KSUT and Music in the Mountains held it’s annual Party in the Park, Saturday, July 16 at Buckley Park in Durango. The event featured various types of music from classical and chamber music to Flamenco, Funk and Jazz. The all-day event featured the Cezanne Quartet, Durango Funk All-Stars, Southwest Civic Winds, Jarabe Mexicano and from New Orleans, the Stooges Brass Band. KSUT will also be celebrating 40 years with a concert in Three Springs on Saturday, Aug. 6 featuring Michael Franti & Spearhead.
KSUT staff and board members were on hand to volunteer their time for the event.
Staying cool in the shade, the Baker family was among many in attendance for the 2016 Party in the Park, Saturday, July 18 in Buckley Park.
Giant bubbles and balloon animals were just a small part enjoyed by many at the Party in the Park.
Jarabe Mexicano played traditional Mexican and Spanish songs as well as Richie Valence standards, “La Bamba” and “Oh Donna.” Jarabe Mexicano also made an in-studio appearance on July 15 at KSUT.
KSUT staff and volunteers manned various stations at the Party in the Park.
Sky Ute Casino Resort’s Human Resources Director, Michelle Krees shows off her KSUT Ska stainless steel cup she bought at the Party in the Park. KSUT will also be selling these at the upcoming Michael Franti concert on Aug. 6 in Three Springs.
The Stooges Brass Band from New Orleans closed out the Party in the Park, sponsored by KSUT and Music in the Mountains, Saturday July 16 at Buckley Park in Durango.
Walter ‘Whoadie’ Ramsey of The Stooges Brass band, from"The Big Easy" New Orleans.
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
