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REEL Environmental Experience makes return

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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 for details.

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

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 American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., offers an Adult, Child & Infant CPR/AED Aid class from 6-10 p.m. 259-5383 to register.

The Fort Lewis College Life Long Learning Series continues at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall with “Poetry Alive and Aloud,” a presentation by Fort Lewis professor Pam Uschuk. 247-7401 for details.

The Durango Photography Club meets at 7 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. W.S. Johnson will discuss “A Life in Photojournalism.” 385-8470 for details.

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 for details.

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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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.

A free CD release party for “Rhythms of Durango, Vol. 3,” gets under way at the Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave., at 5 p.m. 375-5067.

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

The hit Off-Broadway comedy “The Queen of Bingo,” featuring Shane Partlow and Rowan Joseph, comes to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College at 7 p.m. www.durangoconcerts.com.

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.

The Porchlights

bring bluegrass to the 8th Avenue Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., starting at 8 p.m. 259-8801.

Jazz Is …, a trio of Fort Lewis College music students, plays the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., at 8 p.m.

The Kirk James Blues Band plays the Billy Goat Saloon on Highway 160 in Gem Village starting at 8 p.m. 884-9155 for details.

The Abbey Theater, 128 E. College, screens “Point of Interest,” a locally produced ski movie by Shadow Puppet Productions, at 8:30 p.m. The film features footage of local riders tearing it up all over Colorado. Proceeds will benefit the grassroots project. 385-1711 for details.

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts alt-country from Brent Amaker & The Rodeo at 9:30 p.m. Durango’s Lawn Chair Kings open the show. 247-2324 for details.

Salem, a band playing an eclectic mix of hip-hop, funk and Afro-Cuban music, stops off at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

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The American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., offers an Adult, Child & Infant CPR/AED Aid and Standard First Aid class from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 259-5383 to register.

The 11^th annual Artisan’s Holiday Gift Show and Sale meets from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Durango Discovery Museum at the Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio.

The Durango Farmers Market hosts a pre-Thanksgiving farmers market in the First National Bank parking lot, 259 W. 9^th St., from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. www.durangofarmersmarket.com for details.

The Southwest Chapter of the Colorado Native Plant Society hosts a potluck social at the Durango Recreation Center from noon to 4 p.m. The event includes a slide show and native flute demonstration. 882-4647 for details.

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

Dragonfly Book Garden, 929 Highway 3, hosts a 1-3 p.m. book signing and nori roll demo with author Quintessence Challis. www.radianthealth-innerwealth.com for more info.

Sean Madden plays a solo acoustic set at Steamworks in Bayfield, 442 Wolverine Dr., from 5-8 p.m. 884-7837 for details.

Jack Ellis & Larry Carver play high-altitude 4

blues, rock and folk at Rubio’s in Aztec at 5:30 p.m.

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

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

The Dances of Universal Peace meet at 7 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church, 910 E. Third Ave. The event uses chants and songs from many spiritual traditions. 533-9040 for details.

Durango DOT Comedy performs “Laugh Locally” at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. Doors to the improv show open at 7:30 p.m. 749-3060 for details.

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

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

A mix of bands from the Stillwater Foundation perform at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 9 p.m. 259-2900 for details.

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

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

The Durango chapter of Food Not Bombs serves free vegetarian/vegan food starting at 1 p.m. at Riverfront Park in conjunction with a drum circle. Volunteers, donations and potluck dishes are welcome at the weekly event. durangofoodnotbombs@gmail.com for details.

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.

San Juan Symphony presents “New Wine: Same Bottle” at 3 p.m. in the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. The concert features selections from Mozart, Bizet, Takemitsu and James P. Johnson. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

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.

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

Jim Steinberg and Susan J. Tweit read from and sign copies of Colorado Scenic Byways at Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., at 6:30 p.m. The two volume set explores Colorado’s “other roads.” 247-1438 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.

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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 for details.

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.

Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays at 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 for details.

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., presents open mic night with Matt Dyer of Mr. Nobody Productions 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., hosts4

live music from 8 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.  

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

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 Women’s Resource Center’s Writer’s Group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Durango Coffee Company, 730 Main Ave. The group is open to both published and unpublished writers. stealingplums@yahoo.com for details.

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

Lacey Black plays solo piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 6:30 p.m.

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 for details.  

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Durango Lively Arts Company presents “A Christmas Story,” a play by Philip Grecian based on the film of the same name, at the Smiley Theatre, 1309 E. Third Ave. Showtime is 7 p.m. on Nov. 21, 22, 28 & 29 and 1 p.m. on Nov. 22 & 29. 382-8584 for tickets or details.

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. 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 for details.

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

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The annual DMT Turkey Trot 5-mile race takes off at 10 a.m. on Nov. 27 at Fort Lewis College. A 1-mile family fun run is also scheduled. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. 903-8711 for details.

The 22nd annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner is set for Nov. 27 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Call 259-4061 to volunteer.

Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County will host a Nov. 27 Public Build Day. 382-2215 for details.

“Singing With Santa” returns to Main Avenue on Nov. 28.

The Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum will host a Nov. 29 Holiday Indian Market.

Durango Exopolitics will meet on Nov. 30 at Dragonfly’s Book Garden. gaiatribe.niara@gmail.com for details.

Durango’s Festival of Trees continues on Dec. 5 with a Murder Mystery Dinner and concludes with highest bidders taking home wreaths and trees on Dec. 7.

The 34^th annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival returns to the La Plata County Fairgrounds on Dec. 5-7.

The Yule of the Arts arts and crafts fair lands in the Durango Mall Commons Area on Dec. 10-24.

The Community Concert Hall will host the Bar D Wranglers Christmas Jubilee on Dec. 13.

The Durango Performing Arts Company will host the Snowdown KIDS Follies Auditions on Dec. 16-17. 749-4445 for details.

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College will accept entries for the sixth annual Images of the Southwest from Jan. 8-15. 247-7456 for details.

The 16th annual Trails 2000 auction fund-raiser is set for Jan. 13 at Olde Tymer’s. 259-4682 for tickets.

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La Plata Skills Trade Collective hosts kick-off What: A kick-off event for local barter-system group Where: The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave.   When: Sat., Nov. 22 from 1-4 p.m. Bartering could be the flavor of this holiday season. The La Plata Skills Trade Collective hosts a kick-off event at the Lost Dog this weekend. The group hopes to offer a resource for locals looking to exchange goods or services. The Nov. 22 event will include live music by Colin Rooney. The La Plata Skills Trade Collective is a group of local individuals who are responding to rapid changes in the environment and economy. The group hopes to take skills, time, goods and equipment and trade with others in efforts to strengthen personal and community resilience. With this in mind, the Collective is hoping to engage the community with a kick-off event. “We believe that individuals can share and trade the resources they already possess to create a community that meets its own needs for goods, services, wellness and entertainment,” said Minna Jain, one of the Collective’s founders. “And there’s no reason it can’t be fun! Whether you’re trading your time, a skill you’re passionate about or the use of some equipment you have, you get connected to other creative folks in your community, and it opens you up to experiences and acquaintances you might miss if you meet your needs solely ‘on-the-economy.’”   The Saturday kick-off is scheduled for 1-4 p.m., and members of the public are encouraged to show up with services or goods to swap. The Collective also hosts monthly skills sharing gatherings, organizes ongoing classes and publishes a bi-monthly Community Trade publication. For more information, call 375-0855.

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Chicago-based Algernon plays the Summit What: A local show from the acclaimed jazz/rock quintet Where: The Summit, 699 Main Ave.   When: Thurs., Nov. 20 at 9:30 p.m. “Neopsycedelicpostrockjazz” takes the stage in Durango this week. Algernon, a jazz/rock quintet from Chicago, plays the Summit this Thursday. Algernon creates a fusion of indie rock, jazz and classical chamber music. The effect is that of a distinctly modern band, providing musical clues to our modern landscape. The band boasts combined experience in genres from jazz to hard rock, from punk to classical. Algernon finished its second album, “Familiar Espionage,” in 2007, recording direct to analog tape. This new set of work finds the band pushing the compositional aspect of their sound to new heights. The band’s recordings and live performances are drawing rave reviews from audience members and critics alike. “Using two guitars, bass, drums and a vibraphone, Algernon combines gorgeous melodies with psychedelic effects and rock beats,” wrote The Chicago Sun Times of the group. Chicago Jazz Magazine had similar praise for the band, writing, “This isn’t fusion where jazz guys play rock instruments at rock volume, this is jazz guys playing something that splits jazz and rock right down the middle.” Algernon goes on at the Summit at 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 20. For more information, call 247-2324.

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REEL Environmental Experience makes return What: The FLC Environmental Center’s benefit film festival Where: The Smiley Theatre, 1309 E. Third Ave.   When: Thurs., Nov. 20. Doors open at 6 p.m.   The Fort Lewis Environmental Center is turning to the silver screen this week. The seventh annual REEL Environmental Experience Film Festival will show environmentally minded films this Thursday in the Smiley Theater. Doors to the benefit open at 6 p.m. and the celluloid rolls at 7 p.m. The Environmental Center hosts the festival each fall as a fund-raiser for student projects. Among this year’s offerings are films produced by FLC students and short films from Australia and Great Britain. The feature film is an environmental fable from Disney Pictures that takes audiences 700 years into the future, when the fate of the Earth will depend on a little robot with a big heart. Because of licensing restrictions, the center can’t disclose the name of the feature film.  “Because the film just came out last summer and will be coming out soon on DVD, Disney put certain restrictions on how we can publicize the film,” explained Marcus Renner, the center’s director. “In some ways it helps us. Getting a big crowd in Durango depends on getting things into the grapevine, and we hope the secret will get people talking about the event.”   The Environmental Center has been a student-run community resource for 17 years, providing information, hosting events and piloting projects on campus and in the community. Renner says the goal of the Center is twofold. “We want to make a difference in the community. But we also want students to learn skills that will help them continue to make a difference once they leave Fort Lewis.”  For more information on the festival or the EC, visit: http://envcenter.fortlewis.edu/.

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