Arts and Entertainment
Farmington Adds Amenities to Water Reservoir
Farmington now has a swim beach and allows hand-powered watercraft at Lake Farmington, it’s drinking-water reservoir. And earlier this month, the city opened a new campground.
The Hunts – Music in the Mountains
The Hunts are an indie-folk band from the southland of Chesapeake, Virginia. These seven siblings have a passion for creating compelling music, and have collaborated around each other’s gifts of writing, composing, and musicianship to accomplish that. Stringed instruments, surrounded by enchanting harmonies and thrilling rhythms, achieve an organic yet transcendent sound. For Special Needs seating or parking, please call the...
Rob Webster’s One Man Band – Three Springs – Thursday July 19th
Join us Concerts in the Plaza at Three Springs series this summer! Thursday, July 19th, 6:00PM-8:00PM. All concerts are FREE! Invite your friends and family, bring a picnic dinner and your favorite refreshments. Featuring: Rob Webster One Man Band Peace through music using electro, acoustic, rhythms and sounds. Singing, strumming, and warming people up to the idea of smiling because they truly feel...
Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club
65th Annual Gem and Mineral Show Vendors from across the United States and Mexico Spectacular variety of gems and minerals, meteorites, crystals, geodes, Gold, lapidary equipment, beads… The list goes on, and on. 10:00 AM | Friday Jul 6, 2018 to Sunday Jul 8, 2018 Price: $2.00 La Plata Country Fairgrounds 2500 Main Ave Durango, CO 81301
Improvisational Quilters Group Show
Improvisational Quilters from Stitch a quilt and sewing boutique in Durango are pleased to present a group exhibition of new works. Visitors can expect to experience a variety of style, size, color and technique used in the quilts. One exhibit will feature quilts with a common fabric originating from Central America and each quilt will have its own theme. For additional information contact Dee McAliney, 970-903-0986,...
Kirk James Blues Band – Three Springs – Thursday July 12th
Join us for an all-new Concerts in the Plaza at Three Springs series this summer! Thursday, July 12th, 6:00PM-8:00PM. All concerts are FREE! Invite your friends and family, bring a picnic dinner and your favorite refreshments. Featuring: Kirk James Blues Band 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...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Preparing
“All the world’s a stage and most of us are desperately unrehearsed.” – 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
Backpacker Magazine’s “Get Out More” Tour
Hosted by Backcountry Experience, Backpacker Magazine brings their “Get Out More” tour to Durango! This free event features inspirational outdoor education by Randy Propster, outdoor ambassador and expert. Learn hiking, camping, and backpacking skills and check out the latest gear. There will also be a huge gear giveaway, courtesy of the event’s sponsors! Backcountry Experience, 1205 Camino del Rio Saturday June 30,...
First Responders Appreciation Party – Saturday June 30, 2018
Join us Saturday, June 30 from 10-2 and meet your local law enforcement officers and fire department personnel. Bring the kids and let them climb in the firetrucks and EMS vehicles all while enjoying some great music. There will be food available for donations that will go towards the Durango 100 Club. Come show your support for our First Responders. Durango Harley-Davidson, 750 S Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 81301 Saturday June, 30,...
Annual Native American “Indian Market” at Toh-Atin Gallery
Silversmiths Randy Secataro and Sylvana Apache will be on the portico in front of the gallery, demonstrating and selling their original designs of silver jewelry; Peter Ray James will join them with a colorful selection of hand sewn and hand painted canvas wall hangings. Monique Holiday will be here with her canvas painting and Delbert Buck will have his enchanting and fun, hand carved folk art. Other artists include Leland Holiday...
Farmers Market at Three Springs Plaza – Every Thursday
THREE SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET BEGINS Thursday, June 21st Every Thursday evening 4-8PM Our market will offer fresh produce and agricultural products from local farms and ranches. For more information contact [email protected] or call 917-922-6021.
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on When to Quit
“If you’re already in a hole, stop digging.” – 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
The Black Lillies
The Black Lillies are a quartet from Knoxville, Tenn., that blend country, rock,, folk, soul, blues, bluegrass and jazz into . They’ve become one of the most popular bands on festival stages and concert halls in the Four Corners, and are regulars at Pagosa Folk’n Bluegrass and the Four Corners Folk Festival on Reservoir Hill. They’ve also appeared at the Henry Strater Theatre and other venues across the region. With roots in country,...
Summer Picker’s Circle on the River
~MUSICIANS WANTED~ We will be hosting a weekly picker’s circle in the White Rabbit Garden, Saturdays from 3-5pm, June 2nd through August 25th. Bring an instrument, a tasty beverage, and a pal or two, and do a little pickin’ by the river as the clouds and rafters float by… All instruments and skill levels welcome. Admission is Free! White Rabbit Books & Curiosities 128 W. 14th St. Durango, CO 81301 For additional...
Activities in and Around Durango—Not Impacted by the Fire!
At The Durango Team, we write a weekly lifestyle blog that highlights features, events, and activities in and around Durango. With the 416 Fire impacting our local area, we want to address the concern that Durango is not open for business or tourism, or there is not anything to do if you come visit. In fact, Durango and our surrounding area are filled with so many choices, there’s no shortage of fun for the entire family Here are some...
Mutt n’ Strut 5k & Festival for Dogs
Purgatory Resort | Saturday June, 23 2018 | 9:00am – 12:00pm Your dog is the guest of honor at this event that features: 5k run with your dog 1k option Agility practice and competition Trick and costume contest Free training consultations with certified dog trainers Splash pools for your dog Prizes! Big thanks to Creature Comforts, our presenting sponsor for this event. Event Supported By: Purgatory Resort Upcoming Occurrences...
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
“The course of true love never did run smooth.“ When mischievous fairies meddle in the forest, love goes astray in this dizzying love potion of magic and delight. By popular demand, Merely Players brings you another Shakespearean comedy. Bring the family, and join homegrown professional actors for a bit of Midsummer madness, laughter, and charm. Tis almost fairy time! JUNE 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. A Midsummer...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Odds
“If there’s a 50-50 chance that it will go wrong, then 9 times out of 10 it will.”– 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
Pit-A-Billy’s Meet & Greet Cruise In
Pit-A-Billy is a non-profit organization that hosts events such as car shows and cruise-ins to raise money for local animal shelters that support “bully breeds.” Join us for our first Durango event at Ska Brewing on June 17th! Live music from Thee Fearless Peasants from 11:30 am-1:30 pm, raffle at 1:30 pm (must be present to win!), adoption showcase with local adoption agency Lisa Parker’s Puppies, and guest vendors...
Paula Poundstone
With smart, observational humor and a legendary spontaneous interaction with the crowd, Paula Poundstone is one of our country’s pre-eminent comedians. She improvises with a crowd like a jazz musician, swinging in unexpected directions without a plan, without a net. There’s a disarming ease in her craft, an immediate sense that she’s so quick on her feet, one need never worry about the possibility of something going wrong. Widely...
