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Thursday2
The Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio, has extended hours on Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. www.durangodiscovery.org or 903-3901.
The Lavenia McCoy Public Library hosts Storytime in Vallecito from 10-11 a.m. at the Vallecito Church. 884-2222 for details.
The Durango Arts Center hosts beginning acrylic painting classes from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., and an Open Studio in the Education Studio from 3-5 p.m. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606 for details.
The Durango Public Library hosts its “Great Decisions 2012” program from 11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. for a discussion on “Promoting Democracy.” www.durangopubliclibrary.org for details.
The Lavenia McCoy Public Library hosts a “Nifty Knitter” class for knitters and non-knitters alike from noon - 2 p.m. Preregistration is required. 884-2222 for details.
The Fort Lewis College Environmental Center hosts a Hoop House Growing Workshop titled “Three Year Study Growing Crops during the Wintertime” from 1-4 p.m. at the Old Fort in Hesperus. 385-4574 for details.
Animas High School hosts information nights on student enrollment from 5-6:30 p.m. at 3206 Main Ave. www.animashighschool.com or 247-2474 for details.
The Durango Arts Center hosts an opening reception for the “Sweethearts of the Arts Valentine Fair” from 5-7 p.m. in the Barbara Conrad Gallery. The event continues through Feb. 8. 259-2606 for details.
Terry Rickard plays acoustic night at Desperados, 351 S. Camino del Rio, from 5-8 p.m. 385-5533.
Herbalist Marija Helt offers a free class on using nutrition and herbs to work with menstrual cycle imbalances from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Zuke’s, 2257 Main Ave. 779-3111 or www.osadha.com for details.
Katrina & Cook play Durango Bewing Co., 3000 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m. - close. www.durangobrewing.com or 247-3396.
Life-Long Learning Lecture series presents “Going Out in Style: Death through the Lens of Art and Words,” a talk with political cartoonist Judith L. Reynolds and journalist Ann Butler, at 7 p.m. at Fort Lewis College, Noble Hall, Room 130. 247-7401 for details.
The Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., hosts Elder Grown from 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. www.derailedsaloon.com or 247-5440 for details.
Grimm’s Grimy Fairy with Robotic Pirate Monkey, Mr. Anderson & Mikal Dark play the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Dr., at 9 p.m. 385-1711 for details.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts Marinade at 10 p.m. www.durangosummit.com for details.
Psychedelic Mojo plays rock’n’roll at The Wildhorse Saloon, 601 E. 2nd Ave., at 8:30 p.m. 375-2568 for details.
Friday3
Animas High School hosts Student Shadow Experiences each Friday in January, where potential students can visit the school, at 3206 Main Ave. www.animashighschool.com or 247-2474 for details.
The Earlybird Toastmasters meet from 7-8:30 a.m. at Christina’s Restaurant, 21382 HWY 160. Open to the public. www.earlybirdtoastmasters.org or 541-1268 for details.
The Earlybird Toastmasters meet from 7-8:30 a.m. at Christina’s Restaurant, 21382 HWY 160. Open to the public. www.earlybirdtoastmasters.org or 541-1268 for details.
The Clay Room, 171 E. 7th St., offers free trials on the potter’s wheel from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 426-9685 for details.
Fort Lewis College hosts a free information session with Kevin Washburn, dean of the University of New Mexico School of Law, at 11:15 a.m. in the Education Business Hall, Room 130.
The First Friday Unstoppables meet to discuss “Developing Personal Charisma!” from noon - 1:30 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. 589-2707 for details.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., hosts Fabulous Fridays for ages 5 to 9 from 2-3:30 p.m. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606 for details.
The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts an opening reception for “Kinaesthetics” art exhibition at 4:30 p.m.
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.
Black Velvet, with Nina Sasaki & Larry Carver, plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. 375-7150 for details.
Big Momma Donna and The Left Handed Johnsons play Desperados Bar & Grill, 351 S. Camino del Rio, from 7-11 p.m. 385-5533 for details.
The Irish Embassy Pub opens its latest expansion The Underground, 900 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. with live music from DJ Marble starting at 9 p.m. www.theirishembassypub.com for details.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts Redeyedjinn from 6-8 p.m., and First Friday with DJ Abilities at 10 p.m. www.durangosummit.com for details.
Waiting on Trial plays Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. www.carverbrewing.com or 259-2545 for details.
DJ Mateo hosts an After Parade Disco Party at Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., from 9 p.m. - close. 259-9018 for details.
The Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., hosts Hello Dollface from 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. www.derailedsaloon.com or 247-5440 for details.
DJ CK spins dance beats at Pongas, 121 W. 8th St., from 9 p.m.-close. The DJ returns at the same time Saturday. 382-8554 for details.
Fort Lewis College hosts a free information session with Kevin Washburn, dean of the University of New Mexico School of Law, at 11:15 a.m. in the Education Business Hall, Room 130.
The First Friday Unstoppables meet to discuss “Developing Personal Charisma!” from noon - 1:30 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. 589-2707 for details.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., hosts Fabulous Fridays for ages 5 to 9 from 2-3:30 p.m. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606 for details.
The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts an opening reception for “Kinaesthetics” art exhibition at 4:30 p.m.
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.
Black Velvet, with Nina Sasaki & Larry Carver, plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. 375-7150 for details.
Big Momma Donna and The Left Handed Johnsons play Desperados Bar & Grill, 351 S. Camino del Rio, from 7-11 p.m. 385-5533 for details.
The Irish Embassy Pub opens its latest expansion The Underground, 900 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. with live music from DJ Marble starting at 9 p.m. www.theirishembassypub.com for details.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts Redeyedjinn from 6-8 p.m., and First Friday with DJ Abilities at 10 p.m. www.durangosummit.com for details.
Waiting on Trial plays Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. www.carverbrewing.com or 259-2545 for details.
DJ Mateo hosts an After Parade Disco Party at Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., from 9 p.m. - close. 259-9018 for details.
The Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., hosts Hello Dollface from 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. www.derailedsaloon.com or 247-5440 for details.
DJ CK spins dance beats at Pongas, 121 W. 8th St., from 9 p.m.-close. The DJ returns at the same time Saturday. 382-8554 for details.
Saturday4
The Southern Coloradans Running Ultradistances group hosts a fun run and afterparty from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Phil’s World trails near Cortez.
Artisan’s World Bakery & Coffee Deli at the Durango Public Library hosts a pancake breakfast with music by Joel Racheff from 9-11:30 a.m. A portion of proceeds benefits The Shriners. 946-9110 for details.
The Clay Room, 171 E. 7th St., offers free trials on the potter’s wheel from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 426-9685 for details.
San Juan Angler, 600 Main Ave., offers a free fly tying demonstration from 1-4 p.m. 382-9978 for details.
The 2012 Select Band Concert plays at 2 p.m. at the Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.
Artisan’s World Bakery & Coffee Deli at the Durango Public Library hosts a pancake breakfast with music by Joel Racheff from 9-11:30 a.m. A portion of proceeds benefits The Shriners. 946-9110 for details.
The Clay Room, 171 E. 7th St., offers free trials on the potter’s wheel from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 426-9685 for details.
San Juan Angler, 600 Main Ave., offers a free fly tying demonstration from 1-4 p.m. 382-9978 for details.
The 2012 Select Band Concert plays at 2 p.m. at the Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.
Black Velvet with Nina Sasaki & Larry Carver play the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 6 p.m. 375-7150 for details.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts Trout Steak Revival from 6:30-10:30 p.m., and Kentucky Deluxe at 11 p.m. www.durangosummit.com for details.
Traditional Country Opry singer/songwriter Billy Kitchen performs at the American Legion Hall, 878 E. 2nd Ave., at 8 p.m. 247-1590 for details.
The Winter Bash Casino Night Fund-raiser for Animas Valley Elementary School will be from 7-10 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Glacier Club Clubhouse.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts a DJ Battle from 9 p.m. - close. 259-9018 for details.
The Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., hosts Rob Webster from 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. www.derailedsaloon.com or 247-5440 for details.
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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 at 1 p.m. The Blue Moon Ramblers play their weekly gig beginning at 7:30 p.m.
A free Sign Language Practice Group meets from 4-5 p.m. at Durango Joe’s, 6 Town Plaza. Participants must be able to sign without using their voices. 903-1524 for details.
Craig Holliday hosts Sunday Evening Meditation from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Durango Dharma Center, 2530 Colorado Ave. 759-5829 for details.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts a Super Bowl Party from 2-5 p.m. and live music and dancing with Musica del Mundo from 8-10 p.m. 259-9018 for details.
The Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., hosts its Gospel Brunch at 1 p.m. The Blue Moon Ramblers play their weekly gig beginning at 7:30 p.m.
A free Sign Language Practice Group meets from 4-5 p.m. at Durango Joe’s, 6 Town Plaza. Participants must be able to sign without using their voices. 903-1524 for details.
Craig Holliday hosts Sunday Evening Meditation from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Durango Dharma Center, 2530 Colorado Ave. 759-5829 for details.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts a Super Bowl Party from 2-5 p.m. and live music and dancing with Musica del Mundo from 8-10 p.m. 259-9018 for details.
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The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., hosts beginning drawing classes from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. each Monday. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606 for details.
The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield continues its “The People’s Choice Film Series” at 2 p.m. with “Tarzan & His Mate.” 884-2222 for details.
Mark Simons plays classical and jazz guitar at Cosmo, 919 Main Ave., from 5-6:30 p.m. 259-2898 for details.
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 Durango Public Library hosts a lecture on “Acupuncture: Basics of the Basics” from 7-8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. 375-3387 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.
Mark Simons plays classical and jazz guitar at Cosmo, 919 Main Ave., from 5-6:30 p.m. 259-2898 for details.
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 Durango Public Library hosts a lecture on “Acupuncture: Basics of the Basics” from 7-8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. 375-3387 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.
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The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., hosts a drawing workshop from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., and figure drawing for adults from 6:30-8:30 p.m. each Tuesday. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606 for details.
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College presents its new program series “Celebrating the Preservation of our Natural and Cultural Heritage” with a talk by Chris George on the “Red Mountain Project: A Lesson in Extreme Historic Preservation Construction” at 5:30 p.m. in the Center’s Lyceum. 247-7456 for details.
Durango Joe’s, 40 Town Plaza, hosts an all ages open mic from 6-8 p.m. Children and teens welcome.
Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave., hosts “Spring Garden Beginnings” with speaker Colleen Cavers from 6-8 p.m. 247-8129 for details.
The Great Old Broads for Wilderness and the Fort Lewis College Environmental Center host a screening of “Hooked on Growth” at 6:30 p.m. at the Chemistry Building, Room 130. A panel discussion follows. 385-9577 for details.
The Colorado Mountain Club brings the Winter Wildlands Alliance’s Backcountry Film Festival to Pine Needle Mounaineering, 835 Main Ave., at 6:30 p.m. www.backcountryfilmfestival.org for details.
The Back Space Theatre, 1120 Main Ave., presents a free screening of “More Than a Month,” which explores race and power in contemporary America, at 8 p.m. 259-1674 for details.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts an open mic/jam session from 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. www.durangosummit.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 pong from 9-10:30 p.m. www.theirishembassypub.com.
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College presents its new program series “Celebrating the Preservation of our Natural and Cultural Heritage” with a talk by Chris George on the “Red Mountain Project: A Lesson in Extreme Historic Preservation Construction” at 5:30 p.m. in the Center’s Lyceum. 247-7456 for details.
Durango Joe’s, 40 Town Plaza, hosts an all ages open mic from 6-8 p.m. Children and teens welcome.
Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave., hosts “Spring Garden Beginnings” with speaker Colleen Cavers from 6-8 p.m. 247-8129 for details.
The Great Old Broads for Wilderness and the Fort Lewis College Environmental Center host a screening of “Hooked on Growth” at 6:30 p.m. at the Chemistry Building, Room 130. A panel discussion follows. 385-9577 for details.
The Colorado Mountain Club brings the Winter Wildlands Alliance’s Backcountry Film Festival to Pine Needle Mounaineering, 835 Main Ave., at 6:30 p.m. www.backcountryfilmfestival.org for details.
The Back Space Theatre, 1120 Main Ave., presents a free screening of “More Than a Month,” which explores race and power in contemporary America, at 8 p.m. 259-1674 for details.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts an open mic/jam session from 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. www.durangosummit.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 pong from 9-10:30 p.m. www.theirishembassypub.com.
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The Lavenia McCoy Library in Bayfield hosts two new discussion groups, “Voluntary Simplicity” from 1-3 p.m. and “Bookmarks” at 7 p.m. 884-2222 for details.
Animas High School, 3206 Main Ave., hosts student tours from 1:30-2:30 p.m. The event returns each Wednesday. www.animashighschool.com or 247-2474 for details.
The Sunnyside Branch of the Durango Public Library hosts a Kindle Café on how to download free books to e-readers from 3-4:30 p.m. 259-5249 for details.
The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield screens “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” at 4 p.m. in the library meeting room. 884-2222 for details.
Indie Authors, with speaker Jerri Lincoln, meet from 4-6:30 p.m. at the Durango Public Library.
The Durango Public Library’s film noir series “Death on the Cheap: The Killer B’s of Film Noir” continues with a screening of “Split Second” at 6 p.m. www.durangopubliclibrary.org for details.
An open bluegrass jam meets from 6-8 p.m. at Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave. The circle gathers every Wednesday. 247-1264 for details.
The Durango Public Library hosts a free 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. 247-7670 for details.
Joel Racheff plays The Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 6-10 p.m. www.derailedsaloon.com for details.
The Durango Chess Club gathers for its weekly meeting at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, at 6:30 p.m.
The Durango Fencing Club meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Durango Sports Club, 1600 Florida Road. The club meets every Wednesday. 759-1883 for details.
The Mountain Studies Institute and the Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio, hosts “Real-World Learning Mini-Forum with Bioneers Video Session: Karen Brown, Center for Ecoliteracy,” a part of the Beaming Bioneers Speakers Series, from 7-9 p.m. at the museum. 382-6908.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts ping pong and poker tournaments 7 p.m. - close.
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.
Eliot Lipp, Dr. Fameus and Benjamin K play The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Dr., at 9 p.m. Feb. 8. 385-1711 or www.abbeytheatre.com for details.
DJ Double D hosts the weekly Karaoke/Gong Show at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m.
Ongoing
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., hosts Portrait Group for adults and teens on Wednesdays and Figure Drawing for adults on Tuesdays. 259-2606 or www.durangoarts.org 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.
Cafe of Life Chiropractic offers free adjustments for kids 12 and under throughout February, and hosts Donation Thursdays from 9 a.m. - noon every Thursday. 385-0321 or www.cafeoflifedurango.com for details.
Pathways hosts Yoga with Michelle at the Pathways Healing Center in Bayfield from 5:45-7 p.m. every Monday and Thursday. 884-4718 for details.
8th Avenue Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., hosts karaoke from 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. Thursdays through Sundays.
Yogadurango, 1140 Main Ave., hosts FAC Family Yoga with Katie Walsh from 3:30-4:40 p.m. each Friday. 903-8711 for details.
“Lost Dog Art Spectacle,” featuring the art of Dan Groth, shows at the Lost Dog Bar and Grill, 1150 Main Ave., through Feb. 2.
The Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave., accepts applications until Feb. 5 for its annual Community Show. This year’s theme is “Spirit.” The artist’s reception will be from 5-8 p.m. Feb. 10. 385-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com for details.
The Rochester Hotel Lobby, 721 E. 2nd Ave., shows “Fine Art Photography of the Southwest” from Howard Rachlin through Feb. 26. www.rochesterhotel.com 385-1920 for details.
“Confined,” mixed-media works by Andrea Martens, shows at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., in the Art Library through February. 259-2606 or www.durangoarts.org for details.
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College presents “Cutter World Maps” through February. 247-7456.
Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave., shows the paintings of artist Ann Smith through March. www.annsmithwatercolors.com or 385-0105 for details.
Upcoming
The Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College offers “Starting Your Business Workshop” from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Durango Library. 247-7009.
Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., hosts a Free Children’s Yoga Class with Katie Walsh for 3-7 year olds from 4-5 p.m. Feb. 9. 259-7337 for details.
The Women’s Resource Center hosts the Women’s Empowerment Workshop, “Clearing the Path to Freedom: Release What Stops You From Realizing Your Dreams,” from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Durango Public Library. 247-1242 for details.
Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., hosts a Free Children’s Yoga Class with Katie Walsh for 3-7 year olds from 4-5 p.m. Feb. 9. 259-7337 for details.
The Women’s Resource Center hosts the Women’s Empowerment Workshop, “Clearing the Path to Freedom: Release What Stops You From Realizing Your Dreams,” from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Durango Public Library. 247-1242 for details.
Forum explores the new look of learningl
What: Real-World Learning Mini-Forum with Karen Brown
Where: Durango Discovery Museum
When: Wed., Feb. 8 from 7-9 p.m.
Where: Durango Discovery Museum
When: Wed., Feb. 8 from 7-9 p.m.
Educators and students can get a new look at learning with the Real-World Learning Mini-Forum with Karen Brown from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio.
Mountain Studies Institute hosts this event for formal and informal educators.
Bioneer Karen Brown, creative director for the Center for Ecoliteracy, speaks about the real world as the ultimate environment for students and the benefits of project-based learning in a 30-minute video session.The presentation is followed by a mini-forum designed to encourage audience members to share their stories. Attendees can bring a 3-5 minute story of real-world learning and pictures.
Brown is an award-winning designer and has lectured to audiences across the globe. She has helped the Center for Ecoliteracy develop programs like the Rethinking School Lunch Guide and Big Ideas.
The event is part of the Beaming Bioneers Spearkers Series. For information, visit www.durangodiscovery.org or call 382-6908.
Film explores race, power and history
What: “More Than a Month”
Where: The Back Space Theatre
When: Tues., Feb. 7 at 8 p.m.
Where: The Back Space Theatre
When: Tues., Feb. 7 at 8 p.m.
Take a look at race and power in America through the lens of history. The Back Space Theatre, 1120 Main Ave., presents a free screening of “More Than a Month” at 8 p.m. Tuesday for PBS Free Movie Night.
The film poses the question, should Black History Month be ended? Filmmaker Shukree Tilghman explores this issue on an amusing and thought-provoking campaign across the country. Presented by PBS Cinema, this Independent Lens film examines race and power in contemporary America.
He also looks at Native American, Hispanic and Women’s history and the implications of relegating the history of an entire group in America to only one month.
The film will also be screened at the Durango Discovery Museum at 2 p.m. Feb. 11, and the Fort Lewis College’s Student Union, Vallecito Room, at 6 p.m. Feb. 21.
Local journalists tackle a tough subject
What: “Going Out in Style: Death Through the Lens of Art and Words”Where: Noble Hall at Fort Lewis College
When: Thurs., Feb. 2 at 7 p.m.
Local journalist and political cartoonist present “Going Out in Style: Death Through the Lens of Art and Words” at 7 p.m. at Fort Lewis College’s Noble Hall, Room 130.
Local journalist Ann Butler and political cartoonist Judith Reynolds tackle this difficult subject matter and explore the philosophy of dying and the history of death in art, including the art of writing obituaries and drawing obituary cartoons.
This lecture is part of the college’s Life-Long Learning Series sponsored by Professional Associates. The series seeks to enrich the intellectual life of the college and the community.
The event is free and open to the public. For additional information, call 247-7401.