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Comedian Hasan Minhaj bringing ‘Homecoming King’ to Durango

Chances are you’ve seen actor and comedian Hasan Minhaj on “The Daily Show,” where he’s a correspondent. And now, you can see him in person when he comes to the Community Concert Hall at For...

DATE: Oct 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

The right to vote belongs to all citizens in this country

Citizenship is the chance to make a difference to the place where you belong – Charles Handy There’s no such thing as second class citizenship. That’s like telling me you can be ...

DATE: Oct 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Karla Bonoff coming to Durango

Singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff has packed a lot into a career that started when she was a teenager: She’s been in a band; her songs have been recorded by the likes of Linda Ronstadt and Wyno...

DATE: Oct 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Music

You may be surprised by how affordable health insurance can be

In addition to raking leaves and collecting brush, a top priority on your fall chore list should be a review of your health insurance. Changes in family size, income, tax credit ...

DATE: Oct 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Derujinsky’s photographs captured in new book

Andrea Derujinsky brings dad Gleb’s legacy to print

DATE: Sep 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Books

Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering to kick off Sept. 29

Mosey on downtown starting Thursday for the annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering. The four-day celebration will offer residents and visitors a look into cowboy and Western culture. Now ...

DATE: Sep 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Local nonprofits do great things while taking care of business

Money, money, money. We all need it, right? Like most nonprofit organizations, United Way of Southwest Colorado generates revenue each year through a variety of sources. In the ...

DATE: Sep 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Galleries open their doors for Colorfest Gallery Walk

There’s no better time to get out and walk downtown than during the fall. And though autumn doesn’t technically begin until Thursday, leaves have started changing and you can see your breath...

DATE: Sep 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Recital Series 2016-2017 to begin at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

The Recital Series at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango is celebrating its 10th season this year with an impressive lineup. “I’m excited,” said Marilyn Garst, who h...

DATE: Sep 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Music

Nation honors the crucial role Direct Support Professionals play

Americans are excellent at honoring things. We have a large number of holidays to honor historic figures who contributed significantly to our society (including lumping all 43 U....

DATE: Sep 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Durango Autumn Arts Festival celebrates 22 years

Annual DAC fundraiser to be held next weekend

DATE: Sep 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Durango High School’s Troupe 1096 kicking off season

The theater department at Durango High School was a flurry of activity after school on Tuesday. Members of the school’s Troupe 1096 are in the early stages of rehearsals for their first prod...

DATE: Sep 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts