Birthdays: PETE “NITE FLY” GAVIN, MARK “THE FLYING FERO” DRESIE, DAVE “MR. JEEP TOUR” ROTE, JOHN “MR. WOBBER’S NEIGHBORHOOD” WONTROBSKI, LYNN GERSHMAN, HARVEY FIERSTEIN, DANA MOROWITZ
The Telluride Historical Museum will reveal the newest Weatherford Gallery annual exhibit today, Thursday, June 6th, at 6 p.m. with a FREE public reception. The exhibit "You Are Here: Opportunity, Exploration, and Endurance in the San Juan Mountains" features rare and unique historical maps that tell the story of how the American Southwest came to be navigated, understood, and exploited. Stop on by at the museum soon and don't forget Saturdays are FREE for locals!
District Commissioner and candidate Anne Brown invites the community to a Meet & Greet event today, Thursday, June 6th, at the Placerville Schoolhouse, from 5:30-7pm. Refreshments served. All are welcome.
Catch the Telluride Gold Kings tonight, Thursday, June 6th, at the historic Sheridan Bar from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, June 6th, at 5:30 p.m. at the Wilkinson Public Library, join Greg Smith, Montana Humanities Educator and former Bear Management Ranger in Glacier National Park, for “Bears and Wolves of the West,” a discussion of the history of wolves & grizzly bears in the American West, the reality of biological limitations, and the potential for future habitat expansion.
This Friday, June 7th, visit the new Liz to Go restaurant for a grand opening party from 4-8 p.m. Chef Eliza Gavin will be offering FREE samples and raffle prizes!
Beyond The Groove Music Productions & TMVOA present the 2024 Music on the Green concert series from 5 to 7 p.m. on Fridays at Mountain Village’s Reflection Plaza. Friday, June 7th, check out Dead Horses!
All are invited to join San Miguel County Commissioner candidate Geneva Shaunette for two upcoming meet-and-greets! The first is in Norwood this Saturday, June 8th, at Mesa Rose Kitchen from 8 a.m.-10:45 a.m. The second is in Telluride on Monday, June 10th, at The Buck from 4-6 p.m. Bring your questions, concerns, ideas and feedback - or just come say hello and enjoy a beverage! Everyone is welcome. Visit gisforgovernment.com for more information and other opportunities to connect.
The Sheridan Arts Foundation presents the 31st annual Wild West Fest taking place this week through Saturday, June 8th. You don’t want to miss legendary reggae group The Wailers, performing live at the historic Sheridan Opera House this Friday, June 7th, at 8 p.m. Get your tickets now at sheridanoperahouse.com, and support the SAF’s Wild West Fest!
Drag Brunch is back at the Mountain Lodge during Pride Month! Head to The View at Mountain Lodge at 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 9th, for a fabulous celebration hosted by Aria Pettyone, featuring unforgettable performances by Bravo, Chode Malone, Davaivai, and Mix Trix.
Senator Michael Bennet will be in Nucla this Sunday, June 9th, at 3 p.m. for a public listening session about the proposed Dolores National Monument at the West End School Building (225 W 4th Ave, Nucla). Attendees are asked to please RSVP to bit.ly/4aJimMZ.