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Apple Days Festival to return to Durango  

Open Shutter Gallery to exhibit ‘Abyssinia’
FLC hosts Homecoming Weekend celebration

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The League of Women Voters discusses state ballot initiatives and the local mill levy at 4 p.m. on KDUR - 91.9/93.9 FM or online at www.kdur.org.

The Ignacio Farmers Market meets from 4-7 p.m. at Shoshone Park. The event includes local produce, crafts and live music. 563-9494 for details.

An upriver/downriver race runs from 5:30-7 p.m. at the 32nd Street put-in for all levels and all manner of craft.  Proceeds from the $25 entry fee will be donated in the winner’s name to the Durango Whitewater Park Fund. Go to “Durango Downriver” on Facebook for more details.

The Lisa Blue Trio plays a blend of favorites at Sweeney’s, north of town on County Rd. 203, from 6-9 p.m. The band will be recording a live CD at the show. 247-5236 for details.

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

Lee Bartley and Chad MacCluskey play contemporary jazz at the DoubleTree Hotel’s Edgewater Lounge from 6-9 p.m. 259-6580 for details.

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

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

The 4 Corners Back Country Horsemen hold their monthly meeting at the Pine River Senior Center in Bayfield beginning at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome.

The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society meets at 7 p.m. at the Center of Southwest Studies. Renee Barlow, curator of Archaeology at the College of Eastern Utah Prehistoric Museum, will discuss pit house excavations at Range Creek.

Jimmy Largent, from Badly Bent, and Robin Davis play the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., at 7 p.m.

The Life-Long Learning Lecture Series continues with “To Catch a Hummingbird - Rufous at Risk,” a talk by Darla Welty and Kathy Nickell at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Salsa Night with salsa lessons and music from DJ Dario from 8 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.

Dubtonic Kru brings reggae to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m.

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The inaugural Durango Juggling Fest, three days of workshops, shows and games, kicks off. The festival includes a public performance on Oct. 16 at the Fort Lewis College Theater at 5:45 p.m. ehstephens@gmail.com.

Dancing Spirit Co-op Gallery, 640 Goddard Ave. in Ignacio, hosts an all-day Holiday Craft Bazaar featuring original works from local artists. The event continues Oct. 14 and proceeds

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.

Wines of the San Juan hosts a Weenie Roast from 5-8 p.m. The potluck includes pumpkin decorating, s’mores, hotdogs and mulled wine. Costumes encouraged. Call 505-632-0879 for details.

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

Bob & Tom play jazz and classical at the Jean Pierre Wine Bar, 605 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m.-close. The pair returns for an encore show on Oct. 16. 247-7700 for details.

“He & She,” the Durango Choral Society’s annual celebration of choral music for women’s and men’s voices, meets at 7 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church, 910 E. Third Ave. www.DurangoChoralSociety.org for details.

Colin Hay, singer, guitarist and main songwriter of Australia’s Men at Work, plays the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

Statesboro Revue brings southern rock to the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 8 p.m. Cosmic Accident opens the show.

Old North State brings their raucous alt-country act to the Mancos Valley Distillery at 8 p.m.

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

The Wailing Souls, reggae straight from Trench Town, plays the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. A Dub RockBand, DJ Codestar and MC Rasta Stevie open.

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

Wild Country brings a country-dance show back to the Billy Goat Saloon, located in Gem Village, at 9 p.m. 884-9155.

Local band Hello Dollface plays the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m.

DJ Posh Josh spins at the Golden Triangle, 150 E. College, from 9:30 p.m.- midnight. 382-8424 for details. 4

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The 3rd annual MyHealth Community Wellness Fair meets from 7:30-11:30 a.m. at the Mercy Regional Medical Center. Participants will receive a variety of wellness tests. 764-2700.

The Durango Farmers Market returns to First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. 9^th St., from 8 a.m.-noon. www.durangofarmersmarket.org for details.

Food Not Bombs hosts an International Day of Action Against McDonald’s and will share free vegan meals outside the local franchise. www.foodnotbombs.net for details.

The Durango Sports Club, 1600 Florida Rd., hosts a benefit Zumba class at 10 a.m. Proceeds from the aerobic dance class will go to Community Connections Inc. 403-3081 for details.

The new Band Wagon Music Store celebrates its grand opening from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at its new location, 515 E. College. The event includes live music in the new Magic Bus Studio.

The Common Earth Series “People and Predators: Who’s Eating Whom?” continues at 1 p.m. with an afternoon of hands-on, family activities at the Durango Nature Center. http://swcenter.fortlewis.edu for details.

A Purgatory Passholder Appreciation Party meets from 5-8 p.m. at Ska Brewing, 225 Girard. The pre-season bash for all DMR 2010-11 passholders will include free beer and a screening of the classic ski movie, “Blizzard of Aahhhs.”

The Durango Independent Film Festival will host the Walk of Fame, a downtown pub crawl/silent auction, beginning at 5 p.m. The event features seven venues, seven parties and food and beverages at each venue. www.durangofilm.org for details.

TOP, a juried garment design exhibition and auction fund-raiser, meets at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., at 5:30 p.m. TOP will feature a cocktail hour, tapas, fashion show and live auction presented by local models. 259-2606.

The La Plata County Humane Society hosts its annual Bark & Wine Silent Auction Fund-raiser from 6-10 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Helen Thayer, a renowned explorer, author and inspirational speaker, will present the talk “Polar Dreams” as part of the event. www.lpchumanesociety.org for details.

A Durango Whitewater Park fund-raiser meets from 6 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. at the Summit, 600 Main Ave. The event features door prizes, a silent auction, raffle and live music by Mike Madden, Cosmic Accident and Lucy and Friends.

Jenny Winegardner and Gary Watkins play Sweeney’s, north of town on County Rd. 203, from 6-9 p.m. 247-5236 for details.

The Popovich Comedy Pet Theater, the renowned show featuring Gregory Popovich and his 29 performing pets, plays the Brooks Isham Performing Arts Center in Kirtland at 6 p.m. www.brooksisham.com for details.

Kirtan, participatory singing with dancing, returns to YogaDurango, 1485 Florida Rd., at 6:30 p.m. The family-friendly event is by donation. 259-2110 for details.

The Kirk James Blues Band plays the Schank House, located at Vallecito, from 7-11 p.m.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, presents Greensky Bluegrass and special guests, The Scrugglers. Doors open at 8 p.m.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts a Blast from the Past Homecoming Disco Party from 9 p.m.-close. The show includes dance and costume contests. 259-9018 for details.

Freeplay rocks the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., at 9 p.m.

The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave., presents a three-band bill with live music from Alchemy Jane, Jackson Polk, and Old North State beginning at 9 p.m. www.theirishembassypub.com.

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The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., offers a traditional Irish music jam from 12:30-4 p.m. 403-1200 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 from 1-3 p.m. The Blue Moon Ramblers play their weekly gig beginning at 7:30 p.m.

The Animas Museum hosts a retirement celebration for Robert McDaniel, outgoing director, in the Miller Middle School Auditorium at 2 p.m. The event is also a fund-raiser for the museum. www.animasmuseum.org for details.

Mountain bike pro Krista Park will offer a free MTB Skills Clinic from 3-5 p.m. at Buckley Park. The “Thank You Durango” clinic is coed and geared toward beginner and intermediate riders. RSVP to KristaParkMTB@yahoo.com.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Musica del Mundo with world music from 8-10 p.m. 259-9018 for details.

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Lacey Black plays solo piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., at 6:30 p.m. Black returns for an encore show at the same time on Oct. 19.

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. 4

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The Durango Public Library celebrates Teen Read Week 2010: “Books with Beat @ Your Library” with Jammin’ with Stephen, an open jam session, from 3-5 p.m. The celebration continues Oct. 21 with a screening and discussion of “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist.” 375-3387 for details.

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

Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a 6:30 p.m. booksigning for photographer Rod Hanna and his latest book, Colorado’s Seasons of Gold. 259-1438 for details.

Swing renaissance band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy plays the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College at 7:30 p.m. The band returns for an encore show at the same time on Oct. 20. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

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

Treason plays Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., at 9 p.m.

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.

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Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., offers free children’s yoga for 3- to 7-year-olds from 3:15-4 p.m. 259-7337 to reserve a spot.

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.

Debra Swanson, clinical herbalist and owner of Dancing Willow Herbs, presents Herbal ABC’s for Children, a free talk on the safe and therapeutic treatment of common childhood ailments. The event meets at 6:30 p.m. at Dancing Willow, 1018 Main Ave. 247-1654.

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

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, offers its Free Movie Night at 6:30 p.m. with “A Night of Coen.”

The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., presents a free improv show from Durango Dot Comedy from 7-9 p.m. 903-2075.

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

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

Ongoing

The Art Supply House, 24 Town Plaza, hosts a Mini Mani Masquerade through Oct. 20. Participants can dress up a 4½” mannequin and win prizes in the contest.

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts an exhibition of recent work of Utah ceramic artist Trevor Dunn through Oct. 26. The pieces challenge the boundary between functional and sculptural, employing magnificent surfaces generated through the wood firing process. 247-7167 for details.

“Eurimpressions,” featuring the work of eight women artists reflecting on their experience of Europe, is on display at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., through October. The DAC Art Library exhibits Cities on the Side, featuring mixed media works. 259-2606.

St. Mark’s Church, 910 E. Third Ave., presents the fifth annual Sacred Arts Festival, celebrating artistic expressions of the sacred, through the month of October. www.SacredArtsFestival.com.

Kassidy’s Kitchen, 171 Suttle Dr., displays the work of photographer Howard Rachlin through Nov. 15. 375-7877 for details.

The Anasazi Heritage Center hosts “Horizons,” paintings by Stanton Englehart from the private collection of the Englehart Family Trust. 882-5600 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

Master storyteller, singer/songwriter and two-time Grammy award-winning artist Bill Harley takes the stage at the Community Concert Hall on Oct. 21.

The locally produced film, “Cheap Ski Movie,” will show at 6 & 8 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the Smiley Theatre. Proceeds from sales of concessions and merchandise will go to the Durango Food Bank.

The Four Corners Native Plant Society will offer an Oct. 21 talk on orchids and cacti of Colorado at the Center of Southwest Studies.

The Durango Chapter of the Holistic Moms Network will hold its monthly meeting on Oct. 21 to discuss natural remedies for colds and flu. 259-1001 for details.

The Irish Embassy will kick off an independent film series Oct. 21 with a free screening of “Garbage Dreams.” 247-3947 to reserve a spot.

The Durango Photography Club will meet Oct. 21 at the Fairgrounds for a discussion of night photography.

Singer-songwriter Josh Hart will play the Brickhouse Café on Oct. 21-24.

Donald Rothberg, author of The Engaged Spiritual Life, will lead a retreat at the Durango Dharma Center on Oct. 22-24. 259-9464 for details.

The Abbey Theatre will present an Oct. 22 show from Ott, the noted producer from Spain. Emancipator and Lucy are also on the bill.

The Zombie Girls will present the 2nd annual Gothla, a gothic belly dance performance, on Oct. 22 at the Durango Arts Center.

The Mercy Health Foundation will host “A Night at the Races,” a virtual Horse Racing fund-raiser, at the Irish Embassy, on Oct. 23. All proceeds benefit the Mercy Regional Breast Care Center.

The Durango Betties host the annual Betties Ball starting at 7 p.m. at the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave. The semi-formal affair will feature prizes, an auction and live music from Robby Overfield. Proceeds will benefit women’s and youth hockey in Durango.

The Animas Museum will host a free talk on “The History of Halloween” on Oct. 23.

The Durango Arts Center will hold auditions for its holiday musical comedy, “Christmas Presence,” on Oct. 23. 247-1995 for details.

The Pine River Community Learning Center’s OctoberfeastChili Cookoff & Salsa Slam returns to Shoshone Park in Ignacio on Oct. 23.

Pigeon John returns to Durango for an Oct. 23 show at the Abbey Theatre.

Four Corners Equine Rescue will host its annual Open House on Oct. 23 in Aztec and put on a competitive trail ride on Oct. 30. 505-334-7220 for details.

WeeCycle, Durango’s original maternity, baby and children’s consignment sale event, returns to the La Plata County Fairgrounds on Oct. 23 & 24. www.weecycledurango.com  for details.

Dorian Haarhoff, visiting South African/Namibian storyteller, poet and writer, will present Stories from Africa on Oct. 24 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall.

Great Old Broads for Wilderness will host their 6th annual Wild for Wilderness on-line auction beginning from Oct. 25-Nov. 14. http://auction.greatoldbroads.org for details.

The Durango Recycling Center will offer a computer and electronics e-cycling event on Oct. 29 & 30.

The Stillwater Foundation and Housing Solutions for the Southwest will host a Haunted House fund-raiser in the Durango Elks Lodge from Oct. 29-31.

Rock the X, a day of clean-up, trail work and anchor replacement at X-Rock, is set for Oct. 30. The event will include an after-party at Ska Brewing. 259-1708 for details.

Peter Rowan, and special guests Wild Mountain, will play the Durango Arts Center on Oct. 31 in a benefit for Tara Mandala Buddhist Retreat Center. www.durangoarts.org  for details.

A special Halloween Critical Mass ride will take off from Buckley Park on Oct. 31.

The 3^rd annual Zombie March will return to Main Avenue at midnight on Halloween. All Halloween creatures welcome.

The Adaptive Sport Association will host orientations for winter volunteers at the Durango Recreation Center on Nov. 4 & 10.

The 12th annual Liquor World Wine Tasting Gala & Silent Auction, which benefits Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County, will meet on Nov. 5 at the DoubleTree Hotel Ballroom.

The 14th annual Durango AIDS Benefit is scheduled for Nov. 6 at the Henry Strater Theatre and includes a silent auction, dinner and dancing.

SASO will host its 2nd annual Collaborative Chef Showcase, a six-course benefit dinner paired with fine wines, on Nov. 11 at the Henry Strater Theatre.

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Apple Days Festival to return to Durango   What: The 3rd annual celebration of local sustainability Where: Buckley Park When: Sun., Oct. 17, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.   Durangoans can “share the abundance” this Sunday at the third-ever Home Grown Apple Days Festival. The Oct. 17 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. The free family event showcases and celebrates the apple. It also provides opportunities for residents and tourists to learn what they can do to promote and practice food security and sustainability. Over the past two years, the Apple Days Festival has become a highlight of the fall season, and is a fantastic event for all ages and members of the family. Free workshops and info booths will hit on topics ranging from local economies to food production. And live music will be on tap all afternoon along with a beer garden featuring locally crafted beers and food vendors serving locally grown foods. For more information or to donate unsprayed fruit to the festival, call 382-6464.

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Open Shutter Gallery to exhibit ‘Abyssinia’ What: An exhibit of the award-winning photography of Joey L Where: The Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. When: Oct. 15-Dec. 1 with a 5-8 p.m. opening reception Images of Abyssinia visit Main Avenue this month. The Open Shutter Gallery is exhibiting the dramatic color photography of Joey L’s portfolio, “Abyssinia.” The show opens Oct. 15 with a 5-8 p.m. reception and runs through Dec. 1. The gallery will also host a screening of Joey’s DVD, “Faces of a Vanishing World,” at 5 p.m. on Oct. 22. Joey L is a young Canadian photographer based in New York who has photographed vanishing indigenous cultures around the world. Over the past 12 months, he has visited India, Romania, Moldova, Ethiopia and Indonesia living with the local people and tribes. Joey was recently awarded first place in the International Photography Awards for his Abyssinia project, which was shot in Ethiopia’s Omo Valley and features portraits of various warring tribes. For more information contact the Open Shutter Gallery at 382-8355 or visit www.openshuttergallery.com

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FLC hosts Homecoming Weekend celebration What: The local college’s annual celebration of Skyhawks young and old Where: All over Durango When: Oct. 15 & 16 Skyhawks past and present will descend upon Durango this weekend. Fort Lewis College hosts its Homecoming Weekend beginning Oct. 15. The local college has packed Friday and Saturday with events that are open to the public. The annual Fort Lewis College Homecoming Parade will make its way down Main Avenue beginning at 6 p.m. on Oct. 15. Parade floats from groups across campus will be on display, all vying for the coveted Homecoming Parade trophy. A reception for alumni will be held right after the parade at 6:30 p.m. at the Irish Embassy. The Homecoming Bonfire will follow the parade at the FLC softball complex. The fire will be lit at 8 p.m., and food and entertainment will also be on hand. On Oct. 16, the Homecoming Tailgate Party kicks off at 10 a.m. next to the Ray Dennison Memorial Field parking lot. Food, fun and games will be enjoyed before the action moves to the Homecoming Football Game versus Western State at 1 p.m. For more information, visit www.fortlewis.edu/homecoming.

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