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The La Plata Electric Association continues its free Information Series with the Efficient Irrigation Equipment Workshop from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at LPEA headquarters, 45 Stewart St.
The Durango Friends of the Arts holds its regular meeting at 10 a.m. at Sorrel Sky Gallery, 870 Main Ave. Open to the public. 970-247-7972 for details.
Merely Players presents Wendy Wasserstein’s “Third” opening at 2 p.m. at the Back Space Theatre, 1120 Main Ave. The show runs through Nov. 19. Not recommended for children. 970-749-8585 for details.
The Center for Civic Engagement at Fort Lewis College hosts the fourth forum on Occupy Wall St. from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Vallecito Room. Free and open to the public. 247-7641 for details.
A free Children’s Yoga Class for 3- to 7-year-olds will be from 4-5 p.m. at Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., Suite 205. 970-259-7337 for details.
The Fort Lewis Music Department hosts the 2011 High School Honor Choir at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall. Free and open to the public.
The Durango Friends of the Arts holds its regular meeting at 10 a.m. at Sorrel Sky Gallery, 870 Main Ave. Open to the public. 970-247-7972 for details.
Merely Players presents Wendy Wasserstein’s “Third” opening at 2 p.m. at the Back Space Theatre, 1120 Main Ave. The show runs through Nov. 19. Not recommended for children. 970-749-8585 for details.
The Center for Civic Engagement at Fort Lewis College hosts the fourth forum on Occupy Wall St. from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Vallecito Room. Free and open to the public. 247-7641 for details.
A free Children’s Yoga Class for 3- to 7-year-olds will be from 4-5 p.m. at Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., Suite 205. 970-259-7337 for details.
The Fort Lewis Music Department hosts the 2011 High School Honor Choir at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall. Free and open to the public.
The Durango Fencing Club meets from 6-8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 878 E. 2nd Ave. The club meets every Thursday. 759-1883.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo plays Mutu’s, 701 E. 2nd Ave., from 6-9 p.m.
The Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave., hosts the Collaborative Chef Showcase at 6:30 p.m., offering a six-course meal and fine wines to benefit Sexual Assault Services Organization. 259-3074 or www.durangosaso.org.
The Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans study group hosts authors Amber and Azrael Arynn K at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 419 San Juan Drive, from 6:30-9 p.m. 385-9597 for details.
Fort Lewis College opens the French Film Festival with “Persépolis” at 6:30 p.m. in the Chemistry Building, Room 130. The festival continues Friday and Nov. 16 and Dec. 1-2. 970-247-7231 for details.
The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen hold their monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.4cbch.org or 563-4185 for details.
Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts fiction writer Bruce Machart, author of Men in the Making, for a book signing from 6:30-7:30 p.m. 247-1438 or www.mariasbookshop.com.
Historian Art Gomez presents “Vanished Communities of the Four Corners: McPhee Colorado” at the San Juan Basin Archaeological Society meeting at 7 p.m. at the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. 259-0157 for details.
The Mangold-Sokol Borup Trio plays Beethoven, Shostakovich, Piazzolla and Turina for the Recital Series at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive, at 7 p.m. 385-8668 for details.
The Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado presents solutions from Germany’s transition from coal to clean energy from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Fort Lewis College Vallecito Room. The event is free and open to the public.
Robby Overfield plays The Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.
Katrina & Cook play Desperado’s, 351 S. Camino del Rio, from 5-7 p.m.
The Life-Long Learning Lecture Series continues with “Musical Forms: Songs, Symphonies and Jams” at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall. 247-7401 for details.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts Salsa Night with dance lessons and music from DJ Soltron from 8 p.m. -close. 259-9018 for details.
Charley Orlando plays folk/rock music at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo plays Mutu’s, 701 E. 2nd Ave., from 6-9 p.m.
The Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave., hosts the Collaborative Chef Showcase at 6:30 p.m., offering a six-course meal and fine wines to benefit Sexual Assault Services Organization. 259-3074 or www.durangosaso.org.
The Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans study group hosts authors Amber and Azrael Arynn K at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 419 San Juan Drive, from 6:30-9 p.m. 385-9597 for details.
Fort Lewis College opens the French Film Festival with “Persépolis” at 6:30 p.m. in the Chemistry Building, Room 130. The festival continues Friday and Nov. 16 and Dec. 1-2. 970-247-7231 for details.
The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen hold their monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.4cbch.org or 563-4185 for details.
Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts fiction writer Bruce Machart, author of Men in the Making, for a book signing from 6:30-7:30 p.m. 247-1438 or www.mariasbookshop.com.
Historian Art Gomez presents “Vanished Communities of the Four Corners: McPhee Colorado” at the San Juan Basin Archaeological Society meeting at 7 p.m. at the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. 259-0157 for details.
The Mangold-Sokol Borup Trio plays Beethoven, Shostakovich, Piazzolla and Turina for the Recital Series at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive, at 7 p.m. 385-8668 for details.
The Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado presents solutions from Germany’s transition from coal to clean energy from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Fort Lewis College Vallecito Room. The event is free and open to the public.
Robby Overfield plays The Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.
Katrina & Cook play Desperado’s, 351 S. Camino del Rio, from 5-7 p.m.
The Life-Long Learning Lecture Series continues with “Musical Forms: Songs, Symphonies and Jams” at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall. 247-7401 for details.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts Salsa Night with dance lessons and music from DJ Soltron from 8 p.m. -close. 259-9018 for details.
Charley Orlando plays folk/rock music at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m.
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Advanced Eyecare, 1165 S. Camino del Rio, Suite 100, hosts Business After Hours from 5-7 p.m.
The Turtle Lake Refuge hosts a free lunch from 11:11 a.m. - 2:22 p.m. and the Turtle Talent Show with a silent auction from 6-9 p.m. at Rocky Mountain Retreat, 848 E. 3rd Ave. www.turtlelakerefuge.org or 247-8395.
Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts “Pages for a Pint” blood drive from 2:30-5 p.m. www.mariasbookshop.com or 970-247-1438 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 are available or bring your own. 259-4185.
The finale event for the “Seuss on the Loose” exhibit at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., is “Which Way,” a dance performance inspired by Dr. Seuss, from 5- 7 p.m. The exhibit closes Saturday. www.durangoarts.org for details.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., opens “Myth: A Celebration of Legends, Cryptids, & Tall Tales” from 5-7 p.m. in the library upstairs. The exhibit runs through December. www.anddurango.com for details.
Black Velvet, with Nina Sasaki, Larry Carver and Ben Simpson, plays the El Rancho, 975 Main Ave., from 5-8 p.m.
The J.P. Duo brings classical, jazz and bluegrass to the Jean Pierre Wine Bar, 605 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m.-close. The pair returns at the same time Saturday. 247-7700
The Fort Lewis College Music Department presents a Senior Recital: Malinda Fultz, Saxophone at 7 p.m. at the Roshong Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College welcomes the nation’s premier indigenous contemporary dance collective Dancing Earth to perform “Of Bodies of Elements” at the Concert Hall at 7 p.m. www.durangoconcerts.com or 247-7657.
Mike Testa plays The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11pm.
Bump the System hosts an album release party for Roommate at The Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 6 p.m. with performances by Rasta Stevie, Ras Daws and Treazon.
The WTF, Wild Turkey Festival womens hockey invitational kicks off at Chapman Hill ice arena with the Durango Betties taking on 4
cross-town rivals, the High Country Hellcats, at 8 p.m. Play continues Sat. and Sun.
Wicked plays 1980s heavy metal at the Billy Goat Saloon, located on U.S. Hwy. 160 in Gem Village, at 8:30 p.m.
The Gourds, an Austin, Texas, band, plays the Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 375-7160 or www.henrystratertheatre.com.
DJ CK spins dance beatz at Pongas, 121 W. 8th St., from 9 p.m.-close. The DJ returns at the same time Saturday. 382-8554 for details.
Kentucky Deluxe plays Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., from 9 p.m. to close.
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Bring your photos to Durango Joe’s for Holiday Card Workshop from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays in November. 970-382-1168.
The WTF, Wild Turkey Festival womens hockey invitational continues at chapman Hill from 12:45 - 4:15 p.m. and 6:45 - 9 p.m. including the Durango Betties, High County Hellcats, Pueblo Little Caesars and Salt Lake Black Diamonds.
The Durango Railroad Historical Society presents the Emma Sweeney, a full-sized model locomotive built in 1949, at 1 p.m. at the Animas Museum, 3065 W. 2nd Ave. 259-2402 or www.animasmuseum.org for details.
San Juan Angler, 600 Main Ave., offers a free fly tying demonstration from 1-4 p.m. 382-9978 for details.
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College host a Native American rug and textile identification session and talk by Toadlena Trading Post owner Mark Winter at 2 p.m. 247-7456 or www.swcenter.fortlewis.edu for details.
The Durango Winter Sports Foundation hosts its annual Winter Gala at 6 p.m. at Purgy’s at Durango Mountain Resort. The event includesmusic and a Hall of Fame induction for Chester R. Anderson. www.purgatoryskiteam.org for details.
Rupnow & Friends play The Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 6 p.m. and Old North State & Waiting go on at 10 p.m.
The Community Dance Sanctuary presents the Ecstatic Dance/Transformative Movement Experience from 7-9 p.m. at YogaDurango, 1140A Main Ave. 405-714-7662 for details.
The Lost Dog Bar & Lounge, 1150 Main Ave., presents artist Kristen Smith from 6-9 p.m. and music by Group Shower from 8-10 p.m.
The Dark Arts, a macabre group show, opens at the Sideshow Emporium & Gallery in Dolores from 6-9 p.m. The exhibit runs through Dec. 3. 970-739-4646 for details.
J.P. Duo brings classical, jazz and bluegrass to the Jean Pierre Wine Bar, 605 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m.-close. The pair returns at the same time Saturday. 247-7700 for details.
The WTF, Wild Turkey Festival womens hockey invitational continues at chapman Hill from 12:45 - 4:15 p.m. and 6:45 - 9 p.m. including the Durango Betties, High County Hellcats, Pueblo Little Caesars and Salt Lake Black Diamonds.
The Durango Railroad Historical Society presents the Emma Sweeney, a full-sized model locomotive built in 1949, at 1 p.m. at the Animas Museum, 3065 W. 2nd Ave. 259-2402 or www.animasmuseum.org for details.
San Juan Angler, 600 Main Ave., offers a free fly tying demonstration from 1-4 p.m. 382-9978 for details.
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College host a Native American rug and textile identification session and talk by Toadlena Trading Post owner Mark Winter at 2 p.m. 247-7456 or www.swcenter.fortlewis.edu for details.
The Durango Winter Sports Foundation hosts its annual Winter Gala at 6 p.m. at Purgy’s at Durango Mountain Resort. The event includesmusic and a Hall of Fame induction for Chester R. Anderson. www.purgatoryskiteam.org for details.
Rupnow & Friends play The Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 6 p.m. and Old North State & Waiting go on at 10 p.m.
The Community Dance Sanctuary presents the Ecstatic Dance/Transformative Movement Experience from 7-9 p.m. at YogaDurango, 1140A Main Ave. 405-714-7662 for details.
The Lost Dog Bar & Lounge, 1150 Main Ave., presents artist Kristen Smith from 6-9 p.m. and music by Group Shower from 8-10 p.m.
The Dark Arts, a macabre group show, opens at the Sideshow Emporium & Gallery in Dolores from 6-9 p.m. The exhibit runs through Dec. 3. 970-739-4646 for details.
J.P. Duo brings classical, jazz and bluegrass to the Jean Pierre Wine Bar, 605 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m.-close. The pair returns at the same time Saturday. 247-7700 for details.
Boulder Acoustic Society plays the Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 375-7160 or www.henrystratertheatre.com for details.
Freeplay plays dance rock at the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 8 p.m. - midnight.
The Natural Selection Tour stops at Blondies in Cortez at 9 p.m. 970-739-4944.
Old North State with Waiting on Trial play the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave, hosts live music and dancing with Benjamin K from 8 p.m. - midnight. 259-9018.
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The WTF, Wild Turkey Festival womens hockey invitational wraps up wiht finals play at chapman Hill starting at 9 a.m. The championship game takes place at 12:15 p.m.
Experienced trackers and naturalists present Understanding the Secrets of the Forest from noon - 3 p.m. Suggested donation $15. 903-4852 for details.
The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave., hosts its traditional Irish music jam from 12:30-4 p.m. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com for details.
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.
Durango Food Not Bombs (FNB) offers its weekly free vegan/vegetarian meal at 1-3 p.m. in Riverfront/Iris Park. www.foodnotbombs.net.
The Fort Lewis Music Department presents an Alexander Murray Faculty Recital Series with Marc Reed (trumpet) and Lisa Campi-Walters (piano) at 3 p.m. at Roshong Recital Hall.
A free Sign Language Practice Group meets from 4-5 p.m. at Durango Joe’s, 6 Town Plaza, and again from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesdays. Participants must be able to sign without using their voices. 903-1524 for details.
Joel Racheff plays The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.
Centro-Matic and Polica play The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 8 p.m. www.abbeytheatre.com.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts live music and dancing with Musica del Mundo from 8 p.m. - close. 259-9018 for details.
Experienced trackers and naturalists present Understanding the Secrets of the Forest from noon - 3 p.m. Suggested donation $15. 903-4852 for details.
The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave., hosts its traditional Irish music jam from 12:30-4 p.m. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com for details.
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.
Durango Food Not Bombs (FNB) offers its weekly free vegan/vegetarian meal at 1-3 p.m. in Riverfront/Iris Park. www.foodnotbombs.net.
The Fort Lewis Music Department presents an Alexander Murray Faculty Recital Series with Marc Reed (trumpet) and Lisa Campi-Walters (piano) at 3 p.m. at Roshong Recital Hall.
A free Sign Language Practice Group meets from 4-5 p.m. at Durango Joe’s, 6 Town Plaza, and again from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesdays. Participants must be able to sign without using their voices. 903-1524 for details.
Joel Racheff plays The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.
Centro-Matic and Polica play The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 8 p.m. www.abbeytheatre.com.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts live music and dancing with Musica del Mundo from 8 p.m. - close. 259-9018 for details.
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The Music Department at Fort Lewis College presents the 2011 Honors String Orchestra Festival at 5 p.m. at the Concert Hall.
Joel Racheff plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Doing your own divorce and/or custody in Colorado will be presented by the Southwest Bar Volunteer Legal Aid at 6 p.m. at the Durango Public Library, 247-0266.
The Center of Light hosts its weekly Light Lecture Series at 7 p.m. in 146 Jones Hall at Fort Lewis College. Topics range from meditation and relationships to overcoming addictions and negative emotions. www.LightLectureSeries.com.
The Monday Night Dance Party returns to the Durango Recreation Center from 7:30-9 p.m. The event includes dance lessons and is free with paid admission. 903-9402 for details.
Joel Racheff plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Doing your own divorce and/or custody in Colorado will be presented by the Southwest Bar Volunteer Legal Aid at 6 p.m. at the Durango Public Library, 247-0266.
The Center of Light hosts its weekly Light Lecture Series at 7 p.m. in 146 Jones Hall at Fort Lewis College. Topics range from meditation and relationships to overcoming addictions and negative emotions. www.LightLectureSeries.com.
The Monday Night Dance Party returns to the Durango Recreation Center from 7:30-9 p.m. The event includes dance lessons and is free with paid admission. 903-9402 for details.
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Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., kicks off the “Families Helping Families Holiday” book drive at 9 a.m. The drive runs through Dec. 13. www.mariasbookshop.com or 247-1438.
A free Infant Massage Class for parents and children 2- to 6-months-old will be from 10-11 a.m. at Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., Suite 205. 259-7337 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.
The Native American Center Speaker Series at Fort Lewis College presents a talk with Jennifer Nez Denetdale at 7 p.m. in the Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum. The presentation is free and open to the public.
Durango Natural Foods hosts Gluten Free Holiday Baking by Minna Jain from 6-8 p.m.
Classic Albums Live performs Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” at the Community Concert Hall at 7 p.m. 247-7657 or www.durangoconcerts.com.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts open mic/jam session from 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Moe’s, 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.
The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., offers Beer Pong from 9-10:30 p.m. www.theirishembassypub.com for details.
A free Infant Massage Class for parents and children 2- to 6-months-old will be from 10-11 a.m. at Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., Suite 205. 259-7337 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.
The Native American Center Speaker Series at Fort Lewis College presents a talk with Jennifer Nez Denetdale at 7 p.m. in the Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum. The presentation is free and open to the public.
Durango Natural Foods hosts Gluten Free Holiday Baking by Minna Jain from 6-8 p.m.
Classic Albums Live performs Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” at the Community Concert Hall at 7 p.m. 247-7657 or www.durangoconcerts.com.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts open mic/jam session from 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Moe’s, 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.
The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., offers Beer Pong from 9-10:30 p.m. www.theirishembassypub.com for details.
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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.
The Durango Public Library hosts an information session for adult learners from 6-7 p.m. in Program Room 3 for anyone interested in beginning, continuing or completing their education at Fort Lewis College. Sessions are free and open to the public. 247-7670 for details.
The Durango Chess Club has its weekly meeting at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, at 6:30 p.m.
The Women’s Health Lecture Series presents “Natural Ways to Treat Menopause” with certified acupuncturist Julie Gwyther from 7-8 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. 375-3387 or www.durangopubliclibrary.org for details.
The Music Department at Fort Lewis College presents the Woodwind Ensembles Recital at 7 p.m. at Roshong Recital Hall.
Joel Racheff plays The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.
The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave., hosts its weekly Pub Quiz with trivia and prizes beginning at 8:30 p.m. www.theirishembassypub.com.
DJ Double D hosts the weekly Karaoke/Gong Show at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m.
Ongoing
Artist Dylan Miner collaborates with Fort Lewis College students on “Art Bikes” as the centerpiece of a larger multi-media exhibition, “Animas Perdidas,” at the College’s Art Gallery. The show runs through Nov. 28. 247-7167 or www2.fortlewis.edu/art/home.aspx for details.
Clay artist D. Michael Coffee shows his Tea Vessels at the White Dragon Tea Room and Gallery, 820 Main Ave., from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. throughout the month of November.
Starbucks, 558 Main Ave., is showing Bob Zahner’s oil paintings during the month of November. n
The River Cafe, 555 Rivergate, exhibits a collection of pieces from award-winning Durango photographer Linda Pampinella through November. www.LindaPampinella.com for details.
The Rocky Mountain Retreat, 848 E. Third Ave., offers by donation yoga on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. www.turtlelakerefuge.org or 382-2101 for details.
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College presents “Frontier Blues: The Legacy of Fort Lewis College,” an exhibition commemorating Fort Lewis College’s Centennial. “Fiber Celebrated 2011” and “Cutter World Maps” are also on display. 247-7456 for details.
Upcoming
The Congress will play The Summit, 600 Main Ave., on Nov. 17. www.thecongressmusic.com for details.
Backcountry Experience, 1205 Camino del Rio, hosts an Ibex demo from 3-7 p.m. Nov. 17. 247-5830 for details.
The Polar Express comes to the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train depot at 6 p.m. Nov. 17.
Liberty School hosts its 3rd annual Hall of Fame for the Dyslexic Gala at on Nov. 18 at the Strater Hotel.
Andrea’s Fault plays at Desperados Bar & Grill, 351 S. Camino del Rio, from 7-11 p.m. Nov. 18.
The Durango Farmer’s Market returns for its Holiday Markets from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nov. 19 at the First National Bank of Durango parking lot, 259 W. 9th St., and from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dec. 10 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosts the 13th annual International Survivor of Suicide Day at Fort Lewis College from 10:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. on Nov. 19 in Noble Hall, Room 130. 946-8737 or 946-8004 for details.
The Fort Lewis College Counseling Center will show the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention Film from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Nov. 19 at Noble Hall, Room 103. 946-8737 or 946-8004 for details.
The Ignacio Community Library hosts a Writer Workshop with Tanaya Winder, author of Soul Talk, Song Language, at 10 a.m. Nov. 19, and a book signing at 1 p.m. Nov. 21. 970-563-9287 for details.
Matrix Energetics presents Kerry Costelloe, certified Matrix Energetics practitioner, at 4 p.m. on Nov. 20 at the Pathways Healing Center in Bayfield. 884-0636 or 884-4718 for details.
Katrina & Cook will perform at Desperado’s in Bodo Park on Nov. 27, and at Mothers Cluckers in Silverton on Nov. 28.
Backcountry Experience, 1205 Camino del Rio, hosts an Ibex demo from 3-7 p.m. Nov. 17. 247-5830 for details.
The Polar Express comes to the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train depot at 6 p.m. Nov. 17.
Liberty School hosts its 3rd annual Hall of Fame for the Dyslexic Gala at on Nov. 18 at the Strater Hotel.
Andrea’s Fault plays at Desperados Bar & Grill, 351 S. Camino del Rio, from 7-11 p.m. Nov. 18.
The Durango Farmer’s Market returns for its Holiday Markets from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nov. 19 at the First National Bank of Durango parking lot, 259 W. 9th St., and from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dec. 10 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosts the 13th annual International Survivor of Suicide Day at Fort Lewis College from 10:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. on Nov. 19 in Noble Hall, Room 130. 946-8737 or 946-8004 for details.
The Fort Lewis College Counseling Center will show the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention Film from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Nov. 19 at Noble Hall, Room 103. 946-8737 or 946-8004 for details.
The Ignacio Community Library hosts a Writer Workshop with Tanaya Winder, author of Soul Talk, Song Language, at 10 a.m. Nov. 19, and a book signing at 1 p.m. Nov. 21. 970-563-9287 for details.
Matrix Energetics presents Kerry Costelloe, certified Matrix Energetics practitioner, at 4 p.m. on Nov. 20 at the Pathways Healing Center in Bayfield. 884-0636 or 884-4718 for details.
Katrina & Cook will perform at Desperado’s in Bodo Park on Nov. 27, and at Mothers Cluckers in Silverton on Nov. 28.
Smooth jazz meets sustainability at the Strater
What: “Sustainability as Art” concert
Where: The Strater Hotel, Pullman Room
When: Sat., Nov. 12 at 6 p.m.
Listen to the sounds of sustainability. Singer and pianist Rick Dellaratta, who hails from New York City, performs live jazz to promote peace and grassroots sustainability.
Where: The Strater Hotel, Pullman Room
When: Sat., Nov. 12 at 6 p.m.
Listen to the sounds of sustainability. Singer and pianist Rick Dellaratta, who hails from New York City, performs live jazz to promote peace and grassroots sustainability.
Dellaratta, who works through Jazz for Peace, has performed with greats Dizzy Gillespie and Paquito D’ Rivera, and was named one of the top musician philanthropists by The Foundation Center, alongside artists Bono, Elton John, Sting and Peter Gabriel.
Presented by Rain Fuel, the event blends live music and eco-evolution to encourage “revolutionizing the way we grow our food, the way we fuel our transportation networks and harmonizing wholesome ways of living amongst ourselves, and our earth.”
Attendees can discuss ways to live cohesively with the planet, while enjoying live jazz and drinks. All proceeds benefit local and global sustainable community initiatives.
For additional details, call 970-316-3044 or visit rainfuel.com/concert.
Chuckin’ some pumpkins at Fort Lewis College
What: The 1st annual Pumpkin Chuckin’ Trebuchet Contest
Where: Fort Lewis College
When: Sat., Nov. 12, 11 a.m.
Ready to chuck some pumpkins? The chuckin’ begins in the fields at Fort Lewis College with the 1st annual Pumpkin Chuckin’ Trebuchet Contest, sponsored by the Geology Club.
Where: Fort Lewis College
When: Sat., Nov. 12, 11 a.m.
Ready to chuck some pumpkins? The chuckin’ begins in the fields at Fort Lewis College with the 1st annual Pumpkin Chuckin’ Trebuchet Contest, sponsored by the Geology Club.
Once a medieval war machine, the trebuchet has found a new purpose. When fall rolls around, chucking the pumpkins becomes the trade for this ancient tool.
Registration is required by Thurs., Nov. 10 (today) for this family-friendly event. The Lil’ Chuckers will also get a chance to chuck with the mini pumpkin shot put contest for children under 10.
The event will also feature a Pumpkin Dessert Contest, judged by students and area chefs.
All proceeds will benefit the geology club, hoping to fund an upcoming trip to Carlsbad Caverns. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed for the occasion.
For additional information, including rules and registration details, visit www.fortlewis.edu/pumpkinchuckin.
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