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The American Cancer Society hosts an orientation meeting for people interested in volunteering for Daffodil Days from 5:15-6:15 p.m. at the Durango Cancer Center, 3801 Main Ave. Volunteers typically donate one to two hours a week through March 18. 247-0278 for details.

The Children's Museum, 802 E. Second Ave., offers its monthly Parent's Night Out from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The museum offers food, activities and games while parents enjoy time out. 259-9234 to register.

Maria's Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a 6 p.m. talk and book signing with New Mexico author Lucy Moore for her new book, Into the Canyon: Seven Years in Navajo Country. From 1968 to 1975, Moore lived and worked in Chinle, Ariz., and the book chronicles those years. 247-1438 for details.

Durango BMX holds its annual General Membership Meeting at 7 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. Durango BMX families, prospective future members and individualswanting to volunteer are encouraged to attend. 247-0165 for details.

The FLC Life-Long Learning Lecture Series continues with a lecture by UCLA professor Joseph C. Gambone entitled "How to Talk with Your Doctor - the Art of Collaborative Decision-Making" 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 Assertive Wellness Center hosts a free seminar on "Stealth Viruses: The possible trigger for many chronic conditions" at 7 p.m. Seating is limited. 385-7577 to reserve a space.

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, 900 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.

Durango Joe's, 732 E. College, hosts 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.

DJ Zen Ken and Six Star General spin music for pint night at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave. 259-9200 for details.

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Colorado landscape artist Stephen Day gives an artist's demonstration from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Sorrel Sky Gallery, 870 Main Ave. 247-3555 for details.

Nina Sasaki performs on guitar and vocals at Christina's Grill and Bar, 21382 US Hwy. 160 W., at 5:30 p.m. 382-3844 for details.

Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues," a creative effort to raise local awareness about global violence against women and girls, takes the stage at the Fort Lewis College Theater at 7 p.m. Proceeds from this year's production will benefit Durango's Sexual Assault Services Organization and the women of Iraq.946-6272 for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 801 E. Second Ave., hosts an all-ages hip hop show with music from AWOL One, the Drunken Immortals and Dialogue. Doors open at 7 p.m. 259-2606 for details.

Sugarhouse plays a free show at Scoot 'n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

The rock 'n roll band Zoomin Noomin plays a free show at the Billy Goat Saloon at 9 p.m. 884-9155 for details.

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

Global Funk returns to Durango with a 9:30 p.m. show at the Summit, 600 Main Ave. 247-2324 for details.

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Colorado landscape artist Stephen Day gives an artist's demonstration from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Sorrel Sky Gallery, 870 Main Ave. 247-3555 for details.

The FLC chapter of the American Indian Business Leaders hosts a "First Frost" fund-raiser from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in the College Union Building. The event features a comedy show, Native storytelling, ethnic foods and cultural games. 247-6750 for details.

Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues," a creative effort to raise local awareness about global violence against women and girls, takes the stage at the Fort Lewis College Theater at 7 p.m. Proceeds from this year's production will benefit Durango's Sexual Assault Services Organization and the women of Iraq.946-6272 for details.

The American Legion Hall in Cortez hosts "high velocity honky-tonk" from the Dallas band Speedtrucker, Dave Insley (formerly of Trophy Husbands and the Careless Smokers) and local favorites the Beautiful Losers. Doors open at 7 p.m. 564-9703 for details.

Durango DOT Comedy returns with an 8 p.m. performance of "Hey, Hay!" at the Durango Arts Center, 801 E. Second Ave. The event features dollar Skas and doors open at 7:30 p.m. 259-2606 for details.

Scoot 'n Blues, 900 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.

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., presents music from San Francisco-based New Monsoon at 9:30 p.m. The band is touring on its first live album, "Live From the Telluride Bluegrass Festival." 247-2324 for details.

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

DJs Format, visiting from Dallas, and local Pat Fee spin music for Ladie's Night at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200. 4

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The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad runs a special train to raise money for the Southwest Colorado Chapter of the American Red Cross, which is still in need of dollars for its local Disaster Relief Fund. One hundred percent of all ticket sales go directly to the organization. The train departs for Cascade Canyon at 10 a.m. and returns to Durango at 3:05 p.m. 247-2733 for details.

"Staying True To Love & Light," a special presentation with national workshop leader Mark Schoofs, takes place at 10 a.m. at the Rocky Mountain Retreat Center, 848 E. Third Ave. The event explores attaining heightened spiritual fitness. 375-2109 for details.

The San Juan Symphony, featuring special guest R. Carlos Nakai, performs "The Song of the Earth" at 3 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. Nakai, a legendary Native American flutist, and the symphony will play the "Traditional Zuni Corn Grinding Song," John Williams' "The Five Sacred Trees (first movement)" and Nakai's own "Daybreak Vision" and "Shaman's Call." 247-7657 for details.

Local bluesman Kirk James plays solo at Scoot 'n Blues, 900 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 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 Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, hosts the Women's Resource Center's "Chick Flick Night" with a screening of "Like Water for Chocolate," a film that blends food, sex, mysticism and history. The evening gets under way with social time, pizza and drink specials at 5:30 p.m. 247-1242

The Fort Lewis College Music Department presents a recital by the Mesa State College Piano Trio at 7 p.m. in Roshong Recital Hall. 247-7243 for details.

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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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United Blood Services hosts a blood drive from 8 a.m. to noon at First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. 9th St. The agency also hosts regular drives at its office in Bodo Park. 385-4601 for details.

The Fort Lewis College Wellness Committee sponsors two sessions with Shane Ellison, author of Health Myths Exposed. An hour-long brown bag lunch takes place at 12:10 p.m. and a talk follows 1:25 p.m. Both events take place in the Student Memorial Lounge of the CUB. 247-7355 for details.

The Southwest Colorado Renewable Energy Society holds its monthly meeting from 5:30-7 p.m. in the pub at Carvers, 1022 Main Ave. Anyone interested in advocating for greater local support of energy efficiency and renewable energy is encouraged to attend. 259-8090 for details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, hosts a performance of smooth R & B and blues with musician Jimmy Lee Smith and friends, featuring special guest Sharon Wade.The performance takes place at 6 p.m., is suitable for all ages and benefits the Durango Foundation for Educational Excellence. 385-1491 for details.

The Durango Film Festival holds a volunteer recruitment meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Volunteers are need for the festival, which runs March 4-13. 259-2291 for details.

The Children's Museum, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts a Parenting Program focusing on handling violent play and electronic media at 6:30 p.m. Free child care is provided. 259-9234 for details.

Scoot 'n Blues, 900 Main Ave., hosts hot oil wrestling from the women of Hollywood Knockouts at 9 p.m. An open house dance party follows the event. 259-1400 for details.

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The Ellis Crane Gallery, 934 Main Ave., presents the 4th annual Durango Invitational "Works in Progress" on Feb. 18, 19 & 20, three days only. The exhibit features installations, performance art, experimental works, and poems and spoken word. Featured artists include: Shan Wells, Mary Ellen Long, Scott Smith, Jules Masterjohn, Debra Greenblatt, Joan Levine Russell, Sandra Butler, Karen Pittman, Maureen May, Karen Holmgren, Mike Breiger, Joel D. Els, Paul Pennington, Paul Gibbons and Susan Varnot. A reception will be held on Fri., Feb. 18, from 5-8 p.m. 382-9855 for details.

The annual Winter Arts Splash, an exhibit of student art work, will be on display Feb. 18-19 in the Durango High School Commons. The exhibit will be open from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on both nights and coincides with the production of "The Importance of Being Earnest," Oscar Wilde's comedy performed by DHS Thespian Troupe 1096. Curtain for the play is 7 p.m. For more information about the art exhibit, contact J. Burnite at 259-1630, ext. 2113. For ticket information, call 259-1630, ext. 2141.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., in conjunction with the Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave., presents the exhibit, "Children of the World" by Betty LaDuke. LaDuke's paintings and 4 drawings will be on display in the Barbara Conrad Gallery at DAC and her photography will be at the Open Shutter Gallery. LaDuke is an acclaimed artist and scholar and resides in Ashland, Ore., where she teaches at Southern Oregon State College. Both exhibits run through March 19. 259-2606 for details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, screens the film "Sideways" through Feb. 24. The comedy/drama follows a divorced middle school teacher and failed novelist and his altar-bound friend as they take a wine-tasting trip in California, pondering questions about their directions in life. The film has been nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director. It will show most nights at 3:30, 6 and 8:40 p.m.385-1711 for details.

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. 247-7167 for details.

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 for details.

Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts, 680 Main Ave. "on the corner," presents its February show, featuring acrylics from Angus Macpherson; work from Cary Henrie; and watercolors from Karyn Gabaldon. 247-9018 for details.

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College hosts "Light and Scene," an exhibit of the photography of Tom Till, through March 11 in the Exhibit Gallery. Till's photography has appeared in Backpacker, Outdoor Photographer, Camera & Darkroom and other publications. The center also presents "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. 247-7494 for details.

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 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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A public information meeting on the Open Space, Library, Safety Referendum takes place at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 24 at the Durango Recreation Center.

Maria's Bookshop will host a Feb. 24 book signing with local author Clint Swink, an internationally-known potter, for his new book.

Durango Mountain Resort will host Ski-Bobbing (Snow biking) festival from Feb. 24-27.

The Durango Arts Center will host "Seussical the Musical" on Feb. 24-26 and March 3-5.

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

Tucson y Los Amigos will play at Tsunami relief concert Feb. 26 at the American Legion Hall.

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

"DOWN," the Abbey Theatre's monthly club night, returns on Feb. 26.

Mancos' answer to Snowdown, the annual Millwood Follies, takes place for the 22nd year on Feb. 26.

"Oil on Ice," an award-winning documentary on potential drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Reserve, will be screened Feb. 27 at the Abbey Theatre.

The second annual Ski for Schools Day benefit is scheduled for Feb. 28. Tickets are $25 and are available at all schools, Albertson's, Nature's Oasis, and both City Markets.

Andy Selters, legendary mountaineer, guide, photographer and cartographer, will give a slide lecture Feb. 28 at Fort Lewis College.

Maria's Bookshop will co-host a March 3 slide show and booksigning at Carvers for world-class climber Gerry Roach's new book, Transcendent Summits: One Climber's Route to Self-Discovery.

The Dave Spencer Ski Classic, a benefit for the Adaptive Sports Association, takes place March 4-5 at Durango Mountain Resort.

Hops & Hopes, Durango Early Learning Center's major fund-raiser, takes place March 5 and features live bluegrass, auctions, food and free beer.

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DMR presents free five band concert What: An all-day free concert Where: The Durango Mountain Resort base area When: Sat., Feb. 19 Free music takes over the Durango Mountain Resort base area this Saturday. On Feb. 19, DMR hosts the 2nd annual Adventure Tours Winter Beats Music Festival, an all-day event with free entertainment including five bands and DJ's from around the nation. The concert begins at 12:30 p.m. outside on the Purgy's beach and will continue indoors at Purgy's from 6:30 p.m. to closing. The lineup includes Denver Harbor, 2Dimes and Phunk Junkeez. While the concert is free, fund-raising donations will be accepted by local radio station KDUR. Although Denver Harbor's heart beats with a driving punk-rock pulse, it draws inspiration from the likes of the Cure, the Police and Nirvana. Formed in 1991, Arizona's rap-rock pioneers Phunk Junkeez quickly became an underground phenomenon fusing nonconformist phunk-punk with the sounds of trip-hop and straight up rock 'n' roll.The concert starts off with acoustic guitarist Scott Worstell and area DJs, followed by 2Dimes at 3:15 p.m., Denver Harbor at 4:20 p.m., and Phunk Junkeez at 5:15 p.m. 2Dimes returns for a second set at 7:15 p.m., followed by DJs until close. Elsewhere on the mountain, the Expression Session Series continues on Saturday with the halfpipe competition. Skiers and boarders of all ages are invited to compete, or watch, the competition that takes place in the newly designed and re-located halfpipe in the Paradise Freestyle Arena. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and competition starts at 10:30 a.m. An awards ceremony will be hosted on the Winter Beats Music Festival stage at 3 p.m. For more information on the competition, call 385-2149.

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A look at the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge What: A slideshow and lecture by photographer John Schwieder Where: Fort Lewis College - 130 Noble Hall When: Sat., Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge will be in the spotlight locally this week. Photographer John Schwieder will give a lecture and slide presentation on the ANWR at 7 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 19, in 130 Noble Hall at Fort Lewis College. Admission is free. Schwieder's presentation will feature landscape, wildlife and adventure photographs along with discussion about the political history, oil debate and reasons why the Arctic Refuge deserves permanent wilderness protection. The presentation will be a timely one. "Within weeks, Congress votes whether to allow drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), American's last undisturbed wilderness refuge," said Assistant Professor of Sociology and Human Services Kalin Grigg. "The 19.6-million-acre wildlife sanctuary is under threat by the oil industry that sees not its beauty, but its profit-making potential." Schwieder spent three months in the ANWR, exploring and photographing the flora and fauna. After his glimpse into what many consider to be America's ultimate wilderness, he felt a strong desire and responsibility to share what he had seen. His hope is that through his photographs, he will be able to bring attention to the ongoing debate in Congress over the refuge's fate, to keep the area free from oil exploration, and ultimately, to see this pristine place receive permanently protected wilderness status. A Durango resident, Schwieder pursues wildlife, landscape and adventure photography and writing. His photographs and writing have been published in Alaska Geographic, Milepost, Outdoor Photographer, Patagonia and Paddler magazines and by numerous conservation organizations. The Open Shutter Gallery in Durango recently exhibited 40 of his photos from the Arctic Refuge - many of which will be shown in his Feb. 19 presentation. For more information on the event, contact Grigg at 247-7641.

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Fiddling phenomenon returns to Durango What: A concert by Natalie MacMaster Where: The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College When: Sat., Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. Natalie MacMaster, the Celtic fiddling sensation, returns to the Four Corners region this weekend. MacMaster will again meld traditional music and bluegrass for local audiences during a Feb. 19 show at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. The concert begins at 7 p.m.A step-dancer since age 5, MacMaster began studying fiddle at 9 and toured Canada when she was only 11. Now in her early 30s, the native of Cape Breton Island, Canada, is as energetic as ever on stage. A Grammy nominee in the Best Traditional Folk Album category in 2000 for "My Roots Are Showing," MacMaster's CDs have charted on Billboard's Top 20 Selling World Music charts and nearly all have been certified "gold" (50,000+) in Canada. In 2003, she released her first studio album in five years, "Blueprint," which fuses her Cape Breton fiddling with the sounds of banjo, dobro and mandolin, as played by the cream of the bluegrass community, Bela Fleck, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush and Edgar Meyer. As the publicity released with the CD notes, "Bluegrass and Celtic music are close cousins, with shared roots hundreds of years old."MacMaster's exhaustive touring schedule, which in 2004 alone included more than 100 venues, has taken her from Hawaii to Antarctica, Alaska to Japan, Italy to the Hollywood Bowl and beyond. She is often referred to as "the busiest woman in the Canadian music business.""After Natalie played at the Community Concert Hall in 2000 to a completely sold-out house, we have been hoping to get her back to town," said Gary Penington, concert hall managing director. "She's not just a fiddle player. She's a world class dancer, internationally renowned concert artist, and an entertainer whose sheer joy of performance makes her irresistible to audiences everywhere." For more information, contact the concert hall at 247-7657.

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