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‘What the Bleep’ comes back to Pagosa
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Fort Lewis College celebrates Homecoming

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The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., offers the Kid’s Paint Bar from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Art-loving kids can paint, draw, construct and explore a variety of creative activities in the space. 259-2606 for details.

The Mancos Farmer’s Market meets from 4-7 p.m. in Boyle Park for the final market of the summer season. 533-7725 for details.

The Durango City Council hosts a public reception with the finalists for City Manager of Durango from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the D&SNG Railroad Museum. 375-5005 for details.

Ultimate Frisbee takes place at Miller Middle School football field at 6 p.m. 903-8416 for details.

Durango Motorless Transit hosts a group trail run on the Hermosa Creek Trail beginning at 6 p.m. Interested runners should meet at the southern trail

head. 946-5557 for directions.

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.

The Fort Lewis College Life-Long Learning Lecture Series continues at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall with the talk, “Quantum Mechanics and the Illusion of Free Will.” 

Photographer Bruce Anderson addresses the monthly meeting of the Durango Photography Club from 7-9 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Anderson will discuss the benefits of shooting in RAW format. 385-8470 for details.

Sonya Clark performs her senior recital on piano, a free show at Roshong Recital Hall, at 7 p.m.

The John Cowan Band plays a 7:30 p.m. show at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. The show was rescheduled from Sept. 18. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

Speak Truth to Power Fest opens with an 8 p.m. performance of the play, “Speak Truth to Power” in the. Fort Lewis College Mainstage Theatre. Visit theatre.fortlewis.edu 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.

Formula 151 plays an 8:30 p.m. all-ages show at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave.

DJ Spark Madden spins for Pint Night at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., beginning at 11 p.m. 259-9200 for details

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San Juan Basin Health, 281 Sawyer Dr., offers its Friday Flu Clinic from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 247-5702 for details.

Speak Truth to Power Fest continues with a 2:30 p.m. lecture from human rights activist Harry Wu in the Fort Lewis College Memorial Lounge. Wu will also speak during the 8 p.m. performances of “Speak Truth to Power” on Oct. 19 & 20. Visit

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

The FLC Symphonic Band and the FLC Concert Choir and Chamber Choir perform their fall concert at 7 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. The show includes Randall Thompson’s monumental “Testament of Freedom.” www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

Skunkass Productions presents the local bicycle culture films, “Mallethead” and “Durango DEVO,” at the Smiley Building Theatre, 1309 E. Third Ave. Funeral attire is suggested, and partial proceeds benefit the Durango Bicycle Co-op. www.durangocyclery.com for details.

Rosalie Sorrels, an American folk legend, and Jane Voss & Hoyle Osborne perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Aztec Presbyterian. 505-334-9716 for details.

Jack Ellis & 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.

The Jeff Solon Swing’n Big Band performs for dancing and listening at the Red Slipper Dance Club from 8 p.m. to midnight in the Diamond Circle Theatre, 699 Main Ave.

Formula 151 brings its live progressive rock to the Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village at 9 p.m. 884-9155 for details.

Two and a Half White Guys bring their punk-infused reggae and ska to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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The Durango Farmer’s Market meets from 8 a.m.-noon in the First National Bank of Durango parking lot, 259 W. 9^th St. The event includes produce from local farmers, prepared food items and locally made crafts. The final regular market of the season meets on Oct. 27.

Habitat for Humanity hosts a Women Build workday all day at the duplex homes at 1470 Florida Road.   382-9735 for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., offers the Kid’s Paint Bar from noon-4 p.m. Art-loving kids can paint, draw, construct and explore a variety of 4

creative activities in the space. 259-2606 for details.

The Prema Group hosts Kirtan, participatory singing to still the mind and calm the body, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Smiley Building’s Blue Heron Yoga Studio, 1309 E. Third Ave. An optional 30-minute meditation will follow. 259-2110 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 Walker plays jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.

Sam Keen, noted author and lecturer, appears at The Main Book Company in Cortez at a 6 p.m. wine and appetizer event. The evening benefits the For Pets Sake Humane Society which serves Montezuma and Dolores counties. 565-5454 for details.

Dance of the Dead, a collaboration of local performers honoring how different cultures celebrate the cycle of life, takes place at 7 p.m. in the Smiley Building Theatre, 1309 E. Third Ave. The performance will include belly dance, fire dance, tap, modern and fusion styles and benefits the Southwest Center for Independence. 259-1672 for details.

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

Mirabai Ceiba, a musical project from Germany and Mexico, performs spiritual chants and original songs at 8:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. Third Ave. 375-7902 or www.mirabaiceiba.com for details.

The Lawn Chair Kings bring their country-punk to the Hollywood Bar in Dolores at 9 p.m. Original drummer Matt Joyce will join the band for the show.

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts the Dead Fest Live Awards Show at 9:04 p.m. The show features San Francisco bands the Tunnel and French Miami and local group, the Freeman Social. 247-2324 for details.

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Durango BMX hosts its weekly races with sign ups from 1-2 p.m. and racing to follow. Racing will continue every Sunday and Wednesday through October. www.durangobmx.com for details.

The Fort Lewis College Center of Southwest Studies hosts a 1 p.m. opening reception for the new Old Spanish Trail Exhibition.

The State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara hosts auditions for the coming performance of “Hollywood Nutcracker” from 1-3 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. Ballet dancers, ages 8-12, are needed. 764-7142 for details.

Local bluegrass wizards, The Badly Bent, play a free, 3-6 p.m. show at the Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., to celebrate the end-of-season patio closing party. 259-2545 for details.

Honky Tonk legend Ray Price plays a 4 p.m. show at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. Price is widely known for his hits “Danny Boy” and “For the Good Times.” www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

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

The Blue Moon Ramblers play their weekly gig at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 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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Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs a solo show at El Patio, 600 Main Ave., starting at 4:30 p.m.

Speak Truth to Power Fest continues with a free screening of the film, “Hills of Caracas,” at 7 p.m. Fort Lewis College’s Noble Hall. Visit theatre.fortlewis.edu for details.

Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays his weekly gig at Joel’s, 119 W. 8^th St., starting at 8 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.

Ultimate Frisbee takes place at Miller Middle School football field at 6 p.m. 903-8416 for details.

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

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

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

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

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Colorado Lending Source holds a free Small Business Administration 504 Training Class at Hampton Inn, 3777 Main Ave., from 2-3:30 p.m. The loan program offers up to 90% fixed-rate financing on commercial real estate acquisitions for small business owners. www.coloradolendingsource.org for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., offers4 the Kid’s Paint Bar for “Happy Hours” from 3:30-5:30 p.m. The bar is open to all ages. 259-2606 for details.

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

Speak Truth to Power Fest continues with a free screening of the film, “Iraq in Fragments,” at 7 p.m. Fort Lewis College’s Noble Hall. Visit theatre.fortlewis.edu for details.

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

Martha Scanlan, formerly of the Reeltime Travelers, plays a 7:30 p.m. Durango Acoustic Music show at the Diamond Circle Theatre, 699 Main Ave.

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.

The Gore Gore Girls, an all-female garage rock band from Detroit, plays the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 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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The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery presents the David Hunt Ceramic Invitational Exhibition, an annual invitational ceramic exhibition and sale showcasing the work of 12 area artists. The exhibition runs through Oct. 31 and includes work by: Leon Arledge, Judith Brey, Boots Brown, Chyako Hashimoto, Peter Karner, Jennifer Neff, Lisa Pedolsky, Cole Taylor, Carolyn Kendrick, Scott Roberts and Kay H. Roberts. 247-7167 for details.

The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., hosts “Important Works,” through Oct. 31. The national art show was juried by Brandon Donahue of Colorado, Sara Sense of California and Soni Caballero of New York. Thadinne Swift Eagle took Best of Show; Preston Parrott was awarded first; Randy Jones won second; and Lisa Caddel took third.

The Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave., exhibits “Spirit of the West” in celebration of the Cowboy Gathering and Horse Expo. The exhibit highlights the unique and varied work of both locally and nationally known photographers whom have been published in magazines such as Lens Work, Camera and Darkroom, Photo Insider and Western Styles. Eight photographers are displaying fine art Western images in black and white and color. The show continues through Oct. 31. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com for details.

The Durango Recreation Center Art Gallery hosts paintings and photos by Thaddine Swift Eagle, an encore exhibit. The show will be on display through Oct. 31.

The Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. Second Ave., exhibits “Opposites Attract,” a show of artists’ books, calligraphy, paintings, and prints, by Serafino, N.M., artists Nancy Culmone and Paul Mauer. The exhibit continues through the end of October. 259-2606 for details.

Johnny Maddox plays ragtime piano at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. Maddox performs every night except Sundays, and the free shows take place from 5:30-7 p.m. and 8-11 p.m. www.strater.com 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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The Relay for Life of La Plata County hosts an Oct. 25 kick-off celebration at the D&SNG Railroad Museum.

The Animas Museum will host an Oct. 25 talk on Hispanic Weaving in the Southwest by weaving expert Mark Winter.

The recently formed Four Corners Astrology Guild meets Oct. 25 at Under the Rainbow.

The fourth annual Arts and Crafts Era Conference and Marketplace returns to the Strater Hotel and Durango Arts Center from Oct. 25-28.  

Pure Prairie League & Firefall will play an Oct. 26 show at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College

The St. Mark’s Recital Series opens Oct. 26 with Linda Mack and C. Scott Hagler performing duo-keyboards.

“It’s a Disaster!,” KDUR’s Transvestite Ball returns to the Abbey Theatre on Oct. 27 with performances by Brian Ess, Mr. Anderson, Alex Oliszewski and Stacy Sotosky.

The Medicine Horse Center’s 7^th annual MusicFest & Silent Auction Benefit is scheduled for Oct. 27 at the Mancos Opera House.

Healthy Lifestyle La Plata hosts the Southwest Colorado Worksite Wellness Conference on Nov. 1 at Fort Lewis College.

The Adaptive Sports Association will host volunteer orientations on Nov. 2 and Nov. 6 at the Mason Center. Volunteers earn one day of free skiing for each day volunteered.

Habitat for Humanity will host its 9^th annual Wine Tasting Gala & Silent Auction on Nov. 2 at the Doubletree Hotel Ballroom.

The 11^th annual AIDS Benefit and Silent Auction returns to the Durango Arts Center on Nov. 3.

Ana Baca, author of Mama Flea’s Girls, will appear at Blue Lake Ranch on Nov. 3 in a fund-raiser for the new Durango Public Library.

Euforquestra, the 7-piece afrobeat, funk, samba band, returns to the Summit on Nov. 3.

Mysto the Magi and Company are putting on a full stage illusion show on Nov. 11 at the Diamond Circle Theatre.

A pre-Thanksgiving Farmer’s Market meets from 1-4 p.m. on Nov. 17 in the First National Bank of Durango parking lot.

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‘What the Bleep’ comes back to Pagosa What: A training with Dr. Joe Dispenza, an author featured in “What the Bleep Do We Know?” Where: Pagosa Springs When: Sat., Oct. 20, from 1-7 p.m.  “What the Bleep” is paying the Four Corners region a return visit this week. Dr. Joe Dispenza, internationally known author, researcher and teacher featured in the film, “What the Bleep Do We Know?” will offer a training this Saturday in Pagosa Springs as a fund-raiser for “Pagosa Pays It Forward.” Dispenza has lectured before 20,000 people in 16 countries on six continents. He is best known for his contribution in “What the Bleep Do We Know.” In the film, he explained the steps in intentionally creating one’s day. The outtake eventually became the most popular segment on the “Bleep” website. This Saturday, Dispenza will guide area residents on a multi-media training, which will explain the workings of the brain, how to recognize the patterns we want to change and how to literally create new neural pathways to change our habits and our lives. Dispenza’s first Pagosa appearance drew a sell-out audience of more than 500 people. This event will be limited to a smaller audience and is being sponsored by the Unitarian Universalists Fellowship. For more information, visit www.pagosauu.com or call 731-0980.

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The Motet plays early Halloween show What: A Halloween show from Boulder band the Motet Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College When: Wed., Oct. 24 at 9 p.m.  Halloween is arriving at the Abbey Theatre a week early this year. After an extended absence, the Motet is returning to Durango next week, and the band is bringing Jamiroquai’s repertoire with them to put a unique “electric Americubafrican groove” on Durango’s pre-Halloween on Oct. 24. The Motet continues to rise in the American improv-touring band scene. The Boulder-based band draws large audiences with its world beats and hard groove. Attempting to describe the Motet’s sound, with its Latin jazz textures, dirty funk grooves, West African & Cuban drum rhythms and sax work, is difficult at best. The band’s new line-up includes Dave Watts on drums and Garret Sayers on bass as well as new members Dominic Lalli, Adam Revell and Ryan Jalbert. When the Motet formed in 1998, Watts was the primary songwriter, but now every member of the band is contributing his compositions and arrangements to the group’s repertoire. “Our tendency to avoid being pigeon-holed is a reflection of who we are as musicians,” said Watts. “We try to be open-minded about how we approach different genres and traditions.” In honor of Halloween, the Motet is again diving into new territory with its Oct. 24 show at the Abbey. Costumes are encouraged, and the band will be covering, bending and putting a unique spin on the music of Jamiroquai. Doors for the Motet’s Halloween show at the Abbey open at 9 p.m. For information, call 385-1711.

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Fort Lewis College celebrates Homecoming What: A series of events, games and happenings Where: Fort Lewis College and downtown Durango     When: Through Oct. 21 Skyhawks from throughout the nation are flocking home this week. Fort Lewis College is celebrating Homecoming through Oct. 21 with a slate of special events, many of which are open to the public. As always, the highlights of the weekend will be the Homecoming Parade through downtown Durango on Fri., Oct. 19, at 6 p.m. The campus bonfire will immediately follow the parade around 8:45 p.m. The following day, the festivities continue with a homecoming tailgate party prior to the football game vs. Colorado School of Mines. The game is set to begin at Dennison Memorial Stadium at noon. A series of banquets, receptions and awards ceremonies are also on tap for the weekend. A handful of atypical homecoming events are planned for the weekend as well. The Fort Lewis College Theatre Department is hosting the “Speak Truth to Power-Fest” beginning on Oct. 18. Theatre students will perform the play “Speak Truth to Power: Voices from Beyond the Dark,” at 8 p.m. Oct. 18-20 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 21. Accompanying the performances will be lectures by international human rights advocates Harry Wu and Marina Pisklakova-Parker. For a complete list of Homecoming events, visit www.fortlewis.edu/alumni_friends/ alumni/homecoming.asp.

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