Birthdays: JIM CROCE, ROD STEWART, PAT BENATAR, RONNIE HAWKINS, SHAWN COLVIN, GEORGE FOREMAN, FRANK SINATRA JR., BEN CRENSHAW, CHRIS SANDS, GEORGE CARR, JONATHAN SILVERMAN, MARY ELLEN WRIGHT, DIANE LAWLESS, ROBERT DALEY, DONALD FAGAN, RITCHIE STOTHARD, DIRK OTIS
Calling All Models! The Telluride AIDS Benefit is holding auditions for the 2025 Fashion Show on Friday, January 10th, and Saturday, January 11th, at the Palm Theater. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the runway, join TAB Creative Team Laya and LaMar in supporting this incredible cause. For details or to sign up, visit aidsbenefit.org.
Tonight, Friday, January 10th, at 6 p.m. in Town Park, join local guide & Raide Backpacks athlete Maddie Crowell for a FREE beacon bash! Test your avalanche rescue knowledge and skills with fun competitions and games. Meet under the bra, dress warm, bring a headlamp and avalanche rescue gear (if you have it). Prizes, fun and knowledge will be provided.
Bluegrass band The Grass Blasters are playing the Lone Cone Saloon in Norwood tonight, Friday, January 10th, at 8 p.m. FREE show!
Leslie Browning & Friends will play a FREE après ski show tomorrow, Saturday, January 11th, starting at 3:30 p.m. at the Peaks Resort & Spa.
Claybrook & Tom are playing a FREE show at The Alibi tomorrow, Saturday, January 11th, from 6-8 p.m. Tune in to KOTO on Friday at noon for a special, live performance & interview with the duo.
The Sheridan Arts Foundation presents Colorado funk band The Motet, live at the historic Sheridan Opera House tomorrow, Saturday, January 11th! Doors at 8 p.m.; show at 9 p.m. FREE AfterSHOW DJ set by nOOnz. Get tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com.
Come join the Telluride Choral Society as they begin auditions for the advanced Chamber Singers on Saturday, January 11th, from 2:30-4 p.m., at Christ Church. SpringSing rehearsals for Adult Choirs begin on Sunday, January 12th, from 4:30-7 p.m. also at Christ Church. Student Choirs will meet on Wednesdays and Fridays starting January 8th &10th in the Telluride Middle/High School Drama Room. Go to telluridechoralsociety.org for more info and to register.
Celebrate the beauty of the full moon on the Valley Floor! Join Sheep Mountain Alliance for the 2025 Valley Floor Moonlight Progressive Dinner on Monday, January 13th, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Walk to the trails on the Valley Floor, then ski, snowshoe, or walk to three food and drink stations dispersed throughout the groomed trail loop right by the Shell station. Cider, soup and cookies will be available at the three stations. *Please bring your own bowls and cups!* This event is FREE and open to the community!
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 through Wednesday, January 15th. Please remove all lights and ornaments before disposing. No other disposal is permitted at this site.
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. Tickets are now SOLD OUT! Any tickets that become available will be sold at the door on a first-come, first-served basis.