Events on this Day

Happening March 2 - March 10   Founded by Kids Rock, hosted by Allison Ragsdale Photography, this is the 18th annual Cutest Kids Contest!   This year, we built a one-of-a-kind "Enchanted Forest" set for the Cutest Kids Contest!   Dress your kiddo safari or fairy or in earth tones, neutrals or pastels.   Bring props like an animal or things you'd find in an enchanted forest or use any of ours (including a bubble machine)! We also have a mushroom stool and wooden stump.   We'll have fruit snacks and lint rollers on hand too!   Each kiddo will get a quick and easy 15-minute session in our studio.   Each session comes with a credit to use on your order. In the past we included a 5x7. By popular demand, we are going to give you a credit instead. Feel free to use it on a 5x7 if you want.   All orders will be done online at your convenience after the session. All kiddos will have a secure website you can order from.   Let us know what photo is your favorite and we will upload it to a website for voting. May the cutest kiddo(s) win.   1st, 2nd and 3rd will get prizes. 1st prize will be a $1500 gift card to Allison Ragsdale Photography! 2nd will get $1000 and 3rd $500!

Join us in Durango for a morning snowshoe (about an hour) followed by a brunch meet-up at El Moro! Ticket price includes a mimosa, beverage gratuity & an administrative fee. Meal is NOT included. If you do not want a mimosa, please let us know and we will do our best to offer a substitution like coffee or juice.   BYO Snowshoes. Trail to be determined but will be within about 10-15 minutes of Town of Durango proper. We will snowshoe about an hour, and then head to town to brunch around 10:30-11AM. There will be NO cancellations for weather, please plan accordingly. Please remember, tickets include a mimosa and gratuity but DO NOT include your meal. There are no refunds for no-shows.

During this program we will be exploring our community in Durango and how we can give back as creatives. On December 16th they will be focusing on the art of cooking as we learn about food handling safety, how to cook meals and distribute them to the community as a fun creative pop up. On January 20th they will be learning a plethora of art skills from a variety of different guest instructors. In February we will take some of those skills in January to paint a Mural to help beautify our community. For our last two sessions in March and April we will focus on finding the value in another man's trash as we travel down the river trail finding materials to turn into found object sculptures. During these trips we will explore the local art and learn how it helps make a difference in our society.   During each session the students will also have the option of taking a creative break to learn circus skills so they can exercise both their body and minds.   This is a great program to help young artists find their confidence, learn valuable life skills all the while having fun and making new friends for years to come.   For questions, please email Mr. B, at ben@durangoarts.org. Scholarships are available. BART offers young people, ages 11 to 17, regardless of expression or identity, the opportunity to experience art, leadership and art-based opportunities.

The Friends of the Durango Public Library will hold a 2-day book sale with early admission for FOL members Friday at 9:30. You can join the FOL at the door. Huge selection of hardback and paperback books, CDs, DVDs and vintage books.

Located in the Extension Building (the first building on your right coming into the 25th Street stoplight to the Fairgrounds). Over 40 different varieties of open-pollinated and heritage seeds. Veggies, herbs, and flowers. Don't miss this amazing opportunity!

Love to play in the snow? Want to learn more about winter in the San Juans? Join SJMA and Mountain Studies Institute for our special winter hike series, Snow Science & Social! Back by popular demand, these snowshoe hikes are a great opportunity to explore the snowy landscape and learn more about winter in the San Juans.   On select weekends this winter, our education team will host snowshoe interpretive hikes, then welcome you back to our new mobile basecamp in the Andrews Lake Winter Parking Lot for a bonfire, hot drinks, and good conversation. Topics will include forest ecology, watersheds, climate change, and the future of snowpack in the San Juans. These popular events are FREE to the public, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

March is Women's History Month and our Second Saturday Seminar Series will be a talk on the women in La Plata County from the beginning. Join local historians Gay Kiene and Susan Jones on Zoom or you can watch the presentation on the big screen in the Animas Museum classroom. There is no charge for the event which will be recorded.    Register for Zoom at animasmuseum.org/events.html.

Come up and vibe out with us to some funky-folk, laid-back, subtle soul and R&B jams!   Dana Ariel & the Comin Up Roses are an Americana/Soul collective based out of Southwest, Colorado. Beginning in 2021, the band sprung into action playing locally around the Durango area. Led by lead singer and guitarist Dana Ariel, the band has moved through many phases of growth and change. Today they bring an eclectic sound with Dana's atmospheric vocals, Alex Forsthoff on lead guitar, Jerad Bussell on the 'slap happy' bass, and Cameron Wright rocking the drums. Dana's songwriting appeals to a wide variety of audiences of all age groups and musical tastes. She has shared the stage and worked alongside bands such as Hello DollFace, Elder Grown, and Alpen Rising. The welcoming and lively atmosphere the band delivers to each show sets a similar tone to bands such as Lake Street Dive, whereas their paradisiac sound reminds you of the esteemed Sara Watkins. The Comin Up Roses are sure to bring people of all backgrounds together and provide a unified environment through Dana Ariel's songwriting.   An aggregation of acoustic musicians from the hills of Southwest Colorado, People We Know has coalesced into a solid group of enthusiastic mountain-grass pickers. Featuring members of former Durango groups the Outskirts and Fellowship of the Strings, People We Know brings a new take on high altitude string music. Born amidst late night festival levity, they explore the limits of bluegrass while testing their early morning imaginations. With Alex Forsthoff on guitar, Jeff Berman on big fiddle, Aaron Cooklin on mandolin, and Mark Walser on small fiddle, People We Know will take you on a musical ride to all ends of the mountain-grass spectrum. Their highly anticipated shows, located from one San Juan mountain valley to the next, range from up-tempo foot stomping bluegrass to deliberate ballads.

Inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, Tony Award winning "Urinetown" is an irreverently humorous satire in which no one is safe from scrutiny. Praised for reinvigorating the very notion of what a musical could be, Urinetown catapults the "comedic romp" into the new millennium with its outrageous perspective, wickedly modern wit and sustained ability to produce gales of unbridled laughter.

Join us for good ole' fashion Euchre Tournament. 6 nights Round Robin. Feb 10th/24th March 9th/23rd April 6th/27th. Come single or with a partner. No experience needed. 3 food trucks available.

Every Saturday night Karaoke with Kimmy, play karaoke roulette and get a free pint. Open 12-9pm serving Brunch till 2pm .

Come enjoy The Durango Bach Festival - Final Concert

San Juan Citizens Alliance is excited to bring you the epic Durango stop of the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour.   Join us for a night (or two!) of some of the most inspiring and exhilarating films from around the world. This year's screening will feature a thoughtful mix of action, environmental and adventure mountain films.   All proceeds benefit San Juan Citizens Alliance and our mission to advocate for pure air, clean water, and healthy lands & wildlife in the San Juan Basin (our backyards!).   $18 for one day or $31 for both. If you choose both nights, the $5 discount will be applied automatically at checkout.   Reception and doors open at 6:00 pm. Films start at 7:00 PM

Inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, Tony Award winning "Urinetown" is an irreverently humorous satire in which no one is safe from scrutiny. Praised for reinvigorating the very notion of what a musical could be, Urinetown catapults the "comedic romp" into the new millennium with its outrageous perspective, wickedly modern wit and sustained ability to produce gales of unbridled laughter.

$23 / $25 / 21+  Liver Down the River  From the high mountain river-valley of Durango, Colorado comes a five piece band of musicians called Liver Down The River. The group has their roots in countless river floats, campfires, late night picking, and Colorado living. Since LDTR's creation in 2012, their unique sound and high energy performances have lead them to share the stage with the likes of The Infamous Stringdusters, Railroad Earth, Lil' Smokies, The New Mastersounds, John Stickley Trio, and Poor Man's Whiskey, to name a few.  https://liverdowntheriver.com   Kind Hearted Strangers  Hailing from all corners of the country, Kind Hearted Strangers began in the foothills of Colorado - where an impromptu open mic performance by songwriter Marc Townes quickly evolved into something much bigger. With genre bending improvisations from lead guitarist Kevin Hinder and bassist/vocalist Ace Engfer, KHS has become a dynamic full band capable of bridging the gap between all out rock n' roll and their harmony-driven acoustic roots. The addition of drummer Eggy Gorman has seen the band grow into a road-driven force, hungry for live music, delivering high-energy rock shows across the country. https://www.kindheartedstrangers.com   Tico Time Bluegrass Festival  You are cordially invited to the 4th annual Tico Time Bluegrass Music Festival, May 17-19, 2024! The Tico Time Bluegrass Festival, nestled in the heart of the stunning Animas River Valley just outside of Durango, Colorado, is the perfect place to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in the sweet sounds of live bluegrass music. Whether you're jamming with your fellow festival-goers at a campsite, taking a dip in the river, or dancing up a storm on the beach, this festival promises to be an adventure filled with unforgettable moments, lifelong friendships, and cherished memories. Tickets & Info: https://ticotimebluegrass.com