Community Calendar

The Turquoise Art Gallery in Cortez will host an exhibition of paintings by artist Bobbe Jones throughout April. Many of the pieces will focus on the theme of birds.

Further information and opening times are available at turquoiseravenartgallery.com

On Wednesday, April 22nd at 7:00pm, The Sunflower Theatre will screen "Rooted in Restoration" in association with Montezuma Land Conservancy and Trees, Water and People.

This short documentary film explores the Traditional Harvest Project—a cross-cultural conservation initiative reconnecting people and land in Southwest Colorado.

Following the screening, the evening will conclude with a panel discussion featuring staff from MLC and TWP, local restoration experts and practitioners, and landowners involved in the project.

Further information is available at sunflowertheatre.org

Mancos Common Press are offering hands-on printmaking classes from April through June.

Classes will vary from screen printing and etching to experimental and beginner-friendly workshops,

Further information and registration are available mancoscommonpress.org.

Children aged from 5 to 10 are invited to attend the Good News After School Club on Thursdays from 3:45pm.

Situated at BUS across from Kemper Elementary School, the club will feature, Bible lessons, snacks and games and is hosted by local area churches.

On Thursday, April 23rd at 6:00pm The City of Cortez will host the US Navy Southwest Brass Band for a performance in Montezuma Park.

Hailing from San Diego, California, the band are here to help celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of The United States of America.

Attendees are reminded to dress for the weather and to bring a folding chair.

Every second Thursday of the month, The Sunflower Theatre will host a Spoken Word Open Mic Night at 7:00pm.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own original poetry or prose to share with a warm and welcoming audience. Each reader will have 3 to 7 minutes to share their work.

Further information is available at sunflowertheatre.org

On Friday, April 24th, Bears Ears Partnership will host a gathering of Indigenous regional artists who will be selling their work in an outdoor courtyard at the Bears Ears Education Center in Bluff, Utah.

This event will run from 9:30am until 3:30pm.

Hospice of Montezuma is offering a weekly men’s discussion group on Fridays from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

The group is open to men who want a supportive space to talk about what’s been on their minds and hear different perspectives. For more information, call Derek Streeter at 970-565-4400.

Pueblo Community College will be running a Construction Class on Fridays and Wednesdays from 3:00 to 5:00pm at The Makerspace in Cortez.

These classes will run until May 9th.

Attendees will learn core basic construction skills. Further information is available by calling 970 564 6238

On Friday, April 24th at 7:00pm, The Sunflower Theatre will play host to The Spring Fling Drag show.

Hosted by Aria Pettyone, this over 21s event promises where glitter meets heart, where performance meets pure freedom, and where community takes center stage.

Spring Fling Drag Show is a vibrant, high-energy celebration of self-expression, artistry, and the beautiful diversity of our Southwest Colorado community.

Further information is available at sunflowertheatre.org