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Thursday21
Master Class with James Pellerite, 12:20 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.
“The Colorado Plateau: A Storied Land” opening reception, 5-7 p.m., exhibit runs through March 23, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
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.
“130 Years of Civilizing Durango: The Reading Club of Durango,” part of the Life-Long Learning lecture series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College’s Noble Hall, Room 130.
Durango Photography Club meeting, 7 p.m., Pine Room at the La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Building. www.durangophotographclub.org.
Open Mic Night, 8 p.m., UniTEA house, 666 College Drive.
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.
Friday22
“Hope for Dylan” blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Bayfield Middle School. www.unitedbloodservices.org.
Reception for La Plata County Finance Director Diane Sorensen, 4 - 5:30 p.m., La Plata County Courthouse, 1060 E. 2nd Ave.
Art is the Heart artists reception, 4-9 p.m., show runs through Feb. 28, Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center in Ignacio. 563-4600 or DancingSpiritCommunityArtsCenter.org.
“Burnin’ Down the House,” fund-raiser for Durango Area Fire & Rescue Authority, 4:30-10 p.m., Seasons Rotisserie & Grill, 764 Main Ave. www.seasonsofdurango.com or 382-9790.
Open House, 5-7 p.m., Self Heal Center for Natural Healing, 572 E. 3rd Ave. 422-8001.
“Year: A Brief Underview of the History of Time” opening reception, 5-9 p.m., show runs through March 10, Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. www.anddurango.com.
Pub Science, 5:30 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio.
Mountain to Mountain, a silent auction to benefit Kichijo Orphanage, 6-9 p.m., Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, 479 Main Ave.
Homegrown February Food Retreat, 7 p.m., event also runs Feb. 23, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Student Union Ballroom at Fort Lewis College.
Hot Buttered Rum performs, featuring Ally Krawl, 7 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave.
Senior Recital, featuring TaSheena T. Calvillo on trumpet, 7 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.
Native flutist James Pellerite performs, part of the St. Mark’s Recital Series, 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. 247-1129.
Bass Science, T MuNZ, Ras Daws and MubdA perform, 8 p.m., Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Reception for La Plata County Finance Director Diane Sorensen, 4 - 5:30 p.m., La Plata County Courthouse, 1060 E. 2nd Ave.
Art is the Heart artists reception, 4-9 p.m., show runs through Feb. 28, Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center in Ignacio. 563-4600 or DancingSpiritCommunityArtsCenter.org.
“Burnin’ Down the House,” fund-raiser for Durango Area Fire & Rescue Authority, 4:30-10 p.m., Seasons Rotisserie & Grill, 764 Main Ave. www.seasonsofdurango.com or 382-9790.
Open House, 5-7 p.m., Self Heal Center for Natural Healing, 572 E. 3rd Ave. 422-8001.
“Year: A Brief Underview of the History of Time” opening reception, 5-9 p.m., show runs through March 10, Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. www.anddurango.com.
Pub Science, 5:30 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio.
Mountain to Mountain, a silent auction to benefit Kichijo Orphanage, 6-9 p.m., Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, 479 Main Ave.
Homegrown February Food Retreat, 7 p.m., event also runs Feb. 23, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Student Union Ballroom at Fort Lewis College.
Hot Buttered Rum performs, featuring Ally Krawl, 7 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave.
Senior Recital, featuring TaSheena T. Calvillo on trumpet, 7 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.
Native flutist James Pellerite performs, part of the St. Mark’s Recital Series, 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. 247-1129.
Bass Science, T MuNZ, Ras Daws and MubdA perform, 8 p.m., Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Saturday23
Homegrown February Food Retreat, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Student Union Ballroom at Fort Lewis College.
Legislative Lowdown with Sen. Ellen Roberts and Rep. Mike McLachlan, 9:30-11 a.m., Durango Public Library. Sponsored by League of Women Voters. 247-8116.
Computer Class: Microsoft Word, 10 a.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Garden Planning Class, 10 a.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Straight Talk for parents of teens about alcohol and drugs, 1-4 p.m., Bowman Hall at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive. 749-9607.
The Miserabillies perform, 5:30 p.m. They return Feb. 28, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 375-7150.
Winter Nature Tour: Big Moon in the La Platas with San Juan Mountains Association, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 759-9113 or www.sjma.org.
Kirk James performs, 6-9 p.m., Nello’s Bistro in Pagosa Springs.
Pete Giuliani performs, 6-10 p.m., The Schank House at Vallecito Lake.
Fun-A-Day Show art opening reception & dance party, 6-11 p.m., Sideshow Emporium & Gallery in Dolores. 739-4646.
Traditional Ceili, 7-10 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Big Sky Ecstatic Dance, 8 p.m., Yoga Durango, Florida Road. BigBigSky.com.
Mikal Dark, Treazon and Technique perform, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Ralph Dinosaur performs, 8:30 p.m., Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive.
The Scrugglers and friends 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.
Dave Mensch Duo performs, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m., Irish Embassy Ambassador’s Lounge, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Legislative Lowdown with Sen. Ellen Roberts and Rep. Mike McLachlan, 9:30-11 a.m., Durango Public Library. Sponsored by League of Women Voters. 247-8116.
Computer Class: Microsoft Word, 10 a.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Garden Planning Class, 10 a.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Straight Talk for parents of teens about alcohol and drugs, 1-4 p.m., Bowman Hall at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive. 749-9607.
The Miserabillies perform, 5:30 p.m. They return Feb. 28, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 375-7150.
Winter Nature Tour: Big Moon in the La Platas with San Juan Mountains Association, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 759-9113 or www.sjma.org.
Kirk James performs, 6-9 p.m., Nello’s Bistro in Pagosa Springs.
Pete Giuliani performs, 6-10 p.m., The Schank House at Vallecito Lake.
Fun-A-Day Show art opening reception & dance party, 6-11 p.m., Sideshow Emporium & Gallery in Dolores. 739-4646.
Traditional Ceili, 7-10 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Big Sky Ecstatic Dance, 8 p.m., Yoga Durango, Florida Road. BigBigSky.com.
Mikal Dark, Treazon and Technique perform, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Ralph Dinosaur performs, 8:30 p.m., Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive.
The Scrugglers and friends 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.
Dave Mensch Duo performs, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m., Irish Embassy Ambassador’s Lounge, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Sunday24
Irish music jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. www.theirishembassypub.com.
Gospel Brunch with Donny Johnson, 1 p.m., and Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Grand Reopening Celebration, 1-4 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222. 4
Student Honors Recital, 3 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.
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 Donny Johnson, 1 p.m., and Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Grand Reopening Celebration, 1-4 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222. 4
Student Honors Recital, 3 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.
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.
Monday25
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
“Business Resources Overview” workshop, 4:30-6 p.m., Durango Public Library. 375-3386.
Full Moon Snowshoe Hike Under the Snow Moon with Durango Nature Studies, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Haviland Lake. 769-1800.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30-7:30 and 8:30-10:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Blue Lotus Feet performs, Feb. 25, 6-8 p.m., UniTEA House, 666 College Drive.
Monday Night Dance Party, 7:30-9 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 903-9402.
“Business Resources Overview” workshop, 4:30-6 p.m., Durango Public Library. 375-3386.
Full Moon Snowshoe Hike Under the Snow Moon with Durango Nature Studies, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Haviland Lake. 769-1800.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30-7:30 and 8:30-10:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Blue Lotus Feet performs, Feb. 25, 6-8 p.m., UniTEA House, 666 College Drive.
Monday Night Dance Party, 7:30-9 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 903-9402.
Tuesday26
The Invisible War” screening, 1:30 p.m., Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave. 259-4808.
Open Mic Night, 6-8 p.m., Durango Joe’s, 40 Town Plaza.
“The Intergalactic Nemesis,” 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Argentine Social Dance, 7-9 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. 769-5519.
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.
Wednesday27
Durango Bird Club Bird Walk, 9-10 a.m., For the Birds, 1560 East 2nd Ave. 382-9396.
Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Lacey Black performs, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave. 259-0430.
Durango Independent Film Festival, opening night, 6 p.m., Gaslight Theatre, 102 E. 5th St., continues through March 3, various locations. www.durangofilm.org or 375-7779.
Medicinal Plant Use Among Rarámuri Women, featuring Janneli Miller, 6-7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 110.
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.
Dave Samuels and The Caribbean Jazz Project perform, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. 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.
Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Lacey Black performs, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave. 259-0430.
Durango Independent Film Festival, opening night, 6 p.m., Gaslight Theatre, 102 E. 5th St., continues through March 3, various locations. www.durangofilm.org or 375-7779.
Medicinal Plant Use Among Rarámuri Women, featuring Janneli Miller, 6-7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 110.
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.
Dave Samuels and The Caribbean Jazz Project perform, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. 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.
“Tried and True: Elizabeth Morisette” art exhibit, 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.
The Miniature Show opening reception, 5-7 p.m., show runs through March 13, Raider Ridge Café, 509 E. 8th Ave.
“The Journey is the Destination,” works by Dan Eldon, through March 28, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com.
“Ancient Skywatchers of the Southwest,” Anasazi Heritage Center, Dolores, through April 27.
“Woven to Wear” exhibition, through May 16, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College.
“Tried and True: Elizabeth Morisette” art exhibit, 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.
The Miniature Show opening reception, 5-7 p.m., show runs through March 13, Raider Ridge Café, 509 E. 8th Ave.
“The Journey is the Destination,” works by Dan Eldon, through March 28, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com.
“Ancient Skywatchers of the Southwest,” Anasazi Heritage Center, Dolores, through April 27.
“Woven to Wear” exhibition, through May 16, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Upcoming
Fort Lewis College Jazz Festival, featuring Dave Samuels, Feb. 28, all day, FLC campus. www.fortlewis.edu.
“Basics of Bulbs,” part of LPEA Informational series, Feb. 28, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., LPEA Headquarters. 382-7770.
Jazz Master Class with Dave Samuels, Feb. 28, noon, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.
15th annual Dave Spencer Ski Classic, benefiting Adaptive Sports Association, welcome reception, Feb. 28, 5-7 p.m., Lost Dog Bar & Lounge, 1150 Main Ave., events continue through March 3. 259-0374 or www.asadurango.com.
Winter Bike to Work Day, Feb. 28, 7-9 a.m., in front of Durango Coffee, 730 Main Ave. 375-4949.
“First Generation” screening, Feb. 28, 5 p.m., Fort Lewis College’s Student Union, Vallecito Room.
Backcountry Film Festival, Feb. 28, 7-9 p.m., Backspace Theater.
2nd annual Youth Expo, March 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Student Union Ballroom at Fort Lewis College. 375-5005.
“Basics of Bulbs,” part of LPEA Informational series, Feb. 28, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., LPEA Headquarters. 382-7770.
Jazz Master Class with Dave Samuels, Feb. 28, noon, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.
15th annual Dave Spencer Ski Classic, benefiting Adaptive Sports Association, welcome reception, Feb. 28, 5-7 p.m., Lost Dog Bar & Lounge, 1150 Main Ave., events continue through March 3. 259-0374 or www.asadurango.com.
Winter Bike to Work Day, Feb. 28, 7-9 a.m., in front of Durango Coffee, 730 Main Ave. 375-4949.
“First Generation” screening, Feb. 28, 5 p.m., Fort Lewis College’s Student Union, Vallecito Room.
Backcountry Film Festival, Feb. 28, 7-9 p.m., Backspace Theater.
2nd annual Youth Expo, March 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Student Union Ballroom at Fort Lewis College. 375-5005.
Homegrown food takes center stage at FLC
What: 5th annual Homegrown Food Retreat
Where: Fort Lewis College
When: Fri., Feb. 22 at 7 p.m., and Sat., Feb. 23, from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The 5th annual Homegrown Food Retreat returns to Fort Lewis College starting at 7 p.m., Fri., Feb. 22, in the Student Union Ballroom.
Where: Fort Lewis College
When: Fri., Feb. 22 at 7 p.m., and Sat., Feb. 23, from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The 5th annual Homegrown Food Retreat returns to Fort Lewis College starting at 7 p.m., Fri., Feb. 22, in the Student Union Ballroom.
The event, hosted by the Growing Partners of Southwest Colorado, brings together food producers, buyers and consumers to examine access to locally produced food and how it’s distributed. Keynote speaker Steve Warshawer, Enterprise Development Manager for La Montanita’s Cooperative Distribution Center, based in Albuquerque, shares local food distribution models throughout the Four Corners during his opening address on Friday night.
The workshops get under way at 8 a.m. Sat., Feb. 23, and continue until 3:30 p.m. They’ll take a deeper look into the producer, consumer and buyer influences and interests in food access and distribution in La Plata County and beyond.
Zia Taqueria, Sodexo, CSU Extension and Durango Natural Foods are sponsoring the event. For more information, visit www.growingpartners.org.
Caribbean marimba master comes to Durango
What: Dave Samuels and The Caribbean Jazz ProjectWhere: Community Concert Hall
When: Wed., Feb. 27 at 7 p.m.
The inventive Latin jazz ensemble Dave Samuels and The Caribbean Jazz Project come to Durango at 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 27, at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.
The Caribbean Jazz Project, founded by Samuels in 1993, has set a new standard in original, improvised music based on the rich musical traditions of the Caribbean. The ensemble earned Grammy nominations, including a win for Best Latin Jazz Recording. The current line-up features Samuels (vibes and marimba), Lincoln Goines (bass), Oscar Feldman (sax), Vince Cherico (drums) and Arturo Stable (percussion).
The top mallet player of his generation, Samuels is recognized for a fresh new sound and creative approach to both the vibraphone and marimba. A former member of Spyro Gyra, Samuels, demonstrated his versatility and gained worldwide recognition by performing with a broad range of artists.
Samuels will also participate in the FLC Jazz Festival on Feb. 28, which features up to 18 jazz bands throughout the day and an evening concert with Samuels, the FLC Jazz Ensemble and the top scoring High School Jazz Ensemble from the Jazz Fest.
Doors open at 6 p.m. For additional information about the event, call 247-7657 or visit www.durangoconcerts.com.