Arts and Entertainment
Local dancers to be included in holiday ballet
Youth dance auditions for “Nutcracker” to be held Oct. 18 Local dancers to be included in holiday ballet at the Community Concert Hall Durango, CO – As has become tradition, local youth dancers, ages 6-15, will be included in the professional production of the State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara’s “Nutcracker” at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. Auditions are set for Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. A traditional ballet,...
Lunar Eclipse Visits Durango
A gathering of astronomic proportions took place this last Sunday throughout Colorado. Starting at about 8 pm a lunar eclipse was visible in the early evening sky. Folk of all kinds gathered to witness the stellar event from backyards, porches and trail-heads. In Durango, The Lion’s Den picnic shelter near Fort Lewis College, was a favored viewing location and parking in the area was scarce. Viewers excitedly talked as the...
The Season is Changing
“The season is changing. Animas Valley. Miles out. 600mm lens from my place–” Rich Fletcher Photo provided by local photographer and videographer, Rich Fletcher
Moose Visits Animas River Trail
Friday morning community members and pedestrians along the Animas River Trail were gifted with an odd surprise. Sometime early Friday a young male moose was spotted in town. The moose was visible near the Animas River north of 9th street bridge and lingered in the are for some time. It was reported that people along the river trail respectfully watched the animal and enjoyed it’s presence. Viewing wildlife in the fall is not too...
La Plata County Asks for Tax Increase
The retail pot industry has spawned a whole new secondary economy. Find out how one Durango artist and business man is taking advantage of the trend . . . Skiers . . . Cowboys . . . Horses . . . and rope . . . Combine the four, and you have Ice Cowboys . . . Find out more about this new film that debuts during the Cowboy Poetry Gathering . . . Loading a pack horse is trickier than you’d think. Learn the basics from a former...
Kevin Smith will be at the Community Concert Hall On Dec. 18, 2015
Community Concert Hall adds Kevin Smith to 2015 line-up Comedian, writer and film director to take the stage Dec. 18 Durango, CO – Comedian, writer and film director Kevin Smith returns to Durango on Dec. 18, 2015, for “An Evening with Kevin Smith” added to the 2015 line-up at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. The irreverent Smith is touring with his “Can’t shut the $@$% up!” stage show. Tickets will go on sale...
The Lone Bellow takes the Community Concert Hall stage Oct. 1 Special guest, Anderson East
The Lone Bellow takes the Community Concert Hall stage Oct. 1 Special guest Anderson East opens the show at 7:30 p.m. Durango, CO – Brooklyn-based, indie folk trio The Lone Bellow will perform at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015. Special guest Anderson East will open the show at 7:30 p.m. The dance floor will be open. The Lone Bellow is said to mix folk sincerity, gospel fervor and heavy metal...
What Flies in Durango’s Skies
Find out who — or rather what — will be the featured entry during this year’s Cowboy Poetry Gathering Parade. A Durango fashion designer hopes to reduce the devastating impacts of the global apparel industry . . . one vintage dress at a time. And learn how one local camper whips up a batch of hot biscuits with nothing more than a cast-iron Dutch oven and a bag of charcoal briquets . . .
Matuto on Sept. 23, 2015
Brazil meets Appalachia at the Community Concert Hall with Matuto One of the most innovative groups in music takes the stage Sept. 23 Durango, CO – One of the most innovative groups in world music – Matuto – takes the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, 7:30 p.m. The dance floor will be open. Matuto offers a rocking combination of Brazilian forró and American bluegrass, creating an...
Craft Beer Industry May Be in Danger
A potential ballot initiative by out-of-town grocery chains could threaten the health of the craft beer industry. Find out why . . . Do you exercise at work? Local business owners explain how on-the-job wellness programs help the bottom line. And more than 90 artists from throughout the country are expected for teh 21st annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival.
Due Northwest – Part 3
Life is a swinging pendulum. The more you push, the more it pushes back. The last branch of our trip consisted of very contrasting experiences. Late in the game, we were tired, sore and pushed to our limits in many ways. Covering 5,000 miles in five weeks while working has taxed us both… spending all of your time with one person (no matter who it is) comes with its own challenges. In the end we persevered and absolutely...
Community Concert Hall Endowment Fund Fundraiser
Jazz on the Hill event to feature Joyce Lyons and Friends Sept. 12 fundraiser supports Community Concert Hall endowment fund Durango, CO – To help maintain the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College as a quality performance venue, the special Jazz on the Hill fundraising event featuring Joyce Lyons and Friends will be staged on the Community Concert Hall stage (literally), Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. The evening’s...
Modern Herbalism in the Southwest
It’s been five years since I interned with Deb Buck. At the time I was an ambitious college student looking for some practical knowledge about the ecosystems of the Southwest. I bought a few guide books about native edible and medicinal plants and very quickly realized how hard it was to learn about plant identification from books. After explaining my challenges to a good friend, who recommended I talk with Deb, I got...
Due Northwest – Part 2
The sea is a mysterious force to me. In the evenings, I sat and listened to her murmured secrets, hushed whispers, and thundering crashes along the shoreline. I was content with the salty breeze and the sunsets to wash me clean. This was not water I felt inclined to swim in. The rocky shores of the Washington coast, the frigid water and the unpredictable nature of the grey swells left me satisfied to watch her from the polished stone...
WRECK-IT RALPH on Friday, August 14th 2015
WRECK-IT RALPH Durango, CO, Three Springs Plaza – Movie starts at dusk which is in between 8:30-9:00pm. Seating is first come, first serve basis. Blanket section and chair section available (you bring your own). A small concession stand will be serving popcorn, candy, soda, etc. *Bad weather may cause Three Springs to cancel this event. Please check our Facebook page for any cancellation notice*...
Due Northwest – Part 1
I’ve been sleeping out of the truck now for 12 days. The hours consisting of lonely sunrises on the beach and sunsets in the rainforest. After many miles of driving on mostly two-lane highways, I have come at last to where the tall trees meet the tireless sea. “Why am I here?… For a job”, I keep telling myself. “A job… and grand adventure…” My plans to visit the coastal Northwest began...
Colorado’s Rainbow Trout Comeback
Colorado trout populations recover from whirling disease, but why are rainbow trout declining in the Animas River? Will a Superfund designation help speed reclamation of mines and reduce pollution int he Animas River near Silverton? And a Durango grandmother takes on a healthier skat e park with Thrasher Thursdays. Join Ashley Dickson for this edition of Durango TV News!
Music in the Mountains
Music in the Mountains Durango, CO – Legend Randy Newman Music in the Mountains is pleased to announce music legend Randy Newman will headline the annual SummerFest concert series on Friday, June 26, at the beautiful, Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, CA. Recognized as the region’s top classical music festival, SummerFest stretches its wings this year by bringing contemporary and classic together in a two-week long...
Community Concert Hall 2015-2016 season
Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College announces 2015-2016 season Tickets for confirmed shows in performing arts series on sale July 1 Durango, CO – The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College will bring the world to Durango, featuring an eclectic mix of performers from the far reaches of the globe as well as from across the United States during its up-coming 2015-2016 performing arts series. Tickets for confirmed shows are...
Outdoor Movie night at Three Springs
Plaza Pic at Three Springs Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY Three Springs, Durango, CO – Friday, July 10 2015, at Three Springs Plaza. Movie starts at dusk which is in between 8:30-9:00pm. Seating is first come, first serve basis. Blanket section and chair section available (you bring your own). A small concession stand will be serving popcorn, candy, soda, etc. *Bad weather may cause Three Springs to...
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