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Applr Days falss on Buckley Park

 

Golden Dragon Acrobats return

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The 10th Anniversary of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College meets from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and includes a presentation by local author Jack Turner on his book, “Landscapes on Glass: Lantern Slides of the Rainbow Bridge – Monument Valley Expedition.”

The Native American Center Speaker Series continues with a talk from Cornell’s Christopher Andronicos on “How I made the mountains I grew up in into the laboratory of my dreams,” at 5:30 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall at Fort Lewis College. Reception begins at 4:30 p.m.

Durango Motorless Transit hosts a group trail run on the Lion’s Den and College Loop. Runners should meet at the trailhead at 6 p.m. 946-5557 for details.

Ron Martin, of Panasonic Hollywood Labs, presents a workshop on “Life Success Perspectives” in the Vallecito Room at Fort Lewis College from 6-8 p.m. www2.fortlewis.edu/leadership/Events.aspx for details.
 
The Durango 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.  

The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo plays Mutu’s, 701 E. 2nd Ave., from 6-9 p.m.

Mark Simons brings classical and jazz to the Jean Pierre Wine Bar, 605 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m.-close. 247-7700 for details.
 
The Life-Long Learning Lecture Series continues with “Secrets of Successful Aging,” a talk by Jerry Muth, at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall. 247-7401 for details.

The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen discuss “Winterizing Everything” at 7 p.m. at the Pine River Senior Center in Bayfield.

The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society meets at 7 p.m. at Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College to discuss “Alhambra – the Engineering and Art of Water.” www.sjbas.org for details.

Katrina & Cook play Durango Brewing, 3000 Main Ave., from 7 p.m.-close.

Indy rock band Sister Sparrow plays the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 8 p.m.-midnight.

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

Pongas, 121 W. 8th St., hosts a karaoke dance party with Steve Kahler from 9 p.m.-close. 382-8554 for details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, presents live electronica from Kraddy and Supervision at 9 p.m.
 

Friday14


Durango Friends of the Arts hosts its 21st annual Luncheon, Style Show and Silent Auction from 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 970-375-0804 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.

Pete Giuliani plays at El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave., from 5-8 p.m.

Durango BMX hosts its weekly race day with sign-ups from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and racing to follow. www.durangobmx.com for details.

“An Evening in the Pink at Moulin Rouge,” a celebration of cancer survivors featuring entertainment from Durango’s Salt Fire Circus, meets at 5:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 799-1654 for details.

The JP 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 on Oct. 15. 247-7700 for details.

The Durango Choral Society kicks off its upcoming season with “He & She,” a concert featuring the Durango Women’s Choir and the Fort Lewis College Men’s Choir, at 7 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. Third Ave. www.DurangoChoralSociety.org for details.

Black Velvet, with Nina Sasaki, Larry Carver & Randy Crumbaugh, play the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., at 8 p.m.

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.

Wild Country plays the Billy Goat Saloon, located on U.S. Hwy. 160 in Gem Village, at 9 p.m.

Blondie’s in Cortez presents hip hop from Rampage at 9 p.m. The show includes special guests Chosen, Pinky Think Music, Def-I and others.

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., presents music from 2Dubaii, Fivel & Lolo, Treazon and Candy Cobra at 9:30 p.m.

The Durango Rotaract Club hosts a business networking party at the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., at 10 p.m. The event includes live music and a 50/50 raffle and benefits the child scholarship fund.

Saturday15


The Durango Farmers Market returns to First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. 9th St., from 8 a.m.-noon. The event includes produce from local farmers, prepared food items and locally made crafts. www.durangofarmersmarket.org for details.

Sista Sessions, a new skateboard program for girls, meets from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Durango Skate Park. The program runs at the same time on Sunday and continues throughout the fall season. sistasessions@gmail.com for details.  

The third annual Durango Open Studios Tour and Art Sale kicks off from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The event includes tours of 51 local artists’ studios and continues on Oct. 16 & 22-23. www.DurangoOpenStudios.com for details.
 
The Artisan’s World Bakery at the Durango Public Library serves a benefit breakfast from 9-11 a.m. with live music by Joel Racheff. 946-9110 for details.

Sam Swisher and Friends play the weekly Breakfast Club at Home Slice Pizza, 441 E. College, from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Spring Creek Horse Rescue hosts its 4th annual “Adoption Days” and Blanket Sale from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. www.springcreekhorserescue.org for details.

San Juan Angler, 600 Main Ave., offers a free fly tying demonstration from 1-4 p.m. Guides will be on hand and tying patterns for fishing in the region. 382-9978 for details.

Band Wagon Music, 515 E. College, presents Locals Appreciation Day from 2-5 p.m. The event includes live music, refreshments and giveaways.

Manna Soup Kitchen hosts its ninth annual Soup Supper and Auction from 5-8 p.m. at the St. Columba School Gym. The benefit includes gourmet soups, a huge silent auction, regional wines and beer and music from Rusted Prairie.

The Sideshow Gallery in Dolores hosts a 6-9 p.m. opening reception for “Image Harvest: photography by Rosie Carter and Rick Scibelli.” 739-4646 for details.

Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave., presents a photography exhibit from Unite Our World from 6:30-9:30 p.m. The show documents the locally based group’s recent trip to Mweruka, Uganda.

The Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave., hosts a CD release party for Hello Dollface from 7-11 p.m. Durango Orquestra de Salsa and Robby Overfield also perform, and proceeds benefit the Stillwater Foundation. www.henrystratertheatre.com for details.

The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., hosts a Singles Night Mixer from 7:30-10 p.m.

Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., presents “Paint the Town Pink,” a breast cancer awareness event including music, dancing and a bra auction, from 8 p.m.-close. 259-9018.

Psychedelic Mojo plays classic rock at the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 8 p.m.-midnight.

The Colorado-based quintet WhiteWater Ramble plays the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m.
 

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The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave., hosts its traditional Irish music jam from 12:30-4 p.m.
 
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.

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 Wednesday. Participants must be able to sign without using their voices. 903-1524 for details.

Music in the Mountains hosts a Golden Ticket Event at 5 p.m. at the Glacier Club. The event includes a supper buffet and a performance from the Conservatory Music in the Mountains scholarship recipients. www.musicinthemountains.com for details.

Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., presents Musica del Mundo with world music and dancing from 8 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.

Monday17


The Clay Room, 171 E. 7th Street, hosts a free smash and pinch clay demonstration from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 426-9685 for details.

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

The Center of Light hosts its weekly Light Lecture Series at 7 p.m. in 146 Jones Hall at Fort Lewis. 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.

Tuesday18


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

Durango BMX hosts open gate practice from 5:30 p.m.-dusk. www.durangobmx.com for details.
 
Mercy Regional Medical Center presents “Your Aching Back,” a free presentation by spine surgeon Douglas Orndorff from 5:30-7 p.m. in at the Durango Recreation Center.

Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave., offers a “Dharma Talk and Meditation,” a free class with Craig Holliday, from 6-8 p.m.

The Durango Public Library screens “The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T” at 6:15 p.m. as part of the Durango Arts Center’s ongoing “Seuss on the Loose” exhibition. www.durangopubliclibrary.org for details.

Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a 6:30 p.m. booksigning with historian Sandra Schackel. Schackel’s latest book is Working the Land: The Stories of Ranch and Farm Women in the Modern American West. 247-1438 for details.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents its weekly 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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The La Plata Economic Development Alliance hosts its 5th annual Economic Summit all day at Sky Ute Casino and Resort. This year’s theme is “Imagination, Creative Strategies for Business.” www.yeslpc.com .
 
Escalante Middle School hosts its second annual “Empty Bowl” Dinner at 5:30 p.m. The dinner is part of an international project designed to fight hunger. Students create ceramic bowls and serve a simple meal of soup and bread.

Richard Lavoie discusses “How Difficult Can This Be?” in honor of Dyslexia Awareness Month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Himalayan Kitchen, 992 Main Ave. 970-759-1778 for details.

Fort Lewis College hosts an information session on opportunities for adult learners at 6 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. 247-7670 or fankhauser_c@fortlewis.edu for details.

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

Joel Racheff plays at the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.

The Women’s Health Lecture Series continues with “Understanding and Treating Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome” from 7-8 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. www.durangopubliclibrary.org for details.

The Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats return to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College by popular demand at 7:30 p.m. www.durangoconcerts.com .

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, 900 Main Ave., hosts its weekly Pub Quiz with trivia and prizes beginning at 8:30 p.m. www.theirishembassypub.com for details.

DJ Double D hosts the weekly Karaoke/Gong Show at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m.
 

Ongoing


Durango Family Center, 489 ½ Florida Rd., holds its Fall and Winter Clothing Drive from Oct. 17-24. The center needs new or gently used coats, snow boots, gloves, mittens, hats and snow pants. 385-4747 for details.

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts a Distinguished Art Alumni Exhibit. The show features work from Karyn Gabaldon, Tim Louis Graham, Shannon Lowry, Lorna Meaden and Victor Pascual and runs through Oct. 29.

“We Are the Source!,” Fort Lewis College Theatre’s 2011 Centennial Performance shows at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 13-15. The play was written by Durango historian and author Fred Wildfang; adapted and directed by Kathryn Moller; with original musical compositions by Alta Graham and Jonathan Latta; and graphic media design by Desiree Henderson. www.durangoconcerts.com.

The River Cafe, 555 Rivergate, exhibits a collection of pieces from award-winning Durango photographer Linda Pampinella through November. www.LindaPampinella.com for details.

Nationally Certified Massage Therapist Maxine Christopher offers ”Massage for Mountain Middle School” through Oct. 15. Proceeds from by-donation massages will go to Mountain Middle School’s building fund. 799-0667 for details.

The Durango Arts Center. 802 E. Second Ave., presents the “Seuss on the Loose” exhibit, featuring selections from the University of California San Diego’s collection of Dr. Seuss’ original drawings. The exhibit, special events and lectures continue through Nov. 12. www.durangoarts.org.

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 Anasazi Heritage Center presents the photo show, Sacred Images: A Vision of Native American Rock Art, through Oct. 30. The exhibit features Utah rock art in vintage chromogenic prints by photographers Craig Law, Tom Till and John Telford. www.co.blm.gov/ahc 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.
 

Upcoming


The 10th annual REEL Environmental Film Festival returns to the Smiley Theatre on Oct. 20. This year’s installment will focus on water issues and include screenings of “Rango” and “Tapped.”

The Adaptive Sports Association hosts its 11th annual Harvest Gala Dinner and Auction at 6 p.m. on Oct. 20 at the Mahogany Grille.

Third Avenue Arts will presents the art of Charles Carrillo on Oct. 21, and Carrillo will lead the workshop, “Introduction to Retablo Painting,” on Oct. 22. www.SacredArtsFestival.com for details.

Acclaimed country singer Suzy Bogguss returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Oct. 22.

The Hollywood Bar in Dolores will present a show from Howdy Folks, Farmington Hill and The Crags on Oct. 22.

Backcountry Experience will present the 1st annual BCEXP Chili Chase 5K+ Fun Run & Chili Cookoff on Oct. 22. The event benefits the San Juan Mountains Association.

The Pine River Community Learning Center hosts its annual Octoberfeast Chili Cookoff & Salsa Slam for Learning, Literacy & Lifework on Oct. 22 at Eagle Park in Bayfield.

Apple Days Festival falls on Buckley Park
What: The 4th annual Apple Days Festival
Where: Buckley Park   
When: Sun., Oct. 16, 11-4 p.m.
An apple a day keeps the festival in play. The Apple Days Festival returns to Buckley Park for its fourth year on Sunday and runs from 11-4 p.m. This event focuses on food sustainability, education and celebrating the local apple harvest.
 
It will be a festival for the whole family with plenty of activities for the kids, including a cardboard castle, pumpkin painting, sack races and face painting. A beer garden will be on tap for adults, serving an apple beer crafted by the Bootleggers Society as well as other varieties from local breweries. Everyone is invited to join in the pie-eating contest and enjoy the live music.
 
Local vendors, like Linda’s Local Food Cafe, Fired Up Pizza, Zia Taqueria, 4-H Pie Sale and Turtle Lake Refuge will also be serving up tasty treats. Attendees are asked to bring their own cup and bowl.
 
For more information, or to donate unsprayed apples, contact Darrin Parmenter at parmenterdm@co.laplata.co.us or visit www.laplataextension.org.
 
 

Hades hits the Community Concert Hall
What: Anaïs Mitchell presents “Colorado Sings ‘Hadestown’”
Where: The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
When: Thurs., Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
The underworld never sounded so sweet. Singer and songwriter Anaïs Mitchell lifts the land of the dead to Durango with her presentation of “Colorado Sings ‘Hadestown.’”
 
Mitchell puts a modern twist on the classic Greek tale of Orpheus and his love, Eurydice, creating a “folk opera” set in a past, present and future United States. “Hadestown,” the title of Mitchell’s latest album, is considered a “love story” set in a destitute time with music influenced by classic American folk forms such as country gospel, ragtime, blues and early jazz to approximations of rock, swing and avant-garde.
 
Along the route of Mitchell’s national tour, she incorporates local artists into each show. Mitchell will play the role of Eurydice, with Reed Foehl as Hades, KC Groves as Persephone, Jefferson Hamer as Orpheus and Esme Patterson, Sarah Anderson, Genny Patterson as The Fates. All will be backed by Michael Chorney and the Hadestown Orchestra.
 
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. For additional information, call 247-7657 or visit www.durangoconcerts.com.

Golden Dragon Acrobats return to the Community Concert Hall
What: A show from the renowned 25-person troupe
Where: The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
When: Wed., Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m.
A Four Corners favorite tumbles back into the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College next week. The Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats take Durango’s biggest stage Wed., Oct. 19. The show goes on at 7:30 p.m.
 
With more than 30 years of continuous touring in the United States, the performers in the Golden Dragon Acrobats have earned a reputation for their commitment to the highest of production values and an attention to artistic details that is unparalleled in the art form.
 
Renowned impresario Danny Chang and choreographer Angela Chang combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music, and theatrical techniques to present a family-friendly show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty. The 25-members of the current touring company hail from Hebei, China, and have performed to sold out crowds all over the country.
 
Tickets for the show are available online at www.durangoconcerts.com, by calling 247-7657 or at the downtown ticket office at 7th St. and Main Ave.
 

 

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