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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

The Durango Arts Center's 2026 juried member show, opens July 3, 2026 on First Friday from 5-7 pm. Local member artists have envisioned Colorado - the Next 150 years in a variety of media, the exhibit allows artists and audiences to imagine Colorado’s future through art. The Barbara Conrad Gallery is open noon - 6 pm. Tuesdays - Saturdays, including the Fourth of July.  Information is at www.durangoarts.org.

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.

Summer Melodrama returns to the Durango Arts Center with The Notorious Nugget, July 10-13, and July 16-19. This original musical melodrama set in 1914, in Colorado is written by Colorado Springs playwrights Mark and Lauren Arnest. It’s a spirited western romp that follows young Buck Worthington as he chases gold — and stumbles into a web of romance, villainy, and small-town intrigue. Appropriate for audiences 16 and older. Tickets are online at www.durangoart.org and in person from noon - 6 pm, Tuesday - Saturday at the DAC.