Get your glow on at winter sports galaWhat: “Alpenglow at Purgatory,” a fundraiser for the Durango Winter Sports Foundation Reconnect with old ski buddies and meet new ones as the Durango Winter Sports Foundation kicks off the season with “Alpenglow at Purgatory,” a celebration of winter.
Co-sponsored by Durango Mountain Resort and The Timbers at Edgemont Highlands, the James Bond 007 style gala is a benefit for the Durango Winter Sports Foundation. Festivities take place from 6 p.m. - midnight on Sat., Nov. 15, at Purgy’s and the Durango Mountain Club. Proceeds from the event will benefit DWSF athletes, coaches and other youth programs supported by Durango Winter Sports Foundation The event will also be a chance to honor the adaptive sports achievements of the late Dave Spencer and paralympians Lana Jo Chapin and Mary Riddell, all of whom will be inducted into the Foundation’s Hall of Fame. The event includes dinner, specialty Tito’s Vodka cocktails, casino games and dancing plus live and silent auctions. Durango Mountain Resort is also offering a 20% discount on lodging for the night. Tickets are $75 per person or $100 with $30 in casino chips. They can be purchased at www.durangowintersports.org and by calling 970-749-2305. |
Indigenous dance comes to Concert HallWhat: “SEED,” an indigenous contemporary dance performance Tickets: $15/$25 available at www.durangoconcerts.com; by calling (970) 247-7657; or at the Durango Welcome Center, 8th St. and Main Ave.
Headed up by director/choreographer Rulan Tangen, Dancing Earth is made up an entirely of indigenous dancers, composers, costumers, filmmakers, visual artists and crew members from dozens of tribes throughout North America. Tangen, based out of Santa Fe, brings nearly 30 years of international experience in powwow, ballet, modern dance, circus arts, film and theater. The performers, which includes FLC students, “gather as individual artists to create experimental yet elemental dances that reflect their rich cultural heritage and to explore identity as contemporary Native peoples,” according to a news release. “SEED” is said to be a creative process that includes everything from story telling and seed exchanges to outdoor “land dance,” potlucks and flash mobs. Since 2004, the group has performed throughout the world. It was recognized as “One of the Top 25 Dance Companies to Watch” by Dance Magazine and was the first indigenous contemporary dance ensemble to be awarded the prestigious National Dance Project grant to support the development of its programs. In 2010, the group was honored with an “Expressive Arts” award from the National Museum of the American Indian. Wrote ExploreDance.com, “The performances of Dancing Earth ... were exemplary and affecting. Audiences were treated to a new experience yet the message was poignant, real and familiar somehow.” View a promotional clip of Dancing Earth’s work at www.dancingearth.org. For more information, go to www.durangoconcerts.com. |
The nation’s premier indigenous contemporary dance group, Dancing Earth, returns to Durango this weekend as part of Fort Lewis College’s ongoing Native American Heritage Month celebration. The group will be performing its latest work, “SEED,” which was done in collaboration with Fort Lewis College students and alumna as well as members of the local community. There will be two chances to catch the show: 7:30 p.m. Sat., Nov. 15 and 2 p.m., Sun., Nov. 16.Thursday13
Storytime for toddlers and preschoolers, 10 a.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Here to Hear: Office Hour with Councilor Dick White, 11:30 a.m. -to 12:30 p.m., City Hall, 949 E. 2nd Ave.
Scrapbooking Group, 1 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Adult Computer Classes, 1:30-3 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Embracing Diversity Initiative meets, 4-5:30 p.m., Durango High School. 259-1247.
Desert Sun Coffee 10-Year Anniversary, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. 247-1100.
Four Corners Film office update & networking meeting, 5 p.m., Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave. 749-2015.
Consumer Health Care Class, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Tim Sullivan perform, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Honor Choir Concert, 5:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/music.
Terry Rickard performs, 6 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr. 247-9083.
Evening Book Club, 6 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Vallecito Nordic Fall Fundraiser, 6-8 p.m., Lost Dog Bar & Lounge. vallecitonordic.org or 884-6193.
Activist Shannon Galpin, author of Mountain to Mountain, 6:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 419 San Juan Dr. 247-1438.
Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.powsci.org.
Jack Ellis performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
“Looking for History: Learning to Read the Landscape,” presentation by Andrew Gulliford for the San Juan Basin Archaeological Society, 7 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum Room at Fort Lewis College.
Winona LaDuke, presented by FLC Native American Center and Community Concert Hall, 7 p.m., Student Union Ballroom at Fort Lewis College. Sold out.
“Economic Transition to a New Future: From Command to Market-Based Economics Through a Croatian Lens,” part of the Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130. www.fortlewis.edu/professionalassociates.
The Wrecking Balls CD Release Party, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Animas City Theater, 128 E. College Drive.
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Durango Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., Christina’s, Highway 160. www.earlybirdtoastmasters.org or 769-7615.
BID Coffee & Conversation, 8:30-9:30 a.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 949 E. 2nd Ave. www.downtowndurango.org.
Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Durango Public Library.
Pick-up basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Durango Recreation Center. 799-0173.
Free Legal Self-Help Clinic, 2-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Robby Overfield perform, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Holiday Bazaar, benefiting Durango Montessori's financial aid program, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. www.durangomontessori.com.
Pub Science, 6 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.com.
Greg Ryder performs, 6 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr. 247-9083.
Meet the Author: Mary Sojourner, author of 29, 6:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.
“Play On!” opening night, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. 382-8584. www.durangoarts.org.
“Pretty Faces: the Story of a Skier Girl” screening, 7 p.m., Smiley Building Theater, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. 247-1242.
Marilyn Mangold on piano, part of the Recital Series, 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive. 385-8668.
Tim Guidotti performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
The Porchlights perform, 7 p.m., Mancos Valley Distillery.
Funked Up Fridays, 8 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Lawn Chair Kings perform, 8 p.m., El Rancho Tavern.
The Jelly Belly Boogie Band performs, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
Durango Betties host WTF: Wild Turkey Festival, womens hockey tournament, 9:15-11:30 p.m., Chapman Ice Rink.
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Stand Down for Veterans, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. 749-1673 or www.standdowndurango.com
Drop-in Tennis, 9 a.m., Durango High tennis courts. 769-3772.
MakerSpace, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Taste of Native Cuisine & Culture Expo 2014, featuring Chef Karlos Baca, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum in Ignacio. 563-9583.
4 Corners Cyclocross Series, 11 a.m., Ray Denison Memorial Field at Fort Lewis College.
Durango Betties host WTF: Wild Turkey Festival, womens hockey tournament, 12:45 - 6:45 p.m., Chapman Ice Rink.
Dusky Nature Walk and Star Gazing, 5-8 p.m., Durango Nature Center. www.durangonaturestudies.org.
Black Velvet Duo performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
The Orlando Dugi Fashion Show, 5:30 p.m., Fort Lewis College Ballroom. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Joel Racheff performs, 6-10 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr. 247-9083.
Alpenglow at Purgatory, benefit for Durango Winter Sports Foundation, 6 p.m. - midnight, Durango Mountain Resort, Highway 550. www.durangowintersports.org or 749-2305.
“Like Stones Being Rattled in a Can of Ribbon Cane Syrup” artist reception, works by Hardison Collins. The Miserabillies perform, 7 p.m., Mancos Public Library.
Greg Ryder performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Durango Poetry Slam, 7 p.m., Steaming Bean Coffee and Café.
Dancing Earth indigenous contemporary dance presents “SEED,” 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
The Dustbowl Revival performs, 8 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave.
Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Bottom Shelf Brewery in Bayfield.
DJ Inspire performs, 8 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
The Jelly Belly Boogie Band performs, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
DJ Kaztro, 9 p.m., Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Dave Mensch performs, 9 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
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16th annual Artisan’s Holiday Gift Show & Sale, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Henry Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave.
Durango Betties host WTF: Wild Turkey Festival, womens hockey tournament, 12:45 - 6:45 p.m., Chapman Ice Rink.
Durango Betties host WTF: Wild Turkey Festival, womens hockey tournament, champion rounds start at 11:45 a.m., Chapman Ice Rink.
Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Dancing Earth indigenous contemporary dance presents “SEED,” 2 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Informal Tango Practice, 5-7 p.m., Durango Dance, 1120 Main Ave. 533-7231.
Joel Racheff performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Blue Moon Ramblers perform, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Meditation and Satsang, 7 p.m., Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave., Room 10. www.craigholliday.com.
Jazz Church, 7-10 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Sam Swisher performs, 8 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
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MakerSpace, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
“Jammin’ Juniors,” activities for babies and toddlers, 10-11 a.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
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.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Free introduction to time banking with Hour Exchange La Plata (HELP), potluck to follow, 5:30 p.m., Bayfield Public Library. 884-9330.
Four Corners Beekeeper’s Association “The Buzz Club,” 6 p.m., Florida Baptist Church near Elmore’s Corner. 903-1877.
Peace and Justice Fellowship, 6-7:30 p.m., 111 Linda Court. 403-9309.
Circle of Health Presentations, 6:30 p.m., 3160 E. Animas Village Dr., Cedar View 1. 442-0925.
Rob Webster performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
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“Minecraft vs. Roblox,” for school-aged children up to fifth-graders, 3:30 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Mountain Middle School 8th Grade Exhibitions, featuring Science “Superfund Silverton and Radon in Your Home,” 5-7 p.m., Main Avenue Mall.
Terry Rickard performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Family Reading Circles, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Crochet Group meets, 6 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 565-7600.
Public Meeting on Lake Durango Water Pipeline, 6 p.m., Durango Rec Center, Eolus Room.
“The Gluten-free Holiday Feast” cooking class, 6 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Really Great Gluten Free Holiday Cooking Class & BYOB, 6 p.m., Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave. www.durangonaturalfoods.coop.
Rotary Club of Durango meets, presentation by John Bregar on volcanic climbing in Ecuador, 6 p.m., Henry Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.
The Entrepreneur Lounge, 6-7:30 p.m., back room of the Himalayan Kitchen, 10th and Main.
Black Velvet duo performs, 6-10 p.m., Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave.
Highland Soles Trio performs, presented by Durango Scottish Dancers and Durango Celtic Festival, 6:30 p.m., Rocky Mountain Retreat, 848 E. 3rd Ave. 769-1648.
Tim Sullivan performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Climbing and Trekking in Peru with Tom Zajicek, 7 p.m., Center for Southwest Studies Lyceum Room at Fort Lewis College. 385-1814.
Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. - close, Moe’s 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Bingo Night, 9 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave. 382-9664.
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Bird Walk, 9 a.m., meet at Rotary Park. 382-9396.
“Jammin’ Juniors,” activities for babies and toddlers, 10-11 a.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Balloon Powered Cars, part of Tween After School Activities, 2 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Colorado Water Plan meeting, 6-8 p.m., Pine River Senior Center in Bayfield.
Breastfeeding Workshop with Joy Frazer, 6-8 p.m., Kids Rock, Main Ave.
Ace Revel performs, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar.
The Lisa Blue Trio performs, 6-9 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr. 247-9083.
Ricky Nelson Remembered starring Matthew & Gunnar Nelson, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Joel Racheff performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Blondies in Cortez. 565-4015.
Geeks Who Drink Trivia, 8:30 p.m., BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W. College Drive. 259-5959.
Pub Quiz Trivia, 8:30 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Ongoing
“Exploring the Terrain: Jennifer Ghormley," through Nov. 14, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery. www.fortlewis.edu/art-design.
“An Enduring Wilderness,” runs through Nov. 15, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“Wild for Wilderness Online Auction,” a benefit for Great Old Broads for Wilderness, through Nov. 16. auction.greatoldbroads.org.
Works by Ron Martin, runs thru Nov. 28, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave. 385-9583.
Works by Philippe LeFevre, runs through Nov. 30, Steaming Bean, 915 Main Ave. 385-7901.
Works by Del Greer, runs through Dec. 15, Raider Ridge Café.
“After” by Mariah Richstone, runs through Dec. 23, Durango Arts Center Library, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Tryouts for Durango Swim Club, 3:30-4:15 p.m., Monday-Thursday, Durango Rec Center. 779-8643 or Suzanneschieltz@hotmail.com.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Upcoming
Free Midday Music Recitals, 12:20 p.m., Nov. 20, Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/music.
Avalanche Awareness Course, presented by Friends of the San Juans, 6 p.m., Nov. 20, Pine Needle Mountaineering, 835 Main Ave. www.thesanjuans.org.
“Evolution of a Criminal” screening, 6 p.m., Nov. 20, Mancos Public Library.
Dave Mensch performs, 6-10 p.m., Nov. 20, Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
“A Bite of Jazz,” concert series from Music in the Mountains, 6:15 p.m., Nov. 20, St. Mark's Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. www.musicinthemountains.com or 385-6820.
“Cancer in Southwest Colorado: Statistics, Hereditary Cancer Syndromes, and other Important Information You Need to Know,” part of the Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Nov. 20, Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130. www.fortlewis.edu/professionalassociates.
Center of Southwest Studies Holiday Gala, 7 p.m., Nov. 21, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. swcenter.fortlewis.edu.
International Survivors of Suicide Day, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Nov. 22, Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 140. 749-1673.
The Metropolitan Opera Presents Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia,” 10:55 a.m., Nov. 22, Student Union Vallecito Room at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Comedy Nights at the Strater, featuring Chris Simpson, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Nov. 22, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7135.
San Juan Symphony’s Opera Celebration, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 22, San Juan College in Farmington, and 3 p.m., Nov. 23, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com, 505-556-3430 or 247-7657.
Robby Overfield performs, 9 p.m., Nov. 22, Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Pranayama Workshop, 10-11:30 a.m., Nov. 23, Inhabit, 1970 E. 3rd Ave. 946-2044.
Turkey Trot: Thanksgiving 5-mile Race and 1-mile Fun Run, 10 a.m., Nov. 27, Fort Lewis College clock tower. www.DurangoRunningClub.org.
28th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Nov. 27, La Plata County Fairgrounds.
Singing with Santa, 5:45 p.m., Nov. 28, downtown Durango, meet at First National Bank parking lot.
DJ Soul Atomic performs, 9 p.m., Nov. 28, El Rancho Tavern.
Ralph Dinosaur performs, 9 p.m., Nov. 28, Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Hello Dollface performs, 9 p.m., Nov. 29, El Rancho Tavern.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party, 7 p.m., Nov. 30, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Colorado Water Plan meeting, 6-8 p.m., Dec. 1, Mancos Community Center.
Brooke Williams & Terry Tempest Williams present “The Story of My Heart,” by Richard Jefferies, 6:30 p.m., Dec. 2, Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.
Meet the Author: Katrina Blair, author of The Wisdom of Weeds, 6:30 p.m., Dec. 4, Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.
Noel Night, featuring specials at downtown businesses, music, shopping and revelry, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. www.localfirst.org
40th annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival, Dec. 5-7, La Plata County Fairgrounds. 247-2117.
Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar, 5-7 p.m., Dec. 5, and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Dec 6, Animas Museum, 3065 W. 2nd Ave. 247-5348.
Taste of Christmas, 5:30 p.m., Dec. 5, Ignacio Community Library.
Native American Winter Arts Market, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Dec. 6, Durango High School, 2390 Main Ave. 946-1197.
Children’s Holiday Cookie Class, 5:30 p.m., Dec. 9, Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave. www.durangonaturalfoods.coop.
Morning with Santa, 9-11 a.m., Dec. 13, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7135.
Blue Lotus Feet Kirtan, 7-9 p.m., Dec. 13, Inhabit-A Center for Learning, Growth & Transformation, 1970 E. 3rd Ave.
The Midwifery Model of Care, 6 p.m., Dec. 16, Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave. www.durangonaturalfoods.coop.
Avalanche Awareness Course, presented by Friends of the San Juans, 6 p.m., Dec. 18, Pine Needle Mountaineering, 835 Main Ave. www.thesanjuans.org.
Violist Danny DeSantis & Friends perform, St. Mark’s Recital Series, 7 p.m., Feb. 13, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. durangorecitals.com.