Birthdays: LADY BIRD JOHNSON, ROBIN & MAURICE GIBB, BARBARA BILLINGSLY, RALPH FINNES, RED STEAGALL, STEVE GARVEY, STEVE CARLTON, MIKE FRIEDMAN, BRUCE GILLESPIE, BILL KEES, STEVE WEST, KIMBERLY RUSSELL, ANNE TROSHYNSKI, DIANE SAWYER, AVA SHIMKONIS, WINTER JACOBSON
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. Tonight, Sunday, December 22nd, A Christmas Story. And tomorrow, Monday, December 23rd, Elf! All movies start at 6 p.m. View the menu and get tickets in advance at townofmountainvillage.com.
This winter, compete in Seas of Trees downhill vertical ski challenge! Strap the skis or snowboard on and rip down the slopes and through the trees while you help support Seas of Trees next 1,000 trees planting effort, happening locally this summer. Track your vert on an app and become King or Queen of the mountain. Win prizes, including trees to plant at your home. To sign up, go to www.SeasOfTrees.org.
Get your act together! The 35th KOTO Lip Sync Contest takes place on Saturday, January 25th, and we’re looking for the best lip sync-ers in Telluride! Email your act to kototelluride@gmail.com to sign up. Remember, all performers must also purchase a ticket. Tickets are $35 and go on sale tomorrow, Monday, December 23rd, at sheridanoperahouse.com. Lip Sync is an epic Telluride tradition and it WILL sell out, so get your tickets fast!
Join Telluride Theatre to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of The Downlow with an evening of local storytelling tomorrow, 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.
Wilkinson Public Library will be closed Tuesday, December 24th, and Wednesday, December 25th to observe the Christmas holiday.
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!
San Miguel County's free Holiday Tree Recycling lot, located at the Church Camp parking lot at the intersection of Ilium Road and Sunshine Mesa Road, will be open December 26th through January 15th. Please remove all lights and ornaments before disposing. No other disposal is permitted at this site.
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.