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Wedding Checklist – The 3 Most Important Things to Do in Wedding Planning

After waiting for the longest time, your beau has finally proposed and asked for your hand in marriage. Seeing the engagement ring wrapped around your finger, you must be ecstatic as you conjure up images of a surreal, elegant and lavish wedding – something that even royalty would find to their liking. Now, on to planning a wedding budget … Yes, reality checks in as soon as you both discuss the budget – which is hardly enough for a...

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LPEA/Ska Brewing Co. to host “Bodo Bash” for United Way

Image:Summary:As part of its commitment to United Way of Southwest Colorado, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA), in partnership with Ska Brewing Co., will host the third annual “Bodo Bash” for United Way, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 5-7 p.m. at the Ska “world headquarters,” 225 Girard, Durango.LPEA/Ska Brewing Co. to host “Bodo Bash” for United Way   As part of its commitment to United Way of...

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection a Success

Image:Household Hazardous Waste Collection a Success   The sixth annual Household Hazardous waste collection event, jointly hosted by La Plata County, Durango Fire and Rescue and the City of Durango, was once again successful in collecting large amounts of chemicals and paint for proper disposal. Clean Harbors Environmental Services of Denver was hired to accept and dispose of the collected materials. BP also contributed...

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Stewing Over What To Make For Dinner? Try these GREAT Fall recipes.

It’s mid-week, and time for dinner. Somehow, tonight’s menu hasn’t come together- no problem, durangodowntown.com has got you covered. In fact, we’ve got your entire week covered with recipes that are perfect for this time of year; It’s cold outside… make it warm inside. In A Jam: You might be sitting at your desk right now thinking “what am I going to make for dinner?” You and hundreds...

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Halloween Events for Kids at the Durango Public Library

Image:Halloween Events for Kids at the Durango Public Library   Cerridwen, the Halloween witch will usher in Halloween for kids at the Durango Public Library on Tuesday, October 26 at 4:00 in Program Room 1.  Cerridwen (alias Erica Sodos) performs magic, casts spells, spins witchy tales, and incorporates plenty of comedy and audience participation in her shivery performance.  Erica is a performer, clown, and magician...

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Library’s Spoken Word Series Continues with Spoon River Anthology

Image:Library’s Spoken Word Series Continues with Spoon River Anthology   Durango, CO:  On Tuesday, November 2, the Durango Public Library continues its 2010-2011 Spoken Word Series with “SpoonRiver Anthology.”  Beginning at 7:00 p.m. local readers, including theatre professionals Dennis Johnson and Anna Price, will read selections/epitaphs from the Edgar Lee Masters’ classic.  For more...

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Library Continues Community Cinema Series With “Deep Down”

Image:Library Continues Community Cinema Series With “Deep Down”   The Durango Public Library continues its Community Cinema Series on Wednesday, November 10 with a screening of Deep Down – “Deep in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Kentucky, Beverly May and Terry Ratliff find themselves at the center of a contentious community battle over a proposed mountaintop removal coalmine.”  The film...

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Fall for Durango Vacation Package

Enjoy our Colorado blue sky and mild temperatures while you soak up the incredible beauty of Southwest Colorado.  Choose from one of Durango’s famous historic hotels – such as the General Palmer Hotel or the Strater Hotel.  Or, select from other great Durango options like downtown hotels, a unique bed and breakfast or one of the many lodging options offered by Durango Mountain Resort to take in the surrounding majestic...

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The Irish Embassy Pub Needs Support in the ‘Best Irish Bar in the USA’ Contest

Image:The Irish Embassy Pub Needs Support in the ‘Best Irish Bar in the USA’ Contest   The Irish Embassy Pub in Durango, Colorado need bar patrons to get behind them in their bid to be crowned the ‘Best Irish Bar in the USA’ and also in the state. Everyone who submits an Irish bar review will be entered into a draw to win 2 flights to Las Vegas from anywhere in North America. Due to the overwhelming...

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Dance returns to the Community Concert Hall on Oct. 28 with the breath-taking ODC of San Francisco
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Dance returns to the Community Concert Hall on Oct. 28 with the breath-taking ODC of San Francisco

Pager item text :Dance Troupe ODCImage:Dance returns to the Community Concert Hall on Oct. 28 with the breath-taking ODC of San Francisco   Modern dance returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College with ODC of San Francisco, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, at 7 p.m.   Of the ODC dance company it has been said, if dance were edible, a performance by ODC would be a decadent feast. Known throughout the world for its...

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Trick or Treating in Downtown Durango

Pager item text :Trick or Treat DowntownImage:Trick or Treating in Downtown Durango Merchants/BID/City organize new holiday activity for children   In an effort to provide a safe “trick or treat” environment for area children, as well as bring families to Downtown Durango for a Halloween celebration, the Durango Business Improvement District (BID), Downtown merchants and the City of Durango are hosting a...

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A Night at the Races

Pager item text :A Night at the RacesImage:A Night at the Races A FUNdraiser unlike any you’ve seen before   It’s that time of year again – the leaves are changing, the air is getting cooler, and the nonprofits in town are doing their annual fundraising. It seems everyone is strapped for cash these days, so some nonprofits are thinking outside of the box – or track in this case. The Mercy Health Foundation...

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An Evening with Peter Rowan with special guests Wild Mountain, a benefit for Tara Mandala Buddhist Retreat Center Sunday, October 31st

Pager item text :Peter RowanImage:An Evening with Peter Rowan with special guests Wild Mountain, a benefit for Tara Mandala Buddhist Retreat Center Sunday, October 31st (Costumes encouraged!) Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., Durango (970) 269.2606 $20 advance, $25 at doorTickets available at: Durango Arts Center, Southwest Sound or on-line at www.durangoarts.orgDoors 6:30pm, Show 7:00pmSilent Auction with 100% of proceeds to...

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DURANGO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES VIDEO CONTEST

DURANGO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES VIDEO CONTEST ATTENTION ASPIRING MOVIE PRODUCERS:  I LOVE DURANGO VIDEO CONTEST It is rumored that Steven Spielberg started with some friends and a home movie camera.  A few million feet of film later he was an international sensation.  You don’t need to use millions of feet of celluloid, just an SD card or two, and you too can become an international sensation.  Picture yourself walking the...

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KDUR’s 18th Annual Transvestite Ball Returns to the Abbey Theatre

Pager item text :KDUR’s Transvestite BallImage:KDUR’s 18th Annual Transvestite Ball Returns to the Abbey Theatre   KDUR’s 18th Annual Transvestite Ball will take place Saturday, October 30th, 2010 at The Abbey Theatre at 129 East College Drive.  This year, Durango’s most popular Halloween party features Jonezy’s Ghost, Smiley Coyote, Benjamin K., and Mr. Anderson.  Doors and music at 9...

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Saturday Skate Lessons offered by Durango Parks and Rec

Image:Learn to Skate on Saturday   Join staff from Durango’s Park’s and Rec  on Saturday Mornings, once a month. They will teach your child how to skate! Lessons are available for Youth ages 3 years – 17 years and for ALL ability levels. Whether you have a beginner hockey skater, a future figure skater, or a skater that LOVES to come to public skate they have the instructors to develop your skater’s...

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Fourth Annual Three Springs Fall Festival Is This Year’s Halloween Place to Be

Pager item text :Three Springs Fall FestivalImage:Fourth Annual Three Springs Fall Festival Is This Year’s Halloween Place to Be Saturday, October 30th from 11 am – 2pm, Three Springs Neighborhood   Parents looking for a great place to entertain the kids on Halloween weekend will find everything they need at the Three Springs Fall Festival on Saturday, October 30th from 11 am until 2pm at Three Springs Plaza and...

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PIGEON JOHN, DJ ABILITIES, 3 the Hard Way Play Abbey Theatre October 23

Pager item text :Pigeon John Dragon SlayerImage:QUANNUM PROJECTS RELEASES PIGEON JOHN’S DRAGON SLAYER AND THE SHOWMAN IS CURRENTLY OUT ON A NATIONAL TOUR ! Scheduled to play the Abbey Theatre October 23rd. Lead single “The Bomb” explodes in new national VW commercial Los Angeles-based indie rapper/singer/songwriter/rocker and funny man Pigeon John is back with Dragon Slayer, out TODAY, October 12 via Quannum...

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GAGA FOR HALLOWEEN?!? Great Halloween Costume ideas

With just a little more than two weeks to go, mom’s and dad’s of superheroes and princesses better get the costumes together… quick! Get out the scissors and glue, cardboard and some wild fabric and make your little one’s costume this year. Try Thomas the Train or step back a few generations and go for the greatest secret agent of all times, Danger Mouse or a subterranean creature from Fragglerock. Do it...

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STATESBORO REVUE with special guest Cosmic Accident

Pager item text :STATESBORO REVUEImage:STATESBORO REVUE with special guest Cosmic Accident If you’re a fan of THE BAND OF HEATHENS you’ll love these guys!   After 2 years, over 600 shows, and 10,000 albums sold, The Statesboro Revue is running on all cylinders. Solidifying a lineup that rivals the best bands of all time and with a brand new, Grammy-winning David Z(Prince, Jonny Lang, Buddy Guy, Govt Mule, etc)...

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