Community Calendar

During January The Turquoise Raven Art Gallery will exhibit a collection of work celebrating the human figure.

This will feature everything from works from figure drawing classes to abstract interpretations. Numerous artists and mediums will be represented.

Further information and opening times are available at turquoiseravenartgallery.com

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.

The Sunflower Theatre will screen "Georgia O'Keeffe: The Brightness of Light", on Friday, January 16th at 7:00pm.

Aided by clips of O’Keeffe herself as she appeared in some films late in her life, this film is an emotional overview of O’Keeffe’s art and life.

Further information is available at sunflowertheatre.org

iAM Music will host Desiderata on Friday, January 16th and Saturday January 17th from 8:00 to 10:00pm at the iNDIGO Room in Durango.

8pm-10pm

Pre-Sale: $20

Day Of Show: $22

The annual Bluff Balloon Festival returns for its 27th year beginning the weekend of Friday, January 16th at 7:30am.

The weekend will feature hot air balloons flying over Bluff, Utah, and The Valley of the Gods, as well as a Navajo taco supper benefit, dark sky viewing, a glow-in event, and creative community hands-on art making.

Lost Highway will perform at ZU Gallery's Winter Dance Party on Saturday, January 17th at 6:00pm.

The trio featuring Yves Giraud, Mr. Bill, and Corey Duran will play reimagined covers and original music.

Further information is available at zugallery.com

Animal Soul will perform at The Hive in Durango on Saturday, January 17th at 6:30pm.

Animal Soul are an original indie rock band whose style fuses power pop with Americana vibes.

Sharing the stage will be Durango’s Roma Carute, who play a high-energy mix of classic Roma songs.

The annual Bluff Balloon Festival returns for its 27th year beginning the weekend of Friday, January 16th at 7:30am.

The weekend will feature hot air balloons flying over Bluff, Utah, and The Valley of the Gods, as well as a Navajo taco supper benefit, dark sky viewing, a glow-in event, and creative community hands-on art making.

The Disabled American Veterans Outreach Center offers rides for Veterans to medical appointments and is looking for volunteer drivers to join the team. Vehicles and gas are provided for these trips.

For more information, call 970-565-4310.

The Mont Lookout Grange in Mancos is hosting a Martin Luther King Junior breakfast on Monday, January 19th from 8:00am.

This annual event is hosted at the Grange to honor community and history, and will include an organic and local breakfast for neighbors to meet and share.