Arts and Entertainment
The Infamous Stringdusters
The Infamous Stringdusters propel the legacy of bluegrass and string band music into the future with a stunning blend of musical virtuosity and fresh energy. The “live” Stringdusters’ experience is revered as “anti-formulaic, groove-friendly and mind-expanding – not your granddaddy’s bluegrass, unless your granddaddy was Jerry Garcia.” Extended improvisation makes every performance unique. The professional players are steeped in the...
Game Night – Saturday, February 9th
Ravnica Allegiance Draft Weekend Are you a game lover? Be sure to head over to Guild House Games this Saturday for the Ravnica Allegiance Draft Weekend! Celebrating the release of the new Magic: the Gathering expansion pack earlier this year, this event brings fellow gamers of all ages together! Magic: the Gathering, or MTG, is ranked as the most played trading card game around the world, and the Ravnica Allegiance is the 80th...
Stand Up Comedy Highlights – Saturday, February 9th
Laugh Therapy Comedy Showcase The local favorite, Laugh Therapy comedy show has a new special performance! Usually held on Thursday nights, laugh therapy features the best of Durango comedians, all bringing smiles and uncontrollable tears through their great performances. But for those of us who work Friday morning and can’t spend Thursday nights drinking beer and laughing our troubles away (even though we’d like to), we often miss...
Best Backcountry Films – Friday, February 8th
Backcountry Film Festival 2019 Who doesn’t love sitting on the edge of their seat watching others experience and battle through the best and the roughest mother nature has to offer? Because of the Durango Nature Studies’ membership with the Winter Wildlands Alliance, they’re able to host the Backcountry Film Festival each year. This event is also sponsored by other Durango businesses like Durango Outdoor Exchange, Hesperus Ski Patrol,...
Ice Fishing Tournament – Saturday, February 9th
VCSA Ice Fishing Tournament Are you a master of ice fishing? Be sure to clear your calendar for Saturday and head over to Vallecito Lake for the Vallecito Conservation Sporting Association(VCSA) Ice Fishing Tournament! Register between 9am and 11am at the north end of the lake and get ready to fish! There is a $35 entree fee and kids 15 and under can fish for free with a paying adult! With prizes starting at $750 and snow in the...
Mad Hatter’s Murder Mystery Dinner Party – Pagosa Springs, CO
Post courtesy of Pagosa Springs Realty Blog. Read more here or search Pagosa real estate.
Wolf Creek Snow Report
Wolf Creek received 2 more inches of snow yesterday before the sun broke out making way for today’s Blue Bird Day ! The latest storm dropped a total of 39 inches bringing our year-to-date snowfall total to 242 inches ! The midway stake reads 90 inches of settled powder. ****Snow report for Friday, February 8, 2019***** Summit Base Depth: 100″ Midway Base Depth: 90″ New Snow (24 Hours): 2″ New Snow (48 Hours):...
Trimble Hot Springs
Some people come to Durango during the wintertime and try every outdoor adventure possible. For others, winter can be a less-than-exciting time of year, and they need ideas for fun activities that don’t involve outdoor sports. Whatever situation you find yourself in, Durango offers the perfect year-round activity: Trimble Hot Springs. This beautiful hot springs pool is located just north of Durango, and is an excellent way to relax....
Still House Junkies EP Release Party W/S/G Russick Smith
Sat · February 9, 2019 Doors: 8:30 pm/ Show: 9:15 pm(event ends at 12:45 am) THE ANIMAS CITY THEATRE – MUSIC TICKETS: $10.00 – $12.00 STILLHOUSE JUNKIES StillHouse Junkies is a one-of-a-kind creative project born out of the collective passions of three individuals with very different musical backgrounds. With chops and stylistic leanings ranging from classical to West African, blues, bluegrass, and swing, Fred, Alissa, and...
Purple XPerience – A Tribute to Prince
Purple Xperince featuring Marshall Charloff – The Nation’s Most Authentic Tribute to Prince! Sky Ute Casino Resort – Sky Ute Casino Resort, Colorado 172, Ignacio, CO, USA February 16, 2019 / 8:00 PM Purchase Tickets
USASA Rail Jam Competition Series
Date: February 10, 2019 Location: Pitchfork Terrain Park – Purgatory Resort Sign up to compete, or just come watch! We’ve got three rail jam competitions in the DC Terrain Park! Event Registration: Race Day Registration: Located at Hoody’s each morning 8 am – 9:00 am. Competition Details: Event: Rail Jam #1 Date: Sunday, February 10th, 2019 Location: Purgatory Resort – DC Terrain Park Course Inspection: 9:15 – 10:00am...
Forever Tango
Revered as the greatest tango show in the world, Forever Tango features 14 world-class tango dancers, one vocalist and an on-stage 11-piece orchestra, including the instrument of the tango, the Bandoneon, in an evening that celebrates the passionate music and dance of Argentina. The show tells the story of the birth of tango in 19th century Argentina through today, when the tango may be Argentina’s best known export. Date:...
Structure Snow Loads
Our REAL winter in Durango continues, although we have a little break between snow storms to let the sunshine melt the ice & snow, and provide us good weather for a week of SNOWDOWN winter festival activities. Snow loads continue to be of interest to many, so here is a quick update from www.durangogov.org. The minimum snow load in most areas of the City of Durango is 40 pounds. However, depending on the location of the structure,...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Loafing
“It is better to have loafed and lost than to never have loafed at all.” – 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
Snowdown 2019 – January 30th – February 3rd
Comicon is coming to Durango. Celebrating 41 years in 2019, this five-day winter celebration takes place from January 30th-February 3rd, with fun, folly, and a family-friendly parade of lights. Come beat your cabin fever at Durango’s favorite winter event! For more information, check out the full events schedule on Durango Downtown’s Snowdown Events page or Snowdown.org
The Pump and Dump Show: Parentally Incorrect Tour
The Original Moms’ Night Out is back and better than ever in 2019! Join comedians Shayna Ferm and Tracey Tee for The Pump and Dump Show, a hilarious and unique escape for all moms, as seen on Today, People and Parents Magazine. Treat yourself and your #BREEDER friends to a cathartic evening of all-original music, comedy and games, guaranteed to make you laugh your c-section scar open. It’s rough out there in the Momosphere – you’ve...
Red Ball Express! Presented by Alpine Bank
Watch over 100 gigantic red exercise balls come tumbling down the mountain. There’s big money on the line if your ball crosses the finish line first! Now in its 17th year, this fundraiser for Rotary Club is an event you will not want to miss! Grand prize can be up to $5000 cash! At 4pm, you’ll want to be at the Columbine area to catch all the excitement! Visit www.durangoredball.com for more details about the event and how to purchase...
Nordic Ski Options in the Durango Area
With recent snow fall and colder temperatures, it’s the time of year many locals enjoy outdoor snow sports. Cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and snow skating are all popular activities. We live in the perfect area to take advantage of these sports, with many locations in our own backyard. Vallecito Nordic Ski Club grooms trails throughout the winter. They offer nearly 15 kilometers of groomed trails for all abilities to enjoy. It’s...
How to Elevate Civility in School Sports
Two long-time Durango coaches want to return to a focus on sportsmanship, both on the fields and in the stands, with a new non-profit to train coaches in transactional leadership and coaching styles.
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Forgiveness
“Always forgive your enemies. It annoys them so much.” – 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
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