Gallery Walk
Friday, May 22 | 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Multiple locations around the town of Telluride
The official partying gets underway with a round of receptions at 12 different galleries around town. The art is outstanding, and the drinks and hors d’oeuvres are free. If you get waylaid by old friends, or mesmerized by the art, and can’t make the whole circuit, don’t despair—the exhibitions of paintings, drawings, and photography will all be open throughout the weekend. This year we are featuring the following artists: James Balog, Paul Bosch, Jimmy Chin, Lynsey Dyer, Jane Goren, Jason Houston, Aaron Huey, Robert Knight, Ace Kvale, Quang-Tuan Luong, Tom Mason, Peter Menzel and Faith D'Aluisio, Renan Ozturk, Cole Rise, Steve Winter and Jason Young. See the festival schedule or your program for more details.
NEW tibet room
Entire Festival Weekend | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Silver Bell
To memorialize the fiftieth anniversary of the Chinese occupation of Tibet, we've created a special Tibet Room in the Silver Bell building (home of Telluride Academy). A reception during the Gallery Walk will display Tibetan art and photographs, and you can also drop by throughout the festival to discuss the situation in the region or watch films about Tibet on small screens. We will host three special Breakfast Talks about Tibet.
Breakfast Talks
Saturday, May 23 | 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, May 24 | 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Monday, May 25 | 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Tibet Room in the Silver Bell building, Elks Lodge, Tommy's Restaurant, Ah Haa School (2 locations) and Suede Restaurant at Capella
It's said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so feed your stomach and your brain at the Mountainfilm Breakfast Talks, where you can engage with festival guests in an intimate setting. Please note that conversations start at 8 a.m., so be sure the syrup is poured on your pancakes (yes, DaddyCakes will be served at one venue, the Elks) and you are seated before then. Thank you to the Telluride Daily Planet for hosting these talks and to Cappella Hotel, Cindybread, DaddyCakes, Indian Ridge Farm and Tommy's for graciously providing the food. Please refer to the festival schedule or your program for specific Talk subjects.
Ice Cream Social
Saturday, May 23 | 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Main Street between Aspen and Fir
A little like a three-ring circus, Mountainfilm shuts down Telluride's main street for ice cream and entertainment (live music, a mini farmer's market, food displays, a glider, a roving magician - just to name a few). Be prepared for surprises and to spend a little time connecting with fellow festival-goers and guests. Topping it all off will be free ice cream with chocolate sauce courtesy of Telluride Truffle.
The (self-appointed) mountainfilm house band: silverton dust storm with timmy o'neill
Saturday, May 23 | 10:30 p.m.
Last Dollar Saloon
Timmy O'Neill, long-time friend of Mountainfilm, and his band will rock The Buck late Saturday night.
Horizon program student climbing contest
Sunday, May 24 | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Conference Center Plaza in Mountain Village
The Horizon Program, Telluride's outdoor youth program, will host a climb-a-thon fundraising event that showcases the Horizon kids. Come support the team!
Reading Frenzy
Sunday, May 24 | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Telluride Conference Center / A.K.A. "High Camp" in Mountain Village
This is your chance to purchase books that were written by festival presenters, artists and film subjects. CDs and DVDs will also be on sale.
Authors include: James Balog, Dan Barber, Nevada Barr, Gene Baur, Roko & Adrian Belic, Katrina Blair, David Breashears, Ken Burns, Lynne Cherry, Ann Cooper, Sienna Craig, Faith D'Aluisio, Susanna Hoffman, Honga Im, Haynes Johnson, Damon Johnston, Jennifer Jordan, Bill Kerig, Robert M. Knight, Michele Kodis, Nicholas Kristof, Ralph Leighton, Eugene Linden, Jennifer Lowe-Anker, Bill McKibben, Peter Menzel, Helena Norberg-Hodge, Kongar-ol Ondar, Phil Powers, Chris Rainier, Pamela Ronald, Laura & Robert Sams, Ben Skinner, Rob Story, Martin Strel, The Yes Men, Ming Tsai, Paul Watson, Jim Whittaker, Jennifer Woodlief, Sheryl WuDunn, and Skip Yowell.
Special note: Several guests will not be available to sign books at the Reading Frenzy. Dan Barber will sign his book on Friday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Between the Covers bookstore on main street. Ann Cooper, Peter Menzel, Faith D’Aluisio and Ming Tsai will be at Between the Covers during the Ice Cream Social on Saturday from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Sunday night at x cafe
Sunday, May 24 | 9:30 p.m.
The X Cafe
A late-night gathering with snacks and a cash bar.
Closing Awards Picnic
Monday, May 25 | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Telluride Town Park
Enjoy the delicious organic lunch served in Telluride Town Park by Lucas Price and his talented team from La Cocina de Luz. Unless we’ve already drained the reserves, there’ll also be free beer from New Belgium Brewing Company and wine from Redwood Creek.
*All Films, Schedules, Events, and Presenter Participation are subject to change.
