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No strangers to Telluride, the Stringdusters’ elaborate live show is anything but traditional. The Infamous Stringdusters don’t leave bluegrass behind, they’re stretching it from within.” The Stringdusters consist of Travis Book (bass), Andy Falco (guitar), Jeremy Garrett (fiddle), Andy Hall (dobro) and Chris Pandolfi (banjo). Separately they can play and play with anybody; together they have seasoned into a formidable, groundbreaking live act.They’ll be joined by opening support The Deadly Gentlemen both nights.

The Telluride AIDS Benefit Silent Auction, After Party and Trunk Show return to the Sheridan Opera House Feb. 28-March 3. The TAB Silent Auction combines the best of local and international art and also features pieces from the patients of Denver’s Childrens Hospital Immunodeficiency Program (CHIP). Saturday will host the Fashion Show After Party and on Monday, come back to the SOH for the TAB Trunk Show. Visit aidsbenefit.org for more info.

Reggae Legends, The Wailers return to the historic Sheridan Opera House.On the 30th anniversary of its release in 1984, The Wailers will be touring the U.S. in 2014 performing the iconic album “Legend” in its entirety. Named by Time Magazine as the “Best Album of the 20th Century” and No. 46 or Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, “Legend” is also the best-selling reggae album of all-time, with more than 30 million copies sold worldwide.

The Telluride Adaptive Sports Program presents Rockin’ at the Opera, a fundraiser, on Friday, March 7, 2014. With music by the Anders Brothers Band, fabulous food, wine, silent and live auction. Tickets are $60 in advance or $65 the day of. For more information, call 728-5010.

Stop by for the third annual Gary Wright Memoral Free Skin Cancer Screening Clinic on Saturday March 8, 8:30 a.m.-noon in the Sheridan Opera House Gallery Room. First come, first served.

The Sheridan Arts Foundation presents a week of tributes to some of the greatest bands in rock and roll history with the first annual Telluride Tribute Fest March 13-15, 2014. Get your exclusive VIP Pass to come all three nights! This pass comes with free beer each night, a free festival T-shirt and an exclusive meet and greet with tribute performers.

The Sheridan Arts Foundation celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with Billy Nershi of String Cheese Incident and the Travelin’ McCourys live in concert at the Sheridan Opera House on Monday, March 17, 2014. Tickets are $30 general admission floor and $35 reserved seats in the balcony. They’ll be joined by opening support Pert Near Sandstone.

The SAF and Telluride Ski Resort present reggae legends Steel Pulse live at the Telluride Conference Center on March 20 for the third installment of the Telluride Conference Center Winter Music Series. Tickets for this special night of reggae music are $30 GA or $45 for VIP with private seating and access to a private bar. Come see one of Bob Marley’s personal favorite bands who have been touring for more than 35 years!

The Sheridan Arts Foundation presents Michael Franti & Friends live at the historic Sheridan Opera House in Telluride.Michael Franti is recognized as a pioneering force using music as a vehicle for positive change as well as his unforgettable, high energy shows. With the multi-platinum success of his song “Say Hey (I Love You)” and the chart breaking 2010 release of “The Sound Of Sunshine”, Franti and his band guarantee a show that will be thought provoking as well as a fun dance party! $65 GA floor tickets and $75 reserved balcony, VIP Patron seating available in Row K, P and O by calling Ronnie at 728-6363 ext. 1