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New for You at Lamar Library
The New ADA Assist Computer at the Lamar Library Two new items were recently added to the Lamar Library, courtesy of the Lamar Sorosis Society Club, as well as grants from the federal government and the Gates Foundation. A newly purchased ADA computer workstation will enable access to the internet using a specially designed […]
Savage Musicians ‘Top the Charts’ in State Competition
On Saturday, May 7, music students from Lamar Middle School and from Lamar High School participated in the Music In the Parks Music Festival in Denver. Both bands performed at Ralston High School. The High School Concert Band, under the direction of Mr. Bob Seay, was awarded a first place trophy in their division. The […]
Successful Share the Spirit Foundation Weekend
Numerous events combined this past weekend to raise $1,800 for area children during the Amache Studio Photography contest May 7. Over 140 persons attended the photo viewing which displayed the works of 29 photographers from Colorado and other states. Four artists sold their work. Awards went to these artists: First Place to Ron Mulbery for […]
“Share the Spirit” Plans Mother’s Day Dessert Tasting & Photo Contest
Share the Spirit Foundation, which sponsors shoe drives for all of southeastern Colorado school children, will be serving “Sweet SINsations” desserts on Saturday May 7th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Benefit tickets are $10 for Amache Studio and Dee’s Designs for tastings of varied dessert delectable’s. Tickets may be purchased at the Lamar Chamber of Commerce, […]
Press Release-AVWPE Spring Concert
The Southeast Colorado Concert Association in conjunction with the Southeast Colorado Arts Council are proud to present the Arkansas Valley Wind & Percussion Ensemble musicians in their spring concert on April 26, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the LHS Auditorium. The concert band, conducted by Christi Ludwig, will present a diverse variety of spring repertoire. The […]
Music, Artwork and Wine
Prowers County residents enjoyed the arts appreciation evening sponsored by the Southeast Colorado Arts Council last Thursday, April 7, in Lamar. The membership drive combined artwork and sculptures with music from Take Five, as well as complimentary wine and cheese at the Shore Arts Center, downtown Lamar. Council president Rose-Anne Yates and council members […]
Lamar Hosts Downtown Institute this Week
The Lamar Main Street Steering Committee finalized their roster of members March 23, voting in at-large candidates, Denise Carder from Valley National Bank and Skip Gourley from the Main Street Shoppe. Main Street Director Shawna Hodge said the majority of the meeting helped outline a master Strategic Plan for the committee which will continue to […]
Local Arts Council Hosting Art Show
The Southeast Colorado Arts Council will be hosting an art show on Thursday, April 7th, 6:00 p.m. music will be provided by Take Five at the Shore Arts Center. This event is open to the public free of charge and will feature artists from Southeast Colorado and some coming from as far as Pueblo. Complimentary […]
Between Winter and Spring
Friday’s frozen frost lost it’s hold on tree limbs Saturday, when the morning sun warmed temperatures past the freezing mark around Prowers County.