Birthdays: BECCA THORENSON, JENNIFER MARSHAL, BRETLEY DANNER, CAMEO SMITH, DONNA KOLAR, JEFF PECK, KENT BRIDGES, KENT GAYLORD, STEVE SCHEIN, JODI SARAZEN, BARRY SANDERS, ORVILLE REDENBACHER
San Miguel Authority for Regional Transportation is offering fare free service in July and August on all routes. Find more information at smarttelluride.com.
Telluride Museum’s historical walking tours take place on Tuesdays & Thursdays this summer. Learn the amazing stories of Telluride's past on this guided walking tour through town. The tour leaves at 1pm from the museum porch (at the top of Fir Street).
Wednesday, July 17th, bring your family to Mountain Village’s Market on the Plaza at 11 a.m., and enjoy a fun-filled story time with songs and stories with Carli and Jackson from the Wilkinson Public Library! This is a free event for young ones and their families.
Telluride Rotary Club meets Wednesday, July 17th, at 12 p.m. (noon) at Wilkinson Public Library. See telluriderotary.com for more info, follow @telluriderotary on Instagram, and email telluriderotary@gmail.com if you’re interested in attending.
San Miguel Basin Fair events for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 17th, include Capture the Flag and a Water Balloon Fight at 1 p.m., and the Pig Show at 7 p.m., both at the County Fairgrounds Event Complex. Thursday, July 18th, check out the Small Animal Show at 10 a.m., followed by the Catch-a-Chicken contest at noon, and the 4H Youth Cornhole Tournament at 1 p.m. The Pee-Wee Bucket Lamb Show takes place at 6 p.m. and the Lamb Show at 7 p.m., both on Thursday.
Check out the FREE Bears of Alaska photo exhibit this Wednesday July 17th, from 4-6pm at Patagonia Telluride! Photographer Tony Newlin will share his adventures with the Bears of McNeil River Sanctuary and Katmai National Park in Alaska. Snacks and refreshments provided by Lunch Money.
Celebrate the live Grateful Dead experience with Easy Jim at the Sunset Music Series at Mountain Village’s Sunset Plaza stage on Wednesday, July 17th, at 6pm. The show is FREE and more information on the band can be found at easyjimband.net.
Telluride Gold Kings are playing at The Alibi tomorrow, Wednesday, July 17th, from 6 to 8 p.m. Can’t make it to Wednesday’s show? Catch the Gold Kings on Thursday, July 18th, at the historic Sheridan Bar from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Telluride Jazz Festival is looking for reliable, hardworking, and fun-loving individuals to join the Jazz Volunteer Team. Getting involved is the best way to earn a FREE 3-day Festival Pass and see incredible live music in the town park this summer. If you would like to be part of the team, head over to TellurideJazz.org/Volunteer and submit your application today.
Friday, July 19th, head to the Telluride Farmer’s Market for the Magic Mountain Puppet Show, presented by Wilkinson Public Library. The show starts at 11 a.m. and is suitable for all ages!
Beyond The Groove Productions & TMVOA present Music on the Green with Grant Sabin Trio on Friday, July 19th, from 5-7 p.m. at Mountain Village's Reflection Plaza. The Friday concerts are FREE, for all ages, and family (and pet!)-friendly.
Telluride Outside and Alpine Bank present Trout-a-Palooza, a party & fundraiser benefiting Trout Unlimited! Anglers, paddle-boarders, bikers, and hikers, help preserve what you love and how you recreate, and attend Trout-a-Palooza on Tuesday, July 16th from 6-9 p.m. at the Sheridan Opera House. Tickets are available at sheridanoperahouse.com. Visit troutapalooza.org for more information and to participate the pre-event online auction!
The Telluride Adaptive Sports Program (TASP) is hosting Sip, Eat & Empower this Saturday, July 20th, at 7 p.m. Enjoy specialty food, wine, music and listen to an energizing presenter from the adaptive community. For tickets and more information please visit tellurideadaptivesports.org/events.