Walk into any music venue in Telluride, Ouray, or Ridgway and there is a good chance you will hear Sean Deland serenading audiences with his unique sound, a combination of rock, reggae, funk and soul. While Sean describes himself modestly as an emerging artist from Telluride, Colorado, he has worked as the lead vocalist for…
On Christmas morning, 1996, the morning his daughter had been kidnapped, John Ramsey received this note: “Listen carefully! We are a group of individuals that represent a small foreign faction. We respect your business but not the country that it serves. At this time we have your daughter in our possession. She is safe and…
“Occasionally a conference can, by the strength of its vision, create a whole new context within which to understand an issue.” ~ Paul Hawken, author and social entrepreneur 2012 appears to be a record-breaking year. Forest fires consumed 7.7 million acres of land, global temperatures increased 1.01°F, and the amount of carbon dioxide in the planet’s…
Every year the Wilkinson Public Library provides free screenings of documentaries produced by the Emmy Award-winning PBS series “Independent Lens.” The program known as “ITVS Community Cinema” first came to the library in Fall 2010 thanks Sharon Shuteran, a major supporter of the Wilkinson and the former judge (recently deceased) of San Miguel County. Judge Sharon…
“Whatever your mind can conceive and believe your mind can achieve.” When Napoleon Hill trumpeted those words in 1937, the United States was in the depths of the Great Depression. At the bidding of Scottish entrepreneur Andrew Carnegie, this phrase was the result of 20 years of research in which Napoleon Hill interviewed successful people…
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Editor’s note: The timing is perfect. A 3-part workshop about achieving goals with civility – an inflated version of the theme of the carrot, not the stick idea – with Mountainfilm in Telluride just around the corner. Mountainfilm is known to shine a spotlight on global conflicts and challenges, opening the door to resolution. When…
The fedora. The hat is one of the calling cards of lovable cads such as Indiana Jones. Michael Jackson also wore a signature fedora, which he used as a prop. Matt Campbell just likes them and all things past. The folk musician will sport a straw fedora when he makes an appearance at the Wilkinson…
Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner. Fifth of May. The holiday many think, incorrectly, commemorates Mexico’s independence from Spain. Cinco de Mayo actually marks Mexico’s victory over the French in 1862, when U.S. forces came to the aid of the Mexican army. To honor the holiday, Chef Bud of the Books & Cooks…
Colorful streamers draped across the ceiling. A pinata, a decorative Latin American punching bag, awaits its fate. Latin music fills the air. It’s Dia De Los Ninos at the five-star Wilkinson Public Library. The event, a celebration of literacy for children of all cultural (and linguistic) backgrounds, takes place Friday, April 27, 3:30 p.m. This…
Ed note: TIO apologizes for the late publication of Ryan’s article: this was meant to go up yesterday. On the night of April 23, this former town marshal will walk through the streets of the Shandoka apartment complex in search of – hesitant readers. John Wontrobski is a member of the board of trustees of…