Jul 31 Friday
Stage Two fire restrictions are in effect across much of southwest Colorado and the Four Corners region because of extreme fire danger.
Restrictions apply on the San Juan and Manti-La Sal National Forests, BLM Tres Rios lands, Mesa Verde National Park and Yucca House National Monument, as well as several county, municipal and tribal jurisdictions.
Under Stage Two restrictions, campfires, charcoal fires, wood stoves, open burning, fireworks, explosives, outdoor smoking and other spark-producing activities may be prohibited or limited depending on the jurisdiction.
Residents and visitors should check current restrictions before camping, grilling, working outdoors or recreating on public lands. Follow local county, tribal, Forest Service, BLM and National Park Service updates for the latest information.
The Sunflower Theatre will screen the documentary, "The American Southwest: A River Ran Through It", on Friday evenings at 7:00pm throughout the summer.
Narrated by Quannah Chasinghorse, the documentary celebrates the rivers, wildlife, and communities that make the American Southwest one of the most extraordinary places on Earth.
Tickets and further information are available at sunflowertheatre.org
Jul 30 Thursday
Vegan Shark will be play a live gig at Durango Hot Springs on Thursday, July 30th from 6:00pm.
Vegan Shark play guitar driven modern rock music for all ages.
Cortez Makerspace will hold a Paint and Sip event on Friday, July 31st from 1:00 to 8:00pm.
Participants can choose to paint on canvas or paint a mug. The event will feature live music by Camino Cowboys.
Further information and registration are available at fundamentalneeds.net
Fenceline Cider in Mancos will host a gig by Taylor Kron on Friday, July 31st at 6:00pm.
Taylor Kron blends elements of folk, alt-country and indie rock. Local musician, Ely Cartwright will join Taylor for this performance.
Aug 01 Saturday
Fenceline Cider in Mancos will host an intimate jazz performance with Thom LaFond and Jesse Shantor on Saturday, August 1st at 6:00pm.
Their repertoire spans 1940s swing, blues, bossa nova, and original compositions.
Aug 04 Tuesday
Every Tuesday evening beginning at 6:30pm, Dolores River Brewery invites music lovers to celebrate solo and duo artists from the county and region in their intimate performance setting.
Aug 08 Saturday
The Swarm at The Hive in Durango will present a night of Metalcore on Saturday, August 8th beginning at 6:30pm.
The bands performing will be Negative Order out of Albuquerque, Decapitation of a New Day from Dulce and NRWHL from Prescott.
This will be an all ages, sober space event.
Dolores River Brewery will host a gig by Fudge on Saturday, August 8th at 8:00pm.
From Wilmington, North Carolina, Fudge are on their first major US tour and combine rock and pop music.
Further information and tickets are available at doloresriverbrewery.com
Aug 11 Tuesday
Aug 12 Wednesday
The Swarm at The Hive in Durango will present a night of goth and alt rock on Wednesday, August 12th from 6:30pm.
The evening will feature Pseudocrush from Denver, Batterhead from the Front Range and Durango locals, Crimson Kiss.
This will be an all-ages, sober space event.
Aug 14 Friday
Zu Gallery in Cortez will host a performance by Amanda Vodicka and Friends on Friday, August 14th from 6.00 to 8.00 pm.
Ms. Vodicka will be joined by a jazz trio performing favorites from a variety of jazz traditions.