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

The Fort Lewis College Percussion Ensemble will perform at 7 p.m. in the Community Concert Hall. 247-7657 for more info.

Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave., presents Beer Bingo Night at 9 p.m. 382-9664 for more info.

Latin jazz band Samurai Sword Testing plays one of two remaining local gigs at Steamworks, 801 East Second Ave. 259-9200 for more info.

The Durango Society of Cultural & Performing Arts presents a holiday concert by bluegrass greats Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum at 7:30 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. Tickets can be bought at Canyon Music Woodworks, the Durango Arts Center and Southwest Sound, or over the phone by calling the DAC at 259-2606.

Terry Rickard plays acoustic rock at Christina’s Grill and Bar, 3416 N. Main Ave. 382-3844 for more info.

Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., hosts Studio 54 Ladies Night at 10 p.m. 259-1400 for more info.

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Fort Lewis College and Colorado Materials Exchange present a free workshop on computer reuse and recycling from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum. Contact the Colorado Materials Exchange at (303) 492-4330 for more info.

The FLC Music Department will present its annual Holiday Bash at 7 p.m. in the Community Concert Hall. The College’s String Quartet, Concert Band, Men’s Ensemble, Women’s Ensemble, Chamber Choir and Concert Choir will perform Christmas and Hanukkah songs. 247-7657 for more info.

Greg Grant plays folk and rock at Christina’s Grill and Bar, 3416 N. Main Ave. 382-3844 for more info.

Pop Shove It plays alternative rock at Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-1475 for more info.

The Kirk James Band plays blues at the Pioneer in Bayfield at 9 p.m.

Studio 3, featuring Mario Dobbs, rocks Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave. 259-1400 for more info.

Tim Sullivan and Narrow Gauge play country at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 East Second Ave. 375-2568 for more info.

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The merchants of East Second Avenue will host the annual Second Avenue Holiday Celebration throughout the day. The celebration will include music, art openings, arts and crafts, sidewalk sales and special events for the entire family. Many merchants will offer special discounts for this one day only. The Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., will offer artists’ demonstrations all day, including paper mache, lampworking, weaving and more. 247-2211 for more info.

The Animas String Band plays December’s Contra Dance at Park Elementary, 623 East Fifth Street. Beginner instruction takes place at 6:30 p.m., and dancing goes from 7 to 10 p.m. These smoke and alcohol-free dances are a project of the Durango Arts Center. 259-6820.

A Kuntz Family Christmas takes place at Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., at 2 and 4 p.m. 259-2606 for more info.

Hip-hop DJ Claytanik and guests lay down the scratch at Steamworks, 801 East Second Ave., for Ladies Night. 259-9200.

Instrumental jam band Stonefed, of Moab, lays down grooves at Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-1475.

Dean Murphy and Kevin Blaum play swingin’ blues at Christina’s Grill and Bar, 3416 N. Main Ave. 382-3844 for more info.

Tim Sullivan and Narrow Gauge play country at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 East Second Ave. 375-2568 for more info.

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The Center of Southwest Studies hosts a reception in celebration of the exhibit “The Artistry of Mata Ortiz,” a collection of contemporary pottery and painting from the Mexican village of Mata Ortiz, from 5 to 7 p.m.

The Durango Choral Society will present “A Traditional Family Christmas” at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Community Concert Hall. The Durango Choral Society, Durango Children’s Chorale and Durango Women’s Choir will perform, and will be joined by numerous guests, including local church choirs and the Bar-D Wranglers. 247-7657 for more info or tickets.

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

Images Literary Arts Organization will host a poetry reading commemorating the 22^nd anniversary of the death of John Lennon, 22 years to the day at the Steaming Bean, 915 Main Ave., at 6 p.m.

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

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Beads and Beyond celebrates its 10-year anniversary with a Costume Masquerade Ball at the Diamond Circle Theatre, 699 Main Ave. Jerry Joseph and the Jack Mormons will play the ball, which begins at 9 p.m. 247-1204 for more info.

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

Native son and Nashville legend Sand Sheff will play at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 6:30 to 10 p.m. 382-2648.

Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., hosts Durango Dot Comedy and Comic Kazi. 259-1400 for more info.

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Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave., presents Tuesday Trivia at 8 p.m. 382-9664.

The Business Women’s Network presents a Christmas Auction and White Elephant gift exchange at the Rochester Hotel, 721 East Second Ave. 247-1242 for more info.

King Karaoke takes the stage at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 7 p.m. 259-1400.

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Kirk James plays solo at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., at 6:30 p.m.

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

Channel 61, the Point and the Durango Songwriters Expo present the premier of “Downtown Live,” a public television broadcast with a radio simulcast of live music, at Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 7 p.m. The first “Downtown Live” will feature Nashville’s Sand Sheff and songwriter Russ Chapman. Next week, the Wild Blooms will play “Downtown Live.”259-1475 for more info.

Mark Wilner brings his special blend to Christina’s Grill and Bar, 3416 N. Main Ave. 382-3844 for more info.

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The Durango Act Too Players present the Pat Cook comedy “The Christmas Express” at the Smiley Theatre, on Dec. 6 & 7 and 11-14 at 7 p.m. A matinee will take place Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. The family comedy takes place in an out-of-date train station in the Western town of Holly when a stranger comes to town to remind people of what Christmas is about. 385-7742 for more info.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, will screen Michael Moore’s “Bowling for Columbine” through Dec. 18. “Bowling for Columbine” is an alternately humorous and horrifying film about the violent soul of America. The film shows nightly at 6 & 8:30 p.m. 385-1711 for more info.

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts a silent auction of pieces donated by college faculty, students and donors through Dec. 6. Students will receive 50 percent of the proceeds, and faculty and other donors will receive a tax deduction for their donations. Remaining proceeds will benefit the Art Gallery and future exhibits. 247-7167 for more info.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., presents the “Spirit in Hand Holiday Boutique” through Dec. 23 in the Barbara Conrad Gallery. The exhibit will feature inspired gift items from local and regional artists. A “Meet the Makers” reception will be held Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. and an exhibit titled “Holiday Cards,” a display of handmade cards, runs concurrently in the DAC Art Library. 259-2606 for more info.

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery will host the Senior Art Majors Exhibition, featuring the work of graduating Fort Lewis College art majors, Dec. 9 - 20. 247-7167 for more info.

The Open Shutter Gallery, 755 East Second Ave., presents a photography exhibit titled “The Heart of Asia” with the works of Kate Thompson, Bob Winsett and Margy Dudley. The exhibit, which runs through Dec.12, chronicles local lifestyles and cultures from Mongolia, Bhutan and China. 382-8355 for more info.

Maria’s Bookshop is showing a portion of Open Shutter Gallery’s photography exhibit titled “Horse Medicine” through Dec. 31. The show is a collection of black and white photographs of wild horses by photographer Tony Stromberg. 247-1438 or 382-8355.

The Center of Southwest Studies presents, “Potters and Painters: The Artistry of Mata Ortiz,” featuring contemporary pottery from the village of Mata Ortiz in northern Mexico. 247-7456 for more info.

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Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., will host “Pretty Pictures,” a show of local artists of all medias and local bands, on Dec. 12. The art show and concert will benefit the Children’s Museum. 375-6284 for more info.

The FLC Community Concert Hall will present Windham Hill Winter Solstice featuring three of Windham Hill’s new-age artists for an evening of music on Dec. 18. The show will feature the acoustic guitar of Windham Hill founder Will Ackerman, contemporary pianist Liz Story and jazz vocalist Jenna Mammina. 247-7657 for more info.

For the sixth year, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet will open its 2002-03 season with performances of “The Nutcracker” in Durango from Dec. 20-22 at the FLC Community Concert Hall. Tickets for the sell-out event are on sale now and can be bought by calling 247-7657.

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Punk for Breakfast What: Ska’s third annual Punk Rock Breakfast When: 9 a.m., Sunday Dec. 8 Where: Storyville, 1150 Main Ave. A holiday event that blends Christmas tradition and family values like no other is Ska Brewing’s annual Punk Rock Breakfast, and this season will be no exception. Sunday morning you can join the crew from Ska, punk rock breakfast house band The Thirteens and Denver’s Gina Go Faster for a morning of cocktails, breakfast, live music, madness and more. Now in its third year, the punk rock breakfast began when the crew from Ska realized that sleep was sometimes more important than partying on a work night. “We realized we were getting too old to go out all night for live music and a few beers when the following day falls on one of those work days,” said Dave Thibodeau, one of Ska’s owners. “We’re not too old to abandon the punk rock, so why not have a few beers and see some live music while you eat breakfast.” In addition to beers and live music, the cover price also will get you “one breakfast menu item off the one-item breakfast menu,” according to Thibodeau. As for the early start, look for an early finish. Thibodeau said, “Very simply, you can go to bed at 4 or 5 p.m. Sunday evening, and come Monday morning it doesn’t suck any more than any other Monday morning!” 259-1475 or 247-5792 for more info.

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FLC Theatre presents “A Christmas Memory” What: An adaptation of the Truman Capote short story When: Dec. 5-7 & Dec. 12-15 Where: The Fort Lewis College Gallery Theatre Fort Lewis College Theatre will present “A Christmas Memory,” a two-person play adapted from an endearing Truman Capote short story. The classic work is an autobiographical account in which a 7-year-old boy shares Christmas memories of his best friend, who also happens to be his cousin and an eccentric 60-year-old woman. The play stars Josh Martin and Kristin Hathcock and is directed by Ginny Davis, the chair of the FLC Theatre Department. The play runs from Dec. 5-7 and Dec. 12-15, showing nightly at 7:30 p.m. in the Gallery Theatre. A matinee performance is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 15. The play is appropriate for all ages. 247-7089 for more info.

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The perils of thin air What: A lecture by mountaineer and altitude specialist Peter Hackett Where: 130 Noble Hall - Fort Lewis College When: 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 9 Renowned high-altitude medicine authority Dr. Peter Hackett will present a lecture titled “Death on Denali: 10 Years of Research, Medicine and Rescue on Mt. McKinley” on Monday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. The event is sponsored by the FLC Outdoor Pursuits. “Dr. Hackett hardly needs an introduction in the world of mountaineering and the study of the problems humans encounter in the pursuit of such,” said OP Coordinator Chris Nute. “He is well known as an international authority on high-altitude medicine and physiology.” An avid mountaineer and altitude enthusiast, Hackett reached the summit of Mt. Everest in October 1981 and now serves as an emergency room physician at Montrose Memorial Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. He also serves as president of the International Society of Mountain Medicine and has provided medical direction for such entities as Yosemite National Park, Denali National Park Mountaineering Rangers, Himalayan Rescue Association, American Mountain Guides Association and Alaska Air National Guard. For more information, call Nute at 247-7293.

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Open Shutter Gallery presents “Bodyscapes” What: An exhibit by New York When: Dec. 6-Jan. 31 Where: The Cafe of Life, 925 Highway 3 The Open Shutter Gallery and the Cafe of Life in Durango present an installation of work by acclaimed New York photographer Lois Greenfield. The work is being shown at the Cafe of Life, 925 Highway 3. The show, titled “Bodyscapes,” is Lois’ newest work and has not been previously exhibited. Lois is best known for her dance photography, and she continues to use dancers as her models but she has begun to pursue a new and exciting look for her work. An opening reception takes place at the Cafe of Life on Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibit runs from Dec. 6 - Jan. 31. 382-8355 for more info.

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