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To keep up with local news. weather and events, GO TO  </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://koto.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://koto.org/"><B>http://KOTO.org</B></A><B> </B></FONT><B>, Community-Supported Radio and click on </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>LISTEN.</B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Special and Regular Events occur all year long in Telluride Town, Mountain Village, on the Telluride Ski Mountain and the surrounding mountains and towns.  Visit  </B></FONT><A HREF="http://www.telluride.com/events-festivals.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.telluride.com/events-festival"><B>http://www.telluride.com/events-festivals.html</B></A><B>   </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>to see what is new and old this year.</B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>New events are added each year/season.  </B></div> <div> <B>Below are some repeating annual events: </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#3300FF" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="602" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 76 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>KOTO Ski Swap</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Nov</B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Used and new gear and clothes for all snow activities. Proceeds fund Telluride’s community radio station. Wilkinson Public Library’s underground... </B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 76 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>Choral Society Fall Concert</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Nov </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Telluride Choral Society presents a concert. Location to be determined.  Visit  </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3300FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.telluride.com/events-festivals.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.telluride.com/events-festival"><B>http://telluride.com</B></A></FONT><B> for details on this and other events.  </B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 134 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>KOTO Ski Swap</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Nov </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Used gear and clothes (and some new equipment from retailers) for all snow activities and fund Telluride’s community radio station. Held all day in the Wilkinson Public Library. Bring what equipment you want to sell or trade. Get great deals on overstock items, demos, and last year's models left over from last season.  GREAT DEALS are here.</B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 77 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>KOTO After-the-Ski-Swap Swap</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Nov </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Stop by the Wilkinson Public Library for a last chance at KOTO’s ski swap.  </B><B>Bring what equipment you want to sell or trade.  Whatever is still here, or what comes in late is an extra special bargain.  Get some good things for FREE!</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 133 WIDTH="598"><bR> <div> <B>Gondola Opens</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Nov (Thanksgiving)</B></FONT></div> <div> <B>The free gondola connecting Telluride, Mountain Village and the ski resort opens for the winter-spring season.  The free gondola only closes during for a few weeks in April-May and October annually for maintenance and detailed inspections.</B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 76 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>Choral Society: American Voices</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Nov</B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Telluride Choral Society and Durango Choral Society (a total of 90 voices) with the 70-piece San Juan Symphony present a concert of all-American music.</B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 76 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>Ski Area Opens</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Nov </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Telluride Ski Resort opens to the public for Thanksgiving and weekend each year.</B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 96 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>TAG Holiday Bazaar</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Dec </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>A grand sale of jewelry, ceramics, bath products, fine art, foodstuffs and more—all made by the region’s talented artists and craftmakers. Telluride High School: 5 to 8 </B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 96 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>Toys for Tots Merry Martini Party</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Dec</B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Buy a $25 ticket and bring a new unwrapped toy to make the holidays brighter for needy children who live in the region. Martinis of all flavors and small snacks are included. </B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 96 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>Nutcracker Holiday</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Dec </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Telluride Dance Academy presents an adaptation from </B><B>The Nutcracker</B><B> performed by academy students of all ages. This is an annual event at the beautiful new Palm Theatre, 7 p.m (Telluride High School).</B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 96 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>Choral Society: Babes on Broadway</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Telluride Choral Society presents a musical review featuring student choristers singing selections from </B><B>Sound of Music, Peter Pan, Annie</B><B> and other kid-oriented... </B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 96 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>Choral Society: "Handel, Handel, Handel!"</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Dec 13, 2007</B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Telluride Choral Society Chamber and Renaissance Singers present seasonal music, including selections from the Handel Oratorios and more. St. Patricks’s Church, 7:30... </B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 96 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>Very Victorian Christmas</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Dec </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Make your own Victorian ornaments and help decorate the Telluride Historical Museum’s Christmas tree. Kids welcome. Telluride Historical Museum, Weatherford Room, 3 to 5... </B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 96 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>Jingle Jam</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Dec </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>A holiday event featuring a tree lighting with Santa Claus, gingerbread house displays, warm beverages, treats and toys for children, plus great deals and in-store events at... </B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 76 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>Rock and Roll Academy Winter Concert</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Dec </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Telluride’s young musicians take the Sheridan Opera House stage for an exciting and volume-packed evening of good old rock and roll. Time... </B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 76 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>Live Theater</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Dec</B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Telluride’s Second Stage brings PG-13 humor and entertainment to the Sheridan Opera House stage.... </B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 96 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>Sitting with Santa</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Dec </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Have a free photo taken with Santa and his elves atop his antique sleigh. After the photo, kids can decorate a holiday cookie, provided at no charge. Conference Center in... </B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 76 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Dec </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Telluride’s slopes are aglow around 6:30 pm as skiers carry torches down the mountain toward Telluride and Mountain... </B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 96 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>Sitting with Santa</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Dec</B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Have a free photo taken with Santa and his elves atop his antique sleigh. After the photo, kids can decorate a holiday cookie, provided at no charge. Conference Center in... </B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 76 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>Mountainfilm in Telluride Fundraiser</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Dec </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Mountainfilm presents a special and educational evening at the Sheridan Opera House. Details... </B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 96 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>The Spencers: Theater of Illusion</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Dec </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Award-winning illusionists Kevin and Cindy Spencer have astounded audiences around the globe with much more than a magic show. Palm Theatre, 7:30 p.m. December 28th and... </B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 115 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>New Year’s Eve</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Dec</B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Bring in 2008 on Colorado Avenue in front of the historic courthouse with a community countdown including fireworks and a glowing snake of ski instructors waving flares down the ski runs to Telluride Town and Mountain Village.</B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 76 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>New Year’s Eve Gala</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Dec </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Start 2008 at the Sheridan Opera House with bands like Flash Cadillac and their classic ’50s rock.</B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 96 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>Ski Resort/Mountain Village New Year's Eve Celebration</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Dec </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Festivities start at 6:30 p.m. and include a torchlight parade—which can be seen from either Telluride or Mountain Village—fireworks (Mountain Village only) and... </B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 191 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>Ouray Ice Climbing Festival</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Jan </B></FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>International climbers compete in the one-of-a-kind public ice park in Ouray.  This is a must-see for first-time visitors to the Telluride area.  Visit </B></FONT><A HREF="http://www.ourayicefestival.com/events.php" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ourayicefestival.com/events.p"><B>http://www.ourayicefestival.com/events.php</B></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>   Combine this with a visit to the enormous outdoor Ouray Hot Springs with the family, or ORVIS hot springs for adults and soak in the scenery while you soak in the sparkling clean (cleanest in the nation) hot water.  There are hotels with private hot spring grottos as well.  Visit  </B></FONT><A HREF="http://ourayhotsprings.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://ourayhotsprings.com/"><B>http://ourayhotsprings.com/</B></A><B> </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>and </B></FONT><B> </B><A HREF="http://www.orvishotsprings.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.orvishotsprings.com/"><B>http://www.orvishotsprings.com/</B></A><B>   </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>and</B></FONT><B>  </B><A HREF="http://www.ouraycolorado.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ouraycolorado.com/"><B>http://www.ouraycolorado.com/</B></A><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>for details</B></FONT><B>.</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 115 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>SnowFest</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Jan </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Mountain Village hosts a weekend that includes music, snow sculpting, a torchlight parade, snowmobile jumping events, avalanche dog demonstrations and much more.  FUN, FUN, FUN.  Visit  </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3300CC" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.telluride.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.telluride.com/"><B>http://www.telluride.com/</B></A></FONT><B> for details about this and other festivals and events.</B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 96 WIDTH="598"><div> <B> Musicals</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Jan </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Such as </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><B>Great American Trailer Park,</B></FONT><B> A new musical about agoraphobia, adultery, ’80s nostalgia, spray cheese, road kill, kleptomania, strippers, disco and more. Described as “Southpark” meets “Desperate Housewives. </B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 96 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>Smartwool Race Series</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Jan </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Over 200 ski racers (ages 15-25) from Colorado compete on Milk Run to qualify for the state FIS Rocky Mountain Trophy on Milk Run, an international class race run that leads down from the top of the Gondola toward Telluride town. </B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 115 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>Telluride Gay Ski Week </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>- Feb </B></FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>The 5th annual Telluride Gay Ski Week (TGSW) is a unique vacation experience that stands apart from other gay ski functions.  It is usually held in conjuction with the other Colorado Gay Ski Week at another resort.  Visit  </B></FONT><A HREF="http://www.telluridegayskiweek.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.telluridegayskiweek.com/"><B>http://www.telluridegayskiweek.com/</B></A><B> </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> for more details.</B></FONT></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 115 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>Mountain Film Festival</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - May </B></FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Mountainfilm is dedicated to educating and inspiring audiences about issues that matter, cultures worth exploring, environments worth preserving and conversations worth sustaining.  Visit   </B></FONT><A HREF="http://www.tellurideinstitute.org/page_62" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.tellurideinstitute.org/page_6"><B>http://www.tellurideinstitute.org/page_62</B></A><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>for Details</B></FONT></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 134 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>Jazz Celebration</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Jun </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Since 1977, Telluride’s majestic perch - high in the spectacular San Juan Mountains in Southwestern Colorado has been the site of a musical odyssey combining the finest of nature and Jazz at the outdoor stage and in the intimate bars and taverns in town.  See famous jazz artists of today and yesterday live and thriving. Visit  </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3300FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://telluridejazz.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://telluridejazz.org/"><B>http://telluridejazz.org</B></A></FONT><B> for details.</B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 153 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>Bluegrass Festival</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Jun </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>With music outdoors on the </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><B>main stage</B></FONT><B> all day, intimate workshops on the </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><B>Elks Park </B></FONT><B>field and in various venues in town.  This is hardly strictly Bluegrass (expression taken from the San Francisco festival).  Enjoy major country, cross-over rock and contemporary stars and bands over the three days.  Evening concerts are especially rythmic and get the crowds up and dancing under the full moon. Visit </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3300FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.bluegrass.com/telluride/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.bluegrass.com/telluride/"><B>www.telluridebluegrass.com</B></A><B> </B></FONT><B>for details</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3300FF" FACE="Arial" ><B>.</B></FONT></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 57 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>Wine Festival (and Cheese) </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>- Jun </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Visit </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.telluridewinefestival.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.telluridewinefestival.com"><B>www.telluridewinefestival.com</B></A></FONT><B> for more... </B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 76 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>Cajun Festival</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Jul</B></FONT></div> <div> <B>The Telluride Cajun Festival is a one day festival bringing N'awlins to Telluride with Funk bands and authentic N'awlins cuisine.</B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 95 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>Mountain Village Sunset Concert Series</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Jul thru Sep</B></FONT></div> <div> <B>The Sunset Concert Series hosts FREE Concerts in Sunset Plaza in Telluride</B></div> <div> <B>Mountain Village all summer long. Spend quality time with family and friends. Pack a picnic, bring... </B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 96 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>Festival of the Arts</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Aug </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Will delight both food and art lovers alike. Culinary enthusiast and fine art aficionados come together to share a common passion for food, art and entertainment. </B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 96 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>Mushroom Festival</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Aug </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>The Mushroom Festival is an annual gathering of fungi lovers in Telluride and its mushroom rich environment.  Mushroom distributors bring in samples to see and to taste in delicious dishes created by the best local chefs.</B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 134 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>Famous Telluride Film Festival</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Aug </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>The Telluride Film Festival is not just a picture show. It is an annual tribute to luminaries who’ve pushed the medium forward; it is discussions with a film’s creator or the historian who champions new or lesser known filmmakers, many of whom made their debut here.  See first screenings of films that make it into distribution and become hits.  Visit  </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3300FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://telluridefilm.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://telluridefilm.com/"><B>http://telluridefilm.com</B></A></FONT><B>  for details.</B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 153 WIDTH="598"><div> <B>Blues and Brews Festival</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> - Sep </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>The festival is a three day celebration of music and over 100 microbrews, held in Telluride Town Park , an outdoor music venue with breathtaking mountain peaks for a backdrop. By day, experience live music on stage outdoors.  By night, visit the various bars and taverns for an up close and personal experience with various live bands, including some who perform in the Festival.  Many very good bands vie for the coveted prizes in various categories over the weekend.  Visit  </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3300FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://telluridejazz.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://telluridejazz.org/"><B>http://tellurideblues.com</B></A></FONT><B> for details.</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>