SAN JUAN SYMPHONY RAISES $8,160 TO BENEFIT THE 700 MAIN DISASTER RELIEF FUND

SAN JUAN SYMPHONY RAISES $8,160 TO BENEFIT THE 700 MAIN DISASTER RELIEF FUND The capacity crowd at San Juan Symphony’s Music for Main concert at the Henry Strater Theatre on April 5 helped raise $8,160 for the benefit of the 700 Main Disaster Relief Fund according to SJS Executive Director Kathy Myrick.
Home Durango named to America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP), the country's largest private, nonprofit preservation organization, has named Durango, Colo., to its 2007 list of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations Durango named to America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP), the country's largest private, nonprofit preservation organization, has named Durango, Colo., to its 2007 list of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations Durango is a doggone friendly town! When you’re ready to escape the dog-eat-dog world of the big city, Durango is the natural choice. High Altitude Culinary Heaven The restaurant choices, quality of food and depth of menu selections in this town population 16,000, challenge the culinary offerings of any metropolitan hub. High Altitude Culinary Heaven The restaurant choices, quality of food and depth of menu selections in this town population 16,000, challenge the culinary offerings of any metropolitan hub. High Altitude Culinary Heaven The restaurant choices, quality of food and depth of menu selections in this town population 16,000, challenge the culinary offerings of any metropolitan hub. Aunt Lydia's Meat Loaf From Ken & Sue's as printed in the Denver post Aunt Lydia's Meat Loaf From Ken & Sue's as printed in the Denver post Miso Broiled Black Cod "Saikyo-Yaki" This is a favorite of chef Sergio Verduzco at East by Southwest in Durango Miso Broiled Black Cod "Saikyo-Yaki" This is a favorite of chef Sergio Verduzco at East by Southwest in Durango Croque Monsieur This recipe, from Jean-Pierre chef/owner Jean-Pierre Bleger can be found throughout France. Croque Monsieur This recipe, from Jean-Pierre chef/owner Jean-Pierre Bleger can be found throughout France. 10 Reasons to Eat Organic—and Local Buying local, as well as organic, will allow you to feed and protect your family in the safest way possible. 10 Reasons to Eat Organic—and Local Buying local, as well as organic, will allow you to feed and protect your family in the safest way possible. This Ecological Footprint Quiz Ever wondered how much "nature" your lifestyle requires? Animas River Trail Mural Project Trout Wall Mural Anticipates Completion in July 2007 Durango e-Coupons offering online coupons Durango e-Coupons offering online coupons Trout Wall Public Art Work Nears Completion After three months of volunteering by a group of Durango middle school and local area high school students, the Animas River Trail Mural Trout Wall is nearing completion. Leadership La Plata selects 2007-2008 Class Leadership La Plata (LLP), the diverse, all-volunteer organization designed to educate and train community leaders from throughout the county, has announced selection of the 2007-2008 Class. Leadership La Plata selects 2007-2008 Class Leadership La Plata (LLP), the diverse, all-volunteer organization designed to educate and train community leaders from throughout the county, has announced selection of the 2007-2008 Class. City Begins Work on Downtown Sidewalk Design Project The City of Durango is undertaking a redesign and upgrade of its downtown pedestrian areas, including sidewalks, curbs, crossings and streetscapes. Durango’s award-winning craft brewers now powered by “Wind” 100 percent of beer brewed in Durango, Colorado, is now being produced using “Green Power” Durango’s award-winning craft brewers now powered by “Wind” 100 percent of beer brewed in Durango, Colorado, is now being produced using “Green Power” Durango’s award-winning craft brewers now powered by “Wind” 100 percent of beer brewed in Durango, Colorado, is now being produced using “Green Power” Home Composting Bins Available From The City of Durango The Smiley Garden: Locally grown food making sense for Durango, the world The miracle of nature is now very evident at the Smiley Garden, located along East Third Ave. on the east side of the historic Smiley Building. A model for sustainability, the Smiley Building is owned by Charles Shaw and his wife Lisa Bodwalk. Business Improvement District comissions Conference Center feasibility study update Results of the Conference Center feasibility study update have been released by the Business Improvement District Board of Directors. Business Improvement District comissions Conference Center feasibility study update Results of the Conference Center feasibility study update have been released by the Business Improvement District Board of Directors. Downtown Improvement/Economic Sustainability Programs Underway The Durango Business Improvement District (BID) and City of Durango are taking leadership roles in a number of projects designed to enhance the appearance of the Historic Downtown, as well as the economic sustainability of Durango. Downtown Improvement/Economic Sustainability Programs Underway The Durango Business Improvement District (BID) and City of Durango are taking leadership roles in a number of projects designed to enhance the appearance of the Historic Downtown, as well as the economic sustainability of Durango. August 2007 Steering Committee Meeting Minutes DurangoDowntown.com launches community “News” page Demand for on-line news service prompts DurangoDowntown expansion DurangoDowntown.com launches community “News” page Demand for on-line news service prompts DurangoDowntown expansion DurangoDowntown.com launches community “News” page Demand for on-line news service prompts DurangoDowntown expansion 4-H Barbecue Cook-off offers old-fashioned camaraderie La Plata County’s largest fundraising event proves to be an opportunity for enjoying friendships, good food and a bit of days gone by. By Indiana Reed Britz named as new director of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College Britz named as new director of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College Britz named as new director of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College “Rapunzel” comes to Community Concert Hall at FLC “Rapunzel” comes to Community Concert Hall at FLC “Rapunzel” comes to Community Concert Hall at FLC “Rapunzel” comes to Community Concert Hall at FLC “Rapunzel” comes to Community Concert Hall at FLC Perú Negro brings Winter Carnival of Latin music to Community Concert Hall Perú Negro brings Winter Carnival of Latin music to Community Concert Hall Perú Negro brings Winter Carnival of Latin music to Community Concert Hall Perú Negro brings Winter Carnival of Latin music to Community Concert Hall Count Basie Orchestra set to play Community Concert Hall Count Basie Orchestra set to play Community Concert Hall Count Basie Orchestra set to play Community Concert Hall Local Auditions for Diamond Circle Melodrama On March 29th from 3:00 until 6:00 the Diamond Circle Melodrama will be holding Local’s Auditions for the 2008 season of the Diamond Circle Melodrama. Local Auditions for Diamond Circle Melodrama On March 29th from 3:00 until 6:00 the Diamond Circle Melodrama will be holding Local’s Auditions for the 2008 season of the Diamond Circle Melodrama. Local Auditions for Diamond Circle Melodrama On March 29th from 3:00 until 6:00 the Diamond Circle Melodrama will be holding Local’s Auditions for the 2008 season of the Diamond Circle Melodrama. The Beach Boys are coming to Durango Tickets for this legendary rock and roll band go on sale March 29. The Beach Boys are coming to Durango Tickets for this legendary rock and roll band go on sale March 29. The Beach Boys are coming to Durango Tickets for this legendary rock and roll band go on sale March 29. The Hozhoni Days celebration is back for a 44th year at FLC The Hozhoni Days (Navajo, meaning “Days of Beauty”) celebration is one of the oldest and biggest events at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. The Hozhoni Days celebration is back for a 44th year at FLC The Hozhoni Days (Navajo, meaning “Days of Beauty”) celebration is one of the oldest and biggest events at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. The Hozhoni Days celebration is back for a 44th year at FLC The Hozhoni Days (Navajo, meaning “Days of Beauty”) celebration is one of the oldest and biggest events at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. Artists Invited to Display Artwork at the Rec Center Artists Invited to Display Artwork at the Rec Center Artists Invited to Display Artwork at the Rec Center City Grant Recipients Announced The City of Durango and Durango Arts Center are pleased to announce the 2008 City Grant Award recipients. City Grant Recipients Announced The City of Durango and Durango Arts Center are pleased to announce the 2008 City Grant Award recipients. City Grant Recipients Announced The City of Durango and Durango Arts Center are pleased to announce the 2008 City Grant Award recipients. Music in the Mountains Tickets On Sale April 7 Tickets for all Music in the Mountains concerts and events are on sale beginning Monday, April 7. The 22nd Festival season runs from July 11 through August 3. The summer lineup of 41 concerts in Durango and Pagosa Springs includes: Music in the Mountains Tickets On Sale April 7 Tickets for all Music in the Mountains concerts and events are on sale beginning Monday, April 7. The 22nd Festival season runs from July 11 through August 3. The summer lineup of 41 concerts in Durango and Pagosa Springs includes: Music in the Mountains Tickets On Sale April 7 Tickets for all Music in the Mountains concerts and events are on sale beginning Monday, April 7. The 22nd Festival season runs from July 11 through August 3. The summer lineup of 41 concerts in Durango and Pagosa Springs includes: Music in the Mountains Tickets On Sale April 7 Tickets for all Music in the Mountains concerts and events are on sale beginning Monday, April 7. The 22nd Festival season runs from July 11 through August 3. The summer lineup of 41 concerts in Durango and Pagosa Springs includes: THE ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET OF DURANGO LAUNCHES SUMMER MARKET IN BUCKLEY PARK The Arts & Crafts Market of Durango, Inc., the areas only weekly arts & crafts market, will begin on May 10th at it’s brand new location, Buckley Park in downtown Durango. Durango Recreation Center Invites Artists to Display Artwork The Durango Community Recreation Center invites artists of all mediums to display their artwork for a one-month period in the community wing hallway of the Recreation Center. Durango Recreation Center Invites Artists to Display Artwork The Durango Community Recreation Center invites artists of all mediums to display their artwork for a one-month period in the community wing hallway of the Recreation Center. Durango Recreation Center Invites Artists to Display Artwork The Durango Community Recreation Center invites artists of all mediums to display their artwork for a one-month period in the community wing hallway of the Recreation Center. FLC and the community team up to discuss the arts and the environment There is often debate about the science, politics and economics of living lightly on the land. But what role can the arts play in creating a sustainable future for Southwest Colorado and the larger Four Corners region? FLC and the community team up to discuss the arts and the environment There is often debate about the science, politics and economics of living lightly on the land. But what role can the arts play in creating a sustainable future for Southwest Colorado and the larger Four Corners region? FLC and the community team up to discuss the arts and the environment There is often debate about the science, politics and economics of living lightly on the land. But what role can the arts play in creating a sustainable future for Southwest Colorado and the larger Four Corners region? FLC and the community team up to discuss the arts and the environment There is often debate about the science, politics and economics of living lightly on the land. But what role can the arts play in creating a sustainable future for Southwest Colorado and the larger Four Corners region? Public Art Projects Planned for New Library The City of Durango’s Public Art Commission is excited to announce two Calls to Artists to acquire works of art for Durango’s new library. Public Art Projects Planned for New Library The City of Durango’s Public Art Commission is excited to announce two Calls to Artists to acquire works of art for Durango’s new library. Public Art Projects Planned for New Library The City of Durango’s Public Art Commission is excited to announce two Calls to Artists to acquire works of art for Durango’s new library. Public Art Commission seeks volunteers Public Art Commission seeks volunteers Public Art Commission seeks volunteers Lecture on the life and work of Henri Cartier-Bresson upcoming at Open Shutter Lecture on the life and work of Henri Cartier-Bresson upcoming at Open Shutter Political reporter Adam Schrager set for book signing at Maria’s, July 28 Political reporter Adam Schrager set for book signing at Maria’s, July 28 SJCA to benefit from Arts & Crafts Market Downtown recording artists sought for Rhythms of Durango Vol. 3 Durango Business Improvement District will produce third CD of local music. Downtown recording artists sought for Rhythms of Durango Vol. 3 Durango Business Improvement District will produce third CD of local music. Downtown recording artists sought for Rhythms of Durango Vol. 3 Durango Business Improvement District will produce third CD of local music. Downtown recording artists sought for Rhythms of Durango Vol. 3 Durango Business Improvement District will produce third CD of local music. San Juan Symphony to celebrate “Symphonic Visions” in 2008-09 season San Juan Symphony to celebrate “Symphonic Visions” in 2008-09 season San Juan Symphony to celebrate “Symphonic Visions” in 2008-09 season San Juan Symphony to celebrate “Symphonic Visions” in 2008-09 season Book signing with biographer Judy Nolte Temple Aug. 4 Book signing with biographer Judy Nolte Temple Aug. 4 Book signing with biographer Judy Nolte Temple Aug. 4 Middle ground between environmentalists and new ranchers to be explored at Maria’s Bookshop Middle ground between environmentalists and new ranchers to be explored at Maria’s Bookshop Local author to fight cancer with a pen Local author to fight cancer with a pen Local author to fight cancer with a pen Local author to fight cancer with a pen "Rhythms of Durango" Vol. 3 debuts to a packed house at the Henry Strater Theatre Who needs Austin? Durango’s own music scene is on fire. The release of "Rhythms of Durango" Vol. 3 brought together local musicians and the community in celebration of the eclectic sounds of Downtown. "Rhythms of Durango" Vol. 3 debuts to a packed house at the Henry Strater Theatre Who needs Austin? Durango’s own music scene is on fire. The release of "Rhythms of Durango" Vol. 3 brought together local musicians and the community in celebration of the eclectic sounds of Downtown. "Rhythms of Durango" Vol. 3 debuts to a packed house at the Henry Strater Theatre Who needs Austin? Durango’s own music scene is on fire. The release of "Rhythms of Durango" Vol. 3 brought together local musicians and the community in celebration of the eclectic sounds of Downtown. "Rhythms of Durango" Vol. 3 debuts to a packed house at the Henry Strater Theatre Who needs Austin? Durango’s own music scene is on fire. The release of "Rhythms of Durango" Vol. 3 brought together local musicians and the community in celebration of the eclectic sounds of Downtown. Railroad offering New Year's Eve special Ring in the Durango & Silverton Narrow Guage Railroad's 128th year of continuous train service onboard a turn-of-the-century Presidential-class train. Railroad offering New Year's Eve special Ring in the Durango & Silverton Narrow Guage Railroad's 128th year of continuous train service onboard a turn-of-the-century Presidential-class train. Railroad offering New Year's Eve special Ring in the Durango & Silverton Narrow Guage Railroad's 128th year of continuous train service onboard a turn-of-the-century Presidential-class train. Rec Center leisure pool and hot tub closed Nov. 26 US 160 East construction update Singing with Santa caroling procession Nov. 28 Singing with Santa caroling procession Nov. 28 Singing with Santa caroling procession Nov. 28 Singing with Santa caroling procession Nov. 28 Businessman’s pink hair pays off for cancer awareness UltraSteam delivers checks to Mercy’s Breast Care Center and the Southwest Women’s Health Coalition. Businessman’s pink hair pays off for cancer awareness UltraSteam delivers checks to Mercy’s Breast Care Center and the Southwest Women’s Health Coalition. Businessman’s pink hair pays off for cancer awareness UltraSteam delivers checks to Mercy’s Breast Care Center and the Southwest Women’s Health Coalition. Public Meeting: US 160 and SH 172 Access Control Plan Study Public Meeting: Durango - Camino del Rio (SH 550) Access Control Plan Study City of Durango announces holiday schedule CDOT advises winter driving preparation Motorists encouraged to winterize vehicles, review safety tips, check roadway conditions each trip. CDOT advises winter driving preparation Motorists encouraged to winterize vehicles, review safety tips, check roadway conditions each trip. New Durango Public Library to open Dec. 1 New Durango Public Library to open Dec. 1 New Durango Public Library to open Dec. 1 Focus groups to encourage community voices for POST master plan Durango showcased in top 10 'Christmas towns' Durango showcased in top 10 'Christmas towns' Durango showcased in top 10 'Christmas towns' Board of County Commissioners schedule, Dec. 1-5, 2008 Animas Museum opens new pottery exhibit Animas Museum opens new pottery exhibit LPEA Outage Hotline - 10 a.m. LPEA Outage Hotline - Noon “Buck” comes to town and requests: “Look Local First” Because of the potential economic impact, “Buy Local” is a mantra heard in communities large and small. In unique La Plata County fashion, however, the effort has a face, a personality and a name. Meet Buck… “Buck” comes to town and requests: “Look Local First” Because of the potential economic impact, “Buy Local” is a mantra heard in communities large and small. In unique La Plata County fashion, however, the effort has a face, a personality and a name. Meet Buck… “Buck” comes to town and requests: “Look Local First” Because of the potential economic impact, “Buy Local” is a mantra heard in communities large and small. In unique La Plata County fashion, however, the effort has a face, a personality and a name. Meet Buck…	The capacity crowd at San Juan Symphony’s Music for Main concert at the Henry Strater Theatre on April 5 helped raise $8,160 for the benefit of the 700 Main Disaster Relief Fund according to SJS Executive Director Kathy Myrick. Concertgoers were treated to a festive performance of baroque and modern music, local soloists and special guest stars in the relaxed atmosphere of the Strater Theatre. All proceeds from ticket sales were donated to the Relief Fund. Special thanks to Music Director Arthur Post and all the SJS musicians who generously donated their services, and to Basin Printing, the Durango Herald, Graphic Interpretations, Alpine Bank, Scooter’s Place, the Business Improvement District, the Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall and the Strater Theatre for their donations as well. For more information, please contact the San Juan Symphony office at 970-382-9753 or visit: www.sanjuansymphony.org.
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