All Entries in the "Art" Category
New Outreach Possibilities Being Explored at Lamar Library
The new Outreach Services Vehicle which replaced the Lamar Library Bookmobile has seen constant use beginning this past June since it was purchased with city and county funds. Lamar Library Director, Debbie Reynolds and Sheri Eirhart, Library Outreach Coordinator, presented the Prowers County Commissioners with an update on activities. While there isn’t as much […]
New Logo Displayed for Downtown Lamar, City Says Nix on Chicks
A portion of Lamar’s Main Street will develop a different look this fall. One that may lay the groundwork for a distinct style of decoration that helps brand the Lamar community with a recognizable niche. Lamar’s Main Street Director, Shawna Hodge, outlined for the Lamar City Council, a plan developed by Lamar Partnership, Inc. to […]
Open House Set for Project HOPE at Lincoln School
Partners for HOPE Center held a Coalition meeting Monday, September 10, at Lincoln School to develop plans for an open house at the school on Thursday, October 18. Lori Hammer, Project HOPE, executive director, said the open house, which combines a chili dinner and silent auction, will be run from 5:30pm to 7:30pm and will […]
Vandals Punch Out Tourism Sign
A wildlife information sign at the Lamar Welcome Center was vandalized about a week ago, according to Judy Douglass, Center director. The sign, erected at the Center in 2006, had a fist-sized hole punched through the middle, splitting the sign from top to bottom. The information sign to the rear was undamaged. Douglass received $500 […]
Annual Agriculture Photography Contest Underway
LAKEWOOD, Colo. —Even though summer is waning and fall is approaching, it is still a great time to snap a photo and enter the annual “Colorado…it’s AgriCultural” photography contest. Colorado agriculture is evident everywhere, and the 15th annual photography contest is seeking entries as a way to celebrate the state’s agricultural heritage. “The photography contest […]
Summer Gymnastics Camp
Wild West Athletics held a summer gymnastics camp for preschoolers and up. The camp was very successful with 33 participants from Springfield, Holly, Granada, Eads, Wiley, La Junta, Swink, Las Animas & Lamar. Thank you to all that supported the 2012 gymnastics camp and we look forward to seeing everyone on August 20th for Fall […]
Sand and Sage Fair Parade Results & Pix
The Annual Sand and Sage Fair Parade was held this past Saturday, August 11, on a sunny, warm day. Entries lined up along South Main Street for the annual northerly route and passed crowds of people lining the streets for a glimpse of the float entries, perhaps a candy toss coming their way and a […]
New Beginnings – The Music of David Heck
The Southeast Colorado Concert Association, Southeast Colorado Ars Council and the Arkansas Valley Wind & Percussion Ensemble are proud to present New Beginnings-The Music of David Heck. The concert will be held on Sunday, August 12 at 2pm at the Lamar High School Auditorium. Tickets will be sold at the door for those who haven’t […]
Kid’s Day Draws a Crowd at the Sand & Sage Fair
There was no lack of fun activities at the Prowers County Fairgrounds for Kid’s Day on Wednesday, August 8. The Fair Board developed the idea several years ago, to give the kids in town a chance to do fun things without breaking their piggy bank. Lots of civic organizations have pitched in over the […]
Fireworks; Hot & Cold
Lamar / Prowers County Volunteer Fire Department would like to announce that the fireworks show that was postponed on the 4th of July will be presented in two parts. The first part of the show will be presented after the Sand and Sage Round-Up Kick-Off Concert on Sunday August the 5th. Approximate time of the […]
Caring Comedians Come Out for Comedy Night at Lamar Eagles Lodge
A night of stand up comedy will be on the menu, Saturday evening, July 28 at the Lamar Eagles beginning at 6pm. 2 for the Road Entertainment, operated by Adam Vocke and Larry (Moose) Lundstrum from Fort Morgan, CO is supplying the comedic talent, featuring headliner Lori Callahan, with feature Elliot Woolsey and Adam Vocke. […]
Bettman & Halpin to Perform at Lamar Public Library
 Bettman & Halpin will be performing at the Lamar Public Library at 102 E. Parmenter in Lamar on August 6, 2012 at 7:00 pm. Bettman & Halpin’s music is new and catchy; an engaging mixture of folk, roots, bluegrass and jazz with memorable lyrics and killer instrumentation. The two of them raise the roof with […]
Registration Open for 1,500 Colorado State Fair General Entry Competitions
PUEBLO, Colo. – The Colorado State Fair’s General Entry Department provides an opportunity for all Coloradans to participate in the Fair. Whether it’s wood carving, arts & crafts, pantry, horticulture, or a number of cooking competitions, there’s room for anyone who wants to compete for blue ribbon glory. Registration fees range from $1 to $5! […]
Music Fans Turn Out for Holly Bluegrass Festival
Shade was at a premium at the 10th Annual Holly Bluegrass Festival this past weekend. Hundreds of area residents gathered under tents and trees on Saturday to escape the heat and to listen to the bluegrass bands entertain the crowds. Saturday’s breakfast in the park was provided by the Holly high school cheerleaders and food booths […]
Lamar Public Library Unveils New Mural in Children’s Section
Lynn Lefferdink, was a former library board member, and childhood literacy was her lifelong passion! The Lamar Literacy Foundation has received memorial contributions in Mrs. Lefferdink’s name along with several of her friends who worked tirelessly to promote literacy in Prowers County. The Friends of the Lamar Public Library and Library Director, Debbie Reynolds, have […]
Holly Hosts the Annual Bluegrass Festival this Weekend
HOLLY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL–June 8, 9, 10 Bring your lawn chairs and come on down to Holly, Colorado the 2nd weekend in June. The Festival will be held at the permanent venue, Gateway Park. The annual Holly FREE Bluegrass Festival is held in conjunction with Holly Days which commemorates Holly’s recovery from the 1965 flood. It […]
Two Local Girls Compete in USA Gymnastics Sanctioned Event
Two girls from the Wranglers Gymnastics Team from Wild West Athletics in Lamar competed in the optional division in Wheatridge the last weekend of April at 5280 Gymnastics. There were over 180 gymnasts from the state of Colorado participating in this USA Gymnastics Sanctioned event. Rebecca Henderson of Lamar took 5th place in the all […]
Mexico’s Leading Brass Quintet to Perform Thursday, April 26 at LHS
METALES M5 – Mexico’s finest young brass quintet, Metales MS will take the stage here in Lamar at the Lamar High School Auditorium on Thursday, April 26, 2012. The performance will start at 7:00 pm, and is sponsored by the Southeast Colorado Concert Association. When one thinks about Mexican music, the first type that comes to […]
Southeast Colorado Arts Council to Host “Hotter Than Hell” Summer Art Show
The Southeast Colorado Arts Council will host their annual Art Show and Membership Drive on Thursday, July 26, 2012. The summer art show, entitled, “Hotter than Hell”, will have Jeremy Manyik as their featured artist. Manyik, who resides in La Junta, is an accomplished oil and acrylic painter. The four-day “Hotter than Hell” art show will […]
AVWPE to Perform in Lamar & Holly
April 10, 2012 Southeast Colorado Concert Association and Southeast Colorado Arts Council present the Arkansas Valley Wind & Percussion Ensemble Spring Concert – 7pm at the Lamar High School Auditorium. The concert is free to the public and season tickets to the upcoming 2012-2013 community concert association will be available in the commons beginning at 6:00pm. […]