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Blending Afropop and Reggae at the Summit
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Betties in Bhutan

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Durango Motorless Transit hosts a trail run on Dry Fork Trail. Interested runners should meet at the trailhead at 6 p.m. 385-2664 for details.

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

The Center of Southwest Studies will host a reading of original poetry by Cheyenne poet Jon Henson at 7 p.m. in the Lyceum. A Southwest Studies major at Fort Lewis College, Henson comes from a family of world-renowned poets, writers and artists. 247-7456 for details.

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

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

Twice Struck plays progressive rock at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568 for details.

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

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

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

Brian Flynn plays rock at Big Daddy’s Nightclub, 2653 Main Ave. 247-1224 for details.

Denver’s Brethren Fast plays funkabilly at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

Catalyst jams at Haggard’s Black Dog Tavern, 10 miles east of Durango on Florida Road, at 9 p.m. 259-5657 for details.

Scott McGill plays rock at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

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Catalyst returns to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Wild Country plays a second show at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568 for details.

Brethren Fast brings its funkabilly back to Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

Brian Flynn plays rock at Big Daddy’s Nightclub, 2653 Main Ave. 247-1224 for details.

Kort McCumber plays rock, folk and bluegrass at Haggard’s Black Dog Tavern, 10 miles east of Durango on Florida Road. 259-5657 for details.

Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., hosts the Badazz Bike Show at 2 p.m. with music from the Scott McGill Band. 259-1400 for details.

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

Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., hosts a performance by the Durango High School band at 3 p.m. with music from the Scott McGill Band. 259-1400 for details.

The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo plays the Cyprus CafE9, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 385-6884 for details.

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Memorial Day

Traditional Ute flute music by Norman Lopez will be played at the Anasazi Heritage Center in Dolores from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Lopez, a Ute Mountain Ute, is a musician and a craftsman of cedar flutes. 882-4811 for details.

Lawrence Nass plays the Cyprus CafE9, 725 E. Second Ave. from 6-9 p.m. 385-6884 for details.

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

Live improv group Comic Kaze returns to Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave. 259-1400 for details.

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Dr. Daniel Johnson, M.D., and FLC Assistant Professor of Philosophy Sarah Roberts-Cady will lead a free community forum on “Dilemmas in Health Care: Dying in America” from 7-9 p.m. in the Student Memorial Lounge of the College Union Building. 247-7002 for details.

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

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

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

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Congressman Scott McInnis will host a Federal Resources and Grant Information Workshop from 9 a.m.- noon in the FLC College Union Building Ballroom. Numerous government offices and agencies are expected to participate. 259-2754 for details.

The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo plays the Cyprus CafE9, 725 E. Second Ave. from 6-9 p.m. 385-6884 for details.

Pongas, 121 W. 8^th St., hosts a scotch doubles pool tournament at 7 p.m. 382-8554 for details.

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 its Talent Search finals. 259-1400 for details.

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“About a Bike,” an exhibit of original paintings by Krista Harris celebrating the simple beauty of bicycles, will be on display at Steamworks May 23 – Aug. 30. 259-9200 for details.

The Open Shutter Gallery will present “WILD!” featuring outdoor adventure photography by local professionalA0 photographers Gunnar Conrad, Bill Hatcher and Kennan Harvey. The exhibit runs through July 15. 382-8355 for details.

A 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 Center of Southwest Studies will host “Cross Cultural Threads: Pueblo, Navajo and Hispanic Textiles of the Southwest” from May 26 – Nov. 7 in the Exhibit Gallery. This collection features The Durango CollectionAE – eight centuries of weaving traditions in the Southwest. The center also is presenting the “Spring Sampler Quilt Show” in the Exhibit Gallery, featuring selections by the La Plata Quilters Guild. Regular gallery hours are 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. 247-7456 for details.

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Tyrin Benoit and the Shuckers, of New Orleans, play Storyville on May 29.

The DSCPA will present a concert by country folk-duo Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart at the Durango Arts Center on May 30.

Durango Natural Foods will host Consumer Education/Farmer Appreciation Day on May 31.A0Information will be provided on issues facing local farmers and producers.

Four Corners Ultimate Frisbee Hat Tournament takes place May 31-June1 at the Riverview Sports Complex. The tournament will benefit the Rape Intervention Team. 385-5554 for details.

A0Silverton will host “Step Back In Time” June 5-8 with a variety of activities meant to transport visitors to the heyday of the mining boom.

The Durango Arts Center will hosts in 27^th annual Juried Exhibit, a showing opportunity for artists in the region, June 6.

The 21^st annual Animas River Days returns with whitewater races, rodeos and parties June 6-8.

Blending Afropop and Reggae at the Summit What: A concert by African reggae master Jerri Jheto Where: The Summit, 600 Main Ave. When: Thursday, May 22, 9:30 p.m. Jerri Jheto got his start in music in his home country of Nigeria. In his early years, he played with some of the legends of African music, including Victor Olaiya, King Sunny AdE9, Manu Dibango, Osibisa and Sonny Okosuns. Jheto appeared on the American scene when he came to Los Angeles in the late 1980s to record an Afro-Pop album entitled “Apartheid.” However, Jheto’s passion for reggae then led him in a new musical direction. Using a blend of reggae and Afrobeat, Jheto released his breakthrough Album “Silver & Gold” in 1998. The record received critical acclaim, generated airplay worldwide and was a finalist at the Crossroads 1999 Music Awards. Jheto’s latest album “Let the People Decide” was released in 2000. At the 2002 L.A. Black Music Awards, Jheto was named Best Reggae Performer of the Year. 247-2324 for details.

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Painting in Plein Aire What: An exhibit by the "Plein Aire Painters of the Four Corners" Where: Fort Lewis College Art Gallery When: Through June 6; artists’ reception Friday, May 23 The Plein Aire Painters of the Four Corners is a group of professional artists that meets once a month to paint out of doors "en plein air" at various locations throughout the Southwest. In addition to a variety of perspectives, all media are represented in this group of 33 artists, including oil, watercolor, acrylic and pastel painters. In the past year, the Plein Aire Painters have visited Canyon de Chelly, Electra Lake, Chaco Canyon, Shalako Ranch and McElmo Canyon. Some of the Plein Aire Painters exhibiting in the show are: Sharon Abshagon, Gayle Button, Marilyn Campbell, Jane Clayton, Wanda Coffey, John Cogan, Mary Culpepper, Jan Goldman, Nancy Hutcheson, Dwight Lawing, Fran Mayfield, Judy Morgan, Mary Ellen Morrow, Connie Morse, Dave Sime, Kathy Walling, Al Weber and Phillip West. An opening reception is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 23. The show runs through June 6, and regular gallery hours are 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. For more information call 247-7167.

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Betties in Bhutan What: Free film and slide show of an all-female expedition Where: Pine Needle Mountaineering, 835 Main Ave. When: Tuesday, May 27, 7:30 p.m. Pine Needle Mountaineering, Backcountry Experience and Osprey Packs will present a free screening of the ski film “Betties in Bhutan” and a free slide show by World Cup Freeskiing Champion Alison Gannett. The film and slide show document the first-ever ski expedition to Bhutan and the first ski descent of the northeast face of Hanuman Tibba in India. Between March 29-April 17, 2002, a team consisting of Gannett, Melissa Mcmanus, Lee Anne Patterson, Lisa Korthals, Dana Mulitz, Susan Medville and Deb Curtis became the first to ski in Bhutan, a county that issues only a few thousand permits to tourists each year. At the film’s screening and slide show, there will be hula-hoop lessons for all, and participants can register to win an Osprey pack. The show takes place upstairs at Pine Needle Mountaineering. Call 247-8728 for details.

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