Birthdays: ED McMAHON, ROB REINER, KIKI DEE, TOM ARNOLD, SHAQUILLE O’NEAL, WILLIE STARGELL, KATHY McJOYNT, ARLENE GONZALES, JAMES ATHERTON, KEVIN GILLES, HAL CLIFFORD, ERIC HANSES, KAREN HEDGER, CHRISTOPHER SULLIVAN, BONNIE HILLEARY, RAMOS SIMOMECALIL
Telluride Theatre presents the Telluride Fringe Festival, running nightly through Sunday, March 9th. Curated with local artists, writers & performers, Telluride Fringe Festival shows include comedy, readings, magic, poetry, performance art, music, pop-ups, and visual art. With 9 different projects and 30+ local artists, attendees will experience something new at each show. Get tickets at telluridetheatre.org.
Telluride Gold Kings play their weekly show tonight, Thursday, March 6th, from 6-8 p.m. at the historic Sheridan Bar. Can’t make Thursday’s show? Gold Kings have an après ski set at The Peaks Resort on Friday, March 7th, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Join the Progressive Women's Caucus for their annual Equal Pay Bake Sale on Friday, March 7th, at the Community Table at Pine & Colorado from noon to 4 p.m. The Equal Pay Bake Sale promotes pay inequity awareness, and 100% of funds raised go toward a scholarship for a graduating senior.
Beyond the Groove Productions presents South African EDM duo GoldFish live at Club Red tomorrow, Friday, March 7th. Doors at 8 p.m.; Show at 8:45 p.m. All ages are welcome! Get tickets at clubredtelluride.com.
Planet Bluegrass will be at the KOTO Studios this Saturday, March 8th, selling discounted Bluegrass tickets to residents and workers of San Miguel County and the Telluride R-1 School District. Sales are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Leslie Browning & Friends play a FREE après ski set at The Peaks Resort on Saturday, March 8th, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Sheridan Arts Foundation presents Colorado jamgrass legends Leftover Salmon at the historic Sheridan Opera House on Saturday, March 8th. Doors at 8:00 PM. SHOW at 9:00 PM and Sunday, March 9th, Doors at 7:00 PM. SHOW at 8:00 PM. Get tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com.
Always wanted to try curling? Come help the Telluride Curling Club celebrate 10 years of curling in Telluride at the Madeline Ice Rink in Mountain Village this Saturday, March 8th, from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. All are welcome to come and try their hand at throwing stones and sweeping. Club members will be present to help teach and offer tips. There will be raffles and swag giveaways! No experience necessary - fun for all ages. Good curling!
Tuesday, March 11th, Original Thinkers, Telluride Science and the Telluride Medical Center Foundation will present the third movie in the Film for Thought Series. Of Medicine and Miracles follows oncologist Dr. Carl June as he works to find a cure for cancer in time to save five-year old Emily Whitehead. It’s a gripping, inspiring and deeply human film, directed by Oscar winner Ross Kaufman who will join in conversation after the screening via zoom. This event is free and open to the public. Doors at 5:30 p.m., at the Telluride Science & Innovation Center (formerly The Depot).
KOTO’s Citizen Advisory Board meets Tuesday, March 11th, at 6:15 p.m. at the Hotel Telluride. The public is invited to attend. The agenda will be posted at koto.org when available.