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Tour de Ski makes its return on Saturday

Concert Hall hosts La Plata Family Center Concert

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LPEA hosts “Lunch & Lights,” a commercial lighting information workshop, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at its Bodo Park headquarters.

The Durango Public Library kicks off “Game On!” a new after-school program for kids ages 7-12, at 4 p.m. An assortment of games will be available during the event, which meets on the third Thursday of every month. 375-3380 for details.

Singer-songwriter Tim Guidotti plays Rylee Mac’s, 1485 Florida Rd., from 5-8 p.m.

The Lisa Blue Trio plays a sultry blend of favorites at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., from 5:30-11 p.m.

Big Picture High School, located at 215 E. 12th St., holds a community information meeting from 6-7:30 p.m. Prospective students and their families are encouraged to attend.

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.

Katrina and Cook play their weekly mix of pop, rock, jazz and blues at the Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave., from 6 p.m.-close.

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

Black Velvet, with Nina Sasaki & Larry Carver, play the St. Clair Winery & Bistro in Farmington at 6 p.m.

An open meeting to discuss the future of the Old Fort Lewis property meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Breen Community Building. The intent of the meeting is to keep the public informed of the planning progress. 247-7264 or Brandon_m@fortlewis.edu for details.

Caleb Crain plays guitar and piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., at 6:30 p.m. 247-4433 for details.

The Durango Photography Club’s annual Member’s Night takes place with club members sharing their favorite images, at 7 p.m. at the La Plata County

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.

Singer-songwriter Greg Ryder plays the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 7 p.m.-midnight.

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

DJ Bram spins for Thirsty Thursday at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m.

D.J. PA spins at the Angel’s End Zone, located in Cortez, at 9 p.m.

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The Self Heal Center, 26345 U.S. Hwy 160, offers a free introduction to the Sedona Method and screens the film “Letting Go” at 1 p.m. A by-donation Sedona support group begins on Jan. 26. 422-8001 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.

An exhibit of paintings by Phyllis Stapler opens at ENO, 723 E. Second Ave., with a 5-7 p.m. reception and shows through the month of April. 385-0105 for details.

Eric Kiefer plays happy hour at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. Telluride’s Joint Point goes on at 10 p.m.

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

Mark Simons plays jazz and classical at the Jean Pierre Wine Bar, 605 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m.-close. Simons returns at the same time on Jan. 22. 247-7700 for details.

Barkadaeus plays an eclectic mix of rock, jazz and originals at the Schank House at Vallecito Lake from 7-11 p.m.

Red Eyed Djinn jams at the Billy Goat Saloon, located off U.S. Hwy 160 in Gem Village, at 8 p.m. 884-9155 for details.

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

Mr. Black plays the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 9 p.m.-close.

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

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, presents a reggae/funk double-bill with the return of Dubskin

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Volunteers are needed to help organize the new Fort Lewis College Herbarium, which contains thousands of specimens. No botanical knowledge or herbarium experience needed. 882-4647 for details.

The Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave., hosts a “Saturday Seminar” on the Old Spanish Trail at 1 p.m. Doug Knudson, of the Old Spanish Trail Association, will present the talk, “Old Spanish Trail - Character and Characters.” 259-2402 for details.

Rupnow & friends play happy hour at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m.  Fingers of the Sun and the Crags take the stage at 10 p.m.

The Sideshow Emporium & Gallery, located in Dolores, launches the art show “Intuitive Science” with a 6-9 p.m. opening reception. The show explores themes of astrophysics, geology, chemistry, biology, and the tensions created between realism and surrealism. 739-4646 for details.

Jayla plays the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mr. Black goes on from 9 p.m.-close.

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

DJ Treazon and Audio Lush spin for a Pajama Jammie Jam at Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, presents “Peep Show!” starring the Haute Toddies Burlesque Troop. Doors open at 8 p.m.

The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., presents a live show from Alchemy Jane from 9 p.m.-midnight.

DJ Two Tone spins dubstep and electro at 9 p.m. for the KOTC After-party at Blondies, located in Cortez.

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The San Juan Mountains Association offers its weekly winter discovery tour at Durango Mountain Resort. Participants should meet outside the plaza ticket office at 9:45 a.m. www.sjma.org for details.

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 gospel by Amy and Steve from 1-3 p.m. The Blue Moon Ramblers play their weekly gig beginning at 7:30 p.m.

The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College presents “A Taste of Music,” a live concert from the FLC Music Department, at 7 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.  

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Mark Simons plays classical and jazz guitar at the Cosmo, 919 Main Ave., from 4:30-6 p.m. 259-2898 for details.

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.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts “So You Think You Can Sing,” karaoke with Double D, from 8 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.

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

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“Community Challenge: Meeting the Needs of Seniors, Providers and Caregivers,” a free, day-long seminar on issues related to senior care, meets from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. 382-6442 to RSVP.

Fort Lewis College kicks off its 100th year as public educational institution with a Centennial Opening Celebration at 4 p.m. in the Whalen Gym.

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.

Mountain Middle School hosts an information night on “School Culture” at 6 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, screens “Running Dry” for an Engineers Without Borders Fundraiser at 7 p.m. The film spotlights the worsening global humanitarian water crisis.  

The Durango Recreation Center offers drop-in Indoor Ultimate Frisbee from 7-9 p.m. 375-7300 for details.

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

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts live music from Old North State 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.

Open Mic Night returns to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m.

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The Ignacio Community Library offers Family Lego Night from 3:30-6:30 p.m.

The Lisa Blue Trio plays a sultry blend of favorites at Rylee Mac’s, 1485 Florida Rd., from 5-8 p.m.

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

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, hosts its free movie night with “A Night of Tarantino” and screenings of “Four Rooms” at 6 p.m. and “Pulp Fiction” at 8:15 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.

Ongoing

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts the Art Faculty Group Exhibition through Jan. 31. The exhibit features new and established studio art faculty from the Department of Art showcasing their most recent creative scholarship. 247-7167 for details.

The Open Shutter Gallery, 755 Main Ave., hosts its annual community show, “ENTROPY: Chaos within the system,” through Jan. 27. The exhibit features a collection of images from community members and consists of both color and black-and-white photographs highlighting the unique theme of the exhibit. www.openshuttergallery.com.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., presents the Four Corners Commission, the annual exhibit of the life, landscape, cultural and heritage of the Four Corners through Jan. 28. Also on display is “I would not believe that, even if it were true,” a mixed-media political art show from Jeff Madeen, in the Art Library through Feb. 26. 259-2606 for details.

Steaming Bean Coffee, 915 Main Ave., exhibits paintings by Bob Zahner in oil and gold leaf throughout the month of January. 385-7901 for details.

Anytime Fitness, 125 Mercado St., offers its Pound for Pound Challenge. For every pound participants lose in “I Lost it at the Club,” the gym will donate a pound of food to the Durango Food Bank. 259-3007 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.

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!” through Jan. 22. 247-7456 for details.

Upcoming

The Palace, Cuckoos and the Abbey Theatre will host the Hat Trick for Hope, a fund-raiser for the Earl family’s fight against leukemia, on Jan. 27. The evening includes food and drink specials, a ’70s retro party and a screening of the classic hockey film, “Slap Shot.” timdionne20@gmail.com for details.

Life-Long Learning will return to Fort Lewis College on Jan. 27 with “Dionysus Does Durango: The Lessons of Euripides’ Bakkhai,” a talk by Katherine Burgess.

Astrologer Lyn Goldberg will present “The Embrace of the Cosmos,” a free talk on the astronomy and astrology of 12/21/12, on Jan. 27 at the Durango Public Library. 769-1917 for details.

Reggae visits the Community Concert Hall on Jan. 28 with a performance by the legendary band The Wailers.  and special guest Tomorrow’s Bad Seed.

Emily Newcomer and Joanie Trussel lead “Finding Your Weight Naturally … It’s Not About the Food” on Jan. 28. 903-7517 for details.

Ailey II, a dance company spotlighting top dancers and choreographers, will perform at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Feb. 1.

Snowdown makes its annual return to Durango on Feb. 2-6 with “Snowdown Bites – It’s Monstrous.” www.snowdown.org for details.

Benefit Day returns to Durango Mountain Resort on Feb. 6 with a portion of discounted lift tickets benefiting Trails 2000. n

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.

Big Picture High School will hold a community information meeting on Feb. 10. Prospective students and their families are encouraged to attend.

Ska Brewing will host Bottoms Up, a pre-Valentine’s Day lingerie fashion show and boutique, on Feb 11.

The Brubeck Brothers Quartet, featuring the sons of legendary pianist Dave Brubeck, will play the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Feb. 11.

Mountain Middle School, a free, public charter middle school opening on August 22, is holding a lottery for remaining student seats. Lottery registration ends at midnight Feb. 16. Visit www.MountainMiddleSchool.org to complete a lottery enrollment form.

College Goal Sunday, a national program that helps families complete the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), will meet at Fort Lewis College on Feb. 19. www.collegegoalcolorado.org 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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Tour de Ski makes its return on Saturday What: The 4th annual Nordic ski race, which features 42-, 20-, 12- & 6-kilometer courses Where: The mountains and valleys around Durango Mountain Resort   When: Sat., Jan. 22 Nordic skiing will go to new local heights this Saturday. The Tour de Ski returns for its fourth running on Jan. 22 The Tour de Ski was the brainchild of husband-wife team Travis Brown and Mary Monroe. Brown, a professional cyclist, also took the NCAA championship for skate skiing while attending CU-Boulder. Monroe, who heads Durango’s trails advocacy group Trails 2000, traces her roots to Wisconsin, home of the Birkebeiner, America’s largest ski marathon. The 42-kilometer marathon course is the Tour de Ski’s major draw. The race traverses terrain typically off limits to skate skiers with the track pushing elevations over 11,000 feet and racers climbing upwards of 3,000 vertical feet. The race’s numbers make it the highest Nordic race in America and among the most demanding ski marathons anywhere. The Tour de Ski also has a softer side, and skiers can compete in a half-marathon (20k) or 6k or 12k loops in the Hermosa Valley. Views of Grizzly Peak, climbs up to Cascade Divide Road, rest stations complete with hot chocolate and cookies from local bakery Bread round out the Tour de Ski. As an added plus, the race benefits Trails 2000 and the Durango Nordic Ski Club. For more information or to register, visit www.tourdeski.org.

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Concert Hall hosts La Plata Family Center Concert What: A fund-raiser featuring performances by DL Marble and the 10 Day Band Where: The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College When: Sat., Jan. 22, 5:30 p.m. Homegrown alt-country is going on stage for local families in need. DL Marble and the 10 Day Band will play the annual fundraiser for the La Plata Family Center at the Community Concert Hall on Jan. 22. The event begins with a pre-concert social at 5:30 p.m. Attendees will be treated to food, wine, and silent and live auctions. Auction items include a one-week trip to Lake Tahoe; “Ladies Night In,” a gourmet meal and body treatments for you and your friends; an in-home catered cocktail party; and many other items. All proceeds from the silent auctions will benefit local families in the areas of emergency assistance, education and support. Following the auctions, DL Marble, a La Plata County singer-songwriter who just scored a national record contract, and the 10 Day Band, a young group based in Bayfield, will take the stage. Tickets to the event are available at www.durangoconcerts.com or by calling 247-7657.

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