National parks photo tour makes pit stop at BackcountryWhat: Trailblazing Photography Clinic with Backpacker Magazine Learn how to capture the moment in the great outdoors as Backcountry Experience hosts a “Trailblazing Photography Clinic” in conjunction with Backpacker Magazine next Monday. The hour long multimedia showcase will be led by members of Backpacker’s National Parks Centennial Road Team, photographers Aidan Lynn-Klimenko and Madison Perrins. The two have been touring the country’s national parks in celebration of the parks system’s 100th anniversary and will be stopping in Durango to share their stories, images and message of preservation.
In advance of the clinic, local photographers are invited to submit photos of Mesa Verde National Park as part of Backpacker’s photography challenge at #backcountryexperienceNPS100 on Instagram. Lynn-Klimenko and Perrins will choose one winner to be showcased at the event, and the featured artist will receive a prize package, including a gift card to Backcountry and outdoor photography gear. “Backcountry is honored to celebrate the National Parks Service’s 100th anniversary by collaborating with Backpacker Magazine and Subaru in such a unique way,” Ben Rockis, owner of Backcountry Experience, said. “We expect this will be a great event, and we encourage our local outdoor community to join us.” The Backpacker National Parks Centennial Tour partners with Subaru to encourage new generations to explore and preserve America’s national parks. As the vehicle partner of the National Parks Service Centennial, Subaru is working with the national parks on a zero landfill initiative dedicated to significantly reducing waste going into landfills and preserving the parks for years to come. Lynn-Klimenko and Perrins are just a third of the way through their trip. Learn more and follow their adventures at backpacker.com/nps100. |
They will also focus on helping local shutterbugs, from weekend warriors to budding professionals, collect their own beautiful imagery from our own back yard. Attendees also will be treated to a screening of Subaru’s short film on sustainability, “Who We Are is What We Leave Behind,” sustainability film, which highlights Subaru’s efforts to reduce trash in national parks.Thursday05
Office Hours with County commissioner Julie Westendorff, 10 a.m.-noon, Pine River Library in Bayfield. 382-6219.
Here to Hear: Office Hour with Councilor Dick White, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., City Hall North Conference Room, 949 E. 2nd Ave.
“Doc Swords,” PTSD Social Club for Combat Veterans, 4-6 p.m., VFW, 1550 Main Ave.
Free Movement Class, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Smiley Building Dance Room, 1309 E. 3rd Ave.
First Thursdays Art Walk, 5-7 p.m., downtown Durango. www.DurangoArts.org/first-thursdays.
“Deep Into Nature,” works by Jim Bagley and Gerald Balcair, opening reception, 5-7 p.m., exhibit runs through November, Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave.
“Art for the Endangered Landscape: Honoring Wolf Creek,” a traveling art show to protect Wolf Creek, opening reception, 5-8 p.m., exhibit runs through Nov. 22, Taylor Raymond Gallery, 835 Main Ave.
Family Reading Circles, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 764-8013.
Tim Sullivan performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Avalanche Workshop: Trip Planning with Jim Donovan, 6 p.m., Pine Needle Mountaineering, 835 Main Ave.
Geek Out with Trivia, 6 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio.
“Mabel Dodge Luhan: Utopian Dreams and Taos Realities,” Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130. www.fortlewis.edu/professionalassociates.
Ace Revel performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Hip Hop with po.10.cee, Nate Larcen and DJ Timashanga, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez. 739-4944.
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Durango Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, 21636 HWY 160 West. 749-1741 or earlybirdtoastmasters.org.
Free education class for those with prediabetes, with Sheena Carswell and Marge Morris, 9-11 a.m., Medical Office Building at Mercy Regional Medical Center, Suite 140. Register at 764-2720.
Shred Day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., First National Bank Main Office.
“Coloring for Grown-ups!” 2-3 p.m., Durango Public Library. 375-3387.
Firkin Fridays featuring “Pumpkin Firkin” on tap, 3 p.m., Steamworks Brewing, 801 E. 2nd Ave. 259-9200.
Native American Storytelling, 4 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Cannon Dolls performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
African Dance Class with Trey Pickett, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Southern Ute Museum in Ignacio. 403-8047.
Namaste Healing Center celebrates 25 years, 6-9 p.m., 1800 E. 3rd Ave., Suite 112.
“Big Fish: The Musical,” presented by Durango Performing Arts Co., opening night, 7 p.m., show also runs Nov. 7, 13-14 and 20, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160 or www.henrystratertheatre.com.
Robbie Overfield performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
The Kirk James Blues Band performs, 7 p.m., Clancy’s Pub, Farmington.
“Spring Awakening, the Musical,” presented by FLC Theatre, opening night, 7:30 p.m., show also runs 7:30 p.m., Nov. 7, Mainstage Theatre at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/theatre.
Million Dollar Highway performs, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon, Gem Village.
DJ Kaztro performs, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
State 38 performs country music, 9 p.m., Blondies, Cortez. 565-4015.
DJ Soul Atomic performs, 10 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.
Live music, 10 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave. 382-9664.
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52nd annual Hesperus Ski Swap, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds.
Try Hockey for Free Day, for kids 9 and under, 9:20-10:20 a.m., Chapman Hill. 375-7395. Register at tryhockeyforfree.com.
VFW Indoor Flea Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1550 Main Ave. 247-0384.
Falconry presentation, 11 a.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
“Big Fish: The Musical,” presented by Durango Performing Arts Co., 1 and 7 p.m., show also runs 7 p.m., Nov. 13 and 20, and 1 p.m., Nov. 14, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160 or www.henrystratertheatre.com.
Robbie Overfield performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
“Fade to Winter” movie premier and fundraiser for Friends of the San Juans, 6:30 and 9 p.m., Durango Arts Center Theater, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.thesanjuans.org.
First Saturdays, DJ Icite and Codestar perform, 7 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet performs, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Greg Ryder performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Lionel Young Band performs, 7:30 p.m., Crash Music, Aztec. 505-427-6748 or crashmusicaztec.com.
Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Bottom Shelf Brewery, Bayfield.
Head for the Hills performs, 9 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave.
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Two Hearts Wedding Expo, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Farmington Civic Center. 375-4589.
Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Joel Racheff performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Eddie Lee performs, 7-11 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
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“The pH Factor and Longevity,” by Dr. Rodney Russell, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., talk also runs 6-7:30 p.m., Nov. 18, Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100 or www.naturalgrocers.com.
Backpacker Magazine’s #NPS100 Tour Stop, 5-6 p.m., Backcountry Experience, 1205 Camino del Rio. backpacker.com/nps100.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
La Plata County Thrive! Coalition Meeting & Potluck Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Commons Building Conference Room, 701 Camino del Rio.
Rhetoric of Rarity: Accession Language and Tarahumara Collections in the Smithsonian, 6 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum Room. 247-7456.
Discussion on mission work in Tanzania, hosted by Mercy Regional Medical Center, 6-8 p.m., Durango Public Library. Register at 764-3903.
Ace Revel performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Contiki, 7 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
The Funk Hunters perform with Chali 2NA, 8:30 p.m., Animas City Theater, 128 E. College Ave. www.durangomassive.com.
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Kids Storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Tea Time Decadence – Baking with Almond Flour, 1-2 p.m., Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100 or www.naturalgrocers.com.
Inklings: Book Club for Kids, 4-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Terry Rickard performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
“Foot and Ankle Pain Explained,” free community presentation with Douglas Lucas, 5:30 p.m., Durango Public Library. Register at 764-3914.
Avalanche Workshop on CAIC reporting, website and the San Juan snowpack with Mark Gober, 6 p.m., Pine Needle Mountaineering, 835 Main Ave.
Rotary Club of Durango meets, presentation by Durango Rotary Club Foundation, 6 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.
Knit or Crochet with Kathy Graf, 6-7 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Open Mic Night, hosted by Inner Orbit Sound System, 7 p.m., Blondies, Cortez. 920-539-9998.
Tim Sullivan performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Bingo Night, 9 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
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Fee free day, all day, all national parks. www.nps.gov/co.
Class for Spanish speakers trying to improve English, 10-11:30 a.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
2nd annual AHS Punkin Chunkin, 3:45 p.m., Animas High School campus in Twin Buttes, park in Twin Buttes garden lot. Animashighschool.com.
Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.
Game Daze, ages 8-12, 3:45-5 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 533-7600.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Heartbeat Durango, support group for individuals affected by suicide, 6-8 p.m., Fire Station 1, 142 Sheppard Drive. 403-4103.
Breastfeeding Workshop, 6-8 p.m., Kids Rock, 563 Main Ave.
Vallecito Nordic Ski Club’s annual fundraiser and party, Six Dollar String Band performs, 6-8 p.m., Carver Brewing Company, 1022 Main Ave.
“Natural Support Options for Blood Sugar Regulation” with herbalist Marija Helt, 6-8 p.m. Register at 779-3111 or www.osadha.com.
Pub Quiz Trivia, 6:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Karaoke, 7 p.m., Blondies in Cortez. 565-4015.
“Frame by Frame” screening, hosted by FLC alumna Alexandria Bombach, 7 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum at Fort Lewis College. www.framebyframethefilm.com.
Terry Rickard performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Poker and Ping Pong Tournament, 8 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Geeks Who Drink Trivia, 8:30 p.m., BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W College Dr. 259-5959.
Ongoing
“Revival of Lost Souls: An Art Exhibit Celebrating Things Gone,” through Nov. 8, Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. anddurango.com.
Art Contest – Drop off deadline, Nov. 16, Southern Ute Museum. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m., all works must be framed. 403-8047.
“unre(Solved): Patricia Singer,” thru Nov. 16, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery. www.fortlewis.edu/art-design.
“Slavery Days” by Michael Brieger, thru Nov. 21, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“Secretive Beauty” photographs by Roman Loranc, runs thru Dec. 2, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thursday-Sunday, 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E 8th Ave.
Upcoming
“Voices of Ignacio” Oral History Party, 10 a.m., Nov. 12, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Free Legal Clinic, 2-4 p.m., Nov. 12, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600 or www.mancoslibrary.org
The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen meet, 6:30 p.m., Nov. 12, La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.4cbch.org or 749-0316.
“Global Economic Inequality: Cause and Effect” with Ron Garst, 7 p.m., Nov. 12, Unitarian Universalists Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive.
Avalanche Workshop: Snowmobiling Avalanche Safety & Awareness, 7 p.m., Nov. 12, Fun Center of Durango.
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society meets, presentation on “Genetic Archaeology: Delving for Relics in the DNA,” 7 p.m., Nov. 12, Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum at Fort Lewis College. sjbas.org.
“The Bicycle Men,” a musical comedy, opening night, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 12, show also runs 6 and 9 p.m., Nov. 13-14, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. 259-2606 or durangoarts.org.
Service Industry Night with DJ P.A., 9 p.m., Nov. 12, Blondies, Cortez. 739-4944.
Free Legal Clinic, 2-5 p.m., Nov. 13, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
“Be Empowered with Life-Changing Body Basics,” 6-7:30 p.m., Nov. 13, Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100 or www.naturalgrocers.com.
“Show Me The Funny 2,” play Cards Against Humanity to benefit Durango Film, 6:30 p.m., Nov. 13, The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.durangofilm.org or 375-7779.
Hip Hop with Definition Rare, 9 p.m., Nov. 13, Blondies in Cortez. 739-4944.
Hello Dollface performs, 10 p.m., Nov. 13, El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.
The Main Squeeze performs, Nov. 14, The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave.
Tweak & Critique Writer’s Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Nov. 14, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Auction and Dyslexic Hall of Fame Dinner, hosted by The Liberty School, 6 p.m., Nov. 14, The DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. www.thelibertyschool.org or 385-4834.
“Unlock the 007 in You” Alpenglow Gala, annual fundraiser for the Durango Winter Sports Foundation, 6 p.m., Nov. 14, Purgatory Resort, Highway 550. www.durangowintersports.org.
Elks Lodge 90th Birthday Charity Speakeasy Event, Simone Sanchez & The Machine perform, 6 p.m.-midnight, Nov. 14, Elks Lodge. 749-3392.
Eddie Turner & The Trouble Twins performs, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 14, Crash Music in Aztec, N.M. 505-427-6748 or crashmusicaztec.com.
“Pictures and Visions,” presented by The San Juan Symphony, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 14, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Rob Webster performs, 8 p.m., Nov. 14, Blondies in Cortez. www.robwebstermusic.com.
Spirit Runners 5K/1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, benefit for Title VII Native American Education, 9 a.m., Nov. 15, Rank Park, behind Durango High School. 946-1751.
Veterans Committee Breakfast, 9-11 a.m., Nov. 15, Elks Lodge, 901 E 2nd Ave. 247-2298.
Autism Presentation with Jeff Newman, 5:30 p.m., Nov. 17, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
New Water Society by Mike Freeman, presenting 7 Tips for Rainwater harvesting strategies, Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave. 247-8129 or www.durangonaturalfoods.coop.
Stress Tips + Healthy Picks by Sarah Klein, 4-5 p.m., Nov. 18, Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100 or www.naturalgrocers.com.
Evening Book Club, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Nov. 18, White Rabbit Books and Curiosities, 128 W 14th St. 259-2213.
Kirk James performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 18, The Kennebec Café in Hesperus.
Free class on natural support options for gut health with Herbalist Marija Helt, 6-8 p.m., Nov. 18. Register at 779-3111 or www.osadha.com.
The Osprey Games, interactive game show-themed fundraiser for Animas High School, 6-9 p.m., Nov. 18, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. animashighschool.com.
“Autism in Love” screening, 6 p.m., Nov. 19, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Avalanche Workshop on Decision Making with Sandy Kobrock, 6 p.m., Nov. 19, Pine Needle Mountaineering, 835 Main Ave.
Oak, Steel & Lightning with Jimbo Danville & The Truckadours, 9 p.m., Nov. 19, El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.
Kirk James performs, 6 p.m., Nov. 20, 6512’ Restaurant & Lounge.
M. Brent Williams, on violin, and Marilyn Mangold Garst, on piano, perform, part of the 2015-16 Recital Series, 7 p.m., Nov. 20, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive. 385-8668.
Hip Hop with Burnell Washburn and MC battle, 9 p.m., Nov. 20, Blondies in Cortez. 739-4944.
International Games Day @ Your Library, annual celebration of gaming in libraries, all day events, Nov. 21, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Durango Farmer’s Thanksgiving Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Nov. 21, La Plata County Fairgrounds Breezeway.
DJ Soul Atomic performs, 10 p.m., Nov. 27, El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.
Yoga 12-Step Recovery, 10 a.m.-noon, Nov. 28, YogaDurango, 1140-A Main Ave.
Kyle T. performs, 9 p.m., Nov. 28, Blondies in Cortez. 565-4015.
Free Kids Yoga for ages 3-7 with Joy Kilpatrick, 9-9:45 a.m., Dec. 2, Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., Suite 205. www.breathworkswithjoy.com.
Gurhan Trunk Show, 5-7 p.m., Dec. 3, show also runs 5-9 p.m., Dec. 4, show runs through December, Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave.
Noel Night, Dec. 4, downtown Durango.
“Ask and Expert” Technology Petting Zoo and Holiday “Maker” Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 5, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Durango Farmer’s Christmas Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 12, La Plata County Fairgrounds.
Snowdown 2016: Back to the Eighties, Jan. 27-31. www.snowdown.org.
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