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iAM Music will once again host an outdoor music festival at Buckley Park July 17.(File photo)
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The iAM MUSIC Fest will take place from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at Buckley Park, with an after party at 9:30 p.m. at Animas City Theatre.

The festival will feature Elder Grown, Graham Good & The Painters, Brett Lynn, Alex Blocker and The Secret Circus Society.

The event will follow COVID-19 guidelines and will allow attendees to safely enjoy music while supporting local independent artists.

General admission is $15, and includes admission to the after party. Four-person tables are $100 and 6-person tables are $150.

For more infromation and tickets, visit www.iammusicfest.us/tc-events/buckley-park-july.

Local Events, July 14-28
July 11-Aug.1

Music in the Mountains Classic Music Festival, various times, Community Concert Hall. $35-$75 for most concerts. Tickets: www.musicinthemountains.com.

Monday-Thursday, July 12-15

Animal Week animal visits, 10-11 a.m., Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive. Monday: reptiles, Tuesday: Humane Society animals, Wednesday: wolves, Thursday: Horses. Details: 884-2222, ext. 1.

Wednesday-Sunday, July 14-18

Durango Pride, kick-off at 5:30 p.m. at Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. Free-$40. Events include a talent show, Dragrango, brunch, mini-fest, a dance and a float meetup. Full schedule: bit.ly/35xBIpt.

Tuesday, July 13 and 20

Independence from Hunger client appreciation drive-up lunch, 11 a.m., Durango Food Bank, 194-C Bodo Drive. Details: www.durangoareafoodbank.org.

Wednesday, July 14, 21 and 28

True Western Roundup Rodeo Series, 6:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. $10-$15 with children 4 and younger free. Open rodeo events. Tickets: www.truewesternroundup.com.

Thursday, July 15

Senior Center “Welcome Back” outside picnic, noon, Durango-La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. The picnic will feature live music. Details: 382-6445 or www.co.laplata.co.us.

Mural Completion, 5 p.m., Durango Botanic Gardens, 1900 East Third Ave. Details: durangocreativedistrict.org.

Four Corners Back Country Horsemen meeting, 7 p.m., Florida Grange, 656 Highway 172. Matt Lawlor will discuss specialized composite horseshoes. Details: www.4cbch.org.

Friday, July 16

Friends of the Library monthly sidewalk book sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. $1 per pound. Genres: children-teen, travel and fiction J-P. Details: www.facebook.com/durangopubliclibrary.

Movies in the Park: Finding Nemo, 7:45 p.m. opens for seating, Durango Recreation Center lawn. Free. Watch family-friendly movies on a 20-foot screen. Details: www.durangogov.org/1417/Movies-in-the-Park.

Hash Cabbage, 9 p.m. (doors open at 8 p.m.), Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. Free. Details: https://bit.ly/3AzRZs3. 21 and older.

Saturday, July 17

Tarot Readings in the garden, noon, White Rabbit, Books & Curiosities, 128 W. 14th St., unit C. 30 minute readings are by donation. Reservations are required. Details: www.lightandlavenderenergy.business.site.

iAM MUSIC Fest, 5-9 p.m., Buckley Park. $15. Featuring live music from Elder Grown, Graham Good and The Painters, Alex Blocker and BrettLynn Easley. Tickets: www.iammusicfest.us/tc-events/buckley-park-july.

Wednesday, July 21

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society in-person presentation on “Diné Survivance and the Old Leupp Boarding School,” with Davina Ruth Two Bears, 6:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, Lightner Conference room above the Exhibit Hall and Zoom. Free. Attendees must have Covid vaccinations. Details: www.sjbas.org.

Cash’d Out, 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.), Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $21-$25. Tickets: https://bit.ly/2TKAJzH.

Thursday, July 22

La Plata Quilters Guild "July at Christmas" Challenge quilts exhibition, 5:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension building. COVID precautions followed. Bring a mask, snack and alcohol-free beverage.

Friday, July 23

San Juan Basin Archeology Society trip to view arborglyphs, all day, Beaver Creek and Piedra Stock Driveway. Cost $20 for members. Led by Andrew Gulliford. Details: www.sjbas.org or andy@gulliford.com.

Saturday, July 24

Fly Fishing 101 class with San Juan Angler fly fishing shop, 10-11:30 a.m., Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive. Free. Learn the basics of setting up a fly rod, beginner casting skills and entomology. Gear provided. Register: at the library or call 884-2222, ext. 1.

San Ignacio Fiesta Parade, 10 a.m., Ignacio High School. Lineup and registration begins at 9 a.m. No pre-registration or fee. Registration forms available at www.stignatiuschurchignacio.com. Details: 563-4241 or 749-6830.

Sunday, July 25

Cha Wa concert, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $25-$30. Listen the band’s New Orleans Funk stylings. Details: 946-2281, durangomassive@hotmail.com or www.animascitytheatre.com.

Monday, July 26

March for Disability Awareness, 4:15 p.m., from Gaslight Theater, 102 E. Fifth St., to Buckley Park. Meet at 4 p.m. Cake and punch served at the park.

Sports Events, July 7-21
Wednesday, July 14 and 21

Lacrosse summer drop-in clinics, 6-7 p.m., Durango Lacrosse, 2900 Mesa Ave. Free. For U10-U14 players, experienced or inexperienced. Girls and boys welcome. Bring equipment. Details and gear check-out, contact Andy Grenhart at andy.grenhart@durangogov.org or 375-7324.

Thursday, July 15

Prana Vinyasa Yoga Deep Dive, 5:30 p.m., The Smiley Building, 1309 E. Third Ave. $20 drop-in. Details: www.yogadurango.com.

Friday, July 16 and 25

Morning Yoga, 9 a.m., James Ranch Road. Tickets: www.yogadurango.com/schedule.

Yoga y el Rezo, 4:30 and 5:30 p.m., FLC El Centro de Muchos Colores Hispanic Resource Center, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Details: www.facebook.com/events/747890392573696.

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