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Thursday31
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.
“Jay and Silent Bob Get Old,” 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Four Corners Reiki Project, 7 p.m., Durango Public Library. 375-7794 or www.4cornersreikiproject.org.
“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, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College’s Noble Hall, Room 130.
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.
The Polish Ambassador, Samples and Benjamin K perform, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Hello Dollface performs, 9-11 p.m., The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
DJ P.A., 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., Angel’s End Zone, Cortez.
Friday01
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo performs, 5-9 p.m., The Double Tree Hotel Edgewater Lounge, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Pete Giuliani performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Snow Dance with DJ Pan and DJ CodeStar, 8-11 p.m., Yoga Durango, 1140-A Main Ave.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Saturday02
Tim O’Brien performs, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Traditional Ceili, 7-10 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
The Crags performs, 8:30 p.m., Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave. 259-0430.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Traditional Ceili, 7-10 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
The Crags performs, 8:30 p.m., Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave. 259-0430.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Sunday03
Irish music jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Gospel Brunch with Soul River, 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.
Jazz Church jam session, 6-9 p.m., Musica del Mundo, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Gospel Brunch with Soul River, 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.
Jazz Church jam session, 6-9 p.m., Musica del Mundo, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Monday04
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Music Program Dinner Show with Jeff Solon and Arkady Fomin, fund-raiser for the Durango High School Instrumental program, 7-9 p.m., DHS Cafeteria, 2390 Main Ave. 259-1630, ext. 2102.
Monday Night Dance Party, 7:30-9 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 903-9402.
Music Program Dinner Show with Jeff Solon and Arkady Fomin, fund-raiser for the Durango High School Instrumental program, 7-9 p.m., DHS Cafeteria, 2390 Main Ave. 259-1630, ext. 2102.
Monday Night Dance Party, 7:30-9 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 903-9402.
Tuesday05
Community Garden Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Open mic night, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Open mic/jam session, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m., The4 Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Beer bingo, 9-11 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
Wednesday06
Bird Walk, 9 a.m., For the Birds, 1560 East 2nd Ave. 382-9396.
Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Spring Bear Wake-up Social Planning Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave.
Lacey Black performs, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave. 259-0430.
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.
Pub Quiz, 9 p.m. - close, The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. www.theirishembassypub.com.
Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Spring Bear Wake-up Social Planning Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave.
Lacey Black performs, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave. 259-0430.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
“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
The Moetones perform, Feb. 7, 5:30 p.m., Ska Brewery, 225 Girard St. 247-5792.
“The Journey is the Destination,” works by Dan Eldon, opening reception, Feb. 8, 5-8 p.m., show runs through March 28, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com.
Chocolate Fantasia, Feb. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds.
Matt Flinner performs, Feb. 8, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Monophonics, Rasaan Ahmad, Coolzey perform, Feb. 8, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Bob Marley Birthday Bash, featuring A-Dub Rock Band, DJ CodeStar, & MagI Nation, Feb. 8, 8 p.m. - midnight, UniTEA House, 666 College Drive.
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.
Kirk James Blues Band, Feb. 9, 6-9 p.m., Nello’s Bistro in Pagosa Springs.
“The Journey is the Destination,” works by Dan Eldon, opening reception, Feb. 8, 5-8 p.m., show runs through March 28, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com.
Chocolate Fantasia, Feb. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds.
Matt Flinner performs, Feb. 8, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Monophonics, Rasaan Ahmad, Coolzey perform, Feb. 8, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Bob Marley Birthday Bash, featuring A-Dub Rock Band, DJ CodeStar, & MagI Nation, Feb. 8, 8 p.m. - midnight, UniTEA House, 666 College Drive.
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.
Kirk James Blues Band, Feb. 9, 6-9 p.m., Nello’s Bistro in Pagosa Springs.
Jay and Silent Bob share life and laughter
What: “Jay and Silent Bob Get Old”
Where: Community Concert Hall
When: Thurs., Jan. 31 at 7 p.m.
Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes jump from the screen to the stage with their unique “Jay and Silent Bob Get Old” stage show at 7 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 31, at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.
Where: Community Concert Hall
When: Thurs., Jan. 31 at 7 p.m.
Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes jump from the screen to the stage with their unique “Jay and Silent Bob Get Old” stage show at 7 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 31, at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.
Mewes burst onto the screen in 1994 playing the grass-smoking, fast-talking, foul-mouthed and over-sexed – but very likeable – Jay in Kevin Smith’s classic indie comedy “Clerks.” The off-beat and philosophical characters of Jay and Silent Bob, created by Mewes and Smith, were reprised in additional films directed by Smith, including “Mallrats,” “Chasing Amy” and “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.”
The “Get Old” stage show was originally launched by Smith as a podcast recorded live in front of an audience as a weekly “intervention” for Mewes, who is now clean and sober. The podcasts proved widely popular and the stage show followed.
Smith and Mewes have performed more than 100 “Get Old” shows across the country. Although no two performances are alike, typically Smith watches quietly on stage as his close friend Mewes pours out his stories, even encouraging the more alarming ones and insisting the audience heed them as cautionary lessons. As the duo notes, “Every saga has a middle age, and this is what happens when Jay and Silent Bob get old.”
For information about the show, which is not recommended for children, call 247-7657 or visit www.durangoconcerts.com.
Four Corners Commission returns to The DAC
What: DAC’s annual juried art showWhere: Durango Arts Center
When: through Feb. 2
One of the Art Center’s biggest annual shows has returned, reflecting the uniqueness of life, land, and the diverse heritage of the Four Corners region. The show, which features paintings by more than 50 artists from throughout the Southwest, is on display in the Barbara Conrad Gallery through Sat., Feb. 2. This year’s show was juried by Patrice Brown and Cindy McNealy, both from San Juan College in Farmington.
Brown, an award-winning artist, has been a resident of northern New Mexico since 2000. Her work is represented in corporate and private collections throughout the U.S. She has been employed as an Assistant Professor of Fine Arts, Gallery Director and has been a board member with numerous nonprofit arts organizations. She also worked as the manager of San Juan College’s Art Gallery for several years.
McNealy, a working potter and painter since the early 1990s, is the Ceramic Department Chair at San Juan College. As the current manager at San Juan College’s Art Gallery, she continues to expand and develop the school’s permanent art collection, as well as design and institute an innovative exhibits schedule.
For this year’s “Best of Show,” the two jurors chose local artist Rebecca Koeppen for her pastel, “The San Juans in Winter.” Second place went to Jan Heyl, “Awaiting the Harvest,” pastel; and third place honors were awarded to Ron Martin for his photograph, “Winter Stillness on the Animas.”