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Railroad Earth rolls into Fort Lewis Concert Hall
Abbey screens Unprecedented'
Eroica Trio takes Concert Hall stage

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The Kiwanis Club of Durango hosts its 48th annual Pancake Day and Silent Auction at the La Plata County Fairgrounds from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event is the Kiwanis Club's biggest fund-raiser of the year and features all-you-can eat pancakes and more. 259-4027 for details.

The Citizens Health Advisory Council sponsors a community meeting on the Primary Care Crisis from 3-5 p.m. at the First National Bank of Durango. The panel discussion will feature representatives from the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, the Colorado Rural Health Center and the Center for Medicaire and Medicaid Services.

Durango Motorless Transit hosts a trail run on the Dry Gulch trail . Interested runners should meet at the trailhead at the end of the Rockridge subdivision at 6 p.m. 385-2664 for details.

The FLC Life-Long Learning Series continues with "To Sleep, Perchance to Dream," a presentation by Glenn Rodey, M.D., at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall. Rodey explores the science of dreaming, sleep and sleep disorders. 247-7400 for details.

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

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts a Ladies Night Dance Party with a live DJ from 8-11 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, presents the Limited Liability Tour , a night of hip-hop featuring D.J. P, Approach, Mac Lethal and Archetype. Doors open at 8:30 p.m., and the show starts at 10 p.m. 259-1622 for details.

Beer Bingo Night takes place at Lady Falconburgh's, 640 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 382-9664 for details.

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

Haggard's Black Dog Tavern, 10 miles east of Durango on Florida Road, hosts Canyon Dog Jam at 8 p.m. Everyone from pros to newcomers is welcome to perform in the acoustic writers in the round. 259-1622 for details.

Holly Hieronymus plays piano at Christina's Grill & Bar, 21382 Hwy. 160 West, at 6 p.m. 382-3844 for details.

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The San Juan Mountains Association hosts a free tour of the Missionary Ridge burn area from 10 a.m.-noon. 385-1210 for details.

Local author Bill Plotkin will read from his new book, Soulcraft: Crossing Into the Mysteries of Nature and Psyche , from 5-7 p.m. at Maria's Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. Soulcraft combines modern psychology, ceremony and wilderness experience with a nature-based approach to spirituality. Plotkin is the founding director of the Animas Valley Institute. 247-1438 for details.

Mary and Mars , an "in-your-face bluegrass" trio from Santa Fe, returns to play the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Mama's Cookin' brings its world funk back to Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-1475 for details.

Nite Owl plays country at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568 for details.

Steamworks seventh anniversary celebration takes place at 801 E. Second Ave. with live music from local jam band Catalyst, dice games and lots of specials. 259-9200.

The Catch 22 Blues Band plays at Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave. 259-1400 for details.

Freewill Recovery plays Haggard's Black Dog Tavern, 10 miles east of Durango on Florida Road, at 8:30 p.m. 259-5657.

Mark Curran plays classic folk and country on the patio at Christina's Grill & Bar, 21382 Highway 160 West, at 6:30 p.m. Holly Hieronymus plays piano inside at 6 p.m. 382-3844.

The FLC Leadership Center sponsors Late Nite Casino Night from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. in the College Union Building. Students can try their luck at an assortment of games. there will be free food and lots of prizes. 247-7394.

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Mesa Verde National Park and the Anasazi Heritage Center both host their annual Fee Free Day .

As part of a series focusing on Marc Reisner's Cadillac Desert , the Durango Public Library will present "Water Stories," a storytelling program for all ages with storytellers Sara Ransom and Midge Kirk at 2 p.m. in Rotary Park.

"Sneak a Peek into History," an event to raise money for the Animas Museum's campaign to replace the roof, runs from 3:30-7 p.m. at the historic Robert E. Sloan home on East Third Ave. The Victorian High Tea will feature tours of the museum-quality home, entertainment, libations and a silent auction. 259-2402 for details.

Farmington author Wess Reed will be signing copies of his first book, The Watchful Eye from 5:30-7 p.m. at Maria's Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. The Watchful Eye is a contemporary thriller centered around a cat-and-mouse chase between good and evil. 247-1438 for details.

Back by popular demand, Motion For Alliance plays jungle acid jazz and deep trance at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., hosts Bluegrass After Dark from 9 a.m.-midnight. Anders Beck and the Salty Dogs will host a jam featuring artists from the day's Bluegrass for the Animas festival. 259-1475 for details.

Hip-House , featuring Erik James, DJ Rem E. and MC Dan-K and Lady B., returns to Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave. 259-9200 for details.

Nite Owl plays country at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568 for details.

The Catch 22 Blues Band plays at Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave. 259-1400 for details.

Acclaimed bluesman Johnny Rawls brings his show to Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave. 259-1400 for details.

The Badly Bent brings its local bluegrass to Haggard's Black Dog Tavern, 10 miles east of Durango on Florida Road, at 8:30 p.m. 259-5657 for details.

Steve and Amy Vanbuskirk play folk and rock on the patio at Christina's Grill & Bar, 21382 Highway 160 West, at 6:30 p.m. Holly Hieronymus plays piano inside beginning at 6 p.m. 382-3844 for details.

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The Skyhawk men's and women's soccer teams and the FLC Department of Athletics will officially dedicate "Dirks Field," the Fort Lewis College soccer field, between the men's and women's games. Martin Dirks, an FLC alumnus donated $110,000 last spring to improve the field.

Maria's Bookshop, 960 Main Ave.,will host a booksigning with Irish author Mary Ryan from 5-6 p.m. Hope tells the story of Irishman Thomas Francis Walsh's journey from his childhood in post-famine Ireland to owning the Camp Bird gold mine near Ouray. 247-1438 for details.

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

Dean Murphy and Kevin Blaum play blues and rock at Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave. 259-1400 for details.

Terry Rickard plays classics at Christina's Grill & Bar, 21382 Hwy. 160 West, at 10 a.m. Holly Hieronymus plays piano inside at 10 a.m. 382-3844 for details.

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The Women's Resource Center sponsors an assertiveness training workshop at the Mason Center, 333 E. 12th St., from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Virginia Lashbrooke, MA, MFT will teach participants how to say "no" in a caring way. 247-1242.

Trails 2000 will host trail work at the top of Telegraph Trail from 3-7 p.m. with work focusing on drainage and erosion. Volunteers should bring water and work gloves if they have them. 259-4682 for details.

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts Open Mic Night at 8 p.m. with sign-ups at 7 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Sand Sheff plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 6:30-10 p.m. 382-2648 for details.

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Sherri Tippie, of Wildlife 2000, and Wildlife Biologist Skip Lyle will present a slide presentation on beavers in Southwestern Colorado and discuss common-sense conflict solutions, beaver ecology, and wetland habitat improvement and restoration at 7:15 p.m. at Fort Lewis College, Noble Hall, Room 130.

Tuesday Trivia takes place at Lady Falconburgh's, 640 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 382-9664 for details.

New York City's Rocker T. brings his reggae and ska to the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. 259-1622.

Tim Sullivan plays country at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 6:30-10 p.m.

Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave., presents king karaoke with Steve Kahler beginning at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

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The Women's Resource Center, 723 E. Second Ave., will screen "Let's Face It," a film in which seven mid-life women come to terms with getting older, from noon-1 p.m. 247-1242 to register.

The La Plata County Democrats invite the public to "Speak Out on Grassroots Issues" from 6:30-9 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. The talk will address concerns at the local, state and national levels. 259-5055 for details.

Escalante Middle School will host a choir concert at 7 p.m.Students from Escalante, Miller, St. Columba and Durango High School will perform.247-9490 ext. 305 for details.

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

Dialogue , a new local hip-hop band, plays the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Wild Horse Wednesdays, featuring Otis and the Rhythm playing country and requests, takes place at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568 for details.

The Sand Sheff Trio plays Haggard's Black Dog Tavern, 10 miles east of Durango on Florida Road, at 6:30 p.m. 259-5657.

Terry Rickard plays at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 6:30-10 p.m.

Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave., presents FLC Wednesdays with specials, solo and duo FLC performances and music from DJ Styles downstairs in Liquid. Blues master Percy Strother will play a special engagement upstairs. 259-1400.

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Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave., presents an exhibit by photographer Pentti Sammallahti . The Finnish photographer's work focuses on remote landscapes and the relationships between people and their environment. Sammallahti's work is in collections worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art, New York; the Pushkin Museum, Moscow; and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. 382-8355 for details.

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery, southwest of the Community Concert Hall, will present the work of New Mexico artist Ross Van Dusen through Sept. 25.Van Dusen's paintings are large compositions of canvas squares that form recognizable images of flowers, figures and faces when viewed from a distance. 247-7167.

The Center of Southwest Studies will accept submissions for its "Images of the Southwest" juried photography show Sept. 22-23. The exhibit will open Oct. 3 and run through Nov. 7. 247-7456.

The Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave., presents Ranch Families: Culture of America , an exhibit featuring photographs and artwork of southwest Colorado ranch families by Jenny & Greg Gummersall.259-2402.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts "Alchemy of Fire," a members' exhibit, through Oct. 3. The Carol Barton exhibit "Pop-Up Books" will be featured in the Art Library. 259-2606 for details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, screens "Marooned in Iraq" at 6 & 8 p.m. with a 4 p.m. matinee on Sept. 19-21 The film tells the story on a Kurdish family in the waning days of the Iran-Iraq war. On Sept. 19 & 20, "1 Giant Leap" returns to the Abbey at 10:30 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

The Diamond Circle Theatre, 699 Main Ave., presents the world premiere of "Alkali Basin," an old-time Western Radio Show based on a Louis L'Amour short story, throughSept. 27. The action-filled show plays nightly at 7:45 p.m. except Sundays and is followed by a Cole Porter Revue with songs, dancing and comedy. 247-3400 for details.

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A Snowdown kickoff party takes place at the Palace on Sept. 25. This year's theme is "Yabba Dabba Doo-rango!"

Fight Night returns to the Wildhorse Saloon on Sept. 25.

The Sound Liberation Peace Choir will host an introductory meeting Sept. 25. No experience necessary. 884-9216.

The Durango Gallery Association will present its annual Colorfest Gallery Walk with openings Sept. 26.

"A Treasure Chest of Resources," a conference on developing skills and knowledge for addressing learning differences, will be held Sept. 27 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.

New Belgium's Tour de Fat will return to Durango for a second year of beer, bikes and bands on Sept. 27.

"Cinders, Song & Sauvignon" a fund-raiser for the FLC Concert Hall, takes place Sept. 26 - 27 and opens with a concert by blues diva Shemekia Copeland and continues with a wine tasting on board the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.

The 15th annual Durango Cowboy Gathering returns with its cowboy poetry, music, storytelling and folklore Oct. 2-5.

The Southwest Colorado Memory Walk , a pledge event that raises money to support the programs and services of the Alzheimer's Association Rocky Mountain Chapter, will take place Oct. 4 in La Plata Canyon. 259-0122 for details.

Little Feat brings its full acoustic tour to the FLC Community Concert Hall on Oct. 4.

The San Juan Mountains Association, in partnership with Steamworks, will host the second annual Mountain Oktoberfest Celebration on Oct. 4.

Railroad Earth rolls into Fort Lewis Concert Hall What: A show by the jamgrass band Railroad Earth Where: The Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall When: Friday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m. Railroad Earth, a bluegrass jam band that's rapidly rising in the music scene, appears at the Community Concert Hall this Friday. Over the last two years, Railroad Earth has gone from rehearsing in an old New Jersey barn to producing two highly acclaimed studio albums and playing major festivals and venues around the country, including the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Blending bluegrass, rock, jazz and Celtic with an improvisational spirit, Railroad Earth creates an original sound. XM Radio hails Railroad Earth for combining "the adventure of New Grass Revival with the soulfulness of the Grateful Dead. It's Grateful Grass for a new generation!" The six-piece band is led by guitarist/singer Todd Sheaffer, and includes John Skehan on mandolin and piano, Carey Harmon on drums, Johnny Grub on upright bass, Tim Carbone on violin, and the multi-talented Andy Goessling on banjo, guitar, mandolin, flute, sax and more. "It's been a lot of good luck," Carbone said in an interview with New Groove . "We're all good players, and we play well together, which is important, but it all boils down to how good the songs are, how well they're sung." The show begins at 7 p.m. For more information or tickets, call 247-7657.

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Abbey screens Unprecedented' What: The award winning documentary on the 2000 Presidential Election Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College When: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 6 & 8 p.m. "Unprecedented: The 2000 Presidential Election" is the story of the battle for the Presidency in Florida and its impacts on democracy in America. This Wednesday, the film will screen at the Abbey Theatre as a benefit for People of Conscience, a local grassroots democracy group. With "Unprecedented," filmmakers Richard Ray P e rez and Joan Sekler examine modern America's most controversial political contest: the election of George W. Bush. What emerges is a disturbing picture of an election marred by irregularities and voter purges in a state governed by the winning candidate's brother. Of the film, Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times commented, "This film incisively lays bare everything they say went wrong with the election in Florida. The filmmakers interviewed scores of experts and chart conflicts of interests in the recount battle all the way up to the Supreme Court. They tick off a list of unethical tactics on the part of Republicans, but their key argument is that Al Gore, widely regarded as ill-advised throughout his campaign, lost the election by listening to those who urged him to seek recounts in only four Florida counties instead of the entire state." "Unprecedented" won the 2002 Grand Festival Award at the Berkeley Film Festival and the 2002 Directors Award at the New York International Independent Film Festival. The film will show at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Abbey Theatre, and the suggested donation is $5. Call 385-1711 for details.

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Eroica Trio takes Concert Hall stage What: A performance by the world-renowned chamber music trio Where: The Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall When: Saturday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. The world-renowned Eroica Trio - three women who have graced the world's top classical music stages - will play for the Durango audience this Saturday at the Community Concert Hall. The trio, which includes Erika Nickrenz (piano), Adela Pea (violin) and Sara Sant'Ambrogio (cello), will draw on 300 years of classical tradition, performing music by Beethoven, Dvorak and Shostakovich. Individually, the artists have all performed as top-ranked soloists. As a group, the Eroica Trio performs 80 concerts each season, has been Grammy-nominated for its recordings and has appeared numerous times on television. As the 1997 official representative for New York's Carnegie Hall, the Eroica Trio opened the sold-out "Distinctive Debuts" series at Weill Recital Hall. All of the group's award-winning albums have garnered the highest critical praise. "Baroque," the third album by the Eroica Trio, spent nine months in the Billboard Top 20. The group's name is drawn from Beethoven's Third Symphony and is the Italian word for "heroic." As critics have noted, it's a word that aptly reflects the ensemble's approach to its art. "It's been decades since this country produced a chamber music organization with this much passion," wrote the San Francisco Examiner. The concert is made possible by the Fort Lewis College Artist in Residence Program, which provides an opportunity for local residents to enjoy high -quality artistic performances in a wide range of musical genres. It also offers Fort Lewis College music students master's classes and all students exposure to this facet of a liberal arts education. For tickets or more information, call 247-7657.

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