Old Western hospitality
Rochester Hotel, 721 E. Second Ave., Durango; 970-385-1920, rochester
Star attraction
Once down at the heels, this Durango institution was lovingly restored in 1993 by owners who framed posters advertising Western movies from the 1940s to 1991’s “City Slickers.” The adjacent rooms reflect each poster’s theme — “How the West Was Won,” “Ticket to Tomahawk,” “Across the Wide Missouri.” Look for famous faces, including Karl Malden, Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne, Gregory Peck and Clark Gable.
Views from there
Corporate Collections ’08, through April 16
Paintings and sculpture
from the collections of 20 Colorado businesses, including “Under the Rig,” by Greg Marquez, have been on display in the lobby and mezannine of Republic Plaza, 370 17th St., Denver, since Feb. 13. But the Colorado Council on the Arts will celebrate the annual show with a 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 7 reception featuring installation artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude. The pair have loaned the show two “preparatory” works advancing their “Over The River” project that will drape sections of the Arkansas River with silvery fabric. The reception is free, but reserve a spot at 303-892-3838 or jeanette.albert@state . Can’t make the party? The exhibit is open weekdays 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
