato Black Bean Sauté Eat the musical fruit for breakfast and benefit KOTO, Telluride's commerical-free radio station. Honga's Lotus Petal/La Concina De Luz patios. 7 a.m. to noon. 970.728.8100
September 12 - 14 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
September 15 - 19 Black Bear Awareness Week An all-ages event to learn more about bears in the region that culminates with the Black Bear Ball on main street. 970.728.0190
September 18 Reel Rock Film Tour Peter Mortimer introduces this climbing film, which features the latest releases from the filmmakers at sender films, other shorts and footage of many of today's hottest climbers. Sheridan Opera House, 8 p.m. 970.728.6363
September 20 Mountains to the Desert As a fundraiser for the Just for Kids Foundation, bikers spin 133 miles on the road from Telluride to Moab. 970.728.4454
September 26 Art Talk & Potluck Bring a dish and join visiting ceramic artist Jim Romberg and painter Doug Dawson at the Ah Haa School at 6:30 p.m. for a free slide show and discussion. 970.728.3886
September 28 Sunday at the Palm Through interviews with astronauts, we are given a personal glimpse into the history of NASA's Apollo space program in In the Shadow of the Moon. Palm Theatre, 4 p.m. 970.708.4009
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| October
October 2 Latino Initiative Bring the family for supper and a multi-lingual tour of the Telluride Historical Museum, 5-7 p.m. 970.728.3344
October 3 KOTO Concert KOTO hosts Seneca at the Last Dollar Saloon. 970.728.8100
October 04 Telluride Oktoberfest More than just beer, brats and oompah music. Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village. 970.728.1904
October 04 Writers in the Sky Spend a day with regional authors as they give presentations, read from their works and engage in dialogue with each other and the audience. Wilkinson Public Library. 970.728.4519
October 05 Ophir Hill Climb Run or bike from Ophir to the top of the pass. 970.729.1379
October 09 - 12 Ideas Festival 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 10 - 11 Walking Words Walking Words begins with a progressive dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday featuring three courses, each at a different restaurant, accompanied by a ready. Saturday is devoted to workshops in fiction, poetry and non fiction at the Ah Haa School. 970.728.3886
October 19 Gondola Closes for Off-Season Midnight starts the closure of the Gondola until November 21.
Friday, October 24, 2008 Joe Jackson in Concert KOTO presents Joe Jackson on stage at the Palm Theatre. 970.728.8100
Sunday, October 26, 2008 Sunday at the Palm Children are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween costumes to experience a selection of short films based on the works of Dr. Seuss. Tricks and treats, too. Palm Theatre, 4 p.m. 970.708.4009
October 30 Ghost Stories An afternoon of regional ghost stories for kids of all ages, followed by a frightful evening event for adults. Telluride Historical Museum, 3:30 p.m. for kids; 6:30 p.m. for adults. 970.728.3344
October 30 Youth Art Awards Celebration Visit the Ah Haa School for the Arts for the "Sevventh Annual Youth Art Awards & Celebration," where the recipients of the 2008 Youth Art will be announced. 5 p.m. 970.728.3886
October 31 KOTO Halloween Party Get decked out and check out how Telluride parties. Location TBA. 970.728.8100
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