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Dar Williams and Indigenous headline Jubilee
Vallecito celebrates its survival
Act Too players take on Taming of the Shrew

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Durango Motorless Transit hosts a trail run on Raider Ridge. Interested runners should meet at the Horse Gulch trailhead at 6 p.m. 385-2664 for details.

The Jeff Solon Jazz Group plays at the Cyprus CafE9, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 385-6884 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. Eighth St, hosts a singles, 8-ball pool tournament at 7 p.m. 382-8554 for details.

Robert Earl Keene plays a sold-out show at the newly reopened Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College.

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

Kirk James plays solo blues and rock at El Patio, 600 Main Ave.

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

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Operation Healthy Communities presents a TGIF workshop by Dawn Sudmeier entitled “Managing Change Through Simplified Project Planning” from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 382-0585 to pre-register.

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

Local jam/funk band Catalyst plays the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Mama’s Cookin’ brings its funky, world beat back to Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-1475 for details.

Movin’ On plays country and western at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568 for details.

Live DJs Pierre and Brian Ess spin house music at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10:30 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

The Broke Mountain Bluegrass Band plays at Haggard’s Black Dog Tavern, 10 miles east of Durango on Florida Road, at 7:30 p.m. 259-5657 for details.

Mark Curran plays country and folk on the patio at Christina’s Grill & Bar, 21382 Hwy. 160 West, at 6 p.m. 382-3844 for details.

Ralph Dinosaur and the Fabulous Volcanos return to Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave. 259-1400 for details

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The 31st annual rose show, “Everything’s Coming up Roses” will be held at the Durango Mall. Area residents who grow roses are invited to bring their roses to the Mall’s Community Room between 8 and 9:45 a.m. The public is invited to tour the exhibit after 4 p.m. 247-0813 for details.

Mercy Medical Center will host three free educational seminars for runners from 9-11 a.m. in Room A, fourth floor. Topics will include: avoiding running injuries, foot mechanics and endurance nutrition. 382-1820 to register.

Chyako Hashimoto, a Durango ceramic artist selected as San Juan National Forest Artist in Residence, will hold an artist’s open house at the Aspen Guard Station, located north of Mancos, from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. The public is invited to tour the cabin, talk with the artist and enjoy refreshments and the surrounding aspen forest. 385-1219 for details.

Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County will dedicate its 16th home at 2 p.m. at 586 Forest Lakes Drive. The public is welcome to the event that will include a blessing, music by Lawrence Nass and a light lunch from Francisco’s. 382-9930 for details.

Local author Phillip Thal will sign copies of his new book from 5:30-7 p.m. at Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. Set during the infamous apartheid era in South Africa, Asylum is the true story of Thal’s nine-year struggle against racial injustice, the price he paid and his quest for asylum in the United States. 247-1438 for details.

Durango DOT Comedy presents “Koochie, Koochie, Koo!!!” at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., at 8 p.m. The evening will feature stand-up and $1 Ska beers.

Broke Mountain brings its hard-driving bluegrass to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Sayonx plays live hip-hop at Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-1475 for details.

Movin’ On plays country and western at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568 for details.

Fort Collins’ Listen plays hip-hop, jazz and funk at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 9:30 p.m. Listen has opened for the likes of Maceo Parker, and G Love & Special Sauce. 259-9200 for details.

Dean Murphy plays swing and blues at Christina’s Grill & Bar, 21382 Hwy. 160 West, at 6 p.m. 382-3844 for details.

Ralph Dinosaur and the Fabulous Volcanos return to Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave. 259-1400 for details.

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Durango BMX, located behind Big 5 Sporting Goods, hosts an ABA Colorado State Championship Qualifier. Racing follows sign-ups from 8-9:30 a.m. 259-6243 for details.

Unity and Spirit will be holding a kirtan at the Rocky Mountain Retreat, 848 E. Third Ave., at 10 a.m. Kirtans are participatory mostly Hindu chants with live music including dumbek (Middle Eastern drum), harmonium (hand pumped reed organ) and guitar.

Alta Grahm plays celtic harp at the Cyprus CafE9, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 385-6884 for details.

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

The Studio 3 Band plays rock at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave. 259-1400.

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Lawrence Nass plays piano at the Cyprus Caf`E9, 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.

Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave., opens its stage to locals and hosts Mic Nite . 259-1400 for details.

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The San Juan Mountains Association will host a free tour of the Missionary Ridge burn area at Vallecito from 9-11 a.m. There will be an emphasis on fire ecology and rehabilitation. 385-1210 to register.

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., presents king karaoke with Steve Kahler beginning at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

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

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

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

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

George Winston will perform a benefit concert at the Durango Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. 259-2606 for details.

Otis and His Country Rhythms play the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568.

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Trails 2000 will host a Colorado Trail Maintenance Camp Social from June 27-29 on the Colorado Trail from the Slide Rock Road to Gudy’s Rest. If you’d like to assist with trail work, you may choose to help on just Saturday or both days.A0Friday camping is optional, but Trails 2000A0will provide dinner and camp will be along the road near the end of Junction Creek Road. 259-4682.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., presents the exhibit “Myth and Metaphor” from July 1-26. The exhibit presents painting and assemblage by Durango artist Maureen May; sculpture and painting by Kathy Park of Jaroso, Colorado; drawings by Eugene, Ore., artist Nan Weed; and palladium print photographs by Durango’s Brett West. Upstairs in the Art Library, the exhibit “The River Show” will run July 1-Aug. 30 and feature artist books by the San Diego Book Arts Guild. 259-2606.

The Diamond Circle Theatre, 699 Main Ave., showcases “After Dark,” a play full of suspense, love, double crossing and mistaken identity. Following the play, the Diamond Circle Vaudeville Revue takes the stage. The double bill shows nightly at 7:45 p.m. 247-3400.

Pianist Hoyle Osborne plays “Transcendental Ragtime” at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., from 5:30-7 p.m. and 8-11 p.m. every day except Sunday. 247-4431 for details.

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

The Center of Southwest Studies will host “Cross Cultural Threads: Pueblo, Navajo and Hispanic Textiles of the Southwest” through Nov. 7 in the Exhibit Gallery. The center is also presenting the Spring Sampler Quilt Show and the Artistry of Mata Ortiz in the Exhibit Gallery. Regular gallery hours are 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. 247-7456 for details.

“About a Bike,” an exhibit of paintings by Krista Harris celebrating bicycles in all their forms will be on display at Steamworks through Aug. 30. 259-9200.

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Bluegrass/folk greats the Reeltime Travelers will play the Durango Arts Center on July 8.

Patrice Pike, former lead singer of Sister 7, plays Storyville on July 10.

The Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run will be July 11-13 starting and finishing in Silverton.

Music in the Mountains returns with more than 300 musicians beginning July 13.

Dwight Yoakam will make his first-ever Durango stop with a performance at Fort Lewis College on July 21.

Dar Williams and Indigenous headline Jubilee What: The 16th running of Silverton’s summer music festival Where: Downtown Silverton When: Friday and Saturday, June 28 & 29 This weekend the “hills” of Silverton will be alive with the sound of bluegrass, Celtic rock, blues and folk, thanks to the 16th annual Silverton Jubilee. The Jubilee features a wide variety of performers, a free Jubilee Jam and free workshops. The festival, located in town, will provide camping, restrooms and drinking water; however no dogs or pets will be allowed in the campground or at the festival. Saturday’s lineup includes Ryan Holladay, an accomplished young banjo picker; Geno Delafose, a South Louisiana Cajun and Zydeco musician recently featured on NPR; and Acoustic Syndicate, whose high energy shows bring audiences to their feet. Saturday’s lineup will conclude with headliner and renowned singer-songwriter, Dar Williams. On Sunday, the Jubilee continues with The Waybacks showcasing their mastery of acoustic roots, and Kaki King, an acoustic guitarist who gives a riveting performance with amazing technique and her one-of-a-kind works of art. American Indian rock band Indigenous will close the festival. Comprised of a family of Sioux musicians, Indigenous has played with the likes of BB King, Santana, the Indigo Girls and the Dave Mathews Band. It is one of the most prominent Native American musical acts on the mainstream circuit. For more information, visit www.silvertonfestivals.org or call 387-5240.

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Vallecito celebrates its survival What: Ceremony and activities “Celebrating the Spirit of Community” Where: Vallecito’s new fire station and Chamber of Commerce building When: June 28 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This Saturday at Vallecito Lake, a ceremony will be held to “Celebrate the Spirit of Community.” Beginning at 10 a.m., activities will be held to give people a chance to come together and remember the wildfire events of last summer. The events will focus on recognizing our community’s response to the fire and celebrating the recovery that is taking place in both the forest and community. The event’s logo was designed by DHS student Luke Martin and Linda Geer, a local graphic artist. Activities will include burn area tours and an open house and lunch at the new Upper Pine Fire Station. The day will culminate at 3 p.m. with a ceremony honoring fallen firefighter Alan Wyatt with a dedication of a statue in memory of Wyatt. His family will be present for the dedication of the statue, done by local carver Chad Haspels. A commemorative T-shirt also will be on sale, and proceeds from the sales will be given to the Wyatt family. Residents also are asked to bring a personal story relating to the fires or floods that will be featured on a large banner titled “Spirit Stories.” The event was planned by a committee consisting of the local Red Cross chapter and representatives from other community agencies. Parking will be available along with a free shuttle bus. For more information contact LeeAnn Vallejos at the Red Cross at 259-5383.

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Act Too Players take on Taming of the Shrew What: A modern adaptation of the Shakespeare classic Where: Outdoors at Fort Lewis College, next to the clock tower When: June 26-29 and July 3, 5 & 6 at 8 p.m. A different breed of Shakespeare is coming to town with “The Taming of the Shrew.” The Durango Repertory Theater presents The Durango Act Too Players in a modernized version of Shakespeare’s classic tale about social roles, disguise, love, domestication and the relationship between a father and his child. Directed by Kurt Lancaster, the play offers audiences a risquE9, modern play with an original script. It follows the story of Katherine, the “shrew,” who is quick tempered and prone to violence. Katherine’s sister Bianca is the opposite of Katherine in every way. However she is not allowed to wed until Katherine does. Bianca has many suitors vying for her attention, yet Katherine’s bitter personality stands in the way. Once Katherine has a marriage arranged by her father to Petruccio, a penniless man in search of money, her behavior must be “tamed” by him with behavior very similar to her own. The play is one of Shakespeare’s earlier comedies; however it has many important social themes that apply to today’s society. “The Taming of the Shrew” focuses on the role of the wife and husband in a marriage and who has authority over whom. It also shows the ability to change one’s social status, which was uncommon when the play was written. The play will show outside at the Fort Lewis College Amphitheater next to the campus clock tower. Shows begin at sunset, and stadium seats and blankets are suggested. Tickets are available at the door. For more information, contact Bob Thom at 247-0660.

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