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The Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College offers “Starting Your Business Workshop” from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. 247-7009 for details.
Needham Elementary hosts “Trees and Root Beer Are the Answer!” fund-raising dinner to expand the Pete Harter Arboretum, at 4 p.m. at Carver’s Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. 247-1438 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. 259-7337 for details.
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College hosts an opening reception for “Ancient Skywatchers of the Southwest,” an exhibit by John Ninnemann, from 4-6 p.m. at the museum gallery. 247-7456 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.
Lacey Black plays the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Needham Elementary hosts “Trees and Root Beer Are the Answer!” fund-raising dinner to expand the Pete Harter Arboretum, at 4 p.m. at Carver’s Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. 247-1438 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. 259-7337 for details.
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College hosts an opening reception for “Ancient Skywatchers of the Southwest,” an exhibit by John Ninnemann, from 4-6 p.m. at the museum gallery. 247-7456 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.
Lacey Black plays the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
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. at the Durango Public Library. 247-1242 for details.
The Durango Arts Center hosts a block printing class in the Education Studio from 6:30-8 p.m., and a screening of “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” in the Theater at 7:30 p.m. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606 for details.
The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society meets at 7 p.m. at the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. 259-0157 for details.
Mosaic Worship meets at 100 Jenkins Ranch Road, Unit D, in Skyridge, at 7 p.m. The event returns each Thursday. www.mosaicdurango.com or 247-4213.
Blues Pilgrims Eric Bibb and Guy Davis perform at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College at 7 p.m. www.durangoconcerts.com or 247-7657 for details.
Life-Long Learning Lecture series presents “Peace-Building When Blood and Bones Cry Out,” a talk with John Paul Lederach at 7 p.m. at Fort Lewis College, Noble Hall, Room 130. 247-7401.
Patty Larkin plays Millwood Junction in Mancos at 8 p.m. 533-7338 for details.
The Durango Arts Center hosts a block printing class in the Education Studio from 6:30-8 p.m., and a screening of “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” in the Theater at 7:30 p.m. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606 for details.
The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society meets at 7 p.m. at the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. 259-0157 for details.
Mosaic Worship meets at 100 Jenkins Ranch Road, Unit D, in Skyridge, at 7 p.m. The event returns each Thursday. www.mosaicdurango.com or 247-4213.
Blues Pilgrims Eric Bibb and Guy Davis perform at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College at 7 p.m. www.durangoconcerts.com or 247-7657 for details.
Life-Long Learning Lecture series presents “Peace-Building When Blood and Bones Cry Out,” a talk with John Paul Lederach at 7 p.m. at Fort Lewis College, Noble Hall, Room 130. 247-7401.
Patty Larkin plays Millwood Junction in Mancos at 8 p.m. 533-7338 for details.
Friday10
The Earlybird Toastmasters meet from 7-8:30 a.m. at Christina’s Restaurant, 21382 HWY 160. www.earlybirdtoastmasters.org or 541-1268.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., hosts Intermediate Acrylic Painting in the Education Studio from 9 a.m. - noon., Yoga with Sandy Bielenberg from 9:30-11 a.m. in the dance studio, and Open Studio from 3-5 p.m. in the Education Studio. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606 for details.
The Durango Women’s Business Idea Exchange meets from noon - 1 p.m. at Thrive, 202 W. 22nd Street. 565-3414 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 Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave., hosts an opening reception for its annual Community Show from 5-8 p.m. This year’s theme is “Spirit.” 385-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com for details.
Mountain Middle School hosts an Elegant Evening Out fund-raiser with performances from Mountain Middle School students at the Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave., at 6 p.m. 403-5788 for details.
Dave Luna plays the El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 259-8111 for details.
Roy Firestone performs at the Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall at 7 p.m. to benefit Fort Lewis College, and Durango and Bayfield high school athletics. 247-7657 or www.durangoconcerts.com for details.
Joel Racheff plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.
The Durango Arts Center hosts a screening of “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” in the theater at 7:30 p.m. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606 for details.
Barkadeaus plays rock at the Billy Goat Saloon, HWY 160 in Gem Village, at 8 p.m. 884-9155 for details.
Patty Larkin plays Millwood Junction in Mancos at 8 p.m. 533-7338 for details.
DJ Ralphsta hosts live music and dancing at Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., from 8 p.m. - close. 259-9018 for details.
The Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., hosts Black Velvet from 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. www.derailedsaloon.com or 247-5440 for details.
Emmitt-Nershi Band plays the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive, at 9 p.m. Waiting on Trial opens the show. www.abbeytheatre.com or 385-1711 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.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts California Bass Don Bodie. www.durangosummit.com for details.
Saturday11
Nature’s Oasis, 300 S. Camino del Rio, hosts the 2nd annual Chocolate Oasis: For the Love of Chocolate from 11 a.m. -3 p.m. 247-1988 for details.
The Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio, hosts a Valentine’s Heart Dissection from noon to 1 p.m. www.durangodiscovery.org or 259-9234 for details.
San Juan Angler, 600 Main Ave., offers a free fly tying demonstration from 1-4 p.m. 382-9978 for details.
The Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio, screens the documentary “More Than a Month,” at 2 p.m. in the Boiler Room Theater. www.durangodiscovery.com or 259-9234 for details.
The La Plata County Rotary Clubs presents the 10th annual Wells Fargo Red Ball Express at Durango Mountain Resort at 4 p.m. www.durangoredball.com.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., hosts the 2012 Sweethearts of the Arts, featuring Gemma Kavanagh, Linda Mack, Rochelle Mann and Mona Wood-Patterson, at 5:30 p.m. at the Barbara Conrad Gallery. Entertainment and presentations begin at 7 p.m. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606 for details.
The Community Dance Sanctuary hosts Ecstatic Dance/Transformative Movement Experience by donation from 7-9 p.m. at YogaDurango, 1140-A Main Ave. 405-714-7662 for details.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts a Splatterday Urban Show with DJ Jaun Blanco and Phi, breakdancers, beat boxing with Obi One, and a live graffiti art show from 8 p.m. - close. 259-9018 for details.
The Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., hosts Wild Mountain from 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. www.derailedsaloon.com or 247-5440 for details.
Andrea’s Fault plays the Sky Ute Casino at 9 p.m.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts the Robby Overfield Trio at 10 p.m. www.durangosummit.com for details.
The Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio, hosts a Valentine’s Heart Dissection from noon to 1 p.m. www.durangodiscovery.org or 259-9234 for details.
San Juan Angler, 600 Main Ave., offers a free fly tying demonstration from 1-4 p.m. 382-9978 for details.
The Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio, screens the documentary “More Than a Month,” at 2 p.m. in the Boiler Room Theater. www.durangodiscovery.com or 259-9234 for details.
The La Plata County Rotary Clubs presents the 10th annual Wells Fargo Red Ball Express at Durango Mountain Resort at 4 p.m. www.durangoredball.com.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., hosts the 2012 Sweethearts of the Arts, featuring Gemma Kavanagh, Linda Mack, Rochelle Mann and Mona Wood-Patterson, at 5:30 p.m. at the Barbara Conrad Gallery. Entertainment and presentations begin at 7 p.m. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606 for details.
The Community Dance Sanctuary hosts Ecstatic Dance/Transformative Movement Experience by donation from 7-9 p.m. at YogaDurango, 1140-A Main Ave. 405-714-7662 for details.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts a Splatterday Urban Show with DJ Jaun Blanco and Phi, breakdancers, beat boxing with Obi One, and a live graffiti art show from 8 p.m. - close. 259-9018 for details.
The Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., hosts Wild Mountain from 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. www.derailedsaloon.com or 247-5440 for details.
Andrea’s Fault plays the Sky Ute Casino at 9 p.m.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts the Robby Overfield Trio at 10 p.m. www.durangosummit.com 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.
The Red Shoe Trio plays classical music at the Fort Lewis College Roshong Recital Hall at 3 p.m. www.durangoconcerts.com or 247-7657 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.
The Red Shoe Trio plays classical music at the Fort Lewis College Roshong Recital Hall at 3 p.m. www.durangoconcerts.com or 247-7657 for details.
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 a Sunday Evening Meditation from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Durango Dharma Center. www.craigholliday.com or 759-5829 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.
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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 “The Last of the Mohicans,” staring Daniel Day-Lewis. 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.
Joel Racheff plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m. 375-7150 for details.
The Southwest Bar Volunteer Legal Aid hosts a doing your own divorce and/or custody in Colorado seminar at 6 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. 247-0266 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 Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield hosts “Legally Secure Your Financial Future,” an estate & will planning program from 7-9 p.m. in the library meeting room. Preregistration is required. The series continues Feb. 21 and Feb. 28. 884-2222 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 Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield continues its “The People’s Choice Film Series” at 2 p.m. with “The Last of the Mohicans,” staring Daniel Day-Lewis. 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.
Joel Racheff plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m. 375-7150 for details.
The Southwest Bar Volunteer Legal Aid hosts a doing your own divorce and/or custody in Colorado seminar at 6 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. 247-0266 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 Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield hosts “Legally Secure Your Financial Future,” an estate & will planning program from 7-9 p.m. in the library meeting room. Preregistration is required. The series continues Feb. 21 and Feb. 28. 884-2222 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 drawing workshop from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., pastel painting class from 1-4 p.m., tween drawing from 4-5:30 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 Durango Public Library hosts its “Great Decisions 2012” program from 11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. for a discussion on Mexico. www.durangopubliclibrary.org for details.
The Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio, hosts a Valentine’s Heart Dissection from noon - 1 p.m. and from 5-6 p.m. www.durangodiscovery.org or 259-9234 for details.
Turtle Lake Refuge hosts a Valentine’s Day dinner at 6 p.m. at the Rocky Mountain Retreat, 848 E. 3rd Ave. www.turtlelakerefuge.org or 247-8395 for details.
Durango Joe’s, 40 Town Plaza, hosts an all ages open mic from 6-8 p.m. Children and teens welcome.
The Durango Public Library hosts its “Great Decisions 2012” program from 11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. for a discussion on Mexico. www.durangopubliclibrary.org for details.
The Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio, hosts a Valentine’s Heart Dissection from noon - 1 p.m. and from 5-6 p.m. www.durangodiscovery.org or 259-9234 for details.
Turtle Lake Refuge hosts a Valentine’s Day dinner at 6 p.m. at the Rocky Mountain Retreat, 848 E. 3rd Ave. www.turtlelakerefuge.org or 247-8395 for details.
Durango Joe’s, 40 Town Plaza, hosts an all ages open mic from 6-8 p.m. Children and teens welcome.
Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts Pam Houston, author of Contents May Have Shifted, for a special Valentine’s Day event from 6:30-7:30 p.m. www.mariasbookshop.com or 247-1438.
The Durango Arts Center hosts a screening of “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” in the theater at 7:30 p.m. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606 for details.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts open mic night from 7:30 p.m.-close. 259-9018 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.
The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., offers beer pong from 9-10:30 p.m. www.theirishembassypub.com for details.
Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave., hosts beer bingo from 9-11 p.m. with prizes for each game.
The Durango Arts Center hosts a screening of “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” in the theater at 7:30 p.m. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606 for details.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts open mic night from 7:30 p.m.-close. 259-9018 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.
The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., offers beer pong from 9-10:30 p.m. www.theirishembassypub.com for details.
Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave., hosts beer bingo from 9-11 p.m. with prizes for each game.
Wednesday15
The 29th annual San Juan Basin Beef Cattle Symposium will be from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds in Cortez. 565-3123 for details.
The Lavenia McCoy Library in Bayfield hosts “Voluntary Simplicity,” a discussion course exploring the practice of simplicity, from 1-3 p.m. 884-2222 for details.
The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield hosts a Harry Potter book party at 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. 884-2222 for details.
The Animas Alers Homebrew Club meets at 6 p.m. upstairs at Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. 310-4063 for details.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., hosts the San Juan Symphony’s Musically Speaking pre-concert talk with Maestro Arthur Post at 6 p.m. in the Barbara Conrad Gallery. The event is free and open to the public. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606 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.
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.
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.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts ping pong and poker tournaments from 8 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.
DJ Double D hosts the weekly Karaoke/Gong Show at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m.
Ongoing
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.
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.
Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts “Kinaesthetics,” art exhibition, through Feb. 25
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.
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.
Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts “Kinaesthetics,” art exhibition, through Feb. 25
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 for details.
Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave., shows the paintings of artist Ann Smith through March. www.annsmithwatercolors.com or 385-0105 for details.
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College presents “Cutter World Maps” through February. 247-7456 for details.
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 Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield hosts Storytime in Vallecito from 10-11 a.m. Feb. 16 at the Vallecito Church, and “Fire Truck Storytime!” at 10 a.m. Feb. 17 at the library. 884-2222.
The Durango Photography Club holds its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 16 in the Pine Room at the Fairgrounds Extension Building. This month’s speaker, Suzi McGregor, will discuss people and nature. www.DurangoPhotographyClub.org for details.
Soul Salvation, featuring Ruthie Foster and Paul Thorn, will perform at 7 p.m. Feb. 16 at Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com or 247-7657.
The Durango Photography Club holds its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 16 in the Pine Room at the Fairgrounds Extension Building. This month’s speaker, Suzi McGregor, will discuss people and nature. www.DurangoPhotographyClub.org for details.
Soul Salvation, featuring Ruthie Foster and Paul Thorn, will perform at 7 p.m. Feb. 16 at Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com or 247-7657.
Winter warriors strap on the snowshoes
What: The 2nd annual Winter Warrior 5k & 10k Snowshoe Race
Where: Durango Nordic Center
When: Sat., Feb. 11, 10 a.m.
Where: Durango Nordic Center
When: Sat., Feb. 11, 10 a.m.
Strap the snowshoes on and get ready to run. The Durango Nordic Center hosts the 2nd annual Winter Warrior 5k & 10k Snowshoe Race at 10 a.m. this Saturday.
The event benefits the Durango Youth Nordic Club, and everyone is invited. This family-friendly event also offers a Kids Snowdash. No snowshoes are needed to join in.
Racers who finish first, second and third in several categories get more than just bragging rights. They are awarded medals, too.
The course is designed to United States Specialty Sports Association’s National Qualifying standards. It features singletrack, descents, climbs, groomed sections and a 500-foot elevation gain. Cowbells and clans are welcome to encourage racers, and there will be prizes for all the attendees.
Rental snowshoes are available at the Nordic Center, but early arrival is suggested. Registration begins at 9 a.m. on the day of the race. For additional information about the event, call 385-2114.
Laugh it up with legendary comedienne
What: Paula Poundstone in concert, a benefit for KSUT
Where: Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
When: Sat., Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
When: Sat., Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Laugh out loud with comic legend Paula Poundstone. KSUT Public Radio hosts this ambassador of comedy at the Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
The event, which benefits KSUT, features the first woman to perform at the White House correspondent’s dinner and the first woman to win a cable ACE for Best Standup Comedy Performance.
Poundstone is the national spokeswoman for the Association of Library Trustees Advocates Friends & Foundations, a network of library supporters, and has recently been inducted into the Comedy Hall of Fame.
Not just a legend on the stage and screen, the Emmy and Ace Award winner is also the author of There’s Nothing in This Book That I Meant to Say, with a foreword by Mary Tyler Moore.
The nationally renowned comic icon is also a regular panelist on NPR’s news quiz show, “Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me.”
For more information, call 247-7657 or visit www.durangoconcerts.com.
Ska hosts the Bottom’s Up! fashion show
What: The 2nd annual Bottom’s Up!Where: Ska Brewing Co.
When: Fri., Feb. 10, 7-10 p.m.
Beer and fashion come together for a special Valentine’s Day event. Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St., hosts the 2nd annual Bottom’s Up!, a pre-Valentine’s Day lingerie fashion show and gift boutique from 7-10 p.m. Friday.
See the flowers, read the gift cards, sample the chocolates and check out the lingerie fashion show, starting at 8 p.m. The show features local models discovered by Ska during a “Durango model search.”
Not only does the event offer a selection of Valentine’s Day goodies, but because it’s Ska, there will also be beer, friends and more beer.
Ska partners with several participating local shops for the event including Nectar, Blu, Animas Chocolate Co., April’s Garden and The Spaaah Shop, which will have booths for attendees to peruse.Ska goodies are also available.
For additional information, visit www.skabrewing.com or call 247-5792.
For additional information, visit www.skabrewing.com or call 247-5792.