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Thursday07
First Thursdays Arts Walk, 5 p.m., meet at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“Woven to Wear” exhibit and talk with Jackson Clark, 5-7 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies Fort Lewis College. 247-7456.
Winter Social and Happy Hour with Durango Nature Studies, 5-7 p.m., Carver’s Brewing Co. 760-1800.
The Moetones perform, 5:30 p.m., Ska Brewery, 225 Girard St. 247-5792.
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.
Peace Corps Information Session, 6:30-8 p.m., Durango Rec Center.
“Fire Management at Mesa Verde: How Park Resources are Protected through the Use of Fire,” part of the Life-Long Learning lecture series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College’s Noble Hall, Room 130.
Blues for the Rivers, Blues for the Sky, concert fund-raiser for San Juan Citizens Alliance and La Plata Open Space Conservancy, 7 p.m., Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave.
Open Mic Night, 8 p.m., UniTEA house, 666 College Dr.
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.
Hello Dollface performs, 9-11 p.m., The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
DJ Two Tone, Allday, Coolzey and Raashan Ahamd perform, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., Angel’s End Zone, Cortez.
Friday08
2nd annual Outlaw Snowdown musical festival, Town Park in Pagosa Springs. outlawsnowdown.com.
“The Journey is the Destination,” works by Dan Eldon, opening reception, 5-8 p.m., show runs through March 28, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355 or www.openshutter gallery.com.
Chocolate Fantasia, 5:30-7:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds.
Valentine’s Gala Fund-raiser for Mountain Middle School, 6-9 p.m., Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave. www.mountainmiddleschool.org or 769-8449.
Matt Flinner performs, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Kirtan with Blue Lotus Feet, 7-9 p.m., St. Marks Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave.
Chicken Strange performs, 8 p.m., Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave. www.durangobrewing.com.
Bob Marley Birthday Bash, featuring A-Dub Rock Band, DJ CodeStar, & MagI Nation, 8 p.m. - midnight, UniTEA House, 666 College Drive.
Monophonics, Rasaan Ahmad, Coolzey perform, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
“The Journey is the Destination,” works by Dan Eldon, opening reception, 5-8 p.m., show runs through March 28, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355 or www.openshutter gallery.com.
Chocolate Fantasia, 5:30-7:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds.
Valentine’s Gala Fund-raiser for Mountain Middle School, 6-9 p.m., Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave. www.mountainmiddleschool.org or 769-8449.
Matt Flinner performs, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Kirtan with Blue Lotus Feet, 7-9 p.m., St. Marks Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave.
Chicken Strange performs, 8 p.m., Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave. www.durangobrewing.com.
Bob Marley Birthday Bash, featuring A-Dub Rock Band, DJ CodeStar, & MagI Nation, 8 p.m. - midnight, UniTEA House, 666 College Drive.
Monophonics, Rasaan Ahmad, Coolzey perform, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Saturday09
Bullying Presentation with Michelle Borba, 8:30 a.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.
Winter Warrior Snowshoe Race, 9 a.m.,4 Durango Nordic Center. 385-2114.
Computer Class: Google Drive, 10 a.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Victorian Valentine Class and Tea, 10 a.m. - noon, Animas Museum, 3065 W. 2nd Ave. 259-2402.
Chocolate Oasis, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Nature’s Oasis.
“Southwest Textile Road Show,” 2-5 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies Fort Lewis College.
Photography exhibit and reception, works by Kyla Jenkinson and Wesley Sebem, 3-5:30 p.m., The White Dragon Tea Room, 820 Main Ave.
Smart Art, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. 259-9234.
Sweethearts of the Arts honoring Ann Butler, Maureen May and Judith Reynolds, 6 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
Kirk James Blues Band, 6-9 p.m., Nello’s Bistro in Pagosa Springs.
Traditional Ceili, 7-10 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Ott & the All Seeing-I perform, 8 p.m., The Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave.
Tmonz and Juice Box perform, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
The Trio performs, 10 p.m. - midnight, The Irish Embassy Pub Ambassador’s Lounge, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Winter Warrior Snowshoe Race, 9 a.m.,4 Durango Nordic Center. 385-2114.
Computer Class: Google Drive, 10 a.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Victorian Valentine Class and Tea, 10 a.m. - noon, Animas Museum, 3065 W. 2nd Ave. 259-2402.
Chocolate Oasis, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Nature’s Oasis.
“Southwest Textile Road Show,” 2-5 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies Fort Lewis College.
Photography exhibit and reception, works by Kyla Jenkinson and Wesley Sebem, 3-5:30 p.m., The White Dragon Tea Room, 820 Main Ave.
Smart Art, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. 259-9234.
Sweethearts of the Arts honoring Ann Butler, Maureen May and Judith Reynolds, 6 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
Kirk James Blues Band, 6-9 p.m., Nello’s Bistro in Pagosa Springs.
Traditional Ceili, 7-10 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Ott & the All Seeing-I perform, 8 p.m., The Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave.
Tmonz and Juice Box perform, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
The Trio performs, 10 p.m. - midnight, The Irish Embassy Pub Ambassador’s Lounge, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Sunday10
Irish music jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Gospel Brunch with Pint Night Boys, 1 p.m., and Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
The Red Shoe Trio, part of the Faculty Recital Series, 3 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com or 247-7657.
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.
Joel Racheff performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Gospel Brunch with Pint Night Boys, 1 p.m., and Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
The Red Shoe Trio, part of the Faculty Recital Series, 3 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com or 247-7657.
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.
Joel Racheff performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Monday11
Business consultations with SW Colorado Small Business Development Center, noon - 4 p.m., Women’s Resource Center. 247-1242.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30-7:30 and 8:30-10:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Doing your own divorce and/or custody in Colorado, 6 p.m., Durango Public Library. 247-0266.
Monday Night Dance Party, 7:30-9 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 903-9402.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30-7:30 and 8:30-10:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Doing your own divorce and/or custody in Colorado, 6 p.m., Durango Public Library. 247-0266.
Monday Night Dance Party, 7:30-9 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 903-9402.
Tuesday12
“7 steps to improve your child’s physical & emotional health,” 6 p.m., Café of Life Chiropractic. 385-0321
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.
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.
Wednesday13
Bird Walk, 9-10 a.m., For the Birds, 1560 East 2nd Ave. 382-9396.
Business Networking International meets, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave. 426 8736.
Green Business Roundtable, noon - 1 p.m., Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave. 382-8332.
Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
The Miniature Show opening reception, 5-7 p.m., show runs through March 13, Raider Ridge Café, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Lacey Black performs, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave. 259-0430.
“Back to the Future” preview concert, 6 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
Joel Racheff performs, 6-10 p.m., Derailed Saloon, .
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.
The Infamous Stringdusters perform, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. 247-7657 or www.durangoconcerts.com.
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.
Business Networking International meets, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave. 426 8736.
Green Business Roundtable, noon - 1 p.m., Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave. 382-8332.
Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
The Miniature Show opening reception, 5-7 p.m., show runs through March 13, Raider Ridge Café, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Lacey Black performs, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave. 259-0430.
“Back to the Future” preview concert, 6 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
Joel Racheff performs, 6-10 p.m., Derailed Saloon, .
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.
The Infamous Stringdusters perform, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. 247-7657 or www.durangoconcerts.com.
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
Elsewhere,” featuring works by Kamil Vojnar, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com.
Works by Dan Groth, show runs through Feb. 12, Raider Ridge Cafe, 509 E. 8th Ave.
“Symbiosis,” paintings by Brenda Grajeda, show runs through Feb. 16, Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave. 385-1920.
“Tried and True: Elizabeth Morisette” exhibition, show runs through Feb. 23, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery.
Cecil Touchon and Select Works from the International Museum of Collage, Assemblage and Construction, show runs through February, Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“Ancient Skywatchers of the Southwest,” Anasazi Heritage Center, Dolores, on display through April 27.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Works by Dan Groth, show runs through Feb. 12, Raider Ridge Cafe, 509 E. 8th Ave.
“Symbiosis,” paintings by Brenda Grajeda, show runs through Feb. 16, Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave. 385-1920.
“Tried and True: Elizabeth Morisette” exhibition, show runs through Feb. 23, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery.
Cecil Touchon and Select Works from the International Museum of Collage, Assemblage and Construction, show runs through February, Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“Ancient Skywatchers of the Southwest,” Anasazi Heritage Center, Dolores, on display through April 27.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Upcoming
Four Corners Back Country Horsemen meeting, Feb. 14, 7 p.m., Pine River Senior Center in Bayfield. www.4cbch.org.
Pop Meets the Classics with Gillian Kelly, Feb. 14 - 15, 8 p.m., Durango Arts Center Theater, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.DurangoArts.org or 259-2606.
10-Minute Play Contest submission deadline, Feb. 15. TenMinutePlayDirector@gmail.com.
Community Cares 5K, Feb. 16, 10 a.m., Durango Rec Center.
Visit from Sylvester Allred, author of Rascal the Tassel Eared Squirrel, Feb. 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Durango Public Library. 375-3380.
Auditions for “A Neil Simon Summer,” Feb. 16, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. 259-2606, ext. 19.
The Met: Live in HD featuring Rigoletto, Feb. 16, 10:55 a.m., Student Union at Fort Lewis College, Vallecito Room.
Comedy Nights at The Hank, featuring Eugene Kenny and John Crist, 8 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7123.
“Live. Love. Laugh.” with Durango DOT Comedy, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
The Miserabillies perform, Feb. 17, 1 p.m., Feb. 23, 5:30 p.m., Feb. 28, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 375-7150.
“Back to the Future,” featuring the San Juan Symphony, Feb. 17, 3 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. 247-7657 or www.sanjuansymphony.org.
SoloDuo performs, Feb. 17, 5 p.m., The Smiley Building Auditorium, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. www.guitardojofc.com.
Big Sky Ecstatic Dance, Feb. 23, 8 p.m., Yoga Durango, Florida Rd. BigBigSky.com
Full Moon Snowshoe Hike Under the Snow Moon, Feb. 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Haviland Lake. 769-1800.
Durango Independent Film Festival, opening night, Feb. 27, 6 p.m., Gaslight Theatre, 102 E. 5th St., continues through March 3, various locations. www.durangofilm.org or 375-7779.
Pop Meets the Classics with Gillian Kelly, Feb. 14 - 15, 8 p.m., Durango Arts Center Theater, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.DurangoArts.org or 259-2606.
10-Minute Play Contest submission deadline, Feb. 15. TenMinutePlayDirector@gmail.com.
Community Cares 5K, Feb. 16, 10 a.m., Durango Rec Center.
Visit from Sylvester Allred, author of Rascal the Tassel Eared Squirrel, Feb. 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Durango Public Library. 375-3380.
Auditions for “A Neil Simon Summer,” Feb. 16, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. 259-2606, ext. 19.
The Met: Live in HD featuring Rigoletto, Feb. 16, 10:55 a.m., Student Union at Fort Lewis College, Vallecito Room.
Comedy Nights at The Hank, featuring Eugene Kenny and John Crist, 8 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7123.
“Live. Love. Laugh.” with Durango DOT Comedy, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
The Miserabillies perform, Feb. 17, 1 p.m., Feb. 23, 5:30 p.m., Feb. 28, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 375-7150.
“Back to the Future,” featuring the San Juan Symphony, Feb. 17, 3 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. 247-7657 or www.sanjuansymphony.org.
SoloDuo performs, Feb. 17, 5 p.m., The Smiley Building Auditorium, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. www.guitardojofc.com.
Big Sky Ecstatic Dance, Feb. 23, 8 p.m., Yoga Durango, Florida Rd. BigBigSky.com
Full Moon Snowshoe Hike Under the Snow Moon, Feb. 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Haviland Lake. 769-1800.
Durango Independent Film Festival, opening night, Feb. 27, 6 p.m., Gaslight Theatre, 102 E. 5th St., continues through March 3, various locations. www.durangofilm.org or 375-7779.
Ska hosts ‘Wonderland’ lingerie show, boutique
What: Pre-Valentine’s Day lingerie fashion show and gift boutique
Where: Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St., Bodo Park
When: Fri., Feb. 8 at 7 p.m.
Hearts alive, it’s almost Valentine’s Day and time for the 3rd annual Pre-Valentine’s Day Lingerie Fashion Show and Gift Boutique. The fun gets under way at 7 p.m., Fri., Feb. 8, at Ska Brewing World Headquarters, 225 Girard St.
Where: Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St., Bodo Park
When: Fri., Feb. 8 at 7 p.m.
Hearts alive, it’s almost Valentine’s Day and time for the 3rd annual Pre-Valentine’s Day Lingerie Fashion Show and Gift Boutique. The fun gets under way at 7 p.m., Fri., Feb. 8, at Ska Brewing World Headquarters, 225 Girard St.
Ska is partnering with several local businesses, including Blu Boutique, April’s Garden, Signature Salon and Animas Chocolate Company, to host the event. Attendees can sample handcrafted chocolates and shop at the booths while sipping some local brews. It’s the one-stop-shop for all of the Valentine’s Day needs. Of course, the big draw is the lingerie fashion show featuring local models discovered during an extensive “Durango Model Search.
The fashion show begins at 8 p.m. For additional information about the event, call 247-5792 or visit www.skabrewing.com.
Winter Warriors storm the Nordic Center
What: Winter Warrior Snowshoe RaceWhere: Durango Nordic Center
When: Sat., Feb. 9, 10 a.m.
Durango’s original snowshoe race returns with The Winter Warrior 5 & 10K at 10 a.m., Sat., Feb. 9, at the Durango Nordic Center.
The annual event encourages the community to embrace all winter sports, particularly the accessible sport of snowshoeing, with training for novices as well as racing for more seasoned athletes. Racers will climb more than 500 feet per lap, and get to choose from several divisions and events, including a 5K, 10K and a kids’ race.
Attendees are eligible for prize giveaways, and registration begins at 9 a.m. The race starts at 10 a.m. Proceeds from the event benefit the Durango Youth Nordic Team.
For additional information about the event, call 385-2114 or email steve@wholisticfitness.com.
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