Arts and Entertainment
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Crime
“Crime wouldn’t pay if the government ran 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
Muck & Mire Mud Adventure Race
Get muddy and conquer the obstacles on the First National Bank of Durango Muck & Mire Mud Adventure Race guaranteed 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! Date: August 4, 2018 Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm Register here for the Muck & Mire The “Muddy Muck” 5k If having...
Bow Wow Film Festival
We are proud to present the 4th Annual Bow Wow Film Festival! Come join us to celebrate our beloved canine companions and the joy they bring to our lives. We are so excited about the movies in the 2018-19 Tour! A few highlights for this years films; we have movies about working dogs, both old school and new school, we have the return of the delightful Ask Frank and his advice column and we go to camp with pups and their people! Join...
Elder Grown – Three Springs – Thursday August 16th
Join us for Concerts in the Plaza at Three Springs series this summer! Thursday, August 16th, 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 Grown...
Have You Been to Silverton?
If you’re looking for a fun summer outing, have you thought about a trip to Silverton? There are so many ways to enjoy the little town, and it makes for the perfect day trip, overnight trip to a hotel, camping trip, or stop along a longer road trip. At just over 9,000 feet above sea level, its mountain location is gorgeous. There’s a rich mining history, and the San Juan County Historical Society offers a plethora of information,...
Don’t Miss This Week’s Deep Red Blood Moon – The Longest Lunar Eclipse Of This Century – July 28th
Take a moment this Friday, July 27th and look up at the sky toward the longest lunar eclipse of this century, a magical deep red blood moon. Earthlings around the world will be treated to a special event, a lunar eclipse lasting 1 hour and 43 minutes long, close to the theoretical longest lunar eclipse possible and the longest of the 21st century. As the moon rises on Friday, July 27th in 2018 you will begin to see the process by...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Creativity
“Creativity is no substitute for knowing what you are doing.”– 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
25 Years of Loving the Outdoors
Artist Paul Folwell celebrates his 25th annual studio show, but this year, it’s not at his studio. It’s at the Rochester Hotel. Find out why.
E-Bike Rental Company ‘Rolls’ in Durango
A new pedal-assisted electric-bike rental company takes a stab at serving customers, despite uncertainty of City of Durango trail policies.
AGAVE – Three Springs – Thursday August 9th
Join us for Concerts in the Plaza at Three Springs series this summer! Thursday, August 9th, 6:00PM- 8:00PM. All concerts are FREE! Invite your friends and family, bring a picnic dinner and your favorite refreshments. Featuring: AGAVE AGAVE is a five piece string band with percussion playing groove based Americana originals and covers. Sponsored in part by: Alpine Bank Special thanks to: Fort Lewis College Community Concert...
El Mercado Open Air Fair
Everything had made, used items, baked goods, good, plants, health and beauty, face painting and family fun……….and during the San Ignacio Fiesta! Don’t miss this! Vendor spaces available, $15 Face Painting and Family Fun! 8:00 AM | Saturday Jul 28, 2018 ELHU Community Center 115 Ute Street Ignacio, CO 81137 Email [email protected] to sign up as a vendor Visit El Mercado on FaceBook for more...
Fiesta Days
This upcoming weekend and next week is Fiesta Days, one of Durango’s longstanding local traditions. Since 1935, the “Fiesta” has been a popular event. It used to be the Spanish Trails Fiesta, was at one time Navajo Trails Fiesta, and is now Durango Fiesta Days. This celebration offers a rodeo, preserves western heritage, and also showcases the local agricultural history. It’s a full summer event, and such a fun way for the entire...
Paint Party with Picasso and Vino
PAINT. SIP. BE HAPPY. Join us for a creative & fun evening at the Durango Arts Center. Have a date night, grab a group of friends or family and come paint with us. Wine will be available for purchase. No Experience Necessary. Date: July 29 Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Durango Arts Center 802 E. 2nd Avenue Durango, CO 81301
Durango Makes Another “Best Of” List
Durango has been named No. 4 on Budget Travel’s “Coolest Small Town” list.
The Wailin’ Jennys
The Wailin’ Jennys are Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody & Heather Masse: three distinct voices that together make an achingly perfect vocal sound. Starting as a happy accident of solo singer/songwriters getting together for a one-time-only performance at a tiny guitar shop in Winnipeg, Manitoba, The Wailin’ Jennys have grown over the years into one of today’s most beloved international folk acts. Founding members Moody and Mehta along with...
4th Annual Animas Splash n’ Dash
Durango’s 4th Annual 5K Splash & Dash benefiting La Plata Youth Services! Test your endurance on our 5K course featuring our water gauntlet finish line or join us on our 1K youth fun course (strider bikes welcome). 9:00 AM | Saturday Jul 21, 2018 La Plata County Fairgrounds 2500 Main Ave Durango, CO 81301 Price: $0 – $50 Youth >5: Free Youth 5 – 12: $10 Solo: $20 Team of 5: $50 Please visit La Plata Youth Services...
Lawn Chair Kings – Three Springs – Thursday August 2nd
Thursday, August 2nd Time: 6:00PM-8:00PM Location: Three Springs Plaza All concerts are FREE! Invite your friends and family, bring a picnic dinner and your favorite refreshments. Featuring: Lawn Chair Kings LAWN CHAIR KINGS Lawn Chair Kings have been on the Durango, CO music scene since 2000. They have celebrated a “western garage” flavor, with country, rock, pop, and punk influences. Known for their catchy tunes and good-time...
Music in The Mountains – The Show Will Go On!
The Music in the Mountains Festival is ready for audiences. All it needs now are ticket sales.
Adult Board Game Night – Durango Library
Event Type: Adult Event Age Group(s): 17+ Date: 7/10/2018 Start Time: 6:00 PM End Time: 7:30 PM Location: Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave Durango, CO 81301 Description: Find your gaming people. Discover new board games. (Legos available for those who love gamers but hate gaming). Location: Program Room #1 Contact: Colleen Galvin Contact Number:...
