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‘A Far-Off Cry’ shows at DAC
What: A show from the traveling performance art troupe
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Thursday21
The Josh Hart Project plays backporch blues, originals and
covers from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Brickhouse Café, 1849 Main
Ave. The group returns for encore shows at the same times Oct. 22,
23 & 24.
The Durango Public Library celebrates Teen Read Week
2010 with a 3-5 p.m. screening/discussion of “Nick and
Norah’s Infinite Playlist.” 375-3387 for details.
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.
Del Alma and the Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County
celebrate Lights On Afterschool, the nationwide rally for quality
afterschool programs, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Boys and Girls
Club. The event will include a talent show.
The locally produced film, “Cheap Ski
Movie,” shows at 6 & 8 p.m. at the Smiley Theatre,
1309 E. Third Ave. Admission is $5 per person with a nonperishable
food item. Proceeds from sales of concessions and merchandise go to
the Durango Food Bank.
The Lisa Blue Trio plays a blend of favorites at
Sweeney’s, north of town on County Rd. 203, from 6-9 p.m.
247-5236.
An Open Ukulele Jam meets at the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave.,
from 6-9 p.m. All player levels are welcome. 247-3416.
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 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.
Joy Kanevski, local naturopath and midwife, addresses the 6 p.m.
meeting of the Durango Chapter of the Holistic Moms Network at 679
E. Second Ave. www.holisticmoms.org or 259-1001 for
details.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo plays the patio at Mutu’s, 701 E.
Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m.
The League of Women Voters holds a candidate forum from
6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Durango Public Library.
The Four Corners Native Plant Society presents Scotty Smith
discussing orchids and cacti of Colorado at 6:30 p.m. at the
Center of Southwest Studies.
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.
Master storyteller, singer/songwriter and two-time Grammy
award-winning artist Bill Harley takes the stage at the Community
Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College at 7 p.m. Harley has been called
the Mark Twain of contemporary children’s music by
Entertainment Weekly. www.durangoconcerts.com.
The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave., kicks off an independent film
series with a 7 p.m. screening of “Garbage
Dreams.” The event is presented by 4cornersartsource
.com and D. Robert Smith. 247-3947 to reserve a seat.
The Life-Long Learning Lecture Series at Fort Lewis College
continues with “Crocus of Mystery, Daffodils of
Death,” a talk by Mike Smedley, at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble
Hall.
The Durango Photography Club meets at 7 p.m. in the Pine Room at
the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Branson Reynolds, Darel Crawford
and Charles Hake will present “Night Photography.” The
public is welcome.
The Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave., continues its Fall
Lecture Series at 7:30 p.m. with “Two Gray Hills: The
Cadillac of Navajo Weaving,” a talk by trading post
owner, collector and author, Mark Winter. 259-2402 for details.
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.
DJ Treazon spins “you call its” at the Summit,
600 Main Ave., 9:30 p.m.
Friday22
Donald Rothberg, author of The Engaged Spiritual Life, leads a
retreat at the Durango Dharma Center beginning at 7 a.m. and
running through Oct. 24. 259-9464 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.
Psychedelic Mojo plays happy hour at the Summit, 600 Main
Ave., from 5-9 p.m. Glass Delerium goes on at 10 p.m.
The Durango Recreation Center offers Parents’ Night
Out from 5:30-8 p.m. with a costume contest, games, crafts and
treats. 375-7303 for details.
Durango BMX hosts Trophy Racing with sign-ups from 5:30-6:30
p.m. and racing to follow, weather permitting. www.durangobmx.com
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.
The FLC Fall Band and Concert Choir play a 7 p.m. concert at the
Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.
Black Velvet, with Nina Sasaki, Larry Carver and Ben Gibson,
play the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., at 7 p.m.
The Zombie Girls perform live at the Elk’s Lodge, 901
E. Second Ave., for the 2nd Annual Gothla from 8-11 p.m. The show
features Gothic Belly Dance performed by dancers from across
Southwest Colorado and an open dance part. Costumes encouraged.
DJ Double D spins at Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main
Ave., from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.
The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, presents a 9 p.m. show from
Ott, the noted dub and electronica producer from Spain. Emancipator
and Lucy are also on the bill.
DJ PM spins dance beatz at Pongas, 121 W.
8th St., from 9 p.m.-close. 382-8554 for
details.
Ralph Dinosaur returns to the Billy Goat Saloon, located in
Gem Village, at 9 p.m. 884-9155 for details.
Black Pegasus, Liquid Assassin, Trigga Man, TopFlite,
pinkythinkmusic and DJ Two Tone play Blondies Pub, located in
Cortez, at 9 p.m.
DJ Posh Josh spins at the Golden Triangle, 150 E. College,
from 9:30 p.m.- midnight. 382-8424 for details.
Saturday23
The Durango Farmers Market returns to First National Bank of
Durango, 259 W. 9th St., from 8 a.m.-noon.
Singer-songwriter Gigi Love performs. www.durangofarmersmarket.org for details.4
Trails 2000 celebrates “Make a Difference Day” at
Phil’s World in Cortez at 9 a.m. Bring your bike to get to
the work site. Visit www.trails2000.org to RSVP.
Pine Needle Mountaineering, 835 Main Ave., hosts its annual gear
swap beginning at 9 a.m. Sellers can check in their items anytime
during business hours on Oct. 22. 247-8728 for details.
The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College hosts
Nutcracker auditions for dancers ages 5-13, beginning at 9 a.m.
764-7142 or randyandjudy@gobrainstorm.net
for details.
WeeCycle, Durango’s original maternity, baby and
children’s consignment sale event, returns to the La Plata
County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The event continues from 10
a.m.-2 p.m. on Oct. 24. www.weecycledurango.com for details.
The Pine River Community Learning Center’s Octoberfeast
Chili Cookoff & Salsa Slam returns to Shoshone Park in
Ignacio from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The festival includes kids activities,
petting zoo, live music, chili and salsa sampling and more.
563-0681.
Four Corners Equine Rescue hosts its annual Open House from 10
a.m.-4 p.m. at 22 CR 3334 in Aztec. The event includes door prizes,
a yard sale, burgers, silent auction and more. 505-334-7220 for
details.
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College presents a
program on Living with Predators and Prey: Practical Solutions,
from 1-4 p.m. The talk concludes the Center’s Common Earth
Series. 247-7456 for details.
Kathy Szelag brings her popular History of
Halloween program back to the Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second
Ave., at 1 p.m. Margi Coxwell will follow with some spooky
storytelling. 259-2402.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts auditions for
the holiday musical comedy, “Christmas
Presence,” from 1-3 p.m. The play will include a cast of
20 adults and teens. 247-1995 for details.
The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave., presents “A Night at the
Races,” a virtual Horse Racing fund-raiser, from 4
p.m.-midnight to benefit the Mercy Health Foundation and the Mercy
Regional Breast Care Center. Ten televised races will run with
prizes for each.
Nate Mayfield plays Sweeney’s, north of town on
County Rd. 203, from 6-9 p.m. 247-5236 for details.
The Josh Hart Project plays the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main
Ave., from 6-8 p.m.
The Sideshow Emporium & Gallery, located in Dolores, opens
the Diorama Show with a 6-10 p.m. reception. Durango garage
rock trio, the Crags, will play the event.
Pete Giuliani plays a solo acoustic show at the Schank
House, located at Vallecito, from 6-10 p.m.
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.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts a Funk Street
Pre-Halloween Party presented by the Gentlemen from 9 p.m.-close.
The show includes dance and costume contests. 259-9018.
Pigeon John returns to Durango for a hip-hop show at the
Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College. DJ Abilities and 3 the Hard Way open
the show. Doors open at 9 p.m.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., presents The Porter Draw at 9:30
p.m. Kentucky Deluxe opens the show.
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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.
Dorian Haarhoff, visiting South African/Namibian storyteller,
poet and writer, presents Stories from Africa at noon at the
Unitarian Fellowship Hall, 419 San Juan Dr. Haarhoff will also lead
a writing workshop Oct. 26. 259-4713 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 Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave., presents a traditional Ceili,
featuring the band Patrick Crossing, from 6-9 p.m.
The Alexander Murray Faculty Recital Series presents Jonathan
Latta performing on percussion at 7 p.m. at Roshong Recital
Hall.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Musica del
Mundo with world music from 8-10 p.m. 259-9018 for
details.
Morbid Justice, Flying Donkey Punch & Anmus Divine play
“Insane Sunday” at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9
p.m.
Monday25
Great Old Broads for Wilderness kick off their 6th annual Wild
for Wilderness online auction. The bidding runs through Nov. 14.
http://auction.greatoldbroads.org for details.
Lacey Black plays piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main
Ave., 6:30 p.m. Black returns at the same time Oct. 26.
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.
Tuesday26
Mill Street Brews, 25 W. Mill St. in Bayfield, offers its weekly
Open Acoustic Jam beginning at 5 p.m. 884-7070 for
details.
The FireWise Council of Southwest Colorado hosts an
orientation for new Neighborhood Ambassadors from 5:30-8 p.m. at
Burnett Court. 385-8909 to RSVP.
The Ignacio Community Library offers a free night of
crafting beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents live music
from Dave Luna 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.4
Wednesday27
The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave., hosts a Pumpkin Carving
Contest open to kids of all ages beginning at 5 p.m. BYOP. www.theirishembassypub.com.
The Open Shutter Gallery 735 Main Ave., hosts a 6-8 p.m.
fund-raiser for the Hope Village and Bhatti Mines School in Delhi,
India. The event includes a silent auction, live music from Tom
Klema, Indian food from the Himalayan Restaurant, and a slide show
presentation about the project. 247-0514 for details.
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.
The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., presents a free improv
show from Durango Dot Comedy from 7-9 p.m. 903-2075 for
details.
Free Movie Night returns to the Abbey Theatre, 128 E.
College, with a 7 p.m. screening of “The Shining” and
the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” at 9 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.
Ongoing
The Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave., exhibits the dramatic
color photography of Joey L’s portfolio,
“Abyssinia” through Dec. 1. Joey L is a young Canadian
photographer based in New York who has photographed vanishing
indigenous cultures around the world. www.openshuttergallery.com for details.
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 by Nance Van Winckel, Christy Ferrato and Renee Rossi.
259-2606 for details.
St. Mark’s Church, 910 E. Third Ave., presents the fifth
annual Sacred Arts Festival, celebrating artistic expressions of
the sacred, through October. www.SacredArtsFestival.com for details.
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
ODC of San Francisco will bring modern dance back to the
Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Oct. 28.
The Ignacio Community Library is hosting a Scary Story Writing
Contest for kids and adults. Winners from each age group will
be read on Oct. 28. 563-9287 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.
Trials from the Crypt, the nation’s largest trials
mountain bike competition, will meet in Durango on Oct. 30.
769-2118.
The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College will stage the
children’s theatrical production, “If You Give a Cat a
Cupcake,” on Oct. 30.
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 3rd annual Zombie March will return to Main
Avenue at midnight on Halloween. All Halloween creatures
welcome.
2011 Snowdown Bites – It’s Monstrous is accepting
event submissions through Oct. 31. Visit www.snowdown.org/eventRegistration.php for
details.
Archaeologist Jerry Fetterman will discuss “McLean Basin:
North of Hovenweep - on the State Line”on Nov. 2 at the
Cortez Cultural Center. There are 487 sites within McLean
Basin.
The Adaptive Sport Association will host orientations for winter
volunteers at the Durango Recreation Center on Nov. 4 &
10.
Durango Nature Studies will bring Mountain Film on Tour to
the Smiley Theatre on Nov. 5.
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 Hesperus Ski Patrol Ski Swap returns to the La Plata
County Fairgrounds on Nov. 6.
The 14th annual Durango AIDS Benefit is scheduled for Nov.
6 at the Henry Strater Theatre and includes a silent auction,
dinner and dancing.
The Boggy Dog, a dryland sporting event featuring 5 sled dog
sports races, will meet a Boggy Draw in Dolores on Nov. 6 & 7.
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.
Country music great Tracy Lawrence will play the Community
Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Nov. 18. Local
crossover-country artist D.L. Marble opens the show.
The Durango Arts Center presents the Button Wagon
What: A show from the traveling performance art troupe
Where: The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave.
When: Sat., Oct. 23 at 7 p.m.
The Button Wagon is rolling into Durango this weekend. The
circus/theatre show will play the Durango Arts Center on Oct. 23,
and the curtain rises at 7 p.m.
The Button Wagon was born from the surreal imaginations of its
creators and performers, Ember Bria and Matt McCorkle. The set
alone is a step away from reality with over-sized props such as a
3-foot sewing needles, a larger-than-life-sized spool of thread,
and a button as big as a wagon wheel. Last but not least, audience
members will meet a 4-foot rabbit made of sewn burlap.
McCorkle, a mime by trade, performs object illusions that create
umbrellas and rings and give needles life and personality. Ember, a
cowboy-boot wearing contortionist, dances and moves her body
through such extremes they appear to be illusions. The end result
is a performance art that fits only its own genre.
For more information, contact the Durango Arts Center at
259-2606.
Ska Brewing to host annual Bodo Bash fund-raiser
What: The annual fund-raiser for the United Way
Where: Ska Brewing’s World Headquarters, 225 Girard
St.
When: Wed., Oct. 27. 5-7 p.m.
The third annual “Bodo Bash” is about to raise
glasses and raise funds for the United Way. The event happens from
5-7 p.m. on Oct. 27 at Ska Brewing World Headquarters in Bodo Park.
The event is being hosted by Ska in partnership with La Plata
Electric Association.
In addition to award-winning beers, the evening will feature
entertainment and complimentary appetizers. One-half of all beer
sales during the event will be contributed to the United Way
effort. A donation of $1 at the door (for United Way) is also
suggested.
“We’re also reprising our Pumpkin Bowling,”
said Jeannie Bennett, LPEA public relations coordinator. “It
was great fun last year and will give everyone an opportunity to
see Ska’s new outdoor area. We hope a lot of folks stop by
for a little happy hour cheer and to support United Way.”
LPEA raised more than $30,000 for United Way in 2009 through
direct employee contributions and creative fund-raisers such as the
“Bodo Bash.” Hope is to increase the United Way gift
during the 2010 campaign.
For further information on the “Bodo Bash,” contact
247-9444.
‘A Far-Off Cry’ to screen at the Durango Arts
Center
What: The Colorado premiere of the acclaimed documentary
Where: The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave.
When: Wed., Oct. 27, at 7 p.m.
An already acclaimed documentary will have its Colorado premiere
in Durango next week. The Durango Arts Center will present a free
community screening of “A Far-Off Cry” at 7 p.m. on
Oct. 27.
Written by Claudia C. Adams and produced by Aziz Ahmed, “A
Far Off Cry” is a bold attempt to create a new world for 120
million street children in Pakistan who are addicted to solvents.
Adams was accidentally chemically poisoned and almost died in 2002.
Not long after, she discovered that tens of millions of street
children are addicted to similar substances in Pakistan. In
response, she and Ahmed produced the film to spotlight the
issue.
“A Far-Off Cry” has picked up numerous awards this
year, including the Walt Ratterman Humanitarian Award, and will
know in coming weeks if it will be in contention for an Academy
Award.
For more information on the local screening, call 259-2606.
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Ska to host Bodo Bash benefit
What: The annual fund-raiser for the United Way
Where: Ska Brewing’s World Headquarters, 225 Girard
When: Wed., Oct. 27. 5-7 p.m.
The third annual “Bodo Bash” is about to raise
glasses and raise funds for the United Way. The event happens from
5-7 p.m. on Oct. 27 at Ska Brewing World Headquarters in Bodo Park.
The event is being hosted by Ska in partnership with La Plata
Electric Association.
In addition to award-winning beers, the evening will feature
entertainment and complimentary appetizers. One-half of all beer
sales during the event will be contributed to the United Way
effort. A donation of $1 at the door (for United Way) is also
suggested.
“We’re also reprising our Pumpkin Bowling,”
said Jeannie Bennett, LPEA public relations coordinator. “It
was great fun last year and will give everyone an opportunity to
see Ska’s new outdoor area. We hope a lot of folks stop by
for a little happy hour cheer and to support United Way.”
LPEA raised more than $30,000 for United Way in 2009 through
direct employee contributions and creative fund-raisers such as the
“Bodo Bash.” Hope is to increase the United Way gift
during the 2010 campaign.
For further information on the “Bodo Bash,” contact
247-9444.
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‘A Far-Off Cry’ shows at DAC
What: Colorado premiere of acclaimed documentary
Where: The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
When: Wed., Oct. 27, 7 p.m.
An already acclaimed documentary will have its Colorado premiere
in Durango next week. The Durango Arts Center will present a free
community screening of “A Far-Off Cry” at 7 p.m. on
Oct. 27.
Written by Claudia C. Adams and produced by Aziz Ahmed, “A
Far Off Cry” is a bold attempt to create a new world for 120
million street children in Pakistan who are addicted to solvents.
Adams was accidentally chemically poisoned and almost died in 2002.
Not long after, she discovered that tens of millions of street
children are addicted to similar substances in Pakistan. In
response, she and Ahmed produced the film to spotlight the
issue.
“A Far-Off Cry” has picked up numerous awards this
year, including the Walt Ratterman Humanitarian Award, and will
know in coming weeks if it will be in contention for an Academy
Award.
For more information, call 259-2606.
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What: A show from the traveling performance art troupe
Where: The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave.
When: Sat., Oct. 23 at 7 p.m.
The Button Wagon is rolling into Durango. The circus/theatre
show will play the Durango Arts Center on Oct. 23, and the curtain
rises at 7 p.m.
The Button Wagon was born from the surreal imaginations of its
creators and performers, Ember Bria and Matt McCorkle. The set
alone is a step away from reality with over-sized props such as a
3-foot sewing needles, a larger-than-life-sized spool of thread,
and a button as big as a wagon wheel. Last but not least, audience
members will meet a 4-foot rabbit made of burlap.
McCorkle, a mime by trade, performs object illusions that create
umbrellas and rings and give needles life and personality. Ember, a
cowboy-boot wearing contortionist, dances and moves her body
through such extremes they appear to be illusions. The end result
is a performance art that fits only its own genre.
For more information, contact the Durango Arts Center at
259-2606.
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