March 2023 Events

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

Please join us for the 17th annual Cutest Kids Contest! $40 entry fee includes a 15 minute session (March 1-11, 2023) in Allison Ragsdale Photography's one-of-a-kind "Daydreamer" studio set and a $50 credit toward ordering portraits and entry into the contest to win up to $1500 toward a portrait session of your choice!    Sign up at https://get.allisonragsdalephotography.com/ckc-2023

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Bringing a community together with independent filmmakers for the unique opportunity to experience and discuss global, innovative, and diverse films

Express yourself through painting and develop your artistic style in this inspiring class!   Come and join Durango Arts Center each week when a variety of Painting Artists will teach special techniques through different painting mediums!   Be exposed to a variety of tips, tricks and techniques used in creating masterpieces in watercolor, acrylic, oil paints, and pastels, while working with an experienced teacher to give you guidance along the way.   Beginners are welcome! This class is also perfect for students with previous painting experience or have taken this class before. 10 Classes, all supplies are included!

Winter blues got you down? We have just the thing to turn that frown upside down! Head on over to DAC for a whimsical time in our Whimsical Wonderland Gallery!   Gallery event is free to the public.

Exciting new after school classes fir teens and tweens!

Listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

The start to the Durango Independent Film Festival, enjoy free films at the Animas City Theatre, Durango Arts Center & Gaslight Theatre, 6:30 & 7pm. Seating is first come, first served. Free and open to the public!

The start to the Durango Independent Film Festival, enjoy free films at the Animas City Theatre, Durango Arts Center & Gaslight Theatre, 6:30 & 7pm. Seating is first come, first served. Free and open to the public!

The start to the Durango Independent Film Festival, enjoy free films at the Animas City Theatre, Durango Arts Center & Gaslight Theatre, 6:30 & 7pm. Seating is first come, first served. Free and open to the public!

The start to the Durango Independent Film Festival, enjoy free films!   Seating is first come, first served. Free and open to the public!

Ben Wendel Group features a cast of some of the great young players of today. Led by Grammy nominated saxophonist Ben Wendel with a varied career as a performer, composer, producer and conductor. Highlights include multiple domestic and international tours with artists such as Ignacio Berroa, Tigran Hamasyan, Gerald Clayton, Eric Harland, Taylor Eigsti, Snoop Dogg and the late Prince.   "Those who wish to be called creative musicians should actually create music, and hardly no one has done that better recently than Ben Wendel." - Gary Fukushima, LA Weekly

Sing a song get a free shot!

Think its just trivia? Think again!

Please join us for the 17th annual Cutest Kids Contest! $40 entry fee includes a 15 minute session (March 1-11, 2023) in Allison Ragsdale Photography's one-of-a-kind "Daydreamer" studio set and a $50 credit toward ordering portraits and entry into the contest to win up to $1500 toward a portrait session of your choice!    Sign up at https://get.allisonragsdalephotography.com/ckc-2023

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

Bringing a community together with independent filmmakers for the unique opportunity to experience and discuss global, innovative, and diverse films

Lynn Wickersham, Certified Yoga Therapist and Pain Care Aware teacher, is pleased to offer this special yoga series to address chronic back pain. Lynn will interweave pain science education with yoga practice designed to reduce pain, increase stability and mobility of the spine, and help participants recover ease of movement. Each session includes movement and yoga postures as well as subtle practices that affect the nervous system, including breath work, meditation, mantra, and mudra.    Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Visit https://birdsongyogatherapy.com/upcoming-events/ for details and to register.

Winter blues got you down? We have just the thing to turn that frown upside down! Head on over to DAC for a whimsical time in our Whimsical Wonderland Gallery!   Gallery event is free to the public.

Drew Emmitt of Leftover Salmon will be joined by a few of his Colorado bandmates for a show featuring some of their slamgrass favorites! Come on up and party down with us on Tuesday, March 2nd for a FREE helluva show out on the Purgatory Beach area! Preview their music!   DREW EMMITT  If the Mount Rushmore of progressive bluegrass mandolin players is ever built, Drew Emmitt's image will be on it alongside fellow legends like Sam Bush and David Grisman, who he channels every time he steps on stage. Emmitt got his start at an early age in his hometown of Boulder, Colorado taking lessons from Hot Rize's Tim O'Brien. He soon joined the progressive bluegrass group The Left Hand String Band, and remade the band through his desire to combine rock 'n' roll and bluegrass.   Campground jams and occasional sit-ins with Vince Herman's Salmon Heads at some festivals eventually led to a merging of the Salmon Heads and The Left Hand String Band for a 1989 New Year's Eve show and the birth of Leftover Salmon.

Join the Women's Resource Center to kick off the celebration of Women's History Month at Animas Chocolate Company for a delicious chocolate and wine tasting. Come show your support for Women's Resource Center and local women, families, and storytellers!

Join us inside The Powerhouse exhibit gallery for Trivia night every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. Our trivia includes four rounds- general trivia, science, pictures, and music. Bar open for drink purchases.

Free- ***Only 50 RSVP seats available***   Join us for the First Thursdays Songwriters Series Thursday, March 2nd at The iNDIGO ROOM at The iAM MUSIC Institute! This free event, hosted by Ashley Edwards, co-founder of iAM MUSIC and lead singer & keyboardist of Hello Dollface and Loki Moon, will feature five amazing local musicians:   Julian Marcus Hood  Jeff Sontag  Ashley Casey  Mariana Joy   The Brett

Please join us for the 17th annual Cutest Kids Contest! $40 entry fee includes a 15 minute session (March 1-11, 2023) in Allison Ragsdale Photography's one-of-a-kind "Daydreamer" studio set and a $50 credit toward ordering portraits and entry into the contest to win up to $1500 toward a portrait session of your choice!    Sign up at https://get.allisonragsdalephotography.com/ckc-2023

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

Bringing a community together with independent filmmakers for the unique opportunity to experience and discuss global, innovative, and diverse films

Winter blues got you down? We have just the thing to turn that frown upside down! Head on over to DAC for a whimsical time in our Whimsical Wonderland Gallery!   Gallery event is free to the public.

Dancing Spirit offers a weekly art class for kids in grades 1-5. Each class includes music & movement, arts & crafts and games. $75 per month (4 classes) or $25 per day for a drop-in. (Drop-ins, please call ahead so we are prepared with materials and snacks.)

Take your aprés ski to new heights with a sunset snowshoe tour, appetizers, and libations at the Powderhouse. Meet at Guest Services at 3:00pm and enjoy a scenic chairlift ride up the mountain followed by a scenic snowshoe tour. Make a stop at the Powderhouse for a deliciously crafted snack before snowshoeing back down to the base area.

Celebrate Dav Pilkey's popular Dog Man series with crafts & games! Ages 5-12.

The ArtRoom Collective First Friday Art Crawl! Come talk with local artists, be inspired by creative work, or buy a local, handcrafted item for yourself or for someone special! The Smiley Cafe will be open for a warm beverage, lunch or a treat, and live music will accompany the evening.   March's featured artist is Emily Lloyd of Violet Mae Upholstery! Emily, owner and vintage furniture curator, saves vintage furniture one piece at a time by finding new life for discarded, heirloom, and consignment furniture finds new life. Emily specializes in reimagining and reupholstering used couches, chairs, ottomans, cushions, pillows, headboards, and more. On March 3 around 5:30pm, she'll demonstrate reupholstering a vintage footstool with vibrant new fabric. Learn more about Emily's work at https://www.violetmaefurniture.com/   See creation in action! The ArtRoom Collective is Durango's working studio gallery where 22 artists, jewelers, potters, leather crafters and others create and sell their handmade goods. Monthly First Friday Art Crawls at The ArtRoom Collective feature artist spotlights with demonstrations to teach and inspire.   The ArtRoom Collective at The Smiley is a diverse, working studio gallery where artists create, collaborate and share their passion with the community.

Join us as we celebrate our favorite season with Helluva Weekend! We are so thrilled to welcome the Sweet Lillies to perform FREE live music in the beach area on Friday, March 3rd! The Sweet Lillies' music is, first and foremost, heartfelt and collaborative. Those defining traits are given life by the trio of musicians who make up the Lillies, Julie Gussaroff, Becca Bisque, and Dustin Rohleder, who have combined their individual strengths together to deliver powerful narratives of life in song. With their acoustic string-band lineup of guitar, viola, and upright bass given flight by ethereal, vocal harmonies that float like a dream, the Sweet Lillies' music has an old-time soul with a forward-looking eye.    Since forming in 2013 the Sweet Lillies have released three albums: 2016's self-titled release, and 2018's A Lighter Hue produced by Leftover Salmon's Vince Herman. Their latest album, Common Ground, produced by Railroad Earth's Tim Carbone, was released last year.

Meet the visiting filmmakers of the Durango Independent Film Festival! Free and open to the public. Light appetizers provided. Cash bar.

Join us to watch the glow of a hot air balloon on the village plaza as the evening descends upon the lovely San Juans! Guests can experience the Balloon Glow up close and personal and will have the opportunity to take photos with the balloon. This is a great event for families!

Join fellow FLC alumni for a social hour before the Nuggets game. Alumni will enjoy discounted tickets to the Nuggets game.

Doors: 6:30pm  Show: 7pm-8:30pm  $20 Pre-Sale/ $22 Day of Show   Alex is a Southwest Colorado-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with a playful, insightful approach to music and composition. Born and raised in Colorado, his musical stylings reflect his approach to creating a vibrant, positive, and downright silly existence.   He's been performing solo and with a number of band projects throughout the Western United States for the last decade. His most recent endeavor is the Americana Roots quartet, Birds of Play, formed after his narrow victory in the 2018 Blues Challenge at the Telluride Blues and Brews Fest.

UUFD Recital Series featuring Wesley Dunnagan, tenor and Marilyn Garst, piano. Tickets available at Door!  $20 adults $8 students

20MOONS dance theater presents, "When to Hold on", featuring original dance, movement, text and music based on seeds that took root and sprouted in our October 2022 collaboration with 7 local visual artists, "Boxes Branches and Thread".   This brand new evening-length performance explores change manifesting through time, space and the relationship between bodies.   Produced in the Stillwater Music performance venue, the audience is invited to shift perspectives literally and figuratively; to join us on a journey through memory, lineage, and the phases of relationship to self, other and the world; to come in one way and go out changed.

Please join us for the 17th annual Cutest Kids Contest! $40 entry fee includes a 15 minute session (March 1-11, 2023) in Allison Ragsdale Photography's one-of-a-kind "Daydreamer" studio set and a $50 credit toward ordering portraits and entry into the contest to win up to $1500 toward a portrait session of your choice!    Sign up at https://get.allisonragsdalephotography.com/ckc-2023

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

Bringing a community together with independent filmmakers for the unique opportunity to experience and discuss global, innovative, and diverse films

Bokkendo (wooden sword) and jodo (short staff) date back to medieval Japan's samurai society. Training in these ancient arts offers people in the modern world a taste of bushido, or the warrior's path to a robust spirit and unbeatable mindset. Develop greater strength, balance, coordination, and poise. Beginners are as welcome as experienced practitioners. For 20 years, DSBK has provided fun-filled training experiences open to everyone.

Please join the Four Corners Vinyl Record Club on Saturday 9am-3pm at the Holiday Inn & Suites at 21636 Hwy 160w for a Record Show Extravaganza. Free admission, everyone welcome. There will be some vendors that we haven't seen in a while. It's a big space so there should be lots of goodies for everyone.

This long-standing Durango Nordic ski event brings skiers together to celebrate winter from beginning to end. We will have a choice of four distances - 10 km and 5 km for adults; 4 km and 2 km for youth.    This race is a great option for first-time racers. Pre-race registration is strongly suggested. Registration fees are $10/adult and $5/youth.

Come join us and learn the basics of Argentine tango. This social dance is centered around an intimate connection that is known as the "abrazo" (embrace, or better yet...the hug), and is very popular all over the globe. It is very versatile and has expression that ranges from playful, to downright sexy, and everything in between. Really, the movement is often considered secondary to the connection one has with their partner, and the music.   This workshop will start with an absolute beginner class, and each of the (2) subsequent classes will build from there. Join us as an individual, or with a partner. Register to reserve your spot!    Absolute Beginner Intensive 10:00 am- 12:30 pm  Continuing Beginner Intensive 2:00 pm- 4:30 pm br> We will also have a milonga (social dance) at Durango Winery on Saturday evening from 7p to 9p.

Get ready for the whackiest race ever in Durango! Purgatory Resort tubing hill. Run up. tube down. Repeat!   Most laps wins!   Oh, and it's a relay race!   Team up with your best buddy for this tag-team style race. We will have male, female, and coed divisions for adult teams, as well as race categories for kids and parent/child teams. Teams must consist of two people in order to compete, but we will also allow three-person teams (like mom plus two kids) if you are just out for fun, not prizes and glory.   This event is limited to just 40 teams, so sign up quick!   And since it's Purgatory Resort, you know we will turn this thing into a party. We'll be spinning tunes while you race, high-fiving you each time you pass through the transition area, and giving out cool prizes.   Feel free to wear a costume. Actually, you should probably wear a costume. (Yeah, it's that kind of race.)   Race Start Time:  60-minute race: 11:am.  90-minute race: 12 noon.

Winter blues got you down? We have just the thing to turn that frown upside down! Head on over to DAC for a whimsical time in our Whimsical Wonderland Gallery!   Gallery event is free to the public.

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 from 1-3 pm, 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.

FLC alumni will enjoy discounted tickets to Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station. FLC Faculty and Meow Wolf Artist Chad Colby and select FLC students will be joining us. Space is very limited.

We've still got another month of skiing go! We'll be at Paradise Pizza with Coors Light to help you wrap up a perfect late winter/early spring Saturday! Let's raise a glass and enjoy some more goggle giveaways!   Anyone who shows up can get a raffle ticket.  Drawing will occur toward the end of the event.  Cheers!

Join us for our Powder Hounds kick-off event at Ska Brewing! See available snowboard art, meet the artists, place bids, and get some food, drinks, and listen to live music!   Powder Hounds Art Auction and Pet Photo Contest is an annual week-long event. Participants can bid on snowboard art created by local artists. Buy-it-now pricing will also be listed. Those who don't wish to bid on snowboard art can instead enter a photo of their pet into our pet photo contest and vote for their favorites. Winner of the photo contest will receive custom snowboard art featuring their pet!   Proceeds from this event will go toward the care of the homeless pets at our facility.   We hope to see you there!

There is no better way to end your day than with a spectacular firework show! Join us from 6:00pm-6:30pm as we light up the night at the base area. Fun for all ages!

20MOONS dance theater presents, "When to Hold on", featuring original dance, movement, text and music based on seeds that took root and sprouted in our October 2022 collaboration with 7 local visual artists, "Boxes Branches and Thread".   This brand new evening-length performance explores change manifesting through time, space and the relationship between bodies.   Produced in the Stillwater Music performance venue, the audience is invited to shift perspectives literally and figuratively; to join us on a journey through memory, lineage, and the phases of relationship to self, other and the world; to come in one way and go out changed.

With local legends Diabolical Sound Platoon, MC Los, LUCID and DJ Recess

Please join us for the 17th annual Cutest Kids Contest! $40 entry fee includes a 15 minute session (March 1-11, 2023) in Allison Ragsdale Photography's one-of-a-kind "Daydreamer" studio set and a $50 credit toward ordering portraits and entry into the contest to win up to $1500 toward a portrait session of your choice!    Sign up at https://get.allisonragsdalephotography.com/ckc-2023

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

Great opportunity to support your local veterans while enjoying a delicious breakfast! Open to the public, this event is held every 1st & 3rd Sunday. Donations of only $9 for adults, $8 for veterans, and $6 for kids 12 and under. All proceeds help support local veterans!

Bringing a community together with independent filmmakers for the unique opportunity to experience and discuss global, innovative, and diverse films

Join FLC on the beach at A-Basin for brats, beverages, and giveaways!

Come join us and learn the basics of Argentine tango. This social dance is centered around an intimate connection that is known as the "abrazo" (embrace, or better yet...the hug), and is very popular all over the globe. It is very versatile and has expression that ranges from playful, to downright sexy, and everything in between. Really, the movement is often considered secondary to the connection one has with their partner, and the music.   This workshop will start with an absolute beginner class, and each of the (2) subsequent classes will build from there. Join us as an individual, or with a partner. Register to reserve your spot!    Intermediate beginners 11:00 am-1:30 pm  br> We will also have a milonga (social dance) at Durango Winery on Saturday evening from 7p to 9p.

The Boulevard Neighborhood (BNA) is hosting a Q&A forum with the City Council candidates (for the April 4 election).   The forum is open to all Durango residents from any neighborhood. There is no cost to attend. Refreshments will be served.    If you would like a question to be asked of the candidates, please Email your question with your contact information (name, telephone number, address or neighborhood) to russinflorida1@gmail.com.    None of the candidates will be provided questions prior to the forum. BNA will not be endorsing any candidate.    Council candidates will be given time to make a one-minute introductory statement. Three or four BNA members will ask questions of all the candidates. The order in which the candidates answer will be rotated. Candidates will be given one minute to answer each question. There will be a timekeeper. Follow-up questions, especially if an answer is not clear, will be permitted.    A resource table will be set up at the back of the room for campaign materials provided by the candidates, which can be picked up by attendees at the end of the forum.

Spin the wheel, win prizes!!

Local Faves Acid Wrench will bless us again at The Hive and we have special guests On all the way from Ontario Canada1

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

Please join us for the 17th annual Cutest Kids Contest! $40 entry fee includes a 15 minute session (March 1-11, 2023) in Allison Ragsdale Photography's one-of-a-kind "Daydreamer" studio set and a $50 credit toward ordering portraits and entry into the contest to win up to $1500 toward a portrait session of your choice!    Sign up at https://get.allisonragsdalephotography.com/ckc-2023

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

Instead of college students, on March 8th from 8:45AM-1:45PM in the Ballroom of Fort Lewis College, middle and high school students will be running their own science conference called the San Juan Resilience Youth Summit. This entirely youth led event highlights and supports regional science research and is supported by the placed-based, environmental nonprofit, Mountain Studies Institute.   First started in 2019, the San Juan Resilience Youth Summit (SJRYS) is modeled after professional scientific research summits and geared specifically for middle and high school students in San Juan Mountain communities. It is a free, "science fair-like" conversational gathering for students to come together and share their projects on any environmental topic that they choose to investigate. Students are provided an opportunity to share their work with, and learn from, an authentic audience of peers, natural resource professionals, and community leaders.    In 2022, the Summit had a smashing success with 122 people, which includes teachers and volunteers. This year, MSI expects a similar turnout. There's still room for contributions from interested students, whether that be formal presentations, posters, discussions, activities, or any other creative idea. MSI encourages students to use their imagination in how they present their work. The deadline for proposals and registration is March 2nd.   Brookelynn Pitsch is the student facilitator liaison for the 2023 SJRYS and is available to support students and teachers who are interested in attending.    Visit www.mountainstudies.org/sjrys for registration and tools to aid brainstorming for project options and style guidelines. If you're not in middle school or high school and still want to get involved, MSI is actively looking for volunteers. Please reach out to Brooke at brooke@mountainstudies.org

Each session students will discover fun and different mediums and concepts while creating extremely unique art projects! Classes offer fun, non competitive opportunities to explore new skills and individual expression. For questions, please email Deena Carney, Director of Art and Education at deena@durangoarts.org. Scholarships are available. $225 for 10 Classes.

Exciting new after school classes fir teens and tweens!

Aikido? Ai means harmony. Ki means energy. Do is the way. Thus, ai-ki-do is the way we harmonize energy. Aikido is a Japanese martial art with a do-no-harm approach to self-defense. A 2017 compilation of academic research on aikido found that people derive many physical and psychological benefits from this martial art. Better balance, more flexibility, boosted confidence, greater mindfulness, and reduced anxiety are some of the reported findings. Would you like to welcome these qualities into your life?    Register the 4-week Intro Series. Visit our website for full details.

Come play some chess! Every Monday night 6:30-9 p.m. upstairs in the Durango mall on Main St.    Free!  Drop in! 

Local and National comics perform every Monday!

Join the Durango Chamber of Commerce and the Durango Police Department for Coffee Connections Learning Series. Enjoy coffee as you hear from Bob Brammer, Chief of Police, and Brice Current, Deputy Chief. Learn about the current status and updates of the police department as well as future plans and needs.    The Chamber's monthly learning series explores a wide range of topics, industries, and organizations, all presented and highlighted by chamber members. This is a great chance to network with colleagues and get a grasp on a new topic within an hour. This event is free, but we ask that you please register.

Please join us for the 17th annual Cutest Kids Contest! $40 entry fee includes a 15 minute session (March 1-11, 2023) in Allison Ragsdale Photography's one-of-a-kind "Daydreamer" studio set and a $50 credit toward ordering portraits and entry into the contest to win up to $1500 toward a portrait session of your choice!    Sign up at https://get.allisonragsdalephotography.com/ckc-2023

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

Ready to Cowboy/Cowgirl up? Along with our friends from Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering, True Western Roundup, and Durango Wild West Talent, The Belle and the Strater Hotel have brought back Cowboy Tuesdays!   Join us on Tuesdays from Noon - 3pm for drink and food specials and some fantastic entertainment - old west style! Yes that is Mike Leonard in the photo...as he and Bobbie Leonard and Scott Perez will be on The Belle stage for this first event. Fun fact - Mike Leonard started this fun tradition years ago and he was recently honored with a Strater Room Dedication! If you have a song, cowboy poem, or story you'd like to share, just let us know and we will put you up there to perform.

Each session students will discover fun and different mediums and concepts while creating extremely unique art projects.   September is Sculpture month, October - Halloween Extravaganza  November - Drawing and Painting, December - Gift Giving!   The classes offer fun, non competitive opportunities to explore new skills and individual expression.

The Gather Dinner event takes place every Tuesday evening 5:30pm-7:30pm Mid-October to the end of March. You are wowed with a four course, prefixed meal using as many local/regional ingredients as possible. During this culinary experience, you will be joined by two invited guests that have produced one or more of the ingredients on your plate that are going to share their journey in producing the ingredients we are privileged to serve that evening. This is a time to connect and honor our farmers, ranchers, producers, bakers and purveyors that go beyond what most of us can conceive in order to accomplish what they do. This memorable evening has limited seating. Prepaid Reservations only. Reservations are closed two days prior to event date for preparation time.

Are you a beginner/intermediate acoustic music player looking to play more? This weekly jam is welcoming to all players, with a focus on slower tempo improvisation solos and chord changes. If you can play the I, IV and V chords in G, D and C then you know enough to play at this jam! A food truck and bar is onsite for dinner and drinks.

Having access to credit options can help a job seeker handle unexpected expenses or pursue opportunities for growth. Investment options, such as retirement plans, provide a way for workers to save for their future and potentially grow their wealth over time. Eric Eicher, alumni of FLC and President of Alpine Bank, discusses credit, loans, and various investment options offered by employers. Light refreshments will be served.

Talking to strangers about your art can be fun when you know what to say. It can also be intimidating, and to some,downright scary—but it doesn't have to be.    Artists ages 15-30 are invited to attend this free workshop to prepare them for the Transformation show March 30 - April 2.  Learn more about the art contest at: https://www.butterflyartistcollective.com/contests

Figure drawing is the practice of drawing from a live model in different poses. It trains your eye to see things that photographs just can't capture. This makes you more perceptive in all of your work—   The biggest reason to practice with the human figure is because it has so much to offer. Mastering the figure is about more than just shapes and muscles and bones.   10 Classes, all materials, instruction, and encouragement included.

DAC is sponsoring a 4-week class with veteran improv actor and teacher, Mary Quinn, to help you fall in love with the art of improvisation! This class is built to introduce beginners to the fundamentals of improv with a series of exercises that will unlock your creativity and remind you how fun it is to play well with others. Say "Yes, And…" and jump in for some fun (and a little funny along the way)!

When Janelle Ortega's cousin from Mexico is found brutally murdered at a remote petroglyph site in Saguaro National Park, she and her husband, archaeologist Chuck Bender, are drawn deep into a threatening web ofhostility and deceit stretching south across the US-Mexico border and back in time a thousand years, to when the Hohokam people thrived in the Sonoran Desert.   Book 8 in Scott Graham's National Park Mystery Series introduces readers to the landscapes and cultural histories of Saguaro National Park in southern Arizona, providing an inside look at the wonders of the wildly popular national park and its archaeological and cultural complexities.   Scott Graham is the author of the acclaimed National Park Mystery series, featuring archaeologist Chuck Bender and Chuck's spouse, Janelle Ortega. In addition to the National Park Mystery series, Scott is the author of five nonfiction books, including Extreme Kids, winner of the National Outdoor Book Award. Scott is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys backpacking, river rafting, skiing, and mountaineering. He has made a living as a newspaper reporter, magazine editor, radio disk jockey, and coal-shoveling fireman on the steam-powered Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. He lives with his spouse, who is an emergency physician, in Durango, Colorado.

Open mic every tuesday, open to performers of all kinds and levels from beginners to experts. Support local live music!

Animas City Theatre Presents Ott. with special guest The Monogahela, & Smiley Coyote HSD Subs Provided by Unify Mountain Soundz Tuesday March 7th, 2023 $40 / 21+ Tickets available online at www.animascitytheatre.com , Animas Trading Company, and at the Door night of show. Ott was doomed to be a teenager in the cultural wasteland that was the mid-1980’s provincial England. After a brief period wandering aimlessly through the hairsprayed deserts of New Romanticism and poodle-rock he found refuge in the warm, inviting sounds of Scientist, King Tubby, LKJ, and Prince Far-I and the effortless grace of European experimentalists Neu! and Kraftwerk. Here he stayed until he felt it was safe to pop his head up again. The end of the 1980’s brought with it a cultural and musical revolution and Ott headed to London to immerse himself in the new energy. Initially unimpressed by the frantic, unmusical clatterings of acid house and “rave” he discovered a new wave of artists who apparently shared his love of organic dub and pristine electronics. Artists such as The Orb, Dub Syndicate, FSOL and African Head Charge. These were people who were unafraid to combine bass-heavy rhythm, abstract soundscape and timeless melody into a huge, ever-shifting sonic universe which reflected perfectly the spirit of hope and positivity which prevailed. It was at this point that Ott found his first work as an engineer in several studios around North London. Working obsessively, 18 hours a day, seven days a week for the next ten years, Ott began developing the skills which would see him go on to work with many of those who created the sounds which inspired him in the first place – Brian Eno, The Orb, Youth, African Head Charge, Steve Hillage, and On-U-Sound. After spending the 1990’s freelancing around London as a studio engineer and producer, Ott celebrated the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st by giving it all up and moving to a remote cottage in South West England to be alone with his cats and his studio. With a vague plan to create the perfect soundtrack to an outdoor English festival he embarked on a series of sonic experiments, drawing heavily on the classic dub sounds from Jamaica and hypnotic electronic pulse from Germany which had provided such a refuge during the 1980’s. A period of intense creativity followed, during which a great many tracks were created and then stashed away on tapes, seemingly never to see the light of day. The Monogahela is an electronic music composer and performer based out of Durango, CO, USA. The Formed in 2014 by Nathan Williams, producing multi-genre bass and electronic music in a range of tempos, often blending eclectic organics with cosmic soundscapes. He has shared the stage with notable acts such as Ott, Illenium, Phutureprimitive, Said the Sky, Govinda, among others. Smiley Coyote dwells in the southwest where the desert meets the mountains. Music has been streaming through his veins since birth.

Please join us for the 17th annual Cutest Kids Contest! $40 entry fee includes a 15 minute session (March 1-11, 2023) in Allison Ragsdale Photography's one-of-a-kind "Daydreamer" studio set and a $50 credit toward ordering portraits and entry into the contest to win up to $1500 toward a portrait session of your choice!    Sign up at https://get.allisonragsdalephotography.com/ckc-2023

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

Participate on Zoom as follows:   Online (computer or smartphone):  zoom.us/j/819094582    Or by telephone:  Dial (if the first number is busy, try another number):  US: +1 346 248 7799 +1 669 900 9128 +1 312 626 6799 +1 646 558 8656 +1 253 215 8782 +1 301 715 8592

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

Instead of college students, on March 8th from 8:45AM-1:45PM in the Ballroom of Fort Lewis College, middle and high school students will be running their own science conference called the San Juan Resilience Youth Summit. This entirely youth led event highlights and supports regional science research and is supported by the placed-based, environmental nonprofit, Mountain Studies Institute.   First started in 2019, the San Juan Resilience Youth Summit (SJRYS) is modeled after professional scientific research summits and geared specifically for middle and high school students in San Juan Mountain communities. It is a free, "science fair-like" conversational gathering for students to come together and share their projects on any environmental topic that they choose to investigate. Students are provided an opportunity to share their work with, and learn from, an authentic audience of peers, natural resource professionals, and community leaders.    In 2022, the Summit had a smashing success with 122 people, which includes teachers and volunteers. This year, MSI expects a similar turnout. There's still room for contributions from interested students, whether that be formal presentations, posters, discussions, activities, or any other creative idea. MSI encourages students to use their imagination in how they present their work. The deadline for proposals and registration is March 2nd.   Brookelynn Pitsch is the student facilitator liaison for the 2023 SJRYS and is available to support students and teachers who are interested in attending.    Visit www.mountainstudies.org/sjrys for registration and tools to aid brainstorming for project options and style guidelines. If you're not in middle school or high school and still want to get involved, MSI is actively looking for volunteers. Please reach out to Brooke at brooke@mountainstudies.org

Come join us for 50+ Yoga with Chair Assist at our neighborhood Florida Mesa Grange! The Class will be every Wednesday at 9am. The class will be for men and women in mid-life who are active and in reasonable good health. Beginners are welcome. We will focus on stretching, strengthening and balance along with warm-ups, sun salutations and yoga poses. Cost: $65.00 for 10 punch pass: $9.00 drop-in Contact: Jill Tierney 970-317-4690 or jillfay07@gmail.com Bring your yoga mat, if available two blocks and two blankets.

Express yourself through painting and develop your artistic style in this inspiring class!   Come and join Durango Arts Center each week when a variety of Painting Artists will teach special techniques through different painting mediums!   Be exposed to a variety of tips, tricks and techniques used in creating masterpieces in watercolor, acrylic, oil paints, and pastels, while working with an experienced teacher to give you guidance along the way.   Beginners are welcome! This class is also perfect for students with previous painting experience or have taken this class before. 10 Classes, all supplies are included!

Winter blues got you down? We have just the thing to turn that frown upside down! Head on over to DAC for a whimsical time in our Whimsical Wonderland Gallery!   Gallery event is free to the public.

Exciting new after school classes fir teens and tweens!

Join local resident Jeff Sambur as he presents a Holocaust story of survival, immigration, adaptation and resiliency. It is history from a very personal point of view as he shares the tale of his own parents, Sid Sambur and Clara Zinn and their journey from the Old World to the New. Sid and Clara left their homes, businesses, family and friends in order to save themselves as Europe devolved into Nazism. It's a story that needs to be told. But, it's not all gloom as the Samburs forged their own path towards achieving the American Dream.

As a FREE community outreach program in 2023, experts at The Wells Group Real Estate, HomesFund and local lenders are offering several 1-hour workshops called Path to Homeownership to educate Buyers about mortgage loans and down payment assistance programs geared toward helping LOCALS purchase a home. This snapshot is an introduction to the more in-depth class offered by HomesFund. The workshop goal is to empower future homeowners with the hope and skills of becoming a homeowner. Learn the necessary tools and next steps.

The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society invites the public to a presentation in the Lyceum at the Center of Southwest Studies and on Zoom.   At 6:30 we will have social time, then after a brief business meeting, Kelsey E. Hanson will dis-cuss, "Creating Color in the Chaco World: Spatial Histories of Paint Production at Pueblo Bonito". For log-in information, go to SJBAS.ORG.    Kelsey E. Hanson is a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Anthropology, University of Arizona, and the 2022-2023 Lister Fellow at the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center where she specializes in the archaeology of the U.S. Southwest. In her current work, Kelsey is particularly interested in how specialized knowledge is cultivated and circulated in communities and how this is encoded in material culture. Drawing from anthropological archaeology, Indigenous philosophy, and conservation science, Hanson's dissertation research problematizes paint tech-nology to understand the circulation of specialized knowledge in the rise and fall of the Chaco World of northern New Mexico (A.D. 850-1300).

Sing a song get a free shot!

Think its just trivia? Think again!

Please join us for the 17th annual Cutest Kids Contest! $40 entry fee includes a 15 minute session (March 1-11, 2023) in Allison Ragsdale Photography's one-of-a-kind "Daydreamer" studio set and a $50 credit toward ordering portraits and entry into the contest to win up to $1500 toward a portrait session of your choice!    Sign up at https://get.allisonragsdalephotography.com/ckc-2023

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

Lynn Wickersham, Certified Yoga Therapist and Pain Care Aware teacher, is pleased to offer this special yoga series to address chronic back pain. Lynn will interweave pain science education with yoga practice designed to reduce pain, increase stability and mobility of the spine, and help participants recover ease of movement. Each session includes movement and yoga postures as well as subtle practices that affect the nervous system, including breath work, meditation, mantra, and mudra.    Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Visit https://birdsongyogatherapy.com/upcoming-events/ for details and to register.

Winter blues got you down? We have just the thing to turn that frown upside down! Head on over to DAC for a whimsical time in our Whimsical Wonderland Gallery!   Gallery event is free to the public.

This prestigious event will be held on Thursday, March 9th at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. Celebrate Durango's businesses, organizations, and community leaders during the Durango Rocks Awards Ceremony! We'll be honoring the 2022 Awards finalists during this event. Don't miss out on this premier event when we celebrate Durango's best!   Enjoy a cocktail hour, network with your colleagues and friends, then head into the Concert Hall for a great night of celebrations.

New Beer Announcement!    We are releasing the newest year-round beer in our lineup. Join us for the release of the Ska Lager. It's a no-nonsense, snappy, crisp and bright, easy-drinking lager. We're calling a spade a spade and not mincing our words; not beating around the bush or pulling any punches - it's a beer that tastes like…beer. Live music by Rob Webster.

Aikido? Ai means harmony. Ki means energy. Do is the way. Thus, ai-ki-do is the way we harmonize energy. Aikido is a Japanese martial art with a do-no-harm approach to self-defense. A 2017 compilation of academic research on aikido found that people derive many physical and psychological benefits from this martial art. Better balance, more flexibility, boosted confidence, greater mindfulness, and reduced anxiety are some of the reported findings. Would you like to welcome these qualities into your life?    Register the 4-week Intro Series. Visit our website for full details.

Please join us for the 17th annual Cutest Kids Contest! $40 entry fee includes a 15 minute session (March 1-11, 2023) in Allison Ragsdale Photography's one-of-a-kind "Daydreamer" studio set and a $50 credit toward ordering portraits and entry into the contest to win up to $1500 toward a portrait session of your choice!    Sign up at https://get.allisonragsdalephotography.com/ckc-2023

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

BID holds a monthly meeting for business owners on the 2nd Friday of every month from 8:30 to 9:30 am at TBK Bank. The agendas for these meetings will be posted below a few days before the meeting date.    Check website for the agenda and meeting dates https://www.downtowndurango.org/meetings    Meeting dates subject to change, contact Tim Walsworth at timw@downtowndurango.org with any questions.

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

$1 books, Paperbacks 2/$1  All Proceeds benefit Durango Public Library

Winter blues got you down? We have just the thing to turn that frown upside down! Head on over to DAC for a whimsical time in our Whimsical Wonderland Gallery!   Gallery event is free to the public.

Dancing Spirit offers a weekly art class for kids in grades 1-5. Each class includes music & movement, arts & crafts and games. $75 per month (4 classes) or $25 per day for a drop-in. (Drop-ins, please call ahead so we are prepared with materials and snacks.)

Come get your hands dirty as you create a unique and functional Ceramic Tea Cup! We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy happy hour drinks, spend time with community artists, and most importantly hand-build a Ceramic Tea Cup. By the end of the evening, your piece will be ready for glazing. You will select a glaze that will be applied to your ceramic piece when fired. Look for an email telling you when your piece is ready for pick-up and use. (about 16 days) Let the fun begin!  $30.00 Per Participant

A NIGHT TO MAKE AN IMPACT! You know what they say, Third Time is a CHARM! and the reason we are looking forward to our Third Annual Power to Act Fundraiser. Join us for a purposeful + powerful evening! Enjoy a delightful dinner, door prizes, Favorite Things Silent Auction, discover more about our impact, and provide justice + kindness + dignity to women facing adversity in our local and global community. We invite you to save your seat at the Dignity First! Dinner!  Offering Early Bird Tickets, Multi-Guest Discount, and Door Prize Entry.   Early Bird {ending 3/1} || $30  Multi-Guest || $25   At the Door {starting 3/2} || $35  Multi-Guest || $30  See you there!

The Durango Choral Society, the Durango Women's Choir, and special guests sing from their hearts and souls in celebration of song. Enjoy the reverence and revelry of music ranging from old time gospel to love and nature. Associate Conductor Rhonda Muckerman will lead this beautiful and inspiring performance.   Tickets $20/$5

Merely Players presents A Funny and Compelling Play    Tickets: $30

20MOONS dance theater presents, "When to Hold on", featuring original dance, movement, text and music based on seeds that took root and sprouted in our October 2022 collaboration with 7 local visual artists, "Boxes Branches and Thread".   This brand new evening-length performance explores change manifesting through time, space and the relationship between bodies.   Produced in the Stillwater Music performance venue, the audience is invited to shift perspectives literally and figuratively; to join us on a journey through memory, lineage, and the phases of relationship to self, other and the world; to come in one way and go out changed.

This program centers around themes of loss, love, and betrayal. We'll open with a bacchanalian dance that represents the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, which lead to the destruction of Pompeii. From there, we will move to a new pop-influenced piece written to represent a romantic betrayal. We'll follow that with an uncommon march dedicated to Theodore Roosevelt after he lost his son during World War I, and we'll conclude our program with the well loved First Suite in E-flat by Gustav Holst. With works from Ticheli, Sousa, Dunton, and more, this program is sure to be an emotional journey.   This performance is FREE for current FLC Students and guests who are 18 & under.   FLC students must present their current College ID at the venue door to gain entrance. (1 seat per FLC ID)

Virginian, Keller Williams, released his first album in 1994, FREEK, and has since given each of his albums a single syllable title: BUZZ, SPUN, BREATHE, LOOP, LAUGH, HOME, DANCE, STAGE, GRASS, DREAM, TWELVE, LIVE, ODD, THIEF, KIDS, BASS, PICK, FUNK, VAPE, SYNC, RAW, SANS, ADD, SPEED and CELL. Each title serves as a concise summation of the concept guiding each project. Keller's albums reflect his pursuit to create music that sounds like nothing else. Un-beholden to conventionalism, he seamlessly crosses genre boundaries. The end product is music that encompasses rock, jazz, funk and bluegrass, and always keeps the audience on their feet. Keller built his reputation initially on his engaging live performances, no two of which are ever alike. For most of his career he has performed solo. His stage shows are rooted around Keller singing his compositions and choice cover songs, while accompanying himself on acoustic guitar, bass, guitar synthesizer and drum samples; a technique called live phrase sampling or "looping". The end result often leans toward a hybrid of alternative folk and groovy electronica, a genre Keller jokingly calls "acoustic dance music" or ADM." Keller's constant evolution has led to numerous band projects as well; Keller & The Keels, Grateful Grass, KWahtro, Keller and the Travelin' McCourys, Grateful Gospel and More Than A Little to name a few. Keller can be found playing clubs and festivals around the U.S. with these projects throughout the year.    http://www.KellerWilliams.net  https://www.facebook.com/kellerwilliams   http://www.youtube.com/kellerwilliamsmusic   https://www.instagram.com/kellerwilliams/   https://twitter.com/kellermusician   https://open.spotify.com/artist/5de5W8sgXIMq9dgMR0Wml0?si=I1Q8-PofTxuTSQYc-3Xg9Q

Please join us for the 17th annual Cutest Kids Contest! $40 entry fee includes a 15 minute session (March 1-11, 2023) in Allison Ragsdale Photography's one-of-a-kind "Daydreamer" studio set and a $50 credit toward ordering portraits and entry into the contest to win up to $1500 toward a portrait session of your choice!    Sign up at https://get.allisonragsdalephotography.com/ckc-2023

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

Tired of renting? Join our Homebuyer Education Class. Learn what it takes to become a homeowner and gain access to local down payment assistance funds. Topics covered include: Budget, Credit, Insurance, Lending, Down payment Assistance Programs, Real Estate, Inspection, and Home Maintenance. Space is limited. To register please visit: www.homesfund.org.

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

Bokkendo (wooden sword) and jodo (short staff) date back to medieval Japan's samurai society. Training in these ancient arts offers people in the modern world a taste of bushido, or the warrior's path to a robust spirit and unbeatable mindset. Develop greater strength, balance, coordination, and poise. Beginners are as welcome as experienced practitioners. For 20 years, DSBK has provided fun-filled training experiences open to everyone.

$1 books, Paperbacks 2/$1  All Proceeds benefit Durango Public Library

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!

Winter blues got you down? We have just the thing to turn that frown upside down! Head on over to DAC for a whimsical time in our Whimsical Wonderland Gallery!   Gallery event is free to the public.

Join us on Zoom only Saturday, March 11th at 1 p.m. for our Second Saturday Seminar Series. In honor of Women's History Month, Let's Talk Little. Olga Little that is. Olga Schaaf Little was a renowned jack packer. She saved animals, mines and men. For thirty years she led her burro team with much needed supplies into the La Plata Mountain mines and brought out silver and gold ore, often where men dared not go. Gay Kiene from the Animas Museum will share Olga's adventurous story. There is no charge for the webinar. Register today!

The Durango Choral Society, the Durango Women's Choir, and special guests sing from their hearts and souls in celebration of song. Enjoy the reverence and revelry of music ranging from old time gospel to love and nature. Associate Conductor Rhonda Muckerman will lead this beautiful and inspiring performance.   Tickets $20/$5

Merely Players presents A Funny and Compelling Play    Tickets: $30

20MOONS dance theater presents, "When to Hold on", featuring original dance, movement, text and music based on seeds that took root and sprouted in our October 2022 collaboration with 7 local visual artists, "Boxes Branches and Thread".   This brand new evening-length performance explores change manifesting through time, space and the relationship between bodies.   Produced in the Stillwater Music performance venue, the audience is invited to shift perspectives literally and figuratively; to join us on a journey through memory, lineage, and the phases of relationship to self, other and the world; to come in one way and go out changed.

21+ / $17 / $20  High Country Hustle brings big smiles and foot-stomping good times to venues and festivals across the United States. Formed in 2017, this four-piece bluegrass band delivers high-energy shows that are sure to get you moving. Their style combines unique songwriting with jam sensibilities that have propelled the band onto premier stages such as the Mishawaka and Fox Theatre. They have hustled their way onto festival lineups—like Rhythms on the Rio, Beanstalk, and Pagosa Folk 'N Bluegrass—sharing the stage with acts like Kitchen Dwellers, Trout Steak Revival, and Tim O'Brien. In 2022, High Country Hustle released its sophomore album "Weather the Storm," produced by Jake Simpson of The Lil Smokies   Morsel  "Morsel is a five-piece jamgrass band hailing from Denver, CO that mixes classic bluegrass sensibilities nuanced with a more traditional rock edge, resting in a warm balance of old-school string dusting and nu-school improvisation. Since forming in CU Boulder back in 2016, the band has cultivated a robust following throughout the Front Range, born from sets at pubs and breweries and growing exponentially to headline shows at legendary venues, such as The Boulder Theater and The Fox Theater, and to share the stage with nationally touring artists, such as Yonder Mountain String Band, Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, Molly Tuttle, the Kitchen Dwellers, and many more. Morsel's debut self-titled studio album (produced by Chris Pandolfi of the Infamous Stringdusters) released in September of 2021 illustrates the band's powerful songwriting that is its true soul: a cornucopia of catchy hooks, shimmering melodies, and thoughtful lyrics all delivered in a package that will make the most ardent bluegrass skeptic a believer."

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

Come join the Garden Guys - Darrin Parmenter and Tom Bartels - once again to get your garden seed needs taken care of! We will have over 40 different varieties of copen-pollinated/heritage vegetable and herb seeds for sale.

Merely Players presents A Funny and Compelling Play    Tickets: $30

In cooperation with the Four Corners Music Teachers Association, the festival opens with two Student Recitalsfollowed by receptions in the Parish Hall hosted by Jimmy's Music & Supply.

Adapted from the widely respected Our Whole Lives (OWL) Curriculum, this free 10-class secular sexuality education program provides accurate, developmentally appropriate information. A required parent orientation on 3/12 from 4-5:30pm at UUFD is necessary. Grades 6-9 are welcome (up to 15 kids) with the course starting 3/26.

In cooperation with the Four Corners Music Teachers Association, the festival opens with two Student Recitalsfollowed by receptions in the Parish Hall hosted by Jimmy's Music & Supply.

Free! This is an open jam, and all skill levels are welcome!  Music & audio

Spin the wheel, win prizes!!

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

Calling all local artists, big and small, we need YOU! The Durango Arts Center is pleased to invite all Children and Teens Artists throughout our community to submit their work for the 2023 Gallery Show, "Creativity Festivity 2023". All medias are welcome!!!! Please register here to show your work, registration closes March 17th. Limit to 3 pieces. Artwork that is not professionally presented (matted and or framed) and ready to hang Will Not Be Accepted Into This Show.

Join SJMA as we explore the deserts, rivers, mountains, ecosystems, and ancestral ways of life of the Four Corners. Kids will spend each day outdoors, making new friendships, hiking, and learning about our local environment.

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

Bach’s Lunch is a half-hour recital at noon, followed by lunch catered by Manna Soup Kitchen in the Parish Hall. Meet the musicians, enjoy lunch, and mingle with other Bach lovers.   Pay at the door. Concert: $10. Concert & Lunch: $20. Or save the hassle and purchase a festival pass, which includes all concerts and lunches.

San Juan Circus offers aerial and acrobatics classes all year round for all ages! During our spring break camp, we will have guest instructors teaching aerial, acrobatics, juggling, stilt-walking, rolling globe, and more! You can sign up for just one day of camp, or sign up for the whole week.

Each session students will discover fun and different mediums and concepts while creating extremely unique art projects! Classes offer fun, non competitive opportunities to explore new skills and individual expression. For questions, please email Deena Carney, Director of Art and Education at deena@durangoarts.org. Scholarships are available. $225 for 10 Classes.

Exciting new after school classes fir teens and tweens!

Aikido? Ai means harmony. Ki means energy. Do is the way. Thus, ai-ki-do is the way we harmonize energy. Aikido is a Japanese martial art with a do-no-harm approach to self-defense. A 2017 compilation of academic research on aikido found that people derive many physical and psychological benefits from this martial art. Better balance, more flexibility, boosted confidence, greater mindfulness, and reduced anxiety are some of the reported findings. Would you like to welcome these qualities into your life?    Register the 4-week Intro Series. Visit our website for full details.

Come play some chess! Every Monday night 6:30-9 p.m. upstairs in the Durango mall on Main St.    Free!  Drop in! 

Local and National comics perform every Monday!

$20/ 21+   Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band  NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The latest album from Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band was written by candlelight and then recorded using the best technology available . . . in the 1950s.   But listeners won't find another album as relevant, electrifying and timely as Dance Songs for Hard Times.   Dance Songs for Hard Times conveys the hopes and fears of pandemic living. Rev. Peyton, the Big Damn Band's vocalist and world-class fingerstyle guitarist, details bleak financial challenges on the songs "Ways and Means" and "Dirty Hustlin'." He pines for in-person reunions with loved ones on "No Tellin' When," and he pleads for celestial relief on the album-closing "Come Down Angels."   Far from a depressing listen, Dance Songs lives up to its name by delivering action-packed riffs and rhythms across 11 songs. The country blues trio that won over crowds on more than one Warped Tour knows how to make an audience move.   "I like songs that sound happy but are actually very sad," Peyton says. "I don't know why it is, but I just do."   Of course, the greatest front-porch blues band in the world found itself sidelined from a relentless touring schedule because of the coronavirus pandemic. Peyton says he was surprised when his mind and soul unleashed a batch of new songs in March and April of 2020.   "I think it was the stress of everything," he says. "At the time, we were watching everything we know crash down. I didn't know what was going to happen with our career, with our house, with food, with anything."   Cousin Curtiss  Cousin Curtiss brings to the stage a fiery dynamic rarely seen by a solo act and now, with a full band armed and ready with years of live touring and recording experience behind him, the concert performance becomes legendary. Truly. Within the United States and around the world Cousin Curtiss has spread his positive energy and endless smile through his Award Winning Rootstomp music. He describes it as, "playing Blues music but at Bluegrass speeds" or more simply, "like...if Blues and Bluegrass had a baby." Rapid fire guitar. Incendiary harmonica. Thunderous kick.   Cousin Curtiss left a successful teaching career in Alaska in 2015 to pursue music full time and has never looked back. Shortly after committing himself to road life, his life and story was discovered and featured by Business Insider, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Redbull, Fox News, MSNBC, Daily Mail UK, and many more. Years later Cousin Curtiss continues to turn heads wherever he plays solo, with the band, or supporting acts like The Commonheart, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, G Love and Special Sauce, Infamous Stringdusters, The Sweet Lillies, Andy Thorn...

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

Tuesdays 9:30 - 10:15 AND Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:30. By donation.    Beginners Welcome! Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention is a simple, balanced form. When practiced correctly can have many benefits for the health. Once learned the form can be practiced in minutes a day. Tai Chi can be adapted for those who need to stay in a chair or wheelchair. Certified Instructor Denise Lane has been practicing Tai Chi for many years. She enjoys sharing her passion for this beneficial art. "Practicing the Tai Chi forms is like coming home to a safe, centered place."

Meet the City Council candidates and learn about their views and philosophies on important issues impacting our community.    

The Great Decisions Durango discussion group will meet from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. to discuss "War Crimes." Moderator Ruth Alminas, assistant professor at Fort Lewis College, will present background materials and a film by the Foreign Policy Association, and lead participants in a discussion of the issues. The public is invited to attend this free discussion and participants are encouraged to bring a sack lunch.

Ready to Cowboy/Cowgirl up? Along with our friends from Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering, True Western Roundup, and Durango Wild West Talent, The Belle and the Strater Hotel have brought back Cowboy Tuesdays!   Join us on Tuesdays from Noon - 3pm for drink and food specials and some fantastic entertainment - old west style! Yes that is Mike Leonard in the photo...as he and Bobbie Leonard and Scott Perez will be on The Belle stage for this first event. Fun fact - Mike Leonard started this fun tradition years ago and he was recently honored with a Strater Room Dedication! If you have a song, cowboy poem, or story you'd like to share, just let us know and we will put you up there to perform.

Bach’s Lunch is a half-hour recital at noon, followed by lunch catered by Manna Soup Kitchen in the Parish Hall. Meet the musicians, enjoy lunch, and mingle with other Bach lovers.   Pay at the door. Concert: $10. Concert & Lunch: $20. Or save the hassle and purchase a festival pass, which includes all concerts and lunches.

Each session students will discover fun and different mediums and concepts while creating extremely unique art projects.   September is Sculpture month, October - Halloween Extravaganza  November - Drawing and Painting, December - Gift Giving!   The classes offer fun, non competitive opportunities to explore new skills and individual expression.

FREE event! Join Women's Resource Center in celebration of incredible women who have been our storytellers. While their pictures and stories will be displayed at Durango Public Library throughout the month of March, we are holding an Open House on March 14 to give everyone the chance to thank a few of these incredible women.   Come show them your support and appreciation!

Celebrate women's history month with Durango's Women Resource Center at this open art exhibit celebrating local women storytellers!

The Gather Dinner event takes place every Tuesday evening 5:30pm-7:30pm Mid-October to the end of March. You are wowed with a four course, prefixed meal using as many local/regional ingredients as possible. During this culinary experience, you will be joined by two invited guests that have produced one or more of the ingredients on your plate that are going to share their journey in producing the ingredients we are privileged to serve that evening. This is a time to connect and honor our farmers, ranchers, producers, bakers and purveyors that go beyond what most of us can conceive in order to accomplish what they do. This memorable evening has limited seating. Prepaid Reservations only. Reservations are closed two days prior to event date for preparation time.

Are you a beginner/intermediate acoustic music player looking to play more? This weekly jam is welcoming to all players, with a focus on slower tempo improvisation solos and chord changes. If you can play the I, IV and V chords in G, D and A then you know enough to play at this jam! A food truck and bar is onsite for dinner and drinks.

Figure drawing is the practice of drawing from a live model in different poses. It trains your eye to see things that photographs just can't capture. This makes you more perceptive in all of your work—   The biggest reason to practice with the human figure is because it has so much to offer. Mastering the figure is about more than just shapes and muscles and bones.   10 Classes, all materials, instruction, and encouragement included.

DAC is sponsoring a 4-week class with veteran improv actor and teacher, Mary Quinn, to help you fall in love with the art of improvisation! This class is built to introduce beginners to the fundamentals of improv with a series of exercises that will unlock your creativity and remind you how fun it is to play well with others. Say "Yes, And…" and jump in for some fun (and a little funny along the way)!

Hello Neighbors, Stop Hesperus Solar would like to invite you to a Community Update Meeting regarding the industrial (500,000 panel) "Hesperus Solar" facility proposed within our community.    Please join us for a brief community update on the current status of the project, county review process and summary of what deficiencies the county found within the application.   We will then cover next steps & how to get involved or volunteer.

Merely Players presents A Funny and Compelling Play    Tickets: $30

Open mic every tuesday, open to performers of all kinds and levels from beginners to experts. Support local live music!

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

Participate on Zoom as follows:   Online (computer or smartphone):  zoom.us/j/819094582    Or by telephone:  Dial (if the first number is busy, try another number):  US: +1 346 248 7799 +1 669 900 9128 +1 312 626 6799 +1 646 558 8656 +1 253 215 8782 +1 301 715 8592

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

Originating in ancient China, tai chi is an effective exercise for health of the mind and body. Although an art with great depth of knowledge and skill, it can be easy to learn and its health benefits can soon be realized. For many, it continues as a life long journey.   Yang Style is one of the five main styles of Tai Chi and the most well known in the U.S.. In this class we will introduce and practice the basic principles that make Tai Chi so unique and beneficial. We will learn the movements of the 24 short form. This practice has been known to help improve balance, strength, coordination and flexibility.    Denise Lane is a certified Tai Chi instructor. She has been practicing Tai Chi for many years and teaching it since the late 1990's.

Express yourself through painting and develop your artistic style in this inspiring class!   Come and join Durango Arts Center each week when a variety of Painting Artists will teach special techniques through different painting mediums!   Be exposed to a variety of tips, tricks and techniques used in creating masterpieces in watercolor, acrylic, oil paints, and pastels, while working with an experienced teacher to give you guidance along the way.   Beginners are welcome! This class is also perfect for students with previous painting experience or have taken this class before. 10 Classes, all supplies are included!

Winter blues got you down? We have just the thing to turn that frown upside down! Head on over to DAC for a whimsical time in our Whimsical Wonderland Gallery!   Gallery event is free to the public.

The viability of your business is paramount, and the precision of choice can grow your business or stall it. In this quick-moving yet nurturing workshop, you learn how to transform challenge, evolve, and kick to the curb what's in the way of growth.

Bach’s Lunch is a half-hour recital at noon, followed by lunch catered by Manna Soup Kitchen in the Parish Hall. Meet the musicians, enjoy lunch, and mingle with other Bach lovers.   Pay at the door. Concert: $10. Concert & Lunch: $20. Or save the hassle and purchase a festival pass, which includes all concerts and lunches.

Exciting new after school classes fir teens and tweens!

Advance tickets recommended. $20 adults, $5 students/children.  Space is limited;

Sing a song get a free shot!

Think its just trivia? Think again!

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

Join us for a three-part Human Resources Workshop in partnership with the Durango Chamber and the Durango Area Human Resources Managers. The first workshop on Leveraging Culture to Recruit & Retain Top Talent will be taught by Suzanne Phare with Real Ideal Coaching at the Center for Innovation (second floor of the Main Mall).   Workshop Description:  The world of work is changing. What used to work doesn't. Based on evidence from one of the largest studies conducted related to resignation and culture, this session will help you understand the key drivers of retention and recruitment (spoiler alert, we aren't talking about ping pong tables and pet insurance). Culture is quantifiable, and you will leave understanding 5 key aspects of culture that will make or break your attraction and preservation of high-performing and engaged employees.   Suzanne has over twenty years of executive coaching and human resource management and owns Real Ideal Coaching. She is the former HR Director at Ska Brewing and is currently conducting Leadership Training and Executive Coaching in the Four Corners Area.   Since this workshop takes place over the lunch hour, please feel free to bring your own lunch to enjoy.   All are welcome to attend these workshops to learn more about important topics that impact your business! Mark your calendar for the other workshop dates: Thursday, June 8th, and Thursday, November 9th.

Winter blues got you down? We have just the thing to turn that frown upside down! Head on over to DAC for a whimsical time in our Whimsical Wonderland Gallery!   Gallery event is free to the public.

Bach’s Lunch is a half-hour recital at noon, followed by lunch catered by Manna Soup Kitchen in the Parish Hall. Meet the musicians, enjoy lunch, and mingle with other Bach lovers.   Pay at the door. Concert: $10. Concert & Lunch: $20. Or save the hassle and purchase a festival pass, which includes all concerts and lunches.

Business After Hours is a networking event co-hosted by the Durango Chamber of Commerce and Hillcrest Golf Club, attracting professionals from all around the Durango area. Join us for an evening of connections, celebrations, and fun!    FOOD - DRINKS - PRIZES   Registration Price:    Pre-Register & SAVE! $10 includes 2 drinks and appetizers!   Register  online for discounted pricing.  Entry fees are $15 at the door.

The in-person event at the Durango Public Library featuring Panayoti Kelaidis, Senior Horticulturist and Director of Outreach at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Also, chat with some of our online presenters, and get answers to your questions.

Join Us for an evening of storytelling for Women's History Month. PWN and WRC are excited and honored to host this gathering consisting of women who will be sharing their own short stories of inspiration, strength, growth, perseverance and healing. Come listen, Support, and Be Inspired. We all deserve to be heard and share our own story, whats yours?

Aikido? Ai means harmony. Ki means energy. Do is the way. Thus, ai-ki-do is the way we harmonize energy. Aikido is a Japanese martial art with a do-no-harm approach to self-defense. A 2017 compilation of academic research on aikido found that people derive many physical and psychological benefits from this martial art. Better balance, more flexibility, boosted confidence, greater mindfulness, and reduced anxiety are some of the reported findings. Would you like to welcome these qualities into your life?    Register the 4-week Intro Series. Visit our website for full details.

River Spell is a Colorado based folk/rock jam band that delivers heartfelt songwriting and extended improvisation.

Join us inside The Powerhouse exhibit gallery for Trivia night every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. Our trivia includes four rounds- general trivia, science, pictures, and music. Bar open for drink purchases.

Merely Players presents A Funny and Compelling Play    Tickets: $30

21+Tickets on sale now online.  Float Like a Buffalo is a Denver-based 7-piece, 10-instrument, high-energy Funk Rock band. Our style is rock with funk, ska, reggae, and jam influences. Nods to the funk of Lettuce and The Motet, jam of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, rock of Red Hot Chili Peppers and Chicago Transit Authority, soul of James Brown, & high-energy guitar licks of Jimi Hendrix all combine to make a unique sound that's impossible not to dance to.   Apollo Suns: Born from the fusing of nine Winnipeg, Canada based musicians, Apollo Suns have created a refreshing and innovative sound and live performance combining instrumental, jazz, rock and psychedelic music. They were awarded "Instrumental Artist of the Year" at the 2018 and 2020 Western Canadian Music Awards.   The Buzz: 5-Piece funk, jam and psychedelic rock band out of Denver, Colorado. ... The Buzz w/ Muck Luck LIVE at 830 North Fort Collins!

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

The Kitchen Jam Band continues its tradition of sending "The Train Gang" up to Cascade on the Shamrock Express. Join the gang as they play at the station before boarding and then at Cascade Canyon. The Train Gang 2023 includes Bob Bodhran, Terry Double, Ken Beegles and Ari Sherme

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

Time to get your Irish on! Come join us on the Shamrock Express bound for Cascade Canyon deep in the San Juan National Forest!   Special St. Patrick's Day decor will be displayed throughout the train for this day's journey.   A special selection of Guinness will be available for purchase in first class cars and will also be available for purchase in the concession car.   Music will be provided by the local Celtic musicians, the Kitchen Jam Band! They will be playing traditional Irish music on the platform in front of the Depot before departure as well as at Cascade Canyon!   Passengers will have the option of pre-ordering a special St. Patrick's Day boxed lunch for $16. featuring a Special Corned Beef Sandwich in addition to the regular boxed lunches ($15) offered every day.

Join us for a delicious lunch and drinks to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

Winter blues got you down? We have just the thing to turn that frown upside down! Head on over to DAC for a whimsical time in our Whimsical Wonderland Gallery!   Gallery event is free to the public.

Bach’s Lunch is a half-hour recital at noon, followed by lunch catered by Manna Soup Kitchen in the Parish Hall. Meet the musicians, enjoy lunch, and mingle with other Bach lovers.   Pay at the door. Concert: $10. Concert & Lunch: $20. Or save the hassle and purchase a festival pass, which includes all concerts and lunches.

Dancing Spirit offers a weekly art class for kids in grades 1-5. Each class includes music & movement, arts & crafts and games. $75 per month (4 classes) or $25 per day for a drop-in. (Drop-ins, please call ahead so we are prepared with materials and snacks.)

We'll discuss the importance of resilience in leading and well-being as they relate to your business growth. You cultivate your business resilience by noticing where you are being asked to stretch, motivate or integrate change. Through this pathway, stalling in your business will become a distant memory, and growth will become a daily occurrence.   *Workbook included and 1-1 time with Heather during the workshop.

Have you got the luck of the Irish!? Find out as we celebrate the jolly green holiday at the Bear Bar with Ska Brewing and Venture Snowboards! Attendees can be entered to win a brand new Ska themed board to flaunt out on the mountain! The winner will be drawn toward the end of the event. 3-4pm

The Final Fanny Pack Friday of is happening on St. Patrick's Day!

Come get your hands dirty as you create a unique Ceramic Leprechaun! We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy happy hour drinks, spend time with community artists, and most importantly hand-build a Ceramic Leprechaun. By the end of the evening, your piece will be ready for glazing. You will select a glaze that will be applied to your ceramic piece when fired. Look for an email telling you when your piece is ready for pick-up and use. (about 16 days) Let the fun begin!  $30.00 Per Participant

Join us for a St. Patrick's Day celebration with $5 pints of Modus and live music from local Celtic band, Patrick Crossing.

After a day on the train The Kitchen Jam Band will spend a few hours playing at the Four Leaves Winery from 5:00 - 7:00. We thank Dean Fagner for welcoming us in. While it's hard to predict exactly what will happen - sometimes there's dancing dinosaurs and sometimes there's a really great dancer, there's always good wine, conversation and music!

River Spell is a Colorado-based folk/rock jam band that delivers heartfelt songwriting and extended improvisation.

Merely Players presents A Funny and Compelling Play    Tickets: $30

Join us for a rock n roll celebration of St. Patricks Day!  Doors open at 6:30  Tickets only $10

Book by Kevin Murphy & Dan Studney  Music by Dan Studney  Lyrics by Kevin Murphy   Originally directed by ANDY FICKMAN and produced by STEPHANIE STEELE for DEAD OLD MAN PRODUCTIONS   Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence.   House opens 30 minutes before listed show time.    REEFER MADNESS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

DJ Seth Bass joins us this Friday night for our big St. Patrick's Day bash. Come party with us!

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

Bokkendo (wooden sword) and jodo (short staff) date back to medieval Japan's samurai society. Training in these ancient arts offers people in the modern world a taste of bushido, or the warrior's path to a robust spirit and unbeatable mindset. Develop greater strength, balance, coordination, and poise. Beginners are as welcome as experienced practitioners. For 20 years, DSBK has provided fun-filled training experiences open to everyone.

Get ready for big air, prizes, and ultimate glory! The Huckfest is a "slopestyle-freeride" event, with kickers above the cliff faces on the "Hollywood" expert terrain of the Catharsis run. Each athlete gets two runs and will be judged on air, tricks, cleanness of landing and riding technique.  Open to skiers and riders ages 10 and up.  Entry Fee - $45

Join us! $20 per player. Kids activities during tournament!

Wagner's Lohengrin returns to the Met stage after an absence of 17 years with this atmospheric new staging by François Girard. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts a cast led by tenor Piotr Becza?a in the title role of the mysterious swan knight. Soprano Tamara Wilson is the virtuous duchess Elsa, falsely accused of murder, going head-to-head with soprano Christine Goerke as the cunning sorceress Ortrud. Bass-baritone Evgeny Nikitin is Ortrud's power-hungry husband, Telramund, and bass Günther Groissböck is King Heinrich.   Yannick Nézet-Séguin (Conductor); Tamara Wilson (Elsa), Christine Goerke (Ortrud), Piotr Becza?a (Lohengrin), Evgeny Nikitin (Telramund), Brian Mulligan (Herald), Günther Groissböck (Heinrich)

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 from 1-3 pm, 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.

The season's not over yet! Recover from your St. Patrick's Day shenanigans with a smooth brew from New Belgium at the Bear Bar and the chance to win some great giveaway items! Anyone who shows up can get a raffle ticket.Drawing will occur toward the end of the event. Cheers!

Merely Players presents A Funny and Compelling Play    Tickets: $30

Advance tickets recommended. $20 adults, $5 students/children.  Space is limited;

Book by Kevin Murphy & Dan Studney  Music by Dan Studney  Lyrics by Kevin Murphy   Originally directed by ANDY FICKMAN and produced by STEPHANIE STEELE for DEAD OLD MAN PRODUCTIONS   Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence.   House opens 30 minutes before listed show time.    REEFER MADNESS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Come join us for live music!  Doors open at 7:30

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

Great opportunity to support your local veterans while enjoying a delicious breakfast! Open to the public, this event is held every 1st & 3rd Sunday. Donations of only $9 for adults, $8 for veterans, and $6 for kids 12 and under. All proceeds help support local veterans!

Demo the latest and greatest gear from brands like Salomon, Volkl, Blizzard, Fischer, Meier, Head, K2, Dynastar, Rossignol, Atomic, Voile, DPS, Black Crows, and more! Participating shops: Pine Needle MountaineeringBackcountry Experience2nd Ave SportsThe Boarding Haus

Monthly hands-on herbal medicine making workshops in Durango. Fun will be had making witches brews for health and for kitchen   Materials included in cost of each workshop ($30.85)

Great way to spend your Sunday!

Merely Players presents A Funny and Compelling Play    Tickets: $30

Book by Kevin Murphy & Dan Studney  Music by Dan Studney  Lyrics by Kevin Murphy   Originally directed by ANDY FICKMAN and produced by STEPHANIE STEELE for DEAD OLD MAN PRODUCTIONS   Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence.   House opens 30 minutes before listed show time.    REEFER MADNESS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Spin the wheel, win prizes!!

Calling all local artists, big and small, we need YOU! The Durango Arts Center is pleased to invite all Children and Teens Artists throughout our community to submit their work for the 2023 Gallery Show, "Creativity Festivity 2023". All medias are welcome!!!! Please register here to show your work, registration closes March 17th. Limit to 3 pieces. Artwork that is not professionally presented (matted and or framed) and ready to hang Will Not Be Accepted Into This Show.

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

Join SJMA as we explore the deserts, rivers, mountains, ecosystems, and ancestral ways of life of the Four Corners. Kids will spend each day outdoors, making new friendships, hiking, and learning about our local environment.

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

San Juan Circus offers aerial and acrobatics classes all year round for all ages! During our spring break camp, we will have guest instructors teaching aerial, acrobatics, juggling, stilt-walking, rolling globe, and more! You can sign up for just one day of camp, or sign up for the whole week.

Exciting new after school classes fir teens and tweens!

Womenade is a grassroots program through Women's Resource Center, that provides financial assistance through one-time grants of up to $700. The purpose of the program is to help individuals who are normally self-sufficient and are experiencing temporary and/or unexpected financial hardships get back on their feet and move forward in their lives.   Womenade evenings are held from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, generally held at the Rochester Hotel or next door at R-Space. Bring a minimum $35 for the donation fund and a friend. Appetizers will be provided. Applications are anonymously presented and donors vote to determine the recipients of the money raised that evening. Womenade funds have been used to help with car repairs, dental work, child care, and other emergencies.

Treat yourself to Happy Hour Yoga at Ska Brewing! $10 = Yoga taught by the great Brady Wilson, then a pint. Yoga first!

Aikido? Ai means harmony. Ki means energy. Do is the way. Thus, ai-ki-do is the way we harmonize energy. Aikido is a Japanese martial art with a do-no-harm approach to self-defense. A 2017 compilation of academic research on aikido found that people derive many physical and psychological benefits from this martial art. Better balance, more flexibility, boosted confidence, greater mindfulness, and reduced anxiety are some of the reported findings. Would you like to welcome these qualities into your life?    Register the 4-week Intro Series. Visit our website for full details.

Come play some chess! Every Monday night 6:30-9 p.m. upstairs in the Durango mall on Main St.    Free!  Drop in! 

Local and National comics perform every Monday!

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

Ready to Cowboy/Cowgirl up? Along with our friends from Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering, True Western Roundup, and Durango Wild West Talent, The Belle and the Strater Hotel have brought back Cowboy Tuesdays!   Join us on Tuesdays from Noon - 3pm for drink and food specials and some fantastic entertainment - old west style! Yes that is Mike Leonard in the photo...as he and Bobbie Leonard and Scott Perez will be on The Belle stage for this first event. Fun fact - Mike Leonard started this fun tradition years ago and he was recently honored with a Strater Room Dedication! If you have a song, cowboy poem, or story you'd like to share, just let us know and we will put you up there to perform.

The Gather Dinner event takes place every Tuesday evening 5:30pm-7:30pm Mid-October to the end of March. You are wowed with a four course, prefixed meal using as many local/regional ingredients as possible. During this culinary experience, you will be joined by two invited guests that have produced one or more of the ingredients on your plate that are going to share their journey in producing the ingredients we are privileged to serve that evening. This is a time to connect and honor our farmers, ranchers, producers, bakers and purveyors that go beyond what most of us can conceive in order to accomplish what they do. This memorable evening has limited seating. Prepaid Reservations only. Reservations are closed two days prior to event date for preparation time.

Are you a beginner/intermediate acoustic music player looking to play more? This weekly jam is welcoming to all players, with a focus on slower tempo improvisation solos and chord changes. If you can play the I, IV and V chords in G, D and A then you know enough to play at this jam! A food truck and bar is onsite for dinner and drinks.

Open mic every tuesday, open to performers of all kinds and levels from beginners to experts. Support local live music!

21+ / Doors 7pm / Show 8pm  $17/$20   SARAH SHOOK & THE DISARMERS  North Carolina's Sarah Shook sings with a conviction and hard honesty sorely lacking in much of today's Americana landscape. Always passionate, at times profane, Sarah stalks/walks the line between vulnerable and menacing, their voice strong and uneasy, country classic but with contemporary, earthy tension. You can hear in their voice what they've seen; world weary, lessons learned—or not—but always defiant. They level-steady mean what they say. Writing with a blunt urgency—so refreshing these days it's almost startling—Sarah's lyrics are in turn smart, funny, mean, and above all, uncompromising. The Disarmers hit all the sweet spots from Nashville's Lower Broad to Bakersfield and take Sarah's unflinching tales out for some late-night kicks. At times, it's as simple and muscular as Luther Perkins' boom-chicka-boom, or as downtown as Johnny Thunders. The Disarmers keep in the pocket, tight and tough.   The Disarmers line-up is currently Jack Foster on drums, Blake Tallent on guitar, Andrew Lambie on bass, and Nick Larimore on pedal steel.

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

Participate on Zoom as follows:   Online (computer or smartphone):  zoom.us/j/819094582    Or by telephone:  Dial (if the first number is busy, try another number):  US: +1 346 248 7799 +1 669 900 9128 +1 312 626 6799 +1 646 558 8656 +1 253 215 8782 +1 301 715 8592

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

Come join us for 50+ Yoga with Chair Assist at our neighborhood Florida Mesa Grange! Participants develop a sense of community by practicing together!   The class will be every Wednesday at 9 a.m. The class will be for men and women in mid-life who are active and in reasonable good health. Beginners are welcome. We will focus on stretching, strengthening and balance along with warm-ups, sun salutations and yoga poses.   Cost: $65.00 for 10 punch pass; $9.00 drop-in  Bring your yoga mat, if available two blocks and two blankets.

Originating in ancient China, tai chi is an effective exercise for health of the mind and body. Although an art with great depth of knowledge and skill, it can be easy to learn and its health benefits can soon be realized. For many, it continues as a life long journey.   Yang Style is one of the five main styles of Tai Chi and the most well known in the U.S.. In this class we will introduce and practice the basic principles that make Tai Chi so unique and beneficial. We will learn the movements of the 24 short form. This practice has been known to help improve balance, strength, coordination and flexibility.    Denise Lane is a certified Tai Chi instructor. She has been practicing Tai Chi for many years and teaching it since the late 1990's.

Exciting new after school classes fir teens and tweens!

This fun 5 week class (a psychic skills celebration!) includes techniques and practice with Remote Viewing (recieving impressions about a distant or unseen location), Psychometry (reading the energy of sentimental objects), Telepathy (sending and receiving throughts), Aura Reading (you'll read each other's aura), Mediumship (talking to loved ones and Spiritual Guides on the other side) and a Group Past Life Regression where you'll experience a previous lifetime and gain valuable insight to help you in your life now.    We'll use "intuitive play" exercises to access and explore all these areas. This is a great sampler where you will develop a variety of intutive and psychic skills in a fun and natural way.    Class is held locally in Durango and for those in other places through zoom. If you're interested in doing this class long distance, you'll need 2 people at your location to participate. Let me know if you're interested in this option and we'll talk in advance about how it will work.    Class cost is $150 for the 5-week class.

Do you wish to explore your typical and habitual responses to the difficulties of life and to cultivate resources in order to become a warm and supportive friend to yourself? Join us to learn how to reduce stress and anxiety and feel emotionally centered, and to become more resilient to life challenges.    Cost: Sliding Scale - $150 - $250

Sing a song get a free shot!

Think its just trivia? Think again!

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

Aikido? Ai means harmony. Ki means energy. Do is the way. Thus, ai-ki-do is the way we harmonize energy. Aikido is a Japanese martial art with a do-no-harm approach to self-defense. A 2017 compilation of academic research on aikido found that people derive many physical and psychological benefits from this martial art. Better balance, more flexibility, boosted confidence, greater mindfulness, and reduced anxiety are some of the reported findings. Would you like to welcome these qualities into your life?    Register the 4-week Intro Series. Visit our website for full details.

Join us as author Shelley Read shares from her debut novel, "Go As A River".   Set amid the beauty and wilderness of the Colorado mountains, an unforgettable and deeply moving story of a young woman who follows her heart. Seventeen-year-old Victoria Nash runs the household on her family's peach farm in the small ranch town of Iola, Colorado--the sole surviving female in a family of troubled men. Wilson Moon is a young drifter with a mysterious past, displaced from his tribal land but determined to live as he chooses. Victoria encounters Wil by chance on a street corner, profoundly altering both of their young lives, unknowingly igniting as much passion as danger. When tragedy strikes, Victoria leaves the only life she has ever known, fleeing into the nearby mountains. Taking shelter in a small hut, she struggles to survive in the wilderness, with no clear notion of what her future will bring. As the seasons change, she also charts the changes in herself, finding in the natural world the strength and meaning that sets her on a quest to regain all that she has lost, even as the Gunnison River rises to submerge her homeland--its ranches, farms, and the beloved peach orchard that has been in her family for generations. Inspired by true events surrounding the destruction of the town of Iola in the 1960s, Go as a River is a story of deeply held love in the midst of hardship and loss, but also of finding courage, resilience, friendship, and, finally, home--where least expected. This stunning debut explores what it means to lead your life as if it were a river--gathering and flowing, finding a way forward even when a river is dammed.   Shelley Read is a fifth generation Coloradoan who lives with her family in the Elk Mountains of the Western Slope. She was a Senior Lecturer at Western Colorado University for nearly three decades, where she taught writing, literature, environmental studies, and Honors, and was a founder of the Environment & Sustainability major and a support program for first-generation and at-risk students. Shelley holds degrees in writing and literary studies from the University of Denver and Temple University's Graduate Program in Creative Writing. She is a regular contributor to Crested Butte Magazine and Gunnison Valley Journal, and has written for the Denver Post and a variety of publications.

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

We’re stoked to host this a Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super G race event.   This event is open to USSA competitors of all ages.    These races are great for spectating and watching the competition unfold.

Dancing Spirit offers a weekly art class for kids in grades 1-5. Each class includes music & movement, arts & crafts and games. $75 per month (4 classes) or $25 per day for a drop-in. (Drop-ins, please call ahead so we are prepared with materials and snacks.)

Gallery event is free to the public.

Come get your hands dirty as you create a unique Ceramic Soup Bowl! We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy happy hour drinks, spend time with community artists, and most importantly hand-build a Soup Bowl. By the end of the evening, your piece will be ready for glazing. You will select a glaze that will be applied to your ceramic piece when fired. Look for an email telling you when your piece is ready for pick-up and use. (about 16 days) Let the fun begin!  $30.00 Per Participant

On the Lash    Concerts will be held at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. For more information, visit our website: https://durangocelticfestival.com.

Runa.    Concerts will be held at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. For more information, visit our website: https://durangocelticfestival.com.

Book by Kevin Murphy & Dan Studney  Music by Dan Studney  Lyrics by Kevin Murphy   Originally directed by ANDY FICKMAN and produced by STEPHANIE STEELE for DEAD OLD MAN PRODUCTIONS   Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence.   House opens 30 minutes before listed show time.    REEFER MADNESS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

21+ / Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm   Daniel Rodrigue "A timeless voice, deep and hearty, weathered but comforting." - Boulder Weekly   Daniel Rodriguez is a singer-songwriter from Lyons, Colorado. He was a founding member of the band Elephant Revival, and in 2019 he began touring under his own name and released his first EP, 'Your Heart The Stars The Milky Way' (2019).    "It's just got something that you want to hear again, something healing and good at its core. Do yourself a favor and play the whole EP, and do that again. And again."    Wesley Schultz (Lumineers)  Daniel Rodriguez tours as a trio or quartet and is booked for an exciting 2020 with both headlining and support tours. His first full album, 'Sojourn of the Burning Sun,' is set for Summer 2020 release.   Jack Cloonan has been playing music for as long as he can remember, having learned it from his grandfather in Chicago. For the past five years, Jack has been professionally touring though out this country as well as many others including India, Ireland, Switzerland, France, and many more.    Since graduating Fort Lewis College in 2015, Jack has released one studio album, with another one set to release this year. On top of that, a UK tour is planned for April followed by some world class festivals such as Tico Time Bluegrass Fest and Summer Camp Music Festival. Keep and eye out this year for more dates and music as Jack blends bluegrass, blues, folk, Celtic, and many more genres to create his own unique sound and style.

Late Night Session hosted by The Jeremiahs and Téada

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

Bokkendo (wooden sword) and jodo (short staff) date back to medieval Japan's samurai society. Training in these ancient arts offers people in the modern world a taste of bushido, or the warrior's path to a robust spirit and unbeatable mindset. Develop greater strength, balance, coordination, and poise. Beginners are as welcome as experienced practitioners. For 20 years, DSBK has provided fun-filled training experiences open to everyone.

Save the Date! Rally season is here and we want to celebrate 120 years of Harley-Davidson with some live music, food, scavenger hunt, tons of giveaways, and prizes including the opportunity to register to win a 2023 H-D Breakout! You can only register if you come to the party so mark your calendars now!   All attendees will be entered to additionally win a VIP package to the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally valued at over $300 and includes: a free camping spot, two rally passes, and two tickets to the Flat Track Race!   9-5 Doors open, sweepstakes registration, scavenger hunt, prizes  12-2 Free food from the grill on the back patio  1-3 Live music (TBD)

We’re stoked to host this a Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super G race event.   This event is open to USSA competitors of all ages.    These races are great for spectating and watching the competition unfold.

March 21st was Rosie the Riveter Day and we will be celebrating with a pop-up exhibit today. Come by the Animas Museum for the "grand opening." We'll be serving coffee and doughnuts in the morning.

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!

Ikebana Inspired flower arrangement class.   $65.00 per person   All supplies are included.   Please contact April's Garden today to register (970)247-1633

Téada    Concerts will be held at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. For more information, visit our website: https://durangocelticfestival.com.

The Jeremiahs    Concerts will be held at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. For more information, visit our website: https://durangocelticfestival.com.

Book by Kevin Murphy & Dan Studney  Music by Dan Studney  Lyrics by Kevin Murphy   Originally directed by ANDY FICKMAN and produced by STEPHANIE STEELE for DEAD OLD MAN PRODUCTIONS   Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence.   House opens 30 minutes before listed show time.    REEFER MADNESS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Late Night Session hosted by Runa and On the Lash

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

We’re stoked to host this a Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super G race event.   This event is open to USSA competitors of all ages.    These races are great for spectating and watching the competition unfold.

My co-worker but even more my friend, Ashley has been diagnosed with breast cancer. This was not on her list of things to do, but she is handling it with grace. She will be in treatment for a year and the Smitzlers and Friends are holding a Head Shaving, Leg Waxing, auction event to raise funds for the Toles Family. You don't want to miss out on the guys legs being waxed do you?

Book by Kevin Murphy & Dan Studney  Music by Dan Studney  Lyrics by Kevin Murphy   Originally directed by ANDY FICKMAN and produced by STEPHANIE STEELE for DEAD OLD MAN PRODUCTIONS   Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence.   House opens 30 minutes before listed show time.    REEFER MADNESS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Spin the wheel, win prizes!!

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

Junior Naturalist Field Camps and Day Camps: SJMA is happy to offer Durango Nature Studies' most beloved and enriching summer camps in Durango. SJMA offers both day camps and week-long camps where elementary-aged children (rising 1st - 6th graders) will spend time learning about the natural world. In addition, they'll get to play with old friends and make new ones, too. Campers leave camp with memories, new friends, and a better understanding of the world in which they live. SJMA is offering six week-long camps during the months of June - August, as well as three day camps in July.

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

Each session students will discover fun and different mediums and concepts while creating extremely unique art projects! Drawing, Painting and Ceramics are part of this great class! Classes offer fun, non competitive opportunities to explore new skills and individual expression. For questions, please email Deena Carney, Director of Art and Education at deena@durangoarts.org. or Mr.B at ben@durangoarts.org. Scholarships are available. 10 Classes.

Treat yourself to Happy Hour Yoga at Ska Brewing! $10 = Yoga taught by the great Brady Wilson, then a pint. Yoga first!

Aikido? Ai means harmony. Ki means energy. Do is the way. Thus, ai-ki-do is the way we harmonize energy. Aikido is a Japanese martial art with a do-no-harm approach to self-defense. A 2017 compilation of academic research on aikido found that people derive many physical and psychological benefits from this martial art. Better balance, more flexibility, boosted confidence, greater mindfulness, and reduced anxiety are some of the reported findings. Would you like to welcome these qualities into your life?    Register the 4-week Intro Series. Visit our website for full details.

Come play some chess! Every Monday night 6:30-9 p.m. upstairs in the Durango mall on Main St.    Free!  Drop in! 

Mondays will become your favorite day of the week (Yes, you did read that right)! Learn about the historical evolution of pottery and understand the various methods to create shapes and forms. Walk with your pieces through every step of creation. Together, we will focus on two modes of creating functional ware through hand building and an introduction to wheel throwing, to create functional art for everyday use. We will spend time exploring textures, shapes and colors.   Space is limited to accommodate a small student to teacher ratio. Students will rotate through time on the pottery wheels.

Don't miss three heart-stopping new films featuring the year's biggest climbing & adventure stories: a wild expedition on Nameless Tower in Pakistan; a new cutting-edge route in a massive limestone cave in France; and a journey to Palestine's West Bank to explore the power of climbing to change lives. Presented by The North Face and supported by Black Diamond & Yeti.   Prices: $12.00 - $20.00

Local and National comics perform every Monday!

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

The Great Decisions Durango discussion group will meet (11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.) to discuss "Global Famine." Moderator Holly Vaughn will present background materials and a film by the Foreign Policy Association, and lead participants in a discussion of the issues.    The public is invited to attend this free discussion and participants are welcome to bring a sack lunch.

Ready to Cowboy/Cowgirl up? Along with our friends from Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering, True Western Roundup, and Durango Wild West Talent, The Belle and the Strater Hotel have brought back Cowboy Tuesdays!   Join us on Tuesdays from Noon - 3pm for drink and food specials and some fantastic entertainment - old west style! Yes that is Mike Leonard in the photo...as he and Bobbie Leonard and Scott Perez will be on The Belle stage for this first event. Fun fact - Mike Leonard started this fun tradition years ago and he was recently honored with a Strater Room Dedication! If you have a song, cowboy poem, or story you'd like to share, just let us know and we will put you up there to perform.

Are you a beginner/intermediate acoustic music player looking to play more? This weekly jam is welcoming to all players, with a focus on slower tempo improvisation solos and chord changes. If you can play the I, IV and V chords in G, D and A then you know enough to play at this jam! A food truck and bar is onsite for dinner and drinks.

Learn about funding and partnership opportunities for private land stewardship projects from our agency partners:  Colorado Parks and Wildlife  Natural Resources Conservation Service  Colorado State Forest Service   Free, but please register!

Join us to hear from Jim White with Colorado Parks & Wildlife, Clay Kampf from U.S. Forest Service, Ty Churchwell, national TU mining director, and Scott Roberts with Mountain Studies Institute about the state of our rivers. They'll touch on the Animas both in town and at its headwaters, the Pine, the Florida, the San Juan, the Piedra and perhaps others.    Come early to grab food from the menu at Hillcrest Golf Club and socialize and then stay for the presentation and come with questions. We're looking forward to getting together once again. See you soon!

Open mic every tuesday, open to performers of all kinds and levels from beginners to experts. Support local live music!

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

Participate on Zoom as follows:   Online (computer or smartphone):  zoom.us/j/819094582    Or by telephone:  Dial (if the first number is busy, try another number):  US: +1 346 248 7799 +1 669 900 9128 +1 312 626 6799 +1 646 558 8656 +1 253 215 8782 +1 301 715 8592

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

Come join us for 50+ Yoga with Chair Assist at our neighborhood Florida Mesa Grange! Participants develop a sense of community by practicing together!   The class will be every Wednesday at 9 a.m. The class will be for men and women in mid-life who are active and in reasonable good health. Beginners are welcome. We will focus on stretching, strengthening and balance along with warm-ups, sun salutations and yoga poses.   Cost: $65.00 for 10 punch pass; $9.00 drop-in  Bring your yoga mat, if available two blocks and two blankets.

Originating in ancient China, tai chi is an effective exercise for health of the mind and body. Although an art with great depth of knowledge and skill, it can be easy to learn and its health benefits can soon be realized. For many, it continues as a life long journey.   Yang Style is one of the five main styles of Tai Chi and the most well known in the U.S.. In this class we will introduce and practice the basic principles that make Tai Chi so unique and beneficial. We will learn the movements of the 24 short form. This practice has been known to help improve balance, strength, coordination and flexibility.    Denise Lane is a certified Tai Chi instructor. She has been practicing Tai Chi for many years and teaching it since the late 1990's.

Marketing Your Events with Confidence with Psyche Digital Marketing. This "Lunch and Learn" will be packed with tactics you can launch right in the workshop.   Join Psyche Digital for a lunch hour packed with actionable tips and tricks for event marketing! You'll learn how to drive attendance, engage your audience, and measure your event's success in helping you achieve your goals.   We'll cover the essential strategies for event promotion, including social media, email marketing, website or other event information hub must-haves, and more. You'll discover how to leverage your existing network to boost attendance and maximize your return on investment.   And of course, we'll talk about how to measure the success of your events and use that data to improve your marketing strategy. You'll learn how to track attendance, engagement, and lead generation, and how to use those metrics to make data-driven decisions.   Don't miss this opportunity to supercharge your event marketing skills.

Join us for the unofficial start to patio season with the Mexican Logger release. Live music by Baracutanga. Enjoy beer and food specials!

March 29th is National Vietnam Veterans Day. VFW Point 4031 will hold a Dinner to Commemorate 50 years since the Vietnam War. In particular this year's Dinner Commemorates 50 years since 1973 when the Vietnam War ended and our POWs were returned. The Dinner is being catered by Serious Texas BBQ and A & L Coors.    The Dinner will begin at 5:00 PM and will end at 9:00PM. The Dinner is open to all Veterans regardless of where and when they served. The public is most welcome to the Dinner to help WELCOME HOME our Vietnam Veterans. The Dinner is free however donations would be much appreciated.

The Women's Resource Center has made a tradition of recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of La Plata County women during Women's History Month. The national 2023 theme is, "Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories," so we will be honoring a local storyteller this year. Join us for a lovely dining experience!

This fun 5 week class (a psychic skills celebration!) includes techniques and practice with Remote Viewing (recieving impressions about a distant or unseen location), Psychometry (reading the energy of sentimental objects), Telepathy (sending and receiving throughts), Aura Reading (you'll read each other's aura), Mediumship (talking to loved ones and Spiritual Guides on the other side) and a Group Past Life Regression where you'll experience a previous lifetime and gain valuable insight to help you in your life now.    We'll use "intuitive play" exercises to access and explore all these areas. This is a great sampler where you will develop a variety of intutive and psychic skills in a fun and natural way.    Class is held locally in Durango and for those in other places through zoom. If you're interested in doing this class long distance, you'll need 2 people at your location to participate. Let me know if you're interested in this option and we'll talk in advance about how it will work.    Class cost is $150 for the 5-week class.

In honor of Women's History Month, Let's Talk Little. Olga Little that is. Olga Schaaf Little was a renowned jack packer. She saved animals, mines and men. For thirty years she led her burro team with much needed supplies into the La Plata Mountain mines and brought out silver and gold ore, often where men dared not go. Gay Kiene from the Animas Museum will share Olga's adventurous story.

Do you wish to explore your typical and habitual responses to the difficulties of life and to cultivate resources in order to become a warm and supportive friend to yourself? Join us to learn how to reduce stress and anxiety and feel emotionally centered, and to become more resilient to life challenges.    Cost: Sliding Scale - $150 - $250

THE HENHOUSE PROWLERS ARE BLUEGRASS AMBASSADORS  Founded 18 years ago with the simple desire to play original and powerful bluegrass, this quartet now finds themselves at the intersection of performance, diplomacy and education. On Stage, the group's enthralling performances give audiences a sense of how much they love what they do. On Record including their 2021 release and ninth full length album, The Departure - the band explores their collective life experiences through songwriting and intricate instrumentation. While bluegrass is the undeniable foundation of the Prowlers music, the band bends and squeezes the traditional form into a sound all their own.   Working with the U.S. State Department and under their own nonprofit, BLUEGRASS AMBASSADORS the Prowlers have toured over 25 countries across the globe. The group's experiences with people and musicians across Africa, Asia, Europe, and The Middle East have shaped the band's world view and broadened the group's direction towards bridging cultural gaps with music, educational programs and workshops. Using traditional American music as a foundation, connecting folk music and cultures the world over, the Prowlers incorporate international elements into their already robust repertoire of unique traditional American music.   Whether performing live or presenting workshops, and wherever they are, the Henhouse Prowlers find and spread the commonality we share as human beings through the universal language of music.   You can feel it at every show.

Sing a song get a free shot!

Think its just trivia? Think again!

Join us and our fly-fishing industry friends for 3 days of fun, education, clinics, deals and demos!   Each event to attend, virtual or in person will get your name in the hat for free stuff including a guided trip with Duranglers. The more events you attend the better your chance to win.

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

Get to know the CEO Special Speaker Series through the Durango Chamber of Commerce featuring Robert Sarlls, CEO of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.   Hear firsthand from CEO Robert Sarlls and learn about advice he has to share based on his career path, philosophy of operating a publicly traded company from Durango, and the future of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. He'll also be asked to share what it takes to succeed in today's business world; what adjustments he sees that businesses need to make in today's business climate, and more.   Every quarter the Chamber will invite a CEO to sit down with our members to talk about their path for their company. This session is free to chamber members, but we ask that you please register. This event is free but we ask that you register.

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

Children and Teens Artists throughout our community will display artwork! Gallery event is free to the public.

Learn all about Pencils for National Pencil Day!  We will cover pressure-release graphite, colored pencils, mechanical pencils and sharpening.   In this hands-on workshop, participants will receive lettering templates and exemplars, pencils, and other fun swag.

In this special webinar presentation, join international, award winning artist and community activist, Ron Martinez Looking Elk (Isleta and Taos Pueblo), as he makes his exquisite return to the process of Pueblo pottery creation. The first portion of this webinar will feature a memorable short film highlighting his pottery, from conception to birth, while he discusses the connection of his identity and journey as a Pueblo artist. Filled with beautiful footage of this miraculous process and compelling discussions around culture, we accompany Ron as he reflects on his past expeditions and gently returns to a familiar space. The second half of this webinar allows you to engage with Ron directly through an interactive question-and-answer session with the audience.

Join Durango Green Drinks the last Thursday of the month from 5-7PM at 11th Street Station with two local sustainability organizations hosting each month. It's free and casual. Short announcements and presentations usually start around 5:30.

Aikido? Ai means harmony. Ki means energy. Do is the way. Thus, ai-ki-do is the way we harmonize energy. Aikido is a Japanese martial art with a do-no-harm approach to self-defense. A 2017 compilation of academic research on aikido found that people derive many physical and psychological benefits from this martial art. Better balance, more flexibility, boosted confidence, greater mindfulness, and reduced anxiety are some of the reported findings. Would you like to welcome these qualities into your life?    Register the 4-week Intro Series. Visit our website for full details.

Join us and our fly-fishing industry friends for 3 days of fun, education, clinics, deals and demos!   Each event to attend, virtual or in person will get your name in the hat for free stuff including a guided trip with Duranglers. The more events you attend the better your chance to win.

An on-line and in-person event demonstrating how your own yard, garden, and landscapes can change to adapt to or even to mitigate changing climate conditions. March 1-31 view 8 recorded presentations by leading horticultural experts. On March 16 listen to Colorado's most prominent horticulturist, Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator of Denver Botanic Gardens present "Rethinking the Durangoscape: What will it take to honor our setting?"   Check out the unique website at www.durangoscape.org for more information on the speakers. Tickets available on-line NOW!

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

Children and Teens Artists throughout our community will display artwork! Gallery event is free to the public.

Dancing Spirit offers a weekly art class for kids in grades 1-5. Each class includes music & movement, arts & crafts and games. $75 per month (4 classes) or $25 per day for a drop-in. (Drop-ins, please call ahead so we are prepared with materials and snacks.)

Book by Kevin Murphy & Dan Studney  Music by Dan Studney  Lyrics by Kevin Murphy   Originally directed by ANDY FICKMAN and produced by STEPHANIE STEELE for DEAD OLD MAN PRODUCTIONS   Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence.   House opens 30 minutes before listed show time.    REEFER MADNESS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com