{"id":138549,"date":"2026-07-11T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.durangoherald.com\/tj\/lamp-post-creative-learning-center-to-wrap-first-season-with-theater-shows-and-bbq\/"},"modified":"2026-07-11T08:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T14:00:00","slug":"lamp-post-creative-learning-center-to-wrap-first-season-with-theater-shows-and-bbq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.durangoherald.com\/tj\/lamp-post-creative-learning-center-to-wrap-first-season-with-theater-shows-and-bbq\/","title":{"rendered":"Lamp Post Creative Learning Center to wrap first season with theater shows and BBQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Lamp Post Creative Learning Center\u2019s summer camp performance in 2025 was \u201cFinding Nemo Jr.\u201d This year's camps will culminate with performances of \u201c101 Dalmatians\u201d and \u201cThe Jungle Book,\u201d both of which are kids' versions. (Bailey Duran\/Special to The Journal file)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

Lamp Post Creative Learning Center is marking the end of its first full season with summer performances and a barbecue as a celebration of the center\u2019s efforts to bring more art, music and theater drama into the community.<\/p>\n

Lamp Post\u2019s second annual Kids Summer Theatre Camp is presenting two musicals in July. The plays are \u201cThe Jungle Book\u201d and \u201c101 Dalmatians,\u201d both in kids\u2019 editions. The shows are scheduled for 7 p.m. July 17 and 2 and 7 p.m. July 18. Tickets are available online at lamppostclc.booktix.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Though this is Lamp Post\u2019s second year doing kids\u2019 camps, this will be the first year the kids\u2019 camp performances will be hosted at Lamp Post\u2019s location, 32171 U.S. Highway 160. Last year, \u201cFinding Nemo Jr.\u201d was held at First Assembly of God Church.<\/p>\n

Nearly 70 children are participating in the camps, with one session taking place in the morning, and the other in the afternoon.<\/p>\n

Lamp Post is also inviting the community to its End-of-Season Barbecue at 5:30 p.m. July 25. The potluck event will feature games, food, desserts and a photo slideshow, followed by a board presentation highlighting the year\u2019s events and next season\u2019s plans, including an announcement for upcoming shows.<\/p>\n

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Lamp Post Creative Learning Center is marking the end of its first full season with summer performances and a barbecue as a celebration of the center\u2019s efforts to bring more art, music and theater drama into the community in July, 2026.\n<\/p>

Attendees are asked to bring items based on the first letter of their last name, with burgers and hot dogs provided by the organization. RSVPs are requested by Monday, July 20 to angelagabardi28@gmail.com<\/a> or mirissayarbrough@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In August, the Four Corners Community Band, who rehearses at Lamp Post, will perform a free concert at the Cortez Cultural Center at 7 p.m. Aug. 15 to celebrate the Cortez\u2019s 140th anniversary. The program includes an original piece, \u201cCortez Overture,\u201d composed by local Jadon Cruzan.<\/p>\n

Lamp Post is also pursuing a capital campaign to purchase the buildings and property they are utilizing from Rock Springs Church, with a goal $500,000. Details are available at lamppostclc<\/a>.org\/donate.<\/p>\n

Lamp Post can be found hosting a table at the Third Thursday events in Montezuma Park for the remainder of the summer.<\/p>\n

bduran@the-journal.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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