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Thursday10
The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, continues “Endurance Week” with a panel discussion by endurance athletes Ned Overend, Bob Roll, Dick Beardsley, Mike Smedley and Mike Freeburn at 7 p.m.

Fort Lewis College presents a lecture by Grammy award-winning digital music editor Tom MacCluskey at 7 p.m. in Roshong Recital Hall. “Exploring the Popular Years of Jazz: 1930s-40s” examines the musical characteristics of big-band jazz and be-bop. 247-7010 for more info.

Pongas, 121 W. Eighth St., presents a singles 8-ball pool tournament at 7 p.m. 382-8554 for more info.

Lone Star brings its “I’m Already There” tour to the Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio. 888-842-4180 for more info.

Ralph Dinosaur jams out at Solid Muldoon’s, 117 W. College, at 7 p.m. in a fund-raiser to help cover medical bills for the Jeremiah Torres family.

Studio 54 Ladies Night begins at 11 p.m. at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave.

Friday11
The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, continues “Endurance Week” with a presentation by Buzz Burrell, holder of the speed records for running the Colorado and John Muir Trails.

Local jam band Goodfoot gets down at Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-1475 for more info.

The 19th annual wine tasting and silent auction to benefit the Animas Museum takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person and $25 per couple. Enjoy fabulous food, wine, beer and nonalcoholic drinks and see the new exhibit, “Temples of Learning.”A0For more information call 259-2402.

The Todd Tijerina Band brings its blues/rock to Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., while the Fallen Angel Fashion Show takes place downstairs at Liquid. 259-1400 for more information.

Brian Carter and David Sachs play jazz guitar/piano at Christina’s Grill and Bar, 3416 N. Main Ave., 382-3844 for more info.

Samurai Sword Testing brings its live Latin jazz to Steamworks, 801 East Second Ave., at 10:30 p.m. 259-9200.

Desert Thunder plays the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 East Second Ave. 375-2568 for more info.

Saturday12
The Durango Kid, 640 Main Ave., will donate 10 percent of the day’s sales to the Childrens Museum’s efforts to restore the historic Power House. 259-9234 for more info.

Trails 2000, Trail Runner Magazine and the All American Trail Running Association host a Durango Marathon Warm-up and Fun Run at Sale Barn Trail at 8:30 a.m. The run will be an easy, scenic 2 to 3 mile trail run and trail maps, post-run coffee, bagels and muffins, and great prizes will be provided.

The Durango Marathon presents a Free Entry Kids 1K Health Run Benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation at 9:15 a.m. at the FLC Student Life Center. First 200 kids to register receive a free T-shirt and finisher’s medal.

Mercy Medical Center, in conjunction with The Durango Marathon, will sponsor a free health and fitness expo preceding the inaugural running of the Durango Marathon. The event will take place at the FLC Student Life Center from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.. It will feature exhibitors of health-related services and information, FLC Exercise Science Health Fair, speakers and book signings.

In conjunction with the Durango Marathon, The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, will screen “I Made It!,” a film documenting the late Goran Kropp’s human-powered journey from Sweden to the summit of Mount Everest, at 7 p.m. Also, by popular demand “1 Giant Leap” will be shown at 8:30 p.m.

Michael Jackson Night takes the stage at Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. Local musicians should learn cover tunes, dress in their best MJ attire and show up at 8 p.m. to sign-up. 259-1475 for more info.

Berkeley-based singer/songwriter Rachel Garlin will be performing at 1511 CR 205 at 8 p.m as part of the Turtle Lake House Concert Series. 247-0514 for more info.

Scarlet Letters and Images hosts open mic night at Magpies, 7th and Main, from 7 to 9 p.m.

DJ Sluke and DJ Ethos lay down the scratch for ladies night at Steamworks, 801 East Second Ave., at 10:30 p.m. 259-9200 for more info.

Pete Giuliani brings his acoustic stew to Christina’s Grill and Bar, 3416 N. Main Ave., 382-3844 for more info.

Aztec’s annual Main Street festival celebrating the arts takes place from 9 a.m. until dusk. The event includes a bier garten, Volkswagen parade, folk music, folk art, kids games, vendors and food. (505) 334-4009.

Desert Thunder plays the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 East Second Ave. 375-2568 for more info.

The Todd Tijerina Band brings its blues/rock to Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., while the Fallen Angel Fashion Show takes place downstairs at Liquid. 259-1400 for more information.

Sunday13
The Durango Marathon presents the Harvest Block Party from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Main Ave. between 7th and 10th Streets. The Marathon and Marathon Relay pass through Main Ave. at 8 a.m. Around 10:30 a.m., the winners of the Marathon should cross the 9th Street finish line. The Harvest Block Party will include food & beer (Steamworks’ Hand-crafted Marathon Ale), live bands on the Scoot ‘n Blues stage, jugglers, giant puppets, kids’ games & family fun as well as contests: Which Witch Will Win?, Scarecrow Making, Pumpkin Carving, Pumpkin Pie and Live Scarecrow. Cash Prizes!

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, will screen “I Made It!,” a film documenting the late Goran Kropp’s human-powered journey from Sweden to the summit of Mount Everest at 7 p.m. Also, by popular demand “1 Giant Leap” will show at 8:30 p.m.

Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., presents a post-Durango Marathon party with Jeff Strahan and the Strangers. 259-1400 for more information.

Pongas hosts free pool after 6 p.m. at 121 W. Eighth St. 382-8554 for more info.

Monday14
The Durango premier of the History Channel’s docu-drama “Fire on the Mountain” will be shown at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College at 7 p.m. Based on John N. Maclean’s book of the same title, the film chronicles the events surrounding the 1994 Storm King Mountain Fire near Glenwood Springs in which 14 firefighters died. Admission is free but donations for the Durango Fire & Rescue Authority will be accepted. The event is co-sponsored by Maria’s Bookshop, The Durango Herald Small Press and the Durango Public Library.

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts open mic night. 247-2324 for more info.

Tuesday15
An award winning film, “Save Our Land, Save Our Town” will be shown at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 7 p.m. as part of the “Get Out the Enviro Vote” effort. The film looks at how America can save its towns, cities and countryside from suburban sprawl. The guest speaker will be San Miguel County Commissioner Art Goodtimes. 259-3585.

The Southwest Studies Speakers Series continues with “Gila Descending: The Past, Present and Future of the Gila Wilderness as Seen from the Hurricane Deck of a 13-Foot Canoe,” a lecture by Dutch Salmon at 7 p.m. in the Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum.

The Women’s Resource Center will host a meeting for Womenfest volunteers at 723 East Second Ave. at 5:30 p.m. Anyone interested in helping with the Oct. 26 event is encouraged to attend. 247-1242 for more info.

The Legends of Karaoke featuring Steve Kahler takes the stage at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave. at 7 p.m. 259-1400 for more info.

Wednesday16
The Durango Fire & Rescue Authority will present a slide show and discussion on the Missionary Ridge and Valley fires at 7 p.m. at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College. This presentation will give a direct report from the firefighters who battled these historic blazes. Admission is free! Donations for the Durango Fire & Rescue Authority will be accepted. The event is co-sponsored by Maria’s Bookshop, The Durango Herald Small Press and the Durango Public Library.

Pongas, 121 W. Eighth St., presents a scotch doubles pool tournament at 7 p.m. 382-8554 for more info.

Scarlet Letters, the Fort Lewis College creative writing club, presents a “Poetry Slam” at 7:30 p.m. at Storyville, 1150 Main Ave. This event features poetry readings by Fort Lewis College students and a performance by Ken Waldman, “Alaska’s Fiddling Poet.” For more information, e-mail Brad Bentz at benz_b@fortlewis.edu.

Ongoing
The Open Shutter Gallery, 755 East Second Ave., presents an exhibit by photographer Tony Stromberg entitled “Horse Medicine.” The show is a collection of black and white photographs of wild horses. The show will be on display through Nov. 16. 382-8355.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., presents “Photographers Shoot the West” at the Barbara Conrad Gallery through Nov. 16. This invitational exhibit of work by local photographers celebrates the diversity and uniqueness of the Southwest. “Books on Western Photography” will run concurrently through Oct. 24 in the Garner/Vega Conference Room. 259-2606 or 259-4363 for more info.

The Center of Southwest Studies hosts “Ranch Families: Culture of America,” a show featuring Jenny Gummersall’s photographs and C. Gregory Gummersall’s paintings. The gallery also will display exhibits featuring the Navajo weaving families of the Toadlena/Two Grey Hills region. Regular gallery hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. An opening reception for “Ranch Families” will be held Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the exhibit gallery.

Upcoming
Carver Brewing Co. will hold its first annual Slow Food Brewer’s Dinner on Oct. 20, a benefit for the Durango Farmer’s Market. The five-course meal will be accompanied by Carver’s ales. Reservations must be made with Erik or Aaron by Oct. 17 by calling 259-2545. Slow Food USA is dedicated to reviving the American food heritage and fighting the industrialization of our food supply and stopping the degradation of farmland.

The San Juan Mountains Association, in partnership with Steamworks, will host the first annual Mountain Oktoberfest Celebration on Oct. 18 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at Steamworks. The event will feature live music, including German oompah band The Alpiners and Badly Bent, a special Oktoberfest dinner menu, and a silent auction featuring outdoor gear, ski passes, raft trips and more. Tickets can be bought at the door or by calling 385-1210.

The Thirteens, local punk heros, will play the VFW with the Gamits and Gina Go Faster on Oct. 18. On Oct. 19, the Thirteens and Gina Go Faster will play the Olde Schoolhouse 259-7377 for more info.

The Third Ave. Dance Company will present “Desire,” a passionate evening of dance, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24-26 in the Smiley Theatre. The performance includes works by Durango’s Suzy DiSanto, Shannon Mitchell and Laurel Schaffer, as well as guest choreographers Nancy Cranbourne (Boulder) and KT Nelson (San Francisco). For more information call 259-4122.

Hopi land reggae comes to Durango Who: Casper and the 602 band, with special guest Philly Blunt When: Thursday and Friday Where: Diamond Circle Theatre More info.: 375-7125 Casper Lomayesva is a young Hopi singer and Native American Music Award winner who combines his native roots with the positive vibes of reggae music. Hopi reggae artist Casper Casper, who bills his music as being filled “with hope and power,” says his lyrics are a reflection of his own philosophy on life, influenced not only by the sounds of reggae but of traditional Hopi culture. “My music has a blend of conscious traditional rhythms with a reggae flair,” says Lomayesva. “The music has always been a way for me to communicate my struggles and accomplishments with others.” With the success of his first CD, “Original Landlord,” Casper is a man on a musical mission. This year, the Hopi native has opened for such greats as the Wailers, Culture and Burning Spear. “I’m just a messenger passing through life, a soldier of this generation,” says Lomayesva. “People need to know that oppression and poverty is a fact of life on the rez, just like any big city in America. Catch Casper & the 602 in a live acoustic set and interview on KSUT 90.1/89.5 at noon Friday.

Durango songwriters expo When: Saturday and Sunday Where: Tamarron Resort More info: 382-9966 or www.durangosong.com Beth Nielsen Chapman David Baerwald Meredith Brooks Songwriters from around the country will showcase their work and present live concerts in this annual event. The weekend long seminar is also a chance for up-and-coming artists to learn tricks of the trade from professional artists. The Expo, which organizers say has become “the premier songwriting event in America,” also will feature representatives from Interscope Records, Warner Brothers Records Nashville and EMI Music Publishing, among others, who will be attending the expo to hunt for talent. Songwriters such as Rickie Lee Jones and Rodney Crowell have attended in past years. This year features David Baerwald, cofounder of 1980s rock band “David and David,” Meredith Brooks, the “Bad Bad One” who made her mark with the song “Bitch,” and Beth Nielsen Chapman, who has penned songs for the likes of Willie Nelson and Faith Hill. Concerts, panel discussions and opportunities for as-of-yet unknown songwriters to play for talent scouts fill the weekend.