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Thursday29
Exhibit of prints by Julian Musliuc, 5-7 p.m., Raider Ridge Café, 509 E. 8th Ave.
The Pete Giuliani Band with special guests, 5-7 p.m., Ska Brewing Co., 225 Girard St.
4cGLAD World AIDS Day service and reception, 5:30 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave.
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.
“Cancer Below the Belt: A Presentation for Men and Women,” 6:30-9 p.m., Durango Public Library. www.durangopubliclibrary.org.
“Transitioning into Resilience in Uncertain Times,” Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130. 247-7401.
The FLC Music Department’s Percussion Ensemble, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Dave Luna performs, 7-11 p.m., Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave.
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.
The Scrugglers perform, 9 p.m., The Wildhorse Saloon.
DJ P.A., 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., Angel’s End Zone, Cortez.
Redeyedjinn performs, 9:30 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Friday30
Noel Night, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., downtown Durango. www.local-first.org.
Community Connections’ Festival of Trees, 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, 4-8 p.m. Caitlin Cannon and the Artillery plays. Show runs through Jan. 3. Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
Reading/Book-signing with author Christina Nealson, author of Drive Me Wild: A Western Odyssey, 5 p.m., Spruce Tree Coffeehouse in Cortez. 565-6789.
Speed Pampering, a Noel Night fund-raiser for the Women’s Resource Center, 5-9 p.m., Women’s Resource Center, 247-1242.
Pete Giuliani performs, 6-9 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. 403-8182.
Ruth Wilson Francisco and Nancy Thomas perform, part of the 2012-13 Recital Series, 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive. 385-8668.
Conscious Movie Night “Where Do We Go Now?” 7 p.m., Sophia Peace Center, Dolores.
Jelly Belly Boogie Band performs, 8 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
Noel Night with Robin Davis performs, 8 p.m., Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave.
Third Time Charmed performs, 8:30 p.m., Blondie’s Pub in Cortez.
DJ Thumper, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Saturday1
The Metropolitan Opera presents: “La Clemenza di Tito,” 10:55 a.m., FLC Student Union Vallecito Room.
Community Connections’ Festival of Trees, 1-7 p.m., event also runs Dec. 2, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, 479 Main Ave. 259-2464.
Chorus Line Auditions for the Snowdown Follies, 3-5 p.m., Bella Dance Studio, 2416 Main Ave. 259-2743 or www.snowdownfollies.org.
Community Connections’ Festival of Trees, 1-7 p.m., event also runs Dec. 2, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, 479 Main Ave. 259-2464.
Chorus Line Auditions for the Snowdown Follies, 3-5 p.m., Bella Dance Studio, 2416 Main Ave. 259-2743 or www.snowdownfollies.org.
Durango Winter Sports Foundation’s annual Winter Gala, Andrea’s Fault performs, 6 p.m., Fort Lewis College Ballroom. www.durangowintersports.org.
“Adventures in a Blue World” opening reception, a science cartoon show, 6-11 p.m., Sideshow Emporium and Gallery in Dolores. 739-4646.
“John Denver: The Tribute,” featuring the John Adams Band, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Traditional Ceili, 7-10 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Jersey Shore Dance Party fund-raiser, 7-10 p.m., Durango Elks Lodge. Proceeds go to the American Red Cross and Jersey Shore Relief.
Contra Dance, with The Adobe Brothers from Albuquerque and caller Wendy Graham, 7:30-10:15 p.m., Park Elementary School, 510 E. 6th Ave.
Rob Webster performs, 8 p.m., Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave.
The Scrugglers perform, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
DJs Dirty Habits and Phantom Cloud, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
KOTC Afterparty with DJ Pookie, Black Socks and GeorgeLife performs, 8:30 p.m., Blondie’s Pub in Cortez.
“Adventures in a Blue World” opening reception, a science cartoon show, 6-11 p.m., Sideshow Emporium and Gallery in Dolores. 739-4646.
“John Denver: The Tribute,” featuring the John Adams Band, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Traditional Ceili, 7-10 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Jersey Shore Dance Party fund-raiser, 7-10 p.m., Durango Elks Lodge. Proceeds go to the American Red Cross and Jersey Shore Relief.
Contra Dance, with The Adobe Brothers from Albuquerque and caller Wendy Graham, 7:30-10:15 p.m., Park Elementary School, 510 E. 6th Ave.
Rob Webster performs, 8 p.m., Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave.
The Scrugglers perform, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
DJs Dirty Habits and Phantom Cloud, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
KOTC Afterparty with DJ Pookie, Black Socks and GeorgeLife performs, 8:30 p.m., Blondie’s Pub in Cortez.
Sunday2
Holiday Open House, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Navajo State Park Visitor Center in Arboles. cpw.state.co.us.
2012 Stan’s NoTubes Four Corners Cyclocross Series, 10 a.m., Fort Lewis College Stadium. Cycling.fortlewis.edu.
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 Caitlin Cannon, 1-3 p.m., and Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Community Connections’ Festival of Trees, 1-6 p.m., Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, 479 Main Ave. 259-2464.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Argentine Tango practice, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Smiley Building, Studio 10, 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.
2012 Stan’s NoTubes Four Corners Cyclocross Series, 10 a.m., Fort Lewis College Stadium. Cycling.fortlewis.edu.
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 Caitlin Cannon, 1-3 p.m., and Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Community Connections’ Festival of Trees, 1-6 p.m., Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, 479 Main Ave. 259-2464.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Argentine Tango practice, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Smiley Building, Studio 10, 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.
Monday3
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Thank god it’s over! celebration for local authors who participated in National Novel Writing Month, 6:30-8 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.
Durango Youth Symphony Concert, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.
Annual Poetry Slam featuring the Social Poetry Class at Fort Lewis College, 7-9 p.m., Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave.
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.
Thank god it’s over! celebration for local authors who participated in National Novel Writing Month, 6:30-8 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.
Durango Youth Symphony Concert, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.
Annual Poetry Slam featuring the Social Poetry Class at Fort Lewis College, 7-9 p.m., Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave.
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.
Tuesday4
“Taking Better Photographs While You Travel:4 Abroad with Margy Dudley,”5:30 p.m., Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.
Balanced Choreography of Energy, 6-8 p.m., Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave. 247-8129.
Open Mic night, 6-8 p.m., Durango Joe’s, 40 Town Plaza.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party, 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.
Sweetwater String Band performs, 8:30 p.m., Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave. www.durangobrewing.com.
Beer bingo, 9-11 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
Wednesday5
Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Cast Auditions for the Snowdown Follies, 6 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 259-2743 or www.snowdownfollies.org.
Joel Racheff performs, 6 p.m., Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave.
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.
Pub Quiz, 9 p.m. - close, The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. www.theirishembassypub.com.
Cast Auditions for the Snowdown Follies, 6 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 259-2743 or www.snowdownfollies.org.
Joel Racheff performs, 6 p.m., Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave.
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.
Pub Quiz, 9 p.m. - close, The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. www.theirishembassypub.com.
Ongoing
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.
Winter Solstice Artsans’ Market, through Dec. 24, Barbara Conrad Gallery at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.DurangoArts.org.
“About Light,” paintings by Caroline Reeves Johnson and Cynthia DeBolt and ceramics by Ann Friedman, shows through Dec. 24, Durango Arts Center.
“Portraits of Men” exhibit runs through December, Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“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
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Upcoming
First Thursdays Art Walk, Dec. 6, 5-8 p.m., meet at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.DurangoArts.org.
“Dressed to the Nines,” Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m., Cocktails and Creations, 858 Main Ave.
Bar D Wranglers Christmas Concert, Dec. 6, 7 p.m., The River Church, 860 Plymouth Drive. 247-7777.
Sweetwater String Band performs, Dec. 6, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
38th annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival, Dec. 7, noon - 5 p.m., Dec. 8, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Dec. 9, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. 247-2117.
Fill Your Bowl for Art fund-raiser, Dec. 7, 4-8 p.m., Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center in Ignacio. 563-4600.
Pub Science, Dec. 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.com.
The Giving Back Gang Holiday Party, Dec. 7, 6-8 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.
Parents Night Out for ages 5-12, sponsored by Durango Gymnastics Academy, Fri., Dec., 7, 6-9 p.m., Mason Center.
FLC Music Department Holiday Bash, Dec. 7, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
“A Christmas Carol,” Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 7-16, 7 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.DurangoArts.org or 259-2606.
The Metropolitan Opera Presents: “Un Ballo in Maschera,” Dec. 7, 10:55 a.m., Student Union Vallecito Room.
Holiday Arts and Crafts Show, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Dolores River Brewery, 562-4494.
Parents’ Night Out/Kids’ Night Out, Dec. 14, 5-9 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum’s Powerhouse Theater, 1333 Camino del Rio. 259-9234 or www.durangodiscovery.org.
Venture Snowboards and Ska Brewing’s 8th annual Season Kickoff Party fundraiser, Dec.15, Grand Imperial Hotel in Silverton. 387-5527.
Soul River Duo, Pete Neds and Yvonne Varis perform, Dec. 19, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Christina’s Restaurant, Highway 160. 382-3844.
2nd Ave. Solstice Festival: Bringing Back the Light, Dec. 21, 5-8 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.DurangoArts.org. n
“Dressed to the Nines,” Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m., Cocktails and Creations, 858 Main Ave.
Bar D Wranglers Christmas Concert, Dec. 6, 7 p.m., The River Church, 860 Plymouth Drive. 247-7777.
Sweetwater String Band performs, Dec. 6, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
38th annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival, Dec. 7, noon - 5 p.m., Dec. 8, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Dec. 9, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. 247-2117.
Fill Your Bowl for Art fund-raiser, Dec. 7, 4-8 p.m., Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center in Ignacio. 563-4600.
Pub Science, Dec. 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.com.
The Giving Back Gang Holiday Party, Dec. 7, 6-8 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.
Parents Night Out for ages 5-12, sponsored by Durango Gymnastics Academy, Fri., Dec., 7, 6-9 p.m., Mason Center.
FLC Music Department Holiday Bash, Dec. 7, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
“A Christmas Carol,” Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 7-16, 7 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.DurangoArts.org or 259-2606.
The Metropolitan Opera Presents: “Un Ballo in Maschera,” Dec. 7, 10:55 a.m., Student Union Vallecito Room.
Holiday Arts and Crafts Show, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Dolores River Brewery, 562-4494.
Parents’ Night Out/Kids’ Night Out, Dec. 14, 5-9 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum’s Powerhouse Theater, 1333 Camino del Rio. 259-9234 or www.durangodiscovery.org.
Venture Snowboards and Ska Brewing’s 8th annual Season Kickoff Party fundraiser, Dec.15, Grand Imperial Hotel in Silverton. 387-5527.
Soul River Duo, Pete Neds and Yvonne Varis perform, Dec. 19, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Christina’s Restaurant, Highway 160. 382-3844.
2nd Ave. Solstice Festival: Bringing Back the Light, Dec. 21, 5-8 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.DurangoArts.org. n
Durangoans reach out to the Jersey Shore
What: Dance Party fund-raiser for Jersey Shore reliefWhere: Durango Elks Lodge
When: Sat., Dec. 1, 7-10 p.m.
When: Sat., Dec. 1, 7-10 p.m.
Bust out your eyeliner and big hair – the Jersey Shore is coming to Durango. Two local sisters, Mary Joe Rakowski and Sandra Fleming, who are originally from New Jersey, will be hosting the dance party fund-raiser for their home state from 7-10 p.m. on Sat., Dec. 1 at the Durango Elks Lodge, 901 E. 2nd Ave.
After watching Super Storm Sandy hit the East Coast and leave much of their home turf devastated, these two wanted to help. One thing they could do from afar was host a fund-raiser right here in Durango.
The suggested donation at the door is $10 and all proceeds go to the American Red Cross, designated for Jersey Shore Relief. Hard good donations are also being accepted at DurangoSpace, 1221 Main Ave.
DJ CodeStar will be spinning the tunes, and attendees can get their picture taken with two “well-known Jersey personalities.” So channel your inner “Joisey” accent and get ready to cut a rug for Jersey Shore Relief.
For additional information about the event, email JoiseyGirls4JerseyShore@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/JoiseyGirls4JerseyShoreRelief?ref=hl.
Get in the swing with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
What: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s “Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party”
Where: Community Concert Hall
When: Tues., Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.
Get into the swing of the holiday season when Big Bad Voodoo Daddy brings its “Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party” back to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College at 7 p.m., Tues., Dec. 4.
When: Tues., Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.
Get into the swing of the holiday season when Big Bad Voodoo Daddy brings its “Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party” back to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College at 7 p.m., Tues., Dec. 4.
The retro swing band, celebrating its 20th anniversary, helped revive swing music in the early 1990s with classic zoot-suit style. Today, they return to the Southwest to perform a live version of their popular album “Everything You for Want Christmas.”
Known for their super-sizzling live shows, the band fuses the swinging days of the 1940s and 50s, classic jazz, Dixieland and big band music. This eclectric combination has made them one of the most popular touring bands on the road, carrying on the tradition of the legendary big bands and orchestras.
Although the show focuses on holiday music, the band will likely include songs from its latest album “Rattle Them Bones,” which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Jazz Charts.
The doors open at 6 p.m. for snacks and beverages. For more information, call 247-7657 or visit www.durangoconcerts.com.
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