Arts and Entertainment

“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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Community Concert Hall welcomes genre-defying CB-3 (Chris Berry Trio) on January 15, 2010

Pager item text :CB-3 at the Concert HallImage:Summary:CB-3 (Chris Berry Trio) brings its unique fusion of funk, dance hall reggae and African rhythms to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, with Michael Kang of String Cheese Incident joining the trio. The dance floor will be open. Community Concert Hall welcomes genre-defying CB-3 (Chris Berry Trio) on January 15, 2010  ...

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Robert Earl Keen kicks off Community Concert Hall Winter/Spring season, Jan. 10, 2010
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Robert Earl Keen kicks off Community Concert Hall Winter/Spring season, Jan. 10, 2010

Pager item text :Robert Earl KeenImage:Robert Earl Keen kicks off Community Concert Hall Winter/Spring season, Jan. 10, 2010             DURANGO, Colo. – After the unfortunate weather-related cancellation of his January 2009 show, alternative country singer-songwriter Robert Earl Keen makes good on his vow to return to Durango, set to take the stage at the Community Concert Hall...

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Durango Independent Film Festival Announces 6-Punch Pass Sales at Local Banks

Image:Durango Independent Film Festival Announces 6-Punch Pass Sales at Local Banks              Durango, Colorado – The Durango Independent Film Festival (DIFF) and local banks have partnered to give film enthusiasts a creative gift!  Give the Gift of Film passes are available at Alpine Bank (two locations), Bank of the San Juans (two locations), First National...

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Steamworks Brewing Co. confirms company restructuring

Image:Steamworks Brewing Co. confirms company restructuring Bayfield Beer Factory will close Dec. 31, 2009               DURANGO, Colo. – Demonstrating fiscal responsibility and in an effort to return the whole company to profitability, Steamworks Brewing Co. (Durango, Colo.) has finalized its plan to restructure its business model. The move includes closure of the...

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Melodrama returns to Durango, Colo. in Summer 2010 with “The Great Durango Melodrama at the Henry Strater Theatre”

Image:Melodrama returns to Durango, Colo. in Summer 2010 with “The Great Durango Melodrama at the Henry Strater Theatre”   DURANGO, Colo. – Traditional “melodrama” will return to Durango in Summer 2010 with “The Great Durango Melodrama at the Henry Strater Theatre.” Two different shows will be staged on alternate nights beginning in early June and running through mid-August. The George M....

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“Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway” seeking local talent For up-coming Community Concert Hall show

Image:   “Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway” seeking local talent For up-coming Community Concert Hall show   DURANGO, Colo. – The producers of “Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway,” coming to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, are seeking local vocalists to perform in the show. One or two soloists and up to 10 chorus members will be selected. “Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway” recreates...

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The Lovell Sisters disband, cancel Jan. 22 show scheduled at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College

Image:The Lovell Sisters disband, cancel Jan. 22 show scheduled at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College   DURANGO, Colo. – The Lovell Sisters, known for their dramatic fusion of folk, country and contemporary acoustic music, have said “farewell,” disbanding the trio following a final January 16 concert in their hometown of Calhoun, Georgia. The January 22, 2010 show at the Community Concert Hall has...

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Durango Independent Film Festival Announces Dinner and a Film Festival Package

Image:Durango Independent Film Festival Announces Dinner and a Film Festival Package              Durango, Colorado – The Durango Independent Film Festival (DIFF) and local restaurants have partnered to give film enthusiasts and holiday shoppers this year’s most unique and creative gift! The Dinner and a Film Festival package includes a 2010 Durango Independent...

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State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara’s Traditional “Nutcracker” comes to the Community Concert Hall Dec. 18-20

Image:   State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara’s Traditional “Nutcracker” comes to the Community Concert Hall Dec. 18-20   DURANGO, Colo. – The quintessential holiday treat, the “Nutcracker,” performed by the highly-acclaimed State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara, returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Dec. 18-20, for two matinee (2 p.m.) and two evening (7 p.m.)...

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A Call to Artists for the Recreation Center

Image:   A Call to Artists for the Recreation Center   Durango, CO – The Durango Community Recreation Center invites artists of all mediums to display their artwork for a one-month period in the community wing hallway of the Recreation Center.  The Recreation Center is currently accepting applications for artwork to display for 2010.  Current openings for 2010 include the months of April, and August through December.  ...

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Bar-D Wranglers Christmas Jubilee returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Dec. 12

Image:Bar-D Wranglers Christmas Jubilee returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Dec. 12   DURANGO, Colo. – Durango’s much-beloved cowboy crooners come off the Bar-D and step on to the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College for the Bar-D Wranglers Christmas Jubilee, Sat., Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. LIMITED TICKETS...

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