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2nd Annual TOP Event
Image:2nd Annual TOP Event Durango, CO – New Face Productions will host the second annual TOP event on Friday, September 23, 2011 at the Durango Arts Center (DAC). TOP is a juried garment design exhibition and auction fundraiser to support adult programs at DAC. In early summer, artists were provided with a stylish, high-quality t-shirt and invited to refashion it with their own innovative, original design. This year an...
“10-Minute Play Festival” will be on stage at the Durango Arts Center
Image:”10-Minute Play Festival” will be on stage at the Durango Arts Center Durango Arts Center and Durango Lively Arts Company will present the winners of the 2011 DAC 10-Minute Play Contest on Friday, September 16 and Saturday, September 17 at 7:30 p.m. The “10-Minute Play Festival” will be on stage at the Durango Arts Center, corner of 8th Street and East 2nd Avenue. All tickets are...
Low Cost Pneumonia Shots Available
Image:Low Cost Pneumonia Shots Available Low cost pneumonia shots are available for a limited time at San Juan Basin Health’s immunization clinic. Certain people are more likely to become ill with pneumonia. This includes adults 65 years of age or older and children less than 5 years of age. People up through 64 years of age who have underlying medical conditions (like diabetes or HIV/AIDS) and people 19 through 64 who smoke...
COUNTY FIRE BAN LIFTED
Image: COUNTY FIRE BAN LIFTED Durango, CO – Upon the recommendation of Sheriff Duke Schirard and the local fire chiefs, the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners lifted the fire ban for Zone 1 of La Plata County which includes all private lands in the unincorporated areas of La Plata County located south of US Highway 160, excluding those private lands in the town of Bayfield, Ignacio, Durango or any State, Federal...
The Art of Wine, Friday evening, September 16th
Image:The Art of Wine, Friday evening, September 16th Friends of Mountain Middle School present The Art of Wine, Friday evening, September 16th at the Main Mall center atrium from 6-8 as part of the Durango Showcase of the Arts. The evening includes a wine tasting and silent auction bidding on original artwork and four custom wine barrel creations by local artists. Tickets are $25, and can be purchased at...
Proceeds from Steamworks-Animas Valley Half Marathon and beer sales yield more than $3,300 for Marc Witkes Memorial Scholarship
Image:Proceeds from Steamworks-Animas Valley Half Marathon and beer sales yield more than $3,300 for Marc Witkes Memorial Scholarship DURANGO, Colo. – In memory of Marc Witkes, long-time Durango resident and distance runner who was a figurehead for the sport locally, Steamworks Brewing Co. and Star Liquors have announced a joint donation of $3360.91 to the Marc Witkes Memorial Scholarship at Fort Lewis College. Funds were raised...
Fort Lewis College planning events to mark the 10th anniversary of 9/11
Image:Fort Lewis College planning events to mark the 10th anniversary of 9/11 DURANGO – Fort Lewis College will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks with two special events. First, the FLC Republicans and the FLC American Indian Business Leaders will create a memorial display out of American flags at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, September 9. The flags will honor those killed in the attacks on the...
Community Concert Hall welcomes the return of Sam Bush, Sept. 18
Image:Community Concert Hall welcomes the return of Sam Bush, Sept. 18 “One of Austin’s most interesting new bands” The Trishas opens the show DURANGO, Colo. – The Sam Bush Band returns to Durango and the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, for a 7:30 p.m. show, with special guest, Austin-based band The Trishas. A perennial Durango favorite, Sam Bush is revered for extending...
Space Available at Women’s Mountain Bike Camp
Image: Space Available at Women’s Mountain Bike Camp There are spots available at the Ladies Mountain Bike Clinic on Saturday September 10th and Sunday September 11th. The price for two days of training is $200. We will continue to have our small ratio of coaches to students of 1 coach to 6 students. We will have an intermediate/advanced group as well as beginner/intermediate. We will meet at the...
Animas River Management Plan
Image:Animas River Management Plan Durango, CO: The City of Durango has initiated the process of developing an Animas River Management Plan and is requesting assistance from river users as well as individuals interested in the river to participate in the development of the Management Plan. The City is seeking community comments by completing a brief survey on river related activities and to provide your thoughts about...
Sarah Siskind Debuts New Album at The Rochester Hotel Courtyard on Wednesday, September 28th
Pager item text :Sarah Siskind on Sept. 28thImage:Sarah Siskind Debuts New Album at The Rochester Hotel Courtyard on Wednesday, September 28th In July of 2010, Sarah Siskind found herself thousands of miles from her Tennessee home in a small ranch house just outside of Boulder. Escaping the oppressive southern summer heat for six weeks, she took temporary roots in Colorado while teaching songwriting at a nearby festival and touring...
Fort Lewis College Cycling’s Fall Blaze Bicycle Tour launches with a “Salute to Tom Danielson”
Image:Fort Lewis College Cycling’s Fall Blaze Bicycle Tour launches with a “Salute to Tom Danielson” Top American from the Tour de France holds Q&A session in Durango Durango, CO – Meet and celebrate Tour de France top-ten finisher Tom Danielson at “Salute to Tom Danielson,” a free question-and-answer event at the Fort Lewis College Concert Hall on Friday, September 30, at 6:30 p.m. The intimate...
Fort Lewis College Cycling’s Fall Blaze Bicycle Tour launches with a “Salute to Tom Danielson”
Slide text :Fort Lewis College Cycling’s Fall Blaze Bicycle Tour launches with a “Salute to Tom Danielson” Top American from the Tour de France holds Q&A session in Durango Meet and celebrate Tour de France top-ten finisher Tom Danielson at “Salute to Tom Danielson,” a free question-and-answer event at the Fort Lewis College Concert Hall on Friday, September 30, at 6:30 p.m. The intimate event...
Bootlegger’s Society launches inaugural Durango Beer Week, Sept. 16-24
Image: Bootlegger’s Society launches inaugural Durango Beer Week, Sept. 16-24 Beer, beer everywhere, and plenty of it to drink. The Bootlegger’s Society, the local consortium of Durango’s four award-winning craft brewers, launches the inaugural Durango Beer Week. Festivities, which include Durango’s official Oktoberfest, are set for Friday, Sept. 16 through Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011. Ska Brewing Co., Steamworks Brewing Co.,...
13th Annual Wine Tasting Gala & Silent Auction in Durango on October 28th
Image:13th Annual Wine Tasting Gala & Silent Auction Join Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County for their biggest event of the year on October 28th, 2011 from 5:30PM – 8:30PM at the Doubletree Hotel Ballroom. The event celebrates their community and partnership in providing affordable housing! Wine, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, live music and silent auction. DOWNLOAD FLYER Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the door....
City Offices Closed in Observance of the Labor Day Holiday
Image: City Offices Closed in Observance of the Labor Day Holiday Durango, CO – City administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 5th in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Additional closures include: Greenmount Cemetery offices, Mason Center, Chapman Hill, and the main Library and branches The Recreation Center will open at 5:00 a.m. and close at 2:00 p.m. with the Aquatics area...
Library Continues Women’s Health Lecture Series
Image:Library Continues Women’s Health Lecture Series Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library continues its Women’s Health Lecture Series on Wednesday, September 21 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. with “Healing Endometriosis Naturally.” If you or someone you know suffers from pelvic pain or has been diagnosed with endometriosis, join Julie Gwyther, nationally certified acupuncturist from Durango Community...
Recreation Center’s Leisure Pool to Receive Facelift
Image: Recreation Center’s Leisure Pool to Receive Facelift Durango, CO: The leisure pool at the Durango Community Recreation Center will be closed Wednesday, September 7 through Friday, September 9 to install new play features. The leisure pool will open to the public on Saturday, September 10 at 8:00 a.m. with a brand new, exciting look. The Durango Community Recreation Center will host a grand opening pool party...
Library to Host “Death on the Cheap: The Killer B’s of Film Noir”
Image: Library to Host “Death on the Cheap: The Killer B’s of Film Noir” Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library is once again delving into the world of Film Noir with “Death on the Cheap: The Killer B’s of Film Noir.” The first film “Detour”, starring Tom Neal and Ann Savage, will be screened at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 14. In this series, we’ll be...
“Country Royalty” comes to the Community Concert Hall Sept. 16
Image: “Country Royalty” comes to the Community Concert Hall Sept. 16 Jason Petty and Carolyn Martin featured in tribute to Hank Williams and Patsy Cline DURANGO, Colo. – Talented performers Jason Petty and Carolyn Martin team up to bring two country music legends – Hank Williams and Patsy Cline – to the stage together for the first time in the musical tribute “Country Royalty.” The...
