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The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield hosts Storytime in Vallecito from 10-11 a.m. at the Vallecito Church. 884-2222 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 .
The Fort Lewis College Music Department hosts a Student Recital at 12:20 p.m. at the Roshong Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. 247-7657 for details.
Freeplay plays SKA Brewing Co., 225 Girard St., from 5-7 p.m. 247-5792.
Katrina & Cook play Desperado’s, 351 Camino del Rio, from 5-8 p.m. 385-5533 for details.
Lacey Black plays the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., from 5:30-8:30 p.m. 259-0430.
The Durango Arts Center hosts a block printing class in the Education Studio from 6:30-8 p.m., and a performance of “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” in the Theater at 7:30 p.m. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
The Durango Photography Club holds its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 16 in the Pine Room at the Fairgrounds Extension Building. Suzi McGregor, will discuss people and nature. www.DurangoPhotographyClub.org.
Soul Salvation, featuring Ruthie Foster and Paul Thorn, performs at 7 p.m. at Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com or 247-7657 for details.
The Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., hosts Robby Overfield and Dave Luna from 7-11 p.m. www.derailedsaloon.com or 247-5440 for details.
Life-Long Learning Lecture series presents “Geologic Diversity and Mineral Resource Extraction in the Four Corners Region,” a talk with Jeff Brame at 7 p.m. at Fort Lewis College, Noble Hall, Room 130. 247-7401 for details.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts beer pong from 8 p.m. - close. 259-9018.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts Hello Doll Face at 8 p.m. www.durangosummit.com for details.
Friday17
The Earlybird Toastmasters meet from 7-8:30 a.m. at Christina’s Restaurant, 21382 HWY 160. www.earlybirdtoastmasters.org or 541-1268 for details.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., Yoga with Sandy Bielenberg from 9:30-11 a.m. in the dance studio. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield hosts “Fire Truck Storytime!” at 10 a.m. at the library. The event is free and open to the public. 884-2222.
Friends of the Durango Public Library’s Book Sale is from 1-5 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. 375-3380.
“Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway” auditions local talent for the show until 5 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. The show takes place at 7 p.m. Feb. 27. www.durangoconcerts.com or 247-7657.
Dave Luna plays the Creekside Italian Kitchen at Durango Mountain Resort from 6-8 p.m.
Mike Testa plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.
The Durango Arts Center hosts a performance 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.
Hard Left plays folk-rock at The Mancos Valley Distillery at 8 p.m. 946-0229 for details.
Wicked plays rock at the Billy Goat Saloon, HWY 160 in Gem Village, at 8 p.m. 884-9155 for details.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., Yoga with Sandy Bielenberg from 9:30-11 a.m. in the dance studio. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield hosts “Fire Truck Storytime!” at 10 a.m. at the library. The event is free and open to the public. 884-2222.
Friends of the Durango Public Library’s Book Sale is from 1-5 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. 375-3380.
“Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway” auditions local talent for the show until 5 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. The show takes place at 7 p.m. Feb. 27. www.durangoconcerts.com or 247-7657.
Dave Luna plays the Creekside Italian Kitchen at Durango Mountain Resort from 6-8 p.m.
Mike Testa plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.
The Durango Arts Center hosts a performance 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.
Hard Left plays folk-rock at The Mancos Valley Distillery at 8 p.m. 946-0229 for details.
Wicked plays rock at the Billy Goat Saloon, HWY 160 in Gem Village, at 8 p.m. 884-9155 for details.
Psychedelic Mojo plays classic rock at Blondie’s in Cortez at 8 p.m.
The Intelli-Gents host 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 with Nina Sasaki, Larry Carver & Randy Crumbaugh, plus additional guests at 8 p.m. www.derailedsaloon.com or 247-5440 for details.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts String Board Theory at 8 p.m. www.durangosummit.com for details.
Dubskin, Thunderbody, Mikey Thunder, DJ I-Gene play a KDUR benefit show at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive, at 9 p.m. 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 for details.
The Intelli-Gents host 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 with Nina Sasaki, Larry Carver & Randy Crumbaugh, plus additional guests at 8 p.m. www.derailedsaloon.com or 247-5440 for details.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts String Board Theory at 8 p.m. www.durangosummit.com for details.
Dubskin, Thunderbody, Mikey Thunder, DJ I-Gene play a KDUR benefit show at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive, at 9 p.m. 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 for details.
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Friends of the Durango Public Library’s Book Sale is from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. 375-3380 for details.
The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield hosts “Tax Tips & Preparation,” the first in a series of “Household Toolkit” programs, from 10 a.m. to noon. 884-2222 for details.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., hosts auditions for “Beehive,” a 1960s musical review, from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 505-793-7740 or 769-3298 for details.
Silverton’s 3rd annual Skijoring Event begins with races at 11 a.m. No dogs allowed. www.silvertoncolorado.com or 387-5654 for details.
San Juan Angler, 600 Main Ave., offers a free fly tying demonstration from 1-4 p.m. 382-9978 for details.
Wild Mountain plays Purgy’s at Durango Mountain Resort, 2-5 p.m.
The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield hosts “Tax Tips & Preparation,” the first in a series of “Household Toolkit” programs, from 10 a.m. to noon. 884-2222 for details.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., hosts auditions for “Beehive,” a 1960s musical review, from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 505-793-7740 or 769-3298 for details.
Silverton’s 3rd annual Skijoring Event begins with races at 11 a.m. No dogs allowed. www.silvertoncolorado.com or 387-5654 for details.
San Juan Angler, 600 Main Ave., offers a free fly tying demonstration from 1-4 p.m. 382-9978 for details.
Wild Mountain plays Purgy’s at Durango Mountain Resort, 2-5 p.m.
Unconditional Dance with two hours of FreeDance Conscious Movement is from 7-9 p.m. at YogaDurango, 1140-A Main Ave. 405-714-7662 for details.
The Durango Arts Center hosts a performance of “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” in the Theater at 7:30 p.m. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
DJ Wreck plays the Underground at the Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 403-1200 for details.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts Bristol Funk with DJs Mikal Dark, Ras Daws and Phantom Cloud from 8 p.m. - close. 259-9018 for details.
Pinky Think Music, Skilled Labor Force and more play live hip hop at 8 p.m. at Blondies in Cortez.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts the Charlie Milo Trio at 10 p.m. www.durangosummit.com for details.
The Durango Arts Center hosts a performance of “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” in the Theater at 7:30 p.m. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
DJ Wreck plays the Underground at the Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 403-1200 for details.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts Bristol Funk with DJs Mikal Dark, Ras Daws and Phantom Cloud from 8 p.m. - close. 259-9018 for details.
Pinky Think Music, Skilled Labor Force and more play live hip hop at 8 p.m. at Blondies in Cortez.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts the Charlie Milo Trio at 10 p.m. www.durangosummit.com for details.
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Silverton’s 3rd annual Skijoring Event continues with races at 11 a.m. No dogs allowed. www.silvertoncolorado.com or 387-5654 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 at 1 p.m. The Blue Moon Ramblers play their weekly gig beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Wild Mountain plays Purgy’s at Durango Mountain Resort from 2-5 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.
The Heartwood Co-Housing Community Center in Bayfield hosts a Durango Drums celebration with student performances, food and refreshments from 4:30-7:30 p.m. 403-4150 for details.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., hosts “Wild Horses in Winds of Change,” a benefit for wild horses featuring a short film, speakers, live music, dinner and a silent auction starting at 6 p.m. in the Theater. www.durangoarts.org 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 for details.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts Live Wyya & Duane Stephenson for the “President’s Day Reggae Show” at 8 p.m. www.durangosummit.com 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 at 1 p.m. The Blue Moon Ramblers play their weekly gig beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Wild Mountain plays Purgy’s at Durango Mountain Resort from 2-5 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.
The Heartwood Co-Housing Community Center in Bayfield hosts a Durango Drums celebration with student performances, food and refreshments from 4:30-7:30 p.m. 403-4150 for details.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., hosts “Wild Horses in Winds of Change,” a benefit for wild horses featuring a short film, speakers, live music, dinner and a silent auction starting at 6 p.m. in the Theater. www.durangoarts.org 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 for details.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts Live Wyya & Duane Stephenson for the “President’s Day Reggae Show” at 8 p.m. www.durangosummit.com for details.
Monday20
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.
Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave., hosts “Eastern Wisdom: Diet and Nutrition,” a diet and nutrition class with Hiroki Ide, from 6-8 p.m.
Ed and Neil Pearlman host a Musician’s Workshop of Scottish and Cape Breton music at 6:30 p.m. at 2609 Arroyo Drive. 769-1648 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.
The Fort Lewis College Music Department hosts Megan Lopez, a soprano junior recital, at 7 p.m. at the Roshong Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. 247-7657 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.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts Monday Movie Madness and Trivia from 8 p.m. - close. 259-9018 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.
Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave., hosts “Eastern Wisdom: Diet and Nutrition,” a diet and nutrition class with Hiroki Ide, from 6-8 p.m.
Ed and Neil Pearlman host a Musician’s Workshop of Scottish and Cape Breton music at 6:30 p.m. at 2609 Arroyo Drive. 769-1648 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.
The Fort Lewis College Music Department hosts Megan Lopez, a soprano junior recital, at 7 p.m. at the Roshong Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. 247-7657 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.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts Monday Movie Madness and Trivia from 8 p.m. - close. 259-9018 for details.
Tuesday21
Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., hosts a Free Infant Massage Class with Nicole Johnson for ages 2 to 6 months from 10-11 a.m. 259-7337.
Dancing Spirit Gallery in Ignacio hosts “You Gotta Have Heart,” an original art show, from 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The opening reception will be from 6-9 p.m. Feb. 24. 563-4600 for details.
The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield presents a screening of “Lumberjack,” starring Hopalong Cassidy, at 1 p.m. 884-2222 for details.
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College hosts “Celebrating the Preservation of our Natural and Cultural Heritage,” a talk with Carol Sperling from the Mesa Verde National Park at 6 p.m. in the Lyceum Room. 247-7456.
Ed and Neil Pearlman, a father and son Scottish and Cape Breton fiddle and piano music and dance duo, play a House Concert at 6:15 p.m. at the Rocky Mountain Retreat, 848 E. 3rd Ave. 382-9593.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., hosts figure drawing for adults from 6:30-8:30 p.m. each Tuesday. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
Rocky Mountain PBS hosts a screening of “More Than a Month” at 6 p.m. at the Fort Lewis College Student Union, Vallecito Room.
Durango Joe’s, 40 Town Plaza, hosts an all ages open mic from 6-8 p.m. Children and teens welcome.
Dancing Spirit Gallery in Ignacio hosts “You Gotta Have Heart,” an original art show, from 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The opening reception will be from 6-9 p.m. Feb. 24. 563-4600 for details.
The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield presents a screening of “Lumberjack,” starring Hopalong Cassidy, at 1 p.m. 884-2222 for details.
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College hosts “Celebrating the Preservation of our Natural and Cultural Heritage,” a talk with Carol Sperling from the Mesa Verde National Park at 6 p.m. in the Lyceum Room. 247-7456.
Ed and Neil Pearlman, a father and son Scottish and Cape Breton fiddle and piano music and dance duo, play a House Concert at 6:15 p.m. at the Rocky Mountain Retreat, 848 E. 3rd Ave. 382-9593.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., hosts figure drawing for adults from 6:30-8:30 p.m. each Tuesday. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
Rocky Mountain PBS hosts a screening of “More Than a Month” at 6 p.m. at the Fort Lewis College Student Union, Vallecito Room.
Durango Joe’s, 40 Town Plaza, hosts an all ages open mic from 6-8 p.m. Children and teens welcome.
The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield hosts “Legally Secure Your Financial Future,” an estate & will planning program from 7-9 p.m. Preregistration is required. The series continues Feb. 28. 884-2222 for details.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts open mic night from 7:30 p.m.-close. 259-9018.
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.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts open mic night from 7:30 p.m.-close. 259-9018.
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.
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Dancing Spirit Gallery in Ignacio hosts “You Gotta Have Heart,” an original art show, from 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The opening reception will be from 6-9 p.m. Feb. 24. 563-4600 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 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.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., hosts portrait group for adults and teens from 6:30-8:30 p.m. each Tuesday. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
The Durango Discovery Museum hosts “Revitilizing Indigeneity: Eco-Cultural Knowledge and Reciprocity” with Melissa Nelson and Bryony Schwan as part of the Beaming Bioneers Series at 6:30 p.m. in the Boiler Room Theatre. 259-9234.
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 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.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., hosts portrait group for adults and teens from 6:30-8:30 p.m. each Tuesday. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
The Durango Discovery Museum hosts “Revitilizing Indigeneity: Eco-Cultural Knowledge and Reciprocity” with Melissa Nelson and Bryony Schwan as part of the Beaming Bioneers Series at 6:30 p.m. in the Boiler Room Theatre. 259-9234.
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 Fort Lewis College Music Department hosts a Choir Concert, with the Fort Lewis Percussion Ensemble and guest John Pennington, at 7 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall. 247-7657.
The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield presents a screening of “Forks over Knives,” a part of the Documentary Film Series, at 7:30 p.m. 884-2222.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts ping pong and poker tournaments at 8 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
Mosaic Worship meets at 100 Jenkins Ranch Road, Unit D, in Skyridge, at 7 p.m. on Thursdays. www.mosaicdurango.com or 247-4213 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 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 Healing Center in Bayfield hosts Yoga with Michelle from 5:45-7 p.m. 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.
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 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 Healing Center in Bayfield hosts Yoga with Michelle from 5:45-7 p.m. 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.
The Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave., hosts its annual Community Show through Feb. 23. This year’s theme is “Spirit.” 385-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com for details.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., hosts “Sweethearts of the Arts,” an exhibit of works by Stanton Englehart, Mary Ellen Long and others, through Feb. 25. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts “Kinaesthetics,” an 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.
“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.
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College hosts “Ancient Skywatchers of the Southwest,” an exhibit by John Ninnemann, at the museum gallery. 247-7456 for details.
Upcoming
A Workshop for Mothers and Fathers-To-Be by Joy Frazer will be from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 23 at Kid’s Rock, 1032 Main Ave. 259-9400 for details.
Herbalist Marija Helt offers a free class on Men’s Health, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at Zuke’s, 2257 Main Ave., Unit A. 779-3111.
Growing Partners of Southwest Colorado will present the 4th annual Homegrown Food Retreat: Setting the Community Table with Healthy Local Food on Feb. 24-25 at the Fort Lewis College Student Union Ballroom. 247-7676 for details.
Herbalist Marija Helt offers a free class on Men’s Health, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at Zuke’s, 2257 Main Ave., Unit A. 779-3111.
Growing Partners of Southwest Colorado will present the 4th annual Homegrown Food Retreat: Setting the Community Table with Healthy Local Food on Feb. 24-25 at the Fort Lewis College Student Union Ballroom. 247-7676 for details.
Feel the beat at the Community Concert Hall
What: TAO: The Art of the Drum
Where: Community Concert Hall
When: Mon., Feb. 20, 7 p.m.
Move to the beat of a Japanese drummer. TAO, a traditional Japanese drumming group, brings “The Art of the Drum” to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College at 7 p.m. Monday.
Like the heartbeat of a community, gymnasts, composers and musicians come together in this stage production. Performers from different backgrounds bring their diverse styles to one stage to create a contemporary show with traditional influences. It showcases athleticism, costumes, innovative choreography and, of course, explosive Taiko drumming.
These performers turned rock stars of traditional Japanese drumming have impressed critics and audiences for years. Taiko drumming, originally performed as a ritual to inspire rain or a good harvest, is kept alive by this group formed in Aichi, Japan.
TAO has played hundreds of sold-out shows and performed for more than 5 million people in 17 countries.
Its members spend years training at a specially designed compound in the mountains of Japan. Each day they take time to walk, run, learn martial arts, dance and drum.
Doors open at 6 p.m. for refreshments and snacks. For additional details, visit www.durangoconcerts.com or call 247-7657.
Get real with food choices and sustainability
What: “The Real Food Challenge”
Where: The Vallecito Room at Fort Lewis College’s Student Union
When: Thurs., Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Vallecito Room at Fort Lewis College’s Student Union
When: Thurs., Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m.
The Environmental Center at Fort Lewis College hosts “The Real Food Challenge” with speaker Anim Steel as part of the Beaming Bioneers Speaker Series at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the college’s Vallecito Room.
The Center, in collaboration with the Durango Discovery Museum, Del Alma, Mountain Studies Institute, the Women’s Resource Center, and the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum, screen a video presentation and host a panel discussion on real food and the challenge of bringing it to the mainstream.
Steel, the director of National Programs at The Food Project, has provided leadership training for more than 700 young people since 2003.
The Food Project, founded 20 years ago, creates personal and social changes through sustainable agriculture, and adds more than 250,000 pounds of organic produce to the marketplace through its program.
Steel also co-founded the Real Food Challenge and holds a master’s degree in Public Policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School.
The event is free and open to the public. For additional information about the event, email schild_r@fortlewis.edu.
Chocolate Fantasia sweetens up the Fairgrounds
What: The 26th annual Chocolate Fantasia
Where: The La Plata County Fairgrounds
When: Fri., Feb. 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Choco-holics welcome to this annual benefit and celebration.
The 26th annual Chocolate Fantasia, a benefit for the Volunteers of America Southwest Safehouse & Durango Community Shelter, returns to Durango from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.
The theme this year is Choc-n-Roll, and the exhibit hall is sure to be decked out in all things 1950s. Attendees are invited to dress up and enjoy the “Elvis Experience” featuring Ron Burnett. A Children’s Corner with activities for kids is also available, making this a family-friendly event.
With more than 200 delicacies created by local chefs and artisans, attendees get a taste of the chocolate life in Southwest Colorado. Attendees are invited to taste as much as they can in a room filled with chocolate.
Tickets are available in locations throughout the area and at the door. For additional information, call 529-4612 or 259-1021.