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Durango Public Library 1900 E 3rd Avenue Durango, CO 81301 Phone: 970-375-3380 https://www.durangogov.org/library FREE Durango Public Library Community Art Show Application Open June 1-30 Apply now to be a part of our 2nd Annual Community Art Show! Applications are open June 1st-30th and the show will hang at the library in September and October. More info and application at www.durangogov.org/library

Summer art and theater classes for youth ages 5 to 18 are open for registration at the Durango Arts Center. Classes for adults are also available in stained glass, water color, fabric art, pastels and acrylics. Visit www.durangoarts.org to learn more.

The Durango Arts Center is seeking applications from youth 12-18 for the second annual Young Artists - Huge Impact Market at the Durango Autumn Arts Festival, September 19 & 20, 2026. Artists in a variety of styles are invited to apply, and experience selling with other creatives for the two-day event. Applications are on-line at www.durangoarts.org under events. The deadline is July 17. Questions can be sent to info@durangoart.org

Durango Arts Repertory Theater is hosting auditions for eight men and three women for the production of Pulitzer Prize author Tracy Letts’ production, The Minutes. Auditions are Saturday June 20, from 11 am - 2 pm. Play information and signup links are at www.durangoarts.org under the Performing Arts tab.

The Durango Arts Center will host eight of the 12 artists from 4 Common Corners: Art Quilts of the American Southwest, from 5-7 pm, Friday, June 26, 2026 in the Barbara Conrad Gallery. The event is free. Exhibit and quilt purchase information is online at www.durangoarts.org. The exhibit can be seen Tuesday-Saturday noon - 6 pm until Saturday June 27.

Be Local Bash The Be Local Bash is an evening celebrating the people, partnerships, and purpose that power localism in La Plata County. Open to the entire community, the event offers discounted tickets for Local First members. The evening begins with light bites from Graze Colorado, a cash bar, and live music by Leah Orlikowski, brought to you by Jimmy’s Music & Supply. The program will also feature a keynote from John Shaw of Shaw Solar, followed by the announcement of this year’s Indie Awards, recognizing the individuals and businesses making a meaningful impact in our community Tuesday, June 9 4:30-6:30 PM $30 for Members | $35 for Non-Members Local First Foundation www.local-first.org info@local-first.org

Maria’s Bookshop Author Event & Book Signing: Pete McBride: Witness to Water Tues. June 9, 6-8pm In this deeply personal and visually stunning narrative, acclaimed photographer and filmmaker Pete McBride sets out to document the lifeblood of the American West. What begins as an assignment close to his childhood home transforms into a twenty-year odyssey that will change him forever. By packraft, on foot, and from the cockpit of his father’s small plane, McBride bears witness to the river’s grandeur—and the staggering scale of its exploitation.

Energy Rebate Open House See if you qualify for $14,000 in rebates, while funds last! Join LPEA, 4CORE, and the Colorado Energy Office for a FREE Open House event on June 10th and see if you qualify for a rebate! June 10, 2026 | 4:00–6:00 PM  Short presentations will be given at 4:15 and 5:30 LPEA Headquarters 45 Stewart Street, Durango, CO - Learn about electrification and energy efficiency options and available rebates - Connect directly with HEAR-approved local contractors - Receive assistance from Colorado Energy -Office staff with eligibility and the application process - Explore additional incentives and financing options with LPEA and 4CORE experts The Colorado Energy Office will sponsor food for the event. Register for FREE on the 4CORE website: https://www.fourcore.org/events/heat-pumps-home-efficiency-rebates-6kase

 Rebate and Energy Help Sessions Get one-on-one guidance from our energy experts! We're excited to support your plans and your budget in 2026 with answers for your energy-use questions and help with getting the most value from our rebate options this year. Thursday, June 11, 2026 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM The Community Room at the Ignacio Library FREE La Plata Electric https://lpea.coop/events/office-hours-rebate-and-energy-help-session-ignacio-library