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Snowdown events for Wed., Jan. 27

Snowdown 2016: Back to the ’80s, Jan. 27-31. snowdown.org.

Snowdown Doughdown Doughnut Eating Contest, 9 a.m., Durango Doughworks, 2653 Main Ave. 247-1610.

Paint Up Snowdown, arts showcase and competition, sign up opens, 9:30 a.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2^nd Ave. Submission deadline, winners announced, exhibition open, Jan. 29. 247-1916.

Fastest Texter in Durango, speed texting contest, stop by anytime, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday, and 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, AT&T, 1185 S. Camino del Rio, Suite 180. 503-949-0594.

Snowdown Fashion Do’s & Don’ts, fashion show and lunch, noon-1:45 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building. 749-9349 or 799-0950.

Snowdown Totally Awesome Scavenger Hunt, entry deadline, noon-8 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village. 903-0090.

Corko Arto, cork art and cork sculpture contest, noon, The Wine Merchant, 1514 Main Ave. 375-0076.

Keg Cap Frisbee Golf, 1 p.m., El Moro Spirits & Tavern, 945 Main Ave. 305-2128.

Family Feud Snowdown Style, 2 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 375-7163.

Snowdown Costume Contest, 2:30-4 p.m., Palace Restaurant, 505 Main Ave. 247-2018.

38^th annual Bartender’s Contest, 4 p.m., Moe’s Lounge, 937 Main Ave. 749-7231.

’80s Scene It? Snowdown Showdown, trivia contest, 4:30 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Dr. 799-2377.

11^th annual Snowdown Kids Follies, 5 and 7:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center Theatre, 802 E. 2^nd Ave. 505-793-7740.

’80s Game Gauntlet, 5 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. 247-5792.

Snowdown Business After Hours: Return to the ’80s, 5-7 p.m., DoubleTree Hotel Ballroom, 501 Camino del Rio.

Snowdown 2016 Spellebration, spelling bee, 5:30-7 p.m., Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave. 385-4354.

Kayak Pool Slalom, 6 p.m., Durango Rec Center, 2700 Main Ave. 259-1361.

Butt Darts, 6 p.m., BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W. College Dr. 382-0788.

Magical Musical Mystery Tour, music trivia contest, 6 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 259-3693.

Snowdown Cribbage Tournament, 6 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E. 2^nd Ave. 759-8305.

Snowdown Euchre Tournament, 6 p.m., VFW, 1550 Main Ave. 259-1375.

Pub Quiz – 80s Movies, 6:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 946-7660.

Ping Pong Tournament, 6:30 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.

Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament, 7 p.m., Pongas, 121 W. 8^th St. 769-0059.

Skank it for Snowdown with Skarute Roma, 7 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St.

21^st annual Lady F’s Lunacy, team trivia event, 7:30 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s Barley Exchange, 640 Main Ave. 907-350-6664.

11^th annual Polar Beer Plunge, 8 p.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. 946-2459.

’80s Music Video Dance Party, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Dr. 799-2377.

Guinness Games, Ants in the Pants, 8 p.m., Hungry Hungry Hippos, 10 p.m., The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 946-7660.

Lip Sync Band Contest, 8 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave. 759-9841.

38^th annual Snowdown Jokedown, 8:30 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave. 749-4748.

Wild Bull Riding Competition, 9 p.m., The Wild Horse Saloon, 602 E. 2^nd Ave. 405-245-9968

7^th annual Klackers Tournament, 9:30 p.m., Moe’s Lounge, 937 Main Ave.

For a comprehensive guide to more Snowdown fun go to www.snowdown.org.

Thursday21

Starting Your Business Workshop, 8 a.m., Durango Public Library. sbdcfortlewis.org.

FLC Strategic Plan Community Meeting, 9 a.m., Student Union, Colorado Room. 970-247-7100.

Here to Hear: Office Hour with Councilor Dick White, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., City Hall North Conference Room, 949 E. 2^nd Ave.

Eating for Health Cooking Demo, presented by Janelle Gordy, noon-1 p.m., 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., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2^nd Ave.

“Doc Swords,” PTSD Social Club for Combat Veterans, 4-6 p.m., VFW, 1550 Main Ave.

Free Legal Resource Fair, attorneys and organizations to answer questions and provide services, 4-7 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, Exhibit Hall.

“Thunder in Our Voices” opening reception, 5 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. swcenter.fortlewis.edu.

Artists Reception with Marikay Shellman, 5:15 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

Durango Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards, 5:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

TABOR Explained, 5:30 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

Live music, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.

Geek Out with Trivia, 6 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio.

Health Starts Here, presented by Hana Lewicki, 6-7 p.m., 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., Durango Rec Center. 259-3020 or www.doctorbutzen.com.

Connect with your local medicinal plants, focusing on Hawthorn, 7-8 p.m. 779-3111 or www.osadha.com.

Durango Photography Club meets, showing PBS documentary on Ansel Adams, 7-9 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, Extension Building. www.durangophotographyclub.org.

Laugh Therapy @ the Embassy, open mic stand up comedy, sign up 7:30 p.m., show begins, 8 p.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.

Open Mic Night, 8 p.m., Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave.

Friday22

Durango Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, HWY 160 West. 749-1741 or earlybirdtoastmasters.org.

Pete Giuliani performs, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Dante’s at Purgatory Resort.

“Site Unseen: Anna Hepler,” opening reception, 4:30-6 p.m., show runs thru Feb. 19, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery. 247-7167.

Live music, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.

Beginning beekeeping classes, 6-8 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. Register at 884-8190 or bee.seeking@gmail.com.

Live music, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

Latino Americans – 500 Years of History, 7:30 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

State 38 performs party rock and funky blues, 8 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.

The Jelly Belly Boogie Band performs, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.

Greener Grounds performs, 8:30 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Dr. www.durangomassive.com.

DJ Kaztro spins, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.

Live music, 10 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave. 382-9664.

Durango Funk All-Stars perform, 10 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.

DJ Noonz in the Underground, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.

Saturday23

VFW Indoor Flea Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1550 Main Ave. 247-0384.

Full Moon Snowshoe Hike Under the Wolf Moon, 5-6:30 p.m., Haviland Lake/Chris Park. 769-1800.

Live music, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.

Full Moon Ski and Snowshoe, 6-9 p.m., Mesa Verde National Park. 529-4461.

Live music, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

Week 1 of Cortez Idol, 7 p.m., Blondies in Cortez. 565-4015.

Underground Sessions, live music with Virginia Sky, 7 p.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.

“Cashd’ Out: A Johnny Cash Tribute” and Farmington Hill perform, 7:30 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.durangomassive.com.

The Crags perform, 7:30-10 p.m., Mancos Distillery.

Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Bottom Shelf Brewery, Bayfield.

DJ spins, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.

DJ Noonz in the Underground, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.

Sunday24

2005 Skyhawk Men’s Soccer Team Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, 10 a.m., Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave. www.goskyhawks.com.

Avalanche Rescue and Demo Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Wolf Creek Ski Area. www.thesanjuans.org.

Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.

Pickin’ & Powder Acoustic Jam Series, participants can earn free pass, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Purgy’s at Purgatory Resort.

Grand Opening Open House, Durango Dharma Center, 3-5 p.m., 1800 E. 3^rd Ave. www.durangodharmacenter.org.

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.

Monday25

Intro to HTML Coding, 3-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

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.

“Heaven Knows Mr. Allison” screening, part of Classic Movie Mondays, 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

Live music, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

Contiki, 7 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.

Tuesday26

Book It On Down for Snowdown, book drive with prize drawing, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., drop off thru Saturday, Durango Harley Davidson, 750 S. Camino del Rio. 259-0778.

Kids Storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.

“The Rise of ISIS,” part of the Great Decisions international affairs discussion group, 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Durango Public Library.

Stress Fighting Foods, 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.

Terry Rickard performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.

Rotary Club of Durango meets, presentation by Lynn Urban with United Way of Southwest Colorado, 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.

Super Ted’s Super Trivia, 6:12 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. 247-5792.

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.

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.

Wednesday27

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.

Teen Book Club, 2:15-4 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

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.

Daily Detox Support, 6-7 p.m., Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100 or www.naturalgrocers.com.

Ace Revel performs acoustic, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar.

Karaoke, 7 p.m., Blondies in Cortez. 565-4015.

Terry Rickard performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

Ongoing

“The White Season,” runs thru Jan. 30, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2^nd Ave. durangoarts.org.

“The Quiet Hours,” new paintings by Patrice, thru Jan. 31, Patrice DeLorenzo Fine Art Gallery, 1309 E. 3^rd Ave., Suite 101. 799-8838.

10-Minute Play Contest, submission deadline, Feb. 12, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2^nd Ave. durangoarts.org.

Works by Katie Thomason, art opening 5-7 p.m., thru Feb. 18, Raider Ridge Café.

“Irregularities,” works by Jen Pack, thru Feb. 20, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2^nd Ave. durangoarts.org.

“Variations,” portraits by Luis Gonzalez Palma, thru March 2, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com.

Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thursday-Sunday, 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E 8^th Ave.

Upcoming

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.

Sweethearts of the Arts, DAC’s annual fundraiser soiree, 6-9 p.m., Feb. 4, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2^nd Ave. durangoarts.org.

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.

Veterans Committee Breakfast, 9-11 a.m., Feb. 7, Elks Lodge, 901 E 2^nd Ave. 247-2298.

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, 2-4 p.m., Feb. 11, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600 or www.mancoslibrary.org.

Art Genres: Winter Lecture Series, 3-4:30 p.m., Feb. 11, event runs each Tuesday thru March 10, Durango Arts Center Theater, 802 E. 2^nd Ave. durangoarts.org.

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.

Week 4 of Cortez Idol, 7 p.m., Feb. 13, Blondies in Cortez. 565-4015.

Evening Book Club, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Feb. 17, White Rabbit Books & Curiosities, 128 W 14^th St. 259-2213.

Teen Game Night, 7-10 p.m., Feb. 19, Mancos Public Library.

“Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” opening night, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 19, show also runs Feb. 20, 25-27, and 2 p.m., Feb. 28, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2^nd Ave. durangoarts.org.

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.

The Black Velvet Trio performs, 7-11 p.m., Feb. 26, Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.

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. 2^nd 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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