New year, new life for FLC grads
What: Fort Lewis College Winter Commencement
Where: Whalen Gym
When: Sat., Dec. 21 at 10 a.m.
Graduates celebrate the start of a new year and a new stage in life with Winter Commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. Sat., Dec. 21, at Whalen Gym on the Fort Lewis College campus.The FLC “Outstanding Teaching Award” winner, Susan Kraus, is this year’s speaker. The associate professor of psychology earned her graduate degrees at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Her commitment to teaching drove her to find a place that truly valued teaching above all else; and, she found what she was looking for at FLC.
“I believe that the study of psychology is of great benefit to society,” Kraus said. “Students who understand human behavior and diversity are well equipped to be leaders, scientists and engaged citizens. Building compassion and understanding toward one’s self and others is crucial to leading a fulfilling life in service to others.”
Kraus’s goals as an educator echo the goals of FLC as an institution, inspiring graduates who are self-sufficient, independent, thoughtful and thirst for knowledge. For additional information about the event, visit www.fortlewis.edu/graduation.
Wranglers return to Concert Hall
What: Bar-D Wranglers Christmas Jubilee
Where: Concert Hall
When: Thurs., Dec. 19 at 7 p.m.
Their back! The Bar-D Wranglers take over the Community Concert Hall stage once again for their Christmas Jubilee at 7 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 19 at Fort Lewis College.The Wranglers weave together traditional holiday and Western music, cowboy poetry, tall tales and a heaping helping of humor. The warm-hearted and fun-filled show inspires the entire family to embrace the true meaning of the holidays.
Founded in 1969 by Cy Scarborough, the Bar-D Chuckwagon dinner and performance entertains some 18,000 people each year in the Animas Valley. The Wranglers consist of Gary Cook on guitar, Richard Lee Cody on guitar, Matt Palmer on fiddle and Joel Racheff on upright bass with Scarborough returning for a special guest appearance. For additional information about the show, visit www.durangoconcerts.com or call 247-7657.
Thursday19
Soul River performs, 5-7:30 p.m., Christina’s Grill & Bar, Highway 160.
Evening of Lights, 5-8 p.m., Aztec Ruins National Monument in Aztec. 505-334-6174 or www.nps.gov/azru.
Donny Johnson performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Bell, 699 Main Ave.
Pete Giuliani performs the 2nd Anniversary Party, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Mountain Madness Pub, County Road 203.
Rob Webster performs, 6 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Open mic night, 6 p.m., Desperados Bar, 351 S. Camino del Rio.
Craft needle or string some jewelry while drinking a porter, 6 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. mtnmystic3@yahoo.com.
Free acupuncture for veterans and families, 6-8 p.m., 635 E. 5th Ave. 403-4150.
Free Trivia, 6-9 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.org.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E. 2nd Ave.
Terry Rickard performs, 7 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Robby Overfield performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Bar D Wranglers Christmas Jubilee, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Andrew Sickler performs, 8:30-11 p.m., Applebee’s, 800 Camino del Rio.
DJ Two Tone performs, 9 p.m., Angels in Cortez.
Friday20
Pick-up basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Durango Recreation Center. 799-0173.
“Nebraska” screening, 4 and 6:30 p.m., event runs through Jan. 2, Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. www.animascitytheatre.com.
Pete Neds performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Bell, 699 Main Ave.
The Scrugglers perform, 6 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Hello Dollface performs, 7 p.m., Sugar Thief performs, 9 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
The Majesty of Christmas concert from 3rd Ave. Arts, 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. www.durangorecitals.com or 800-838-3006.
Jack Ellis performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Ecstatic Dance with DJ CodeStar, 7:30-10 p.m., YogaDurango on Main Avenue.
Rob Webster performs, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
Saturday21
Fort Lewis College Commencement, 10 a.m., Whalen Gym. www.fortlewis.edu.
Celebrate Solstice on 2nd Avenue, 1-8 p.m., Carute Roma performs, 4 p.m., between 7th & 8th Street. www.durangoart.org.
Jack Tallmadge performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Bell, 699 Main Ave.
Black Velvet performs, 7 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Greg Ryder performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Salsa Night, 7 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Chad MacCluskey performs, 7-9 p.m., show also runs Dec. 28, Eno Wine Bar and Coffee Café, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
Jack Ellis performs, 7-10 p.m., KIPS in Pagosa Springs.
Robby Overfield performs, 8 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
9th annual Season Kickoff SKA/Venture Party 2013, Farmington Hill and The Crags perform, 8 p.m., The Grand Imperial Hotel in Silverton.
Dave Mensch performs, 9 p.m., The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., 403-1200.
Sunday22
Belle Sunday Brunch, Jack Tallmage performs, 1-3 p.m.; Blue Moon Ramblers performs, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
Argentine Tango practice, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Dance, 1120 Main Ave. www.tangodurango.com or 303-513-8055.
Jazz Church performs, 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Celtic Christmas featuring Patrick Crossing, 6:30-10 p.m., The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., 403-1200.
Meditation and Satsang with Craig Holliday, 7 p.m., Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave., Room 10.
Joel Racheff performs, 7-11 p.m., event also runs Dec. 29, The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Monday23
Maker Mondays open art studio, 2-6 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Fall Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.
Free Acupuncture for veterans and families, 3-5 p.m., 635 E. 5th Ave. 403-4150.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Bell, 699 Main Ave.
Tim Guidotti performs, 7 p.m., Diamond Bell, 699 Main Ave.
Tuesday24
Terry Rickard performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Bell, 699 Main Ave.
Tim Sullivan performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
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.
Wednesday25
Merry Christmas!
Thursday26
Jack Tallmadge performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
Open mic night, 6 p.m., Desperados Bar, 351 S. Camino del Rio.
Terry Rickard performs, 6 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Craft needle or string some jewelry while drinking a porter, 6 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. mtnmystic3@yahoo.com.
Free acupuncture for veterans and families, 6-8 p.m., 635 E. 5th Ave. 403-4150.
Black Velvet performs, 6-9 p.m., St. Clair Winery & Bistro in Farmington.
Free Trivia, 6-9 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.org.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E. 2nd Ave.
Dustin Burley & Kevin Balum perform, 7 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Robby Pepper performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Bell, 699 Main Ave.
Andrew Sickler performs, 8:30-11 p.m., Applebee’s, 800 Camino del Rio.
DJ Two Tone performs, 9 p.m., Angels in Cortez.
Friday27
Pick-up basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Durango Recreation Center. 799-0173.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Bell, 699 Main Ave.
Jack Ellis performs, 7 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Robby Overfield performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Black Velvet performs, 8 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Saturday28
Durango Nordic Ski Club Coke Races, 10 a.m., races also run Jan. 11, 25, and Feb. 15, Nordic Center at Purgatory, Highway 550. 385-2114 or durangonordic.org.
Bacon performs, 2-5 p.m., Purgy’s at DMR.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Bell, 699 Main Ave.
Ace Revel performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Salsa Night, 7 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Chad MacCluskey performs, 7-9 p.m., Eno Wine Bar and Coffee Café, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
DJ Kaztro, 9 p.m., Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
The Toubab Krew & The Magic Beans performs, 9 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.animascitytheatre.com.
Sunday29
Belle Sunday Brunch, Donny Johnson performs, 1-3 p.m.; Blue Moon Ramblers performs, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
Bacon performs, 2-5 p.m., Purgy’s at Durango Mountain Resort.
Argentine Tango practice, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Dance, 1120 Main Ave. www.tangodurango.com or 303-513-8055.
Jazz Church performs, 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Meditation and Satsang with Craig Holliday, 7 p.m., Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave., Room 10.
Joel Racheff performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Monday30
Maker Mondays open art studio, 2-6 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Fall Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.
Free Acupuncture for veterans and families, 3-5 p.m., 635 E. 5th Ave. 403-4150.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Bell, 699 Main Ave.
Ace Revel performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Tuesday31
Terry Rickard performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Bell, 699 Main Ave.
Open Mic Night, 6-8 p.m., Durango Joe’s, 40 Town Plaza.
New Year’s Eve Party!, Dustin Burley & Kevin Balum perform, 5 p.m., Mr. Black performs, 9 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Tim Sullivan performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
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.
Hello Dollface presents Le Cirque Mystere, 8:45 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. hellodollfacemusic.com.
Fort Knox Five, Soul Atomic and Juicy Money performs, 9 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.animascitytheatre.com.
Beer bingo, 9-11 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
Wednesday01 - Happy New Year!
Ongoing
Graduating Senior Art Majors Exhibition, runs through Dec. 21, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery.
Love by the Pound donation drive to benefit Southwest Safehouse and the Community Shelter, drop off clothing, blankets or no-perishables at Rivergate Pharmacy, 575 Rivegate Lane, Animas Surgical Hospital, Suite 111, Rothchild General Denstistry, 175 Mercado, Suite 115. 382-7780 or 375-7711.
Winter Solstice Artisans’ Market, event runs through Dec. 24, Barbara Conrad Gallery at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. http://www.durangoarts.org/ or 259-2606.
8th annual Advantage Blanket and Coat Drive, through Dec. 31, drop off locations all over Durango including Advantage Physical Therapy & Wellness, 3600 Main Ave. 259-4829 or www.advantageptwellness.com.
Paintings by Margaret Barge and Bradley Kachnowicz, exhibit runs through Jan. 5, Pine River Library in Bayfield.
“Exposure,” the 4th annual International Juried Exhibit, runs through Jan. 9, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com.
“Woven to Wear: An Exhibit Featuring Navajo and Puebloan Textiles,” through May 16, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College.
“Native Views, Native Visions,” runs through Spring 2014, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College.
“Fancy This” exhibit from Juanita Ainsley, Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“Treasures Unveiled,” Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Upcoming
Bacon performs, 5-7 p.m., Jan. 2, Ska Brewery, 225 Girard St.
New Year Celebration and Native American Blessing at Sunrise, 7 a.m., free admission all day, Jan. 4, Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum in Ignacio.
Art Submission Deadline for Music in the Mountains, Jan. 9, Music in the Mountains, 1063 Main Ave. 385-6820 or www.musicinthemountains.com.
Rodney Carrington performs, 7 p.m., Jan. 11, Sky Ute Casino and Resort in Ignacio. www.skyutecasino.com.
Keller Williams performs, 8 p.m., Feb. 7, Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. www.animascitytheatre.com.
Leftover Salmon, 9 p.m., Feb. 14-15, Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. www.animascitytheatre.com.