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"Controversial Bull Wars & Comedy Night in Moab, Live Music in Durango, Trivia Night, and Vintage Treasures!"
"Controversial Bull Wars & Comedy Night in Moab, Live Music in Durango, Trivia Night, and Vintage Treasures!"
"Controversial Bull Wars & Comedy Night in Moab, Live Music in Durango, Trivia Night, and Vintage Treasures!"
Experience a jam-packed weekend of live music, art showcases, film releases, trivia nights, and more in the latest edition of Mountain to Mesa Journal! Don't miss out on the excitement happening in Colorado and Utah - it's going to be a weekend to remember!
Mountain to Mesa Staff
Feb 5, 2026
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Mountain to Mesa Journal — Edition Five |
As the week takes shape across the Four Corners, the Mountain to Mesa Journal is back with a fresh look at what’s happening around the region. From familiar community traditions to smaller gatherings that often fly under the radar, this newsletter is here to help you stay connected to what’s unfolding close to home.
This edition brings together a curated mix of local events, seasonal activities, and timely happenings worth noting right now. Some may fit neatly into your plans, others may simply catch your interest—but all reflect the steady, lived-in rhythm of mountain towns and high desert communities.
Whether you’re looking for something to do this weekend, keeping your eye on what’s coming up, or just curious about what’s going on beyond your usual routine, the goal remains the same: clear, useful information without the noise.
Here’s a look at what’s ahead. |
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In the Four Corners region, water has always been the quiet force shaping human settlement, travel, and survival. Long before roads, towns, or national borders, people relied on the landscape to reveal subtle indicators of moisture, cottonwood groves signaling shallow groundwater, green vegetation tracing the path of seasonal washes, or natural rock basins that held rainwater just long enough to sustain life. These clues were essential. They determined where communities could form, where trails could be followed, and where people could endure.
Springs, in particular, were vital. Even a small, consistent seep could support a ranch, trading post, or rest stop, often becoming the most critical resource within miles of arid terrain. Many present-day place names still reflect these water sources, even when the springs themselves have faded or disappeared. In a dry landscape, knowing where water *might* be found was sometimes more important than knowing where it always flowed.
Ephemeral waterways—washes and arroyos—played an equally important role. Though typically dry for most of the year, these channels provided natural corridors through otherwise rugged terrain. They guided foot traffic, livestock drives, and later wagon routes. These watercourses also carried information: flash floods could reshape trails overnight, reveal new layers of soil and sediment, and remind inhabitants that the desert was a dynamic, shifting environment.
Early settlers and ranchers adapted resourcefully. They constructed diversion ditches, earthen dams, and stock ponds, small-scale systems designed to stretch limited water supplies. These efforts rarely appear in major historical accounts, yet they reflect generations of practical knowledge passed down through observation, adaptation, and necessity rather than formal engineering.
Today, many of these early water-use systems are hidden or forgotten, masked by modern infrastructure. Yet the Four Corners region remains shaped by the same underlying truth: water is scarce and never guaranteed. Understanding how earlier communities survived through attentiveness to the land, respect for its limits, and careful stewardship of its resources provides valuable insight. It reminds us that survival in the desert has always depended not only on knowing where you are, but when water would come, and how long it might stay. |
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Mule Deer Trail - Mancos, CO |
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🎭 Activity: Mule Deer Trail 📍 Place: Mancos State Park, CO 🌐 Website: Learn More 🗺️ Directions: Mancos State Park 🎫 Admission: Car Pass: $10 📞 Contact: 970-533-7065 📏 Distance: 2.9 miles ⭐ Rating: Easy 🥾 Ascent: 104 ft. ⛰️ Elevation: 7671 📄 Details: Mule Deer Trail is a quiet 2.9-mile loop located near Mancos, Colorado, and circling Jackson Gulch Resovoir. Offering an easy and approachable outing for walkers of all levels, most people can complete the loop in just over an hour, making it well suited for a relaxed walk rather than a strenuous hike. |
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Sip & Stitch - Craft and Wine |
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🎭 Activity: Sip & Stitch - Craft and Wine |
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2026 Durango Film Beer Release |
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🎭 Activity: 2026 Durango Film Beer Release |
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Bluegrass Jam - Durango Beer and Ice Company |
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🎭 Activity: Bluegrass Jam |
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Open Mic Night |
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🎭 Activity: Open Mic Night |
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Live Music at The Strater Hotel |
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🎭 Activity: Live Music Schedule at The Strater Hotel |
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Powerhouse Trivia Night |
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🎭 Activity: Powerhouse Trivia Night |
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Desert Dwellers - Tabula Rasa Tour |
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🎭 Activity: Desert Dwellers - Tabula Rasa Tour |
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Trivia Night |
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🎭 Activity: Trivia Night |
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Vintage Treasures & Live Music |
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🎭 Activity: Vintage Treasures & Live Music |
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Durango First Friday |
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🎭 Activity: Durango First Friday |
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Live Music with Jason Thies |
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🎭 Activity: Live Music with Jason Thies |
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Photographs with Stories |
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🎭 Activity: Photographs with Stories |
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Artist Showcase - Matt Clark |
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🎭 Activity: Artist Showcase - Matt Clark |
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The Kitchen Jam Band |
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🎭 Activity: The Kitchen Jam Band |
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Devotional Art Show |
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🎭 Activity: Devotional Art Show |
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"Rigamarole" Opening Reception |
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🎭 Activity: "Rigamarole" Opening Reception |
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First Friday ArtRoom |
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🎭 Activity: First Friday ArtRoom |
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Kelly Lewis & Live Music by Wabi Sabi |
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🎭 Activity: Kelly Lewis & Live Music by Wabi Sabi |
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Winter Market at Four Seasons |
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🎭 Activity: Winter Market at Four Seasons |
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Ska Brewing-Super Bowl Party
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🎭 Activity: Ska Brewing-Super Bowl Party |
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Irish Jam |
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🎭 Activity: Irish Jam |
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Funk Jam Sessions |
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🎭 Activity: Funk Jam Sessions |
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Live Music & Events at Coyote Moon Lounge |
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🎭 Activity: Live Music & Events at Coyote Moon Lounge |
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Live Music & Events at Uncle's Bar and Social Club |
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🎭 Activity: Live Music & Events at Uncle's Bar and Social Club |
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Live Music Events at the El Camino Lounge and Grill |
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🎭 Activity: Live Music at the El Camino Lounge and Grill |
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Live Music & Events at the Pagosa Bar |
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🎭 Activity: Live Music & Events at the Pagosa Bar |
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Buckaroos Dinner Sleigh Ride |
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🎭 Activity: Buckaroos Dinner Sleigh Ride |
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Live Music Events at Dublin Crust & Brew |
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🎭 Activity: Live Music Events at Dublin Crust & Brew |
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Annual Gala & Community Awards |
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🎭 Activity: Annual Gala & Community Awards 📅 Date: Friday, February 6th, 2026 📍 Place: PLPOA Clubhouse 🕒 Time: 6-8 p.m 🌐 Website: Learn More 🗺️ Directions: PLPOA Clubhouse 📄 Details: Join us for an evening of live music, delicious food, a cash bar, a silent auction, and the presentation of the Community Award winners. This is the best networking event of the year! Please dress in Semi-Formal or Business Professional Attire. |
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Events at Picasso and Vino Studio |
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🎭 Activity: Events at Picasso and Vino Studio |
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Karaoke Night |
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🎭 Activity: Karaoke Night 📍 Place: The Break Room Brewing Company |
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Live Music at the Springs Resort |
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🎭 Activity: Live Music at the Springs Resort 📅 Date: Every Saturday 📍 Place: Springs Resort 🕒 Time: 5pm-7pm 🌐 Website: Learn More 🗺️ Directions: Springs Resort 📞 Contact: 800-225-0934 📄 Details: Enhance your day with Live Music in the Lodge Atrium every Saturday from 5pm-7pm. |
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Lantern Dancer Native American Jewelry |
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🎭 Activity: Lantern Dancer Native American Jewelry |
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Lickety Split Improv |
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🎭 Activity: Lickety Split Improv 📅 Date: Friday, February 6th, 2026 📍 Place: Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts 🕒 Time: 7pm 🌐 Website: Learn More 🗺️ Directions: Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts 🎫 Admission: $20 📄 Details: Lickety-Split is thrilled to welcome Creede Repertory's resident improv group Boomtown! to Pagosa Springs. Join us as Scott and Karisa perform with Boomtown! and our local ensemble Pool of Fools and put on an evening of quick-witted quips and quirky characters! |
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Wolf Creek - Local Appreciation Day |
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🎭 Activity: Local Appreciation Day |
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Objects Tell Stories |
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🎭 Activity: Objects Tell Stories 📅 Date: January 22nd through March 31st 📍 Place: Farmington Museum 🕒 Time: 10am-5pm 🌐 Website: Learn More 🗺️ Directions: Farmington Museum 🎫 Admission: Free 📞 Contact: (505) 599-1174 📄 Details: The Farmington Museum’s collection is filled with fascinating treasures that capture the spirit of our community’s past. From antique furniture and vintage clothing to retro technology and unique works of art, each piece reveals a glimpse into the lives, creativity, and culture that shaped Farmington. Many of these artifacts are rarely displayed—explore our staff’s favorite picks and discover the stories they have to tell. |
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Celebrating 45 Years of Anthony Chee Emerson |
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🎭 Activity: Celebrating 45 Years of Anthony Chee Emerson 📅 Date: Jan 22nd - Feb 13th, 2026 📍 Place: Henderson Fine Art Gallery 🕒 Time: 4 - 6pm 🌐 Website: Learn More 🗺️ Directions: Henderson Fine Art Gallery 📞 Contact: (505) 566-3464 📄 Details: Join us at the Henderson Fine Art Gallery for a celebration of 45 years of Anthony Chee Emerson’s artistry. The event showcases a collection of traditional and contemporary media intertwined with Diné culture and storytelling, as Emerson brings his colorful masterpieces to life. |
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Tres Rios Habitat for Humanity |
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🎭 Activity: Tres Rios Habitat for Humanity |
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Telluride Art Walk |
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🎭 Activity: Telluride Art Walk |
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Telluride Gold Kings - Live Music |
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🎭 Activity: Telluride Gold Kings - Live Music |
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Ah Haa Local Artist Market |
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🎭 Activity: Local Artist Market |
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Vandelux On The Plaza |
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🎭 Activity: Vandelux On The Plaza |
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Discognition |
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🎭 Activity: Discognition |
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Cookies and Wine Pairing |
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🎭 Activity: Cookies and Wine Pairing |
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Telluride Community Concerts |
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🎭 Activity: Telluride Community Concerts |
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Mind Blown - Ty Gallenbeck |
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🎭 Activity: Mind Blown |
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Bass Camp |
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🎭 Activity: Bass Camp |
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Tiny CIRC Desk Concerts |
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🎭 Activity: Tiny CIRC Desk Concerts |
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Briscoe |
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🎭 Activity: Briscoe |
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Guys and Dolls |
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🎭 Activity: Guys and Dolls |
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Marfa Stance Pop Up |
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🎭 Activity: Marfa Stance Pop Up |
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Sunday Rehab: Après Edition |
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🎭 Activity: Sunday Rehab: Après Edition |
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Scallywags Ball Fundraiser |
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🎭 Activity: Scallywags Ball Fundraiser |
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Silverton Sled Dog & Skijor Race |
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🎭 Activity: Dog Sled Races & Dog Ski Joring 📅 Date: February 7th and 8th, 2026 📍 Place: Molas Lake Campground 🕒 Time: 9:00am 🌐 Website: Learn More 🗺️ Directions: Molas Lake Campground 📞 Contact: (970) 880-2982 📄 Details: Join us for the exhilarating Dog Sled Races and Dog Ski Joring at the beautiful Molas Lake Campground on February 7th and 8th, 2026. This thrilling event will showcase talented dogs and their handlers as they race through snowy terrain. |
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Bayfield Farmers' Market: "Food = Love" |
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🎭 Activity: Food = Love |
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Gone Rogue - Comedy Night - South Fork, CO |
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🎭 Activity: Gone Rogue - Comedy Night 📅 Date: Feb 6th, 2026 📍 Place: Gone Rogue 🕒 Time: 8:00 pm 🌐 Website: Learn More 🗺️ Directions: Gone Rogue 🎫 Admission: $8 - $12 📞 Contact: (719) 657-1337 📄 Details: Get ready for a night of big laughs and cold drinks in South Fork! We’re bringing a killer lineup of stand-up comedy to Gone Rogue for one night only! Expect sharp jokes, hilarious stories, and the kind of comedy you rarely get this far into the mountains! |
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Mountainfilm on Tour - Cortez, CO |
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🎭 Activity: Mountainfilm on Tour 📅 Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2026 📍 Place: Sunflower Theatre 🕒 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 🌐 Website: Learn More 🗺️ Directions: Sunflower Theatre 🎫 Admission: $20 📞 Contact: 970-516-1818 💲 Avg. Price: $20 📄 Details: Join the Sunflower Theatre for an enlightening evening as they host High Desert Devo and Osprey Packs for the Mountainfilm on Tour screening. This event will showcase a selection of adventurous documentary short films, enriched with insights from a knowledgeable presenter. |
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John Prine Documentary - Cortez, CO |
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🎭 Activity: John Prine Documentary |
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International Food Fair - Cortez, CO |
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🎭 Activity: International Food Fair |
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Horizon - Live Music - Mancos, CO |
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🎭 Activity: Horizon Live Music 📅 Date: February 6th 📍 Place: Mancos Brewing Company 🕒 Time: 5:30 PM - 08:30 PM 🌐 Website: Learn More 🗺️ Directions: Mancos Brewing Company 📞 Contact: 970-533-9761 📄 Details: Enjoy an evening with local band Horizon, a soul funk trio featuring Yves Giraud, Linda Gimble Baker, and Isaac Kimbro, performing live at Mancos Brewing Company. |
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Patsy O'Brien - Live Music - Dolores, CO |
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🎭 Activity: Patsy O'Brien - Live Music |
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Moab Art Walk |
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🎭 Activity: Moab Art Walk |
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Moab SYFY Fest |
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🎭 Activity: Moab SYFY Fest 📅 Date: February 6th, 2026 📍 Place: Moab Arts Building 🕒 Time: 7:00 pm 🌐 Website: Learn More 🗺️ Directions: Moab Arts Building 📄 Details: Moab’s otherworldly winter fest will return Fridays during February! Join for a celebration of science fiction and fantasy culture in a vibrant community atmosphere. |
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Bull Wars - Bull Riding - Moab, UT |
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🎭 Activity: Bull Wars, Bull Riding 📅 Date: Saturday, February 7th, 2026 📍 Place: Old Spanish Trail Arena 🕒 Time: 7:00pm 🌐 Website: Learn More 🗺️ Directions: Old Spanish Trail Arena 📄 Details: Moab’s premier bull riding event! Experience the raw power, the grit, and the hardest eight seconds in sports. At the Old Spanish Trail Arena, there truly is no such thing as a bad seat. We’ll sell you the whole seat, but we guarantee you’ll only need the edge. Don’t miss the adrenaline hit of the year. |
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