Four Corners Arts Forum
By Margy Dudley
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Who knew that the small mountain town of Durango had such an active art scene! Four Corners Arts Forum features art that is visual, performance, literary, musical, corporal, culinary, and art that you may not have thought of as art. Host Margy Dudley finds remarkable stories of creative and dedicated artists who have long lived at the corners of our minds, and brings them to the center of our conversations.
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KDUR's Furniture As Art fundraising event is happening this Friday May 29 at the Student Union Ballroom at Fort Lewis College.
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May 25, 2026 |
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Author Blake Boles speaks about his book "Dirtbag Rich" and the alternative lifestyles that have meaning and purpose.
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May 19, 2026 |
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Maria's Bookshop hosts an author event with Dr. Tom Myers to speak about his most recent book "The Grandest Trek".
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May 14, 2026 |
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The Durango Farmers Market season begins this Saturday May 9 on Main Avenue in Durango, Colorado!
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May 04, 2026 |
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The Merely Players once again brings the magic of theatre to Durango with their production of the musical "Into the Woods"
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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The 7th Annual Ragtime and Early Jazz Festival is happening in Durango, Colorado April 16-19, 2026.
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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The West Slope Westies have opened their new dance studio on Main Avenue in Durango.
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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Mike Brieger's solo exhibit at Studio & Gallery titled "Stations Of The Cross" begins Friday April 3, 2026
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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The Fort Lewis College Theatre Department presents The Old Man and the Old Moon with guest directors Melissa Firlit and Malcolm Payne.
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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In this episode I speak with the Animas High School Playmakers theatre group about their upcoming production of the Wizard of Oz.
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Local artists donate handmade bowls to raise money for Manna Soup Kitchen's fundraiser.
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Learn about the new OddBall Theatre Company bringing more unique and exciting theatre to Durango!
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Mandy Irons and Tara Demmy of Merely Players Theatre Company talk about the upcoming production of Silent Sky.
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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Thom Chacon, a Durango local and an award winning actor, musician and songwriter will be performing on Friday February 13th at The Indigo Room at iAM Music.
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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Mary Fuller, owner of the Turquoise Raven Art Gallery in Cortez, Colorado speaks about the artists she works with and the community art scene in Cortez.
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Jan 31, 2026 |
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In this episode I speak with Denise Leslie owner and publisher of Arts Perspective Magazine, an independent arts and culture magazine for Southwest Colorado.
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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In this episode I speak with Beth Lamberson Warren the new Executive Director of the Durango Arts Center about the exciting year ahead in 2026.
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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Join me for a conversation with Durango's professional musician and luthier Bruce Allsopp.
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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Cie Hoover, professional artist and musician from Ouray, Colorado talks about his artistic journey.
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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Local artist Chris Warren talks about his visual art, the Durango Creative District and the Durango comedy scene.
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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Local professional voice over artist Victor Locke speaks about community involvement and the evolution of his career in radio and TV broadcasting.
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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Fourteen year old Emmett Kane talks about the book he has just published titled "World on Fire: A Middle Schooler Looks at World War II"
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Matt Bodo and Brian Devine of Merely Players Theatre Company talk about the holiday production of It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Guest host Bryant Liggett talks with Rob Miller, co-founder of Bloodshot Records about his newly released book.
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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In this episode I speak with Kathryn Waggener, Executive Director of the Durango Creative District and Toni Vicari, Aviation Director of the Durango-La Plata County Airport about the exciting art projects happening in the new terminal expansions.
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Fort Lewis College lecturer of dance and theatre Suzy DiSanto talks about the movement based performance piece she has created called Anaïs inspired by the love, desire and turmoil of the life of Anaïs Nin.
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Bekah Kolbe, Gallery Manager of the Blue Rain Gallery in Durango talks about the gallery's first invitational group exhibition called "Southwest Remix" highlighting the work of emerging local and regional artists.
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Artist and musician Ted Moore talks about the upcoming invitational exhibition at Blue Rain Gallery and the exciting release party of the new album by his band the Mojo Birds at Animas City Theatre.
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Join me for a conversation with Anthony Myers, a local performer, comedian and storyteller as we talk about his fun and thought-provoking production of "Wordy Old Men" in conjunction with the Merely Players' Studio Series.
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Dean Mullen and Danny Quinlan of the Afrobeatniks band talk about their exciting upcoming performance at the Animas City Theatre along with Bluphunk and other special guests.
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Cindy Atchison, painter and graphic designer joins me on this episode to talk about the upcoming Durango Open Studio Tour October 17-19, a unique opportunity to visit the working studios of 24 local artists.
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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In this episode I speak with Mona Wood-Patterson of the Merely Players who is directing the upcoming production of Shakespeare's Hamlet along with Conor Sheehan who is playing the leading role.
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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My guest on this episode is filmmaker and cinematographer Charlie Howard who's documentary film GCKUSS will premiere at Buckley Park in Durango, Colorado on Friday September 26, 2025.
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Aliysha Arnold, a high school student from Towaoc, Colorado joins me on the program today to talk about "The Bear Dance" and "The Basket Lady" the two films she helped produce and her experience as an actor.
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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Evan Schertz, owner of Maria's Bookshop talks about the Literary Foundation and it's mission to expend access to books and storytelling and the current fundraiser called "Everyone A Reader"
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Matt Bodo a Durango community member, actor and professional freelance writer shares his acting experiences in live theatre around the country..
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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Join me for a conversation with Jana Leslie, Executive Director of Stillwater Music and Lech Usinowicz former Executive Director of the Be Frank Foundation as we talk about the exciting merger of these two non-profits.
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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The Durango Arts Repertory Theatre presents the musical "The Spitfire Grill" and in this episode I am joined with three of the company members.
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Local Durango musician John Thomas along with Charmaine Stewart speak about the release party and concert for the latest edition of John Thomas' Songbook and Songwriters Diary happening on August 14 at 6:30pm at the Rochester Hotel Garden.
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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Aidan Park and Ben Gross join me on the program today to talk about the upcoming event in Durango on Saturday, August 4th called YAY For Recovery!! A Daylong Journey to Wellness.
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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Sarah Vader and Rusty Ford both talented musicians and members of the local band The Western Wallflowers join me in the studio.
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Join me for a conversation with Vanessa Frank, the Events and Development Manager at The Powerhouse Science Center as we talk about the weekly summer Community Concert series and fundraising event.
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Joining me on the program today are Kim Adams of Seed Studio, gallery manager Bekah Kolbe and student artist Allyra Meeker speaking about the upcoming gallery exhibit "Our Nature: Threshhold".
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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Join me for a conversation with author Mark Stevens of Mancos, Colorado about the exciting Mesa Verde Literary Festival happening on Saturday July 12th.
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Jul 12, 2025 |
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In this episode I speak with John Sheedy and Bicycle Bob Gregorio about the 2nd Annual Durango Vintage Bicycle Swap and Show taking place on Saturday July 12th.
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Earlier this month I had a conversation with local photographer Barbara Grist about the many exciting art events happening in Cortez Colorado Friday and Saturday June 6th and 7th.
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Durango PlayFest's seventh annual event is happening this week and I have the pleasure of speaking with Lucy Wright and William Missouri-Downs about their play Becky And Her Lung Transplant.
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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This Wednesday May 21st author Christopher Barns will be at Maria's Bookshop to talk about his book Mesa Verde's Secret Garden: A History of Managing the Backcountry and Wilderness of a National Park.
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May 20, 2025 |
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Join me for a conversation with local artist Brad Goodell as we talk about the exciting new mural he is painting on the side of The Smiley Building in Durango.
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May 14, 2025 |
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Jesse Ogle and Julianne Marqua co-executive directors of iAM Music Institute talk about the upcoming annual iAM Music Fest in it's 10th year.
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May 06, 2025 |
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In this episode I speak with Durango High School theatre students from DHS Troupe 1096 about their upcoming Senior Showcase and Nationals Fundraiser this Friday May 9th!
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May 05, 2025 |
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Zachary Chiero, Mandy Irons and Matt Bodo of the Merely Players Theatre Company join me for a conversation about the upcoming production of the musical Guys and Dolls.
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Durango PlayFest's Real World Speaker series brings New York City actor Erika Vetter to Durango to speak with High School and College Theatre Students as well as the Public on Thursday April 3 from 1-2pm.
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Join me for a conversation with Tim Kapustka owner of Studio & and artist Louisa Palmer to discuss the exciting events coming up this April and May.
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Join me for a conversation with Aidan Park and Ben Gross of the YAY Foundation and learn about the healing power of laughter for those dealing with drug abuse, depression and physical health issues.
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Mar 08, 2025 |
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Join me for a conversation with Dahlia Coats co-editor-in-chief of Images Magazine, Fort Lewis College's Journal of Creative Work.
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Join guest host Bryant Liggett for a conversation with Durango based musician Joshua Mendrala.
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Join me for a conversation with Jody Chapel, artist and shop manager for The Mancos Common Press offering classes for letterpress, block printing, printing on presses, hand-printing methods and more.
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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In this episode I speak with Mark Stevens an award winning author and member of the Four Corners Writers who co-edited the first anthology of short stories, poems and essays by local authors titled Four Corners Voices.
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Kate Siber, a dharma leader at the Durango Dharma Center joins me on the program to speak about the many new and exciting upcoming events and programs for 2025.
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Join me for a conversation with professional glass artist Patricia Davidson who uses her love of art to make a positive impact on people's lives through art therapy programs.
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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In this episode I speak with Leroy Garcia, owner and founder of Blue Rain Gallery showcasing innovative and contemporary Native American and Southwestern art here in Durango, Colorado.
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Heather Hinsley, owner of Delicious Details Edible Nutritious Art is a local entrepreneur, chef, visual artist and writer who focuses on culinary nutrition for creating healthy delicious desserts which also facilitate well-being.
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Join me for a conversation with three members of the Merely Players Theatre Company as we talk about the two upcoming plays in their 2024 Holiday Rep Theatre.
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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In this episode I speak with artist Crystal Hartman about her upcoming solo exhibit at Studio & Gallery in Durango, Colorado titled There Was Always The Forest.
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Local artist and musician Ted Moore talks about his current art exhibit at SPACE Gallery in Denver and the exciting opportunity in Nashville for his band Mojo Birds.
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Join me for a conversation with Dr. Holly Quist, a Visiting Assistant Professor of Music at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado and the two professional musicians participating in the Artists in Residence program.
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Local artist Chyako Hashimoto shares her artistic journey with us as an accomplished potter and pottery teacher in Durango, Colorado.
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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In this episode I speak with local artists Cindy Coleman, Elizabeth Kinahan and Miki Harder about the "Super Amazing Extraordinary" Biggest Little Art Show in Durango happening this Saturday!
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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In this episode I speak with actor Katlyn Bowie and stage manager Maddie Kraus both Fort Lewis College students about the performance of Thanksgiving Play. We are also joined by James Padilla, Fort Lewis College Tech Director.
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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Part 2: This episode is the second in a series celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Maria's Bookshop which has become a beloved Durango institution. I'm joined by Evan Schertz and Andrea Avantaggio.
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Part 1: In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Evan Schertz, owner of Maria's bookstore talking about the upcoming 40th Anniversary celebration!
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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Join me for a conversation with Meghann Zenteno, the new Executive Director for the San Juan Symphony.
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Zach Hively, an award winning humorist, poet, creative non-fiction author and publisher.
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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Join me for a conversation with Dr. Gary Rottman as we talk about History Live! Celebrating the humanities in Southwest Colorado throughout the month of September.
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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Join me for a conversation with Terry Bacon, a novelist, poet, playwright and science fiction writer as we talk about his recent and upcoming books.
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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In this episode I speak with award winning author Paolo Bacigalupi about his newly released literary fantasy novel titled Navola.
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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In this interview I have the pleasure of speaking with Adam Swanson a professional pianist and one of the world's foremost performers of vintage American popular music.
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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Join me for a conversation with Felicia Meyer, artistic director of the 2025 Durango Playfest and Richard Dresser a New York Playwright.
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Aug 02, 2024 |
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Aria Petty One, "Durango's Favorite Drag Queen" joins me for a conversation about the art of drag in a small mountain town.
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Jul 19, 2024 |
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Mysto The Magi has performed more than 10,000 magic shows over the last 30 years and is bringing his "Really Big Magic Show" to the Animas City Theatre in Durango!
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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In this episode I speak with author Burt Baldwin who has just published a new anthology of poetry tilted Selected Poem from 1973-2023.
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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Join me for a conversation with musician John Thomas and long time friend Charmaine Stewart who transcribed John's songs to create a new music book.
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Durango artist Miki Harder, known for her drawings, paintings, illustrations and sculpture.
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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Join me for a conversation with the new Executive Director of the Durango Arts Center, Jason Lythgoe.
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Jun 07, 2024 |
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In this episode I'm excited to be speaking with Maureen May, a well respected and accomplished artist who uses a variety of different media in her work.
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Jun 01, 2024 |
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In this episode I speak with Leesa Zarinelli a local community member and an internationally recognized textile and fiber artist.
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May 01, 2024 |
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In this episode I speak with local artist and master printmaker Ron Fundingsland whose stunning art work is recognized internationally.
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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I this episode we learn about the art of roasting coffee beans from Matt Steffans and Brice Ward who are are co-owners of 81301 Coffee House and Easy Coffee Roasters.
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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Local Durango artist Bindu Bammi is a painter, designer, jeweler and art therapist who was born and raised in India creating art that embraces both Western and Indian cultures.
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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In this episode I speak with Durango resident Gail Harris who as a retired Navy Captain is now a student at The Julliard School and composer of broadway-style musicals.
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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Join me for a conversation with Dr. Michael Rendon, Assistant Professer of Sociology and Political Science at Fort Lewis College and member of the local gypsy music band Carute Roma.
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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Learn about the evolution of Mariah Kaminsky's successful career as a fine art painter and mural artist in Durango.
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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Join me for a conversation with Alex Riad an Egyptian-American New York City based playwright who will be coming to Durango to speak with and inspire high school and college theatre students.
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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Learn about FACETS, the exciting collaboration between 20 Moons Dance Theatre Company and the San Juan Symphony's Bach Festival.
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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Rosie McGowan never gave up on her passion for art even after she found herself drawn into the corporate world.
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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Join me for a conversation with director Zachary Chierio and actor Tara Demmy where we discuss the upcoming show called "Small Mouth Sounds" presented by the Merely Players theatre group.
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Feb 09, 2024 |
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In this episode professional artist Lisa Pedolsky talks about her process for making her unique hand built ceramics.
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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In this episode I speak with Tyana Arviso and Lapita Arviso who share their journey as photographers and their unique bond as mother and daughter artists.
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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In this episode Thomas Heuser Music Director and Conductor of the San Juan Symphony talks about the new string quartet debuting this month!
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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Scott Smith talks about his career as a professional photographer in Durango and his involvement and passion for the growing public art scene.
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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Christmas is the perfect time to be talking about pastries with Kate Naumann owner of La Bonne Patisserie.
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Dec 30, 2023 |
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Join me for a conversation with professional artist and musician Ted Moore.
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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Join me for an informative discussion with professional tattoo artist Tom Kipp owner of Conductor Tattoo in Durango.
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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The Merely Players Theatre Company is excited to present the modern musical "Hands on a Hardbody" directed by Dallas Padoven who joins me as well as Zachary Chiero a main actor in the play.
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Dec 02, 2023 |
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Join me for a conversation with local artist Ilze Aviks who's fine art textile work has been recognized internationally.
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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Mary Jane Ramos and Alix DuBois speak about their final marketing project at Durango high School. Graphic designer Cindy Miller Hutchinson joins us as well.
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Local artist Joe Schafer shares his unique process in creating beautiful large scale landscape paintings on metal.
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Leading cell biologist and author Ursula Goodenough discusses her book "The Sacred Depths of Nature: How Life Has Emerged and Evolved"
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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Chef Arnold Safari Ngumbao introduces us to the flavors and culture of Africa with his African Fusion food truck in Durango, Colorado!
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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Durango is poised to select its first poet laureate with the help of two co-chairs of the new committee, Daisy Grice and Gail Lovell.
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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Stella Zhu of the Fort Lewis College Grub Hub and Seanan Culloty of the Manna Soup kitchen practice the art of lending a hand to those in need.
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Marissa Hunt and Emily Ciszek founders of Rodeo Odyssey are the visionaries behind SPACE, a pop-up Art Market.
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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The Merely Players Theatre Company is excited to present William Shakespear's The Tempest Directed by Mona Wood-Patterson. Also joining me are the talented actors Paul Laakso and Matt Bodo.
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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Join me for a conversation with the three very talented people who created The Hive, an important community resource in Durango.
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Navajo author Stacie Denetsosie released her debut book titled The Missing Morning Star to many positive reviews this month.
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Hannah Wilson will be unveiling her new outdoor mural during Durango's first annual Arts Week!
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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Merely Players associate Director Zachary Chiero and performance artist Javon "Ja Moon" Jones speak about the dance theatre piece A Slow Crawl Towards Heaven which Jones created.
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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In this episode I speak with Greg Marshall, author of a memoir titled Leg: The story of a limb and the boy who grew from it.
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Aug 25, 2023 |
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Kathryn Waggoner and Bekah Kolbe both with the Durango Creative district, share their passion for supporting the arts in Durango.
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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Tim Kapustka, graphic designer and co-founder of Studios & shares his passion for the arts in Durango, Colorado.
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Aug 07, 2023 |
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Alejandro Valdepeñas and Hannah Ji, share insights on the life of a classical musician.
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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Turner Wyatt discusses his documentary film MOVING LINE, "an unexpected story of adventure and art." t
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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Jeff Wise, longtime Durango resident and professional artist takes us on a journey through the evolution of his art career.
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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Cat Jaffe, audio producer and podcast creator shares her passion for storytelling.
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Join me for a conversation with Angie Beach, the executive Director of Music in the Mountains as we talk about the upcoming 37th Season in Durango, Colorado, July 6-30!
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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Durango Playfest is hosting it's fifth annual season this month.
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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A Lettering Journey with Heather Martinez, Visual Facilitator and Tech Host
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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Learn about the Improvisational theatre scene in Durango, CO from Cindy Laudadio-Hill
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Jun 16, 2023 |
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Fort Lewis College Theatre, Durango, Colorado
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Artist Residencies at Willowtail Springs in Mancos, Colorado
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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Book release: Brave the Wild River by Melissa Sevigny
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May 30, 2023 |
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Celebration of 25th Anniversary of the Community Concert Hall in Durango, Colorado
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May 25, 2023 |
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The Life Span of a Fact by The Merely Players Theatre Company
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May 25, 2023 |
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Happenings at the San Juan Symphony
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May 18, 2023 |
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Introducing host Margy Dudley
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May 03, 2023 |