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Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Retirement
Life lessons learned from hanging out in RE/Max Pinnacle’s real estate office: “The best time to start thinking about your retirement is before your boss does.” – Bailey Learn more about Bailey or search Durango Real Estate at HomesInDurango.com
New Durango Events Calendar – Live Music, Shows, Art, Entertainment, and More!
The new Durango Events calendar is featured on the events page, along with the awesome upcoming events that we post here at Durango Downtown. We also have a new feature to 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 November: November 10th: Something Wild Film Fest November 11th: 20th Annual...
HEALTHY LIVING: Dietary Fat Is Your Friend
Appropriate amounts of dietary fat like butter and bacon aren’t bad. In fact, research shows that it helps you stave off hunger and burn more body fat.
Holiday Stuffed Squash
Serves 4 Ingredients: • 2 acorn squash or other winter squash • 1 lb ground turkey • ½ sweet onion, chopped • 2 celery stalks • 1 apple, chopped • ¼ cup dried cranberries • 2 tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp rosemary • 1 tsp thyme • 1 tsp oregano • 1 tsp black pepper • ½ tsp sea salt Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Half each squash and scoop out seeds to create 4 bowls. Place squash face down on baking sheet and bake in oven...
Children’s Halloween in Downtown Durango
Children’s Halloween will be on Tuesday, October 31, from 4 to 6 pm, in Downtown Durango. Look for the orange pumpkin signs on up to 100 Downtown businesses for treats! Children’s Halloween is for kids 10 and under, in costume, and accompanied by an adult. See below for a list of all participating businesses located on Main Avenue and 2nd Avenue. Come to Downtown Durango and join the fun! Participating Merchants Business...
Something Wild Film Fest
November 10-12 at the DS9! CLICK HERE for passes, or visit Maria’s Bookshop on main street. We are excited to announce our prospective schedule for the 1st Annual Something Wild Film Festival in Durango, CO. Start planning your Wild weekend! Scroll down to view the full lineup and click on individual titles for more information. All screenings take place at the DS9. Individual tickets for films will be sold 10 minutes prior to each...
Fill ‘Er Up at the 11th Street Station
The 11th Street Station is a paradise for food-truck foodies. Anchored by Ernie’s (and quite a few other businesses), founder Marcos Wisner says the station offers a little something for everyone.
Rocky Horror Show – Live at the Strater
ROCKY HORROR SHOW – LIVE ON STAGE Friday – Sunday, October 27 – 29, 2017 CELEBRATING TEN YEARS ON STAGE AT HENRY STRATER THEATRE! ROCKY AND CREW GET LOCALLY GROWN Durango, Colorado: Celebrating 10 Years – Henry Strater Theatre presents Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show—Live On Stage featuring local and visiting performers. This year we celebrate 10 years of bringing you everyone’s favorite crazy transsexual aliens...
City to Annex Lake Nighthorse
The City of Durango has started annexation proceedings for Lake Nighthorse, the last legal step required to open the lake for recreation.
Don’t Miss the Last Durango Farmers Market of 2017
The Durango Farmers Market is nearly wrapped up for the season. Their last two dates are Saturday 10/21 and 10/28, 9 AM to Noon. Don’t miss your last chance to pick up these locally grown goods this year! Located at First National Bank of Durango parking lot ~ 259 West 9th Street Get more info: durangofarmersmarket.com
Jazz on the Hill with Storm Large and the San Juan Symphony
Saturday, October 21, 2017 5:30pm dinner / 7:30pm show prices vary from $45 to $175 As hopefully you may know, your Community Concert Hall is celebrating its 20th Anniversary, and we wanted to do something special to honor the occasion! We’ve arranged for a very special Jazz on the Hill evening of libations, food, entertainment and camaraderie, and the proceeds will benefit the Serzen Endowment Fund designed to help keep the...
Ahoy, Matey! Farmington Pirate Exhibit
Pirates and treasures from the deep are on display at the Farmington Museum. Find out why curators chose this particular exhibit.
Cinnamon Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes
Cinnamon Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes are a delicious, sugar-free breakfast option for you and your family! Pumpkins are a nutritious squash loaded with vitamins and minerals, particularly beta-carotene. This antioxidant which gives pumpkins their orange color, is converted to vitamin A to support your immune system and eye health. Cook up this autumn-inspired recipe for a great start to your day! Ingredients: 3/4 cup canned organic pumpkin...
Wouldn’t You Like to Ride in a Beautiful Balloon?
You can take a balloon ride during the second annual Animas Valley Balloon Festival. This takes place in Southwest Colorado on the third weekend in October 2017.
Dr. Hyman’s free documentary on Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Is brain degeneration avoidable? Watch Dr. Mark Hyman’s documentary trailer and find out. Did you know that scientists predict that the number of people with Alzheimer’s will triple in the next few decades? The most important NEW information to know is that this is not a disease of age, or something that everyone just gets In fact, memory loss is not even a “normal” part of aging. (Dementia actually begins when you’re much younger and...
Whatever Are You Going to Wear for Snowdown?
See our Snowdown page for the latest events and schedule. Snowdown officially launched the countdown to Snowdown this month. Find out what the 40th anniversary theme will be and pick up some costume ideas.
Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, 9/28 – 10/14
There are always amazing shows and events in Durango and this comedic take on Sherlock Holmes is no exception! Merely Players presents A Thrilling Comedy in a Local Barn BASKERVILLE; A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY Get your deerstalker cap on — the play’s afoot! Comedic genius Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor, Moon Over Buffalo) transforms Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic The Hound of the Baskervilles into a murderously funny adventure....
Gluten Free Chicken and Mushroom Stroganoff
Dr. Amy Myers: If you are craving flavor, this AIP-approved take on traditional stroganoff definitely does the trick! You can cook a whole chicken if you are feeling ambitious, but you can use a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken from your local grocery store to save time. Also, this recipe can get you started on meal prep for the week – only half the chicken is used! Take advantage of the leftovers for other recipes throughout the...
New Mountain Coaster to Open at Purgatory
Find out the opening dates for both Purg and Hesperus! Purgatory Ski Resort officials not only announced the opening day for the 2017-18 ski season, they also unveiled plans for a new mountain coaster this winter.
Oktoberfest in Durango 10/7
Sip beer and enjoy live entertainment from local musicians as well as delicious food, games and more! Oktoberfest Durango is a family friendly event. Beer! Enjoy a cold beer from one of six breweries on site, or visit one of the many vendors. Entertainment! There will be LIVE music from Diabolical Sound Platoon, Radio Voyeur, and, Fünf Musikmenschen. October 7, 2017, 11AM – 5PM 2017’s festivities are taking place...
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