Community Calendar

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Join us May 1 from 5:30–7 p.m. for a special First Friday celebrating moms.

Browse handcrafted jewelry from ArtRoom artists Julia Anderson, Bindu Bammi Hughes , Patricia Davidson, Jennifer Floyd, Alison Heavirland, Lindsay Keller, Deb Rodgers, Diane Thornton, along with fresh work from the full Collective. As you shop for a meaningful Mother’s Day gift (or a little something for yourself), enjoy the rich, symphonic sounds of a live cello duo by Steve White and KJ Troy.
Our ArtRoom Artist Socials take place every First Friday at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to gather, connect, laugh, and be inspired.

Located in The Smiley Building, The ArtRoom Collective is Durango’s working studio gallery — home to 24 artists at:
https://www.theartroomcollective.com/

The 17th Annual Dandelion Festival takes place in Durango's Rotary Park on Saturday, May 2nd from 1 to 7PM. This family friendly music and arts festival honors the spring season, community health and organic land stewardship... and will feature live music, dance performances, local food, arts and crafts vendors, and more.
Details are at dandelionfestivaldurango.org.

Stillwater Music invites the public to Rotary Park in Downtown Durango, on Sunday, May 3rd. Live music takes place from noon until 6:30, featuring a variety of youth ensembles. In addition, there will be a number of community vendor booths. Stillwatermusic.org has more information.

Sponsored by the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Supported by Maria’s Bookshop and Tico Time River Resort

We’ll be joined by the following community partners:

Gravity Lab Climbing Gym
Cafe Au Play
Pura Vida For Good
Maria’s Literacy Foundation
The Hive DGO
Deer Hill Expeditions
SEED Studio
BSA Troop 23

Bear Smart Durango will host an entertaining and informative evening of films, featuring proven solutions in reducing human and bear conflict from across the West and Canada. The event takes place at 6PM on Thursday, May 7th at the Durango Arts Center. Bearsmartdurango.org has details.
Here is the ticket link:
https://onwardfdn.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=1759 

The Durango Literary Festival will include the talk: "Navajo Corn: A Cultural Tradition Evolving Through Time," at 11AM on Saturday, May 9th.

Discover how blue corn, a staple crop for generations, has been an essential part of Navajo life.

Alana Yazzie is the creator of The Fancy Navajo, a lifestyle and food blog created in 2014, that follows Alana's life as a contemporary Diné/Navajo.

Alana can be found on Instagram @TheFancyNavajo, Facebook @TheFancyNavajoBlog, and TheFancyNavajo.com

The Durango Public Library Literary Festival takes place from May 5th through the 19th. Among the featured events is an Intro to Nature Journaling class at 6PM on Tuesday, May 12th.

Do you enjoy being in nature? Do you value attention and focus? Join us for an Introduction to Nature Journaling. Amy will introduce a journaling practice that uses numbers, pictures, and words to record observations of nature. The practice will magnify gratitude, help make connections and increase your sense of wonder. Don’t worry if you don’t consider yourself good at drawing. Everyone is welcome and all materials supplied!

Tico Time Bluegrass Festival returns May 15–17th for 3 days of live music, nature, and adventure. The festival features nonstop bluegrass, riverside camping, and endless outdoor fun. Artists include: Old Crow Medicine Show, Yonder Mountain String Band, Keller Williams & The Keels, Poor Man's Whiskey, Big Richard, Pixie and the Partygrass Boys, and more. 3-day festival passes include 2 stages of live music, yoga classes, workshops, walk-in riverside tent camping, swimming ponds, paddleboards, rafts, giant waterslides, beach volleyball, a kids’ village, and a wide variety of family-friendly activities. Tickets and info at: ticotimebluegrass.com.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Juan County presents 3rd Annual Golf Tournament on Friday and Saturday - May 15th and 16th at Piñon Hills Golf Course.

All proceeds help provide quality programs and care for community youth.

Bgcfarmington.org has tickets and details.

Tico Time Bluegrass Festival returns May 15–17th for 3 days of live music, nature, and adventure. The festival features nonstop bluegrass, riverside camping, and endless outdoor fun. Artists include: Old Crow Medicine Show, Yonder Mountain String Band, Keller Williams & The Keels, Poor Man's Whiskey, Big Richard, Pixie and the Partygrass Boys, and more. 3-day festival passes include 2 stages of live music, yoga classes, workshops, walk-in riverside tent camping, swimming ponds, paddleboards, rafts, giant waterslides, beach volleyball, a kids’ village, and a wide variety of family-friendly activities. Tickets and info at: ticotimebluegrass.com.

🌸 Spring Has Arrived at Fox Fire Farms Winery! 🍷
Join us for our Grand Opening of the Season and celebrate at our Annual Spring Fair!
Enjoy a perfect day filled with:
🎶 Live music
🍴 Delicious food
🎉 Fun for the whole family
🏫 Guided tours of our charming historic one-room schoolhouse
🍇 And the much-anticipated release of our newest wine.
Come sip, stroll, and celebrate spring with us! 🌿