Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall

Illusionist Leon Etienne brings magic to Community Concert Hall

Performer has been on “America’s Got Talent,” “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” and more

DATE: Apr 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Behind the curtain: How Fort Lewis College students bring Concert Hall to life

I’ve been fortunate to work at performing arts centers on college campuses in some fascinating locations. Early in my career, I assisted in producing shows at the University of Washington in...

DATE: Mar 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Buying tickets to concerts in our high-tech age

In Durango, we are fortunate to have a wide range and variety of entertainment options. When you use a search engine to find tickets, whether you realize it or not, thousands, if not million...

DATE: Feb 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

What’s in a name? The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College

Entering a new year provides a time for reflection, and as we begin 2025, I decided to explore the word “Community” in our name. When asked who we serve, I explain that we serve the Fort Lew...

DATE: Jan 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Groundbreakers in the arts: Trailblazers who inspire and transform

The arts have always thrived on innovation, with groundbreaking artists pushing boundaries and shaping new ways to interpret the world. These trailblazers introduce fresh perspectives, chall...

DATE: Dec 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Gathering in tradition: Celebrating the season together

An usher leads a latecomer to their seat nearby, and I marvel at how even this small gesture is part of the evening’s drama, each of us a character in this shared story. What brought us all ...

DATE: Nov 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

From canyon nights to concert halls: A celebration of live music experiences

Last week, I was under the stars at Canyons of the Ancients in McElmo Canyon, just outside Cortez, enjoying two magical music evenings by singer-songwriters Amy Helm and Martha Scanlon. A fe...

DATE: Oct 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Applying concept of cross-training to live entertainment

In the working world, we often hear about the importance of “cross-training.” Some define cross-training as learning job functions other than our own so there are backups in case of work ove...

DATE: Jul 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment