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Thursday14
Office Hours with La Plata County Commissioner Julie Westendorff, 10 a.m., 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.
Free Legal Clinic, 2-4 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600 or www.mancoslibrary.org.
“Doc Swords,” PTSD Social Club for Combat Veterans, 4-6 p.m., VFW, 1550 Main Ave.
Family Reading Circles, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 764-8013.
Live music, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
La Plata Quilters Guild meets, social hour, 5:30 p.m., meeting starts, 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. gladdogs@durango.net.
Durango Education Fair, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Fort Lewis College Ballroom. Durangoschools.org.
Geek Out with Trivia, 6 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio.
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society meets, 7 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. 259-0157.
The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen meet, 7 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.4cbch.org or 749-0316.
Open Mic Night, 8 p.m., Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave.
Wilson Harwood, Americana/folk music, 9:30 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.
Friday15
Durango Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, 21636 HWY 160 West. 749-1741 or earlybirdtoastmasters.org.
Happy Hops Hunt, part of Winterfest at Purgatory. Empty cans of Third Eye Pale Ale will be stashed around the mountain, containing vouchers for Steaworks and Purgatory swag. www.purgatoryresort.com/events/winterfest
Raptor Rescue, 4 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.“Variations,” portraits by Luis Gonzalez Palma, opening reception, 5-8 p.m., exhibit runs thru March 2, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com.
Andy Janowsky performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
PRIDE Coming Out Party, 5:30 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.
Kirk James performs, 6 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant & Lounge, 152 E. College Ave.
3rd annual Permit Party and Film Premiere, hosted by Dolores River Boating Advocates, 6-10 p.m., Dolores Community Center. 560-5486 or info@doloresriverboating.org.
Lisa Blue and Her Big Dance Band perform, 6-10 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave.
Live music, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Blair Crimmins and the Hookers perform, 7 p.m., Sunflower Theatre in Cortez. 516-1818 or www.sunflowertheatre.org.
enhake performs for St. Mark’s Recital Series, 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. 903-7427 or www.enhake.com.
Micah Wyatt performs, 7 p.m., Mancos Valley Distillery.
Teen Game Night, 7-10 p.m., Mancos Public Library.
The Black Velvet Trio performs, 7-11 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
The Charlie Milo Trio performs, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
Euforquestra & Elder Grown perform, 8:30 p.m., The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.durangomassive.com.
DJ Kaztro spins, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Dave Mensch performs, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Live music, 10 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave. 382-9664.
DJ Noonz in the Underground, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Saturday16
Winterfest continues at Purgatory. Live music, clinics and demos. www.purgatoryresort.com/events/winterfest
Coke Classic/Fat bike races. Registration starts at 9 a.m., ski races at 10 a.m.; bike race at 11 a.m. Durango Nordic Center, 970-385-2114.
Instrument Discovery Day, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., Jones Hall at Fort Lewis College. 385-6820 or www.musicinthemountains.com.VFW Indoor Flea Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1550 Main Ave. 247-0384.
The Metropolitan Opera HD Broadcast: Les Pâcheurs de Perles (Bizet), 10:55 a.m., Student Union Vallecito Room at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
The Kirk James Band, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Purgy’s at Purgatory Resort.
Live music, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
The Black Velvet Duo performs with Nina Sasaki & Larry Carver, 6-10 p.m., Seven Rivers Steakhouse at Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio.
Live music, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
The Plateros perform, 7:30 p.m., Crash Music in Aztec. crashmusicaztec.com or 505-427-6748.
Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Bottom Shelf Brewery, Bayfield.
DJ spins, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Club music and music videos with DJ Jay One, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
DJ Noonz in the Underground, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
The Outskirts performs, 10 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.
Sunday17
Nordic Days at Vallecito, demos, free lessons, gumbo and vendors, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Vallecito Nordic Trailhead. www.vallecitonordic.org
Winterfest continues at Purgatory. Live music, clinics and demos. www.purgatoryresort.com/events/winterfest
Veterans Committee Breakfast, 9-11 a.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E 2nd Ave. 247-2298.Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
Tiospaye Mingle, local leadership transformation training event, 2-4 p.m., Seed Studio, Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave., Room 114.
Pickin’ & Powder Acoustic Jam Series, participants can earn free day pass, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Purgy’s at Purgatory Resort.
Chili and Soup Community Potluck, presentation on water quality and public health by Brian DeVine of San Juan Basin Health, 4 p.m., potluck, 4:30 p.m., Animas Valley Grange Hall, 7271 County Road 203.
Informal Tango Practice & Instruction, 5-7 p.m., Groove U Durango, Highway 160. 533-7231 or www.tangodurango.info.
Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Joel Racheff performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Hip Hop Karaoke with Coolzey, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 739-4944.
Monday18
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
FLC Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, noon, Fort Lewis College Campus.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Chess Club, all ages and skill levels welcome, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Soup and Soul, annual potluck dinner hosted by La Plata County Democratic Party, 5:30 p.m., Manna Soup Kitchen, 1100 Avenida del Sol.
Live music, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Contiki, 7 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Tuesday19
A Road Map to Your Financial Report, 9-10:30 a.m., Southwest Colorado Community College campus in Mancos. Register at 247-7009.
Card Making, 10 a.m., Pine River Senior Center in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Kids Storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Diabetes Support Group, 11 a.m.-noon, Southwest Center for Independence, North Main Avenue. 749-8740.
Paleo Wraps, noon-1 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.
“Writing on Police Brutality” workshop, 4:30-6 p.m., Fort Lewis College Student Union, Vallecito Room.
Terry Rickard performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Women’s Resource Center annual Celebration & Volunteer Appreciation, 5:30 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 247-1242.
Climber’s Beer Night, 6-8 p.m., Carver Brewing Co. back pub. Sponsored by The Climbing Zine.
Rotary Club of Durango meets, 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.
Avalanche Workshop, 6-8 p.m., Pine Needle Mountaineering. www.thesanjuans.org.
Super Ted’s Super Trivia, 6:12 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. 247-5792.
“Social Activism through Street Art” workshop, 6:30-8 p.m., Fort Lewis College Student Union, Vallecito Room.
Open Mic Night, hosted by Inner Orbit Sound System, 7 p.m., Blondies in Cortez. 920-539-9998.
Tim Sullivan performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Salsa Social Dance Night, 7:30 p.m., Balcony Bar and Grill, 600 Main Ave. salsadancedurango@gmail.com.
Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Bingo Night, 9 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
Wednesday20
Class for Spanish speakers trying to improve English, 10-11:30 a.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Adult Basic Computer Classes, 1-2:30 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Radon Awareness, 2:15 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Teen Book Club, 2:15-4 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
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.
Eating for Health, 4-5 p.m., Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100 or www.naturalgrocers.com.
Basics of Digital Privacy, 4-6 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
“The Poor People’s Campaign 2.0” workshop, 5-6 p.m., Fort Lewis College Student Union, Vallecito Room.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Evening Book Club, 5:30-6:30 p.m., White Rabbit Books & Curiosities, 128 W 14th St. 259-2213.
Four Corners Beekeepers meet, 6 p.m., Florida Baptist Church, 30296 Highway 160. Register at 884-8190 or bee.seeking@gmail.com.
Ace Revel performs acoustic, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar.
Geeks Who Drink Trivia, 6:30 p.m., BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W College Dr. 259-5959.
Pub Quiz Trivia, 6:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Karaoke, 7 p.m., Blondies in Cortez. 565-4015.
Terry Rickard performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Poker and Ping Pong Tournament, 8 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Karaoke and dance music with JR Stafford, 8 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
Ongoing
“The White Season,” celebrating the ephemeral beauty of winter, exhibit runs thru Jan. 30, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. durangoarts.org.
“The Quiet Hours,” featuring new paintings by Patrice, exhibit runs thru Jan. 31, Patrice DeLorenzo Fine Art Gallery, 1309 E. 3rd Ave., Suite 101. 799-8838.
Works by Katie Thomason, art opening 5-7 p.m., show runs thru Feb. 18, Raider Ridge Café.
“Irregularities,” featuring works by Jen Pack, exhibit runs thru Feb. 20, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. durangoarts.org.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thursday-Sunday, 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E 8th Ave.
Upcoming
Starting Your Business Workshop, 8 a.m., Jan. 21, Durango Public Library. sbdcfortlewis.org.
Eating for Health Cooking Demo, presented by Janelle Gordy, noon-1 p.m., Jan. 21, Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100 or www.naturalgrocers.com.
“How Dare You? What happens when satire is seen as sacrilege?” part of the Life-Long Learning Lecture series, 3 p.m., Jan. 21, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
Free Legal Resource Fair, 4-7 p.m., Jan. 21, La Plata County Fairgrounds, Exhibit Hall.
“Thunder in Our Voices” opening reception, 5 p.m., Jan. 21, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. swcenter.fortlewis.edu.
Artists Reception with Marikay Shellman, 5:15 p.m., Jan. 21, Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Durango Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards, 5:30 p.m., Jan. 21, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
TABOR Explained, 5:30 p.m., Jan. 21, Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Health Starts Here, presented by Hana Lewicki, 6-7 p.m., Jan. 21, Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100 or www.naturalgrocers.com.
“Shoulder Pain: Causes and Initial Treatment,” informational talk with orthopedic surgeon Brian Butzen, 7 p.m., Jan. 21, Durango Rec Center. 259-3020 or www.doctorbutzen.com.
Laugh Therapy @ the Embassy, open mic stand up comedy, sign up 7:30 p.m., show begins, 8 p.m., Jan. 21, The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Site Unseen: Anna Hepler, opening reception, 4:30-6 p.m., Jan. 22, show runs thru Feb. 19, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery. 247-7167.
Beginning beekeeping classes, 6-8 p.m., Jan. 22, classes also run Jan. 29, Feb. 5 and 12, La Plata County Fairgrounds. Register at 884-8190 or bee.seeking@gmail.com.
Latino Americans – 500 Years of History, 7:30 p.m., Jan. 22, Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
State 38 performs party rock and funky blues, 8 p.m., Jan. 22, Blondies in Cortez.
DGO Funk All-Stars perform, 10 p.m., Jan. 22, El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.
Week 1 of Cortez Idol, 7 p.m., Jan. 23, Blondies in Cortez. 565-4015.
Underground Sessions, live music with Virginia Sky, 7 p.m., Jan. 23, The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
The Crags perform, 7:30-10 p.m., Jan. 23, Mancos Distillery.
Avalanche Rescue and Demo Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Jan. 24, Wolf Creek Ski Area. www.thesanjuans.org.
Grand Opening Open House, Durango Dharma Center, 3-5 p.m., Jan. 24, 1800 E. 3rd Ave. www.durangodharmacenter.org.
Intro to HTML Coding, 3-5 p.m., Jan. 25, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
“Heaven Knows Mr. Allison” screening, part of Classic Movie Mondays, 7 p.m., Jan. 25, Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
“The Rise of ISIS,” part of the Great Decisions international affairs discussion group, 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Jan. 26, Durango Public Library.
Stress Fighting Foods, noon-1 p.m., Jan. 26, Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100 or www.naturalgrocers.com.
Snowdown 2016: Back to the ’80s, Jan. 27-31, all around Durango. snowdown.org.
Snowdown Business After Hours: Return to the ’80s, 5-7 p.m., Jan. 27, DoubleTree Hotel Ballroom, 501 Camino del Rio.
Daily Detox Support, 6-7 p.m., Jan. 27, Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100 or www.naturalgrocers.com.
Skank it for Snowdown with Skarute Roma, 7 p.m., Jan. 27, Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St.
Eating for Health Cooking Demo, presented by Janelle Gordy, noon-1 p.m., Jan. 28, Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100 or www.naturalgrocers.com.
“In Football We Trust” screening, followed by a community discussion, 6 p.m., Jan. 28, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600 or www.mancoslibrary.org.
Health Starts Here, 6-7 p.m., Jan. 28, Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100 or www.naturalgrocers.com.
Senior Center Outreach, 12:30 p.m., Jan. 29, Pine River Senior Center in Bayfield. 884-2222.
The Black Velvet Duo, 5:30 p.m., Jan. 29, Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Rob Webster performs, 8 p.m., Jan. 29, Blondies in Cortez. www.robwebstermusic.com.
DJ Soul Atomic, 10 p.m., Jan. 29, El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.
Durango Winter Warrior Snowshoe 10K, 9 a.m., Jan. 30, Durango Nordic Center. 385-2114 or winterwarrior10k.com.
“The Martian” screening, 6:30 p.m., Jan. 30, Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Week 2 of Cortez Idol, 7 p.m., Jan. 30, Blondies in Cortez. 565-4015.
Mini Golf & Elder Grown, 10 p.m., Jan. 30, El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.
Get Around Durango 2016 Kick Off Party, hosted by the City of Durango’s Multi Modal Department, 5-7 p.m., Feb. 1, Durango Rec Center, Sunlight Room. 375-4955 or getarounddurango.com.
Free Kids Yoga ages 3-7 with Joy Kilpatrick, 9-9:45 a.m., Feb. 3, Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., Suite 205. www.breathworkswithjoy.com.
Office Hours for veterans with La Plata County Veterans Service Officer Richard Schleeter, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Feb. 3, Ignacio Community Library. 759-0117 or 382-6150.
First Thursdays Art Walk, 5-7 p.m., Feb. 4, downtown Durango. www.DurangoArts.org/first-thursdays.
So Good for the Soul, a tribute to the Music of Motown, 7 p.m., Feb. 4, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
The Silverton White Out, 10-hour fat bike event, race begins, 9 a.m., Feb. 6, events all day including live music and contests, around Silverton. www.silvertonwhiteout.com.
Week 3 of Cortez Idol, 7 p.m., Feb. 6, Blondies in Cortez. 565-4015.
FamilyTime Yoga for families/caregivers with children ages 5-10 with Joy Kilpatrick, 3-4 p.m., Feb. 7, YogaDurango on Main Avenue.
Movie Mondays, 4-5:30 p.m., Feb. 8, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Avalanche Awareness Class: Know Before You Go, 6-7:30 p.m., Feb. 10, Pine River Library in Bayfield. www.thesanjuans.org.
Heartbeat Durango, support group for individuals affected by suicide, 6-8 p.m., Feb. 10, Fire Station 1, 142 Sheppard Drive. 749-1673.
“Tap Factory” theater show, 7 p.m., Feb. 10, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Free Legal Clinic, 3:30-5 p.m., Feb. 12, Ignacio Community Library.
Kyle Martin performs country music, 8 p.m., Feb. 12, Blondies in Cortez. www.kylemartinmusic.com.
Tweak & Critique Writer’s Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Feb. 13, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Week 4 of Cortez Idol, 7 p.m., Feb. 13, Blondies in Cortez. 565-4015.
Rob Webster performs, 8 p.m., Feb. 19, Blondies in Cortez. www.robwebstermusic.com.
KDUR Cover Night presents Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground, Feb. 20, Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. 247-7400 or kdur.org.
Week 5 of Cortez Idol, 7 p.m., Feb. 20, Blondies in Cortez. 565-4015.
Locals Benefit Day, Feb. 21, Purgatory Resort. Get coupon on p. x in this week’s Telegraph or go to Skipurg.com.
Winter Bike to Work Day, 7-9 a.m., Feb. 26, in front of Durango Coffee Company, along Main Avenue. 375-4901.
Ugly Lamp Contest, opening reception, 7-9 p.m., Feb. 26, Crash Music in Aztec, N.M. 505-427-6748 or crashmusicaztec.com.
80s Costume and Dance Party with DJ P.A., 9 p.m., Feb. 26, Blondies in Cortez. 739-4944.
Cortez Idol Finale, 7 p.m., Feb. 27, Blondies in Cortez. 565-4015.
2016 Durango Independent Film Festival, March 2-6, downtown Durango. Durangofilm.org.
Furniture As Art Auction, fundraising event for KDUR, March 17, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. kdur.org.
The Black Velvet Duo performs, 6-10 p.m., April 2, Seven Rivers Steakhouse at Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio.
Bike to School Day, part of National Bike to School Day and hosted by City of Durango, May 4, Needham, Park and Riverview Elementary schools. 375-4901.
Clean Commute Week, June 18-23, events all around Durango. 375-4901 or getarounddurango.com.
Way to Go! Club Member Party, Sept. 8. 375-4901.
Walk to School Day, Oct. 5, events held at Needham, Riverview and Park elementary schools. 375-4901.
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