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Thursday31

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents live jazz from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and a DJ spinning 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.

The Fort Lewis College Life-Long Learning Lecture Series continues with the talk, “A Land Alone: Colorado’s Western Slope,” at 7 p.m. in the Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum.

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

Friday1

Tara Mandala Buddhist Retreat Center, located near Pagosa Springs, offers Phowa Teachings with Lama Wangdu Rinpoche. The teachings on the powerful practice for dying will continue on Feb. 2 & 3. 731-3711 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.

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

Pine Needle Mountaineering hosts a ski waxing clinic at 6 p.m. at the store in the Main Mall. 247-8728 for details.

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

The Loose Change Revival plays the music

of the ’70s and ’80s at 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., beginning at 8 p.m. 259-8801 for details.

The Lawn Chair Kings don the latest medieval fashions and make a return to the Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. following the Snowdown Light Parade. 259-2545 for details.

Aftergrass and Guests play a free early set at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., following the Snowdown Light Parade at 9 p.m. 247-2324.

The Kirk James Blues Band plays a 9 p.m. show at Squirrel’s Pub, located in Pagosa Springs.

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.

Saturday2

Tara Mandala Buddhist Retreat Center, located near Pagosa Springs, hosts Saturday Morning Meditation from 10 a.m.-noon. Drop-ins welcome. 731-3711 for details.

Dr. Duane Smith gives a slide presentation on “Rails to Riches: The Story of Railroading in Southwest Colorado” from 2-4 p.m. at the San Juan Public Lands Center. The presentation is free for members of the San Juan Mountains Association.

The Durango Contra Dance hosts three events in conjunction with Snowdown at the VFW, 1550 Main Ave. At 5 p.m., there will be a Medieval Madness Potluck open to all. The Virginia Creepers, an Albuquerque band, plays a 6 p.m. concert. Ye Olde Contra Dance begins at 7 p.m. with beginner instruction. 385-9292 for details.

Kirk James plays solo blues from 5-8 p.m. at Steamworks Bayfield.

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.

Gary Walker plays jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433.4

Greg Ryder plays a free solo show at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 7 p.m.

The all-women’s Durango Fury hockey team takes on the Colorado Springs Timberwolves at 8 p.m. at the Chapman Hill Ice Rink. Come support the home team, and wear Snowdown attire for a chance at fabulous prizes. The series continues Feb. 3.

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

Lion Vibes, a nine-piece band, plays reggae/dub/dancehall/world beat at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Shotgun Jesus, a psychedelic-pseudo-metal-freedombilly-funk-jam band, plays Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

Sunday3

Superbowl Sunday

La Plata County Search and Rescue hosts a pancake breakfast fund-raiser at the La Plata County Fairgrounds from 7 a.m.-noon. The event is search and rescue’s only fund-raiser and goes to the purchase of equipment for the all-volunteer organization.

The all-women’s Durango Fury hockey team takes on the Colorado Springs Timberwolves at 8:45 a.m. at the Chapman Hill Ice Rink. Wear Snowdown attire for a chance at prizes.

St. Marks Church, 910 E. Third Ave., hosts a Super Bowl Chili Sale from noon-2 p.m. Cooked chili kits will be sold to raise money for volunteers building a library in Haiti. 884-7277 for details.

The San Juan Mountains Association and Durango Mountain Resort offer a ski naturalist trek beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the base of chairlift #4. 385-2147 for details.

Joel Racheff plays acoustic 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., beginning at 7:30 p.m.

The 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., offers a Superbowl BBQ beginning at 4:30 p.m. with karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.

Monday4

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

Robin Davis plays 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 an Adult CPR & AED class from 6-10 p.m. The class includes a one-year certification. 259-5383 to pre-register.

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

Terry Rickard plays acoustic rock 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.

Tuesday5

Fat Tuesday

The San Juan Mountains Association and San Juan Public Lands offer “Collaboration Skills,” a training for nonprofit program managers, natural resource professionals, and non-formal educators, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 385-1256 to register.

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

The Family Center of Durango kicks off its newborn playgroup from 1-3 p.m. The casual support group for new parents includes guest speakers on a variety of topics. 385-4747 for details.

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

The Jeff Solon Jazz Group plays a Fat Tuesday show at Christina’s Grill and Bar, 21382 U.S. Hwy 160 W. , from 6-9 p.m.

Jack Ellis and Larry Carver play a 6-9 p.m. show at the Pagosa Brewing Company to celebrate Mardi Gras.

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.

The Columbine Bar, located on Grand Ave. in Mancos, hosts its Tuesday Night Jam beginning at 8 p.m. The session is open to all musicians.

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 spins for Trenchtown Tuesdays 4

at Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., starting at 9 p.m. 259-9018 for details.

Wednesday6

The Fort Lewis College Job Fair meets from noon-4 p.m. in the College Union Building Ballroom. The fair is free and open to the public. 247-7562 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.

The Sexual Assault Services Organization holds a free training for prevention education volunteers from 5:30-9 p.m. Volunteers will facilitate small group discussions for middle and high school students. 259-3074.

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

An open bluegrass jam meets from 6-8 p.m. at the Durango Brewing Company, 3000 Main Ave. The circle gathers every Wednesday. 247-1264 for details.

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

The Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival lands at Fort Lewis College’s Noble Hall beginning at 7 p.m. Six films will be screened and conservation groups will be on hand with information and volunteer opportunities. Visit www.restoretherockies.com for details.

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

The Andreas Kapsalis Trio brings eight-fingered guitar to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Ongoing

The Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave., hosts the exhibit, “Convergence,” by Gloria Baker Feinstein through March 12. The show is a collection of black and white images that bring out the mystery and intrigue of every day surroundings and events. Feinstein photographs with a Hasselblad and develops all of her work in a traditional darkroom setting. Some of the well-known photographers who have influenced her work include Diane Arbus, Keith Carter, Sally Mann and Andre Kertesz. www.openshuttergallery.com for details.

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College exhibits the fifth annual Juried Photography Show:“Images of the Southwest” in the Center’s gallery. The show was open to amateur, semi-professional and professional photographers alike, with a special category for students and was judged by Denver photographer Tom Carr. The photography show first began in 2003 to recognize the great number of excellent visual artists in Durango and the Four Corners area.

Steaming Bean Coffee, 915 Main Ave., hosts the Chloe Cards photography exhibit. Chloe is a 16-year-old Golden Retriever and Durango native who has been posing for the camera all of her life. The mostly black-and-white photography exhibit depicts her adventures as a mountain biker, skier and professional dress-up artist. www.chloecards.com for details.

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts the “Home Exhibit” through Feb. 13. In the show, 15 local visual artists, writers and performance artists interpret the theme of “home.” The gallery is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Monday-Friday. 247-7167 for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Show, hosts the Four Corners Commission, its 32^nd annual juried exhibit, through Feb. 2. Juror Mary Ellen Long selected works that celebrate the diversity and uniqueness of life, of land and the artists within the Four Corners Region. 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 also collecting stories about descendants of prominent Durango men and women between 1881-1910.259-2402 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 Referral Matrix meets every Thursday from 7-8:30 a.m. at the Wells Group. The BNI Referral Market meets from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Prudential. 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.

Upcoming

The Family Center of Durango will offer a Core Communication Class for mothers and their teen daughters beginning on Feb. 7. The two-week class continues Feb. 12. 799-4686 for details.

The Collaboration of Caring Communities, a group of nonprofit and faith-based organizations working together to better serve people in need, will meet on Feb. 7. 375-1433 for details.

The fourth annual Mancos Mush Dog Sled Races return to the region Feb. 8-10.

Durango Scottish Dancers will offer a 6-week Scottish Country Dance Class beginning on Feb. 8. 382-9593 for details.

Ska pioneers, the Toasters, return to Durango for a Feb. 8 show at the Summit.

Durango Nature Studies hosts a Wild Words event on Feb. 9 at the Abbey Theatre with performances and stories from singer-songwriters Sally Shuffield, Danny Schmidt and Carrie Elkin.

The American Association of University Women will host a book and author luncheon with Tekla Dennison Miller on Feb. 9 at the FLC Memorial Lounge. 259-5671 for details.

Our Sister’s Keeper will offer a free training entitled “Community Collaboration – Efforts to Support Inclusiveness and Diversity Work” on Feb. 9. 259-4160 for details.

The Miserabillies will play neo-trad country music Feb. 9 at the Bayfield Steamworks.

Lyndee White & Marie Hornickel, voice and piano artists from Denver, play a Feb. 9 special event at Wines of the San Juan.

A WinterFest Triathlon lands in Pagosa Springs on Feb. 10 and includes cross-country, snowshoe and downhill legs.

Maria’s Bookshop will host a book signing with Wayne Sheldrake, author of Instant Karma: The Heart and Soul of a Ski Bum, on Feb. 12.

The Green Business Roundtable is scheduled for Feb. 13 and will discuss Sustainable Business in the 21^st Century.

Golden, a Minneapolis hip-hop artist and Black Eyed Peas cohort, will play at Feb. 13 show at the Summit.

Fort Lewis College Theatre will present Win/Lose/Draw: A Night of One Acts on Feb. 14-16 and 21-23.

The Durango Foundation for Educational Excellence, in partnership with Durango Mountain Resort and the Bank of Colorado, will offer a discounted day of skiing to benefit education Feb. 15.

The Jeff Solon Swing’n Big Band will perform for the Red Slipper Dance Party on Feb. 22 at the Henry Strater Theatre.

A three-band bill of local music will play the Henry Strater Theater on Feb. 28 with Waiting on Trial, Carute Roma, and Rock & Rye all taking the stage.

The Adaptive Sports Association will present the 10th annual Dave Spencer Ski Classic on Feb. 29 and March 1 and teams are forming now. 259-0374 for details.

George Thorogood & the Destroyers play the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on March 2.

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet to play Concert Hall

What: A mixed repertoire from the renowned dance company

Where: The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College

When: Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m.

A renowned dance company brings top contemporary ballet back to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College this week. The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet will perform a mixed repertoire next Wed., Feb. 6, at 7 p.m.

Established in 1995 by long-time Aspen resident Bebe Schweppe, the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Co. is revered as an institution and gathering place for the finest dancers and choreographers in the world. The troupe boasts a dozen young dancers and the talents of Artistic Director Tom Mossbrucker and Executive Director Jean-Philippe Malaty.

“The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet showcases bodies in intricately choreographed motion,” said Gary Penington, concert hall managing director. “The dancers create the most elegant and deceptively difficult movements one can ask of the human body. The company focuses on emerging local talent, and its members and ensembles have repeatedly garnered national – even international – acclaim. It’s been four years since they’ve visited Durango, and we’re glad to have them back.”

The current eclectic repertoire includes: “A Children’s Rainforest Odyssey” (David Taylor, choreographer); “Fandango” (Lar Lubovitch); “Afternoon of a Faun” (Thierry Malandain); “1^st Flash” (Jorma Elo); “Sinatra Suite” (Twyla Tharp); “Light Rain Pas de Deux” (Gerald Arpino); “It’s Not About the Numbers” (Nicolo Fonte); and “Whispers in the Dark” (Edwaard Liang).

Tickets for the performance are available on the web at www.durangoconcerts.com, by calling 247-7657, or in person at the Ticketing Offices in Durango at 7^th and Main Avenue.

Showtime is at 7 p.m. with doors to the Spotlight Lounge, offering beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks, opening at 6 p.m.

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