Birthdays: KIEFER SUTHERLAND, BILLY BRAGG, URI GELLER, RUSTY SCOTT, TRICIA GREENWOOD, JESSIE JAMES, CORRINE GUY, JULIE KAUFMAN, CHRISTINE SPAGNOLO, JOSEPH KNIGHT, BOB HAYES, MARIA ELENA HOLLY

Mixx is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with a Masquerade Ball from 5-8pm tonight, Friday, December 20th. Come as your most fabulous alter ego. Mixx will provide party masks, libations & a great time. Live music by Claybrook & Tom.

The Get Stuff Done Club is a co-working space where you can tackle whatever is on your to-do list (like writing last-minute holiday cards, making a contribution to your retirement account or wrapping presents) in the company of others doing the same. Tomorrow, Saturday, December 21st, work with others at the library from 10am-12pm. FREE coffee and snacks! Registration is encouraged but not required at telluridelibrary.org.

The Town of Mountain Village presents several holiday-themed movie nights as part of its monthly Dinner and a Movie series at the Telluride Conference Center. On Saturday, December 21st, Polar Express. On Sunday, December 22nd, A Christmas Story. And on Monday, December 23rd, Elf! All movies start at 6 p.m. View the menu and get tickets in advance at townofmountainvillage.com.

Join author Craig Childs and poet Erika Moss for the High Winter Medicine Show - a night of multimedia down-the-rabbit-hole storytelling - on the Solstice tomorrow, Saturday, December 21st, at The Livery in Norwood at 7pm sharp. With musical guests Ford & Fitzroy. Tickets are available at the door; festive futurism attire welcomed.

DJ Wombat is spinning tunes at The Alibi tomorrow night, Saturday, December 21st, starting at 10 p.m.

Join Telluride Theatre to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of The Downlow with an evening of local storytelling on Monday, December 23rd, at the historic Sheridan Opera House! Hear favorite holiday (and non-holiday) stories from the past 10 years, as well as some special surprises. The event is free and open to everyone ages 21+. VIP tables are available for purchase at telluridetheatre.org. The Show Bar opens at 6, and the stories will start at 7pm - be sure to show up early to grab a seat! You don't want to miss it.

The Down Valley Community Angel Tree has moved and is now found in the Placerville Park by the Schoolhouse. Everyone is invited to add a symbol or ornament to the juniper tree to remember and honor a loved one who has passed. The tree will be redecorated each year.

Christ Church is having an outdoor Christmas Eve candlelight service at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24th, at the Telluride Elementary School. All are invited!

The Sheridan Arts Foundation kicks off the Holiday concert series at the historic Sheridan Opera House with Telluride Theatre’s “Tease the Season: A Holiday Burlesque & Variety Show” on Thursday, December 26th at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at sheridanoperahouse.com.

Birthdays: JENNIFER BEALS, CICELY TYSON, REGGIE WHITE, KEVIN McHALE, NANCY DUNNE, BRADLEY HINES, REBEKAH MARSHALL, KIMBERLY CUMMINGS, SARAH McKITTRICK, MARK STEELE, JOHN SCHOCKLEE, DAVID DONOVAN, BROOKE PERRINS, DAYNA TAGLIONE, LORRAINE HEIDERGOTT, PROFESSOR LONGHAIR, ANNA WRIGHT, ANNIE MURPHY, AMBRA JACOBSON

Celebrate the holidays with your KOTO community at the Silver Tongue Party tonight, Thursday, December 19th, at Telluride Arts HQ. We’ll have food, beverages, DJ awards, and all the kooks of KOTO - along with live music from Tyler Simmons! Party starts at 6 p.m.; awards at 7 p.m. This party is FREE and open to the public!

Telluride Gold Kings play their weekly show at the historic Sheridan Bar tonight, Thursday, December 19th, from 6-8 p.m. No cover!

Mixx is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with a Masquerade Ball from 5-8pm tomorrow, Friday, December 20th. Come as your most fabulous alter ego. Mixx will provide party masks, libations & a great time. Live music by Claybrook & Tom.

The Get Stuff Done Club is a co-working space where you can tackle whatever is on your to-do list (like writing last-minute holiday cards, making a contribution to your retirement account or wrapping presents) in the company of others doing the same. On Saturday, December 21st, work with others at the library from 10am-12pm. FREE coffee and snacks! Registration is encouraged but not required at telluridelibrary.org.

DJ Wombat is spinning tunes at The Alibi on Saturday, December 21st, starting at 10 p.m.

The Town of Mountain Village presents several holiday-themed movie nights as part of its monthly Dinner and a Movie series at the Telluride Conference Center. On Saturday, December 21st, Polar Express. On Sunday, December 22nd, A Christmas Story. And on Monday, December 23rd, Elf! All movies start at 6 p.m. View the menu and get tickets in advance at townofmountainvillage.com.

Join author Craig Childs and poet Erika Moss for the High Winter Medicine Show - a night of multimedia down-the-rabbit-hole storytelling - on THIS Solstice Saturday, December 21st, at The Livery in Norwood at 7pm sharp. With musical guests Ford & Fitzroy. Tickets are available at the door; festive futurism attire welcomed.

Join Telluride Theatre to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of The Downlow with an evening of local storytelling on Monday, December 23rd, at the historic Sheridan Opera House! Hear favorite holiday (and non-holiday) stories from the past 10 years, as well as some special surprises. The event is free and open to everyone ages 21+. VIP tables are available for purchase at telluridetheatre.org. The Show Bar opens at 6, and the stories will start at 7pm - be sure to show up early to grab a seat! You don't want to miss it.

The Down Valley Community Angel Tree has moved and is now found in the Placerville Park by the Schoolhouse. Everyone is invited to add a symbol or ornament to the juniper tree to remember and honor a loved one who has passed. The tree will be redecorated each year.

Birthdays: STEVEN SPEILBERG, KEITH RICHARDS, KATIE HOLMES, LEONARD MALTIN, CHARLES OAKLEY, RICH HAMILTON, JEFF PRICE, CATHY JAMES, JON JENNINGS, CHRIS KAUFMAN, BUZZ FEDORKA, STEVE PALOMAR, ALLAN GERSTLE, CHERYL CARSTENS MILLER, CAROL ADAMS, JIM VAN DIEST, CHRIS SADLER, PEGGY REDFORD, SEAN MURPHY

Après Nova plays a show at The Alibi tonight, Wednesday, December 18th, from 6-8 p.m.

Celebrate the holidays with your KOTO community at the Silver Tongue Party on Thursday, December 19th, at Telluride Arts HQ. We’ll have food, beverages, DJ awards, and all the kooks of KOTO - along with live music from Tyler Simmons! Party starts at 6 p.m.; awards at 7 p.m. This party is FREE and open to the public!

Telluride Gold Kings play their weekly show at the historic Sheridan Bar tomorrow, Thursday, December 19th, from 6-8 p.m. No cover!

Mixx is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with a Masquerade Ball from 5-8pm on Friday, December 20th. Come as your most fabulous alter ego. Mixx will provide party masks, libations & a great time. Live music by Claybrook & Tom.

The Get Stuff Done Club is a co-working space where you can tackle whatever is on your to-do list (like writing last-minute holiday cards, making a contribution to your retirement account or wrapping presents) in the company of others doing the same. On Saturday, December 21st, work with others at the library from 10am-12pm. FREE coffee and snacks! Registration is encouraged but not required at telluridelibrary.org.

DJ Wombat is spinning tunes at The Alibi on Saturday, December 21st, starting at 10 p.m.

The Town of Mountain Village presents several holiday-themed movie nights as part of its monthly Dinner and a Movie series at the Telluride Conference Center. On Saturday, December 21st, Polar Express. On Sunday, December 22nd, A Christmas Story. And on Monday, December 23rd, Elf! All movies start at 6 p.m. View the menu and get tickets in advance at townofmountainvillage.com.

Join author Craig Childs and poet Erika Moss for the High Winter Medicine Show - a night of multimedia down-the-rabbit-hole storytelling - on THIS Solstice Saturday, December 21st, at The Livery in Norwood at 7pm sharp. With musical guests Ford & Fitzroy. Tickets are available at the door; festive futurism attire welcomed.

Join Telluride Theatre to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of The Downlow with an evening of local storytelling on Monday, December 23rd, at the historic Sheridan Opera House! Hear favorite holiday (and non-holiday) stories from the past 10 years, as well as some special surprises. The event is free and open to everyone ages 21+. VIP tables are available for purchase at telluridetheatre.org. The Show Bar opens at 6, and the stories will start at 7pm - be sure to show up early to grab a seat! You don't want to miss it.

The Down Valley Community Angel Tree has moved and is now found in the Placerville Park by the Schoolhouse. Everyone is invited to add a symbol or ornament to the juniper tree to remember and honor a loved one who has passed. The tree will be redecorated each year.

Birthdays: PAUL BUTTERFIELD, MILLA JOVOVICH, WILLIAM SAFIRE, KATHY BOWERS, GEORGE CAPPIS, RICK DESELM, KARL FRANCIS, ERIC REESER, ROB SCHULTHEIS, JAMES HARDY, SHELLY DECKER, KATHY McLAUGHLIN, ADRIAN CUNARD, JEANNINE DOUCET, BRENDA BENTZEN, EUGENE LEVY, POPE FRANCIS

Telluride R-1 School District Board of Education holds a regular meeting today, Tuesday, December 17th, at 5:15 p.m. in the Bridal Veil room at TMHS and via Zoom. For agenda and Zoom link, visit tellurideschool.org.

Wilkinson Public Library hosts a Holiday Sing-along with Jackson and Oliver tomorrow, Wednesday, December 18th, at 5:30pm. All ages, levels and instruments (including your voice) are welcome!

Celebrate the holidays with your KOTO community at the Silver Tongue Party on Thursday, December 19th, at Telluride Arts HQ. We’ll have food, beverages, DJ awards, and all the kooks of KOTO - along with live music from Tyler Simmons! Party starts at 6 p.m.; awards at 7 p.m. This party is FREE and open to the public!

Get ready for some awesome homegrown fun, with a new original musical by Lionel Starr aka LIF TKT, featuring a cast & crew of amazing locals. It’s SKI BUM, the Musical! Shows resume Thursday, December 19th, through Sunday, December 22nd, at 7 p.m. nightly at the Sheridan Opera House. The show is appropriate for ages 13+, and guaranteed to be a good time! Tickets at telluridetheatre.org. Keep Telluride Weird!

Telluride Gold Kings play their weekly show at the historic Sheridan Bar on Thursday, December 19th, from 6-8 p.m. No cover!

Mixx is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with a Masquerade Ball from 5-8pm on Friday, December 20th. Come as your most fabulous alter ego. Mixx will provide party masks, libations & a great time. Live music by Claybrook & Tom.

The Get Stuff Done Club is a co-working space where you can tackle whatever is on your to-do list (like writing last-minute holiday cards, making a contribution to your retirement account or wrapping presents) in the company of others doing the same. On Saturday, December 21st, work with others at the library from 10am-12pm. FREE coffee and snacks! Registration is encouraged but not required at telluridelibrary.org.

Join author Craig Childs and poet Erika Moss for the High Winter Medicine Show - a night of multimedia down-the-rabbit-hole storytelling - on THIS Solstice Saturday, December 21st, at The Livery in Norwood at 7pm sharp. With musical guests Ford & Fitzroy. Tickets are available at the door; festive futurism attire welcomed.

Join Telluride Theatre to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of The Downlow with an evening of local storytelling on Monday, December 23rd, at the historic Sheridan Opera House! Hear favorite holiday (and non-holiday) stories from the past 10 years, as well as some special surprises. The event is free and open to everyone ages 21+. VIP tables are available for purchase at telluridetheatre.org. The Show Bar opens at 6, and the stories will start at 7pm - be sure to show up early to grab a seat! You don't want to miss it.

Birthdays: JASON FLOURNOY, RUSS MONTGOMERY, MASON RICH, NANCY BOYD, JAN HERRICK, GLEN HARCOURT, DEB STALLARD, CHRIS WOODS, JEREMY RHOADS, LAWRENCE LAYBOURNE, TERRY HARJU, JOSEPH CLEMENT, MICHAEL SALAMON, FRANK WELLS, CAROL BROWNER, BILLY GIBBONS, ROBBEN FORD

Telluride R-1 School District Board of Education holds a regular meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, December 17th, at 5:15 p.m. in the Bridal Veil room at TMHS and via Zoom. For agenda and Zoom link, visit tellurideschool.org.

Wilkinson Public Library hosts a Holiday Sing-along with Jackson and Oliver on Wednesday, December 18th, at 5:30pm. All ages, levels and instruments (including your voice) are welcome!

Celebrate the holidays with your KOTO community at the Silver Tongue Party on Thursday, December 19th, at Telluride Arts HQ. We’ll have food, beverages, DJ awards, and all the kooks of KOTO - along with live music from Tyler Simmons! Party starts at 6 p.m.; awards at 7 p.m. This party is FREE and open to the public!

Get ready for some awesome homegrown fun, with a new original musical by Lionel Starr aka LIF TKT, featuring a cast & crew of amazing locals. It’s SKI BUM, the Musical! Shows resume Thursday, December 19th, through Sunday, December 22nd, at 7 p.m. nightly at the Sheridan Opera House. The show is appropriate for ages 13+, and guaranteed to be a good time! Tickets at telluridetheatre.org. KEEP TELLURIDE WEIRD!

Telluride Gold Kings play their weekly show at the historic Sheridan Bar on Thursday, December 19th, from 6-8 p.m. No cover!

Mixx is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with a Masquerade Ball from 5-8pm on Friday, December 20th. Come as your most fabulous alter ego. Mixx will provide party masks, libations & a great time. Live music by Claybrook & Tom.

The Sheridan Arts Foundation kicks off the Holiday concert series at the historic Sheridan Opera House with Telluride Theatre’s “Tease the Season: A Holiday Burlesque & Variety Show” on Thursday, December 26th at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at sheridanoperahouse.com.

Birthdays: DON JOHNSON, TIM CONWAY, DAVE CLARK, MO VAUGHN, JIM McNAIR, HEIDI RAMSEY, JAMES PEABODY, KATHY BUSH, JODI HOWERTON, BINNIE ZOERNER, JENNIFER SAFTLER, JOE ANTISTA, CATHY MITZCAVITCH, MIKE DOLAN, SOLEIL JACOBSON

Mountain Village will once again be transformed into the North Pole for the Holiday Prelude celebration taking place today, Sunday, December 15th. This kick-off to the holiday season includes photos with Santa, ice skating and children’s holiday surprises around every corner. For event schedules and more information, visit townofmountainvillage.com. Activities are all free of charge; events and times are subject to change so please check back often!

Palm Arts Dance presents The Nutcracker - featuring over 100 local dancers – live at the Michael D. Palm Theatre! Today’s showtime is at, at 2 p.m. Get tickets at telluridepalm.com.

Telluride Choral Society presents WinterSing today, Sunday, December 15th, at 4 p.m. at Christ Church, 434 W. Columbia in Telluride. Tickets will be available at the door.

Get ready for some awesome homegrown fun, with a new original musical by Lionel Starr aka LIF TKT, featuring a cast & crew of amazing locals. It’s SKI BUM, the Musical! Shows are tonight, Saturday, December 14th, and tomorrow, Sunday, December 15th, & resume Thursday, December 19th, through Sunday, December 22nd, at 7 p.m. nightly at the Sheridan Opera House. The show is appropriate for ages 13+. Tickets at telluridetheatre.org.

Wilkinson Public Library hosts a Holiday Sing-along with Jackson and Oliver on Wednesday, December 18th, at 5:30pm. All ages, levels and instruments (including your voice) are welcome!

Celebrate the holidays with your KOTO community at the Silver Tongue Party on Thursday, December 19th, at Telluride Arts HQ. We’ll have food, beverages, DJ awards, and all the kooks of KOTO - along with live music from Tyler Simmons! Party starts at 6 p.m.; awards at 7 p.m. This party is FREE and open to the public!

Mixx is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with a Masquerade Ball from 5-8pm on Friday, December 20th. Come as your most fabulous alter ego. Mixx will provide party masks, libations & a great time. Live music by Claybrook & Tom.

Birthdays: PATTY DUKE, MICHAEL OVITZ, NICOLE GAIT, GLEN MENEGAZ, MARY BETH MUELLER, WILL THOMPSON, TOM WATKINSON, TOM TAYLOR, JOHN GROOM, STEVE LASATER, MARY ALICE MORTON, VAL LAVENDER, JIM LOEBE

Mountain Village will once again be transformed into the North Pole for the Holiday Prelude celebration taking place today Saturday, December 14th, and tomorrow, Sunday, December 15th. This kick-off to the holiday season includes photos with Santa, ice skating and children’s holiday surprises around every corner. For event schedules and more information, visit townofmountainvillage.com. Activities are all free of charge; events and times are subject to change so please check back often!

Celebrate the holiday season at Papa Noel, presented by Collaborative Action for Immigrants (CAFI) and their supporters! Head to the Telluride Elementary School gym from 1-4 p.m. today, Saturday, December 14th, for family activities, pinatas, food, and more. Todos son bienvenidos; all are welcome!

Telluride Choral Society presents WinterSing on Sunday, December 15th, at 4 p.m. at Christ Church, 434 W. Columbia in Telluride. Tickets will be available at the door.

Palm Arts Dance presents The Nutcracker - featuring over 100 local dancers – live at the Michael D. Palm Theatre! Shows are Saturday, December 14th, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, December 15th, at 2 p.m. Get tickets at telluridepalm.com.

Get ready for some awesome homegrown fun, with a new original musical by Lionel Starr aka LIF TKT, featuring a cast & crew of amazing locals. It’s SKI BUM, the Musical! Shows are tonight, Saturday, December 14th, and tomorrow, Sunday, December 15th, & resume Thursday, December 19th, through Sunday, December 22nd, at 7 p.m. nightly at the Sheridan Opera House. The show is appropriate for ages 13+. Tickets at telluridetheatre.org.

Boulder-based songwriter Ethan J. Perry will be at O’Bannon’s Irish Pub tonight, Saturday, December 14th, starting at 10 p.m.

Wilkinson Public Library hosts a Holiday Sing-along with Jackson and Oliver on Wednesday, December 18th, at 5:30pm. All ages, levels and instruments (including your voice) are welcome!

Celebrate the holidays with your KOTO community at the Silver Tongue Party on Thursday, December 19th, at Telluride Arts HQ. We’ll have food, beverages, DJ awards, and all the kooks of KOTO - along with live music from Tyler Simmons! Party starts at 6 p.m.; awards at 7 p.m. This party is FREE and open to the public!

Mixx is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with a Masquerade Ball from 5-8pm on Friday, December 20th. Come as your most fabulous alter ego. Mixx will provide party masks, libations & a great time. Live music by Claybrook & Tom.

Birthdays: DICK VAN DYKE, STEVE BUSCEMI, ROBERT BRISTOL, COURTNEY DODSON, ALISON GREEN, ALICIA PETERMAN, DEE PEARCE, DAVID WRIGHT, JIM BOWERS, KRISTEN HUGHES, CLIFTON HANE, JEFF SMITH, RICK FUSTING

Get ready for some awesome homegrown fun, with a new original musical by Lionel Starr aka LIF TKT, featuring a cast & crew of amazing locals. It’s SKI BUM, the Musical! Shows are Friday, December 13th, through Sunday, December 15th, & Thursday, December 19th, through Sunday, December 22nd, at 7 p.m. nightly at the Sheridan Opera House. The show is appropriate for ages 13+. This is a guaranteed good time! Tickets at telluridetheatre.org. Let's KEEP TELLURIDE WEIRD!

Telluride Choral Society’s WinterSing concerts are coming up on Friday, December 13th, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 15th, at 4 p.m. Both concerts are at Christ Church, 434 W. Columbia in Telluride. Tickets will be available at the door.

Mountain Village will once again be transformed into the North Pole for this year’s Holiday Prelude celebration on Saturday, December 14th, and Sunday, December 15th. This year promises a great kick-off to the holiday season with photos with Santa, ice skating and children’s holiday surprises around every corner. For event schedules and more information, visit townofmountainvillage.com. Activities are all free of charge; events and times are subject to change so please check back often!

Boulder-based songwriter Ethan J. Perry will be at O’Bannon’s Irish Pub on Saturday, December 14th, starting at 10 p.m.

Celebrate the holiday season at Papa Noel, presented by Collaborative Action for Immigrants (CAFI) and their supporters! Head to the Telluride Elementary School gym from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, December 14th, for family activities, pinatas, food, and more. Todos son bienvenidos; all are welcome!

Palm Arts Dance presents The Nutcracker - featuring over 100 local dancers – live at the Michael D. Palm Theatre! Shows are Saturday, December 14th, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, December 15th, at 2 p.m. Get tickets at telluridepalm.com.

Wilkinson Public Library hosts a Holiday Sing-along with Jackson and Oliver on Wednesday, December 18th, at 5:30pm. All ages, levels and instruments (including your voice) are welcome!

Celebrate the holidays with your KOTO community at the Silver Tongue Party on Thursday, December 19th, at Telluride Arts HQ. We’ll have food, beverages, DJ awards, and all the kooks of KOTO - along with live music from Tyler Simmons! Party starts at 6 p.m.; awards at 7 p.m. This party is FREE and open to the public!

Birthdays: DIONNE WARWICK, BOB BARKER, MAYIM BIALIK, TRACY AUSTIN, CONNIE FRANCIS, HANK WILLIAMS III, FRANK SINATRA, BILL ELLISON, DAVID ZAUMSEIL, MICHAEL AUGELLO, ROMEY GLEN, DAVID REC, BILL ZOERNER, JIM BUTCHART, SHEILA E.

Tonight, Thursday, December 12th, join Booze & Books at 5:15 p.m. at Telluride Arts HQ for an informal night of talking books! Bring ANY book you want to talk about with others. We will provide light snacks and the bar will be open to purchase a beverage of your choice. It's a great way to add some books to your TBR list!

Get your waterproof gear in peak form for winter. Patagonia Telluride is throwing a Wash Party today, Thursday, December 12th in Lawson Hill at The Laundromat ECO Cleaners and Telluride Brewing. They’ll share care tips, light bites, drinks, and some laundry myth busting too.

Boulder-based songwriter Ethan J. Perry is playing a couple of shows locally on his Snowbird tour. Catch Ethan tonight, Thursday, December 12th, at 7 p.m. at The Alibi. If you miss tonight’s show, Ethan will be at O’Bannon’s Irish Pub on Saturday, December 14th, starting at 10 p.m.

Get ready for some awesome homegrown fun, with a new original musical by Lionel Starr aka LIF TKT, featuring a cast & crew of amazing locals. It’s SKI BUM, the Musical! Shows are Friday, December 13th, through Sunday, December 15th, & Thursday, December 19th, through Sunday, December 22nd, at 7 p.m. nightly at the Sheridan Opera House. The show is appropriate for ages 13+. This is a guaranteed good time! Tickets at telluridetheatre.org. Let's KEEP TELLURIDE WEIRD!

Telluride Choral Society’s WinterSing concerts are coming up on Friday, December 13th, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 15th, at 4 p.m. Both concerts are at Christ Church, 434 W. Columbia in Telluride. Tickets will be available at the door.

Celebrate the holiday season at Papa Noel, presented by Collaborative Action for Immigrants (CAFI) and their supporters! Head to the Telluride Elementary School gym from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, December 14th, for family activities, pinatas, food, and more. Todos son bienvenidos; all are welcome!

Palm Arts Dance presents The Nutcracker - featuring over 100 local dancers – live at the Michael D. Palm Theatre! Shows are Saturday, December 14th, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, December 15th, at 2 p.m. Get tickets at telluridepalm.com.

Wilkinson Public Library hosts a Holiday Sing-along with Jackson and Oliver on Wednesday, December 18th, at 5:30pm. All ages, levels and instruments (including your voice) are welcome!

Celebrate the holidays with your KOTO community at the Silver Tongue Party on Thursday, December 19th, at Telluride Arts HQ. We’ll have food, beverages, DJ awards, and all the kooks of KOTO - along with live music from Tyler Simmons! Party starts at 6 p.m.; awards at 7 p.m. This party is FREE and open to the public!

Birthdays: SHERRI HARVEY, TERI GARR, DONNA MILLS, BRENDA LEE, JERMAINE JACKSON, BOOKER T. JONES, DONNA LEWIS, KRISTEN LUCICH, HELEN McDANIEL, CHARLIE KNOX, SALLY STEIN, DEBORAH WADE, ADRIENNE KELLEY, TRACY HERK, HADLEY CHRISTIANSEN, MARILYN STARK, CHRISTINE TSCHINKEL, DEE DEE STERBENZ, PETER KENWORTHY, STEVE CURWOOD

Stop by the Telluride High School today, Wednesday, December 11th from 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. to see some amazing high school mentorship projects. Students mentored with many talented and generous community members in several areas including Physical Therapy, Film Making, Software Development, Law Enforcement, Photography, Graphic Design, and Conservation.

Get your waterproof gear in peak form for winter. Patagonia Telluride is throwing a Wash Party on Thursday, December 12th in Lawson Hill at The Laundromat ECO Cleaners and Telluride Brewing. They’ll share care tips, light bites, drinks, and some laundry myth busting too.

Get ready for some awesome homegrown fun, with a new original musical by Lionel Starr aka LIF TKT, featuring a cast & crew of amazing locals. It’s SKI BUM, the Musical! Shows are Friday, December 13th, through Sunday, December 15th, & Thursday, December 19th, through Sunday, December 22nd, at 7 p.m. nightly at the Sheridan Opera House. The show is appropriate for ages 13+. This is a guaranteed good time! Tickets at telluridetheatre.org. Let's KEEP TELLURIDE WEIRD!

Telluride Choral Society’s WinterSing concerts are coming up on Friday, December 13th, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 15th, at 4 p.m. Both concerts are at Christ Church, 434 W. Columbia in Telluride. Tickets will be available at the door.

Celebrate the holiday season at Papa Noel, presented by Collaborative Action for Immigrants (CAFI) and their supporters! Head to the Telluride Elementary School gym from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, December 14th, for family activities, pinatas, food, and more. Todos son bienvenidos; all are welcome!

Palm Arts Dance presents The Nutcracker - featuring over 100 local dancers – live at the Michael D. Palm Theatre! Shows are Saturday, December 14th, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, December 15th, at 2 p.m. Get tickets at telluridepalm.com.

Birthdays: ABBY COLLINS, SUSAN DEY, KENNETH BRANAUGH, MICHAEL CONLIN, MARTI MARTIN-KUNTZ, LIZ BAILIS, GAYLE MOELLER, CAROL ANN MORE, BETSY GREGORY, CHRIS MILLER, TOM WHITEMAN, PAT DREW, PATRICK ROMANO, ANDREW OJAMA, BRENT MOORE, NIA PEEPLES, MARK AGUIRRE

Today is Colorado Gives Day! Head to cogives.org and search for your favorite local and regional nonprofit organizations – for example, KOTO Radio - and make a donation today! New recurring donations to any nonprofit on the Colorado Gives site will be matched through December 10th.

Stop by the Telluride High School today, Tuesday, December 10th from 11-12 or tomorrow, Wednesday, December 11th from 12:30 - 1:00 to see some amazing high school mentorship projects. Students mentored with many talented and generous community members in several areas including Physical Therapy, Film Making, Software Development, Law Enforcement, Photography, Graphic Design, and Conservation.

Tonight, Tuesday, December 10th, at 5 p.m. at the Telluride Science & Innovation Center, the San Miguel Resource Center presents an open community discussion with Emmy-nominated actor, professional boxer, and activist Kali Reis. Reis will be discussing her involvement with the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Movement; her experience surviving domestic violence and sexual abuse; her work bringing indigenous representation to the film industry, and more.

The KOTO Citizen's Advisory Board meets tonight, Tuesday December 10th, at 5:30 pm in the Hotel Telluride Lobby and via Zoom. The Zoom link will be posted at koto.org.

The Sheridan Arts Foundation and Black Tie Ski Rentals present Teton Gravity Research’s Beyond the Fantasy at the historic Sheridan Opera House tonight, Tuesday, December 10th, at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior. Get tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com.

Join the Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund and the Telluride Mountain Club for the first Backcountry Chat of the winter season tonight, Tuesday, December 10th, from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Wilkinson Public Library Program Room. Food and beverages will be provided.

Get your waterproof gear in peak form for winter. Patagonia Telluride is throwing a Wash Party on Thursday, December 12th in Lawson Hill at The Laundromat ECO Cleaners and Telluride Brewing. They’ll share care tips, light bites, drinks, and some laundry myth busting too.

SKI BUM, the Musical, is a new original musical by Lionel Starr aka LIF TKT, featuring a cast & crew of amazing locals. Shows are Friday, December 13th, through Sunday, December 15th, & Thursday, December 19th, through Sunday, December 22nd, at 7 p.m. nightly at the Sheridan Opera House. The show is appropriate for ages 13+. This is a guaranteed good time! Tickets at telluridetheatre.org.

Telluride Choral Society’s WinterSing concerts are coming up on Friday, December 13th, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 15th, at 4 p.m. Both concerts are at Christ Church, 434 W. Columbia in Telluride. Tickets will be available at the door.

Birthdays: SUSIE KERR, ROCKIN’ ROB, TRACY TAYLOR, NORM SACKAR, WENDY CALL, DAVID FOLEY, BETH KUNZLER, CHERI WALLACE, JERRY DELOZIER, JOAN ARMATRADING, ELI SIMPSON, KATHY GREEN, MARKI KNOPP, LARRY “LUKE FLOYD” NEIHAUS, MARGARET HAMILTON, JUDI DENCH, FELICITY HUFFMAN, DAN HICKS, DEACON JONES, JUNIOR WELLS, REDD FOXX, MARK GOODMANS, TIM TREADWELL, MASON DAVIS

The San Miguel Educational Fund Board of Directors holds a regular meeting today, Monday, December 9th, at 5:15 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting agenda and Zoom link will be posted at koto.org. Interested in joining the SMEF board? Appointments will be made in January for 3 regular board seats to serve 1 year terms. Submit a letter of interest to cara@koto.org by January 3rd.

Wilkinson Public Library is hosting a Cat Café tomorrow, Tuesday, December 10th, at noon in the Program Room. Cozy up with adoptable kitties from Second Chance Humane Society with free coffee, hot tea, and light snacks. Bring a book of your own, or choose one from our Booktasting Collection. Drawings for local pet store gift cards as well!

Tuesday, December 10th, at 5 p.m. at the Telluride Science & Innovation Center, the San Miguel Resource Center presents an open community discussion with Emmy-nominated actor, professional boxer, and activist Kali Reis. Reis will be discussing her involvement with the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Movement; her experience surviving domestic violence and sexual abuse; her work bringing indigenous representation to the film industry, and more.

The KOTO Citizen's Advisory Board will meet tomorrow, Tuesday December 10th, at 5:30 pm in the Hotel Telluride Lobby and via Zoom. The Zoom link will be posted at koto.org by December 10th.

The Sheridan Arts Foundation and Black Tie Ski Rentals present Teton Gravity Research’s Beyond the Fantasy at the historic Sheridan Opera House on Tuesday, December 10th, at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior. Get tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com.

Join the Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund and the Telluride Mountain Club for the first Backcountry Chat of the winter season on Tuesday, December 10th, from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Wilkinson Public Library Program Room. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow adventurers, brush up on your knowledge, and prepare for the upcoming winter. Food and beverages will be provided.

The Town of Mountain Village Forestry Department will conduct winter slash pile burning as conditions allow this winter. Smoke & steam along the ridge on the north side of Mountain Village may be visible. The public is asked not to call 911 to report smoke in these areas when pile burns are active. To sign up for TMV Public Safety notices, please visit: bit.ly/MVNotifications.

Stop by the Telluride High School on Tuesday, December 10th from 11-12 or Wednesday, December 11th from 12:30 - 1:00 to see some amazing high school mentorship projects. Students mentored with many talented and generous community members in several areas including Physical Therapy, Film Making, Software Development, Law Enforcement, Photography, Graphic Design, and Conservation.

Birthdays: JOHN KIRKENDOLL, DEBBIE SIMONIAN, LAUREL ROBINSON, JOHN HAGGERTY, COURTNEY TOMPKINS, TOMMY ELSKES, ALISON JAMES, STEVE WILSON, JOHN CORDES, PETER ENGLANDER, DAVID SCHUILING, TERRI HATCHER, AMERICO VELEZ, SCOTT BENNETT

Today, Sunday, December 8th, join instructor Miriah Meiers at 3 p.m. Wilkinson Public Library’s Program Room for a combination of slow-flow Vinyasa Flow paired with Yin Restorative Poses for balanced yin and yang chi. Yoga for everybody. Mats, bolsters, and blankets will be provided. This class is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome for the instructor.

Sheridan Arts Foundation presents The Wizard of Oz, performed by the Middle School Young People’s Theater. The final show is today, Sunday, December 8th, at 4 p.m. at the historic Sheridan Opera House. Tickets are available at sheridanoperahouse.com.

The San Miguel Educational Fund Board of Directors holds a regular meeting tomorrow, Monday, December 9th, at 5:15 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting agenda and Zoom link will be posted at koto.org. Interested in joining the SMEF board? Appointments will be made in January for 3 regular board seats. Submit a letter of interest to cara@koto.org as soon as possible.

Wilkinson Public Library is hosting a Cat Café on Tuesday, December 10th, at noon in the Program Room. Cozy up with adoptable kitties from Second Chance Humane Society with free coffee, hot tea, and light snacks. Bring a book of your own, or choose one from our Booktasting Collection. Drawings for local pet store gift cards as well!

Tuesday, December 10th, at 5 p.m. at the Telluride Science & Innovation Center, the San Miguel Resource Center presents an open community discussion with Emmy-nominated actor, professional boxer, and activist Kali Reis. Reis will be discussing her involvement with the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Movement; her experience surviving domestic violence and sexual abuse; her work bringing indigenous representation to the film industry, and more.

The KOTO Citizen's Advisory Board will meet Tuesday December 10th, at 5:30 pm in the Hotel Telluride Lobby and via Zoom. The Zoom link will be posted at koto.org by December 10th.

The Sheridan Arts Foundation and Black Tie Ski Rentals present Teton Gravity Research’s Beyond the Fantasy at the historic Sheridan Opera House on Tuesday, December 10th, at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior. Get tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com.

Join the Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund and the Telluride Mountain Club for the first Backcountry Chat of the winter season on Tuesday, December 10th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Wilkinson Public Library Program Room. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow adventurers, brush up on your knowledge, and prepare for the upcoming winter. Food and beverages will be provided.

The Town of Mountain Village Forestry Department will conduct winter slash pile burning as conditions allow this winter. Smoke & steam along the ridge on the north side of Mountain Village may be visible. The public is asked not to call 911 to report smoke in these areas when pile burns are active. To sign up for TMV Public Safety notices, please visit: bit.ly/MVNotifications.

Stop by the Telluride High School on Tuesday, December 10th from 11-12 or Wednesday, December 11th from 12:30 - 1:00 to see some amazing high school mentorship projects. Students mentored with many talented and generous community members in several areas including Physical Therapy, Film Making, Software Development, Law Enforcement, Photography, Graphic Design, and Conservation.

Birthdays: LARRY BIRD, GREGG ALLMAN, TOM WAITS, ELLEN BURSTYN, JOHNNY BENCH, SCOTT MacLOWERY, KIM WHITMORE, KATHERINE LAKE, ROCHELLE CHAMBERS, JOHN PATTON, C. THOMAS HOWELL

Join the Telluride Nordic Association for a member meeting and season kickoff party today, Saturday, December 7th, at 5:30 p.m. at the Telluride Elks Lodge. Come renew your TNA membership, shop and connect with the Nordic community. There will be a cash bar and light appetizers served. This event is free & open to the public.

Sheridan Arts Foundation presents The Wizard of Oz, performed by the Middle School Young People’s Theater. Shows are tonight, Saturday, December 7th, at 7 p.m., and tomorrow, Sunday, December 8th, at 4 p.m. at the historic Sheridan Opera House. Tickets are available at sheridanoperahouse.com.

Tomorrow, Sunday, December 8th, join instructor Miriah Meiers at 3 p.m. Wilkinson Public Library’s Program Room for a combination of slow-flow Vinyasa Flow paired with Yin Restorative Poses for balanced yin and yang chi. Yoga for everybody. Mats, bolsters, and blankets will be provided. This class is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome for the instructor.

The San Miguel Educational Fund Board of Directors holds a regular meeting on Monday, December 9th, at 5:15 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting agenda and Zoom link will be posted at koto.org. Interested in joining the SMEF board? Appointments will be made in January for 3 regular board seats. Submit a letter of interest to cara@koto.org as soon as possible.

Wilkinson Public Library is hosting a Cat Café on Tuesday, December 10th, at noon in the Program Room. Cozy up with adoptable kitties from Second Chance Humane Society with free coffee, hot tea, and light snacks. Bring a book of your own, or choose one from our Booktasting Collection. Drawings for local pet store gift cards as well!

Tuesday, December 10th, at 5 p.m. at the Telluride Science & Innovation Center, the San Miguel Resource Center presents an open community discussion with Emmy-nominated actor, professional boxer, and activist Kali Reis. Reis will be discussing her involvement with the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Movement; her experience surviving domestic violence and sexual abuse; her work bringing indigenous representation to the film industry, and more.

The KOTO Citizen's Advisory Board will meet Tuesday December 10th, at 5:30 pm in the Hotel Telluride Lobby and via Zoom. The Zoom link will be posted at koto.org by December 10th.

The Sheridan Arts Foundation and Black Tie Ski Rentals present Teton Gravity Research’s Beyond the Fantasy at the historic Sheridan Opera House on Tuesday, December 10th, at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior. Get tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com.

Join the Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund and the Telluride Mountain Club for the first Backcountry Chat of the winter season on Tuesday, December 10th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Wilkinson Public Library Program Room. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow adventurers, brush up on your knowledge, and prepare for the upcoming winter. Food and beverages will be provided.

The Town of Mountain Village Forestry Department will conduct winter slash pile burning as conditions allow this winter. Smoke & steam along the ridge on the north side of Mountain Village may be visible. The public is asked not to call 911 to report smoke in these areas when pile burns are active. To sign up for TMV Public Safety notices, please visit: bit.ly/MVNotifications.

Stop by the Telluride High School on Tuesday, December 10th from 11-12 or Wednesday, December 11th from 12:30 - 1:00 to see some amazing high school mentorship projects. Students mentored with many talented and generous community members in several areas including Physical Therapy, Film Making, Software Development, Law Enforcement, Photography, Graphic Design, and Conservation.

Birthdays: STEVEN WRIGHT, TONY HERBST, KEN ALEXANDER, SHARON BROWN, AMY KIMBERLY, MORGAN LEE, DAISY SQUADRA, SCOTT CLAGHORN, JEN KLINGER, MIKE VALDEZ, LEE SPARACINO, SHARON BRIESKE, JOHN CARMOLA, MARY SANTILLES, BEN WATT, DAVE BRUBECK, LINDSAY PRICE, AND IT’S NATIONAL MINERS DAY

Floradora Saloon hosts Live Music 4 Locals happy hour from 5-7 p.m. today, Friday, December 6th. Music provided by Claybrook & Tom!

Sheridan Arts Foundation presents a 3-night run of The Wizard of Oz, performed by the Middle School Young People’s Theater, starting tonight, Friday, December 6th, through Sunday, December 8th at the historic Sheridan Opera House. Showtimes are 6:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a special 4:00 p.m. showing on Sunday, December 8th. Tickets are available at sheridanoperahouse.com.

The Sawpit Mercantile hosts a Down Valley Holiday Bazaar tomorrow, Saturday, December 7th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be Ornament Decorating, a Pie Contest, Wreath Making, and Holiday Treats all day! To enter the Pie Contest, visit sawpitmercantile.com/bakeoff.

The Get Stuff Done Club is a co-working space where you can tackle whatever is on your to-do list in the company of others doing the same. Tomorrow, Saturday, December 7th, head to the Wilkinson Public library from 10am-12pm and celebrate your accomplishments at the end. Resources on how to get more organized and productive will be available along with FREE COFFEE and SNACKS! Registration is encouraged but not required at telluridelibrary.org.

Join the Telluride Nordic Association for a member meeting and season kickoff party tomorrow, Saturday, December 7th, at 5:30 p.m. at the Telluride Elks Lodge. Come renew your TNA membership, shop and connect with the Nordic community. There will be a cash bar and light appetizers served. This event is free & open to the public.

The San Miguel Educational Fund Board of Directors holds a regular meeting on Monday, December 9th, at 5:15 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting agenda and Zoom link will be posted at koto.org.

The KOTO Citizen's Advisory Board will meet Tuesday December 10th, at 5:30 pm in the Hotel Telluride Lobby and via Zoom. The Zoom link will be posted at koto.org by December 10th.

The Sheridan Arts Foundation and Black Tie Ski Rentals present Teton Gravity Research’s Beyond the Fantasy at the historic Sheridan Opera House on Tuesday, December 10th, at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior. Get tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com.

Join the Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund and the Telluride Mountain Club for the first Backcountry Chat of the winter season on Tuesday, December 10th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Wilkinson Public Library Program Room. This event is designed for backcountry enthusiasts of all levels and will provide a refresher on the Telluride radio program, highlight available community resources, and feature a presentation by local CAIC forecaster, Chris Dickson. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow adventurers, brush up on your knowledge, and prepare for the upcoming winter. Food and beverages will be provided.

The Town of Mountain Village Forestry Department will conduct winter slash pile burning as conditions allow this winter. Smoke & steam along the ridge on the north side of Mountain Village may be visible when piles are burned. The public is asked not to call 911 to report smoke in these areas when pile burns are occurring. To sign up for TMV Public Safety notices, please visit: bit.ly/MVNotifications.

Birthdays: MORGAN BRITTANY, CARRIE HAMILTON, LITTLE RICHARD, TISH HINOJOSA, ART MONK, DAN HOULIHAN, AUDREY MOSHER, MERCEDES SHRIVER, MARY O’BRIEN, DALE GAMBERG, JON-MICHAEL TUCCI, MARTHA ERHARD, JOHNNY REZNIK

Attention Festivarians! Planet Bluegrass holds a Local Ticket Sale today, Thursday, December 5th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at KOTO Studios (207 N. Pine, Telluride). Residents and workers of San Miguel County can purchase 4 Day and Single Day tickets for the 2025 Telluride Bluegrass Festival before they go on sale to the general public. Can’t make it today? Fear not! Planet Bluegrass will be back on March 8th with a limited amount of tickets.

The San Miguel Educational Fund – that’s KOTO’s governing board – is holding annual elections for two regular board seats as well as bylaws revisions. Ballots have been mailed to SMEF members, and are due today, Thursday, December 5th. Drop off ballots at KOTO Studios (207 N. Pine St, Telluride); the ballot box is located in the 2nd floor lobby.

Christy Sports Snowboard Shop is hosting a Telluride Rendezvous tonight, Thursday, December 5th, at 6 p.m. Head to the shop for a splitboard clinic, snowboard films, and a raffle for a Weston snowboard! All proceeds from the evening benefit Friends of the San Juans – Avalanche Awareness in Southwestern Colorado.

Floradora Saloon hosts Live Music 4 Locals happy hour from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, December 6th. Music provided by Claybrook & Tom!

Sheridan Arts Foundation presents a 3-night run of The Wizard of Oz, performed by the Middle School Young People’s Theater, from Friday, December 6th, through Sunday, December 8th at the historic Sheridan Opera House. Showtimes are 6:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a special 4:00 p.m. showing on Sunday, December 8th. Tickets are available at sheridanoperahouse.com.

The Sawpit Mercantile hosts a Down Valley Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, December 7th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be Ornament Decorating, a Pie Contest, Wreath Making, and Holiday Treats all day! To enter the Pie Contest, visit sawpitmercantile.com/bakeoff.

The Get Stuff Done Club is a co-working space where you can tackle whatever is on your to-do list in the company of others doing the same. Tomorrow, Saturday, December 7th, head to the Wilkinson Public library from 10am-12pm and celebrate your accomplishments at the end. Resources on how to get more organized and productive will be available along with FREE COFFEE and SNACKS! Registration is encouraged but not required at telluridelibrary.org.

Join the Telluride Nordic Association for a member meeting and season kickoff party on Saturday, December 7th, at 5:30 p.m. at the Telluride Elks Lodge. Come renew your TNA membership, shop and connect with the Nordic community. There will be a cash bar and light appetizers served. This event is free & open to the public.

The San Miguel Educational Fund Board of Directors holds a regular meeting on Monday, December 9th, at 5:15 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting agenda and Zoom link will be posted at koto.org.

The KOTO Citizen's Advisory Board will meet Tuesday December 10th, at 5:30 pm in the Hotel Telluride Lobby and via Zoom. The Zoom link will be posted at koto.org by December 10th.

The Sheridan Arts Foundation and Black Tie Ski Rentals present Teton Gravity Research’s Beyond the Fantasy at the historic Sheridan Opera House on Tuesday, December 10th, at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior. Get tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com.

Birthdays: JEFF BRIDGES, MARISA TOMEI, TYRA BANKS, FREDDY BOOM-BOOM CANNON, CHRIS HILLMAN, BILL MARSHALL, NIKKI PERRIN, TOM ROSSI, GLENN HERBERT, TRACY SEIDOFF, KELLY KERR, MICHAEL WARD, CHRIS BALL, DAVID ROCHE, JUDY SCHAEFER, JESSE ARATOW, PATTY WOLFE, BOB REX, DEVON McCARTHY, BEACH BOY DENNIS WILSON, JAY-Z

Looking for holiday gifts and stocking stuffers? Come to the KOTO Studios today, Wednesday, December 4th, from 12 (noon) to 4 p.m. for Noel Night deals on KOTO merch!

Join Telluride AIDS Benefit for TAB Noel Night tonight, Wednesday, December 4th, at the TAB HQ and grab in-person-only tickets and refreshments by Telluride Reserve. Tickets go on sale online on Thursday, December 5th, at www.aidsbenefit.org.

Tonight, Wednesday, December 4th, Mountainfilm holds a local’s ticket sale during Noel Night! Buy-One-Get-One deals on Palmyra and Wasatch Passes, and FREE Wasatch Passes for locals 80 and over. Refreshments and libations for customers and community members.

Come for the art, stay for the party—Moon Bear Jewel’s Noel Night party is all about celebrating and supporting the hardworking small businesses in our community. Head to The Alibi from 5-8 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, December 4th, for an evening of fun cocktails, local art and live music from the Telluride Gold Kings! This year’s participants are Taylor Clay Art, Tim’s Trauma Balm, Moon Bear Jewels, July 5, The Wheel House, and Abby Fox.

The San Miguel Educational Fund – that’s KOTO’s governing board – is holding annual elections for two regular board seats as well as bylaws revisions. Ballots have been mailed to SMEF members, and are due by tomorrow, Thursday, December 5th. Drop off ballots at KOTO Studios (207 N. Pine St, Telluride); the ballot box is located in the 2nd floor lobby.

In other SMEF news: the San Miguel Educational Fund Board of Directors holds a regular meeting on Monday, December 9th, at 5:15 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting agenda and Zoom link will be posted at koto.org.

Attention Festivarians! Planet Bluegrass holds a Local Ticket Sale on Thursday, December 5th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at KOTO Studios (207 N. Pine, Telluride). Residents and workers of San Miguel County can purchase 4 Day and Single Day tickets for the 2025 Telluride Bluegrass Festival before they go on sale to the general public. Out of town? Fear not! Planet Bluegrass will be back on March 8th with a limited amount of tickets. Questions? Contact Planet Bluegrass at zach@planetbluegrass.com.

Christy Sports Snowboard Shop is hosting a Telluride Rendezvous on Thursday, December 5th, at 6 p.m. Head to the shop for a splitboard clinic, snowboard films, and a raffle for a Weston snowboard! All proceeds from the evening benefit Friends of the San Juans – Avalanche Awareness in Southwestern Colorado.

Floradora Saloon hosts Live Music 4 Locals happy hour from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, December 6th. Music provided by Claybrook & Tom!

Sheridan Arts Foundation presents a 3-night run of The Wizard of Oz, performed by the Middle School Young People’s Theater, from Friday, December 6th, through Sunday, December 8th at the historic Sheridan Opera House. Showtimes are 6:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a special 4:00 p.m. showing on Sunday, December 8th. Tickets are available at sheridanoperahouse.com.

The Sawpit Mercantile hosts a Down Valley Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, December 7th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be Ornament Decorating, a Pie Contest, Wreath Making, and Holiday Treats all day! To enter the Pie Contest, visit sawpitmercantile.com/bakeoff.

Join the Telluride Nordic Association for a member meeting and season kickoff party on Saturday, December 7th, at 5:30 p.m. at the Telluride Elks Lodge. Come renew your TNA membership, shop and connect with the Nordic community. There will be a cash bar and light appetizers served. This event is free & open to the public.

The KOTO Citizen's Advisory Board will meet Tuesday December 10th, at 5:30 pm in the Hotel Telluride Lobby and via Zoom. The Zoom link will be posted at koto.org by December 10th.

Birthdays: SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY LYON, OZZY OSBOURNE, DARYL HANNAH, JIM KNOUS, JIM WELLER, AMY FOSTER, GORDON JIROUX, SHAWNDA JORDAN, BRENDAN FRASER, JULIANNE MOORE, CAREY ANN PARLETTE

The San Miguel Educational Fund – that’s KOTO’s governing board – is holding annual elections for two regular board seats as well as bylaws revisions. Ballots have been mailed to SMEF members, and are due by Thursday, December 5th. Return them by mail or drop them off at KOTO Studios (207 N. Pine St, Telluride).

In other SMEF news: the San Miguel Educational Fund Board of Directors holds a regular meeting on Monday, December 9th, at 5:15 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting agenda and Zoom link will be posted at koto.org.

Looking for holiday gifts and stocking stuffers? Come to the KOTO Studios tomorrow, Wednesday, December 4th, from 12 (noon) to 4 p.m. for Noel Night deals on KOTO merch!

Join Telluride AIDS Benefit for TAB Noel Night tomorrow, Wednesday, December 4th, at the TAB HQ and grab in-person-only tickets and refreshments by Telluride Reserve. Tickets go on sale online on Thursday, December 5th, at www.aidsbenefit.org.

Wednesday, December 4th, Mountainfilm holds a local’s ticket sale during Noel Night! Buy-One-Get-One deals on Palmyra and Wasatch Passes, and FREE Wasatch Passes for locals 80 and over. Refreshments and libations for customers and community members.

Come for the art, stay for the party—Moon Bear Jewel’s Noel Night party is all about celebrating and supporting the hardworking small businesses in our community. Head to The Alibi from 5-8 p.m. on Noel Night (Wednesday, December 4th) for an evening of fun cocktails, local art and live music from the Telluride Gold Kings!

Attention Festivarians! Planet Bluegrass holds a Local Ticket Sale on Thursday, December 5th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at KOTO Studios (207 N. Pine, Telluride). Residents and workers of San Miguel County can purchase 4 Day and Single Day tickets for the 2025 Telluride Bluegrass Festival before they go on sale to the general public. Out of town? Fear not! Planet Bluegrass will be back on March 8th with a limited amount of tickets. Questions? Contact Planet Bluegrass at zach@planetbluegrass.com.

Floradora Saloon hosts Live Music 4 Locals happy hour from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, December 6th. Music provided by Claybrook & Tom!

Sheridan Arts Foundation presents a 3-night run of The Wizard of Oz, performed by the Middle School Young People’s Theater, from Friday, December 6th, through Sunday, December 8th at the historic Sheridan Opera House. Showtimes are 6:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a special 4:00 p.m. showing on Sunday, December 8th. Tickets are available at sheridanoperahouse.com.

The Sawpit Mercantile hosts a Down Valley Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, December 7th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be Ornament Decorating, a Pie Contest, Wreath Making, and Holiday Treats all day! To enter the Pie Contest, visit sawpitmercantile.com/bakeoff.

Join the Telluride Nordic Association for a member meeting and season kickoff party on Saturday, December 7th, at 5:30 p.m. at the Telluride Elks Lodge. Come renew your TNA membership, shop and connect with the Nordic community. There will be a cash bar and light appetizers served. This event is free & open to the public.

The KOTO Citizen's Advisory Board will meet Tuesday December 10th, at 5:30 pm in the Hotel Telluride Lobby and via Zoom. The Zoom link will be posted at koto.org by December 10th.

Birthdays: MAGGIE SMITH, MONICA SELES, CATHY LEE CROSBY, BILL COUGHLIN, JEANNE DREW, KATHERINE WHALING, JESSICA DUMKE, LAURA HOLZLE, BRITNEY SPEARS, AARON RODGERS

The San Miguel Educational Fund – that’s KOTO’s governing board – is holding annual elections for two regular board seats as well as bylaws revisions. Ballots have been mailed to SMEF members, and are due by Thursday, December 5th. Return them by mail or drop them off at KOTO Studios (207 N. Pine St, Telluride).

Join Telluride AIDS Benefit for TAB Noel Night on Wednesday, December 4th, at the TAB HQ and grab in-person-only tickets and refreshments by Telluride Reserve. Tickets go on sale online on Thursday, December 5th, at www.aidsbenefit.org.

Wednesday, December 4th, Mountainfilm holds a local’s ticket sale during Noel Night! Buy-One-Get-One deals on Palmyra and Wasatch Passes, and FREE Wasatch Passes for locals 80 and over. Refreshments and libations for customers and community members.

Come for the art, stay for the party—Moon Bear Jewel’s Noel Night party is all about celebrating and supporting the hardworking small businesses in our community. Head to The Alibi from 5-8 p.m. on Noel Night (Wednesday, December 4th) for an evening of fun cocktails, local art and live music. This year’s participants are Taylor Clay Art, Tim’s Trauma Balm, Moon Bear Jewels, July 5, The Wheel House, and Abby Fox. Music by The Gold Kings to follow!

Attention Festivarians! Planet Bluegrass holds a Local Ticket Sale on Thursday, December 5th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at KOTO Studios (207 N. Pine, Telluride). Residents and workers of San Miguel County can purchase 4 Day and Single Day tickets for the 2025 Telluride Bluegrass Festival before they go on sale to the general public. Out of town? Fear not! Planet Bluegrass will be back on March 8th with a limited amount of tickets. Questions? Contact Planet Bluegrass at zach@planetbluegrass.com.

Sheridan Arts Foundation presents a 3-night run of The Wizard of Oz, performed by the Middle School Young People’s Theater, from Friday, December 6th, through Sunday, December 8th at the historic Sheridan Opera House. Showtimes are 6:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a special 4:00 p.m. showing on Sunday, December 8th. Tickets are available at sheridanoperahouse.com.

Join the Telluride Nordic Association for a member meeting and season kickoff party on Saturday, December 7th, at 5:30 p.m. at the Telluride Elks Lodge. Come renew your TNA membership, shop and connect with the Nordic community. There will be a cash bar and light appetizers served. This event is free & open to the public.

Join the Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund and the Telluride Mountain Club for the first Backcountry Chat of the winter season on Tuesday, December 10th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Wilkinson Public Library Program Room. This event is designed for backcountry enthusiasts of all levels and will provide a refresher on the Telluride radio program, highlight available community resources, and feature a presentation by local CAIC forecaster, Chris Dickson. Food and beverages will be provided.

KOTO’s Citizen Advisory Board (CAB) meets on Thursday, December 12th, at 5 p.m. via Zoom. The CAB assists KOTO staff with programming questions and general requests from the community.

Birthdays: KATHLEEN ERIE, DIVA BERRY, RICHARD PRYOR, WOODY ALLEN, BETTE MIDLER, TREAT WILLIAMS, CHARLENE TILTON, LOU RAWLS, NANCY RICHARDS, MICHAEL COURTER, GARY RICHARD, CHUCK KROGER, YVETTE SYLVIA, SETH ALAN CARL, ANNETTE ENGEN, MARK CROCKETT, MIKE KUHNLY, RICK MENDEL, TONY BOYLE

The San Miguel Educational Fund – that’s KOTO’s governing board – is holding annual elections for two regular board seats as well as bylaws revisions. Ballots have been mailed to SMEF members, and are due by Thursday, December 5th. Return them by mail or drop them off at KOTO Studios (207 N. Pine St, Telluride).

Join Telluride AIDS Benefit at The Alibi tonight, Sunday, December 1st, at 7 p.m. for the World AIDS Day Dance Party with pizza, swag, and fun—free entry if you sign up for Model Auditions! Then, don’t miss TAB Noel Night on Wednesday, December 4th, to grab in-person-only tickets and refreshments by Telluride Reserve. Tickets go on sale online on Thursday, December 5th, at www.aidsbenefit.org.

Wednesday, December 4th, Mountainfilm holds a local’s ticket sale during Noel Night! Buy-One-Get-One deals on Palmyra and Wasatch Passes, and FREE Wasatch Passes for locals 80 and over. Refreshments and libations for customers and community members.

Moon Bear Jewels’ Noel Night party celebrates is at The Alibi from 5-8 p.m. on Noel Night (Wednesday, December 4th). This year’s participants are Taylor Clay Art, Tim’s Trauma Balm, Moon Bear Jewels, July Five, The Wheel House, and Abby Fox. Music by The Gold Kings to follow!

Attention Festivarians! Planet Bluegrass holds a Local Ticket Sale on Thursday, December 5th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at KOTO Studios (207 N. Pine, Telluride). Residents and workers of San Miguel County can purchase 4 Day and Single Day tickets for the 2025 Telluride Bluegrass Festival before they go on sale to the general public. Out of town? Fear not! Planet Bluegrass will be back on March 8th with a limited amount of tickets. Questions? Contact Planet Bluegrass at zach@planetbluegrass.com.

Sheridan Arts Foundation presents a 3-night run of The Wizard of Oz, performed by the Middle School Young People’s Theater, from Friday, December 6th, through Sunday, December 8th at the historic Sheridan Opera House. Showtimes are 6:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a special 4:00 p.m. showing on Sunday, December 8th. Tickets are available at sheridanoperahouse.com.

Join the Telluride Nordic Association for a member meeting and season kickoff party on Saturday, December 7th, at 5:30 p.m. at the Telluride Elks Lodge. Come renew your TNA membership, shop and connect with the Nordic community. There will be a cash bar and light appetizers served. This event is free & open to the public.

Join the Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund and the Telluride Mountain Club for the first Backcountry Chat of the winter season on Tuesday, December 10th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Wilkinson Public Library Program Room. This event is designed for backcountry enthusiasts of all levels and will provide a refresher on the Telluride radio program, highlight available community resources, and feature a presentation by local CAIC forecaster, Chris Dickson. Food and beverages will be provided.

Birthdays: DICK CLARK, BO JACKSON, BILLY IDOL, EFREM ZIMBALIST JR., G. GORDON LIDDY, PAUL STOOKEY, DOUG CRAWFORD, CHRISTY HARWOOD, PETER HINCKLEY, KEVIN SCHMIDT, BRYAN MILLER, JOHN PILLSBURY, JOHN WEAVER, MATT DOWNER, JULIAN REED, BEN STILLER, OWEN CRAFT, MARK TWAIN, SHIRLEY CHISHOLM, BILL WALSH

The San Miguel Educational Fund – that’s KOTO’s governing board – is holding annual elections for two regular board seats as well as bylaws revisions. Ballots have been mailed to SMEF members, and are due by Thursday, December 5th. Return them by mail or drop them off at KOTO Studios (207 N. Pine St, Telluride).

The Town of Mountain Village presents Dinner & a Movie at the Conference Center this weekend! Tonight, Saturday, November 30th, Inside Out 2 screens at 6 p.m. Doors at 5 p.m. To view the dinner menu and purchase tickets in advance, please visit bit.ly/TMVdinnermovie.

Join Telluride AIDS Benefit at The Alibi tomorrow, Sunday, December 1st, at 7 p.m. for the World AIDS Day Dance Party with pizza, swag, and fun—free entry if you sign up for Model Auditions! Then, don’t miss TAB Noel Night on Wednesday, December 4th, to grab in-person-only tickets and refreshments by Telluride Reserve. Tickets go on sale online on Thursday, December 5th, at www.aidsbenefit.org.

Wednesday, December 4th, Mountainfilm holds a local’s ticket sale during Noel Night! BOGO deals on Palmyra and Wasatch Passes, and FREE Wasatch Passes for locals 80 and over. Refreshments and libations for customers and community members.

Come for the art, stay for the party—Moon Bear Jewels’ Noel Night party celebrates art & small businesses in our community. Head to The Alibi from 5-8 p.m. on Noel Night (Wednesday, December 4th) for an evening of cocktails, art and live music. This year’s participants are Taylor Clay Art, Tim’s Trauma Balm, Moon Bear Jewels, July Five, The Wheel House, and Abby Fox. Music by The Gold Kings to follow!

Attention Festivarians! Planet Bluegrass holds a Local Ticket Sale on Thursday, December 5th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at KOTO Studios (207 N. Pine, Telluride). Residents and workers of San Miguel County can purchase 4 Day and Single Day tickets for the 2025 Telluride Bluegrass Festival before they go on sale to the general public. Questions? Contact Planet Bluegrass at zach@planetbluegrass.com.

Sheridan Arts Foundation presents a 3-night run of The Wizard of Oz, performed by the Middle School Young People’s Theater, from Friday, December 6th, through Sunday, December 8th at the historic Sheridan Opera House. Showtimes are 6:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a special 4:00 p.m. showing on Sunday, December 8th. Tickets are available at sheridanoperahouse.com.

Join the Telluride Nordic Association for a member meeting and season kickoff party on Saturday, December 7th, at 5:30 p.m. at the Telluride Elks Lodge. Come renew your TNA membership, shop and connect with the Nordic community. There will be a cash bar and light appetizers served. This event is free & open to the public.

Birthdays: GARY SCHANDLING, CATHY MORIARITY, RUTH BENDER, MONT WOOZLEY, ABBY ALTSCHULER, SUZY CHAFFEE, MARK FERRARA, JUSTINE VAN HOUTE, REID BALZER, STEVEN NEREO, DORIS RUFFE, DENNIS DAIGLE, KIM DELANEY, KENNY MIHELICH

The San Miguel Educational Fund – that’s KOTO’s governing board – is holding annual elections for two regular board seats as well as bylaws revisions. Ballots have been mailed to SMEF members, and are due by Thursday, December 5th. Return them by mail or drop them off at KOTO Studios (207 N. Pine St, Telluride).

The Sheridan Arts Foundation and Bootdoctors present Warren Miller’s 75 at the historic Sheridan Opera House tonight, Friday, November 29th, at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior. Raffles for great prizes! Get tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com.

The Town of Mountain Village presents Dinner & a Movie at the Conference Center this weekend! Tonight, Friday, November 29th, the film will be Twisters, screening at 7 p.m. and tomorrow, Saturday, November 30th, Inside Out 2 screens at 6 p.m. Doors open 1 hour prior to each show. To view the dinner menu and purchase tickets in advance, please visit bit.ly/TMVdinnermovie.

Join Telluride AIDS Benefit at The Alibi on Sunday, December 1st, at 7 p.m. for the World AIDS Day Dance Party with pizza, swag, and fun—free entry if you sign up for Model Auditions! Then, don’t miss TAB Noel Night on Wednesday, December 4th, to grab in-person-only tickets and refreshments by Telluride Reserve. Tickets go on sale online on Thursday, December 5th, at www.aidsbenefit.org.

Wednesday, December 4th, Mountainfilm holds a local’s ticket sale during Noel Night! BOGO deals on Palmyra and Wasatch Passes, and FREE Wasatch Passes for locals 80 and over. Refreshments and libations for customers and community members.

Come for the art, stay for the party—Moon Bear Jewels’ Noel Night party celebrates art & small businesses in our community. Head to The Alibi from 5-8 p.m. on Noel Night (Wednesday, December 4th) for an evening of cocktails, art and live music. This year’s participants are Taylor Clay Art, Tim’s Trauma Balm, Moon Bear Jewels, July Five, The Wheel House, and Abby Fox. Music by The Gold Kings to follow!

Attention Festivarians! Planet Bluegrass holds a Local Ticket Sale on Thursday, December 5th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at KOTO Studios (207 N. Pine, Telluride). Residents and workers of San Miguel County can purchase 4 Day and Single Day tickets for the 2025 Telluride Bluegrass Festival before they go on sale to the general public. Questions? Contact Planet Bluegrass at zach@planetbluegrass.com.

Sheridan Arts Foundation presents a 3-night run of The Wizard of Oz, performed by the Middle School Young People’s Theater, from Friday, December 6th, through Sunday, December 8th at the historic Sheridan Opera House. Showtimes are 6:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a special 4:00 p.m. showing on Sunday, December 8th. Tickets are available at sheridanoperahouse.com.

Birthdays: JESSE GALEN BEARDSWORTH, RICH DOUGAL, BECKY HARVEY, BOB HENRY, TIM VAUGHN, SARA BECKER, SALLY PUFF COURTNEY, DOUG SEABURY, IRIS MALEK, ROD MARTIN, JIM NERLIN, NICK FUSTERSCHMID, GARY HART, RANDY NEWMAN, PAUL SCHAFFER, ED HARRIS, JUDD NELSON, ANNA NICOLE SMITH, JON STEWART

The San Miguel Educational Fund – that’s KOTO’s governing board – is holding annual elections for two regular board seats as well as bylaws revisions. Ballots have been mailed to SMEF members, and are due by Thursday, December 5th. Return them by mail or drop them off at KOTO Studios (207 N. Pine St, Telluride).

The Sheridan Arts Foundation and Bootdoctors present Warren Miller’s 75 at the historic Sheridan Opera House tomorrow, Friday, November 29th, at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior. Raffles for great prizes! Get tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com.

The Town of Mountain Village presents Dinner & a Movie at the Conference Center this weekend! Friday, November 29th, the film will be Twisters, screening at 7 p.m. Saturday, November 30th, will feature Inside Out 2 screening at 6 p.m. To view the dinner menu and purchase tickets in advance, please visit bit.ly/TMVdinnermovie.

Join Telluride AIDS Benefit at The Alibi on Sunday, December 1st, at 7 p.m. for the World AIDS Day Dance Party with pizza, swag, and fun—free entry if you sign up for Model Auditions! Then, don’t miss TAB Noel Night on Wednesday, December 4th, to grab in-person-only tickets and refreshments by Telluride Reserve. Tickets go on sale online on Thursday, December 5th, at www.aidsbenefit.org.

Wednesday, December 4th, Mountainfilm holds a local’s ticket sale during Noel Night! BOGO deals on Palmyra and Wasatch Passes, and FREE Wasatch Passes for locals 80 and over. Refreshments and libations for customers and community members.

Come for the art, stay for the party—Moon Bear Jewels’ Noel Night party celebrates art & small businesses in our community. Head to The Alibi from 5-8 p.m. on Noel Night (Wednesday, December 4th) for an evening of cocktails, art and live music. This year’s participants are Taylor Clay Art, Tim’s Trauma Balm, Moon Bear Jewels, July Five, The Wheel House, and Abby Fox. Music by The Gold Kings to follow!

Attention Festivarians! Planet Bluegrass holds a Local Ticket Sale on Thursday, December 5th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at KOTO Studios (207 N. Pine, Telluride). Residents and workers of San Miguel County can purchase 4 Day and Single Day tickets for the 2025 Telluride Bluegrass Festival before they go on sale to the general public. Questions? Contact Planet Bluegrass at zach@planetbluegrass.com.

Sheridan Arts Foundation presents a 3-night run of Wizard of Oz, performed by the Middle School Young People’s Theater, from Friday, December 6th, through Sunday, December 8 at the historic Sheridan Opera House. Showtimes are 6:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a special 4:00 p.m. showing on Sunday, December 8th. Tickets are available at sheridanoperahouse.com.

Birthdays: JEFF CAMPBELL, PAUL HOCHMAN, TEXAS TOODIE STONE, COLEEN NICHOLS, MIKE HORNER, MARCIE RYAN, RUBE FELICELLI, CHAD RAGLAND, EDDIE RABBIT, CAROLINE KENNEDY, BUFFALO BOB SMITH, ROBIN GIVENS, JUMPIN’ JAN, JIMI HENDRIX

The San Miguel Educational Fund – that’s KOTO’s governing board – is holding annual elections for two regular board seats as well as bylaws revisions. Ballots have been mailed to SMEF members, and are due by Thursday, December 5th. Return them by mail or drop them off at the Purple House on Pine (207 N. Pine St, Telluride).

San Miguel County’s annual Turkey Trot takes place tomorrow morning – Thursday, November 28th – at the intersection of Sunshine Mesa Road and Ilium Road. Register in advance at bit.ly/SMCTurkeyTrot2024 and receive a raffle ticket, or sign up on Thanksgiving Day starting at 9 a.m. There will be a raffle drawing at 9:30 a.m., and the race begins at 9:45 a.m. Awards for Fastest Male, Fastest Female, Fastest Kid (under 12), and Best Costume!

The Sheridan Arts Foundation and Bootdoctors present Warren Miller’s 75 at the historic Sheridan Opera House on Friday, November 29th, at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior. Raffles for great prizes! Get tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com.

The Town of Mountain Village presents Dinner & a Movie at the Conference Center. On Friday, November 29th, the film will be Twisters, screening at 7 p.m. Saturday, November 30th, will feature Inside Out 2 screening at 6 p.m. To view the dinner menu and purchase tickets in advance, please visit bit.ly/TMVdinnermovie.

Join Telluride AIDS Benefit at The Alibi on Sunday, December 1st, at 7 p.m. for the World AIDS Day Dance Party with pizza, swag, and fun—plus free entry if you sign up for Model Auditions! Then, don’t miss TAB Noel Night on Wednesday, December 4th, to grab in-person-only tickets and refreshments by Telluride Reserve, followed by tickets going on sale online Thursday, December 5th, at www.aidsbenefit.org, with plenty of surprises in store this Fashion Show season. Go to Telluride AIDS Benefit website for more info.

Wednesday, December 4th, Mountainfilm holds a local’s ticket sale during Noel Night! BOGO deals on Palmyra and Wasatch Passes, and FREE Wasatch Passes for locals 80 and over. Refreshments and libations for customers and community members.

Come for the art, stay for the party—Moon Bear Jewels’ Noel Night party celebrates art & small businesses in our community. Head to The Alibi from 5-8 p.m. on Noel Night (Wednesday, December 4th) for an evening of cocktails, art and live music. This year’s participants are Taylor Clay Art, Tim’s Trauma Balm, Moon Bear Jewels, July Five, The Wheel House, and Abby Fox. Music by The Gold Kings to follow!

Attention Festivarians! Planet Bluegrass holds a Local Ticket Sale on Thursday, December 5th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at KOTO Studios (207 N. Pine, Telluride). Residents and workers of San Miguel County can purchase 4 Day and Single Day tickets for the 2025 Telluride Bluegrass Festival before they go on sale to the general public. Questions? Contact Planet Bluegrass at zach@planetbluegrass.com.

Birthdays: BRIAN HATS, ELDON HURST, DONNA KYLE, JOHN McCLANAHAN, DEB POIRIER, COORS WRIGHT, BRAD BLACKWELL, TODD GILLMAN, TOM MORTELL, SHERRY STACHNIK, FLORENCE VAN PUTTEN, PATRICIA COMPTON, GEORGE DREW, JESICA BISHOP, BRUCE HUNSAKER, TINA TURNER, RICH LITTLE, ROBERT GOULET, CHARLES SCHULTZ, ASHLEY JACKSON

The San Miguel Educational Fund – that’s KOTO’s governing board – is holding annual elections for two regular board seats as well as bylaws revisions. SMEF members will receive ballots in the mail this week. Ballots are due by Thursday, December 5th. Return them by mail or drop them off at the Purple House on Pine (207 N. Pine St, Telluride).

The annual Alpine Chapel FREE Thanksgiving Outreach “to go meal” will be ready for pick up at the High school cafeteria tomorrow, Wednesday, November 27th, from 4-6pm. Get a homemade meal with all the fixin’s prepared for you by local chefs. There will also be a coffee, tea and cookie lounge - stop by for a visit! Visit thealpinechapel.com for details and to sign up.

San Miguel County’s annual Turkey Trot takes place the morning of Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 28th – at the intersection of Sunshine Mesa Road and Ilium Road. Register in advance at bit.ly/SMCTurkeyTrot2024 and receive a raffle ticket, or sign up on Thanksgiving Day starting at 9 a.m. There will be a raffle drawing at 9:30 a.m., and the race begins at 9:45 a.m. Awards for Fastest Male, Fastest Female, Fastest Kid (under 12), and Best Costume!

The Sheridan Arts Foundation and Bootdoctors present Warren Miller’s 75 at the historic Sheridan Opera House on Friday, November 29th, at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior. Raffles for great prizes! Get tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com.

The Town of Mountain Village presents Dinner & a Movie at the Conference Center. On Friday, November 29th, the film will be Twisters, screening at 7 p.m. Saturday, November 30th, will feature Inside Out 2 screening at 6 p.m. To view the dinner menu and purchase tickets in advance, please visit bit.ly/TMVdinnermovie.

Wednesday, December 4th, Mountainfilm holds a local’s ticket sale during Noel Night! BOGO deals on Palmyra and Wasatch Passes, and FREE Wasatch Passes for locals 80 and over. Refreshments and libations for customers and community members.

Come for the art, stay for the party—Moon Bear Jewels’ Noel Night party celebrates art & small businesses in our community. Head to The Alibi from 5-8 p.m. on Noel Night (Wednesday, December 4th) for an evening of cocktails, art and live music. This year’s participants are Taylor Clay Art, Tim’s Trauma Balm, Moon Bear Jewels, July Five, The Wheel House, and Abby Fox. Music by The Gold Kings to follow!

Attention Festivarians! Planet Bluegrass holds a Local Ticket Sale on Thursday, December 5th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at KOTO Studios (207 N. Pine, Telluride). Residents and workers of San Miguel County can purchase 4 Day and Single Day tickets for the 2025 Telluride Bluegrass Festival before they go on sale to the general public. Questions? Contact Planet Bluegrass at zach@planetbluegrass.com.

Birthdays: LIZ CHILDERS, JOHN LIVERMORE, JANE MILLER, STEVEN SWICK, LLOYD ANDREWS, SALLY DAVIS, KATHY TATUM, BUCKY DENT, BERNIE KOSAR, CHRISTINA APPLEGATE, CARRY NATION, RICARDO MONTALBAN, JENNY ALBIN, SHARON GRUNDY, PAUL DESMOND, PERCY SLEDGE

The San Miguel Educational Fund – that’s KOTO’s governing board – is holding annual elections for two regular board seats as well as bylaws revisions. SMEF members will receive ballots in the mail this week. Ballots are due by Thursday, December 5th. Return them by mail or drop them off at the Purple House on Pine (207 N. Pine St, Telluride).

The annual Alpine Chapel FREE Thanksgiving “to go meal” will be ready for pick up at the Telluride Middle High School cafeteria Wednesday, November 27th, from 4-6pm. Visit thealpinechapel.com for details and to sign up.

San Miguel County’s annual Turkey Trot takes place the morning of Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 28th – at the intersection of Sunshine Mesa Road and Ilium Road. Register in advance at bit.ly/SMCTurkeyTrot2024 and receive a raffle ticket, or sign up on Thanksgiving Day starting at 9 a.m. There will be a raffle drawing at 9:30 a.m., and the race begins at 9:45 a.m. Awards for Fastest Male, Fastest Female, Fastest Kid (under 12), and Best Costume!

The Sheridan Arts Foundation (SAF) and Bootdoctors present Warren Miller’s 75 at the historic Sheridan Opera House on Friday, November 29th, at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior. Raffles for great prizes! Get tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com.

The Town of Mountain Village presents Dinner & a Movie at the Conference Center! On Friday, November 29th, the film will be Twisters, screening at 7 p.m. with doors at 6 p.m. Saturday, November 30th, will feature Inside Out 2 screening at 6 p.m. with doors at 5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the door. To view the dinner menu and purchase tickets in advance, please visit bit.ly/TMVdinnermovie.

Only on Noel Night, Wednesday, December 4th, head to the Mountainfilm offices on South Oak Street for exclusive offers on festival passes for 2025. Buy One Get One Free on Palmyra and Wasatch Passes, and FREE Wasatch Passes for locals 80 and over!  Refreshments and libations for customers and community members.

Attention Festivarians! Planet Bluegrass holds a Local Ticket Sale on Thursday, December 5th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at KOTO Studios (207 N. Pine, Telluride). Residents and workers of San Miguel County can purchase 4 Day and Single Day tickets for the 2025 Telluride Bluegrass Festival before they go on sale to the general public. Questions? Contact Planet Bluegrass at zach@planetbluegrass.com.

Attention, San Miguel Power members! SMPA is excited to announce the Sharing Success Grant, offering funding to support local projects that drive economic development and create positive impacts in the SMPA service area. If you have an initiative that could use a boost, visit smpa.com to get started on your application. The deadline for all 2024 applications is Friday, December 13th. For more information, contact Paul Hora at phora@smpa.com or call 970-650-0887.

Birthdays: ZACHARY TAYLOR, SHARON CLARK, SCOTT COHEN, OSCAR ROBERTSON, HOWARD DUFF, DONALD “DUCK” DUNN, PETE BEST, BILLY CONNOLLY, LEE MICHAELS, EDGAR MEYER

The San Miguel Educational Fund – that’s KOTO’s governing board – is holding annual elections for two regular board seats as well as bylaws revisions. SMEF members will receive ballots in the mail this week. Ballots are due by Thursday, December 5th. Return them by mail or drop them off at the Purple House on Pine (207 N. Pine St, Telluride).

Tri County Health Network is offering National Alliance on Mental Illness Peer-to-Peer sessions this winter. It’s a free, 8-session program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery. Classes are held virtually on Monday evenings from 5:30pm-7:45pm, starting tomorrow, Monday, November 25th. Register at tchnetwork.org/events-and-classes.

The annual Alpine Chapel FREE Thanksgiving “to go meal” will be ready for pick up at the High school cafeteria Wednesday, November 27th, from 4-6pm. Visit thealpinechapel.com for details.

San Miguel County’s annual Turkey Trot takes place the morning of Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 28th – at the intersection of Sunshine Mesa Road and Ilium Road. Register in advance at bit.ly/SMCTurkeyTrot2024 and receive a raffle ticket, or sign up on Thanksgiving Day starting at 9 a.m. There will be a raffle drawing at 9:30 a.m., and the race begins at 9:45 a.m. Awards for Fastest Male, Fastest Female, Fastest Kid (under 12), and Best Costume!

Attention, San Miguel Power members! SMPA is excited to announce the Sharing Success Grant, offering funding to support local projects that drive economic development and create positive impacts in the SMPA service area. If you have an initiative that could use a boost, visit smpa.com for details & applications. The deadline for all 2024 applications is Friday, December 13th. For more information, contact Paul Hora at phora@smpa.com or call 970-650-0887.

The Sheridan Arts Foundation (SAF) and Bootdoctors present Warren Miller’s 75 at the historic Sheridan Opera House on Friday, November 29th, at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior. Raffles for great prizes! Get tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com.

The Town of Mountain Village presents Dinner & a Movie at the Conference Center! On Friday, November 29th, the film will be Twisters, screening at 7 p.m. with doors at 6 p.m. Saturday, November 30th, will feature Inside Out 2 screening at 6 p.m. with doors at 5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the door. To view the dinner menu and purchase tickets in advance, please visit bit.ly/TMVdinnermovie.

Only on Noel Night, Wednesday, December 4th, head to the Mountainfilm offices on South Oak Street for exclusive offers on festival passes for 2025. Buy One Get One Free on Palmyra and Wasatch Passes, and FREE Wasatch Passes for locals 80 and over!  Refreshments and libations for customers and community members.

Birthdays: SALLY RUSSELL, NED BARR, MARK CARLSON, LAURA COHN, DANA MARKS, JENNIFER STAGG, BILLY THE KID, SUSAN ANSPACH, BORIS KARLOFF

The San Miguel Educational Fund – that’s KOTO’s governing board – is holding annual elections for two regular board seats as well as bylaws revisions. SMEF members will receive ballots in the mail this week. Ballots are due by Thursday, December 5th. Return them by mail or drop them off at the Purple House on Pine (207 N. Pine St, Telluride).

Telluride Elks Lodge hosts Turkey Bingo this weekend! Kids Bingo is today, Saturday, November 23rd, at 2 p.m.; Adult 21+ Bingo will have two seatings tonight – the first at 6:30 p.m. & again at 9 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for Adult Bingo. Sunday Brunch Bingo on November 24th, begins with brunch at 11 a.m., followed by Turkey Bingo games starting at noon.

Tri County Health Network is offering National Alliance on Mental Illness Peer-to-Peer sessions this winter. It’s a free, 8-session program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery. Classes are held virtually on Monday evenings from 5:30pm-7:45pm, starting on Monday, November 25th. Register at tchnetwork.org/events-and-classes.

The annual Alpine Chapel FREE Thanksgiving “to go meal” will be ready for pick up at the High school cafeteria Wednesday, November 27th, from 4-6pm. A homemade meal with all the fixin’s prepared for you by local chefs. There will also be a coffee, tea and cookie lounge! Visit thealpinechapel.com for details.

San Miguel County’s annual Turkey Trot takes place the morning of Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 28th – at the intersection of Sunshine Mesa Road and Ilium Road. Register in advance at bit.ly/SMCTurkeyTrot2024 and receive a raffle ticket, or sign up on Thanksgiving Day starting at 9 a.m. There will be a raffle drawing at 9:30 a.m., and the race begins at 9:45 a.m. Awards for Fastest Male, Fastest Female, Fastest Kid (under 12), and Best Costume!

Attention, San Miguel Power members! SMPA is excited to announce the Sharing Success Grant, offering funding to support local projects that drive economic development and create positive impacts in the SMPA service area. If you have an initiative that could use a boost, visit smpa.com for details & applications. The deadline for all 2024 applications is Friday, December 13th. For more information, contact Paul Hora at phora@smpa.com or call 970-650-0887.

The Sheridan Arts Foundation (SAF) and Bootdoctors present Warren Miller’s 75 at the historic Sheridan Opera House on Friday, November 29th, at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior. Raffles for great prizes! Get tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com.

The Town of Mountain Village presents Dinner & a Movie at the Conference Center! On Friday, November 29th, the film will be Twisters, screening at 7 p.m. with doors at 6 p.m. Saturday, November 30th, will feature Inside Out 2 screening at 6 p.m. with doors at 5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the door. To view the dinner menu and purchase tickets in advance, please visit bit.ly/TMVdinnermovie.

Birthdays: JOE BARBERI, CHARLIE DeFELECE, DAN WHITTET, DIXON BURDEN, ARLEEN FRIEDMAN, STACY LIDMAN, COLLEEN WHITEMAN, BETH HUGHES, BORIS BECKER, BILLY JEAN KING, RODNEY DANGERFIELD, JAMIE LEE CURTIS

The San Miguel Educational Fund – that’s KOTO’s governing board – is holding annual elections for two regular board seats as well as . SMEF members will receive ballots in the mail this week. Ballots are due by Thursday, December 5th. Return them by mail or drop them off at the Purple House on Pine (207 N. Pine St, Telluride).

Telluride Elks Lodge hosts Turkey Bingo this weekend! Kids Bingo will be Saturday, November 23rd, at 2 p.m.; Adult 21+ Bingo will have two seatings on Saturday – the first at 6:30 p.m. & again at 9 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for Adult Bingo. Sunday Brunch Bingo on November 24th, begins with brunch at 11 a.m., followed by Turkey Bingo games starting at noon.

Tri County Health Network is offering National Alliance on Mental Illness Peer-to-Peer sessions this winter. It’s a free, 8-session program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery. Classes are held virtually on Monday evenings from 5:30pm-7:45pm, starting on Monday, November 25th. Register at tchnetwork.org/events-and-classes.

The annual Alpine Chapel FREE Thanksgiving “to go meal” will be ready for pick up at the High school cafeteria Wednesday, November 27th, from 4-6pm. A homemade meal with all the fixin’s prepared for you by local chefs. There will also be a coffee, tea and cookie lounge! Visit thealpinechapel.com for details.

San Miguel County’s annual Turkey Trot takes place the morning of Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 28th – at the intersection of Sunshine Mesa Road and Ilium Road. Register in advance at bit.ly/SMCTurkeyTrot2024 and receive a raffle ticket, or sign up on Thanksgiving Day starting at 9 a.m. There will be a raffle drawing at 9:30 a.m., and the race begins at 9:45 a.m. Awards for Fastest Male, Fastest Female, Fastest Kid (under 12), and Best Costume!

Attention, San Miguel Power members! SMPA is excited to announce the Sharing Success Grant, offering funding to support local projects that drive economic development and create positive impacts in the SMPA service area. If you have an initiative that could use a boost, visit smpa.com for details & applications. The deadline for all 2024 applications is Friday, December 13th. For more information, contact Paul Hora at phora@smpa.com or call 970-650-0887.

The Sheridan Arts Foundation (SAF) and Bootdoctors present Warren Miller’s 75 at the historic Sheridan Opera House on Friday, November 29th, at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior. Raffles for great prizes! Get tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com.

The Town of Mountain Village presents Dinner & a Movie at the Conference Center! On Friday, November 29th, the film will be Twisters, screening at 7 p.m. with doors at 6 p.m. Saturday, November 30th, will feature Inside Out 2 screening at 6 p.m. with doors at 5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the door. To view the dinner menu and purchase tickets in advance, please visit bit.ly/TMVdinnermovie.

Birthdays: BOB FORSBERG, ELLEN SAMMON, BREMEN SCHMELTZ, ANDREA ALEXANDER, ANN BRADY, STEPHANIE FANOS, MONICA KELLY, KERRI SILVER, MARLO THOMAS, GOLDIE HAWN, KEN GRIFFEY JR., STAN THE MAN MUSIAL, DON LaPORTE, CARISSA WODEHOUSE, WHITMAN JONES

The San Miguel Educational Fund – that’s KOTO’s governing board – is holding annual elections for two regular board seats. SMEF members will receive ballots in the mail this week. Ballots are due by Thursday, December 5th. Return them by mail or drop them off at the Purple House on Pine (207 N. Pine St, Telluride).

Patagonia Telluride is showing 3 short films about climbing today, Thursday, November 21st, from 4-6 p.m. This is a free event! Please bring your own chair; Patagonia will provide popcorn and beverages.

Share your love of the outdoors with TASP! The Telluride Adaptive Sports Program is hosting a New Volunteer Info Meeting tonight, Thursday, November 21st, at 5:15pm in the Telluride Library Program Room. Come find out what being a winter volunteer is all about. If you would like to get a link to tune in online, please email volunteer@tellurideadaptivesports.org.

Telluride Elks Lodge BPOE #692 hosts the ever-popular Turkey Bingo this weekend! Kids Bingo will be Saturday, November 23rd, at 2 p.m.; Adult 21+ Bingo will have two seatings on Saturday – the first at 6:30 p.m. & again at 9 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for Adult Bingo. Back again this year is the Sunday Brunch Bingo on November 24th. Sunday Brunch is served beginning at 11 a.m.; with Turkey Bingo games starting at noon.

Tri County Health Network is offering National Alliance on Mental Illness Peer-to-Peer sessions this winter. It’s a free, 8-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery taught by trained peers with lived experience. Classes are held virtually on Monday evenings from 5:30pm-7:45pm, starting next Monday, November 25th. Register at tchnetwork.org/events-and-classes.

The annual Alpine Chapel FREE Thanksgiving Outreach “to go meal” will be ready for pick up at the High school cafeteria Wednesday, November 27th, from 4-6pm. A homemade meal with all the fixin’s prepared for you by local chefs. Put together by the loving folks of The Alpine Chapel. There will also be a coffee, tea and cookie lounge- stop by for a visit! Visit thealpinechapel.com for details.

San Miguel County’s annual Turkey Trot takes place the morning of Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 28th – at the intersection of Sunshine Mesa Road and Ilium Road. Register in advance at bit.ly/SMCTurkeyTrot2024 and receive a raffle ticket, or sign up on Thanksgiving Day starting at 9 a.m. There will be a raffle drawing at 9:30 a.m., and the race begins at 9:45 a.m. Awards for Fastest Male, Fastest Female, Fastest Kid (under 12), and Best Costume!

Attention, San Miguel Power members! SMPA is excited to announce the Sharing Success Grant, offering funding to support local projects that drive economic development and create positive impacts in the SMPA service area. If you have an initiative that could use a boost, visit smpa.com for details & applications. The deadline for all 2024 applications is Friday, December 13th. For more information, contact Paul Hora at phora@smpa.com or call 970-650-0887.