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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...
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...
Energy Efficient Mortgages Hit the Road
Energy Efficient Mortgages Hit the Road Expert Energy Program Loan Officers Stephen Ponce-Pore and Valerie Copenhaver offer free sessions throughout Southwest Colorado The Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency (4CORE) is teaming up with The New Community Coalition (TNCC) and Uncompahgre Valley Regional ENERGY STAR® for New Homes to bring two speakers to Southwest Colorado. Speakers will discuss an approach to rejuvenating the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Tracy Lawrence added to Community Concert Hall fall line-up
Pager item text :Tracy LawrenceImage:Tracy Lawrence added to Community Concert Hall fall line-up Tickets go on sale Monday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. for Nov. 18 show Tickets go on sale Monday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. for a late addition to the fall line-up at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College: Country music great Tracy Lawrence. “An Evening with Tracy Lawrence Unplugged” is set for Thursday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m., with...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
