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Marina Vasquez, Mayan scholar, discuss “Creation Myth and the Mayan World” in the Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum. The free event begins with a 4 p.m. reception.  

Durango Motorless Transit sponsors the final group trail run of the season on the Colorado Trail. Interested runners should meet at the Junction Creek Road trailhead at 6 p.m. 382-8005 for details.

Small Axe Small Steps, an American Indian grassroots political organization, hosts guest speakers from the Sacred Earth Network and indigenous elders from Siberia at 6 p.m. in the Fort Lewis College CUB Pub.

Fort Lewis College’s Life-Long Learning Lecture Series continues with free-lance writer and former art history professor Judith Reynolds discussing “Great Geezer Artists: A Look at Creative Expression in Old Age” at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall.

Club Uno Mas, 117 W. College., hosts salsa dancing, including free dance lessons, from 7-8 p.m., and a DJ spinning tunes til 10 p.m. 375-2568 for details. 247-9151.

Native American acoustic punk band Blackfire plays an 8 p.m. show in the Fort Lewis College CUB Pub. Admission is either two canned goods or $1 for Thanksgiving cards for elderly.

Formula 151 brings its original acoustic music to Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 8 p.m.  259-1400.

The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., hosts an artist’s reception for an exhibit of the work of Dan Hurley from 5-8 p.m. 259-0430 for details.

Pete Giuliani brings his acoustic stew to the Columbine Bar in Mancos at 8 p.m. 533-7397.

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.

Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., celebrates Pint Night with music from DJ Spark Madden at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

The Shapeshifter Trio brings its spacey electronica to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 10 p.m. 247-2324.

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The Southwest Center for Independence, 835 E. Second Ave., offers Munch Bunch, a weekly gathering of women dealing with disability and challenges in daily functioning. 259-1672 for details.  

The Southwest Colorado Peace and Justice Coalition holds a peace vigil from 5 to 6 p.m. at the corner of Main Ave. and 11th St. Signs available or bring your own. 259-4185 for details.

“Durango Delights,” an exhibit of recent oil paintings from former Durango resident/artist Carolyn Dailey, is on display from 5-7 p.m. in Studio #32 of the Smiley Building, 1309 E. Third Ave.

The Halloween installment of the Durango Critical Mass ride takes off from the corner of 5^th St. and Main Ave. for an unspecified location at 5:30 p.m.

Rumbelly plays rock and blues at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., with shows at 5:30 & 8:30 p.m. Mark Risen performs downstairs in the Sidecar Jazz Lounge at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

Gary Walker plays jazz standards at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433.

Soprano Gemma Kavanagh, with pianist C. Scott Hagler, present the first recital in the “Music at St. Mark’s Presents” 2006-07 Recital Series at 7 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church, 910 E. Third Ave. Kavanagh has performed with the Dublin Opera, the San Francisco Opera and the Monterey Opera, among many others.

www.StMarksDurango.com for details.

San Juan College celebrates Mozart’s 250^th birthday with its annual Masterworks concert at 7:30 p.m., in the Henderson Fine Arts Center Performance Hall. (505) 566-3430 for details. 4

 The Joel Racheff Duo plays at the 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., at 8 p.m. 259-8801 for details.

DJ Mowgli spins a club mix at The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 259-0430 for details.

Sugar House performs rockin’ blues for the annual Toga Party at the Billy Goat Saloon, located off Hwy. 160 in Gem Village, at 9 p.m. 884-9155 for details.

MFA the Drop brings its trip-hop back to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., for a Halloween show at 10 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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The Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club, 2350 Main Ave., hosts a Beginning Cabochon Class from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit www.durangorocks.org for details.

“Durango Delights,” an exhibit of recent oil paintings from former Durango resident artist Carolyn Dailey, goes on display from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Studio #32 of the Smiley Building, 1309 E. Third Ave.

The Southwest Colorado Peace and Justice Coalition holds a Peace Walk beginning at 4 p.m. at Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave., and proceeding down Main Avenue. Signs available or bring your own. 259-4185 for details.

Dave Brown plays an acoustic mix at the Billy Goat Saloon, located in off Hwy. 160 in Gem Village, at 6 p.m. 884-9155 for details.

Jeff Sweet plays favorite jazz standards at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.

Rumbelly plays a “Get Spooky” show at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 8:30 p.m. Mark Risen returns to play the Sidecar Jazz Lounge at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

The Columbine Bar in Mancos hosts a Halloween party with electric bluegrass from the Magpies at 8:30 p.m. 533-7397 for details.

DJ Mowgli spins a club mix at The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 259-0430 for details.

The Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., hosts a 9 p.m. Halloween Party with music from Largo and a costume contest.

The Jeff Strahan Band brings its Texas blues to the Bondad Hill Saloon, located off U.S. Hwy 550, at 9 p.m.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, hosts the KDUR Transvestite Ball at 9:30 p.m., featuring music from DJs Brian Ess and NIKO and visuals by Penumbra. This year’s theme is “Kings, Queens, and all the Other Cards.” 395-1711 for details.

Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., hosts Screamworks Ghost Town Hoedown with DJs spinning the music of the 70s and 80s and a haunted house at 9:30 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

The Felonious Groove Foundation, New Mexico’s finest funk, plays the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 10 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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People of Conscience presents the film, “Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers,” at 2 p.m. at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College. Donations accepted.

Ultimate Frisbee takes place at the Miller Middle School football field at 2 p.m. 375-7313 for details.

Singer-songwriter Joel Racheff plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m. 375-7260 for details.

Fold Roll Inc., presents Halloween hip-hop with Zion I and The Grouch, at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College. The band is touring in support of their collaboration album, “Heros in the City of Dope,” and doors open at 9:30 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

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The DEVO Team’s junior program, mountain biking for riders from second to fifth grade, meets from 3:30-5:30 p.m. 247-8355 or stescher@yahoo.com for details.

Pascual Ataulfo Moreno Matias, a Fair Trade coffee farmer from Chiapas, discusses “Fair Trade Coffee: Mexico and Beyond” at 7 p.m. in Fort Lewis College’s 130 Noble Hall 130. The free presentation is part the

Environmental Center’s World Awareness Lecture Series, which brings attention to pressing social and environmental issues affecting our planet. 247-7676 for details.

The Durango Public Library hosts its Halloween Party from 7-8 p.m. in the Children’s Room. “Pumpkins, Pumpkins Everywhere” is the theme of this year’s party. 375-3380 for details.

The League of Women Voters hosts a forum on ballot measures at 7 p.m. in the Fort Lewis College Student

All entries to the Images of the Southwest Juried Photo Show must be submitted to the Center of Southwest Studies by 7 p.m. 247-7456 for details.

An open-level Latin/Salsa Dance Party takes place at 8:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. No partner necessary. 903-9402 for details. 4

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Halloween

A special Halloween storytime takes place at 11 a.m. P is for Peanut kids café, 473 E. College Drive, 385-4525.

The Durango DEVO Team’s junior program, mountain biking for riders from second to fifth grade, meets from 3:30-5:30 p.m. 247-8355 or stescher@yahoo.com for details.

Durango FiberWorks, 1309 E. Third Ave. in the Smiley Building, hosts Community Night from 5-8 p.m. Local and aspiring fiber artists are encouraged to attend. www.durangofiberworks.com for details.

The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., hosts its 2^nd annual Halloween Bash with door prizes, a costume contest and music from DJs Dre and Mowgli beginning at 5 p.m. 259-0430 for details.

The Dances of Universal Peace, led by Susan Sheely and musicians, visit the Mancos Community Center from 7-9 p.m. 533-9040 for details.

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., presents open mic night from 7 p.m.-midnight. 247-2324 for details.

The 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., hosts Scary-oke at 8 p.m. 259-8801 for details.

The Columbine Bar in Mancos hosts its Tuesday Night Jam at 8 p.m. 533-7397 for details.

40 Watt Hype plays a Halloween Bash at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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An open-level Swing Dance Party takes place at 8:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. No partner necessary. 903-9402 for details.

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The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, opens the film, “Keeping Mum,” on Oct. 27.  In the picture, Walter Goodfellow is the well-meaning vicar of the parish of Little Wallop. So obsessed with writing the perfect sermon, he’s oblivious to his wife Gloria’s dalliance with her brash golf instructor, has trouble keeping track of his daughter Holly’s parade of new boyfriends, and neglects his young son Petey. Problems solved only lead to more problems created in this story of good intentions run amok. The film shows most nightst at 4, 6:30 & 8:50 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts the “Everything with Drawers” exhibit through Nov. 17. Artwork submitted by local artists will compliment the furniture of Durango craftsman Gregg Senne. This exhibit takes place in association with the Durango Arts and Crafts Conference & Marketplace, Oct. 26-29. 259-2606 for details.

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts the exhibit, “Visual Stories.” Artist Anna Ursyn transformed images inspired by the natural and technological worlds for the prints and projected images in the show. The Exit Gallery hosts “Hiroshima Nuclear Legacy: Realities and Implication,” a poster exhibit created by Hiroshima Women’s University. 247-7167 for details.

Smelter’s Coalroom, 801 Main Ave. under Joel’s, hosts “Pink Drink” night every Thursday and Friday in October from 5-7 p.m. Partial proceeds from all sales will benefit breast cancer research. 259-3470 for details.

The ICON Sacred Arts Festival runs through Nov. 3 at St. Mark’s Church. The festival provides a venue for the display of sacred art from artists of all ages and religious backgrounds and encourages artists to express their sense of the sacred. 247-1129 for details.

The Children’s Museum, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts the new exhibit, “Pushing Your Limits.” The museum explores how people “push their limits” to survive, or just have more fun. Children can crawl into Puebloan dwelling and imagine how it was to live on the edge, wiggle in a full-sized raft, or grind it out on a mountain bike trail. 259-9234 for details.

A new exhibit, “Railroad Boomtown – The San Juan Extension & the Founding of Durango,” is on display at the Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave. The exhibit uses historic photos, maps, newspapers, art and artifacts to commemorate the 125^th anniversary of the founding of Durango and the coming of the Denver & Rio Grande Railway. 259-2402 for details.

Durango BMX hosts races every Sunday (weather permitting) with sign ups from 1 to 2 p.m., and gate practices take place every Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. to dusk. Visit www.durangobmx.com for details.  

The Center of Southwest Studies presents the Mesa Verde Centennial exhibit featuring 11 sections on a variety of themes, including archaeology, rock art (with Hopi interpretation), fire, park ranger life, Navajo stone masonry, pottery (both ancient and contemporary) and tourism bring the story to life. The exhibit will run through late October. 247-7456 for details

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Edward Albee’s Pulitzer Prize winning play, “Three Tall Women,” will show at Fort Lewis College’s Gallery Theatre on Nov. 2-5 & 9-12.

A Wine Tasting & Silent Auction benefiting Habitat for Humanity takes place Nov. 3 at the FLC Ballroom.

Fiddle player Natalie MacMaster returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Nov. 3.

The talk, “In Search of the Divine Mother: An Exploration of the Black Madonna,” takes place on Nov. 3 in Mancos. 375-2955 for details.

The 10th annual Durango AIDS Benefit takes place Nov. 4 at the Durango Arts Center and includes dinner, silent auction and dance.

A Boot Camp for New Dads is scheduled for Nov. 4 and expecting fathers and fathers with infants are invited. 247-5960 x 13 to register.

San Juan Citizens Alliance will host a Nov. 4 Volunteer Work Project in Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. 259-3582 for details.

Fort Lewis College will host a Nov. 4 Open House event for prospective students. 247-7176 for details.

The monthly Contra Dance returns to the VFW Hall on Nov. 4 and features live music from the Kitchen Jam Band.

A fund-raising dinner for volunteer firefighter Jon Atkinson takes place on Nov. 4 in Bayfield.

People of Conscience will screen “Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers” on Nov. 5 at the Abbey Theatre.

The Abbey Theatre will screen the cyclocross film, “PureSweetHell,” as a benefit for the Durango DEVO Team on Nov. 6.

Dr. Larry Hamilton will discuss the impact of climate change on indigenous communities on Nov. 6 at Fort Lewis College.

The Adaptive Sports Association will host orientations for new volunteers on Nov. 6 & 7 at the Durango Recreation Center. 259-0374 for details.

The Durango Labor Film Festival will take place on Nov. 6-8 at Fort Lewis College and examine a few of the many issues surrounding global work and workers. 247-7269 for details.

The La Plata County Democrats will host a Nov. 7 election night party at the Abbey.  

The Durango Independent Film Festival will screen “The Heart of the Game” as its November Monthly Movie on Nov. 8 at the Abbey Theatre.

FLC’s Outdoor Pursuits will present a slide show on Nov. 9 on its recent climbing expeditions to Mt. Elbrus and Mt. Kilimanjaro.

San Juan Citizens Alliance will present Telluride MountainFilm on Tour on Nov. 9 at the Abbey Theatre.

Bones’ Solo Ensemble, a live percussion looping, multi-media event, performs at the Abbey Theatre on Nov. 10.

The traditional Irish band Dervish performs on Nov. 10 at San Juan College in Farmington.

Sherman Alexie, Esther G. Belin, Lisa Lenard-Cook, Steven J. Meyers, William Pitt Root and more will be featured at the Southwest Writers Institute on Nov. 10-11. Visit southwestwritersinstitute.org for details.  

The Durango Winter Sports Foundation will host two screenings of the newest Warren Miller ski film on Nov. 14 at the Abbey Theatre.

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Chills for local charity What: Excel Charter School’s Haunted House  Where: Excel Charter School, 215 E. 12th St. When: Tues., Oct. 31, 5-8 p.m. Excel Charter School is going to scare up some charity this Halloween. The local school is hosting a Haunted House on Halloween Night and is hoping to leverage proceeds into thousands of dollars for local nonprofits. Running from 5-8 p.m., the Haunted House will feature a horrifying version for kids 10 and older and a moderately scary version for younger children.   For the project, Excel students are participating in the El Pomar Youth and Community Services philanthropy program. If the school can raise $500 on Halloween Night, the El Pomar Foundation will match $7,500. All $8,000 will be gifted to nonprofit organizations in La Plata County for causes such as: arts and culture; environment; education; family services; and emergency programs. “Student philanthropy is an incredible thing to witness from an adult/advisor point of view,” commented Keeton Disser, of Excel’s Art Department. “To watch a group of students care enough to learn about their community’s needs and do something about it is both refreshing and inspirational.” Doors to the haunted house open at 5 p.m. on Oct. 31. For more information, call 259-2303.

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Backcountry on the big screen What: “Schralptown,” a film about backcountry skiing and snowboarding Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College When: Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. Backcountry skiing finally lands on the big screen this week. On Nov. 1, the Abbey Theatre screens “Schralptown,” a film about backcountry skiing and snowboarding. All proceeds from the show benefit the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.   The adventure film is an effort to capture the emotion, struggl, and elation of backcountry skiing and snowboarding while focusing on avalanche awareness, environmental stewardship, and innovation in the sport. Thrillhead Creations, the film’s producer, is a grassroots production company that is committed to creating films, promotional videos and broadcast programming that supports a sustainable network of businesses and promotes environmental stewardship. “Today’s ski movies have a very narrow focus and don’t show everything involved with skiing in the backcountry,” co-owner Jesse Levine states. “We wanted to make a movie that captures the full experience of backcountry skiing while focusing on avalanche awareness and environmental stewardship. The film features the deep powder of Utah, secret stashes in the Colorado backcountry, Sean Crossen’s quest to ski all of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks, the emerging splitboard revolution, exploration of the Scandinavian Glacier deep in the Chugach Range of Alaska, and new lines in the remote southern Andes of Argentina. “Schralptown” will show for one screening only, at 7 p.m. on Nov. 1. For more information, contact the Abbey at 385-1711.

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Kenya pays a visit to Durango What: A free performance by the Simba Maasai Outreach Organization Where: The Fort Lewis College Ballroom When: Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. Durango has an opportunity to sample a far-flung culture this week. Three Maasai representatives from the Kenyan Simba Maasai Outreach Organization (SIMOO) will be giving presentations and performances in Durango throughout the week, culminating in a free public performance on Wed., Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. at the Fort Lewis College Ballroom. The Maasai are semi-nomadic pastoralists in Kenya who traditionally live off the products of their livestock herds. The restriction of their grazing lands has reduced their reliance on cattle, and some now engage in limited cultivation. The three Maasai who will be visiting Durango are founding members of SIMOO, a registered nongovernmental organization. SIMOO has a goal of improving the living standards of the poorest community members among the Maasai, as well as celebrating and preserving the most valuable aspects of Maasai traditions. During their visit, the Maasai will give presentations at local K-8 schools, address Pueblo Community College and Fort Lewis College classes, talk with local land managers and do an all-community performance and presentation on Wednesday at the Fort Lewis College Ballroom. The event will include Maasai song, dance and oral history, and a discussion on Maasai culture and contemporary issues that they face. The week-long series of events is being sponsored by the San Juan Mountains Association, Fort Lewis College Anthropology Club, Durango 9-R School District, Don Ricedorff at the Wells Group, and the Southern Ute Tribe. For more information, call 903-0601.

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