photos by Todd Newcomer

Music in the Mountains' Family Festivo returned to Durango for another fun-filled morning of music and entertainment. The Durango Recreation Center hosted this year's event beneath beautiful blues skies and an outdoor canopy. Families took their seats for the always energetic Ballet Folklorico. Immediately following the dance performance, the Durango Children's Theater performed Peter and the Wolf with a wonderful cast of characters. Following the music and theater, the kids were let loose to burn off their excess energy among a variety of activities including the always-entertaining three-legged race.

From left, Wesley Komick, Jared Cook, Eli Buck and Bobby Lee go head-to-head in a rough and tumble three-legged race Tuesday outside the Rec Center. Alexander Hise, 4, takes perfect aim on Game Time Director John Robinette during a fun-filled morning of activities after the performance of Peter and the Wolf. Mischa Semanitzky, of Music in the Mountains, directs the orchestra during the Durango Children's Theater's performance of Peter and the Wolf on Tuesday morning. Lukas Minerick waits for his performance as a brave hunter during Peter and the Wolf. Raquel Delgado introduces herself to the audience before her performance as Peter.

 

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