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Thursday31
Wolf Creek Ski Area opens.

Goodfoot gets funky for Halloween at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., 247-2324.

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

Durango Natures Studies hosts the Howloween House at the old armory, on north Main next to the Rec. Center, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. for kids and 6 to 11 p.m. for adults.

Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., presents its Pimp & Ho Halloween Party with disco band, Johnny’s B-Day. 259-1475.

Sterling Waters plays rockin’ jazz guitar at Christina’s Grill and Bar, 3416 N. Main Ave. 382-3844 for more info.

Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., hosts its Halloween party with Ralph Dinosaur. 259-1400 for more info.

Steamworks, 801 East Second Ave., presents the Halloween Freakshow, featuring live music and ghoulish delights. 259-9200 for more info.

Midnight Rose swings into the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 East Second Ave. 375-2568 for more info.

Friday01
Equipment check-in for the 39th annual Hesperus Ski Patrol Ski Swap takes place at the fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave., from 2 to 7 p.m.

The Red Canyon Gallery, 131 E. Eighth St., hosts an artist’s reception for “Journey,” new work by Maureen May from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibit will run through Nov. 27. 382-9855.

Charlie Swift will read from and sign his new book, Dar Days: The Early Years in Tanzania from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Maria’s Bookshop, 961 Main Ave. The book is an account of Swift and his family’s eight years in Tanzania from 1966-74. 247-1438 for more info.

The Durango Community Recreation Center and 99.7 The Point will be hosting a Halloween Carnival from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the rec center. There will be a costume parade and contest, games and prizes. Those who wear costumes will be admitted to the pool area for 99 cents. 375-7310 for more info.

Operation Healthy Communities presents a lecture by Marsha Porter-Norton entitled “Building More Effective Organizations” at the Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., at 11:30 a.m. 382-0585 for more info.

The Salty Dogs twist up some bluegrass at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., 247-2324 for more info.

The Dome Piece Essentials play Funk’n Groove at Storyville, 1150 Main Ave. 259-1475 for more info.

Danny Rhodes and the Messengers play blues/rock at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave. 259-1400 for more info.

The KISS Army, a KISS tribute band, plays the Sky Ute’s Coors Light Pavilion. Doors open at 6 p.m., with local hard guys Pop-Shove-It opening the show at 7 p.m. (888) 842-4180.

Steve Vanbuskirk and Amy Larochelle play folkin’ rock at Christina’s Grill and Bar, 3416 N. Main Ave. 382-3844 for more info.

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

Saturday02
The 39th Annual Hesperus Ski Patrol Ski Swap takes place at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“People of Conscience,” a gathering interested in halting our nation’s political, economic and moral decay and moving in a positive, new direction, will meet at Rotary Park at 1 p.m.

Hypnotist Spencer takes the stage at the Smiley Theater at 8 p.m.

Steamworks, 801 East Second Ave., presents Ladies Night with DJ Claytanik and DJ EY. 259-9200 for info.

Jam band Black Honey returns to Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-1475 for more info.

Taarka plays hypno jazz at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., at 8:30 p.m. 259-2606 for info.

Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., hosts its Coyote Ugly party with Danny Rhodes and the Messengers. 259-1400.

Midnight Rose plays the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 East Second Ave. 375-2568.

Sunday03
The Southwest Studies Speakers Series and the FLC Biology Department Lecture Series present “Ghost Grizzlies: Does the Great Bear Still Haunt Colorado?” a lecture by local author and outdoorsman David Petersen at 7 p.m. in the Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum. A booksigning follows. 247-7456 for more info.

The Brad Tarpley Trio plays jazz at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave. 259-1400 for more information.

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

Monday04
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts an “In the Gallery” talk and tour of its Photographers Shoot the West at noon. Photographer Branson Reynolds will give the tour. 259-2606 for more info.

Operation Healthy Communities presents a dinner lecture with researcher John L. McKnight, “Building Communities from the Inside Out” from 5 to 9 p.m. Call 382-0585 to preregister.

The Professional Associates of Fort Lewis College present a lecture by Richard Efthim, program director at the Smithsonian, at 7 p.m. in Room 130 Noble Hall. Efthim’s topic is “Informal Learning: It’s Time to Change the Way We ‘Look’ at Museums.”

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

Durango Dot Comedy brings improv to Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave. 259-1400 for more information.

Tuesday05
Fort Lewis College presents a free lecture by researcher John McKnight entitled “Communities and Their Citizens: Problem Makers or Problem Solvers?” at 4:30 p.m. in 125 Noble Hall. 247-7641 for more info.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, will screen the Emmy-award winning documentary, “The Trains of the West,” featuring the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, among others. The show is free and takes place at 7 and 8:30 p.m.

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

Wednesday06
Fort Lewis College celebrates the beginning of a new era with a ceremony from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Community Concert Hall. A reception follows at the Center of Southwest Studies. After nearly a century of governance by the State Board of Agriculture, the college’s new Board of Trustees was officially signed into legislative office Sept. 1. The public is invited to attend.
Pongas, 121 W. Eighth St., presents a scotch doubles pool tournament at 7 p.m. 382-8554.

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

The Durango Chapter of the Nashville Songwriter’s Association presents a live showcase of original music at 7 p.m. at Storyville, 1150 Main Ave. For more info or to perform in future showcases, call 749-6475

DPE, the band formerly known as Catalyst, jams at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., 247-2324.

Tim Guidotti plays acoustic soul funk at Christina’s Grill and Bar, 3416 N. Main Ave. 382-3844 for more info.

Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., presents its Country Reunion Party with Tim Sullivan and Narrow Gauge. 259-1400.

Ongoing
Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., in conjunction with the Open Shutter Gallery, is showing “Images of Fire: Photographs of the Historic 2002 Durango Wildfires,” a photo exhibit featuring the work of several local and regional photographers, through Nov. 16. Reprints of photos are available through Open Shutter. Proceeds from sales of the reprints will go to Durango Helping Hands, an organization providing relief to victims of flood and fire. For more information, call Maria’s, 247-1438, or Open Shutter, 382-8355.

The Fort Lewis College Theatre Department presents “The Air Inside the Rose” Nov. 1-3, 7-9. Directed by Kathryn Moller and guest artist Isabelle Kessler, “The Air Inside the Rose” features three short plays, including “The Black Pearl,” “The Dreaming of the Bones” and “Objects of Screams and Whispers.” 247-7089 for more info.

The Center of Southwest Studies presents, “Potters and Painters: The Artistry of Mata Ortiz.” This collection features contemporary pottery from the village of Mata Ortiz in northern Mexico. The display is on loan to the College from Bill and Sue Hensler. Other exhibits currently on display include “Ranch Families: Culture of America” and “The Durango CollectionAE.” Regular gallery hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 247-7456.

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

The Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., will run “Dia de Los Muertos” through Nov. 22 in the Garner/Vega Room, with an artists’ reception Friday. The “Photographers Shoot the West” exhibit runs concurrently at the Barbara Conrad Gallery through Nov. 16. 259-2606 or 259-4363 for more info.

Upcoming
Smiley Studios will present its first annual student photography exhibition from Nov. 8-20. An opening reception will be held Nov. 8 at 5:30 p.m. 259-4458.

The Bruce Wood Dance Company (BWDC) will perform at the Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall on Nov. 9. 247-7657 for more info.

The Durango Film Festival will screen Norwegian film “Elling” at the Gaslight Theater on Nov. 13. The film follows the journey of a 40-year-old would-be poet. 259-2291 for more info.

Cross-dressing with Candye What: KDUR's Transvestite Ball When: Halloween, Oct. 31 Where: Diamond Circle Tickets: $15 advance, $20 day of show KDUR rolls out its 9th annual Transvestite Ball with the multi-talented Candye Kane. A hot swinging blues, jazz, rockabilly and lounge act, Candye does it all at once! Expect an over the top, outrageous evening with Candye, a costume contest and a great bar set up. Plus, early voters can bring their “I Voted Early” stickers to KDUR and get $5 off their tickets. Call KDUR at 247-7634 for more info.

Everything you need to know about oil & gas What: An all-day forum on oil & gas When: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Nov. 6 Where: Fort Lewis College Union Building Ballro0m The Fort Lewis College Environmental Center will sponsor a free community forum on the basics of oil and gas as they relate to the region. Many national, state and local oil & gas professionals, elected officials, educators, and environmentalists will explore oil and gas issues as they affect La Plata County. Highlights of the day include presentations by BP’s Infill Land Operations Manager Scott Thompson; hydro-geologist Mike Matheson; Butch Knowlton, La Plata County’s director of emergency preparedness, on oil & gas emergency procedures; and Gwen Lachelt, director of the Oil and Gas Accountability Project, among others. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.