Arts and Entertainment
Los Lobos – with special guest Garrett Lebeau
Los Lobos may be most widely known for the hit “La Bamba,” but for more than 40 years the band has reigned as one of the world’s most innovative and critically acclaimed groups. Formed in the mid-1970s by David Hidalgo, Cesar Rosas Louis Perez and Conrad Lozano, Los Lobos began as a traditional acoustic Mexican group, but under the influence of L.A.’s ‘80s punk rock scene, the members went electric, thus incorporating their...
Durango Events Calendar – Live Music, Shows, Art, Entertainment, and More!
The Durango Events calendar is on our events page, along with the awesome upcoming events that we post here at Durango Downtown. If you know something wee don’t you can add your own events to the calendar. This is great for businesses, local venues, and community organizations to get the word out! Here is just a sample of things coming up in January: January 12th: The Motet with special guesy DJ Naysayers January 13th: Durango...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Photography
Life lessons learned from hanging out in RE/Max Pinnacle’s real estate office: “The best photos are generally attempted through the lens.” – Bailey Learn more about Bailey or search Durango Real Estate at HomesInDurango.com
The Motet with special guest, DJ Naysayers
The future of funk is clear when The Motet brings their dance party to Durango. Date: Friday, January 12, 2018 Time: 7:30 PM Community Concert Hall at FLC Tickets Music and escapism go hand-in-hand. A concert or an album can unlock another world, if you let it. The Motet respect and revere this time-honored phenomenon. Fusing fiery funk, simmering soul, and improvisational inventiveness, the Denver, CO seven-piece-Lyle Divinsky...
The Outskirts New Years Eve Party
Join The Outskirts at Purgatory Ski Resort to ring in the New Year! Date: December 31, 2017 Time: 9:00pm – 1:00am Come join the party at Purgy’s to bring in the new year. Durango’s favorite bluegrass band, The Outskirts, will be rocking the house from 6pm-1am. More info on the event and the band. The Outskirts Incorporating equal parts folk, rock, and that high lonesome bluegrass sound, the Outskirts are sure to get a whole...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey = Firestarter
Life lessons learned from hanging out in RE/Max Pinnacle’s real estate office: “The best way to make a fire with 2 sticks is to make sure one is a match.” – Bailey Learn more about Bailey or search Durango Real Estate at HomesInDurango.com
Old Fashioned Sleigh Rides, plus Santa!
Enjoy the Colorado winter by horse drawn sleigh! Warming hut pavilion for hot cocoa sipping!! Regular sleigh rides are available through January 20th, but you can also enjoy a Santa Sleigh Ride from December 16th to the 24th. See rappcorral.com for more info and booking. Rapp Corral has offered custom horse drawn sleigh rides in the winter wonderland between Durango and Purgatory Ski Area since 1984. Sleigh rides are a great idea for...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Workmanship
Life lessons learned from hanging out in RE/Max Pinnacle’s real estate office: “It is a poor workman who blames his tools.” – Bailey Learn more about Bailey or search Durango Real Estate at HomesInDurango.com
See Annie at The Durango Arts Center
Starring over 60 students of the DAC Applause! performing arts program! Spend your holiday season at the DAC for the timeless musical classic Annie, Jr. Re-live the story of everyone’s favorite orphan and the journey that takes her from the New York City slum orphanage, under the foot of Miss Hannigan, to the extravagant penthouse home of billionaire Oliver Warbucks. You won’t have a Hard Knock Life while humming along to the songs...
Find the Perfect Gift at Solstice Market
From jewelry to hand-crafted furniture, the annual Winter Solstice Market at the Durango Arts Center offers a beautiful variety of gifts for that someone who has everything.
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara’s Nutcracker
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara’s Nutcracker with the San Juan Symphony Friday, December 8, 2017 at 7:30pm Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 2pm & 7:30pm Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 2pm $42/$29 Tickets For the 11th consecutive year, the Nutcracker Ballet will charm Durango audiences and feature a live orchestra, as the San Juan Symphony is set to perform. Artistic Director Rodney Gustafson holds true to the...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Winning
Life lessons learned from hanging out in RE/Max Pinnacle’s real estate office: “It doesn’t matter if you win or lose, until you lose.” – Bailey Learn more about Bailey or search Durango Real Estate at HomesInDurango.com
Christmas Tree Train – Cut Your Own on the Cascade Canyon Train
December 2,3,9,10 2017 Train Departure: 9:45 am Train Return: 2:45pm Ride the regular Cascade Canyon Train but come prepared to cut your own Christmas Tree to be hauled back to Durango on the steam train! Maybe this will be a romantic couples day to choose your first Christmas tree together. Maybe a Family Day with mittens and hot chocolate for everyone! See durangotrain.com to reserve your seat on the Christmas tree train. Fares:...
Opportunities to Shop Local
Learn about this year’s Noel Night and the 10th annual release of Durango’s Shop Local Coupon Book.
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Life’s Purpose
Life lessons learned from hanging out in RE/Max Pinnacle’s real estate office: “It may be your whole purpose in life is to serve as a warning to others.” – Bailey Learn more about Bailey or search Durango Real Estate at HomesInDurango.com
Noel Night & 12 Days of Shop Local Events!
Come to to Durango’s all-day and all-evening Christmas Part featuring over 100 participating businesses! DECEMBER 1 IS DURANGO’S CHRISTMAS PARTY ‘Tis the season to Shop Local Join thousands of locals downtown on Friday, December 1, for Durango’s Christmas party! From 10:00 a.m. till 9:00 p.m., mix and mingle with friends and family as you find one-of-a-kind gifts from over 80 local merchants who are pleased as punch to...
Durango Be Local Coupon Book in Stores + Launch Party
The Be Local Coupon Book is available in stores starting Black Friday – November 24th! Do Black Friday the Local Way About the Be Local Coupon Book Coming out each November and good all year long, this book serves as an introduction to La Plata County’s incredible locally owned and independent businesses that make this community’s vibrancy, culture and attraction what it is. With unique coupon offers new and long time locals can’t...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Financing
Life lessons learned from hanging out in RE/Max Pinnacle’s real estate office: “10. In order to get a loan, you must first prove you don’t need it.” – Bailey Learn more about Bailey or search Durango Real Estate at HomesInDurango.com
The Polar Express Starts Up for Christmas 2017
Join us for a magical trip!! THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is coming to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad most days November 17, 2017-January 2, 2018. This fun family-oriented holiday tradition based on the best-selling children’s book and Academy Award™ winning animated film of the same name begins on Friday, Nov. 17 and runs most days through Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Get more info and tickets at...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Planning
Life lessons learned from hanging out in RE/Max Pinnacle’s real estate office: “The best laid plans of mice and men are usually equal.” – Bailey Learn more about Bailey or search Durango Real Estate at HomesInDurango.com
Durango Herald News
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