Arts and Entertainment
Holiday Events This Weekend!
Durango is one of the most enchanting places during the holidays, and this weekend several events populate the calendar for a unique small-town experience. Noel Night is one of our favorite local traditions. Friday evening several local businesses will be offering special offers, entertainment, food, and fun. This event started in 2002 after the Missionary Ridge Fire as a way to support the local economy. It still continues as one of...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Owing
“The world owes you nothing. It was here first!” – Bailey Life lessons learned from hanging out in RE/Max Pinnacle’s real estate office. Learn more about Bailey or search Durango Real Estate at HomesInDurango.com
Tips to Make Your Holiday Travel Easier
Traveling during the holidays can be a pain, but follow some of these travel tips from Durango Airport Director Tony Vicari, and turn your trip into a smooth ride rather than a roller-coaster of stress.
Durango Christmas Events 2019
Durango sure knows how to do the holidays! Get out there, sing some songs, meet Santa and spread some Christmas cheer! Singing with Santa Start the holiday season with Singing with Santa. This annual event which takes place the day after Thanksgiving. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and march on Main Avenue while singing Christmas carols at this fun meet-up. Singing with Santa will take place at 6 p.m. Friday the 29th at TBK Bank, 259 West...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Hard Work
“If hard work was such a wonderful thing, surely the rich would have kept it for themselves.” – Bailey Life lessons learned from hanging out in RE/Max Pinnacle’s real estate office. Learn more about Bailey or search Durango Real Estate at HomesInDurango.com
J-Calvin with special Guest Mesquite & Alex Blocker Band
iAM MUSIC PRESENTS New Years Eve featuring J-Calvin with special Guest Mesquite & Alex Blocker Band iAM MUSIC PRESENTS New Years Eve featuring J-Calvin with special Guest Mesquite & Alex Blocker Band Henry Strater Theatre December 31st / Doors 8 p.m. / Show 8:30p.m. Tickets $25 pre-sale / Day of Show $30 / VIP $50
Country Countdown with Eric Sage Hot Hit
Country Countdown with Eric Sage Hot Hit New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance Sky Ute Casino Resort December 31, 2019 to January 1, 2020 Come ring in the New Year…country style! Dinner begins at 6PM and the party starts at 9PM. Tickets are only $75 per couple or $40 for a single ticket for both the dinner and the party. Ticket price also includes New Year’s Eve party favors and a champagne toast at Midnight. New Year’s Eve party...
New License Plate Celebrates Mesa Verde
You can celebrate Mesa Verde National Park and support the foundation’s programs by purchasing a new Colorado license plate featuring the cliff dwellings.
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara’s NUTCRACKER 2019
As is now tradition at the Community Concert Hall, the magical holiday ballet, “Nutcracker,” performed by the highly-acclaimed State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara, will usher in the holidays with two matinee and two evening performances. Artistic Director Rodney Gustafson holds true to the original classical ballet in this Tchaikovsky masterpiece, creating a traditional “Nutcracker” set in Victorian times and suited for all ages. The...
It’s Time for the Polar Express
Durango is an enchanting holiday town. It’s the time of the year people come from near and far to celebrate the holidays, and one of the most spectacular features is the annual Polar Express Train Ride. The story of the classic children’s book comes alive on the train with favorite characters such as the Hero Boy, Billy, the elves, hobo, conductor and chefs. Each passenger receives hot chocolate and a treat, and the story of The Polar...
Fourth-Grade Demons win YAFL Super Bowl
The fourth-grade Demons won the Youth American Football League ‘Super Bowl’ championship for the second year in a row. Coach Noah Lopez attributes a strong returning roster for the winning season.
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Problems
“We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.” – Bailey Life lessons learned from hanging out in RE/Max Pinnacle’s real estate office. Learn more about Bailey or search Durango Real Estate at HomesInDurango.com
‘Twas the Week After Christmas
A hilarious and heartwarming story about what happens when the North Pole loses the Christmas Spirit. It’s been years since the Elves and Reindeer have gotten along. The Reindeer egos are high and Elves’ productivity is low. Will a week of vacation help remind the Elves and Reindeer what Christmas is all about? Lionel Bart’s Oliver! In this adaptation of the Broadway musical based on the Charles Dickens novel, orphan Oliver Twist...
“Top of Purgatory” Nordic Race
Date: December 14, 2019 Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm Purgatory Resort We are bringing Nordic and Snowshoe racing to the top of Purgatory Resort! This race course will begin just above the top of Lift 1 and follow the power line trail out towards the back side of the mountain. You will experience gorgeous terrain that is hardly ever touched by skiers. Your entry fee to the race will include a single uplift to get you on the lift. ...
Singing With Santa
Mark your calendar for Singing with Santa: FRIDAY NOVEMBER 29, 5:45 to 7:30 pm, proudly sponsored by TBK Bank SINGING WITH SANTA is the official start to the holiday season in Downtown Durango! Meet Santa and march on Main Avenue singing Christmas Carols, help us light the Community Christmas Tree at Buckley Park, and enjoy FREE hot chocolate and cookies while they last. You can also get your photo taken with Santa, but bring your own...
Snowdown 2020 Theme
You’re already getting ready for Snowdown 2020? Us too! Dress up as your favorite Rock N’ Roll musician this year for the many exciting events and activities taking place around town. This is the 42nd annual Snowdown and Durangotangs are going to rock it! In preparation, you may want to sign up to host an event or register your rockin’ parade float for the 2020 Snowdown parade!
Mercury Transit: Mercury will pass between the Earth and Sun this Monday
This won’t happen again until 2032 On Monday Nov. 11, 2019, a rare event called Mercury transits- is going to happen that won’t be seen again until 2032. The Mercury transits are rare events because it only happens about 13 times a century. The event occurs when the nearest planet to the sun comes in between Earth and the Sun. During a transit, Mercury appears as a tiny black dot moving across the disk of the sun. Mitzi Adams, a...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Advice
“A word to the wise isn’t necessary. It’s the stupid ones who need all the advice.” – Bailey Life lessons learned from hanging out in RE/Max Pinnacle’s real estate office. Learn more about Bailey or search Durango Real Estate at HomesInDurango.com
THE GROUCH MURS DJ ABILITIES
Fri · November 22, 2019Doors: 8 PM/Show: 9 PMTHE ANIMAS CITY THEATRE – MUSICTickets $33.50 – $35.00The Grouch The Grouch is one of the founding members of the internationally infamous crew, The Living Legends. Humbly beginning on a 4-track recorder nearly 15 years ago, The Grouch has steadily grown into one of the prominent figures within the independent hip hop scene. Known for captivating his listeners with his down to...
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