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Celtdown returns to Arts Center
Daffodil Days come to Durango
Carlos Washington highlights St. Patrick's Day

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Dean Murphy plays Purgy's at the Durango Mountain Resort base area from 3-6 p.m. 247-9000.

The Cinco de Mayo Committee meets at 5 p.m. in Room 12 of the Smiley Building, 1309 E. Third Ave., and new volunteers are encouraged to attend. 382-9693.

Maria's Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a reading, book signing and discussion with Peter Shelton , author of the acclaimed Climb to Conquer: The Untold Story of World War II's 10th Mountain Division Ski Troops at 6 p.m. 247-1438 for details.

The Miller Middle School sixth-grade choir will participate in the 20th annual World's Largest Concert at 1:15 and 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, in the school auditorium. The concert involves more than 8 million students worldwide who sing along with a televised broadcast. 247-1418, Ext. 157 for details.

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

The Durango Film Festival hosts "Meet the filmmakers" at Caf`E9 Sari, 921 Main Ave., at 8:30 p.m. The festival will screen independent films, features, documentaries, animation, short films and children's films through March 14. www.durangofilmfestival.com.

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

Airborne plays jazz at Scoot n Blues, 800 Main Ave., from 6:30-9:30 p.m. DJ Erik James and a special guest spin music downstairs for Femme Fatale at 10 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

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Operation Healthy Communities hosts a Conflict as Opportunity workshop presented by Beth Warren, KSUT executive director, at the La Plata County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 382-0585 for details.

Masks of Mexico , an exhibit of dance masks, is on display in the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave., from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Wally White announces his candidacy for La Plata County Commissioner at noon at the La Plata County Courthouse.

Kirk James brings his blues/rock to the Explorers Club Southwest, 1332 Blair St. in Silverton, at 9 p.m.387-5006 for details.

Swivel Hips Smith plays funk and rock at Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-1475 for details.

A DJ spins a hip-hop mix at Solid Muldoon's, 117 W. College, at 9 p.m.. 247-9151.

Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., presents "What a Curious Feeling!" with two rooms of DJ entertainment from Brian Ess, DJ Tard, Mark Hrastar, El Beau, Erik James and DJ Essence. The event begins at 10 p.m. and people wearing costumes get in free. 259-2545.

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

The Alex Maryol Band plays blues and rock at Scoot n Blues, 800 Main Ave., at 5:30 & 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

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Masks of Mexico , an exhibit of dance masks, is on display in the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave., from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Durango Mountain Resort presents a Spring Break Luau at the base from 1-4 p.m. The event features a burping contest, basketball toss for kids, an ultimate Frisbee toss, limbo and leis. 247-9000.

Tim Guidotti plays classics at Purgy's at the Durango Mountain Resort base area from 3-6 p.m. 247-9000 for details.

The Dances of Universal Peace take place at 7 p.m. at the Mason Center, 301 E. 12th St., following a 5:30 p.m. potluck. 385-7375 for details.

Satyrica plays local heavy metal at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Denver's Halden Wofford and the Hi Beams bring their honky tonk back to Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-1475 for details.

A DJ spins a hip-hop mix at Solid Muldoon's, 117 W. College, at 9 p.m.. 247-9151 for details.

Movin' On plays a second show at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568.

Liquid Cheese , a 10 piece ska, reggae and Latin band, plays Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

The Alex Maryol Band plays a second show at Scoot n Blues, 800 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 259-1400.

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The San Juan Mountains Association offers guided ski naturalist tours and snowshoe treks at Durango Mountain Resort from 9:45-11:30 a.m. 247-900 ext. 147 for details.

The Children's Museum of Durango, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts an "Explore Martian Volcanoes" workshop from 1-3 p.m. for kids ages 6 and up. 259-9234 to register.

Durango Mountain Resort presents a Spring Break Luau at the base area from 1-4 p.m. The event features a burping contest, basketball toss for kids, an ultimate Frisbee toss, limbo and leis. 247-9000 for details.

The Tweaksters bring their blend of dance, dexterity, juggling and flying to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College at 3 p.m. The Tweaksters deftly manipulate meteors, flower pots, luminescent ropes and galvanized pipes. 247-7657 for details.

Tim Guidotti plays classics at Purgy's at the Durango Mountain Resort base area from 3-6 p.m. 247-9000 for details.

Pongas hosts free pool after 6 p.m. at 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554 for details.

A One-Night-Only Group Art Exhibit and Sale , featuring artists from Durango and Pagosa Springs, takes place at 7 p.m. at The 19th Hole, 164 N. Pagosa Blvd in Pagosa Springs. 731-0410 for details.

As part of the Durango Film Festival, the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, hosts an after party for the film "Mango Kiss" and its director, Sascha Rice, at 9 p.m. The film won the Gold Medal for Excellence at the 2003 Park City Film Festival. 385-1711 for details.

Local songster Sand Sheff plays a solo acoustic show at Scoot n Blues, 800 Main Ave., at 6 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

The Blue Moon Ramblers play bluegrass at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., from 7-10 p.m. 375-7150 for details.

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Local funksters Flash Monkey play at Purgy's at the Durango Mountain Resort base area from 3-6 p.m. 247-9000 for details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, screens "Muriel's Wedding" for the Women's Resource Center's Chick Flick Night. The evening begins at 5 p.m. with free pizza and drink specials. 247-1242 for details.

Multi-instrumentalist David Lindley and percussionist Wally Ingram play the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 9 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

New Orleans funk band Brotherhood of Groove plays the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. This performance also features a special guest from Soulive. 247-2324 for details.

Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave., presents a Keg Party at 8 p.m. downstairs at Liquid with guest DJs Matthew and Sluke. 259-1400 for details.

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Flash Monkey plays a second show at Purgy's at the Durango Mountain Resort base area from 3-6 p.m. 247-9000 for details.

The Children's Museum of Durango, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts a "Seed and Bean Collage" workshop from 3:30-4:30 p.m. for all ages. 259-9234 to register.

Cherish the Ladies performs traditional Irish music at 7 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. The six-woman band is one of the foremost Irish traditional music groups in the world. 247-7657.

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

The Rebirth Brass Band , a New Orleans institution, brings its eight pieces to the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College. Doors open at 8 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

Solid Muldoon's, 117 W. College, hosts College Night with a DJ spinning hip-hop. 247-9151 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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St. Patrick's Day

The Children's Museum of Durango, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts a "Making a Star-finder" workshop from 10-11 a.m. for all ages. 259-9234 to register.

Freewill Recovery jams at Purgy's at the Durango Mountain Resort base area from 3-6 p.m. 247-9000 for details.

A St. Patrick's Day parade takes place at 5:01 p.m. along Main Ave.

Local Irish supergroup Beltaine plays the Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 259-2545 for details

Airborne plays jazz and funk for St. Patty's at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Local rockers Freewill Recovery play St. Patrick's at Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-1475 for details.

Solid Muldoon's celebrates St. Patrick's with Karaoke, DJ Crazy Charlie, and singing and dancing. 247-9151 for details.

The Wild Horse Saloon hosts a St. Patrick's Day party with prizes and party favors, at 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568 for details.

Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave., presents the "Show Us What You Got" Talent Extravaganza at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

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A dynamic collection of works on paper created during the last 28 years by Fort Lewis College Art Department Chair and Professor of Art Laurel Vogl will be on display at the Fort Lewis College Art Gallery from March 15 - April 1. The exhibition features handmade paper constructions, water color paintings and her most recent works with a zig zag design element. An artist's reception is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. on Friday, March 19. 247-7167 for details.

An exhibit of vintage black and white fashion and jazz photography by Gleb Derujinsky is currently on display in the Open Shutter Gallery through April 5. In the 1950s, local photographer Derujinsky shot for numerous magazines and is credited with photographing some of the most sophisticated and romantic images of the period. 382-8355 for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts an exhibit entitled: "Contemporary Fiber: Quilts and Beyond" through March 20. The exhibit features the work of 12 Colorado fiber artists and includes everything from whimsical dolls to needlepoint "paintings." DAC also presents photographs by Chet Anderson in an exhibit entitled "Shadows, Shades and Shapes" in the Garner/Vega Conference Room. 259-2606 for details.

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College hosts two new exhibits, "Stitches & Stories: Quilts in La Plata County" and "Monumental Beauty: A Pictorial View of Vermillion Cliffs National Monument," a photography exhibit of the Arizona locale. The shows run through April 17 in the Exhibit Gallery and are part of the center's 40th anniversary celebration. 247-7456 for details.

The Children's Museum of Durango, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts "Destination Mars," a 600-square-foot national traveling exhibition, through May. Exhibit highlights include an actual piece of Mars, a scale model of NASA's new Mars Exploration Rover, a computer station providing MER mission updates, the Mars Weather Station and more. 259-9234 for details.

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"Take Risk Blow Kiss," a night of theatre and music with Caitlin Eddins and Holly Hieronymus takes the stage at the Abbey Theatre on March 18.

Knee Jerk , power pop from Fort Collins, and local bands Rotten Disposition and With All Honor will play an all ages show at the FLC Xtreme Room on March 18.

The Southwest Colorado Peace and Justice Coalition will host a memorial peace vigil on March 19, the anniversary of one year at war in Iraq.

Animas City Rock Climbing Gym and Fitness Center hosts a bouldering comp for all skill levels on March 19.

Durango Nature Studies will host its semi-annual Wild Words event featuring authors Craig Childs, Katie Lee and Ken Wright on March 20 at the Smiley Theater.

Rap singer Bizzy Bone , the youngest member of the Grammy-award winning rap collective Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, will play Fort Lewis College on March 20.

Blackfire , Din`E9 punk from Flagstaff, and local bands Amazing Larry and Suitcase play an all ages show at the FLC Xtreme Room on March 20.

The FLC Community Concert Hall will present The Acting Company's production of William Shakespeare's "Richard III" on March 20 as part of the Shakespeare in American Communities tour.

One Hit Wonder Night , a KDUR benefit, takes place on March 20 at Storyville.

Legendary Leon Redbone will play the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on March 21.

Freddy Silva , bestselling author, will speak on crop circles on March 22 in Bayfield.

The FLC Community Concert Hall will present "My Way," a musical tribute to Frank Sinatra , on March 24.

Dobro maestro Jerry Douglas plays the FLC Community Concert Hall on March 27.

The Yonder Mountain String Band returns to the FLC Community Concert Hall on April 6.

Celtdown returns to Arts Center What: The second annual Durango "Celtdown" Where: The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. When: Saturday, March 13 at 2 & 7 p.m. The Durango Arts Center kicks off the St. Patrick's holiday a few days early with some Irish jigs, tunes and stories. The second annual Durango "Celtdown" will be held Saturday, March 13, and because last year's Celtdown sold out quickly, a second show has been added this year. A matinee will run at 2 p.m. and an evening show is set for 7 p.m. This year's shows will feature music from the local Irish band, Beltaine. The band consists of members Kevin Dawson, Steve Cunningham, Linda Cunningham, Elizabeth Vaught and Amanda Ryan. The band plays a variety of instruments to achieve an authentic Irish musical experience utilizing everything from penny-whistles to bodhrans and bouzoukis. In addition to a performance by Beltaine, Celtdown also will feature Irish dancers, storyteller Sara Ransom, and local Celtic harpist Sylvia Zurko. A cash bar and door prizes will round out the all-ages event. Tickets are available at the door or by calling DAC at 259-2606. Children 12 and younger get into Celtdown for free.

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Daffodil Days come to Durango What: A fund-raiser for the American Cancer Society Where: Curves, The Durango Mall and Wal-Mart When: March 13-21 Daffodils are considered a symbol of hope, and in this spirit the American Cancer Society will be offering the flowers in advance of their normal blooming schedule in the hopes of jumpstarting spring. The American Cancer Society's first Durango Daffodil Days fund-raiser will be held during the coming week, March 13-21. Locals will have the opportunity to buy a bouquet of 10 daffodils for $10, with all proceeds benefitting the American Cancer Society. The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 15 regional divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, including Durango. Flowers can be ordered from Curves on Florida Road at any time and picked up between March 13 and 20. Bouquets also will be available at the Durango Mall on March 13 and 20 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and on March 14 & 21 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. They can also be bought at Wal-Mart on March 20 & 21 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call 247-0278.

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Carlos Washington highlights St. Patrick's Day What: A concert by Carlos Washington and The Amazing Giant People Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College When: Wednesday, March 17. Doors open at 8 p.m. Jazz/funk master Carlos Washington will heat up the Abbey Theatre dance floor for St. Patrick's Day this Wednesday. The former member of Karl Denson's Tiny Universe will take the stage with his band, The Amazing Giant People, at 9 p.m. As a child, Washington was exposed to music through singing in the church choir and experimenting with piano. He eventually developed a passion for the trumpet courtesy of school bands, orchestras and private lessons. At 18, Washington enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Band. Washington eventually teamed up with Karl Denson, original sax man for Lenny Kravitz. After a two year campaign with Denson's Tiny Universe, Carlos partnered with the aggressive Fruition Multi Media Group to create The Amazing Giant People Ensemble. The current ensemble consists of Berklee School of music attendee, John Milham, on Drums; Sean Peterson, of Col. Bruce Hamptons' Codetalkers, on bass; and blues veteran Corky Hughes on guitar. The group has developed a live show concept for 2004 it is calling the "sonic circus." All three rings should be on hand when the doors open at 8 p.m. next Wednesday. For more information, call the Abbey at 385-1711.

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