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Rock legend rolls into town
Songwriters' Expo returns
Marathoners swarm into Durango

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Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County hosts a Fall Fashion Fund-raiser from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Seasons, 764 Main Ave. Entry fee includes beverage, entr`E9e and gratuity. Panache Boutique of Farmington will provide the fashions, and Durango businesswomen have been selected to model their choice of garments. 382-9930 for details.

Colorado nature photographer Robert Castellino will sign copies of his new book, Colorado Roadside Photography Guide , from 6-7:30 p.m. at Maria's Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. The book highlights noted and unknown places and offers advice in the art of photography.247-1438 for details.

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

The Fort Lewis College Life-Long Learning Series continues with a lecture by John Ninnemann at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall. Ninnemann will discuss astronomy in the ancient Southwest. 247-7400.

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

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

Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave., host Studio 54 Ladies Night with the return of Eric James & Jeremy Swain toFemme Fatale. 259-1400 for details.

Haggard's Black Dog Tavern, 10 miles east of Durango on Florida Road, presents Acoustic Durango , a singer-songwriter showcase hosted by Sally Shuffield, at 8 p.m. 259-5657 for details.

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

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The Children's Museum offers science and cooking workshops for grade school kids on "No School Days." The classes are "Fright Lights" from 8:30 a.m.-noon and "Mexican Favorites" from 1-4:30 p.m. 259-9234.

The Friends of the Reed Library will hold a book sale from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in front of the Reed Library at Fort Lewis College. Numerous books and journals have been donated from the campus and the local community. 247-7662.

The Catch 22 Blues Band plays an 11 a.m. show at Durango Harley Davidson, 750 S. Camino del Rio. 259-0778.

Operation Healthy Communities, 1053 Main Ave., presents a workshop for writers that covers proofreading, grammar and having your work taken more seriously from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 382-0585 for details.

The Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave., hosts an opening reception for a new exhibit by California photographer David H. Collier from 5-8 p.m. Collier's vivid, color photographs focus on the American west. 382-8355.

The Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave., will host its 20th annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction benefit from 5 to 8 p.m. An original Stanton Englehart painting and a Two Grey Hills Navajo rug by Sohanna Begay will be among the items in the silent auction. 259-2402 for details.

The Fort Lewis College Homecoming Parade travels down Main Avenue at 6 p.m. The theme for Homecoming 2003 is "Skyhawks Under the Big Top!" Homecoming games and events take place throughout the weekend. 247-7400.

Durango Nature Studies hosts a full moon hike at Purgatory Flats from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The hike will feature stories, natural history and the rising full moon. 382-9244.

Grammy-nominated country singer John Berry performs at 7 p.m. at the Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall. Considered part of the contemporary country wave, Berry has been called the "James Brown of country music." 247-7657.

Punk night , featuring music from Ethnic De Generation, Amazing Larry, Klouse and Without Vain, takes place at the Fort Lewis College X-treme Room beginning at 7 p.m.

Flash Monkey , Durango's newest band, jams at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324.

The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash play alt-country at Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. Greg Oldson will open from 6-8:30 p.m. 259-1475.

Aftergrass plays local jam-grass at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

Desert Thunder plays country and rock at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568.

Holly Hieronymus and Laura Wright play piano at Christina's Grill & Bar, 21382 Highway 160 West, at 6 p.m. 382-3844 for details.

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A fund-raiser for Youth Tracks will be held at Trimble Hot Springs from 1-7:30 p.m. The event will include swimming, music, a silent auction, dinner and a slide show. 946-6306 for details.

Conor Apperson performs his senior recital on percussion at 7 p.m. in Roshong Recital Hall in Sage Hall.

Scoot n Blues, 800 Main Ave., presents "Rockin' The Hunter's Moon," San Juan Singles first dance party, from 8 p.m.-12 midnight. The evening will feature Rockabilly by Paul Galaxy and The Galactix. 375-6235 for details.

Son Como Son plays live rumba, meringue and salsa at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 9 p.m. 385-1711.

Local jam band Catalyst plays at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Final Ascent plays funk at Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-1475 for details.

DJ Michael Dominion spins at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10:30 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

Desert Thunder plays country and rock at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568.

Paul Galaxy and the Galactix play a second show at Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. Downstairs at Liquid, DJ Styles spins funky house and break beat at 9 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

Holly Hieronymus and Laura Wright play piano at Christina's Grill & Bar, 21382 Highway 160 West, at 6 p.m. 382-3844 for details.

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The Durango Wheel Club will host an End of Season Picnic and Bon Voyage Celebration for Tom Danielson from 4-9 p.m. at the Durango Fun Park, 650 S. Camino del Rio. Food will be provided by Skinny's, and there will be free putt-putt golf and go cart racing. 259-0550.

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

Suzanne Paris plays at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 8 p.m. Paris has shared the stage with Carlos Santana, Dave Mason, Buddy Miles, Stan Getz and others. 259-9200.

Terry Rickard plays classics at Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave. 259-1400 for details.

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The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, will screen "Unprecedented: The 2000 Presidential Election," the story of the battle for the Presidency in Florida, at 6:30 & 8:30 p.m. 395-1711 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.

Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave., presents a Keg Party at 8 p.m. downstairs at Liquid with guest DJs Matthew and Sluke. 259-1400 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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The Women's Resource Center, 723 E. Second Ave., hosts an informational meeting from noon-1 p.m. for its Ready>Set>Go! program. Ready>Set>Go! empowers women to act responsibly about their own financial welfare and personal growth. 247-1242 to register.

Local Certified Financial Planner Paul Lemon will sign copies of his new book, Ten Weeks to Financial Awakening , from 5-7 p.m. at Maria's Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. 247-1438.

The Caf`E9 of Life, 925 Highway 3, presents this month's Business Women's Network and will offer free spinal adjustments from 5:15-6:15 p.m. Business Women's Network is an opportunity for business women to meet other business women in the community.385-0321 for details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, will screen "Unprecedented: The 2000 Presidential Election," the story of the battle for the Presidency in Florida, at 6:30 & 8:30 p.m. 395-1711 for details.

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

Scarlet Letters hosts its second annual Fall Fund-raiser/Poetry Reading from 8-10 p.m. at Storyville, 1150 Main Ave. This year's featured poets include Steve Myers and Leonard "Red" Bird. The authors will read from their works followed by the Scarlet Letters delivering the audience's work. 247-7049.

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.

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San Juan College Clay Club presents its annual Oktoberfest Stein Sale from 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at San Juan College in Farmington. 505-566-3486 for details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, will screen Durango Film Festival Reruns at 6 & 8:15 p.m. The event includes the shorts "Armor of God," "Butterfly" and "The Boxman"; festival award winners "Educated" and "Thorn Grass"; and the film "Unfinished Symphony." The films also will screen again Oct. 16. 259-2291.

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

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.

Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave., presents Round No. 3 in its 2nd annual Music Talent Search at 8 p.m. Downstairs at Liquid, FLC Wednesdays continue with DJ Styles spinning house and break. 259-1400 for details.

The Sand Sheff Trio plays at 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.

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Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave., will present an exhibit by California photographer David H. Collier from Oct. 10-Nov. 19. Collier, a graduate of the Brooks Institute of Photography, has won numerous awards and competitions from such well known organizations as Fuji, APCI and Photographer's Forum. His vivid color photographs of the American West are a contemporary approach to a familiar subject. His varied use of techniques and filters gives his medium- and large-format work special impact. An opening reception will be held Oct. 10 from 5-8 p.m. 382-8355 for details.

KDUR's annual fall fund-raiser begins Monday, Oct. 13. The listener-supported radio station will be looking for tax-deductible, cash donations all week. Visit www.kdur.org for a list of premiums and listen to the fund-raiser at 91.9 or 93.9 FM. 247-7262 for more info.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts "Pop-Up Books," artist books by Carol Barton, in the Art Library through Nov. 1. 259-2606 for details.

The Durango Lively Arts theatre group presents the final weekend of the comedy-drama "Belles" on Oct. 10 & 11. Written by Mark Dunn, the play is about six sisters living in different parts of the country who are all struggling with family and relationship challenges. All shows takes place at 8 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. 382-8584 for details.

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts the third annual Invitational Ceramics Exhibition through Oct. 23. Alumni and local artists will exhibit their ceramics and many of the pieces are for sale. 247-7167 for details.

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

Feat of Clay, an artists' co-op in Farmington at 108 S. Main, presents artists Jessica Polatty and Pip Howard as its October featured artists of the month.Polatty is a potter from Aztec, and Howard is a jewelry maker. An opening will be held Friday, Oct. 24, from 6-8 p.m. 505-334-3014 for details.

The Mesa Verde Country Wine Fest and Gallery Tour will be held Oct. 10-12 throughout Montezuma County. The Wine Fest will feature wine tasting from 10 of Colorado's finest wineries, including two local vintners. 565-8227 for details.

Back by popular demand, the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, screens "1 Giant Leap" at 6:30 & 8:30 p.m. A matinee will show at 4 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and a late night 10 p.m. screening will be offered on Friday and Saturday. The global exploration of music sold out the Abbey for months last fall. 385-1711 for details.

Pianist Hoyle Osborne plays "Transcendental Ragtime" at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., from 5:30-7 p.m. and 8-11 p.m. on weekdays except Sundays. 247-4431 for details

The Center of Southwest Studies hosts the "Images of the Southwest" juried photography show from Oct. 3-Nov. 7 in the Exhibit Gallery. The center also presents "Cross Cultural Threads: Pueblo, Navajo and Hispanic Textiles of the Southwest" through Nov. 7 in the Exhibit Gallery. This collection features The Durango Collection`AE, which spans eight centuries of weaving traditions in the Southwest. The center is also presenting the Artistry of Mata Ortiz in the Exhibit Gallery. Regular gallery hours are 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. 247-7456.

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The Fort Lewis College Theatre Department will present "The Laramie Project" on Oct. 16-18 & 23-25. The play deals with an American town coming to terms with a brutal hate crime and its aftermath. 247-7089 for details.

Michelle Shocked plays a KSUT dinner/music fund-raiser Oct. 17 at the Abbey Theatre.

Front Range jam band Three Degrees of Freedom returns to the Summit on Oct. 17.

Grammy-winning western swing band Asleep at the Wheel performs Oct. 17 at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.

Early Stages Productions will host auditions for Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" on Oct. 17-18. The auditions are open to actors and singers of all ages. 375-7155 for details.

FLC Campus Ecology and the Environmental Center sponsor a "Permaculture Mulching Party" on Oct. 18 in the Environmental Center Garden.

The Durango Choral Society kicks off its 2003-04 season with "He and She," a musical battle of the sexes, on Oct. 18 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. 247-7251 for details.

The DSCPA will present a dance party with America's premier Cajun band, BeauSoleil , on Oct. 19 at the Abbey Theatre.

"Devotion," a dance performance by the 3rd Ave. Dance Company, will premiere Oct. 23-25. The evening of jazz and contemporary dance includes new works by local choreographer Suzy DiSanto as well as works by nationally acclaimed guest choreographers. 259-4122 for details.

The San Juan Mountains Association will host its third annual Cultural Site Stewardship Conference from Oct. 24-26. The symposium will explore the region's diverse cultures and heritage resources, as well as stewardship strategies to protect them. 385-1210 for details.

Rock legend rolls into town What: A show by Byrds frontman Roger McGuinn Where: Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall When: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m Front man and founder of The Byrds, the legendary Roger McGuinn, will take the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College this Wednesday. Lauded for pioneering folk-rock, The Byrds and McGuinn, along with his trademark 12-string Rickenbacker guitar, topped the charts in the mid-1960s with memorable tunes in the including "Turn, Turn, Turn" and "Mr. Tambourine Man." A Chicago native, McGuinn studied at the Old Town School of Folk Music and emerged early on Chicago's folk scene where he was strongly influenced by Bob Gibson.In 1964, McGuinn founded The Byrds with Gene Clark and David Crosby. In the '70s, he went on to tour with Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Review. Out of the public eye for most of the '80s, McGuinn returned to recording in 1991 with "Back From Rio" followed by his first solo live recording in 1996, "Live From Mars."Capitalizing on technology, McGuinn also launched a website, "The Folk Den" in 1995 to help carry on the tradition of folk music. In 2001 McGuinn captured his favorites from the website on "Treasures From the Folk Den," featuring songs recorded by McGuinn, Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, Judy Collins and more.The release received a Grammy nomination in 2002 for "Best Traditional Folk Album." "Roger McGuinn is a tremendous talent," said Stasia Lanier, KSUT program director."Durango is truly fortunate to have an artist of this caliber coming to town to perform." For more information or tickets, call 247-7657.

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Songwriters' Expo returns What: A three-day festival including seminars, songwriter showcases and a closing concert Where: The Lodge at Tamarron When: Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 9-12 Songwriters from around the country will showcase their work and present concerts this weekend for the annual Durango Songwriter's Expo. Founded in 1996, the three-day seminar consists of music business seminars and workshops, song listening/critique sessions, live songwriter showcases and a live hit-writer concert to close the event. It is also a chance for up-and-coming artists to learn tricks of the trade from professional artists and for the Durango public to take in some exceptional talent. Talent hunters from Interscope Records, Warner Brothers and EMI Music Publishing, among others, will be on the look-out, and past talent has included the likes of Rickie Lee Jones and Rodney Crowell. This weekend, the closing concert will be a show by Tony Furtado; Toad the Wet Sprocket lead singer Glen Phillips; singer-songwriter Richard Marx; and Kim Richey, a singer-songwriter who wrote a Grammy nominated hit for Trisha Yearwood and No. 1 hit for Radney Foster. According to event founders Jim Attebery and Bruce Mandel, and a combination of dedicated volunteers, top music industry professionals and loyal local and national songwriters, the Durango Songwriter's Expo has become "the premier songwriting event in America." For details, log onto www.durangosong.com.

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Marathoners swarm into Durango What: The second annual Rocky Mountain Festival for Runners Where: All over the Durango area When: Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 11-12 As it enters its second year, the Durango Marathon has grown into a full-blown festival including the marathon, a half-marathon, a pair of epic trail running races, a 5K and 10K, and a Main Avenue blowout. It also has earned a new name and is now called the "Rocky Mountain Festival for Runners." On Saturday, Oct. 11, the event gets going at the Durango Rec. Center with the Telegraph Trail 25K & 50K. The lengthy races will loop through Horse Gulch, following the ups and downs of the Telegraph Trail System. The same day, the Mercy Medical Center Health & Fitness Expo, a kid's 1K fun run, a running clinic by Jeff Galloway and the Downtown Durango Pasta Dinner will also take place. The Health & Fitness Expo will be held at the Durango Rec. Center. On Sunday, Oct. 12, the marathon, half-marathon and 10K begin at Fort Lewis College at 8 a.m. The marathon's course will lead runners through the Animas Valley before a finish downtown. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Harvest Block Party will be held and include food, beverages and activity/game & information booths set up along Main Avenue with a harvest festival atmosphere. Durango Mountain Resort also is holding its annual ski and snowboard sale on Main Avenue during the party, and numerous local musicians will take the stage. Organizers say that they hope to draw more than 5,000 people to the family-oriented event. For further information call 759-5422 or log onto www.durangomarathon.com.

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