Local and visiting artists will paint the magical colors of our community at scenic venues in and around Pagosa Springs Monday through Friday, 9/21-9/24. Paintings created during the event will be displayed and for sale at the closing reception, held at Two Old Crows Gallery on 9/24 from 5:30-7pm.

Two Old Crows is located at 468 Lewis St. Painting locations around Pagosa will be posted on the “Paint Pagosa! Autumn Plein Air Festival” Facebook page.

For more info contact Lise Neer at lisegneer@gmail.com

Local and visiting artists will paint the magical colors of our community at scenic venues in and around Pagosa Springs Monday through Friday, 9/21-9/24. Paintings created during the event will be displayed and for sale at the closing reception, held at Two Old Crows Gallery on 9/24 from 5:30-7pm.

Two Old Crows is located at 468 Lewis St. Painting locations around Pagosa will be posted on the “Paint Pagosa! Autumn Plein Air Festival” Facebook page.

For more info contact Lise Neer at lisegneer@gmail.com

Local and visiting artists will paint the magical colors of our community at scenic venues in and around Pagosa Springs Monday through Friday, 9/21-9/24. Paintings created during the event will be displayed and for sale at the closing reception, held at Two Old Crows Gallery on 9/24 from 5:30-7pm.

Two Old Crows is located at 468 Lewis St. Painting locations around Pagosa will be posted on the “Paint Pagosa! Autumn Plein Air Festival” Facebook page.

For more info contact Lise Neer at lisegneer@gmail.com

Comedy that hits home – in the best way.

Join us September 24th at Liberty Theatre in Pagosa Springs, CO for a night of raw honesty and big laughs. Second Chance Comedy Presents: “We’re All Doing Great” And Other Lies – A Standup Comedy Show about Life’s Chaos is bringing a powerful lineup of comics tackling the messy, beautiful, and often hilarious realities of mental health, addiction, and being human.

This isn’t just a comedy show. It’s real stories, real struggles, and real healing told through the lens of stand-up. Whether you’ve dealt with anxiety, grief, recovery, or just the chaos of daily life, this night is for you.

Featuring:

• Headliner: Aj Finney – Stylistically manic and artistically brilliant, AJ Finney is an eclectic Midwestern storyteller with a passion for the psychedelic scene of the Sixties. His show has something for everyone. A relatable vicarious ride through his world involving topics like family, anxiety, and everyday mishaps.Crowned “Best of the Midwest” at Gilda’s Laugh Fest, featured on the FOX television show Laughs, and one of the 100 performers chosen for Season 8 of NBC’s Last Comic Standing. He was a semifinalist in the Comedy Central talent search Up Next and a finalist in HBO’s Lucky 21. His podcast “Hippie Not Hippie” has achieved over 1 million impressions in its first season, and his latest album, “Too Fast for Rain,” debuted at number one on Amazon and iTunes. AJ currently resides with his family in Denver, where he’s a paid regular at the world-famous Comedy Works.
• Featuring: Andy Mathews – Andy Mathews is a Durango-based comedian and the lead producer of Durango Comedy & Events. He is recognized for his high-energy stand-up and polished storytelling, earning the Judges Choice award at the 2025 Stand-Up For Local First competition. As a primary showrunner and host at venues like the Durango Arts Center, Mathews manages professional event production and curates diverse lineups featuring both national touring acts and regional talent.
• Hosted by: Joe Huisman – Founder and Producer of Second Chance Comedy

Whether you’re in recovery, in therapy, or just trying to keep it together, this show gets it.

Why Second Chance Comedy?
Because sometimes the best way to deal with life’s hardest moments… is to laugh about them.

Come laugh with us. Come heal with us.
Doors at 6:30 PM | Show at 7:00 PM

This Rock Tuesday, experience FESTIVAL EXPRESS on the BIG SCREEN at Liberty Theatre—an unforgettable trip back to 1970 with Janis Joplin, The Grateful Dead, The Band, Buddy Guy and more!

This isn’t just concert footage. It’s a front-row seat to incredible live performances PLUS the candid, spontaneous moments that happened aboard the train as some of rock’s biggest legends traveled across Canada together.

7pm. Doors and Caldwell’s Liberty Bar open 60 min before showtime.

Classes are every Wednesday at 1:15 pm in the Pagosa Senior Center. This activity is open to all ages. Mindful Drawing is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Join our friendly instructor Roberta Strickland, CZT.

Help us create an intergenerational community. For those under 18 and/or with disabilities you are welcome to join us, but we kindly ask you to please bring an adult chaperone with you.

We are looking forward to another great year! We hope you join us on Wednesday 9/23 from 4:00 to 6:00 and come to see what 4-H is all about! ‘Our Tour de 4-H’ info event will have everything you need to get started! Takes place at the Extension Building at the Archuleta County Fairgrounds.

Tour signup here: https://www.signupgenius.com/…/10C0F4FADA628A1FC1…

You will receive all project information, how to enroll and the clubs to choose from!

Club meetings start in October, so don’t miss out! Can’t make it, email becky.jacobson@colostate.edu for more info!

Closing Reception and display of art created during the week will take place at Two Old Crows Gallery on Thursday 9/24 from 5:30 to 7:30. Local and visiting artists will paint the magical colors of our community at scenic venues in and around Pagosa Springs Monday through Friday, 9/21-9/24. Paintings created during the event will be displayed and for sale at the closing reception.

Two Old Crows is located at 468 Lewis St.

For more info contact Lise Neer at lisegneer@gmail.com

Step into a mesmerizing blend of movement, music, and artistry in this Belly Dance Fusion class with Xina, featuring silk fan work. Dancers will explore the expressive foundations of belly dance while weaving in modern fusion styling, dramatic stage presence, and the flowing elegance of silk fans. Learn graceful arm patterns, fluid isolations, spins, and choreography that transforms the silk fans into an extension of the body — creating sweeping waves of color and motion with every performance. Perfect for all levels, this class builds confidence, coordination, and creativity in a fun, empowering atmosphere where dance meets visual

Drop In| $20 per class

3 Month $160 with full session enrollment

No reservation required. Tickets at the door are $30. Arrive by 12:40pm for 1 pm sound journey.

Experience the healing benefits of epic spacial vibrations produced by large gongs, singing bowls and other sound instruments made out of new and ancient metals, clay and wood. These unique instruments will surround you in our 1300 square feet acoustical sound space. Experience sound journeys on the first, third and fifth Saturdays of each month, or book a private session!

Sound Journey is 1 hour in length. Yoga mats, blankets, and neck pillows are provided. Bring eye masks and knee support if preferred.

2839 Cornerstone Drive #5, Pagosa Springs
More information at https://theedgeofsilence.org/

This program is offered once a month to coincide with the full moon and provide a unique backdrop in this International Dark Sky Park with a sky unhindered by lights of modern-day civilization. Thus, check-in times will vary in accordance with the rise time of the moon.

About an hour before moonrise, visitors will be treated to an informative lecture on topics specific to the Chimney Rock site — ancestral Puebloan culture, archeoastronomy theories, area geology, etc. Then – as the full moon begins to rise – a single flute note follows another and another as you become slowly embraced by the music of Charles Martinez. You’ll be torn between looking west to see the spectacular sunset or focusing on the eastern mountain range to see the first sliver of moon.

Special Note:

Visitors are offered the option to take an early, guided tour of the Mesa Village Trail before the Full Moon program. This Early Tour/Full Moon Package is $30.00 and is available through the Recreation.gov website or the call center (877-444-6777) under the title Early Tour/Full Moon Package. Check-in times are listed in the Early Tour/Full Moon Package description.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

The entire program lasts approximately three hours including check-in, driving to the mesa top (2.5 miles up a winding dirt road with 20-mph speed limit – allow 15 minutes each way) and hiking the Great House Trail. At the end of the trail, visitors will enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view from atop the mesa ridge. They will also be afforded the closest view possible of the two pinnacles: Chimney Rock and Companion Rock. Please keep in mind that the lecture before the moonrise is approximately 30 minutes in length, and the hike back down the high mesa occurs after dark.

The hike up to the Chacoan Great House Pueblo may be difficult for some due to the steep gradient, uneven footing, and elevation ending at 7600 feet. The elevation gain is 200 feet. Participants should be in reasonable physical condition and willing to hike mostly uphill for 1/3 mile (and return steeply downhill). This program is not suitable for children under 8, and parents are asked to closely supervise their attending children for the safety of all attendees. Water, flashlights, and a blanket or mat for ground seating (no chairs) are recommended.

TICKETS

Check-in is at the Highway 151 entrance gate at the time stated below for each program. Please adhere to the check-in timeline. The gate will be promptly locked at the end of that time. Tickets are $20.00 per person. Making a reservation through the Recreation.gov website or the call center (877-444-6777) is the only way to guarantee a spot for this program.  This program often sells out; reservations are strongly recommended. Recreation.gov charges a $1.00 reservation fee that is non-refundable. Reservations will be cut off 12 hours prior to the start of the program.  Walk-ins will be accommodated if space is available. They will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and must arrive during the specified check-in time frame. Program tickets can be purchased directly from the Gift Shop.  No refunds will be issued for no-shows.

Saturday, May 30: Check-in:  6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Program:   7:45 p.m. Moonrise:  8:40 p.m.

Sunday, June 28: Check-in:  6:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Program:   7:20 p.m. Moonrise:  8:20 p.m.

Tuesday, July 28: Check-in:  6:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Program:   7:30 p.m. Moonrise:  8:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 27: Check-in:  5:45 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Program:   7:00 p.m. Moonrise:  8:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 26: Check-in:   5:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Program:    6:15 p.m. Moonrise:  7:15 p.m.

Classes are every Wednesday at 1:15 pm in the Pagosa Senior Center. This activity is open to all ages. Mindful Drawing is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Join our friendly instructor Roberta Strickland, CZT.

Help us create an intergenerational community. For those under 18 and/or with disabilities you are welcome to join us, but we kindly ask you to please bring an adult chaperone with you.

Saturday, October 3 at Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts, join Rise Above Violence for their annual Runway for Rise Recycled Fashion Gala. October 3rd from 6-9pm. doors open at 6 PM.

This FUN-raising event is sure to wow you with some frugal but fabulous outfits as teams compete to raise funds and create an amazing runway ensemble out of soda can tabs, wine corks, an element from nature, or other recycled and repurposed thrifted items. Support your favorite teams by voting for them online or the night of.

Runway for RiSE: A Recycled Fashion Gala. Come cheer on the teams for a fun night celebrating our community while supporting Rise Above Violence.

Votes are only $1 each and every vote supports a cause to truly believe in.

Get your tickets and cast your votes at riseaboveviolence.org

Did you know: The making of JAWS was almost as dramatic as the movie. The shoot ran long and over budget. The script was still being written as scenes were filmed. Steven Spielberg, still a young director, woke each day fearing he would be fired. The mechanical shark sank to the bottom of the ocean. And on one particularly frustrating day, the production went through more than…21 rewrites.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN brings that legendary behind-the-scenes story to the stage.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN, By Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon. Directed by Laura Moore. Starring Cameron Vargas, Scott Morehead, and Tim Moore

Runs October 9 – November 15, 2026

Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes with no intermission

Tickets: pagosacenter.org | 970.731.SHOW (7469)

FADE IN: The open ocean, 1974. Production on JAWS is delayed…again. Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider are crammed into a too-small boat, at the mercy of foul weather and a faulty mechanical co-star. Alcohol flows, egos collide, and tempers flare in this comedy about the making of a movie that nearly sank before it became a classic.

BUY TICKETS

Learn more at PagosaCenter.org.

Did you know: The making of JAWS was almost as dramatic as the movie. The shoot ran long and over budget. The script was still being written as scenes were filmed. Steven Spielberg, still a young director, woke each day fearing he would be fired. The mechanical shark sank to the bottom of the ocean. And on one particularly frustrating day, the production went through more than…21 rewrites.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN brings that legendary behind-the-scenes story to the stage.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN, By Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon. Directed by Laura Moore. Starring Cameron Vargas, Scott Morehead, and Tim Moore

Runs October 9 – November 15, 2026

Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes with no intermission

Tickets: pagosacenter.org | 970.731.SHOW (7469)

FADE IN: The open ocean, 1974. Production on JAWS is delayed…again. Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider are crammed into a too-small boat, at the mercy of foul weather and a faulty mechanical co-star. Alcohol flows, egos collide, and tempers flare in this comedy about the making of a movie that nearly sank before it became a classic.

BUY TICKETS

Learn more at PagosaCenter.org.

A LEGENDARY BLUEGRASS LEGACY COMES TO THE LIBERTY THEATRE!

Join us October 13 for an intimate evening with Nathan Stanley, grandson of the legendary Dr. Ralph Stanley and an award-winning artist carrying forward one of the most celebrated traditions in American bluegrass and country music.

From making his Grand Ole Opry debut at just two years old to becoming lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the Clinch Mountain Boys, Nathan has spent a lifetime on stage. His career includes a #1 recording with Vince Gill, a GMA Dove Award, international performances, and collaborations with artists including George Jones, Brad Paisley, Marty Stuart, Patty Loveless, Ricky Skaggs, and Gene Watson.

Experience the songs, stories, musicianship, and unmistakable sound of the Stanley musical legacy live and up close at the historic Liberty Theatre in Pagosa Springs.

OCTOBER 13 CONCERT BEGINS @7PM    

DOORS AND CALDWELL’S LIBERTY BAR OPEN 60 MINUTES BEFORE SHOWTIME

Did you know: The making of JAWS was almost as dramatic as the movie. The shoot ran long and over budget. The script was still being written as scenes were filmed. Steven Spielberg, still a young director, woke each day fearing he would be fired. The mechanical shark sank to the bottom of the ocean. And on one particularly frustrating day, the production went through more than…21 rewrites.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN brings that legendary behind-the-scenes story to the stage.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN, By Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon. Directed by Laura Moore. Starring Cameron Vargas, Scott Morehead, and Tim Moore

Runs October 9 – November 15, 2026

Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes with no intermission

Tickets: pagosacenter.org | 970.731.SHOW (7469)

FADE IN: The open ocean, 1974. Production on JAWS is delayed…again. Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider are crammed into a too-small boat, at the mercy of foul weather and a faulty mechanical co-star. Alcohol flows, egos collide, and tempers flare in this comedy about the making of a movie that nearly sank before it became a classic.

BUY TICKETS

Learn more at PagosaCenter.org.

Did you know: The making of JAWS was almost as dramatic as the movie. The shoot ran long and over budget. The script was still being written as scenes were filmed. Steven Spielberg, still a young director, woke each day fearing he would be fired. The mechanical shark sank to the bottom of the ocean. And on one particularly frustrating day, the production went through more than…21 rewrites.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN brings that legendary behind-the-scenes story to the stage.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN, By Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon. Directed by Laura Moore. Starring Cameron Vargas, Scott Morehead, and Tim Moore

Runs October 9 – November 15, 2026

Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes with no intermission

Tickets: pagosacenter.org | 970.731.SHOW (7469)

FADE IN: The open ocean, 1974. Production on JAWS is delayed…again. Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider are crammed into a too-small boat, at the mercy of foul weather and a faulty mechanical co-star. Alcohol flows, egos collide, and tempers flare in this comedy about the making of a movie that nearly sank before it became a classic.

BUY TICKETS

Learn more at PagosaCenter.org.

Did you know: The making of JAWS was almost as dramatic as the movie. The shoot ran long and over budget. The script was still being written as scenes were filmed. Steven Spielberg, still a young director, woke each day fearing he would be fired. The mechanical shark sank to the bottom of the ocean. And on one particularly frustrating day, the production went through more than…21 rewrites.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN brings that legendary behind-the-scenes story to the stage.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN, By Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon. Directed by Laura Moore. Starring Cameron Vargas, Scott Morehead, and Tim Moore

Runs October 9 – November 15, 2026

Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes with no intermission

Tickets: pagosacenter.org | 970.731.SHOW (7469)

FADE IN: The open ocean, 1974. Production on JAWS is delayed…again. Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider are crammed into a too-small boat, at the mercy of foul weather and a faulty mechanical co-star. Alcohol flows, egos collide, and tempers flare in this comedy about the making of a movie that nearly sank before it became a classic.

BUY TICKETS

Learn more at PagosaCenter.org.

School of Movement presents BOO-LESQUE a Halloween burlesque show and dance on Saturday, October 24th with shows at 6pm and 8:30 followed by a dance party at 9:30pm. Step into the unknown with School of Movement as we take you on a seductive, spectacular journey through the farthest reaches of science fiction.

Your first stop? An eerie alien nest inspired by Alien—where something otherworldly is lurking just beyond the darkness. From there, the boundaries of reality begin to disappear as we launch into a series of wildly imaginative sci-fi dimensions brought to life through dance, aerial arts, music, lights, and burlesque.

Witness incredible aerial performances. Get up close and personal with our fearless burlesque dancers. Encounter strange creatures, seductive beings, futuristic worlds, and dimensions where absolutely anything can happen.

And keeping you on course—if you dare—is our charismatic Master of Ceremonies, Ben Lawrence, who will warp-speed you from one mind-bending experience to the next.

This isn’t just a show. It’s an escape from reality

Full Bar — Intergalactic cocktails for terrestrial travelers.
Inter Galactic Photo Booth — Beam in. Pose. Transmit. Repeat
Expanded Seating — More room for Earthlings, aliens & the dangerously devoted.

TICKET PRICES: 

6pm Early Show Only

• This ticket purchase is valid for our early show only, and does NOT allow reentry for dance party and costume contest.
• $30.00 – pre-sale online only – presale tickets will not be sold after 9:00am day of the event.
• $35.00 – purchase at the door – pay exact cash and jump the line.
• doors open at 5:00pm

6:00 & 8:30 Show + Re-entry for 9:30 DANCE

• $35.00 – pre-sale online only – presale tickets will not be sold after 9:00am day of the event.
• $40.00 – purchase at the door – pay exact cash and jump the line.

Did you know: The making of JAWS was almost as dramatic as the movie. The shoot ran long and over budget. The script was still being written as scenes were filmed. Steven Spielberg, still a young director, woke each day fearing he would be fired. The mechanical shark sank to the bottom of the ocean. And on one particularly frustrating day, the production went through more than…21 rewrites.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN brings that legendary behind-the-scenes story to the stage.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN, By Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon. Directed by Laura Moore. Starring Cameron Vargas, Scott Morehead, and Tim Moore

Runs October 9 – November 15, 2026

Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes with no intermission

Tickets: pagosacenter.org | 970.731.SHOW (7469)

FADE IN: The open ocean, 1974. Production on JAWS is delayed…again. Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider are crammed into a too-small boat, at the mercy of foul weather and a faulty mechanical co-star. Alcohol flows, egos collide, and tempers flare in this comedy about the making of a movie that nearly sank before it became a classic.

BUY TICKETS

Learn more at PagosaCenter.org.

Did you know: The making of JAWS was almost as dramatic as the movie. The shoot ran long and over budget. The script was still being written as scenes were filmed. Steven Spielberg, still a young director, woke each day fearing he would be fired. The mechanical shark sank to the bottom of the ocean. And on one particularly frustrating day, the production went through more than…21 rewrites.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN brings that legendary behind-the-scenes story to the stage.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN, By Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon. Directed by Laura Moore. Starring Cameron Vargas, Scott Morehead, and Tim Moore

Runs October 9 – November 15, 2026

Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes with no intermission

Tickets: pagosacenter.org | 970.731.SHOW (7469)

FADE IN: The open ocean, 1974. Production on JAWS is delayed…again. Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider are crammed into a too-small boat, at the mercy of foul weather and a faulty mechanical co-star. Alcohol flows, egos collide, and tempers flare in this comedy about the making of a movie that nearly sank before it became a classic.

BUY TICKETS

Learn more at PagosaCenter.org.

Did you know: The making of JAWS was almost as dramatic as the movie. The shoot ran long and over budget. The script was still being written as scenes were filmed. Steven Spielberg, still a young director, woke each day fearing he would be fired. The mechanical shark sank to the bottom of the ocean. And on one particularly frustrating day, the production went through more than…21 rewrites.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN brings that legendary behind-the-scenes story to the stage.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN, By Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon. Directed by Laura Moore. Starring Cameron Vargas, Scott Morehead, and Tim Moore

Runs October 9 – November 15, 2026

Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes with no intermission

Tickets: pagosacenter.org | 970.731.SHOW (7469)

FADE IN: The open ocean, 1974. Production on JAWS is delayed…again. Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider are crammed into a too-small boat, at the mercy of foul weather and a faulty mechanical co-star. Alcohol flows, egos collide, and tempers flare in this comedy about the making of a movie that nearly sank before it became a classic.

BUY TICKETS

Learn more at PagosaCenter.org.

Did you know: The making of JAWS was almost as dramatic as the movie. The shoot ran long and over budget. The script was still being written as scenes were filmed. Steven Spielberg, still a young director, woke each day fearing he would be fired. The mechanical shark sank to the bottom of the ocean. And on one particularly frustrating day, the production went through more than…21 rewrites.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN brings that legendary behind-the-scenes story to the stage.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN, By Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon. Directed by Laura Moore. Starring Cameron Vargas, Scott Morehead, and Tim Moore

Runs October 9 – November 15, 2026

Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes with no intermission

Tickets: pagosacenter.org | 970.731.SHOW (7469)

FADE IN: The open ocean, 1974. Production on JAWS is delayed…again. Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider are crammed into a too-small boat, at the mercy of foul weather and a faulty mechanical co-star. Alcohol flows, egos collide, and tempers flare in this comedy about the making of a movie that nearly sank before it became a classic.

BUY TICKETS

Learn more at PagosaCenter.org.

Did you know: The making of JAWS was almost as dramatic as the movie. The shoot ran long and over budget. The script was still being written as scenes were filmed. Steven Spielberg, still a young director, woke each day fearing he would be fired. The mechanical shark sank to the bottom of the ocean. And on one particularly frustrating day, the production went through more than…21 rewrites.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN brings that legendary behind-the-scenes story to the stage.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN, By Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon. Directed by Laura Moore. Starring Cameron Vargas, Scott Morehead, and Tim Moore

Runs October 9 – November 15, 2026

Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes with no intermission

Tickets: pagosacenter.org | 970.731.SHOW (7469)

FADE IN: The open ocean, 1974. Production on JAWS is delayed…again. Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider are crammed into a too-small boat, at the mercy of foul weather and a faulty mechanical co-star. Alcohol flows, egos collide, and tempers flare in this comedy about the making of a movie that nearly sank before it became a classic.

BUY TICKETS

Learn more at PagosaCenter.org.

Did you know: The making of JAWS was almost as dramatic as the movie. The shoot ran long and over budget. The script was still being written as scenes were filmed. Steven Spielberg, still a young director, woke each day fearing he would be fired. The mechanical shark sank to the bottom of the ocean. And on one particularly frustrating day, the production went through more than…21 rewrites.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN brings that legendary behind-the-scenes story to the stage.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN, By Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon. Directed by Laura Moore. Starring Cameron Vargas, Scott Morehead, and Tim Moore

Runs October 9 – November 15, 2026

Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes with no intermission

Tickets: pagosacenter.org | 970.731.SHOW (7469)

FADE IN: The open ocean, 1974. Production on JAWS is delayed…again. Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider are crammed into a too-small boat, at the mercy of foul weather and a faulty mechanical co-star. Alcohol flows, egos collide, and tempers flare in this comedy about the making of a movie that nearly sank before it became a classic.

BUY TICKETS

Learn more at PagosaCenter.org.

Did you know: The making of JAWS was almost as dramatic as the movie. The shoot ran long and over budget. The script was still being written as scenes were filmed. Steven Spielberg, still a young director, woke each day fearing he would be fired. The mechanical shark sank to the bottom of the ocean. And on one particularly frustrating day, the production went through more than…21 rewrites.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN brings that legendary behind-the-scenes story to the stage.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN, By Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon. Directed by Laura Moore. Starring Cameron Vargas, Scott Morehead, and Tim Moore

Runs October 9 – November 15, 2026

Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes with no intermission

Tickets: pagosacenter.org | 970.731.SHOW (7469)

FADE IN: The open ocean, 1974. Production on JAWS is delayed…again. Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider are crammed into a too-small boat, at the mercy of foul weather and a faulty mechanical co-star. Alcohol flows, egos collide, and tempers flare in this comedy about the making of a movie that nearly sank before it became a classic.

BUY TICKETS

Learn more at PagosaCenter.org.

Classes are every Wednesday at 1:15 pm in the Pagosa Senior Center. This activity is open to all ages. Mindful Drawing is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Join our friendly instructor Roberta Strickland, CZT.

Help us create an intergenerational community. For those under 18 and/or with disabilities you are welcome to join us, but we kindly ask you to please bring an adult chaperone with you.

No reservation required. Tickets at the door are $30. Arrive by 12:40pm for 1 pm sound journey.

Experience the healing benefits of epic spacial vibrations produced by large gongs, singing bowls and other sound instruments made out of new and ancient metals, clay and wood. These unique instruments will surround you in our 1300 square feet acoustical sound space. Experience sound journeys on the first, third and fifth Saturdays of each month, or book a private session!

Sound Journey is 1 hour in length. Yoga mats, blankets, and neck pillows are provided. Bring eye masks and knee support if preferred.

2839 Cornerstone Drive #5, Pagosa Springs
More information at https://theedgeofsilence.org/

Classes are every Wednesday at 1:15 pm in the Pagosa Senior Center. This activity is open to all ages. Mindful Drawing is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Join our friendly instructor Roberta Strickland, CZT.

Help us create an intergenerational community. For those under 18 and/or with disabilities you are welcome to join us, but we kindly ask you to please bring an adult chaperone with you.

Classes are every Wednesday at 1:15 pm in the Pagosa Senior Center. This activity is open to all ages. Mindful Drawing is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Join our friendly instructor Roberta Strickland, CZT.

Help us create an intergenerational community. For those under 18 and/or with disabilities you are welcome to join us, but we kindly ask you to please bring an adult chaperone with you.

No reservation required. Tickets at the door are $30. Arrive by 12:40pm for 1 pm sound journey.

Experience the healing benefits of epic spacial vibrations produced by large gongs, singing bowls and other sound instruments made out of new and ancient metals, clay and wood. These unique instruments will surround you in our 1300 square feet acoustical sound space. Experience sound journeys on the first, third and fifth Saturdays of each month, or book a private session!

Sound Journey is 1 hour in length. Yoga mats, blankets, and neck pillows are provided. Bring eye masks and knee support if preferred.

2839 Cornerstone Drive #5, Pagosa Springs
More information at https://theedgeofsilence.org/

Classes are every Wednesday at 1:15 pm in the Pagosa Senior Center. This activity is open to all ages. Mindful Drawing is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Join our friendly instructor Roberta Strickland, CZT.

Help us create an intergenerational community. For those under 18 and/or with disabilities you are welcome to join us, but we kindly ask you to please bring an adult chaperone with you.

Classes are every Wednesday at 1:15 pm in the Pagosa Senior Center. This activity is open to all ages. Mindful Drawing is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Join our friendly instructor Roberta Strickland, CZT.

Help us create an intergenerational community. For those under 18 and/or with disabilities you are welcome to join us, but we kindly ask you to please bring an adult chaperone with you.

No reservation required. Tickets at the door are $30. Arrive by 12:40pm for 1 pm sound journey.

Experience the healing benefits of epic spacial vibrations produced by large gongs, singing bowls and other sound instruments made out of new and ancient metals, clay and wood. These unique instruments will surround you in our 1300 square feet acoustical sound space. Experience sound journeys on the first, third and fifth Saturdays of each month, or book a private session!

Sound Journey is 1 hour in length. Yoga mats, blankets, and neck pillows are provided. Bring eye masks and knee support if preferred.

2839 Cornerstone Drive #5, Pagosa Springs
More information at https://theedgeofsilence.org/

Classes are every Wednesday at 1:15 pm in the Pagosa Senior Center. This activity is open to all ages. Mindful Drawing is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Join our friendly instructor Roberta Strickland, CZT.

Help us create an intergenerational community. For those under 18 and/or with disabilities you are welcome to join us, but we kindly ask you to please bring an adult chaperone with you.

Classes are every Wednesday at 1:15 pm in the Pagosa Senior Center. This activity is open to all ages. Mindful Drawing is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Join our friendly instructor Roberta Strickland, CZT.

Help us create an intergenerational community. For those under 18 and/or with disabilities you are welcome to join us, but we kindly ask you to please bring an adult chaperone with you.

No reservation required. Tickets at the door are $30. Arrive by 12:40pm for 1 pm sound journey.

Experience the healing benefits of epic spacial vibrations produced by large gongs, singing bowls and other sound instruments made out of new and ancient metals, clay and wood. These unique instruments will surround you in our 1300 square feet acoustical sound space. Experience sound journeys on the first, third and fifth Saturdays of each month, or book a private session!

Sound Journey is 1 hour in length. Yoga mats, blankets, and neck pillows are provided. Bring eye masks and knee support if preferred.

2839 Cornerstone Drive #5, Pagosa Springs
More information at https://theedgeofsilence.org/

Classes are every Wednesday at 1:15 pm in the Pagosa Senior Center. This activity is open to all ages. Mindful Drawing is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Join our friendly instructor Roberta Strickland, CZT.

Help us create an intergenerational community. For those under 18 and/or with disabilities you are welcome to join us, but we kindly ask you to please bring an adult chaperone with you.