ART

THROUGH MONDAY, JULY 31

Brittany Miller Painting Exhibit at the Stronghouse Studios, 283 S. Fir St. 728-8959.

Announcements:

The Stronghouse Studios has studio spaces available to rent for local visual artists. Sizes vary; prices are $100 to $300/month. Group studio space is available for $75/month, five artists max. Darkroom space also may be rented. Scholarships are offered to high school students. All artists have the opportunity to exhibit in the Stronghouse gallery space. Stop for an application, 283 S. Fir. Or call Brittany Miller at 728-8959.

Computers Wanted – Artist Duncan Mackenzie seeks used and working computers for a project. Will pick up, transfer data and erase hard drives. Call 708-9591.

At Various Venues:

Lucas Gallery – Exciting new artists in the gallery this summer include Peter Roux (encaustic landscapes), Clifford Bailey (smoking jazz) and some very quirky, kinky ceramic paintings as well as new sculpture by Telluride's Julie McNair. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Sat., 151 S Pine, 728 1345.

Elinoff Gallery – New paintings by Yuri Kuznetsov; 204 W Colorado Ave., 728-5566.

Telluride Gallery of Fine Art – Exhibition of works by master pastelist Sally Strand; minimalist paintings by Thomas Hoadley; nudes by Malcolm Liepke and Philip Pearlstein; landscapes by Gary O'Gara and Bruce Gomez. Featuring studio jewelers Petra Class and Priyadarshini Himatsingka. Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily, www.telluridegallery.com, 728-3300.

Telluride Mountain Gallery (across from the Conference Center in Mountain Village) Featuring new abstracts by Kelly Kievit; tapestries by Laura Foster Nicholson. Open Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., www.telluridegallery.com.

Winston Gallery of Fine Art – Oil landscapes and portraitures by American artists, Gary Ernest Smith and John C. Terelak, and by Russian artists who painted during the Soviet period. Located in the Franz Klammer Lodge in Mountain Village opposite the pond, 369-0030.

Lustre – An artisan gallery featuring the hand painted chandeliers of Ulla Darni, furniture, jewelry from Gurhan, Todd Reed, Aaron Henry, and Masriera, wood, glass and bronze sculpture from American artists. 171 S Pine St, 728-3355, www.lustregallery.com.

Yank & Flanders Gallery – Ceramics by Goedele and John Fahnestock, behind 1035 West Grand, Norwood. Call 327-0369.

Locals' Gallery – Featuring works by 20 local artists at The Potter's Wheel, 221 E Colorado Ave, 728-1721.

Lyceum Arts – Kathryn Vinson Tatum studio and gallery, original oil paintings, gicleés, art prints, greeting cards of original work, and 2003-2005 Telluride Jazz Celebration poster artist. 430 W Colorado Ave, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and by appt. Mon.-Fri., 708-1331.

Stained Glass Art Company – Custom stained glass windows and lamps by local artist; Copper foil technique. Stained glass lessons available; stainedglassartcompany.com, 729-0495.

Watercolor Classes – In Julie's studio, children, adults and beginners welcome, all levels. Call 728-5453

Local Walls – A collection of works exclusively by local artists featuring: Carl Marcus, Lucy Boody, Neil Hastings, Janie Trenary, Amy Poinsett and Carmen Tucker; 217 W Colorado Ave.

At the Ah Haa School for the Arts

Call 728-3886 for information and class registration.

Felted Cloche Hats: July 22

Figure in Watercolor: July 22 & 23

Chicks with Sticks: July 24

Paper Antics ages 9-12: July 24-27

Pet Planters for ages 4-6 & 7-9: July 24-27

Hanging Sculptures for ages 4-6 & 7-9: July 24-27

Advanced Black & White Photography: July 24-Aug. 21

French Cooking: July 26

Serene Landscape for ages 7-9: July 28

Magical Masks for ages 4-6: July 28

Fantasy Silk Dyeing for ages 9-12: July 28

A Closer Look: July 29 & 30

Kitchen Kollection for ages 4-6 & 7-9: July 31-Aug. 3

3-D Exploration: Part II for ages 9-12: July 31-Aug. 3

Exploring Telluride for ages 4-6 & 7-9: July 31-Aug. 3

Language of Financial Planning: Aug. 1-22

Chicks with Sticks: Aug. 1-22

Painting From Within: Aug. 2-16

Cooking Basics: Aug. 2-30

B Wear of Art for ages 4-6: Aug. 4

Tick Tock Clock for ages 7-9: Aug. 4

Announcements:

2006 Solo Artist Show With Yukon Steele – Using found materials, Steele allows each piece to "speak for itself." The Solo Exhibition will run through Aug. 10 at the Silver Bell Gallery, 135 S. Spruce St.

14th Annual Ah Haa Benefit Art Auction is seeking local and regional artists to submit art, crafts and services for the Friday, Aug. 11 art auction, which raises money for the school's ongoing programs. Donations will be accepted now through Aug. 7 at the school. The event's theme is "Road Trip," but submissions do not have to be theme related. To donate a piece, please stop by the Ah Haa School at 135 S. Spruce or call 728-3886.

Volunteers Needed before, during and after the Ah Haa Auction. Help needed with everything from setting up food to bartending to cashiering. Volunteers can earn credit for classes, $10 and hour for every hour you work. If you are interested in volunteering please call 728-3886.

BODY

Announcements:

Weekly Ah Haa Acupuncture and Massage Clinic – Wednesdays, 4-7 p.m. The clinic offers affordable acupuncture and massage to the community, provided by Petra Buchanan L,Ac and Joshua Geeter L,Ac. The clinic is located at 135 S. Spruce St. Please come early to reserve your space. We will have a sign up sheet to cut down on waiting time. For more info contact Petra at 708-9677 or petra@petrabuchanan.com.

Telluride Yoga Center

At Deva Yoga Studio upstairs in Nugget Bldg., corner of W Colorado and N Fir.

Schedule through Sept. 1

Mon.: Mysore 9-10:45 a.m.; Prenatal 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; Viniyoga 12:30-1:30 p.m.; Basics 5-6 p.m.; Vinyasa 6:15-7:45 p.m.; Power Yoga – Guy's Night 8-9:30 p.m.

Tues.: Vinyasa 9-10:30 a.m.; Basics 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; Vinyasa 12:30-1:30 p.m.; Aikido 6:15-7:45 p.m.

Wed.: Sunrise Yoga 7:15-8:30 a.m.; Mysore Open Practice 9-10:45 a.m.; Vinyasa 12:15-1:15 p.m.; Basics 4:45-6 p.m.; Vinyasa 6:15-7:45 p.m.

Thurs.: Level II Iyengar 7:15-8:45 a.m.; Vinyasa 9-10:30 a.m.; Restorative 10:45 a.m.-noon; Vinyasa 12:30-1:30 p.m.; Viniyoga 4:30-6 p.m.; Temple Dance 6:15-7:45 p.m.; Power Yoga – Guy's Night 8-9:30 p.m.

Fri.: Primary Series (Level 3 Only) 9-10:45 a.m.; Vinyasa 12:15-1:15 p.m.; Belly Dance 2-3:30 p.m.; Prenatal 5:45-6:45 p.m.; Conscious Meditation – Joi 7 p.m.

Sat.: Vinyasa 9:30-11 a.m.

Sun.: Vinyasa noon-1:30 p.m.

GENERAL INFORMATION: 10 Class Punch Card = $120 (expires at end of fourth month); 1 Week Unlimited = $45; 1 Class = $15; Mats provided/Drop-Ins welcome; Privates available/Studio may be rented; www.TellurideYoga.com/729-1673

Club Pilates

New Ridgway Location, Old School House, 1075 Sherman

All ten-class punch cards, $150; Private-lesson punch cards, $600 for ten; Semi-private lessons (3-4 students), $25 per person/hour; Duet lessons (2 students), $35 per person/hour. Call 728-4303 or email chris@clubpilates.com.

Telluride Pilates Center:

307 E Colorado Ave, 728-5003, www.telluridepilatescenter.com

Mon.: Reformer, 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m.; Power Mat, 6 p.m.

Tues.: Reformer, 6 p.m.; Mat, 1 p.m., 6 p.m.

Wed.: Reformer, 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m.; Power Mat, 6 p.m.

Thurs.: Reformer, 6 p.m.; Mat, 1 p.m.

Fri.: Reformer, 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m.

Sat.: Power Mat, 10 a.m.

Private, semi-private and trio classes available. Call for appointment.

Connecting Point School of Massage

970/728-6424, www.telluridemassage.com

All programs and courses are approved and licensed by the Colorado Division of Private Occupational Schools, Dept. of Higher Education.

Yoga With Margot Pope

Level I/II, Tues., 9-10:30 a.m.; Level III, Thurs., 9-10:30 a.m.; Level I/II (with Yvonne Mosser), Tues., 4:30-6 p.m.; All levels, Sun., 9-10:30 a.m. Studio located at 1982 Hwy 145, above Texaco Station. Call 728-9171 for info.

At Various Locations:

Telluride Women's Healthcare – McLean Cherry RNC WHNP FNP, offering annual physicals, fertility awareness, hormone balance, wellness products for women. Call 729-1574 for info and appointments.

Aikido –Mon. & Wed., 6:30 p.m., Fitness Center. Call Sensei Rick Thompson at 708-0225 for more info.

Aiki-ken and Aiki-jo – Tues., 7 p.m., Yoga Center. Call Sensei Rick Thompson at 708-0225 for more info.

Group/Private Reiki I, II and III Workshops – Call Patricia at 708-2504 for info.

Student Massage Clinic – $25/per hour massages at the Connecting Point School of Massage. Call 728-6424.

Tai Chi Classes – With John Schofield, Wed., 6-7:30 p.m., ongoing; start any time. Classes held at 2738 Robins Way, in Meadowlark Court. Please call 729-1115 to register.

Summer Belly Dance Classes will be held at the Telluride Yoga Center upstairs in the Nugget Building, Fridays, 2-3:30 p.m. For additional info call Marsha 596-9992.

Golden Door Spa at the Peaks – Call 728-2590 for an updated schedule of classes.

Jin Shin Jyutsu Study Group – Tues., 5:30-7 p.m.; Ah Haa School, free and open to all, donations appreciated; 728-3886.

Pilates at the Telluride Dance Academy – Mon., Wed., 8 a.m. Private lessons available. Call Kalli at 728-1750.

Childbirth Classes – Sponsored by San Miguel County Nursing, with Kendall Cieciuch (Chet-chu), RN, ICCE. Call 728-5255.

Telluride Childbirth Classes – With Amy Cannon, ICCE; call 708-0115 for info.

Women's Health Clinic – At San Miguel County Nursing Clinic, Tues., Wed. and Fri. Call 728-4289 for an appointment.

Mesa Midwives Monthly Clinic – Offering individualized care for women, adolescence through menopause, one Saturday/month. Call 970/241-4001 for an appointment or more info.

Shamanic Life Coach Sessions, Limpias, and Soul Healing – Reiki, SKHM, Divine Energy and Polarity Sessions. Call Sasala at 970/327-4846 or contact via e-mail at istazi@reenchantedearth.com.

Horse Massage – Call Marie Fouche at 327-4846.

COMMUNITY

FRIDAY, JULY 21

Southwest Resource Advisory Council Meeting, at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 Highway 550 in Ridgway, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The meeting is open to the public, with a public comment period scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Agenda topics include: Field Manager Reports; San Juan Basin Planning Activities; Uncompahgre Field Office Wild & Scenic River Inventory; Public Lands Partnership: Different Approaches to Monitoring and Restoration; San Miguel Watershed Coalition: Watershed Health Assessment. For more info visit www.blm.gov/rac/co/co_index.htm.

SATURDAY, JULY 22

San Miguel County Energy Forum – Learn more about energy development. Representatives from the oil and gas industry, governmental and regulatory agencies and environmental groups will be answering one-on-one questions and providing information on topics that affect the community. San Miguel County Fairgrounds, Norwood, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more info call Krista VanSteelandt at 866/896-6371.

Hike to Lewis Mill with Rudy Davison – Historian, longtime Telluride local and former publisher of the Telluride Times, Davison leads a trek to the 1910 Lewis Mill site, used to mill ore from the Lewis Lode in Bridal Veil Basin. The hike to and from the site will include discussion of wildflowers and geography, and once at the site we will learn more about the milling process. Meet at the Bridal Veil Power Plant gate at 8:30 a.m. Call 728-3344 or visit www.telluridemuseum.org for more info and transportation arrangements.

Bear Creek Adult Volunteer Program – Trail Work on Bear Creek, 9:30 a.m.-noon: cleaning out culverts and water bars; revegetation of social trails. Please bring water and dress for the weather. Meet at the Parks and Rec office in Town Park. For more info or to register please call the Bear Creek Ranger at 728-2173.

MONDAY, JULY 24

Democratic Primary Candidates Debate – County Commissioner candidates Joan May and Rube Felicelli, 6:15 p.m., KOTO.

KOTO Village Voice, program begins at 11:30 a.m., Councilman Delves is scheduled to attend.

TUESDAY, JULY 25

Question and Answer With Rube Felicelli, candidate for county commissioner, 5:30 p.m. at Tracks Café in Mountain Village.

Pinhead Town Talk – "The Largest Mass Poisoning in History: Arsenic in Drinking Water of Asia" by Scott Fendorf, Ph.D., Stanford University Associate Professor of Soil and Environmental Biogeochemistry. Sheridan Opera House, 6-7:15 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26

Democratic Primary Candidates Debate – County Commissioner candidates Joan May and Rube Felicelli, 10 p.m., KOTO.

Watershed Report Card Lecture Series Vegetation Forests, Meadows, River Banks and Deserts: What's Up? with Dr. Dave Merritt, Riparian Plant Ecologist, USFS, and Yvette Henson, landscape horticulturalist and CSU extension agent. Held in the Weatherford Room of the Telluride Historical Museum, 6-7:30 p.m. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Contact the Telluride Institute at 728-8312 for more info or to reserve seating in advance.

THURSDAY, JULY 27

Democratic Primary Candidates Debate – Democratic Candidates for County Commissioner Joan May and Rube Felicelli will be answering questions prepared by a moderator regarding their potential nominations. Both candidates will be available to answer questions from the floor, 5:30 p.m., in the Program Room at the Wilkinson Public Library. Democratic candidates for Country Clerk will answer questions from the floor before the main debate.

Ongoing:

Watershed Report Card Lecture Series every Wednesday through Aug. 16, at the Telluride Historical Museum, 6:30-7 p.m. Free admissions and refreshments. These lectures will address the watershed's ecological health problems. University credit available through the University Centers of the San Miguel, contact Sarah Silver at 369-5255 or email her at highered@telluridecolorado.net. For more info on the lecture series visit www.tellurideinstitute.com.

Fireside Chats – Listen to historical stories about Telluride and Mountain Village from Telluride legends, free. Every other Thursday through Aug.17, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Fire Pit in Heritage Plaza. Upcoming: Aug. 3, From Tram Cars to Gondolas, Johnnie Stevens & Bill Mahoney Sr. discuss the development of transporting goods to and from the high country. Stevens and Mahoney will delve into the topic of the construction of the tram towers for moving ore, goods, and men throughout the high country. They will also connect the advent of the tram towers to its modern cousin, the ski gondola as a modern mode of transportation in the high country; Aug. 17, The Chinese Experience in Telluride, with Paul O'Rourke. Call 728-3344 or visit www.telluridemuseum.org for more info.

St. Sophia Nature Center Activities – KidSounds St Sophia with Susan Ensor, July 21, 28, 10-10:30 a.m., active music making for children in the magnificent surroundings of the nature center for ages 3-6. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend. Leave No Trace Wilderness Ethics with staff person Peter Rowland, July 21, 22, 28, 29, all day. He will explain to guests (all ages) the LNT principles for hikers and campers on how to protect and preserve Telluride's fragile high alpine environment. Children's LNT activities and crafts available. All day; Herb Walker Tours led by John Sir Jesse, Wed., July 26, 9 a.m.-noon. Hikes range from a leisurely walk around town to a long climb in the high country, with an emphasis on identifying and using the wild plants of Telluride. On mushroom hikes, you can expect to come home with a bag of mushrooms to spice up your supper. Hiking boots, water, sunscreen and appropriate weather gear are recommended. Adults and young adults; Prospect Basin Fen Hikes with Deanna Belck and Patrick Drew, July 29. Learn about these valuable ecosystems and what the ski area does to protect them within the basin and throughout the San Juan Mountains. Confirm time with Nature Center; Meet the Natives Wildlife Presentation with Bubba Gump the baby river otter and Lissa Margetts, July 29, noon-1 p.m. All ages ; Ongoing: Daily Children's Nature Activities – Children environmental education activities at the center and outdoors, classes with provided nature crafts. For children of all ages, 10 a.m.-noon, Monday through Friday. All activities are free and open to the public. The Nature Center at St Sophia is open seven days a week, from 9 a.m.- 4 a.m. For more info call Deanna Belch at 728-7339.

Telluride Historical Museum – Open Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free local's day every Thursday with extended hours until 7 p.m. Call 728-3344 for more info.

Telluride Farmers Market, every Friday into October, noon-4 p.m. on South Oak St.

Ridgway Farmers Market – Sundays through September, 8 a.m.-noon. Located in Ridgway on Hwy. 550 across from the Ouray County Fairgrounds. This season features breakfast burritos and coffee, local vegetables and fresh fruit, bread, buffalo and elk meat, eggs, wine, fresh cut flowers, soaps and lotions, jewelry, crafts, and much more. First Sunday of each month will feature a cooking demonstration using produce from the market.

Meeting Rooms at the Library: Visit the Wilkinson Library website and click on "Meeting Rooms" to arrange meetings, programs and events. The calendar provides an up-to-date availability schedule with round the clock access from your home computer, www.telluridelibrary.org.

Restore Our World – Daily showings of Bioneers DVDs; Plenary Bioneers DVDs; Democracy Now with Amy Goodman airs twice daily, 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; The Now Program on PBS airs Fri., 7 p.m.; 129 W Colorado, 728-3553.

Eight Ball Pool Tournament – Every Thursday; $10 entry fee; double elimination; cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, New Sheridan Bar. Registration, 6:30 p.m. Tournament, 7 p.m. For more info call Paul Tate at 729-0805.

9/11 Commemorative Peacewalk – 11th day of every month to commemorate Sept. 11, 2001. Meet at the Courthouse steps in Telluride at noon for the monthly Peacewalk down main street to Town Park. Contact c@thisrepublicCAN.us for more information.

Telluride Visitors Center – Open daily 9 a.m.-8 p.m. As one enters Telluride, it is located in the third block, on the right, 630 W Colorado Ave, 728-3041 x 1, www.visittelluride.com.

Telluride Liquors wine tasting every Tuesday, 4-6 p.m. Tuesday is also local's day with discounts on wine, beer and liquor, 123 E Colorado Ave. Call 728-3380 for more info.

Big Daddy's Sports Bar & Grill – NTN Gaming Network for five or more players, winner gets free beverage, Trivia, Texas Holdem Poker, Countdown, Black Jack. Open Mic Night every Wednesday, 8 p.m.

Mountain Village Guest Services Center – Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Franz Klammer building and both gondola stations. Call 728-5424 for info.

Announcements:

Weekly Wildflower Walks hosted by The Nature Conservancy, Wednesdays in July, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., led by Charlotte Jorgensen and Kim Tuthill. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Carhenge parking lot and please bring a lunch, water, and rain gear.

Wilkinson Public Library's Adult Summer Reading Program: Read and win prizes! Read three books to enter and win a free coffee coupon for the Coffee Cowboy. All entries are placed into a drawing for cool prizes, as well as a monthly drawing for a grand prize. Win a ticket to the Jazz Celebration, or a romantic dinner for two at Los Montañas! Ongoing till Sept.1.

Used Furniture Sidewalk Sale hosted by Black Bear Trading Co., every Saturday on main street in Norwood (1590 Grand Ave.) 9 a.m.-5 p.m. or until all items are sold. Great selection of gently used furniture at deeply discounted prices; arrive early for best selection. Weather dependent. Call 728-8933 for more info.

Get Your Victorian Bloomers! Bulbs for gardens and gift giving, a fundraiser for the Telluride Historical Museum. Brochures and order forms are available at the museum. The deadline for ordering is Aug. 1. All bulbs will be delivered in time for fall planting. Call the museum at 728-3344 for more info.

Host an International Exchange Student – Host families from Telluride and surrounding areas are invited to host teenage international exchange students from around the world for the 2006-2007 school year. The students will attend local high schools. They will bring their own spending money and insurance. Host families are responsible for just room and board. A local STS area representative will assist you throughout the year. If you would like more info on hosting call 800/522-4678 and ask for David Keating or email info@stsfoundation.org or visit www.stsfoundation.org.

The San Miguel County Veterans Service Office has Department of Veterans Affairs applications for health benefits (including prescription drug benefits) available by calling 728-4501.

County Mercury Collection and Recycling – San Miguel County is collecting old mercury thermometers, old cell phones and spent ink cartridges. Only thermometers containing mercury (no other household items containing mercury) are being collected. Ink cartridges and cell phones are being recycled to benefit Norwood's Wright Stuff Foundation. Bring these items to the environmental health desk at the county offices in the Miramonte Bldg., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri. For more info contact Deb Dion at 369-5442.

ReStore Our World Seeks Community Input – Post your thoughts on topics of importance to our community at www.Restore-OurWorld.com, an online community forum. Write to info@ReStore-OurWorld.com to get a community forum started on the topic of your choice.

Woman to Woman – A facilitated peer support group for and by women. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Wilkinson Public Library. Free, childcare can be provided. To sign up, call 728-5660.

Colorado Preschool Program can provide scholarships to children who live within the school district. Children must be 3, 4 or 5 years old and eligible for preschool in the 2006-2007 school year. Speak with your local preschool for more information on the Colorado Preschool Program eligibility and qualifying risk factors.

Programa Preescolar de Colorado – Este programa puede proporcionar becas niños que viven en el distrito del área de la escuela. Los niños deberán tener 3, 4 o 5 años y estar listos para el preescolar de 2006-2007 (año escolar). Converse con las personas del preescolar de su distrito para mas información en este programa.

Second Chance Humane Society – Offering a spay/neuter financial aid program for pet owners. Call 626-CARE (2273) or visit secondchancehumanesociety.org.

Mountain Sprouts Pre-School – Accepting applications for 3, 4 or 5 year olds for full or half day programs two, three or five days per week. Call 728-8004 and leave a message.

Telluride Food Coop – Call 728-8740 or email telluridefoodcoop@yahoo.com to volunteer or for more info.

Applications for Rental Use of the Palm Theatre – Available from the School District Business Office at 725 W Colorado Ave, PO Box 187, Telluride, CO 81435, or on the District website: www.tellurideschool.org/theater.htm. For more info call Mona de Alva at 970/369-1205 or Kurt Shugars at 369-1218.

Tellurideticket.com – Tickets available to local festivals, events, performances, and other recreational activities online via www.tellurideticket.com, fax orders to 728-6475, in person at the Visitor Information Center, 630 W Colorado Ave, or by phone at 728-3041 or 800/525-3455 ext. 3. VIC hours are 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily.

The Cordial Concierge – Tourist Help Desk located at 615 W Pacific Ave (next to Pacific St Pizza), call 728-0725 for more info.

Telluride Air Desk – Get the best air rates available to Telluride; call 877/284-7549.

Telluride/Montrose Air Service – For info about the Airline Guarantee Program and where air service stands today in terms of flights into Montrose and Telluride, call 728-7465 or email sstewart@tellurideskiresort.com.

Telluride Women's Network – E-mail donnalp@aol.com for membership and activities info.

San Miguel County Workforce Center – Anyone seeking work may register for local and state jobs, job-training services available. Employers can submit info and job orders about openings. Office location: 100 W Colorado Ave, suite 213, Tues. and Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 728-5585 or 249-7783 for more info.

DANCE

Ongoing:

Latino Dance Lessons – Mondays and Thursdays at St. Patrick's Church, 6-7 p.m. Come in you favorite casual clothes to meet people, make friends and have fun. All levels welcome.

Temple Dance Classes – Tuesdays at the Granita Building in Mountain Village, 7-8:15 p.m.; Thursdays at Deva Yoga in Telluride, 7-8:15 p.m. Contact Cindy at 728-1376 for more info.

Social Dance Classes with Debbie Reynolds – Held at the Local Walls Art Gallery, 217 W Colorado (formerly the Deli Downstairs). For more info or to register, call 369-4475 (Gallerie Framing).

Telluride Dance Academy Summer Camps – For ages 3-6, Aug. 7-11: Children will be encouraged to express themselves through dance, drama, arts and crafts, music and rhythm and tumbling. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more info and registration forms, visit www.TellurideDanceAcademy.org or call 728-9065.

Social Dance – Below the American National Bank, 7-9:30 p.m. (Salsa lesson 7:30-8:30 p.m.), second Saturday of each month. Cost is $5. For more info, call 728-9065. Sponsored by the Telluride Dance Academy.

Belly Dance – Wednesdays, 8-9:30 p.m., Deva Yoga Studio, upstairs in Nugget Bldg. (205 W Colorado Ave), $15 drop in rate. For more info call 596-9992 or email marshawest@earthlink.net.

EDUCATION

Ongoing:

Telluride Mountain School is currently accepting applications for its preschool through high school program for the 2006-07 academic year. For more info call Jennifer Hubbard at 728-1969 (ext. 12) or visit www.telluridemtnschool.org.

GED Classes (High School Equivalency Certification), Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-7 p.m. at the Wright's Mesa Center in Norwood. Call Chris Bowles 729-1842 (cell) or 327-0555 x 6#.

Adult English as a Second Language Classes – Tuesday and Thursday nights at the Telluride High School, 6-8 p.m. Questions? Call Sandy at 728-4377 x 138.

Telluride Education Foundation – Meetings are the first Wednesday of every month at 8:15 a.m. in the TMHS Conference Room. Call Jan at 708-1091 for more info.

Connecting Point School of Massage – Offering certified massage and aesthetics courses. Call 728-6424 or visit www.telluridemassageschool.com for more info. See "Body" for specific classes and events.

GOVERNMENT

TUESDAY, JULY 25

Joint Meeting of Mountain Village Town Council, Mountain Village Metro District Board and Mountain Village Owners Association, 1 p.m., New Town Hall Bldg, 455 Mountain Village Blvd., Ste. A.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26

Mountain Village Owners Association Board Mtg., 8:30 a.m., New Town Hall Bldg., 455 Mountain Village Blvd., Ste. A.

HARC Training, 5:30 p.m., site walks

THURSDAY, JULY 27

Mountain Village Metro District Board Mtg., 8:30 a.m., New Town Hall Bldg., 455 Mountain Village Blvd., Ste. A.

Mountain Village Design Review Board Mtg., noon, 3rd floor, Fire House, Municipal Bldg.

Announcements:

Blue Mesa Administration and Finance Offices will be moving to the new Town Hall and will be closed Monday, July 17 through Friday, July 21.

Town of Telluride Website – www.telluride-co.gov

KIDS

FRIDAY, JULY 21

Youth Basketball Camp at the High School Gym, grades 3-6, 9 a.m.-noon; grades 7-12, 1-4 p.m.

MONDAY, JULY 24 – FRIDAY, JULY 28

Youth Baseball Camp in Town Park.

Sports:

Telluride Torpedoes: July 21-23, Aspen (25 Yard Indoor); Aug. 4-6, Craig (25 Meter Outdoor)

Machine Pitch Baseball (Gray) – Call Mark Kennifick at 728-6365 for info.

Machine Pitch Baseball (Navy Blue) – Call Noreen Morton at 369-0960 for info.

Youth Soccer Camp, July 31-Aug. 4 for boys and girls ages 5-18. Camp is on Town Park fields. Register at www.telluridesoccer.com or contact Adam at 729-1931.

Ice Hockey Camp, Aug. 17-20 at the Hanley Rink in Town Park. Register at www.rmhshockey.com or call 1-800-898-8099.

Swimming Lessons – For boys and girls ages 9 months-12 yrs. Infants – Level 5, American Red Cross. $25 (pool members) or $40 (non-members). Sessions: July 17-28 (two weeks); and Aug. 7-18 (two weeks).

Announcements:

Telluride Academy's Member Registration – Limited space available for the 2006 summer season through Aug. 18. Offering more 100 unique programs in outdoor education, arts enrichment and adventure programming for youth and teens ages 4-17. Activities include rock climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting and kayaking, visual art, original theater, science and ecology exploration, mountaineering and much more. Tuition assistance is available. Call 728-5311 or visit www.tellurideacademy.com.

Rock and Roll Academy Registration – A complete Summer Rock School schedule is posted at www.rockandrollacademy.com. Call 728-1186 to register.

Bear Creek Hikes – Through Aug. 18, hike with the Bear Creek Ranger and learn about the Preserve. Meet at the Parks and Rec Office in Telluride Town Park Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. All youth, 4-12, residents and visitors welcome. Contact Suzann Bridges at 728-2173 for schedule. Different activities for each hike and age group. Junior Rangers who complete the program will receive a Junior Ranger badge and a pool party.

Ongoing:

Mountain Sprouts Summer Camp – Ages 3-6, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (with extended hours optional), through Aug. 18, weekly enrollment. Call 728-8015 for more info.

Toddler Program at the Telluride Montessori School – Call 728-3324.

Saturday Night Teen Activities – Youth Link open from 5-9 p.m. for middle school students; Ski and Snowboard Clubhouse open from 6 p.m.-12:30 a.m. for high school students.

Telluride Karate Studio – All ages and skill levels, 307 E Colorado Ave, 369-1115.

Ah Haa School for the Arts Kids' Classes – See "Art" or visit www.ahhaa.org.

Youth Link – Offers an air hockey table, X-BOX station and big screen TV for youth ages 11-17 located at 233 E Pacific Ave. Contact Rob Petrie at 728-0140.

One to One San Miguel Mentoring Program – Four different programs, with various time commitments for children who need a mentor. Call Karine at 728-0885 for more info.

MOVIES

At the Nugget Movie Theater, 207 West Colorado Ave.:

Movie Time Phone: 728-3030. Business Office Phone: 728-3058. Website: www.nuggettheatre.com

Cars (114 min., G) Fri.-Thurs., 6 p.m.

Superman Returns (154 min., PG-13) Fri.-Thurs., 8:30 p.m.

MUSIC

See "Beat Sheet" for more music

FRIDAY, JULY 21

IS live at Fly Me to the Moon Saloon.

SATURDAY, JULY 22

Lyle Lovett – KOTO fm and Las Montañas present the 10th Annual KOTO Doo-Dah

in Telluride Town Park, with opening act the Subdudes. Gates open at 3 p.m. Tickets $42 in advance/$45 day of show available from KOTO at 207 N. Pine St., www.koto.org or calling 728-4334; at Wizard Entertainment, 126 E. Colorado.

Tracorum live at Fly Me to the Moon Saloon.

SUNDAY, JULY 23

Tracorum at the Fly Me to the Moon Saloon.

MONDAY, JULY 24

New Orleans Soul Rebels Brass Band – Las Montañas, 10 p.m., $10.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26

Sunset Concert Featuring Jesse Cook, 6-8 p.m., Sunset Plaza in Mountain Village, free. Jesse Cook, a Canadian born musician, has picked up a reputation for being nomadic. Famous for his percussive approach to guitar, his extensive travel reflects in his multi-cultural sound. So far in his career, Cook has been fortunate enough to sell over 1 million records world-wide and has earned one platinum and four gold record awards from his native Canada. 369-6403 or www.SunsetConcert.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 27

Jerry Joseph and Electric Jackmormons live at Fly Me to the Moon Saloon. Tickets $10 advance (available at Wizard) or $12 door.

FRIDAY, JULY 28

Big Sam's Funky Nation live at the Sheridan Opera House. Doors 9:30 p.m.; show 10 p.m. Tickets available at the Sheridan Opera House box office, www.tellurideticket.com and Wizard Entertainment; $18 in advance, $20 day of show. General admission (half seats out).

New Orleans Juice live at Fly Me to the Moon Saloon.

FRIDAY, JULY 28 AND SATURDAY, JULY 29

Frame of Mind live at Las Montañas. An original blend of new jam-rock with a multitude of flavors and styles, 9:30 p.m., $5. Visit www.FrameofMindLive.com

Announcements:

Sunset Concert Series – Free concerts in Mountain Village, Sunset Plaza, Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. July 26: Jesse Cook; Aug. 2: Aphrodesia; Aug. 9: Jon Cleary; Aug. 16: Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials; Aug. 23 Alex Maryol; Aug. 30 Theresa Andersson; Sept. 6: Sweet Sunny South

Telluride Chamber Music Festival – Thursday, Aug. 10-Saturday, Aug. 19. Tickets available at www.tellurideticket.com or by calling 728-8686. Schedule is available on www.telluridechambermusic.org.

13th Blues & Brews Festival – Announcing the addition of Lou Reed to the festival lineup, along with Bobby Rush, Shannon Curfman, Watermelon Slim, Nick Moss & The Flip Tops, Howard Tate, Joe Louis Walker and Tinsley Ellis. Also enjoy Hot House Flowers, Bruce Hornsby, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Tab Benoit and more, Friday, Sept. 15-Sunday, Sept. 17 on the Town Park stage and at late night Juke Joints throughout Telluride. Purchase tickets at www.tellurideblues.com, call 866/515-6166 or 728-9592.

Ongoing:

Big Daddy's Sports Bar and Grill – Wed.: Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.; Sun.: Karaoke, 8 p.m.; 300 W Colorado Ave, 728-1801.

Dave Andersen – Plays a unique set of American Roots Music (guitar, mandolin, vocals), Wed.-Sat., 3:30-6:30 p.m., in the Great Room at The Peaks. Call 209-3617 for more info.

SPIRIT

Ongoing:

Shamanism and Alchemy Classes; Reiki, SKHM and Divine Energy Classes, Shamanic Life Coach Sessions. Call Sasala at 970/327-4846 or e-mail istazi@reenchantedearth.com.

Joi is Offering Satsang (meditation and discussion) every other Wednesday at the Telluride Christ Church (downstairs), 7 p.m. All are welcome. Call 626-3595 for more info.

St. Patrick's Catholic Church – Services: Saturday, 6 p.m. (Spanish); Sunday, 9 a.m. & 5 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs., 8:15 a.m. For more info, call Deacon Mike at 728-3387.

Spiritual Talk – A gathering of friends for spiritual sharing, meditation and potluck, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. at 324 Redcliff, at the corner of Galena and Redcliff behind the Tomboy Inn. Videos will be shown for discussion. Call Michael at 728-6540 or Bob at 728-5517 for info.

Alpine Chapel Services – Sundays, Nugget Theater, 10 a.m., with nursery and children's church; Coffee Shop service, 5 p.m., Steaming Bean. Call 728-3504 or visit www.telluride.com/alpinechapel for more info.

Christian Fellowship Worship Service – With Pastor Chuck Parry, Sun., 10:15 a.m., followed by a meal; Open Bible study group, Thurs., 7 p.m., 100 E Columbia, 728-4864.

SPORTS

(See KIDS for Kids' Sports)

SATURDAY, JULY 29 -SUNDAY, JULY 30

Full Tilt in Telluride – Part of the Mountain States Cup series, features cross-country and downhill mountain bike racing on the rugged terrain of the Telluride Ski & Golf Resort. Riders can register online at www.cyclecyndicate.com. Free to spectators.

Town Park Activities:

Skateboard Ramp is Closed due to construction of a new concrete bowl facility.

Town Park Pool hours: Tues.-Fri.: Lap Swim noon-1 p.m.; Open Swim 1-5:30 p.m.; Lap Swim 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun.: Open Swim 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Announcements:

Adult Coed Soccer League – Register at the Parks & Rec Department in Town Park by Tuesday, Aug. 1 at 5 p.m. Registration fee is $450 plus a forfeit deposit of $50. A mandatory Manager's Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 3, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Rebekah Hall (#113 West Columbia Ave). League play may begin as early as Tuesday, Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. League format depends on the number of teams registered.

Bouldering Competitions – Adventure Rock in Mountain Village: July 15, 29, Aug.12, 26; Conference Center Plaza, 4-6 p.m. No entry fee. Prizes, provided by BootDoctors, for first, second and third place. Call Telluride Mountain Guides at 728-6481 for more info.

Adult Men's Softball Games in Town Park – Fri., 7/21: 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Sun., 7/23: 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Mon., 7/24: 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Wed., 7/26: 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Fri., 7/28: 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Sat., 7/29: TBA; Sun., 7/30: TBA

Adult Women's Softball Games in Town Park – Tues., 7/25: 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Thurs., 7/27: 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Mountain Village Double Cabins Disc Golf Course – Open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to dusk. First tee is located across the street from the free parking structure. For more info 728-0588.

Telluride Climbing Wall – Tues.-Thurs., 6-10 p.m.; $5 per visit, students are free; Located at the Telluride Middle/High School. For schedule updates call 728-4377 x 153 or email telluridehorizon@yahoo.com. Shoes and chalk bags are needed for the wall program.

Ongoing:

P.M. Running Club – Meets Wednesdays at noon in front of the San Miguel County Courthouse for a run. Call David Eckley at 729-2999 or email david@davideckley.net for info.

Norwood Open Riding – Tues., Thurs. and Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Norwood Fairgrounds. Call 327-4321 for more info.

Mountain Village Trails – All lower Mountain Village trails; Jurassic Trail, Boomerang Road, Village Trail, and the Meadows Trail, are open. Hiking and biking trails at the St. Sophia Station and Ridge Trail and Overlook Trail are open. The summer maintenance road from the top of the gondola station to the Mountain Village Center will be closed to hikers and bikers due to summer construction.

Adventure Rock – Located in the Telluride Conference Center Plaza in Mountain Village, open Monday-Friday, noon-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.; weekends, noon-8 p.m. Reduced hours in the fall as days grow shorter. Climbing shoes and chalk provided; all abilities welcome. The staff at Telluride Mountain Guides provide free assistance and supervise climbers. Call 728-6481 for more information.

Nature Center – The St. Sophia Nature Center, at the top of the gondola, is open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. The Nature Center provides lectures and hands-on activities and special environmental programs featuring native wildlife, children's nature activities and interpretive hikes. For more information, call 728-7360.

Telluride Golf Course – Greens Fees through Sept. 4, $175 before 2 p.m., $99 after 2 p.m.; Sept. 5-Oct. 8, $150 before 1 p.m., $79 after 1 p.m. Sunset Rate after 4 p.m. $59 all season. The Telluride Golf Club offers events and tournaments open to the public and special functions exclusively for members. Golf clinics are available to members; junior clinics are open to the public every Tuesday and Saturday, 5-6 p.m. For tee times, greens fees, instruction, twilight specials or other info on the Telluride Golf Club, call 728-2606. For club membership info, call 728-7302 or visit www.tellurideskiandgolfclub.com.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Ongoing:

San Miguel Resource Center – For women who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, incest, molestation as a child, stalking or child abuse. In Telluride call 728-5660; Norwood, 327-0566; Nucla/Naturita, 865-2273, for more info.

Women's Cancer Support Group in Telluride, 2nd Monday of every month, 4 p.m., Wilkinson Library upstairs meeting room. Just show up or call Nancy DeCastro for info at 728-4547.

Montrose Breast Cancer Support Group – Wed. at noon, Montrose Memorial Hospital Care Center. Call 728-4104 for info.

Norwood Cancer Support Group – For info call Marvene Reagan, 327-4873, or Ann Swift, 729-2143.

Planned Parenthood – Durango, 970/259-4205.

Pregnancy Resource Center – Delta, 970/874-5733.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Call the 24-Hour Hotline at 728-7270 for more information.

Telluride: Alcoholics Anonymous

All meetings at Christ Presbyterian Church, 434 W Columbia Ave

Mondays 5:30 p.m. AA Open

Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. AA Closed

Thursdays 5:30 p.m. AA Open Big Book

Fridays 7 a.m. AA Open

Fridays 5:30 p.m. AA Open Speaker

Saturdays 10 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. AA Open

Sundays 6:30 p.m. AA Open

Telluride: Narcotics Anonymous

All meetings at Christ Presbyterian Church, 434 W Columbia Ave

Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. NA Open

Saturdays 5:30 p.m. NA Open

Telluride: Al-Anon

Mondays 5:30 p.m., Christ Presbyterian Church, 434 W Columbia Ave

Norwood Alcoholics Anonymous – Tues., 4:30 p.m., open; Thurs., 6 p.m., closed; Sun., 6 p.m., open. Uncompahgre Medical Clinic, 1350 Aspen St.

Nucla Meetings – Wed., 8 p.m., basement of pastor's house, next-door to Union Congregational Church. Call Roberta at 970/864-7124 for more info.

Ridgway Alanon Meetings – Wed., 5:30 p.m., Church of Christ on 116 S Mary (off Hwy 62) in Ridgway. Call Jan at 626-5904 for more info.

Nucla Alanon Meetings – Mon., 7:30 p.m., Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Call Roberta at 970/864-7124 for more info.

TELEVISION

TCTV Public Access Channel 12

Programs are repeated the next morning at 9 a.m. when TCTV is not airing local programming; Free Speech TV (including Democracy Now with Amy Goodman) will be broadcast on Channel 12.

Fri., 7/21 – Sun., 7/23: The SAF Young Peoples Theatre Presents: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.

Mon., 7/24: The OutLoud Lecture Series Presents Robin McKee on "The Pause in Pinter," 7 p.m.

Tues., 7/25: Through a Child's Eyes presents Cinema Vertical, 7 p.m.

Wed., 7/26: The Pinhead Institute Presents "Antsy in Madagascar: Big Ideas from a Bushwacking Biologist!" 7 p.m.

Thurs., 7/27: Blues 'n' Brews 2005 Presents Sampler #2, 7 p.m.

Fri., 7/28 – Sun., 7/30: The Telluride Middle/High School Presents The 2005 Variety Show, 7 p.m. & 9 a.m.

THEATER

Announcements:

Telluride Repertory Theatre Company Presents Shakespeare's The Tempest, directed by James B. Nicola, Aug. 14-27 at the Sunset Stage in Mountain Village.

TRANSPORTATION

Highway 145 Construction – This project will build a new climbing lane on Keystone Hill between mile markers 72 and 73. Construction will continue through Nov. 2006, with crews taking a winter break prior to completing the project by the summer of 2007. During construction hours, the speed limit will be reduced to 30 mph through the one-mile, one lane work zone. Motorists should expect approximately 15-minute delays. These delays will last daily, from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mon.-Sat. Crews will close Highway 145 at mile marker 72, Mon.-Thurs. nights, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Crews will open the road to traffic every hour on the hour during these overnight closures. For updated project info, call the project information line at 970/728-5764 or visit the CDOT Traveler Information website at www.cotrip.org.

Black Bear Pass Is Open.

Imogene Pass Is Open – Call 327-4835 with questions.

Main Gondola (Telluride to Mountain Village) – Open 7 a.m. to midnight

Parking Gondola in Mountain Village – Open 6:30 a.m. to midnight.

Mountain Village Parking Fees in the South Village Center (Blue Mesa), North Village Center lot (Westermere), Village Pond, and Upper Mountain Village Blvd.: Free up to 30 min. and $2 per hour after that. The parking structure, with over 400 parking spaces, is open and free to the public. Locals and visitors encouraged to park in the free lot and take the gondola to the Village Center.

The Galloping Goose runs between Telluride and Mountain Village, with Lawson Hill Service. The normal Telluride in-town schedule is: 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday every 20 min. unless it's 7-9 a.m. and it will run every 10 min., Weekend hours are Saturday and Sunday every 20 min. from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Festival hours may be different. Schedules are available at 728-5700

Home Safe Summer Program runs every Friday and Saturday night through Sept. 16. Telluride Express vans will be in front of the Courthouse at 12:45 a.m. and 2:15 a.m. and available to provide complimentary transportation anywhere in the Town of Telluride, Brown Homestead, Hillside, Eider Creek, Lawson Hill and the Town of Mountain Village.

Announcements:

Mountain Village Parking Rates Reduced from $2/hour to $.50/hour for the summer season. Employees are encouraged to park in the free parking structure.

Mountain Village Parking Smart Cards – Available at the Blue Mesa Building, 113 Lost Creek Lane, Mon.-Fri., in $10 and $20 increments up to $500. Associated discounts apply.

Ride the Goose! For 24-hour Transit info, call 728-5700.

Ridg-Tell-Way Shuttle – Mon.-Fri. $3.50/each way, $5/round trip, call 728-4496 x 1 for more info: Departs Ridgway to Telluride 6:45 a.m.; Departs Telluride to Ridgway 5:10 p.m.

Mountain Village Dial-a-Ride – 7 a.m.-12:15 a.m.; call 728-8888 to schedule a pick up.

WORDS

Ongoing:

Read and Reap – The Wilkinson Public Library's book club meets the first Monday of every month in the Telluride Room. Read and Reap is an information exchange where readers can swap ideas, listen to firsthand testimony, discuss authors, titles, genres, and anything else. There are no rules. For more info call Nancy Landau at 369-4355.

Gourd Circle Reading Series – Local writers gather to read work out loud. Poets, fiction writers, storytellers, nature writers and diary writers bring words to share. Readings at 129 W. Colorado, call 728-3553 for dates and times.

TO HAVE YOUR EVENT LISTED…If you would like your event included in our 8-days-a-week calendar, please fax your information to 728-9066 or email to calendar@telluridewatch.com no later than 5 p.m. the Monday before publication. You may also send your information to P.O. Box 2042, Telluride, CO, 81435. The 8-days-a-week calendar is published in our Friday edition. No phone calls, please.

CUT FROM HERE, THIS IS FOR FUTURE LISTINGS

SATURDAY, AUG. 12-SUNDAY, AUG. 13

Robert Baer Talk, Booksigning – Acclaimed author, ex-CIA agent, and Middle East expert Robert Baer will give a talk, answer questions, and sign his books. Baer is the author of See No Evil, the true story of his legwork in the middle east as a CIA agent, and inspiration for the film Syriana. The talk will be on Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Wilkinson Library. The booksigning will take place Sunday at Between the Covers.

MONDAY, AUGUST 14

Out Loud Lecture: James B. Nicola on Shakespeare – Location TBA, 7:30 p.m. In collaboration with the Telluride Repertory Theatre.

MONDAY, AUG. 21

Outformation featuring Sam Holt of Widespread Panic at the Fly Me to the Moon Saloon.

TMRAO Meeting Schedule:

Tuesday, Sept. 12: WestStar bank Board Room, annual meeting – officer election, 9 a.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 3: Montrose WestStar bank Board Room, 9 a.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 7: WestStar bank Board Room, 9 a.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 5: WestStar bank Board Room, 9 a.m.

Mtn. Village Schedule

28-30 Full Tilt in Telluride

August

9 Sunset Concert Featuring Jon Cleary

13 Sweetwater Shakespeare Company "Mid-Summer Nights Dream"

14 Telluride Rep "The Tempest"

16 Sunset Concert Featuring Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials

18 Culinary Arts Festival

20 Telluride Rep "The Tempest"

21Telluride Rep "The Tempest"

23 Sunset Concert Featuring Alex Maryol

25 Telluride Rep "The Tempest"

27 Telluride Rep "The Tempest"

30 Sunset Concert Featuring Theresa Andersson

September

1 Telluride Film Festival

6 Sunset Concert Featuring Sweet Sunny South

23 Show and Tell Play Reading Series "Three Tall Women"

24 Mountain Village Home Tour

28-Oct. 1 Southwestern Colorado Community Theater Festival

October

7 Oktoberfest

23 Gondola Closes for off-season

Tuesday, August 01, 2006

Pinhead Town Talk Extravaganza

Dr. William Klemperer, Harvard University professor of physical chemistry, presents The Chemistry of the Universe and Dr. David Coker, Boston University professor of theorectical chemistry, presents On Quantum Weirdness in To-Hell-You-Ride. Te

Monday, August 14, 2006

The Tempest

Telluride Repertory Theatre presents one of Shakespeare's most poetic and playful comedies. Bring a picnic to the Sunset Stage in Mountain Village, 6 p.m. Free admission.

970.728.4539

Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Pinhead Town Talk

Nina Jablonski, California Academy of Sciences department of anthrpology, Irvine chair and curator and Fletcher Fellow, presents a talk titled The Environmental History of China: From Mesozoic to Mao at the Telluride Conference Center, 6-7:15 p.m.

Friday, August 18, 2006

The Tempest

Telluride Repertory Theatre presents one of Shakespeare's most poetic and playful comedies. Bring a picnic to the Sunset Stage in Mountain Village, 6 p.m. Free admission.

970.728.4539

Friday, August 18, 2006 - Sunday, August 20, 2006

Telluride Culinary & Art Festival

Celebrity chefs, grand tastings, seminars, chef demonstrations, progressive dinner and a three-day art festival throughout Mountain Village.

970.369.6417

Sunday, August 20, 2006

The Tempest

Telluride Repertory Theatre presents one of Shakespeare's most poetic and playful comedies. Bring a picnic to the Sunset Stage in Mountain Village, 2 p.m. Free admission.

970.728.4539

Monday, August 21, 2006

The Tempest

Telluride Repertory Theatre presents one of Shakespeare's most poetic and playful comedies. Bring a picnic to the Sunset Stage in Mountain Village, 6 p.m. Free admission.

970.728.4539

Tuesday, August 22, 2006

Pinhead Town Talk

Dr. Jason Neff, assistant professor at Univeristy of Colorado, presents a talk titled A Little Bit of Utah in Colorado: Land Use, Desert Dust, and the Ecology of the San Juan Mountains at the Telluride Conference Center, 6-7:15 p.m.

Friday, August 25, 2006

The Tempest

Telluride Repertory Theatre presents one of Shakespeare's most poetic and playful comedies. Bring a picnic to the Sunset Stage in Mountain Village, 6 p.m. Free admission.

970.728.4539

Sunday, August 27, 2006

The Tempest

Telluride Repertory Theatre presents one of Shakespeare's most poetic and playful comedies. Bring a picnic to the Sunset Stage in Mountain Village, 2 p.m. Free admission.

970.728.4539

Sunday, September 24, 2006

Mountain Village Home Tour

A tour that showcases mountain architecture, interior design and landscaping. Shuttles provided to each location from 10 am to 4 p.m. Benefits the Telluride Foundation.

970.369.6417

Sunday, October 01, 2006 - Friday, October 06, 2006

International Snow Science Workshop

The industry's gathering of the most influential minds in snow science and safety. Experts will share innovative research and explore the bold avalanche terrain of the San Juans.

970.728.3829

Saturday, October 07, 2006

Telluride Oktoberfest

Not just beer, brats and oompah music…but definitely that, too. Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village.

970.3639.6422