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July 2014 Events

 Tuesday, July 1st
Independent Business Week
9:00am / Durango
Celebration of our locally-owned businesses
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Jeff Solon Jazz Group
6:00pm / Cyprus Cafe
Live Jazz with the Jeff Solon Jazz Group on the Patio.
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Spaghetti Dinner/OpenHouse
6:00pm / Durango Elks Lodge
TRUSTEES’ OPEN HOUSE & DINNER Durango Elks Lodge for the Trustees’ Open House /Dinner and viewing of the Newly Renovated Banquet Room. Salad,...
 Wednesday, July 2nd
Summer at the Center Lecture Series
1:30pm / Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College
“How a Broken Wagon Wheel Led to the Foundation of the Taos Society of Artists in 1915,” a talk by local artist and educator Barbara Tobin...
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The Assortment
4:30pm / Rochester Hotel Courtyard
Live music in the Rochester Secret Garden! Sliders by Santa Rita Ranch. Rochester Bar open!
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The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo
6:00pm / Cyprus Cafe
Live Jazz with the Jeff Solon Jazz Duo on the Patio.
 Thursday, July 3rd
First Thursdays Art Walk
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center
First Thursdays Art Walk July 3 5-7 p.m. First Thursdays Art Walk celebrates Contemporary art and artists in galleries and alternative art spaces...
Jesse Robbins: Classic, Traditional Silversmith
5:00pm / Toh-Atin Gallery
For out 1st Thursday Gallery Walk we will feature Jesse Robbins, a young and talented Classic Navajo Silversmith. The artist will be present. Join us for...
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SkaBQ
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Our weekly SkaBQ at Ska Brewing, Live music, great food and of course beer in the garden.
Darryl Kuntz on the keyboard
5:00pm / Toh-Atin Gallery
Enjoy mellow and lively jazz, performed by Darryl Kuntz, during 1st Thursday Art Walk at Toh-Atin Gallery.
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Free Concert in the Park
5:30pm / Buckley park
The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College brings back FREE concerts at Buckley Park in Downtown Durango Thursday nights in July. Concerts are from...
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Community Concert Hall/Alpine Bank "Concerts in the Park"
5:30pm / Buckley Park
Bring a picnic and a blanket or camp chair, and enjoy live, local music in Downtown Durango from the country band The Tyller Gummersall Band .
Durango Melodrama: The Dame of Durango
7:15pm / Henry Strater Theatre
This is the story of a masked woman who is wanted for her voice and everyone trying to figure out her identity including a villainous judge wanting to...
 Friday, July 4th
4th of July All-American Gourmet Breakfast
7:30am / Rotary Park
All-American Gourmet Breakfast by Rotary Club of Durango
5K Run/ 1K Family Walk
8:00am / Joe Stephenson Park
Come join us Friday, 4th of July for our annual 5K Run/1K Family walk!!!! Skills for Living and Learning will be hosting this event at Joe Stephenson Park...
4th of July Freedom 5K
9:00am / Rotary Park
5K run/walk by Durango Parks and Recreation
Library Demonstration Garden Tour
9:30am / Library Demonstration Garden
Durango Botanical Society Docents lead FREE tours of the Garden, located between the Library and the River Trail, every Friday at 9:30 am, from May 30...
4th of July American Voices: Public Readings
11:00am / Buckley Park
American Voices: Public Readings by Fort Lewis College. The American Declaration of Independence (1776) and other important founding documents.
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Durango Elk's Annual 4th of July BBQ
12:00pm / Durango Elks Lodge
Food, Kids Activities, Music, and Beer Garden
4th of July Kids Flea Market
12:00pm / Buckley Park
Kids Flea Market by Durango Toy Depot. Toys, sports, clothes, music and games. To sign-up call 970-403-8697 or stop by 658 Main Ave.
4th of July Family Fun Picnic in the Park
12:00pm / Buckley Park
Family Fun Picnic in the Park by City of Durango. Live entertainment and games.
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Jeff Solon Jazz Trio
5:00pm / Animas River Cafe at the Double Tree Hotel
Live Jazz with the Jeff Solon Jazz Trio on the Patio
4th of July Stars and Stripes Parade
6:00pm / Main Avenue
Parade on Main Street celebrating our Independence.
4th of July Street Dance
7:00pm / Main Avenue
Main Avenue is blocked off for a street dance celebration. Live entertainment by the Hi Rollers. Beer Garden.
Durango Melodrama: The Dame of Durango
7:15pm / Henry Strater Theatre
This is the story of a masked woman who is wanted for her voice and everyone trying to figure out her identity including a villainous judge wanting to...
4th of July Salute to America Fireworks
9:00pm / Main Avenue
4th of July fireworks from Greenmont Cemetary
 Saturday, July 5th
Backcountry Experience Firecracker 10k, 5k & Fun Run
10:00am / Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort
Backcountry Experience is hosting a 10k, 5k and Fun Run at Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort on Sat., July 5 at 10am. Registration is $15.
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The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio
5:00pm / Double Tree Hotel on the Animas River Cafe Patio
Live Jazz on the Animas River Cafe Patio
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BLUEGRASS ETC. Live in Concert
7:00pm / Blue Spruce RV Park & Cabins
FREE CONCERT! Come early and join us for an evening of vocal precision and instrumental expertise from internationally acclaimed BLUEGRASS ETC. The...
Durango Melodrama: The Dame of Durango
7:15pm / Henry Strater Theatre
This is the story of a masked woman who is wanted for her voice and everyone trying to figure out her identity including a villainous judge wanting to...
Pippin the musical
7:30pm / Durango Arts Center
Pippin the musical Book by Roger O. Hirson, music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Fridays & Saturdays June 27-August 16, 2014 $22 DAC members / $25 General From...
 Sunday, July 6th
Pippin the musical
3:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Pippin the musical Book by Roger O. Hirson, music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Fridays & Saturdays June 27-August 16, 2014 $22 DAC members / $25 General From...
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Chain & Wire with Leather Necklace Class
5:00pm / Beads & Beyond
If you’re looking for a new, fun hobby than this is the class for you! Learn several basic beading skills and leave with a beautiful necklace!...
Durango Melodrama: The Dame of Durango
7:15pm / Henry Strater Theatre
This is the story of a masked woman who is wanted for her voice and everyone trying to figure out her identity including a villainous judge wanting to...
 Tuesday, July 8th
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Jeff Solon Jazz Group
6:00pm / Cyprus Cafe
Live Jazz with the Jeff Solon Jazz Group on the Patio.
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Crystal Clay Bracelets Class
6:00pm / Beads & Beyond
This fun, simple class will teach you all the tricks used to create these cool clay pieces. Use crystals, beads, charms and even glitter for a fresh look!
Durango Melodrama: The Dame of Durango
7:15pm / Henry Strater Theatre
This is the story of a masked woman who is wanted for her voice and everyone trying to figure out her identity including a villainous judge wanting to...
 Wednesday, July 9th
Summer at the Center Lecture Series
1:30pm / Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College
"Mabel Dodge Luhan: Utopian Dreams and Taos Realities," a talk by local art critic and educator Judith Reynolds
Southwest Center for Independence Open House
4:00pm / Southwest Center for Independence
The Southwest Center for Independence, a local nonprofit that helps people with disabilities live well in our community is having an OPEN...
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Lisa Blue Trio
4:30pm / Rochester Hotel Courtyard
Live music in the Rochester Secret Garden! Sliders by Santa Rita Ranch. Rochester Bar open!
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The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo
6:00pm / Cyprus Cafe
Live Jazz with the Jeff Solon Jazz Duo on the Patio.
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Bird's Nest Pendant and Earrings Class
6:30pm / Beads & Beyond
Swoop into summer style with this great necklace and earring design! Brush up on your wire working skills and create a pretty bird’s nest pendant...
Durango Melodrama: The Dame of Durango
7:15pm / Henry Strater Theatre
This is the story of a masked woman who is wanted for her voice and everyone trying to figure out her identity including a villainous judge wanting to...
 Thursday, July 10th
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Whitewater Rafts & Brewery Crafts
2:00pm / Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Trail Tours
Why does a cold beverage taste fantastic after a day on the river? Well, paddling through rapids, whether mild or extreme, ends up leaving you parched....
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Tim Sullivan Band
4:30pm / Rochester Hotel Courtyard
Live music in the Rochester Secret Garden! Sliders by Santa Rita Ranch. Rochester Bar open!
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SkaBQ
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Our weekly SkaBQ at Ska Brewing, Live music, great food and of course beer in the garden.
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Community Concert Hall/Alpine Bank "Concerts in the Park"
5:30pm / Buckley Park
Bring a picnic and a blanket or camp chair and spend a lovely early summer evening enjoying live, local music from the Groove Factor Four.
Durango Melodrama: The Dame of Durango
7:15pm / Henry Strater Theatre
This is the story of a masked woman who is wanted for her voice and everyone trying to figure out her identity including a villainous judge wanting to...
 Friday, July 11th
Sun Salutations Yoga Class
8:00am / Signature Salon.Spa.Med Spa
Join us on the root-top at Signature Spa for a unique yoga experience, each Friday in July, beginning July 11th. Classes are from 8-9am and cost $5. BYOM...
Gem and Mineral Show
9:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Gem and Mineral Show
Library Demonstration Garden Tour
9:30am / Library Demonstration Garden
Durango Botanical Society Docents lead FREE tours of the Garden, located between the Library and the River Trail, every Friday at 0930, from May 30 - September...
Annual Juried Exhibit
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Annual Juried Exhibit July 11–August 9 Opening reception: Friday, July 11 from 5–7 p.m. An annual juried exhibition with the Salon des...
"Gathered Spaces" by Leslie Madigan
10:00am / Durango Arts Center - Art Library
This exhibition explores our relationship to the land with created environments that record a collected individuality of a place. By gathering and assembling...
Annual Juried Exhibit
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Annual Juried Exhibit July 11–August 9 Opening reception: Friday, July 11 from 5–7 p.m. An annual juried exhibition with the Salon des...
10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse
1:00pm / Durango Arts Center
A production of DAC Applause! Summer Arts Camp. It's the end of the world and rampaging zombies are about to kill you - what do you do?
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Jeff Solon Jazz Trio
5:00pm / Animas River Cafe at the Double Tree Hotel
Live Jazz with the Jeff Solon Jazz Trio on the Patio
Annual Juried Exhibit - Opening Reception
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center
An annual juried exhibition with the Salon des Refuses installed at Steamworks Brewing Inc. Juror will be Lisa Tamiris Becker, Director, University of...
"Gathered Spaces" by Leslie Madigan - Opening Reception
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center - Art Library
This exhibition explores our relationship to the land with created environments that record a collected individuality of a place.
Durango Melodrama: The Dame of Durango
7:15pm / Henry Strater Theatre
This is the story of a masked woman who is wanted for her voice and everyone trying to figure out her identity including a villainous judge wanting to...
Pippin the musical
7:30pm / Durango Arts Center
Pippin the musical Book by Roger O. Hirson, music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Fridays & Saturdays June 27-August 16, 2014 $22 DAC members / $25 General From...
 Saturday, July 12th
Whitewater Rafts & Brewery Crafts
7:30am / Mild To Wild Rafting & Jeep Trail Tours
Why does a cold beverage taste fantastic after a day on the river? Well, paddling through rapids, whether mild or extreme, ends up leaving you parched....
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Childbirth Education Class--Donation/Trade Based
9:00am / TBD
With this in mind, I am excited to announce the start of donation-based childbirth education workshops. I will be hosting these in Durango and surrounding...
10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse
1:00pm / Durango Arts Center
A production of DAC Applause! Summer Arts Camp. It's the end of the world and rampaging zombies are about to kill you - what do you do?
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Jenny Winegardner and Gary Watkins
5:00pm / The Double Tree Hotel on the Animas River Patio
Live Music at the Animas River Cafe
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Hammers & High Heels
7:00pm / SKA Brewing CO
A celebration of the building industry! Live music, food and great brew ! Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County. Funds raised will help...
Durango Melodrama: The Dame of Durango
7:15pm / Henry Strater Theatre
This is the story of a masked woman who is wanted for her voice and everyone trying to figure out her identity including a villainous judge wanting to...
Pippin the musical
7:30pm / Durango Arts Center
Pippin the musical Book by Roger O. Hirson, music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Fridays & Saturdays June 27-August 16, 2014 $22 DAC members / $25 General From...
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Durango Nature Studies' Full Moon Hike
8:00pm / Falls Creek Trail Head
Join DNS Staff on a dusky exploration of natural history, nocturnal animals, local landforms, and cool moon facts and legends. To register email sally@durangonaturestudies.org,...
 Sunday, July 13th
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Chuck Pyle in concert
4:30pm / Edgemont Picnic Grounds
Grounds open at 4:30pm   Show begins at 6pm   Price: $15 which goes to the performer (this is not a fundraiser for anything!:)   BRING:...
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"Summer Soiree" - Music in the Mountains - Donor Event
5:30pm / Durango Mountain Resort
SUMMER SOIREE - Donor Event  Invite Only    Alexandre Moutouzkine, piano   This celebratory...
Durango Melodrama: The Dame of Durango
7:15pm / Henry Strater Theatre
This is the story of a masked woman who is wanted for her voice and everyone trying to figure out her identity including a villainous judge wanting to...
 Monday, July 14th
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Mana Quartet - Music in the Mountains - Free Community Concert
12:00pm / First National Bank of Durango - Lobby
Mana Quartet  Michael Hernandez  Thomas Giles  Cole Belt  Dannel Espinoza    Join us as we begin our...
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding
5:00pm / Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Trail Tours
Stand-up Paddle Boarding is one of the newest and fastest growing ways to enjoy Durango’s waterways! This new craze offers a great core workout...
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Garden Harvest Cooking Class
6:00pm / Ohana Kuleana Community Garden
Join us as we learn more about getting those delicious veggies from our gardens into our stomachs! Michelle Wilson, from SNAP Nutrition Program Education,...
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Meet the Faculty - Music in the Mountains Conservatory Concert
7:30pm / First United Methodist Church
MEET THE FACULTY - Chamber Concert  $20 adult / $10 student    FACULTY I    Meet...
 Tuesday, July 15th
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Kids' Day Program: Hiking
9:00am / Durango Nature Studies
Age: 10 - 13 Instructor: John Duwe, 769-6482 Cost: $25 for non-members, $15 for members (includes transporation) Students will learn an essential hiking...
Wilderness 50 Quilt Raffle
10:00am / Durango Welcome Center
In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act, Great Old Broads for Wilderness is raffling a gorgeous hand-made art quilt. Each quilt...
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Jeff Solon Jazz Group
6:00pm / Cyprus Cafe
Live Jazz with the Jeff Solon Jazz Group on the Patio.
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Mana Quartet - Music in the Mountains - Benefit Event & Concert
7:00pm / Glacier Club
Mana Quartet  Michael Hernandez  Thomas Giles  Cole Belt  Dannel Espinoza    Includes heavy appetizers,...
 Wednesday, July 16th
Wilderness 50 Quilt Raffle
10:00am / Durango Welcome Center
In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act, Great Old Broads for Wilderness is raffling a gorgeous hand-made art quilt. Each quilt...
Trails 2000 Public Trailwork Night
4:00pm / Snakecharmer Trail
Trails 2000 invites volunteers to come give back to our trails at Trailwork on Wednesday, July 16, on Snakecharmer Trail. No experience necessary.
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Robby Overfield
4:30pm / Rochester Hotel Courtyard
Live music in the Rochester Secret Garden! Sliders by Santa Rita Ranch. Rochester Bar open!
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The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo
6:00pm / Cyprus Cafe
Live Jazz with the Jeff Solon Jazz Duo on the Patio.
Super Ted's Super Trivia Fundraising Extrvaganza
6:00pm / Durango Arts Center
The popular team trivia competition made famous at Ska Brewing Company comes to the Durango Arts Center for a one-night only, winner-take-all battle of...
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Meet the Doulas and Midwives (free)
6:30pm / Essence Chiropractic
Come meet local doulas and midwives and have your birth questions answered. All are welcome—expectant mothers, partners, and even just women interested...
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"Rainbow Run" - Music in the Mountains - Chamber Concert
7:00pm / The River Church
RAINBOW RUN - Chamber Concert  $39 adult / $15 student    Aviram Reichert, piano   
DARIUS...
 Thursday, July 17th
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Kids' Day Program: Watersheds
9:00am / Durango Nature Studies
Instructor: Klancy Nixon, 749-1140 Cost: $25 for non-members, $15 for members Location: Animas City Mountain (no van - meet and pick up at Animas City...
Wilderness 50 Quilt Raffle
10:00am / Durango Welcome Center
In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act, Great Old Broads for Wilderness is raffling a gorgeous hand-made art quilt. Each quilt...
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SkaBQ
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Our weekly SkaBQ at Ska Brewing, Live music, great food and of course beer in the garden.
Third Thursday Ladies Night
5:00pm / Durango Nursery and Supply
Snacks, drinks, and specials on all things Yellow! Think Yarrow, Black-eyed Susans, and Coreopsis, to name a few plants blooming yellow this month!
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Community Concert Hall/Alpine Bank "Concerts in the Park"
5:30pm / Buckley Park
Bring a picnic and a blanket or camp chair and spend a late afternoon/early summer evening enjoying live Rock, Reggae, Hip Hop, Blues from the band Elder...
An Evening with the Editors
6:30pm / Maria's Bookshop
Join us in a discussion with renowned Editors Alane Salierno Mason and Clive Priddle, who will take us behind the curtain of the publishing world. Led...
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Altius Quartet - Music in the Mountains Conservatory Concert
7:30pm / Roshong Hall - Fort Lewis College
ALTIUS QUARTET - Fellowship  Joshua Ulrich, Andrew Giordano, violin; Andrew Krimm, viola; Zachary Reaves, cello    $20...
 Friday, July 18th
Sun Salutations Yoga on the Rooftop
8:00am / Signature Salon.Spa.Med Spa
Join us on the rooftop at Signature Spa for a unique yoga experience, each Friday in July, beginning July 11th. Classes are from 8-9am and cost $5. BYOM....
Library Demonstration Garden Tour
9:30am / Library Demonstration Garden
Durango Botanical Society Docents lead FREE tours of the Garden, located between the Library and the River Trail, every Friday at 0930 from May 30 - September...
Wilderness 50 Quilt Raffle
10:00am / Durango Welcome Center
In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act, Great Old Broads for Wilderness is raffling a gorgeous hand-made art quilt. Each quilt...
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Jeff Solon Jazz Trio
5:00pm / Animas River Cafe at the Double Tree Hotel
Live Jazz with the Jeff Solon Jazz Trio on the Patio
Navajo Weaving show featuring Vintage and Classic weavings
5:00pm / Toh-Atin Gallery
Toh-Atin has the largest collection of vintage weavings in the country. Stop by for a self-guided tour of these wonderful weavings and learn all about...
Classic Navajo Weaving Show
5:30pm / Toh-Atin Gallery
Classic Navajo Weaving Show
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Todo Mundo - Music in the Mountains - World Concert
7:30pm / Buckley Park
TODO MUNDO - World  Tickets $20 in advance / $25 at the gate / children 12 & under FREE with accompanying adult    Get...
Pippin the musical
7:30pm / Durango Arts Center
Pippin the musical Book by Roger O. Hirson, music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Fridays & Saturdays June 27-August 16, 2014 $22 DAC members / $25 General From...
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Live Music by Rob Webster
8:00pm / Purgy's at Durango Mountain Resort
Enjoy live music by Rob Webster at Purgy's at Durango Mountain Resort, 8-11pm.
 Saturday, July 19th
Benefit/Fun Run
9:00am / Harley Davidson & Rotary Park and VFW
Survivors Clean & Sober Benefit Run for Community Connections. Join them for a day of Fun & Giving Back. After the drive, join the fun at The Rotary...
Family Fun Day at Farmer Cabin
9:00am / Farmer Cabin
Join San Juan Mountains Association naturalists on Saturday, July 19, 9am – 1pm and explore around the historic Farmer Cabin on the San Juan National...
Planting for Pollinators
10:00am / Durango Nursery and Supply
Join nursery staff as we stroll around the trees, shrubs, and perennials pointing the best plants to attract beneficial pollinators with! Free.
Wilderness 50 Quilt Raffle
10:00am / Durango Welcome Center
In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act, Great Old Broads for Wilderness is raffling a gorgeous hand-made art quilt. Each quilt...
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Plant Cordage Workshop
10:30am / Durango Nature Studies
Instructor: Rob Else Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 (stay after for a picnic and exploring the Nature Center) Cost: $10 non-members, free for members All...
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FREE Pre-Concert Lecture - Music in the Mountains
4:30pm / Durango Mountain Club - DMR
Dr. Linda Mack Berven will be discussing the pieces and composers featured in the Festival Orchestra "All-Time Greatest Hits." She is very informative...
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Black Velvet
5:00pm / Double Tree Hotel on the Animas River Cafe Patio
Live Music on the Animas River Cafe
BBQ and BREWS for BARKERS
5:00pm / The Lost Dog Bar and Lounge
Durango Animal Hospital, Annie's Orphans and The Lost Dog Bar and Lounge are proud to present the 8th Annual Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction For Annie's...
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"All-Time Greatest Hits" - Music in the Mountains - Festival Orchestra
5:30pm / Festival Tent, Durango Mountain Resort
ALL-TIME GREATEST HITS - Festival Orchestra  $54 A / $44 B / $20 student   
This concert is dedicated in memory...
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Blue Lotus Feet Kirtan
7:00pm / Inhabit - River Room
Blue Lotus Feet Kirtan - By donation. New chants and other surprises.
Pippin the musical
7:30pm / Durango Arts Center
Pippin the musical Book by Roger O. Hirson, music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Fridays & Saturdays June 27-August 16, 2014 $22 DAC members / $25 General From...
 Sunday, July 20th
Wilderness 50 Quilt Raffle
10:00am / Durango Welcome Center
In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act, Great Old Broads for Wilderness is raffling a gorgeous hand-made art quilt. Each quilt...
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Southwest Civic Winds Summer Concert Event
1:00pm / Rotary Park Gazebo
Southwest Civic Winds Concert Band and Big Band/Jazz Ensemble will be performing their 3rd annual summer concert at Durango's Rotary Park Gazebo. Bring...
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FREE Pre-Concert Lecture - Music in the Mountains
4:30pm / Durango Mountain Club - DMR
Dr. Linda Mack Berven will be discussing the pieces and composers featured in the Festival Orchestra "Adventurous Spirit." She is very informative and...
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Adventurous Spirit - Festival Orchestra Concert presented by Music in the Mountains
5:30pm / Festival Tent, Durango Mountain Resort
ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT - Festival Orchestra  $54 A / $44 B / $20 student    Guillermo Figueroa, conductor  Carol...
 Monday, July 21st
Wilderness 50 Quilt Raffle
10:00am / Durango Welcome Center
In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act, Great Old Broads for Wilderness is raffling a gorgeous hand-made art quilt. Each quilt...
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"Bach to Berio" - Music in the Mountains Conservatory Concert
7:30pm / First United Methodist Church
BACH TO BERIO - Chamber Concert  $20 adult / $10 student    FACULTY II    The Conservatory...
 Tuesday, July 22nd
Wilderness 50 Quilt Raffle
10:00am / Durango Welcome Center
In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act, Great Old Broads for Wilderness is raffling a gorgeous hand-made art quilt. Each quilt...
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Family Festivo - Music in the Mountains - Free Community Concert
11:00am / Rotary Park
FAMILY FESTIVO - Free Community Concert    Byron Herrington, Conductor  Festival Orchestra members    Enjoy...
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Walking Food and Brewery Tour
1:30pm / Discover Durango Tours
Enjoy an afternoon of a guided walking food and brewery tour in historic downtown Durango! Sample delicious cuisine, cocktails, and award winning craft...
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Jeff Solon Jazz Group
6:00pm / Cyprus Cafe
Live Jazz with the Jeff Solon Jazz Group on the Patio.
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Leather Wrap Bracelet
6:00pm / Beads and Beyond
Learn how to create your very own earthy, elegant bracelet in this two-hour class. Choose from our large selection of gemstone, glass,, wood and bone...
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"Sounds of Summer" - Music in the Mountains - Chamber Concert
7:00pm / First Baptist Church
SOUNDS OF SUMMER - Chamber Concert  $39 adult / $15 student    
CLAUDE DEBUSSY (1862- 1918)
Syrinx, L....
 Wednesday, July 23rd
Wilderness 50 Quilt Raffle
10:00am / Durango Welcome Center
In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act, Great Old Broads for Wilderness is raffling a gorgeous hand-made art quilt. Each quilt...
Lecture: "1964 - 50 Years and Counting: Examining the Musical and Cultural Wheels of Change"
1:30pm / Center of Southwest Studies
Bob Griffith, a former radio broadcaster, presents his talk, "1964 - 50 Years and Counting: Examining the Musical and Cultural Wheels of Change," as part...
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Bacon
4:30pm / Rochester Hotel Courtyard
Live music in the Rochester Secret Garden! Sliders by Santa Rita Ranch. Rochester Bar open!
Bhotia Foundation Fundraising Event
5:00pm / Open Shutter Gallery
The non-profit Karma & Jyamu Bhotia Foundation will hold a fundraising event and silent auction at 5pm on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at the Open Shutter...
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"On Broadway!" - Music in the Mountains - Pops Night Benefit & Concert
5:30pm / Festival Tent, Durango Mountain Resort
POPS NIGHT - Benefit Dinner and Concert - ON BROADWAY!  Tickets $150 in advance. Portions are tax-deductible.    Carl...
2015 La Plata County Budget Public Meeting
5:30pm / La Plata County Courthouse
La Plata County staff will hold a public meeting on the La Plata County 2015 Budget at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 in the Anasazi Room at the...
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The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo
6:00pm / Cyprus Cafe
Live Jazz with the Jeff Solon Jazz Duo on the Patio.
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Micro Macrame Bracelet
6:00pm / Beads and Beyond
Learn all the basics or macramé! The whole knot, half knot (spiral), adding beads and finishing.
Brew Dogs - Durango Episode Viewing Party
6:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
James Watt and Martin Dickie, owners of the UK's fastest-growing brewery, travel across America visiting different American beer towns, celebrating distinctive...
 Thursday, July 24th
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Durango Fiesta Days BBQ/Pie Auction/Street Dance
5:30am / Durango Fiesta Days
A fun-filled evening to be sure! Starts with a barbeque on Main Street (between 5th and 6th streets). A pie auction follows (a fund raiser for the Basin...
Durango Fiesta Days
9:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Durango Fiesta Days
Wilderness 50 Quilt Raffle
10:00am / Durango Welcome Center
In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act, Great Old Broads for Wilderness is raffling a gorgeous hand-made art quilt. Each quilt...
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SkaBQ
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Our weekly SkaBQ at Ska Brewing, Live music, great food and of course beer in the garden.
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FREE Concert in the Park
5:30pm / Buckley Park
The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College brings back FREE concerts at Buckley Park in Downtown Durango Thursday nights in July. Concerts are from...
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Community Concert Hall/Alpine Bank "Concerts in the Park"
5:30pm / Buckley Park
Bring a picnic and a blanket or camp chair and spend a late afternoon/early summer evening enjoying live Groove-Funk from Sneaky Pete and the Secret Weapons...
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Meet the Musicians BBQ - Music in the Mountains - Donor Event
6:00pm / Festival Tent, Durango Mountain Resort
MEET THE MUSICIANS BBQ - Donor Event  Invite Only    Tim Sullivan    Get to know...
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Meet the Students - Music in the Mountains Conservatory Concert
7:30pm / Roshong Hall - Fort Lewis College
MEET THE STUDENTS - Chamber Concert  $20 adult / $10 student    CHAMBER MUSIC I    Hear...
 Friday, July 25th
Sun Salutations Yoga on the Rooftop
8:00am / Signature Salon.Spa.Med Spa
Join us on the rooftop at Signature Spa for a unique yoga experience, each Friday in July, beginning July 11th. Classes are from 8-9am and cost $5. BYOM....
Library Demonstration Garden Tour
9:30am / Library Demonstration Garden
Durango Botanical Society Docents lead FREE tours of the Garden, located between the Library and the River Trail, every Friday at 0930, from May 30 - Sept...
Wilderness 50 Quilt Raffle
10:00am / Durango Welcome Center
In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act, Great Old Broads for Wilderness is raffling a gorgeous hand-made art quilt. Each quilt...
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Jeff Solon Jazz Trio
5:00pm / Animas River Cafe at the Double Tree Hotel
Live Jazz with the Jeff Solon Jazz Trio on the Patio
Tour de BoulDurango Finish Festival
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
Celebrate with the brewers and riders as they finish a bike ride for charity and craft brewing brotherhood – 5 days, 426 miles and 42,000 vertical...
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Seed Saving Workshop
6:00pm / Ohana Kuleana Community Garden
With Monea Monroe, founder of the Southwest Seed Library. Get hands-on experience learning to harvest and save your own seeds! Become part of our community...
2014 Bhangra : Dance of Joy!
6:00pm / YogaDurango Florida Road Studio
Do you have passion for expressing the emotions of your soul through dance? Come find out the pure joy of expression through Bhangra Dance! Experience...
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Bruce Robison & Kelly Willis - Music in the Mountains - World Concert
7:00pm / Festival Tent, Durango Mountain Resort
BRUCE ROBISON &KELLY WILLIS - World  $49 A / $39 B    A very exciting night with Kelly and Bruce, country singers and...
Durango Fiesta Days Rodeo
7:00pm / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Established in 1935, Durango Fiesta Days celebrates the western heritage of La Plata County. Don't miss the best rodeos of the season!
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"Wide Open Spaces" - Music in the Mountains Conservatory Concert
7:30pm / Roshong Hall - Fort Lewis College
WIDE OPEN SPACES - Conservatory Student String Orchestra  $20 adult / $10 student    CHAMBER STRING +    Christopher...
Pippin the musical
7:30pm / Durango Arts Center
Pippin the musical Book by Roger O. Hirson, music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Fridays & Saturdays June 27-August 16, 2014 $22 DAC members / $25 General From...
 Saturday, July 26th
Wilderness 50 Quilt Raffle
10:00am / Durango Welcome Center
In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act, Great Old Broads for Wilderness is raffling a gorgeous hand-made art quilt. Each quilt...
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Mountain Lion Workshop
10:30am / Durango Nature Studies
All workshop participants receive free entry to the Nature Center, which is open from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm.Join former mountain lion technician, Laine...
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"Side By Side" - Music in the Mountains Conservatory Concert
2:30pm / Roshong Hall - Fort Lewis College
SIDE BY SIDE - Chamber Concert  $20 adult / $10 student    CHAMBER II    The Conservatory...
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Ben Gibson
5:00pm / Double Tree Hotel on the Animas River Cafe Patio
Live Music on the Animas River Cafe Patio
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Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul - Music in the Mountains - World Concert
7:00pm / Festival Tent, Durango Mountain Resort
EILEEN IVERS & IMMIGRANT SOUL - World  $49 A / $39 B     Enjoy a special concert performed by Nine-time All-Ireland...
Pippin the musical
7:30pm / Durango Arts Center
Pippin the musical Book by Roger O. Hirson, music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Fridays & Saturdays June 27-August 16, 2014 $22 DAC members / $25 General From...
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New Moon Astro Tour
9:00pm / Durango Nature Studies
Cost: Free for member, $10 for non-members Join Durango Nature Studies and astronomer John Buting for a tour of the night sky. John has a depth of...
 Sunday, July 27th
Wilderness 50 Quilt Raffle
10:00am / Durango Welcome Center
In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act, Great Old Broads for Wilderness is raffling a gorgeous hand-made art quilt. Each quilt...
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FREE Pre-Concert Lecture - Music in the Mountains
4:30pm / Center for Southwest Studies - FLC
Dr. Linda Mack Berven will be discussing the pieces and composers featured in the Festival Orchestra "A Fortunate Affair." She is very informative and...
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"A Fortunate Affair" - Festival Orchestra - Music in the Mountains
5:30pm / Community Concert Hall - FLC
A FORTUNATE AFFAIR / CARMINA BURANA / NE PLUS ULTRA - Festival Orchestra  $54 A / $44 B / $20 student    Guillermo...
 Monday, July 28th
Wilderness 50 Quilt Raffle
10:00am / Durango Welcome Center
In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act, Great Old Broads for Wilderness is raffling a gorgeous hand-made art quilt. Each quilt...
 Tuesday, July 29th
Wilderness 50 Quilt Raffle
10:00am / Durango Welcome Center
In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act, Great Old Broads for Wilderness is raffling a gorgeous hand-made art quilt. Each quilt...
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Walking Food and Brewery Tour
1:30pm / Discover Durango Tours
Enjoy an afternoon of a guided walking food and brewery tour in historic downtown Durango! Sample delicious cuisine, cocktails, and award winning craft...
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Picnic in the Park - Music in the Mountains - Pre-Concert Dinner
5:30pm / Viles Park
PICNIC IN THE PARK – Pre-Concert Dinner  by reservation only    NEW! You won’t want to miss this exciting...
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Basic Beading
5:30pm / Beads and Beyond
Learn how to string and finish necklaces, create wire wrapped loops and design techniques. The perfect class for beginning beaders!
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Jeff Solon Jazz Group
6:00pm / Cyprus Cafe
Live Jazz with the Jeff Solon Jazz Group on the Patio.
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"Baroque My Heart" - Music in the Mountains - Chamber Concert
7:00pm / St. Columba Catholic Church
BAROQUE MY HEART - Chamber Concert  $39 adult / $15 student    "Tailgate" Picnic in the Park  NEW!...
 Wednesday, July 30th
Wilderness 50 Quilt Raffle
10:00am / Durango Welcome Center
In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act, Great Old Broads for Wilderness is raffling a gorgeous hand-made art quilt. Each quilt...
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One Roof Blues
4:30pm / Rochester Hotel Courtyard
Live music in the Rochester Secret Garden! Sliders by Santa Rita Ranch. Rochester Bar open!
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The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo
6:00pm / Cyprus Cafe
Live Jazz with the Jeff Solon Jazz Duo on the Patio.
 Thursday, July 31st
Wilderness 50 Quilt Raffle
10:00am / Durango Welcome Center
In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act, Great Old Broads for Wilderness is raffling a gorgeous hand-made art quilt. Each quilt...
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SkaBQ
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Our weekly SkaBQ at Ska Brewing, Live music, great food and of course beer in the garden.
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Lucite Flower Jewelry
6:30pm / Beads and Beyond
Learn the basic technique of forming wire wrapped loops while creating fun, floral jewelry for summer's end.
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"The Fast & The Furious" - Music in the Mountains - Special Event Concert
7:00pm / Festival Tent, Durango Mountain Resort
THE FAST & THE FURIOUS: Dueling Violins II - Special Event Concert  $49 A / $39 B / $20 student    Vadim...
DamNation Durango Screening
7:30pm / Animas City Theatre
DamNation showcases an exciting odyssey across America, exploring the sea change in our national attitude from pride in big dams as engineering wonders...
DamNation Durango Screening
9:30pm / Animas City Theatre
DamNation showcases an exciting odyssey across America, exploring the sea change in our national attitude from pride in big dams as engineering wonders...
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