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“Music and Your Child’s Brain Development,” 9 and 10:30 a.m., Suzuki Academy Studio, Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave., Room 21. 903-5777.
Skyhawk Blood Drive, 10 a.m., Student Union Vallecito Room at Fort Lewis College.
Winter Volunteer Naturalist Training, 6-8 p.m., Durango Public Library. Jan. 25, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Haviland Lake. 760-1800.
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.
“Mystery Lights in the Mesosphere,” part of the Life-Long Learning lecture series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College’s Noble Hall, Room 130.
Open Mic Night, 8 p.m., UniTEA house, 666 College Dr.
Thriftworks, Unlimited Gravity & DJ Treazon perform, 8 p.m., the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. 385-1711.
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.
Third Time Charmed performs, 9 p.m., Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. 2nd Ave.
DJ P.A., 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., Angel’s End Zone, Cortez.
Andreas Kapsalis & Goran Ivanovic perform, 10 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Friday25
Winter Volunteer Naturalist Training, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Haviland Lake. 760-1800.
La Plata Community Clinic open house, 4-6 p.m., 1800 E. 3rd Ave., Suite 103. 422-8324.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo performs, 5-9 p.m., The Double Tree Hotel Edgewater Lounge, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
“Perspective” opening reception, works by Clint Reid, 5-9 p.m., Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. anddurango.com.
Pete Giuliani performs, 6-10 p.m., The Schank House at Vallecito Lake.
“Finding Joe” screening, 7 p.m., Himalayan Kitchen. 375-7794.
“Office Space: The Musical,” 7 p.m., Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts. 731-SHOW or www.pagosacenter.org.
Red Eyed Djinn performs, 8 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Caitlin Cannon & The Artillery performs, 8 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
Euforquestra & White Water Ramble perform, 8 p.m., the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. 385-1711.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Saturday26
Snowflake Science, 11 a.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.org or 259-9234.
“Long Boards & Rope Tows: Skiing in La Plata County 1935 – 1965,” 1 p.m., Animas Museum, 3065 W. 2nd Ave. 259-2402.
Educational Wolf Talk, 2-3 p.m., Cortez Public Library. www.wolfwoodrefuge.org.
Geek Assassin registration deadline, 5 p.m. 231-330-4992.
“Feel Beautiful, Be Powerful!” fashion show, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Ballroom.
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.
Joel Racheff performs, 8 p.m., Derailed Saloon, 725 Main St.
One Roof Blues performs, 8 p.m., Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave.
Euforquestra & Roster McCabe, I-Gene perform, 8 p.m., the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. 385-1711.
Peter Robot performs, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Tracorum from San Francisco performs, 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., The Irish Embassy Pub Ambassador’s Lounge, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
“Long Boards & Rope Tows: Skiing in La Plata County 1935 – 1965,” 1 p.m., Animas Museum, 3065 W. 2nd Ave. 259-2402.
Educational Wolf Talk, 2-3 p.m., Cortez Public Library. www.wolfwoodrefuge.org.
Geek Assassin registration deadline, 5 p.m. 231-330-4992.
“Feel Beautiful, Be Powerful!” fashion show, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Ballroom.
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.
Joel Racheff performs, 8 p.m., Derailed Saloon, 725 Main St.
One Roof Blues performs, 8 p.m., Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave.
Euforquestra & Roster McCabe, I-Gene perform, 8 p.m., the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. 385-1711.
Peter Robot performs, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Tracorum from San Francisco performs, 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., The Irish Embassy Pub Ambassador’s Lounge, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Sunday27
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 Mike Testa, 1-3 p.m., and Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
San Juan Mountains Association’s 25th Anniversary Kickoff with special guest Dave Hahn, 4 p.m., Smiley Building. sjma.org.
Open Uke Jam, 4-5:30 p.m., the Lost Dog, 1150 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.
Full Moon Snowshoe Hike under the Wolf Moon with Durango Nature Studies, 5-7 p.m., Haviland Lake. 769-1800.
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 Mike Testa, 1-3 p.m., and Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
San Juan Mountains Association’s 25th Anniversary Kickoff with special guest Dave Hahn, 4 p.m., Smiley Building. sjma.org.
Open Uke Jam, 4-5:30 p.m., the Lost Dog, 1150 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.
Full Moon Snowshoe Hike under the Wolf Moon with Durango Nature Studies, 5-7 p.m., Haviland Lake. 769-1800.
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.
Monday28
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
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, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com or 247-1438.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m., The Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Monday Night Dance Party, 7:30-9 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 903-9402.
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, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com or 247-1438.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m., The Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Monday Night Dance Party, 7:30-9 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 903-9402.
Tuesday29
Natural History Snowshoe Workshop with Durango Nature Studies, 10 a.m. to noon, Haviland Lake. 769-1800.
Open Mic, 6-8 p.m., Durango Joe’s, 40 Town Plaza.
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.
Wednesday30
Bird Walk, 9 a.m., For the Birds, 1560 East 2nd Ave. 382-9396.
“Tried and True: Elizabeth Morisette” exhibition opening reception, 4:30 p.m., show runs through Feb. 23, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery.
Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Lacey Black performs, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave. 259-0430.
“Education and its Uses in the Southwest: Historical Perspectives,” 6 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum Room 120. 247-7456.
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.
Ping pong and poker tournaments, 7:30 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Beatles Tribute Night, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Pub Quiz, 9 p.m. - close, The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. www.theirishembassypub.com.
“Tried and True: Elizabeth Morisette” exhibition opening reception, 4:30 p.m., show runs through Feb. 23, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery.
Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Lacey Black performs, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave. 259-0430.
“Education and its Uses in the Southwest: Historical Perspectives,” 6 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum Room 120. 247-7456.
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.
Ping pong and poker tournaments, 7:30 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Beatles Tribute Night, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Pub Quiz, 9 p.m. - close, The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. www.theirishembassypub.com.
Snowdown Events
Build Your Own Spaceship Contest, 9 a.m., Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave. 385-9583.
Snowdown Doughdown, 9 a.m., Durango Doughworks, 2653 Main Ave. 247-1610.
Snowdown Scrounging Scavenger Hunt, 11 a.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E. 2nd Ave. 259-1217 or 759-7461.
Snowdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts, noon, La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. 749-2995.
Family Feud Snowdown Style, 2:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
35th Snowdown Bartender’s Contest, 4 p.m., Moe’s Lounge, 937 Main Ave. 749-7231.
Speed Dating – Geek Style, 5 p.m., Rochester Hotel Bar, 721 E. 2nd Ave. 385-1920.
Pie Eating Contest, 5 p.m., American Legion Post 28, 878 E 2nd Ave. 903-2424.
Snowdown Spellebration, 5:30-8 p.m., Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave. 385-4354.
Magical Musical Mystery Tour, 6 p.m., Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave. 259-3693 or 259-6004.
Snowdown Cribbage Tournament, 6 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E. 2nd Ave. 759-7461or 259-1217.
Foosball “Bring Your Partner” Tournament, 6 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave. 749-1816.
Butt Darts, 6 p.m., Bent Urban Sports Bar, 42 CR 250, Suite 400. 422-8077 or 769-3908.
Snowdown Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament, 7 p.m., Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 769-0800 or 382-8554.
Ping Pong Tournament, 7 p.m., Moe’s Lounge, 937 Main Ave. 749-7231.
8th annual Snowdown Kid’s Follies, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center Theatre, 802 E. 2nd Ave. 799-4044 or 759-0781.
18th annual Lady F’s Lunacy, 7:30 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave. 799-6465.
4th annual Klackers Tournament, 8 p.m., Moe’s Lounge, 937 Main Ave. 749-7231.
8th annual Polar Beer Plunge, 8 p.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. 259-2545.
Saloon-A-Thon, 8 p.m., Wild Horse Saloon, 602 E. 2nd Ave. 405-245-9968.
Guinness Games – Ants in the Pants, 8 p.m., Hungry Hippos, 10 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 946-7660 or 720-935-9246.
35th annual Snowdown Jokedown, 8:30 p.m., Derailed Saloon and Eatery, 725 Main Ave. 247-5440.
Thumb War, 10 p.m., Moe’s Lounge, 937 Main Ave. 749-7231.
Snowdown Doughdown, 9 a.m., Durango Doughworks, 2653 Main Ave. 247-1610.
Snowdown Scrounging Scavenger Hunt, 11 a.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E. 2nd Ave. 259-1217 or 759-7461.
Snowdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts, noon, La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. 749-2995.
Family Feud Snowdown Style, 2:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
35th Snowdown Bartender’s Contest, 4 p.m., Moe’s Lounge, 937 Main Ave. 749-7231.
Speed Dating – Geek Style, 5 p.m., Rochester Hotel Bar, 721 E. 2nd Ave. 385-1920.
Pie Eating Contest, 5 p.m., American Legion Post 28, 878 E 2nd Ave. 903-2424.
Snowdown Spellebration, 5:30-8 p.m., Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave. 385-4354.
Magical Musical Mystery Tour, 6 p.m., Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave. 259-3693 or 259-6004.
Snowdown Cribbage Tournament, 6 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E. 2nd Ave. 759-7461or 259-1217.
Foosball “Bring Your Partner” Tournament, 6 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave. 749-1816.
Butt Darts, 6 p.m., Bent Urban Sports Bar, 42 CR 250, Suite 400. 422-8077 or 769-3908.
Snowdown Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament, 7 p.m., Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 769-0800 or 382-8554.
Ping Pong Tournament, 7 p.m., Moe’s Lounge, 937 Main Ave. 749-7231.
8th annual Snowdown Kid’s Follies, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center Theatre, 802 E. 2nd Ave. 799-4044 or 759-0781.
18th annual Lady F’s Lunacy, 7:30 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave. 799-6465.
4th annual Klackers Tournament, 8 p.m., Moe’s Lounge, 937 Main Ave. 749-7231.
8th annual Polar Beer Plunge, 8 p.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. 259-2545.
Saloon-A-Thon, 8 p.m., Wild Horse Saloon, 602 E. 2nd Ave. 405-245-9968.
Guinness Games – Ants in the Pants, 8 p.m., Hungry Hippos, 10 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 946-7660 or 720-935-9246.
35th annual Snowdown Jokedown, 8:30 p.m., Derailed Saloon and Eatery, 725 Main Ave. 247-5440.
Thumb War, 10 p.m., Moe’s Lounge, 937 Main Ave. 749-7231.
Ongoing
“Elsewhere,” featuring works by Kamil Vojnar, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com.
“Shadow,” part of 12th annual Community Show, show runs through Jan. 30, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.
“Art Spectacle,” exhibit by Bradley Kachnowicz, runs through Jan. 30 , Lost Dog, 1150 B Main Ave.
Annual Best-of-the-Year Photos from the Durango Photography Club, runs through Jan. 31, Durango Rec Center. 375-7877 or www.DurangoPhotographyClub.org.
Four Corners Commission, exhibit runs through Feb. 2, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Works by artist 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.
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.
“Shadow,” part of 12th annual Community Show, show runs through Jan. 30, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.
“Art Spectacle,” exhibit by Bradley Kachnowicz, runs through Jan. 30 , Lost Dog, 1150 B Main Ave.
Annual Best-of-the-Year Photos from the Durango Photography Club, runs through Jan. 31, Durango Rec Center. 375-7877 or www.DurangoPhotographyClub.org.
Four Corners Commission, exhibit runs through Feb. 2, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Works by artist 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.
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
“Jay and Silent Bob Get Old,” Jan. 31, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
“Advance Directives and Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment: Telling Medical Providers What To Do When You Forget What You Want Them To Do,” part of the Life-Long Learning lecture series, Jan. 31, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College’s Noble Hall, Room 130.
The Polish Ambassador, Samples and Benjamin K perform, Jan. 31, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Geek Theatre: rated F for families, Feb. 1, 3-5 p.m., Powerhouse at Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.org or 259-9234.
Snow Dance with DJ Pan and DJ CodeStar, Feb. 1, 8-11 p.m., Yoga Durango, 1140-A Main Ave.
“Advance Directives and Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment: Telling Medical Providers What To Do When You Forget What You Want Them To Do,” part of the Life-Long Learning lecture series, Jan. 31, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College’s Noble Hall, Room 130.
The Polish Ambassador, Samples and Benjamin K perform, Jan. 31, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Geek Theatre: rated F for families, Feb. 1, 3-5 p.m., Powerhouse at Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.org or 259-9234.
Snow Dance with DJ Pan and DJ CodeStar, Feb. 1, 8-11 p.m., Yoga Durango, 1140-A Main Ave.
Tales of epic adventure with Dave Hahn
What: “An Evening with Dave Hahn,” kicking off San Juan Mountains Association’s 25th Anniversary
Where: Smiley Building Theater
When: Sun., Jan. 27 at 6 p.m.
The San Juan Mountains Association celebrates its 25th Anniversary with “An Evening with Dave Hahn” at 6 p.m. Sun., Jan. 27, at the Smiley Building Theater, 1309 E. 3rd Ave.
Where: Smiley Building Theater
When: Sun., Jan. 27 at 6 p.m.
The San Juan Mountains Association celebrates its 25th Anniversary with “An Evening with Dave Hahn” at 6 p.m. Sun., Jan. 27, at the Smiley Building Theater, 1309 E. 3rd Ave.
Hahn, a professional mountain guide, ski patroller, journalist and lecturer, shares stories and photos of his amazing mountain adventures, rescues and narrow escapes on the world’s most challenging peaks. He’s reached the summit of Mt. Everest 14 times, the most for a non-Sherpa climber, and was a member of the team that discovered the remains of George Mallory at 27,000 feet on Everest’s North Face.
Other accomplishments include getting to the summit of Denali 20 times, and recently Vinson Massif, Antarctica’s highest mountain, 27 times. Hahn’s been awarded the Citizen’s Award for Bravery from the Department of the Interior and the Denali Pro Mountaineer of the Year commendation from the National Park Service for rescues performed on Denali.
Food and beverages are provided by Steamworks Brewing, and attendees also get a chance to meet Hahn at a pre-party event from 4-5:30 p.m. For additional information about the event, visit www.sjma.org.
Adventures come to life at Maria’s Bookshop
What: Meet the Author with Bill HatcherWhere: Maria’s Bookshop
When: Mon., Jan. 28 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Adventures come to life at a Meet the Author event featuring a joint book signing with Bill Hatcher, author of The Marble Room, and John Gentry, author of Becoming Ordinary, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mon., Jan. 28, at Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave.
The two will discuss their personal travel and service experiences in East Africa and how these adventures informed their spiritual growth and respective memoirs.
The Marble Room follows Hatcher at a crossroads in his life. Brought up in an evangelical household in the Bible Belt, he had not seen religion provide any answers to his parents’ broken marriage, or, indeed, his own divorce. The key to salvation would come from a most unlikely source: a flyer calling for Peace Corps Volunteers. The book is both a tale of adventure and self-discovery, and proof that even the most naïve and insular American can achieve a spiritual awakening.
Becoming Ordinary features Gentry as a classic “self-made man,” who traveled from the projects to the penthouse. However, despite his outward success, Gentry knew he stood at a crossroads. The call of his soul could no longer be ignored. The story follows him through one year of his journey in Somalia, Africa distributing food to refugees as a volunteer with C.A.R.E.
For additional information about the event, visit www.mariasbookshop.com or call 247-1438.