Featured Happenings
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8:00pm / Animas City Theatre
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4:30pm / Durango Public Library
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4:30pm / Perbacco Cucina Italiana
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5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
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5:00pm / Carver Brewing Company Beer Garden
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9:30am / Rotary Park
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10:00am / Memorial Park
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5:00pm / Four Leaves Winery
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6:00pm / The Powerhouse
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9:00am / VFW Durango
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10:00am / Durango Tool Library
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5:30pm / Rochester
April 2013 Events
Chandelier Earrings
6:15pm / Beads and Beyond
Make a swinging, sparking pair of chandelier earrings.
Bear and People Management in Urban Landscapes
6:30pm / Durango Public Library
Wildlife biologist, Lori Homstol, of Whistler, BC, Canada gives a free slideshow presentation entitled, “Bear and People Management in Urban Landscapes,â€...
4th Annual Reece Kelly Distinguished Lecture
6:30pm / Vallecito Room, Student Union Building
"War and Peace in Bosnia: Elections, Refugees, and the Dayton Peace Accord" 6:30-8pm, Tuesday 2 April 2013, Vallecito Room, Student Union Builiding,...
Bird Walk
9:00am / For the Birds
Walk along Animas River Trail in town with nature education host. Meet at For the Birds, bring binoculars and bird identification book if you have them....
Fundraiser for La Plata Community Clinic
4:00pm / Mountain View TLC
Mountain View TLC medical practice is hosting a fundraiser for the La Plata Community Clinic on Wednesday, April 3, from 4-7 pm. with an open house. Mountain...
Tarot Card Reading @ the Rochester Hotel
5:00pm / Rochester Hotel Bar
Come and see what the year has in store for you! Get your tarot card's read by the lovely Leah and grab a cocktail from the Rochester Bar!
Durango Autism Support Group
6:00pm / Durango High School
This is a support group meeting for parents and family members of those affected by autism and other autism spectrum conditions, as well as teens and adult...
Grace Preparatory Academy Q&A Night
7:00pm / Durango Public Library
Find out why Grace Prep is an excellent choice for your middle school or high school student at the Q&A Night!
BID Coffee & Conversation
8:00am / Durango Joe’s - Town Plaza
In an effort to gather new ideas and learn of challenges, as well as get to know the constituents of the Durango Business Improvement District (BID) =...
First Thursdays Art Walk
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center
The Durango Arts Center is proud to coordinate the First Thursdays Art Walk, a program designed to promote artists and art activities beyond the traditional...
Stanton Englehart Show-Toh-Atin gallery
5:00pm / Toh-Atin Gallery
Featuring Mixed Media paintings by the late Stanton Englehart.
Memoirs of Stanton Englehart- short talk by Jackson Clark
5:30pm / Toh-Atin Gallery
Jackson Clark of Toh-Atin Gallery will give a short talk about his memories of working with Stanton Englehart.
Art Journaling: Session III – Taught by Various Instructors
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Download Winter // Spring 2013 Catalog of DAC Art Classes at: www.DurangoArts.org
Fridays | 10 a.m. to noon | $75
This fun-filled journaling group...
Herbs for Athletes - Musculoskeletal Care
6:00pm / Osadha Herbal Wellness
When: Friday 5 April 2013, 6-8pm
Where: Osadha Herbal Wellness, 165 Spring Road, DGO (Wildcat Canyon)
We are a very active population here in SW Colorado:...
Saturday Bird Walk
9:00am / For the Birds
On the first Saturday of each month, Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory leads a bird walk along the Animas River Trail. Meet at For the Birds, and bring...
Get Started Beading Demonstration (Free!)
11:00am / Beads and Beyond
Tour Beads and Beyond and learn everything you need to get started making your own beautiful jewelry!
Burn Valley Vengeance book signing/reading
2:00pm / Durango Quilt Company
I will be in Durango on the 6th of April from 2-4pm for a book signing/reading of my first released novel, Burn Valley Vengeance. It is a romantic/mystery...
Durango Contra Dance
7:30pm / Park Elementary School
Live music and a caller make for great fun. All dances taught and called. Great for all ages. Everyone welcome. No partner necessary. Smoke and alcohol...
Traditional Irish Music Jam Session
12:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Performers sing and play traditional songs and tunes from the Irish, English and Scottish traditions, using instruments such as the fiddle, accordion,...
Durango Nature Studies Hosts New Moon Astro-Tour
8:00pm / Durango Nature Center
Join Durango Nature Studies and astronomer John Buting for a tour of the night sky. John has a depth of knowledge and telescopes to make the sky come...
Bird Walk
9:00am / For the Birds
Walk along Animas River Trail in town with nature education host. Meet at For the Birds, bring binoculars and bird identification book if you have them....
Tarot Card Reading @ the Rochester Hotel
5:00pm / Rochester Hotel Bar
Come and see what the year has in store for you! Get your tarot card's read by the lovely Leah and grab a cocktail from the Rochester Bar!
Bingo at The Elks Lodge
6:18pm / Elks Lodge
Dinner at 6:00 pm
Buy Bingo Cards 7:00 pm
First Call 7:30 pm
Briolette and Chain Earrings
6:30pm / Beads and Beyond
Dress up any outfit with these simple and elegant earrings. Learn to wire wrap beautiful briolette stones.
Joyce Heuman Kramer Artist Reception
5:30pm / Rochester Hotel Bar
Come by the Rochester Hotel & Bar, have a glass of wine and enjoy the beautiful redrock watercolors by local artist Joyce Heuman Kramer.
Hyde Park on Hudson
7:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Academy Award nominees Bill Murray and Laura Linney star in a historical tale that uniquely explores the all-too-human side of one of history’s...
Pianist Lisa Campi Walters in Recital
7:00pm / St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Pianist Lisa Campi Walters performs the final concert on St. Mark's 2012-2013 Recital Series Friday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church,...
Introduction to Botanical Illustration
9:30am / Rec Center
Durango Botanical Society offers this exciting workshop for all skill levels.
Learn using Barbara's amazing techniques. See the work of other students...
Parachute Cord Deomonstration (Free!)
11:00am / Beads and Beyond
Learn how to use our new parachute cords to make neat bracelets, keychains and more.
Home Spotlight Event
2:00pm / Calwell Residence
Join the Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency (4CORE) for the Spring Home Spotlight on Saturday, April 13th from 2 to 6:30 PM north of Durango at...
Hyde Park on Hudson
3:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Academy Award nominees Bill Murray and Laura Linney star in a historical tale that uniquely explores the all-too-human side of one of history’s...
Hyde Park on Hudson
6:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Academy Award nominees Bill Murray and Laura Linney star in a historical tale that uniquely explores the all-too-human side of one of history’s...
Traditional Irish Music Jam Session
12:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Performers sing and play traditional songs and tunes from the Irish, English and Scottish traditions, using instruments such as the fiddle, accordion,...
Pine River Senior Center's Annual Spring Chili Dinner
1:48pm / Pine River Senior Center
Don't "tax" yourself fixing dinner!
April 14
1 to 4 p.m.
$5.00/person includes bowl of chli, fixings, dessert and...
Hyde Park on Hudson
3:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Academy Award nominees Bill Murray and Laura Linney star in a historical tale that uniquely explores the all-too-human side of one of history’s...
Hyde Park on Hudson
6:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Academy Award nominees Bill Murray and Laura Linney star in a historical tale that uniquely explores the all-too-human side of one of history’s...
Overcoming Obstacles
9:30am / The Durango Community Recreation Center
This class is for parents (nannies also welcome!) and their children ages 2 and under.
This class has an age appropriate obstacle course for...
Meet the Author: Surfing Legend Frosty Hesson
6:30pm / Maria's Bookshop
Northern California surfing legend Hesson shares his remarkable life story, Making Mavericks, the story of his extraordinary friendship with wunderkind...
Artist Collaborative: Session III – Open Studio with On-Site Instructor
9:00am / Durango Arts Center
Download complete Winter // Spring 2013 Art Class Catalog at www.DurangoArts.org.
*For adults & teens.
Wednesdays, 9 to 11:30 a.m. | $50
This open...
Local Renewable Energy - Dreams for our Future
5:00pm / Durango Discovery Museum
A talk by Britt Bassett looking ahead to the future where we not only buy local food, but we can buy local energy.
Bird Walk
9:00am / For the Birds
Walk along Animas River Trail in town with nature education host. Meet at For the Birds, bring binoculars and bird identification book if you have them....
Mommy & Me
9:30am / The Durango Community Recreation Center
This class is for ages 2 and under at 9:30 or 3-4 at 10:30am every Wednesday for a four week session beginning April 17th and ending May 8th and to resume...
Four Corners Kids Fitness
4:00pm / The Community Recreation Center of Durango
This is a class offered to the children of Durango every Wednesday after school until 5/8/2013. It is meant to introduce children ages 4-6 and 6-8 to fun...
Tarot Card Reading
5:00pm / Rochester Hotel Bar
Come and see what the year has in store for you! Get your tarot card's read by the lovely Leah and grab a cocktail from the Rochester Bar!
Mexican Logger Beer Release Party
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Join us for the most anticipated beer release of the year, Mexican Logger! Live music by the Lawn Chair Kings, Taco Bar by Zia Taqueria, beer specials...
FREE Women's Disc Golf Putting Clinic
6:00pm / Wildcat Canyon Liquors
FREE Women’s (& dependent children) Learn to Disc Golf Putting clinic 6:00pm Wednesday, April 17th at Wildcat Canyon Liquors. Ladies, learn or...
BID Coffee and Conversation
8:00am / Carver Brewing Company
In an effort to gather new ideas and learn of challenges, as well as get to know the constituents of the Durango Business Improvement District (BID), executive...
2013 HBASC Banker's Forum
5:30pm / Holiday Inn
We all run on borrowed money, so we need to know what's out there....come talk with Banker's to find out what is going on in the lending area.
Toggle Centerpiece Necklace
6:30pm / Beads and Beyond
Learn basic stringing skills along with the more advanced skill of wire wrapping briolettes and incorporate a beautiful toggle as the centerpiece of your...
Sweetwater String Band
6:30pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Hard Driving Bluegrass From California's High Sierra
Mommy & Me Nutrition and Movement class
9:30am / Pediatric Associates of Durango
This class is offered FREE through Pediatric Associates of Durango. Hosted by Durango's Children's Fitness Instructor, Brittany Twiss. Brittany brings...
Sugar Creek Live
5:00pm / Rochester Secret Garden
Come celebrate the Durango Bluegrass Festival at the Rochester Secret Garden with Sugar Creek. The Rochester Bar will be open!
Hyde Park on Hudson
7:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Academy Award nominees Bill Murray and Laura Linney star in a historical tale that uniquely explores the all-too-human side of one of history’s...
Sweetwater String Band
9:00pm / Derailed Saloon
Hard Driving Bluegrass From California's High Sierra
3rd Annual Sandwich Festival and Customer Appreciation Spring Fling
10:00am / The Yellow Carrot
*****We LOVE our Customers*****
Sandwiches - 5 bucks all day
FREE Basil Limeade with Purchase
FREE Goodies + Giveaways ALL DAY
Delicious Gluten Free...
Durango Nature Studies’ 2013 EARTH DAY 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run
11:00am / For The Birds
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!!! Join Durango Nature Studies for our Fourth annual Earth Day 5k and Family Fun Run Event. Race starts at 11:00. Even if you...
The Power of Stones
11:00am / Beads and Beyond
Come join us in creating your own personalized Power Bracelet, while learning about the metaphysical properties of stones. This fun, experiential class...
Family Art Camp: MAGIC MOSAICS
1:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Download the Winter//Spring 2013 catalog of DAC art classes at www.DurangoArts.org
Create a mosaic stepping stone with concrete, glass, and ceramic...
Hyde Park on Hudson
3:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Academy Award nominees Bill Murray and Laura Linney star in a historical tale that uniquely explores the all-too-human side of one of history’s...
Hyde Park on Hudson
6:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Academy Award nominees Bill Murray and Laura Linney star in a historical tale that uniquely explores the all-too-human side of one of history’s...
Traditional Irish Music Jam Session
12:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Performers sing and play traditional songs and tunes from the Irish, English and Scottish traditions, using instruments such as the fiddle, accordion,...
Hyde Park on Hudson
3:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Academy Award nominees Bill Murray and Laura Linney star in a historical tale that uniquely explores the all-too-human side of one of history’s...
Hyde Park on Hudson
6:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Academy Award nominees Bill Murray and Laura Linney star in a historical tale that uniquely explores the all-too-human side of one of history’s...
Maria's Bookstore presents Jonathan Evision at Ska!
6:30pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Come join us for a Q & A with Author, Jonathan Evision, to talk about his newest book, The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving. Joining him will be Bryant...
Ever thought of hosting an international exchange student? Informational meeting!
5:30pm / R.H. Crossland Historical Museum
international Experience-USA
Friendships that last a lifetime!
Opening your heart and home to an exchange student offers a chance...
Beginning Knotting
6:30pm / Beads and Beyond
Knotting between beads is a timeless way to show off beautiful beads.
Bird Walk
9:00am / For the Birds
Walk along Animas River Trail in town with nature education host. Meet at For the Birds, bring binoculars and bird identification book if you have them....
Southwest Tourism Summit
9:00am / Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum
The 2nd annual Southwest Tourism Summit will be held on April 24, 25 and 26 in Downtown Durango. The Summit’s mission is to bring key tourism leaders...
Green Business Roundtable
12:00pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Topic: Chew the Forest to Sustain the Forest (and Community)
Speaker: Steve Hartvigsen, US Forest Service
The Pagosa-Area Long-term Stewardship Contract,...
Tarot Card Reading
5:00pm / Rochester Hotel Bar
Come and see what the year has in store for you! Get your tarot card's read by the lovely Leah and grab a cocktail from the Rochester Bar!
Creativity Festivity - High School Poetry Slam
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Creativity Festivity
The Many Stories of Masks
April 18–April 27, 2013
Creativity Festivity – High School Poetry Slam
April 24th...
Haiga Poetry Reading with World Traveler/Painter John Brandi
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Haiga Poetry Reading with World Traveler/Painter John Brandi
April 24, 5 p.m.
Back by popular demand, haiga poet/painter and world traveler John Brandi...
Aaron Watson with special guest, D.L. Marble
7:30pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
A singer/songwriter in the Texas Honky tonk tradition, Aaron Watson plays country music with a traditional feel but with a young man's energy and spunk.
...
Nature Center Docent Training
1:00pm / Durango Nature Center
Nature Center Docent Training
April 25, 1:00-4:00, or April 27, 10:00-1:00
Do you love being outside and also helping others learn and appreciate nature?...
Four Corners Kids Fitness
3:30pm / Pediatric Associates of Durango
This is a FREE class offered once a month to the current and potential patients of Pediatric Associates of Durango. This class is meant to introduce children...
Open Mic Night
6:00pm / Desperados Bar & Grill
EVERY THURSDAY @ 6pm -
the locals know where to be on thursday nights- Several Musical Talents come and lend us their ears - come have a pint and sing...
Caged Pendants
6:30pm / Beads and Beyond
Create a beautiful "cage" around stone cabochons or focal beads using silver, gold or colored wire. Two different styles will be taught.
Durango Nature Studies’ Full Moon Hike Under the Pink Moon
7:30pm / Animas City Mountian
Join DNS Staff on a dusky exploration of natural history, nocturnal animals, local landforms, and cool moon facts and legends.
Cost: Free for members,...
Creativity Festivity - Durango Middle School, High School and Stillwater Foundation Music Performance
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Creativity Festivity
The Many Stories of Masks
April 18–April 27, 2013
Creativity Festivity - Durango Middle School, High School and Stillwater...
Insomnia - an herbal approach
6:00pm / Osadha Herbal Wellness
A free class on insomnia is being offered by herbalist Marija Helt, PhD at Osadha Herbal Wellness (165 Spring Road, DGO) Friday April 26 at 6pm.
Insomnia...
Durango Choral Society - Soli Deo Gloria
7:00pm / St Columba Catholic Church
Soli Deo Gloria
Friday, April 26 • 7:00 p.m. &
Sunday, April 28 • 3:00 p.m.
St. Columba Catholic Church • 1830 E. 2nd Ave, •...
Hyde Park on Hudson
7:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Academy Award nominees Bill Murray and Laura Linney star in a historical tale that uniquely explores the all-too-human side of one of history’s...
The Metropolitan Opera - Live in HD - Giulio Cesare
10:00am / Vallecito Room at the FLC Student Union
David McVicar’s second new production of the season is this dynamic staging of Giulio Cesare, a hit at the Glyndebourne Festival in 2005, which...
Using Essential Oils
10:00am / Osadha Herbal Wellness
Weekend aromatherapy workshop
When: Sat & Sun, April 27 & 28, 10am-2pm

Where: Osadha Herbal Wellness, 165 Spring Road, DGO

Fee: $85....
Durango Arts Center Birthday Party
11:00am / Durango Arts Center
Come celebrate DAC's 40th birthday on Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Join DAC to celebrate with cake and mask making!
Let them make masks...
Hyde Park on Hudson
3:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Academy Award nominees Bill Murray and Laura Linney star in a historical tale that uniquely explores the all-too-human side of one of history’s...
Hyde Park on Hudson
6:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Academy Award nominees Bill Murray and Laura Linney star in a historical tale that uniquely explores the all-too-human side of one of history’s...
Traditional Irish Music Jam Session
12:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Performers sing and play traditional songs and tunes from the Irish, English and Scottish traditions, using instruments such as the fiddle, accordion,...
Durango Choral Society - Soli Deo Gloria
3:00pm / St Columba Catholic Church
Soli Deo Gloria
Friday, April 26 • 7:00 p.m. &
Sunday, April 28 • 3:00 p.m.
St. Columba Catholic Church • 1830 E. 2nd Ave, •...
Hyde Park on Hudson
3:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Academy Award nominees Bill Murray and Laura Linney star in a historical tale that uniquely explores the all-too-human side of one of history’s...
Hyde Park on Hudson
6:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Academy Award nominees Bill Murray and Laura Linney star in a historical tale that uniquely explores the all-too-human side of one of history’s...
The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity
7:00pm / Unitarian Universalist Church
E.P.I.C. Magazine and Agape in Durango are proud to present Edwene Gaines, author of The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity This Event...
Meet the Author: BK Loren
6:30pm / Maria's Bookshop
We enjoyed having author BK Loren visit with us so much last year when she came with her novel Theft that we've invited her back to town to celebrate...
