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Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Ongoing
Upcoming
Open Shutter to open Paul Caponigro exhibit
World Summit for Humanity set for Sunday
Transvestite Ball returns to the Abbey Theatre
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The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts Kindred
Spirit Art classes from 9:30-11:30 a.m. A Kindred Spirit
Outreach Class also meets in the West Building from 1-3 p.m.
Materials are supplied and the classes are open to everyone.
759-5246 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 for
details.
Singer-songwriter Greg Ryder plays 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.
Lacey Black plays solo piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699
Main Ave., beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The Fort Lewis College Life Long Learning Series continues at 7
p.m. in 130 Noble Hall with “Uncle Sam
Votes: Political Cartooning and the Run-up to the 2008
Election.” Judith Reynolds and Dr. Linda Mack will explore
the most interesting examples of political cartoons from 2008.
247-7401 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 Durango Elks Lodge, 901 E Second Ave., hosts the Nightmare
on 9th Street Haunted House from 7:30-10:30 p.m.
All proceeds benefit the Elks Scholarship program. 382-0820 for
details.
The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.,
offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts a 70s and 80s pre-Halloween
Party at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324.
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Friday31
Halloween
The Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County hosts the
2nd “Be a Kid For a Kid” event from 2-5
p.m. at Fort Lewis College’s West Hall. The Halloween
carnival features games, a costume contest, music, prizes and more.
247-7201.
The One Wheel is Better Unicycle Club meets at 3 p.m. at
the Durango Mountain Park’s Leyden St. trailhead. 769-1244
for details.
Sunshine Gardens Senior Community, 25 Sunshine Court, offers
public trick-or-treat from 3:30-5:30 p.m. 385-4090 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.
Singer-songwriter David Earl Pfeiffer plays swing and blues
from 5-9 p.m. at the Quaking Aspen Cafe and Gallery in Bayfield.
884-2002 for details.
The Durango High School Ski Club will host a fund-raising silent
auction from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the DHS Cafeteria. The event
includes a Halloween costume contest.
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 Sweats and Aftergrass bring a double-bill of local
music to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., for Halloween. The free show
begins at 6 p.m. and runs throughout the night. 247-2324 for
details.
Jack Ellis & Larry Carver play high altitude blues,
rock and folk 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.
Artist in Residence Brad Ellingboe, baritone singer and
composer, performs at 7 p.m. at Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis
College. www.fortlewis.edu/music for details.
The Durango Elks Lodge, 901 E Second Ave., hosts the Nightmare
on 9th Street Haunted House from 7:30-11 p.m. All
proceeds benefit the Elks Scholarship program. 382-0820 for
details.
The Good Neighbors play a Halloween show at the 8th Avenue
Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., starting at 8 p.m. 259-8801 for
details.
The Crawdaddys play the annual Toga Party at the Billy Goat
Saloon on Highway 160 in Gem Village starting at 8 p.m. Acoustic
balladeer Dave Brown opens the evening from 5-7 p.m. The event
benefits the Bayfield Senior Center. 884-9155 for details.
Bluegrass prodigies The Hot Strings and Waiting on Trial
perform for a Halloween Bash at the Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main
Ave. The evening gets under way at 9 p.m., and a costume contest
and 4
keg giveaway will be held. 259-2545 for details.
Country band Vanishing Breed plays a 9 p.m. Halloween party
at the Columbine Bar, located on Grand Ave. in Mancos.
Liquid Cheeze plays Ska/Afro-beat/Reggae for the annual
Halloween show at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m.
259-9200 for details.
The First Annual Radical Zombie Crawl meets at the corner of
Main and College at midnight. The march will proceed to
12th St. and back gathering more zombies along the way.
zombierevolt@hushmail.com for
details.
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Saturday1
The Hesperus Ski Patrol’s 45th annual Ski Swap
meets from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.
Equipment can dropped-off from 1-7 p.m. on Oct. 31. Money or unsold
equipment can be picked up from 8 a.m.-noon on Nov. 2. www.ski-hesperus.com.
Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County offers the Mickey Martin
Memorial Build Day. Everyone in the community is invited to
participate in the public build event and recognize the incredible
woman. 382-2215 to register.
La Plata County Humane Society holds a “Horse Nutrition
& Care Workshop” from 9 a.m.-noon at the La Plata
County Fairgrounds. The event includes talks on nutrition, body
condition, basic care, animal cruelty and more. 259-2847 for
details.
The Durango Arts Center Paint Bar, 802 E. Second Ave., is open
from noon-4 p.m. 259-2606 for details.
Durango BMX offers an additional race at Gateway Park.
Sign-ups are from 4:30-5 p.m. with racing to follow www.durangobmx.com for details.
Kirk James plays solo blues at Steamworks in Bayfield, 442
Wolverine Dr., from 5-8 p.m. 884-7837 for details.
Singer-songwriter David Earl Pfeiffer plays swing and blues
from 5-9 p.m. at the Quaking Aspen Cafe and Gallery in Bayfield.
884-2002.
The Contra Dance returns to the VFW Hall, 1550 Main Ave.,
with a 6 p.m. community potluck, beginner dance instruction at 7
p.m. and the dance at 7:30 p.m. Albuquerque’s Adobe Brothers
Band will provide the music. 385-9292 for details.
Jack Ellis & Larry Carver play an encore show 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 Lawn Chair Kings play the second annual El Ranchoween
beginning at 7 p.m. at El Rancho, 975 Main Ave. The evening
includes a costume contest.
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.
J Wail brings deep, organic electronica to the Summit, 600
Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.
Hillbilly Hotel, of Telluride, plays blues, rock and soul at
Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., beginning at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for
details.
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Sunday2
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.
The Durango Choral Society presents “Vive la
France!” at 3 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort
Lewis College. The show includes music for choirs, organ, harp, and
strings and a performance of Gabriel Faure’s
Requiem. 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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Monday3
Singer-songwriter Joel Racheff plays at The Diamond Belle
Saloon, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 5 p.m.
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.4
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Tuesday4
Election Day
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 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.
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.
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.
The Billy Goat Saloon, located on Highway 160 in Gem Village,
hosts karaoke with Crazy Charlie starting at 7:30 p.m. 884-9155 for
details.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts live
music from 8 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.
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Wednesday5
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 .
Greg Ryder returns to The Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main
Ave., at 5 p.m.
The Adaptive Sports Association holds a volunteer
orientation at the Durango Recreation Center. Returning volunteers
meet from 6-7 p.m. and new volunteers meet from 7-8 p.m. Volunteers
must be at least intermediate skiers or snowboarders. 259-0374 for
details.
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.
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.
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Ongoing
Durango High School presents the musical, “Anything
Goes,” at 7 p.m. on Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 7, 8, 14 & 15
and at 1 p.m. on Nov. 15. 259-1630, ext. 2141 for reservations or
more information.
Landscape photographer Benjamin Parker displays his recent
work at Steaming Bean Coffee, 915 Main Ave., through Nov.
2.
A live performance of Richard O’Brien’s “Rocky
Horror Show” continues at the Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main
Ave., with 7:30 p.m. shows on Oct. 30 & 31. www.henrystratertheatre.com for details.
The Fort Lewis College Art Galley exhibits “Nature in
Abstract” from Oct. 24-Nov. 18. The abstract exhibition
of the natural world includes palette-knife oil paintings and
sculpture in bronze, steel and stone by Pagosa Springs artist
teams, Kathleen and Anthony Steventon, and Linda and Lal
Echterhoff. 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
Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a showing of
paintings and photographs by Thaddine Swift Eagle through
mid-November. 247-1438 for details.
Pure Soul Coffee House, 40 Town Plaza, displays paintings by
Elizabeth Kinahan through Nov. 15. 259-5499 for details.
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 Fort Lewis Presidential Native American Lecture Series will
present a Nov. 6 talk by Wilma Mankiller at the Community
Concert Hall.
David Lindley plays a Nov. 6 show at the Rico Theatre.
Fort Lewis College Theatre will present the play “Raised
in Captivity” on Nov. 6-9 & 13-15 at the Mainstage
Theatre.
The FLC Music Department’s Chamber Choir presents
“Dido & Aeneas” on Nov. 6 & 7 in Roshong
Recital Hall.
The Liquor World Wine Tasting Gala and Silent Auction, which
benefits Habitat for Humanity, is set for Nov. 7 at the DoubleTree
Hotel.
Our Sister’s Keeper and the Native American Center of Fort
Lewis College host the 1st annual Wellness and the
Sacred Woman Summit on Nov. 7-8. 259-2519 for details.
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains will offer free rapid
HIV testing all day on Nov. 8.
The 12th annual AIDS benefit is set for Nov. 8 at the
Durango Arts Center.
Loudon Wainwright III & Leo Kottke play a Nov. 8 show
at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.
The 2nd Annual Art of Friends Holiday Shopping Boutique meets at
the Rochester Hotel on Nov. 8.
The San Juan Mountains Association host an orientation for
volunteer trail information specialists for Sand Canyon on Nov. 8
at the Anasazi Heritage Center. 385-1310 for details.
The La Plata County Humane Society will hold its Bark & Wine
Boogie Ball on Nov. 8 at the D&SNG Railroad Museum.
The Pagosa Wellness Festival, which highlights alternative
healing complementary to Western medicine, meets on Nov. 8 & 9.
www.pagosaheathdirectory.com for details.
Lady Falconburgh's will hold a Nov. 9 fund-raiser for Climbing
with Kids. The event includes live music from Thom Chacon and
silent and live auctions.
Cyclocross racing returns to the Fort Lewis College Stadium on
the morning of Nov. 9 and continues for five Sundays. http://cycling.fortlewis.edu for details.
The Stick it to the Man Film Festival, which includes free
screenings and panel discussions, meets at Fort Lewis College on
Nov. 10, 12 & 13. 247-7269 for details.
The third annual Oxfam America Hunger Banquet meets at Fort
Lewis College on Nov. 11. Oxfam America is an international relief
and development organization. 247-7474 for details.
The La Plata Open Space Conservancy will accept entries for the
15th annual Snowdown Wine Tasting and Fine Art Exhibition through
Nov. 11. Selected artwork will be auctioned at the event to raise
funds for permanent protection of special open lands. 259-3415 for
details.
Elizabeth Green will be reading from and signing copies of With
Picks, Shovels & Hope: The CCC and Its Legacy on the Colorado
Plateau at Maria's Bookshop on Nov. 11.
The Mighty Underdogs, a Bay Area supergroup, will play the Abbey
Theatre on Nov. 13.
Rosalind Simpson, a harpist from Santa Fe, will play a Nov. 14
show as part of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Recital
Series.
The Colorado State University's Master Gardener program in La
Plata County is accepting applications through Nov. 14. Classes
start Feb. 5 and meet all day on Thursdays. 382-6465 for
details.
"The Woo!Woo! Event, A Celebration of the Human Spirit!" meets
on Nov. 14, 15 & 16 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.
The Durango Public Library is accepting submissions for a juried
photography show, "Evoking the Inner Life: Images of Reading,"
through Nov. 18. 259-4486 for details.
The 2nd Annual Art of Friends Holiday Shopping Boutique meets at
the Rochester Hotel on Nov. 8.
The San Juan Mountains Association host an orientation for
volunteer trail information specialists for Sand Canyon on
Nov. 8 at the Anasazi Heritage Center. 385-1310 for details.
The La Plata County Humane Society will hold its Bark & Wine
Boogie Ball on Nov. 8 at the D&SNG Railroad Museum.
The Pagosa Wellness Festival, which highlights alternative
healing complementary to Western medicine, meets on Nov. 8 & 9.
www.pagosaheathdirectory.com for details.
Lady Falconburgh’s will hold a Nov. 9 fund-raiser for
Climbing with Kids. The event includes live music from Thom Chacon
and silent and live auctions.
Cyclocross racing returns to the Fort Lewis College Stadium on
the morning of Nov. 9 and continues for five Sundays. http:
//cycling.fortlewis.edu for details.
The Stick it to the Man Film Festival, which includes free
screenings and panel discussions, meets at Fort Lewis College on
Nov. 10, 12 & 13. 247-7269 for details.
The third annual Oxfam America Hunger Banquet meets at Fort
Lewis College on Nov. 11. Oxfam America is an international relief
and development organization. 247-7474 for details.
The La Plata Open Space Conservancy will accept entries for the
15th annual Snowdown Wine Tasting and Fine Art
Exhibition through Nov. 11. Selected artwork will be auctioned
at the event to raise funds for permanent protection of special
open lands. 259-3415 for details.
Elizabeth Green will be reading from and signing copies of With
Picks, Shovels & Hope: The CCC and Its Legacy on the Colorado
Plateau at Maria’s Bookshop on Nov. 11.
The Mighty Underdogs, a Bay Area supergroup, will play the Abbey
Theatre on Nov. 13.
Rosalind Simpson, a harpist from Santa Fe, will play a Nov. 14
show as part of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Recital
Series.
The Colorado State University’s Master Gardener
program in La Plata County is accepting applications through
Nov. 14. Classes start Feb. 5 and meet all day on Thursdays.
382-6465 for details.
“The Woo!Woo! Event, A Celebration of the Human
Spirit!” meets on Nov. 14, 15 & 16 at the La Plata County
Fairgrounds.
The Durango Public Library is accepting submissions for a juried
photography show, “Evoking the Inner Life: Images of
Reading,” through Nov. 18. 259-4486 for details.
Transvestite Ball returns to the Abbey Theatre
What: KDUR Public Radio’s annual Halloween
fund-raiser
Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College
When: Fri., Oct. 31, beginning at 9 p.m.
Costumes and cross-dressing take over the Abbey Theatre this
Friday. KDUR’s annual Transvestite Ball lands at the
independent theater for its annual celebration of Halloween.
The theme of this year’s ball is “The Wonderful
World of Diznay.” Music will be provided by DJs Jonezy
(9-10:30 p.m.), Mr. Anderson (10:30 p.m.-midnight) and Niko
(midnight to 2 a.m.). Cinematic performances by Alex
Oliszewki and Stacy Sotosky will be interspersed throughout the
event and a costume contest is set for midnight.
The ball follows on the heels of KDUR’s Fall Fund Drive.
Just like the drive, Friday’s event is helping raise funds
for a capital improvement project for the volunteer-powered public
radio station. KDUR is currently working to increase the output of
its signal from 150 to 6,000 watts, which will dramatically improve
KDUR’s reception area. The station is currently more than
half-way toward its goal.
Tickets for the Transvestite Ball are available at KDUR, the
Abbey and Southwest Sound. For more information on the ball or the
signal upgrade, call 247-7261.
Open Shutter to open Paul Caponigro exhibit
What: A show featuring prints from the legendary fine art
photographer
Where: The Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave.
When: Nov. 7-Dec. 10
Local gallery goers will soon be able to take in top fine art
photography. The Open Shutter Gallery opens an exhibit of black and
white photography by Paul Caponigro next week. The show begins with
an opening reception on Nov. 7 and continues through Dec. 10.
Caponigro’s prints are considered some of the finest
created in the history of photography. His elegant landscapes and
still lifes awaken the viewer’s vision to the subtleties of
light. All of his photographs are hand printed in the darkroom on
silver gelatin paper. During his storied career, Caponigro has been
the recipient of two Guggenheim fellowships and was inducted into
the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain. He currently lives
in Cushing, Maine.
An opening reception for the show is set for 6-9 p.m. on Fri.,
Nov. 7. For more information contact the gallery at 382-8355
or visit www.openshuttergallery.com
World Summit for Humanity set for Sunday
What: A local summit focusing on global issues and
needs
Where: The Rocky Mountain Institute of Healing Arts
When: Sun., Nov. 2 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Durango is going global this weekend. A World Summit for
Humanity is set for Sun., Nov. 2, and meets at the Rocky Mountain
Institute of Healing Arts.
Locals Kristi Miller and Rebecca Mauldin were recently inspired
by the film, “Dalai Lama Resistance.” They took the
inspiration a step further and are working to bring together people
of diverse backgrounds to participate in a summit. The purpose of
the World Summit for Humanity is for local participants to
recognize their ability to be world leaders and choose through
consensus an action to follow after the summit. The get-together
will also provide opportunities to explore the fears, desires and
needs tied to participants’ relationship to the world and its
people. The summit will ask people to detach from preconceived
ideas and beliefs and find common, global ground with fellow
participants. In the end, the organizers hope to go forward with an
action that will benefit the world’s people.
Registration for the all-day event is limited to 20 people. The
only requirements for participation are a willingness let go of at
least one belief and commit to the chosen action. For more
information, call 385-5142.
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Open Shutter to open Paul Caponigro exhibit
What: A show featuring prints from the legendary fine art photographer
Where: The Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave.
When: Nov. 7-Dec. 10
Local gallery goers will soon be able to take in top fine art
photography. The Open Shutter Gallery opens an exhibit of black and
white photography by Paul Caponigro next week. The show begins with
an opening reception on Nov. 7 and continues through Dec. 10.
Caponigro's prints are considered some of the finest created in
the history of photography. His elegant landscapes and still lifes
awaken the viewer's vision to the subtleties of light. All of his
photographs are hand printed in the darkroom on silver gelatin
paper. During his storied career, Caponigro has been the recipient
of two Guggenheim fellowships and was inducted into the Royal
Photographic Society of Great Britain. He currently lives in
Cushing, Maine.
An opening reception for the show is set for 6-9 p.m. on Fri.,
Nov. 7. For more information contact the gallery at 382-8355
or visit www.openshuttergallery.com
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World Summit for Humanity set for Sunday
What: A local summit focusing on global issues and needs
Where: The Rocky Mountain Institute of Healing Arts
When: Sun., Nov. 2 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Durango is going global this weekend. A World Summit for
Humanity is set for Sun., Nov. 2, and meets at the Rocky Mountain
Institute of Healing Arts.
Locals Kristi Miller and Rebecca Mauldin were recently inspired
by the film, "Dalai Lama Resistance." They took the inspiration a
step further and are working to bring together people of diverse
backgrounds to participate in a summit. The purpose of the World
Summit for Humanity is for local participants to recognize their
ability to be world leaders and choose through consensus an action
to follow after the summit. The get-together will also provide
opportunities to explore the fears, desires and needs tied to
participants' relationship to the world and its people. The summit
will ask people to detach from preconceived ideas and beliefs and
find common, global ground with fellow participants. In the end,
the organizers hope to go forward with an action that will benefit
the world's people.
Registration for the all-day event is limited to 20 people. The
only requirements for participation are a willingness let go of at
least one belief and commit to the chosen action. For more
information, call 385-5142.
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Transvestite Ball returns to the Abbey Theatre
What: KDUR Public Radio's annual Halloween fund-raiser
Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College
When: Fri., Oct. 31, beginning at 9 p.m.
Costumes and cross-dressing take over the Abbey Theatre this
Friday. KDUR's annual Transvestite Ball lands at the independent
theater for its annual celebration of Halloween.
The theme of this year's ball is "The Wonderful World of
Diznay." Music will be provided by DJs Jonezy (9-10:30 p.m.), Mr.
Anderson (10:30 p.m.-midnight) and Niko (midnight to 2 a.m.).
Cinematic performances by Alex Oliszewki and Stacy Sotosky
will be interspersed throughout the event and a costume contest is
set for midnight.
The ball follows on the heels of KDUR's Fall Fund Drive. Just
like the drive, Friday's event is helping raise funds for a capital
improvement project for the volunteer-powered public radio station.
KDUR is currently working to increase the output of its signal from
150 to 6,000 watts, which will dramatically improve KDUR's
reception area. The station is currently more than half-way toward
its goal.
Tickets for the Transvestite Ball are available at KDUR, the
Abbey and Southwest Sound. For more information on the ball or the
signal upgrade, call 247-7261.
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