Birthdays: MICKEY DOLENZ, CAROLYN KING, SUSAN VIEBROCK, LISE WARING, BERNICE GARBER, DEBORAH KIDD, TOMAZ REMEC, KATHY STELLHORN, CHARLOTTE HACKE, PATON STONE, ZECHIEA LEE, MEGHAN KNOWLES
Planet Bluegrass will be at the KOTO Studios today, 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.
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.
The Sheridan Arts Foundation presents Colorado jamgrass legends Leftover Salmon at the historic Sheridan Opera House tomorrow, 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. It’s a FREE event! Good curling!
Daylight Saving Time starts at 2 a.m. on Sunday morning! Set your clocks ahead one hour, if you still have an analog clock to set.
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.
Mountainfilm for Locals returns on Wednesday, March 12th – Doors at 5 p.m., Show at 5:30 p.m. at Wilkinson Public Library! This free, bilingual event is open to the public and features a lineup of powerful short films that celebrate adventure, community, and culture. Enjoy delicious food catered by La Cocina de Luz while you experience inspiring stories from around the globe, all with Spanish and English subtitles. Join us for an evening of film, connection, and community!
Austin, Texas-based rock band Nick Parr and the Selfless Lovers play at The Alibi on Thursday, March 13th. Opening support from Lone Star Mountaineers. Show at 9 p.m. Tickets at alibitelluride.com.