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The Lawn Chair Kings play New Year’s at the Abbey
Southwest Business Forum set for Jan. 6
Durango Arts Center to host New Year’s bash

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Donnie J. plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

Singer-songwriter Joel Racheff plays the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 5:30-9 p.m. The Jelly Belly Boogie Band goes on at 9 p.m.

The Four Corners Fencing Club meets from 6-8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 878 E. Second Ave. The club meets every Thursday. 759-1883 for details.

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

Gaella ElanRah leads meditation and discussion from 7-8:30 p.m. at The Cafe of Life, 925 Highway 3. By donation. 375-9080 for details.

Dave Mensch plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m. Mr. G returns at the same time on Dec. 17

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Salsa Night with salsa lessons and music from DJ Caliente from

DJ PA spins at the Angel’s End Zone, located on Broadway in Cortez, at 9 p.m.

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts Thirsty Thursday for the Hungry at 9:30 p.m. with music from RedEyeDjinn.  

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New Year’s Eve

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.

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad offers a New Year’s trip to Cascade Canyon beginning with live music at the Henry Strater Theatre at 5 p.m.; departing the depot at 7:15 p.m.; and returning to the First Night Celebration at 11:45 p.m. www.durangotrain.com for details.

YogaDurango, 1485 Florida Rd., hosts an all-level Candlelight Community Yoga Class from 5:30-7 p.m. By donation. 946-8961 for details.

Singer-songwriter Greg Ryder plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. The musician returns at the same time on Jan. 1.

Gary B. Walker plays jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., at 6:30 p.m. 247-4433.

The first annual First Night Durango, a free New Year’s Eve celebration to be held in downtown Durango, meets from 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Activities include live music, dance performances by Salt Fire Circus and Mataholla

The North County’s own Andrea’s Fault plays New Year’s at Purgatory’s Durango Mountain Club beginning at 8 p.m.

Rob Webster from Chicago plays New Year’s at the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 8 p.m. to close.

The Billy Goat Saloon, located off U.S. Hwy 160 in Gem Village, hosts a DJ Dance Party at 8 p.m. 884-9155 for details.

Psychedelic Mojo plays a New Year’s Eve bash at the Schank House, located at Vallecito Lake, from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

The Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave., hosts a Paint the Town party from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. with music from Joel Racheff & the Cow Tippers. Admission includes a dessert station, party favors and a champagne toast. www.henrystratertheatre.com for details.

DJ Double D spins for New Year’s at Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018.

DJ PM spins dance beatz at Pongas, 121 W. 8^th St., from 9 p.m.-close. 382-8554 for details.

Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., presents a free New Year’s concert from Old North State from 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. The show is in conjunction with Durango’s First Night celebration. www.firstnightdurango.org for details.

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts a Phunky Reggae New Year’s, featuring Carlton Pride & Mighty Zion & A Dub Rock Band, at 9:30 p.m. Carlton Pride and Mighty Zion play an encore show at the same time on Jan. 1.

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YogaDurango, 1140 Main Ave., hosts a free New Year’s Day Chanting Circle with Mirabai Ceiba 4

from 5-7 p.m. 946-8961 for details.

Lacey Black plays piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., at 6:30 p.m. 247-4433 for details.

Greg Ryder plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.

DJ Smiley Coyote spins for dancing at Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.

The Chills rock the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 9 p.m. to close.

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The Four Corners Center for Spiritual Living presents a live stream of Michael Bernard Beckwith, of the Agape International Spiritual Center, at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., from 10-11:30 a.m. 247-2221 for details.

Durango Food Not Bombs (FNB) offers its weekly free vegan/vegetarian meal at 1 p.m. in Riverfront/Iris Park. www.foodnotbombs.net.

The Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., hosts its Gospel Brunch with music from 1-3 p.m. The Blue Moon Ramblers play their weekly gig beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Musica del Mundo, world music and dancing, beginning at 8 p.m. 259-9018 for details.

Monday3

Joel Racheff plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

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

An open-level Latin/Salsa Dance Party takes place at 8 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. No partner necessary. 903-9402 for details

The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., offers its weekly Players and Singers Night from 9 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.

Tuesday4

Mill Street Brews, 25 W. Mill St. in Bayfield, offers its weekly Open Acoustic Jam beginning at 5 p.m. 884-7070 for details.

Terry Rickard plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

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

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Open Mic Night from 8 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.

Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave., hosts Beer Bingo from 9-11 p.m. with prizes for each game.

Joel’s, 119 W 8th St., hosts Tuesday Trivia from 9-11 p.m. 385-0430 for details.

Wednesday5

The Durango Community Recreation Center celebrates its 10th Anniversary with free admission all day, prizes, giveaways and special classes and activities. 375-7300 for details.

Spruce Tree Coffeehouse, located in Cortez, hosts a 5-7 p.m. art opening and reception for local photographer Dusty Lyon. The exhibit is an exploration in “Absurdism & Bizzare Americana,” and will remain throughout January. www.SpruceTreeCoffeehouse.com for details.

Greg Ryder plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

Tom MacCluskey plays solo piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., from 6-9 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.

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.

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

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

DJ Daryll’s Karaoke/Gong Show returns to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 4

Ongoing

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., presents “I Would Not Believe That Even If It Were True,” a mixed-media political art show from Jeff Madeen, in the Art Library. The exhibit runs from Jan. 5-Feb. 26 with a reception from 5-7 p.m. on Jan. 7. 259-2606 for details.

The Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave., exhibits its “Holiday Showcase,” featuring selections from the past 10 years of shows, through Jan. 13. The gallery is also displaying a collection of illuminating sculptures from local artisan Jeff Wise. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com for details.

The Anasazi Heritage Center hosts an exhibition of artworks by local artist Keith Hutcheson through March 18. The show is a retrospective of Hutcheson’s work from the last quarter-century, a time spent exploring remote parts of public land across the Four Corners and the Colorado Plateau. 882-5600 for details.

Kassidy’s Kitchen, 171 Suttle Dr., displays the work of photographers MaryAnne Nelson and John Moore through Jan. 15. Works by La Plata County Fair Photography winners are also on display. 375-7877 for details.

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College presents “Treasures Unveiled: Extraordinary Items from the Vault of the Center of Southwest Studies.” The exhibit was developed by the Center of Southwest Studies to show the public a seldom-seen sampling of its artifact and archival collections. Also on display is “Mountain Lion!” 247-7456 for details.

Upcoming

John Brown’s Body will bring reggae and funk to the Abbey Theatre on Jan. 7.

Sheri Brown, a Durango native now of Seattle, presents “A Week of Butoh,” a series of avant-garde, Japanese-originated dance performances, on Jan. 7 & 8 at the Durango Arts Center. www.sheribrown.com for details.

The Four Corners Commission, the annual exhibit of the life, landscape, cultural and heritage of the Four Corners, returns to the Durango Arts Center on Jan. 7-28.

Toko will offer beginning and advanced Nordic waxing clinics on Jan. 8 at Backcountry Experience.

The Contra Dance returns to Park Elementary on Jan. 8 with music from a new local band, featuring Sue Colter.

Vallecito Nordic will host a demo day on Jan. 9 with free gear demos, mini lessons, kids and adults ski races and a gumbo/soup contest.

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery will host its Art Faculty Group Exhibition, featuring the most recent works from new and established teachers, from Jan. 10-31.  

The Durango Public Library continues its Community Cinema Series on Jan. 12 with a screening of “For Once in My Life,” a documentary of 28 musicians who all have severe mental and physical disabilities.

The Open Shutter Gallery will host its annual community show on Jan. 14-27. The theme this year is “ENTROPY: Chaos within the system.” www.openshuttergallery.com for details.

The Durango Foundation for Educational Excellence’s Ski for Education Day returns to Durango Mountain Resort on Jan. 17 with discounted tickets to benefit education. $35 tickets must be pre-purchased by Jan. 14 and are available at North and South City Markets, Albertson’s, Nature’s Oasis and PJ’s Gourmet Market.

The Durango Public Library will kick off its new Film Noir Series, “Darkness in Durango,” on Jan. 19 with a screening of “Double Indemnity.”

Reggae will come to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Jan. 28 with a performance by the legendary band The Wailers and special guest Tomorrow’s Bad Seed.

Adaptive Sports Association is accepting submissions for a photography contest through Feb. 8. Winners will receive cash prizes and be displayed at the Open Shutter Gallery during the welcome reception for the Dave Spencer Ski Classic. Email lee@asadurango.com or 259-0374 for details.

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College will accept entries for its 2011 Images of the Southwest: Juried Photography Show on March 14-19. This year’s theme is “Animals Rule!” http://swcenter.fortlewis.edu for rules and entry form.

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The Lawn Chair Kings play New Year’s at the Abbey What: A benefit concert for Del Alma featuring the LCK’s new lineup Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College   When: Fri., Dec. 31. Doors open at 7 p.m. The Lawn Chair Kings will ring in the New Year at the Abbey Theatre. The Abbey is offering a variety of packages for the evening, and Durango’s favorite suburban rockers will unveil a new lineup at the show. The Lawn Chair Kings have been on the local music scene since 2000 and celebrate “western garage” by mixing country, rock, pop and punk influences. The current line up features Dan Leek (bass/vocals), Steve Mendias (drums, vocals), Erik Nordstrom (vocals, guitar, harmonica), and Jeff Moorehead (pedal steel, banjo, dobro, guitar). Doors to the show open at 7 p.m., and VIP tickets include a catered dinner and two free drinks. The concert benefits Del Alma, a local nonprofit based on the principles of positive youth development. For more information, visit www.abbeytheatre.com.

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Southwest Business Forum set for Jan. 6 What: The 19th annual forum exploring local, regional and national economies Where: The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College   When: Thurs., Jan. 6, from 8 a.m.-noon. Local, regional and national economies go into the spotlight next week at Fort Lewis College. The 19th Southwest Business Forum returns to the Community Concert Hall on Jan. 6. The event is free, open to the public and runs from 8 a.m.-noon. next Thursday. The forum brings together experts on local, state, national and international economies and businesses. Armed with the knowledge gained from these experts, as well as their predictions for the future, attendees can make better personal and business decisions. Speakers include Richard Wobbekind, director of the University of Colorado’s Business Research Division; Scott Anderson, senior economist & vice president with Wells Fargo Bank; and Luke Miller, assistant professor of finance at Fort Lewis College. For more information, visit http://soba.fortlewis.edu or call 247-7294.

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Durango Arts Center to host New Year’s bash What: A 1950s-themed concert/party to benefit the DAC Where: The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. When: Fri., Dec. 31, from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Durango Arts Center is time-warping back to the 1950s for New Year’s Eve. A Las Vegas/Rat Pack-themed celebration is on tap for the evening, and Traci Lyn Thomas will provide entertainment for the fund-raiser for the DAC. The party – “think Frank Sinatra and martinis” – gets under way at 8 p.m. Thomas, the star of “Always Patsy Cline,” will play a cabaret show in the DAC Gallery, and many styles of dancing and dance lessons will be offered. Diane Panelli, DAC theater manager and experienced chef, will whip up a series of culinary delights for the occasion, and guests will be treated to a champagne toast at midnight Tickets are available in advance by calling 259-2606, and child care will be offered on-site for a nominal charge.

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