August 2020 Events

 Saturday, August 1st
Durango Farmers Market
8:00am / TBK Bank
Everything local by locals. Get the tastiest and freshest fruits, veggies, meats, breads, and cheeses available. Plus pick up useful and high quality handmade items from our local artisans. Grab a healthy breakfast, good coffee and more while enjoying live music and friendly folks all along the way*! It's the best place to be on a Saturday morning in Durango!
 Sunday, August 2nd
Free Books!
11:00am / Downtown Security Storage
Durango Book Rescue is giving away thousands of FREE books! Thank you for reading!
 Monday, August 3rd
5-Day Artist Workshop with Tony Stromberg
9:00am / Sorrel Sky Gallery
"Equine Photography" with Tony Stromberg - Join internationally recognized equine photographer Tony Stromberg for this fun, informative workshop. Spend 5 solid days at a local ranch photographing a favorite archetypal subject, the horse. For intermediate to advanced.
 Tuesday, August 4th
5-Day Artist Workshop with Tony Stromberg
9:00am / Sorrel Sky Gallery
"Equine Photography" with Tony Stromberg - Join internationally recognized equine photographer Tony Stromberg for this fun, informative workshop. Spend 5 solid days at a local ranch photographing a favorite archetypal subject, the horse. For intermediate to advanced.
 Wednesday, August 5th
Durango Botanic Gardens Bulb Sale
8:00am / Durango Botanic Gardens
The annual bulb sale is underway, a fundraiser that supports the botanic gardens surrounding the Durango Public Library. It’s always been an in-person event, but, yes, it’s virtual this year. Check out the variety of bulbs available (and read Mike Smedley’s advice, as he’s a bulb master), and order your bulbs for fall planting at DurangoBotanicGardens.org.    Look forward to a little spring color in your yard in 2021.    The online store closes Aug. 8.
5-Day Artist Workshop with Tony Stromberg
9:00am / Sorrel Sky Gallery
"Equine Photography" with Tony Stromberg - Join internationally recognized equine photographer Tony Stromberg for this fun, informative workshop. Spend 5 solid days at a local ranch photographing a favorite archetypal subject, the horse. For intermediate to advanced.
Wine Workshop on the patio
4:00pm / Primi Pasta & Wine Bar
Featuring different wine flights each time! $25 includes a wine flight, light bites and a chat about the wines with our Somm Tracy!   Sign up on our website to save $5 for couples.
 Thursday, August 6th
Durango Botanic Gardens Bulb Sale
8:00am / Durango Botanic Gardens
The annual bulb sale is underway, a fundraiser that supports the botanic gardens surrounding the Durango Public Library. It’s always been an in-person event, but, yes, it’s virtual this year. Check out the variety of bulbs available (and read Mike Smedley’s advice, as he’s a bulb master), and order your bulbs for fall planting at DurangoBotanicGardens.org.    Look forward to a little spring color in your yard in 2021.    The online store closes Aug. 8.
5-Day Artist Workshop with Tony Stromberg
9:00am / Sorrel Sky Gallery
"Equine Photography" with Tony Stromberg - Join internationally recognized equine photographer Tony Stromberg for this fun, informative workshop. Spend 5 solid days at a local ranch photographing a favorite archetypal subject, the horse. For intermediate to advanced.
Free Electronic Waste Recycling for Public
1:00pm / Durango High School
Got a laptop, phone, desktop computer (and other equipment) that’s been sitting around? PCs for Kids is accepting your equipment free of charge.
 Friday, August 7th
Free Electronic Waste Recycling for Businesses
8:00am / Pick Up
Got a laptop, phone, desktop computer (and other equipment) that’s been sitting around? PCs for Kids is accepting your equipment free of charge.   Businesses can arrange for pickup at your locations by appointment (15 computer minimum required). Information/appointments (for businesses).   720.452.1548
Durango Botanic Gardens Bulb Sale
8:00am / Durango Botanic Gardens
The annual bulb sale is underway, a fundraiser that supports the botanic gardens surrounding the Durango Public Library. It’s always been an in-person event, but, yes, it’s virtual this year. Check out the variety of bulbs available (and read Mike Smedley’s advice, as he’s a bulb master), and order your bulbs for fall planting at DurangoBotanicGardens.org.    Look forward to a little spring color in your yard in 2021.    The online store closes Aug. 8.
5-Day Artist Workshop with Tony Stromberg
9:00am / Sorrel Sky Gallery
"Equine Photography" with Tony Stromberg - Join internationally recognized equine photographer Tony Stromberg for this fun, informative workshop. Spend 5 solid days at a local ranch photographing a favorite archetypal subject, the horse. For intermediate to advanced.
Carve Wars
9:00am / Purgatory
Get ready for the HIGH OCTANE chainsaw carving competition that is entertaining crowds across the country! Carve Wars showcases the excitement and wonder of this unique artistry. This family-friendly FREE event will take place right in the base area at Purgatory Resort. Big thanks to Kroegers Ace Hardware, our presenting sponsor for this event!
Opening Reception - "Unbridled" featuring Tony Stromberg
5:00pm / Sorrel Sky Gallery
The fine art equine photography of Tony Stromberg is often referred to as “visual poetry.” His images truly embrace and reveal the incredible beauty and grace of the horse. Show continues through August 31.
Bow Wow Film Festival Online!
6:00pm / Your Home
We are proud to present the Bow Wow Film Festival Online! Enjoy the festival in the comfort of your home while still supporting La Plata County Humane Society. Laugh, cheer and maybe even tear up a bit as we marvel in all the ways these beloved furry creatures touch our lives! This year, we will take you to South Padre Island where trained dogs are helping the National Park service and its dedicated volunteers find and protect endangered Ridley Turtle nests. We will head to India where a woman who in was once in an elite military squad now puts her talents to work rescuing dogs. We will spend time in Colorado with some fantastic kiddos and we will run and pedal trails around the world with people and their pups! So pop some corn, snuggle up with the pups and enjoy the show! Tickets are $10/per person. After purchasing your ticket you will receive a URL in your email, please check your spam folder. You can view the short films on your computer, iPad or smartphone. Watch the film festival any time between August 7th beginning at 6:00 p.m. to midnight on August 21st! 100% of the proceeds benefit the homeless animals in our care!
Friday Nights at Fox Fire
6:00pm / Fox Fire Farms
This week is featuring Black Velvet - A wide range of rock, blues, jazz and country  Catering by Back Porch B.B.Q.   COVID-19 Restrictions  All seating is outdoors on our spacious lawns.  Bring sun and rain protection.
 Saturday, August 8th
Durango Farmers Market
8:00am / TBK Bank
Everything local by locals. Get the tastiest and freshest fruits, veggies, meats, breads, and cheeses available. Plus pick up useful and high quality handmade items from our local artisans. Grab a healthy breakfast, good coffee and more while enjoying live music and friendly folks all along the way*! It's the best place to be on a Saturday morning in Durango!
Durango Botanic Gardens Bulb Sale
8:00am / Durango Botanic Gardens
The annual bulb sale is underway, a fundraiser that supports the botanic gardens surrounding the Durango Public Library. It’s always been an in-person event, but, yes, it’s virtual this year. Check out the variety of bulbs available (and read Mike Smedley’s advice, as he’s a bulb master), and order your bulbs for fall planting at DurangoBotanicGardens.org.    Look forward to a little spring color in your yard in 2021.    The online store closes Aug. 8.
Carve Wars
9:00am / Purgatory
Get ready for the HIGH OCTANE chainsaw carving competition that is entertaining crowds across the country! Carve Wars showcases the excitement and wonder of this unique artistry. This family-friendly FREE event will take place right in the base area at Purgatory Resort. Big thanks to Kroegers Ace Hardware, our presenting sponsor for this event!
'Unbridled' featuring Tony Stromberg Exhibit
10:00am / Sorrel Sky Gallery
The fine art equine photography of Tony Stromberg is often referred to as visual poetry. His images truly embrace and reveal the incredible beauty and grace of the horse. Show opens on August 7th with an artist reception from 5-7 pm and continues through August 31.
Fair Livestock Auction
5:00pm / La Plata County Fair
The La Plata County Fair Junior Livestock Auction will be streamed live on Aug. 8, 5 p.m., and you can call in your bids to support our local 4-H and FFA youth who have worked hard for the past year raising their animals in preparation for the auction. More information/register to be a buyer: 970.382.6465 or jodi.zuber@co.laplata.co.us
 Sunday, August 9th
Durango Flea Market
8:00am / La Plata County Fair Grounds
The Durango Flea Market is the place to be and shop on Sunday for a wide range of second hand items from funky to functional. Free admission and parking.
Carve Wars
9:00am / Purgatory
Get ready for the HIGH OCTANE chainsaw carving competition that is entertaining crowds across the country! Carve Wars showcases the excitement and wonder of this unique artistry. This family-friendly FREE event will take place right in the base area at Purgatory Resort. Big thanks to Kroegers Ace Hardware, our presenting sponsor for this event!
 Wednesday, August 12th
Wine Workshop on the patio
4:00pm / Primi Pasta & Wine Bar
Featuring different wine flights each time! $25 includes a wine flight, light bites and a chat about the wines with our Somm Tracy!   Sign up on our website to save $5 for couples.
Caitlin Cannon at Community Foundation in the Secret Garden
5:00pm / Rochester Hotel
$10 cover charge supports 10 local nonprofits through the Community Foundation. This week enjoy the alternative country sounds of Caitlin Cannon! Drinks and food available to purchase (cash only).
Adam G. Swanson on the piano
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle
Ragtime piano with Adam Swanson!
Rock Art of Dinetah: Stories of Heroes and Healing
7:00pm / online event
The public is invited to a Zoom presentation of the next meeting of the San Juan Basin Archaeological Society at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12th. Richard Jenkinson will use Zoom to present “Rock Art of Dinetah: Stories of Heroes and Healing”. For information on how to log in to the presentation, see sjbas.org.
 Thursday, August 13th
Adam G. Swanson on the piano
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle
Ragtime piano with Adam Swanson!
 Friday, August 14th
BID Coffee and Conversation Meeting
8:30am / Virtual
The Durango Business Improvement District holds a monthly meeting for business owners in the BID, and for anyone who wants to know about Downtown and North Main District happenings.    Online at Zoom.us or call 1-346-248-7799 and enter meeting id 834 1611 5693
The Lockdown Book Show, with The Bookshop Band
1:30pm / Tune In
Join the band for their regular LIVE concert of songs inspired by books, this week celebrating the launch of their new album LIVE IN AMERICAN BOOKSHOPS.    'Achingly good' The New York Times   Pre-order the album here: https://thebookshopband.bandcamp.com/album/live-in-american-bookshops   Get your Lockdown Tea-Towel here: https://www.thebookshopband.co.uk/product-page/the-lockdown-book-show-commemorative-t-towel   CONCERT TIP JAR: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=MQSG5UKQC68DE
Ore House at The Rochester Hotel Garden - Wine Dinner Series
5:00pm / The Rochester Hotel Garden
The Ore House Family is setting a table for you in the beautiful Secret Garden at the Rochester Hotel. Please join us for an exclusive dining experience in the open air with efficient and minimal contact service!   We have partnered with local farmers, ranchers, and other culinary contributors from the community to curate a locally focused 5 course menu. An optional wine pairing hand selected by our team will be offered to pair perfectly with each dish. The menus for this dinner series will progressively evolve as the season changes from summer to fall!
Adam G. Swanson on the piano
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle
Ragtime piano with Adam Swanson!
Friday Nights at Fox Fire
6:00pm / Fox Fire Farms
This week is featuring Terry Richard - A wide variety of music genres  Catering by Back Porch B.B.Q.   COVID-19 Restrictions  All seating is outdoors on our spacious lawns.  Bring sun and rain protection.
 Saturday, August 15th
Durango Farmers Market
8:00am / TBK Bank
Everything local by locals. Get the tastiest and freshest fruits, veggies, meats, breads, and cheeses available. Plus pick up useful and high quality handmade items from our local artisans. Grab a healthy breakfast, good coffee and more while enjoying live music and friendly folks all along the way*! It's the best place to be on a Saturday morning in Durango!
Too Broke for Sturgis Party
11:00am / Durango Harley-Davidson
Just because you didn't go to Sturgis this year doesn't mean you can't partake in the fun!   Join us at Durango Harley-Davidson and the Million Dollar Highway Saloon for biker games like: Slow-Races, Barrel Pushes, Stock Bike Parking, Dyna Parking and Sportster Parking.   We will also host a Locals (Four Corners) Simple Bike Show. Categories TBD.   $2.50 PBR specials @ the Saloon!
Fox Fire Farms Winery Picnic Concert
4:00pm / Fox Fire Farms
Reeder and Spencer - Mandolin & guitar duo featuring classic tunes for everyone   Pack your own picnic lunch.  Wine will be available for purchase at the winery.   Children welcome, and bring your pet on a leash too.  No cover charge!  No reservations needed!
Ore House at The Rochester Hotel Garden - Wine Dinner Series
5:00pm / The Rochester Hotel Garden
The Ore House Family is setting a table for you in the beautiful Secret Garden at the Rochester Hotel. Please join us for an exclusive dining experience in the open air with efficient and minimal contact service!   We have partnered with local farmers, ranchers, and other culinary contributors from the community to curate a locally focused 5 course menu. An optional wine pairing hand selected by our team will be offered to pair perfectly with each dish. The menus for this dinner series will progressively evolve as the season changes from summer to fall!
Adam G. Swanson on the piano
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle
Ragtime piano with Adam Swanson!
 Sunday, August 16th
Durango Flea Market
8:00am / La Plata County Fair Grounds
The Durango Flea Market is the place to be and shop on Sunday for a wide range of second hand items from funky to functional. Free admission and parking.
Too Broke For Sturgis Motorcycle Ride
8:00am / Durango Harley-Davidson
Couldn't ride to Sturgis this year? Well no worries, clear your calendar on Sunday, August 16th to come join us on our Too Broke For Sturgis Motorcycle Ride! We are headed up the Million Dollar Highway to complete the scenic and infamous San Juan Loop!    . We are going to meet up at 8 AM at the Million Dollar Highway Saloon and Durango Harley Davidson. 760/750 S Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 81301. and plan to have wheels up at 9 AM heading towards Silverton, Colorado! We are going to stop in Ridgway, Colorado to refill on gas and have lunch at the 'True Grit Cafe' and talk about how we're going to make it to Sturgis next year! After lunch we are headed towards Placerville, Colorado, where we will take a left on Highway 145 towards Cortez Colorado. and right back here to the Million Dollar Highway Saloon and Durango Harley Davidson.   This is the ride you've been waiting for all summer long!
Blue Moon Ramblers
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle
Come enjoy the Blue Moon Ramblers as we have on Sundays for over 30 years. Swing open the saloon doors and join us!
 Monday, August 17th
Adam G. Swanson on the piano
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle
Ragtime piano with Adam Swanson!
 Tuesday, August 18th
Adam G. Swanson on the piano
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle
Ragtime piano with Adam Swanson!
Live Music with Sean O'Brien
5:30pm / The Office Spiritorium
Sean grew up playing many different instruments, none of which has fascinated him as much as the guitar. He began playing guitar in 2001 in Ojai, CA, and since then it has brought him many friends and fine experiences. When he plays, he tries to provide a landscape for both himself and the audience to inhabit, so that everyone feels the same. His influences range from traditional Celtic music to blues, country western to Norah Jones, Bob Seger to English choral music. Guns N Roses to Sharon Jones. Join Sean in The Office!
Tuesdays with Alison & Friends
6:00pm / Dandelion Cafe
What can be better than listening to the owner of Dandelion Cafe herself? Come by the patio on Tuesday evenings to be entertained Alison and her friends!
 Wednesday, August 19th
Local First's Monthly Mixer - Free coffee
7:00am / Smiley Cafe
Support your local, independent business owners at Local First's FREE Monthly Mixer, with FREE coffee provided by Smiley Cafe!   Connect with members of Local First, hear updates on the organization and hear stories from local, independent business owners!    THIS MONTH'S SPEAKERS:  Grant Andrew from Smiley Cafe  Holly and Steve Lee from Affordable Framing Plus   Speakers will tell you about their business, their strengths and challenges, and what they can offer to other Local First members.   Interested in being a speaker at our new Monthly Mixers and promoting your business? Email kiki@local-first.org to sign up!
Detecting Domestication of the Four Corners Potato
2:30pm / virtual event
The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society invites the public to a Zoom presentation on Wednesday, August 19th at 2:30 p.m. Lisbeth Louderback will present a talk on “Detecting Domestication of the Four Corners Potato”. For Zoom log in information, see sjbas.org.
Wine Workshop on the patio
4:00pm / Primi Pasta & Wine Bar
Featuring different wine flights each time! $25 includes a wine flight, light bites and a chat about the wines with our Somm Tracy!   Sign up on our website to save $5 for couples.
Ore House at The Rochester Hotel Garden - Wine Dinner Series
5:00pm / The Rochester Hotel Garden
The Ore House Family is setting a table for you in the beautiful Secret Garden at the Rochester Hotel. Please join us for an exclusive dining experience in the open air with efficient and minimal contact service!   We have partnered with local farmers, ranchers, and other culinary contributors from the community to curate a locally focused 5 course menu. An optional wine pairing hand selected by our team will be offered to pair perfectly with each dish. The menus for this dinner series will progressively evolve as the season changes from summer to fall!
Adam G. Swanson on the piano
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle
Ragtime piano with Adam Swanson!
Live Music with Terry Rickard
5:30pm / The Office Spiritorium
Terry has been entertaining Strater guests and locals for years! Terry grew up playing in rock bands around the Boston area before moving to southern California. In the 80’s and early 90’s he played all over Orange and L.A. counties as a solo guitarist-vocalist. He played in many fine clubs and restaurants such as the Rusty Pelican in Newport Beach and Captain Jack’s in Sunset Beach, just to mention a couple. He now lives in southwest Colorado and plays at resorts, clubs and restaurants throughout the Four Corners area. Terry’s musical roots are classic rock, but after living in Colorado for some time he can also do a full night of country music. He can also mix in some blues, reggae, contemporary rock and his own original compositions. Terry also has an excellent three piece band that plays a wide variety of music
Wednesdays with Jeff Solon
6:00pm / Dandelion Cafe
Jeff Solon will be keeping all of us entertained on Wednesday evenings at Dandelion Cafe! Stop by the patio and enjoy his smooth jazz!
 Thursday, August 20th
Ore House at The Rochester Hotel Garden - Wine Dinner Series
5:00pm / The Rochester Hotel Garden
The Ore House Family is setting a table for you in the beautiful Secret Garden at the Rochester Hotel. Please join us for an exclusive dining experience in the open air with efficient and minimal contact service!   We have partnered with local farmers, ranchers, and other culinary contributors from the community to curate a locally focused 5 course menu. An optional wine pairing hand selected by our team will be offered to pair perfectly with each dish. The menus for this dinner series will progressively evolve as the season changes from summer to fall!
Adam G. Swanson on the piano
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle
Ragtime piano with Adam Swanson!
Live Music with Donny Johnson
5:30pm / The Office Spiritorium
Donny is a self-proclaimed “Troubador!” He plays the guitar and sings – mostly cover tunes of everyone from working musician Willie Nelson to Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, John Prine, Guy Clark, and the list goes on. He loves gigging and we certainly love that he enjoys The Strater Hotel’s venues.
The Rim Trio
6:00pm / Dandelion Cafe
We have several dates coming up with The Rim Trio at Dandelion Cafe! The Rim Trio performers are Denise Leslie, uke/vocal; Charles Leslie, bass ukulele and Jonas Grush, percussion/keys. They play classic tunes to make you hum along or just take a breath and enjoy in the evening air.
 Friday, August 21st
The Lockdown Book Show
1:30pm / Maria's Bookshop
Join The Bookshop Band, LIVE for a hour's concert of songs inspired by books the band recommend.
Ore House at The Rochester Hotel Garden - Wine Dinner Series
5:00pm / The Rochester Hotel Garden
The Ore House Family is setting a table for you in the beautiful Secret Garden at the Rochester Hotel. Please join us for an exclusive dining experience in the open air with efficient and minimal contact service!   We have partnered with local farmers, ranchers, and other culinary contributors from the community to curate a locally focused 5 course menu. An optional wine pairing hand selected by our team will be offered to pair perfectly with each dish. The menus for this dinner series will progressively evolve as the season changes from summer to fall!
Adam G. Swanson on the piano
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle
Ragtime piano with Adam Swanson!
iAM MUSIC Fest
5:30pm / The Nugget
Ticket Price: $10  Venue surrounded by gorgeous mountains, bands playing on an amazing festival stage, all hosted in a safe and socially distanced space?! Get your tickets before they run out!
Live Music with Matt Rupnow
5:30pm / The Office Spiritorium
Matt Rupnow is a Singer/Songwriter who lives in Southwest Colorado. He is writing, recording and performing his unique blend of music he likes to call “Rocky Mountain Soul Music”. Matt is also a current and founding member of the Durango, Colorado based jam band Red Eyed Djinn. Matt performs his own music as well as an eclectic mix of favorites. His solo act features a variety of styles ranging from Country to Reggae, from Rock to Blues, to Motown, Soul and Funk. Matt also utilizes a looper in his solo shows to help create rhythms, melodies, and harmonies that blanket the sonic landscape with colorful sounds and inventive improvisations. Matt has spent years honing his style and playing in bands and has toured the country and Mexico with the Americana outfit and Tempe, Arizona based D.L. Marble Band. He also had the privilege of recording two studio albums in the D.L. Marble Band with producer Eric Ambel (formerly of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts) in his NYC studio Cowboy Technical Services and working with producer Rob Hill in L.A.
Friday Nights at Fox Fire
6:00pm / Fox Fire Farms
This week is featuring The Assortment - An assortment of genres, something for everyone  Catering by Back Porch B.B.Q.   COVID-19 Restrictions  All seating is outdoors on our spacious lawns.  Bring sun and rain protection.
 Saturday, August 22nd
Durango Farmers Market
8:00am / TBK Bank
Everything local by locals. Get the tastiest and freshest fruits, veggies, meats, breads, and cheeses available. Plus pick up useful and high quality handmade items from our local artisans. Grab a healthy breakfast, good coffee and more while enjoying live music and friendly folks all along the way*! It's the best place to be on a Saturday morning in Durango!
Ore House at The Rochester Hotel Garden - Wine Dinner Series
5:00pm / The Rochester Hotel Garden
The Ore House Family is setting a table for you in the beautiful Secret Garden at the Rochester Hotel. Please join us for an exclusive dining experience in the open air with efficient and minimal contact service!   We have partnered with local farmers, ranchers, and other culinary contributors from the community to curate a locally focused 5 course menu. An optional wine pairing hand selected by our team will be offered to pair perfectly with each dish. The menus for this dinner series will progressively evolve as the season changes from summer to fall!
Adam G. Swanson on the piano
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle
Ragtime piano with Adam Swanson!
Live Music with Gary Watkins
5:30pm / The Office Spiritorium
Gary’s music is a blend of old standards, blues, country, rock and folk as well as some original compositions. He began playing music in this area at the Grand Imperial Hotel in Silverton. After moving to Durango and attending Fort Lewis he played in bands in Farquarhts, the Sundance Saloon, Scootin’ Blues and Purgy’s Pub among others. His band Dog at Large was quite popular throughout the 90’s and into the 2000’s. Gary’s primary inspiration for playing guitar were The Beatles although before that he was a Kingston Trio fan. Over the years Gary’s influences have expanded to include Dylan, CS&N, The Eagles and others from that genre.
 Sunday, August 23rd
Durango Flea Market
8:00am / La Plata County Fair Grounds
The Durango Flea Market is the place to be and shop on Sunday for a wide range of second hand items from funky to functional. Free admission and parking.
Environmental Town Hall
4:00pm / Virtual Town Hall
Join Representative Barbara McLachlan and Nathan Goodman for a Virtual Town Hall centered around environmental issues! Nathan Goodman is the Southwest Field Organizer for Conservation Colorado, a statewide organization that protects our climate, air, land, water, and communities through advocacy and elections. We will be discussing the steps that individuals and legislators can take to address the Climate Action Plan and how climate change is affecting the fires in Colorado. Please hop on the call to voice your comments, concerns, and questions!
Blue Moon Ramblers
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle
Come enjoy the Blue Moon Ramblers as we have on Sundays for over 30 years. Swing open the saloon doors and join us!
Live Music with Sean O'Brien
5:30pm / The Office Spiritorium
Sean grew up playing many different instruments, none of which has fascinated him as much as the guitar. He began playing guitar in 2001 in Ojai, CA, and since then it has brought him many friends and fine experiences. When he plays, he tries to provide a landscape for both himself and the audience to inhabit, so that everyone feels the same. His influences range from traditional Celtic music to blues, country western to Norah Jones, Bob Seger to English choral music. Guns N Roses to Sharon Jones. Join Sean in The Office!
 Monday, August 24th
Adam G. Swanson on the piano
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle
Ragtime piano with Adam Swanson!
Live Music with Rob Webster
5:30pm / The Office Spiritorium
Originally from Chicago-land, Rob is one of our favorite entertainers and also thinks The Office Spiritorium is one of the “coolest rooms in Durango!” Join us for Rob’s Peace Through Music experience.
Mondays with Chad MacCluskey
6:00pm / Dandelion Cafe
Chad MacCluskey will be entertaining us every Monday evening for the summer! Stop by the patio and enjoy his musical talents!
 Tuesday, August 25th
Adam G. Swanson on the piano
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle
Ragtime piano with Adam Swanson!
Live Music with Leah Orlikowski
5:30pm / The Office Spiritorium
Leah is originally from Conifer, Co and has resided in Durango for two years. She has been singing since birth and playing guitar since she was 20 years old. When she was 23, she realized how much she hated waiting tables and that’s when she really dedicated herself to her passion, music. Leah started street performing on the 16th Street mall in Denver then continued just that while traveling around the states. She ended up in Key West, FL where her first official gig was booked. Leah continued there for eight years as a full-time musician before coming to Durango.   Leah mainly plays 60’s ear fold and some old country and contemporary music. Her major influences are her dad, Ani Difranco, Billy Joel, Joni Mitchell, and Tori Amos.
Tuesdays with Alison & Friends
6:00pm / Dandelion Cafe
What can be better than listening to the owner of Dandelion Cafe herself? Come by the patio on Tuesday evenings to be entertained Alison and her friends!
 Wednesday, August 26th
Wine Workshop on the patio
4:00pm / Primi Pasta & Wine Bar
Featuring different wine flights each time! $25 includes a wine flight, light bites and a chat about the wines with our Somm Tracy!   Sign up on our website to save $5 for couples.
Animas City Night Bazaar
5:00pm / Parking lot behind a Smile By Design
Our monthly bazaars are back for the summer (last Wednesday of every month, May-September) and feature local food, beer & cocktails, artisans, music and games!
Adam G. Swanson on the piano
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle
Ragtime piano with Adam Swanson!
Live Music with Terry Rickard
5:30pm / The Office Spiritorium
Terry has been entertaining Strater guests and locals for years! Terry grew up playing in rock bands around the Boston area before moving to southern California. In the 80’s and early 90’s he played all over Orange and L.A. counties as a solo guitarist-vocalist. He played in many fine clubs and restaurants such as the Rusty Pelican in Newport Beach and Captain Jack’s in Sunset Beach, just to mention a couple. He now lives in southwest Colorado and plays at resorts, clubs and restaurants throughout the Four Corners area. Terry’s musical roots are classic rock, but after living in Colorado for some time he can also do a full night of country music. He can also mix in some blues, reggae, contemporary rock and his own original compositions. Terry also has an excellent three piece band that plays a wide variety of music
Wednesdays with Jeff Solon
6:00pm / Dandelion Cafe
Jeff Solon will be keeping all of us entertained on Wednesday evenings at Dandelion Cafe! Stop by the patio and enjoy his smooth jazz!
 Thursday, August 27th
Adam G. Swanson on the piano
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle
Ragtime piano with Adam Swanson!
Live Music with Dustin Burley
5:30pm / The Office Spiritorium
Dustin’s music is a blend of Outlaw Country/Blues/Classic Rock/Folk. He puts his own twist on old classics and blends his original songs through his performance. Dustin grew up in Pennsylvania and started performing in 1997 at small house parties. He since has performed all over the country and now performs all over the four corners!
Durango Drive In Movie - The Breakfast Club
8:00pm / D&SNGR Parking lot
Downtown Durango's newest event is the Durango Drive In! Movies will be shown over four consecutive weekends on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad parking lot. When was the last time you had dinner and a movie with your family, friends or loved ones? Well now you can, and can do so safely.   What you get   Tickets are sold for a vehicle or a pair of motorcycles. 100 vehicles will be allowed at each movie. Ticket prices are on the website.   Each admission includes:  1 vehicle with up to 6 passengers or 2 motorcycles up to 4 passengers  1 Movie Snack Pack* distributed to each vehicle or pair of motorcycles upon entry  *Movie Snack Pack includes:  A bag of popcorn  a theater size of Peanut Butter M&M’s  7oz Twizzlers, and  two 20oz Coke products (choice of Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite or Dasani).   Additional items will be available for purchase online or cashless payment on-site including candy, popcorn, snacks, drinks and more.   Please visit DurangoDriveIn.com for info about allowed vehicle types, safety and more.   See you at the movies!
 Friday, August 28th
Adam G. Swanson on the piano
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle
Ragtime piano with Adam Swanson!
Live Music with Devon Scott
5:30pm / The Office Spiritorium
Armed with a ukulele and a big, unexpected voice, Devin Scott easily entertains audiences of all ages. Performing everything from R. Kelly to Patsy Cline, Devin aims to include every one of his listeners. “It’s just more fun when people are enjoying and participating, so I try to make sure that everyone has something they can sing along to.” After only a few years of performing with the ukulele at open mic nights in his hometown of Sikeston, Missouri, Devin began to realize the joy it gave to him and others and has made it his goal to play for as many people as he can. “It’s so amazing to watch an entire group of people enjoy something so much together.” Traveling around the country, teaching and leading jam sessions, singing for audiences in restaurants, bars, high in the Rocky Mountains, around campfires and even floating down the San Juan River, Devin is well on his way to accomplishing his goal of spreading the joy of the ukulele!
Friday Nights at Fox Fire
6:00pm / Fox Fire Farms
This week is featuring You Knew Me When - A fusion of folk and Indie rock, rich with pulsing and stirring beats  Catering by Back Porch B.B.Q.   COVID-19 Restrictions  All seating is outdoors on our spacious lawns.  Bring sun and rain protection.
Durango Drive In Movie - Jurassic Park
8:00pm / D&SNGR Parking lot
Downtown Durango's newest event is the Durango Drive In! Movies will be shown over four consecutive weekends on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad parking lot. When was the last time you had dinner and a movie with your family, friends or loved ones? Well now you can, and can do so safely.   What you get   Tickets are sold for a vehicle or a pair of motorcycles. 100 vehicles will be allowed at each movie. Ticket prices are on the website.   Each admission includes:  1 vehicle with up to 6 passengers or 2 motorcycles up to 4 passengers  1 Movie Snack Pack* distributed to each vehicle or pair of motorcycles upon entry  *Movie Snack Pack includes:  A bag of popcorn  a theater size of Peanut Butter M&M’s  7oz Twizzlers, and  two 20oz Coke products (choice of Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite or Dasani).   Additional items will be available for purchase online or cashless payment on-site including candy, popcorn, snacks, drinks and more.   Please visit DurangoDriveIn.com for info about allowed vehicle types, safety and more.   See you at the movies!
 Saturday, August 29th
Durango Farmers Market
8:00am / TBK Bank
Everything local by locals. Get the tastiest and freshest fruits, veggies, meats, breads, and cheeses available. Plus pick up useful and high quality handmade items from our local artisans. Grab a healthy breakfast, good coffee and more while enjoying live music and friendly folks all along the way*! It's the best place to be on a Saturday morning in Durango!
Thirsty 13 Half Marathon
8:00am / Hesperus Church
The premiere half marathon in SW Colorado, featuring the San Juan Brewfest as your post-race celebration.
Santa Fe TradFest At Home!
12:00pm / online
Santa Fe TradFest At Home! August 29. Noon – 9:00 pm. Cahalan Morrison, Rafe and Clelia Stafanini, Lara Manzanares plus a dozen more traditional music artists perform for this free highly anticipated online music festival. SantaFeTradFest.org, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1159100727630865.
Save Our Pub Benefit Show
12:00pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Live music will flow through The Embassy once again!!! With the help of many supportive hands we’ve been able to plan a day full of music that will involve different ways for the community to donate to the fundraiser.   This event has been organized with social distancing and the current regulations on restaurants in place.   Come support the Pub by enjoying great food and drinks while listening to live Celtic music with Devil's Dram, Kitchen Jam Band and Patrick Crossing.
iAM MUSIC Fest 2020 Concert Series - Matinee Show
3:30pm / Buckley Park
Who's ready for the first music festival of the year?! iAM MUSIC Fest is back on and will be a fun, safe, socially distanced festival that meets all of Durango's Covid-19 guidelines!   Instead of purchasing individual tickets, you will be able to purchase a 2 person, 4 person, or 6 person square that a host will seat you at once you arrive to the festival. Spots will be assigned on a first come first serve basis day of show! Purchasing your tickets ahead of time will guarantee you a spot but make sure to show up early to get the space you want!   In order to prevent the need to leave your reserved square, we will have servers going around taking drink and food orders that will be brought right to you. VIP tents come with tables, chairs and a free bottle of wine!   The Acts:  Stillhouse Junkies  Elder Grown  Ashley Edwards  Secret Circus Society
Adam G. Swanson on the piano
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle
Ragtime piano with Adam Swanson!
Live Music with Donny Johnson
5:30pm / The Office Spiritorium
Donny is a self-proclaimed “Troubador!” He plays the guitar and sings – mostly cover tunes of everyone from working musician Willie Nelson to Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, John Prine, Guy Clark, and the list goes on. He loves gigging and we certainly love that he enjoys The Strater Hotel’s venues.
iAM MUSIC Fest 2020 Concert Series - Evening Show
6:30pm / Buckley Park
Who's ready for the first music festival of the year?! iAM MUSIC Fest is back on and will be a fun, safe, socially distanced festival that meets all of Durango's Covid-19 guidelines!   Instead of purchasing individual tickets, you will be able to purchase a 2 person, 4 person, or 6 person square that a host will seat you at once you arrive to the festival. Spots will be assigned on a first come first serve basis day of show! Purchasing your tickets ahead of time will guarantee you a spot but make sure to show up early to get the space you want!   In order to prevent the need to leave your reserved square, we will have servers going around taking drink and food orders that will be brought right to you. VIP tents come with tables, chairs and a free bottle of wine!   The Acts:  Stillhouse Junkies  Elder Grown  Ashley Edwards  Secret Circus Society
Durango Drive In Movie - Wayne's World
8:00pm / D&SNGR Parking lot
Downtown Durango's newest event is the Durango Drive In! Movies will be shown over four consecutive weekends on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad parking lot. When was the last time you had dinner and a movie with your family, friends or loved ones? Well now you can, and can do so safely.   What you get   Tickets are sold for a vehicle or a pair of motorcycles. 100 vehicles will be allowed at each movie. Ticket prices are on the website.   Each admission includes:  1 vehicle with up to 6 passengers or 2 motorcycles up to 4 passengers  1 Movie Snack Pack* distributed to each vehicle or pair of motorcycles upon entry  *Movie Snack Pack includes:  A bag of popcorn  a theater size of Peanut Butter M&M’s  7oz Twizzlers, and  two 20oz Coke products (choice of Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite or Dasani).   Additional items will be available for purchase online or cashless payment on-site including candy, popcorn, snacks, drinks and more.   Please visit DurangoDriveIn.com for info about allowed vehicle types, safety and more.   See you at the movies!
 Sunday, August 30th
Durango Flea Market
8:00am / La Plata County Fair Grounds
The Durango Flea Market is the place to be and shop on Sunday for a wide range of second hand items from funky to functional. Free admission and parking.
Blue Moon Ramblers
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle
Come enjoy the Blue Moon Ramblers as we have on Sundays for over 30 years. Swing open the saloon doors and join us!
Live Music with Rob Webster
5:30pm / The Office Spiritorium
Originally from Chicago-land, Rob is one of our favorite entertainers and also thinks The Office Spiritorium is one of the “coolest rooms in Durango!” Join us for Rob’s Peace Through Music experience.
Durango Drive In Movie - Dirty Dancing
8:00pm / D&SNGR Parking lot
Downtown Durango's newest event is the Durango Drive In! Movies will be shown over four consecutive weekends on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad parking lot. When was the last time you had dinner and a movie with your family, friends or loved ones? Well now you can, and can do so safely.   What you get   Tickets are sold for a vehicle or a pair of motorcycles. 100 vehicles will be allowed at each movie. Ticket prices are on the website.   Each admission includes:  1 vehicle with up to 6 passengers or 2 motorcycles up to 4 passengers  1 Movie Snack Pack* distributed to each vehicle or pair of motorcycles upon entry  *Movie Snack Pack includes:  A bag of popcorn  a theater size of Peanut Butter M&M’s  7oz Twizzlers, and  two 20oz Coke products (choice of Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite or Dasani).   Additional items will be available for purchase online or cashless payment on-site including candy, popcorn, snacks, drinks and more.   Please visit DurangoDriveIn.com for info about allowed vehicle types, safety and more.   See you at the movies!
 Monday, August 31st
Adam G. Swanson on the piano
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle
Ragtime piano with Adam Swanson!
Live Music with Rob Webster
5:30pm / The Office Spiritorium
Originally from Chicago-land, Rob is one of our favorite entertainers and also thinks The Office Spiritorium is one of the “coolest rooms in Durango!” Join us for Rob’s Peace Through Music experience.
Mondays with Chad MacCluskey
6:00pm / Dandelion Cafe
Chad MacCluskey will be entertaining us every Monday evening for the summer! Stop by the patio and enjoy his musical talents!
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