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The Center of Southwest Studies will present the third annual Historic Preservation Awards at 4 p.m. in the Lyceum. The historic preservation achievements of FLC Professor Duane Smith, the Town of Rico, and Mesa Verde National Park will be honored. 247-7333 for details.

Nina Sasaki plays covers at the Palace Restaurant, 1 Depot Place, from 6-9 p.m. 247-2018 for details.

Pongas, 121 W. 8th St, hosts a singles, 8-ball pool tournament at 7 p.m. 382-8554.

The Center of Southwest Studies and San Juan Basin Archaeological Society present a lecture by Edith and Bill Stagstetter entitled “The Mining Camps Speak: A New Way to Explore the Ghost Towns of the American West” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lyceum. The Stagstetters will present an illustrated slide show on their work in the San Juan Mountains. 247-7456 for details.

Beer Bingo Night takes place at Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 382-9664 for details.

Second Harvest plays blues and bluegrass at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

The Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. 2nd Ave., hosts a Hip-Hop Breakdancing Contest featuring Improve. 375-2568 for details.

Acoustic Durango, a talent showcase hosted by Sally Shuffield, will take place at Haggard’s Black Dog Tavern, 10 miles east of Durango on Florida Rd., at 8 p.m. 259-5657 for details.

Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., hosts Studio 54 Ladies Night at 10 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

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The annual City of Durango Clean-Up will be held. People interested in picking up garbage are asked to meet at Rotary Park at 9 a.m. Garbage bags, a drawing for door prizes and free lunch will be provided. Local businesses are asked to contribute by cleaning up areas around their locations. 385-2801 for details.

Park Elementary, 623 E. Fifth St., will host a Cinco de Mayo Carnival fund-raiser at 4:30 p.m. featuring music, dancing, food, silent auction and games. 759-2609 for details.

Mysto the Magi does tableside magic from 7-10 p.m. at East by Southwest, 160 E. College. 247-5533 for details.

The Salty Dogs bring local bluegrass to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Desert Thunder plays country at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568 for details.

Phat Lizard plays Dead covers at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200.

Ralph Dinosaur plays Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave. 259-1400 for details.

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James Schaller, of Sound Covenant, will present the workshop “The Blessing of Music Mentoring” from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. Attendees will learn how to bring the sick, injured and those near the end of life therapeutic music. Clinical caregivers and volunteers are encouraged to attend. 382-2013 for details.

Dance in the Rockies will present its 13th annual spring recital entitled “A Night at the Movies” at 6:30 p.m. at the FLC Community Concert Hall. Dancers of all ages will perform ballet, tap, jazz, modern, lyrical and hip-hop. The performance will also feature the award-winning Rocky Mountain Rockettes, Durango’s hometown competitive dance team.

Desert Thunder plays country at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568.

Local band Catch 22 plays blues at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., 259-9200.

The Kirk James Blues Band plays an ABATE fund-raiser at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave. 259-1400 for details.

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The annualTelegraph 10K trail run starts at 10 a.m., with day-of registration from 8:30-9:30 a.m. The 6.2-mile race will start and finish at the intersection of the Meadow Loop and Horse Gulch road. 375-7308 for details.

A “Not-Just-for-Mothers Mother’s Day for Peace Festival” takes place from noon-3 p.m. at Rotary Park. The event is meant to celebrate the move toward action on behalf of the world’s children. 385-4284 for details.

Dance in the Rockies continues its 13th annual spring recital entitled “A Night at the Movies” with a second performance at 4 p.m. at the FLC Community Concert Hall

Pongas hosts free pool after 6 p.m. at 121 W. Eighth St. 382-8554.

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Trails 2000 will maintain the Sale Barn trail from 3-8 p.m. Volunteers may come and go as their schedules permit and should bring work gloves and water. Look for the Trails 2000 truck and instructions at the trailhead, half a mile south of New Country Auto. 259-4682 for details.

Sand Sheff plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 6:30-10 p.m. 382-2648 for details.

Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., hosts live improv with Comic Kaze. 259-1400.

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Animas City Rock, 1111 Camino del Rio, will host this month’s Business Women’s Network meeting at 5:30 p.m. Anne-Britt Ostlund will lead an optional mini-bouldering lesson. 385-4208 for details.

The Women’s Foundation of Colorado will launch its Status Project, an initiative to create change in the economic status of women and girls, at 7:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. 382-0585 for details.

Tuesday Trivia takes place at Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 382-9664 for details.

Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., hosts king karaoke with Steve Kahler beginning at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

Tim Sullivan plays country at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 6:30-10 p.m.

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The Durango Film Society presents “City of God,” at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. at the Gaslight Theater.

The Green Business Roundtable takes place at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at noon to discuss the market for local food in La Plata County, includingA0reasons to buy locally produced goods, the Farmers Market and plans for a shared-use commercial kitchen. Greg Vlaming, CSU Cooperative Extension agent and director of the Durango Farmers Market, will be the speaker. 259-1361 for details.

The Women’s Resource Center Reading Circle will hold its monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Rochester Hotel, 721 E. Second Ave., to discuss Red Water, by Judith Freeman. Open to everyone. 259-9442 for details.

Pongas, 121 W. Eighth St., hosts a scotch doubles pool tournament at 7 p.m. 382-8554 for details.

Pine Needle Mountaineering, 835 Main Ave., will host a free map, compass and GPS tutorial with Peter Jamieson and Keith Roush, at 7 p.m. 247-8728 for info.

Terry Rickard plays at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 6:30-10 p.m.

The Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., presents Crazy Charlie’s karaoke. 375-2568 for details.

Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., hosts a Talent Search. 259-1400 for details.

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The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery will host “Spaces Between Leaves,” the work of visiting instructor of art Chad Colby through Friday, May 16. Colby’s work explores the relationship between organic and manmade forms through color. 247-7167 for details.

A new group exhibit of emerging Durango artists titled “Hot Spots” will run at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., through May 31. The exhibit will feature Ed Bolster’s performance and installation work; collage from Michael Darmody; Gary Devore’s oil paintings; and gouache paintings by Mary Mellot. 259-2606 for details.

The Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave., will host an exhibit by local photographer John Schwieder, titled “Alaska,” through May 17. The exhibit features images of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. 382-8355 for details.

The Center of Southwest Studies is showing “Riders of the West,” black and white photographs by Linda MacCannell capturing the world of Indian rodeo riders and family, and “Southwest Textiles from the Durango CollectionAE,” a show spanning eight centuries of weaving traditions in the Southwest. 247-7456 for details.

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Oakhaven Permaculture Center and the FLC Environmental Center are co-hosting a free two-hour presentation entitled “What is Permaculture?” on May 16. This show is the introduction to the Third Annual “Permaculture in Your Backyard” on May 17 & 18. 259-5445 for details.

“Carmina Burana,” Carl Orff’s infamous, fun-filled setting of medieval tales, will be performed by the Durango Choral Society, Durango Children’s Chorale and the Animas Music Festival Orchestra on May 16 at the FLC Community Concert Hall. The world premiere of Sejourne’s “Book of Gems” also will take place.

The first annual South Rim Trail Duathlon will take place May 17 and include a 6-mile trail run and 15-mile mountain bike race. 749-7441 for details.

The U.S. Whitewater Slalom Junior Team Trials take place at Whitewater Park on May 17-18. More than 50 of the nation’s best high school and middle school paddlers will compete and volunteers are needed. 259-4078.

The Pine River Dance Company will present its annual spring dance recital, “Dancing on the Wild Side,” on May 17 in the Community Concert Hall. The repertoire includes “tappin’ crocodiles, dancing dinosaurs, boogie bunnies, rockin’ hound dogs, lions, tigers and bears!”

Taste of Durango will return to downtown on May 18 with the area’s restaurants, live music and entertainment. Operation Healthy Communities will be this year’s beneficiary. Volunteers are needed. Call 382-0585.

World music with a conscience What: Alternative Horizon’s third annual World Dance & Music Festival Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College When: Wednesday, May 14, 7 p.m. Alternative Horizons will sponsor the third annual World Dance & Music Festival on May 14 at the Abbey Theatre. Ticket sales will benefit the nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and assisting survivors of domestic violence through a crisis hotline, support groups, violence-prevention education and court advocacy. Starting at 7 p.m., performances will run about 20 minutes each and begin with Ballet Folklorico de Durango performing traditional Mexican folk dance. Next, the Durango Country Cloggers will take the stage to display the American folk dance originated by European immigrants in the Appalachian Mountains. The nationally renowned Southern Ute drumming circle, 12 Gauge, will follow. Benet el Noor will wrap up the evening with the Middle Eastern art of belly dancing. Those interested should arrive early to secure tickets and enjoy appetizers. Call 247-4374 for details.

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Ride the Lightning for Montezuma County Partners What: A Four Corners Cup Series mountain bike race Where: Montezuma County Fairgrounds When: Saturday, May 10 As part of the Four Corners Cup Series, the first annual Ride the Lightning mountain bike race will take place this weekend in Cortez. Since the event is focused on fun, not only will beginner, sport and cup series races be offered, but also a kids’ fun ride, costume cruiser event and a mountain unicycle race. During the awards ceremony, door prizes will be awarded and a costume contest will be held. To enter any of the races and be eligible for door prizes, participants will collect pledges to benefit Montezuma County Partners, a mentoring and outreach program for at-risk youth. The organization seeks to reduce crime rates, family violence and drug abuse through the positive influence of adult mentors. After the race, at 7 p.m., a party will be held at Koko’s Friendly Pub featuring the suburban stylings of the Lawn Chair Kings. Registration for the races takes place from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds, two miles east of Cortez on Highway 160. The kids’ race starts at 9 a.m. and the next race is at 9:30 a.m. Race forms are available online at www.4CornersCup.com. For details call 882-4087.

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Legendary autoharpist plays Arts Center What: A DSCPA concert by Bryan Bowers Where: The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. When: May 12 at 7:30 p.m. For more than three decades, Bryan Bowers has been as symbolically linked to the autoharp as Earl Scruggs is to the banjo. Like the five-string banjo legend, Bowers found a new way of playing a humble folk instrument, catching the attention of every other player of that instrument and launching a new generation of players. In the early 1970s, Bowers forged friendships with such bluegrass visionaries as the Dillards, the Seldom Scene and New Grass Revival, beginning a long and rich relationship with the bluegrass community. In 1993, Bowers became just the fourth person to be inducted into the Autoharp Hall of Fame, joining Mother Maybelle Carter, Kilby Snow and Sara Carter. He was also inducted into Frets Magazine’s First Gallery of the Greats after five years of winning the readers’ poll. This distinction puts him alongside such virtuosos as Chet Atkins, David Grisman, Stephan Grappelli, Tony Rice and Mark O’Connor, among others. His reputation as a live performer is well known by longtime festivarians in Southwest Colorado. He performed in more than a half-dozen Telluride Bluegrass Festivals from 1976-90 and stole the show at the Silverton Jubilee in 2001. “When he picks up an instrument, the entire room changes into a very magical world,” wrote the Chicago Sun-Times. The Durango Society of Cultural and Performing Arts will present Bowers at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 12, at the Durango Arts Center. Call 259-2606 for details.

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