For those of you who have ever pretended to conduct along with your favorite song, this one’s for you.
As part of History Live Durango, Thomas Heuser, music director of the San Juan Symphony, will present “The Vocabulary of Gesture,” an exploration of the specific physical motions that allow conductors to communicate musical details without verbal cues.
The discussion, presented by Pine River Arts at the Powerhouse, will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio.
For more information, contact Shelley Walchak at (303) 941-4012 or swalchak@gmail.com.
Durango Chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) open house, 9-10 a.m., Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. Free. All past, present and prospective members of TOPS are invited to attend. Information about TOPS will be shared and light, healthy refreshments will be served.Details: 946-6225.
National Night Out with Bayfield Marshal’s Office, 5-7 p.m., Bayfield Town Hall, 1199 Bayfield Parkway. Food and refreshments provided. The public may check out patrol cars and the impairment goggles, and meet local law enforcement officials, Details: 884-9544.
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society meeting, 7 p.m., Zoom. Wirt Wills will present, “Reconstructing the Pueblo Bonito Mounds: New Data and Models.” Details and Zoom link: www.sjbas.org.
Float Like A Buffalo with special guest Banshee Tree, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $20-$25. Tickets: www.animascitytheatre.com, 946-2281 or durangomassive@hotmail.com.
1961 Durango High School Class 60th class reunion, 10 a.m. Wednesday-9 p.m. Thursday, VFW Hall. Wednesday activities open to all. Thursday activities may have fees and required registration. Details: Dixie Palmer at 247-1694.
Civic Winds Jazz Orchestra with special guest vocalist John Rubano, presented by Concert Hall @ The Park, 5:30 p.m., Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave.
“Turquoise in America,” 6 p.m., Toh-Atin Gallery, 145 W. Ninth St. Featuring Mike Ryan, author of “The Great American Turquoise Rush 1890-1910” and “Turquoise in America Part II 1920 - 1990,” speaking about the history of turquoise in America. Books will be available. Details: toh-atin.com/upcoming-events.
Live music with Jack Ellis and Larry Carver, 7 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
St. Mark’s Church: The Building and its People in Early Durango, 7-8:30 p.m., FLC Noble Hall Room 130. Retired physician John A. K. (Kip) Boyd will review the early history of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, which coincided with Durango’s birth, and he will also examine how the church survived the great fire of 1889 to rebuild in 1891 and thrive into the present. Details: www.fortlewis.edu/about-flc/leadership/professional-associates/life-long-learning-series.
Live music with The Black Velvet Trio, 6 p.m., Fox Fire Farms Winery, 5513 County Road 321, Ignacio.
The Vocabulary of Gesture, 6-7 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. Thomas Heuser, music director of the San Juan Symphony, will speak about the vocabulary of gesture. Heuser will explore the specific physical motions that allow conductors to communicate musical details without verbal cues. Details: Shelley Walchak at (303) 941-4012 or swalchak@gmail.com. Also visit https://bit.ly/3yLjDQH.
Learn to Square Dance: Friday Night Beginner Lessons, 6:30 p.m., Durango/ La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. First lesson free, $5 each after.
New Cutthroat Trail trail work, noon-3 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, park at Sig Creek Trailhead at upper Hermosa Creek. Registration is required. Tools, gloves, instruction and safety talk, extra water and snacks provided for volunteers. Register: www.durangotrails.org/volunteer.
Annual Chile Roast, all day, Gazpacho New Mexican Cooking y Cantina, 431 East Second Ave. Place orders for the Gazpacho New Mexican Cooking y Cantina 30th Anniversary and Annual Chile Roast in person at Gazpacho. Food, drinks and live music by The Kirk James Blues Band at 6 p.m. Saturday.
Lake Nighthorse Sprint Triathlon, 9 a.m., at the swim beach and continuing on county roads 210 and 141 and in the park. $70. The race is a 750-meter swim, 20K bike and 5K run. Details: Dave Rakita at 946-5747 or www.thedriven.net.
Southwest Colorado Genealogical Society, 10:30 a.m., Zoom. Patricia Wells Stamm presents “Riding the Rails with Railroad Men.” Zoom link: www.swcogen.org.
Animas Museum’s Second Saturday Seminar Series about photographer Frank Gonner, 1:30 p.m., online. Free. Presentation by Gonner’s granddaughter, Kathy Gibson. Registration is required. The presentation will be recorded. Register: www.animasmuseum.org/events.html.
Chapman Hill’s Concert on the Hill, 2 p.m., Chapman Hill Ice Rink & Ski Area, 500 Florida Road. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Music by Red Eyed Djinn, The Dole Boys, The Matriarchy and iAM MUSIC group. Food, beer and drinks, and arts and crafts vendors. Details: DurangoGov.org/ChapmanHill.
25th annual WholeExpo: the Four Corners Showcase of Holistic and Ecological Products, Services and Seminars, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 2500 Main Ave. $5 for adults, good for both days. Children 12 and younger free. See more than 50 vendors and 22 speakers. Details: www.wholeexpo.com, or contact Sharon Hermes at 903-2342 or wholeexpodurango@gmail.com.
Allison, Arboles and Tiffany reunion, 12:30 p.m., Allison Grange Hall, 10909 Colorado Highway 151, Allison. Pot luck lunch. Paper goods and drinks will be furnished.
The Iron Horse at 50, 1-3 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Director Gaige Sippy will look back at the birth and evolution of Durango’s kickoff to summer. The Powerhouse will host virtual racers and offer free access to the community to say farewell to “GEAR UP: The Science of Bikes” exhibit. Details: Charlotte Ford at 315-0589 or charlotte@powsci.org.
Eggs & Issues, 8 a.m. DoubleTree by Hilton Durango, 501 Camino del Rio. $24 for Chamber members, $34 for nonmembers. Topics to include future needs of local first responders and election safeguards. Details: bit.ly/3Be5o8V.
Men in Heel, 5:30 p.m., 679 East Second Ave. Free. Watch all-male teams race in high heels to benefit Women's Resource Center. Details: 247-1242, programs@wrcdurango.org or www.WRCdurango.org.
An evening with Blake Crouch, 6-7 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. Crouch will share his experiences as a writer in the Four Corners, how the history of this region continues to inspire his work and how he researches his ideas. Details: Tricia Winslow at 375-3816 or tricia.swlpld@gmail.com.
Durango Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Jack Llewellyn talk with Rotary Club of Durango, 6 p.m., Zoom. Free. Llewellyn will talk about the various organizations that collaborate to overcome adverse situations. Details: Bruce Rodman at Mtnman16@gmail.com.
“Colorado Experience: Press of the West” online screening, 7-8 p.m., Rocky Mountain PBS. Clips from “Colorado Experience: Press of the West” show how the rare Cranston Press shaped the growth of Mancos and how community efforts led to its restoration. Details: Debbie Higgs at debbiehiggs@rmpbs.org or 235-8707.
Community lecture about common shoulder, elbow and wrist injuries, 6 p.m., online or Animas Surgical Hospital, 575 Rivergate Lane, Suite 106. Free. Dr. Brian Butzen of Animas Orthopedic Associates will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of common upper extremity injuries and lead a splinting demonstration. Registration: www.tinyurl.com/ash-speakerseries.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Chautauqua portrayal by Doug Mishler, 7-8:30 p.m., FLC Noble Hall room 130. Living history scholar Doug Mishler will portray the 34th President of the United States and renowned World War II General. A Q&A. will follow the presentation. Details: www.fortlewis.edu/about-flc/leadership/professional-associates/life-long-learning-series.
Friends of the Durango Public Library Monthly Sidewalk Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Street. Genres: Religion/spiritual, cooking, science and arts. $1 per pound. Proceeds benefit Durango Public Library. Details: 375-3380.
Fall Gallery Walk featuring Bryce Pettit, 5-8 p.m., Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave. Free. Explore the work of Durango sculptor Bryce Pettit. Details: 247-3555 or www.sorrelsky.com.
Powwow Regalia: Not a Costume Exhibit, 10 a.m. Friday-6 p.m. Saturday, Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum, 503 Ouray Dr, Ignacio. View and learn about powwow regalia, including what regalia items are for and their special meanings. This is a walk-through exhibit with Southern Ute docents to explain and answer questions. Details: SkyDawn Moccasin-Flower at sflower@southernute-nsn.gov or 563-2998.
Introduction to the Powwow, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum, 503 Ouray Drive, Ignacio. An introduction to the cultural, social and historical aspects of powwow and include an overview of powwow etiquette and a question and answer period. Details: SkyDawn Moccasin-Flower at sflower@southernute-nsn.gov or 563-2998.
History of Native American Beading and Beading Demonstrations, 11a.m. and 3 p.m., Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum, 503 Ouray Drive, Ignacio. Southern Ute beaders will provide demonstrations about beading techniques and will have examples of their work on view. Free bead kits for children and adults while supplies last. Details: SkyDawn Moccasin-Flower at sflower@southernute-nsn.gov or 563-2998.
iAM MUSIC Fest, 6 p.m., Durango Craft Spirits, 1120 Main Ave. $15-$125. Details: https://bit.ly/3kTRfHe.
Learn to Square Dance: Friday Night Beginner Lessons, 6:30 p.m., Durango/ La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. First lesson free, $5 each after.
Nature Center work day, all day, Durango Nature Center. Work will focus on building permanent abutments for the Boy Scout footbridge at the northern end of the property. Contact: Stephanie at sweber@sjma.org.
Museum Day: An annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian Magazine, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave. Free admission with Museum Day ticket. Tickets: www.animasmuseum.org/events.html.
Animas Valley Grange tour of historic sites around Hermosa, 10 a.m.-noon, Animas Valley Grange, 7271 County Road 203. Lifelong Animas Valley resident Edward Mead and Ruth Lambert, cultural program director for the San Juan Mountain Association, will lead the tour. Details: 403-3862 or www.facebook.com/animasvalleygrange.
Bayfield Lions Club Foundation 10th annual Foundation Dinner and Auction, 5 p.m. silent auction, 6 p.m. dinner, 451 Church St., Bayfield. $25. Prime rib dinner with complimentary beer and wine. Proceeds benefits hall upkeep. Two scholarships will be awarded. Tickets: Ken Gaherty at 884-2054, Phyllis Rhodes at 946-0318, or any Lions Club member.
Ignacio High School volleyball vs. Del Norte, 4 p.m., Ignacio High School.
Durango High School men’s soccer vs. Aztec, 6 p.m., Durango High School.
Ignacio High School volleyball vs. Telluride, 11 a.m., Ignacio High School.
FLC women's volleyball vs. New Mexico Highlands, 6 p.m., Gymnasium Full Court, cost: free for FLC students and employees; $10 general admission; $5 senior citizens and high school students, tickets: www.goskyhawks.com.
FLC men's soccer vs. Adams State, 3 p.m., FLC Varsity Soccer Field, cost: free for FLC students and employees; $10 general admission; $5 senior citizens and high school students, tickets: www.goskyhawks.com.
Durango High School football vs. Farmington High School, 7 p.m., Hutchison Stadium.
Bayfield High School football vs. Aztec, 7 p.m., Aztec.
Ignacio High School football vs. Navajo Prep, 7 p.m., Ignacio High School.
Bayfield CX Invite, Bayfield High School cross country, 9 a.m., Bayfield High School.
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