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October 2013 Events

 Tuesday, October 1st
Super Ted's Super Trivia
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
2 for 1 pint specials from 5-8pm Win Prizes
Photography and Presentation by Scott Smith
5:30pm / Open Shutter Gallery
Join us each Tuesday at 5:30 for our Evening Seminar Series.
 Wednesday, October 2nd
Durango Connect
10:00am / Animas River Trail
Celebrate the Animas River Trail. Join hands from the north end to the south,a human chain 7 miles long.
Caitlin Cannon & The Artillery
4:30pm / Rochester Hotel Bar
The Rochester Hotel's LAST Wednesday night concert for our 2013 season. Come by and celebrate fall with Caitlin Cannon, Sliders by Santa Rita Ranch and...
Basic Beading Class
6:30pm / Beads and Beyond
This class is the perfect introduction into the world of beading!! Learn to make a necklace and a simple pair of earrings. Please register by 3:00 p.m....
Canadian Brass
7:30pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Five tremendous brass musicians – each a virtuoso in his own right – form the legendary Canadian Brass. With a vast repertoire from Baroque...
 Thursday, October 3rd
Western American Art Group Exhibition
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Western American Art Group Exhibition October 3–October 19 In conjunction with the Durango Cowboy Gathering, an exhibition by Elizabeth Kinnahan,...
B. Summer Lynch Artist Reception
3:00pm / Pine River Valley Bank
The Pine River Valley Bank Community Artist Program is proud to welcome artist, B. Summer Lynch in her one woman show, "Something for Everyone". Her eclectic...
Tim Sullivan
4:00pm / Rochester Hotel
To celebrate Durango Cowboy Poetry's 25th year we have Tim Sullivan live in the Rochester Courtyard! Cash bar
First Thursdays Art Walk
5:00pm / Participating Galleries
First Thursdays Art Walk showcases the vibrancy of arts and culture in Durango, Colorado by celebrating visual art and artists in galleries and alternative...
The Cowboy Life with Greg Kelsey
5:00pm / Sorrel Sky Gallery
Western bronze artist Greg Kelsey will present his latest work during the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering. The Bayfield rancher and award-winning bronze...
Last Ska-BQ/Pre-GABF Party supporting Pints for Prostates
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
It's the last Ska-BQ of the season and a pre party to the Great American Beer Festival! Come celebrate great beer, a great summer and support Pints for...
Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering ~ Premier Performance
7:00pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Join us for a night with Don Edwards and Waddie Mitchell.    ALL TICKETS SOLD ONLINE WILL BE HELD AT THE WILL CALL WINDOW. Box...
Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering ~ Colorado!! Cowboy Theatre
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Broadway and buckaroos in a fun-filled show with music and cowboy poetry. Hosted by Lindy Simmons and Jack Blease, and featuring invited performers from...
Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering ~ Premier Performance
9:00pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Join us for a night with Don Edwards and Waddie Mitchell.    ALL TICKETS SOLD ONLINE WILL BE HELD AT THE WILL CALL WINDOW. Box...
 Friday, October 4th
RubiStarr on KDUR
10:00am / KDUR - 91.9/93.9 FM
KDUR Membership Drive. RubiStarr will be a guest DJ. Listen to sultry world influenced music 10-11am   Pledge Premiums   donated by...
Skyhawks Women's Soccer vs. Colorado Christian
3:30pm / Fort Lewis College - Dirks Field
Colorado Christian  Dirks Field   Persons admitted free to Skyhawk home athletic games  Children (13 years old or younger)  Fort...
Juni Fisher
4:00pm / Rochester Hotel
To celebrate Durango Cowboy Poetry's 25th year we welcome Juni Fisher to the Rochester Courtyard. Cash bar.
Cowboy Gathering Art Walk with Leland Holiday
5:00pm / Toh-Atin Gallery
Durango Cowboy Gathering Friday, October 4th, 5 - 7 pm Reception featuring Leland Holiday and his whimsical paintings
Rude King Classic Ska band
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Classic Ska band Rude King will be playing at the HQ's! Pint specials.
Cowboy Poetry Gathering Art Opening
5:24pm / Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts
Art Opening featuring photographer Christopher Marona and oil painter Nancy B. Frank during the Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering ~ Poetry and Music Show
6:00pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Featuring: Chris Isaacs, Chuck Pyle, Gary McMahan, Belinda Gail, with host Jay Snider.    ALL TICKETS SOLD ONLINE WILL BE HELD AT THE...
Medicinal Mushrooms
6:00pm / Osadha Herbal Wellness
When: Friday October 4 2013, 6-8pm Where: Osadha Herbal Wellness, 15 minutes from downtown Durango. Fee: $10 suggested (OPTIONAL) donation. Mushrooms...
Skyhawks Women's Volleyball vs. Western State
7:00pm / Fort Lewis College - Whalen Gymnasium
Western State  Whalen Gymnasium   Persons admitted free to Skyhawk home athletic games  Children (13 years old or younger)  Fort...
Running Wild
7:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
‘Running Wild: The Life of Dayton O. Hyde’ is a cinematic adventure that examines the vibrant life of a cowboy, conservationist and award-winning...
Friday Nite Soccer
8:00pm / The Irish Embassy
Join XRock 105 and Durango IDTV this Friday, October 4th, at 8 p.m. at The Irish Embassy Clubhouse at the Pub as we celebrate women's soccer. Meet and...
Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering ~ Poetry and Music Show
8:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Featuring: Jay Snider, Gail Steiger, Yvonne Hollenbeck, Dave Stamey, with host Gary McMahan.    ALL TICKETS SOLD ONLINE WILL BE HELD...
 Saturday, October 5th
Chuckwagon Breakfast
7:00am / Animas Museum
Tickets $10 adults, $3 children age 3 and under, available online at animasmuseum.org or at the museum. Proceeds benefit the Animas Museum.
Journey of Hope
7:30am / Mercy Regional Medical Center (Breast Care Center Entrance)
Journey of Hope 5K Family Run/Walk  To benefit the JOH Fund - Mammograms for women who are in financial need  Cancer...
Silver San Juan Division NMRA Meeting
9:00am / Head Start Central Office
DURANGO – The Silver San Juan Division of the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) will hold its Fall meeting on Saturday, October 5th at...
Durango Farmers Market
9:00am / Parking lot of First National Bank
The Durango Farmers Market is a venue for local agriculturalists, ranchers and artisans to meet and share their harvests and talents with the Durango community.   We...
Durango Nature Studies' Birding Workshop
9:00am / Durango Nature Studies
Date: Saturday, October 5  Place: Durango Nature Center  Instructor: , DNS Program Coordinator  Time: 9:00am - 11:00am (stay after to...
What a Girl Wants Expo
10:00am / La Plata Fairgrounds
www.whatagirlwantsexpo.com
Open to Public
10:00am / Durango Nature Center
May 11 - October 26  10:00 - 3:00  Free for members and children 12 and under. $5 for nonmembers  Miles of hiking trails, river play,...
Cowboy Parade
10:00am / Main Avenue
Sponsored by Boot Barn Colorado’s largest motorless parade with Grand Marshals Davin and Theresa Montoya begins at the train depot on Main Avenue....
Western Writers Workshop
10:30am / Rochester Hotel
FREE admission “The Question of Dragonflies” Join author Amy Hale Auker in an informal discussion about how writing in the west means leaving...
Cowboy Poetry and Music, Storytelling and Folklore
10:30am / Strater Hotel
Strater Hotel, General Palmer Hotel, Rochester Hotel and Karyn Gabaldon Art Gallery. The “heart” of the Gathering, featuring 40 invited performers...
The Metropolitan Opera - Live in HD - Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin
10:55am / Vallecito Room at the FLC Student Union Building
Anna Netrebko and Mariusz Kwiecien star as the lovestruck Tatiana and the imperious Eugene Onegin in Tchaikovsky's fateful romance. Deborah Warner's new...
Western Heritage Tribute
11:00am / The Diamond Belle Saloon
Join us as we gather to celebrate the contributions of ranchers Davin and Theresa Montoya of Hesperus, Colorado, and the original founder of the Durango...
Pioneer History Tour
11:15am / Greenmount Cemetary
Greenmount Cemetary The Victorian Aid Society re-enacts the colorful history of Durango and lives of citizens in early days. Donations benefit local...
"Rising Western Stars"
11:30am / Henry Strater Theatre
This new show is a special two-hour performance featuring talented Western musicians and poets ages six through 18. Host Kristyn Harris (18), winner of...
Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering ~ Harmonica Workshop
1:30pm / Mahogany Grille, Strater hotel
Join award-winning "harmonicowboy" Gary Allegretto and learn to play Western music. Family fun for ages 5 and up, with no experience necessary. $20 admission...
Durango - Dancing from the Inside Out
2:00pm / Durango Dance
A workshop in close embrace Milongeuero style tango by Liz JHaight and Masami Hirokawa. Following the class a Milonga (social tango dance) from 7pm to...
Local Poet Show
2:00pm / Rochester Hotel
Local cowgirl Ramona Cugnini recites her poetry while Red Geer plays fiddle. FREE admission
Cowboy Gathering Poster Artist, Poster Signing Reception:
4:00pm / Toh-Atin Gallery
Duke Beardsley, Cowboy Gathering Poster Artist, Poster Signing Reception: "Behind the Canvas "Discussion with artist: 4 - 5 pm, Poster Signing: 5...
Juni Fisher
4:00pm / Rochester Hotel
To celebrate Durango Cowboy Poetry's 25th year we welcome Juni Fisher to the Rochester Courtyard. Cash bar.
Taste of the Four Corners
5:00pm / Fox Fire Farms
Ignacio FFA Booster Club will be hosting their 1st annual “Taste of the Four Corners” dinner event from 5-8pm on October 5th. Come and connect...
Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering ~ Poetry and Music Show
6:00pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Featuring Jay Snider, Gail Steiger, Yvonne Hollenbeck, Dave Stamey, with host Gary McMahan.    ALL TICKETS SOLD ONLINE WILL BE HELD...
Robot Rumpus 3.0
6:00pm / Durango Discovery Museum
Get geared up for a wild rumpus of the robotic kind! On Saturday, Oct. 5, Durango Discovery Museum's annual Robot Rumpus is programmed to commence with...
Milonga - Dance and Socialize with Tango Music
7:00pm / Durango Dance
dance, listen, watch and enjoy. $15, students with id $5 at the door.
Skyhawks Women's Volleyball vs. Adams State
7:00pm / Fort Lewis College - Whalen Gymnasium
Adams State  Whalen Gymnasium   Persons admitted free to Skyhawk home athletic games  Children (13 years old or younger)  Fort...
Zesty Contra Dance
7:30pm / Park Elementary School
Zesty contra dance with live music and a caller make for great fun. Band: Bo Y Yo; Caller: Wendy Graham. Everyone welcome. No partner necessary. Smoke...
Durango Nature Studies' Astro Tour
8:00pm / Durango Nature Studies
New Moon Astro Tours   Date: Saturday, Oct. 5  Place: Durango Nature Center  Time: 8:00-10:00 pm  Cost: $10 non-members,...
Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering ~ Poetry and Music Show
8:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Featuring Chris Isaacs, Chuck Pyle, Gary McMahan, Belinda Gail, with host Jay Snider.    ALL TICKETS SOLD ONLINE WILL BE HELD AT THE...
 Sunday, October 6th
A Cowboy and his Creator
8:30am / Henry Strater Theatre
Inspirational poetry and music featuring many of our invited performers. Hosted by Sam Noble. FREE Admission, open seating.
Apple Days Festival
11:00am / Buckley Park
Join us for free apple tastings, apple pressing (bring your own container!), kids activities and crafts, live local music, local food vendors, and of course...
Traditional Irish Music Jam Session
12:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Performers sing and play traditional songs and tunes from the Irish, English and Scottish traditions, using instruments such as the fiddle, accordion,...
Tango Durango presents: Dancing from the Inside Out
2:00pm / Durango Dance
A workshop in close embrace Milonguero style Tango by Liz Haight and Masami Hirokawa.
Skyhawks Men's Soccer vs. CSU-Pueblo
3:30pm / Fort Lewis College - Dirks Field
CSU-Pueblo   Dirks Field   Persons admitted free to Skyhawk home athletic games  Children (13 years old or younger)  Fort...
Running Wild
4:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
‘Running Wild: The Life of Dayton O. Hyde’ is a cinematic adventure that examines the vibrant life of a cowboy, conservationist and award-winning...
Running Wild
7:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
‘Running Wild: The Life of Dayton O. Hyde’ is a cinematic adventure that examines the vibrant life of a cowboy, conservationist and award-winning...
Sunday Soccer
8:00pm / The Irish Embassy
Join XRock 105 and Durango IDTV this Sunday, October 6th, at 8 p.m. at The Irish Embassy Clubhouse at the Pub as we celebrate soccer. Meet and chat with...
 Monday, October 7th
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Fundraiser
9:00am / Signature Salon.Spa.Med Spa
For the month of October, Signature will donate 10% of service sales on Wednesdays to the Women's Health Coalition of the Southwest. All proceeds will...
The Yoga Blend with Celestia
5:30pm / Smiley Building Room 24 (2nd floor)
Shake off the day with an invigorating flow, then melt into a mellow and relaxing practice. A perfect blend of strengthening, stretching, bending, and...
Live Music by Terry Hartzel
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
The Diamond Belle Saloon
Happy Hour Yoga w/ Heather Hooten
5:30pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
One Hour of Yoga (all Levels Welcome) One Pint of Beer (yoga first- sorry) $10.00 Please bring your mat
Tim Guidotti live music
7:00pm / Office Spiritorium
Office Spiritorium
 Tuesday, October 8th
Super Ted's Super Trivia
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
2 for 1 pint specials from 5-8pm Win Prizes
Images of Uganda with Lucy Imalingat
5:30pm / Open Shutter Gallery
Lucy Imalingat from Uganda will be presenting photography and video from her home country, Uganda. Join us each Tuesday at 5:30 for our regular photography...
Winter Health: How to avoid colds & flu naturally
6:00pm / Osadha Herbal Wellness
When: Tuesday October 8 2013, 6:00-8:00pm. Feel free to bring dinner! Where: Osadha Herbal Wellness, just 15 minutes from downtown Durango. (21055 Hwy...
Tim Sullivan live music
7:00pm / Office Spiritorium
Office Spiritorium
 Wednesday, October 9th
Green Business Roundtable
12:00pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Topic: Incubating the next farmers at the old Fort Lewis and Montezuma School to Farm Project Speakers: Beth LaShell and Sarah Severson ...
National Walk to School Day
3:00pm / Needham Elementary School
Needham Elementary School
Terry Rickard live music
7:00pm / Office Spiritorium
Office Spiritorium
Beginner Two-Step & Swing Dance Lessons
7:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Don't just stand around and be a spectator.... join us for dance lessons designed to get you moving! Two-Step is 7-8 pm with Swing following at 8-9. ...
Joel Racheff
7:00pm / The Office Spiritorium, Strater Hotel
"The Lonely Guy Show" Acoustic Guitar & Vocals
 Thursday, October 10th
Six Dollar Stringband
5:00pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Six Dollar Stringband at Henry Strater Theatre, $6 cover
Euphoria Release Party
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Euphoria Swag Giveaways Snowboard Giveaway @ 7pm! Souper Thursday Kick-off- Beer & Soup Pairing Specials every Thursday
SOUPer Thursday
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Soup and Beer Pairing special every Thursday with live music!
Durango Heritage Celebration
7:00pm / Strater Hotel and various other areas of downtown Durango
This year is the 6th year of this annual historic event to occur in downtown Durango to celebrate the area's historic beginnings. Our motto is "Bringing...
Six Dollar Stringband
7:00pm / Strater Theatre
Six Dollar Stringband
Cabaret
7:30pm / Durango Arts Center
Winner of 7 Tony Awards in 1967, the year Cabaret debuted, including Best Musical, Best Original Score and Best Choreography.   Willkommen...
 Friday, October 11th
Durango Heritage Celebration
10:00am / Durango Heritage Celebration
This event celebrates Durango's Victorian and Old West history with a variety of entertaining, fun and educational activities, primarily in downtown Durango....
Skyhawks Women's Soccer vs. UC-Colorado Springs
3:30pm / Fort Lewis College - Dirks Field
UC-Colorado Springs  Dirks Field   Persons admitted free to Skyhawk home athletic games  Children (13 years old or younger)  Fort...
Local Medicinal Plants
6:30pm / Fort Lewis College
When: Fridays – October 11, 18, 25. 6:30pm – 8:00 p.m. Where: Fort Lewis College Registration: Fort Lewis Continuing Education –...
Chain and Wire Class
6:30pm / Beads and Beyond
Use a combination of wire, chain and beads to create a unique, modern necklace. (new, shorter time!!) Please register by 3:00 p.m. the day before the class.
Burlesque in Berlin: A Special Evening of Cabaret
6:30pm / Durango Arts Center
The Durango Arts Center is hosting a special evening of Cabaret with a costume party fundraiser, Burlesque in Berlin, on Friday, October 11 from 6:30 to...
Running Wild
7:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
‘Running Wild: The Life of Dayton O. Hyde’ is a cinematic adventure that examines the vibrant life of a cowboy, conservationist and award-winning...
Tribal Seeds with special guest, Hirie & Fortunate Youth
7:30pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Award-winning reggae group Tribal Seeds is known for its spiritually driven, refreshing rock vibe infused with the roots style of reggae music. With albums...
 Saturday, October 12th
Durango Farmers Market
9:00am / Parking lot of First National Bank
The Durango Farmers Market is a venue for local agriculturalists, ranchers and artisans to meet and share their harvests and talents with the Durango community.   We...
Open to Public
10:00am / Durango Nature Center
May 11 - October 26  10:00 - 3:00  Free for members and children 12 and under. $5 for nonmembers  Miles of hiking trails, river play,...
Peanuts The Great Pumpkin Patch Express
10:00am / D&SNGRR
Durango's Best Fall Event! Hop On Board for this great family event that will include trick or treating, live musical entertainment, hay wagon rides, bouncy...
Exploring different approaches to movement
10:30am / Durango Arts Center
5 hour workshop with dancer and performance artist Adriana Cubides at the Durango Arts Center on October 12, 2013 from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 and 2:30-4:30 p.m. In...
Geology of the Colorado Plateau Workshop
10:30am / Durango Nature Studies
Instructor: John Duwe, DNS Program Coordinator  Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 (stay after to explore the Nature Center and have a picnic)
  Cost:...
Durango Heritage Celebration
11:00am / Durango Heritage Celebration
This event celebrates Durango's Victorian and Old West history with a variety of entertaining, fun and educational activities, primarily in downtown Durango....
Running Wild
4:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
‘Running Wild: The Life of Dayton O. Hyde’ is a cinematic adventure that examines the vibrant life of a cowboy, conservationist and award-winning...
Cabaret
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Winner of 7 Tony Awards in 1967, the year Cabaret debuted, including Best Musical, Best Original Score and Best Choreography.   Willkommen...
Running Wild
7:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
‘Running Wild: The Life of Dayton O. Hyde’ is a cinematic adventure that examines the vibrant life of a cowboy, conservationist and award-winning...
Cabaret
9:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Winner of 7 Tony Awards in 1967, the year Cabaret debuted, including Best Musical, Best Original Score and Best Choreography.   Willkommen...
 Sunday, October 13th
Durango Heritage Celebration
9:30am / Durango Heritage Celebration
This event celebrates Durango's Victorian and Old West history with a variety of entertaining, fun and educational activities, primarily in downtown Durango....
Western Herbal Medicine Series
11:00am / Osadha Herbal Medicine
When: Sundays - 11am-2:30pm – Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 8, Jan 12 Where: Osadha Herbal Wellness, Durango, 165 Spring Road Fee: $195 + $15 materials...
Traditional Irish Music Jam Session
12:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Performers sing and play traditional songs and tunes from the Irish, English and Scottish traditions, using instruments such as the fiddle, accordion,...
John Wimberley Photographic Print Sale to Benefit local non-profit
2:59pm / private home
John Wimberley (Johnwimberleyphotographs.com), of Ashland, OR, is widely considered the finish living landscape photograph. Working in B&W and creating...
Running Wild
4:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
‘Running Wild: The Life of Dayton O. Hyde’ is a cinematic adventure that examines the vibrant life of a cowboy, conservationist and award-winning...
Running Wild
7:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
‘Running Wild: The Life of Dayton O. Hyde’ is a cinematic adventure that examines the vibrant life of a cowboy, conservationist and award-winning...
Joel Racheff
7:00pm / The Office Spiritorium, Strater Hotel
"The Lonely Guy Show" Acoustic Guitar & Vocals
 Monday, October 14th
Just for Kids: Bracelets Class
2:00pm / Beads and Beyond
Fun, fast, and fashionable, bracelets are an easy way to start beading. If you are in Kindergarten through 5th grade you can learn to make 2 kinds of bracelets...
Happy Hour Yoga w/ Heather Hooten
5:30pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
One Hour of Yoga (all Levels Welcome) One Pint of Beer (yoga first- sorry) $10.00 Please bring your mat
The Yoga Blend with Celestia
5:30pm / Smiley Building Room 24 (2nd floor)
Shake off the day with an invigorating flow, then melt into a mellow and relaxing practice. A perfect blend of strengthening, stretching, bending, and...
Joel Racheff
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle @ The Strater Hotel
"The Lonely Guy Show" Acoustic Guitar & Vocals
Call for Auditions for DAC’s It’s a Wonderful Life
6:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Call for Auditions for DAC’s It’s a Wonderful Life Durango Arts Center Theater will hold auditions for It’s a Wonderful Life, a live...
 Tuesday, October 15th
Garden Party Celebration
3:30pm / Library Demonstration Garden
Lisa and Nancy invite you to a Garden Party Celebration  In the Demonstration Garden   Join us to celebrate the end of the gardening...
Super Ted's Super Trivia
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Trivia Night w/ Ted Holteen 2 for 1 pint specials from 5-8pm and Win Prizes Top 3 winners get beer!
Burning Man by Chris Blackshear
5:30pm / Open Shutter Gallery
Chris will be presenting his photography and sharing his experiences from this year, and last years' Burning Man festival. Join us each Tuesday at 5:30...
Terry Rickard live music
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
Terry Rickard live music
Resin Accessories
6:00pm / Beads and Beyond
Use resin to create your own unique accessories, including purse hangers and compacts, as well as charms, pendants, zipper pulls and keychains. Please...
Tim Sullivan live music
7:00pm / Office Spiritorium
Tim Sullivan live music
 Wednesday, October 16th
Durango Low Vision Expo 2013
9:00am / Durango Public Library
For Seniors & others experiencing losing vision - High & Low Tech Solutions * Hands on Demonstrations on Low Vision Devices  *...
Free Durango Community Cinema--The Graduates
6:00pm / Durango Discovery Museum - Powerhouse Theater
This documentary explores pressing issues in education today through the eyes of six Latino and Latina students from across the United States. More than...
Duo Travis and Alicia Soul, Pop live music
6:00pm / Derailed Pour House
Duo Travis and Alicia Soul, Pop live music
 Thursday, October 17th
SOUPer Thursday
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Soup and Beer Pairing special every Thursday with live music!
Bag It Movie
5:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
FREE showing of the movie "Bag It!" 5-6pm Social Hour 6pm movie Sponsored by Durango Bag It, Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado, and...
Tim Sullivan live music
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
Tim Sullivan live music
Harvest Gala Dinner & Auction
6:00pm / The Mahogany Grille
This special fundraiser benefits Adaptive Sports Association's programs to help people with disabilities enjoy outdoor recreation such as winter snow sports...
Caged Pendants Class
6:30pm / Beads and Beyond
Create a beautiful "cage" around stone cabochons or focal beads using silver, gold or colored wire. Two different styles will be taught. Please register...
Cabaret
7:30pm / Durango Arts Center
Winner of 7 Tony Awards in 1967, the year Cabaret debuted, including Best Musical, Best Original Score and Best Choreography.   Willkommen...
 Friday, October 18th
Ceramic & Clay Art Show at the White Dragon Tearoom
3:30pm / White Dragon Tearoom
Please come and celebrate with us to recognize and rejoice in the artwork of Lisa Pedolsky, one of Durango's most well liked and respected ceramic...
Girl Scout Cookie and Beer Pairing
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Enjoy the wide variety of cookie flavors from Girl Scouts paired with Ska's craft beer! $15
Open Doors: A Taster Exhibition of Durango Open Studios
5:30pm / Durango, Bayfield & Ignacio
Arts Perspective magazine presents Open Doors: a Taster Exhibition of Durango Open Studios showcasing participating artists. The public is invited to...
Full Moon Hike
6:00pm / Durango Nature Studies
Place: Animas Overlook, Junction Creek Road (wheelchair accessible)  Instructor: John Duwe  Cost: Free for members, $10 for non-members   ...
Piano, Trumpet, Cheese and Wine
6:30pm / Jean Pierre Bakery
Live Jazz Music 6:30pm-9:30pm Friday and Saturday Nite  Great Cheese Great Wine  And Boeuf Bourguignon and Frog Legs  Come and JUMP...
Durango Choral Society - He and She
7:00pm / St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
One of our most popular concerts of the season, He and She showcases the Durango Women’s Choir and the Fort Lewis College Men’s Choir as...
Cabaret
8:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Winner of 7 Tony Awards in 1967, the year Cabaret debuted, including Best Musical, Best Original Score and Best Choreography.   Willkommen...
 Saturday, October 19th
Durango Farmers Market
9:00am / Parking lot of First National Bank
The Durango Farmers Market is a venue for local agriculturalists, ranchers and artisans to meet and share their harvests and talents with the Durango community.   We...
Open to Public
10:00am / Durango Nature Center
May 11 - October 26  10:00 - 3:00  Free for members and children 12 and under. $5 for nonmembers  Miles of hiking trails, river play,...
The Great Pumpkin Patch Express
10:00am / D&SNG Railroad
Ride our train to the Pumpkin Patch to meet with Peanutsâ„¢ characters Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and Lucy and bring home the perfect pumpkin! The Pumpkin...
Durango Open Studios Tour & Art Sales
11:00am / Durango, Bayfield & Ignacio
Join us as we celebrate the 5th anniversay of Durango Open Studios tour and art sale October 19/20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. We have 22 artists from Durango,...
Barbells for Boobs hosted by CrossFit Durango
12:00pm / Ska Brewing
Hosted by CrossFit Durango  Come drink, eat, and spectate as athletes move heavy weight for a worthy cause. All proceeds go to the Mercy Health...
Skyhawks Football vs. Colorado Mesa
1:00pm / Fort Lewis College - Ray Dennison Memorial Field
Colorado Mesa  Ray Dennison Memorial Field    Persons admitted free to Skyhawk home athletic games  Children (13 years old or...
Cabaret
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Winner of 7 Tony Awards in 1967, the year Cabaret debuted, including Best Musical, Best Original Score and Best Choreography.   Willkommen...
Bark & Wine Silent Auction Fundraiser
6:00pm / La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall
The La Plata County Humane Society presents the sixth annual Bark & Wine Silent Auction Fundraiser. LPCHS will host another wonderful event to help provide...
Skyhawk Spectacular Fundraiser
6:00pm / Lost Dog Saloon
The fundraiser benefits the Fort Lewis College Athletic Department. To purchase tickets, email: flcauction@gmail.com.
Piano, Trumpet, Cheese and Wine
6:30pm / Jean Pierre Bakery
Live Jazz Music 6:30pm-9:30pm Friday and Saturday Nite  Great Cheese Great Wine  And Boeuf Bourguignon and Frog Legs  Come and JUMP...
Cabaret
9:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Winner of 7 Tony Awards in 1967, the year Cabaret debuted, including Best Musical, Best Original Score and Best Choreography.   Willkommen...
 Sunday, October 20th
The Great Pumpkin Patch Express
10:00am / D&SNG Railroad
Ride our train to the Pumpkin Patch to meet with Peanutsâ„¢ characters Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and Lucy and bring home the perfect pumpkin! The Pumpkin...
Durango Open Studios Tour & Art Sales
11:00am / Durango, Bayfield & Ignacio
Join us as we celebrate the 5th anniversay of Durango Open Studios tour and art sale October 19/20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. We have 22 artists from Durango,...
Traditional Irish Music Jam Session
12:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Performers sing and play traditional songs and tunes from the Irish, English and Scottish traditions, using instruments such as the fiddle, accordion,...
Skyhawks Women's Soccer vs. CSU-Pueblo
1:00pm / Fort Lewis College - Dirks Field
CSU-Pueblo  Dirks Field   Persons admitted free to Skyhawk home athletic games  Children (13 years old or younger)  Fort...
Cabaret
2:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Winner of 7 Tony Awards in 1967, the year Cabaret debuted, including Best Musical, Best Original Score and Best Choreography.   Willkommen...
Skyhawks Men's Soccer vs. Regis University
3:30pm / Fort Lewis College - Dirks Field
Regis University   Dirks Field   Persons admitted free to Skyhawk home athletic games  Children (13 years old or younger)  Fort...
Todd Snider live at the Henry Strater Theatre
8:00pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Todd Snider Concert live at the Henry Strater Theatre October 20, 2013 at 8:00PM
 Monday, October 21st
Happy Hour Yoga w/ Heather Hooten
5:30pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
One Hour of Yoga (all Levels Welcome) One Pint of Beer (yoga first- sorry) $10.00 Please bring your mat
 Tuesday, October 22nd
Durango Chamber Awards Event - Nominate Now!
8:00am / Durango Chamber of Commerce
Award nominations are due no later than November 18th for the upcoming Durango Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Event “Durango Rocks”. Nominating...
Super Ted's Super Trivia
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Trivia Night w/ Ted Holteen 2 for 1 pint specials from 5-8pm and Win Prizes Top 3 winners get beer!
Around the World in 30 Days with Ken Duncan
5:30pm / Open Shutter Gallery
Ken will be sharing his photography and insights from his recent 'round-the-world' tour. Join us each Tuesday at 5:30 for our regular photography workshops,...
Herb safety, interactions and efficacy: A primer for medical doctors & other health care professionals
5:30pm / Fort Lewis College
When: Tuesday October 22, 5:30-8:30pm Where: Fort Lewis College Registration: Through Ft. Lewis Continuing Ed – www.fortlewis.edu/continuinged/....
Solarize La Plata Kick-off
5:30pm / Discovery Museum
The Discovery Museum isn’t just for kids’ anymore. Join Solarize La Plata for our Kick-off on Oct 22nd and discover how our limited time...
Leather Wrap Bracelet Class
6:00pm / Beads and Beyond
Combine the earthy element of leather cord with the elegance of pearls, stone, metal or glass, to create this unique wrap bracelet. You can make a single...
 Wednesday, October 23rd
Points-of-View, Opinions and Thoughts Public Forum on Marijuana Businesses in La Plata County
6:00pm / La Plata County Courthouse
The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners wants to hear from you, our constituents. We value your questions, concerns, ideas and comments regarding...
FLC Pep Rally
6:00pm / Durango Welcome Center
the community is welcome to join us. We also encourage players DYSA (soccer) and the volleyball community. 100 free tickets will be given out to any FLC...
Herringbone Wire Weave Bracelet Class
6:30pm / Beads and Beyond
Use a herringbone weave technique to frame special beads in this unusual bracelet. Please register by 3:00 p.m. the day before the class.
Jonny Lang with special guest, Honor By August
7:30pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Since the release of his 1997 major label debut, Lie To Me, the then-16-year-old singer/songwriter Jonny Lang has built a reputation as one of the best...
 Thursday, October 24th
SOUPer Thursday
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Soup and Beer Pairing special every Thursday with live music!
Skyhawks Women's Volleyball vs. UC-Colorado Springs
7:00pm / Fort Lewis College - Whalen Gymnasium
UC-Colorado Springs  Whalen Gymnasium   Persons admitted free to Skyhawk home athletic games  Children (13 years old or younger)  Fort...
Rocky Horror Show
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
The Rocky Horror Picture Show becomes real, LIVE ON STAGE as Richard O'Briens 'Rocky Horror Show' this Halloween!    Our 6th Annual production...
 Friday, October 25th
Kids' Night In
5:00am / Durango Discovery Museum
AKA PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT. This is no regular babysitting service. From snow science to slime, this night of crazy science is fun for all. We bet you’ll...
Sentinels of Change: Drought in the West - Members' Exhibit
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Durango Arts Center announces an upcoming exhibit, Sentinels of Change: Drought in the West; Members’ Exhibit showing October 25–November...
Skyhawks Women's Soccer vs. Metro State
1:00pm / Fort Lewis College - Dirks Field
Metro State  Dirks Field   Persons admitted free to Skyhawk home athletic games  Children (13 years old or younger)  Fort...
Skyhawks Men's Soccer vs. Colorado Mesa
3:30pm / Fort Lewis College - Dirks Field
Colorado Mesa  Dirks Field   Persons admitted free to Skyhawk home athletic games  Children (13 years old or younger)  Fort...
Halloween Carnival and Silent Auction
5:00pm / Sunnyside Elementary School
30th Annual Sunnyside Elementary Halloween Carnival and Silent Auction Haunted House - Book Walk - Carnival Games - Tasty Treats and More! Tickets will...
Opening Reception for Sentinels of Change: Drought in the West
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Durango Arts Center announces an upcoming exhibit, Sentinels of Change: Drought in the West; Members’ Exhibit showing October 25–November...
Artists Reception for Michael Yamashita
5:00pm / Open Shutter Gallery
Famed National Geographic photographer, Michael Yamashita will be in the Gallery for a special presentation and reception. Join us!
Rocky Horror Show
6:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
The Rocky Horror Picture Show becomes real, LIVE ON STAGE as Richard O'Briens 'Rocky Horror Show' this Halloween!    Our 6th Annual production...
Skyhawks Women's Volleyball vs. Metro State
7:00pm / Fort Lewis College - Whalen Gymnasium
Metro State  Whalen Gymnasium   Persons admitted free to Skyhawk home athletic games  Children (13 years old or younger)  Fort...
Muscle Shoals
7:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
A documentary that celebrates Rick Hall, the founder of FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and the signature sound he developed in songs such as "I'll...
Rocky Horror Show
9:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
The Rocky Horror Picture Show becomes real, LIVE ON STAGE as Richard O'Briens 'Rocky Horror Show' this Halloween!    Our 6th Annual production...
 Saturday, October 26th
Durango Farmers Market
9:00am / Parking lot of First National Bank
The Durango Farmers Market is a venue for local agriculturalists, ranchers and artisans to meet and share their harvests and talents with the Durango community.   We...
Animal Nutrition Seminar
9:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension
This event is free and everyone is welcome to come and hear feed representatives, vets, and see demonstrations on all livestock animals. Whether you are...
Open to Public
10:00am / Durango Nature Center
May 11 - October 26  10:00 - 3:00  Free for members and children 12 and under. $5 for nonmembers  Miles of hiking trails, river play,...
9th Annual Lions Chili and Craft Fair
10:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Craft Fair – 10am-4pm, free admission – get some Christmas shopping done early from our local vendors and crafters!   Chili...
The Metropolitan Opera - Live in HD - Shostakovich's The Nose
10:55am / Vallecito Room at the FLC Student Union Building
William Kentridge stormed the Met with his inventive production of Shostakovich’s opera The Nose, which dazzled opera and art lovers alike in its...
7th Annual Three Springs Fall Festival
11:00am / Three Springs Plaza
It’s the biggest event at Three Springs!     Fun activities for the kids including afternoon door-to-door trick or treating throughout...
2013 Zombie Challenge - Run for Kids' Sake
2:30pm / Three Springs
Test your Zombie survival skills!  The Zombies will be hungry and the course will be full of challenges! Test your skills as you...
4th Annual Living Tarot
4:00pm / Durango Arts Center
This unique, interactive Tarot event will utilize the divination tool of the Tarot Cards. The Tarot Cards were the precursor to the modern day playing...
Muscle Shoals
4:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
A documentary that celebrates Rick Hall, the founder of FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and the signature sound he developed in songs such as "I'll...
Rocky Horror Show
6:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
The Rocky Horror Picture Show becomes real, LIVE ON STAGE as Richard O'Briens 'Rocky Horror Show' this Halloween!    Our 6th Annual production...
Skyhawks Women's Volleyball vs. Regis University
7:00pm / Fort Lewis College - Whalen Gymnasium
Regis University  Whalen Gymnasium   Persons admitted free to Skyhawk home athletic games  Children (13 years old or younger)  Fort...
Muscle Shoals
7:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
A documentary that celebrates Rick Hall, the founder of FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and the signature sound he developed in songs such as "I'll...
Jim Breuer
7:30pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Named as one of Comedy Central’s “100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time,” comedian Jim Breuer wins over audiences with his off-the-wall...
Durango Roller Girls and Hello Dollface
8:01pm / Derailed Saloon
Hello Dollface Plays at the Derailed Saloon   Fundraiser for the Durango Roller Girls! Good music and fun crowd!  Only $5.00 at the door!  Halloween...
Rocky Horror Show
9:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
The Rocky Horror Picture Show becomes real, LIVE ON STAGE as Richard O'Briens 'Rocky Horror Show' this Halloween!    Our 6th Annual production...
 Sunday, October 27th
First National Bank of Durango's 10K for United Way
9:00am / Schneider Park and River Trail
Inaugural First National Bank of Durango's 10K for United Way will be on Sunday, October 27, 9:00am at Schneider Park. This is our first year putting on...
Traditional Irish Music Jam Session
12:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Performers sing and play traditional songs and tunes from the Irish, English and Scottish traditions, using instruments such as the fiddle, accordion,...
Skyhawks Men's Soccer vs. Metro State
3:30pm / Fort Lewis College - Dirks Field
Metro State  Dirks Field   Persons admitted free to Skyhawk home athletic games  Children (13 years old or younger)  Fort...
Muscle Shoals
4:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
A documentary that celebrates Rick Hall, the founder of FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and the signature sound he developed in songs such as "I'll...
Muscle Shoals
7:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
A documentary that celebrates Rick Hall, the founder of FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and the signature sound he developed in songs such as "I'll...
 Monday, October 28th
Kidz 2 Kidz Flea Market
10:00am / LaPlata COunty Fairgrounds
Calling our Junior Entrepreneurs to clean out your closet, clean out the garage, and clean out under your bed so you can set up shop and be your own boss...
Happy Hour Yoga w/ Heather Hooten
5:30pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
One Hour of Yoga (all Levels Welcome) One Pint of Beer (yoga first- sorry) $10.00 Please bring your mat
The Yoga Blend with Celestia
5:30pm / Smiley Building Room 24 (2nd floor)
Shake off the day with an invigorating flow, then melt into a mellow and relaxing practice. A perfect blend of strengthening, stretching, bending, and...
 Tuesday, October 29th
Kidz 2 Kidz Flea Market
9:00am / LaPlata County Fairgrounds
Calling all young entrepreneurs to set up shop for a day and be your own boss! Sell your stuff at a flea market on November 16th at the fairgrounds. $5...
Yoga for Athletes with Celestia
10:45am / CrossFit Durango
Enhance your athletic performance and prevent injury! This class is geared toward athletes to develop proper alignment, flexibility, range of motion, balance,...
Free Tiny Kid's Fitness Class
4:00pm / Pediatric Associates of Durango
Healthy Bones for Halloween!! Come and learn about healthy habits to keep your bones strong. Adults please accompany your 3month-3 year old on October...
Super Ted's Super Trivia
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Trivia Night w/ Ted Holteen 2 for 1 pint specials from 5-8pm and Win Prizes Top 3 winners get beer!
Sacred Scents
6:00pm / Osadha Herbal Wellness
Herbalist and aromatherapist Marija Helt, PhD, is offering the class “The Sacred Scents – Resins, woods, gums and other ancient aromatics”...
Pickin' & Grinnin': An Evening of Comedy and Music To Support Grace Preparatory Academy
7:00pm / Irish Embassy
Pickin' & Grinnin': An Evening of Comedy and Music To Support Grace Preparatory Academy   6 Dollar String Band will be playing!  Durango...
 Thursday, October 31st
Children's Halloween Trick or Treating
4:00pm / Various Downtown Stores
Kids 10 years and younger and parents can come enjoy trick or treating downtown!
Halloween Party & Pet Costume Contest
4:00pm / Riverview Animal Hospital
Join us again this year for a Halloween party! Bring your pets by dressed in their Halloween finest to compete in our costume contest! We'll have treats...
SOUPer Thursday
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Soup and Beer Pairing special every Thursday with live music!
Halloween Bash featuring Vanilla Pop
8:00pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Vanilla Pop (Al Dente and Lester Moore) is hands down one of the hottest event bands around, as well as one of the best dance bands in the Southwest. Part...
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