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Thursday13

San Juan Basin Technical College and Pueblo Community College host a 1-3 p.m. town meeting in the Durango School District 9-R board room. The two are discussing merging into one regional community college. 749-2875 for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., offers after-school hours at the Paint Bar from 3:30-5:30 p.m. 259-2606

Singer-songwriter Greg Ryder plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 5 p.m.

Durango Nature Studies offers Hiking the Full Beaver Moon from 5-7 p.m. DNS program director, Gretchen Lamar, will teach about cool moon facts and nighttime lore. 382-9244 ext 3 to register.

The Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado holds its monthly board meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 949 E. Second Ave. All are welcome.

The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo performs its weekly gig in the bar at Mutu’s, 701 E. Second Ave., from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

The Vallecito Nordic Club hosts a fundraiser/membership drive from 6-9 p.m. at the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave. There will be a silent auction and a performance by Durango Dot Comedy. Funds from the event will got to paying for trail grooming equipment and fuel for the Vallecito Nordic trails. 769-0944 for details.

The Fort Lewis College Life Long Learning Series continues at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall with “Paleolithic Cave Art,” a presentation by Brad Bartel, Fort Lewis College president. 247-7401.

“Perpetuating Navajo, Four Diné Woman Speak,” a free poetry reading, takes the stage at the Totah Theatre in Farmington at 7 p.m. 505-947-7086.

Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs solo at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., starting at 7 p.m.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., offers Salsa Night.

The evening includes salsa lessons from 7-7:30 p.m. and DJ Twelfth Night spinning on the patio until 11 p.m. 259-9018.

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

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts ska and punk from local favorite Warsaw at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Friday14

The City of Durango & the San Juan Basin Recycling Association offer a Computer & Electronic Collection Day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Durango Recycling Center. The event continues all day on Nov. 15. 375-4831 for details.

The Woo! Woo! Event, a three-day celebration of the human spirit, kicks off at the La Plata County Fairgrounds from 1-9 p.m. The event includes vendors, talks, bodyworkers and readings and continues all day on Nov. 15 & 16. 903-4352.

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.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents live music from the Good Neighbors from 5:30-8:30 p.m. 259-9018.

The American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., kicks off a Wilderness First Aid class from 6-10 p.m. The class continues all day on Nov. 15 & 16. 259-5383 to register.

Greg Ryder plays an encore show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 6 p.m.

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

Lacey Black plays covers and originals at Christina’s Grill and Bar, 21382 U.S. Hwy. 160 W., from 6-9 p.m.

Harpist Rosalind Simpson performs works by Debussy, Tournier, Dello Joio and Albeniz as the Recital Series continues at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Dr. The show gets under way at 7 p.m. 385-8668 for details.

Legendary alt-country rocker Dave Alvin plays a Durango Acoustic Music concert at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., at 7 p.m. 259-2606.

Laura Cowell, mezzo-soprano, performs a recital at 7 p.m. at Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.

The Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave., presents high-energy stand-up comedy from Russ Rivas. Doors to the show open at 8 p.m. www.henrystrater.com for details.

The Kirk James Blues Band at the 8th Avenue Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., starting at 8 p.m. 259-8801

Local rock band GPS plays the Billy Goat Saloon on Highway 160 in Gem Village starting at 8 p.m. 884-9155.

Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., hosts a Prom Night Theme Night at 9 p.m. with DJ Tim Butler spinning 80s music. 259-2900 for details.

Casper & The Mighty 602 Band play roots reggae at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Saturday15

The Woman’s Civic Club of Pagosa Springs holds their 34^th Annual Bazaar from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Pagosa Springs Community Center, 451 Hot Springs Blvd.

The Durango Arts Center Paint Bar, 802 E. Second Ave., is open from noon-4 p.m. 259-2606 for details.

Formula 151’s Dave Mensch plays a solo show at Steamworks in Bayfield, 442 Wolverine Dr., from 5-8 p.m. 884-7837 for details.

Kirtan, participatory singing from India, meets in the Blue Heron Yoga Studio at the Smiley Building, 1309 E. Third Ave., from 5:30-7:30 p.m. 259-2110 for details.

Turtle Lake Refuge will hold a fund-raising Turtle Talent Show/Potluck from 6-9 p.m. at the Rocky Mountain Retreat, 848 E. Third Ave. All talents are welcome. 247-8395 for details.

Greg Ryder closes out three nights at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 6 p.m.

Sorrel Sky Gallery, 870 Main Ave., exhibits new work from wildlife painter Edward Aldrich from 6-8 p.m. Aldrich is considered on of the foremost wildlife artists. 247-3555.

Tom MacCluskey performs on piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.

The Strut Your Stuff Musical Talent Show, a benefit for Music in the Mountains, takes place at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., at 7 p.m. 385-6820 for details.

Santa Fe’s Bert Dalton Trio, featuring Hillary Smith, plays a 7 p.m. jazz show at the San Juan College Little Theatre. 505-486-1236 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 a show at the Billy Goat Saloon on Highway 160 in Gem Village starting at 9 p.m. 884-9155.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents a DJ spinning dance music from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018.

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts a 9 p.m. benefit for Jenna Davies, a local preschool teacher who was recently involved in a severe car accident. The event includes live music by local rock band Aftergrass, live Belly Dancing, and a silent auction. 247-2324 for details.

Vanilla Pop brings its lounge act back to Durango with a 10 p.m. show at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave. 259-2900.

Sunday16

Cyclocross racing returns to the Fort Lewis College Stadium at 10 a.m. and continues for four Sundays. There are categories for male, female and masters racers along with prizes for each category. http://cycling.fortlewis.edu for details.

The Tri-Community Benefit Rally for Barb and Danny Jaques meets from 1-6 p.m. at the Ignacio High School. DJs4 Eddie and Betty Box, Dave Mensch and Durango Dot Comedy will perform and there will live and silent auctions, a potluck dinner and a pie-eating contest. 382-9069 for details or to volunteer.

Durango BMX hosts racing just south of Gateway Park with sign-ups from 1-1:30 p.m. and racing to follow. 799-1780 or www.durangobmx.com for details.

The Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., hosts a CD release concert with Kate Vowles at 5:30 p.m. 259-2545 for details.

Violinist Kasia Sokol and Pianist Lisa Campi perform at 7 p.m. in Roshong Recital Hall for the Alexander Murray Faculty Recital Series.

Joel Racheff plays 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 karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.

Monday17

Thrive Chiropractic sponsors free 10-minute massages at the Durango Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., from 4-7p.m. 259-0968 to pre-schedule.

Joel Racheff plays at The Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 5 p.m.

Creating Your Life Using the Laws of the Universe, a free Center of Light gathering, meets from 7-8 p.m. at the Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave. 882-4920 for details.

The FLC Honors Chamber Orchestra plays at 7 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com  for details.

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

The 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., hosts open mic night from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.

Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays an 8 p.m.-midnight show at Joel’s, 119 W. 8^th St.

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.

Tuesday18

Submissions for the juried photography show, “Evoking the Inner Life: Images of Reading,” will be accepted from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. at the new Durango Public Library. The show will displayed from the library’s grand opening on Dec. 1 through Jan. 31. 259-4486.

A Kindred Spirit Art Class meets at the Four Corners Health Care Center from 10:15-11:15 a.m. Materials are supplied and the class is open to everyone. 759-5246.

The Fort Lewis College Brass and String Ensembles perform at 12:20 p.m. in Roshong Recital Hall.

The Durango Arts Center’s Paint Bar, 802 E. Second Ave., offers Supermud, clay for kids. Ages 4-7 meet from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 8-12 meet from 4:40-5:40 p.m. The Paint Bar also offers after-school hours from 3:30-5:30 p.m. 259-2606 for details.

Terry Rickard plays The Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 5 p.m.

Durango BMX hosts practices from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the track just south of Gateway Park. 799-1780 or www.durangobmx.com for details.

Mill Street Brews, 25 Mill St. in Bayfield, hosts an open jam session beginning at 6 p.m. The event meets every Tuesday evening. 884-7070.

Photographer Claude Steelman reads from and signs copies of Colorado’s Wild Horses at Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., at 6:30 p.m. 247-1438 for details.

The Rocky Mountain Institute of Healing Arts, 98 Everett St., screens “The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil” at 7 p.m. for its free movie night. 385-5142.

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

Acoustic folk/pop/indie troubadours Annie Brooks and Cyle Talley split a set of originals at the Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave., from 7-9 p.m.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts live music from 8 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.  

Wednesday19

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., offers pre-school paint hours at the Paint Bar from 11 a.m.-noon. 259-2606.

Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., offers free children’s yoga for 3-7 year olds from 3:15-4 p.m. 259-7337.

Animas SDS (Students for a Democratic Society), Durango’s only independent, radical, anti-authoritarian student & youth collective, meets every Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. in a top-secret location. Email animas-sds@riseup.net for details.

Greg Ryder returns to The Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5 p.m.

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

The Durango Chess Club gathers for its weekly meeting at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, at 6:30 p.m.

The Fort Lewis College Woodwind Ensembles perform at 7 p.m. in Roshong Recital Hall.

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

Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs solo at Joel’s starting at 8 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.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts DJ Bank spinning dance music from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018.  

The Good Neighbors play a free show at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Ongoing

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts the Holiday Art Olé exhibit. The boutique of juried art offers unique handmade holiday gift items by local and regional artists. A mixed media show by artist Mike Brieger will be on display at the Arts Library gallery through the end December. Receptions for both show are set for 5-7 p.m. on Nov. 14. 259-2606 for details.

The Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave., exhibits the black and white fine art photography of Paul Caponigro through Dec. 10. Caponigro’s prints are some of the finest ever created in photography. 382-8355.

Pure Soul Coffee House, 40 Town Plaza, hosts a photography/poetry show from Paul Pennington and Greg Moore. 259-5499.

The Fort Lewis College Art Galley exhibits “Nature in Abstract” through Nov. 18. The abstract exhibition of the natural world includes palette-knife oil paintings and sculpture in bronze, steel and stone. 247-7167 for details.

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College exhibits Ruben Archuleta sculptures for a Dia de los Muertos exhibit. Transitions: Navajo Weaving 1880-1920, and Wish You Were Here: Postcards from the Southwest are also on display along with 100 Contemporary Works from Native Artists and selections from Ben Nighthorse Jewelry. Visit http: //swcenter.fortlewis.edu or call 247-7456 for more information

The Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave., host the exhibit “Durango’s Strangest Shootout- The Day the Marshal Killed the Sheriff.” This show reveals one of Durango’s most tragic events, when two lawmen shot it out on Main Avenue. 259-2402 for details. n

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Maria’s Bookshop celebrates PeaceJam What: A presentation by the nine local students who attended the recent conference Where: Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. When: Mon., Nov. 17 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.   Maria’s Bookshop is celebrating student activism and optimism next week. The Nov. 17 event will focus on PeaceJam and the nine local students who attended the recent conference. During the celebration, local participants will share their experiences from the PeaceJam Global Call to Action Conference, held in Los Angeles this fall. More than 2000 youth leaders from around the world met with seven Nobel Peace Laureates to discuss the state of the world and strategize solutions for global problems. Colorado-based PeaceJam was founded in 1996 to develop young leaders to work for nonviolent change through the advice and inspiration of Nobel Peace Prize laureates. In the last decade, PeaceJam has mobilized 600,000 youths around the world to develop more than 1 million service projects. For more information, visit www.peacejam.org or contact Maria’s at 247-1438.

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‘Make Music Happen’ lands at DAC What: The Stillwater Foundation’s first music program concert Where: The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. When: Sun., Nov. 16 at 5 p.m.   A community concert goes on stage at the Durango Arts Center this Sunday. The Stillwater Foundation present its first music program concert, “Make Music Happen,” at 5 p.m. on Nov. 16. The concert will feature Stillwater’s six bands comprised of students ages seven through adult. The bands play original and familiar jazz, rock, Latin, and blues compositions. Some of the tunes on tap for the show include “Oye Como Va,” “When the Saints Go Marching In,” “Sympathy for the Devil” and “Canteloupe Island” among many others.   Stillwater band members meet for rehearsals twice a week after school and in the evenings. Scholarships are made available to those who cannot afford the program’s tuition. For more information on the Nov. 16 show or the Stillwater Foundation, call 769-2469 or visit www.StillwaterFoundation.org.

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