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Drink in the Southwest at Maria’s Bookshop
Thursday22
Turkey Trot 5-mile race and 1-mile fun run, 10 a.m., Clock Tower at Fort Lewis College.
Free Acupuncture Clinic for veterans and families, 6-8 p.m., Durango VFW, 1550 Main Ave. 403-4150.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Durango Elks Lodge.
Salsa Night with DJ Caliente, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Andrew Sickler performs, 8:30-11 p.m., Applebee’s, 800 Camino del Rio.
Free Acupuncture Clinic for veterans and families, 6-8 p.m., Durango VFW, 1550 Main Ave. 403-4150.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Durango Elks Lodge.
Salsa Night with DJ Caliente, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Andrew Sickler performs, 8:30-11 p.m., Applebee’s, 800 Camino del Rio.
DJ P.A., 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., Angel’s End Zone, Cortez.
Robin Davis Band performs, 9:30 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Friday23
Winter Solstice Artisans’ Market opening reception, 5-7 p.m., Durango Arts Center Barbara Conrad Gallery, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Singing with Santa Caroling Walk and Tree Lighting, annual Boys and Girls Club event, 5:30 p.m., meet at College Drive and Main Ave. 375-0010.
Navajo artists Leland Holiday and Peter Ray James Holiday display their works, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Toh-Atin Gallery, 145 W. 9th St.
Tim Telep performs, 6-8:30 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. 403-8182.
Dave Luna performs, 8:30 p.m., Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave.
The Coup performs, 9 p.m., The Abbey Theater, 128 E. College Drive. www.abbytheatre.com.
Bear Hand Killers performs, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Saturday24
Navajo rug exhibit, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Toh-Atin Gallery, 145 W. 9th St.
Traditional Ceili, 7-10 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
DJS Mubda and Natasha spin, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Copywrite with Defenition Rare & Main Characters, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Traditional Ceili, 7-10 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
DJS Mubda and Natasha spin, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Copywrite with Defenition Rare & Main Characters, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Sunday25
Irish music jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Community vegan/vegetarian meal, 1 p.m., Riverfront/Iris Park.
Gospel Brunch with Robin Davis Band, 1-3 p.m., and Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
“Ancient Skywatchers of the Southwest,” lecture by explorer and photographer John Ninnemann, Sun., Nov. 25, 1 p.m., Anasazi Heritage Center, Dolores. Exhibit on display Nov. 23 – April 27, 2013.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Argentine Tango practice, 1-4 p.m., Lisa’s Dance Studio, Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. www.tangodurango.com or 769-5519.
Jazz Church jam session, 6-9 p.m., Musica del Mundo, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Community vegan/vegetarian meal, 1 p.m., Riverfront/Iris Park.
Gospel Brunch with Robin Davis Band, 1-3 p.m., and Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
“Ancient Skywatchers of the Southwest,” lecture by explorer and photographer John Ninnemann, Sun., Nov. 25, 1 p.m., Anasazi Heritage Center, Dolores. Exhibit on display Nov. 23 – April 27, 2013.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Argentine Tango practice, 1-4 p.m., Lisa’s Dance Studio, Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. www.tangodurango.com or 769-5519.
Jazz Church jam session, 6-9 p.m., Musica del Mundo, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Monday26
Community cinema, “Solar Mamas,” the story of the first female Jordanian solar-energy engineer, 10:30 a.m., 2 and 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Public Library.
Graduating Seniors Art Exhibition opening reception, 4 p.m., Fort Lewis College Art Gallery.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898. 4
Fall artist reception, 6 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Meet the Author: Jack and Celestia Loeffler, authors of Thinking Like a Watershed, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.
Meditation/Satsang with Craig Holliday, 7:15-8:45 p.m., Smiley Building, Studio 10, 1309 E. 3rd Ave.
Monday Night Dance Party, 7:30-9 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 903-9402.
Graduating Seniors Art Exhibition opening reception, 4 p.m., Fort Lewis College Art Gallery.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898. 4
Fall artist reception, 6 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Meet the Author: Jack and Celestia Loeffler, authors of Thinking Like a Watershed, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.
Meditation/Satsang with Craig Holliday, 7:15-8:45 p.m., Smiley Building, Studio 10, 1309 E. 3rd Ave.
Monday Night Dance Party, 7:30-9 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 903-9402.
Tuesday27
“Taking Better Photographs While You Travel,” with Lisa Mackey, 5:30 p.m., Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.
Open mic, 6-8 p.m., Durango Joe’s, 40 Town Plaza.
Meet the Author: C. Joseph Greaves, author of Hard Twisted, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.
The FLC Jazz Ensemble, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Open mic night, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Open mic/jam session, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Beer bingo, 9-11 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
Wednesday28
Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
The Director’s Colloquium with Jay Harrison, 5:30 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum at Fort Lewis College.
Be Local Books Launch Party, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.local-first.org.
Durango Chess Club, 6:30 p.m., Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College.
Durango Fencing Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Durango Sports Club, 1600 Florida Road. 759-1883.
Ping pong and poker tournaments, 7:30 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Old North State’s farewell performance, 9 p.m., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Pub Quiz, 9 p.m. - close, The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. www.theirishembassypub.com.
Ongoing
Make a Bid for Kids, annual online auction to support the Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County, runs through 9 p.m. Mon., Nov. 26. Visit www.bgclaplata.org to bid.
“About Light,” paintings by Caroline Reeves Johnson and Cynthia DeBolt and ceramics by Ann Friedman, shows through Dec. 24, Durango Arts Center.
Works of Scott Dye, on display through Nov. 29, Raider Ridge Café, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Works by Brenda M. Grajeda, through Dec. 4, Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave. 385-0105.
“Families Helping Families Holiday Book Drive,” runs through Dec. 17, Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com or 247-1438.
“Portraits of Men” exhibit runs through December, Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Upcoming
4cGLAD World AIDS Day service and reception, Nov. 29, 5:30 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave.
“Transitioning into Resilience in Uncertain Times,” Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, Nov. 29, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130. 247-7401.
Community Connections’ Festival of Trees, Nov. 30, 1-7 p.m., event also runs Dec. 1-2 and 7-9, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, 479 Main Ave. 259-2464.
Durango Photography Club opening reception for Sonya Johnson, Yvonne Lashmett and MaryAnne Nelson, Nov. 30, 4-8 p.m., Caitlin Cannon and the Artillery plays. Show runs through Jan. 3. Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
Speed Pampering, a Noel Night fund-raiser for the Womens Resource Center, Fri., Nov. 30, 5-9 p.m., Womens Resource Center, 247-1242.
Ruth Wilson Francisco and Nancy Thomas perform, part of the 2012-13 Recital Series, Nov. 30, 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive. 385-8668.
Conscious Movie Night “Where Do We Go Now?” Fri., Nov. 30, 7 p.m., Sophia Peace Center, Dolores.
DJ Thumper, Fri., Nov. 30, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Jersey Shore Dance Party fund-raiser, Sat., Dec. 1, 7-10 p.m., Durango Elks Lodge. Proceeds go to the American Red Cross and Jersey Shore Relief.
John Denver: “The Tribute,” featuring the John Adams Band, Sat., Dec. 1, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com
Contra Dance, with The Adobe Brothers from Albuquerque and caller Wendy Graham, Fri., Dec. 1, 7:30-10:15 p.m., Park Elementary School, 510 E. 6th Ave.
DJs Dirty Habits and Phantom Cloud, Sat., Dec. 1, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Chorus Line Auditions for the Snowdown Follies, Dec. 1, 3-5 p.m., Bella Dance Studio, 2416 Main Ave. 259-2743 or www.snowdownfollies.org.
Durango Winter Sports Foundation’s annual Winter Gala, Dec. 1, 6 p.m., Fort Lewis College Ballroom. www.durangowintersports.org.
“Transitioning into Resilience in Uncertain Times,” Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, Nov. 29, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130. 247-7401.
Community Connections’ Festival of Trees, Nov. 30, 1-7 p.m., event also runs Dec. 1-2 and 7-9, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, 479 Main Ave. 259-2464.
Durango Photography Club opening reception for Sonya Johnson, Yvonne Lashmett and MaryAnne Nelson, Nov. 30, 4-8 p.m., Caitlin Cannon and the Artillery plays. Show runs through Jan. 3. Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
Speed Pampering, a Noel Night fund-raiser for the Womens Resource Center, Fri., Nov. 30, 5-9 p.m., Womens Resource Center, 247-1242.
Ruth Wilson Francisco and Nancy Thomas perform, part of the 2012-13 Recital Series, Nov. 30, 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive. 385-8668.
Conscious Movie Night “Where Do We Go Now?” Fri., Nov. 30, 7 p.m., Sophia Peace Center, Dolores.
DJ Thumper, Fri., Nov. 30, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Jersey Shore Dance Party fund-raiser, Sat., Dec. 1, 7-10 p.m., Durango Elks Lodge. Proceeds go to the American Red Cross and Jersey Shore Relief.
John Denver: “The Tribute,” featuring the John Adams Band, Sat., Dec. 1, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com
Contra Dance, with The Adobe Brothers from Albuquerque and caller Wendy Graham, Fri., Dec. 1, 7:30-10:15 p.m., Park Elementary School, 510 E. 6th Ave.
DJs Dirty Habits and Phantom Cloud, Sat., Dec. 1, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Chorus Line Auditions for the Snowdown Follies, Dec. 1, 3-5 p.m., Bella Dance Studio, 2416 Main Ave. 259-2743 or www.snowdownfollies.org.
Durango Winter Sports Foundation’s annual Winter Gala, Dec. 1, 6 p.m., Fort Lewis College Ballroom. www.durangowintersports.org.
What: Meet the Author event
Where: Maria’s Bookshop
When: Mon., Nov. 26 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Maria’s Bookshop
When: Mon., Nov. 26 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Drink in the cultures and history of the Southwest at the Meet the Author event featuring Jack and Celestia Loeffler, authors of Thinking Like a Watershed, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mon., Nov. 26, at Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave.
The arid landscape of the Southwest, described by the great explorer John Wesley Powell as a mosaic of watersheds, has shaped and nurtured a multitude of cultures whose mythic and factual systems are still relevant today. The father-daughter duo put together a variety of voices in this anthology, including Tewa, Tohono O’odham, Hopi, Navajo, Hispano and Anglo. It shows the perspectives shaped by consciousness and resilience that come from successfully enduring the harshness of the environment.
Jack is a historian, writer, radio producer and sound collage artist. His works include Healing the West: Voices of Culture and Habitat and Adventures with Ed: A Portrait of Abbey. Celestia is a writer, producer and yoga instructor in Durango.
The book was developed in conjunction with the documentary radio series “Watersheds as Commons.” For more information, call 247-1438 or www.mariasbookshop.com.