Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Durango. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts, a nonprofit in Ignacio, moved into a new 4,000 square foot building last October and now offers a gallery, pottery studio and community art classes—with the region’s only handicap accessible pottery wheel—to support local creativity. Durango Local News
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Durango Amateur Golf Tournament
Tournament event — May 25-26 — Hillcrest Golf Club — Registration details pending — Participate in a 36-hole stroke play competition with men's and women's divisions.
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Steely Dead – A Fusion of Classic Rock Legends
8 p.m. — Animas City Theatre — Limited hard copy tickets available — Experience a unique musical journey blending the sounds of The Grateful Dead and Steely Dan.
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Steamworks Half Marathon
7:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Steamworks Brewing Company — Check official site for registration details — Experience a scenic 21.1 km race through beautiful Durango.
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YOPE with Dana Ariel
Doors 7:00 p.m. — Animas City Theatre — $15/$20 — Experience the electrifying sounds of funk-rock-jam fusion with Yope and the enchanting melodies of Dana Ariel.
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Beaver Festival
All day — Rotary Park — Free entry — Celebrate Colorado's first Beaver Festival with music, dance, and environmental education activities.
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Live Music with Jeremy Dion
6-9 p.m. — Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa — $39 for adults / $19 for children — Enjoy live music while soaking in mineral-rich waters.
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Desiderata with The Galentines Concert
Concert — Time TBA — Animas City Theatre — $20-$25 — Experience captivating grooves and pure expression from local bands in the heart of Durango.
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Gardens on Tour 2025
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Durango Botanic Gardens — Cost info not specified — Enjoy a self-guided tour of nine stunning gardens throughout Durango's diverse landscapes.
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