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WrightEd Lecture Series

Upcoming Movies at the Wright

January 8, 7 pm

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

January 15, 7 pm

Twisters

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Events at the Tavern at the Wright

WOH Art Show: Shanda Akin & Betsy Botsford

On display through January 1

The Wright Opera House presents Shanda Akin & Betsy Botsford’s "Scenic Treasures - Nature's Beauty from Colorado and Beyond." On display at the Wright Opera House Friday, November 1, 2024 through Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Gallery Open Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays 10 am - 4 pm

Janine Gwaltney - OCAA Art show

Opening Art Reception January 10, 4 - 6 pm

Ouray County Arts Association presents Janine Gwaltney's "Waterfalls in Watercolor". On display January 3rd through February 19th

Music Bingo

January 10, 7 pm

Listen while we play a snippet of a song and if you see the title on your music bingo card, mark it off. You know the rest!

Murder Mystery Dinner Party

January 17, 6:30 pm

Murder at the Christmas Feast: Santa impersonator Nick Gifts has been bumped off at Mullmoor Manor, but whodunit? Suitable for ages 14+

Ouray Winter Wine Festival

February 15

**Black Friday Sale now through Dec. 2nd!** Held in the beautiful and historic mining town of Ouray, Colorado, the Ouray Winter Wine Festival, now in its 3rd year, boasts unique and upscale offerings from Western Colorado’s vineyards and local purveyors within the culinary and retail markets.

A Historic Masterpiece

Built by the Wrights to counter some aspects of the mining culture, the Wright Opera House was intended to be the center of culture and arts for all of Ouray County. Now nearing a complete renovation, the Wright is fulfilling its mission as the premier performing arts venue and historic center in Ouray County.

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Print of The Wright Opera House’s Original Main Stage Curtain, 1888 “Mt. Sneffels from the Dallas Divide” Actual size of Curtain: 25’ x 11’

Original Main Stage Curtain

While we are unclear on who the painter of the Curtain is, we know that it is of a William H. Jackson photograph. When The Friends of the Wright purchased the building in 2011, two main stage curtains were discovered in the basement - The Original and The Second. The Original curtain is in a delicate state of disrepair and cannot withstand the wear and tear of constant display. The Second curtain, however, is hung on the south wall of the Theatre. Read more >>

Ouray’s top gathering venue.

Renting the Wright Opera House

Need a functional, beautiful space for your next gathering? Look no further! The Wright Opera House is ideal for your gathering, celebration or conference. Nestled in the beautiful San Juan Mountains the city of Ouray is an ideal destination. Learn more about renting the Wright by clicking here.

Weddings, Meetings & Conventions, Parties
Full Multi-media Sound System
High-speed Internet
Theater and Tavern each seat 100 guests
Full Bar
Commercial Kitchen

Weddings at the Wright

Centrally located on Main Street in Ouray Colorado, the historic Wright Opera House is the premier place in Ouray for your wedding.

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About the Friends of The Wright Opera House

Recognizing the potential to preserve and restore arts and culture in Ouray County by purchasing the historic Wright Opera House, a group of volunteers came together in 2007 and formed the non-profit organization 'Friends of the Wright Opera House'. The vision that followed was nothing short of promoting artistic, cultural and educational opportunities for all by providing a centralized venue for performing arts organizations and by restoring the facility for another century of use.

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