Author John Peel will discuss and sign copies of his new book, “The Ballantines: Building Community Issue By Issue,” From 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave.
Peel came to Durango in 1990 having no idea of the connection between The Des Moines Register and Tribune, where he interned as a student at Drake University, and The Durango Herald. After a 22-year career at the Herald, he still didn’t fully grasp all the connections. That happened in 2019, when starting on the project that would lead to “The Ballantines: Building Community Issue By Issue,” which was released in December 2022.
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Backcountry Basics, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Purgatory Resort, 1 Skier Place, $210. Details: vntrbirds.com.
Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Webinar, 9 a.m., Inner Peace Yoga, 1309 East Third Ave. Attend online at: Innerpeaceyogatherapy.com.
Free naloxone and fentanyl test strip distribution, 1-5 p.m., San Juan Basin Public Health, 281 Sawyer Drive. Free. Details: clinic@sjbpublichealth.org or 335-2015.
Donny Johnson, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Terry Rickard, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Solo Improv Performance Workshop with Mary Quinn, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. $20. Tickets and details: bit.ly/3XnegUN.
Karaoke Roulette, 8 p.m., Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave.
Geeks Who Drink, 8 p.m., The Roost, 128 E. College Drive.
Author Event and Book Signing: John Peel, 6 p.m., Maria's Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. Details: mariasbookshop.com.
José Villarreal, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Tim Sullivan, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
MTG: Commander, 6:30 p.m., Guild House Games, 835 Main Ave., $5.
Live at the Smiley Cafe: Kim Richey, 7:30 p.m., The Smiley Cafe, 1309 East Third Ave. $25. Tickets and details: durangoconcerts.com.
Trivia Night with Aria PettyOne, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave.
Tapasya Yoga, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave. Free. Details: thrivingsage.com.
Pots and Pints: Soup Bowl, 4-6:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. $30. Tickets and details: bit.ly/3QrALp6.
Durango Cool Jazz Presents Nicki Parrott, 5 and 8 p.m., The Lift at Cascade, 50827 U.S. Highway 550. $150. Tickets and details: bit.ly/3IvYzX4.
Jack Ellis and Larry Carver, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Dustin Burley, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
MTG: Modern, 6:30 p.m., Guild House Games, 835 Main Ave., $7.
Kids Snowdown Follies, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. $15. Tickets and details: bit.ly/3XmPFzn.
Magic Beans with Tone Dog, 7 p.m. (doors), Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $20, Tickets and details: bit.ly/3XddlG4. 21 and older.
Argentine Tango Beginner Workshop, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Groove U Studio, 26369 U.S. Highway 160. Details and registration: tangoinform.wordpress.com.
Homebuyer Education Class, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $15. Tickets and details: bit.ly/3CAphds.
Mind Body Spirit Fair, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., VFW, 1550 Main Ave. Free. Details: bit.ly/3Zkv5S5.
Vintage Boudoir at the Bookcase & Barber, noon, The Bookcase & Barber, 602 E. Second Ave. $150. Details: @PhotoDivine on Facebook.
Tie-Dye Workshop, 12:30-1:30 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave., $25. Tickets and details: giveitatrytie-dye.com.
Snow Science & Social, 1 p.m., Andrews Lake Winter Parking Lot, U.S. Highway 550, mile marker 63. Registration: bit.ly/3GRz01r.
MTG: Commander, 2 and 6 p.m., Guild House Games, 835 Main Ave., $5.
Kids Snowdown Follies, 2 and 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. $15. Tickets and details: bit.ly/3XmPFzn.
Adam Swanson, 5 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Matt Rupnow, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Durango Cool Jazz Presents Nicki Parrott, 5 and 8 p.m., The Lift at Cascade, 50827 U.S. Highway 550. $150. Tickets and details: bit.ly/3IvYzX4.
Dirtwire: Ghostcatcher Tour, 7 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive; Sold out.
Know the Snow Rando Race, 8 a.m., $40, Purgatory Resort, 1 Skier Place, For more info: knowthesnowfund.org
Argentine Tango Beginner Workshop, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Groove U Studio, 26369 U.S. Highway 160. Details and registration: tangoinform.wordpress.com.
Bigger Than Roe Rally, 4 p.m., intersection of 11th Street and Main Avenue.
Blue Moon Ramblers, 5 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Matt Rupnow, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Beginner Aikido Class: First Day, 6-6:45 p.m., $55, Durango Shin-Budo Kai, 121 W. 32nd St. Details: durangoaikido.com.
Joel Racheff, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Rob Wester, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Chess Club, 6:30 p.m., Guild House Games, 835 Main Ave.
Comedy Showcase with Shelby Campbell, 7:30 p.m. sign-up, 8 p.m. show, Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave.
Jason Thies, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Andrew Schumann, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Musician Open Mic, 8 p.m., Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave.
Donny Johnson, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Terry Rickard, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Solo Improv Performance Workshop with Mary Quinn, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. $20. Tickets and details: bit.ly/3CUHL8t.
Karaoke Roulette, 8 p.m., Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave.
Geeks Who Drink, 8 p.m., The Roost, 128 E. College Drive.
First Thursdays Songwriters Series: Anne Chase, 7-9 p.m., iAM MUSIC INC, 1315 North Main Ave.
Tim Sullivan, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Leah Orlikowski, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
TWIGS Happy Hour Book Club, 6 p.m., Zia Taqueria, 3101 Main Ave., For more info: animastwigs.weebly.com.
MTG: Commander, 6:30 p.m., Guild House Games, 835 Main Ave., $5.
Trivia Night with Aria PettyOne, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave.
Whimsical Wonderland Gallery Opening, 12-6 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. Free.
Jack Ellis and Larry Carver, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Dustin Barley, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
MTG: Modern, 6:30 p.m., Guild House Games, 835 Main Ave. $7.
Big Richard with La La Bones and Rainey, 7 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. Sold out.
Radical Art through teamwork and communal service: First Class, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. $275. Register: bit.ly/3HbsCly.
Turtle Talent Show, 5 p.m., 848 East Third Ave. By donation. Details: Call 247.8395, email turtlelakerefuge@yahoo.com or visit turtlelakerefuge.org.
Watercolor Mountainscape Workshop with Lauren Czaplicki, 4:30 p.m., Create Art & Tea, 1015 Main Ave. $65. Details: createartandtea.com.
MTG: Commander, 2 and 6 p.m., Guild House Games, 835 Main Ave., $5.
Adam Swanson, 5 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Ben Gibson, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
