Vanilla Pop haunts historic Strater stage
What: Halloween Bash with Vanilla Pop
Where: Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave.
When: Thurs., Oct. 31 from 8-11:30 p.m.
Bust out your best ’80s garb and dancing shoes, as local party favorite Vanilla Pop makes its public debut at the Historic Strater Theatre. The duo brings it line up of favorite hits, old and new, to the Strater's Halloween Bash from 8-11:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 31.
Made up of lead singer "Al Dente" and keyboardist/vocalist and self-proclaimed "best bass player in the world "Lester Moore," Vanilla Pop has been charming audiences with its energetic, larger-than-life lounge act for more than 10 years. Based out of Taos, Vanilla Pop is one of the most popular event and party bands throughout the Southwest, sure to get even the most dedicated wall flowers up and shaking a leg. With only a hint of satire, Vanilla Pop has an extensive and well-loved song list that covers everyone from Prince to Queen (just no "Mustang Sally" or "Brown-Eyed Girl." Seriously. Don't even ask.)
Doors open at 8 p.m., music starts at 8:30 p.m. and festivities wrap up at 11:30 p.m. For additional information, call 247-4431 or visit henrystratertheatre.com.
San Juan Mountains make it to the silver screen
What: “Chasing Ice” screening
Where: Fort Lewis College, Noble Hall
When: Sat., Nov. 2 at 7 p.m.
The San Juans hit the big screen with “Chasing Ice,” a firsthand look at the world's changing climate, at 7 p.m. Sat., Nov. 2, in Fort Lewis College's Noble Hall.
The documentary follows what is known as the "Extreme Ice Survey," a multi-year time-lapse of the Arctic's melting glaciers.
The idea for the survey came about in 2005, when acclaimed photographer James Balog was sent to Iceland on assignment for National Geographic. A self-proclaimed skeptic on climate change, that trip opened Balog's eyes to what he saw as the biggest story in human history and sparked the idea for the survey and resulting movie.
"Chasing Ice" follows Balog, along with his band of young adventurers, as they deploy untested technology and come face to face with their own mortality in brutal sub-zero temperatures – all in an effort to provide photographic proof to the world of how dire the situation is. His haunting images compress years into seconds, capturing ancient mountains of ice as they disappear in a geologic blink of an eye. "Chasing Ice" depicts not only a photographer trying to deliver evidence but also tries to send a message of hope to our carbon-powered planet.
In addition to the arctic footage, the film also features footage from Red Mountain Pass, where cameras snapped hourly shots of the snow pack and melt each year.
The film has won accolades and awards worldwide since being released last year, including one for "Best Cinematography" at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. According to Robert Redford, "You’ve never seen images like this before … it deserves to be seen and felt on the big screen."
All proceeds from the event benefit the Center for Snow & Avalanche Studies. For more information, call 387-5080 or visit www.snowstudies.org.
Thursday31
Snowdown 2014 event entry deadline, Oct. 31. www.snowdown.org.
"Computer Basics," 1:30-3 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
LPEA Halloween Open House for Children, 2:30-5 p.m., LPEA, 45 Stewart St., Bodo. 382-3572.
Children’s Trick-or-Treating, 4-6 p.m., downtown Durango. www.downtowndurango.org or 375-5067.
DDM Dissection Stew, 4:30 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.com.
Jack Tallmadge 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.
Free Trivia, 6-9 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E. 2nd Ave.
“Global Warming: What Do We Really Know?” part of the Life-Long Learning Series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130. 247-7456.
Greg Ryder performs, 7-11 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Halloween Fiesta, RD Unit, Lawn Chair Kings and Durango Funk All-Stars, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave.
Zombiefest, featuring brain-eating contest, zombie march and zombie dance contest, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m., DJ Z-Ride performs, 9 p.m. to close, Moe’s 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Vanilla Pop "Dress Up & Get Down," Strater Halloween Bash featuring 8-11:30 p.m., Henry Strater Hotel, 699 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.
National Hip Hop Tour featuring Grayskul and Graves33, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
Running Out of Road performs, 9 p.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave.
Friday01
Pick-up basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Durango Recreation Center. 799-0173.
Firkin Friday presents “Apple Pie,” 3 p.m., Steamworks Brewing Co., 801 E. 2nd Ave. 259-9200 or www.steamworksbrewing.com.
“Night of the Chocolate Elixir” festival & movie night, 4:15-6:30 p.m., White Dragon Tea Room, 820 Main Ave. 385-7300.
“An Evening of Art, Science and Conversation,” 5-8 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. 259-2606 or www.durangoarts.org.
“The Miniature Show” opening reception, 5-8 p.m., Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center in Ignacio. 563-4600.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
Pub Science featuring “Private Land Conservation: Good for the Landowner and the Public," 6 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.com.
Funky Freaky Friday Jam Session, 6-9 p.m., Moe’s 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Mountainfilm on Tour, hosted by Durango Nature Studies, 7 p.m., Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave.
Senior Recital: Ryan Baker on saxophone, 7 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.
The Moetones performs for Zombie Party, 7 p.m., Mancos Valley Distillery.
Rob Webster performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Costume Contest and Third Time Charmed performs, 9 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
DJ Soul Atomic performs, 10 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.
Saturday02
International Photography Competition deadline for submissions, show runs Dec. 6 - Jan. 9, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. www.openshuttergallery.com or 382-8355.
Hesperus Mountain Ski Patrol’s 50th annual Ski Swap, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds.
“Try Hockey for Free Day,” for kids ages 10 and under, 12:30 - 2:45 p.m., Chapman Hill. Gear provided by Durango Area Youth Hockey Association. 375-7395.
Liberty School’s Dyslexic Hall of Fame, Kirk James performs, 5:30 p.m., Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave. 385-4834 or www.thelibertyschool.org.
Horses and Harvest, a benefit for Medicine Horse Center, Patrick Crossing performs, 5:30 p.m., Millwood Junction in Mancos. 533-7403 or www.medicinehorsecenter.org.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
KSUT Membership Party and Silent Auction, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Ska, 225 Girard St. 563-0255.
Funky Freaky Friday, Juicy Money performs, 6-9 p.m., Moe’s 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Contra Dance with Caller Wendy Graham; Dave and The Stewardesses perform, 6:30 p.m., Park Elementary, 510 E. 6th Ave. 385-9292 or durangocontradance.org.
“Chasing Ice” screening, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College, Noble Hall. 387-5080 or snowstudies.org.
Salsa Night, 7 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Robby Overfield performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
John Denver: “The Tribute” with John Adams Band, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcers.com.
Gothla with Mataholla Moon Belly Dance, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. 385-8547.
DJ Kaztro, 9 p.m., Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
DJ Two Tone performs, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
Bacon performs, 10 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.
Sunday03
5th annual Tweed Ride, noon, Rotary Park.
Belle Sunday Brunch, with Jack Tallmadge, 1-3 p.m.; Blue Moon Ramblers performs, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
Durango Food Not Bombs (FNB) free vegan/vegetarian meal, 2-4 p.m., Riverfront/Iris Park.
The Alexander Murray Faculty Recital with Marc Reed on trumpet and Kristin Taylor on piano, 3 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Joel Racheff performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Monday04
Computer Basics class, 1-3 p.m., also runs Nov. 5, Pine River Library in Bayfield.
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., Ignacio Community Library.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Breastfeeding workshop, 6-8 p.m., Kid’s Rock, 563 Main Ave. 259-9400.
Chad MacCluskey performs, 6-9 p.m., Cyprus Café, 725 E. 2nd Ave.
Alex Paul performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Tuesday05
Computer Basics class, 1-3 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield.
Terry Rickard performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
Gear Swap, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave.
Chimney Rock National Monument Management Plan Open House, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Archuleta County Fairgrounds, Pagosa Springs. www.chimneyrockco.org.
Rotary Club of Durango meets, 6 p.m., Henry Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.
Using the Mac to make photo albums and gifts, 6-7 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Tim Sullivan performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 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.
Wednesday06
Weminuche Audubon Society Bird Walk, 9-10 a.m., For the Birds, 1560 East 2nd Ave. 382-9396.
Pick-up basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Durango Recreation Center. 799-0173.
Toddler Storytime, 2:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.
Pint and Game Night, 5 p.m., Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.org.
Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
Snowdown Follies Brainstorming Session, 6 p.m., Bent Urban Sports Bar, 42 County Road 250. www.snowdownfollies.org.
“Zero Waste Holiday Entertaining” with Leslie Blood, 6-7 p.m., Durango Public Library. 375-3380 or www.durangopubliclibrary.org.
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.
Terry Rickard performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Ongoing
Artwork by Indigo Greenleaf, through Oct. 31, Raider Ridge Café, 509 E. 8th Ave. 375-9727.
“Something for Everyone,” through Oct. 31, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave.
Fall Cleanup, through Nov. 1, all around Durango. 375-4903 or www.durangogov.org/fall.
“Patterns of Light,” runs through Dec. 5, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.
Wilderness Photography by Larry Carver, through Nov. 11, Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
Photography by Howard Rachlin, through Nov. 15, Kassidy’s Kitchen, 171 Suttle St.
“Sentinels of Change: Drought in the West,” runs through Nov. 16, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. 259-2606 or www.durangoarts.org.
Deadline for submissions for Snowdown Fine Art Exhibition, Nov. 19. 259-3425 or www.lposc.org.
“Juanita Ainsley: Spinning Tales,” runs through Nov. 20, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery.
“Patterns of Light,” through Dec. 5, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.
“Assaulted Lands: At What Cost?” 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,” through May 16, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Upcoming
Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar, vendor application deadline Nov. 7, bazaar runs Dec. 6-7, Animas Museum, 3065 W. 2nd Ave. 247-5348.
Elder Care Support Group meets, 10 a.m., Nov. 7, Ignacio Community Library.
FLC Music presents Midday Music!, 12:20 p.m., Nov. 7, Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.
Email Basics, 1:30-3 p.m., Nov. 5, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
“Fort Lewis Legacy” exhibit opening and book sale, 4 p.m., Nov. 7, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College.
Craft needle or string some jewelry while drinking a porter, 6 p.m., Nov. 7, Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. mtnmystic3@yahoo.com.
“Fort Lewis College Indian School: Re-counting the History, Re-storing the Mission,” 6 p.m., Nov. 7, Center of Southwest Studies, Lyceum Room.
Vallecito Nordic Fall Fundraiser, The Miserabillies perform, 6-8 p.m., Nov. 7, Lost Dog Bar & Lounge, . 884-6193 or vallecitonordic.org.
Digital Photography Basics, 6-8 p.m., Nov. 7, Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Robin and Linda Williams concert, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 7, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Finish Betsy’s Ride, to celebrate Betsy Richardson's 1-year anniversary of recovery and honor fallen cyclists, 10:15 a.m., Nov. 8, meet at the Centennial Center parking lot.
“The Graduates” screening, 6 p.m., Nov. 8, Ignacio Community Library.
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.
“Pickle-Chiffon Pie,” children’s theatre, 7 p.m., Nov. 8-9 and 15, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Yearning for Yeti performs, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 8, Mancos Valley Distillery.
“Premanata,” a yoga-inspired performance, Nov. 8-10, Smiley Theater, 1309 E. 3rd Ave.
“Sun & Room” opening night, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 8, performance also runs Nov. 9 and 14-16, and 3 p.m., Nov. 10, Fort Lewis College Theatre, Gallery Stage.
W.T. F. Wild Turkey Fest women’s hockey tournament, Nov. 8-11, Chapman Hill Ice Rink.
The Met: Live in HD featuring “Tosca,” 10:55 a.m., Nov. 9, Student Union at Fort Lewis College, Vallecito Room. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Sparkling Snowflake Ornament Demonstration, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Nov. 9, Beads and Beyond, 840 Main Ave. 247-1204.
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.
Readings from Marjane Ambler, author of Yellowstone Has Teeth, 6 p.m., Nov. 12, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
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.
Watercolor Workshop with Denny Rose, 9 a.m. - noon, Nov. 12, Ignacio Community Library.
Holiday Bazaar hosted by Durango Montessori, 3:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 14, Smiley Building first floor, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. 769-3590.
Copper and Congress performs, 5-7 p.m., Nov. 14, Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. copperandcongress.com.
Mancos Toastmasters hosts informational meetings, 5:30 p.m., Nov. 7, event also runs 6 p.m., Nov. 14, Mancos Public Library. 533-7372 or 533-7600.
Joshua Mietz on clarinet and Marilyn Garst on piano, part of the 2013-14 Recital Series, 7 p.m., Nov. 15, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive.
Copper and Congress performs, 8:30 p.m., Nov. 15, Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave. copperandcongress.com.
Beer, Dinner and a Movie, 6 p.m., Nov. 16, The Palace, featuring “Breakfast with Curtis” screening, 8:15 p.m., Nov. 16, The Gaslight Theater. 375-7779.
She Keeps Bees and Last Good Tooth perform, 6-11 p.m., Nov. 16, Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Beginning Microsoft Word class, 1-3 p.m., Nov. 18 and 19, Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Pre-holiday Tech Petting Zoo, 4-6:30 p.m., Nov. 20, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Internet Basics class, 1:30-3 p.m., Nov. 21, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
“The State of Arizona” screening, 6 p.m., Nov. 21, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
International Survivors of Suicide Day, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Nov. 23, Fort Lewis College, Chemistry Hall 130. 946-8737 or 247-6328.
An Evening with 9:9 The Worship Band, 7 p.m., Nov. 23, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
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.
Beginning Microsoft Excel class, 1-3 p.m., Dec. 2 and 3, Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Annual Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar, 5-7 p.m., Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 7, Animas Museum, 3065 W. 2nd Ave. 247-5348.
Native American Winter Market, fundraiser for Durango High School Native American Club, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 7, Durango High School. 946-1197.
Dolores River Brewery Holiday Arts and Crafts Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 7, at the brewery in Dolores. 562-4494.
Olde English Holiday Farmers Market, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Dec. 14, La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall.
Jason Elmore performs, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 14, Crash Music, Aztec. 505-427-6748.
Snowdown Kids Follies Auditions, 4-6 p.m., Dec. 16 and 17, Durango Arts Center Dance Studio, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org or 702-468-5893.