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Squirrel Nut Zippers swinging into Durango

There was a time, 20 years ago, when a big band/swing revival seemed to be everywhere at once, and the band I talked to one of the band’s founder, Jimbo Mathus, last week about the band’s ...

DATE: Jan 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Looking back: Arts & Entertainment in 2016

It’s two days until the new year, and, man oh man, has 2016 been a doozy in the world of arts and entertainment. The relentless obituaries have been stacking up as the Grim Reaper has come t...

DATE: Dec 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Concerned about an older person? Senior Reach program offers help

During the holidays, we naturally reach out to others – with a hug, a gift or an act of service. This warm spirit of giving often extends beyond our family circle and into the community. We ...

DATE: Dec 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Arts in Embassies picks local photographer’s work

Durango photographer Chris Marona’s photograph “Riders on the Edge of Night” has been chosen to be included in the U.S. Arts in Embassies program conducted by the U.S. State Department as pa...

DATE: Dec 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Santa speaks: Saint Nick talks about what the job is really like

For as long as Santa Claus has been keeping track of the naughty and nice children of the world, he’s remained somewhat mysterious: What’s he like? Is his job hard? Has anyone ever asked him...

DATE: Dec 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Wiki technology helps people with disabilities tell their stories

Twenty-five years ago, if any wiki existed, it was a lyric from a Sheb Wooley song. Today, wiki technology shapes the way many of us access information. In the future, it may be the way peop...

DATE: Dec 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

‘Elf the Musical, Jr.’

Show opens tonight at Durango Arts Center Theatre

DATE: Dec 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Kitchen Jam Band to celebrate release of third album

Kitchen Jam Band to celebrate release of its third CD

DATE: Dec 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Music

‘The Nutcracker’ returns to concert hall

State Street ballet to perform with symphony

DATE: Dec 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Flu vaccine is a safeguard for community’s health

December through February is the typical peak for the influenza virus, and with the vaccination taking effect after about two weeks, now is the time to protect your health as well as our com...

DATE: Dec 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Creating Community