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Open Shutter exhibits ‘Artists & Authors’


Fort Lewis College hosts Winter Commencement
Bar-D Wranglers to play Christmas Jubilee

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Noel Night returns to Durango’s Main Avenue from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. with downtown merchants offering extended hours, refreshments and in-store specials.

The Art of Giving, featuring works from four regional artists Rebecca Barfoot, Bonnie Bryant, Barbara Grist and Heather Leavitt, lands at 842½ Main Ave. for Noel Night from 5-7 p.m. 739-3200 for details.

The Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado holds its annual meeting on from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Durango City Council Chambers, 949 E. Second Ave. The public is invited to meet the new board of directors. www.sustainableSWcolorado.org for details.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents live jazz from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and a DJ spinning starting at 10 p.m. 259-9018 for details.

Singer-songwriter Greg Ryder plays a free show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 5:30 p.m. www.strater.com for details.

Kati B. and David Earl Pfieffer perform live jazz and blues standards from 6-8 p.m. at Guiseppe’s Restaurant in Bayfield. 884-7135 for details.

Lacey Black plays jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., at 6:30 p.m. 247-4433 for details.

Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, plays a free solo show at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 7 p.m.

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The Southwest Colorado Peace and Justice Coalition holds a peace vigil from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the corner of Main Ave. and 11th St. Signs will be available or bring your own. 259-4185 for details.

Greg Ryder plays an encore show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. www.strater.com for details.

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

The Sanctuary, 2700 CR 510, hosts “Barefoot Boogie,” a freestyle dance celebration with eclectic blends of music, at 7 p.m. 769-7430 for details.

Pete Giuliani plays acoustic classics and originals at Rubio’s in Aztec from 6: 30-10:30 p.m. (505) 334-0599 for details.

Jack Ellis and Larry Carver play high-altitude blues at the 8^th

Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., beginning at 8 p.m. 259-8801 for details.

Formula 151 plays at the Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village at 9 p.m. 884-9155 for details.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents a DJ spinning starting at 10 p.m. for late night happy hour. 259-9018 for details.

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The Southwest Colorado Chapter of the American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., Suite 282, offers an Adult CPR/AED and First Aid class from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 259-5383 to pre-register.

A Holiday Farmer’s Market meets from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the exhibit hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.durangofarmersmarket.org for details.

Durango Skies Telescope & Binocular, 21738 U.S. Hwy 160 W., hosts a free solar viewing from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 259-5400 or www.durangoskies.com for details.

The La Plata County Humane Society hosts Pets Photos With Santa from 1-5 p.m. at Healthy Hounds and Fat Cats, 21738 U.S. Hwy 160 W. 375-9700 for details.

Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County hosts a home dedication celebration and community potluck at 2 p.m. at 1470 Florida Rd. Attendees are asked to bring their favorite dish to share. 382-2215 or Michaela@habitatdurango.org for details.

Kirtan, an evening of participatory singing to calm the mind, body and soul, returns to the Smiley Building’s Blue Heron Yoga Studio, 1309 E. Third Ave., from 5:30-7:30 p.m. 259-2110 for details. 

Denny Finn and friends play a live show at Steamworks Brewing in Bayfield from 5-8 p.m. 884-7837 for details.

Greg Ryder closes out three nights at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Guiseppe’s Restaurant, 871 CR 501 in Bayfield, hosts open mic with Handsome Dan from 6-8 p.m. 884-7135 for details. 4

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

Freeplay plays rock, country, blues and originals at the Little Big Party at The Hamilton Chop House at Tamarron Lodge from 6:30 p.m.-midnight. 259-6636 for details.

Folk legend Richie Havens plays a 7 p.m. show at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

The 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.

Formula 151 plays its original rock at the Columbine Bar, located on Grand Ave. in Mancos starting at 8 p.m.

Warsaw returns to the region for a 9 p.m. show at the Pride of the West Pub & Grill in Silverton.

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The Blue Moon Ramblers play their weekly gig at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 7:30 p.m.

The 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.

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P is for Peanut, 473 E. College, hosts free kids’ storytime at 1 p.m. 385-4525 for details.

Durango Skies Telescope & Binocular, 21738 U.S. Hwy 160 W., hosts a free moon gazing from 5-6:30 p.m. 259-5400 or www.durangoskies.com for details.

Singer-songwriter Robin Davis plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5: 30 p.m.

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.

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P is for Peanut, 473 E. College, offers free kids’ storytime at 11 a.m. 385-4525 for details.

Durango Skies Telescope & Binocular, 21738 U.S. Hwy 160 W., hosts a free moon gazing from 5-6:30 p.m. 259-5400 or www.durangoskies.com for details.

Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

The Southwest Colorado Chapter of the American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., Suite 282, offers a First Aid class from 6-10 p.m. 259-5383 to pre-register.

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

Tim Sullivan plays acoustic at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.

Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs solo at Joel’s, 119 W. 8^th St., starting at 8 p.m.

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 I-Gene and Reason spin for Trenchtown Tuesdays at Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., starting at 9 p.m. 259-9018 for details.

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The Women’s Resource Center, 679 E. Second Ave., hosts a Holiday Open House from 4 to 6 p.m. The event will welcome new Executive Director Katie Tiernan and bid farewell to Mandy Mikulencak and former Assistant Director Tracy Korb. 247-1242 for details.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents Art Spot, a live art demo, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. 259-9018 for details.

Greg Ryder plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

Lacey Black plays jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., at 6:30 p.m. 247-4433 for details.

Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays acoustic rock at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.

The Center of Light Dolores presents a free screening of “Joyeux Noel” at 7 p.m. for its Conscious Movie Night. 882-4920 for details.

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

Joel’s, 119 W. 8th St., hosts DJ Eschaton spinning “Retro 2 Electro” for Ladies Night at 10 p.m. 385-0430 for details.

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Pure Soul Coffee, 40 Town Plaza, hosts “Mornings at Seven, Afternoons at Five,” an evolving show of new coffee house sketches by Maureen May. The exhibit4

runs throughout the month of December.

The Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., hosts an exhibit of Durango, Ridgway and New York images taken by photographer Tracy Janes. The show will be on display through the month of December. Visit http: //tracyphotos.pbwiki.com for details.

Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts, 680 Main Ave., hosts “Beauty Before Me,” a one-woman show of new acrylics and watercolors by Karyn Gabaldon, through Dec. 25.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts the Holiday Art Olé exhibit, where the gallery is set up as a local arts retail store, through Dec. 28. The works of 25 local artists is available for purchase during the once a year event. Upstairs, the DAC Library presents an exhibit of miniature works by local artists, entitled, “Smaller Than a Breadbox.” The show includes two- and three-dimensional works. 259-2606 for details.

The Family Center of Durango offers PAT – Parents as Teachers – a free, ongoing home visitation program for parents and their children. The free program offers specific developmental information for parents and children up to 3 years of age, and visits can take place weekly or monthly depending on interest and need. 385-4747 for detials..

The Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave., host the exhibit “Boots & Saddles: Historic Foot Gear and Horse Gear from Southwestern Colorado.” This show contains artifacts including Gus Ambold’s “Olathe Cow-Boy Boots” and Olga Little’s saddle and pack saddle. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday. 259-2402 for details.

Professional Business Builders, a chapter of Business Networking International, meets every Thursday from 7-8:30 a.m. at the Unitarian Church in Durango. BNI Business Connections meets every Wednesday from 11:30-1 p.m. in room 100 of the Durango Office Suites, 1053 Main Ave. A new Business Networking Chapter meets every Thursday from 7-8:30 a.m. at the Wells Group. BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world. Call 422-2032 or e-mail servinglife@hotmail.com for details.

The Children’s Museum, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts the exhibit, “Living Off the Land.” The museum offers a hands-on exploration of the Rocky Mountain ecosystem and is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Wed.-Fri. and 1-5 p.m. on Sat. and Sun. 259-9234 for details.

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Forest Lakes will host a “Caroling in the Meadows” celebration on Dec. 20.

St. Mark’s Church will host a nondenominational “Blue Christmas” service on Dec. 21. The service is for people dealing with grief or depression during the holiday season.

Aftergrass, the Good Neighbors, the Antibodies and Artikle will play New Year’s Eve at Silverton’s Miner’s Tavern.

The Family Center of Durango will offer Tumbling Tots for parents and their 14 month to 3-year-old children beginning on Jan. 7.

The fifth annual Juried Photo Show, “Images of the Southwest,” will accept entries from Jan. 7-15.  http://swcenter.fortlewis.edu for details. 

Open Shutter Gallery is inviting submissions for its community show, “The Art of Animals,” which will be on display Jan. 11-30. Applications can be picked up at Open Shutter Gallery.

The Hesperus Ski Patrol will present its “Common Sense Approach to Avalanches” class on Jan. 15, 17 & 19. Applications are available at outdoor stores throughout the area. 247-4617 for details.

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Open Shutter exhibits ‘Artists & Authors’ What: The local photography gallery’s holiday show Where: The Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave.   When: Through Jan. 9 with an opening on Dec. 13 Fine art photography is the theme of the season at Durango’s Open Shutter Gallery. The local venue exhibits the show “Artists and Authors” through Jan. 9. An opening reception is scheduled for Dec. 13 in conjunction with Noel Night. “Artists and Authors” is the gallery’s holiday show and includes fine art from both locally and nationally known photographers who have also published their work in fine art books. The exhibit features black-and-white and color images, and the work is varied and unique capturing everything from dance and rodeo to landscapes, people and animals. The show kicked off last week but hits its stride this Thurs., Dec. 13, with an opening reception. The gallery will be open all day until 9 p.m., and there will be refreshments and a gift certificate drawing to celebrate the holidays. For more information contact the Open Shutter Gallery at 382-8355 or visit www.openshuttergallery.com

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Fort Lewis College hosts Winter Commencement What: The graduation ceremony for Fort Lewis’ 42nd class Where: Whalen Gymnasium   When: Sat., Dec. 15, at 10 a.m. Winter commencement exercises for Fort Lewis College’s 42nd baccalaureate class will be held this Saturday in the Whalen Gymnasium. More than 200 students are eligible to receive their bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees at the first of two annual commencement ceremonies. Spring graduation is scheduled for April 26. Colorado’s Lt. Governor Barbara O’Brien will deliver this year’s commencement address.   O’Brien was sworn in as Colorado’s 47th lieutenant governor last January, becoming only the fourth woman to hold the position in Colorado history. Prior to becoming lt. governor, she spent the last 16 years as president of the Colorado Children’s Campaign, a statewide public policy and advocacy organization. O’Brien has also led major policy initiatives that increased funding for schools, created charter schools, expanded early childhood education, increased access to health care for uninsured children, reduced teen smoking, and expanded after-school programs. O’Brien credits her strong passion and commitment to children’s issues to her education and health policy work for former Gov. Richard Lamm. Fort Lewis College Winter Commencement 2007 will take place on Sat., Dec. 15, in Whalen Gymnasium at 10 a.m. A moment of silence will be observed during the event for Maxwell Silver, the Fort Lewis student who died earlier this month.

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Bar-D Wranglers to play Christmas Jubilee What: A holiday show from the Bar-D Wranglers Where: The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College When: Fri., Dec. 14. Doors open at 6 p.m. Durango’s beloved cowboy crooners will ring in the holiday season this Friday at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. Durango’s biggest stage hosts the Bar-D Wranglers Christmas Jubilee on Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. Founded by Cy Scarborough in 1969, the Bar-D Wranglers offer their own unique style of Western music, cowboy poetry and humor. The band currently features Scarborough, fiddler Matt Palmer, bassist Joel Racheff, guitarist Levi Mullen and guitarist Gary Cook. Known for more than summer entertainment at the Bar-D Chuckwagon, the Wranglers have been touring this past fall and recently returned from a premier live performance at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. The concert will be broadcast on the Grand Ole Opry television and radio shows. Their “tour” also found them performing at a town celebration in Filmore, Utah, and the Chuckwagon Jamboree in Jackson, Wyo. Back in Durango, the band has been focusing on the upcoming Christmas Jubilee. The Wranglers have planned a warm-hearted and fun-filled show that will focus on the true meaning of the holidays. Doors to the Concert Hall and concessions open at 6 p.m. Limited tickets for the Christmas Jubilee are available on the web at www.durangoconcerts.com, by calling 247-7657 or by visiting the Concert Hall’s Ticketing Office at 7th St. and Main Ave. behind Magpies.

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