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.