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How Much do you Know About the Durango Train?
Founded in 1881, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is one of the must see attractions in Durango, CO. The rail station is in the heart of downtown and Durangoans are familiar with the sight of the iron engine chugging out of the station near Main Street, steam billowing from it’s stack into the cool morning sky. The Iron Horse of Durango has been carrying passengers since 1882 and beginning in 1951 was promoted...
Jazz on the Hill presents Joyce Lyons with the Phil Aaron Trio
Serzen Endowment Fundraiser Dinner and Concert – $125 – Includes: 5:30 p.m. Hors de’ouvres and Libations and an elegant dinner on the Concert Hall Stage 7:00 p.m. Jazz by Joyce Lyons and the Phil Aaron Trio Seating is limited. Jazz on the Hill features an evening of fine food and music in support of the Community Concert Hall. Guests dine on the Concert Hall stage, and are treated to a performance from Joyce Lyons. Lyons’...
WholeExpo 2019
This weekend the WholeExpo comes to the La Plata County Fairgrounds. “WholeExpo brings together like-minded individuals and businesses and services that promote healthy, holistic, living and ecological awareness.” The event will be held Saturday and Sunday (September 7 and 8) at the Main Exhibit Hall. One of the key facets to the expo is focusing on our consumption and how we treat the world around us. Exhibitors include: essential...
As K-9 Jimmy retires, Durango Kennel Club gives back!!
K9 Jimmy was honored by citizens of La Plata County at the Fairgrounds August 29th night upon his retirement from service as a K9 Cop. Along with his handler, Matt Webb, Jimmy received commemorative plaques from the department as well as from the members of the Durango Kennel Club. The ceremony included a review of Jimmy’s contributions to the community which notably included playing a crucial role in saving the lives of...
An Evening with Karla Bonoff
Karla Bonoff has been described as one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation. That description is not hyperbole. With a career spanning four decades, Bonoff has enjoyed critical acclaim, commercial success, enduring popularity and the unwavering respect of her peers. In addition toncharting with her own recordings, Karla has seen her songs become hits for Bonnie Raitt, Wynonna Judd and Linda Ronstadt. Many of Bonoff’s...
Four Corners Motorcycle Rally
Labor Day weekend is upon us, and in Durango that means one thing: it’s time for the annual Four Corners Motorcycle Rally! It’s a full weekend of bike rides, music, giveaways, and food. Durango Harley Davidson is one of the hubs of activity throughout the weekend. They’ll have vendors, food, and a bar during the day on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. There will also be special events such as live music, an arm wrestling contest, and...
Get the LED Out
Back by popular demand. From the bombastic and epic, to the folksy and mystical, Get the Led Out (GTLO) has captured the essence of the recorded music of the renowned Led Zeppelin, bringing it to the concert stage. The band’s accomplished musicians recreate Zeppelin’s songs in all their depth, including the studio overdubs that Zeppelin never performed live. Whether it’s the passion and fury with which GTLO delivers the blues-soaked,...
Mountain Marmot Trail Run
Date: September 21, 2019 Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm Purgatory Resort – #1 Skier Place For all you trail runners out there, the Mercy Foot & Ankle Center Mountain Marmot Trail Run presented by Durango Running Company is the race for you. Have you ever stood at the bottom of a mountain, staring up at the top, thinking to yourself: “I wonder if I could run all the way up there?” Well, now you’re going to find out! Register...
Blackbeard’s Sunken Prize: Excavation and Analysis of the Pirate’s Flagship, Queen Anne’s Revenge
“Blackbeard’s Sunken Prize: Excavation and Analysis of the Pirate’s Flagship, Queen Anne’s Revenge” will be the topic of the third annual John W. Sanders Lecture, by Linda F. Carnes-McNaughton, PhD, RPA, Independent Scholar. Co-Author, “Blackbeard’s Sunken Prize.” (UNC Press 2018) Co-sponsored by the San Juan Basin Archaeological Society (SJBAS), and the Fort Lewis College (FLC) Anthropology Department, the lecture will be held...
Wine & Rails
VISIT OUR WINE TASTING ROOM- ONBOARD A HISTORIC TRAIN! Dates: September 1 & September 29 Overview: All aboard the Wine Train! You will depart at 10:00am from the Durango Depot. While on the train, the wineries will introduce themselves, offer you wine samplings from their respective winery and provide interesting wine facts as well as letting you know what to expect at Cascade Canyon. The train will arrive at Cascade around...
Grammy-Nominated Artists: Chris and Aaron Poland Return!
Grammy-nominated artists Chris and Aaron Poland return leading the Warsaw Poland Brothers Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Animus City Theatre, from 10 P.M. to 12:30 A.M. Catch Double AA on the Conch and Crix on the sax! Band: Warsaw Poland Brothers Genre: Ska, Reggae, large energetic rockin’ rollers with original licks and a few spicy covers just for kicks Location/Time/Date: Animus City Theatre, from 10 P.M. to 12:30 A.M. Thursday,...
An Evening with Bobcat Goldthwait
The legendary comic makes his Durango debut as the Four Corners Comedy Festival Headliner. Over the years, Goldthwait has amassed legions of fans with his brutally honest, outrageous and off-beat comedy that has made him one of the most recognizable comedians in show business today. Goldthwait is as edgy as ever as he shares his personal life, politics and humorous stories about this more than 30 years in show business. The show is...
4 Corners Comedy Festival – August 22nd
Join over 60 stand-up comedians from all over the country, as they arrive to Durango with one mission: to make you laugh. This exclusive meet-and-greet offers the chance to get to know the comics over world-class hors d’oeuvres. Pick up wristbands. Free SWAG. Cash bar. Where: Henry Strater Theatre When: August 22nd, 2019 Cost: $10.00
Pine River Festival – August 3rd
Playing it forward! The Steel Wheels Pine River Festival Beneficiary: The Be Frank Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to the engagement of youth to develop life-long skills of Creativity, accountability, practice and ensemble through the power of music. LINEUP The Steel Wheels The Accidentals Stillhouse Junkies High Country Hustle Midnight Backhand & Students from the Creative Music Conservatory Pine River...
Trace Bundy: The Acoustic Ninja
Internationally-acclaimed guitar virtuoso Trace Bundy must be seen, not just heard. His music is poetry in motion, using harmonics, looping, multiple capos, and his unique banter and stage presence to deliver an unforgettable live concert experience. Listening to his intricate arrangements is one thing, but seeing the fan-dubbed “Acoustic Ninja” play live confounds even the most accomplished music lovers as to how one person can do...
The Brenn & Andy Show: Cowboys in Concert
Singer and songwriter Brenn Hill and cowboy poet and humorist Andy Nelson present a synergistic performance of music and poetry which keeps the audience totally engaged. The combination of deep emotional and moving lyrics, along with the humorous and light hearted side of life experiences, coupled with a breathtaking photographic display, makes this is a show that will always be remembered. When: August 2nd, 2019 Where: Henry Strater...
Amy Helm
Amy Helm is rock & roll royalty. The daughter of The Band’s legendary drummer and singer Levon Helm and singer/songwriter Libby Titus, she’s the epitome of Americana. Her two solo albums, including 2018’s “This Too Shall Light,” call on folk, country, blues, R&B and gospel influences. A lifelong musician and music lover, she was a founding member of the alt-country collective Ollabelle and served as a backing musician in her...
Mountain Archery Festival
Join us for the inaugural Mountain Archery Festival at Purgatory Resort! Date: July 12, 2019 to July 14, 2019 Where: Purgatory Resort We have been wanting to bring an archery festival to Durango for a long time and it is finally happening. Details & Registration! The festival will include various courses and competition formats over three days, including: Pope & Young course Train To Hunt course Kirsch course Kryptek course...
Chevel Shepherd Band
Chevel Shepherd Presented by A&L Coors and TBK Bank A Farmington native, Shepherd has amassed an impressive career during her 16 years, and is among the youngest to have taken top honors on the popular mentorship television show. Shepherd’s Voice Coach was “American Idol” winner Kelly Clarkson and she has gone on to perform and attend events with Clarkson since her win. She currently is opening for some of Country’s top names...
Purgatory Summer Fun
Purgatory Resort is well known in Durango for its plethora of winter activities, but did you know there’s a full set of activities for summer fun, as well? It’s a place you can stop for a little while, the full day, or longer! The Alpine Slide is a longtime favorite—visitors can ride the chairlift to the top and take in the beautiful Colorado views, then slide down the track at your preferred speed. If the slide doesn’t appeal, the...
