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Opening reception for artist Dan Groth, 5-7 p.m., show runs through Feb. 12, Raider Ridge Cafe, 509 E. 8th Ave.
The Miserabillies perform, 5:30 p.m., The Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Closing reception for “Elsewhere,” works by Kamil Vojnar, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com.
Free Trivia Night, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Boiler Room Theater at Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. 259-9234 or durangodiscovery.org.
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.
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society meeting, 7 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College.
Joel Racheff performs, 7-11 p.m., The Derailed Saloon.
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.
Earphunk & Elder Grown perform, 9 p.m., The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. www.abbeytheatre.com or 385-1711.
DJ P.A., 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., Angel’s End Zone, Cortez.
Friday11
Free Local Wild Life anniversary lunch, 11:11 a.m. - 2:22 p.m., Turtle Lake Refuge. 247-8395 or turtlelakerefuge.org.
Patrick Crossing performs, 4:30-6:30 p.m., The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Four Corners Commission opening reception, 5-7 p.m., exhibit runs through Feb. 2, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Cecil Touchon and Select Works from the International Museum of Collage, Assemblage and Construction, opening reception, 5-7 p.m., show runs through February, Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Artist Reception for “Symbiosis,” paintings by Brenda Grajeda, 5-7 p.m., show runs through Feb. 16, Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave. 385-1920.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo performs, 5-9 p.m., The Double Tree Hotel Edgewater Lounge, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Rock Music and American Culture with Bob Griffith, 6 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive. www.durangouu.org or 247-1004.
Square Dance Lessons, 6-7:30 p.m., Senior Center, 2424 N. Main Ave. 884-1338.
“Office Space: The Musical” opening show, 7 p.m., runs Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays through Jan. 25, Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts. 731-SHOW or www.pagosacenter.org.
The Sense of Taste Playshop, 7-9 p.m., UniTEA house, 666 College Drive.
Kirk James Blues Band performs, 8 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
DJ P.A. performs, 8 p.m., Blondie’s in Cortez.
Mountain Standard Time & Jack Ten High perform, 9 p.m., the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. 385-1711.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Saturday12
Bird Walk, 9 a.m., For the Birds, 1560 East 2nd Ave. 382-9396.
Tech Demonstration Day, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Southwest Colorado Winter Ecology Series: a Winter Discovery Walk for Families, 10 a.m. - noon, meet at the end of plowed County Road 566 in Mancos. 759-1170 or www.sjma.org.
Snowflake Science, 11 a.m., Powerhouse at Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. 259-9234 or durangodiscovery.org.
Therapy Dogs International volunteer recruitment meeting, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Creature Comforts. 247-9704.
Black Velvet performs, 6 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Kirk James performs, 6-9 p.m., Nello’s Bistro in Pagosa Springs.
Artist reception for Bradley Kachnowicz Art Spectacle, 6-9 p.m., Lost Dog, 1150 B Main Ave.
Chad MacCluskey performs, 7-9 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
Traditional Ceili, 7-10 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
“Jesus Loves You! (but hates me)” with comedian Thea Deley, 7:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. 259-2606 or www.durangoarts.org.
Comedy Nights featuring Steve Gastineau and Stephanie McHugh, 8 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7123 or henrystratertheatre.com.
The Intelligents and Goldfizz perform, 8 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Uncle Lucius performs, 8 p.m., the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. 385-1711.
Dave Luna performs, 8:30 p.m., Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Tech Demonstration Day, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Southwest Colorado Winter Ecology Series: a Winter Discovery Walk for Families, 10 a.m. - noon, meet at the end of plowed County Road 566 in Mancos. 759-1170 or www.sjma.org.
Snowflake Science, 11 a.m., Powerhouse at Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. 259-9234 or durangodiscovery.org.
Therapy Dogs International volunteer recruitment meeting, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Creature Comforts. 247-9704.
Black Velvet performs, 6 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Kirk James performs, 6-9 p.m., Nello’s Bistro in Pagosa Springs.
Artist reception for Bradley Kachnowicz Art Spectacle, 6-9 p.m., Lost Dog, 1150 B Main Ave.
Chad MacCluskey performs, 7-9 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
Traditional Ceili, 7-10 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
“Jesus Loves You! (but hates me)” with comedian Thea Deley, 7:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. 259-2606 or www.durangoarts.org.
Comedy Nights featuring Steve Gastineau and Stephanie McHugh, 8 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7123 or henrystratertheatre.com.
The Intelligents and Goldfizz perform, 8 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Uncle Lucius performs, 8 p.m., the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. 385-1711.
Dave Luna performs, 8:30 p.m., Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Sunday13
Irish music jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Yoga Basics Workshop, 1-2 p.m., Yogadurango, Florida Rd. Studio. 426-8740.
Gospel Brunch with The Stetler Brothers, 1-3 p.m., and Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
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.
Dream World Journeys, 5:30 p.m., UniTEA house, 666 College Drive.
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.
Yoga Basics Workshop, 1-2 p.m., Yogadurango, Florida Rd. Studio. 426-8740.
Gospel Brunch with The Stetler Brothers, 1-3 p.m., and Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
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.
Dream World Journeys, 5:30 p.m., UniTEA house, 666 College Drive.
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.
Monday14
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m., The Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Doing your own divorce and/or custody in Colorado seminar with the Southwest Bar Volunteer Legal Aid, 6 p.m., Durango Public Library. 247-0266.
Ascendo3 performs, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com or 247-7657.
Folk, Bluegrass and Blues, 7:30 p.m., UniTEA house, 666 College Drive.
Monday Night Dance Party, 7:30-9 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 903-9402.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m., The Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Doing your own divorce and/or custody in Colorado seminar with the Southwest Bar Volunteer Legal Aid, 6 p.m., Durango Public Library. 247-0266.
Ascendo3 performs, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com or 247-7657.
Folk, Bluegrass and Blues, 7:30 p.m., UniTEA house, 666 College Drive.
Monday Night Dance Party, 7:30-9 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 903-9402.
Tuesday15
Ascendo3 Master Class, 12:20 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.
Tunisian Knitting, 1 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Meet the Author with Shaila Van Sickle, author of Seven Characters in Search of an Author, 6-7 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com or 247-1438.
Total Body Analysis with Erica Ohliger, 6-8 p.m., Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave.
The Pete Giuliani Trio performs, 7-11 p.m., The Schank House at Vallecito Lake.
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.
Wednesday16
Bird Walk, 9 a.m., For the Birds, 1560 East 2nd Ave. 382-9396.
Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Radon Informational class, 5:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Building. 382-6461.
Lacey Black performs, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave. 259-0430.
“Soul Food Junkies” screens, 6 p.m., Boiler Room Theater at Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. 259-1674.
Joel Racheff performs, 6-10 p.m., The 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.
“Nutrition/Weight Loss and Eating for Maximum Performance,” part of the Health & Wellness lecture series, 7-8 p.m., Durango Public Library.
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.
Photo exhibit, featuring Brian Brown and Nancy Richmond, runs through Jan. 13, Eno, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
“The Art of it All” exhibit, runs through Jan. 13, Shy Rabbit Gallery in Pagosa Springs. www.shyrabbit.com.
Annual Best-of-the-Year Photos from the Durango Photography Club, runs through Jan. 31, Durango Rec Center. 375-7877 or www.DurangoPhotographyClub.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.
Photo exhibit, featuring Brian Brown and Nancy Richmond, runs through Jan. 13, Eno, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
“The Art of it All” exhibit, runs through Jan. 13, Shy Rabbit Gallery in Pagosa Springs. www.shyrabbit.com.
Annual Best-of-the-Year Photos from the Durango Photography Club, runs through Jan. 31, Durango Rec Center. 375-7877 or www.DurangoPhotographyClub.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
Popovich Comedy Pet Theater, Jan. 17, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center Theater, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.DurangoArts.org or 259-2606.
Third Time Charmed performs, Jan. 18, 8:30 p.m., Blondie’s in Cortez.
Head For the Hills & Waiting on Trial perform, Jan. 18, 9 p.m., Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. 385-1711.
Live in HD: The Metropolitan Opera presents Maria Stuarda, Jan. 19, 10:55 a.m., Student Union Vallecito Room at Fort Lewis College.
“What a Crock!” Crock-pot Cooking Contest & Supper, Jan. 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m., La Plata Relay for Life 2013 Team Round-up, Jan. 20, 6-10 p.m., Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. 2nd Ave. 426-9628.
Meet the Author event with Howard “Bud” Poe and Ann Butler, authors of Trail Canyon: 6 Miles Long and 10,000 Years Deep, Jan. 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com or 247-1438.
Aztec Ruins celebrates 90 Years as national monument, Jan. 22, 6:30 p.m., Aztec Ruins National Monument Visitor Center. 505-334-6174.
Diavolo Dance Theater, Jan. 22, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. 247-7657 or www.durangoconcerts.com.
The Rev. Horton Heat, Reno Divorce & Caitlin Cannon perform, Jan. 22, 8 p.m., the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. 385-1711.
Thriftworks, Unlimited Gravity & DJ Treazon perform, Jan. 24, 8 p.m., the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. 385-1711.
Winter Volunteer Naturalist Training, Jan. 24, 6-8 p.m., Durango Public Library. Jan. 25, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Haviland Lake. 760-1800.
Euforquestra & White Water Ramble perform, Jan. 25, 8 p.m., the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. 385-1711.
Euforquestra & Roster McCabe, I-Gene perform, Jan. 26, 8 p.m., the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. 385-1711.
San Juan Mountains Association’s 25th Anniversary Kickoff with special guest Dave Hahn, Jan. 27, 4 p.m., Smiley Building. sjma.org.
Meet the Author event with Bill Hatcher, author of The Marble Room: How I Lost God and Found Myself in Africa, and John Gentry, author of Becoming Ordinary: My Year in the Refugee Camps of Somalia, Jan. 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com or 247-1438.
3rd annual Winter Warrior Snowshoe Race, Feb. 9, 9 a.m., Durango Nordic Center. 385-2114.
Sweethearts of the Arts honoring Ann Butler, Maureen May and Judith Reynolds, Feb. 9, 6 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
Third Time Charmed performs, Jan. 18, 8:30 p.m., Blondie’s in Cortez.
Head For the Hills & Waiting on Trial perform, Jan. 18, 9 p.m., Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. 385-1711.
Live in HD: The Metropolitan Opera presents Maria Stuarda, Jan. 19, 10:55 a.m., Student Union Vallecito Room at Fort Lewis College.
“What a Crock!” Crock-pot Cooking Contest & Supper, Jan. 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m., La Plata Relay for Life 2013 Team Round-up, Jan. 20, 6-10 p.m., Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. 2nd Ave. 426-9628.
Meet the Author event with Howard “Bud” Poe and Ann Butler, authors of Trail Canyon: 6 Miles Long and 10,000 Years Deep, Jan. 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com or 247-1438.
Aztec Ruins celebrates 90 Years as national monument, Jan. 22, 6:30 p.m., Aztec Ruins National Monument Visitor Center. 505-334-6174.
Diavolo Dance Theater, Jan. 22, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. 247-7657 or www.durangoconcerts.com.
The Rev. Horton Heat, Reno Divorce & Caitlin Cannon perform, Jan. 22, 8 p.m., the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. 385-1711.
Thriftworks, Unlimited Gravity & DJ Treazon perform, Jan. 24, 8 p.m., the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. 385-1711.
Winter Volunteer Naturalist Training, Jan. 24, 6-8 p.m., Durango Public Library. Jan. 25, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Haviland Lake. 760-1800.
Euforquestra & White Water Ramble perform, Jan. 25, 8 p.m., the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. 385-1711.
Euforquestra & Roster McCabe, I-Gene perform, Jan. 26, 8 p.m., the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. 385-1711.
San Juan Mountains Association’s 25th Anniversary Kickoff with special guest Dave Hahn, Jan. 27, 4 p.m., Smiley Building. sjma.org.
Meet the Author event with Bill Hatcher, author of The Marble Room: How I Lost God and Found Myself in Africa, and John Gentry, author of Becoming Ordinary: My Year in the Refugee Camps of Somalia, Jan. 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com or 247-1438.
3rd annual Winter Warrior Snowshoe Race, Feb. 9, 9 a.m., Durango Nordic Center. 385-2114.
Sweethearts of the Arts honoring Ann Butler, Maureen May and Judith Reynolds, Feb. 9, 6 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
Laugh it up at the Hank’s Comedy Nights
What: Comedy Nights
Where: Henry Strater Theatre
When: Sat., Jan. 12 at 8 p.m.
Laughter returns to the local stage with the 2013 Comedy Nights series, which starts at 8 p.m. Sat., Jan. 12, at the Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave.
Where: Henry Strater Theatre
When: Sat., Jan. 12 at 8 p.m.
Laughter returns to the local stage with the 2013 Comedy Nights series, which starts at 8 p.m. Sat., Jan. 12, at the Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave.
After spending the past 15 years entertaining audiences with his sharp, social commentary and unique outlook, Steve Gastineau brings his merriment to Durango. His perception of the ordinary that makes him ask, “What’s the deal?” has also made him a favorite at clubs and colleges from Key West to Anchorage.
The show also features Stephanie McHugh, a regular at the prestigious Comedy Works and a finalist on Season 3 of Nick at Nite’s “Funniest Mom” contest. Her winnings continue as a finalist in the Laugh Across America Contest and the top spot in the Summer Comedy Contest at Wit’s End Comedy Club in her hometown of Westminster.
Comedy returns to the Strater on Feb. 16 with Eugene Kenny and John Crist; March 16 with Lori Callahan and Rick Bryan; and April 6 with Wayne Francis and Will White. For additional information call 375-7123 or visit www.henrystatertheatre.com.
Next generation of bluegrass plays the Abbey
What: Mountain Standard TimeWhere: The Abbey Theatre
When: Fri., Jan. 11 at 9 p.m.
After a brief hiatus, Mountain Standard Time is back on stage with the next generation of bluegrass at 9 p.m. Fri., Jan. 11, at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive.
With new members on both bass and keyboard, the band has found a revival with a new approach to their distinctly Front Range take on bluegrass. Their sound is anything but traditional, following in the footsteps of such Colorado greats as The String Cheese Incident and Leftover Salmon. While leading acoustically with guitar and mandolin, they brand their own style, boasting a big, full-band sound with keyboards, electric bass, drums and electronic effects.
Mountain Standard Time hails from all over the country, but when their musical paths crossed in the small mountain burg of Nederland, it was bluegrass magic. Whether fate or coincidence, music-lovers everywhere have been enjoying the “bluegrass fusion” that these five friends and musicians created.
The band performed all over Colorado and the country, with appearances at Wakarusa Music Festival, 10,000 Lakes Festival, Summer Camp Music Festival, and the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, among others.
For additional information, visit www.abbeytheatre.com.