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Taos artist to debut dreamlike paintings, monotypes at Sundog Gallery

Taos artist to debut dreamlike paintings, monotypes at Sundog Gallery

Randall LaGro’s exhibition will open May 1

Southwest Colorado women singer-songwriters invited to audition for Amplified Season 3

Southwest Colorado women singer-songwriters invited to audition for Amplified Season 3

The showcase spotlights local and regional female musicians

Sunflower Theatre blends food and live performances for fundraiser

Sunflower Theatre blends food and live performances for fundraiser

The upcoming Amuse Bouche will be held April 18 at 7 p.m. at The Sunflower Theatre. (Photo courtesy of Sarah…

Cortez Middle School eighth graders to experience live abridged ‘Hamlet’ after studying Shakespeare

Cortez Middle School eighth graders to experience live abridged ‘Hamlet’ after studying Shakespeare

The students have been studying ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Colorado is launching NFT art for its 150th birthday

Colorado is launching NFT art for its 150th birthday

Critics say the idea isn’t timely

Cortez Middle School students to perform Disney’s ‘Frozen Jr.’ this weekend

Cortez Middle School students to perform Disney’s ‘Frozen Jr.’ this weekend

Nearly 70 middle school students are participating in the production

Photographers to showcase animal photography at St. Barnabas art reception

Photographers to showcase animal photography at St. Barnabas art reception

A photo of a leopard by Kristin Kuckelman is one of the photos to be featured at the St. Barnabas…

Southwest Artists League will hold ‘Get Creative!’ event to encourage senior artists

Southwest Artists League will hold ‘Get Creative!’ event to encourage senior artists

Four SWAL artists will share about their art

Hands-on block printing workshop to be offered at Canyons of the Ancients

Hands-on block printing workshop to be offered at Canyons of the Ancients

There will be two sessions, with slots expected to fill up quickly

February 26, 2026

Cast of ‘Matilda: The Musical’ sweeps audiences into a story about a ‘miracle’ girl

Cast of ‘Matilda: The Musical’ sweeps audiences into a story about a ‘miracle’ girl

Three sold-out shows remain in the show’s run

February 24, 2026

ZU Gallery to host Duets event featuring new musical pairings

ZU Gallery to host Duets event featuring new musical pairings

Challenge invites musicians to explore creativity through new collaborations

February 20, 2026

Raven Narratives about ‘luck’ set for Cortez and Durango

Raven Narratives about ‘luck’ set for Cortez and Durango

Evenings feature audience‑told tales ranging from humorous to heartfelt

February 18, 2026

Cortez students help turn dumpsters into public art as city unveils truck name

Cortez students help turn dumpsters into public art as city unveils truck name

City programs aim to strengthen safety, youth engagement and community pride

February 18, 2026

ZU Arts Initiative launches as nonprofit to support Montezuma County artists

ZU Arts Initiative launches as nonprofit to support Montezuma County artists

Initiative is already set to kickstart multiple programs in 2026

February 12, 2026

Mancos Creative District to host free songwriting panel ahead of Mixed in Mancos concert

Mancos Creative District to host free songwriting panel ahead of Mixed in Mancos concert

Panel will feature five musicians

February 12, 2026

Lamp Post Creative Learning Center to present Roald Dahl’s ‘Matilda the Musical’

Lamp Post Creative Learning Center to present Roald Dahl’s ‘Matilda the Musical’

This will be the learning center’s first full-length musical

February 7, 2026

Sundog Gallery calls for entries in first annual ‘Small Works’ exhibition

Sundog Gallery calls for entries in first annual ‘Small Works’ exhibition

Artists 18 and older who live within 100 miles of Mancos are invited to apply

January 1, 2026

Musicians to host fundraiser for Mancos family that lost home in fire

Musicians to host fundraiser for Mancos family that lost home in fire

Genuine Cowhide are the headlining act for a music fundraiser benefiting the Yake family, who lost their home in a…

December 31, 2025

Lamp Post Creative Learning Center plans winter events

Lamp Post Creative Learning Center plans winter events

Center hopes to buy the former Rock Springs Church property

December 23, 2025

Cortez graduate Cruz Hernandez nominated for New Mexico Scenic Design award

Cortez graduate Cruz Hernandez nominated for New Mexico Scenic Design award

Set from ‘The Little Mermaid’ earns nomination

December 13, 2025

Four Corners Musical Theatre Company announces early bird season ticket offer

Four Corners Musical Theatre Company announces early bird season ticket offer

Deal available through Dec. 31

December 11, 2025

Four Corners Writers to read from new anthology at Sunflower Theatre

Four Corners Writers to read from new anthology at Sunflower Theatre

Anthology won an award at the 2025 Colorado Book Awards

December 11, 2025

Mancos K-12 Student Art Show to hold second public viewing Thursday

Mancos K-12 Student Art Show to hold second public viewing Thursday

The community is invited to see the students’ work

December 9, 2025

Montezuma-Cortez High School to host free holiday Concert and Crafts event

Montezuma-Cortez High School to host free holiday Concert and Crafts event

Artisans and vendors can register a table before the event

December 4, 2025