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Bark & Wine Boogie Ball plays the fairgrounds


Warren Miller’s ‘Dynasty’ plays local benefits
The Salt Fire Circus presents a ‘Halloween Sideshow’
Concert Hall presents renowned theatre troupes

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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.

BuzzTown, a local interest-based social network and online business directory, presents a social networking class at 3 p.m.. at the Himalayan, 992 Main Ave. kinsee@buzztown.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 for details.

The Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave., presents the Rez Dog Biographies show and fund-raiser from 6-8 p.m. Donations at the door and proceeds from photogra

Singer-songwriter Levi Mullen 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.

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

The Life-Long Learning Lecture Series at Fort Lewis College continues at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall with “Abandoned America: The Meaning of Ghost Towns, Ruins, and Lost Places,” by Kevin Britz, Director of the Center of Southwest Studies.

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.

Jane Voss & Hoyle Osborne present “All In, Down and Out: The Great Depression in Song and Story” at 7 p.m. at San Juan College’s Center for Teaching Excellence in Farmington.

The Durango Elks Lodge, 901 E. Second Ave., presents its “Nightmare on 9th Street” Haunted House. The house is also open on Oct. 30 & 31 at 7:30

Robert McDaniel, director of the Animas Museum, gives the slide presentation, “Magic Metropolis – An 1880s Photographic Journey through Durango,” at 7:30 p.m. 259-2402 for details.

The Durango Youth Coalition hosts an art opening/Halloween party at Colorado Ponga’s, 121 W. 8th St., at 8 p.m. The event features six large street and graffiti art pieces designed by Durango’s young artists. Local hip-hop artists the Diabolical Sound Platoon will perform.

The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., hosts Guinness Game Night with Texas Hold ‘Em at 8:30 p.m. and board games available throughout the evening.

The Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., hosts an ’80s Retro Ski Dance Party with DJ Tricerahops spinning from 9 p.m.-close.

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts Producer Night featuring Peter Robot, Michael Dark and Smiley Coyote spinning and performing dubstep and breakbeat at 10 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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The Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority hosts an informational coffee reception on financing options for Colorado nonprofits at 8:30 a.m. at the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. Nonprofit executive directors and board members are invited to attend. www.CECFA.org for details.

The Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County present the Be a Kid for a Kid Carnival from 2-4:30 p.m. at Fort Lewis College’s West Hall. The carnival features games, a costume contest, snacks, music, prizes and trick or treating. 247-7476 for details.

The Garden Project of Southwest Colorado seeks volunteers to help winterize the Manna Soup Kitchen Garden from 2-6 p.m. 259-3123 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 live jazz on the patio from the Mac Jazz Trio from 5-8 p.m. DJ Wreck spins from 4

9 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.

Local band RedEyedDjinn plays a 5 p.m. tapping party at the Bayfield Beer Factory, 442 Wolverine Dr. 884-7837 for details.

The final Critical Mass community bike ride of the season meets at Buckley Park at 5:30 p.m. for a Halloween costume ride. durangocriticalmass@riseup.net for details.

The Hugh Felt Bluegrass Trio plays the lounge at Sweeney’s, north of town on County Road 203, from 6-9 p.m. 247-5236 for details.

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

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 Alexander Murray Faculty Recital Series continues at 7 p.m. in Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College with a performance by Kasia Sokol, violinist.

Neil Nelson and Steel Rodeo 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 Schank House Bar & Grill in Vallecito Lake from 8 p.m.-midnight.

Chicago’s Rob Webster plays the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 8 p.m.-close.

The Edgar Mack Blues Band plays the Purple Haze Bar & Grill, 117 W. College, beginning at 9 p.m. 259-9900 for details.

The Billy Goat Saloon, located on Highway 160 in Gem Village, hosts its annual Toga Party with music from the Lisa Blue Trio at 5 p.m. and Formula 151 at 8:30 p.m. The cover charge benefits the Bayfield High School music program. 884-9155 for details.

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Halloween

The final Durango Farmers Market of the season meets from 8 a.m.-noon at First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. 9th St. www.durangofarmersmarket.org for details.

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.

The 3rd annual Three Springs Fall Festival happens from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The family event includes trick-or-treating, coloring contests, a bouncy house, bean bag toss, and more.  www.threespringsdurango.com for details.

Halloween Dodgeball benefiting Peace Jam, the youth group that connects young people with winners of the Nobel Peace Prize, meets at the Durango Recreation Center at 1 p.m.  The event is open to eight-player teams, and prizes will be awarded for top three and best costumes. 759-2011 for details.

The Piedra Learning Community hosts a Halloween Party at the Bayfield Parks and Rec Gym, 110 E. South Street, beginning at 4 p.m. The event includes a costume contest, free family movie and hot dog or Frito pie dinner. 884-3259 for details.

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

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., presents a live music triple bill beginning at 6 p.m.. Obeloinkment presents live looping and strange songs, Aftergrass plays their usual brand of rock and Spleen closes out the evening with a set of Ween songs. 247-2324 for details.  

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

Ryan McCurry & Alison Dance bring jazz and classical to the Jean Pierre Wine Bar, 605 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m.-close. 247-7700 for details.

The Kirk James Blues Band plays Desperados Bar & Grill, located at the Centennial Center in Bodo Park, from 7-11 p.m. The bar will host a costume contest and give away a trip to Vegas.

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.

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

Liquid Cheese returns to play the Halloween show at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave. The “freak show” starts at dark. 259-9200 for details.

Rob Webster plays a Halloween costume party at the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 8 p.m.-close.

The Get Backs, a local surf rock/retro band, plays the Bayfield Beer Factory, 442 Wolverine Dr., at 8 p.m. 884-7837 for details.

Poison Candy brings their honkytonkin’ blend of rock, blues, jazz, and reggae to the Dolores River Brewery’s annual Halloween bash at 8 p.m. 882-HOPS for details.

Denny Finn and The Bonehead Apparatus play an 8 p.m. Halloween Party at the Lonewolf Bar and Grill in Arboles.

Vanishing Breed plays Halloween at the Columbine4 

Bar in Mancos at 8:30 p.m. 533-7397 for details.

KDUR’s annual Transvestite Ball returns to the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 9 p.m. The theme of this year’s ball is “Saturday Night Fever.” Music will be provided by DJs, Mr. Anderson and Niko. 247-7262

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents its annual Halloween Party beginning at 9 p.m. 259-9018 for details.

The Edgar Mack Blues Band plays an encore show at the Purple Haze Bar & Grill, 117 W. College, beginning at 9 p.m. 259-9900 for details.

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Vallecito Nordic Club holds a Trail Work Day beginning at 9 a.m. Volunteers should bring gloves and lunch and tools like shovels, pick axes, long bars or chainsaws. Email legxcs@myduango.net for details.

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

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

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, presents Samurai Sunday, featuring a free showing of “Ran” at noon. Julian Marley & The Uprising featuring Stephen Marley play the Abbey at 8 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/veganfood starting at 1-4 p.m. at Riverfront Park in conjunction with a drum circle. durangofoodnotbombs@gmail.com.

The Durango Public Library hosts an opening reception for Durango artists Margaret Barge and Susan Tait and their “Natural Elements” exhibit from 3-5 p.m. The work will be on display through the end of December. 375-3380 for details.

Joel Racheff returns to 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.

Spruce Tree Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, 318 Main in Cortez, screens “Eraserhead” 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 for details.

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Nonprofit WhimSpire hosts an informal gathering for prospective foster parents at noon at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College. Local foster families and foster home coordinators will be available to answer questions. 403-4389 to RSVP.

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 for details.

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

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.

Center of Light Dolores presents an Introduction to Meditation and Christian Mysticism meeting at 7 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. The class continues on Tuesdays for six weeks. 882-2123 to RSVP.

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.

Nurse practitioner Nancy Brooker presents “Get Ready for Cold and Flu Season,” a free talk, at 7 p.m. at the Lavenia McCoy Public Library. 884-2222 for details.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents open mic night from 8:30 p.m. until close. 259-9018 for details.

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The Sustainable Building Education Program’s Brown Bag Lunch Series continues at noon at First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. 9th St., with a presentation on geothermal heating and cooling. 382-5744 for details.

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.

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.

Serving Life Chiropractic Studio, 1040 Main Ave., offers a free Wellness Wednesday Talk on health, life and well-being from 6-7 p.m. 422-2032 to reserve a spot.

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

The Durango Public Library continues its Spoken Word Series at 7 p.m. with a Reader’s Theatre performance of “The Revolt of the Mother” and “The Devil and Daniel Webster.”  The performance features actors Larry Hartsfeld, Joel Jones, Maureen May and others. www.durangopubliclibrary.org  for details.

Demetria Martinez, author, activist, lecturer and columnist, presents a 7 p.m. reading in the Fort Lewis Student Union Ballroom. Martinez is the author of Mother Tongue, a novel based in part upon her 1988 trial for conspiracy against the U.S. Government. 247-7250 for details.

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

Wisebird brings southern rock/blues to the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 8 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

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 for details.

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

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The Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave., features the “The Alternative Process,” an exhibition of photographic images created using antique, and often obscure, methods. The featured images are from local artist Heather Leavitt, Henk Thijs from Amsterdam, and husband and wife team Robert and Shiiko Alexander, of Florida. 382-8355 for details.

The Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave., presents live performances of Richard O’Brien’s “Rocky Horror Show” at 8 p.m. on Oct. 29 & 30 and at 6 & 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 31. Advanced tickets are highly recommended. For more information, visit www.henrystratertheatre.com  or call 375-7160.

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

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts the David Hunt Ceramic Invitational Exhibition. 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 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 or call 247-7456 for details.

Business Network International offers Professional Business Builders on Thursdays at the Himalayan Kitchen, 992 Main Ave., at 7 a.m.; and a Referral Market Chapter meeting on Tuesdays at Prudential Triple S Realty, 700 Main Ave., at 11:30 a.m. 375-7794 for details. Business Connections also meets on Wednesdays at the Durango Recreation Center at 11:30 a.m. 422-2032 for details.

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SASO hosts its first ever Collaborative Chef Showcase on Nov. 5 at the Henry Strater Theater. The benefit includes a six course meal with each restaurant adding its own personal touch. 259-3074 for details.

Internationally renowned actor, director, artist and author Wes Studi will speak on Nov. 5 for the 2009 Fort Lewis College Native American Presidential Lecture Series.

The Fort Lewis College French Film Festival will screen films for two weekends beginning on Nov. 5.

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.

Genuine Cowhide brings alt-country back to the Abbey Theatre on Nov. 6.

Free rapid HIV testing will be offered on Nov. 6 at the Fort Lewis College Health Center and on Nov. 7 at Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains. No appointments necessary.

The Contra Dance returns to Park Elementary School on Nov. 7 with music from Hank Ercheff & the Boogie Stringband. 385-9292 for details.

The Fall for Fun 5K Run takes off at Three Springs on Nov. 7. 259-7114 to register.

Durango Nature Studies will present the best of Telluride Mountainfilm on Nov. 7 at the Smiley Theatre.

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 Abbey Theatre will open “The Horse Boy” on Nov. 7 in a special event benefiting the Medicine Horse Center. 769-2031 for details.

The Sexual Assault Services Organization will host its Three Gun Turkey Shoot fund-raiser on Nov. 7. The event is open to all retired and current law enforcement officers. 259-3074 for details.

The Dolores Public Lands Office will offer a workshop on Growing Up Wild, a brand new curriculum from the internationally acclaimed Project WILD program, on Nov. 7. 385-1256 to register.

Renowned theatre artists Kari Margolis and Tony Brown will lead workshops on the Margolis Method of Acting on Nov. 7 &14 at Fort Lewis College. 247-7089 to register.

Ciclistas del Rio hosts the 2nd annual Dolores Cyclocross race on Nov. 8 at Joe Rowell Park. http: //ciclistasdelrio.blogspot.com for details.

Maria’s Bookshop will host an event with Durango photographer Claude Steelman and poets Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer and Beth Paulson on Nov. 9.

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

Michelle Long, executive director of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies, will give a presentation on Local Living Economies on Nov. 11 at Fort Lewis.  

Matt Kelly, Personal Finance Coach, will offer a Personal Finance Check-Up on Nov. 11 at Christ the King Lutheran Church. 749-0644 to register.

The Miserabillies will play a Nov. 12 fund-raiser and silent auction for the Vallecito Nordic Club at the Lost Dog.

Eliza Gilkyson and Nina Gerber will play the Smiley Theatre on Nov. 19 in a fund-raiser for Great Old Broads for Wilderness.

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Bark & Wine Boogie Ball plays the fairgrounds What: The second annual fund-raiser for the La Plata County Humane Society Where: The La Plata County Fairgrounds   When: Friday, Oct. 30, from 6-10 p.m. Durangoans can bark, wine and boogie for the sake of La Plata County’s homeless animals this week. The La Plata County Humane Society will hold its’ second annual Bark & Wine Boogie Ball this Friday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. The fund-raiser runs from 6-10 p.m. The Bark & Wine Boogie Ball will offer a night of gourmet food, libations and live music.  Attendees can enjoy a meal catered by local chefs, dancing to the paw-tapping rhythms of the Jelly Belly Boogie Band as well as a silent auction. The festive event will benefit countless numbers of homeless, abandoned, lost and abused animals in La Plata County.   Tickets can be bought at the Humane Society, 1111 South Camino del Rio, at Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., or online at www.lpchumanesociety.org.   For more information, call the shelter at 259-2847.

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Warren Miller’s ‘Dynasty’ plays local benefits What: “Dynasty,” the 60th annual Warren Miller film, benefiting The Durango Winter Sports Foundation Where: The Abbey Theatre and Miller Middle School When: Tues., Nov. 3 at 6 & 8:30 p.m.; Wed., Nov. 4 at 6 p.m.   An early season favorite plays Durango next week, and young skiers and snowboarders will be the beneficiaries. Warren Miller’s newest ski film, “Dynasty,” shows at the Abbey Theatre on Nov. 3 and Miller Middle School on Nov. 4. Proceeds go to the Durango Winter Sports Foundation (DWSF). “Dynasty” is Miller’s 60th annual ski film, and as always, it features today’s most cutting-edge athletes at exotic locales throughout the world. This year’s film is a blend of old and new, featuring extreme athletes in China, Norway, Colorado and British Columbia along with rare glimpses at historic film clips from the Warren Miller archives. As an added plus, attendees will have an opportunity to win door prizes including ski equipment and ski vacations. This year also marks the 10th year the DWSF has brought Warren Miller films to Durango. The foundation supports the Alpine, Freestyle and Nordic ski clubs in Durango. Each team is dedicated to providing quality training for athletes dedicated to pursuing excellence in winter sports. “Dynasty” will show at the Abbey Theatre at 6 & 8:30 on Nov. 3. A family showing is set for 6 p.m. on Nov. 4 at Miller Middle School. Advanced ticket purchase is strongly suggested, and tickets are available through ski team members, at Magpie’s Newsstand Café, the Ski Barn, the Abbey Theatre and Hassle Free Sports.

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The Salt Fire Circus presents a ‘Halloween Sideshow’ What: Encore performances from the alternative circus/burlesque Where: The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. When: Oct. 29-31 with shows at 6 & 9 p.m. A highly anticipated Halloween Sideshow plays Durango this week. The Salt Fire Circus brings alternative circus and burlesque to the Durango Arts Center on Oct. 29-31. The Salt Fire Circus is a grassroots, communitywide art project. The performance draws on the talent of dancers, singers, musicians and artists from the Durango community. This week, the Salt Fire Circus will offer three more evenings of live music and dance. This show consists of acts that are each representations of Tarot cards, an ancient tool of 78 images, each reflecting universal human life experiences. But get your tickets quickly. The Salt Fire Circus sold-out five shows this past spring. The Halloween Sideshow plays at 6 & 9 p.m. each night with doors opening a half hour early. A cash bar is available, and as this is a Halloween-oriented event, costumes are highly encouraged. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Durango Arts Center and Southwest Sound. For more information, visit www.saltfirecircus.com.

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Concert Hall presents renowned theatre troupes What: “Enemy of the People” and “Tomie DePaola’s Strega Nona” Where: The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College     When: Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 1 at 4 p.m. Top national theater takes center stage at the Community Concert Hall this weekend. The hall presents acclaimed theatrical productions on Oct. 30 and Nov. 1. This Friday at 7:30 p.m., the prestigious Aquila Theatre will bring a contemporary version of the Ibsen classic “Enemy of the People” to the stage. The New York Times called The Aquila Theatre “a classically trained, modernly hip troupe,” and its production explores the impact of severe eco-issues on a small town. The story unfolds as a town’s trusted physician discovers that the local spa, a prime economic driver, is toxic. The influential play poses the questions, “When is it right to speak up?” “Does the truth have a price?” and “Would you risk everything for the truth?” Inspired by the contemporary relevance of Ibsen’s play, Aquila is producing “An Enemy of the People” as an entirely green production. Family entertainment is on tap for Sun., Nov. 1, at 4 p.m., with “Tomie DePaola’s Strega Nona” musical. Based on the children’s books, “Strega Nona” is the musical tale of a friendly, magical witch who strives to cure the ills of her tiny Italian town of Calabria. The play was produced by Maximum Entertainment in association with Active Arts Theater for Young Audiences. Tickets for both shows are available on the web at www.durangoconcerts.com, by calling 247-7657 or at the Downtown Ticket Office at 7th and Main Ave.

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