Ongoing | November | December | January | February | March | April | May

ONGOING

GALLERY SHOW
Through November 30 | Sorrel Sky Gallery
Small paintings by some of the area’s most popular artists in an exhibit entitled Little Windows with a Big View.

GALLERY SHOW
Through December 13 | Open Shutter Gallery
Steve McCurry: The Iconic Images features photos from the last roll of Kodachrome.

WINTER SOLSTICE ARTISANS’ MARKET
Through December 24 | Durango Arts Center

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 4 | 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.

NOVEMBER

THE POLAR EXPRESS
November 18-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 24 | Fairgrounds Durango
A free holiday dinner.

OPENING DAY
November 25 | Durango Mountain Resort

SINGING WITH SANTA AND TREE LIGHTING
November 25 | 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.

HOLIDAZZLE
November 25-January 1 | 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. 

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.

LOCAL APPRECIATION DAY
November 27 | Wolf Creek Ski Area
Specially priced lift tickets, open to all guests.

FESTIVAL OF TREES
November 30-December 3 | Aztec, N.M.

DECEMBER

TASTE OF THE SEASONS
December 1 | Cortez
Four Seasons Greenhouse and Nursery's wine tasting, food from local restaurants, and silent auction benefits the United Way.

FESTIVAL OF TREES
December 1-3 | Farmington, N.M.
An indoor forest of artfully decorated Christmas trees.

GALLERY SHOW
December 1-31 | A Shared Blanket
Ornaments and nativities from 30 different Native American cultures.

NOEL NIGHT
December 2 | Downtown Durango
All day and evening thank you celebration sponsored by downtown merchants with discounts, raffles, holiday refreshments, parties and more.

BOOK SIGNING
December 2 | Durango
In conjunction with Noel Night, Sorrel Sky Gallery hosts Frederic B. Wildfang and coauthor Nik Kendziorski’s Postcard History Series.

TASTE OF CHRISTMAS
December 2 | Ignacio
Holiday bazaar, photos with Santa, cookies and hot chocolate.

RIVERGLO
December 2 | Farmington, N.M.
Luminarias light the river and evening sky.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
December 2-3 | Durango
Animas Museum special holiday event.

HARK THE NEVILLE ANGEL SINGS
December 2-3, 9-10, 16-17 | Durango Arts Center
A Durango Lively Arts Company holiday show.

HOLIDAY ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL
December 2-4 | Fairgrounds Durango
Come enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the season at the LPC Fairgrounds. It's a Durango tradition.

FESTIVAL OF TREES
December 2-4, 9-11 | 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.

STAINED GLASS WORKSHOP
December 3 | Durango Arts Center
For adults with Will Foster.

PARADE OF LIGHTS
December 3 | Cortez
This holiday tradition brings the magic of the season to Main Street.

YULE LOG CELEBRATION AND SUGARPLUM FESTIVAL
December 3 | 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.

SAN JUAN COLLEGE LUMINARIAS
December 3 | Farmington, N.M.
Display illuminates the campus.

SALMON RUINS HOLIDAY ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR
December 3 | Farmington, N.M.
Artisans from throughout the Four Corners display and sell their wares.

THE EIGHT REINDEER MONOLOGUES
December 3, 10, 17 | Durango Arts Center
A dark, dark Christmas comedy.

OLDE-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS
December 3-10 | Mancos
Celebrate the season: tree lighting ceremony, a visit from Santa, free movies for kids, gallery receptions, music and more.

A TRADITIONAL FAMILY CHRISTMAS
December 4 | Community Concert Hall
The Durango Choral Society presents an annual holiday extravaganza in a special celebration of our own hometown. Audience sing-alongs, fun for children, and some special holiday surprises.  Silent auction and fundraiser for Durango Children’s Chorale.

TOWN TREE TRIMMING
December 4 | Silverton
Homemade ornaments adorn the town tree.

LOCAL APPRECIATION DAYS
December 7, 14 | Wolf Creek Ski Area
Specially priced lift tickets, open to all guests.

MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK OPEN HOUSE
December 8 | Mesa Verde

THE NUTCRACKER
December 9-11 | Community Concert Hall
The State Street Ballet, acclaimed professional ballet company from Santa Barbara, Ca., brings its touring production of the traditional classic to Durango.

COLOR THEORY
December 10 | Durango Arts Center
A workshop for adults taught by Christine Trout.

HOLIDAY FARMERS MARKET
December 10 | Fairgrounds Durango
A variety of locally grown or produced items.

FUN RACES
December 10 | 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. 

SCULPEY CLAY
December 10, 17 | Durango Arts Center
A workshop for kids.

MOSCOW BALLET’S GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER
December 11 | Farmington, N.M.
Escape into the serene beauty of an amazing performance of a holiday favorite, now on its 17th annual tour.

BAR D WRANGLERS CHRISTMAS JUBILEE
December 15 | 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.

GALLERY SHOW
December 15-February 9 | Open Shutter Gallery
The Weston Family, images from Edward Weston, Brett Weston, Cole Weston, Kim Weston and Cara Weston.

SKI AND RIDE SCHOOL
December 17 | Durango Mountain Resort
Early-season tune-up clinic.

AUDUBON CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
December 17 | 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.

BACKCOUNTRY EXPERIENCE BREWSKI DEMOFEST
December 17-18 | Durango Mountain Resort
Try out new winter sports equipment while sampling delicious, local award-winning craft beers from Steamworks and Ska brewers; be prepared for the backcountry by attending an avalanche clinic.

TELE DAZE CLINIC
December 18 | Durango Mountain Resort
All ability levels learn progressive techniques of Tele skiing.

BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY’S WILD AND SWINGIN’ HOLIDAY PARTY
December 19 | Community Concert Hall

NAVAJO NATIVITY
December 23 | Farmington, N.M.
Living nativity by the children at Four Corners Home for Children; native costumes and live animals.

EVENING SNOWSHOE TOURS
December 23, 30 | Durango Mountain Resort
Explore the mountain on guided snowshoe adventure; snowshoe rentals, chairlift ride to the top of the mountain and a wine-and-cheese party at the Powderhouse restaurant included.

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.

NEW YEAR’S AT THE DAC
December 31 | Durango Arts Center
Welcome the new year with special guest Ralph Dinosaur.

NEW YEAR'S EVE PRESIDENTIAL TRAIN
December 31 | D&SNG
Turn-of-the-century excursion aboard lantern-lit coaches. Reception, champagne, hors d'oeuvres, entertainment.

NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATIONS
December 31 | Durango Mountain and Telluride Ski Resorts
Torchlight parades, fireworks extravaganzas, music, races and games.

JANUARY

HERITAGE PRESERVATION LECTURE SERIES
January-June | Center of Southwest Studies
Speakers from several organizations dedicated to preserving our natural and cultural heritage; presentations include summer field archaeology and research, conservation of historic working ranches, protection of historic sites on Red Mountain and more.

GALLERY SHOW
January 1-31 | A Shared Blanket
Alpaca weavings and garments, light and warm, in a vast array of colors.

GALLERY SHOW
January 2-28 | Durango Arts Center
Abstract Views exhibit in the Barbara Conrad Gallery.

SOUTHWEST BUSINESS FORUM
January 5 | Community Concert Hall
Experts on local, state, national and international economics and business share knowledge and predictions for the future.

OURAY ICE FESTIVAL
January 5-8 | Uncompahgre Gorge
The 15th 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.

CASPER BACA BARES, BRONCS & BULLS
January 6-7 | Farmington
Annual rodeo spectacular with more than 200 rough-stock riders competing for prizes.

FUN RACES
January 8, 21, 28 | 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. 

INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS SKI TOUR
January 12 | Community Concert Hall
With special guest Elephant Revival.

GALLERY SHOW
January 13 | Durango
Idle Idols, the artwork of Aubrey Merolanne is on display at Studio &.

GALLERY SHOW
January 13 | Farmington, N.M.
Louisa McElwain art show and reception.

WEDDING EXPO
January 14 | 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.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.  RACE
January 15 | 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. DAY CELEBRATION
January 16 | Fort Lewis College
Annual celebration of Dr. King’s life features all-day campus activities.

PILOBOLUS
January 17 | Community Concert Hall
For more than 40 years, Pilobolus Dance Theatre remains a major American dance company of international influence.  Its unique vision of modern dance stretches the boundaries of human movement with a dazzling mix of humor, intelligence, physical invention and raw athleticism.

UNITED WAY DAY
January 18 | Wolf Creek Ski Area
Specially priced lift tickets; proceeds donated.

STARGAZE
January 20 | Farmington
See sunspots, prominences, flares and other daytime astronomy from the San Juan College courtyard.

SATURDAY SEMINAR
January 21 | Animas Museum
Join Mike Maddox as he presents stories of the legendary Stockton Boys.

LOCAL APPRECIATION DAYS
January 25, 29 | Wolf Creek Ski Area
Specially priced lift tickets, open to all guests.

OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUE
January 26 | Community Concert Hall
An homage to the humor, music and mayhem of the Blues Brothers that furthers the rich history of blues, gospel and soul music.

ASTROFRIDAY
January 27 | Farmington
The Navajo Sky Legends show at the college planetarium with a stargaze to follow.

MONSTER MANIA
January 27-28 | Farmington
Powerful monster trucks thrill and delight audiences as they fly through the air, roar their engines and show off their muscle.

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO
January 28 | Community Concert Hall
Revered for the stirring sound of bass, alto and tenor harmonies, with roots in the slave mines of South Africa, Ladysmith Black Mambazo is said to offer music that gets into the blood because it comes from the blood, evoking enthusiasm and excitement, regardless of one’s spirituality. 

GALLERY SHOW
January 30-February 25 | Durango Arts Center
Sweethearts of the Arts exhibit in the Barbara Conrad Gallery.

FEBRUARY

CELTIC NIGHTS – JOURNEY OF HOPE
February 1 | Community Concert Hall
Direct from Ireland comes a celebration of song – a new show in the tradition of theatrical events such as Riverdance and Drum! – with lilting melodies and plaintive lyrics of the rich Celtic heritage.

LOCAL APPRECIATION DAYS
February 1, 5, 15, 29 | Wolf Creek Ski Area
Specially priced lift tickets, open to all guests.

SNOWDOWN KIDS’ FOLLIES
February 1-2 | Durango Arts Center

GALLERY SHOW
February 1-29 | A Shared Blanket
Fossil mammoth ivory carvings from Alaska depict Arctic life and people.

GALLERY SHOW
February 2-24 | Telluride
Durango artist Paul Folwell’s one-man show at the Ah Haa School for the Arts.

SNOWDOWN FOLLIES
February 3-4 | Durango Arts Center

SNOWDOWN BALLOON RALLY TRAIN
February 4 | D&SNG
View mass ascension of colorful hot-air balloons in the beautiful Animas Valley from the comfort of heated train coaches.

SNOWDOWN CHILI COOK-OFF
February 4 | Fairgrounds Durango

SNOWDOWN SEARCH AND RESCUE BREAKFAST
February 5 | Fairgrounds Durango

SUPER BOWL RACE
February 5 | Wolf Creek Ski Area
Ski race for all ages and abilities with gold, silver and bronze medals awarded for fastest times.

JORDAN WORLD CIRCUS
February 7-8 | Farmington
Featuring new and exciting effects in lighting, fireworks, staging and music.

BLUES PILGRIMS – ERIC BIBB AND GUY DAVIS
February 9 | Community Concert Hall
Bib and David join their blues lineages in a pilgrimage to find and preserve the mystical center of the blues in today’s world and create a positive message for our times.

GALLERY LECTURE
February 10 | Durango
Sorrel Sky’s What’s Jewelry Got To Do With Love lecture with Linda Schott.

SNOWSCAPE WINTER FESTIVAL
February 10-12 | Silverton
Parade, bonfire, snowshoe and cross-country races, snowboard competition, fireworks and more.

ROMANCE ON THE RAILS
February 11 | D&SNG
Vintage train ride with your loved one through pristine wilderness to Cascade Canyon.  Strolling musician and complimentary champagne or sparkling cider.

SWEETHEARTS OF THE ARTS
February 11 | Durango Arts Center
Honoring local talents Gemma Kavanagh, Rochelle Mann, Linda Mack and Mona Wood-Patterson.

VALENTINE'S DAY RACE
February 12 | Wolf Creek Ski Area
Ski race for all ages and abilities with gold, silver and bronze medals awarded for fastest times.

SOUL SALVATION
February 16 | Community Concert Hall
Ruthie Foster and Paul Thorn present an evening of raw musical emotion, soulful singing and finely honed musical virtuosity good for the spirit.

CHOCOLATE FANTASIA
February 17 | Fairgrounds Durango
Four Corners' premier chocolate tasting celebrates 26 years with a “Choc-N-Roll” theme.  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.

RADIUM GIRLS
February 17-18, 23-25 | Community Concert Hall
Inspired by a true story, Radium Girls illustrates the difficulties of gender and class while offering a wry, unflinching look at the American obsession with health, wealth and the commercialization of science.

HIGH DESERT FINE ART FESTIVAL
February 17-19 | Farmington

WINTER PHOTOGRAPHER’S TRAIN & NIGHT SHOOT
February 18-19 | D&SNG
Ride to remote wilderness and disembark to photograph the train; several run-bys planned on the route to Cascade Canyon.  

LA PLATA PAW
February 18-19 | Mancos
Dog-sled races and mushing events.

SAN JUAN SYMPHONY
February 19 - Community Concert Hall
A Season of Appreciation: Music to Express Gratitude – Laughter.  The symphony is joined by special guests conductor Oriol Sans and cellist Katherine Audas.

PRESIDENTS’ DAY RACE
February 19 | Wolf Creek Ski Area
Ski race for all ages and abilities with gold, silver and bronze medals awarded for fastest times.

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

HEAVEN & EARTH
February 24 | Durango
Durango Choral Society, Durango Women’s Choir and the Fort Lewis College Chamber Choir present new and familiar settings of Gloria, Alleluia and the Psalms.

GALLERY SHOW
February 24 | Studio & Gallery
Previously Entitled, the work of 20 regional artists given a “title” by one of 20 titlers and asked to create an artwork from that title.

WORLD HERITAGE 25TH ANNIVERSARY
February 24 | Aztec Ruins
With some of the largest and best-preserved examples of the complexity of ancestral Puebloan culture, Aztec Ruins National Monument is one of only 20 World Heritage sites in the U.S. The 25th anniversary celebration will bring well-deserved attention to the honor by offering free entrance all day, junior ranger badges and certificates, documentary videos and more.

GARDENSWARTZ SALE
February 24-26 | Fairgrounds Durango
Annual sale of sporting goods and apparel at the LPC Fairgrounds.

SCHOOL DAYS FUN DAY
February 25 | Animas Museum
Families explore the 1905 classroom, play jacks and other games, and take a craft home.  Old-fashioned family fun in the schoolhouse.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY SALE
February 25 | Fairgrounds Durango
The bloomers sale attracts chocoholics galore with proceeds benefitting local charities.

HIGH DESERT FINE ART FESTIVAL
February 25-27 | Farmington, N.M.

A NIGHT AT THE OSCARS – LIVE!
February 26 | Durango Arts Center
Presented jointly by the Durango Independent Film Festival and the arts center.

FUN RACES
February 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. 

FOUR CORNERS COMMISSION
February 27 | Durango Arts Center
Juried exhibit in the Barbara Conrad Gallery.

100 YEARS OF BROADWAY
February 27 | Community Concert Hall
Neil Berg recreates the greatest moments from the top shows of the century as a host of Broadways stars perform songs from popular musicals such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, CATS, Chicago,Wicked, Jekyll & Hyde and more.

DURANGO INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
February 29-March 4 | Downtown Durango
Challenging, entertaining and diverse independent films and filmmakers at local venues.

MARCH

GALLERY SHOW
March 1-31 | A Shared Blanket
Donna Frank’s original gem stone and precious metal jewelry designs.

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.

SAN JUAN COUNTY HOME EXPO
March 2-3 | Farmington
Building-industry experts offer ideas and advice.

FUN RACES
March 3, 25 | 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. 

GALLERY SHOW
March 10 | Durango
Studio &’s second anniversary show features the work of the studio’s artists.

LEFTOVER SALMON
March 10 | Community Concert Hall
Fusing bluegrass, Cajun, funk, Southern rock, boogie, Caribbean, Latin and jazz, the band continues to break new ground with its highly energetic live performances.

SPRING FLING RACE
March 10 | Wolf Creek Ski Area
Ski race for all ages and abilities with gold, silver and bronze medals awarded for fastest times.

SOLAS
March 14 | Community Concert Hall
Celtic folk super-group that invigorated the Irish traditional music scene with a sound that remains rooted in Irish reels, jigs and other folk song forms. SOLAS celebrates its 15th
anniversary with the 2011-12 tour.

TIEMPO LIBRE
March 15 | Community Concert Hall
Three-time Grammy-nominated Cuban World Music group is among the hottest young Latin bands performing today.

MANCOS VALLEY SNOW SHOW
March 16 | Mancos
Opening night of the annual Snow Show photo exhibit.

SUNGAZE
March 16 | Farmington, N.M.
See sunspots, prominences, flares and other daytime astronomy from the San Juan College courtyard.

SPRING INTO MANCOS
March 17 | Mancos
Family fun winter recovery celebration includes bed races, putt-putt golf, music and gallery walk.

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.

ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET
March 20 | Community Concert Hall
The next generation of American contemporary ballet.

SOUP FOR THE SOUL
March 22 | Fairgrounds Durango
Annual event to raise funds for Hospice of Mercy.

DURANGO BACH FESTIVAL
March 24 | Durango
Durango Choral Society closes out the 2012 festival with a performance of the master’s Cantata #140, complete with soloists and orchestra.

HARLEY DAVIDSON PARTS EXPO
March 24-25 | Fairgrounds Durango
Motorcycle parts and bike swap.

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

ASTROFRIDAY
March 30 | Farmington, N.M.
The Destination Tomorrow 25: Mars Explorers show at the college planetarium with a stargaze to follow.

HOZHONI DAYS POWWOW
March 30-31 | Fort Lewis College
One of the oldest and biggest celebrations at FLC to honor the Native American heritage of the region brings thousands of singers, dancers and spectators.  The powwow culminates the annual month-long celebration.

CLAIRE LYNCH BAND
March 31 | Community Concert Hall
Grammy nominee and IBMA female vocalist of the year, Claire Lynch brings high energy to a show that ranges from tender country ballads to hard-driving bluegrass, with swing and some Southern Appalachian clog dancing.

APRIL

LOCAL APPRECIATION DAYS
April 1, 4, 8 | Wolf Creek Ski Area
Specially priced lift tickets, open to all guests.

FUN RACES
April 1, 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. 

GALLERY SHOW
April 1-30 | A Shared Blanket
Tommy Jackson’s award-winning Navajo jewelry.

GALLERY SHOW
April 2-14 | Durango Arts Center
Graffiti, an exhibit at the Barbara Conrad Gallery is curated by Debra Greenblatt.

KDUR FURNITURE AS ART AUCTION
April 5 | Durango Arts Center

THE IMAGINARY INVALID
April 5-7, 12-14 | Community Concert Hall
A satirical exploration of a privileged, homebound hypochondriac with every disease imaginable surrounded by quacks only too happy to (mis)treat him.

GALLERY SHOW
April 6 | Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts
Opening of a special show entitled Durango Window Shopping, oil paintings by Marie McCallum,  celebrates the gallery’s 30th anniversary.

GALLERY SHOW
April 6 | Sorrel Sky Gallery
Tenth anniversary celebration.

EASTER EGG HUNT
April 6 | Farmington, N.M.
Fresh air and fun at Sycamore Park.

LOCAL APPRECIATION AND CLOSING DAY
April 8 | Wolf Creek Ski Area
Specially priced lift tickets, open to all guests. Easter bunny leads the egg hunt.

SAN JUAN COLLEGE CONTEST POWWOW
April 13-15 | Farmington, N.M.
Gourd and Grand Entry dancing; arts, crafts and food booths.

FOUR CORNERS BACKCOUNTRY TACK SALE
April 14 | Fairgrounds Durango

SKYFEST
April 14 | Fort Lewis College
Student Union Productions presents annual spring music festival.  Live music, outdoor games and free food.

GOOD LOVELIES
April 18 | Community Concert Hall
Funny and upbeat with just a pinch of sass, the Canadian trio of Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough and Sue Passmore have enlivened the folk music landscape with their three-part harmonies, instrument swapping and witty on-stage banter.  

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
April 19 | Fort Lewis College
The best student scientific minds from the natural and behavioral sciences program present their projects.

GALLERY SHOW
April 20 | Durango
At the Studio & gallery, Here & Elsewhere is a combined show of artwork from the artists of Studio & and Paonia’s Elsewhere Studios.

DURANGO BLUEGRASS MELTDOWN
April 20-22 | Downtown Durango
A three-day festival at venues around town features national, regional and local bands.

SAN JUAN SYMPHONY
April 21 - Community Concert Hall
A Season of Appreciation: Music to Express Gratitude – Nature.  The symphony welcomes springtime with music filled with the sounds and feelings of outdoor frolicking.  Guest performance by young prizewinning pianist Zhu Wang.

FOUR CORNERS GREEN LIVING EXPO
April 21-22 | Fairgrounds Durango
The latest and greatest green products and services dedicated to making the world a better place while promoting a better life through smarter living; exhibits, workshops, food and music.

NATURE CALLS
April 22 | Durango
Durango Children’s Choir celebrates the wonders of nature with songs about the wind and rain, butterflies and birds.

EARTH DAY
April 22-28 | Fort Lewis College
Sponsored by the FLC Environmental Center, a variety of activities are planned for all ages.

GALLERY SHOW
April 22-June 22 | Durango Arts Center
Textiles Today: Redefining the Medium, a national fiber exhibit at the Barbara Conrad Gallery.
                          
EARTH DAY
April 23 | Aztec, N.M.
At Aztec Ruins National Monument, this year’s theme is Web of Life.

SPENCERS:  THEATER OF ILLUSION
April 26 | Community Concert Hall
Kevin and Cindy Spencer dazzle the world with entertaining stage magic and breathtaking illusions.

TRANSCENDENCE
April 27 | Durango
St. Columba Catholic Church is the setting for Durango Choral Society’s performances of John Rutter’s Requiem and Gabriel Faure’s serene Messe Basse accompanied by organ and string ensemble.

ASTROFRIDAY
April 27 | Farmington, N.M.
Breaking Barriers show at the San Juan College planetarium with a stargaze to follow.

HOME AND RANCH SHOW
April 28-29 | Fairgrounds Durango
A display of everything for every home.

MAY

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

GALLERY SHOW
May 1-31 | A Shared Blanket
J.C. Black’s original canvases vividly depict moments in Navajo and Puebloan cultures and life.

DURANGO WINE EXPERIENCE
May 3-5 | 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.

GALLERY SHOW
May 4 | Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts
Oil and Gold Leaf is a special one-woman show by Renee Vance.

SUMMER TRAIN
May 5 | D&SNG
Daily roundtrips to Silverton begin.

TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET
May 9 | Community Concert Hall
Winner of the 2006 and 2008 Grammy for Best Classical Crossover, Turtle Islandfuses the classical quartet esthetic with contemporary American musical styles.

AMERICAN IDOL
May 11 | Durango Arts Center
Durango Chamber of Commerce annual event.

SPRING GALLERY WALK
May 11 | Downtown Durango
A casual evening in Durango's finest galleries with featured artists' special exhibits.

BLOOMFIELD DAYS
May 11-13 | Bloomfield, N.M.
Live entertainment, food, arts and crafts, parade, games, duck race, four-wheeler trail rides and more.

CASINO NIGHT
May 12 | Durango Arts Center
A Rotary Club event.

TASTE OF DURANGO
May 13 | Downtown Durango
Food "tastes" from local restaurants, cooking demos and live music.

CHIMNEY ROCK
May 15 | Pagosa Springs
Summer tours begin.

GATEWAY TO IMAGINATION
May 15-July 14 | Farmington, N.M.
National juried art competition features entries in painting, watercolor, sculpture, photography and mixed media

FDR
May 16 | Community Concert Hall
Emmy award-winning Ed Asner has garnered high praise for his one-man performance as he takes the audience through the iconic president’s White House years including the Great Depression, the steps leading up to World War II and the war years.

CHORAL SOCIETY CABARET
May 19 | Durango Arts Center
Great music, elegant cuisine and good company at this premier fun-raiser! Talented singers perform favorites from Broadway to Opera while you enjoy hors d'oeuvres buffet and drinks.