Arts & Entertainment

Arts and Entertainment

Cortez photographer Aren Goldstrand featured in local exhibits through May

Goldstrand is a photojournalist who documents his travels in the Western U.S.

May 18, 2026

Community

Organizers highlight unique atmosphere and opportunities for 2026 Mesa Verde Writers Conference

Registration is now open for the September event

May 17, 2026

Education

Dolores School District bands earn top honors at Denver Music in the Parks Festival

Students also performed at West Slope Jam Fest

May 16, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Cortez exhibit explores question: ‘When Do I Stop?’

Turquoise Raven features mixed media from local artists

May 11, 2026

Local News

Cortez author honors father in Chicken Soup for the Soul’s latest release

a life traversing and writing about the US, Curt Melliger is still enamored with his country

May 9, 2026

Education

Dolores Theater Troupe to stage ‘Alice in Wonderland’ this week

cast and crew have been preparing since February

May 7, 2026

Local News

Singing for the rain: Mancos Valley Chorus debuts water-themed spring concerts

blend familiar favorites and a cappella arrangement in a lighthearted nod to the dry season

April 30, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Lamp Post Creative Learning Center gears up for busy summer

learning center is hosting a wide array of events in May and beyond

April 30, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Cortez StreetScapes Art Park launches contest for public murals

prizes are included for winners

April 28, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Sunflower Troupe to stage Steve Martin play at Mancos Opera House

comedy follows a fictional meeting between Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein

April 27, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Durango High School Troupe 1096 gets ready to ‘Ride the Cyclone’

Upperclass student actors will open new production next week

April 23, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Cortez students overcome challenges and come together to stage ‘Clue’ murder mystery show

will be held in May

April 14, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Lamp Post to present interactive comedy melodrama ‘Peril on the High Seas’

Learning center has many events upcoming for April

April 7, 2026

Arts

Taos artist to debut dreamlike paintings, monotypes at Sundog Gallery

Randall LaGro’s exhibition will open May 1

March 30, 2026

Arts

Southwest Colorado women singer-songwriters invited to audition for Amplified Season 3

showcase spotlights local and regional female musicians

March 27, 2026

Arts

Sunflower Theatre blends food and live performances for fundraiser

The upcoming Amuse Bouche will be held April 18 at 7 p.m. at The Sunflower Theatre. (Photo courtesy of Sarah…

March 27, 2026

Cortez Middle School eighth graders to experience live abridged ‘Hamlet’ after studying Shakespeare

students have been studying ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

March 24, 2026

All Dolled Up: Cortez-area musicians to honor Dolly Parton’s classics

Gallery hosts tribute night featuring local performers reimagining Parton favorites

March 17, 2026

Cortez Middle School students to perform Disney’s ‘Frozen Jr.’ this weekend

70 middle school students are participating in the production

March 10, 2026

Native Lens showcases Indigenous filmmakers at Durango Independent Film Festival

Screening at DAC and reception at Sorrel Sky will be held today

March 5, 2026

Durango native brings feature documentary ‘ADAPTED’ to Independent Film Festival

Bikis found inspiration from caring for his mother

February 26, 2026

Fort Lewis College showcases student musicians at honors recital

Professors select a limited number of pupils to represent the department in this singular program

February 26, 2026

Cast of ‘Matilda: The Musical’ sweeps audiences into a story about a ‘miracle’ girl

sold-out shows remain in the show’s run

February 24, 2026

ZU Gallery to host Duets event featuring new musical pairings

Challenge invites musicians to explore creativity through new collaborations

February 20, 2026