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Telluride Ski & Snowboard Club Fundraiser: Stept productions’ “Mutiny”
5:30PM at the Sheridan Opera House

Support the Telluride Ski & Snowboard Club with a screening of Stept Production’s “Mutiny” on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013. Doors are at 5:30 p.m., silent auction runs until 7 p.m. and the movie will start at 7:15 p.m. They will have an assortment of gear for silent auction and will be giving swag away too!

In 2013, after 12 years of producing ski films, Stept Productions embarked on its largest film project to date. Today, Stept is proud to announce its newest feature: Mutiny. The film docments young, progressive skiers as they commence on a mission around the U.S.; using the biggest cities in the country as their playground, the Stept crew sacrifices their health as they continue to redefine street skiing. Groundbreaking action, couple with an award-winning film crew brings a dark and mysterious story to light. Mutiny is intended for a mature audience and is dedicated to exposing the viewer to the raw and unfiltered world of the Stept Crew.

Tickets are $15 or $20 for Parent/Children combined.

The Sheridan Arts Foundation and Telluride Theatre present “Dude & Bro’s A Christmas Carol” — a non-denominational holiday extravaganza. This original play brings back two of Telluride’s favorite characters, ski bums extraordinaires Dude & Bro. With music, dance and skiing they take the audience on an epic holiday journey— a familiar story retold in Telluride’s way. Fun for the whole family (PG-13) this Christmas Carol is like the most gnar-steeze frosty powder day…on stage! The show will be at 8 p.m. nightly and close out with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. Tickets are $10 on Dec. 18 (locals night!) and $15 for adults and $12 for students. Tickets are on sale now!

Registration 12-2pm at Bootdoctors in Mountain Village; Practice 3-4pm; Event 4-6pm

Location: Base of lift 4, Village Express in Mountain Village Cost: $15 for competitors, free to spectators
The first Rail Jam of the season will showcase skiers and riders battling it out in an open format. Winners will receive cash, skis, snowboards, and much more! This event is sponsored by Bootdoctors/Paragon Sports. Please note if you are under 18 years of age and participating in the event, you will need a parent or legal guardian signature.

The Palm Theatre
GENE KELLY: The Legacy
Saturday, December 21 at 7:00PM

Biographer and film historian Patricia Ward Kelly takes audiences behind the scenes and shares an intimate story of her late husband Gene Kelly. This unique, live performance combines rare and familiar film clips, never-released audio recordings, memorabilia, and personal insights culled from hours of interviews with her husband.

The Sheridan Arts Foundation and Telluride Theatre present “Dude & Bro’s A Christmas Carol” — a non-denominational holiday extravaganza. This original play brings back two of Telluride’s favorite characters, ski bums extraordinaires Dude & Bro. With music, dance and skiing they take the audience on an epic holiday journey— a familiar story retold in Telluride’s way. Fun for the whole family (PG-13) this Christmas Carol is like the most gnar-steeze frosty powder day…on stage! The show will be at 8 p.m. nightly and close out with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. Tickets are $10 on Dec. 18 (locals night!) and $15 for adults and $12 for students. Tickets are on sale now! http://www.sheridanoperahouse.com/events/dude-and-bros-christmas-carol

Travis Julia Presents brings back Warren Miller with their 64th feature film, “Ticket to Ride.” This movie will give film-goers access to the most sought after destinations including the Alaskan Tordrillos, Iceland’s Troll Peninsula, fjords of Greenland and the expansive Big Sky country of Montana, to name a few. The film showcases world-class athletes such as Sean Petit, Ted Ligety, Seth Westcott and Jesse McMillian, all leaving tracks beneath and the aboive, the world’s wildest terrain. Tickets are $18 and there are two shows at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. This screening will be sponsored by Bootdoctors who will be providing sweet swag we’ll be giving away.

Torchlight Parade down Coonskin into the Town of Telluride
Instructors from the Telluride Ski and Snowboard School carry lit torches as they ski and ride down from the top of the mountain illuminating the runs into the Town of Telluride via Coonskin trail.

Keep an eye out for Santa skiing on the hill after a busy night delivering presents. Visit Gorrono Ranch at lunchtime to have your picture taken with the jolly fellow. If you’re good you may even get to take a couple runs with him!

Mountainfilm Festival returns for its annual Winter Friendraiser. Stay tuned for more information.

The Sheridan Arts Foundation presents Purely Patsy, a Patsy Cline Tribute Show, at the Sheridan Opera House on Friday, Dec. 27, 2013 to kick off the 2013 Holiday Concert Series. If you want to see Patsy Cline come alive before your eyes, watch Denver’s Kelley Zinge who absolutely channels Patsy in her one-woman tour de force, “Purely Patsy.” With a remarkably powerful, pitch-perfect voice, show stopping good locks and unforgettable charisma. Come have a chat with the legendary star and recording artist in the most intimate portrayal of her life thus far. Listen to the songs (and the stories behind them) that made her a star, and get to know the woman behind the western outfits like never before. Purely Patsy is what it says it is: her music, her life, it’s Purely Patsy Cline at her best, her worst, her most personal moments. Tickets for this event are $25 (plus a nominal ticketing fee) for reserved seats. The show will begin at 8 p.m. and doors open at 7:30 p.m.