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Artists Howard Bellamy and David Bellamy of The Bellamy Brothers speak at a press conference before the "1 Night. 1 Place. 1 Time.: A Heroes and Friends Tribute to Randy Travis" at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Laura Roberts/Invision/AP)
Bellamy Brothers live at La Plata County Fair

Friday at the Fair will feature the Bellamy Brothers musical duo at 8 p.m. Friday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.

The show is a highlight of the La Plata County Fair, which runs through Sunday.

The Bellamy Brothers’ success started in the 1970s and ’80s. They kicked off their career with their 1976 release “Let Your Love Flow,” which hit No. 1 on the Weekly Billboard Hot 100. The brothers have released 30 studio albums and 72 singles to date. With 26 top-10 country hits, the Bellamy Brothers are a staple in the genre.

Gates will open at 6 p.m. and the opening act starts at 6:45 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now. Grandstand seating is $45 and general admission is $25. For attendees in general admission, chairs are not provided, and guest are encouraged to bring their own.

For tickets and more information, visit laplatacountyfair.com.

Friday, Aug. 11

La Plata Board of Equalization and Board of County Commissioners, 12:30 p.m., La Plata County Admin, 1101 East Second Ave.

Adaptive Sports Association 40th Birthday Party, 4-7 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. No RSVP required. Details: asadurango.com.

Bill Edwards, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.

Devin Scott, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.

Friday at the Fair: Bellamy Brothers and Garrett Young Collective, 6:45 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Tickets: $25-$45. Tickets and details: laplatacountyfair.com.

A Night of Improv: Student Showcase, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. Tickets $10-$15. Tickets and details: durangoarts.org.

Saturday, Aug. 12

Devo Days Bike Festival, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Purgatory Resort, 1 Skier Place. Registration and details: purgatory.ski.

A History of Electricity, 1 p.m., Animas Musuem, 3065 West Second Ave. Details and online attendance: animasmuseum.org.

Bill Edwards, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.

Ben Gibson, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.