Birthdays: KEVIN KLEIN, DAVID NELSON, THE BIG BOPPER, CHRISTEL LEIMGRUBER, JENNIFER JEROME, ALICE PADUA, NICOLE CLINE, JERRY HELDMAN, BILL WYMAN, EMILY HORN, CAROL DIX, ROBERT KAMMER, “MIDNITE” SCHULTES
Wilkinson Public Library hosts a Book Talk and Signing with Zak Podmore today, Thursday, October 24th, at 5:30pm in the Program Room. Award-winning journalist Zak Podmore brings to life the magnificent terrain and complex politics of the Colorado River, its dying reservoirs—and the surprising revelation that the inevitable loss of Lake Powell could be a turning point for more a sustainable future.
Sheridan Arts Foundation presents a four-night run of Into the Woods, performed by the Not-So-Young People’s Theater, opening today, Thursday, October 24th and running through Sunday, October 27th at the historic Sheridan Opera House. Showtimes are 6:00 p.m. nightly, with a special 2:00 p.m. matinee on Sunday. Get tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com.
Telluride Chamber Music presents the world-famous Project Trio, live in concert at The Alibi tonight, Thursday, October 24th, at 7 p.m. Composed of beatboxing flute (yes, that's a thing!), saxophone and double bass, this is not your average classical show!
Rainbow Preschool, Rockies School Age Program and Rascals Toddler Program will be hosting their 2nd annual Halloween Bingo Fundraiser on Friday, October 25th from 6-9pm at The Elks. Come in your best costume and play to win! Winners get amazing prize packages!! Food and drink available.
Floradora Saloon continues their Local Live Music Happy Hour series this Friday, October 25th, from 5-7 p.m. with Acoustifunk, featuring Mel & Eamon. Live like a local!
Ridgway’s Sherbino Theater is throwing a Halloween Party this Friday, October 25th! Doors at 7 p.m.; Music from DJ Blanche at 8 p.m. Dress in your most killer costume and win prizes! Tickets at the door or in advance at sherbino.org.
The George Gardner Scholarship Fund presents “Growing Ice, Ideas, and Community,” on Tuesday, October 29th at 6:30 p.m. at the Ouray County 4H Center. Join outdoor & creative professionals Orion Willits, Corey Gera, and Kael Van Buskirk as they share their expertise and knowledge, and discuss how they have grown their personal and professional communities. More information at info@georgefund.org.
Get your costumes ready for the KOTO Halloween Bash! The party is Thursday, October 31st, at 8 p.m. at the Telluride Elks Lodge, featuring live music from some of Telluride’s hardest working musicians – Chrome Velvet, Lavalanche, Atari Safari & more! Arrive by 9 p.m. to be considered for the Miss Kiki Rabbit Costume Contest. Cash prizes for the winners! This is a 21+ event. Tickets are $20 cash or Venmo at the door. Don’t miss the official Halloween After Party at Liz – it’s a FREE dance party starting at 10 p.m.
KOTO is seeking volunteers for the annual Ski Swap coming up on Saturday, November 9th! Volunteers are needed Thursday, November 7th, through Monday, November 11th, and get exclusive access to shop the Pre-Swap on Saturday morning. Head to koto.org to sign up for a shift, and bring your friends!