Call for Artists – Toyed With :: A low-fidelity/alternative process exhibition

Image:Call for Toyed With :: A low-fidelity/alternative process exhibition Deadline July 30 -Show us your best “Toyed With” images! A juried photography exhibit for those shooting with toy or vintage cameras and/or printing in alternative processes. The exhibition will be held September 3-October 8 in the Red Room at Open Shutter Gallery (www.openshuttergallery.com), Durango, Colorado. Reception during Fall Gallery Walk...

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FREE NOONTIME CONCERTS FEATURE FESTIVAL MUSICIANS

Image:FREE NOONTIME CONCERTS FEATURE FESTIVAL MUSICIANS Music in the Mountains brings world-class musicians to perform in two noontime performances.  On Thursday, July 22 at 12pm, Three Springs welcomes brass musicians Byron Herrington, trombone, Christopher Oliver, trombone, Rob Graham, trombone and Richard White, tuba to perform at the outdoor pavilion at Three Springs Plaza in Durango.  On Tuesday, July 27 at 12:30pm,...

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The Hills Are Alive with the Sound of Music – Music in the Mountains celebrates its 24th Festival

Music in the Mountains celebrates its 24th season featuring orchestra, chamber and conservatory performances of classical and world music. A host of concerts and events are slated in venues set in the spectacular San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado and northwest New Mexico from July 10 through August 1, 2010.Deemed as one of the longest running classical music festivals in the southwest, Artistic Director Gregory Hustis and Music...

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Purple Haze Summertime Blues

When we say blues, we mean amazing artists, great musicians all gathering together time after time at our own local venue, Purple Haze.  Entertainment at its highest, musicians at their best, sports all day long and friends you’ll call your own.  Hosting a large variety of events, live music and tasty fare, Purple Haze is Durango’s new ‘Hot Spot’.  When you’re downtown looking for a nice,...

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LA PLATA COUNTY AND THE TOWN OF BAYFIELD TO OPEN NEW COUNTY ROAD 501 BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN PATH

Image:LA PLATA COUNTY AND THE TOWN OF BAYFIELD TO OPEN NEW COUNTY ROAD 501 BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN PATH   La Plata County, the Town of Bayfield, and the Colorado Department of Transportation will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. for the new pedestrian and bicycle path along County Road 501. The shared-use path begins just north of the Bayfield Center Drive round-about on County Road 501 and ends...

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Travel Back In Time at Mesa Verde National Park

There are so many amazing things about this area, sometimes we take them for granted. Mesa Verde National Park is just one of those beautiful places we have to explore. Cradled in the history of ancient civilization, Mesa Verde will inspire you, nurture you, and reward you with unforgettable adventures. If you have not experienced this spectacular area, you are definitely missing out.  Weathered villages on wide plains and tiny,...

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City to Connect New Waterline near the Durango Mall

Image:City to Connect New Waterline near the Durango Mall   On Tuesday morning, July 13th, City personnel will be working with CRG Construction to connect a new water pipeline near the Durango Mall.   A limited water outage will occur between 5:30 AM and 11:00 AM on Tuesday, which is only anticipated to affect the Storyteller Theater.   While unlikely, customers in the immediate area may notice temporary...

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The Band of Heathens plays The Abbey July 21

Pager item text :The Band of HeathensImage:The Band of Heathens plays the Abbey July 21 Americana/Southern Rock – Doors Open @ 8:00pm  All Ages   $15 – $20 Originally conceived as a loosely-knit collective showcasing four of Austin’s best up-and-coming artists, The Band Of Heathens is quickly becoming one of the most exciting new acts in American Music. The band’s debut album LIVE FROM...

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Discover Your Hidden Culinary Talent Today

Learn to cook from two of the greatest Chefs Durango has to offer.  Chef Terri D Steinberg & Chef Todd Escudior inspire even the most fearful of cooking.   Explore your love of food while gaining delightful skills and fresh ideas.  Gather recipes, mingle with new friends, and expand your culinary horizons today. Rylee Mac’s Market & Cooking School invites you to ‘Discover your hidden...

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Music in the Mountains Opening Gala

Pager item text :Music in the MountainsImage:Music in the Mountains Opening Gala Reserve your tickets now for the Opening Gala of the 24th festival season of Music in the Mountains at Durango Mountain Resort. The Durango Mountain Club at Purgatory Lodge will host an elegant reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 5 pm, followed by an intimate concert by Dmitri Berlinsky on violin, accompanied by his wife, Elena Baksht, on...

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