Arts and Entertainment
Conductor Guillermo Figueroa anticipating second season with Music in the Mountains
Image:DURANGO, Colo. – Charismatic Music Director and Conductor Guillermo Figueroa looks forward to enthusiastic audiences when he returns for his second season with Music in the Mountains. In his debut last summer, he developed a solid rapport with Festival attendees through his concert introductions and thrilled concertgoers with his varied repertoire and solo performances. “For me, it will be close to coming home once...
KSUT Public Radio presents special screenings of “Garrison Keillor: The Man on the Radio in the Red Shoes” – a documentary
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – KSUT Public Radio presents a special screening of Garrison Keillor: The Man on the Radio in the Red Shoes, a documentary that takes an intimate look at the man and voice behind one of public radio’s longest standing and most popular shows, A Prairie Home Companion. Beginning with a big kick-off screening at the Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave. in Durango, 6 p.m., Saturday, May 16, KSUT...
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band come to Durango July 27
Image:Summary:Tickets for the FLC “Concerts for Scholarships” show go on sale May 12. ” DURANGO, Colo. – The Fort Lewis College “Concerts for Scholarships” series continues July 27, 2009, as Lyle Lovett, one of America’s most distinctive and original singer/songwriters, takes the stage under the stars in Ray Dennison Memorial Field with His Large Band. Tickets – general admission $40 each, with reserved seats available for...
Maria’s Bookshop to host signing with author Rick Collignon
Image: Summary: Collignon’s work “Madewell Brown” is KSUT’s “Four Corners: One Book” May selection. ” DURANGO, Colo. – Maria’s Bookshop will host a signing with Rick Collignon, Tuesday, May 12, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Collignon is the author of Madewell Brown, KSUT’s “Four Corners: One Book” selection for May. “Four Corners: One Book,” is a community-wide book club campaign launched by KSUT. The radio statison...
Solo exhibit by Ann Smith featured at the Library
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – A reception for Durango artist Ann Smith will he held Sunday, May 3, 3-5 p.m. in Program Rooms 1&2 at the Durango Public Library. The reception marks the opening of her solo exhibit, Ann Smith’s “Novel Approach” to Watercolors, which will run through June. Of her work, Smith said, “Most of my paintings evolve through the somewhat magical process of discovered imagery during which layer upon...
Chuck Mead added to Community Concert Hall Spring line-up
Image: Summary: “Hillbilly Renaissance Man” will perform May 20; locals Lawn Chair Kings to open. DURANGO, Colo. – One of the artists lauded for the ‘90s alternative country explosion, Chuck Mead, takes the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Wednesday, May 20, 7:30 p.m. Special guests the Lawn Chair Kings will open the show. Tickets go on sale April 27. Revered as the “Hillbilly Renaissance...
Professional services package added to “Spotlight to Stardom” prizes
Image:Summary:Top winner to receive press materials, booking consultation, studio time (plus cash). ” DURANGO, Colo. – The winning package for “Spotlight to Stardom,” the Four Corners Talent Search at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, has been enhanced as local professionals will donate their services to further the career of the winning Adult contestant (15 and older). In addition to the $1000 top cash prize,...
The Durango Independent Film Festival: An insider’s guide
Correspondent Kinsee Morlan shares her perspective on how to “do” the multi-day festival. You’ve read all the previews in the papers, looked at the Durango Independent Film Festival’s (DIFF) schedule and even done some Googling on your own in an attempt to research this year’s film lineup and figure out what to see and do. Now what? Chances are, you’re still a bit bewildered by all the goings-on at DIFF and even though the...
Metal sculpture artist Preston Parrott enters the “public art” arena
Summary: He’s heard every bird joke in the book, but Preston Parrott is fluffing his feathers of late, as his fledgling reputation as a metal sculptor takes flight. This Parrott is a unique bird, even for Durango. Metal sculpture artist Preston Parrott enters the “public art” arena DURANGO, Colo. – Isabella is excited, though she doesn’t understand why. Marley crouches on the ledge, eyes narrowed in observation. The garage...
Preston Parrott’s sculpture selected for police substation
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – The City of Durango has announced the selection of a sculpture by local artist Preston Parrott for the Three Springs police station. Parrott is a primarily self-taught metal sculptor who lives in Durango. His piece, currently untitled, was designed as a community marker, a navigational point within the Three Springs community, and a symbolic reminder of the community’s...
Sweet sounds for your sweetheart with “Rhythms of Durango”
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – Coming down to the wire for Valentine’s Day, and short on ideas and perhaps cash? For a special gift, pick up a copy of Rhythms of Durango, Volume 3 – the locally produced CD featuring the singer/songwriters and bands that play in and around Downtown Durango. Rhythms of Durango, produced by the Durango Business Improvement District (BID) as an avenue for helping keep Downtown Durango economically viable,...
The rose and chocolate alternative: 10 things to do in and around Durango this Valentine’s Day
DURANGO, Colo. – There’s nothing wrong with buying your loved-one a dozen red roses for Valentine’s Day, but how about getting a little more creative this time around? Here are 10 outside-of-the-chocolate-box ways to get your heart pumping this Saturday, Feb. 14. Romance on the Rails – The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is offering the complete package for Valentine’s Day. You and your sweetheart will ride side-by-side...
Singer/songwriter Lisa Blue, integrating life and song
Pager item text :Lisa BlueImage:Summary:The road of a songwriter is not necessarily an easy one, but that’s never stopped Lisa Blue from following her passion. Though she’s taken a few detours along the way, and spent more time in the wings than the spotlight, the future is bright. Singer/songwriter Lisa Blue, integrating life and song DURANGO, Colo. – The road traveled by a songwriter is not necessarily an easy one, but...
Durango School District 9-R music faculty to be featured in special showcase
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – A special tribute to the teachers who open the world of music to children will be held Monday, Feb. 9, 7 p.m., at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, as “Music in the Mountains Goes to School” presents the music faculty of Durango School District 9-R. Music teachers scheduled to perform include Bill LaShell and Evelyn Black, Escalante Middle School; Mark Rosenberg and Tom Kyser, Durango...
Music in the Mountains promises PASIÓN! in 23rd festival season
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – Pasión! is the word for Music in the Mountains’ 23rd Festival season featuring orchestra, chamber and conservatory performances of classical and world music. The series of diverse concerts is slated for July 10 through August 2, 2009, at ten venues set in the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado. Artistic Director Gregory Hustis, along with Music Director and Conductor Guillermo...
Open Shutter Gallery, a “shining example” for retail success and sustainability
Pager item text :Open Shutter GalleryImage:Summary:Durango’s only fine art photography gallery, Open Shutter, not only “shines” as a retail success, it has also emerged as an example for energy efficiency and sustainability in Durango’s Historic Downtown. Open Shutter Gallery, a “shining example” for retail success and sustainability DURANGO, Colo. – A gallery is purportedly the most energy consumptive of retail...
Tickets for the Community Concert Hall Winter/Spring 2009 Performing Arts Series on sale
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – Tickets for the Winter/Spring 2009 Performing Arts Series at The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College are now on sale, available on the web at www.durangoconcerts.com, by calling 970.247.7657, or visiting the Ticketing Services Office in Downtown Durango at 7th and Main Ave. The line-up of confirmed shows for Winter/Spring 2009, including brief show descriptions, follows below. The...
“Rhythms of Durango” Vol. 3 debuts to a packed house at the Henry Strater Theatre
Who needs Austin? Durango’s own music scene is on fire. The release of “Rhythms of Durango” Vol. 3 brought together local musicians and the community in celebration of the eclectic sounds of Downtown. Editor’s Note: DurangoDowntown.com is breaking with editorial policy for our feature article this week, humoring News Editor Indiana Reed, and allowing her to pen an unapologetically biased review of Durango’s home-grown and...
Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College to stage “laugh-out-loud” comedy, “The Queen of Bingo,” Nov. 22
Image:Summary:DURANGO, Colo. – The hit Off-Broadway comedy “The Queen of Bingo,” featuring Shane Partlow and Rowan Joseph, comes to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Sat., Nov. 22, 7 p.m. Two zany guys play two crazy gals, lighting up the stage in the tradition of Harvey Korman and Tim Conway from the old, much-beloved “Carol Burnett Show” sketches. “The Queen of Bingo” follows...
Release Party/Show for Rhythms of Durango, Vol. 3, set for Nov. 21
Business Improvement District produces third CD of local music – called “best yet.” DURANGO, Colo. – An evening of free, live, local music is set for Fri., Nov. 21, at the Rhythms of Durango, Vol. 3, CD release party and show. Doors to the Henry Strater Theatre (The Hank) open at 5 p.m., with on-going music planned until 8:30 or beyond. “The artists from Rhythms of Durango will be performing live on stage at the Hank, and we’ve...
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