Arts and Entertainment
Mushroom & Wine Festival presented by Vectra Bank
Date: August 16, 2019 to August 17, 2019 Purgatory Resort – #1 Skier Place The Mushroom & Wine Festival presented by Vectra Bank has become a “wildly” popular event on Durango’s summer calendar. The forested area around the Resort is known far and wide for having an abundance of wild mushrooms. Our Mushroom & Wine Festival celebrates this abundance with guided mushroom hunts and a culinary showcase of Durango’s finest...
Chef Applies Culinary Skills at Manna
Chef Sheanan Culloty is a professionally trained chef who grew tired of the restaurant business and decided to bring his talents to the Manna Soup Kitchen. Find out why he made the change.
Business Matters: A True Pizzaioli at Work
When the going got tough, Tad Brown made pizza. The owner of Fired-Up Pizza tells his about his journey from selling pizza out of a portable oven to his current location on Main Avenue. _
The Joy of Collaboration and Creativity
Local News Durango sits down with a team of playwrights and actors who are working on one of the productions featured in the Durango Playfest to talk about the creative process.
The La Plata County Fair
It’s time for one of our favorite local events: The La Plata County Fair! Starting this week (August 7-11), this year celebrates 71 years of the La Plata County Fair, which features some of the county’s best animals, talent, and produce. There are several categories for competitions, including: baking, canned foods, homemade wine, knitting, crocheting, quilts, photography, and more. One of the fun aspects of the La Plata County Fair...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Know-It-All’s
“People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do.” – 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
James Ranch Story Hour – Wednesday’s in August
Learn about ranch manners while watching the cows being milked, playing with the two kid goats, then pop into the gardens to learn about growing things. Finish with stories under the apricot tree. Rumor has it really cool puppets will be a part of it too! Every Wednesday in August, 9:30am-10:30am at James Ranch
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...
Concerts In The Plaza – Durango Funk Allstars – Three Springs – Thursday August 29th
Join us @ Three Springs for the Concerts in the Plaza series this summer! Thursday, August 29th, 6:00PM- 8:00PM. All concerts are FREE! Invite your friends and family, bring a picnic dinner and your favorite refreshments. Featuring: Durango Funk Allstars Band Members Mike Owens, Chris Ross, Evan Sulter, Ryan McCurry, and Jeff Nelson bring high energy funk…giving you all improv every show. Sponsored in part by: Alpine Bank Special...
Music Around La Plata County
Did you know Durango offers an extensive music scene? Throughout the year, there are live bands and performances throughout town. In the summer, the gorgeous weather is conducive to outside venues and pleasant evenings. This week, there will be a Concert Hall @ the Park at Buckley Park from 5:30-7:30 on Thursday, August 1. This event is free and in downtown Durango, the perfect location for a picnic, music, and family time. This week...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Doing What You Love
“It is better to be a failure at something you love than a success at something you hate.” – 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
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
Carve Wars presented by Kroegers Ace Hardware
Date: August 9, 2019 to August 11, 2019 Location: Base area – Purgatory Resort Get ready for the HIGH OCTANE chainsaw carving competition that is entertaining crowds across the country! Carve Wars showcases the excitement and wonder of this unique artistry. This family-friendly FREE event will take place right in the base area at Purgatory Resort. Big thanks to Kroegers Ace Hardware, our presenting sponsor for this event!...
Festival to Benefit Be Frank Foundation
The second-annual Pine River Festival on Aug. 3 in Bayfield features a brewfest, music, kids activities and more. Proceeds benefit the Be Frank Foundation, which supports music education in schools.
For Love of Dogs and Humane Society
The La Plata County Humane Society will host the fifth-annual Bow-Wow Film Festival Aug. 2-3. Learn about the festival and the animals who will benefit from the fund-raiser.
Concerts In The Plaza – You Knew Me When – Three Springs – Thursday August 22nd
Join us @ Three Springs for the Concerts in the Plaza series this summer! Thursday, August 22nd, 6:00PM- 8:00PM. All concerts are FREE! Invite your friends and family, bring a picnic dinner and your favorite refreshments. Featuring: You Knew Me When Husband-and-wife duo Cie and Karisa Hoover pursue an indie-rock sound marked by compelling lead and harmony vocals, driving rhythms and colorful flourishes. At times, the Nashville,...
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...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Successful Relationships
“The secret to a successful relationship is to clear your internet history.” – 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
Muck & Mire Mud Adventure Race presented by TBK Bank
Date: August 3, 2019 Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm Location: Purgatory Resort Get muddy and conquer the obstacles on this adventure race that is fun for the whole family. This is one of Purgatory’s most popular events of the year. This mud run has more than 20 great obstacles, tons of mud, and the most amazing scenery of any mud run around! Register Here! Presenting Sponsor Huge thanks to TBK Bank, our presenting sponsor! The “Muddy...
Concerts in the Plaza – Elder Grown – Three Springs – Thursday August 15th
Join us @ Three Springs for the Concerts in the Plaza series this summer! Thursday, August 15th, 6:00PM-8:00PM. All concerts are FREE! Invite your friends and family, bring a picnic dinner and your favorite refreshments. Featuring: Elder Grown ELDER GROWN Funk meets Rock, Pop meets Hip Hop. Elder Grown combines the freedom of improvisational jams with their captivating, original songs. From the first song to the fourth hour, Elder...
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