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The FLC Theatre presents ‘Seraphic Circus’

Home Grown Festival returns to Durango

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A Bump in the Road offers “Healthy Mommas, Happy Babies,” a post-partum group meeting at 11 a.m. at Viles Park. www.durangobumpintheroad.com for details.

Lisa Blue, Pete Neds and Hal Lott play the lounge at Sweeney’s, located north of town on County Rd. 203, from 5-9 p.m. 247-5236 for details.

Silverton Chocolates, located in the Smiley Building basement, 1309 E. Third Ave., offers free chocolate tastings from 5-7 p.m. every Thursday. 799-4481 for details.

Lee and Chad, a jazz duo, play the Edgewater Lounge, located in the DoubleTree Hotel, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. 259-6580.

A candidates’ forum for the Durango School District 9-R Board election meets at 6 p.m. in Durango City Council Chambers, 949 E. Second Ave.

Durango Motorless Transit hosts the final group trail run of the season on Raider’s Ridge. Interested runners should meet at the Horse Gulchtrailhead at 6 p.m. 946-5557 for details.

Durango Community Access Television offers an “Introduction to Television and Video Production” class from 6-9 p.m. www.dcat.tv for details.

Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 6 p.m.

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

The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo plays the bar at Mutu’s, 701 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m.

The Life-Long Learning Lecture Series at Fort Lewis College continues at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall with “Creating Continuity: South American Natives’ Changing Relationships with ‘Ruins’” by Kathleen Fine-Dare, Ph.D.

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 for details.

Dave Mensch performs a free show at The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., starting at 7 p.m.

DJ Ralphsta spins at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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The Durango chapters of Earth First! and Root Force present the Beehive Design Collective’s True Cost of Coal graphic tour at 1 p.m. in the Fort Lewis College Union Building. www.beehivecollective.org 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.

A Thousand Cranes for Peace and Healing presents a Storyteller’s Series at 5 p.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church. Louise Ireland-Frey will share the tale “Topaz, My Wasp Friend.” 259-2243 for details.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents the Friday Afternoon Club with live jazz on the patio from the Bob Hemenger Trio from 5-8 p.m. DJ Wreck spins from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.

The Stillwater Foundation offers a Songwriter’s Workshop, featuring Kent Blazy, an internationally known Nashville writer and performer Kent Blazy, from 5-7 p.m. at Canyon Music Woodworks, 734 E. Second Ave. 247-5095.

Polly Letofsky addresses the Pink Ribbon Affair, a celebration of breast cancer survivors, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel. 259-1169.

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

Rupnow & Friends play happy hour at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. Andreas Kaspilis & Goran Ivanovic go on at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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

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

The Recital Series at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango kicks off its third season with a performance by the Mangold-Sokol Trio at 7 p.m. at 419 San Juan Dr.  The program includes 4 piano trios by Joseph Haydn. 385-8668.  

The Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., presents Fool’s Gold at 7 p.m.

The Fort Lewis College Men’s Choir & Durango Women’s Choir presents “He and She” at 7 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church, 910 E. Third Ave.

Water and Wine plays the 8th Avenue Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., starting at 8 p.m. 259-8801 for details.

The Kirk James Blues Band plays the Purple Haze Bar & Grill, 117 W.

Steel Rodeo brings country-rock to the Billy Goat Saloon, located on Highway 160 in Gem Village, at 9 p.m. 884-9155.

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The Durango Farmers Market meets from 8 a.m.-noon at First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. 9^th St. The market continues through Oct. 31. www.durangofarmersmarket.org

The Durango Wheel Club holds its weekly group ride for all levels at the Durango Recreation Center at 9 a.m. www.durangowheelclub.com for more info.

La Plata County offers free mulch loading from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Bayfield Convenience Center. http://co.laplata.co.us 

Maria’s Bookshop celebrates its 25th anniversary from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at 960 Main Ave. with discounts, giveaways and refreshments. 247-1438 for details.

Park Elementary School hosts its first Pumpkin Patch Festival from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The event includes a local pumpkin sale, face-painting, tattoos, making crafts, bake sale, craft fair, and the “haunted classrooms.”  All proceeds will benefit the Park PTO.

Yogadurango, 1485 Florida Rd., offers a free Yoga Basics Workshop from 1-2:30 p.m. No previous experience necessary. 946-8961 for details.

Knitting for Peace presents “afghans for Afghans,” meeting from 4-5 p.m. at the Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave. 560-2750 to RSVP.

The Tumblin’ Dice play the customer appreciation day party at El Patio, 600 Main Ave., at 4:30 p.m.

The Manna Soup Kitchen’s 7th annual Soup Supper meets from 5-8 p.m. at the St. Columba Gymnasium. The evening features silent/live auction, door prizes, delicious soups, wine and beer, and music by the Animas City Slackers. 385-5095.

Jeff Solon brings jazz to the lounge at Sweeney’s, located north of town on County Rd. 203, from 6-9 p.m. 247-5236.

Singer-songwriter Greg Ryder returns to the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 6 p.m.

Eric Keifer of Aftergrass plays happy hour at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. Forth Yeer Freshman and DSP & the Boycotts go on at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Dennis Wakeman hosts open mic at Guiseppe’s Restaurant, located on Goddard Ave. in Ignacio, from 6-8 p.m.

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

Cyle Talley plays acoustic originals and covers at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, from 7-9 p.m.

Greg Ryder performs a free show at The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., starting at 7 p.m.

Durango DOT Comedy presents “A Murder Mystery,” live improvisational comedy, at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. 259-6004 for details.

The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., offers karaoke 4

Audio Chronic plays the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 8 p.m.-close.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents DJ Benjamin K spinning from 9 p.m. until close. 259-9018 for details.

The Kirk James Blues Band returns to the Purple Haze Bar & Grill, 117 W. College, beginning at 9 p.m. 259-9900 for details.

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The Durango Wheel Club holds a social ride, meeting at 9 a.m. at the Home Depot parking lot. www.durangowheelclub.com 

The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., offers a traditional Irish music jam session beginning at 12:30 p.m. 403-1200.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, presents Samurai Sunday, featuring free kung fu films, at 1 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

Durango BMX holds a race day with sign ups from 1-1:30 p.m. and racing to follow, weather permitting. www.durangobmx.com or 799-1780 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. durangofoodnotbombs@gmail.com.

The Alexander Murray Faculty Recital Series continues with a 7 p.m. performance by Katherine Jetter on cello in Roshong Recital Hall.

Joel Racheff returns to the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.

The Emmitt-Nershi Band, featuring Leftover Salmon’s Drew Emmit and Billy Nershi of the String Cheese Incident, and special guest Assembly of Dust play the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College at 7:30 p.m. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

The Blue Moon Ramblers play their weekly gig at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Spruce Tree Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, 318 Main in Cortez, screens “Little Miss Sunshine” for its free “Sunday Night @ the Movies” at 7:30 p.m. 565-6789 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 Musica del Mundo with DJs Maize and X spinning from 8 p.m. until close. 259-9018 for details.

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Joel Racheff returns to the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 6 p.m.

Terry Rickard plays a split-set at Joel’s, 119 W. 8th St., from 6-8 p.m. & 10 p.m. midnight.

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.

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.

The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., offers its General Knowledge Quiz Night beginning at 9 p.m. 403-1200.

Tuesday20

The Newborn Playgroup meets from 1:30-3 p.m. at the Durango Family Center. Each week features a different guest speaker covering a variety of topics. 385-4747.

Durango BMX holds Tuesday Gate Practice from 5:30-7 p.m., weather permitting. www.durangobmx.com or 799-1780.

Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 6 p.m.

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

Tim Sullivan plays his weekly 7-11 p.m. gig at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.

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., presents music from Kentucky Deluxe from 8:30 p.m. until close. 259-9018.

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The Sustainable Building Education Program’s lunch series continues at noon at the First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. 9^th St., with “Solar – Water Heating, Electric Supply,” a presentation by Four Corners Solar. 382-5744 to RSVP.

The Durango Wheel Club holds an informal group ride for all levels meeting at Bread, 42 County Road 250, at noon. All are welcome.  www.durangowheelclub.com for details.

The Steamworks Bayfield Beer Factory hosts an open mic night from 5-8 p.m. 884-7837 for details.

A Bump in the Road’s Postpartum Group meets at 6 p.m. at 766 Main Ave., Ste. 201. New mothers and their babies are welcome. www.durangobumpintheroad.com for details.

The Asa Fire Tribe returns to Trimble Hot Springs with a performance beginning at dusk.

Greg Ryder plays 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.

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.

Durango filmmakers Tyler Quintano and Nick Manning present “Between the Tides” at 6:45 p.m. at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College. The film chronicles who change and sea level rise in the Ganges Delta is affecting its inhabitants.  385-1711 for details.

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

The Self Heal Center, 26345 U.S. Hwy. 160, offers a free presentations The Sedona Method at 7 p.m. 403-4150 to register.

The Purple Haze Bar & Grill, 117 W. College, hosts karaoke with Steve Kahler beginning at 8 p.m.  259-9900 for details.

An open-level East Coast Swing Party takes place at 8: 30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. No partner necessary. 903-9402.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Club Meds with DJ Jonezy spinning from 9 p.m. until close. 259-9018 for details.

Ongoing

The Durango Lively Arts Co. presents the play, “The Haunting of Hill House,” at 7 p.m. on Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 & 31 at the Smiley Theatre, 1309 E. Third Ave. www.durangotheatre.org 

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery opens the David Hunt Ceramic Invitational Exhibition with a 5-7 p.m. reception on Oct. 16. The annual invitational ceramic exhibition and sale showcases the work of 13 FLC alumni and local artists and runs through Nov. 11. 247-7167 for details.

Steaming Bean Coffee, 915 Main Ave., exhibits oil paintings by Bob Zahner through the month of October.

“Images From Over the Mountain,” a show of drawings and paintings by Antonito artist Charles Ewing, shows in the Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. Second Ave., through the end of October. 259-2606 for details.

The Art Supply House, 24 Town Plaza, exhibits the paintings of Louise Grayson through the month of October. The store is also hosting a mini manikin costume contest for all ages. Deadline is Oct. 25.

The Center of Southwest Studies Gallery exhibits “Mountain Lion!” The goal of this exhibit is to create an understanding of the nature of these predators and their long, historic relation with people. Also on display is “RARE: Imperiled Plants of Colorado Exhibit,” a juried, traveling exhibit of 40 rare plants of Colorado. Both shows run through Fall 2010. Visit http: //swcenter.fortlewis.edu.

The Durango Public Library hosts the exhibit, “The Beast in the Library: Wildlife Photography,” through Oct. 24. The show is part of the Common Reading Experience centered on David Baron’s book The Beast in the Garden. www.durangopubliclibrary.org for details.

Upcoming

BuzzTown, a local interest-based social network and online business directory, presents a series of social networking classes on Oct. 22 & 29. kinsee@buzztown.com for details.

The Abbey Theatre will screen eight classic horror films for its free Horror Film Week beginning on Oct. 23.

Artists working in all media are welcome to share their “Ferocious Feelings” for a special show on Oct. 24. 759-8404.

The Second City Touring Co. plays the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Oct. 24.

The 1st annual Durango Pregnancy Expo meets Oct. 24 at Serving Life Chiropractic Studio. 422-2032 to register.  

John McCutcheon, “America’s balladeer,” plays the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Oct. 25.

The Durango Sustainable Building Education Program continues on Oct. 27 with a talk by Justin Wilson, a nationally renowned green & building science speaker & trainer. 259-5130 to register.

Joan Osborne and The Holmes Brothers play a double-bill at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Oct. 28.

The Rocky Horror Show: Live on Stage at the Henry Strater Theatre plays Oct. 28-31. www.henrystratertheatre.com for details.

Rez Dog Biographies, a one night fund-raiser for reservation dog spay and neuter, is set for Oct. 29 at the Open Shutter Gallery.

The 2nd annual Bark & Wine Boogie Ball, a benefit for the La Plata County Humane Society, meets on Oct. 30 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.

The last Critical Mass community bike ride takes off Oct. 30 and costumes are encouraged. durangocriticalmass@riseup.net for details.

The Durango Arts Center will host the African Market on Nov. 3-14 and is currently seeking small, “African-inspired” canvases for the show. 259-2606 for details.

Liquor World’s annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction benefiting Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County is set for Nov. 6 at the DoubleTree Hotel Ballroom.

The 13th annual Durango AIDS Benefit is set for Nov. 7 at the Henry Strater Theatre. This year’s event is titled “AID, COMFORT AND SUPPORT.” 

The Adaptive Sports Association of Durango will hold volunteer orientations on Nov. 9 & 11.

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The FLC Theatre presents ‘Seraphic Circus’ What: An original, full-length dance-theatre production Where: The Mainstage Theatre at Fort Lewis College   When: Oct. 15-18 & 22-24 Dark, twisted, fantastic realism lands on stage at Fort Lewis College this week. FLC Theatre presents “Seraphic Circus,” an original dance-theatre production, for the next two weekends. Directed/choreographed by Judy Austin and Kathryn Moller, “Seraphic Circus” was inspired by the Gabriel García Márquez story “A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings.” The play tells the tale of a mysterious winged man who falls from the sky into a small coastal village. As the town’s people become curious about him, they overlook the possibility of his magical nature, preferring to view him like a circus spectacle. “Seraphic Circus” shows at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 15 - 17 & 22 - 24. A 3 p.m. showing is set for Oct. 18. For tickets and information visit http: //theatre.fortlewis.edu or call 247-7089.

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Home Grown Festival returns to Durango What: The 2nd annual celebration of local sustainability Where: Buckley Park   When: Sun., Oct. 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Durangoans can “share the abundance” this Sunday at the second-ever Home Grown Festival. The Oct. 18 event is aimed at improving local sustainability and includes a variety of events ranging from free “living local” workshops and sustainability demonstrations to live entertainment, a beer garden, and games for kids and big kids alike. It goes without saying that Durango and La Plata County face unique food challenges. A short growing season, high land prices and geographic isolation have all conspired to make food – and especially locally grown food – a precious commodity on local shelves. Sunday’s festival hopes to offer solutions to these dilemmas. Free workshops will hit on topics ranging from local economies and food production to brewing your own beer and food preservation. Live music will be on tap all afternoon along with with locally crafted beers and locally grown foods. For more information or to donate unsprayed fruit to the Homegrown Festival call 247-7676.

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