ONGOING

GALLERY SHOW
Through December 6 | Open Shutter Gallery
Exposure, international juried exhibition.

ANIMAS MUSEUM
Through April 30 | Durango
La Plata County Historical Society museum. Exhibits of local history, Indian cultures and the West, open Tuesday-Saturday through April.

CASCADE CANYON WINTER TRAIN
Through May 3 | D&SNG
Train winds its way through breathtaking beauty on a 52-mile round trip wilderness journey.

DURANGO DISCOVERY KIDS
Year-round | Durango
Durango's museum for children with hands-on exhibits, workshops and educational events is open Tuesday-Sunday.

ANASAZI HERITAGE CENTER
Year-round | Dolores
A museum of the ancestral Puebloan (or Anasazi) culture and other native cultures in the Four Corners region. Permanent exhibits, special exhibits and events, research library and collection of over three million artifacts.

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THE POLAR EXPRESS
November 16-December 28 | D&SNG
The award-winning book comes to life on this magical journey to the North Pole, where pajama-clad children get to meet Santa, while enjoying caroling, hot chocolate and Christmas treats.

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER
November 22 | Fairgrounds Durango
A free holiday dinner.

OPENING DAY
November 23 | Durango Mountain Resort

OPEN STUDIO
November 23 | Durango Arts Center
Portrait Group, non-instructional open-studio session with a live, clothed model.

SINGING WITH SANTA AND TREE LIGHTING
November 23 | Downtown Durango
Celebrate the coming of Christmas by meeting at the train station then caroling your way to Buckley Park to decorate the community tree.

WINTER SOLSTICE ARTISAN’S MARKET
November 23-December 24 | Durango Arts Center
Selection of juried fine art and fine craft gift items from regional artists.

HOLIDAZZLE
November 23-December 24 | Downtown Durango
Merchants celebrate the official start of the holidays the day after Thanksgiving and continue throughout the season with gift certificates, prize giveaways and “dazzling” decorated window displays; a promotion of the many events and activities taking place in and around downtown Durango.

NEEDLE FELTING ORNAMENTS
November 24 | Durango Arts Center
Fun-filled workshop using wool for needle felting.

ORNAMENT MAKING FOR KIDS
November 24 | Durango Arts Center
Kids of all ages invent holiday ornaments.

OLD SPANISH TRAIL
November 24-December 8 | Ignacio
The untold stories about incoming colonies that used this trail and the impact it had on native communities, Saturdays at the Southern Ute Cultural Center.

CHRISTMAS IN DOLORES
November 26-December 20 | Dolores
Open houses, poker run, town tree lighting and Yule-log fire, holiday bazaar, downtown businesses open late for shoppers, toy drive distribution.

FIGURE DRAWING
November 27-December 18 | Durango Arts Center
Non-instructional studio sessions Tuesday evenings with nude models.

LOCAL APPRECIATION DAY
November 28 | Wolf Creek Ski Area
Specially priced lift tickets, open to all guests.

TASTE OF THE SEASONS
November 29 | Cortez
Four Seasons Greenhouse and Nursery's wine tasting, food from local restaurants, and silent auction benefits the United Way.

NOEL NIGHT
November 30 | Downtown Durango
All day and evening thank you celebration sponsored by downtown merchants with discounts, raffles, holiday refreshments, parties and more.

FESTIVAL OF TREES
November 30-December 2; December 7-9 | D&SNG Museum
Wander through a forest of beautiful trees decorated by local volunteers, listen to live music and relax into the holiday spirit! Then choose the perfect tree for your home or office. Proceeds to benefit Community Connections.

FESTIVAL OF TREES
November 28-December 1 | Farmington, N.M.
An indoor forest of artfully decorated Christmas trees; special events include the Teddy Bear Tea, Fashions at the Festival Luncheon, Coffee Break with the Trees and Family Night.

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JOHN DENVER: THE TRIBUTE
December 1 | Community Concert Hall
Vocalist John Adams offers a memorable, magical and poignant journey through the classic songs and recounts personal stories of his time with John Denver.

STAINED GLASS WORKSHOP
December 1 | Durango Arts Center
Will Foster teaches how to manipulate stained glass using the foil technique.

PARADE OF LIGHTS
December 1 | Cortez
This holiday tradition brings the magic of the season to Main Street.

YULE LOG CELEBRATION AND SUGARPLUM FESTIVAL
December 1 | Silverton
Traditional hunt for the log to light the holiday fire. The child that finds it first lights the ceremonial fire. The Sugar Plum Fairy awaits with holiday treats, hot apple cider and hot chocolate.

SALMON RUINS HOLIDAY ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR
December 1 | Farmington, N.M.
Artisans from throughout the Four Corners display and sell their wares.

SAN JUAN COLLEGE LUMINARIAS
December 1 | Farmington, N.M.
Display illuminates the campus.

GALLERY SHOW
December 1-31 | A Shared Blanket
Native American ornaments from a vast array of tribal member artists.

OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
December 2-3 | Animas Museum
Celebrate the season with local artists and craftspeople.

RIVERGLO
December 3 | Farmington, N.M.
Luminarias light the river and evening sky.

BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY
December 4 | Community Concert Hall
“America’s favorite little Big Band” returns with its Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party.

LOCAL APPRECIATION DAYS
December 5, 12 | Wolf Creek Ski Area
Specially priced lift tickets, open to all guests.

FIRST THURSDAYS ART WALK
December 6 | Downtown Durango
Monthly exhibits in downtown galleries.

MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK OPEN HOUSE
December 6 | Mesa Verde
Luminarias, food and entertainment.

HOLIDAY ARTS SHOW
December 7-8 | Fairgrounds Durango
Come enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the season at the LPC Fairgrounds. It's a Durango tradition.

HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR
December 7-8 | Animas Museum
The solution to all of your gift giving dilemmas under one roof. From jewelry to baked goods, there is sure to be something for everyone.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
December 7-9, 14-16 | Durango Arts Center
Christmas classic, adapted by Jacqueline Goldfinger and based on the novella by Charles Dickens, is the morality tale of Ebenezer Scrooge.

OLDE-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS
December 7-14 | Mancos
Celebrate the season: tree lighting ceremony, a visit from Santa, free movies for kids, gallery receptions, music and more.

GALLERY SHOW
December 7-January 16 | Open Shutter Gallery
Photography by Kamil Vojnae and Verne Stanford.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR AND COMMUNITY DINNER
December 8 | Silverton

FUN RACES
December 8 | Wolf Creek Ski Area
Modified and giant slalom with a dual format course. Skiers of all ages and abilities welcome with gold, silver and bronze medals to fastest times.

SANTA’S CANDY CANE CHRISTMAS
December 8 | Farmington, N.M.
Santa, holiday crafts, games, stories and hot chocolate.

A TRADITIONAL FAMILY CHRISTMAS
December 9 | Community Concert Hall
Durango Choral Society’s an annual holiday extravaganza in a special celebration of our hometown. Audience sing-alongs, fun for children, and some special holiday surprises.

HOLIDAY PARTY
December 14 | Studio &
A seasonal celebration.

THE NUTCRACKER
December 14-16 | Community Concert Hall
The highly acclaimed State Street Ballet from Santa Barbara, Ca., brings its touring production of the traditional Tchaikovsky classic to Durango.

CHRISTMAS IN VALLECITO
December 14-16 | Bayfield
Vallecito Valley’s holiday celebration.  Kids’ Christmas party, holiday train, sleigh rides, dog-sled races, cookies and hot cocoa, poker run, living nativity, live music and more; giving tree, home-lighting contest, Festival of Trees home tour.  Portion of proceeds to Upper Pine Fire Dept. and the forest service.

HOLIDAY FARMER’S MARKET
December 15 | Fairgrounds Durango
A variety of locally grown or produced items.

MORNING WITH SANTA
December 15 | Henry Strater Theater
Breakfast, singing and photos with Santa for children and families.

REINDEER ROMP AND NORTH POLE STROLL
December 15 | Farmington, N.M.
A 5K race and two-mile walk for the whole family with live holiday music, winter carnival games; hot chocolate, cider and cookies; awards and Santa.

AUDUBON CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
December 15 | Farmington, N.M.
Be a volunteer aide in scientific research by spending the day with other birders counting all the birds, common or rare, abundant or scarce, in their area wintering grounds.

LOCALS’ DAYS
December 16 | Durango Mountain Resort
Discounted lift tickets on Sundays, Dec. 16, Jan. 13, Feb. 10 and March 3.

SANTA SLEIGH RIDE
December 17 | Durango
Rapp Corral’s evening sleigh ride, bonfire, gifts and hot chocolate with Santa.

COWBOY CHRISTMAS
December 19 | Durango
Diamond Belle Saloon celebration with cowboy music and poetry.

SENIORS’ DAYS
December 19 | Durango Mountain Resort
Discounted lift tickets for those 65 and over on Wednesdays, Dec. 19, Jan. 16, Feb. 13 and March 6.

COMMUNITY CINEMA
December 19 | Discovery Museum
Free showing of Neil Berkeley’s Beauty is Embarrassing, a funny, irreverent story of the highs and lows of a commercial artist struggling to find peace and balance between his work and his art.

BAR D WRANGLERS CHRISTMAS JUBILEE
December 20 | Community Concert Hall
A warm-hearted and fun-filled show for the entire family, the Bar D Wranglers are sure to inspire audiences to remember the true meaning of the holidays.

WINTER SOLSTICE FESTIVAL
December 21 | Downtown Durango
Second Avenue businesses and restaurants celebrate the winter solstice Scandinavian style.

HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHTS
December 21, 24 | Durango Mountain Resort
Seasonal entertainment at Creekside Italian Kitchen in Purgatory Village.

NAVAJO NATIVITY
December 22 | Farmington, N.M.
Living nativity by the children at Four Corners Home for Children; native costumes and live animals.

SANTA COMES TO TOWN
December 24 | Silverton
Santa visits the town Christmas tree to pass out goodies.

SANTA VISITS
December 24-25 | Wolf Creek Ski Area
Santa will be handing out candy canes to children of all ages.

ART NIGHT SHOWCASE
December 28 | Turley, N.M.
An evening of art, music, appetizers and fabulous wine at Wines of the San Juan winery.

NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION
December 31 | Durango Mountain Resorts
Torchlight parade, fireworks extravaganza, Purgy’s New Year’s Eve Bash with live music and more.

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BRUNCH TRAIN
January 1 | D&SNG
Start the New Year on board the train with a delicious hot brunch buffet, strolling musician and scrumptious desserts; travel through a pristine winter wonderland along the Animas River to the Cascade Canyon wye.

GALLERY SHOW
January | Fifth Corner Photo Gallery
Begins its second annual monthly guest-artist programs.

GALLERY SHOW
January 1-31 | A Shared Blanket
Custom-sized, hand-painted Cochiti Ray drums from Cochiti Pueblo.

FIRST THURSDAYS ART WALK
January 3 | Downtown Durango
Monthly exhibits in downtown galleries.

CASPER BACA BARES, BRONCS & BULLS
January 4-5 | Farmington
Annual rodeo spectacular with more than 200 rough-stock riders competing for prizes.

FUN RACES
January 5, 12, 26 | Wolf Creek Ski Area
Modified and giant slalom with a dual format course. Skiers of all ages and abilities welcome with gold, silver and bronze medals to fastest times.

SOUTHWEST BUSINESS FORUM
January 9 | Community Concert Hall
Here from experts in business and economics their views of the current status of local, state, national and international economies, and their predictions for the future. Free admission and refreshments.

LOCAL APPRECIATION DAYS
January 9, 23, 30 | Wolf Creek Ski Area
Specially priced lift tickets, open to all guests.

OURAY ICE FESTIVAL
January 10-13 | Uncompahgre Gorge
The 18th annual festival is guaranteed to be a huge success as the world's best male and female ice climbers compete on a difficult mixed route for the title of overall winner.

CREATIVE WORKSHOP
January 11-13 | Sorrel Sky Gallery
Painting Animals with Edward Aldrich.

FOUR CORNERS COMMISSION JURIED EXHIBIT
January 11-February 2 | Durango Arts Center
Regional juried exhibit of works in all media except film celebrates the uniqueness of life, land and the diverse heritage of the Four Corners area.

SILVERTON SLED DOG RACE
January 12-13 | Silverton
Returning after several years with dog skijoring, dog sprints, kids’ events and more.

COMMUNITY CINEMA
January 16 | Discovery Museum
Free showing of Soul Food Junkies, by Byron Hurt, delves into the historical and controversial relationship between the African American community and soul food.

UNITED WAY DAY
January 16 | Wolf Creek Ski Area
Specially priced lift tickets; proceeds donated.

ASTROFRIDAY
January 18 | Farmington
The Navajo Sky Legends show at the college planetarium with a stargaze to follow.

CREATIVE WORKSHOP
January 18-20 | Sorrel Sky Gallery
Painting Snow and Winter Scenes with Michael Lewis.

GALLERY SHOW
January 18-31 | Open Shutter Gallery
Annual community show.

WEDDING EXPO
January 19 | Fairgrounds Durango
From wedding sites to entertainment, photographers, caterers and everything in between, you'll have the opportunity to book the products and services you'll need to create an amazing celebration.

WINTERFEST
January 19-20 | Durango Mountain Resort
Family fun festival with activities for all: dog-sledding, ice climbing, backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, sledding/tubing, sleigh ride and more.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. RACE
January 20| Wolf Creek Ski Area
Ski race for all ages and abilities with gold, silver and bronze medals awarded for fastest times.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION
January 21 | Fort Lewis College
Peace march, speeches and a birthday party are a few on the honorary events.

DIAVOLO DANCE THEATER
January 22 | Community Concert Hall
Internationally renowned modern acrobatic dance company’s 2013 premiere Fluid Infinities, set to the music of Philip Glass.

GALLERY SHOW
January 25 | Studio &
The Artwork of Clint Reid.

CREATIVE WORKSHOP
Jan 25-27 | Sorrel Sky Gallery
Painting in Watercolor with Pat Howard.

THEATER
January 25-16; February 1-3 | Farmington, N.M.
Theater Ensemble Arts kicks off the New Year with Weekend Comedy at San Juan College.

SHE-RIDE
January 25-27 | Durango Mountain Resort
Women’s snowboarding clinic.

DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT
January 26 | Cortez
Toss in the Tundra benefits the Wolfwood Refuge, a state-licensed, nonprofit refuge for wolves and wolf/dogs. Meet wolves Trinity and Big O at free educational wolf talk.

SNOWDOWN…GET YOUR GEEK ON
January 30-February 3 | Durango
Colorado’s 35th annual winter celebration is a fun and frivolous party for locals that the world is invited to attend.

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SNOWDOWN FOLLIES
February 1-2 | Downtown Durango
Shows at the Durango Arts Center and the Henry Strater Theater.

GALLERY SHOW
February 1-28 | A  Shared Blanket
Donna Frank’s original gemstone creations.

GALLERY SHOW
February 1-March 28 | Open Shutter Gallery
The Journey is the Destination, the journals of Dan Eldon exhibit.

SNOWDOWN CHILI COOK-OFF
February 2 | Fairgrounds Durango

SNOWDOWN SEARCH AND RESCUE BREAKFAST
February 3 | Fairgrounds Durango

SUPER BOWL PARTIES
February 3 | Durango Mountain Resort
Purgy’s and Creekside Italian Kitchen offer up some football fun.

SUPER BOWL RACE
February 3 | Wolf Creek Ski Area
Ski race for all ages and abilities with gold, silver and bronze medals awarded for fastest times.

LOCAL APPRECIATION DAYS
February 3, 10, 27 | Wolf Creek Ski Area
Specially priced lift tickets, open to all guests.

SNOWDOWN BALL
February 4 | Sorrel Sky Gallery
Annual fundraiser for Hospice of Mercy.

JORDAN WORLD CIRCUS
February 5-6 | Farmington
Featuring new and exciting effects in lighting, fireworks, staging and music.

FIRST THURSDAYS ART WALK
February 7 | Downtown Durango
Monthly exhibits in downtown galleries.

CHOCOLATE FANTASIA
February 8 | Fairgrounds Durango
Four Corners' premier chocolate tasting celebrates 27 years with this year’s theme “Chocolate Zoo-Bilee.” More than 200 chocolate delicacies created by local restaurants and amateur chefs. All the chocolate your heart desires. Proceeds to the Volunteers of America Southwest Safehouse.

CREATIVE WORKSHOP
February 8-10 | Sorrel Sky Gallery
Start Painting Today! with Sharon Abshagen.

SNOWSCAPE WINTER FESTIVAL
February 8-10 | Silverton
Cardboard sledding, skiing and snowshoe racing, snow golf tournament and more.

SWEETHEARTS OF THE ARTS
February 9 | Durango Arts Center
Honors three special women, Ann Butler, Maureen May and Judith Reynolds, who have invested their lives in the arts.

MARDI GRAS RACE
February 10 | Wolf Creek Ski Area
Ski race for all ages and abilities with gold, silver and bronze medals awarded for fastest times.

MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION
February 12 | Durango Mountain Resort

DARWIN DAY
February 12 | Discovery Museum
A global celebration of science and reason held on or around evolutionary biologist Charles Darwin’s birthday anniversary.

INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS
February 13 | Community Concert Hall
From Nashville, six unique, professional musicians are steeped in the tradition of bluegrass vocal harmony, as well as the progressive edge of instrumental music.

ASTROFRIDAY
February 15 | Farmington
Destination Tomorrow 24: Mars Phoenix at the college planetarium.

CREATIVE WORKSHOP
Feb 15-17 | Sorrel Sky Gallery
Painting “Passion” Pencils with Bj Briner.

ROMANCE ON THE RAILS
February 16 | D&SNG
Vintage train ride with your loved one through pristine wilderness to Cascade Canyon. Strolling musician and complimentary champagne or sparkling cider.

NIGHT SHOOT AND WINTER PHOTOGRAPHERS’ TRAIN
February 16-17 | D&SNG
Capture scenes in the Durango yard at night of professionally lit equipment; ride to Cascade Canyon wilderness and disembark to photograph the train; several run-bys planned.

SKIJORING
February 16-17 | Silverton
Horses ride fast while pulling skiers over jumps. Kids’ events planned.

SAN JUAN SYMPHONY
February 17 | Community Concert Hall
This performance entitled Back to the Future features Derek Bermel’s Canzonas Americanas, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2, op 19 and Haydn’s Symphony No. 104. Piano prodigy Zhu Wang from Shanghai returns along with guest conductor Kenneth Freed. 

PRESIDENTS' DAY RACE
February 17 | Wolf Creek Ski Area
Ski race for all ages and abilities with gold, silver and bronze medals awarded for fastest times.

COMMUNITY CINEMA
February 20 | Discovery Museum
Free showing of Bonnie Boswell’s The Powerbroker, the story of 1950s and ‘60s civil rights leader Whitney Young.

GARDENSWARTZ SALE
February 21-14 | Fairgrounds Durango
Annual sale of sporting goods and apparel at the LPC Fairgrounds.

GALLERY SHOW
February 22 | Studio &
An Experiment in Art features more than 20 local artists.

HIGH DESERT FINE ART FESTIVAL
February 22-24 | Farmington, N.M.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY SALE
February 23 | Fairgrounds Durango
The bloomers sale attracts chocoholics galore with proceeds benefitting local charities.

FUN RACES
February 23 | Wolf Creek Ski Area
Modified and giant slalom with a dual format course. Skiers of all ages and abilities welcome with gold, silver and bronze medals to fastest times.

THE INTERGALACTIC NEMESIS
February 26 | Community Concert Hall
1990s traditional radio play, morphed first into a graphic novel, and now a live performance, is a multimedia production of actors, a foley artist, keyboardist and some 1,200 graphic novel images projected above the stage.

DURANGO FILM
February 27-March 3 | Downtown Durango
Challenging, entertaining and diverse independent films and filmmakers at local venues.

DAVE SPENCER SKI CLASSIC
February 28-March 3 | Durango Mountain Resort
Adaptive Sports Association’s 15th annual fundraiser; non-competitive ski race, mountain scavenger hunt, poker run and family fun.

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LIVES WELL LIVED
March 1 | Durango
Durango Choral Society, Durango Women's Choir and Renaissance Singers from Telluride present settings of beloved, timeless prayers and poetry.

SAN JUAN COUNTY HOME EXPO
March 1-2 | Farmington
Building-industry experts offer ideas and advice.

HOZHONI DAYS POWWOW AND PAGEANT
March 1-31 | Fort Lewis College
Month-long celebration to honor the Native American heritage of the region. Speakers, presentations, Miss Hozhoni Pageant and the Hozhoni Days Powwow, one of the oldest and biggest celebrations that brings thousands of singers, dancers and spectators.

GALLERY SHOW
March 1-31 | A Shared Blanket
New works by Native American jewelry designers Tommy Jackson, Tommy Singer, Calvin Begay and Chris Nieto.

MARCH PHOTO SHOW
March 1-31 | Farmington, N.M.
Scenery, wildlife, events, still life, people and pets are some of the subjects displayed by photographers, professional and amateur, at the Riverside Nature Center.

FUN RACES
March 2, 9, 23 | Wolf Creek Ski Area
Modified and giant slalom with a dual format course. Skiers of all ages and abilities welcome with gold, silver and bronze medals to fastest times.

XMR SNOWMOBILE RACING
March 2-3 | Silverton
Silverton Snowmobile Club’s snocross, vintage and drag racing.

LOCAL APPRECIATION DAY
March 6, 31 | Wolf Creek Ski Area
Specially priced lift tickets, open to all guests.

FIRST THURSDAYS ART WALK
March 7 | Downtown Durango
Monthly exhibits in downtown galleries.

STEEP CANYON RANGERS
March 7 | Community Concert Hall
Best recognized as the bluegrass band often fronted by comedian/musician Steve Martin, this quintet has garnered a reputation for smooth vocals, smart songwriting, ferocious instrumentals and stunning harmony.

CREATIVE WORKSHOP
March 8-10 | Sorrel Sky Gallery
Big Mountains, Big Skies with Jim Bagley.

AROUND THE WORLD CHILDREN’S FAIR
March 9 | Fairgrounds Durango

NEIL BERG’S 101 YEARS OF BROADWAY
March 13 | Community Concert Hall
A re-creation of the greatest moments from the top shows of the century.

SOUP FOR THE SOUL
March 13 | Fairgrounds Durango
Hospice of Mercy's ninth annual sampling of soups and appetizers from Durango's outstanding restaurants; shop unique silent auction. All proceeds directly support hospice and help to provide compassionate care in the community.

MANCOS VALLEY SNOW SHOW
March 15 | Mancos
Opening night of the annual Snow Show photo exhibit.

CREATIVE WORKSHOP
March 16 | Sorrel Sky Gallery
Nature Photography with Tony Newlin.

MANCOS MELT
March 16 | Mancos
Family fun winter recovery celebration includes bed races, putt-putt golf, music and gallery walk.

SAINT PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION
March 17 | Durango Mountain Resort

ST. PATRICK’S DAY RACE
March 17 | Wolf Creek Ski Area
Ski race for all ages and abilities with gold, silver and bronze medals awarded for fastest times.

COMMUNITY CINEMA
March 20 | Discovery Museum
Free showing of Wonder Women: The Untold Story of American Superheroines, by Kristy Guevara Flanagan, looks at how popular representations of powerful women often reflect society’s anxieties about women’s liberation.

GALLERY SHOW
March 22 | Studio &
The Miniature Show features the artwork of Elizabeth Kinahan.

CREATIVE WORKSHOP
March 22-24 | Sorrel Sky Gallery
Hot and Cold: Sunsets and Snow with Stephen Day.

OLIVER MTUKUDZI
March 23 | Community Concert Hall
Known as “Tuku,” Zimbabwe’s Afro-pop legend is revered as a gifted singer/songwriter with work incorporating  the South Africa mbaqanga, the energetic Zimbabwean pop style jit, and the traditional kateke drumming of his clan.

HARLEY DAVIDSON PARTS EXPO
March 23-24 | Fairgrounds Durango
Motorcycle parts and bike swap.

VIOLINS & VINO
March 24 | Toh-Atin Gallery
Music in the Mountains' benefit features fabulous wines paired with delicious hors d'oeuvres, a silent and live auction of beautifully painted violins by 11 Southwest Colorado artists. Winning violin will be revealed as the 2013 festival artwork.

JESSE COOK
March 26 | Community Concert Hall
Canadian Jesse Cook performs a blend of percussion and flamenco guitar, with a unique Gypsy-African sound; his unorthodox stylings are soulful and spirited.

RUTH MOODY BAND
March 28 | Community Concert Hall
Two-time Juno Award-winning singer/songwriter has been lauded for her ethereal vocals, impressive multi-instrumentalism and masterful songwriting.

DURANGO DEVO BIKE SWAP
March 30 | Fairgrounds Durango

EASTER DAY RACE
March 31 | Wolf Creek Ski Area
Ski race for all ages and abilities with gold, silver and bronze medals awarded for fastest times.

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GALLERY SHOW
April 1-30 | A Shared Blanket
Navajo hand-spun weavings and vegetal-dyed vibrant rugs.

LOCAL APPRECIATION DAYS
April 3, 7 | Wolf Creek Ski Area
Specially priced lift tickets, open to all guests.

GALLERY SHOW
April 4 | Sorrel Sky Gallery
Annual spring show features award-winning bronze sculptor Star Liana York.

FOUR CORNERS BACKCOUNTRY TACK SALE
April 6 | Fairgrounds Durango

CREATIVE WORKSHOP
April 6-7 | Sorrel Sky Gallery
Pine Needle Basketry with Mimi Bonkowske.

FUN RACES
April 7 | Wolf Creek Ski Area
Modified and giant slalom with a dual format course. Skiers of all ages and abilities welcome with gold, silver and bronze medals to fastest times.

LOCAL APPRECIATION AND CLOSING DAY
April 7 | Wolf Creek Ski Area
Specially priced lift tickets, open to all guests. Easter bunny leads the egg hunt.

GALLERY SHOW
April 12 | Studio &
The Pottery Show, four nationally acclaimed local potters featured.

SAN JUAN COLLEGE CONTEST POWWOW
April 12-14 | Farmington, N.M.
Gourd and Grand Entry dancing; arts, crafts and food booths.

FIRST THURSDAYS ART WALK
April 13 | Downtown Durango
Monthly exhibits in downtown galleries.

CREATIVE WORKSHOP
April 13 | Sorrel Sky Gallery
Tufa Casting in Sterling Silver with Ray Tracey.

THE SECOND CITY
April 13 | Community Concert Hall
Celebrated and long-running improvisational comedy enterprise that spawned comedic greats including Dan Akroyd, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, John Belushi, Tina Fey and more promises to bring some much-needed comic relief with The Second City: Laughing Matters.

TRI THE RIM TRIATHLON
April 14 | Fort Lewis College
Teams and individuals are encouraged to participate in Durango's longest running triathlon.

COMMUNITY CINEMA
April 17 | Discovery Museum
The Island President by Jon Shenk, Bonni Cohen and Richard Berge. After bringing democracy to his country, President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives, the lowest-lying country in the world, takes up the fight to keep his homeland from disappearing under the sea.

DURANGO BLUEGRASS MELTDOWN
April 19-21 | Downtown Durango
Dedicated to the preservation of bluegrass as an American art form, the three-day festival at venues around town features a super jam, barn dance and Saturday night “Celtdown.”

SAN JUAN SYMPHONY
April 20 | Community Concert Hall
Final performance of the season entitled Bach and Beatlemania is a big party for a brilliant and brassy orchestra. Leopold Stokowski’s outlandish arrangement of the legendary Toccata and Fugue; the legendary tunes of The Beatles; joined by Dallas Symphony guest artists and local favorites Greg Hustis and Ryan Anthony.

SOLI DEO GLORIA
April 26, 28 | Durango
St. Columba Catholic Church is the setting for Durango Choral Society’s performances of Gabriel Fauré's magnificent Requiem, rooted in Gregorian Chant overlaid with rich, lush harmonies and chamber orchestra accompaniment.

HOME AND RANCH SHOW
April 27-28 | Fairgrounds Durango
A display of everything for every home.

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ANIMAS MUSEUM
May 1 | Durango
Open Monday-Saturday for the summer season.

GALLERY SHOW
May 1 | Downtown Durango
The Art of Studio & displayed at the Rochester Hotel.

GALLERY SHOW
May 1-31 | A Shared Blanket
Alma Concha Storytellers from Jemez Pueblo.

DURANGO WINE EXPERIENCE
May 2-4 | Downtown Durango
The perfect gathering for wine enthusiasts, "walk about" downtown galleries and fine merchants and taste hundreds of wines, attend seminars and a tented grand tasting with hundreds of wines and catered, wine-friendly food.

SUMMER TRAIN
May 4 | D&SNG
Daily roundtrips to Silverton begin.

STAR WARS DAY
May 4 | Discovery Museum
Because of the infamous pun, “may the fourth be with you,” fans all over the world use the day as an excuse to stage movie marathons and wage impromptu light-sabre fights.

TXT-TASTIC!
May 5 | First United Methodist Church
The Durango Children's Chorale won't be using their thumbs to send instant messages, but they will sing beautiful, serious, funny and even ridiculous "texts" you are sure to love.

SPRING GALLERY WALK
May 10 | Downtown Durango
A casual evening of featured artists and special exhibits at Durango’s finest galleries.

BLOOMFIELD DAYS
May 10-12 | Bloomfield, N.M.
Live entertainment, food, arts and crafts, parade, games, duck race, four-wheeler trail rides and more.

GATEWAY TO IMAGINATION
May 11-July 13 | Farmington, N.M.
National juried art competition features entries in painting, watercolor, sculpture, photography and mixed media.

CHIMNEY ROCK
May 15 | Pagosa Springs
Summer tours begin.

CHORAL SOCIETY CABARET
May 18 | Durango Arts Center
Great music, elegant cuisine and good company at this premier fundraiser. Talented singers perform favorites from Broadway to Opera while you enjoy hors d'oeuvres buffet and drinks.

TASTE OF DURANGO
May 19 | Downtown Durango
Food "tastes" from local restaurants, cooking demos and live music.