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Prom night fashions come to Durango

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Thursday23



The Durango Discovery Museum celebrates its first year with First Birthday Free Events from 11:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. at 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.org for details.
 
Lacey Black plays the Lost Dog Bar & Lounge, 1150 Main Ave., from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
 
Joy of Life Family Medicine hosts a Workshop for Mothers and Fathers-To-Be by Joy Frazer from 6-8 p.m. at Kid’s Rock, 1032 Main Ave. 259-9400 for details.
 
Katrina & Cook play The Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m. to close. 247-3396 for details.
 
The San Juan/Four Corners Native Plant Society hosts a talk on “Violets in Our Own Backyard” at 6:30 p.m. at the Fort Lewis College Center of Southwest Studies, Lyceum Room. 259-5978 for details.
 
Herbalist Marija Helt offers a free class on Men’s Health from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Zuke’s, 2257 Main Ave., Unit A. 779-3111 for details.
 
The Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., hosts Rob Webster from 7-11 p.m. www.derailedsaloon.com or 247-5440 for details.
 
The Life-Long Learning Series will present “An Overview of the History Function, and Use of Brass Instruments in Music,” on 7 p.m. at Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College. 247-7401 for details.
 
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts beer pong from 8 p.m. - close. 259-9018 for details.
 
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts Frisky Squid with DJ C.S.O. at 8 p.m. www.durangosummit.com for details.

 

Friday24



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., hosts Yoga with Sandy Bielenberg in the Dance Studio at 9:30 a.m. 259-2606 for details.
 
Dancing Spirit Gallery in Ignacio hosts “You Gotta Have Heart" art show, from 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The opening reception will be from 6-9 p.m. 563-4600 for details.
 
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., hosts a closing reception for Sweetheart of the Arts exhibit from 5-7 p.m. 259-2606 for details.
 
The Painted Turtle Studio in Mancos hosts an African Art Show with artist Laurel Barton from 5-8 p.m.
 
Studio &, 1027 Main Ave., hosts “Previously Entitled,” featuring the artwork of 21 local artists, from 5-9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. www.anddurango.com for details.
 
The Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave., hosts an artist’s reception for an exhibit of abstract photography by Heidi Lender and Brooke Shaden from 5-9 p.m. 382-8355 for details.
 
Dave Luna plays the El Rancho, 975 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m.
 
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts Eric Kiefer from 6-9 p.m. and Aftergrass at 10 p.m. www.durangosummit.com for details.
 
JP Duo play jazz and classical at Jean Pierre Wine Bar, 601 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m. - close. 385-0122 for details.
 
Growing Partners of Southwest Colorado will present the 4th annual Homegrown Food Retreat: Setting the Community Table with Healthy Local Food with a lecture by Chef Andrew Nowak at 7 p.m. at the Fort Lewis College Student Union Ballroom. 247-7676 for details.
 
The Durango Choral Society, the Durango Women’s Choir and Fort Lewis College Chamber Choir perform Heaven & Earth at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Dr. 247-7087 for details.
 
The Center of Light will host Conscious Move Night with a screening of “Vanishing of the Bees” at 7 p.m. at the Sophia Peace Center in Dolores. 882-2123 for details.
 
Wild Country plays country dance at the Billy Goat Saloon, HWY 160 in Gem Village, at 8 p.m. 884-9155 for details.
 
DJ Mateo 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 The Robby Overfield Trio from 8 p.m. - 1 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.

Saturday25


Growing Partners of Southwest Colorado will present the 4th annual Homegrown Food Retreat: Setting the Community Table with Healthy Local Food from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fort Lewis College Student Union Ballroom. 247-7676 for details.
 
Mesa Verde National Park hosts a Winter Ecology Hike at 9 a.m. at the park. The event is free and open to the public. Preregistration is required. 529-4631 for details.
 
The Animas Museum, 3065 W. 2nd Ave., hosts School Days Fun Day from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 259-2402 for details.
 
Yogadurango, 1485 Florida Rd., hosts a free yoga workshop for beginners from 1-2:30 p.m. 946-8961 for details.
 
The Durango Pony Club hosts an Everything but the Horse Rally at KMS farms in Bayfield from 1-3:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
 
San Juan Angler, 600 Main Ave., offers a free fly tying demonstration from 1-4 p.m. 382-9978 for details.
 
The Durango Choral Society, the Durango Women’s Choir and Fort Lewis College Chamber Choir perform Heaven & Earth at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Dr. 247-7087 for details.
 
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts Rupnow from 6-9 p.m. and DJs Lunice, Benjamin K and Make Believe at 10 p.m. www.durangosummit.com for details.
 
The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield screens “Puss in Boots” starring Antonio Banderas at 6:30 p.m. at the library. The event is free and open to the public. 884-2222 for details.
 
JP Duo plays jazz and classical at Jean Pierre Wine Bar, 601 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m. - close. 385-0122 for details.
 
The Miserabillies play country music at the Lost Dog Bar & Lounge, 1150 Main Ave., from 7-9 p.m. 259-0430 for details.
 
Comedy Nights at The Hank, featuring Lori Callahan and Brett Crandall at 8 p.m. at the Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. 375-7160 for details.
 
The Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., hosts Jack Ten High from 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. www.derailedsaloon.com or 247-5440 for details.
 
Fem Desire presents Naughty in Neon black light party at Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., from 8 p.m. - close. 259-9018 for details.

 


Sunday26


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 Fort Lewis College Music Department host a Student Honors Recital at 3 p.m. at Roshong Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. 247-7087 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.
 
An Occupy Meeting will be held from 4-5 p.m. at the Center for Civic Engagement’s Cascade Room at Fort Lewis College. 382-6950 for details.
 
The Durango Independent Film Festival hosts a showing of the 84th annual Academy Awards at 5 p.m. at the Derailed Saloon & Eatery, 725 Main Ave. 375-7779 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. 375-7260 for details.
 
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts live music and dancing with Musica del Mundo from 8 p.m. - close. 259-9018 for details.

Monday27


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., from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m. 375-7150 for details.
 
True Life Coaching hosts a free “Clearing Your Money Clutter” workshop at 6 p.m. www.truelifecoach.net or 259-9040 for details.
 
The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield hosts a “Beekeeping: Hive Management” class from 7-9 p.m. at the library. 884-2222 for details.
 
Tim Guidotti plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m. The event returns each Monday. 375-7260 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.

Tuesday28



The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., hosts Four Corners Commission artwork entry from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 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 “Cybersecurity.” www.durangopubliclibrary.org for details.
 
The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield screens “Two for the Road” starring Albert Finney and Audrey Hepburn at 1 p.m. at the library. The event is free and open to the public. 884-2222 for details.
 
The Women’s Resource Center hosts “Miss Representation,” a documentary about the media’s portrayal of woman, at 6 p.m. at the Fort Lewis College Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public. 247-1242 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 Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., hosts figure drawing for adults from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Education Studio. 259-2606 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. 884-2222 for details.
 
Tim O’Brien plays bluegrass at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., 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.
 

Wednesday29



The 7th annual Durango Independent Film Festival, a four-day event, hosts free workshops and panels at the Back Space Theatre, as well as other activities. www.durangofilm.org or 375-7779 for details.
 
The Riverhouse Children’s Center hosts a “Pennies for the Playground Fund-raiser” Kick-Off Party at Alpine Bank, 1099 Main Ave., from 9 a.m. - noon. 247-0204 for details.
 
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., hosts portrait group from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Education Studio. 259-2606 for details.
 
The Durango Public Library hosts a free information session for adult learners from 6-7 p.m. 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.
 
The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College presents Gordon Goodwin’s Little Phat Band, a hard-swinging, jazz ensemble band, at 7 p.m. www.durangoconcerts.com or 247-7657 for details.
 
The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield hosts “Voluntary Simplicity,” a discussion course exploring the practice of simplicity, from 1-3 p.m. The group meets each Wednesday through March 7. 884-2222 for details.
 
The Durango DOT Comedy holds open auditions at 7:30 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. 259-6004 or 749-3060 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 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 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.
 
The Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave., hosts "Spirit," its annual community photography show, through Feb. 23. 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 for details.
 
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 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 hosts “Ancient Skywatchers of the Southwest,” an exhibit by John Ninnemann, at the museum gallery. 247-7456 for details.
 
The Durango Arts Center hosts an online exhibit “Local Color,” featuring photography by Kit Frost, through May 31. www.durangoarts.org for details.
 
The Rochester Hotel, 721 E. 2nd Ave., hosts “Chromatic Delation,” featuring the artwork of Maureen May through March 31. An artist’s reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. March 1. 385-1920 for details.

 


Upcoming


The Durango Public Library accepts entries for a Teen Writing Competition from March 1-31. Winners will be notified by April 7. www.durangopubliclibrary.org or 375-3380 for details.
 
The City of Durango hosts Winter Bike to Work Day March 1 from 7-9 a.m. in front of Durango Coffee Co. 375-4901 for details.
 
The Durango Business Improvement District will host the 2nd annual Tug-of-Weather, a tug-of-war that pits winter sports enthusiasts against the boys and girls of summer, March 1 at 4:30 p.m. on East 2nd Ave., in front of Steamworks, 801 E. 2nd Ave. www.downtowndurango.org or 375-5067 for details.
 
Studio &, 1027 Main Ave., hosts Studio & 2-Year Anniversary show from 5-9 p.m. March 1. The event is free and open to the public. www.anddurango.com for details.
 
Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band plays the Abbey Theater, 128 E. College, March 1. 385-1711 for details.
 
The 14th annual Dave Spencer Ski Classic to benefit the Adaptive Sports Association will be March 2-4. 259-0374 for details.
 
The Four Corners Film Office presents “Stuntmen Stories, Demonstrations & Instruction” with Hollywood stunt coordinator Bud Davis from 4-5:30 p.m. March 3 at the Back Space Theatre, 1120 Main Ave. The event is free and open to the public. 259-7940 for details.
 
A Bob Dylan Tribute Show will be at the Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave., at 7:30 p.m. March 3.

 


Prom night fashions come to Durango
What: Prom Dress Sale Event
Where: Durango Recreation Center
When: Tues., Wed. and Thurs., Feb. 28-March 1, from 3-8 p.m.
 
Prom season is here, and so are the dresses.
 
B. Couture, A tenn.-based formal-wear company, will host a three-day trunk show of prom dresses from 3-8 p.m. Feb. 28-29 and March 1 at the Durango Recreation Center’s Sunlight Room.
 
The formal-wear company was on the slopes of Durango Mountain Resort last December for a photo shoot to promote the show. The photos were shot by local photographer Allison Ragsdale and featured local high school seniors Tevan Trujillo, Jade Gutierrez, Katie Dillon and Raquel Delgado modeling the wares. Hair and makeup was done by Hair Fusion and April's Garden supplied flowers for the shoot.
 
As a thank you to the local community for helping with the shoot, B.Couture plans to donate a portion of proceeds from dress sales to local After Prom programs promoting safe prom night activities, and Alpine Bank will match the donations.