Telluride Inside... and Out

Grandparents' Bragging Rights: Anna Klein wins two trophies

2010-03-20T04:45:00-06:00

Anna Klein

When we at Telluride Inside... and Out write about skiing, we're usually writing close to home here in Telluride. Last weekend the whole family of daughter, Kjerstin Klein (Kjerstin and sister Kimm Viebrock double as TIO's back office magicians) were on the mountain at Seven Springs in western Pennsylvania for a local race series.

Mom and Dad (Greg Klein) brought home trophies in their races, brother Dylan Klein (age 11) spent the day in the rain as a gatekeeper, and 7-year old Anna managed a third place finish in the GS, and an amazing First in bumps.

The kids come by it naturally: Grandfather Willi Klein and their Dad were both successful ski racers, and Anna and Dylan spend a fair amount of time in the family business, Willi's Ski and Snowboard Shops, a Pittsburgh institution. By the way, check out the urban downhill video on the Willi's website.

Young Dylan is one of twelve representing Western Pennsylvania in state competition, and is a first year J4. And our new superstar Anna is a first year J6. Susan and I couldn't be prouder. Congratulations!

Dog's Best Friend: Ted works with Athena and Mae

2010-03-20T04:30:00-06:00

For the past several weeks we have watched Ted Hoff of Cottonwood Ranch and Kennel work with his dogs, showing us the training techniques he uses to keep the dogs sharp and interested. Ted emphasizes that working breeds need a job to do. Doing what they were bred for keeps Labrador retrievers Athena and Mae focused. Notice how Ted maintains control while Mae and Athena retrieve the dummy on command. Without the discipline young Mae would run twelve-year-old Athena ragged. Instead, both dogs move at their preferred pace, and both have the opportunity to retrieve the dummy.

2010 Census is still hiring for Telluride area

2010-03-20T04:00:00-06:00

In Telluride, in fact throughout San MIguel County, the 2010 Census is still hiring – and offering great pay for the work to start immediately. Wages start at $15/hour and include 50 cents/mile. Once hired, you will be paid for training and work locally. For more information, go to www.2010censusjobs.gov or call the the toll-free jobs line, 1-866-861-2010.

Telluride wins Governor's Arts Award, celebrates with party, 3/20

2010-03-19T04:45:00-06:00

Telluride is populated by winners from all walks of life: skiers, bikers, artists, writers. Now the town itself takes home the gold.

The Telluride Council for Arts and Humanities, Town of Telluride Mayor Stu Fraser and The Telluride Gallery of Fine Art invite the community to celebrate Telluride's Governor's Award. The event takes place on Saturday, March 20, 6 – 7 p.m. at The Telluride Gallery of Fine Art, with wine tastings by The Wine Mine and chocolate treats from Telluride Truffle, special performances, collages celebrating Telluride’s art organizations, and the presentation of The Governor’s Art Award.

The following is an excerpt from the State of Colorado's press release about the award.

"TELLURIDE WINS GOVERNOR’S ARTS AWARD. A total of 13 Colorado cities were nominated.

Telluride was honored at a ceremony at the Denver Art Museum on Friday, February 26, as part of Arts Advocacy Day. The annual Governor’s Arts Award recognizes a Colorado town or city for their collective efforts to enhance their community and their economy through strategic use of the arts. Governor Ritter joined Telluride Mayor Stu Fraser in unveiling the awards, which were original artworks by artist Gayle Gerson of Grand Junction.

In announcing the awards, Governor Ritter noted: 'Not only are the arts a way to share our heritage and show us new ways of thinking and seeing, the arts are also a way to grow jobs and revitalize Colorado’s economy. It gives me great pleasure to honor these two communities.'

The Colorado Council on the Arts, a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, annually convenes a panel to review the nominations. Although the Governor’s Award typically honors a single town or city, the review panel felt strongly that both communities show exemplary commitment to the arts as a way to enhance the cultural and economic vitality of their communities.

The Town of Telluride, which won an honorable mention in 2008, impressed the panel with its high level of support for locally grown arts programs. Although Telluride is known for its international summer festivals, the panel noted a strong commitment to funding for local arts activities by the Town of Telluride, the Telluride Foundation, the Mountain Village Owners’ Association, and San Miguel County. The panel also applauded Telluride’s commitment to youth arts, including their ongoing integration of the arts into the school curriculum. The panel was also impressed with Telluride’s Cultural Master Plan and Commission on Cultural Assistance.

The Colorado Council on the Arts combines state funds with federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts and invests in communities across the state to ensure that the cultural, educational and economic benefits of the arts are enjoyed by thousands of Colorado youth and millions of Colorado citizens and visitors every day. "

For more information, visit www.telluridearts.org and click on “Grants,” or call 728-3930.

Alacazem 2010.03.18

2010-03-19T04:15:00-06:00

March 18 to 25, 2010
Visible Planets: Morning: Saturn Evening: Venus and Mars

Vernal Equinox and the Creative Spark of Spring

On March 20th, at 11:32 a.m. MDT, the Sun enters the cardinal fire-sign of Aries and the emerging season of spring begins. We experience a day of equal light and dark, a brief 24 hours of celestial balance and cosmic equilibrium. We are entering the season of increasing light, planting and growth. It’s a time when we instinctively feel renewal and rebirth, intuit the awakening of our Mother Earth and are ready to explore, discover and go forth.

I always think of Michaelangelo’s painting The Creation of Adam this time of year. Mutable Pisces – the numinous, invisible and divine – gives way to primal Aries – the creative spark of selfhood. The gestation period is over. The amniotic waters of winter have broken. Man is born anew.

Here on Wrights Mesa, the snow has melted. Sprigs of grass are transforming the landscape from burnished golds to shades of green. Bald eagles perch in naked cottonwoods, prairie dogs romp and bluebirds swoop. The wind today is coming in gusts, and the skies are restless. God is handing the baton to Life.

Aries (Mar. 21-Apr.19)
Another revolution around the Sun and we come to the point of Vernal Equinox, the first day of spring and the beginning of your personal solar year. Expect to transform your perceptual realities and the way in which you process information and experience. Prune the bush and focus on career goals and achievement in general. Perseverance furthers.

Taurus (Apr. 20-May 20)
As spring begins, take time out for quiet contemplation and soulful meditation. Check in with spirit and explore the invisible realms of the mystical and miraculous. Let go of expectations and accept what is. Release fear and cultivate faith. Self-nurture via rest and relaxation, and don’t forget to pray. Request divine assistance and do that inner work.

Gemini (May 21-June 21)
As Mars moves forward in Leo and the Sun moves into Aries, fire is in the air. Plenty of excitement fans the flames of intellectual curiosity and artistic creativity. Ideas and images abound, you’re ready to interact, communicate, explore and experience. Maintain your own authority and expand career goals in a process of good faith and step-by-step progress.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)
As winter ends and spring begins, Moonchildren weigh options and examine choices. Feelings of stress or anxiety are calmed by taking action and doing the next right thing. Get busy with your lists, focus on progress and surround yourself with positive, productive influences. Stay consciously in the present and move one step and one day at a time.

Leo (July 23-Aug.22)
With Mars now moving direct in Leo, dust the shelves and make room for new projects and ideas. Remove clutter and discard refuse. It’s time for spring-cleaning and everything that goes with it. Focus on progress rather than perfection and simply do your best. Relieve tension via exercise and exploration. Take a trip to a nearby sanctuary, museum or library. Enjoy!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep.22)
Take a good look at finances and financial commitments. Are you in over your head or feeling desperate regarding money, income and paying the bills? Or is it about investing what you have? Refrain from impulse and cultivate gratitude. The key is in balancing those equations and coming up with practical, realistic solutions that work. Take your time.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct.22)
With so many planets now in Aries, you may feel out of balance or over-taxed when it comes to other’s needs and desires. And then again, it’s nice to be wanted. Springtime heralds your annual solar debut into the outside world. Polish those nails and coiffure that hair. It’s important that you feel good about the way you look. Smile, we like your style.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22)
Dynamic aspects portend a dynamic spring and solar year. Jump in and enjoy the ride! Mars now direct in Leo propels you forward regarding career and achievement. You may encounter power struggles there, however, so listen to what your heart says and simply do what’s right. Truth is the golden key to success. Honesty and integrity are allies.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 20)
Springtime heralds the season of love, romance and creative pursuit for the Archer. Hearts soar as grasses green and bluebirds fly. Take it all in and know you have everything you need to be happy, healthy and wise. Look at the big picture but focus on what’s right in front of you. It’s time to prune the bush and water your garden. Accept responsibility for you.

Capricorn (Dec. 21-Jan. 19)
A cardinal T-square on Vernal Equinox delivers a solar year of great opportunity and growth. Challenges and choices in personal agendas and professional arenas abound. Are you ready and willing to step up or step down regarding career and responsibility? Answers to questions of authority and autonomy lead the way. Balance equations and take it slow.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Air Aquarius fans the flames of Aries fire and springtime translates as a time of great illumination and conflagration for the Waterbearer. Keep your head and follow your heart. As you begin a two-year period of restructure regarding the way you think about and perceive the world, consider exploring it. Partners motivate and encourage. Get busy!

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)
As the Sun moves from Pisces in to Aries and winter ends, shed the skin and shake off the dust, it’s time to go forth! Self-care, self-love and self-knowledge fuel the fires and provide sustenance for the jobs and responsibilities you’re ready to acquire. Do what you love and love what you do. The proof is in the pudding - use a recipe you know tastes great.

Cynthia is a third generation astrologer living in the high mountain desert of the American Southwest. Visit her website @ www.alacazem.com.

Fashion Friday: Skirts for Spring

2010-03-19T04:00:00-06:00

[click "Play" as Kristin Holbrook speaks to Susan about Spring skirts]

Anyone who knows her knows that Telluride Inside... and Out's fashionista, Kristin Holbrook of Two Skirts, is not one to mince words or skirt issues. On the subject of skirts for Spring, for example, she is characteristically unequivocal. Spring is all about the birds and the bees – and, according to Kristin, skirts: casual, artsy and softly tailored. More than any other piece of clothing, skirts change shape year after year. This season, skirts are short and flirty, tubes and pencils, straight and swinging, mostly printed to mix and match with more muted shades.

For more on Spring skirts and how to wear them, click the "play" button and listen to Kristin's weekly podcast.

Coming up at Telluride's Palm Theatre

2010-03-18T16:47:13-06:00

"The Boss" live in HD, Friday, March 19, 7 p.m., and boss movies from the Oscar week starting Sunday with Oscar shorts at Telluride's Palm Theatre.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band:
Live In Barcelona
A concert filmed in high definition
and 5.1 sound for digital projection

March 19th at 7PM

FREE with suggested $5 Text To Give donation

See below for UPCOMING PALM EVENTS

OSCAR WEEK AT THE PALM
a selection of OSCAR nominated films all week!
$8/Adults and $6/Students per show!
Tickets available at the door

Sunday, March 21st at 4PM
OSCAR SHORTS
Come see all the Oscar nominated shorts-2.5 hours

Tuesday, March 23rd at 6PM
THE MESSENGER
Rated R, 105 minutes

Thursday, March 25th at 6PM
COCO BEFORE CHANEL
Rated PG 13, 105 minutes

Friday, March 26th at 7PM
AN EDUCATION
Rated PG 13, 95 minutes

Michael D. Palm Theatre | 721 W. Colorado Avenue | Telluride | CO | 81435

Nuggets from the Nugget: "Lightning Thief" and "The Hurt Locker"

2010-03-18T04:15:00-06:00

The movies this week at Telluride's Nugget Theatre are "The Hurt Locker" and "Lightning Thief" with a special showing of Academy Award-nominated "Invictus" on Thursday, March 25. "Invictus" is presented by the Telluride Film Festival.

"Lightning Thief" (rated PG) is Greek mythology brought into modern America and concerns a lad saving his mother and returning Zeus' lightning bolt. By the way, Zeus is the boy's father.

The Oscars were good for "The Hurt Locker" (rated R) as the movie picked up six awards. The story is about combat bomb squad volunteers, and probably has a bit of violence.

On Thursday, March 25, the Telluride Film Festival presents "Invictus" which earned Oscar nominations for Morgan Freeman (as Nelson Mandela) and Matt Damon.

See below for showtimes, and the Nugget website for trailers and reviews.

Friday, March 19
      5:00 LIGHTNING THIEF   1hr 59min PG
      7:30 THE HURT LOCKER   2hr 10min R

Saturday, March 20
      5:00 LIGHTNING THIEF   1hr 59min PG
      7:30 THE HURT LOCKER   2hr 10min R

Sunday, March 21
      5:00 LIGHTNING THIEF   1hr 59min PG
      7:30 THE HURT LOCKER   2hr 10min R

Monday, March 22
      5:00 LIGHTNING THIEF   1hr 59min PG
      7:30 THE HURT LOCKER   2hr 10min R

Tuesday, March 23
      5:00 LIGHTNING THIEF   1hr 59min PG
      7:30 THE HURT LOCKER   2hr 10min R

Wednesday, March 24
      5:00 LIGHTNING THIEF   1hr 59min PG
      7:30 THE HURT LOCKER   2hr 10min R

Thursday, March 25
      5:30 THE HURT LOCKER   2hr 10min R
      8:30 TFF presents INVICTUS 2 hr 12min PG-13

www.NuggetTheatre.com has reviews, trailers and more information.

The Nugget Theatre
Telluride Cinemas, Inc
207 West Colorado Avenue
PO Box 1721
Telluride, CO 81435
970.728.3030

Your Ah Haa Moment: Shibori with Kathy Green

2010-03-17T04:45:00-06:00

East meets West at Telluride's Ah Haa School for the Arts later this month, Monday – Wednesday, March 29 – 31, 6 – 9 p.m., when Kathy Green teaches "Simply Shibori/Simply Fun."

Shibori is a cloth resist-dyeing technique that may include binding, stitching, folding, twisting, or compressing to create dye patterns on silk in Japan since the eighth century. Western civilization does not have an exact word equivalent to encompass all the techniques of shibori. The closest we get is tie-dye, but the term (and technique) simply covers the binding method of dyeing known as bound-resist.

There is a nearly infinite variety of methods to bind, stitch, fold, twist or clamp cloth for shibori, each of which results in very different patterns. The technique used in shibori depends not only on the desired pattern, but the characteristics of the cloth being dyed.

In Kathy's class, students, beginners to experienced artists, will play with color to make silk scarves and purses, at least eight items in all over three days.

(photos by Amy Levek)

Telluride's TNCC: Healing Leaders and Red Wigglers?

2010-03-17T04:30:00-06:00

by Kris Holsrom

My life is full of diverse interests, but really, leadership and worm bins? Hand on a Bible, true.

This week I’m attending a Collaborative Leader workshop at Healing Leaders down in beautiful McElmo Canyon, just outside of Cortez. What's it all about?

According to the website www.healingleaders.net, “a healing leader is one who creates an environment of open communication, respect for each person’s role and contributions, a common, compelling vision for the organization and a collaborative ethic.”

The specific workshop I’m taking, "The Collaborative Leader," teaches leaders "strategies and techniques to create an environment of collaboration, openness, and teamwork, so vital to making an organization effective.”

The course comes highly recommended and has been on my list of desired training for some time. With the way of the world these days its lessons seem more needed than ever. And how in the world does a leadership training relate to red wigglers? The common theme: fertile ground. One prepares our mental landscape for fertile ideas and collaborations. The other uses natural abilities to create premium fertilizer for building the regenerative capacity of soil.

If you don’t have time for a three-day workshop to improve your mental landscape, come to our Compost 102, March 23, 6:00 pm, at Eco-Adventures (between Heritage Plaza and the Conference Center) in the Mountain Village.

You need to RSVP to 970-728-5208, 970-728-1340 or recycle.tncc@gmail.com and bring $30. You’ll go home with your very own worm bin, stocked with a pound of worms, ready to be fed your organic wastes.

I’ll feed my mind, you feed your soil!