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Thursday, October 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Durango. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.

CULTURE NEWS

  • San Juan Circus will perform its aerial show 'A Book of Spells' at Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall on Friday, October 31 with a family show at 6:30 p.m. and an adults-only show at 9:00 p.m., while the Young Professionals of Durango host their Falliday Party at Black Hair and Lounge on Main Avenue on Friday, October 24. I Am Music will hold a fundraiser on Thursday, November 6 at Strader Hotel’s Mahogany Grill with a four-course meal and Motown-inspired music to help raise $30,000 for music education.  Durango Local News

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado, the City of Durango and La Plata County is activating the Community Emergency Relief Fund to help people who were hurt by flooding from heavy rain this week—aid that will support cleanup and repairs as recovery efforts begin.  City of Durango

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Magoo Live Performance

    6-9 p.m. — Animas City Theatre — $22 / $25 — Experience the electrifying bluegrass fusion of Magoo with two sets and no opening bands.

    Sun, 10/19/25

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  • Open Mic Night

    6-9 p.m. — Animas City Theatre — No Cover Charge — Enjoy an evening of music and performances at the lively open mic night.

    Thu, 10/23/25

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  • Afrobeatniks & BluPhunk Concert

    Doors 7:00 p.m. — Animas City Theatre — $23 / $25 — Celebrate 10 years of Afrobeat rhythms and local funk vibes with a night of world music.

    Fri, 10/24/25

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  • Open Mic Night

    6-9 p.m. — Animas City Theatre — No cover charge — Dive into a night of wonderful local music and talent in a lively atmosphere.

    Thu, 10/30/25

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  • Squeaky Feet and Desiderata Halloween Concert

    7-10 p.m. — Animas City Theatre — $25-$30 — Experience an electrifying blend of progressive rock and dance grooves this Halloween night.

    Fri, 10/31/25

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  • Duffrey & Chmura: Cloud Grove Tour

    7-9:30 p.m. — Animas City Theatre — $25 / $30 (21+) — Experience an eclectic journey of electronic sounds and vibrant grooves with Duffrey & Chmura.

    Sat, 11/1/25

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  • Open Mic Night

    6-9 p.m. — Animas City Theatre — No cover charge — Enjoy a night of local music performed by talented artists in a lively atmosphere.

    Thu, 11/6/25

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  • Open Mic Night

    6-9 p.m. — Animas City Theatre — No cover charge — Enjoy live music at this vibrant open mic night for adults only.

    Thu, 11/13/25

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