They'll range from humble to haute and include shopping, drinking, sunning, and playing at various treasured spots and shops.

This week we're looking forward to...

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EXPERIENCE

1) Enjoy the music and summer solstice at the 36th annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival taking place the Thursday, June 18 through Sunday, June 21. Enjoy some down home tunes with bands such as Elvis Costello, Zac Brown Band, and Bela Fleck! Dance to the mandolins, pitch a tent, and be sure to try a delicious festival favorite "Killer Flank Steak on a Stick." Proceeds benefit the Telluride Ski & Snowboard Club.

- Plum Coverage of the 2008 Telluride Bluegrass Festival (Watch Video)

2) Stop, listen, encourage, & play! Be sure to take a moment to enjoy Telluride's talented street musicians. Keep an eye out for 11 year old Sol Chase, who plays a wicked mandolin.

- Sol Chase: Mandolin Master (Watch Video)

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PLAY

3) If you want to get down and dirty in this adventurous mountain environment, a great way to see the views is when touring on an ATV. ATVs are a great way to experience the beautiful San Juan skyline! Rent an ATV and head over to Ophir's pass and tour the Telluride terrain.

- Riding the Rockies with To-Hell-U-Riders (Watch Video)

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4) All that dancing got you craving some chocolate? Head downtown to the Nugget Building to Telluride Truffles. This brand new chocolate shop offers a delicious array of treats made from Colorado organics and Belgian chocolate, try a cup of dark hot chocolate or pick up a few "rocky top" truffles!

- Map & Directions to Telluride Truffles

5) Stop into Smugglers Brewpub for a few cold ones. All of Smugglers Ales and Lagers are created on site in the basement/brewery. Order a San Juan Skyhop, Road Rash Red, or a Rocky Mountain Rye to get a true taste of Telluride. Check out the menu.

- Smugglers Brewpub: How to Make Rocky Mountain Rye (Watch Video)

- Map & Directions to Smugglers Brewpub

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If you attend any of these things, please report back to us with your thoughts on our suggestions and photos of your adventures! We want the good & the bad!

(Have a suggestion for 5 Things? email: Chrissie & John @ editors@plumtv.com)