Durango Events
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The Expanders Performing Live!
Now celebrating their second consecutive #1 Billboard Reggae Album following 2015’s Hustling Culture, The Expanders’ Old Time Something Come Back Again Vol. 2 sees the band reaching another impressive #1 milestone in the midst of their “Roots Train Fall Tour” with Iya Terra & For Peace Band, running through the end of October. The Expanders consist of John Asher (Drums, Vocals), John Butcher (Guitar, Vocals), Roy Fishell (Organs),...
I’m With Her with special guest Jonny Fritz
I’m With Her is Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O’Donovan. From their early contributions in bands such as Nickel Creek and Crooked Still, these three musicians are noteworthy for their recent and extensive solo career successes, including several Grammy awards. An impromptu show in 2014 at the Sheridan Opera House in Telluride, CO, sparked the formation of I’m With Her and sent the trio touring the world together the next year....
Leonard Bernstein Centennial
From Broadway to the silver screen and everywhere in-between, Leonard Bernstein personifies the ideal American musician. A visionary composer, conductor, and educator, Bernstein brought classical music into the American cultural fabric and used performance as a response to political turmoil in the 20th century. His life and works will be center stage with the San Juan Symphony as we celebrate his centenary year, featuring movie music...
Metalsmithing with Catherine Thomas-Kemp
Beginning jewelry design and basic bench skills will be taught in these metalsmithing sessions. Learn about metals available for jewelry, how to cut intricate designs and put it all together. The opportunity to continue sessions after these five are finished will be discussed with interested students. For more information visit Durango Arts Center. Fridays April 6 – May 4 12PM – 4PM Durango Arts Center 802 E 2nd Ave, Durango Durango,...
The Music Man at the Bayfield Performing Arts Center
Ready for some smooth talking, romantic singing, and a sweet love story set in a small town? The Music Man is just the ticket. “A fast talking con-man pretends to know something about music, poses as a band director and cons a small rural community out of their hard earned money for instruments and uniforms,” said the show’s music director, Derek Smith, who is also the BHS music teacher. “I love this play....
Southwest Colorado Real Estate Forecast 2018–offered by The Wells Group
Get the inside scoop on the Real Estate market trends here in SW Colorado with the 2018 Real Estate Forecast featuring Wells Group brokers John Wells, Jim Wotkyns and real estate appraiser & statistician, Bob Allen. Through an in-depth yet easily understood presentation, this team of dedicated specialists will lead you through the data and real estate trends observable in Southwestern Colorado for years prior, and also...
Durango Celtic Festival
It’s time for the Sixth Annual Durango Celtic Festival. Once again Durango offers another fantastic weekend festival that celebrates culture and music. March 8-11, there will be various workshops and performances in downtown Durango. Events will be held at the Henry Strater Theatre and the Irish Embassy Pub. Starting Thursday evening, there is a full schedule of performances. Performers include: Old Blind Dogs, Daimh, The Hydes, Ed...
Durango Bach Festival
The 11th annual Durango Bach Festival opens with two Student Recitals Sunday, March 11 at 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church followed by receptions in the Parish Hall. The week-long festival continues with Bach’s Lunch, a half-hour recital Monday through Friday, March 12–16 at noon, followed by lunch in the Parish Hall at St. Mark’s. Meet the musicians, enjoy lunch, and mingle with other Bach lovers. Concert...
Twelfth Night – Live Theater
Tamsin Greig is Malvolia in a new twist on Shakespeare’s classic comedy of mistaken identity. A ship is wrecked on the rocks. Viola is washed ashore but her twin brother Sebastian is lost. Determined to survive on her own, she steps out to explore a new land. So begins a whirlwind of mistaken identity and unrequited love. The nearby households of Olivia and Orsino are overrun with passion. Even Olivia’s upright housekeeper...
Cardboard Derby at Purg | Saturday, March 17 | Register Now!
The McDonald’s Cardboard Derby at Purgatory Resort is a classic winter competition you won’t want to miss! Build your derby racer out of cardboard and duct tape only, and pilot it down the slopes during one of the most fun days on the mountain! Watch as teams compete in vessels made entirely out of cardboard and duct tape. Or, sign up yourself and participate in the fun. All it takes is some creativity, engineering skills, and...
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s John McEuen and his String Wizards Will the Circle Be Unbroken
John McEuen – with his banjo, guitar, fiddle, and mandolin – brings his unique cast of iconic Americana string wizards to share the music and memories of the landmark Will the Circle Be Unbroken platinum album (initiated by John), and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s incredible 50-year career. With narrative and music of early NGDB, founding member multi-instrumentalist John takes us on their incredible journey –...
Maria Schneider Orchestra
Maria Schneider’s music has been hailed by critics as “evocative, majestic, magical, heart-stoppingly gorgeous, and beyond categorization.” She and her orchestra became widely known starting in 1994 when they released their first recording, Evanescence. There, Schneider began to develop her personal way of writing for what would become her 18-member collective, made up of many of the finest musicians in jazz today, tailoring her...
Backcountry Film Festival hosted by Durango Nature Studies
Join us in our 6th year of hosting Durango’s Backcountry Film Festival from Winter Wildlands Alliance. These inspiring films share stories of incredible winter backcountry adventures, capture the intensity and beauty of winter, and remind young naturalists of the many sports they can do when they love being outside. Date: Saturday, February 24, 2018 Place: Durango Arts Center Time: 7:30 – 9:30 (doors open at 7:00) Price: $10...
A Night With Sir Paul
Come enjoy a night with Tony Kishman as Paul McCartney. Featuring the San Juan Orchestra. Saturday February 17, 2018 Tickets $25 — Get Tickets Doors Open: 6:30PM Showtime: 7:30PM More info on the show: Live and Let Die
International Guitar Night
Thursday, February 15, 2018 7:30pm $35/$29 Buy Tickets Each year, International Guitar Night’s founder Brian Gore invites a new cast of guitar luminaries from around the world for special concert tours highlighting the diversity of acoustic guitar music. For IGN’s 18th year of touring, in January/February 2018, Germany’s Gypsy Jazz legend Lulo Reinhardt will return as the show’s host and will be joined by...
PostSecret: The Show
PostSecret is an internationally-recognized public art project where people confess their secrets on homemade postcards – anonymously. PostSecret: The Show is the live production of the online effort created and curated by Frank Warren. All roles in the live show are performed by TJ Dawe, Maria Glanz and Kerry Ipema. Wednesday, February 7, 2018 7:30pm $42/$32 Buy Tickets Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis...
‘Recovered City Girls’ Plan Three Springs Farmers Market
Introducing a new, afternoon farmer’s market in Durango! They grew up in Los Angeles and upstate New York, but they moved to Durango to start a farm and farmers market. Find out where else you can buy locally grown food this summer.
The Workshy for Snowdown
9:30 PM | Friday Feb 2, 2018 at: Balcony Backstage 600 Main Ave., Suite 205 Durango, CO 81301 See all Snowdown Events for 2018! The Workshy is an eclectic five-piece rock fusion group based in Denver, CO that provides an incredibly energetic live show, pulling influences from jazz, blues, funk and more to create an infectious blend of music. An eclectic background stems from L.A, Washington, New York, Iowa and South Korea, providing a...
‘Super Blue Blood Moon’ Coming Jan. 31
If you live in the western part of North America, Alaska, and the Hawaiian islands, you might set your alarm early the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 31 for a lunar trifecta: a pre-dawn “super blue blood moon.” Post and images from NASA.gov Beginning at 5:30 a.m. EST on Jan. 31, a live feed of the Moon will be offered on NASA TV and NASA.gov/live. You can also follow at @NASAMoon. Weather permitting, the NASA TV broadcast will feature...
Snowdown Ballon Rally & Mass Ascension
Snowdown Ballon Rally & Mass Ascension at HWY 550N, N side of Hermosa Meadows Rd. Park at Animas Valley Elementary School. Come lift your spirits with a colorful display of hot air ballons launching in the early morning frost. Come one, come all! This spectacular event features a stellar display of hot air balloons ascending in the early morning frost. Watch the beautiful hot air balloons climb skyward and float down the Animas...
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