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Most of the Music in the Mountains concerts are held in fairy-tale white tents at Durango Mountain Resort. HAL LOTT/Herald
The performing arts are in abundance during the warm summer months. For those with a passion for symphony and chamber music, along with popular music, the Music in the Mountains festival is a three-week extravaganza. Many of the world’s finest musicians convene for this event every summer to share their passion and talent with music fans. Performances are held in the breathtaking venues of the Durango Mountain Resort and other locations in the region.
Bar-D Wranglers offer a fun, unique Western-themed dinner theater. They perform a famous stage show after supper with songs of cowboys and the old West. The group’s humor and lively instrumentals will please the whole family. The beautiful location in the Animas Valley also features a mini-train and Western-style stores, including a leather shop, blacksmith and kid’s cowboy corner. Open nightly May 26 through September 3. Call (970) 247-5753 or visit www.bardchuckwagon.com. Henry Strater Theatre: The world-renowned Henry Strat-
er Theatre is one of the oldest and most prestigious continually running theatres in Colorado, offering nearly 50 years of
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quality performances. Formally known as the Diamond Circle Theatre, the space has been extensively renovated, and now houses top of the line stage lighting and surround sound equipment for your viewing enjoyment. The Durango Melodrama & Vaudeville will feature the show “Two Orphans.” Shows start June 15 and run through Sept. 22. For schedule information, call (970) 375-7160 or visit www.henrystratertheatre.com.
Community Concert Hall: The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College offers a variety of concerts and stage productions. For an up-to-date schedule, visit www.durangoconcerts.com, call (970) 247-7657, or visit the downtown ticket office at 707½ Main Ave.
Music in the Mountains: Southwest Colorado’s premier three-week classical music festival features orchestra, chamber and conservatory performances of classical and world music. The season will be from July 8-29. Special occasions include benefit and gala events. For complete information on artists, venues and program schedules, call (970) 385-6820 or visit www.musicinthemountains.com.