Arts and Entertainment
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...
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...
Music in the Mountains
Durango’s favorite music festival is in town through the month of July. If you haven’t had a chance to go to this spectacular event, it’s not too late; there are several shows left. The goal of Music in the Mountains is to “To produce an exceptional summer music festival with musicians of the highest caliber; entertain, educate and delight audiences with the richness of classical music, and complement concerts with year-round...
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...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Busy Lives
“Life is a zoo in a jungle.” – 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
Watching the Creative Process Unfold
The Durango Playfest returns on August 5-10 with actors Dan Lauria and Wendie Malick hosting renowned playwrights and actors. See the productions unfold, page to stage. DurangoPlayfest.org
A’round In Durango – A Round at The Office Spiratorium with Community Connections
Check out the television series ‘A’round in Durango’ by Durango Land and Homes! See more episodes or search Durango real estate at Durango Land and Homes. For this episode, we meet up for a round of drinks at The Office Spiritorium with the president and CEO of the Strater Hotel Rod Barker. Then joining us is Ellen R. Stein, V.P. of Marketing and Development at Community Connections, Inc. Community...
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