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The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts "Hearts Apart," an after-school art class for children with family members serving in the military or children who are otherwise being affected by the war. 759-9537 for details.

"Wolves & Stewardship in the San Juan Mountains," a free lecture by Rob Edward, takes place at 7 p.m. in 135 Noble Hall. Edward is the director of the Carnivore Restoration Program for Sinapu 259-3583.

Local business and life coaches demonstrate life coaching at Durango Joe's, 732 E. College, from 7-8:30 p.m. The coaches will tackle real life issues from volunteers, all in the space of 12 minutes. 259-9040 for details.

The FLC Life-Long Learning Lecture Series continues with a talk by Tekla Miller and John Lyons entitled "Reforming the Prison System: Who Really Goes to Prison and Why?" at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall. 247-7400 for details.

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

The Sound Liberation Peace Choir meets from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Heartlight Wholistic Health Center, 97 W. North St. in Bayfield. 884-9216 for details.

Scoot 'n Blues, 800 Main Ave., presents the Four Corners Crosscut Sessions, a local jam hosted by blues rock musician Jeff Strahan, at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, presents a screening of the classic hockey film, "Slapshot," for Mug Club Movie Night at 8:30 p.m. The event features drink specials and giveaways and is free for Mug Club members. 385-1711.

Durango Joe's, 732 E. College, presents Open Mic Night from 8:30-11 p.m. Sign-ups for music and poetry begin at 8:30 p.m. 375-2121 for details.

DJs El Beau and Irah spin music at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 10 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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Local watercolor artist Pat Howard gives an artist demonstration from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Sorrel Sky Gallery, 870 Main Ave. 247-3555 for details.

Durango Scottish Dancers offers a six-week Scottish and Irish dance class beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the downstairs room of the Dance Center, 1309 E. Third Ave. 382-9593 for details.

"The Search for the Black Madonna," a slide presentation on a pilgrimage to France to visit the sites mentioned in the Da Vinci Code, takes place at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Fellowship in Pagosa Springs. 264-6876 for details.

The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College presents a show by Formula 151 at 7:30 p.m. This original, Durango-based acoustic band will celebrate the release of its debut album "Down the Beaten Path." 247-7657 for details.

Cosmic Accident, a band influenced by '60s and '70s rock, funk, blues and jazz, plays "timelessly appealing" music at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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

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Local watercolor artist Pat Howard gives an artist demonstration from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Sorrel Sky Gallery, 870 Main Ave. 247-3555.

The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College hosts a concert by a cappella group The Persuasions at 7 p.m. The group has released 22 albums and recorded or performed with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Bette Midler, Van Morrison and Paul Simon. As a "thank-you" to the community, complimentary appetizers and libations will be served at 5:30 p.m. 247-7657 for details.

The monthly Contra Dance takes place at the VFW Hall, 1515 Main Ave., with beginner instruction at 7 p.m. and dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Kitchen Jam Band returns to provide live music. 259-6820 for details.

Scoot 'n Blues, 800 Main Ave., hosts Saturday Night Live, "the world's best karaoke," starting at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

The 8th Avenue Tavern hosts karaoke from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. at 509 E. 8th Ave. 259-8801 for details.

Mardi Gras Mancos, a benefit for the Mancos Opera House Association andMancos Community Center, takes place at 8 p.m. at the Mancos Opera House, Mancos Community Center and the old La Boheme building. The event features a buffet, live music from the Bayou Boys and a DJ. Costumes are encouraged. 533-7725 for details.

Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., presents Lions Den Unlimited spinning music to celebrate the life and music of Bob Marley on his birthday. The ladies night event takes place at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

Wild Country plays an encore show at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568 for details.

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Superbowl Sunday

The Fort Lewis College Environmental Center and Oakhaven Permaculture Center host an "Introduction to Cheese Making" workshop from noon-4 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Participants will learn about learn the art that has been passed down for centuries. 259-5445 to register.

Scoot 'n Blues, 800 Main Ave., hosts a Superbowl Sunday party. 259-1400 for details.

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

The 8th Avenue Tavern hosts karaoke from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. at 509 E. 8th Ave. 259-8801 for details.

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The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., presents "Kindred Spirits Music and Movement," a performance group class for adults with disabilities, from 10 a.m.-noon. 759-9537 for details.

The Skyhawk Booster Club hosts a luncheon at noon at the Bank of Colorado, 1199 Main Ave. The public is invited to meet Skyhawk players, coaches, administrators and fellow fans and talk about past and future games. 247-7571 to RSVP.

The Colorado Division of Wildlife holds a public open house on Colorado's Draft Wolf Management Plan at the Doubletree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, at 7 p.m.

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The Fort Lewis College Counseling Center hosts free anxiety screenings for students, faculty and staff from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the College Union Building. 247-7212.

The Durango Public Library offers a free, one-hour computer class on genealogical research at 1 p.m. Basic computer skills required. 375-3383 to register.

Vectra Bank, 1101 E. Second Ave., hosts February's Business Women's Network at 5:30 p.m. The event offers an opportunity to connect with other women in our community. 247-1242 for details.

Maria's Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., presents a 6 p.m. booksigning with local nutritional supplement specialist, Shane Ellison for his first book, Health Myths Exposed. 247-1438 for details.

The local chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) hosts an Activism 101 meeting from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the home at 465 E. Sixth Ave. Members of the public are welcome. 375-7822 for details.

A multi-media presentation on the "Black Indians of Mardi Gras" by black artist and world traveler Gerald Coleman takes place at 7 p.m. in 130 Chemistry Hall. The talk focuses on participation in the festival by free African slaves. 247-7508 for details.

The Fort Lewis College Music Department presents a free recital by saxophonist Joseph Wytko at 7 p.m. in 4 Roshong Recital Hall. Wytko is currently professor of saxophone at Arizona State University and will perform with Fort Lewis staff accompanists.

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

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 Green Business Roundtable returns to the Diamond Circle Theater, 699 Main Ave., at noon. Linda Lewis, management assistant in the City Manager's Office, will present a broad overview of the City of Durango's green policies and actions. 375-3099 to register.

The Durango High School Mock Trial takes place at 5:30 p.m. at the La Plata County Courthouse. DHS students will conduct a criminal case that they have prepared for the regional competition in Grand Junction, and a large crowd is encouraged.

The Children's Museum's new parenting programcontinuesfrom 6:30-8 p.m.with the topic, "How Children Learn." The program is free and childcare is provided at the Museum. 259-9234.

Oakhaven Permaculture Center present the first of a series on "Elements of Practical Home Design" at 6:30 p.m. in Noble Hall 140. 247-7676 for details.

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The Hesperus Ski Patrol offers the final installment of "A Common Sense Approach to Avalanches," its level-one avalanche course, on Feb. 9, 10 & 12. The class includes study of avalanche phenomenon, avalanche hazard rescue, emergency survival and mountain weather. In addition to two evenings of classroom work, the course offers one field day with hands-on work. Applications are available at area sports stores, the San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office or by calling 247-4617.

A jewelry and landscape painting exhibition by Fort Lewis College art faculty members Peggy Maloney and John Maxon will be held at the Fort Lewis Art Gallery through Feb. 18. Maloney's sculptural jewelry incorporates a wide variety of materials, and Maxon's lyrical landscapes include scenes from Southwest Colorado and California vineyards. An artists' reception is scheduled from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 4. 247-7167 for details.

The Fort Lewis chapter of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) hosts its 16th annual AISES conference from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. on Thur., Feb. 3, and from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 4, in the College Union Building and science and engineering labs. The annual conference provides local and regional high school and community college students with resources to begin science, technology, engineering or math careers. 247-7569 for details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, continues to screen "What the (Bleep) Do We Know?!" through Feb. 10. The protagonist, Amanda, played by Marlee Matlin, finds herself in a fantastic Alice in Wonderland experience when her daily, uninspired life literally begins to unravel. The film shows most nights at 3:45, 6 & 8:15 p.m. 385-1711.

Red Ball Express tickets are available at Maria's Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., through March 1. Balls can be adopted for $5 each and all proceeds benefit Alternative Horizons. The race takes place at Durango Mountain Resort on March 6. 247-9619.

The Children's Museum of Durango, 802 E. Second Ave., presents its new exhibit, "Playing to Learn: Learning to Play." The show explores the importance of play for children with the illusions area, swinging and tumbling, shopping in the grocery store, pumping water in the water environment, a special toddler room and creating art and crafts. During the month of February, the museum will offer workshops on South American pi`F1atas, dream catchers from Native Lands, Gods eyes from Mexico, Hawaiian leis, and the art of recycling.259-9234.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts the Four Corners Commission through Feb. 5. Now in its 10th year, this regional juried exhibit celebrates the uniqueness of the life, land and history of the Four Corners region, and all artwork selected for the exhibit by the juror reflects the Four Corners theme. In addition to the Four Corners Commission, the Durango Arts Center is hosting "Books and Beyond" in the DAC Art Library. The exhibit features books by local artists Tara Churchill, Maria Kompare, Bev Taylor and Janey Vann. 259-2606 for details.

Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts, 680 Main Ave. "on the corner," presents its February show, featuring acrylics from Angus Macpherson; oils and oil pastels from Judy Graham; and watercolors from Karyn Gabaldon. 247-9018.

The Center of Southwest Studies hosts "Evolution of Durango Man," an exhibit of 40 political cartoons by Judith Reynolds, through March 11 in the Exhibit Gallery. Reynolds has served as a local political cartoonist since 1995. This exhibit is part of the center's 40th anniversary. 247-7494 for details.

The San Juan Mountains Association, San Juan Public Lands and Durango Mountain Resort are offering guided snowshoe treks at Durango Mountain Resort. The treks are held upon request and can accommodate groups or individuals. Free guided nature tours also are offered every Sunday during the ski season. Tours are 1½ hours long and meet at 9:45 a.m. at the base of the Twilight Lift (#4). Skiers and boarders should have beginner to intermediate ability. Call 247-900, Ext. 147 for details.

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Durango High School students will host a Youth Summit on Feb. 10, covering topics like reducing drug use, sex education, college preparedness and prejudice.

Downtown Durango merchants will host "Cupid's Night Out," a special Valentine's shopping night on Feb. 10.

The Durango Arts Center hosts its annual Valentine Dance and Silent Auction on Feb. 11.

Durango High School metal-fabrication students will host a silent auction of the work they've produced in welding class on Feb. 11.

"A Crime of Passion: A Valentine's Murder Mystery Dinner" takes place Feb. 12 and benefits the Women's Resource Center.

The Badly Bent will release its long-awaited CD at a Feb. 12 party at the Abbey Theatre.

The internationally-renowned Pilobolus Dance Theatre performs at the FLC Community Concert Hall on Feb.13.

The FLC Community Concert Hall will host a Tsunami Relief Concert, featuring headlining guitarist Danny Sveinson and other local artists, on Feb. 14. Any donation will be accepted as admission.

KDUR presents a Feb. 14, bluegrass Valentine's concert featuring the legendary Frank Wakefield Band at the Diamond Circle Theatre.

Steamworks hosts a Feb. 15 benefit for Nordic grooming at Vallecito featuring food, drink and a silent auction.

Maria's Bookshop will host a Feb. 15 book signing with award-winning Colorado author Craig Childs.

The Drew Emmitt Bandplays a DSCPA concert at the Abbey Theatre on Feb. 16.

Maria's Bookshop will host a Feb. 17 booksigning with New Mexico author Lucy Moore for Into the Canyon: Seven Years in Navajo Country.

San Francisco-based band New Monsoon plays the Summit on Feb. 19.

Celtic fiddling phenomenon Natalie Macmaster plays the FLC Community Concert Hall on Feb. 19.

The Derek Trucks Band returns to Durango with a Feb. 25 show at the Abbey Theatre.

Bluegrass legend Sam Bush returns to the FLC Community Concert Hall on Feb. 26.

The second annual Ski for Schools Day benefit for the Durango Foundation for Educational Excellence and Durango School District is scheduled for Feb. 28. Tickets are $25 and available beginning Feb. 7 at all schools, Albertson's, Nature's Oasis, and both City Markets.

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John Lee Hooker Jr. plays Durango What: A show by the son of the legendary blues great Where: Scoot 'n Blues, 900 Main Ave. When: Friday, Feb. 4, at 8 p.m. The son of a legend, who is also making a name for himself, will play Durango this Friday. Scoot 'n Blues will host John Lee Hooker Jr. at 8 p.m. on Feb. 4. John Lee Jr. is also expected to sit in at Scoot 'n Blues' new musicians' jam, the Four Corners Crosscut Sessions, the night before at 8 p.m. John Lee Jr. characterizes himself as a modern-day blues man and describes his sound as two parts R&B, one part jazz and one part "down home blues."As the son of the legendary blues great John Lee Hooker, he has a distinct advantage over the competition. However, his debut release, "Blues With a Vengeance," is drawing critical acclaim regardless of Hooker's lineage. John Lee Jr. wrote nine of the 12 songs on the album and then covers three of his father's original classics. On the album, he is also backed by a solid band that includes the likes of Herbie Hancock, keyboardist Will "Roc" Griffin, and lead guitarist John Garcia Jr. The album was recently named "Outstanding Blues Album" for 2004 at the California Music Awards (formerly the Bammies) and John Lee Jr. also won the "Comeback Artist of the Year" award from the Bay Area Blues Society in his adopted hometown of San Francisco. Throughout, John Lee Jr. is working to forge his own place in the music industry, saying, "If I tried to fill my father's shoes, I'd get cramps in my feet just trying to take one step."

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Nosotros returns to the Abbey What: A return performance by the high-energy Latin band Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College When: Sat., Feb. 5, at 10:30 p.m. Nosotros, an Albuquerque band that's gaining a strong local following, will again travel north this Saturday to play another show at the Abbey Theatre. Nosotros is a seven-member band that draws on flamenco guitars, Latin percussion and Spanish lyrics. The band has toured extensively throughout the Southwest playing various music festivals, nightclubs, private bookings, and television and radio programs. They also have shared the stage with major artists like Etta James, Dave Mason, Tony Furtado, Los Lonley Boys and the Gipsy Kings. Nosotros features Felipe Ruibal (vocals); David Diaz (vocals, flute, saxophone); Shane Derk (guitar); Randy Sanchez (guitar); Justin McLauchlin (bass); and Dennis Jasso (drums, cajon). The musicians bring together individual styles including salsa, jazz, flamenco, funk, Latin-jazz and rock. The band has self produced two albums, both of which received excellent reviews. The band recently released its third album, the self-titled "Nosotros," with help from noted producer Chris Trujillo. At the 2004 New Mexico Music Industry Awards, the self-titled album won Album of the Year, Best Producer and Best Traditional Hispanic Song for the song "Cinco Sentidos." The Saturday show gets under way at 10:30 p.m. For more information contact the Abbey at 385-1711 or visit www.nosotrosmusic.net.

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