Enviro Center celebrates Ed Abbey’s b-dayWhat: Award-winning viewing of “Wrenched,” live music by The Porchlights, and – of course – cake Were he still alive, Edward Abbey would turn 86 today. To celebrate – and keep his fabled activist spirit alive – the FLC Environmental Center and Environmental Studies Department invite the community to a “big ol’ activist-themed birthday party.”
Doors open at 5 p.m. and film begins at 5:30. Music and cake will take place from 7-8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, though donations are always welcome. For more, call the Environmental Center at 970-247-7676 or go to: www.fortlewis.edu/environmentalcenter |
Activities kick off with a showing of ML Lincoln’s award-winning documentary “Wrenched” (
Thursday29
Storytime, 10 a.m., Pine River Library, Bayfield. 884-2222.
Scrapbooking Group, 1 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Adult Computer Classes, 1:30-3 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Tween After School Activities, 2 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
“Doc Swords,” PTSD Social Club for Combat Veterans, 4-6 p.m., meet at VFW post 4031, 1550 Main Ave.
Edward Abbey's 86th Birthday Party, featuring the documentary “Wrenched,” music by the Porch Lights, and cake, sponsored by FLC Environmental Center, 5 p.m., Fort Lewis College Student Union Ballroom.
Donny Johnson perform, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
The Badly Bent performs, 6 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Dave Mensch performs, 6-10 p.m., The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.powsci.org.
“To Every Season: Death With Dignity,” part of the Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College, Noble Hall, Room 130. www.fortlewis.edu/professionalassociates.
Robby Overfield performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Friday30
Durango Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, 21636 Highway 160 West. www.earlybirdtoastmters.org or 769-7615.
TOP Pop-Up Shop featuring Hermosa clothing, fundraiser for DAC, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., 1006 Main Ave.
Firkin Friday taps “S’more Firkin,” 3 p.m., Purgy’s at Durango Mountain Resort, event also runs 3 p.m., Feb. 6, Steamworks Brewing Co., 801 E. 2nd Ave. 259-9200.
Hello Dollface performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
DJ Cowboy Buddha performs, 10 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Interstate Stash Express performs, 10 p.m., Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave.
Saturday31
MakerSpace, featuring Basics of Digital Photography, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
The Met’s Live in HD: Offenbach’s “Les Contes d’Hoffmann,” 10:55 a.m., Student Union Vallecito Room at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
TOP Pop-Up Shop featuring Hermosa clothing, fundraiser for DAC, 12 noon - 5 p.m., 1006 Main Ave.
The Cannondolls perform, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Sol’ Emporium performs, 6:30 p.m., Mancos Valley Distillery.
Durango Poetry Slam, 7 p.m., Steaming Bean.
Greg Ryder performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Bottom Shelf Brewery in Bayfield.
High Five performs with Diabolical Sound Platoon, 10 p.m., Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave.
Sunday01
FamilyTime Yoga, for families/caregivers with children ages 4-10 with Joy Kilpatrick, 10-11:30 a.m., YogaDurango on Main. www.Breathworkswithjoy.com.
Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Informal Tango Practice, 5-7 p.m., Durango Dance, 1120 Main Ave. www.tangodurango.com or 533-7231.
Blue Moon Ramblers perform, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Joel Racheff performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Jazz Church, 7-10 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Monday02
Jammin’ Juniors, 10-11 a.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
MakerSpace, featuring Learn to Sew, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Ignacio Library.
“MineBlox,” for school-aged children up to 5th grade, 3:30 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Nature Club for 4th-6th graders, 5-6:30 p.m., event runs first and third Mondays thru May 18, Boys and Girls Club of Durango. 375-0010.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Circle of Health Presentations, 6:30 p.m., 3160 E. Animas Village Dr., Cedar View 1. 442-0925.
Ace Revel performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
The Booze Bombs perform, 7 p.m., Historic Aztec Theater in Aztec, N.M. 505-427-6748 or crashmusicaztec.com.
Tuesday03
“Minecraft vs. Roblox,” for 1st- through 5th-graders, 3:30 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
"Why Mountain Towns Would Benefit from a National Carbon Fee," featuring Durango Telegraph contributor Allen Best, 4 p.m., Durango Public Library. fourcore.org.
Inklings: Book Club for 2nd and 3rd Graders, 4-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 863-9287.
Terry Rickard performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Rotary Club of Durango meets, presentation from physical therapist Stephanie Roberts, 6 p.m., Henry Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.
Crochet Group meets, 6 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 565-7600.
Lacey Black performs, 6-8 p.m., ‘6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Ave. 247-9083.
Tim Sullivan performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Yoga for Vets, 7:15-8:15 p.m., Yoga Durango, 1140-A Main Ave. 769-6875.
Bingo Night, 9 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave. 382-9664.
Wednesday04
Bird Walk, 9 a.m., meet at Rotary Park. 382-9396.
Free Kids Yoga, ages 3-7 with Joy Kilpatrick, 9-9:45 a.m., Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave, Ste. 205. www.Breathworkswithjoy.com.
Jammin’ Juniors, 10-11 a.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Spring Job Fair, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Fort Lewis College Student Union Ballroom. www.fortlewis.edu/careerservices.
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.
Hour Exchange La Plata community potluck, 6 p.m., St. Mark’s Church. 884-9330.
Ace Revel performs, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave. enodurango.com.
The Lisa Blue Trio performs, 6-9 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr. 247-9083.
Ping Pong Tournament, 6:30 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 749-7231.
Geeks Who Drink Trivia, 7 p.m., BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W. College Dr. 259-5959.
Golden Dragon Acrobats, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Terry Rickard performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Pub Quiz Trivia, 8:30 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Ongoing
“Bring in the New Year: Big Band Theory,” show runs thru Jan. 30, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave. 385-9583 or www.prvb.com.
Connected by a Thread: Quilts and Quilters from the Four Corners, show runs thru Jan. 31, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“2015 Art & Design Faculty & Staff Biennial,” show runs thru Feb. 11, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery. 247-7167.
Art by Bridget Williams, show runs thru Feb. 15, Raider Ridge Café.
Art show, featuring works by Melanie Kirkpatrick, Nick Blaisdell and Janet Lever-Wood, thru March 7, Olio Restaurant in Mancos. 533-1381.
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
“Pastel Interpretations of the Southwest & Beyond,” works by Jan Heyl, artist reception, 3:30-5 p.m., Feb. 5, show runs thru Feb. 27, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave. 385-9583.
First Thursdays Art Walk, 5 p.m., Feb. 5, meet at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
Family Reading Circles, 5:30 p.m., Feb. 5, event runs each Thursday thru March 26, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
“Papua New Guinea: People, Birds and Conservation,” part of the Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Feb. 5, Fort Lewis College, Noble Hall, Room 130. www.fortlewis.edu/professionalassociates.
Poetry Slam, 7 p.m., Feb. 5, event runs each Thursday, The Steaming Bean, 915 Main Ave. 385-7901.
Drawing from Photographs, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Feb. 6, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
The Porchlights perform, 6 p.m., Feb. 6, Grumpy’s at the Grand in Silverton.
“Spirits Journey” exhibit opening, 6-8 p.m., Feb. 6, Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center in Ignacio. 563-4600.
“Love Your Life, Live Longer,” heart health presentation from Mercy Regional Medical Center, 9:30-11 a.m., Feb. 7, Durango Public Library. 764-3914.
Winter Discovery Walk with San Juan Mountains Association, part of the Southwest Colorado Winter Ecology Series, 10 a.m. to noon, Feb. 7, Cherry Creek Road in San Juan National Forest. 759-9113.
“Love, Your Library” celebration, featuring music, food, activities, 1-4 p.m., Feb. 8, Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Tommy & Saundra O’Sullivan perform, with special guest Patrick’s Crossing, 7 p.m., Feb. 8, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160 or henrystratertheatre.com.
Knitting Club, 6-7 p.m., Feb. 10, Mancos Public Library. 565-7600.
You Knew Me When performs, 5 p.m., Feb. 12, Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. www.skabrewing.com.
Free Legal Clinic, 2-5 p.m., Feb. 13, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
“Unchain My HeART,” a multimedia youth art show, exhibit opening, 4-8 p.m., Feb. 13, show runs thru March 4, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 385-4440 or 382-8355.
Badly Bent performs, benefit concert for Bayfield Association for the Advancement of Music, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 13, Performing Arts Center at Bayfield High School. 884-9900.
Violist Danny DeSantis & Friends, St. Mark’s Recital Series, 7 p.m., Feb. 13, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. durangorecitals.com.
You Knew Me When performs, 7 p.m., Feb. 13, Mancos Valley Distillery.
“A Chekhovian Sonata,” three short plays by Anton Chehov, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 13-14, and 19- 21, and 3 p.m., Feb. 15, Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Winter Warrior 10k Snowshoe Race, 10 a.m., Feb. 14, Durango Nordic Center. www.winterwarrior10k.com.
One Billion Rising celebration, hosted by SASO, 12 noon - 1 p.m., Feb. 14, Buckley Park.
The Assortment performs, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Feb. 14, Purgy’s at Durango Mountain Resort, Highway 550.
OPA! Greek Valentine’s Day Dinner & Movie, fundraiser for Durango Film Fest featuring “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” 6:30 p.m., Feb. 14, The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. durangofilm.org.
Fee-free day, all day, Feb. 16, U.S. Forest Service day-use recreation sites. Recreation.gov.
Tango Milonga, 7-9 p.m., Feb. 17, Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. www.tangodurango.com or 533-7231.
Leftover Salmon performs, Feb. 17-18, Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave.
Meet the Doulas and Midwives Potluck, 6:45 p.m., Feb. 18, Smiley Building, 1309 E. 2nd Ave., Room 12.
“A Bite of Jazz,” fundraiser for Music in the Mountains, dinner, 6:15 p.m., concert, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 19, St. Mark’s Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. www.musicinthemountains.com or 385-6820.
Introduction to Permaculture with Reid Smith of Adobe House Farms, 6 p.m., Feb. 24, Ignacio Public Library. 563-9287
Crash Music Self-Portrait Show, artist’s reception, 6:30-9 p.m., Feb. 27, Historic Aztec Theater in Aztec, N.M. 505-427-6748.
Marilyn Mangold on piano, part of the Recital Series, 7 p.m., March 27, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive. 385-8668.
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