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August 2014 Events

 Friday, August 1st
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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Firkin Friday
3:00pm / Steamworks Brewing Company
Remember the classic Manhattan cocktail? Now you can have your craft beer with a Manhattan twist as Firkin Fridays continues at Steamworks Brewing Co....
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Jenny Winegardner and Gary Walkins
5:00pm / Animas River Cafe at the Double Tree Hotel
Live Jazz music on the River Patio
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"Hooray for Hollywood!" - Music in the Mountains - Festival Orchestra
7:00pm / Festival Tent, Durango Mountain Resort
HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD! - Festival Orchestra  $54 A / $44 B / $20 student    Richard Kaufman, conductor  Whitney...
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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Live music by Rob Webster
8:00pm / Purgy's
Enjoy live music by Rob Webster at Purgy's at Durango Mountain Resort, 8-11pm.
 Saturday, August 2nd
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2014 Iron Horse Chef Competition
8:00am / Durango Farmers Market
Event:  Iron Horse Chef Competition Semifinal Location:  Durango Farmers Market When:      Saturday, July 19th, 9:00am...
Meet The Wolves
10:00am / 5 Branches Campground
WolfWood Refuge makes their annual visit to 5 Branches Campground at Vallecito Lake Colorado on August 2nd. They will be there from 10 AM to 3PM with an...
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 "The Finest." She is very informative and entertaining...
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The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo
5:00pm / Animas River Cafe
Live jazz on the River Patio
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"The Finest" - Music in the Mountains - Festival Orchestra
5:30pm / Community Concert Hall - FLC
THE FINEST - Festival Orchestra  $54 A / $44 B / $20 student    Guillermo Figueroa, conductor  Vadim...
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Barenaked Ladies
7:00pm / Sky Ute Casino Resort Events Center
Barenaked Ladies live in concert! Saturday August 2nd Doors Open 7PM; Show Starts 8PM Purchase tickets online at skyutecasino.com, by calling 888.842.4180,...
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, August 3rd
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 / Durango Mountain Club - DMR
Dr. Linda Mack Berven will be discussing the pieces and composers featured in the Festival Orchestra "Red 'Hot' Violin." She is very informative and entertaining...
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"Red 'Hot' Violin" - Music in the Mountains - Festival Orchestra
5:30pm / Festival Tent, Durango Mountain Resort
RED ‘HOT’ VIOLIN - Festival Orchestra  $54 A / $44 B / $20 student    Guillermo Figueroa, violin...
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, August 4th
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...
Southwest Old Growth Forests Conference
10:00am / Community Concert Hall
Registration is now open for the Southwest Old Growth Forest Conference held August 4 & 5 at the Community Concert Hall. This conference offers attendees...
 Tuesday, August 5th
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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Jeff Solon Jazz Group
6:00pm / Cyprus Cafe
Live Jazz with the Jeff Solon Jazz Group on the Patio.
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Miniature Fairy Garden
6:30pm / Beads and Beyond
Learn how to relax with the magic of fairy gardening. Create a beautiful environment for you and your friends. Costumes are not required but warmly welcomed!
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, August 6th
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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Create Your Own Rosary
12:00pm / Beads and Beyond
Learn the technique behind designing and making your own rosary. Choose from our large selection of gemstones and sterling silver crosses and medallions.
Looking Back at 50 Years of the Center of Southwest Studies
1:30pm / Center of Southwest Studies
Center director Jay Harrison will interview a man who witnessed the growth and changes to the Center over the years, Fort Lewis College emeritus professor...
Trails 2000 Public Trailwork Night
4:00pm / Log Chutes, located just above the CO Trail trailhead
Volunteers are invited to come give back to our trails at Trailwork on Wednesday, August 6, on Log Chutes. No experience necessary!
La Plata County Fair
4:00pm / La Plata County Fairgrounds
The La Plata Count Fair is a wonderful family event that reflects our County's rich traditions and diverse and active community. It's also a chance to...
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Hello Dollface Acoustic
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.
Vinyasa Yoga Flow
7:00pm / Durango Mountain Resort
An energetic, creative, full-spectrum approach to embodying the flow of yoga. This class is for all levels. Classes are held at the Durango Mountain...
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, August 7th
La Plata County Fair
8:30am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
The La Plata Count Fair is a wonderful family event that reflects our County's rich traditions and diverse and active community. It's also a chance to...
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...
DAC Applause! Presents Disney's Peter Pan, Jr. and Jungle Book Kids
1:00pm / Durango Arts Center
This double feature of musicals stars a cast of young actors as they complete their summer theater camp at DAC.
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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!
First Thursdays Art Walk
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center
First Thursdays Art Walk August 7 5-7 p.m. First Thursdays Art Walk celebrates Contemporary art and artists in galleries and alternative art spaces...
Great Old Broads for Wilderness Quilt Raffle
5:00pm / Durango Welcome Center
As part of Durango's First Thursdays Art Walk, the Great Old Broads for Wilderness, a national, nonprofit organization, will display this year's gorgeous...
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, August 8th
La Plata County Fair
9:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
The La Plata Count Fair is a wonderful family event that reflects our County's rich traditions and diverse and active community. It's also a chance to...
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...
DAC Applause! Presents Disney's Peter Pan, Jr. and Jungle Book Kids
1:00pm / Durango Arts Center
This double feature of musicals stars a cast of young actors as they complete their summer theater camp at DAC.
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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
Music in the Mountains Wine Raffle Drawing
5:00pm / Star Liquors
Don't wait, Durango! Music in the Mountains is holding its annual Wine Raffle--and you could win!    Three lucky winners will walk away with...
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Durango Nature Studies' Annual Bluegrass Festival
5:30pm / Rotary Park
Date: Friday, August 8th
  Place: Rotary Park
  Time: 5:30 - 9:00  Cost: $7 per person advance at Maria's Bookshop or online,...
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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Robbie Overfield Plays Live
8:00pm / Purgy's
Enjoy live music by Robbie Overfield at Purgy's at Durango Mountain Resort, 8-11pm.
 Saturday, August 9th
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Muck & Mire on the Mountain
8:00am / Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort
Grab the entire family and head to Durango Mountain Resort for exhilarating obstacles during the 10k, 5k and kids’ mini fun run. Exciting challenges...
La Plata County Fair
9:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
The La Plata Count Fair is a wonderful family event that reflects our County's rich traditions and diverse and active community. It's also a chance to...
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
9:30am / Durango Mountain Resort
An energetic, creative, full-spectrum approach to embodying the flow of yoga. This class is for all levels. Classes are held at the Durango Mountain...
DAC Applause! Presents Disney's Peter Pan, Jr. and Jungle Book Kids
1:00pm / Durango Arts Center
This double feature of musicals stars a cast of young actors as they complete their summer theater camp at DAC.
Trails 2000 Public Trailwork
1:00pm / Basecamp and Hoody's Trails at Durango Mountain Resort
Volunteers are invited to come give back to our trails at Trailwork on Saturday, August 9, on Basecamp & Hoody’s Trails at Durango Mountain Resort....
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Ben Gibson and Jim Belcher
5:00pm / Animas River Cafe at the Double Tree Hotel
Live Music at the Animas River Cafe
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Late Jerry's B-day celebration w/ Red Eyed Djinn
6:00pm / The Balcony Bar
Red Eyed Djinn is Rockin' it at the Balcony Bar. In Honor Of the great Garcia and his birthday, they will be performing all your favorite GD numbers with...
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, August 10th
La Plata County Fair
8:30am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
The La Plata Count Fair is a wonderful family event that reflects our County's rich traditions and diverse and active community. It's also a chance to...
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Gemstone Wrapped Earrings
5:00pm / Beads and Beyond
Learn the art of wrapping with gemstone beads. Start with one of our many bronze or silver forms and let the colors of summer inspire you. Intermediate...
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, August 12th
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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.
Mother Rabbit - Book signing and talk by local author Tekla Dennison Miller
6:30pm / Maria's Bookshop
Alyce Bonura is a single mother who takes a position as the Bunny Mother of the Chicago Playboy Club to not only flee from a negative relationship but...
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, August 13th
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Coffee Tasting Class
3:00pm / Durango Coffee Company
Each Wednesday at 3PM in our classroom downstairs at the Durango Coffee Company we offer a "Coffee Tasting Class" . The class takes an hour and covers...
Trails 2000 Public Trailwork Night
4:00pm / Nature Trail
Trails 2000 invites volunteers to Trailwork on Wednesday, August 13, on the Nature Trail near Fort Lewis College. No experience necessary.
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Robby Overfield
4:30pm / Rochester Hotel Couryard
Live music in the Rochester Secret Garden! Sliders by Santa Rita Ranch. Rochester Bar open!
Rotary Day Ice Cream Social
5:00pm / Rotary Park
Come learn about the Power of Rotary, listen to live music and enjoy a free ice cream sundae! The three Durango Rotary Clubs will have displays on 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.
Meet the Doulas and Midwives Night Durango
6:30pm / Inhabit
What is a doula? What is the difference between a doula and a midwife? How do I hire a doula? How do I find care in postpartum? Are there childbirth education...
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
7:00pm / Durango Mountain Resort
An energetic, creative, full-spectrum approach to embodying the flow of yoga. This class is for all levels. Classes are held at the Durango Mountain...
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...
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Asleep at the Wheel
7:30pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Masters of Western Swing roll in from Austin for a guaranteed night of great music. Dance floor is open!
 Thursday, August 14th
True West Railfest
7:30am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
A celebration of narrow gauge railroading and western lifestyle. Something for everyone! Full-day and 1-1/2 hr train excursions, Galloping Goose 5, Presidential...
Medicaid Feedback Forum
11:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds, Animas Room
The Southwest Center for Independence, a local nonprofit that helps people with disabilities to live well in our community has teamed up with Colorado...
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Center of Southwest Studies summer benefit party at the Rochester Hotel
5:00pm / Rochester Hotel and Bar
The Center hosts its summer benefit party at the Rochester Hotel's Secret Garden. Music by Robby Overfield. Free.
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SKA-B-Q
5:00pm / Ska World Headquarters
Ska Brewing Co. is stoked to welcome Pete Stein from Steamboat Spring to the brewery for this week's SKA-B-Q
 Friday, August 15th
True West Railfest
8:30am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
A celebration of narrow gauge railroading and western lifestyle. Something for everyone! Full-day and 1-1/2 hr train excursions, Galloping Goose 5, Presidential...
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, May 30 through...
The Artwork of Minna Jain
5:00pm / Studio &
New works from Minna Jain Please join us for an Opening Reception on Friday, August 15 • 5-9pm Show runs August 15 - August 24 anddurango.com...
Mushroom Festival
5:00pm / Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort
The monsoonal moisture in late summer provides Durango Mountain Resort with a favorable environment for scrumptious mushrooms. Celebrate all things fungal...
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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
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Jean Pierre Cafe and Wine bar
6:00pm / Jean Pierre Cafe and Wine Bar
Live Music
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, August 16th
True West Railfest
9:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
A celebration of narrow gauge railroading and western lifestyle. Something for everyone! Full-day and 1-1/2 hr train excursions, Galloping Goose 5, Presidential...
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
9:30am / Durango Mountain Resort
An energetic, creative, full-spectrum approach to embodying the flow of yoga. This class is for all levels. Classes are held at the Durango Mountain...
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Women's Self Defense Workshop
10:00am / Animas Budo Centre
Kokikai Durango and the Animas Budo Centre are offering a Women’s Self Defense Workshop on Saturday, August 16 at 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Learn...
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Durango Nature Studies' Animal Signs Workshop
10:30am / Durango Nature Center
. Become a more well-rounded naturalist by learning animal signs common to the Four Corners region. At the Durango Nature Center, we’ll discover...
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Black Velvet
5:00pm / Animas River Cafe at the Double Tree Hotel
Live Music on the Animas River Cafe
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, August 17th
True West Railfest
9:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
A celebration of narrow gauge railroading and western lifestyle. Something for everyone! Full-day and 1-1/2 hr train excursions, Galloping Goose 5, Presidential...
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, August 18th
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Knotted Stone Necklace
5:00pm / Beads and Beyond
Learn the basics of knotting with this two hour class. A simple strand of stones can be transformed into a work of art with just a few knots!
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Happy Hour Yoga
5:30pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
One Hour of Yoga (all Levels Welcome) One Pint of Beer (yoga first- sorry) $10.00 Please bring your mat.
 Tuesday, August 19th
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Celebrate Healthy Homes & Radon Awareness in La Plata County
11:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds (La Plata room upstairs)
This free, public event will showcase successes of the Healthy Homes and Radon programs, provide ongoing community resources, and discuss next steps with...
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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.
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, August 20th
Tassel-Eared Squirrels and Ponderosa Pines: A Relationship of Necessity
1:30pm / Center of Southwest Studies
Lecture by Syl Allred
Trails 2000 Public Trailwork Night
4:00pm / Nature Trail
Trails 2000 invites volunteers to Trailwork on Wednesday, August 20, on the Nature Trail near Fort Lewis College. No experience necessary.
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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.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
7:00pm / Durango Mountain Resort
An energetic, creative, full-spectrum approach to embodying the flow of yoga. This class is for all levels. Classes are held at the Durango Mountain...
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, August 21st
Third Thursday Ladies night
5:00pm / Durango Nursery and Supply
Calling all ladies to come out for a few hours of blue drinks and sales on all things Blue! See what blue plants are blooming and what other blue...
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Ska-BQ
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Our weekly SkaBQ at Ska Brewing, live music from The Assortment, great food and of course beer in the garden.
Thyroid Health
6:30pm / Pura Vida Natural Healthcare
•How do I know that my thyroid may need some love? •What does the thyroid do, anyway? And how does it do it? •What tests should...
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, August 22nd
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...
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Jenny Winegardner and Gary Watkins
5:00pm / Animas River Cafe at the Double Tree Hotel
Live music at the Animas River Cafe
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Durango Blues Train
7:00pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge RR
An exciting 3 1/2 hour moving musical experience! Listen and dance to live blues music on board a historic, steam-powered train.
San Juan Brewfest VIP Post Party
7:00pm / Lady Falconburgh's
Find at least 2 handles on tap from Marble, Ska, Left Hand, Uplsope and Telluride breweries! Talk to their reps and get some swag!
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...
Growing: Adventures in Food and Farming
7:30pm / Durango Arts Center
A humorous and tender one-woman play by local author and actress Sarah Syverson
 Saturday, August 23rd
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Tour de Farms
9:00am / Various Locations
Tour de Farms
Trails 2000 Public Trailwork Day
9:00am / Log Chutes
Trails 2000 invites volunteers to Trailwork on Saturday, August 23, on Log Chutes. No experience necessary.
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Vinyasa Flow Yoga
9:30am / Durango Mountain Resort
An energetic, creative, full-spectrum approach to embodying the flow of yoga. This class is for all levels. Classes are held at the Durango Mountain...
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Guided Mushroom Hunt at Durango Mountain Resort
9:30am / Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort
Participate in a guided hunt at 9:30 am with state recognized Wild Mushroom Expert, Chris Ricci, proprietor of Majesty Mushrooms. A quick shuttle ride...
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CrossFit Durango Battle of the Sexes
10:00am / CrossFit Durango
Come spectate at this for-fun 4 person team challenge at CrossFit Durango! Lululemon will be hosting a trunk show. Men vs. Women, who's team are you on?...
San Juan Brewfest
1:00pm / Buckley Park
The 16th annual San Juan Brewfest will take place on Saturday August 23 from 1 to 5 pm at Buckley Park in Downtown Durango. Up to 50 breweries will offer...
Mushroom Festival - tastings, wine, beer, cooking demos & live music
3:00pm / Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort
Mushroom, Wine & Beer Festival at Durango Mountain Resort From 3-6 pm, the Mushroom Festival features live music, educational seminars by Majesty Mushrooms...
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Jenny Winegardner and Gary Watkins
5:00pm / Animas River Cafe at the Double Tree Hotel
Live music at the Animas River Cafe
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Durango Blues Train
7:00pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
An exciting 3 1/2 hour moving musical experience! Listen and dance to live blues music on board a historic, steam train!
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...
Commedienne Paula Poundstone
7:30pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Paula Poundstone at the Community Concert Hall!
KSUT & CCH ~ An Evening with PAULA POUNDSTONE
7:30pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Catch Comedy Hall of Fame humorist in repeat Durango appearance.
 Sunday, August 24th
40th Anniversary Memorial Service of 1974 Main Street Fire
9:00am / Main Mall Downtown
On August 24, 1974, Durango Firefighter Nick Parks III and Durango Police Corporal Gale Emerson died in the line of duty at the 800 block of Main Avenue...
Ginny Laidler Benefit
3:00pm / Ska Brewing
Silent auction, food, and drink to help support Ginny Laidler and family through the fight against breast cancer.
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, August 25th
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Happy Hour Yoga
5:30pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
One Hour of Yoga (all Levels Welcome) One Pint of Beer (yoga first- sorry) $10.00 Please bring your mat.
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Durango Nature Studies' Astro Tour
9:00pm / 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...
 Tuesday, August 26th
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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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Introduction to Canning Workshop
6:30pm / Manna Soup Kitchen Culinary Program Kitchen
The Garden Project of SW Colorado presents an Introduction to Canning with Rachel Turiel. Come learn the basics of canning, including how to preserve...
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, August 27th
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Carute Roma
4:30pm / Rochester Hotel Courtyard
Live music in the Rochester Secret Garden! Sliders by Santa Rita Ranch. Rochester Bar open!
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Herringbone Weave Bracelet
5:00pm / Beads and Beyond
Learn how to combine the classic ladder stitch, used in leather wrap bracelets, with the herringbone stitch to make a funky, unique piece. Use bright,...
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Edible Plants Field Seminar
5:30pm / San Juan National Forest
From thistles to choke cherries to dandelions, learn how to find and prepare edible wild plants in our area with Katrina Blair, edible plant expert and...
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The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo
6:00pm / Cyprus Cafe
Live Jazz with the Jeff Solon Jazz Duo on the Patio.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
7:00pm / Durango Mountain resort
An energetic, creative, full-spectrum approach to embodying the flow of yoga. This class is for all levels. Classes are held at the Durango Mountain...
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, August 28th
Four Corners Motorcycle Rally
9:00am / Various locations
Various activities around Durango
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Ska-BQ
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Our weekly SkaBQ at Ska Brewing, live music by Emily Earle & Tom Whall, great food and of course beer in the garden.
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Jean Pierre Live Music
6:00pm / Jean Pierre Cafe and Winebar
Live classical/Jazz guitar with Mark Simmons and guests
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, August 29th
Four Corners Motorcycle Rally
9:00am / Various locations
Various activities around Durango
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...
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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
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El Rancho Street Party
5:00pm / 10th Street and Main Ave.
Live music from Kirk James Blues Band, beer garden, food and sponsor booths. You can also get your photo taken with the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge...
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...
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Live Performance by Robbie Overfield
8:00pm / Purgy's
Enjoy live music by Robbie Overfield at Purgy's at Durango Mountain Resort, 8-11pm.
 Saturday, August 30th
Four Corners Motorcycle Rally
9:00am / Various locations
Various activities around Durango
Durango Brew Train
10:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge RR
On board a historic steam train, skilled craft brewers will introduce you to a light sampling of their fine ales and educate you about the process required...
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Durango Nature Studies' Fly Fishing Workshop
10:30am / Durango Nature Center
. Come join avid fly fisherman, Jake West, for a workshop on all the basics. He will talk about bugs, fly-tying, and flyfishing tips. Casting lessons in...
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Rock and Roll Saturday
2:00pm / Sky Ute Casino Resort
Rock and Roll FREE Outdoor Concerts   Featuring 9 Electric   Join us for outdoor concerts Saturday and Sunday.   On...
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The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio
5:00pm / Animas River Cafe at the Double Tree Hotel
Live jazz at the Animas River Cafe
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Elk's Lodge Party
5:00pm / Elk's Lodge
Jelly Belly Boogie Band, beer garden, sponsor booths, and Smoke Ring BBQ. Plus Lucky Bucker Mechanical Bull Rides.
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...
 Sunday, August 31st
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Biker Breakfast
8:00am / Transit Center
Veterans benefit burrito breakfast for Building Homes for Heroes at the Transit Center 8th and Camino del Rio. There will also be a classic car show across...
Four Corners Motorcycle Rally
9:00am / Various locations
Various activities around Durango
Childbirth Education Course--Donation Based/Sliding Scale
9:30am / Cafe of Life
This donation based course hosted by Durango Doula and Cafe of Life will cover birth and pregnancy topics such as: nutrition, informed consent and refusal,...
Durango Wine and Rails
10:00am / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge RR
Sample various Colorado wines and converse with sommeliers on board and enjoy samplings, live music, food and games at a wilderness destination!
Motorcycle & Classic Car Parade
11:00am / Main Avenue
Down Main Ave beginning with presentation of colors by American Legion of Bikers. Form up at the Transit Center, 8th St & Camino del Rio. Begins at 11:00...
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Country Rock Sunday
2:00pm / Sky Ute Casino Resort
Country Rock FREE Outdoor Concerts   Featuring Mogollon   Join us for this free outdoor concert series where Mogollon returns...
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Jeff Solon Jazz duo
5:30pm / Dalton Ranch "Swing" restaurant/Bar
Live Jazz
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