Durango, Colorado

Here in Durango, the landscape and lifestyle of the Colorado southwest are interpreted through sculptures, paintings, drawings, jewelry, photography, weavings, writings, music, movies, film, and live performances. Durango has a vibrant art scene and more than a dozen art galleries can be found nestled into historic buildings, or tucked quietly away in the hills.

Durango hosts a myriad of special events centered around our appreciation of the arts. Art festivals and exhibits of local, regional, and national artists and are common throughout the year. A few of our annual events include the Durango Quilt Festival, the Main Avenue Juried Arts Festival, and the Durango Film Festival. For details on these and other events, check our special events calendar.

Fun Fact: Many popular movies were filmed in the Durango area, including: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, National Lampoon's Vacation, City Slickers, How the West Was Won, and Cliffhanger. Also, Louis L'Amour wrote the Sackett Series, a set of western novels, while staying at The Strater Hotel in downtown Durango.

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April 13-15, 2007

The Durango Bluegrass Meltdown has quietly attained a reputation as a small, well-organized festival, and a favorite of many of the performers who have played here. It’s an indoor festival—the three cozy venues are all within walking distance of each other in the historic district of downtown Durango, Colorado. The maximum audience size is 250 in each of the venues, which creates an intimate setting for both performers and their audience. Bluegrass music takes over the town for the weekend with a 22-bank line-up. Many of the restaurants and bars in town have live bluegrass performers. Jamming takes place in coffee shops, restaurants, hotel lobbies, street corners and virtually anywhere two or more instruments are brought out of their cases.

For additional information on this event please contact:
Durango Bluegrass Meltdown
P. O. Box 448
Durango, CO 81302
Phone: 970-259-7200, or 970-385-7457
Email: info@durangomeltdown.com

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New to Durango Main Street, We would like to Welcome Pogue Mahon’s Irish Pub, located downstairs at ScootNblues (formerly the Jazz lounge). Come join us in the Grand opening of the Southwest Corner’s Finest Irish Pub. Drink green beer and dance an Irish jig to the sounds of Irish music or Rock N Roll on St. Patty’s Day!
Entertainment will be provided by one of Durango's favorite talented bands, Formula 151. So come on in, join us, and make yourself a little Irish at Pogue Mahon’s.

Here is a list of our upcoming events:
Friday 16th
Happy hour with Ralph Dinosaur and the fabulous Volcanoes, then enjoy the St. Baldrick's Charity Event, and finish off the evening dancing with Ralph.
Saturday 17th
St. Patrick’s Day downstairs, grand opening of Pogue Mahon’s Irish Pub with Formula 151 and some great Irish music. Enjoy a live remote and Pub Crawl with The Point 99.7 and upstairs enjoy Karaoke & DJ Dance Music with Steve Kahler with lots of green beer and Irish fun.
Friday 23rd
Stabulla Mcpet
Friday 30th
Dean Murphy and Rumbelly

Dont forget, Karaoke & DJ Dance Music with Steve Kahler every Wednesday and Saturday night, We look forward to having you!

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It's the biggest Motorcycle Swap Meet & Bike Show in the four corners area! A very special attraction this year, direct from Milwaukee, It's the famous rolling semi-truck known as the Harley-Davidson Traveling Museum, and it's here for ONE day only. Don't miss out on this chance to see Harley memorabilia, artifacts and bikes from eras gone by. The museum will be at the Durango Harley-Davidson parking lot on Saturday, March 24 as a part of our weekend Motorcycle Swap Meet and Bike Show Extravaganza event. Don't miss it!

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It's a well-kept secret that spring is a great time of year to visit Durango! We enjoy a mild climate, which means that during spring months one can often enjoy skiing one day and mountain biking the next! I have compiled a list of exciting things you and your family can do for this Spring Break in Durango!

Road and Mountain Biking
A cycling paradise! Durango hosts a lion's share of bicycle events and has become a natural hub for the sport. Biking enthusiasts have found nearby terrain ideal and the trail possibilities endless. If you didn't bring a bike, don't sweat it, there are several shops offering rentals, tours and maps! Enjoy your cycling experience in the Durango area.
Durango Train
Welcome Aboard! Take a ride back through time behind a historic coal-fired, steam-powered locomotive. Enjoy the sites and sounds of yesteryear on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad as it winds through 46 miles of the San Juan National Forest to the old mining town of Silverton, Colorado, a National Historic Landmark.
Fishing
You don't have to travel to the four corners of the globe to catch fish, just to the Four Corners region of Southwest Colorado! Come experience the fabled waters of the Durango area, where you'll find some of the best fishing in the country. The Animas River runs through town and boasts Colorado's newest and best section of Gold Medal Waters. Another amazing location for fishing, Vallecito Lake lies in a steep and pristine valley northeast of Durango.And that's not all, the San Juan, Piedra, and Dolores Rivers are all located within a short drive from Durango and boast some of the best fishing in Colorado and the US.
Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking
Visitors can enjoy a half-day or full-day guided raft trip, take on the river solo in a kayak or canoe, or simply wade along its sandy and rocky banks with the family dog and watch the boaters float by. Local rafting companies, guides, and outfitters will help you pull together everything you need to spend an unforgettable day on the river. Raft it, boat it, or float it, but don't leave Durango without experiencing it on the river.
Shopping
Durango area has over 500 retail stores providing everything form sport related products to southwestern art and jewelry. Begin your day of shopping by strolling Main Avenue, where you will find an abundance of one-of-a-kind stores and boutiques located between fantastic restaurants and specialty stores. And you can end your shopping day by visiting our larger stores located in Durango mall and Main Avenue Mall.

And that doesn't even begin to tell you. This year Spring Break in Durango and see all the excitement for yourself. View our Calendar of Events page to see some of our spectacular upcoming events!

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Durango Independent Film Festival - February 28 - March 4, 2007
9 a.m. to 12 Midnight

The Durango Independent Film Festival screens the finest of Independent Film in the beautiful scenic western town of Durango, Colorado. Over 70 films will be screened February 28 – March 4, 2007 including features, documentaries and short films.

- Make new friends with other film fanatics!
- Rub Elbows with Independent Filmmakers who could be the stars of tomorrow!
- Connect with the world through Independent Film
- Enjoy great parties...panels and workshops!

Make a difference in your own life...Attend the Durango Independent Film Festival!

Here is a list of pricing that I have gotten straight from the source at www.durangofilm.org

DIFF TICKETS AND PASSES - Feb 28, 2007 - March 4, 2007

The Durango Independent Film Festival does have a seating priority and this is something that should be considered before you decide on what type of ticket or pass to purchase.
DIFF TICKETS
Adult $8
Student (w/ID) $5
New! 2 for $10

*This special ticket is valid for the first two programs of the day. To purchase this ticket you must stop by one of DIFF's Participating Sponsors** and pick up a 2 for $10 coupon. You are able to use this coupon if, after all passholders have been seated, there are still seats available. A coupon doesn't guarantee seating. **We are still building our participating sponsors and will list them when this is complete.+Students are 18 and younger with a school ID.

All Festival $199.00
10 Punch Pass $75.00
DIFF All Festival Pass - Allows passholder to get into the Priority line which is seated first beginning at 25 minutes prior to the movie. This pass also provides access to all Film Festival Parties. (Admittance is not guaranteed and passholder loses priority status if they arrive later than 25 minutes prior to the start of a movie.)

DIFF 10 Punch Pass - This is an actual pass that allows 10 film entries only. This pass is transferable but allows the holder to get into the pass line and be seated after All Festival passholders have been seated at about 25 minutes prior to the movie start time. (Admittance is not guaranteed and pass holder loses priority if they arrive later than 20 minutes prior to the start of a movie.)

For additional information on pricing or lodging please contact Scott@Durangofilm.org

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