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Banned Books Week highlights value of free and open access
Books

Banned Books Week highlights value of free and open access

September 20, 2018

For Banned Books Week, Maria’s Bookshop in Durango is displaying books that feature bookmarks explaining why they are considered controversial.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald These authors are some of the most banned…

Catching up with author Rebecca Clarren
Books

Catching up with author Rebecca Clarren

September 20, 2018

How long ago and for how long did you live in Durango? Clarrendu1-i-syn I moved to Durango in the winter of 1997-1998 based on some mild encouragement from the editor…

Arts Calendar
Arts and Entertainment

Arts Calendar

September 20, 2018

Joe Curry & Friends Classical Quartet, 10 a.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., Cortez. Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. STEAM Lab, 3:30…

Friends of the Arts’ grant applications available
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Friends of the Arts’ grant applications available

September 20, 2018

Durango Friends of the Arts, a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization, just celebrated its 27th anniversary. It has distributed more than $540,000 in grant money to support the local arts community. For…

Style ‘N’ Stones jewelry show to be Oct. 12
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Style ‘N’ Stones jewelry show to be Oct. 12

September 20, 2018

The show will feature jewelry designers Nancy Conrad, Jama Crawford, Basia Daney, Susie Fisher, Pat Lorenzen, Nancy Macho, Carolyn Plested, Cindy Scholfield, Dana Wilson and Sally Wingate. Admission is free…

Rainbow Youth Center to host music, cocktails
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Rainbow Youth Center to host music, cocktails

September 20, 2018

Music will be provided by Caitlin Cannon and Denae Stucka-Benally. Appetizers will be provided by local Community Emergency Relief Funds. One Rochester signature cocktail will be provided with entry followed…

Movies playing in Durango Sept. 21-27
Film

Movies playing in Durango Sept. 21-27

September 19, 2018

From left, Jack Black, Owen Vaccaro and Cate Blanchett star in “The House With A Clock in Its Walls.”Quantrell D. Colbert/Universal Pictures via AP (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com)…

Line dance at Marvel Grange
Arts and Entertainment

Line dance at Marvel Grange

September 15, 2018

Participants will walk through various line dances and then attempt to dance them. There is no charge for the class. Donations are appreciated for the use of the building. Everyone…

Thought-provoking art on display in FLC faculty show
Visual Arts

Thought-provoking art on display in FLC faculty show

September 14, 2018

“#noonecares,” a digital print/poster by Paul Booth, is on display as part of the Fort Lewis College Faculty Biennial: Studio Art & Communication Design.Courtesy of Judith Reynolds Created on a…

DHS Theatre Troupe seeks patrons
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DHS Theatre Troupe seeks patrons

September 14, 2018

Patrons are provided discounted tickets to performances and preferred seating to shows. Visit DHS Troupe 1096 online for more information and to get a patron form.

Arts Calendar
Arts and Entertainment

Arts Calendar

September 13, 2018

Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Free, Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., 375-3380, Telluride Blues & Brews, 11 a.m., $30, Telluride Town Park, 500 E Colorado Ave. STEAM Lab, 3:30…

Pine River Library offers Saturday matinees
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Pine River Library offers Saturday matinees

September 13, 2018

The library will be showing films chosen by patrons every fourth Saturday of the month, with a suggestion box at every showing. Free popcorn will be available. For more information,…

Pine River Library offers watercolor classes
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Pine River Library offers watercolor classes

September 13, 2018

From 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., she’ll be teaching a basic watercolors course. The class will consist of five weeks of basic techniques. Participants will make color charts, create washes and gradations…