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MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS
MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS JULY 11 – AUGUST 1 EVENT DESCRIPTION For over 30 years, Music in the Mountains has produced an exceptional summer music festival with musicians of the highest caliber. We have entertained, educated and delighted audiences with the richness of classical music, and complemented concerts with year-round educational programs for youth. Join us in 2021 for Music in the Mountains from July 11- August 1....
SUMMER BREW
SUMMER BREW SATURDAY, JULY 10, 2021 EVENT DESCRIPTION Come join us for a fun day sampling great summer beers! This is Purgatory Resort’s summer beer festival, featuring all your favorite cold, refreshing, summertime beers! Bring your friends and a blanket or a lawn chair, and enjoy a great summer day on the mountain sipping away the afternoon! Tickets: This event will sell out! Just 300 tickets available. $25 in advance. Admission...
The Toughest 100 mile race in the U.S. – The Hardrock 100
The Hardrock 100 is back! After cancellations in 2019 due snow and avalanche risk and in 2020 due to Covid, this legendary mountain ultra is ready to test any athlete who dares toe the start line. For those that don’t know of the race: The Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run is an ultramarathon of 100.5 miles in length, plus 33,050 feet of climb and 33,050 feet of descent for a total elevation change of 66,100...
Movies In The Park
The Movies in the Park Series is FREEto the community thanks to our local sponsors. Join us to watch family friendly movies and classics on a 20’ movie screen! Bring your blankets, chairs, family, and friends to enjoy a night at the movies together under the stars. Popcorn and beverages will be available for purchase at each event. Movies will begin 15 minutes after Sunset. The location switches between Buckley Park and on the lawn...
Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show
The Gem Show is ON! Friday, Saturday, Sunday July 9, 10 and 11 La Plata County Fairgrounds 2500 Main Ave., Durango Colorado Covid safety precautions may be in place at Show time, per health orders. Main Attractions Include: Mini Workshops in Lapidary, Metalsmith, Wire Wrap, and Other Techniques, Kids Activities All Weekend, Gold Panning, Rocks, Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Geodes, Crystals, Meteorites, Shells, Beads, Jewelry,...
Rocky Mountain UkeFest
July 8 – July 11 Schedule The 2021 annual Rocky Mountain Ukefest is back! Hosted in Durango, Colorado from July 8-11, 2021. Registration begins May 5th with presenters Victoria Vox & Jack Maher (Jack & the Vox), Daniel Ward, Marnie Ward and Devin Scott. Rocky Mountain UkeFest is an annual event in Durango, Colorado. Workshops and concerts for all ukulele enthusiasts! Bring your ukuleles and enjoy the beautiful San Juan...
The Majik Cirkus
The Majik Cirkus is an interactive and online musical story for all ages! You can listen to the story read aloud for you as you view each page! Listen here: https://majikcirkus.com/
Swaddly & Dean: We All Love, Love
The Swaddly & Dean Band play their beautiful song all about love, with their newest friend Monty on drums.
Fun For Kids
Swaddly & Dean is a song-based show which centers around two puppet characters who provide a positive example of peer-orientation. Listen to their most recent song below or visit their website for more music: http://swaddlyanddean.com/...
La Plata Electric Round Up Foundation Board approves $31,269 in grants to local non-profits in Q2 2021
DURANGO, Colo. – The La Plata Electric Round Up Foundation Board approved a total of $31,269 in grant funding to local non-profit organizations at its meetings in April, May, and June of 2021. Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center, Durango Botanical Gardens, Durango PlayFest, Wildfire Adaptive Partnership, Seed Studio, Community Treehouse, Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration, and the Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County...
JULY 4TH IN DURANGO
JULY 4TH IN DURANGO SUNDAY, JULY 4, 2021 EVENT DESCRIPTION There are many events taking place around the city of Durango this 4th of July. There will be plenty of entertainment and fun for the whole family to enjoy. See below for details about specific events. Events In Buckley Park Independence Day Party presented by Builiding Homes for Heroes & Building Homes for Heroes: 12 – 4:30 pm (featuring BBQ, beer, kids...
Community Concert Hall Reopens
DURANGO BMX MOUNTAIN BIKE OPEN SERIES
DURANGO BMX MOUNTAIN BIKE OPEN SERIES JULY 2 – OCTOBER 1 EVENT DESCRIPTION Introducing the Durango BMX Mountain Bike Open Series! The first Friday of every month June until October we will be holding mountain bike open races! Riders will be separated based on age. Entry per race: $10 All riders will need a USABMX membership to enter. A one day pass will be available for the first event. LOCATION Durango Durango,CO UPCOMING DATES...
ANIMAS CITY NIGHT BAZAAR
ANIMAS CITY NIGHT BAZAAR JUNE 30 – OCTOBER 30 EVENT DESCRIPTION The great Animas City passeggiata returns! We’ll see you back on the streets each last Wednesday of the month from 5-8 pm June till October! Check out our mobile-enabled map for a next-level experience of our twist on this Italian tradition that is the perfect solution to physically distanced fun. 2021 Themes: June 30 “Homegrown Hootenanny” (sponsored by The...
Top Rainy Day Activities In Durango
With all the rain we’ve had lately, you made need a fresh list of activities in and around town. We’ve compiled a list of ways to enjoy town, even on wet and rainy days. 1) The Durango Community Recreation Center is full of fun activities! Along with exercise equipment, there’s an indoor gym, a pool, waterslide and activity area, and even a climbing wall! This is a place you could spend hours playing and relaxing, and perfect...
Animas Museum: More than a Building
Ricketts Park Readies for 2021 Connie Mack World Series
Chamber Chat: Is Your Pet the Next Top Dog or Coolest Cat?
