Tag Archives: Colorado

Donna in the News – Seven New Venues

Chin Chin In the News By Don Taylor “Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspaper articles and advertising regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (Donna Montran and Donna Darling). I am always excited when I find a … Continue reading

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When I first left home

My History, My Memories By Don Taylor I was reading Randy Seaver’s Blog “Genea-Musings,” (https://www.geneamusings.com) where, in his blog, he asked, “When [did] You First Left Home.” He had five questions, When did you first leave your parents’ home?  Why … Continue reading

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Chin-Chin in the News – 16 November 1919 – Trinidad, CO – Unknown Theatre

Vaudeville/Chin-Chin My grandmother was a vaudeville star and I am following her career, trying to learn of her many performances. In October 1919, she joined the cast of the Charles Dillingham production of “Chin-Chin” “Chin-Chin” played in the US and … Continue reading

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 74

Donna Darling Revue Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Thursday, I’m looking at a page from the Donna Darling Collection that includes both a clipping and a photo. Palm Theater – Pueblo, Colorado Key features: … Continue reading

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 21

Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor The Burns Theatre, Colorado Springs, CO For Treasure Chest Thursday, I looked at three clippings from the Donna Darling Collection which mention The Burns Theater. I love it when there are handwritten notes with … Continue reading

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