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        <title>Taos artist to debut dreamlike paintings, monotypes at Sundog Gallery</title>
        <description>Randall LaGro’s exhibition will open May 1</description>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Art from Taos artist Randall LaGro will be available for viewing at Sundog Gallery starting May 1. (Photo courtesy of Sundog Gallery)Randall LaGro’s exhibition will open May 1Sundog Gallery will present an exhibition of original paintings and monotype prints by Taos artist Randall LaGro, featuring his signature blend of “dreamlike” and “spontaneous abstraction and poetic realism.”Titled “Arc Of Time,” the show opens with a reception Friday, May 1, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. LaGro will attend the opening reception and meet visitors. The works will be on view and available for purchase through June 15.Sundog Gallery is at 107 W. Grand Ave. in Mancos. For more information, visit www.sundoggallery.com or call (970) 533-4034. The opening reception is free and open to the public. Randall LaGro’s exhibition will open May 1]]></content:encoded>
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        <title>Southwest Colorado women singer-songwriters invited to audition for Amplified Season 3</title>
        <description>The showcase spotlights local and regional female musicians</description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:15:07 -0600</pubDate>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hattie Miller performs during Season 2 of Amplified. Season 3 auditions are at ZU Gallery on Thursday, April 30. (Photo courtesy of Jodi Jahrling)The showcase spotlights local and regional female musiciansWomen singer-songwriters from Southwest Colorado are invited to audition for Season 3 of Amplified, a showcase for original work.Auditions are April 30, at ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St.Each selected performer will be given 10 minutes to play two original songs, on a first-come, first-served basis. Professional sound will be provided by women-owned Abboe Sound, and a piano will be available.Performances will be Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18-19, in Cortez. Solo artists and small ensembles are welcome. All material must be original.The event, founded by physician and musician Amanda Mullen, a local physician and musician, is run by ZU Arts Initiative under executive director Jodi Jahrling.“Southwest Colorado has women writing incredible songs that nobody outside this community has ever heard. Amplified exists to change that,” Jahrling said.A panel of judges will select a Best of Show winner, and audience voting will determine a People’s Choice winner. Both winners will receive monetary prizes.“Come as you are, bring your songs and know that you already belong here,” said co-producer Abi Wild Rose.Reserve an audition slot by emailing grow@cortezarts.org. Artists unable to audition in person may submit a video of one original song, along with their name and hometown, by April 30.]]></content:encoded>
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        <title>Sunflower Theatre blends food and live performances for fundraiser</title>
        <description>The upcoming Amuse Bouche will be held April 18 at 7 p.m. at The Sunflower Theatre. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Syverson) The Sunflower Theatre will host an Amuse Bouche Fundraiser Gala at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18, celebrating the region’s...</description>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The upcoming Amuse Bouche will be held April 18 at 7 p.m. at The Sunflower Theatre. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Syverson)The Sunflower Theatre will host an Amuse Bouche Fundraiser Gala at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18, celebrating the region’s “vibrant, creative spirit.”It is presented by the Community Radio Project and the Sunflower Theatre. Food will be prepared by Chef Kourtney Morgan and paired with live performances including music, storytelling, comedy and other performing arts.“With limited seating, Amuse Bouche (meaning ‘to amuse the mouth’) offers an intimate experience where guests are not just spectators, but participants in a carefully crafted evening designed to surprise and delight,” a news release from the theater said.Seating is limited to about 70 guests. Attendees are encouraged to dress in a fun, welcoming gala style rather than formal black tie.Tickets cost $50 and include a vegetarian tasting menu, a cocktail or mocktail and the performances. Menu items include gluten and dairy.Proceeds support the Sunflower Theatre’s mission to provide equitable pay for artists.For tickets or information, visit sunflowertheatre.org.]]></content:encoded>
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