Cortez<\/p>\n
Monday, Jan. 11<\/p>\n
The first MECC meeting of 2016, with lunch at 11:45 a.m. in Room 110 of the Johnson Building. RSVP by Friday, at vangim@monteloresecc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n The documentary \u201cBest of Enemies,\u201d about the series of debates in 1968 between the liberal Gore Vidal and the conservative William F. Buckley Jr. will show at 7 p.m. at the Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Admission is a suggested donation of $5. The film is part of a partnership between the Cortez Public Library and the Sunflower Theatre.<\/p>\n Wednesday, Jan. 13<\/p>\n Amazing Authors Tour with Pam Houston, author of \u201cCowboys Are My Weakness,\u201d 6 p.m., Cortez Public Library.<\/p>\n Week 2 of Cortez Idol Auditions, at Blondies, 8 p.m. Details: 565-4015<\/p>\n Thursday, Jan. 14<\/p>\n The Montezuma Land Conservancy Book Club meets, 6 p.m. at Once Upon a Sandwich, 9 W. Main St. in Cortez. The book selection for this month is \u201cOne Man\u2019s West \u2013 New Edition\u201d by David Lavender.<\/p>\n \u201cDo We Have a Moral Obligation to Provide Health Care for Everyone?\u201d That\u2019s the topic at the \u201cHow You Can Be Part of a Christian Community with Integrity and Not Believe All Those Things You Thought You Had to Believe\u201d conversation at 6:30 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St., Cortez. Questions required. No answers promised. Details: 565-7865.<\/p>\n Saturday, Jan. 16<\/p>\n Christian Women\u2019s Celebrations hosts an encouragement party, noon at the Elks lodge. Includes room fee, program, meal, drink, dessert and tip. Presented by Terry McCloskey, quilter and speaker from Farmington. Music by Cindy Bennetts. RSVP at cwcfunevents@gmail.com<\/a> or 970-560-1824. Complimentary tickets to first-timers.<\/p>\n A fundraiser for the Burch family, 5 p.m. at the Lewis Arriola Community Center. Steve Burch is recovering from a stroke. There will be a Navajo taco dinner, dessert auction, and silent auction.<\/p>\n Monday, Jan. 18<\/p>\n Square Dance Lessons at Kemper Elementary, 7:15\u20138:45 pm. Meet-and-greet at Kemper on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Details: Judy Morris at 565-9836 or Vonnie Robinson at 749-9682.<\/p>\n Dolores River Anglers\u2019 Chapter to Trout Unlimited\u2019s monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Main Street Brewery. Meet-and-greet at 6 p.m. It will be a \u201cGear Review Show and Tell,\u201d with Cole Glenn, of the San Juan Angler. Bring your fly box to get tips.<\/p>\n Wednesday, Jan. 20<\/p>\n The Southwest Singers\u2019 auditions for the spring season, 6-7:30 p.m. in the Blue Room of the Methodist Church in Cortez, 515 N. Park. Please bring a piece that demonstrates both range and musicianship. Questions: 562-4476.<\/p>\n Thursday, Jan. 21<\/p>\n For Pets\u2019 Sake Humane Society holds a monthly board meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Discussion will include the group\u2019s finances, pet assistance programs, fundraising efforts and New Year\u2019s resolutions. All are welcome. Details: 970-565-PETS\/7387.<\/p>\n There will be a free Tenant\u2019s Rights Clinic, noon-1 p.m. at the District Courthouse, 109 W. Main St. in Cortez. Details: 970-564-5029 from 10 a.m.\u2013noon or 970-564-5073 from 1 p.m.\u20133 p.m.<\/p>\n SouthWest Colorado Concerts holds its annual Board of Directors meeting, at 6 p.m. in the conference room at the First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park, Cortez. We will review activities of the last year, prepare for the Feb. 9 John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band concert and address current business items. All season ticket holders are welcome.<\/p>\n Friday, Jan. 22<\/p>\n Live music with State 38 at Blondie\u2019s in Cortez, starting at 8 p.m. No cover, all ages welcome. State 39 plays a variety of party rock and funky blues.<\/p>\n Saturday, Jan. 23<\/p>\n Week 1 of Cortez Idol at Blondie\u2019s in Cortez, 7 p.m. Cortez Idol is a singing competition. Details: 970-565-4015 or look up Cortez Idol on Facebook.<\/p>\n Friday, Jan. 29<\/p>\n Live music with Rob Webster at Blondie\u2019s in Cortez, 8 p.m. Details: www.robwebstermusic.com.<\/p>\n Saturday, Jan. 30<\/p>\n Week 2 of Cortez Idol singing competition at Blondie\u2019s in Cortez, 7 p.m. Details: 970-565-4015.<\/p>\n Through Jan. 29<\/p>\n Children\u2019s Kiva Montessori School Open Enrollment, runs through Jan. 29. Contact 970-564-9377, susan.likes@kivacharter.org<\/a>. Visit kivacharter.org for more.<\/p>\n Friday, Feb. 6<\/p>\n Week 3 of Cortez Idol singing competition, 7 p.m. at Blondie\u2019s in Cortez. Details: 970-565-4015.<\/p>\n Monday, Feb. 8<\/p>\n Jordan World Circus, Montezuma County Fairgrounds, Cortez, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Tuesday, Feb. 9<\/p>\n SouthWest Colorado Concerts presents the John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band, 7 p.m. Montezuma-Cortez High School. The band plans a student mini-concert\/masters class at M-CHS from 3:20-4:20 p.m.<\/p>\n Wednesday, Feb. 10<\/p>\n Amazing Authors Tour with John Christian Hopkins and David Feela, 6 p.m., Cortez Public Library. Hopkins is author of \u201cTwilight of the Gods,\u201d and Feela is author of \u201cHow Delicate These Arches.\u201d<\/p>\n Friday, Feb. 12<\/p>\n Live country music from Albuquerque with Kyle Martin, 8 p.m. at Blondie\u2019s. No cover. Ages 21-plus. Details: www.kylemartinmusic.com.<\/p>\n Saturday, Feb. 13<\/p>\n Week 4 of Cortez Idol singing competition, 7 p.m. at Blondies. Details: 970-565-4015.<\/p>\n Friday, Feb. 19<\/p>\n Live music with one-man band Rob Webster, 8 p.m. at Blondie\u2019s. No cover charge. All ages welcome. Details: www.robwebstermusic.com.<\/p>\n Saturday, Feb. 20<\/p>\n Week 5 of Cortez Idol singing competition, 7 p.m. at Blondies. Details: 970-565-4015.<\/p>\n Friday, Feb. 26<\/p>\n Eighties costume and dance party with DJ P.A., 9 p.m. at Blondie\u2019s. No cover charge. Door prizes, games, and more. Ages 21-plus. Details: 970-739-4944.<\/p>\n Saturday, Feb. 27<\/p>\n Finale of Cortez Idol singing competition, 7 p.m. at Blondie\u2019s<\/p>\n Wednesday, March 9<\/p>\n Amazing Authors Tour with Steph Davis, author of \u201cHigh Infatuation,\u201d 6 p.m., Cortez Public Library.<\/p>\n Wednesday, April 6<\/p>\n Amazing Authors Tour with Luci Tapahonso, author of \u201cSaanii Dahataal,\u201d 6 p.m., Cortez Public Library.<\/p>\n Friday-Saturday, April 29-30<\/p>\n The Cortez Lions Club hosts the 6W District Convention, aymont Inn, 2321 E. Main Street, and Creative Genius Destination Grill and Conference Room. Details: Irene Aldaz, 970-565-3830.<\/p>\n Wednesday, May 18<\/p>\n Amazing Authors Tour with Kevin Fedarko, published in \u201cThe Best American Travel Writing,\u201d 6 p.m., Cortez Public Library.<\/p>\n Monday-Friday<\/p>\n Free nondenominational silent meditation, in the Johnson Building at 7 p.m. at 925 Broadway, No. 184. Call (970) 560-2822.<\/p>\n Mondays And Fridays<\/p>\n Cortez Public Library computer and tech tutoring, 202 N. Park. Call 970-565-8117 or visit the library, for an appointment.<\/p>\n First Monday<\/p>\n Cortez Emblem Club No. 261 meets, 6:30 p.m. the first Monday every month at the Cortez Elks Lodge. More info: 565-2197.<\/p>\n First Tuesday<\/p>\n American Legion Ute Mountain Post 75 meets, 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall, 320 N. Harrison St. Call 565-8151.<\/p>\n The Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen meet, Elks Lodge in Cortez at 6:15 p.m. (except December). Buy a taco or hamburger and drink. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. Info: www.mesaverdehorsemen.com.<\/p>\n Second Tuesday<\/p>\n The Ute Mountain High School Rodeo Team meets, 6 p.m. in the outdoor arena at the fairgrounds. Details: Karen, 970-560-2657.<\/p>\n First Wednesday<\/p>\n Diabetes support group meets, 3:30\u20135 p.m. in the Kiva Room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Learn to manage diabetes; share ideas. Sessions are free and open to anyone with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Contact Laura White, RD, at 564-2276 for details.<\/p>\n First Thursday<\/p>\n Montezuma County Republican Central Committee meets, noon at Shiloh Steakhouse. Email Nicci Crowley at montezumagop@gmail.com<\/a> or call 570-9372.<\/p>\n Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Support Group meets, 5-6:30 p.m. in the Kiva room at Southwest Memorial. Share ideas and exchange information. Free. Details: Laura White, 564-2276.<\/p>\n First Friday<\/p>\n Caregiver\/Advocate support group for caregivers of any person with Alzheimer\u2019s, dementia or chronic illness, noon at Vista Mesa Assisted Living, 1206 N. Mildred, Cortez. Lunch. Details: 259-0122.<\/p>\n The Disabled American Veterans\u2019 monthly meeting, The Veterans Outreach Center, 7 W. First St., Cortez. Lunch at noon, meeting at 12:30 p.m. Details: 560-2793.<\/p>\n Second Tuesday<\/p>\n The Ute Mountain High School Rodeo Team meets, 6 p.m. in the outdoor arena at the fairgrounds. Details: Karen, 970-560-2657.<\/p>\n The Montezuma County Historical Society Board of Directors, meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elks Club and includes a no-host lunch. History buffs welcome.<\/p>\n The Southwest Art League meets, each month. Details and locations, 882-4770.<\/p>\n Second Wednesday<\/p>\n Montezuma County Hospital District monthly board of directors meets, 6-8 p.m. in the Kiva Room at Southwest Memorial hospital. Public is welcome. Details: 564-2146.<\/p>\n Second Thursday<\/p>\n The Southwest Woodworkers Guild meets, 7 p.m. at various locations. Beginners and experts welcome. Details: Tom, 882-7360.<\/p>\n Montezuma County Republican Women meet, noon at Shiloh Steakhouse at Veach and Main streets. All are welcome. Details: Rosemarie Beall, 564-1576.<\/p>\n Third Tuesday<\/p>\n The Compassionate Friends Four Corners Chapter, For Families following the Death of a Child meets, 7 p.m. at the Hospice Building, 1345 S. Broadway, Cortez. Use kitchen entrance. Call Cherie at 565-6480 or Debbie at 565-4732.<\/p>\n Third Wednesday<\/p>\n The Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, noon at Shiloh Steakhouse. Call 565-3414.<\/p>\n Caregiver\/advocate support group for caregivers of any person with Alzheimer\u2019s, dementia or chronic illness at 6 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 515 North Park St. Cortez.<\/p>\n Third Saturday<\/p>\n Christian Motorcycle Association Cortez Chapter, 8 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. chapter meeting and 10 a.m. ride (weather permitting). At Jack & Janelle\u2019s, 801 E. Main St. Details: Steve Reed, 970-565-7233. No motorcycle required.<\/p>\n Third Sunday<\/p>\n The Cortez Fire Protection District\u2019s CPR and First-aid certification classes, 9 a.m., Station 1, 30 N. Ash St., Cortez. Courses are six to eight hours and include CPR\/AED, CPR\/AED and First-aid, Healthcare Provider CPR. Minimum class size is four. Register: 565-3157.\u2029Fourth Tuesday<\/p>\n 4 Corners Republican Women\u2019s Club meets, 11:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elks Lodge. Details: 565-2197.<\/p>\n Fourth Sunday<\/p>\n KIRTAN in Cortez (Bhakti Yoga practice), 6-8 p.m., at Heart and Core Yoga Studio, 30 W. Main, Cortez. All are welcome. $10 donation suggested. Details: Jennie Nuriya 801-671-6275.<\/p>\n Last Wednesday<\/p>\n Bereavement Support Group, for anyone dealing with death, at 5:15 p.m. Hospice of Montezuma, 1345 S. Broadway, Cortez. Details: 565-4400.<\/p>\n Every Sunday<\/p>\n The Unitarian Universalists meet, 10:30 a.m. upstairs in the Cortez Cultural Center. The topic for Jan. 10 will be Eckhart Tolle\u2019s The Power of Now. Details: 970-677-4189.<\/p>\n Every Monday<\/p>\n The Four Corners Community Band, 7-9 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Cortez at Market and North streets. New members welcome. Details: 882-2522 or fourcornerscommunityband.com.<\/p>\n Every Wednesday<\/p>\n Sitting in the quiet, meditation, contemplation, centering prayer, 12:15\u201312:45 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Details: 565-7865.<\/p>\n St. Paul\u2019s Joyful Noise Children\u2019s Choir, meets 4-4:45 p.m. at Oak and Bauer. Traditional songs with piano, dulcimer, hand percussion, Orff instruments and some acting and dance. Free. All welcome, Ages K-5.<\/p>\n Every Thursday<\/p>\n Raising Readers Storytime, 10:30 a.m. at the Cortez Public Library, at 202 N. Park St., Cortez. Older children welcome to join for a craft at 11:15 a.m. Jaunary schedule: National Games Day, Jan. 7; Sharks, Jan. 14; Joe Hayes, Jan. 21; Charlie Brown, Jan. 28. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n Country music and dancing, 7-10 p.m. at the Cortez Senior Center.<\/p>\n Bingo at the Cortez Elks Club, with progressive pot, split pot and regular pot winners. Doors open 5:30 with food and beverages; first game at 7 p.m. Big-screen giveaway Dec. 17, with a free ticket given each week to all paying bingo players over the age of 18<\/p>\n Every Friday<\/p>\n TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly), meets at 11:30 a.m. in the Community Room at the Cortez Public Library. Details: 970-882-4369.<\/p>\n \u201cBereavement & Caregiver Support Group, 1 p.m., Hospice of Montezuma. Details and location: Sunny, 565-4400.<\/p>\n Every Saturday<\/p>\n Restoration Bible Study Series, about the Hebrew roots and insights into the Gospel, at 10 a.m., ECBY, Tree of Life In\u2019Jesus, 1509 Colorado 145, Cortez. Praise and worship, lecture, and workbook discussion. Cost: $32, including book and workbook. Details: 970-562-6311 and www.byeshua.org.<\/p>\n Dolores<\/p>\n Thursday, Jan. 14<\/p>\n Dolores Public Library Winter Tales presents \u2018Everest -Back in the Day, 1984,\u2019 6:30 p.m. Carolyn Gunn, of Dolores, will present a slide show of the successful 1984 China-Everest expedition to Mt. Everest including a pictorial trip through China and Tibet to the East Rongbuk Glacier of Mt. Everest. Details: 882-4127.<\/p>\n Friday, Jan. 15<\/p>\n Dolores River Boating Advocates\u2019s Permit Party and Film Premiere, 6-10 p.m. at the Dolores Community Center. See the film about the Dolores River \u201cThe River of Sorrow,\u201d with music by Last Nickel and a silent auction for a trip on the Yampa River. River permit info and applications, food and beverages available. Details: Lee-Ann at 970-560-5486 or info@doloresriverboating.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tuesday, Jan. 26<\/p>\n The Dolores Rotary Club\u2019s bingo night, at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. A light supper, for a $5 donation, at 6:30 p.m., followed by bingo at 7 p.m. Benefits Dolores Secondary PTO. Details: Chris Trusler at 970-570-9425.<\/p>\n Friday, Feb. 5<\/p>\n Ride the Durango and Silverton train, on 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and support the Galloping Goose Historical Society. A $125 ticket includes five-hour train ride, food and drinks. Details: 970-882-7082 or email gghs5@centurytel.net<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n Tuesday, Feb. 23<\/p>\n The Dolores Rotary Club\u2019s bingo night, at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. A light supper, for a $5 donation, at 6:30 p.m., followed by bingo at 7 p.m. Benefits Disabled American Veterans. Details: Chris Trusler, 970-570-9425.<\/p>\n Tuesday, March 9<\/p>\n The Dolores Rotary Club\u2019s bingo night, at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. A light supper, for a $5 donation, at 6:30 p.m., followed by bingo at 7 p.m. Benefits Dolores Greater Action. Details: Chris Trusler, 970-570-9425.<\/p>\n First Tuesday<\/p>\n Dolores Mountain Quilters meeting, 10 a.m. at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. The program for Jan. 5 will be a demonstration by Elaine Brown: Large print \u201cstack and whack.\u201d Bring a large print piece of material with 4 repeats and straight pins. Guests and visitors welcome. Info: doloresmountainquilters.org or 719-850-0923.<\/p>\n Third Thursday<\/p>\n Dolores secondary PTO meets, 3:45 p.m. in Mr. Thurston\u2019s office. Email Heather Alvarez at halvarez0722@gmail.com<\/a> or call Tif at 903-8752.<\/p>\n Every Tuesday<\/p>\n The Dolores Public Library, answers technology\/software questions about Microsoft Word, email, digital pictures, etc. Free at 2-5 p.m. Call 882-4127.<\/p>\n Every Tuesday<\/p>\n Civil Air Patrol Mesa Verde Cadet Squadron meets, 6:30\u20138:30 p.m. at K9 Search & Rescue in Dolores. Details: Maj. Debrah Archer, 970-759-5669.<\/p>\n Every Wednesday<\/p>\n Bible studies at Chapel on the Farm, 6 p.m. 19927 Road 26.2 Loop, Dolores. Details: 903-6153.<\/p>\n Mancos<\/p>\n Friday, Jan. 15<\/p>\n The Mancos Valley Distillery hosts Micah Wyatt, with music starting at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cover charge is $3.<\/p>\n Saturday, Jan. 23<\/p>\n The Mancos Valley Distillery hosts The Crags, with music starting at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cover charge is $3.<\/p>\n Thursday, Jan. 28<\/p>\n Free screening of \u201cIn Football We Trust,\u201d a documentary that transports viewers deep inside the tightly-knit and complex Polynesian community in Salt Lake City, 6 p.m. at the Mancos Public Library. Details: www.mancoslibrary.org.<\/p>\n Friday, Jan. 29<\/p>\n Science Friday for elementary age students, 9:45 a.m. to noon. This month is a special field trip to the Powerhouse Science Center in Durango. Pre-registration is required. Contact Amy Skinner, 533-7600, or Heather Mestas, 759-1827 for more information and to register your child.<\/p>\n First Thursday<\/p>\n The Montezuma County VFW Post 5231 and Auxiliary meets, 7 p.m. at the Post home in Mancos. Will open at 5:30 for a neet-and-greet, entertainment and food provided.<\/p>\n First Saturday<\/p>\n Teen Movie Nights at the Mancos Public Library, 7\u201310 p.m. in the Mancos Public Library Community Meeting Room. View a movie on the library\u2019s big screen. Details and schedule: 533-7600. Snacks provided.<\/p>\n Second Sunday<\/p>\n The Mancos Community Dinners, each month at Mt. Lookout Grange in Mancos (680 Grand Ave). Pay-what-you-can dinner, bring a dish if you want. To help or donate, call Gretchen, 509-830-4380.<\/p>\n Second Tuesday<\/p>\n The Mancos Water Conservancy District board meets, 7 p.m. at the district\u2019s office, 42599 Road N, Mancos. Info: Gary Kennedy, 533-7325.<\/p>\n Second Thursday<\/p>\n A free legal self-help clinic, for Montezuma County parties without an attorney are 2-3:30 p.m. at the Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Volunteer attorneys will assist one-on-one, via computer link. First-come, first-served. Details: 970-564-5029 from 8 a.m.\u201312 p.m. and 970-564-5073 from 1\u20135 p.m.<\/p>\n Third Monday<\/p>\n The Mancos School District Re-6 Board of Education meets, 7 p.m., 395 W. Grand Ave., Room 503, Mancos. Work session at 6 p.m.; special meetings as needed.<\/p>\n Third Wednesday<\/p>\n Play video games at the Mancos Public Library, until 5 p.m.<\/p>\n Third Friday<\/p>\n Teen Nights at the Mancos Public Library, every third Friday from 7\u201310 p.m. during the school year. Games on Wii, PS4, Xbox One and snacks.<\/p>\n Fourth Thursday<\/p>\n Monthly Civil Air Patrol Senior Squadron, monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of Mancos, 150 N. Walnut St. Call 970-759-7012.<\/p>\n Last Thursday<\/p>\n The Mancos Public Library Board of Trustees meets, 5 p.m. in the library meeting room, 211 W. First St. Info: 533-7600.<\/p>\n The Mancos Historical Society meets, at the Mancos Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 470 W. Grand Ave., new time of 5 p.m.<\/p>\n Every Tuesday<\/p>\n Knit or crochet at the Mancos Public Library, 6-7 p.m. Teens and adults are welcome. Free. Limited supplies of knitting materials, so bring your own if possible. Sign up at mancoslibrary.org or call 970-533-7600 ext. 206 or email kgraf@mancoslibrary.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Kids Storytime at the Mancos Public Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. A bilingual, seasonal story time for ages birth through 6 years old.<\/p>\n Every Wednesday<\/p>\n Yoga Flow with Lily, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Grange. Call 847-819-2039.<\/p>\n A free class for Spanish speakers, 10-11-30 a.m. at the Mancos Public Library. Work to improve your English skills.<\/p>\n \u201cJoyful Noise\u201d Children\u2019s Choir starting in Mancos, 4 p.m. at St. Paul\u2019s Church, corner of Bauer and Oak. For grades K-6, Homeschoolers welcome.<\/p>\n Game Daze, 3:45-5 p.m., Mancos Public Library. For kids 8\u201312; opportunities to play technologically innovative computer-generated games.<\/p>\n Durango<\/p>\n Tuesday, Jan. 12<\/p>\n Mercy Regional Medical Center hosts a free presentation by spine surgeon Douglas Orndorff, M.D., for \u201cNeck Pain Explained,\u201d 6 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. Orndorff will explain degenerative changes on the upper spine as well as treatments. RSVP to mercydurango.org\/neck-pain or by calling 970-764-3914.<\/p>\n Wednesday, Jan. 13<\/p>\n Green Business Roundtable, 12 p.m., Henry Strater Theater. Should local farmers get certified as organic? Farmer Linley Dixon will delve into the pros and cons for local farmers and consumers. Register or RSVP to info@sanjuancitizens.org<\/a> by 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 11. Cost is $15, $18 for walk-ins.<\/p>\n Thursday, Jan. 14<\/p>\n The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen hold their monthly meeting, 7 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Non-members are welcome. Mike Jensen, BLM Range Manager for the Spring Creek Herd Management Area, will discuss plans for the continued well-being of wild horses. Details: www.4cbch.org or contact Cathy Roberts, chapter president, at 970-749-0316 or cathyroberts08@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Friday, Jan. 15<\/p>\n The Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. in Durango, will present \u201cVariations,\u201d an exhibit of portraits by internationally renowned Guatemalan photographer Luis Gonzalez Palma. Gonzalez Palma uses many alternative processes to achieve his work\u2019s stunning effects. The show runs Jan. 15 through March 2. Details: 970-382-81355 or www.openshuttergallery.com.<\/p>\n Sunday, jan. 17<\/p>\n Underground hip hop, with Copywrite, Coolzey, DJ Teknique, and more at Moe\u2019s in Durango 937 Main Ave. Details: 970-739-4944.<\/p>\n Friday, Jan. 29<\/p>\n Album release party with Diabolical Sound Platoon, 9 p.m. at Balcony Backstage in Durango. Special guests Pants Party!<\/p>\n Friday, Feb. 5<\/p>\n