Arts and Entertainment
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...
Artists announced for Rhythms of Durango Vol. 3
CD featuring the sounds of Downtown to be released Nov. 21. DURANGO, Colo. – Nineteen local musicians and singer/songwriters have been selected for Rhythms of Durango, Volume 3, a music CD sponsored and produced by the Durango Business Improvement District (BID). The CD will be released Nov. 21 at a special release party/concert slated to be held at the Henry Strater Theatre. “The Business Improvement District exists to help all...
The shop “Yarn” making sure “Life’s a Stitch” in Durango
Image:Summary:Kara Walecki and her “knitting” group weren’t inspired by the “old school” yarn offerings in the region, and they yearned for something more comprehensive. A year or so later, in spite of an unexpected loss, “Yarn” opened its doors in Durango. The shop “Yarn” making sure “Life’s a Stitch” in Durango DURANGO, Colo. – Kara Walecki never set out to be the proprietor of a yarn shop,...
Heather Leavitt, Durango’s “arts community” champion, has begun a new chapter
Image:Summary:In 2004, Heather Leavitt furthered her effort to build Durango’s arts community by founding Arts Perspective magazine. Now “bigger” than Leavitt, the magazine is moving with its founder to a “next phase” at the Durango Arts Center. Heather Leavitt, Durango’s “arts community” champion, has begun a new chapter DURANGO, Colo. – Heather Leavitt is taking up the challenge of programs and...
Singer/Songwriter Dave Mensch, and his band Formula 151, on the precipice of fame?
Dave Mensch of Formula 151 is arguably the hardest working musician in the local market. With an eye on the prize, and admittedly no idea of the path that will take him there, Mensch is Durango’s rock star in the making. DURANGO, Colo. – In January 2007, on the eve of the release of Formula 151’s ambitious double-CD, Yesterday’s Tomorrow, singer/songwriter Dave Mensch was philosophical. If the CD didn’t sell, and music as a...
A time of new beginnings as Carson Jones steps in as director of the Durango Arts Center
For a decade, many who’ve known Carson Jones have equated her professionally with social work. Now in her new position as executive director of the Durango Arts Center, she’s setting out to serve the public in an entirely new way. DURANGO, Colo. – For more than a decade, many who’ve known Carson Jones have equated her professionally with social work. Now in her new position as executive director of the Durango Arts Center, she’s...
New performing arts opportunities on the way at the Henry Strater Theatre
Image:Summary:With the Melodrama moving up to the Durango Arts Center, the future for Diamond Circle Theatre could have been bleak, but Strater Hotel owner Rod Barker is known for taking creative risks. Introducing the Henry Strater Theatre… With the Melodrama moving up to the Durango Arts Center, the future for Diamond Circle Theatre could have been bleak, but Strater Hotel owner Rod Barker is known for taking creative risks....
Ferh & Peers Crash Records Memo
Image:Summary:This memorandum, referred to in the 11.30.07 Steering Committee meeting, summarizes the Main Avenue crash records received from the City of Durango. The crash records were studied to determine if one pedestrian treatment option is better than the others with regard to improving pedestrian safety related to crash history. ” TECNHNICAL MEMORANDUM ...
Rhythms of Durango, Volume Two, to be released Nov. 23
Image:Summary:Durango Business Improvement District produces second CD of local music. – Rhythms of Durango, Volume Two, an eclectic mix of the sounds of downtown featuring 18 local artists who perform in and around the Historic Downtown, will be released Fri., Nov. 23, at a special reception held 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., at the Strater Hotel’s Diamond Belle Saloon. The promotional CD is produced by the Durango Business Improvement District...
Downtown Improvement/Economic Sustainability Programs Underway
Image:Summary:The Durango Business Improvement District (BID) and City of Durango are taking leadership roles in a number of projects designed to enhance the appearance of the Historic Downtown, as well as the economic sustainability of Durango. , Colo. – The Durango Business Improvement District (BID) and City of Durango are taking leadership roles in the following activities and projects designed to enhance the appearance of...
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