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Thursday17
The Fort Lewis College Music Department presents a Student Recital at 12:20 p.m. at the Roshong Recital Hall.
Backcountry Experience, 1205 Camino del Rio, hosts an Ibex demo from 3-7 p.m. 247-5830 for details.
Fort Lewis College hosts Peak Oil: Update and what you can do, a talk with energy consultant Steve Andrews, at 4:40 and 7:30 p.m. in Chemistry Hall 130. 247-9182 for details.
The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad hosts The Polar Express. Rides begin at 5:15 p.m. The event runs through Dec. 28. www.durangotrain.com.
Rocky Mountain PBS presents “We Still Live Here - Âs Nutayuneân,” the story of the return of a American Native language, at 6 p.m. in the Vallecito Room at Fort Lewis College followed by a panel discussion. The film will be shown again on Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Boiler Room at the Durango Discovery Museum. 259-1674 for details.
The Durango Fencing Club meets from 6-8 p.m. at the American Legion, 878 E. 2nd Ave. The club meets every Thursday. 759-1883 for details.
The Life-Long Learning Lecture Series continues with “Making Virginals in the Garage: An Expose on One Man’s Love Affair with Harpsichords, the Painted Ladies of the Renaissance, and the Baroque!” at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall, FLC. 247-7401 for details.
The Durango Photography Club holds its regular meeting with a talk by Rob Bridges at 7 p.m. in the Pine Room at the Fairgrounds Extension Building. www.DurangoPhotographyClub.org for details.
The Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans study group meets from 7-9 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 419 San Juan Drive. This week’s topic is Celtic Shamanism. Bring a snack to share. 385-9597 for details.
Merely Players presents Wendy Wasserstein’s “Third” at 7:30 p.m. at the Back Space Theatre, 1120 Main Ave. The show also runs Friday at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Not recommended for children. 970-749-8585 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.
Denver quartet The Congress plays folk/rock music at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. www.thecongress music.com for details.
Friday18
Friends of the Durango Public Library host a book sale from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The event continues Saturday from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 375-3380 for details.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., hosts a slideshow by Steve McCurry from 4-6 p.m. with a reception to follow at the Open Shutter Gallery. 382-8355 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.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., opens the Winter Solstice Market from 5-7 p.m. The market is open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily and runs through Dec. 24 in the Barbara Conrad Gallery. www.durangoarts.org for details.
The Three Brothers play the El Rancho, 975 Main Ave., from 5-8 p.m.
Liberty School hosts its 3rd annual Hall of Fame for the Dyslexic Gala at 5:30 p.m. at the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-4834 or www.thelibertyschool.org.
The Center of Light in Dolores presents “Bag It” for Conscious Movie Night at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. 882-2123 for details.
Joel Racheff plays The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.
Andrea’s Fault plays at Desperados Bar & Grill, 351 S. Camino del Rio, from 7-11 p.m.
Sapient, B-Sibe, Dope Thaught, & Saint Warhead play The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 8 p.m. www.abbeytheatre.com for details.
Neil Nelson and the Steel Rodeo plays at the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 8 p.m. - midnight.
The Jelly Belly Boogie Band plays rock and blues at the Billy Goat Saloon, on Hwy. 160 in Gem Village, at 8:30 p.m.
Local DJ Benjamin K plays at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. www.thecongressmusic.com for details.
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.
Saturday18
Joel Racheff plays the Pancake Breakfast at Artisan’s World Bakery & Coffee Deli at the Durango Public Library from 9-11 a.m. 946-9110 for details.
The Durango Farmer’s Market returns for its Holiday Markets from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the First National Bank of Durango parking lot. It returns from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dec. 10 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.
The Ignacio Community Library hosts a Writer Workshop with Tanaya Winder, author of Soul Talk, Song Language, at 10 a.m. The author returns for a book signing at 1 p.m. Monday. 970-563-9287 for details.
Bring your photos to Durango Joe’s for Holiday Card Workshop from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays in November. 970-382-1168 for details.
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. with a showing of the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention Film at 11 a.m. at Noble Hall, Room 130. 946-8737 or 946-8004 for details.
Yogadurango holds Yoga Basics Workshop from 1-2:30 p.m. at 1485 Florida Road. 946-8961 for details.
San Juan Angler, 600 Main Ave., offers a free fly tying demonstration from 1-4 p.m. 382-9978 for details.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Group plays The Lost Dog Bar and Lounge, 1150 Main Ave., from 7-9 p.m.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave, hosts live music and dancing with Peter Robot from 8 p.m. - midnight. 259-9018.
Kentucky Deluxe plays at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. www.thecongressmusic.com for details.
The Durango Farmer’s Market returns for its Holiday Markets from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the First National Bank of Durango parking lot. It returns from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dec. 10 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.
The Ignacio Community Library hosts a Writer Workshop with Tanaya Winder, author of Soul Talk, Song Language, at 10 a.m. The author returns for a book signing at 1 p.m. Monday. 970-563-9287 for details.
Bring your photos to Durango Joe’s for Holiday Card Workshop from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays in November. 970-382-1168 for details.
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. with a showing of the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention Film at 11 a.m. at Noble Hall, Room 130. 946-8737 or 946-8004 for details.
Yogadurango holds Yoga Basics Workshop from 1-2:30 p.m. at 1485 Florida Road. 946-8961 for details.
San Juan Angler, 600 Main Ave., offers a free fly tying demonstration from 1-4 p.m. 382-9978 for details.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Group plays The Lost Dog Bar and Lounge, 1150 Main Ave., from 7-9 p.m.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave, hosts live music and dancing with Peter Robot from 8 p.m. - midnight. 259-9018.
Kentucky Deluxe plays at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. www.thecongressmusic.com for details.
Sunday20
The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave., 4 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 for details.
The San Juan Symphony presents “Community” at 3 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. 247-7657 or www.durangoconcerts.com for details.
Matrix Energetics presents Kerry Costelloe, certified Matrix Energetics practitioner, at 4 p.m. at the Pathways Healing Center in Bayfield. 884-0636 or 884-4718 for details.
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.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts live music and dancing with Musica del Mundo from 8 p.m. - close. 259-9018 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 for details.
The San Juan Symphony presents “Community” at 3 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. 247-7657 or www.durangoconcerts.com for details.
Matrix Energetics presents Kerry Costelloe, certified Matrix Energetics practitioner, at 4 p.m. at the Pathways Healing Center in Bayfield. 884-0636 or 884-4718 for details.
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.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts live music and dancing with Musica del Mundo from 8 p.m. - close. 259-9018 for details.
Monday21
4CORE’s Sustainable Building Education Program hosts “Residential Mechanical Basics including Manual J, S & D” from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Southwest Colorado Community College in Mancos, Room 123. The program is free and open to the public. www.iccsafe.org/colorado or 799-7718 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.
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 for details.
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.
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 for details.
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.
Tuesday22
Mill Street Brews, 25 W. Mill St. in Bayfield, offers its weekly Open Acoustic Jam beginning at 5 p.m. 884-7070 for details.
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.
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.
Wednesday23
The Lisa Blue Trio plays the Lost Dog Bar and Lounge, 1150 Main Ave., from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 259-0430 for details.
Robby Overfield plays the Turkey Testicle Festival at the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 6 p.m. - midnight.
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.
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 gathers for its weekly meeting at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, at 6:30 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 for details.
Old North State plays the 8th Avenue Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., at 9 p.m.
DJ Double D hosts the weekly Karaoke/Gong Show at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m.
Ongoing
8th Avenue Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., hosts karaoke from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday through Sunday each week.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., presents “Myth: A Celebration of Legends, Cryptids, & Tall Tales” in the upstairs library. The exhibit runs through December. www.anddurango.com.
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.
Clay artist D. Michael Coffee shows his Tea Vessels at the White Dragon Tea Room and Gallery, 820 Main Ave., from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. through November.
Starbucks, 558 Main Ave., is showing Bob Zahner’s oil paintings during November.
The River Cafe, 555 Rivergate, exhibits pieces from award-winning Durango photographer Linda Pampinella through November. www.LindaPampinella.com.
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.
Speaking and Leadership upgrade at Earlybird Toastmasters at 7 a.m. Fridays at Christina’s, 21382 Highway 160. The event is open to the public.
Upcoming
Durango Motorless Transit hosts the annual Turkey Trot 5-mile race and 1-mile fun run at 10 a.m. on Nov. 24 in the Education and Business building at Fort Lewis College. 903-6774 for details.
Katrina & Cook will perform at Desperado’s in Bodo Park on Nov. 27, and at Mothers Cluckers in Silverton on Nov. 28.
The Durango Winter Sports Foundation hosts Warren Miller’s “Like There’s no Tomorrow” at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Smiley Theater, 1309 3rd Ave. www.durangowintersports.org or 375-7822 for details.
The Mancos Public Library will hold its 2nd annual Technology Petting Zoo from 5-7 p.m. on Nov. 30 in the Community Meeting Room to help individuals, families, teachers and small businesses see what kind of technologies are available, and how to use them effectively. The event is free and open to the public.
Katrina & Cook will perform at Desperado’s in Bodo Park on Nov. 27, and at Mothers Cluckers in Silverton on Nov. 28.
The Durango Winter Sports Foundation hosts Warren Miller’s “Like There’s no Tomorrow” at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Smiley Theater, 1309 3rd Ave. www.durangowintersports.org or 375-7822 for details.
The Mancos Public Library will hold its 2nd annual Technology Petting Zoo from 5-7 p.m. on Nov. 30 in the Community Meeting Room to help individuals, families, teachers and small businesses see what kind of technologies are available, and how to use them effectively. The event is free and open to the public.
Smiley hosts plastic-wrapped picture show 
What: “Bag It: Is Your Life too Plastic?”
Where: The Smiley Building
When: Thurs., Nov. 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
“Paper or plastic?” takes on a whole new meaning tonight.
The Durango Bag It! campaign and the Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado present a showing of “Bag It: Is Your Life Too Plastic?” at the Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. on Thursday.
Where: The Smiley Building
When: Thurs., Nov. 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
“Paper or plastic?” takes on a whole new meaning tonight.
The Durango Bag It! campaign and the Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado present a showing of “Bag It: Is Your Life Too Plastic?” at the Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. on Thursday.
Winner of several awards, including the Audience Choice Award at the Telluride Film Festival, this documentary from Reel Thing Films examines the plastic-wrapped life, shining the light on single-use disposables, waste and recycling issues, ocean and marine health concerns, and the politics of plastics.
It “explores how our daily reliance on plastic threatens not only waterways and marine life, but human health, too.”
It “explores how our daily reliance on plastic threatens not only waterways and marine life, but human health, too.”
The film, by Suzan Beraza, will be followed by a question and answer session with its star, Jeb Berrier.
Also sponsored by The Rochester Hotel and The Leland House, the movie has made its way to the small screen on public television.
Tickets are available in advance at Maria’s Bookshop and Durango Natural Foods, or at the door. For additional information, visit www.facebook.com/DurangoBagIt or www.bagitmovie.com.
Also sponsored by The Rochester Hotel and The Leland House, the movie has made its way to the small screen on public television.
Tickets are available in advance at Maria’s Bookshop and Durango Natural Foods, or at the door. For additional information, visit www.facebook.com/DurangoBagIt or www.bagitmovie.com.
The American Red Cross goes totally rad retro
What: “Snow Way Dude” Retro Ski Party
Where: The Derailed Saloon
When: Sat., Nov. 19, 6 p.m.
Neon jumpsuits and Vaurnets are making a comeback. The American Red Cross in Southwest Colorado hosts the “Snow Way Dude” Retro Ski Party on Saturday to raise funds for disaster response programs.
Where: The Derailed Saloon
When: Sat., Nov. 19, 6 p.m.
Neon jumpsuits and Vaurnets are making a comeback. The American Red Cross in Southwest Colorado hosts the “Snow Way Dude” Retro Ski Party on Saturday to raise funds for disaster response programs.
The synthesizers will sound again on the dance floor for this 1980s throwback celebration at the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave. No Valley Girl vocabulary is needed to enjoy the traditional turkey dinner, either.
Hit the dance floor or get something at the auction, just don’t forget to check out guest bartender Bill Shank, the assistant chief for Los Piños Fire, dressed in his best 1980s ski gear.
The Red Cross will also raffle off a totally awesome trip for two to Hawaii for seven nights, four in Oahu and three on the Big Island.
All proceeds from the event will go to the local Red Cross in Southwest Colorado. For additional information, call 259-5383 or visit
www.coloradoredcross.org.
All proceeds from the event will go to the local Red Cross in Southwest Colorado. For additional information, call 259-5383 or visit
www.coloradoredcross.org.