Arts and Entertainment
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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....
“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...
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...
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...
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.)...
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. ...
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...
The Community Concert Hall welcomes A Leahy Family Christmas on December 9
Image:The Community Concert Hall welcomes A Leahy Family Christmas on December 9 DURANGO, Colo. – A Christmas adventure sure to charm and enthuse is promised on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, when A Leahy Family Christmas takes the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. Leahy is a Celtic Canadian powerhouse of eight siblings who are each a triple threat of fiddle-driven music, dance and vocals. The siblings...
World-renown Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats return to the Community Concert Hall December 2
World-renown Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats return to the Community Concert Hall December 2 DURANGO, Colo. – Returning once again by popular demand, the Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats will astound and amaze when the troupe takes the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m. With more than 30 years of continuous touring in the United States, the performers in the Golden Dragon...
Real Men Sing! Presented by Music in the Mountains Goes to School
Image:Real Men Sing! Presented by Music in the Mountains Goes to School (Durango) Monday, November 16, 2009. Real Men Sing! presented by Music in the Mountains Goes to School will perform a musical program to Florida-Mesa and Sunnyside Elementary students Friday, November 20, 9:00 am at Florida-Mesa Elementary School. Under the direction of Dr. Andrew Homburg – a Fort Lewis College vocal music professor...
“Rhythms of Durango-HOLiDAZZLE” release party/show set for Nov. 27
Image:”Rhythms of Durango-HOLiDAZZLE” release party/show set for Nov. 27 Business Improvement District produces holiday CD featuring local artists DURANGO, Colo. – “Rhythms of Durango-HOLiDAZZLE” – the first compilation CD of holiday songs performed by local musicians and singer/songwriters – is set for release Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, during a free live show and celebration at the Henry...
San Juan Symphony to Present “From the Old Country” on November 14-15
Image:San Juan Symphony to Present “From the Old Country” on November 14-15 DURANGO, CO — The San Juan Symphony will present its second concert of the 2009-10 Once Upon a Time season on Saturday, November 14 in Telluride, CO and on Sunday, November 15 in Durango, CO. The orchestra will be joined by the splendid voices of the Durango and Telluride Choral Societies as it performs Mahler’s Forest...
“Natural Elements” Artists’ Presentation at Library
Image: “Natural Elements” Artists’ Presentation at Library Durango, CO – An Artists’ Presentation by Durango artists Margaret Barge and Susan Tait will be held on Monday, November 9 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the program rooms at the Durango Public Library. Artists Barge and Tait will speak about their art exhibit “Natural Elements” currently on display at the Library and running through...
American Bluegrass “dream” Cherryholmes takes the Community Concert Hall stage November 20
Image:American Bluegrass “dream” Cherryholmes takes the Community Concert Hall stage November 20 DURANGO, Colo. – The band considered “The American Bluegrass dream,” Cherryholmes, comes to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, with special guest, Durango’s own, The Badly Bent opening at 7 p.m. With dad...
Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College announces 2010 Winter/Spring Performing Arts Series
Image:Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College announces 2010 Winter/Spring Performing Arts Series DURANGO, Colo. – Tickets for the Winter/Spring 2010 Performing Arts Series at The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College will go on sale November 9, 2009, available on the web at www.durangoconcerts.com, by calling 970.247.7657 or 877.282.9992, or visiting the Ticket Office in Downtown Durango at 7th and Main Ave....
The African Arts Market at Durango Arts Center
Image:The African Arts Market at Durango Arts Center The African Arts Market exhibition opens in the Barbara Conrad Gallery of the Durango Arts Center on Tuesday, November 3rd. This multifaceted program will showcase traditional and contemporary African culture with 12 days of public exhibits, lectures, performances and workshops. All events are free and open to the public (exception is a drumming workshop fee of $20.)...
