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La Plata Skills Trade Collective hosts kick-off
Chicago-based Algernon plays the Summit
REEL Environmental Experience makes return
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Thursday20
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 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.,
offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.
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Friday21
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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Saturday22
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 11th 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.
9th 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 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th 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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Sunday23
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 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.,
offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.
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Monday24
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 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th 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. 8th 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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Tuesday25
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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Wednesday26
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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Ongoing
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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Upcoming
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 34th 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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