Whether Summer, Winter, Autumn or Spring,
there is always something going on in Telluride.September Calendar of Telluride Events
Posted Thursday September 7th
Courtesy of KOTO Community Calendar
KOTO Fall Fundraising begins this Friday the 8th, with Guest D.J. Day .
This ever popular event will feature local service providers, thus the theme of "At Your Service."
Call in at 728 - 4333, or 728 - 4334 if you do not want to be live on the air, and pledge your support to your favorite Guest D.J. and KOTO, as they compete for the Guest D.J. Silver Tongue Award.
KOTO Fall Fundraising continues on Wednesday the 13th, with the perennial favorite and ever so yummy POTATO BLACK BEAN SAUTÉ. It takes place from 7-11ish at a new location, Honga’s Lotus Petal. We will use both Honga’s and La Cocina’s patios. Come on down and sit a spell with Paul Gelose, Honga & Lucas. Bring your appetite and a coffee mug, and partake in a complete mouth watering breakfast for a mere $7 ! A prize will be awarded for the best mug. Cribbage lovers unite ! On Thursday the 21st, at 7 PM, KOTO will hold a Cribbage Tournament at The Cornerhouse Grille. $10 entry fee. The following week, Thursday the 28th, at 7 PM, the 1st Annual KOTO Texas Hold-em Tournament will take place at the Elks at Swede Finn Hall. $25 to enter. Both tournaments will have GREAT Prizes and a trophy for 1st Place. KOTO Fall Fundraising is brought to you by your Community Radio Station, KOTO. Together we can reach our $50,000 goal.
Classes are forming now for the Fall semester at the University Centers of the San Miguel. Registration is now open to improve your professional writing, public speaking, and computer skills. Southwestern Archeology, Spanish Communications, and Children's Literature are also being offered. Classes are held in the region and most classes begin the week of September 11th. Call the University Centers office at 369-5255 for further information.
The Fresh Start Horse Rescue of Dolores is an organization that helps abused and unwanted horses. They are just getting up & running, and are looking for volunteers & materials. If you have hay or alfalfa to donate, or corral panels call 882-7522. If you would like to donate stable & fencing materials, or would like to volunteer, call 394-4120.
The Telluride Youth Soccer Club is looking for a couple of great coaches for this fall season for 5th and 6th grade boys. Practice days are Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 3:30 until 5 PM, starting ASAP. There are often games on Saturdays. Coaching positions are paid. Please call Adam VanDerven at 729-1931 if you are interested.
The Ah Haa School is now accepting registrations for the following classes. "Batik Silk Dyeing" with Kathy Green will take place on September 11th. "Short Fiction Writing", "African Drumming" & "A Flash Fiction Writing Workshop" all begin on September 18th. "Intensive Wheel Throwing" for 5th – 8th grades starts on September 18th. "Introductory
French" will start on September 19th. "Protecting your Artwork - Copyright and Trademark Law", & "Kindermusik for Newborns", for ages 1 - 3, (parents must be present), both start on September 20th. "Pastel Painting" with Doug Dawson, & "Fresh Fish Friday" with Bob
Scherner both begin on September 22nd. "Distressed Denim with Sue Hobby" starts on September 23rd. To register or for more information call the school at 728-3886.
First Lead will conduct two, 3-day Wilderness First Aid Trainings this month at the Norwood Community Center, on the weekends of September 15th & the 29th. Trainings include Red Cross Adult CPR. For enrollment information, call Peter at 729-0081, or visit www.firstlead.com.
The Rock and Roll Academy announces signups for Fall Semester which begins Sept. 19th. This semester is "first come first served" so call early. Also ask about their Multimedia Internship available this Fall. For More Info call 728-1186 and ask for Dean
A Childbirth Class with Kendall Chet-chu begins on October 10th. To sign up and for more information call Kendall at 728-5255.
The Telluride Foundation is hosting a class on Quickbooks for Nonprofits this today from 10 until 4 PM at the Telluride Library. Call 728-8717 for more information or to register.
Stronghouse Studios will be having an opening reception for Elaine Fischer 's abstract paintings today from 5 until 8 PM. You can call Brittany Miller at 728-8959 with any questions.
The Palm Theater will be screening "After the Festival" films tonight & Thursday. Tonight's offerings are "The Italian" screening at 6 PM, & "Volver" will be shown at 8 PM.
Hear one of Ethiopia 's premier writers, Solomon Deressa, read from his work this evening at 6:30 PM, at the Ah Haa School. Cost is $5. For more information, call Rosemerry at 728-0399.
The Nugget Theater will screen Snakes On A Plane tonight at 7 PM. Rated R.
TCTV channel 12 will air The Telluride Repertory Theatre's presentation of "A Midsummer Night's Dream", tonight at 7 PM.
DJ Hydro will spin the tunes at The Fly Me To The Moon Saloon tonight.
4 Color Process will provide the music this evening at the Side Street Tavern. There is no cover charge.
The Youth Link will have a free DJ and food for high school age youth only, this Friday night from 8:30 till midnight.
Skip Daddy & The Dirt Dogs will perform at The Fly Me To The Moon Saloon on Friday night.
The Side Street Tavern will have Bruce Hayes in concert Friday evening. There is no cover charge.
There will be a Yard Sale this Saturday & Sunday from 8:30 until 2 PM, at 132 N. Willow.
The annual Ridgway Lupita Parking Lot Sale takes place on Saturday, from 9 until 5 PM. You may buy or sell items. Call 626-5050 for information or to reserve a place.
An Archeology Walk takes place on Saturday the 9th. Join us for a historical tour of Telluride dating back to the first inhabitants of this great valley. Mark Dean will host the tour and instruct the group on both local history as well as basic archeological processes to uncover the mystery of who was here first? Meet at 8:30 AM at the Telluride Fitness Center and be prepared for a day in Bridal Veil Basin. The day will end at 3PM. This is free and open to the public.
The Telluride Rep. Theater will be holding auditions for the play "Three Tall Women", from 1:30 until 3 PM at the Wilkinson Library on Saturday. For more information or to make an appointment calll Robin at 831-236-7825.
Crested Butte will hold it's 2nd annual Alpine Jam on Saturday. The lineup includes The Wayword Sons, Charles Walker, Mofro, & The KBUT All Stars, featuring muscians from The Meters, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, The String Cheese Incident, Soulive & Liza Oxnard. Free camping is available just blocks away. For tickets or more info., call 349-5225, or log on to kbut.org
The Telluride Belly Dancers will be performing on Saturday at the Rico Peace Garden between 2 and 4 PM. The event begins at 11 AM and continues until 6 PM. All are welcome! For additional info call Marsha 596-9992.
A Uranium Mining Discussion Forum will be held on Saturday at 4 PM, at the Wilkinson Public Library. Mining experts answer your questions, address your concerns, and lead discussion about mining Uranium and its environmental impacts.
The Youth Link will have free tacos from the taco cart for high school kids at 6 PM on Saturday. Youth Link will also have free movies and food on Saturday night for high school kids only from 8:30 until midnight.
The Fly Me To The Moon Saloon will have Fractalia in concert on Saturday.
The 4th Annual Gray Head Mtn. Bike Race takes place this year on Sunday. Starting time is 9 AM. For more information, or to register call 708-0308.
The 2nd annual disc golf tournament will take place on Sunday at the disc golf course in Mountain Village . There are two start times, 10 & 11 AM, with the after party and awards starting at noon at Poachers. It is free to enter, but donations will be accepted to benefit the Paul Stewart Memorial Fund. All players will receive a limited edition tournament disc, and
will have the chance to win other prizes. To enter, contact Michael at 369-6422 or doublecabinsdiscgolf@yahoo.com. Applications can also be picked up at Telluride Sports in town or at Bootdoctors in Mtn. Village.
Brownies girl scout registration takes place on Monday the 11th, from 3 until 4:30 PM at the Elementary School cafeteria. For 1st through 3rd grade girls. For more info. call Laurie at 729-1725.
Please join us for our monthly peace march and 5 year, 9/11 anniversary. This month, best selling author Sharon Medhi will participate in the march and follow with discussion. Meet at the San Miguel County Courthouse at noon on Monday the 11th. Sharon Mehdi will then have a book reading & signing at ReStore Our World at 1 PM.
A fund-raiser for the Stewart Family will be held on Monday the 11th from 5:30 until 7:30 PM at the New All Purpose Room at the Norwood School. It is a spaghetti dinner including salad, rolls and a drink. Prices are $6 for adults, $4 for senior citizens and children 12 and under. There will also be a dessert auction during the dinner. Tickets are also being sold for a quilt raffle to benefit the family. The winner will be drawn that evening.
There will be a free screening of the film "Loose Change, 2nd Edition", on Monday the 11th at 6 PM in the Wilkinson Public Library's Program Room. This sobering documentary asks some intriguing questions about what really happened on 9/11. Discussion will follow the movie.
Join us for a Peace Gathering, book reading and site view. Meet at the Chipeta Sun Lodge in Ridgway at 6 PM on Monday the 11th then carpool to the likely temporary site of the new International Tibetan Peace Center. Bestselling author Sharon Mehdi will read from her book and join us in a discussion, for carpooling information from Telluride call Dan at 728-4156.
The Fly Me To The Moon Saloon will have Whitewater Ramble in concert on Wednesday the 13th.
The Fly Me To The Moon Saloon will have The Dynamites, featuring Charles Walker in concert on Thursday the 14th.
A Geology Tour with Mark Dean takes place on Saturday the 16th. Explore the Telluride Region's diverse landscape and geology. Meet at the Telluride Fitness Center at 8:30 AM, the day will end at 3PM. This event is free and open to the public.
The Spirit of the Valley Celebration, taking place on September 22nd through the 24th is dedicated to cultivating holistic healing, spiritual awareness and sustainable earth-friendly living amongst the communities and nations of the world. Workshops will present information on Life Force balancing, Sustainable Gardening, Emotional Freedom
Techniques, Wisdom of the Ancient Mystery Schools, and many more interesting topics and self improvement techniques. Come join the presentations or volunteer by calling 708-0466. For more info. log onto www.freewebs.com/spov.
The Telluride Esoteric Astrological Society and the Spirit of the Valley Festival present "Rediscovering the Wisdom of the Ancient Mystery Schools", with Julie Scott. Join her as she explores the history of enlightenment on Friday the 22nd, at 6 PM in the Wilkinson Public Library's Program Room.
The International Snow Science Workshop will be sharing stories & photos of the early days of avalanches in the San Juans at the Palm Theater on October 3rd at 7:30 PM.
The Walking Words Dinner will occur on October 13th this year. This event pairs fine dining with selected readings in person from several authors. This event does fill up quickly. For more info., or to register, call the Ah Haa School at 728-3886.
The Walking Words Writing Workshops take place on October 14th. That Saturday is devoted to consecutive 2 ½ hour workshops in fiction, poetry and nonfiction, held at the Ah Haa School. Essay writing from 9 to 11:30 a.m., Poetry from 12:30 to 3 p.m., and Fiction from 3:30 to 6 p.m. No previous experience is necessary, and workshops are limited to 12
people each. For more info., or to register, call the Ah Haa School at 728-3886.
The world reknowned South African vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo will perform at the Avalon Theater in Grand Junction on November 8th. This is the fabulous African choir heard on Paul Simon's masterpiece recording "Graceland". Information & tickets at
243-8497.
Courtesy of KOTO Community Calendar
KOTO Fall Fundraising begins this Friday the 8th, with Guest D.J. Day .
This ever popular event will feature local service providers, thus the theme of "At Your Service."
Call in at 728 - 4333, or 728 - 4334 if you do not want to be live on the air, and pledge your support to your favorite Guest D.J. and KOTO, as they compete for the Guest D.J. Silver Tongue Award.
KOTO Fall Fundraising continues on Wednesday the 13th, with the perennial favorite and ever so yummy POTATO BLACK BEAN SAUTÉ. It takes place from 7-11ish at a new location, Honga’s Lotus Petal. We will use both Honga’s and La Cocina’s patios. Come on down and sit a spell with Paul Gelose, Honga & Lucas. Bring your appetite and a coffee mug, and partake in a complete mouth watering breakfast for a mere $7 ! A prize will be awarded for the best mug. Cribbage lovers unite ! On Thursday the 21st, at 7 PM, KOTO will hold a Cribbage Tournament at The Cornerhouse Grille. $10 entry fee. The following week, Thursday the 28th, at 7 PM, the 1st Annual KOTO Texas Hold-em Tournament will take place at the Elks at Swede Finn Hall. $25 to enter. Both tournaments will have GREAT Prizes and a trophy for 1st Place. KOTO Fall Fundraising is brought to you by your Community Radio Station, KOTO. Together we can reach our $50,000 goal.
Classes are forming now for the Fall semester at the University Centers of the San Miguel. Registration is now open to improve your professional writing, public speaking, and computer skills. Southwestern Archeology, Spanish Communications, and Children's Literature are also being offered. Classes are held in the region and most classes begin the week of September 11th. Call the University Centers office at 369-5255 for further information.
The Fresh Start Horse Rescue of Dolores is an organization that helps abused and unwanted horses. They are just getting up & running, and are looking for volunteers & materials. If you have hay or alfalfa to donate, or corral panels call 882-7522. If you would like to donate stable & fencing materials, or would like to volunteer, call 394-4120.
The Telluride Youth Soccer Club is looking for a couple of great coaches for this fall season for 5th and 6th grade boys. Practice days are Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 3:30 until 5 PM, starting ASAP. There are often games on Saturdays. Coaching positions are paid. Please call Adam VanDerven at 729-1931 if you are interested.
The Ah Haa School is now accepting registrations for the following classes. "Batik Silk Dyeing" with Kathy Green will take place on September 11th. "Short Fiction Writing", "African Drumming" & "A Flash Fiction Writing Workshop" all begin on September 18th. "Intensive Wheel Throwing" for 5th – 8th grades starts on September 18th. "Introductory
French" will start on September 19th. "Protecting your Artwork - Copyright and Trademark Law", & "Kindermusik for Newborns", for ages 1 - 3, (parents must be present), both start on September 20th. "Pastel Painting" with Doug Dawson, & "Fresh Fish Friday" with Bob
Scherner both begin on September 22nd. "Distressed Denim with Sue Hobby" starts on September 23rd. To register or for more information call the school at 728-3886.
First Lead will conduct two, 3-day Wilderness First Aid Trainings this month at the Norwood Community Center, on the weekends of September 15th & the 29th. Trainings include Red Cross Adult CPR. For enrollment information, call Peter at 729-0081, or visit www.firstlead.com.
The Rock and Roll Academy announces signups for Fall Semester which begins Sept. 19th. This semester is "first come first served" so call early. Also ask about their Multimedia Internship available this Fall. For More Info call 728-1186 and ask for Dean
A Childbirth Class with Kendall Chet-chu begins on October 10th. To sign up and for more information call Kendall at 728-5255.
The Telluride Foundation is hosting a class on Quickbooks for Nonprofits this today from 10 until 4 PM at the Telluride Library. Call 728-8717 for more information or to register.
Stronghouse Studios will be having an opening reception for Elaine Fischer 's abstract paintings today from 5 until 8 PM. You can call Brittany Miller at 728-8959 with any questions.
The Palm Theater will be screening "After the Festival" films tonight & Thursday. Tonight's offerings are "The Italian" screening at 6 PM, & "Volver" will be shown at 8 PM.
Hear one of Ethiopia 's premier writers, Solomon Deressa, read from his work this evening at 6:30 PM, at the Ah Haa School. Cost is $5. For more information, call Rosemerry at 728-0399.
The Nugget Theater will screen Snakes On A Plane tonight at 7 PM. Rated R.
TCTV channel 12 will air The Telluride Repertory Theatre's presentation of "A Midsummer Night's Dream", tonight at 7 PM.
DJ Hydro will spin the tunes at The Fly Me To The Moon Saloon tonight.
4 Color Process will provide the music this evening at the Side Street Tavern. There is no cover charge.
The Youth Link will have a free DJ and food for high school age youth only, this Friday night from 8:30 till midnight.
Skip Daddy & The Dirt Dogs will perform at The Fly Me To The Moon Saloon on Friday night.
The Side Street Tavern will have Bruce Hayes in concert Friday evening. There is no cover charge.
There will be a Yard Sale this Saturday & Sunday from 8:30 until 2 PM, at 132 N. Willow.
The annual Ridgway Lupita Parking Lot Sale takes place on Saturday, from 9 until 5 PM. You may buy or sell items. Call 626-5050 for information or to reserve a place.
An Archeology Walk takes place on Saturday the 9th. Join us for a historical tour of Telluride dating back to the first inhabitants of this great valley. Mark Dean will host the tour and instruct the group on both local history as well as basic archeological processes to uncover the mystery of who was here first? Meet at 8:30 AM at the Telluride Fitness Center and be prepared for a day in Bridal Veil Basin. The day will end at 3PM. This is free and open to the public.
The Telluride Rep. Theater will be holding auditions for the play "Three Tall Women", from 1:30 until 3 PM at the Wilkinson Library on Saturday. For more information or to make an appointment calll Robin at 831-236-7825.
Crested Butte will hold it's 2nd annual Alpine Jam on Saturday. The lineup includes The Wayword Sons, Charles Walker, Mofro, & The KBUT All Stars, featuring muscians from The Meters, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, The String Cheese Incident, Soulive & Liza Oxnard. Free camping is available just blocks away. For tickets or more info., call 349-5225, or log on to kbut.org
The Telluride Belly Dancers will be performing on Saturday at the Rico Peace Garden between 2 and 4 PM. The event begins at 11 AM and continues until 6 PM. All are welcome! For additional info call Marsha 596-9992.
A Uranium Mining Discussion Forum will be held on Saturday at 4 PM, at the Wilkinson Public Library. Mining experts answer your questions, address your concerns, and lead discussion about mining Uranium and its environmental impacts.
The Youth Link will have free tacos from the taco cart for high school kids at 6 PM on Saturday. Youth Link will also have free movies and food on Saturday night for high school kids only from 8:30 until midnight.
The Fly Me To The Moon Saloon will have Fractalia in concert on Saturday.
The 4th Annual Gray Head Mtn. Bike Race takes place this year on Sunday. Starting time is 9 AM. For more information, or to register call 708-0308.
The 2nd annual disc golf tournament will take place on Sunday at the disc golf course in Mountain Village . There are two start times, 10 & 11 AM, with the after party and awards starting at noon at Poachers. It is free to enter, but donations will be accepted to benefit the Paul Stewart Memorial Fund. All players will receive a limited edition tournament disc, and
will have the chance to win other prizes. To enter, contact Michael at 369-6422 or doublecabinsdiscgolf@yahoo.com. Applications can also be picked up at Telluride Sports in town or at Bootdoctors in Mtn. Village.
Brownies girl scout registration takes place on Monday the 11th, from 3 until 4:30 PM at the Elementary School cafeteria. For 1st through 3rd grade girls. For more info. call Laurie at 729-1725.
Please join us for our monthly peace march and 5 year, 9/11 anniversary. This month, best selling author Sharon Medhi will participate in the march and follow with discussion. Meet at the San Miguel County Courthouse at noon on Monday the 11th. Sharon Mehdi will then have a book reading & signing at ReStore Our World at 1 PM.
A fund-raiser for the Stewart Family will be held on Monday the 11th from 5:30 until 7:30 PM at the New All Purpose Room at the Norwood School. It is a spaghetti dinner including salad, rolls and a drink. Prices are $6 for adults, $4 for senior citizens and children 12 and under. There will also be a dessert auction during the dinner. Tickets are also being sold for a quilt raffle to benefit the family. The winner will be drawn that evening.
There will be a free screening of the film "Loose Change, 2nd Edition", on Monday the 11th at 6 PM in the Wilkinson Public Library's Program Room. This sobering documentary asks some intriguing questions about what really happened on 9/11. Discussion will follow the movie.
Join us for a Peace Gathering, book reading and site view. Meet at the Chipeta Sun Lodge in Ridgway at 6 PM on Monday the 11th then carpool to the likely temporary site of the new International Tibetan Peace Center. Bestselling author Sharon Mehdi will read from her book and join us in a discussion, for carpooling information from Telluride call Dan at 728-4156.
The Fly Me To The Moon Saloon will have Whitewater Ramble in concert on Wednesday the 13th.
The Fly Me To The Moon Saloon will have The Dynamites, featuring Charles Walker in concert on Thursday the 14th.
A Geology Tour with Mark Dean takes place on Saturday the 16th. Explore the Telluride Region's diverse landscape and geology. Meet at the Telluride Fitness Center at 8:30 AM, the day will end at 3PM. This event is free and open to the public.
The Spirit of the Valley Celebration, taking place on September 22nd through the 24th is dedicated to cultivating holistic healing, spiritual awareness and sustainable earth-friendly living amongst the communities and nations of the world. Workshops will present information on Life Force balancing, Sustainable Gardening, Emotional Freedom
Techniques, Wisdom of the Ancient Mystery Schools, and many more interesting topics and self improvement techniques. Come join the presentations or volunteer by calling 708-0466. For more info. log onto www.freewebs.com/spov.
The Telluride Esoteric Astrological Society and the Spirit of the Valley Festival present "Rediscovering the Wisdom of the Ancient Mystery Schools", with Julie Scott. Join her as she explores the history of enlightenment on Friday the 22nd, at 6 PM in the Wilkinson Public Library's Program Room.
The International Snow Science Workshop will be sharing stories & photos of the early days of avalanches in the San Juans at the Palm Theater on October 3rd at 7:30 PM.
The Walking Words Dinner will occur on October 13th this year. This event pairs fine dining with selected readings in person from several authors. This event does fill up quickly. For more info., or to register, call the Ah Haa School at 728-3886.
The Walking Words Writing Workshops take place on October 14th. That Saturday is devoted to consecutive 2 ½ hour workshops in fiction, poetry and nonfiction, held at the Ah Haa School. Essay writing from 9 to 11:30 a.m., Poetry from 12:30 to 3 p.m., and Fiction from 3:30 to 6 p.m. No previous experience is necessary, and workshops are limited to 12
people each. For more info., or to register, call the Ah Haa School at 728-3886.
The world reknowned South African vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo will perform at the Avalon Theater in Grand Junction on November 8th. This is the fabulous African choir heard on Paul Simon's masterpiece recording "Graceland". Information & tickets at
243-8497.
