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Four Corners Arts Forum

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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28:51

In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with...

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2024/09/16

Today’s episode is the first of a two part series celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Maria’s Bookshop here in Durango. There will be an anniversary party on Saturday Sept 28th from 4-9pm at the store with beer from SKA Brewing, snacks, live music, dancing, family fun games and giveaways and everyone is welcome! This is a chance for them to show their customer appreciation for the many years of support. Joining me on the program today is Evan Schertz the current owner of Maria’s Bookshop which has

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30:30

Join me for a conversation with Meghann Zenteno, the...

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2024/09/12

In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Meghann Zenteno, the new Executive Director for the San Juan Symphony. She comes with 15 years of experience as music educator and non-profit administrator in Dallas, Texas, she also has a proven record as successful fundraiser. As an advocate for access to music education in schools, especially in urban school districts, she is a highly sought after award winning consultant for band programs. She gets the most joy from seeing the next generation

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30:27

In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with...

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2024/09/02

Join me for a conversation with Zach Hively, an award winning humorist, poet, creative non-fiction author and publisher. He has just released a new collection of short essays in a book titled Call Me Zach Hively: Because That Is My Name in which he highlights the perils of navigating the world as a so called adult in a way that touches the reader through our similar experiences enabling us to relate closely to his light-hearted humor. He continues to write and publish his Fool’s Gold column that has

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28:37

Join me for a conversation with Dr. Gary Rottman as...

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2024/08/26

My guest today is Dr. Gary Rottman who for 30 years was Associate Director at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics at the University of Colorado, Boulder. He is currently a member of the Professional Associates of Fort Lewis College which helps build awareness of the college and the importance of liberal arts, serving students, faculty, staff and the community. He is here on the program with me today to talk about History Live! a month long event celebrating the humanities in Southwest

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17:47

Join me for a conversation with Terry Bacon, a...

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2024/08/19

In this episode I speak with long time Durango local Terry Bacon, Phd. He is a novelist, poet, playwright and author of professional books. Before he became a full-time fiction writer he was an adjunct professor at the University of Utah, a consultant in a writing training firm and a co-founder of Lore International, a widely respected executive development firm. He also taught several college level courses at the Utah State Prison which he found to be a very gratifying experience. As an avid reader

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28:46

In this episode I speak with award winning author...

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2024/08/12

In this episode I speak with Paolo Bacigalupi, best selling science fiction author of The Water Knife and The Windup Girl. His writing has also won a Hugo and Nebula award, the Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award and the John W. Campbell Memorial Award and is a three time winner of the Locus award. He has also written short stories and the young adult novel Ship Breaker, which was a finalist for the National Book Award. His science fiction work has also been recognized internationally in Japan,

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29:58

In this interview I have the pleasure of speaking...

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2024/08/08

Join me for conversation with Adam Swanson one of the world’s foremost performers of vintage American popular music, including ragtime, early jazz and the Great American Songbook. He is a four-time winner of the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest, and a featured performer and lecturer at ragtime and jazz festivals across the US and abroad. He made his New York debut in Carnegie Hall at the age of nineteen and has also performed at the Cinecon Classic Film Festival in Hollywood as

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30:08

Join me for a conversation with Felicia Meyer,...

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2024/08/02

The sixth annual Durango Playfest begins Tuesday June 25th and runs through Sunday June 30, 2024. Join me for a conversation with Felicia Meyer, the Artistic Director of Playfest and producer of the annual event. She is also the Associate Professor at the Theatre Department at Fort Lewis College in Durango which partners with Playfest. Also joining me is New York Playwright Richard Dresser who will be workshopping his new play All that Remains at this years event. Richard’s play Our Shrinking,

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29:44

Aria Petty One, “Durango’s Favorite Drag Queen” joins...

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2024/07/19

Aria Petty One, “Durango’s Favorite Drag Queen” joins me for a conversation about the art of drag in Durango, a small mountain town. Her goal is to bring an art form that you normally have to go to a big city to experience to the Southwest area creating a safe and supportive environment where drag performers can can spread joy, laughter and connection in our community. She’s won multiple awards at the DIVAS awards events in Denver being named Fresh Face of Colorado Drag in 2022 and Best Drag Show

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30:20

Mysto The Magi has performed more than 10,000 magic...

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2024/07/08

Mysto The Magi first fell in love with magic at the age of 12 when he performed his first professional show. He has since performed more than 10,000 magic shows over 30 years throughout the country. His shows are inspired by the timeless traditions of Vaudeville creating an organic and exciting program! As a performer and storyteller Mysto has won numerous awards for his stage performances and close-up sleight of hand. His audiences vary in shape and size, from private gatherings and corporate

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30:53

In this episode I speak with author Burt Baldwin who...

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2024/06/11

Author Burt Baldwin from Bayfield, Colorado has just published a new anthology of poetry titled Selected Poems from 1973-2023. He is a graduate of Rutgers University and the Methodist Theological School in Ohio after which he became the Assistant Chaplain at Ohio Wesleyan. He has been an educator for over 40 years teaching at Franklin University, Pueblo Community College and Fort Lewis College here in Durango. He spent many years teaching at the Ignacio School District as well. He has won a long

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30:02

Join me for a conversation with musician John Thomas...

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2024/06/10

Joining me on the program are John Thomas and Charmaine Stewart who together recently published a music book written for guitar with a collection of John’s songs from his life and musical career. Charmaine listened to the recordings and transcribed his songs by writing out the musical notations, time signature, key, chords and lyrics using a music software program called Finale. In addition the book also contains entertaining stories behind the many songs which are written about various friends and

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29:48

In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with...

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2024/06/10

In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with the multi-talented Durango artist Miki Harder. She is known for her incredibly unique and beautiful drawings, paintings, illustrations and sculpture. She graduated from Fort Lewis College in Durango with a degree in Fine Art and Biology where many professors influenced her work through their teachings and inspiration. Miki’s art reflects the relationship between her two passions, in her words “the desire to share the joy I find in the interplay of

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29:39

Join me for a conversation with the new Executive...

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2024/06/07

Join me for a conversation with the new Executive Director of the Durango Arts Center, Jason Lythgoe. This is an exciting new role for Lythgoe who has already been involved with the Arts Center for over a decade teaching and managing the youth and adult theatre programs. He has always had a passion for community based arts and its power to enrich lives through a diverse range of exhibits, classes, workshops and events. He has been performing in theatre since he was 7 years old at the Fullerton

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30:07

In this episode I'm excited to be speaking with...

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2024/06/01

In this episode I'm excited to be speaking with long time Durango community member Maureen May, a well respected and accomplished artist who uses a variety of different media in her work. She grew up in a supportive family with 15 children and parents who found the time to expose her to museums, opera and theatre in her hometown of Chicago. Throughout her life and artistic career she has been blessed with wonderful teachers who pushed her to reach beyond the safe boundaries. In her words “depending

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29:46

In this episode I speak with Leesa Zarinelli a local...

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2024/05/01

Leesa Zarinelli’s elegant fiber and textile art has been shown in galleries and art centers around the world. She has had solo exhibtions in Japan and throughout the US and has participated in over 25 juried and invitational shows as well. Her work has appeared in multiple publications including Japan Times, Art Quilts International and Fiber Art Now where she had the front and back covers. In addition Leesa has also written articles for European Textile Network and Surface Design Journal to name a

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30:11

In this episode I speak with local artist and master...

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2024/04/15

Join me for a conversation with local artist and master printmaker Ron Fundingsland whose beautiful art is recognized internationally. He is affiliated with the American Society of Graphic Artists, The International Print Triennial Society and The Boston Printmakers to name a few. His work is in the public collections of the Denver Art Museum, The Seattle Art Museum, The Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, the Museum of Fine Arts in Santa Fe, the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts and the

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29:35

I this episode we learn about the art of roasting...

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2024/04/09

Join me in this episode as we learn about the art of roasting coffee beans and making coffee “from seed to cup”. Brice Ward and Matt Steffans are co-owners of 81301 Coffee House and Easy Coffee Roasters located on North Main Avenue in Durango. Matt and Brice bought the business in July 2022 although they’ve worked together for 6 years. Matt is the head roaster working in back while Brice is the face you will come to know as you walk into the Coffee House. To roast perfect coffee it is important to

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30:08

Local Durango artist Bindu Bammi is a painter,...

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2024/04/03

Join me for a conversation with Bindu Bammi, a local artist who was born and raised in India, lived in the Philippines, Indonesia and Philadelphia before settling in Durango in 2016. She is a designer, painter, art educator and art therapist with two masters degrees. Bindu is part of the Art Room Collective at the Smiley Building where you can find her in her beautiful studio at 1309 East 3rd avenue. Her art celebrates both her Indian culture and western cultures around the world. In high school she

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29:59

In this episode I speak with Durango resident Gail...

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2024/03/29

Gail Harris retired from her job in 2001 as the highest-ranking African American female in the U.S. Navy. She has written a memoire called “A Woman’s War” about her experiences and has also become an event speaker about the intelligence community and her role in it. As a double minority she faced her challenges with humor and grit which gained her respect among her male peers but she also never took ‘no’ for an answer. Through all of her life’s challenges she found that music and the support of her

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