Arts and Entertainment
The Music Man at the Bayfield Performing Arts Center
Ready for some smooth talking, romantic singing, and a sweet love story set in a small town? The Music Man is just the ticket. “A fast talking con-man pretends to know something about music, poses as a band director and cons a small rural community out of their hard earned money for instruments and uniforms,” said the show’s music director, Derek Smith, who is also the BHS music teacher. “I love this play....
Ospreys are back in the nest at Lake Capote!
The female arrived March 8 and began rebuilding their nest, the male 5 days later. Flying from S. America somewhere. Wow! Just astounding. They have named them Max and Ruby. The 3 offspring from last year will stay down south for another year and then fly north to find their own nesting sites. We do hope they made it through the migration and winter all right. Now a new family will emerge and hopefully they’ll all hatch...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Tact
“Tact is the art of convincing people that they know more than they do.” – 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
Durango Celtic Festival
It’s time for the Sixth Annual Durango Celtic Festival. Once again Durango offers another fantastic weekend festival that celebrates culture and music. March 8-11, there will be various workshops and performances in downtown Durango. Events will be held at the Henry Strater Theatre and the Irish Embassy Pub. Starting Thursday evening, there is a full schedule of performances. Performers include: Old Blind Dogs, Daimh, The Hydes, Ed...
A’round in Durango – Ska Brewing and the Makerlab at the Powerhouse Science Center
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. Check out our most recent edition of ‘A’round in Durango’! For this episode, we talk with Dave Thibodeau, Co-Owner of Ska Brewing, and Ryan Finnigan of the MakerLab from the Powerhouse Science Center over a round of locally brewed beers. Learn...
Durango Bach Festival
The 11th annual Durango Bach Festival opens with two Student Recitals Sunday, March 11 at 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church followed by receptions in the Parish Hall. The week-long festival continues with Bach’s Lunch, a half-hour recital Monday through Friday, March 12–16 at noon, followed by lunch in the Parish Hall at St. Mark’s. Meet the musicians, enjoy lunch, and mingle with other Bach lovers. Concert...
Twelfth Night – Live Theater
Tamsin Greig is Malvolia in a new twist on Shakespeare’s classic comedy of mistaken identity. A ship is wrecked on the rocks. Viola is washed ashore but her twin brother Sebastian is lost. Determined to survive on her own, she steps out to explore a new land. So begins a whirlwind of mistaken identity and unrequited love. The nearby households of Olivia and Orsino are overrun with passion. Even Olivia’s upright housekeeper...
Women’s History Month Events
Women’s Resource Center Director Christy Schaerer joins host Wendy Graham Settle for a run down of this month’s activities.
Cardboard Derby at Purg | Saturday, March 17 | Register Now!
The McDonald’s Cardboard Derby at Purgatory Resort is a classic winter competition you won’t want to miss! Build your derby racer out of cardboard and duct tape only, and pilot it down the slopes during one of the most fun days on the mountain! Watch as teams compete in vessels made entirely out of cardboard and duct tape. Or, sign up yourself and participate in the fun. All it takes is some creativity, engineering skills, and...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Life
“The trouble with life is that it’s a do-it-yourself kit without instructions.” – 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
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s John McEuen and his String Wizards Will the Circle Be Unbroken
John McEuen – with his banjo, guitar, fiddle, and mandolin – brings his unique cast of iconic Americana string wizards to share the music and memories of the landmark Will the Circle Be Unbroken platinum album (initiated by John), and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s incredible 50-year career. With narrative and music of early NGDB, founding member multi-instrumentalist John takes us on their incredible journey –...
Drinking alcohol more effective than exercise for living a long life, study finds
IRVINE, Calif. – Drinking alcohol could be more important than exercise when it comes to living a long life, researchers say. Post from wtvr.com The 90+ Study from the University of California, Irvine seeks to find out why people in the fastest growing age group in the United States – the “oldest-olds” – live as long as they do. Those who like to indulge in a moderate of alcohol should also enjoy the findings of neurologist Claudia...
Durango Nordic Center Open and Full of Possibilities
With all the recent snow (finally!) it’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy some winter sport activity. Durango is a fantastic place because there are so many ways to enjoy the outdoors. Skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, and more are options, and all within a close distance from town. One of Durango’s standout features is the Durango Nordic Center at Purgatory. It’s filled with 20km of trails for skate or classic skiing, fatbiking,...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Meetings
“The usefulness of any meeting is in inverse proportion to the attendance.” – 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
Select the Art for Hwy 550/160 Intersection
Take an online survey to select which of three artists’ proposals should be installed at the U.S. Highways 550/160 intersection.
Maria Schneider Orchestra
Maria Schneider’s music has been hailed by critics as “evocative, majestic, magical, heart-stoppingly gorgeous, and beyond categorization.” She and her orchestra became widely known starting in 1994 when they released their first recording, Evanescence. There, Schneider began to develop her personal way of writing for what would become her 18-member collective, made up of many of the finest musicians in jazz today, tailoring her...
Backcountry Film Festival hosted by Durango Nature Studies
Join us in our 6th year of hosting Durango’s Backcountry Film Festival from Winter Wildlands Alliance. These inspiring films share stories of incredible winter backcountry adventures, capture the intensity and beauty of winter, and remind young naturalists of the many sports they can do when they love being outside. Date: Saturday, February 24, 2018 Place: Durango Arts Center Time: 7:30 – 9:30 (doors open at 7:00) Price: $10...
A Night With Sir Paul
Come enjoy a night with Tony Kishman as Paul McCartney. Featuring the San Juan Orchestra. Saturday February 17, 2018 Tickets $25 — Get Tickets Doors Open: 6:30PM Showtime: 7:30PM More info on the show: Live and Let Die
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Hard Work
“The trouble with doing right the first time is that nobody appreciates how hard it was.” – 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
International Guitar Night
Thursday, February 15, 2018 7:30pm $35/$29 Buy Tickets Each year, International Guitar Night’s founder Brian Gore invites a new cast of guitar luminaries from around the world for special concert tours highlighting the diversity of acoustic guitar music. For IGN’s 18th year of touring, in January/February 2018, Germany’s Gypsy Jazz legend Lulo Reinhardt will return as the show’s host and will be joined by...
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