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“Chicago” is a satire that is absolutely still relevant, says Mona Wood-Patterson. Co-founder of Merely Players, Wood-Patterson directs the company’s 2024 musical with one eye on a nearly 60-year-old ...

Wednesday, May 1 Preparing for Wildfire Evacuation, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. Prepare for wildfire evacuations and learn the resources available dur...

Wednesday, April 24 Lunch & Learn: How Small Business & Startups Can Use Data: Real World Tips of How To Compete When You’re the Underdog (11967), noon-1 p.m., TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St. $...

Two telling contemporary plays happen to be running in Durango in February. One’s a comedy, spilling into satire; the other is a finely observed realistic drama simmering with humor and edginess. Grou...

As humans, we often communicate without the use of language. When was the last time you shared a wry look with your friend that no one else saw? Felt your shoulders slump at a disappointment you suffe...

Merely Players is offering Saturday workshops for actors of all levels looking to level up their acting. Classes are open to those age 16 and older, and will be held Jan. 20 and 27 at Merely Undergrou...

All community members are invited to Durango School District 9-R’s second annual Arts Market & Round Dance from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday at Durango High School’s Auxiliary Gym, 2390 Main Ave. The A...

Merely Players will hold open auditions for its May production of “Chicago.” Auditions will be held from 5:45 to 9 p.m. Dec. 11 and 12. Everyone auditioning can appear at 5:45 p.m. on either date. Tho...

If Singing with Santa kicked off the holiday season, this Friday’s Noel Night sets it in high gear. Durango’s annual Noel Night will take place all day Friday, and includes live music, art exhibits an...

While Thursday may be all about that flashy Tom Turkey and the ensuing tryptophan, Friday officially kicks off the season of the Big Guy. And as is the tradition in downtown Durango, he and the missu...