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Fort Lewis College to mark Dr. King’s legacy
The Abbey Theatre presents the ‘Leap’ project
The South Austin Jug Band plays final show

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Dave Mensch plays a solo show at Purgy’s at Durango Mountain Resort starting at 2 p.m.

The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., hosts a benefit for Turtle Lake Refuge from 5-10 p.m. featuring menu specials made from local ingredients. DJ Jonezy will spin for dancing at 8 p.m.

The Miserabillies play their retro country at Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St., at 5 p.m.

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

The Durango Chamber of Commerce holds its annual Awards Celebration at 5 p.m. at the

Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

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 Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield presents “Where to Go in the Snow,” a free talk from Mark Winkworth of the San Juan Mountains Association. 884-2222 for details.

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

Mark Simons plays jazz and classical at the Jean Pierre Wine Bar, 605 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m. to close. 247-7700.

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 until 11 p.m. 259-9018.

The Durango Photography Club meets at 7 p.m. in the Pine Room at the La Plata County Fairgrounds for the Annual Club Member Photo Competition. 385-8470.

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

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The Kirk James Blues Band plays the new Purgy’s at Durango Mountain Resort from 2-5 p.m.

Animas Students for a Democratic Society hosts a Gaza Solidarity Rally from 4-5 p.m. on the corner of 11^th Street and Main Avenue. durangosolidarity@riseup.net 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.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents the Friday Afternoon Club with the Good Neighbors playing from 5-8 p.m. DJ Batch spins from 10 p.m. until close. 259-9018 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.

Mark Simons plays jazz and classical at the Jean Pierre Wine Bar, 605 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m. to close. 247-7700 for details.

Lisa Campi and Marilyn Garst perform piano duets by Mozart, Schubert, Ravel and Barber at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive. The show is the third in the fellowship’s 2008-09 Recital Series. 385-8668 for details.

Neil Nelson & Steel Rodeo play country at the 8th Avenue Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., starting at 8 p.m. 259-8801 for details.

The Jelly Belly Boogie Band plays rock and blues at the Billy Goat Saloon on Highway 160 in Gem Village starting at 8 p.m. 884-9155 for details.

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts a triple-bill of local music beginning at 9 p.m. Jaki & the Joysticks, Oatie Paste and The Boycotts will all perform. 247-2324.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, hosts a solo show from Kirk James at 9 p.m. Ralph Dinosaur goes on at 10 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

Salem, an R&B/hip-hop/Latin band from Boulder, plays the Aspen Extreme party at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. Free cover and a drink ticket to those dressed in their finest dayglow ski wear. 259-9200 for details.4

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

A ‘Renewing America Together’ Durango Food Drive takes place from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at both City Markets, Nature’s Oasis, Albertson’s and Wal-Mart. Nonperishable donations can be dropped off to benefit the Durango Food Bank and Manna Soup Kitchen. 764-4109 to volunteer.

The Kirk James Blues Band returns to Purgy’s at Durango Mountain Resort from 2-5 p.m.

Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, plays a solo acoustic show at Steamworks in Bayfield from 5-8 p.m. 884-7837.

Kirtan, participatory singing from India, returns to the Smiley Building’s Blue Heron Yoga Studio, 1309 E. Third Ave, from 5: 30-7:30 p.m. The free event includes singing, dancing, meditation and is family friendly. 259-2110.

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.

The 2^nd annual Chinese New Year Poster Art Show opens at Sideshow Emporium & Gallery in Dolores with a 6 p.m. reception. 565-4170 for details.

Ryan McCurry, piano, and Rachel Taulbee, vocals, play the Jean Pierre Wine Bar, 605 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m. to close. 247-7700 for details.

The Jeff Solon Swing’n Big Band performs big band music for dancing at the VFW Post, 1550 Main Ave., from 7-10 p.m. www.jeffsolon.com for details.

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

The Kirk James Blues Band plays at the Schankhouse Bar and Grill at Vallecito beginning at 8:30 p.m.

Euforquestra brings its afro roots music back to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents DJ Benjamin K spinning for dancing from 10 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.

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Backcountry Experience and the Vallecito Nordic Club join forces to present the first annual Vallecito Winter Demo Fest from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The free event includes Nordic and snowshoe demos, food and refreshments and a 10 a.m. kids 1K race followed by a noon family ski tour. 247-5830 for details.

The San Juan Mountains Association offers a ski naturalist trek at Durango Mountain Resort meeting at 9:45 a.m. at Guest Services. The free treks will continue throughout the season and last approximately 1 hour. 385-2147 for details.

The Durango chapter of Food Not Bombs serves free vegetarian/vegan food starting at 1-4 p.m. at Riverfront Park in conjunction with a drum circle. Volunteers, donations and potluck dishes are welcome at the weekly event.

The San Juan Symphony presents the Adams Foundation Piano Recital Series featuring Ian Hobson at 3 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

The Alexander Murray Faculty Recital Series continues at 3 p.m. at Roshong Recital Hall with a performance by Douglas Owens.

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.

The Denmark Veseys, featuring Jerry Joseph, Steve Drizos & Bret Mosely, play a 9:30 p.m. show at the Summit, 600 Main Ave. 247-2324 for details.

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Joel Racheff performs at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 5 p.m.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts a Texas Hold-em poker tournament at 7 p.m. 259-9018 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. 4

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A free parenting class series begins from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Christ the King Church. Child care is provided, and the series is open to parents and caregivers of newborn babies and children up to age 5. 247-5702, ext. 1529 to register.

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 Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield offers story time from 10-11 a.m. and all ages are welcome. 884-2222 for details.

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

The American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., offers a Standard First Aid class from 6-10 p.m. 259-5383 to register.

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.

Astrologer Cassandra Leonici leads an open discussion about astrology at 6:30 p.m. at the Cortez Public Library. The series continues on Jan. 27. 565-7272 for details.

Durango favorite Sam Bush and special guest Corb Lund play a 7 p.m. show at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

A local Democratic Inaugural Celebration meets from 7-11 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. The band, The Tumblin’ Dice, will perform. 259=2606 for details.

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

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

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.

Singer-songwriters Staci Foster & Elijah Stone perform as The Day Dreamers at Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., beginning at 8 p.m. 259-9018 for details.  

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The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield offers “Jammin Juniors,” a free song and dance class for all ages, from 10-11 a.m. 884-2222 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 Durango Chess Club gathers for its weekly meeting at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, 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.

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Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts, 680 Main Ave., exhibits “Along the Nile” from Jan. 17-Feb. 13. The show includes paintings of the Animas River by Rebecca Koeppen, Lorraine Trenholm, Maureen May and Karyn Gabaldon. A reception is set for Jan. 23 from 5:30-8 p.m. 247-9018 for details.

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts the Invitational Student Exhibition through Jan. 29. Art students Lea Alo, Shellie Douglass, Steven Garrett, Laura Neubert, Angie Schmer, Leah Secor and Colin Spear will show two- and three-dimensional works and installations, including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, and art and video installations. The gallery is open weekdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., shows The Four Corners Commission, an art exhibit reflecting the habitat, surroundings and heritage of the Four Corners region. The show was juried by Veryl Goodnight, who has sculpted and painted professionally since the early 1970s. “Recreation,” a show of monoprints and mixed media by Durango artist Maureen May, opens at the same time in the DAC library gallery. 259-2606 for details.

The Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave., exhibits “FOCUS,” a collection of images from community members, through Jan. 21. The show consists of both color and black and white photographs entered by community members highlighting the theme of the exhibit. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com for details.

The Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave., hosts “Kiua – The Pottery of Santo Domingo Pueblo,” an exhibit featuring pottery dating from the early 20^th century to contemporary pieces. Most of the historic pieces were originally collected by the Durango Public Library. 259-2402 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

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The San Juan Stage Race, Colorado’s premier sled dog race, returns to the region Jan. 22-25. Stages will take place around Mancos and Durango Mountain Resort. www.sanjuanstageracing.com for details.

Durango Nature Studies will host a Winter Social on Jan. 22 at the Smiley Building to present new staff and programs.

The Abbey Theatre will host a Jan. 22 all-ages hip hop show featuring Guru, Solar, DJ Doo Wop and DJ Vajra.

The Family Center will offer a Love and Logic parenting class entitled “Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun” from Jan. 22-Feb. 19. 385-4747 for details.

An album release party for Cyle Talley’s “Little Victories” is set for Jan. 23 in the FLC Ballroom.

The 2nd Annual Tour de Ski Nordic Skate Ski race returns to the San Juans on Jan. 24. The high altitude race includes half-marathon (20k), marathon (42k) and shorter races. www.active.com to register.

Art for Ecuador, a fund-raiser for the Durango Rotaract Club, takes place Jan. 24 at the Henry Strater Theatre and includes South American-inspired food and live Latin music. www.durangorotaractclub.org for details.

Maria’s Bookshop will hosts a Jan. 24 booksigning with Joseph Marshall III, Lakota historian and educator, storyteller and critically acclaimed author.

Snowdown in Da Nile takes off Jan. 28. www.snowdown.org for details.

The Durango Performing Arts Co. will present the 2009 Kid’s Snowdown Follies on Jan. 28 & 29.

The 15th annual Snowdown Wine Tasting and Fine Art Exhibition returns Jan. 29 and benefits the La Plata Open Space Conservancy. 259-3415 for details.

Durango Nature Studies will host Winter Volunteer Training on Jan. 29 & 30. 382-9244 for details.

EOTO, featuring Michael Travis and Jason Hann from the String Cheese Incident, returns to the Summit on Feb. 1.

A free event on “LEED: The Green Building Standard in Our Community” is set for Feb. 4 in the new Durango Public Library. 940-391-7474 for details.

The Rocky Mountain Theatre Association Theatre Festival runs from Feb. 4-7 at Fort Lewis College and is open to anyone interested in the performing arts. www.rmta.net to register.

The Main Book Co. and The Gallery in Cortez invites submissions for “Form and Fun*ction,” an exhibit of functional arts, through Feb. 6. 565-8158 for details.

Former pro skier William Kerig will sign his new book, The Edge of Never, on Feb. 9 at Maria’s Bookshop.

Divorce & Beyond, a 10-week class, begins at Christ The King Lutheran Church on Feb. 10. 884-0611 for details.

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band returns for a Feb. 20 show at the Abbey Theatre.

Applications for vendor booths for the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta will be accepted through April 17. 382-9693 for details.

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Fort Lewis College to mark Dr. King’s legacy What: Local events commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Where: The Fort Lewis College campus When: Beginning on Mon., Jan. 19   Fort Lewis College will be putting the focus on Martin Luther King Jr. next week. Free events commemorating the life and legacy of MLK kick off Jan. 19, and Durango community members are invited to attend. The week commences Jan. 19 with a 12:15 p.m. March of Solidarity across campus to the College Union Building Ballroom where a birthday cake will be served in honor of King. That evening, featured speaker Rev. Jamie Washington will lead a discussion on social justice and inclusive communities. On Jan. 20, the inauguration of President Barack Obama will be televised in the CUB’s Animas Lounge at 8 a.m. A screening and discussion of the film, “Race: The Power of an Illusion,” is set for 7:30 p.m. that evening. Part II of the picture will screen on the evening of Jan. 21. The celebration will conclude Jan. 22 with “Following the Dream,” a discussion led by FLC’s Anti-Defamation League group, CODE RED. For a complete schedule, visit www.fortlewis.edu/academics/arts_hum_socsci/public_events.aspx. Contact El Centro de Muchos Colores at 247-7654 for additional details.

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The Abbey Theatre presents the ‘Leap’ project What: A film screening and Q&A with the filmmakers Where: The Abbey Theater, 128 E. College     When: Tues., Jan. 20 at 6:15 p.m.   A film encouraging audience members to “Leap!” beyond limits and perceptions lands at the Abbey Theatre next week. Filmmakers Chad Cameron and Isaac Allen will be on hand to screen and discuss the “Leap!” project on Jan. 20 at 6:15 p.m. “Leap!” was born out of a desire to communicate Cameron and Allen’s discovery of “reality.” As Allen said, “We realized that when we wake up to who we truly are, it’s a very freeing and empowering experience, and we wanted to share that.” Allen and Cameron interviewed 22 people including such luminaries as James Twyman, Dan Millman, Robert Scheinfeld, Joe Vitale and Fred Wolf. As they journeyed through these interviews, they discovered missing links and pieces to the puzzle in presenting the bigger picture. Following the Tuesday screening, Allen and Cameron will be on hand for a Q&A session. The pair will also present a workshop the following day at Pathways in Gem Village. For more information, call 884-4718.

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The South Austin Jug Band plays final show What: The final Colorado show from the Austin band   Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College When: Sat., Jan. 16 at 9:30 p.m.   The South Austin Jug Band returns to Durango for a final Colorado performance this week. “One of the most fierce sets of strings working together today” plays the Abbey Theatre a last time this Saturday at 9:30 p.m. Hailing from Austin, Texas, the band meshes a variety of influences including blues, country and newgrass and has been described by as, “White punks on a Bob Wills bender” and as giving “Texas flavor to hyper-bluegrass.” The band came together in 2000, when James Hyland gathered a few pickers for a gig at Austin’s legendary Broken Spoke. The piece-meal band continued to jam out its favorite country tunes and bluegrass breakdowns on weekends. Over the next eight years, the South Austin Jug Band, as it became known, grew exponentially. In that time, it garnered an enthusiastic fan base in the Midwest, West Coast and Northwest, where it recently toured, backing up singer-songwriter Todd Snider. The band has a close relationship with the Four Corners area, winning the band competition at the 2002 Telluride Bluegrass Festival and playing numerous Durango shows over the years. However, local fans have just one last chance to see the Jug Band this Saturday. The SAJB is hanging it up after this winter, and Saturday’s Durango date marks their final Colorado show ever. For more information on the Durango Acoustic Music show, call the Abbey at 385-1711.

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