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I mages of Italy at Open Shutter
Concert Hall hosts New Shanghai Circus
Wonders of Mars visit Durango

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The Miller Middle School Drama Club presents "Shakespeare!" at 5:30 p.m. in the school's auditorium. 247-1418, ext. 112 for details.

The Durango Chamber of Commerce puts on its annual Awards Celebration at the FLC Community Concert Hall beginning at 5:30 p.m. The evening will culminate with entertainment from ESPN's Roy Firestone. 247-0312 for details.

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

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, presents a Hip Hop Boogie Night at 10 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

A jazz combo featuring Pete Pheteplace (guitar), Johnny Revetto (bass), Jeff Sweet (piano), Steve Dejka (drum kit), and Corey Sheridan (percussion) performs from 6:30-9:30p.m. at Scoot n Blues, 800 Main Ave. DJs Erik James and Rem-E spin music for Femme Fatale at 10 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

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The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts the opening for the Faculty Group Exhibition from 4:30-6 p.m. 247-7167 for details.

Bay Area healer, musician and Sufi Elijah Nisenboim comes to Durango for an evening of music, group meditation and seated zikr (Sufi chanting). The event takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. at Rocky Mountain Retreat, 848 E. Third Ave. 385-7375 for details.

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

Mama's Cookin' brings its world funk back to Durango with a 9 p.m. show at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College. 385-1711 for details.

Dialogue plays local Hip-Hop at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. New local rock band Suitcase opens the show. 259-9200 for details.

Boulder's Slipstream plays progressive bluegrass at Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-1475 for details.

Movin' On plays country and rock at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568 for details.

Noted bluesman Long John Hunter plays a special engagement at Scoot n Blues, 800 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. Hunter will be joined on-stage by members of the Bad News Blues Band. 259-1400 for details.

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Paul David Forshey facilitates a free event on "The Process of Healing" from 1-3 p.m. at the Blue Ray, 115 W. 11th St. The event deals with physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing. 382-5955 for details.

Country Music legend Charlie Daniels signs copies of his new book Ain't No Rag: Freedom, Family, and the Flag , from 1-4 p.m. at the Toh-Atin Gallery, 145 W. Ninth St. The book is a straight-forward account of Daniels' life including his outspoken political opinions. 247-8277 for details.

The Kirk James Duo plays rock and blues at Purgy's at the Durango Mountain Resort base area from 3-6 p.m. Pop Shovit plays skate punk from 9 p.m.-midnight. 247-9000 x 5125 for details.

Animas City Rock, 1111 Camino Del Rio, hosts a fun, all level American Bouldering Series climbing competition at 5 p.m. Spectators are welcome and prizes go to the top winner. 259-5700 for details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, hosts Mysto's Magic Spectacular , excitement for the entire family, at 7 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

The Diamond Circle Theater, 699 Main Ave., presents the fourth annual January Bluegrass Jubilee at 7:30 p.m. Local bands The Badly Bent, Stoney Creek Ramblers and Down the Road will perform. 375-2184 for details.

The Masters of Zang Fu from Boulder bring their funk to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., hosts Ladies Night with House for Heavy Hitters from DJ Brain Ess and A. Bell. 259-9200 for details.

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

Movin' On brings a second night of country and rock to the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568 for details.

Blues musician Long John Hunter plays a second show at Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

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Skiboards.com hosts a free skiboard demo all day at the Durango Mountain Resort base area.

Operation Healthy Communities hosts Operation Healthy You Day , a fund-raiser that features spa treatments including facials, massages, pedicures and manicures, and catering by Cyprus Caf`E9 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Various packages available. 259-9339 for details and directions.

The 2003-04 Alexander Murray Faculty Recital Series continues at 3 p.m. in Fort Lewis College's Roshong Recital Hall with a violin performance by Visiting Instructor of Music Mikylah Myers McTeer . 247-7657 for details.

4 Banger plays punk at Purgy's at the Durango Mountain Resort base area from 3-6 p.m. 247-9000 x 5125 for details.

Pongas hosts free pool after 6 p.m. at 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554 for details.

Jeff Solon's Swingin' Big Band plays the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 8 p.m. The evening features dancing to the classics and live music from a big band orchestra. 385-1711 for details.

Local singer-songwriter Tim Guidotti plays solo at Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 6 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

The Blue Moon Ramblers play bluegrass at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., from 7-10 p.m. 375-7150 for details.

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The Kirk James Duo plays rock and blues at Purgy's at the Durango Mountain Resort base area from 3-6 p.m. 247-9000 x 5125 for details.

Auditions for the Snowdown "Gong Show" take place at 6 p.m. at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College. 759-9707 for details.

Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave., hosts 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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A presentation on the West Nile Virus and mosquito control takes place from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Anasazi Room of the La Plata County Courthouse, 1060 E. Second Ave. The discussion and question and answer session will be led by John Pape, the state's leading West Nile epidemiologist. 247-7676.

Durango local and world-class climber Jared Ogden presents a free slide show at 7 p.m. at Fort Lewis College in Noble 130. The show will focus on Jared's first ascent of the Northwest Face of the Great Trango Tower with Alex Lowe and Mark Synnott. Discussion will include styles, gear, techniques, and the biggest asset of all: suffering. 247-7293.

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

The Toasters , America's longest running Ska band, plays at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Mickey and the Motorcars bring Austin-based alt-country to Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-1475 for details.

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 Little Molas Lake Recreation Facilities Working Group hosts its first meeting from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Electra Lake Fire Station, 44301 Highway 550 North. Discussion will focus on how best to rehabilitate the Little Molas Lake Recreation Area and provide for future management. 247-7310 for details.

Feminist Voice and the Committee to Protect Choice present the play "Before Choice, Women's Stories" at 7 p.m. at Noble 130 at Fort Lewis College.

The Wild Horse Saloon , 601 E. Second Ave., hosts karaoke night featuring all-star entertainment. 375-2568.

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The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts its Faculty Group Exhibition through Jan. 29. This exhibition features recent works in various media and an artists' reception will be held from 4:30-6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16. 247-7167 for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts the Four Corners Commission juried art exhibit through Jan. 31. In its eighth year, the Four Corners Commission invites work by local and regional artists that reflects the uniqueness of the life and land of the Four Corners region. DAC is also presenting "From the Collection of Will and Victoria Coe" in the Garner/Vega Conference Room through Feb 28. The exhibit includes paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture by nationally and regionally known artists. 259-2606 for details.

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The Southwest Colorado Peace and Justice Coalition will present the national premier of "Breaking the Silence: Truth and Lies in the War on Terror," a film by journalist John Pilger, on Jan. 22 at the Smiley Theater.

Storyville will host a DVD release celebration with songwriter Ian Moore on Jan. 23.

Robert Burns Night , a Scottish celebration with bagpipes, harps, haggis, vocalists, dancing and more, takes place Jan. 24 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.

Durango Mountain Resort hosts the Red Ball Express , a fund-raiser where balls will be raced down the Columbine Area and the winner takes home $5,000, on Jan. 24.

The South Austin Jug Band brings its jamgrass back to Storyville on Jan. 30.

I mages of Italy at Open Shutter What: An exhibit by local photographer Paul Boyer Where: Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave. When: . Jan. 16-Feb. 14 with a reception Jan. 16 from 5-8 p.m. Open Shutter Gallery brings the faces, landscapes and architecture of Italy to Durango beginning this Friday. An exhibit titled "italia" by local photographer Paul Boyer will be on display at the gallery from Jan. 16 through Feb. 14. Boyer completed a Ph.D program in Italian and comparative literature in 1974 and, in spite of choosing a career in photography, still has a strong love for all things Italian. In this spirit, "italia" showcases in vivid color the people, landscapes and architecture of Italy. Since the beginning of his photography career in 1974, Boyer has worked to produce work that has relevance to a wide variety of people and interests. In addition to commercial assignments, Boyer works on self-assigned projects to test new tools and techniques, as well as to satisfy his need for artistic expression. One of these projects, a study of 100 centenarians from around the United States and Canada, resulted in the 1990 publication of a book, One Hundred Over 100 . A reception for Boyer and "italia" will be held at the gallery this Friday, Jan. 16, from 5-8 p.m. Call 382-8355 for more information.

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Concert Hall hosts New Shanghai Circus What: A performance by the renowned Chinese acrobats Where: The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College When: Monday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. Chinese acrobats will again take center stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. This Monday, the venue will host the acclaimed New Shanghai Circus. The troupe combines the physical skills and endurance of the Chinese art with the latest in theater technology to create a fast-moving, high-energy show of light, music, color and movement. "The New Shanghai Circus is extremely professional and may just be the best Chinese acrobats we have enjoyed in Durango,"said Gary Penington, concert hall managing director. "In their own country they are revered as the finest acrobatic performers." The Shanghai Magic and Acrobatic Troupe, for which the New Shanghai Circus is the overseas touring arm, was formed in 1959. The New Shanghai Circus places the greatest emphasis on large-scaled magic and acrobatics and in recent years, has secured a wealth of young artistic performers who have won Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in competition. In 1999, the troupe realized a long-held dream when it was invited to perform on Broadway, and the sold-out show received the "Best Foreign Production on Broadway"award that year. Next Monday, the New Shanghai Circus takes the stage at 7 p.m. For more information or tickets, call 247-7657.

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Wonders of Mars visit Durango What: The traveling exhibit "Destination Mars" Where: The Children's Museum of Durango, 802 E. Second Ave. When: Jan. 20-May with a presentation on Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Durangoans will have the opportunity to explore some of the wonders of Mars, including the solar system's largest volcano and a canyon as long as the continental United States, in coming months. "Destination Mars," a 600-square-foot national traveling exhibition will be touching down at the Children's Museum of Durango from Jan. 20 through May of this year. Exhibit visitors will be able to take an up-close look at an actual piece of Mars a slice of the Zagami meteorite that landed in Nigeria in 1962. Also included in the exhibit is a one-third scale model of NASA's new Mars Exploration Rover, or MER, two of which lifted-off for Mars back in May 2003 and are currently exploring the planet. A computer station at the exhibit will provide MER mission updates and information on the rovers. Also included in "Destination Mars" is the Mars Weather Station; a volcano simulator; a virtual tour of Mars; comparisons between the gravity of Earth and the red planet; mini Mars geodome with space dress up clothes; Mars jeopardy game; and much more. From 7:30-9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16, the Children's Museum will offer a free presentation, "New Views of Mars the History and Future of Mars Exploration" at the Durango Arts Center Theater. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Steven Lee, a curator of planetary science and chairman of the Department of Space Science at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Lee is also a co-investigator on the Mars Color Imager (MARCI), the camera system to be launched to Mars aboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter mission in 2005. This presentation will give an overview of the history and future of Mars exploration. For more information on the talk or the exhibit, call 259-9234.

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