Arts and Entertainment
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...
Trout Wall Public Art Work Nears Completion
Image:Summary:After three months of volunteering by a group of Durango middle school and local area high school students, the Animas River Trail Mural Trout Wall is nearing completion. After three months of volunteering by a group of Durango middle school and local area high school students, the Animas River Trail Mural Trout Wall is nearing completion. Final fabrication and installation for the three steel and mosaic tile trout and...
Arts in Durango: A Jewel in the Southwest
Image:Summary:The scenic mountain town nestled in the San Juan Mountains boasts more than 13 galleries along with numerous artists and studios in the county. ” Durango, Colo. – Known for outdoor adventures and high altitude thrills, Durango, Colorado has found its niche in the art world. The scenic mountain town nestled in the San Juan Mountains boasts more than 13 galleries along with numerous artists and studios in...
Popular Durango-based artist Deborah Gorton launches web site
Artist’s mixed media work and class information now at www.deborahgorton.com DURANGO, Colo. – Deborah Gorton, known locally as well as throughout the world for her alluring two- and three-dimensional mixed media collages, as well as the workshops that offer her techniques to others, has launched www.deborahgorton.com. An artist who creates images and provokes thought through “layers,” Gorton utilizes arguably every type of...
