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Summer Solstice Window Viewing & Sunrise Cyanotypes" Hosted by the Center of Southwest Studies Sunday, June 21, 2026 5:45 –7:30 a.m. CSWS Gallery Free + Open to All Light refreshments provided Parking on campus is free during the summer, May to August. Contact: Cristie Scott, cmscott@fortlewis.edu, 970-247-7333 Join us in celebrating the summer solstice on Sunday, June 21. At the dawn of the solstice, a spiral of sunlight from the Center's solstice window makes its way across the gallery walls. Arrive early to ensure you don't miss the impressive display. As the sun reaches the building, you are invited to join us in making a cyanotype print in the Center’s courtyard! All supplies will be provided, but bringing personal knickknacks and small objects is encouraged. The solstice window is situated in the upper northeast corner of the Center's exhibition gallery. Created by Denver artist Scott Parsons through Colorado’s Art in Public Places Program, the window was designed to integrate with the building’s architecture as a tribute to the solstice markers of the Ancestral Puebloans of Southwest Colorado. The spiral cast by the solstice window is visible for several weeks before and after the summer solstice but is sharpest on solstice morning. Moving with the rotation of the earth, the spiral makes its journey across the gallery wall, fading as the sun rises higher in the sky. The spiral is a significant symbol in the solstice markers of the Ancestral Puebloans of Southwest Colorado, reflecting their deep understanding of astronomy and their connection to the natural world. During the solstices and equinoxes, sunlight would interact with the spirals in specific ways, indicating the time of year. The Ancestral Puebloans relied on these markers to determine the best times for planting and harvesting crops, as well as for scheduling important communal and religious activities. Spirals are thought to represent various concepts in Puebloan culture, including the journey of life, cycles of time, and the interconnectedness of all things. The alignment of these markers with celestial events reflects a spiritual connection to the cosmos. For the Ancestral Puebloans, the sun and its cycles were integral to their spiritual beliefs and practices, symbolizing renewal and the balance between earth and sky, among other things.

FREE Outdoor Movie Night in the Three Springs Plaza - A League of Their Own Join us in the Three Springs Plaza for a FREE Outdoor Movie Night! Mark your calendars & invite your friends, family and neighbors. Movie night is the perfect summer tradition! June 23rd movie: A League of Their Own - Rated PG - brought to you by a partnership with the City of Durango and US 250/CO 150, a short Q&A with local female Olympic athletes will happen before the movie. Tuesday June 23rd at 8:30pm 175 Mercado Street, Durango, CO - Three Springs Plaza FREE Three Springs Residential Association ThreeSpringsLiving.com ThreeSprings@CCMCnet.com

Great Garden Series: A Native Lens on Gardening in the Southern Ute Community Wed., June 24: 4:30– 6pm Cassandra Atencio is a Southern Ute Tribal Elder, and Brandi Raines is a Southern Ute Tribal member. Ms. Raines has a small homestead that she and her husband have built and worked on for 5 years. Cassandra, along with her niece and cousin, will share personal stories about returning to their grandmother's joy of gardening and farming.

PLAYFEST UNSCRIPTED: A Night of Improv Join Durango PlayFest's festival actors as Lickety-Split Comedy leads them in a hilarious evening of theatre without a net. At the Durango Arts Center. Wednesday, June 24 at 7:30 PM FREE. Come early. Seating is limited. Durango PlayFest durangoplayfest.org/festival durangoplayfest@gmail.com

Durango Botanic Gardens 2026 Gardens on Tour June 27th, 9 AM the 4 PM During the month of April, tickets are $30 for a member; $40 for a non-member Starting in May through June, tickets will be $35 for a member; $45 for a non-member Durango Botanic Gardens; www. DurangoBotanicGardens.org Contact: Barb Johnson, bjohnson283@msn.com; 970-799-4817 Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for DBG’s Annual Gardens on Tour. NEW THIS YEAR, for the month of April ONLY, we are offering an early bird discount. Log in to our website now to save $5 per ticket. GardensOnTour.org. Experience the 13th Annual Gardens on Tour, produced by the all-volunteer, nonprofit Durango Botanic Gardens. More than 400 visitors are expected to explore eight inspiring private and public gardens across our community. Discover pollinator-friendly, water-wise landscapes filled with native plants, bold colors, and rich textures. See creative solutions for gardening with wildlife, and enjoy tranquil water features designed for peace and reflection. The tour also includes a stop at Durango Hot Springs, a certified wildlife sanctuary where nature and guests exist in harmony. This self-guided tour begins at the Durango Public Library, where participants receive a guidebook with garden locations. Proceeds support the Durango Public Library, maintained by dedicated volunteers.

Upcycled Book Clutches Tuesday, June 30, 6-7:30pm Create a sweet zipper clutch with an upcycled book & fabric. Functional and beautiful. All materials provided. Adults & teens welcome (no kids).

Annual 4th of July ALL AMERICAN BREAKFAST” – Rotary Park, Saturday July 4th, 2026, serving 7:30 a.m to 10:30 a.m. Brought to you by the Rotary Clubs of Durango Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, OJ, Local Coffee and more! Presale, until July 1st – Adults $17, Youth 6-12 $10, Kids 5 & under – Free, Vets & First Responders $10 After July 1st – Adults $20, Youth 6-12 $12, Kids 5 & under – Free, Vets & First Responders $12 Tickets may be purchased online at www.durangorotarybreakfast.org, via QR code on posters around town, or from a local Rotary Member

Silent Sundays with Swanson continue at the Durango Arts Center, on Sunday at 2 pm, July 5, 2026 with a tribute to Buster Keaton. The films The Boat and Sherlock Jr.  will be accompanied by live music with pianist Adam Swanson.  This family friendly event is $20 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets are available at  www.durangoarts.org or the gallery desk Tuesdays - Saturdays, Noon - 6 pm.