Arts and Entertainment
Houston, Chicago Flights Start at DRO
The Durango-La Plata County Airport welcomed non-stop Saturday flights to Houston and Chicago earlier this month. The flights allow airlines to test the market for new routes.
High Water Offers Rare Experiences
High water on the Animas River has created the best rafting season in more than 10 years, and it’s opened parts of the river south of Durango that’s rarely passable.
Comedy Showcase
Join renowned comedian, psychologist, author and public speaker Dr. Brian King for a laugh-filled night of fun as he will not only perform but will set down with local comic Wes Stein afterward, to chat about his journey in a live, on-stage interview. Special guest comics will also make an appearance. 18 and over for language and adult themes. Where: Henry Strater Theatre When: June 29th 08:00pm Tickets:...
Summer Brew presented by Liquor World
Date: July 6, 2019 Time: 1:30pm – 5:00pm Location: Purgatory Resort “beach” area Come join us for a fun day sampling great summer beers! This is Purgatory Resort’s summer beer festival, featuring all your favorite cold, refreshing, summertime beers! Bring your friends and a blanket or a lawn chair, and enjoy a great summer day on the mountain sipping away the afternoon! Buy Tickets! Tickets This event will sell...
2019 Music In The Mountains – Classical Music Festival
For over 30 years, Music in the Mountains has produced an exceptional summer music festival with musicians of the highest caliber. We have entertained, educated and delighted audiences with the richness of classical music, and complemented concerts with year-round educational programs for youth. Concert dates from July 6th to July 28th Visit MusicInTheMountains.com for more information and to purchase tickets!
Concerts in the Plaza – Rob Webster – Three Springs – July 16th
Join us @ Three Springs for Concerts in the Plaza series this summer! Tuesday, July 16th, 6:00PM-8:00PM All concerts are FREE! Invite your friends and family, bring a picnic dinner and your favorite refreshments. Featuring: Rob Webster Peace through music using electro, acoustic, rhythms and sounds. Singing, strumming, and warming people up to the idea of smiling because they truly feel...
True West Rodeo—A Durango Summer Past-time
Summertime in Durango means a plethora of activities from which to choose, and one of our favorites is the True West Rodeo. It only operates for a short window, and it’s in full swing now! It takes place at the La Plata County Fairgrounds on the following Wednesdays: June 19,26; July 3,10,17,31, and August 7. The Rodeo events area a blast. Attendees can watch Saddle Bronc Riding, Ranch Bronc Riding, Breakaway Roping, Mutton Bustin,...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Banks
“A bank is a place that will lend you money, if you can prove that you don’t need it.” – 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
Get Your Men Who Grill Tickets NOW!
The 16th annual Men Who Grill competition and fund-raiser for the Women’s Resource Center is this Saturday. Get your tickets ahead of time to save $5, or pay $25 at the gate.
Durango Native Stories
Durango Native Stories is a series of personal stories told by locals who have called the area home for generations. Each presentation includes first-hand recollections and historic family photographs, many more than a century old. Where: Henry Strater Theatre When: June 20th, 2019 07:30 PM Cost: $15.00 Featuring: Mary Jane Clark is a founder of Toh-Atin Gallery (est. 1957) focusing on Native American and Southwestern artworks,...
Concerts in the Plaza – Kirk James – Three Springs – Tuesday July 9th
Join us for Concerts in the Plaza @ Three Springs series this summer! Tuesday, July 9th, 6:00PM-8:00PM. All concerts are FREE! Invite your friends and family, bring a picnic dinner and your favorite refreshments. Featuring: Kirk James A blues performer of 20 years, Kirk is known for his strong blues guitar style and distinctive vocals. James plays both original material and also classics from the Blues...
Big adventure in Durango – the ANIMAS RIVER is running high
Snow is melting in the high country and the Animas River is raging right through Durango. River rafting is in full swing. Conditions are changing daily, so call ahead to reserve your adventure. Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours 724 Main Avenue (970) 259-0289 Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours 50 Animas View Drive (970) 247-4789 Mountain Waters Rafting 303 W College Drive (800) 585-8243 Outlaw Tours & Rafting 555...
Father’s Day in Durango
This weekend Durango celebrates Father’s Day, and there are several events for the men in your life. With summer temperatures heating up, there’s a ton to enjoy around town. Durango Friends of the Arts will be selling Father’s Day pies at the Durango Farmers Market. It’s a fundraiser and unique gift! A stroll around the farmers market on Saturday is a great start to the weekend. With fresh produce and artisans and service vendors,...
Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering 5th Annual “Barn Dance” and Picnic Fundraiser
Rotary Park 1565 E.2nd Ave. | Sunday June 23rd 5:00pm – 8:00pm
A Refreshing Durango Summer
Durango, Co seems to offer limitless drinking activities and leisurely opportunities all year round, especially during the Summer months. For a couple refreshing summer activities, here are a few watering holes (both the drinking kind, and the swimming kind) in and around Durango Sports Club Private Outdoor Pool The Durango Sports Club offers a refreshing outdoor pool, very near to Downtown Durango. It is a simple and easy...
Building a Website for Your Small Biz
Join us for a 2 hour workshop to learn how to build a basic website with our web master, Nathan Morris! Nathan has been building websites since 1994 – since before there was a dot-com. Learn what web hosting sight will be the right fit for you, how to review a website, how to build your site, and then how to optimize your SEO. When: Thursday, June 20th from 9am – 11am Where: TBK Bank (259 W 9th Street in Durango) Cost: $25...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Uniqueness
Always remember you’re unique, just like everyone else.” 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
Raptors Wild
Established in 2018, Raptors Wild, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to public education in the conservation and natural biology of wild raptors. Many of the birds in our show came to us after being retired from breeding projects around the country. You’ll walk away from our live bird shows with a new perspective of the desperate plight some of the birds face as more and more habitat disappears, as well as the...
True West Rodeo
True West Rodeo opened its doors in 2014 and is truly a community event. Our mission is to promote the sport of rodeo and preserve our western heritage with a positive family atmosphere. True West Rodeo is brought to you by Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and TBK Bank. We are very excited to have come together to bring back the western heritage of Durango for the 2019 rodeo season. This year will consist of 9 rodeos with...
Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers
It’s summer, and Durango is in full swing with summer activities. One of the favorites is the Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers, an evening full of entertainment in a beautiful setting. It’s an Old West cowboy music show along with a chuckwagon supper. The evening includes an authentic dinner on a tin plate, and a full meal of meat, sides, and dessert. The old west music and comedy entertainment from the Bar D Wranglers includes guitar,...
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