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June 15, 2015
BID/Chamber present Cybercrime and Prevention for Small Business Secret Service representative to provide valuable information on June 15 Durango, CO – The Durango Business Improvement District (BID), in partnership with the Durango Chamber of Commerce, will host “Cybercrime and Prevention for Small Business,” June 15, 2015, 3-4 p.m. at the Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave., Durango. Featured presenter is Ike Barnes of the U.S....
La Plata County Commissioners Support Federal Management of Federal Lands
The La Plata County Commissioners took a stand against privatization of Forest Service and other federal lands earlier this month when they voted unanimously to support continued federal management in La Plata County.
July 4th, 2015
Business Improvement District announces 4th of July Parade “Call for Entries” Cash awards planned for three top entries in Independence Day Stars & Stripes Parade Durango, CO– In preparation for a fun-filled 4th of July, the Durango Business Improvement District (BID) has announced a “Call for Entries” for the Stars & Stripes Parade held on Main Ave. in Downtown Durango. The parade starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2015....
A Spark in the Distance – Part 3
Just as I started to feel familiar amidst the narrow streets and terracotta roofs of Marseille, my departure approached… Just as “comfortable” began to set in, it was time to leave the South of France and this alluring woman I so quickly grew fond of… Although I was acclimating to the aesthetics of French lifestyle, the whirling traffic and busy markets of Marseille failed to let my heart rate slow down. Every corner revealed a...
Diavolo Dance Theater returns to the Community Concert Hall on May 12, 2015
Diavolo Dance Theater returns to the Community Concert Hall Unique dance troupe presents “Architecture in Motion” on May 12 Durango, CO – Diavolo Dance Theater – Jacques Helm, artistic director – will bring its unique, modern, acrobatic dance to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College presenting “Architecture in Motion” on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 7:30 p.m. An internationally renowned modern acrobatic dance company,...
A Spark in the Distance – Part 2
A week in France has already gone by, and as I walk down the wooden stairs into the kitchen, I catch her smile. It smells like breakfast and can see in her face, that she’s still enthralled by the idea that she landed this American guy… got him to fly across the globe to meet her. Each morning I’ve woken up, the first thought that goes through my own head is, “I’m in France… I’m actually here after dreaming about this for...
Ballet Folklorico May 5, 2015
Community Concert Hall welcomes Ballet Folklorico May 5 One of Mexico’s most popular exports brings visual fiesta to Durango Durango, CO – A visual fiesta comes to Durango as Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli de Veracruz takes the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 7:30 p.m. Folk dance is one of the oldest and most deeply rooted traditions in Mexico, and Ballet Folklorico literally...
Pianist Robin Spielberg to perform April 29, 2015
Pianist Robin Spielberg comes to the Community Concert Hall One of America’s most-beloved pianists/composers to perform April 29 Durango, CO – Robin Spielberg, a Steinway Artist who has been winning the hearts of listeners around the world with her compelling melodies and sensitive piano technique, will share the beauty of her music at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 7:30 p.m. With...
A Spark in the Distance – Part 1
Adventure is a brilliant word. Growing up believing in fairytales, I have always been mystified by the twists and turns of life. I’ve heard stories of treasure, and I think I may have found some. Or more precisely, it may have found me. The journey in its entirety, has yet to be told… What I do have, is a pile of letters, drawings, and poems from a woman in France… and a plane ticket. A digital romance was not something I had...
The Buddy Holly Experience in Durango April 22
Rave On! The Buddy Holly Experience in Durango April 22 Community Concert Hall to feature popular rock ‘n’ roll tribute show Durango, CO – Re-live the era of good-time rock and roll as Rave On! The Buddy Holly Experience featuring Billy McGuigan, comes to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 7:30 p.m. The dance floor will be open. Rave On! re-invents the ordinary tribute show with an...
The Canyons of Cedar Mesa
Sunday afternoon I drove out La Posta Road to my good buddies house. I’d been marinating in both passion and frustration for days. I knew I needed to get out of town. Like others here in Durango, the desert was screaming my name. I needed to feel the sun on my skin, breath in a deep blue sky and get lost in the red rock. The day prior, I called a half dozen friends asking around to find someone to go camping with. No success,...
Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, April 17, 18, and 19, 2015
Durango Bluegrass Meltdown Durango, CO – The Meltdown has something for everyone – including young folks! From our Bluegrass in the Schools program, to children’s workshops and the Old Time Barn Dance, there’s a lot for the younger set to do. During the Meltdown, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to jam with other musicians – in hallways, on sidewalks, and many other locations. Don’t play? Relax and enjoy the scene! The...
Men Are From Mars–Women Are From Venus LIVE! April 15, 2015
Men Are From Mars–Women Are From Venus LIVE! starring Peter Story comes to the Community Concert Hall on April 15 Durango, CO – Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE!, the one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up comedy starring Peter Story, will play the Community Concert at Fort Lewis College, Wednesday, April 15, 2015, 7:30 p.m. The show is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on the New York Times #1 best-selling book of...
Durango Wine Experience April 23-25, 2015
THE DURANGO WINE EXPERIENCE Are you “Experienced”? Save the Date for the 9th Annual Durango Wine Experience, April 23-25, 2015! Durango, CO -Experience three days of educational seminars, wine dinners and unique tastings featuring hundreds of wineries, artisan spirits and craft beers. The Walk-About Durango is our signature, casual, multi-location, downtown Durango tasting event on Friday, April 24th, from 4-7pm. Top local chefs are...
Hozhoni Days returns to Fort Lewis College
Hozhoni Days at Fort Lewis College celebrates its 51st year Durango, CO – Hozhoni Days returns to Fort Lewis College for another year. One of the largest and longest running events at FLC, Hozhoni Days celebrates the more than 150 Native American and Alaska Native tribes and villages represented in the College’s student body. The festivities begin with the Miss Hozhoni Pageant – Interview Night on Wednesday, April 1 at 6 p.m. in the...
Peanuts™ The Easter Beagle Express on Saturday, April 4, 2015
Peanuts™ The Easter Beagle Express Durango, CO – Passengers purchasing tickets to ride Peanuts™ The Easter Beagle Express will ride in premium-class seating in the rear half of our train. Enjoy crafts, storytelling, musical entertainment, games, refreshments and other Easter-themed activities onboard. Everyone will receive a take-home souvenir mug that can be refilled ALL DAY with non-alcoholic beverages from the Concession Car!...
“America’s Got Talent” stars to take the Durango stage on April 9, 2015
Community Concert Hall welcomes high energy Recycled Percussion Durango, CO – The high energy Las Vegas entertainment group Recycled Percussion comes to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Thursday, April 9, 2015, 7:30 p.m. Reminiscent of the musical Stomp, the four-man team delivers an all-ages show featuring percussion instruments made up of items more likely found at a junkyard than in a band room, including power...
Loudon Wainwright III performs on April 2, 2015
Loudon Wainwright III returns to the Community Concert Hall Special guests Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer open the show Durango, CO – A singer-songwriter who injects his music with wry humor and piercing insight, Loudon Wainwright III will take the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Thursday, April 2, 2015. Special guests Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer will open the show at 7:30 p.m. Loudon Wainwright III has proven to...
Nashville Chicks with Hits 3/28/15
Community Concert Hall presents Nashville Chicks with Hits A celebration of the songwriters takes the stage on March 28 Durango, CO – A celebration of the songwriters, Nashville Chicks wit Hits, featuring three of Nashville’s top female songwriters, comes to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Saturday, Mar. 28, 2015, 7:30 p.m. Sherrié Austin, Kylie Sackley and Alissa Moreno will perform their hits and tell the stories...
The Great Sand Hill Cranes
This was the first time I’ve seen the cranes moving through the San Luis Valley. Since the last ice age, the Great Sand Hill Cranes have been making an epic mass migration between summer and winter nesting grounds. The wetlands, large grain fields and wildlife refuges in the San Luis Valley offer them a safe haven. Their trajectory… northward to the marshlands of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. I’m in the midst of...
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