Birthdays: MIKEY GILLEY, MARK LINDSAY, DORRINE DODDY, JIM JONES, MIKE LIGHT, JULIA SULLIVAN, SARAH SILVER, LEIGH CANNON, VINCE DeCASTRO, KATHERINE JEPSON, MICHAEL O’CONNOR, JULIETTE BINOCHE, AMERICUS VESPUCCI, HALLIE CONLIN
Telluride Theatre presents the Telluride Fringe Festival closing shows tonight 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 tonight, Sunday, March 9th, Doors at 7:00 PM. SHOW at 8:00 PM. Get tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com.
Missing time? Daylight Saving Time started at 2 a.m. this 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!
Telluride Gold Kings play their FREE weekly show on Thursday, March 13th, from 6-8 p.m. at the historic Sheridan Bar. Can’t make Thursday’s show? Catch the Gold Kings for a FREE après ski set Friday, March 14th, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Peaks Resort.
N3 Teen Music & Theater Club's performance of Don Zolidis' play "10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse" premiers Thursday, March 13th, for three shows only. Cast members from Norwood-Naturita-Nucla (N-Cubed) are the Survivors and the Zombies, demonstrating ways to not get eaten. Brock Benson directing. Ages 5 & under free (rogue children will be fed to the zombies). Doors open 6:30pm, show starts at 7:15pm Thursday & Friday; doors open at 1:30pm, show starts at 2:00pm on Saturday. At The Livery in Norwood (1555 Summit St.) Cash Bar. Made possible in part by a grant from the Lone Cone Legacy Trust, and Nucla/West End Schools Theater program donors, with support from the Norwood Park and Recreation District's Wide Sky Arts Collective.
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.