Arts & Entertainment

Arts and Entertainment

The legacy of Stanton Englehart: Finding the ‘wee bit’ of magic in art and life

Late artist’s daughter, former students and inspired creators speak of his impact ahead of August exhibit

August 12, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Lamp Post in Cortez announces 2026-27 theater season with slate of upcoming shows

Auditions will be held a few months before each performance date

July 31, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Montezuma County artist Peggy Cloy to show new work at Turquoise Raven Art Gallery

Artist’s pieces are owned by collectors around the world

July 31, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Mancos Creative District to host Mixed in Mancos 2025 album release party

The album was recorded live at the Mancos Opera House last year

July 27, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

A decade in, Studio Ghibli Fest keeps growing as new generations flock to ‘Totoro,’ ‘Ponyo’ and more

‘Everything feels human. No one is too powerful or too small’

July 26, 2026

Local News

Dolores to host 50th Escalante Days on Aug. 8

Golden-themed parade, local vendors, kids’ games and more highlight Flanders Park celebration

July 26, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Sundog Gallery in Mancos to host exhibition of Fort Lewis College’s art department founder

The late Stanton Englehart taught at the institution for 30 years

July 18, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Meet the authors leading Mesa Verde Writers Conference workshops in September

Faculty encourage seasoned and emerging writes to attend event in Mancos

July 15, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Sundog Gallery to mark first anniversary with celebration in Mancos

The gallery has hosted multiple exhibitions in its first year

July 14, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Lamp Post Creative Learning Center to wrap first season with theater shows and BBQ

Summer campers will perform kids’ editions of ‘101 Dalmatians’ and ‘The Jungle Book’

July 11, 2026

Local News

New signs at Mancos State Park feature local art

Colorado Parks and Wildlife project revamps interpretive signs for park goers in three distinct panels

July 8, 2026

Local News

Fourth of July celebrations to fill Four Corners with parades, music and fireworks

Communities to mark America’s 250th with festivals, family activities

July 1, 2026

Local News

July Fourth calendar for the Four Corners, including Durango, Cortez, Silverton and Farmington

Fireworks, concerts, festivals and family games happening across region

June 29, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Turquoise Raven Art Gallery in Cortez to feature local fiber artists in quilt exhibit

Gallery owner Mary Fuller has been advocating for fiber arts to be seen as fine art

June 26, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Netflix debuts film featuring Aurora teen with Down syndrome

Family: Movie contributes to broader conversations about representation in special-needs community

June 26, 2026

Education

Cortez eighth grader earns invitation to International Thespian Festival

Afton Nielson received the invite after her individual performance at Thescon

June 23, 2026

Local News

Update: Sunflower Theatre cancels screening revisiting Fred Martinez’s life and legacy 25 years later

Showing of documentary ‘Two Spirits’ canceled Tuesday upon a family member’s request

June 12, 2026

Education

Lamp Post Creative Learning Center announces summer programs for kids

Morning and afternoon activities to be held in June and July

June 6, 2026

Local News

Cortez artist finds creative calling in her 70s, holds June exhibit at Cortez Cultural Center

Theresa Goldstrand said she has wanted to be an artist since childhood

June 6, 2026

Local News

The Dirty Turkeys delivers high energy punk to Dolores

Small-town crowd catches the affection of college house band

June 6, 2026

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