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Thursday11


“Sight-in Days,” 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., event also runs Oct. 12, 18-19, and Nov. 1-2, Durango Gun Club Outdoor Range. 749-3453 or 247-5786.
 
“CUBA, A Dialogue Among the Women of the United States and Cuba,” part of the Great Decisions series, 11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Program Room 2, Durango Public Library. www.lwvlaplata.org.
 
Student Music Recital, 12:20 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.
 
Durango Motorless Transit group trail run, Colorado Trail, 5:30 p.m., meet at Colorado Trail trailhead up Junction Creek. 946-5557 or www.go-dmt.org.
 
Free Acupuncture Clinic for veterans and their families, 6-8 p.m., Durango VFW, 1550 Main Ave. 403-4150.
 
Four Corners Back Country Horsemen meeting, 6:30 p.m., Pine River Senior Center in Bayfield. www.4cbch.org.
 
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Durango Elks Lodge.
 
Scratch and Biff performs, 6:30 p.m. - close, Jean Pierre Wine bar, 601 Main Ave.
 
“Public Education in the 21st Century: Where Do We Go From Here?” part of the Life-Long Learning Series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College’s Noble Hall, Room 130. 247-7401.
 
“A Night of Oldtime Music” featuring The Six Dollar String Band, 7 p.m., The Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave.
 
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society meeting, 7 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College.
 
Robby Overfield performs, 7 p.m., the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main St.
 
Mirabai Ceiba performs, 7-9 p.m., St. Mark’s Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. 247-1129.
 
The Super Suckers and The Assortment perform, 8 p.m., Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. www.abbeytheatre.com.
 
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.
 
Kentucky Deluxe performs, 9:30 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.

Friday12


“Sight-in Days,” 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., event also runs Oct. 18-19, and Nov. 1-2, Durango Gun Club Outdoor Range. 749-3453 or 247-5786.
 
Open Doors – A Taster Exhibition of Durango Open Studios, 5-7 p.m., exhibit runs through Oct. 31, DurangoSpace, 1221 Main Ave. www.durangoopenstudios.com.
 
“Three Cups White Green Black Vessels for Tea” exhibit opening reception, 5:30-7 p.m., show runs through Oct. 28, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
 
Tim Telep performs, 6 p.m., Mountain Madness Brewing Co.
 
Caleb Crain performs, 6-8:30 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. 403-8182.
 
Scratch and Biff performs, 6:30 p.m. - close, Jean Pierre Wine bar, 601 Main Ave.
 
The New Mexico Guitar Duo, with Jeremy Mayne and Mickey Jones, performs, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
 
Sleepy Hollow: A Musical Tale, 7 p.m., show also runs Oct. 13 and 19, 7 p.m.; Oct. 20, 1 & 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org or 799-4044.
 
Mangold Duo performs, part of Unitarian Recital Series, 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive. 385-8668.
 
Kirtan with Blue Lotus Feet, 7-9 p.m., St. Mark’s Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. 247-1129.
 
“Why Torture is Wrong and The People Who Love Them” theatre performance, 7:30 p.m., Fort Lewis College Mainstage Theatre. 247-7089.
 
Void Where Prohibited performs with Larry Carver, 8 p.m., the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main St.
 
The Moetones perform, 8 p.m., Mancos Valley Distillery. 946-0229.
 
Ralph Dinosaur performs, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon, Gem Village. 884-9155.
 
The Go High Lion Tour with Ecid, Literati, Burnell and AMCB, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
 
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
 
Dempsey’s Victims performs, Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
 
Bump the System, 10 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com

Saturday13


Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - noon, First National Bank Parking Lot.
 
Sista Sessions, skateboarding program for girls, 9 a.m. - noon, Durango Skate Park.
 
2nd annual Chili Chase 5K and Chili Cook Off, 10 a.m., Backcountry Experience. 247-5830.
 
Basics of Getting Online computer class, 10 a.m. - noon, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
 
The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD Broadcast, 10:50 a.m., Vallecito Room, Student Union Building, Fort Lewis College.
 
Chado, the Way of Tea, presented by Michael Thunder, 5–7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org
 
Durango Betties present the “Durango Shootout,” hockey season kick-off party and fund-raiser, Oct. 13, 5-9 p.m., Ska Brewing. Music by Caitlin Cannon and the Artillery, free shuttle from Albertson’s. Proceeds benefit the Betties all-women hockey team and Durango girls youth hockey.
 
Book signing and slide show with John Fielder, author of Colorado's Great Outdoors: Celebrating 20 Years of Lottery-Funded Lands, 5:30-8 p.m., Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave.
 
JP Duo performs, 6:30 p.m. - close, Jean Pierre Wine bar, 601 Main Ave.
 
Sleepy Hollow: A Musical Tale, 7 p.m., show also runs Oct. 19, 7 p.m.; and Oct. 20, 1 and 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center’s Diane Panelli Stage, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org or 799-4044.
 
Traditional Ceili, 7-10 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
 
Marcia Ball performs, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
 
Void Where Prohibited performs with Larry Carver, 8 p.m., the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main St.
 
Rockstar Energy Drink Party, 8:30 p.m., Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. www.abbeytheatre.com.
 
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
 
Sonar, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
 
DJ Juan Blanco and B-Side perform, 10 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.

Sunday14


Sista Sessions, skateboarding program for girls, 9 a.m. - noon, Durango Skate Park.
 
Apple Days festival, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Buckley Park. www.growingpartners.org.
 
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 Pete Neds and Yvonne Varis, 1-3 p.m., and Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
 
Fall Harvest Party, 2 p.m., Carver Brewing Co. Patio, 1022 Main Ave. www.carverbrewing.com.
 
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
 
Jazz Church jam session, 6-9 p.m., Musica del Mundo, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
 
Joel Racheff performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
 
Rahzel, of The Roots, performs, 8 p.m., Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. www.abbeytheatre.com.

 


Monday15


Tenant Rights in Colorado, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Southwest Bar Volunteer Legal Aid. 247-0266.
 
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
 
Candidate Forum, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Durango City Hall, 949 E. 2nd Ave. www.lwvlaplata.org.
 
Joel Racheff performs, 5-:30-7:30 and 8:30-10:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
 
New Moon Night Hike and Astronomy Talk, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Durango Nature Center. 769-1800.
 
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.

Tuesday16


Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Public Library.
 
Ki Principles presented by Steven Self, 5–7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
 
Auditions for “A Christmas Carol,” 6-8 p.m., auditions also Oct. 17, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. 259-2606 or www.durangoarts.org.
 
Meet the Author with David B. Williams, author of Cairns: Messengers in Stone, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.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.

Wednesday17


Bird Walk, 9-10 a.m., For the Birds. 769-1800 or 382-9396.
 
“Curbing Plug Load Consumption,” a free Brown Bag Lunch Session, noon - 1:15 p.m., First National Bank of Durango downstairs meeting room, 259 W. 9th St. 259-1916.
 
Teen Creepy Cupcake Decorating Contest, 4 p.m., Durango Public Library. 375-3380.
 
Candidate Forum, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Bayfield Town Hall. www.lwvlaplata.org.
 
“As Goes Janesville” screening, 5:30-8 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum Boiler Room Theater, 1333 Camino del Rio. 259-9234.
 
Joel Racheff performs, 6-10 p.m., the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main St.
 
Auditions for “A Christmas Carol,” 6-8 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. 259-2606 or www.durangoarts.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.
 
CU Mini Med School, 7 p.m., Berndt Hall, Room 400 at Fort Lewis College.
 
Joel Racheff performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave. ?????
 
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


“Dogs & Dolls,” show runs through Oct. 14, Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center in Ignacio. 563-4600.
 
Fifth Corner Road Show, photography by Linda Pampinella and Kathy Myrick, through Oct. 15, The Rochester Bar, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
 
“Strength and Compassion," photographs by Eric Greitens, through Oct. 20, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery.
 
"Altered: An Alternative Photography Show," through October, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. www.openshuttergallery.com.
 
ICON art exhibit, through October, part of the Sacred Arts Festival, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. SacredArtsFestival.com.
 
“Feeble Points of Reference,” works by Alicia McKim, through October, Durango Arts Center Art Library.
 
“Ancient Skywatchers of the Southwest,” through Oct. 31, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College.
 
Photography of Mark Montgomery and Barbara Grist, through Nov. 3, Olio Wine Bar & Restaurant in Mancos. 533-1381.
 
Works by Lorraine Trenholm, online exhibit, through Nov. 15, Durango Arts Center website. www.durangoarts.org.
 
Paintings by Patrice Brown, through Nov. 15, departure lounge at Durango-La Plata Country Airport.
 
Works by Brenda M. Grajeda, through Dec. 4, Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave. 385-0105.
 
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.

Upcoming


"Batastic: Discovering Our Friends of the Night Sky," Oct. 18, 3-5 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio.
 
“Ecological Genocide: Environmental Assaults on Native American Lands,” part of the Native American Speaker Series, Oct. 18, 4:45 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College.
 
 “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” Ladies Movie Night, Oct. 18, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
 
Sight-in Days, Oct. 18-19 and Nov. 1-2, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Durango Gun Club Outdoor Range. 749-3453 or 247-5786.
 
“Healing War: An Ongoing Discussion,” part of the Life-Long Learning Series, Oct. 18, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College’s Noble Hall, Room 130. 247-7401.
 
"Sleepy Hollow: A Musical Tale," Oct. 19, 7 p.m., and Oct. 20, 1 and 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org or 799-4044.
 
Gothla 2012: The Darker Side of Belly Dance, Oct. 19, 8 p.m. - midnight, Abbey Theater.
 
 “Circe Du Soleil” by Melanie Kirkpatrick, artist reception, Oct. 19, 4-7 p.m., show runs through Nov. 15, Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave. 385-1920.
 
Free Core Stability Workshop, Oct. 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m., CrossFit Durango.
 
“Live Music for the Un-dead,” featuring a screening of “Spanish Dracula,” Oct. 19, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. 247-7657 or www.durangoconcerts.com.
 
Gothla Belly Dance Show with the Mataholla Moon Belly Dance Troupe, Oct. 19, 7 p.m. to midnight, Abbey Theatre.
 
Robby Overfield performs, Oct. 19, 9 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.

Apple Festival returns after banner harvest season
What: Apple Days Festival
Where: Buckley Park, 11th Street and Main Avenue
When: Sunday, Oct. 14, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Come celebrate the local harvest of the abundant local fruit as the 5th annual Apple Days Festival to Buckley Park this Sunday.
 
The festival showcases all things apple, from food to recipes, while addressing community food security in the region. Freshly pressed juice will be available, and a discount is offered for those bringing their own containers. Activities include a pie eating contest, kids Fun Zone, local food, live music and more.
 
The event was created by the City of Durango and Growing Partners of Southwest Colorado, which works to promote a fair, sustainable local food system for all income levels, ages and cultures across the Four Corners. The group has been working on food projects to increase community food security for underserved populations in the county since 2004.
 
For additional information about the event, visit www.growingpartners.org.

Land Conservancy hosts Fielder for GOCO celebration
What: Book signing and slide show by nature photographer John Fielder
Where: Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave.
When: Sat., Oct. 13, 5:30-8 p.m.
 
Renowned Colorado nature photographer John Fielder, a founder of Great Outdoors Colorado in 1993, celebrates the 20th anniversary of GOCO with a slide show and signing for his latest book, Colorado's Great Outdoors: Celebrating 20 Years of Lottery-Funded Lands from 5:30-8 p.m., Sat., Oct. 13, at the Smiley Building.
 
Great Outdoors Colorado helps to preserve, protect, enhance and manage the state’s natural heritage, and Fielder served on the GOCO board for eight years.
 
The author’s latest work shows many of the places GOCO monies helped. This book was created after Fielder traveled 35,000 miles across the state, photographing both public and private lands helped by GOCO funds. His signing tour is an opportunity for Fielder to share his photographs and impressions of GOCO’s accomplishments.
 
The event is sponsored by the La Plata Open Space Conservancy. For additional information, visit johnfielder.com.

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