The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College announces its 2022-23 Season with performances in the hall, on the stage, in the café, and at the park. Welcoming the world to Durango, the schedule features musicians and artists from the far reaches of Canada and England, dancers from California and Utah, as well as our own cowboy favorites right here in Durango.
Keeping “community” in its schedule, organizations including San Juan Symphony and numerous performances from Fort Lewis College Music and Theatre Departments and the new Performing Arts Department, will present a diverse menu of concerts and performances.
The Performing Arts Series is presented in the 600-seat, acoustically savvy Concert Hall, and with the Artists You Should Know Series seating 100 audience members on the stage with the artists.
Tickets are set to go on sale 12 noon this Thursday, July 21, 2022, at www.durangoconcerts.com, or by phone at 970-247-7657. Posted ticket prices include applicable service charges. All sales final.
Below are the acts that will perform in the Concert Hall during the coming season.
Adam Swanson: Artist You Should Know | September 9, 7:30 pm | $ 20, $30
Only four-time winner of the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest and one of the foremost pianists of vintage American popular music, ragtime, early jazz, Great American Songbook, and more.
GET THE LED OUT | September 23, 7:30 pm | $40, $50, $60
Zeppelin live like you’ve never heard before! No wigs or fake English accents, just a high-energy concert with honest, heart-thumping intensity.
The Wailin’ Jennys | October 5, 7:30 pm |$40, $45, $50, $65, $70
Three distinct voices that together make an achingly perfect vocal sound return to Durango. Creating some of the most exciting music on the folk-roots scene and thrilling audiences with their renowned live performances.
Skerryvore | October 9. 7:30 pm | $25, $30, $45
Three distinct voices that together make an achingly perfect vocal sound return to Durango. Creating some of the most exciting music on the folk-roots scene and thrilling audiences with their renowned live performances.
Carsie Blanton | November 5, 7:30 pm | $25, $35
Inspired by artists including Nina Simone and Randy Newman, and songs from sultry pop to punk-tinged Americana, Carsie Blanton delivers every song with an equal dose of moxie and mischief.
Capitol Comedy | November 12, 7:30 pm | $30, $40, $50
With the retirement of The Capitol Steps another party must take its place. The latest hit in political satire that is hilarious, insightful and hits the left, right, and everything in-between.
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara: Nutcracker | December 9-11 | $29, $45, $55
No holiday season is complete without a trip to the theatre to see The Nutcracker! Enjoy this magical story that is a favorite for audiences of all ages.
Bar-D-Wranglers Christmas Jubilee | December 15 | $35, $30, $24, $19
What would the holidays be without the Bar D Wranglers’ popular Christmas Jubilee at the Community Concert Hall? The much-beloved cowboy crooners weave together traditional, family-friendly holiday and Western music, cowboy poetry, tall tales, and humor.
Homegrown Soul | January 26, 7:30 pm | $30, $40, $50
Saint Louis Missouri’s Homegrown Soul’s mission is to create concert experiences that highlight the talent, diversity, and collaborative nature of artists in the region.
International Guitar Night |February 14, 7:30 pm | $30, $ 40, $50
The world’s premier touring guitar festival brings together the most innovative acoustic guitarists who exchange musical ideas in concert.
SALT Dance | February 17, 7:30 pm |$29, $39, $49
SALT Contemporary Dance celebrates innovation in dance and as a salve for current social issues, elevating vibrancy, diversity, and health.
The Doo Wop Project | March 31, 7:30 pm | $30, $40, $50
Featuring stars from the Broadway hits Jersey Boys, Motown: The Musical, and A Bronx Tale, The Doo Wop Project brings unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to recreate—and in some cases entirely reimagine—the greatest music in American pop and rock history.
David Sedaris | April 26, 7:30 pm | $45, $55
Beloved for his personal essays and short stories, David Sedaris is one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. He is a master of satire and one of today’s most observant writers.
Yesterday and Today | May 11, 7:30 pm | $35, $45
The nation’s most innovative and unique show utilizing the works of the Beatles with the song choices completely in the hands of the audience.
Jessica Fichot: Artist You Should Know | May 17, 7:30 pm | $30, $40
Accompanied by her accordion, toy piano, and fiery band, draws from her French/Chinese/American heritage to create an intoxicating program of French chanson, 1940s Shanghai jazz, gypsy swing and international folk