Singer songwriter Greg Ryder plays a free show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. 375-7150 for details.
Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a 6 p.m. book signing and slide show with Andrew Gulliford. Gulliford will present his newly edited book, San Juan Sampler, a postcard book about the towns in the San Juan Mountains. 247-1438 for details.
The Thursday Night Thought and Inquiry Forum’s Discussion Night takes place at 6:30 p.m. at the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave. Guest speaker Dr. Kip Boyd will discuss the idea of medicine, and the public is welcome. 884-7277 for details.
The FLC Life-Long Learning lecture series continues with a talk entitled “The Economic Rise of China: An Internal View” at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall. This lecture includes Dean Conger’s photos of Shanghai. 247-7401 for details
The Mill Street Brews Coffee House in Bayfield presents Open Mic Night in Bayfield from 7-9 p.m. Sign-ups begin at 6:30 p.m. 946-8765 for details.
Brant Leeper performs upstairs at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 7 p.m. The Sweet Ross Duo plays the Sidecar Jazz Lounge. 259-1400 for details.
The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., present 3-Ball Pool Tournament at 7 p.m. 259-8801 for details.
The Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., offers a music mix for Ladies Night at 8 p.m. 375-2568 for details.
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.
DJ Johnny spins music for ’80s NIght at the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 259-0430 for details.
Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., hosts “Get Caught in the Undertow,” a showcase of local hip hop talent for Pint Night at 9:30 p.m. 259-9200 for details.
Friday4
Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County hosts its Wine Tasting Gala and Auction at 5:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel featuring more than 25 restaurants, live and silent auctions, and Jeff Solon. 382-9930 for details.
Singer songwriter Greg Ryder plays a free show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. 375-7150.
The Excel Charter School annual Chili Cook-Off takes place at 6 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. The event includes the Excel Steel Drum Ensemble, a chili dinner, silent auction and dessert auction. 259-0203.
The Durango Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., offers Parents’ Night Out, including activities and a snack, from 6-9 p.m. for kids ages 3-10 p.m. 375-7306 to register.
Thom Rader plays eclectic guitar at the Berliner in Oxford at 6 p.m. 884-2098 for details.
The 8th Ave Trio plays bluegrass and more at the 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., at 7 p.m. 259-8801.
The rock and blues of Todd Tijerina returns to Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. Teresa Ross and Absolute Proof play the Sidecar Jazz Lounge from 8-11:30 p.m. 259-1400.
DJ Shoe spins a contemporary club mix at the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 259-0430 for details.
Most Wanted plays live country music at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., at 9 p.m. 375-2568.
Saturday5
Local Boy Scouts will distribute bags in selected neighborhoods for a food drive for the Durango Food Bank. Nonperishable goods will be picked up Nov. 12. 247-4000.
The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, hosts a Harry Potter Movie Marathon with showings at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. All three films will be screened, costumes are encouraged, and Harry Potter trivia will take place. 259-9234 for details.
Ska Brewing, 545 Turner Drive in Bodo Park, offers a free beer and wine making classes from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 247-5792.
Wanbli Ota, the FLC Native American student organization, hosts its fall festival Pow-wow from 5-9 p.m. in the College Union Ballroom. 247-7221 for details.
Singer songwriter Greg Ryder plays a free show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. 375-7150
The Half Ass Bluegrass Band performs at the Berliner in Oxford at 6 p.m. 884-2098 for details.
Formula 151 brings its original acoustic music to the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., at 7 p.m. This is the band’s final local show of 2005. 259-2606.
The monthly Contra Dance takes place at the VFW Hall, 1515 Main Ave, with beginner instruction at 7 p.m. The Kitchen Jam Band will provide live music. 259-6820.
The Community Concert Hall at FLC presents a concert by singer-songwriters Loudon Wainwright III and Stephen Bishop at 7 p.m. 247-7657 for details.
Dances of Universal Peace return to the Mason Center, 301 E. 12th St., at 7 p.m. This installment will include an evening of deeper dances.
Todd Tijerina plays a second show at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. Teresa Ross and Absolute Proof play the Sidecar Jazz Lounge from 8-11:30 p.m. 259-1400.
DJ Mowgli spins for Mountaintop Hip Hop at the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 259-0430 for details.
Most Wanted plays a second show at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., at 9 p.m. 375-2568.
The Durango Betties all-womens hockey team takes on Pueblo at 9:15 p.m. at Chapman Hill.
Wanbli Ota, the FLC Native American student organization, hosts “Dress to Impress,” a late-night dance, from 10 p.m.-2:30 a.m. in the College Union Ballroom. 247-7221.
Sunday6
The Durango Betties all-womens hockey team takes on Pueblo at 10:15 a.m. at Chapman Hill.
The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, offers a free screening of “Uncovered: The War on Iraq” at 1 p.m. 385-1711.
Lacey Black plays piano in the Sidecar Jazz Lounge at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 6 p.m. 259-1400.
Pongas hosts free pool after 6 p.m. at 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554 for details.
The Alexander Murray Faculty Recital Series continues with a performance by Mikylah Myers McTeer (violin) and Lisa Campi (piano) at 7 p.m. in FLC’s Roshong Recital Hall. 247-7657 for details.
The Blue Moon Ramblers play free bluegrass at the Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave., at 7 p.m. 375-7150.
Monday7
Anders Beck of Broke Mountain Bluegrass4 Band fame plays a free show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. 375-7150 for details.
Pongas, 121 E. Eighth St., hosts a 9-ball pool tournament at 7 p.m. 382-8554 for details.
The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., presents an arm wrestling tournament at 7 p.m. 259-8801 for details.
J.Bo’s, 1301 Florida Rd., hosts Gentlemen’s Night featuring music and dancing from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 259-0010 for details.
Tuesday8
The Business Women’s Network takes place at 5:30 p.m. at the Spaaah Shop, 988 Main Ave. 247-1242 for details.
Wichita plays a free show of acoustic music at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. 375-7150 for details.
Lee Bartley plays piano in the Sidecar Jazz Lounge at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 6 p.m. 259-1400.
Laszlo Szuecs presents the free talk “Ski Mountaineering” at 7 p.m. in 125 Noble Hall at FLC. Szuecs will discuss skiing in the Cascades of the Pacific Northwest as well as opportunities for ski mountaineering in the La Platas and San Juans. 247-0822.
Mercy Medical Center will host a free pre-season ski and snowboarding presentation at 7 p.m. Topics include performance enhancement and prevention of common skiing and snowboarding injuries. 382-1667.
The Fort Lewis College Jazz Ensemble performs at 7 p.m. in the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. 247-7657.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., presents open mic night from 7 p.m.-midnight. 247-2324 for details.
Singer songwriter Terry Rickard plays a solo show at J.Bo’s, 1301 Florida Rd., at 7 p.m. 259-0010 for details.
Tuesday Trivia takes place at Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 382-9664.
Wednesday9
Pediatric Partners of the Southwest, Suite 109 Rivergate Medical Office, holds a free infant massage class at 11 a.m. 375-0100 to reserve a spot.
The Green Business Roundtable returns to the Diamond Circle Theatre, 699 Main Ave., at noon. This month’s topic is “Electronics Disposal – Doing it Right.” 375-3099 to register.
Junior Wheel Club meets at 4 p.m. in front of the Durango Recreation Center. Mountain bike riders ages 10-18 are welcome to ride with Chad Cheney, Sarah Tescher and other locals. 247-8355 for details.
Lions Den Unlimited Soundz, featuring DJs Vision and I-Gene, spin roots reggae, dub and ska at J. Bo’s, 1301 Florida Rd., at 4:20 p.m. 259-0010 for details.
The WRC Women’s Reading Circle meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Rochester Hotel. 726 E. Second Ave. Anyone interested in discussing When Elephants Dance is encouraged to attend. 247-1242 for details.
Greg Ryder performs on acoustic guitar at 5:30 p.m. at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck and bassist Edgar Meyer preview selections from “Music for Two” and more at 7 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. 247-7657.
The Adaptive Sports Association hosts a volunteer orientation at 7:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. Volunteers help teach skiing and snowboarding to people with disabilities and receive free lift tickets. 259-0374.
DJ Shawn Patrick spins music for College Night at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., beginning at 8 p.m. 375-2568 for details.
The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., presents ’70s Retro Night with DJs Tim & Johnny at 9 p.m. 259-0430.
Joel’s, 119 W. 8th St., hosts “Underground Lounge” with DJ Claytanik spinning music for Ladies Night. 385-0430 for details.
Ongoing
The Durango High School Thespian Troupe 1096 will present Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” at 7 p.m. on Nov. 4-5, 11-12 & 17-19. Some dates are already sold out, but there are still a few tickets available. 259 -1630, ext. 2141.
The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, continues to screen “Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room.” The documentary is a multidimensional study of one of the biggest business scandals in American history. The film features insider accounts and rare corporate audio and video tapes that reveal colossal personal excesses of the Enron hierarchy and the utter moral vacuum that posed as corporate philosophy. The film shows most nights at 3:30, 6 & 8:30 p.m. 385-1711 for details.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts the last of this year’s group exhibits, ”Polar Popsicle Seeds,” through Nov. 26. The show presents work by Sandra Butler, Lauren Carroll and Jazz Morgan. Butler’s mixed media sculpture reflect her observations of the natural world; Carroll’s oil paintings focus on small and common objects; and Morgan’s paintings concentrate tensions of energy into visually arresting images. An artists’ reception is scheduled for Nov. 4 from 5-7 p.m. DAC also presents a Book Art Students Exhibit featuring work from Amy Wendland’s class at FLC in the Art Library. 259-4363 for details.
The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts the Plein Aire Painters of the Four Corners’ third annual exhibition through Nov. 30. This group of 36 professional artists meets once a month to paint out-of-doors “en plein air” at various locations in the Southwest. The artists work in oil, watercolor, acrylic and pastel. 247-7167.
The Center of Southwest Studies’ Delaney Southwest Research Library celebrates Hispanic culture with the new exhibit “Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead): A Living Tradition.” The show will be on display from Nov. 2-Dec. 15. 382-6951.
The Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave., presents “On this Earth,” an exhibit of portraits of East African wild animals by photographer Nick Brandt, through Nov. 30. The show portrays
the animals with an intimacy and elegance in their natural state of being without the use of a telephoto lens. Brandt has had solo exhibitions in many major cities around the world. 382-8355.
The Children’s Museum, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts the dinosaur exhibit, “Now You’re in Their World” with hands-on activities, “Dinosaur Ridge” and extinction dioramas. Workshops are available during museum hours and include dinosaur stuffed animals, face masks and coloring dinosaurs. 259-9234.
The REACH (Resource, Enrichment, & Academic Choices) Program for independent learners in Bayfield offers enrichment classes to K-12 students. November classes include: Drumming & Rhythm, Group Guitar, Dia de los Muertos, Top & YoYos, and Introduction to North American Indians. 884-3259.
An exhibit of calligraphy by Beth Wheeler shows at the Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. The show will be on display through the end of Nov. 259-2545 for details.
Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts, 680 Main Ave. “on the corner,” presents “Contemporary Landscape Oils” by Durango artist Caroline Reeves Johnson through Nov. 21. 247-9018 for details.
Upcoming
Noted photographer John Fielder will present and sign his new book Colorado Then and Now: Part II on Nov. 10 at the Durango Arts Center.
The inaugural presidential Native American lecture takes place on Nov. 10 at Fort Lewis College and features Pulitzer Prize winner, author, poet and scholar N. Scott Momaday.
The Super Suckers return to the Abbey Theatre on Nov. 11.
Thursday3
Singer songwriter Greg Ryder plays a free show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. 375-7150 for details.
Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a 6 p.m. book signing and slide show with Andrew Gulliford. Gulliford will present his newly edited book, San Juan Sampler, a postcard book about the towns in the San Juan Mountains. 247-1438 for details.
The Thursday Night Thought and Inquiry Forum’s Discussion Night takes place at 6:30 p.m. at the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave. Guest speaker Dr. Kip Boyd will discuss the idea of medicine, and the public is welcome. 884-7277 for details.
The FLC Life-Long Learning lecture series continues with a talk entitled “The Economic Rise of China: An Internal View” at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall. This lecture includes Dean Conger’s photos of Shanghai. 247-7401 for details
The Mill Street Brews Coffee House in Bayfield presents Open Mic Night in Bayfield from 7-9 p.m. Sign-ups begin at 6:30 p.m. 946-8765 for details.
Brant Leeper performs upstairs at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 7 p.m. The Sweet Ross Duo plays the Sidecar Jazz Lounge. 259-1400 for details.
The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., present 3-Ball Pool Tournament at 7 p.m. 259-8801 for details.
The Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., offers a music mix for Ladies Night at 8 p.m. 375-2568 for details.
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.
DJ Johnny spins music for ’80s NIght at the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 259-0430 for details.
Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., hosts “Get Caught in the Undertow,” a showcase of local hip hop talent for Pint Night at 9:30 p.m. 259-9200 for details.
Friday4
Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County hosts its Wine Tasting Gala and Auction at 5:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel featuring more than 25 restaurants, live and silent auctions, and Jeff Solon. 382-9930 for details.
Singer songwriter Greg Ryder plays a free show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. 375-7150.
The Excel Charter School annual Chili Cook-Off takes place at 6 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. The event includes the Excel Steel Drum Ensemble, a chili dinner, silent auction and dessert auction. 259-0203.
The Durango Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., offers Parents’ Night Out, including activities and a snack, from 6-9 p.m. for kids ages 3-10 p.m. 375-7306 to register.
Thom Rader plays eclectic guitar at the Berliner in Oxford at 6 p.m. 884-2098 for details.
The 8th Ave Trio plays bluegrass and more at the 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., at 7 p.m. 259-8801.
The rock and blues of Todd Tijerina returns to Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. Teresa Ross and Absolute Proof play the Sidecar Jazz Lounge from 8-11:30 p.m. 259-1400.
DJ Shoe spins a contemporary club mix at the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 259-0430 for details.
Most Wanted plays live country music at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., at 9 p.m. 375-2568.
Saturday5
Local Boy Scouts will distribute bags in selected neighborhoods for a food drive for the Durango Food Bank. Nonperishable goods will be picked up Nov. 12. 247-4000.
The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, hosts a Harry Potter Movie Marathon with showings at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. All three films will be screened, costumes are encouraged, and Harry Potter trivia will take place. 259-9234 for details.
Ska Brewing, 545 Turner Drive in Bodo Park, offers a free beer and wine making classes from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 247-5792.
Wanbli Ota, the FLC Native American student organization, hosts its fall festival Pow-wow from 5-9 p.m. in the College Union Ballroom. 247-7221 for details.
Singer songwriter Greg Ryder plays a free show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. 375-7150
The Half Ass Bluegrass Band performs at the Berliner in Oxford at 6 p.m. 884-2098 for details.
Formula 151 brings its original acoustic music to the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., at 7 p.m. This is the band’s final local show of 2005. 259-2606.
The monthly Contra Dance takes place at the VFW Hall, 1515 Main Ave, with beginner instruction at 7 p.m. The Kitchen Jam Band will provide live music. 259-6820.
The Community Concert Hall at FLC presents a concert by singer-songwriters Loudon Wainwright III and Stephen Bishop at 7 p.m. 247-7657 for details.
Dances of Universal Peace return to the Mason Center, 301 E. 12th St., at 7 p.m. This installment will include an evening of deeper dances.
Todd Tijerina plays a second show at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. Teresa Ross and Absolute Proof play the Sidecar Jazz Lounge from 8-11:30 p.m. 259-1400.
DJ Mowgli spins for Mountaintop Hip Hop at the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 259-0430 for details.
Most Wanted plays a second show at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., at 9 p.m. 375-2568.
The Durango Betties all-womens hockey team takes on Pueblo at 9:15 p.m. at Chapman Hill.
Wanbli Ota, the FLC Native American student organization, hosts “Dress to Impress,” a late-night dance, from 10 p.m.-2:30 a.m. in the College Union Ballroom. 247-7221.
Sunday6
The Durango Betties all-womens hockey team takes on Pueblo at 10:15 a.m. at Chapman Hill.
The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, offers a free screening of “Uncovered: The War on Iraq” at 1 p.m. 385-1711.
Lacey Black plays piano in the Sidecar Jazz Lounge at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 6 p.m. 259-1400.
Pongas hosts free pool after 6 p.m. at 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554 for details.
The Alexander Murray Faculty Recital Series continues with a performance by Mikylah Myers McTeer (violin) and Lisa Campi (piano) at 7 p.m. in FLC’s Roshong Recital Hall. 247-7657 for details.
The Blue Moon Ramblers play free bluegrass at the Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave., at 7 p.m. 375-7150.
Monday7
Anders Beck of Broke Mountain Bluegrass4 Band fame plays a free show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. 375-7150 for details.
Pongas, 121 E. Eighth St., hosts a 9-ball pool tournament at 7 p.m. 382-8554 for details.
The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., presents an arm wrestling tournament at 7 p.m. 259-8801 for details.
J.Bo’s, 1301 Florida Rd., hosts Gentlemen’s Night featuring music and dancing from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 259-0010 for details.
Tuesday8
The Business Women’s Network takes place at 5:30 p.m. at the Spaaah Shop, 988 Main Ave. 247-1242 for details.
Wichita plays a free show of acoustic music at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. 375-7150 for details.
Lee Bartley plays piano in the Sidecar Jazz Lounge at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 6 p.m. 259-1400.
Laszlo Szuecs presents the free talk “Ski Mountaineering” at 7 p.m. in 125 Noble Hall at FLC. Szuecs will discuss skiing in the Cascades of the Pacific Northwest as well as opportunities for ski mountaineering in the La Platas and San Juans. 247-0822.
Mercy Medical Center will host a free pre-season ski and snowboarding presentation at 7 p.m. Topics include performance enhancement and prevention of common skiing and snowboarding injuries. 382-1667.
The Fort Lewis College Jazz Ensemble performs at 7 p.m. in the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. 247-7657.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., presents open mic night from 7 p.m.-midnight. 247-2324 for details.
Singer songwriter Terry Rickard plays a solo show at J.Bo’s, 1301 Florida Rd., at 7 p.m. 259-0010 for details.
Tuesday Trivia takes place at Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 382-9664.
Wednesday9
Pediatric Partners of the Southwest, Suite 109 Rivergate Medical Office, holds a free infant massage class at 11 a.m. 375-0100 to reserve a spot.
The Green Business Roundtable returns to the Diamond Circle Theatre, 699 Main Ave., at noon. This month’s topic is “Electronics Disposal – Doing it Right.” 375-3099 to register.
Junior Wheel Club meets at 4 p.m. in front of the Durango Recreation Center. Mountain bike riders ages 10-18 are welcome to ride with Chad Cheney, Sarah Tescher and other locals. 247-8355 for details.
Lions Den Unlimited Soundz, featuring DJs Vision and I-Gene, spin roots reggae, dub and ska at J. Bo’s, 1301 Florida Rd., at 4:20 p.m. 259-0010 for details.
The WRC Women’s Reading Circle meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Rochester Hotel. 726 E. Second Ave. Anyone interested in discussing When Elephants Dance is encouraged to attend. 247-1242 for details.
Greg Ryder performs on acoustic guitar at 5:30 p.m. at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck and bassist Edgar Meyer preview selections from “Music for Two” and more at 7 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. 247-7657.
The Adaptive Sports Association hosts a volunteer orientation at 7:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. Volunteers help teach skiing and snowboarding to people with disabilities and receive free lift tickets. 259-0374.
DJ Shawn Patrick spins music for College Night at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., beginning at 8 p.m. 375-2568 for details.
The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., presents ’70s Retro Night with DJs Tim & Johnny at 9 p.m. 259-0430.
Joel’s, 119 W. 8th St., hosts “Underground Lounge” with DJ Claytanik spinning music for Ladies Night. 385-0430 for details.
Ongoing
The Durango High School Thespian Troupe 1096 will present Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” at 7 p.m. on Nov. 4-5, 11-12 & 17-19. Some dates are already sold out, but there are still a few tickets available. 259 -1630, ext. 2141.
The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, continues to screen “Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room.” The documentary is a multidimensional study of one of the biggest business scandals in American history. The film features insider accounts and rare corporate audio and video tapes that reveal colossal personal excesses of the Enron hierarchy and the utter moral vacuum that posed as corporate philosophy. The film shows most nights at 3:30, 6 & 8:30 p.m. 385-1711 for details.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts the last of this year’s group exhibits, ”Polar Popsicle Seeds,” through Nov. 26. The show presents work by Sandra Butler, Lauren Carroll and Jazz Morgan. Butler’s mixed media sculpture reflect her observations of the natural world; Carroll’s oil paintings focus on small and common objects; and Morgan’s paintings concentrate tensions of energy into visually arresting images. An artists’ reception is scheduled for Nov. 4 from 5-7 p.m. DAC also presents a Book Art Students Exhibit featuring work from Amy Wendland’s class at FLC in the Art Library. 259-4363 for details.
The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts the Plein Aire Painters of the Four Corners’ third annual exhibition through Nov. 30. This group of 36 professional artists meets once a month to paint out-of-doors “en plein air” at various locations in the Southwest. The artists work in oil, watercolor, acrylic and pastel. 247-7167.
The Center of Southwest Studies’ Delaney Southwest Research Library celebrates Hispanic culture with the new exhibit “Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead): A Living Tradition.” The show will be on display from Nov. 2-Dec. 15. 382-6951.
The Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave., presents “On this Earth,” an exhibit of portraits of East African wild animals by photographer Nick Brandt, through Nov. 30. The show portrays the animals with an intimacy and elegance in their natural state of being without the use of a telephoto lens. Brandt has had solo exhibitions in many major cities around the world. 382-8355.
The Children’s Museum, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts the dinosaur exhibit, “Now You’re in Their World” with hands-on activities, “Dinosaur Ridge” and extinction dioramas. Workshops are available during museum hours and include dinosaur stuffed animals, face masks and coloring dinosaurs. 259-9234.
The REACH (Resource, Enrichment, & Academic Choices) Program for independent learners in Bayfield offers enrichment classes to K-12 students. November classes include: Drumming & Rhythm, Group Guitar, Dia de los Muertos, Top & YoYos, and Introduction to North American Indians. 884-3259.
An exhibit of calligraphy by Beth Wheeler shows at the Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. The show will be on display through the end of Nov. 259-2545 for details.
Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts, 680 Main Ave. “on the corner,” presents “Contemporary Landscape Oils” by Durango artist Caroline Reeves Johnson through Nov. 21. 247-9018 for details.
Upcoming
Noted photographer John Fielder will present and sign his new book Colorado Then and Now: Part II on Nov. 10 at the Durango Arts Center.
The inaugural presidential Native American lecture takes place on Nov. 10 at Fort Lewis College and features Pulitzer Prize winner, author, poet and scholar N. Scott Momaday.
The Super Suckers return to the Abbey Theatre on Nov. 11.
of Guinea, West Africa, will teach a drum and dance class on Nov. 10 at the Durango Arts Center. 749-6764 for details.
Venture Snowboards and Ska Brewing host a Nov. 12 Season Kickoff Extravaganza at the Summit, featuring the music of the Beautiful Losers, the Cuffs and the Red Herrings and the unveiling of Ska’s new beer.
The 9th annual Black Tie AIDs Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction takes place Nov. 12 at the Durango Arts Center. 385-7202 for details.
The Southwest Colorado Mental Health Center will host its 5th annual dinner on Nov. 15
The local chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) will explore body image and the media during its monthly meeting Nov. 15.
The founders of Penumbra will present the multimedia theater show “Oblivion” at the Abbey Theatre on Nov. 15, 17, 18, 19 & 20.
Red Cliff School, an independent, private middle school, will hold an informational meeting for prospective students and parents on Nov. 16.
The Thursday Night Thought and Inquiry Forum’s Film Night screens “Wit” on Nov. 17 at St. Mark’s Parish Hall.
Joyce Lyons and numerous local guests play the Community Concert Hall for the annual “Jazz on the Hill” concert Nov. 19.
Durango Telegraph - The future of open space spending: City creates POST Board
The future of open space spending: City creates POST Board
Beginning July 1, the City of Durango raised sales tax a half cent in response to last April’s voter-approved Ballot Question 2A. Half of the proceeds from the tax will go toward open space, parks and trails acquisition and preservation while the other half will go toward funding a new library and other capital improvements. Which projects will be selected for the $2.5 million to $3 million annually has been an issue since the new tax was adopted. On Tuesday, the Durango City Council put the question to rest.
A citizens advisory committee, which will oversee how the funds are spent and make project recommendations, has always been proposed. On Tuesday, the council decided the make-up of such a board, amid some controversy.
Known as the POST (Parks, Open Space, Trails) Advisory Board, the new committee will be composed of one member each of the city’s existing Open Space, Parks and Forestry and Recreation Advisory Committees. In addition, two at-large members will be named by the council. The make-up has caused some consternation in the community. Scott Graham, chair
of the Open Space Advisory Committee, and others felt that representation should be weighted in favor of open space.
“It was called the Open Space Referendum and numbers show that 62 percent of the electorate voted for 2A because of open space,” he said. “We felt that the representation on the board should reflect that.”
Cathy Metz, director of Parks and Recreation, countered that open space is at the top of all three groups’ agendas. The split was intended to make the board as democratic as possible.
“The parks and forestry board dealt with open space before the open space board existed,” Metz explained. “All three of the boards are very supportive of the broader community desire to preserve open space.”
The POST Advisory Committee was adopted Tuesday, with council member Renee Parsons dissenting and saying she was concerned that open space preservation could be passed over for parks projects. Actual members for the board will be selected in coming weeks.
– Will Sands
Center of Southwest Studies unveils exhibits What: The openings of three separate exhibits Where: The Fort Lewis College Center of Southwest Studies When: Nov. 4-Dec. 15
Three separate exhibits are being unveiled this week at Fort Lewis College’s Center of Southwest Studies. In addition to the annual juried photography show featuring life in the Southwest, the museum galleries will feature an exhibit of unique Navajo weaving and the work of environmental art photographer Michael Berman. The shows all open Nov. 4 and run through Dec. 15.
Gallery 1 will host “Trees in a Circle,” an exhibition of Teec Nos Pos Navajo rugs. The collection of weavings spans nearly a century and provides a rare glimpse into the aesthetic, technical and design evolution of a particular weaving tradition.
Gallery 2 features “Images of the Southwest,” the third annual juried show of fine art and documentary photography. On Nov. 4at 6:30 p.m., awards will be presented, and Paul Boyer, renowned international photographer and judge for this year’s show, will present the slide show, “Looking for the Exotic.”
Gallery 3 shows the work of award-winning environmental art photographer Michael Berman. Berman’s drawings and photographs have been reviewed in Art in America and included in prestigious museum collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The museum galleries are open Monday-Friday, 1 to 4 p.m., and on Sat., Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call 247-7456 or visit www.swcenter.fortlewis.edu.
FLC tackles “Angels in America” What: A local performance of the acclaimed play Where: The Mainstage Theatre, Fort Lewis College When: Nov. 3-5 & 10-12 at 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 13 at 2 p.m.
A season of theatre kicks off this weekend at Fort Lewis College with Tony Kushner’s hard-hitting, award-winning “Angels in America, Part I: Millennium Approaches.” The play will be staged Nov. 3-5 at 7:30 p.m. on the Mainstage Theatre and continue showing Nov. 10-13.
“Angels in America” was awarded both a Tony and the Pulitzer Prize. The play explores the relationship of
humanity and the spiritual world, the nature of forgiveness and the commonalities of the human spirit. Set in the Reagan years, it follows the impact of the AIDS crisis on a disparate group whose stories all come together.
The play follows the struggles of a Mormon couple whose marriage is being torn apart by the husband’s homosexuality, sympathizes with a legal flunky whose partner is dying of AIDS, and shares the last days of Roy Cohn, the infamous lawyer who helped put Ethel Rosenberg in the electric chair for allegedly selling atomic bomb secrets to Russia.
The season will continue with a humorous look at William Shakespeare in mid-February with “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged).” And FLC Theatre’s 2005-06 season concludes in early April with the second chapter of Kushner’s masterwork, “Angels in America – Part II: Perestroika.”
Tickets are available individually or at a special season pass rate. For more information, contact 247-7089.
Durango Telegraph - The future of open space spending: City creates POST Board
The future of open space spending: City creates POST Board
Beginning July 1, the City of Durango raised sales tax a half cent in response to last April’s voter-approved Ballot Question 2A. Half of the proceeds from the tax will go toward open space, parks and trails acquisition and preservation while the other half will go toward funding a new library and other capital improvements. Which projects will be selected for the $2.5 million to $3 million annually has been an issue since the new tax was adopted. On Tuesday, the Durango City Council put the question to rest.
A citizens advisory committee, which will oversee how the funds are spent and make project recommendations, has always been proposed. On Tuesday, the council decided the make-up of such a board, amid some controversy.
Known as the POST (Parks, Open Space, Trails) Advisory Board, the new committee will be composed of one member each of the city’s existing Open Space, Parks and Forestry and Recreation Advisory Committees. In addition, two at-large members will be named by the council. The make-up has caused some consternation in the community. Scott Graham, chair
of the Open Space Advisory Committee, and others felt that representation should be weighted in favor of open space.
“It was called the Open Space Referendum and numbers show that 62 percent of the electorate voted for 2A because of open space,” he said. “We felt that the representation on the board should reflect that.”
Cathy Metz, director of Parks and Recreation, countered that open space is at the top of all three groups’ agendas. The split was intended to make the board as democratic as possible.
“The parks and forestry board dealt with open space before the open space board existed,” Metz explained. “All three of the boards are very supportive of the broader community desire to preserve open space.”
The POST Advisory Committee was adopted Tuesday, with council member Renee Parsons dissenting and saying she was concerned that open space preservation could be passed over for parks projects. Actual members for the board will be selected in coming weeks.
