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Thursday03
Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering, daily events, Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave., and throughout Durango. durangocowboypoetrygathering.org.
“Something for Everyone” artist reception, 3-5 p.m., show runs through Oct. 31, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave.
“The West Revisited” opening reception, 5-7 p.m., show runs through Oct. 19, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
Six Dollar String Band performs, 5-7 p.m., Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. anddurango.com.
First Thursdays Gallery Walk, 5-8 p.m., downtown galleries, meet at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
The Cowboy Life with Greg Kelsey, exhibit opening, 5-8 p.m., Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave.
Barber Poles, Bikinis & Empty Bottles, new works from Tim Kapustka, Six Dollar String Band performs, 5-9 p.m., Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. anddurango.com.
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Bell, 699 Main Ave.
Open mic night, 6 p.m., Desperados Bar, 351 S. Camino del Rio.
Free acupuncture for veterans and families, 6-8 p.m., 635 E. 5th Ave. 403-4150.
San Juan Mycology presentation, utilizing fungi to degrade herbicide contamination, 6-8 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 570-5116.
Divorce Care, support group for adults and children, 6-8 p.m., runs through Dec. 12, First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. 759-1938 or 884-6018.
Free Trivia, 6-9 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E. 2nd Ave.
“Valhalla” screening, 6:30 p.m., Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave.
Rob Webster performs, 7 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
“Opera for Dummies, Snobs and Everyone Inbetween,” part of the Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130. 247-7456.
Common Reading Experience Talk and Book Signing with Kristen Iversen, author of Full Body Burden, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.
Greg Ryder performs, 7-11 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Chris Jamison performs, 8 p.m., Derailed Pourhouse, 725 Main Ave.
Andrew Sickler performs, 8:30-11 p.m., Applebee's, 800 Camino del Rio.
DJ Two Tone performs, 9 p.m., Angels in Cortez.
Friday04
1400 Miles, bike ride to raise awareness for prostate cancer, departs Durango 7 a.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. www.1400miles.com.
Firkin Friday, 3 p.m., Steamworks, 801 E. 2nd Ave.
Cowboy Gathering Art Walk, 5-7 p.m., Toh-Atin Gallery, 145 W. 9th St.
Fiber and Jewelry Show opening reception, 5-8 p.m., Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center in Ignacio. 563-4600.
Aztec Highland Games & Celtic Music Festival, 5-8 p.m., downtown Aztec.
“Patterns of Light” opening reception, 5-8 p.m., exhibit runs through Dec. 5, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.
Photography by Christopher Marona for Cowboy Poetry Weekend, 5-9 p.m., Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts, 680 Main Ave.
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
“The Psychology of Happiness: What Durangotangs Know” with Brian Burke, part of the Pub Science Lecture Series, 6 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.com.
Lawn Chair Kings perform, 6 p.m., Brew Pub & Kitchen, 117 W. College Dr. 259-5959.
Free Medicinal Mushrooms class, 6-8 p.m., Osadha Herbal Wellness, 165 Spring Road. 779-3111 or www.osadha.com.
Funked Up Fridays, 6-9 p.m.; Tmonz hosts DJ Battle, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Mike Testa and Gary Coraggio perform, 7 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Michael McCallister performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
The Dean Murphy Band performs, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
Head for the Hills & The Bear Hand Killers perform, 8:30 p.m., Animas City Theater, 128 E. College Drive. 799-2281 or www.animascitytheatre.com.
Saturday05
Chapman Hill ice rink opens for the season, with free ice skating at 1 p.m. and hockey gear swap and free bbq from 12 noon - 4 p.m. durangogov.org/chapman
Golf fund-raiser for the Red Cross Disaster Relief, Oct. 5-6, Glacier Club, Highway 550. 382-6700.
Highland Games & Celtic Festival, Oct. 5-6, Riverside Park in Aztec. 505-419-7526 or www.aztechighlandgames.com.
Chuckwagon breakfast, Animas Museum fundraiser, 7-9 a.m., Animas Museum, 3065 W. 2nd Ave. 259-2402.
Durango Farmers Market, 9 a.m. - noon, First National Bank parking lot, 259 W. 9th St. www.durangofarmersmarket.com.
Journey of Hope 5K Family Run/Walk and Colors for Cancer 10K Trail Run, 9 a.m., Mercy Regional Medical Center. www.mhffnd.org.
Free Excel Workshop, 9-11 a.m., also runs Oct. 12, Durango Public Library. 375-3386.
Vallecito Nordic Trails Clean-Up, 10 a.m., meet at Madden’s Corner at Vallecito Lake. 884-6193.
3rd annual Chili Chase 5K and Chili Cook Off, 10 a.m., Backcountry Experience, 1205 Camino del Rio. 247-5830.
Metropolitan Opera Live in HD presents Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin,” 10:55 a.m., Student Union at Fort Lewis College, Vallecito Room. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Chapman Hill Re-opening Weekend with free ice skating, gear swap and more, noon - 4 p.m., Chapman Hill, 500 Florida Road. 375-7395.
Cowboy Gathering Poster Artist Signing Reception, 4-7 p.m., Toh-Atin Gallery, 145 W. 9th St.
“Taste of the Four Corners” dinner event, Lacey Black performs, proceeds benefit Ignacio FFA Chapter scholarship fund, 5-8 p.m., Fox Fire Farms in Ignacio. 563-0500.
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
Robot Rumpus 3.0, robotic-themed cocktail party, Bacon performs, 6 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.org.
The Weigh performs, 7 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Michael McCallister performs, 7-10 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
“Musical Mavericks,” San Juan Symphony 2013-14 Season Kick Off, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, symphony also performs 3 p.m., Oct. 6, Montezuma-Cortez High School in Cortez. 247-7657 or 565-9127.
Zesty Contra Dance with caller Wendy Graham, 7:30 p.m., Park Elementary, 510 E. 6th Ave. 385-9292.
One Roof Blues performs, 8 p.m., Durango Brewing, 3000 Main Ave.
Salsa Night, 7 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
DJ Kaztro, 9 p.m., Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Farmington Hill performs with Baby Toro, 9 p.m., The Olde Schoolhouse, Highway 550.
Sunday06
Apple Days Festival, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Buckley Park.
Belle Sunday Brunch, Donny Johnson performs, 1-3 p.m.; Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
“A Paddle and a Pint for the Cure,” fundraiser for the Women’s Health Coalition, 2 p.m., check-in at 32nd Street River Put-in, after party to follow, Brew, 117 W. College Drive. supgirlsdurango.com or 759-4945.
Durango Food Not Bombs (FNB) free vegan/vegetarian meal, 2-4 p.m., Riverfront/Iris Park.
San Juan Symphony 2013-14 Season Kick Off, 3 p.m., Montezuma-Cortez High School in Cortez. 247-7657 or 565-9127.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Joel Racheff performs, 7-11 p.m., each Sunday through October, The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Monday07
Fall Cleanup begins, runs through Nov. 1, all around Durango. 375-4903 or www.durangogov.org/fall.
Maker Mondays open art studio, 2-6 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Fall Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.
Free Acupuncture for veterans and families, 3-5 p.m., 635 E. 5th Ave. 403-4150.
Readers Theater, 4 p.m., runs Mondays through Oct. 28, Ignacio Community Library.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Book reading and discussion with Liza Bley, editor of Not Your Mother’s Meatloaf: A Sex Education Comic Book, 6 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130. 247-7508.
Chad MacCluskey performs, 6-9 p.m., Cyprus Café, 725 E. 2nd Ave.
Tim Guidotti performs, 7-10 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Tuesday08
Trails 2000 Work Party, Mike’s Trail in Horse Gulch, 4 p.m., sponsored by Mountain Bike Specialists. www.trails2000.org.
Holy Basil Party, 4-6 p.m., White Dragon Tea Room, 820 Main Ave. 385-7300.
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Voter Access and Modernized Elections Law, presentation with Tiffany Parker, 5:30-6:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Building. 247-8116.
Free Homebuyer Education Class, 5:30-8:30 p.m., class also runs Oct. 15 and 22, Fort Lewis College campus. Registration required. www.rhalpc.org or 259-1418.
Rotary Club of Durango meets featuring presentation of Nepal Solar Project, 6 p.m., Henry Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave.
“Winter Health - How to avoid colds & flu naturally,”6-8 p.m., Osadha Herbal Wellness, 165 Spring Road. 779-3111 or www.osadha.com.
Argentine Tango, 6-9 p.m., Rotary Park Gazebo. www.tangodurango.com.
FLC Village Aid Project-Engineers Without Borders Fundraiser, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Student Union Ballroom. 227-6078.
Tim Sullivan performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
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.
Wednesday09
Durango Bird Club Bird Walk, 9-10 a.m., For the Birds, 1560 East 2nd Ave. 382-9396.
Incubating the Next Farmers at the old Fort Lewis and Montezuma School to Farm Project, Green Business Roundtable, noon - 1 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 259-3583. www.sanjuancitizens.org
Fall Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.
“Promised Land” screening, part of the Common Reading Experience, 4 and 7 p.m., Student Union at Fort Lewis College, Vallecito Room.
Pint and Game Night, 5 p.m., Discovery Museum plaza, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.org.
Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Healthy Lifestyle La Plata celebration, 5-7 p.m., Carver’s Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave.
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Durango Motorless Transit Group Trail Run, 6 p.m., meet at Horse Gulch trailhead, just east of E. 8th Avenue and E. 3rd Street. 946-5557 or www.go-dmt.org.
Lisa Blue Trio performs, 6 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
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.
Artist in Residence Collaborative Recital, featuring Robert Spillman and presented by FLC Music Department, 7 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Terry Rickard performs, 7-10 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Chris Pureka Trio performs, 8 p.m., Millwood Junction, Mancos. 759-9716.
Ongoing
“Migrations: New Directions in Native American Art," show runs through Oct. 11, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery.
“Feat of Clay,” artwork by Dan Groth, show runs through Oct. 19, Aztec Theater. 505-427-6748.
Artwork by Indigo Greenleaf, show runs through Oct. 31, Raider Ridge Café, 509 E. 8th Ave. 375-9727.
Wilderness Photograph by Larry Carver, show runs through Nov. 11, Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
Photography by Howard Rachlin, through Nov. 15, Kassidy’s Kitchen, 171 Suttle St.
“Assaulted Lands: At What Cost?” exhibit runs through Dec. 10, Center of Southwest Studies. 247-7456.
“Fancy This” exhibit from Juanita Ainsley, Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“Woven to Wear: An Exhibit Featuring Navajo and Puebloan Textiles,” runs through May 16, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Upcoming
10th Block Celebration, 4:30-8:30 p.m., Oct. 10, downtown Durango, Main Avenue between 10th and 11th Streets.
Hospice of Mercy Grief Support Group meets, 5-7 p.m., Oct. 10, runs Thursdays through November, First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. 382-2032.
“Lincoln: Gettysburg and the Rest of the Story,” 6:30 p.m., Oct. 10, Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222 or www.prlibrary.org.
Six Dollar String Band, 7 p.m., Oct. 10, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave.
“High Tension: Ueli Steck and the Clash on Everest” screening, 7 p.m., Oct. 10, Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave.
Four Corners Back Country Horsemen meets, 7 p.m., Oct. 10, Pine River Senior Center in Bayfield. www.4cbch.org.
“Cabaret” opening night, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 10, show runs through Oct. 20, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
Durango Heritage Celebration, daily events, Oct. 10-13, around Durango. www.durangoheritagecelebration.org.
Parents’ Night Out, hosted by FLC Rec Leadership Club, 6-9 p.m., Oct. 11, Student Life Center at Fort Lewis College.
Tribal Seeds performs, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 11, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Mancos Valley Community Summit, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Oct. 12, Mancos Community Center. 739-1172.
Durango Double, marathon and trail run, Oct. 12-13. www.durangodouble.com
Pagosa Makers Expo & Tour, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Oct. 12-13, around Pagosa Springs. www.pagosamakers.org or 731-2766.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m., Oct. 14, 21 and 28, Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Auditions for “It’s a Wonderful Life – A Live Radio Play,” 6 p.m., Oct. 14, performance runs Dec. 6-15, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. 259-2606.
“The Graduates” screening, 6 p.m., Oct. 16, Durango Discovery Museum Powerhouse Theater, 1333 Camino del Rio. 759-4372.
13th annual Harvest Gala Auction, proceeds benefit Adaptive Sports Association, Oct. 17, Mahogany Grille. 259-0374.
100 Families and 100 Homes celebration with Regional Housing Alliance and La Plata Homes Fund, 4-6 p.m., Oct. 17, Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave.
“The Graduates/Los Graduados” screening, followed by community discussion, 6 p.m., Oct. 17, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600 or www.mancoslibrary.org.
Ceramic & Clay Art Show Display with Lisa Pedolsky, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Oct. 18, White Dragon Tea Room, 820 Main Ave. 385-7300.
Durango Open Studios, opening reception, 5-7 p.m., Oct. 18, Barbara Conrad Gallery, 802 E. 2nd Ave.; tour and art sale, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 19-20, around Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio. www.durangoopenstudios.com.
Joel Racheff performs, 6-9 p.m., Oct. 18, St. Claire Bistro in Farmington, N.M.
Fort Lewis College Homecoming, parade, 6 p.m., Main Avenue; fireworks display, 8:30 p.m., on campus, Oct. 18; mud football, 9 a.m., homecoming game, 1 p.m., Oct. 19, Fort Lewis College.
“You Can’t Take It With You,” opening night, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 18, show also runs Oct. 19, 24-26, and 3 p.m., Oct. 20, Fort Lewis College Theater. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Bill Hayes Memorial, 9-11 a.m., Oct. 19, Fort Lewis College Hospitality Tent.
Joel Racheff performs, 7-11 p.m., Oct. 19, The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Miss Tess & The Talkbacks performs, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 19, Crash Music, Aztec. 505-427-6748.
Todd Snider performs, 8 p.m., Oct. 20, Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave.
Infant Massage Class for parents and baby, ages 2 to 6 months, 10-11:30 a.m., Oct. 22, Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., Suite 205. 259-7337.
Rocky Horror Show – Live on Stage, Oct. 24-26, Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave.
Joel Racheff performs, 7-11 p.m., Oct. 25, 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Bacon performs, 8:30 p.m., Oct. 25, Derailed Pourhouse, 725 Main Ave.
Bacon performs, 10 p.m., Oct. 26, Stellar in Silverton.
“Night of the Chocolate Elixir” Festival & Movie Night, 4:15-6:30 p.m., Nov. 1, White Dragon Tea Room, 820 Main Ave. 385-7300.
C. Scott Hagler performs, part of the 2013-14 Recital Series, 7 p.m., Nov. 8, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave.
Victor & Penny perform, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 9, Crash Music, Aztec. 505-427-6748.
Finnders and Youngberg perform, 8 p.m., Nov. 9, Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave.
“Climb to Glory” screening, 9:30 a.m., 2 and 6 p.m., Nov. 11, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com or 247-7657.
Matcha & Sencha Party with Casey Nichols, 4-6 p.m., Nov. 12, White Dragon Tea Room, 820 Main Ave. 385-7300.
Meet the Author event with Andrea Jones, author of Between Urban and Wild: Reflections from Colorado, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 12, Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.
Studebaker John performs, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 23, Crash Music, Aztec. 505-427-6748.
Japanese Paper Lantern Show & Display with Jeff Benally, 4-6 p.m., Nov. 29, White Dragon Tea Room, 820 Main Ave. 385-7300.
Holiday Farmers Market, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Dec. 14, La Plata County Fairgrounds.
Jason Elmore performs, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 14, Crash Music, Aztec. 505-427-6748.
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