Arts and Entertainment

Prepare to laugh: SCRIPTprov comes to Durango

Brenda Macon “Take My Wife – Please!” Old school one-liner jokes like this are classic groaners and may prompt the…

July 13, 2023

Merely Players announces auditions for two shows

Merely Players announces open auditions for “Hands on Hard Body,” a heartfelt musical about the pursuit of the American dream,…

July 12, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

Appreciating live theater makes you sexier

Brenda Macon What two countries border the U. S.? How many amendments are there to the Constitution? Can you name…

July 6, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

Art vs. athletics: What’s better?

Brenda Macon It’s a long standing and unnecessary rivalry. Which is more important? Engagement in the arts or in sports?…

June 22, 2023

Community

First Friday Art Crawl will feature oil painting demonstration

The ArtRoom Collective First Friday Art Crawl runs from 4 to 7 p.m. July 7 at the Smiley Building, 1309…

June 21, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

Find inspiration on your summer travels by car or plane

Brenda Macon It’s road trip time! You’re packed, the car is ready and you have your Durango Arts Center membership…

June 8, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

Laser show, dance coming to Durango

A Rave New World will be held at fairgrounds

June 1, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

What’s the million dollar question in the art biz?

Brenda Macon How do I price my work? This is one of the most commonly asked questions in the art…

June 1, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

‘That’s So Durango!’ show brings unique talent to the DAC stage

Brenda Macon Think you’ve seen it all? Then you haven’t seen Dritty Pope or Durango’s hottest new boy band, Community…

May 25, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

Silent Sundays With Swanson attracts all ages

Brenda Macon After 30 days, anything can become a habit. Creative genius doesn’t happen overnight, nor does success. It’s said…

May 18, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

‘Live, Laugh, Love!’ Durango Choral Society to stage annual cabaret

Tickets selling out fast for Sunday’s show

May 15, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

Art inspired by nature exhibit enjoys a wide audience

Brenda Macon What was your first experience in a gallery or museum? Were you with an adult who hissed at…

May 11, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

Put on your mouse ears, Disney’s High School Musical, Jr. opens Friday

Brenda Macon Who was your first love? Think back to the blissful first gaze of you and your future soulmate.…

May 4, 2023

Tri-Cities

Theater presents interpretation of Founding Fathers debate in Farmington

Program engages audience, highlights need for rational debate

May 3, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

Take the art quiz: How many famous female artists can you name?

Brenda Macon It was once remarked that the only way for a woman to be involved in a painting was…

April 27, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

Jerry Springer, politician turned TV ringmaster, dies at 79

Talk-show host Jerry Springer rehearses dance steps with partner Kym Johnson at a dance studio in Chicago in 2006, as…

April 27, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

First Friday Art Crawl hosts pottery demonstration

The ArtRoom Collective First Friday Art Crawl will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. May 5 at the Smiley…

April 20, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

The art of the grape: Durango Wine Experience is coming

Brenda Macon “Wine is the only artwork you can drink.” – Luis Fernando Olaverri How many ways can you describe…

April 20, 2023

New Mexico

Totah welcomes back live theater, continues music performances

‘August: Osage County’ will be the first live theater performance since Totah reopened

April 20, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

Do you have the guts to be onstage?

Brenda Macon “Stepping into your fear” sounds like walking into the mouth of a shark. Rather silly, if you ask…

April 13, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

FLC Arts April Fest continues to bloom

A Romeo to remember and Brass to relish

April 13, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

Reflections of an art teacher

Brenda Macon All children are great artists. Until they aren’t. Maybe you were one once? The good news is that…

April 6, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

Everyone’s invited to beginner bridge classes

Upcoming session will be held at Durango-La Plata Senior center

April 6, 2023

New Mexico

Students take the stage at Totah Theater

Two-week poetry residency at Navajo Preparatory School culminates in poetry reading

April 5, 2023