Arts and Entertainment

New Publisher Announced for Arts Perspective Magazine

Pager item text :Arts PerspectiveImage:New Publisher Announced for Arts Perspective Magazine Denise Leslie to Lead Regional Arts Print Venue   DURANGO, CO., February 11, 2010 – After six years of successful publication, Arts Perspective magazine names its new publisher, Denise Leslie of Durango. Denise will guide Southwest Colorado’s only quarterly arts publication with full support from previous publisher and...

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Your Flesh Body Art

Your Flesh Body Art   Tattooing has definitely moved into the realm of fine art. Once taboo, tattoos are now found from head to toe, literally, on bodies everywhere. Since 1996, Your Flesh Tattoo has provided Durango and far beyond with the finest body modification the industry has to offer.  The guys at Your Flesh Tattoo are truly artists, they have a deep appreciation for their work and it shows. From small light hearted...

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FLC Native American Center presents Pueblo Cultural Extravaganza on February 25

Image:FLC Native American Center presents Pueblo Cultural Extravaganza on February 25 The Native American Center at Fort Lewis College is pleased to present Pueblo Cultural Extravaganza – a night of Pueblo dance, music and culture as part of the 2010 Native American Speaker Series. The Zuni Olla Maidens, a world renowned dance group from the Pueblo of Zuni, and Moiety, a contemporary Native American music group from the Pueblo...

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FLC Native American Center presents Pueblo Cultural Extravaganza on February 25

Image:FLC Native American Center presents Pueblo Cultural Extravaganza on February 25 The Native American Center at Fort Lewis College is pleased to present Pueblo Cultural Extravaganza – a night of Pueblo dance, music and culture as part of the 2010 Native American Speaker Series. The Zuni Olla Maidens, a world renowned dance group from the Pueblo of Zuni, and Moiety, a contemporary Native American music group from the Pueblo...

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A Call to Durango Studio Artists

Image:A Call to Durango Studio Artists Durango Open Studios seeks artists for 2nd Annual Event     Durango Open Studios (DOS) is a one-weekend event for local artists to open their studios to the public. DOS supports and educates the public to the wide range of arts and artists working in our community, promotes local arts to a connected base and growing audience for contemporary and traditional culture. Currently focusing...

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The Durango Independent Film Festival Partners with B-Side to Deliver Advanced Online Technology for Audiences

The Durango Independent Film Festival Partners with B-Side to Deliver Advanced Online Technology for Audiences 2010 Festival-goers Will Enjoy Rich Online Program Guide and Tight Connection With Filmmakers, Fellow Fans   March 3-7, 2010; Durango, Colorado – The Durango Independent Film Festival (DIFF) announced today that they have partnered with B-Side Entertainment to provide their audience with the most interactive,...

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The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College welcomes blues/soul/folk artist Eric Bibb February 10

Blues/soul/folk artist Eric Bibb will take the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. Bibb is touring to promote his recently released album “Booker’s Guitar,” a work that reinterprets the original Delta blues of the early 20th century for a new era. The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College welcomes blues/soul/folk artist Eric Bibb February 10  ...

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The Community Concert Hall welcomes acclaimed Canadian fiddler, singer and stepdancer April Verch, Feb. 4

Image:The Community Concert Hall welcomes acclaimed Canadian fiddler, singer and stepdancer April Verch, Feb. 4             DURANGO, Colo. – Dynamic Canadian fiddler, singer and stepdancer April Verch will take the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Thursday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m.           Verch, merging Celtic,...

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Renowned banjoist Béla Fleck showcases “The Africa Project,” live, in concert, at the Community Concert Hall, Feb. 2

Pager item text :Béla Fleck Image:Renowned banjoist Béla Fleck showcases “The Africa Project,” live, in concert, at the Community Concert Hall, Feb. 2             DURANGO, Colo. – Durango favorite Béla Fleck returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Tuesday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m., with more than just his banjo, showcasing “The Africa...

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CATCH THE BEACH BALL THIS SNOWDOWN AT THE DOUBLE TREE

Image:CATCH THE BEACH BALL THIS SNOWDOWN AT THE DOUBLE TREE   After a three year break the Snowdown Ball is back-but with a twist, it’s open to all ages and this year it’s called the Beach Ball! So head on down to the Double Tree Hotel Ballroom on Saturday, January 30 and dance to the surfing sounds of Jan and Dean, the Beach Boys and many more! The Ball starts at 6:30 pm and goes until midnight. Prices for the...

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“Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway” musical revue at the Community Concert Hall rescheduled for Jan. 23

Image:”Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway” musical revue at the Community Concert Hall rescheduled for Jan. 23                   DURANGO, Colo. – With winter storm conditions impacting driving conditions Thursday night, Jan. 21, the Community Concert Hall has rescheduled tonight’s show “Neil Berg’s 100 Years of...

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“Throw Down Your Heart” – banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck’s feature documentary – to be screened at the Community Concert Hall Jan. 27

Image:   “Throw Down Your Heart” – banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck’s feature documentary – to be screened at the Community Concert Hall Jan. 27   DURANGO, Colo. – As a prelude to banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck’s February performance at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, the Concert Hall will screen the film that defines Fleck’s current tour on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 6 p.m....

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The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College presents the extraordinary dance company MOMIX, Jan. 26
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The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College presents the extraordinary dance company MOMIX, Jan. 26

Pager item text :MOMIX Image:The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College presents the extraordinary dance company MOMIX, Jan. 26             DURANGO, Colo. – Returning to Durango by popular demand, the versatile dance company MOMIX is set to mesmerize the audience at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010. The internationally renowned troupe...

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Kids: Learn How to Make Your Own Valentine Card

Image:Kids: Learn How to Make Your Own Valentine Card   Durango, CO –  Valentine’s Day is coming soon, and staff at the Durango Public Library would like to help kids design their own Valentine’s cards using Microsoft Publisher. The class is for children ages 8-12 and will be held on Wednesday, February 10 between 4 and 5 p.m. in the Children’s Room of the Library....

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The Open Shutter Gallery presents an exhibit titled “Iranian Impressions”

Image:The Open Shutter Gallery presents an exhibit titled “Iranian Impressions” The Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. Durango will present an exhibit titled “Iranian Impressions” by Maryam Amouzegar and Raheleh Zomorodinia. The exhibit will feature images inspired by the environment, and documentary images of women in Iran. Maryam Amouzegar and Raheleh Zomorodinia, who will be attending the opening reception,...

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San Juan Symphony to present Steven Mayer in Adams Foundation Piano Recital

Image:San Juan Symphony to present Steven Mayer in Adams Foundation Piano Recital     Internationally renowned pianist Steven Mayer will kick off the San Juan Symphony’s 2010 Adams Foundation Piano Recital Series with a performance on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 3 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO.  Ticket prices range from $15 – $25 and may be obtained by calling the...

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Rural Scenes-A Must See

Image:Rural Scenes-A Must See Photography by Lou Swenson   Lou Swenson, a well known and collected, Dolores-based photographer presents his images of The Great Northern Plains at Desert Pearl Gallery, February 5 – March 2, 2010. Over the past five decades, Swenson has been photographing the world. “I have spent the last few decades traversing the back roads of the West (most recently the Heartland), documenting...

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A Night in Venice, a romantic evening for couples and singles alike

Pager item text :A night in VeniceImage:A Night in Venice             Durango, Colorado – The Durango Independent Film Festival and Costume Emporium announce A Night in Venice, a romantic evening for couples and singles alike, Sunday February 14th, 2010! Experience Venice here in Durango at the Abbey Theatre with an authentic Italian dinner followed by the film Casanova –...

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“Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway” musical revue set for Jan. 21 at the Community Concert Hall

Pager item text :100 Years of BroadwayImage:”Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway” musical revue set for Jan. 21 at the Community Concert Hall             DURANGO, Colo. – The memorable melodies of musical comedy come to Durango as the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College hosts the widely-acclaimed “Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway,”...

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Tony Miely Helping Hand Benefit

Image:Tony Miely Helping Hand Benefit              Durango, Colorado – On September 18th, 2009, Tony Miely, local kayaker, manager of 4 Corners Riversports, and all around great guy, was in a serious ATV accident that resulted in the amputation of his right hand. We’re joining together to help Tony with the costs of many surgeries, an extended ICU stay, and to...

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