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Can art help you break a curse? Find out next weekend at the DAC

Beloved local comedian Mary Quinn has two magic princess powers. She can make things up, and she has a decent smile. Such gifts help her defeat the evil witch in her upcoming one-woman play,...

DATE: Feb 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Teen volunteers improve the community one art project at a time

Think teens can’t help out much? Think again. This may not apply to their chores at home, but I’ve never met a more eager or caring group than the teenage volunteers in Durango. Whether they...

DATE: Feb 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘Whimsical Wonderland,’ a community art exhibit opens at the DAC

Durangotangs are passionate no matter the season or the calling. We are “extreme” in any even, be it bed-racing, snowboarding or revelry. That’s why during all of this Snowdown frivolity and...

DATE: Jan 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Local arts and the economy: It’s all connected

You may have 99 problems but art isn’t one of them. There’s rent to pay, medical bills, the cost of eggs, the 4 feet of snow in front of your door that slid off of the roof, your dog’s limp,...

DATE: Jan 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Forecast for the arts: Sunny with a chance of lightning bolts of inspiration

The year is fresh, which prompts the leaders in every industry to ask the Magic 8 Ball the million-dollar question: What’s going to happen? Nobody really knows, but some people make excellen...

DATE: Jan 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Snowdown Follies at the DAC: The best adult, youth variety shows in the land

Have you ever watched “America’s Got Talent”? You know that special “golden buzzer” moment, when someone exceptional is automatically recognized as being a stage superhero? I get shivers eve...

DATE: Jan 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Top 3 reasons why you need to embrace your inner artist in 2023

I’ve heard this from countless art students over the years, “My parents said my sister Becky was the creative one.” Sound familiar? Did your folks say something like that to you? Or maybe yo...

DATE: Dec 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

The DAC has what you need to lighten up during these dark winter days

There’s a fresh art exhibit coming your way in the new year, and all community artists are welcome to participate. The submission deadline is Jan. 20, so artists, start creating. The Durang...

DATE: Dec 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Top 3 reasons to give to the arts this season that will make you feel warm and fuzzy

Now more than ever the arts hold communities together. As you consider your year-end charitable giving, I’d like to challenge you to reassess your giving philosophy and consider the role of ...

DATE: Dec 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

The DAC will rock your holiday with the music of Queen

“WE WILL ROCK YOU, young@part” is a delightful musical featuring more than 20 songs by the legendary rock band Queen. You know the music, you can sing along, and you might know some of the k...

DATE: Dec 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

The DAC is your HBA: Holiday Blues Antidote!

The holiday buzz is getting louder and the best tonic for the end of year blues is laughter. Loud, rollicking, doubled-over, split-your-pants belly laughter. Friday night is your night to un...

DATE: Dec 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Want to hang out at the Durango Arts Center? You can start now

Friday night (Nov. 25), the Durango Arts Center will celebrate the opening of the Winter Gift Gallery featuring Durango’s amazing local artists in the shopping event of the year. All of you...

DATE: Nov 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment