“Music is the common ground. The meeting point. A place to both share who we are, and to put aside who we are…”
Category: Arts/Entertainment
Colorado ‘Women’s Suffrage Monument’ Legislation Headed for President’s Desk
The bill now heads to the president’s desk to be signed into law. Once installed, the sculpture would be the first outdoor monument in America to commemorate the women’s suffrage movement…
‘Holiday Art Bazaar’ Seeking Vendors
“We highly encourage artists to be present as much as possible, but will also have a person who can sell on your behalf. We have 10 spots available…”
EDITORIAL: Imaginary Places Without People, Part Three
We now have a massive mural going up on the side of the Goodman’s department store, painted by artist Markus Hughes…
EDITORIAL: Imaginary Places Without People, Part Two
Would the Town government provide a public wall, somewhere in downtown, to accommodate Ms. Lewis’ mural?…
EDITORIAL: Imaginary Places Without People, Part One
Living in a democracy as we do, we can submit our ballots — if we so desire — without knowing much at all about the candidates and issues. Or we can leave boxes unchecked, if we’re feeling uncertain…
Pagosa Peak ‘Drive-In Movies’ to Present Cult Classic Film for Ages 17+
You may be able to guess the title of this 1975 musical comedy from the image above… but if you haven’t, send an email to movies@ppos.co to learn more about the event…
Pagosa Arts Initiative ‘Pumpkin Fundraiser’ Open to All Ages
First, harvest or purchase a pumpkin and decorate to your heart’s content. Submit two photographs to info@pagosaartsinitiative.org…
Pagosa Arts Initiative Announces October Classes
Facilitated by Kelly Lewis on Saturday, October 17 from 8-10am, “Still Life and Sips” is an invitation to play and explore the tradition of still life in your own way…
‘Art Above Violence’ Goes Virtual for 2020
Once you purchase your ticket you will be sent information on how to see the art, how to bid on the art, and the day before the show you will be sent information about how to watch…
MANHATTAN SHORT 2020 Film Festival: You Be the Judge…
Film lovers in Durango will join over 100,000 film enthusiasts around the world from September 24 – October 31 when the 23rd Annual MANHATTAN SHORT READ MORE
Save the Date for ‘Art Above Violence’
With so many fundraising events cancelled for the year Rise is always looking for way to engage the community and raise much needed funds…
Photography Club to Discuss Landscape Photos, via Zoom
Andy Butler will give a presentation on planning landscape photos using apps such as the Photographer’s Ephemeris, PhotoPills and Sun Surveyor…
A Virtual ‘Four Corners Folk Festival’ This Friday Evening
In addition to incredible music, the virtual festival video captures a traditional Native American blessing and two live performances from the beautiful Reservoir Hill festival grounds we all miss so much…
Colorado Author Publishes ‘Grief Guidebook’
“Death is the most confusing, frustrating, and devastating reality any of us will ever experience…”
Rory O’Malley, Elliot Knight Star in PSHS Graduate’s Short Film ‘Our Place Together’
“Authentic representation is absolutely essential in storytelling and both men brought so much real life emotional depth to their roles, it was a true gift to work with them…”
‘Curtains Up Pagosa’ Theater Company: Exits and Entrances
When I asked Ricardo why he would be willing to take on this challenging role, he said he had “been touched and inspired to see “kids” of all ages, from 9 – 90, give so much of themselves…
Songwriter Sunny Gable Releases New EP, ‘Little Things’
“Like many artists, I slowly came to terms with the fact that the changes we were seeing were not temporary. So in the spirit of forging on despite difficult circumstances, I decided to record and produce an EP of songs…”
Singer Johnny Durango to Release ‘New State Anthem’
“I write all my songs, and they’re at least 90% true,” he said with a wink. “My philosophy to writing is that a song should make you feel something…”