Arts and Entertainment
Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College announces 2010 Fall Performing Arts Series
Pager item text :Concert Hall 2010Image:Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College announces 2010 Fall Performing Arts Series Tickets for the Fall 2010 Performing Arts Series at The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College are set to go on sale July 1, 2010, available on the web at www.durangoconcerts.com, by calling 970.247.7657, or visiting the Ticket Office in Downtown Durango at 7th and Main Ave. The line-up of...
Learn How to Create Botanical Cyanotypes in Beautiful Southwest Colorado
Image:Learn How to Create Botanical Cyanotypes in Beautiful Southwest Colorado MANCOS, Colo. – Early summer is an exceptional time to experience some of the first blooms at high elevations in Southwest Colorado. A Botanical Cyanotype Workshop with Heather Leavitt Martinez will be offered Saturday, June 26 starting at 10 a.m. in Mancos, Colorado. Cyan = blue and type = print. Different from the modern blueprint...
Salute to America
Pager item text :July 4th EventsImage:Summary:The City of Durango announces its annual series of Independence Day, family-oriented activities promoted collectively as Durango’s “Salute to America.” All events will take place on Sunday, the 4th of July. The holiday festivities will begin with the Freedom Fun Run/Walk, presented by Parks and Recreation beginning at 9 a.m. sharp and starting from Rotary Park. This event...
Fox Fire Farms hosts Gourmet Wine Dinner at the Farm
Pager item text :Fox Fire FarmsImage:Fox Fire Farms hosts Gourmet Wine Dinner at the Farm Local Chefs team up to serve farm dinner featuring local products and winesIgnacio, CO– Fox Fire Farms will showcase the finest in local food and wine at their annual Farm dinner on June 26, 2010 at their La Plata County ranch. The five-course gourmet meal pairs local wines with each menu item. Chef Dave Cuntz from The Strater Hotel, Chef...
The Durango Melodrama is Back at the Henry Strater Theatre
Pager item text :Durango MelodramaImage:The Durango Melodrama is Back at the Henry Strater Theatre On June 11th, 2010 the Durango Melodrama will return to the Henry Strater Theatre in historic Downtown Durango. While being a part of summers in Durango for the past 48 years, the Melodrama introduces “Ole Fashioned” entertainment through Ragtime piano tunes featured in the Henry Strater’s Victorian style...
Electric-Americana group Great American Taxi plays Abbey Theater June 10
Pager item text :Great American TaxiImage:Great American Taxi plays Abbey Theater June 10 The electric-Americana group Great American Taxi is one of those brilliant, rare gems on the club and festival circuit- a fun, danceable jamband with great original songs. Since parting ways with legendary jamgrass pioneers Leftover Salmon, Taxi driver Vince Herman has been writing and collecting new classics to add to his vast catalogue...
The Hillbenders Play The Summit June 16
Pager item text :HillbendersImage:Summary:The award-winning Hillbenders will be perfoming at The Summit with Cyndi Wolff Wednesday, June 16. After nearly a year in the making the Springfield, MO based bluegrass sensations, The HillBenders, released their debut album ” Down To My Last Dollar” on April 16 th. Produced By Jeremy Chapman and featuring Jeremy Garrett from the Infamous Stringdusters on fiddle, this highly...
Aftergrass to play at The Summit June 11
Pager item text :AftergrassImage:Summary:From Durango, Colorado, Aftergrass is a band that has been described by many as “hard to describe”. Without a doubt, this is dance your ass off music. Aftergrass plays a variety of musical styles including but not limited to rock, funk, bluegrass, and rockabilly…. We’re ski bums.. what can we say.. It’s all about the live show for us. Check us out on youtube as...
Hello Dollface replaces Cindy Woolf as opener at the Community Concert Hall’s “Fridays at the Fort” set for June 4
Pager item text :Hello DollfaceImage:Hello Dollface replaces Cindy Woolf as opener at the Community Concert Hall’s “Fridays at the Fort” set for June 4 DURANGO, Colo. – The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College today announced that Hello Dollface has stepped in as special guest, opening the show at “Fridays at the Fort” on June 4 for headliner The Porchlights. Due to a band...
San Juan Symphony to Present “American Idols” Concert on April 17 & 18
Image:San Juan Symphony to Present “American Idols” Concert on April 17 & 18 DURANGO, CO – The San Juan Symphony will conclude its colorful 2009-10 Once Upon a Time season on Saturday, April 17 at 7:30 pm at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College in Durango and Sunday, April 18 at 3 pm at Henderson Performance Hall in Farmington when music director Arthur Post leads the ensemble in American...
A Dress Rehearsal…that is better than opening night!
Image:A Dress Rehearsal…that is better than opening night! (Durango) Monday, March 29, 2010. A Dress Rehearsal…that is better than opening night! Bring your girlfriends and shop at the Durango Public Library, 1900 E. 3rd Avenue, on Thursday, May 6, 7 pm to 9 pm; Saturday & Sunday, May 7 & 8, 10 am to 4 pm. High-end quality, gently used women’s clothes – including casual, day/evening,...
Durango Library Displays Henna Artwork
Image:Durango Library Displays Henna Artwork Durango, CO – A henna display by middle school kids in the Del Alma middle school program is on display in the Children’s Room of the Durango Public Library. Henna is a plant dye that is used to make temporary tattoos in many cultures. Painting with henna has been done for over 5,000 years throughout...
2010 Durango Independent Film Festival Was The “Reel” Deal
Image:2010 Durango Independent Film Festival Was The “Reel” Deal Packed Audiences, Filmmakers From Around The World Help To Continue The Festival’s Growth Durango, Colorado – The Durango Independent Film Festival (DIFF), held March 3 – 7, 2010 in Durango, Colorado was the “big one,” according to officials alluding to the festival’s “Lure of Film” tag line. Full houses...
Community Concert Hall and Music in the Mountains Goes to School Program present STRUT YOUR STUFF, A MUSICAL SHOWCASE
Image:Community Concert Hall and Music in the Mountains Goes to School Program present STRUT YOUR STUFF, A MUSICAL SHOWCASE DURANGO, CO., March 8, 2010 Two of Durango’s premier music presenters team up to offer a showcase of regional youth talent with Strut Your Stuff, A Musical Showcase on Saturday, March 27, 7 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall @ Fort Lewis College. “Strut Your Stuff” was launched originally in...
Vienna Boys Choir to enchant regional music lovers March 26 at the Community Concert Hall
Pager item text :Vienna Boys ChoirImage:Summary:The magic of the Vienna Boys Choir comes to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Friday, March 26, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. The Vienna Boys’ Choir is one of the world’s oldest existing boys’ choirs. A 1498 founding document of Maximilian I called the first dozen boys to the imperial court as members of the newly formed court music band. Since then, the choir has...
The Community Concert Hall welcomes The Infamous Stringdusters with special guest Lonesome Stew on March 25
Bluegrass returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College with The Infamous Stringdusters set to perform Thursday, March 25, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. Local bluegrass band Lonesome Stew opens the show. The Community Concert Hall welcomes The Infamous Stringdusters with special guest Lonesome Stew on March 25 DURANGO, Colo. – Bluegrass returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College with The Infamous...
San Juan Symphony to present Robert DeGaetano in Adams Foundation Piano Recital
Image:San Juan Symphony to present Robert DeGaetano in Adams Foundation Piano Recital Internationally renowned pianist Robert DeGaetano will conclude the San Juan Symphony’s 2009-2010 Adams Foundation Piano Recital Series with a performance on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 3 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at FortLewisCollege in Durango, CO. Ticket prices range from $15 – $25 and may be obtained by...
The Hunks are Coming to Heat Up The Henry Strater Theatre
Image: The Hunks are Coming to Heat Up The Henry Strater Theatre DURANGO, Colorado is about to get Hotter! The Henry Strater Theatre announced that the International Hunks Male Model Revue will present the “Ultimate Ladies’ Night Show” for 1 performance on Friday, March 19th and 2 performances on Saturday March 20th only. The International Hunks are one of the most famous male model revues in the world....
The Motet to play at Abbey Theater to promote Summer Release of Dig Deep
The Motet will play the Abbey Theater March 26, 2010. With its 6th release, Dig Deep, the band once again proves that it is a group committed to exploring and pushing the sonic envelope, while still remaining dedicated to the musical traditions that have defined their sound. A heavy-horned afrobeat influence countered with a textural blanket of electronica, this album showcases the talents and strengths of the cast of characters that...
Fiery, soulful singer Richie Havens returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College March 14
Pager item text :Richie HavensImage:Summary:Fiery, poignant and soulful singer Richie Havens returns to Durango and the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Sunday, March 14, 2010, for a 7 p.m. show. Fiery, soulful singer Richie Havens returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College March 14 Fiery, poignant and soulful singer Richie Havens returns to Durango and the stage at the Community...
