Arts & Entertainment - The Journal

All Dolled Up: Cortez-area musicians to honor Dolly Parton’s classics

ZU Gallery hosts tribute night featuring local performers reimagining Parton favorites

DATE: Mar 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

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

Nearly 70 middle school students are participating in the production

DATE: Mar 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Native Lens showcases Indigenous filmmakers at Durango Independent Film Festival

Screening at DAC and reception at Sorrel Sky will be held today

DATE: Mar 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Durango native brings feature documentary ‘ADAPTED’ to Independent Film Festival

Paul Bikis found inspiration from caring for his mother

DATE: Feb 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Fort Lewis College showcases student musicians at honors recital

Professors select a limited number of pupils to represent the department in this singular program

DATE: Feb 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

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

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

DATE: Feb 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

ZU Gallery to host Duets event featuring new musical pairings

Challenge invites musicians to explore creativity through new collaborations

DATE: Feb 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

DHS Troupe 1096 to stage ‘The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later’

Production opens Feb. 27 at Durango High School

DATE: Feb 19, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Merely Players illuminates ‘Silent Sky’

Life-changing decisions ripple through this true story set at the turn of the last century

DATE: Feb 19, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Raven Narratives about ‘luck’ set for Cortez and Durango

Evenings feature audience‑told tales ranging from humorous to heartfelt

DATE: Feb 18, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Local photographer chronicles the people of Durango, Bayfield and beyond

Cary Lindley: ‘Every moment is precious and passing, and so are people. ... It’s only by chance that we cross paths’

DATE: Feb 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

ZU Arts Initiative launches as nonprofit to support Montezuma County artists

Initiative is already set to kickstart multiple programs in 2026