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The Summit presents Spare Parts

Gala kicks off the winter sports season
REEL Environmental Experience returns

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Thursday15

KDUR presents a 5:30 p.m. Songwriting Contest in the Fort Lewis College CUB Pub. Prizes include a recording contract, entry to a songwriter’s expo and gift packages. Proceeds benefit KDUR. 247-7634 for details.

The Tara Mandala Buddhist Retreat Center hosts a study group on The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying from 5:30-7 p.m. The group meets every Thursday through Dec. 6. 731-3711 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.

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.

The Durango Photography Club meets from 7-9

p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, with local professional Paul Boyer presenting a program on Photographing People. 385-8470 for details.

Josh Schaffer performs his senior recital on saxophone at 7 p.m. in Roshong Recital Hall.

Singer-songwriter Greg Ryder plays a free show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 7:30 p.m. www.strater.com for details.

Formula 151, featuring Dave Mensch, Mike Kornelson, Katherine Tischhauser and Steve Dejka, plays a free, all-ages show at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., at 8:30 p.m.

DJ Mytha spins old school and classic underground hip-hop for Pint Night at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

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Friday16

The Durango Recycling Center hosts a Computer and Electronic Waste Collection Day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The center will offer safe disposal of old computer equipment and electronic waste. 375-4831 for details.

Spaaah Shop & Day Spa, 934 Main Ave., hosts an open house from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Custom Framing, 24B Town Plaza, hosts a Grand Opening Celebration from 4-7 p.m. The opening includes refreshements, giveaways and art from the Cowboy Heritage Project. 375-6289 for details.

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.

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

International Folk Dancing takes place at 6:30 p.m. in the Wild Sage Yoga Studio in the Smiley Building, 1309 E. Third Ave. Line, circle and couple dances from many will be taught and performed. 247-5720 for details.

Jack Ellis & Larry Carver bring their high-altitude blues to Rubio’s in Aztec on at 6:30 p.m.

Greg Ryder plays an encore show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 7:30 p.m. www.strater.com for details.

The Good Neighbors play jam rock at the 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., beginning at 8 p.m. 259-8801 for details.

Cosmic Accident plays rock 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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Saturday17

The Durango Recycling Center hosts a Computer and Electronic Waste Collection Day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The center will offer safe disposal of old computer equipment and electronic waste. 375-4831 for details.

“America Unchained,” a celebration of locally owned, independent businesses, returns to Durango and La Plata County. The goal of the event is to raise awareness about how spending patterns affect the economy and community and a booth the Farmer’s Market from 1-4 p.m. in the First National Bank parking lot. 946-6553 for details.

The La Plata County Humane Society hosts a Pet Adoptathon at Trimble Spa and Natural Hot Springs from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Pets of various ages will be on Trimble’s lawn to meet and greet visitors, and admission to the springs is free to all “seniors” 55 years old and up. The event also includes chair massages, lunch and a special Tai Chi demo. 259-2847 for details.

YogaDurango, 1480 E. Second Ave., offers a free Yoga Basics Workshop designed for beginners at 11 a.m. 946-8961 for details.

National Geographic photographer Larry Carver signs copies of his 2008 calendars at the Image Counts Gallery, located in the Main Mall, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

A pre-Thanksgiving Farmer’s Market meets from 1-4 p.m. in the First National Bank of Durango parking lot. Local farmers and artisans will be on-hand with foods and crafts. www.durangofarmersmarket.org for details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, presents the premiere of “Break the Glass: Life or Meth?” an hour-long, locally produced documentary on methamphetamine abuse and addiction in rural Southwest Colorado, at 2 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.breaktheglass.info for details.

A fund-raiser for Marilyn Cieszykowski, a nurse practitioner who has worked throughout the Four Corners, takes place from 5 p.m.-midnight at the Legion Hall in Cortez. The indoor music festival and silent auction will feature performances by Ranger Rick and the Swamp Things, DJ Needles, Katya Chorover, the Lindells and the Mountain Mystics. kbergster44@yahoo.com for details.

Kirtan, participatory singing from India to still the mind and calm the body, returns to the Smiley Building’s Blue Heron Yoga Studio, 1309 E. Third Ave., from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The session is following by an optional 30-minute meditation. 799-3447 for details.

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

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

Durango DOT Comedy presents “Slipping One Past the Goalie: Dreading the Blue Line!,” a fund-raiser for the nonprofit Durango Fury womens traveling hockey team. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and admission price includes two free beers and discounted beers thereafter. 259-6004 for details.

Greg Ryder rounds out three nights at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 7:30 p.m. www.strater.com for details.

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

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, hosts “Load the Bonk: Part Deux,” a screening of two snowboard films, “Thanks Brain” and “There’s Always Something,” Durango’s first snowboard movie, beginning at 9:30 p.m. The evening includes a slideshow with local footage and more than $3,000 in giveaways. All proceeds benefit the Durango Mountain Resort terrain park. 759-3211 for details.

Roots of Creation blends reggae, rock, jazz and hip-hop at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Vanilla Pop, the live Vegas lounge act from Taos, plays a 9:30 p.m. show at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave. 259-9200 for details.

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Sunday18

Durango BMX hosts its weekly races with sign ups from 1-1:30 p.m. and racing to follow. Racing will continue every Sunday, weather permitting. www.durangobmx.com for details.

American Voices, a collaboration between the San Juan Symphony and the Telluride and Durango Choral Societies, takes the stage at 3 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

Singer-songwriter Joel Racheff plays solo at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.

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

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Monday19

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

Singer-songwriter Robin Davis plays his weekly gig at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 7:30 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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Tuesday20

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

The Family Center of Durango, 489½ Florida Rd., hosts a Harvest Potluck for Thanksgiving from noon-2 p.m. 385-4747 for details.

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad takes an early trip to the North Pole at 5:15 p.m. with the first Polar Express trip of the season benefiting the Children’s Museum of Durango. Email amy@childsmuseum.org or 259-9234 to purchase tickets.

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

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

Singer-songwriter Donny Johnson plays at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 7:30 p.m.

Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs solo at Joel’s, 119 W. 8th 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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Wednesday21

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.

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

Singer-songwriter Greg Ryder plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 7: 30 p.m.

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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Ongoing

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 254 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 and opens with a 5 p.m. reception Nov. 16. 259-2606 for details.

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.

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts the exhibition, “A Question of Power,” a photographic documentary project focusing on environmental issues facing the Diné (Navajo) living in the area of the proposed Desert Rock Power Plant. The show runs through Nov. 29. 247-7167 for details.

The Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave., exhibits “Solitary Voyagers” and “Primordial Seas,” two bodies of work by Seattle photographer Douglas Ethridge, through Dec. 5. The images are in black-and-white and color and have been exhibited around the world. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com for details.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts the exhibit “Girls, Guns, Metal & Pedals,” photography by Jerry Aaron Hazard. The show will continue through Nov. 20. 259-9018 for details.

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College displays Monumental Textiles from the Durango Collection, prints from the Bill and Sue Hensler Collection, and drawings and paintings by Native American artists. Also on display is an exhibit of the jewelry of Ben Nighthorse, a show that appeared at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. Visit www.swcenter.fortlewis.edu 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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Upcoming

The annual Turkey Trot 5-mile race returns to the Fort Lewis College Rim on Nov. 22. Start time for the 5-mile race is at 10 a.m. The 1-mile race begins at 11 a.m. Registration begins at the Business Education Building at 8:30 a.m. 259-2366 for details.

The Community Thanksgiving Dinner returns to the La Plata County Fairgrounds for the 21st year on Nov. 22.

Durango Community Access Television, Channel 22, will air the local family documentary, “Heart & Soil,” at 2 & 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

Sylvia Zurko will play Celtic and classical music on her harp at the DoubleTree on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22.

The Durango Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Singing with Santa” holiday kick-off event returns to Main Avenue on Nov. 23.

Dr. Joy Kanevski, naturopathic doctor and midwife, will present a free talk on Home Remedies for Colds & Flu on Nov. 29.

Fort Lewis College Theatre presents “Kinetic Kaleidoscope: An Original Dance Concert” on Nov. 29-Dec. 2 and Dec. 6-8.

The Animas Museum will host its 2007 Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.

A CODE RED dialogue to stop discrimination meets at Fort Lewis College on Dec. 3.

The Silverton Avalanche Center’s Durango fund-raiser returns to Steamworks on Dec. 5.

The Festival of Trees, a benefit for Community Connections, returns to the La Plata County Fairgrounds on Dec. 7 & 8. The event includes tree and wreath bidding, crafts booths and entertainment.

In conjunction with the Festival of Trees, Community Connection presents “Death on the Dance Floor,” an original murder mystery dinner set in 1920s Durango, on Dec. 8 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.

Folk legend Richie Havens plays a Dec. 15 show at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.

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The Summit presents Spare Parts
What: A local concert from the Chicago-based rock-funk band
Where: The Summit, 600 Main Ave.
When: Fri., Nov. 16 at 9: 30 p.m.

 

Spare Parts go on stage this week at the Summit. The Chicago-based group is bringing its fusion of funk, rock, jazz and electronic to the local venue on Fri., Nov. 16.

Spare Parts’ influences range from Weather Report and Steely Dan to Led Zeppelin and Primus. The band is cementing its place in the Windy City and throughout the nation by bringing its infectious music to numerous venues and festivals. Spare Parts is also currently receiving airplay on national and college radio stations across the country and has even been picked up by international airwaves. Through the years, members of the group have shared the stage with The Jazz Mandolin Project, Liquid Soul, Particle, Stanton Moore, Pnuma Trio, Jeff Coffin, Fareed Haque, Perpetual Groove and Victor Wooten, as well as performed at international festivals such as the Montreux and Vienna Jazz Festivals. The band has also scored music for several independent films and commercials.

Durangoans can get a taste of the Spare Parts experience this Friday. The band goes on stage at the Summit at 9:30 p.m. For more information, call 247-2324.

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Gala kicks off the winter sports season
What: The Durango Winter Sports Foundation’s annual fund-raiser
Where: The DoubleTree Hotel
When: Mon., Nov. 19, from 6-10 p.m.

 

The Durango Winter Sports Foundation’s Gala officially kicks off the winter sports season on Mon., Nov. 19, at the DoubleTree Hotel. Jerry and Sara Davis’ induction into the Foundation’s Hall of Fame will highlight this year’s festivities.

The gala is an annual event that offers attendees an opportunity to socialize and discuss the upcoming ski season. Stories from previous years are shared, local dignitaries are honored and the event gives the skiing community an opportunity to celebrate the coming season. Each year, the foundation also recognizes individuals or teams who have significantly enhanced winter sporting activities for Durango area children.

This year the foundation will induct Jerry and Sara Davis into the Hall of Fame. Jerry and Sara are being honored for their dedication and development of the high school skiing program. They took reigns of the Durango High School team from 1967-1981 and helped the skiing Demons to win nine state high school championships for both boys and girls.

“The Davis record is unbelievable,” said Kirk Rawles, program coordinator for the foundation. “They really made the Durango Demon High School teams into statewide skiing powerhouses.”

In addition to the induction, the gala will feature live and silent auction items, dinner and a cocktail reception. The event is the largest fund-raising event of the year for the Durango Winter Sports Foundation, which is the umbrella organization for local alpine, Nordic and freestyle competitors.

The gala will run from 6-10 p.m. on Nov. 19. Tickets are available at Magpie’s Newsstand and Café.

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REEL Environmental Experience returns
What: The 6th annual fund-raiser for the FLC Environmental Center
Where: The Smiley Theatre, 1309 E. Third Ave.
When: Thurs., Nov. 15. Doors open at 6 p.m.

The Fort Lewis College Environmental Center is hoping to spur action in an unconventional way – a free fund-raiser. The center’s 6th annual “REEL Environmental Experience” filmfest returns to the Smiley Building Theatre on Thurs., Nov. 15, with a screening of “The 11th Hour,” a film that is still in theaters.

The event will also include other short films, a silent auction, and appetizers and desserts. Donations will be accepted at the door.

The event couldn’t come at a better time, says Marcus Renner, the center’s director. The Environmental Center’s programs are overflowing with students, and the organization is taking on larger and more complex projects. The same week as the fund-raiser, the center is hosting sustainability consultants who are working on Fort Lewis’ first-ever assessment of its environmental performance. “This is the first time that we’ll have a clear picture of how we stack up against other colleges around the country,” he said.

“The 11th Hour” is narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio and includes interviews with Kenny Ausubel, Janine Benyus, Mikhail Gorbachev, Thom Hartmann, Paul Hawken, Stephen Hawking, Wangari Maathai, William McDonough, Bill McKibben, David Orr and David Suzuki among others. On par with “An Inconvenient Truth,” the film describes the multiple perils facing our planet and provides practical, inspirational advice for everyday actions. New York Times film critic Manohla Dargis commented, “It is our astonishing capacity for hope that distinguishes ‘The 11th Hour.’”

Doors to the free fund-raiser open at 6 p.m. with the films starting at 7 p.m. For more information, call the Environmental Center at 247-7676 or visit the center’s website at http://envcenter.fortlewis.edu.

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