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Take Risk ... Blow Kiss'

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Local singer-songwriter Greg Oldsen plays at Purgy's at the Durango Mountain Resort base area from 3-6 p.m. 247-9000 for details.

Local human resources directors give insider tips on Dressing for Success in Durango at 5:30 p.m. at the Women's Resource Center, 723 E. Second Ave. 247-1242.

The Children's Museum of Durango, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts Parents' Date Night from 6-8 p.m. for kids ages 4 and up. 259-9234 to register.

The Night of the Troubadours takes place at 7 p.m. at the Diamond Circle Theater, 699 Main Ave. The event features music from local singer-songwriters Sand Sheff, Tim Guidotti and Terry Rickard. 247-3400 for details.

The Winter 2004 Life-Long Learning Series continues with a presentation by Mary Uhl and Andy Berger of the NM Air Quality Bureau on ozone levels in the region at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall. 247-7400 for details.

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

The Durango Community Recreation Center hosts Open Kayak Night in the pool from 7-8:45 p.m. 375-7310.

Knee Jerk , a Fort Collins power pop band, local punk band Rotten Disposition and local hardcore band With All Honor play an all ages show at the FLC Xtreme Room at 7 p.m. 385-1847 for details.

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

Dialectic plays roots rebel rhythm at Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-1475 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.

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The Children's Museum of Durango, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts a "Map Martian Mountains" workshop from 3:30-4:30 p.m. for ages 8 and up. 259-9234 to register.

The Southwest Colorado Peace & Justice Coalition holds a memorial peace vigil at 11th Street and Main Avenue from 4-6 p.m. The event will draw attention to the one-year anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq and promote a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Participants are encouraged to bring signs.

Mike Miles , a democratic candidate vying for Ben Nighthorse Campbell's Senate seat, will speak at the Durango Community Recreation Center at 5:30 p.m.

Animas City Rock, 1111 Camino del Rio, opens the spring season with a bouldering competition. The March Bouldering Madness Bouldering Comp is open to all skill levels and begins at 6 p.m. 259-5700 for details.

"Run Children Run," a performance by the Durango Children's Chorale benefiting the Durango Discovery Museum, takes place at 7 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. 259-9234 for details.

SPOT presents a concert by rap singer Bizzy Bone at 7:30 p.m. at the FLC Student Life Center. Bizzy Bone is the youngest member of the Grammy-award winning rap collective Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. 749-7231 for details.

The Global Funk Council brings its improvisational funk and jazz to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

New Monsoon plays its world jam at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 10 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

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

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

Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., presents a DJ Tag Team event with six DJs each taking turns playing sets at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

Jeff Strahan and the Strangers play blues and rock at Scoot n Blues, 800 Main Ave., at 5:30 & 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

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The Southwest Colorado Chapter of the American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., offers an Adult CPR and AED course from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 259-5383 to register.

Durango Mountain Resort hosts the Expression Sessions Southwest Slopestyle Championships beginning at 10 a.m. at the Paradise Freestyle Arena. 247-9000 for details.

The Durango Community Recreation Center hosts the 1st annual Aerobics Super Jam from 10-11:30 a.m. featuring numerous instructors and different teaching styles. 375-7300 for details.

The Children's Museum of Durango, 802 E. Second Ave., presents a "Constellation Photo Album" workshop from 1-3 p.m. for ages 7 and up. 259-9234 to register.

The Kirk James Duo plays Purgy's at the Durango Mountain Resort base from 3-6 p.m. 247-9000.

Durango Nature Studies hosts its semi-annual Wild Words event at the Smiley Theater, 1309 E. Third Ave., at 7 p.m. Nature writers Craig Childs, Katie Lee and Ken Wright will share their insights and perspectives with readings from their works, song and stories. 382-9244 for details.

Blackfire , a Din`E9 punk band from Flagstaff, local garage 4 band Amazing Larry and local rockers Suitcase play an all-ages show at the FLC Xtreme Room at 7 p.m. 385-1847.

Durango DOT Comedy performs a live improvisational comedy show entitled "Don't Worry Die Happy" at 8 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave.

The Global Funk Council plays a second show at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Mama's Cookin' brings its world funk back to Durango with a 10 p.m. show at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College. 385-1711.

"One Hit Wonder Night," a benefit for KDUR, takes place 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 for details.

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

Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., hosts the Mile High Spin-off with a DJ battle for cash prizes at 10 p.m. 259-9200.

Sugar House plays a show at Scoot n Blues, 800 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

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Pete Giuliani brings his acoustic stew to Purgy's at the Durango Mountain Resort base area from 3-6 p.m. 247-9000 for details.

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 a "3-D Model of Mars" workshop from 1-3 p.m. for kids ages 6 and up. 259-9234 to register.

Percussionist Corey Sheridan of the Frank Trio and Airborne performs a free senior recital at 3 p.m. in room 205 of the Roshong Recital Hall in the Sage Hall building.

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

Legendary Leon Redbone performs at 7 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. During his 25-year career, Redbone has explored numerous styles ranging from classical and blues to folk-jazz and ragtime. 247-7657 for details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, hosts a live taping of the "Know and Win Show" at 7 p.m. Admission is free. 385-1711 for details.

Sand Sheff plays solo acoustic 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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Freddy Silva , bestselling author of Secrets in the Fields , will give a slide lecture on crop circles at 7:30 p.m. at the Heartlight Wholistic Health Center in Bayfield. 884-9216 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.

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The Children's Museum of Durango, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts a "Balloon Rockets" workshop from 3:30-4:30 p.m. for ages 8 and up. 259-9234 to register.

The Southwest Colorado Chapter of the American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., offers a Child and Infant CPR course from 5-9 p.m. 259-5383 to register.

San Juan Singles hosts a social mixer for all area singles at 6:30 p.m. at Bistro 701, 701 E. Second Ave. San Juan Singles hosts informal get-togethers for area singles in a safe and nonthreatening atmosphere. 375-6235 for details.

Author and climber Brad Johnson presents a slide show and book signing at 7 p.m. in Noble Hall 130. Johnson has climbed in the Peruvian Andes for more than 20 years and will present a humorous and visual journey of steep-walled peaks, wildlife and culture in the Cordillera Blanca Mountains of Peru. 247-7293.

The Durango Community Recreation Center hosts Open Kayak Night in the pool from 7-8:45 p.m. 375-7310 for details.

Tuesday Trivia takes place at Lady Falconburgh's, 640 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 382-9664 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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The Children's Museum of Durango, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts a "Paper Airplane" workshop from 10-11 a.m. for toddlers and 3:30-4:30 p.m. for all ages. 259-9234 to register.

The Women's Resource Center, 723 E. Second Ave., hosts a lecture on covenant violations, landlord/tenant issues and Colorado laws with Nancy Grief, mediator and author of The Good Neighbor Guidebook for Colorado, at noon. 247-1242.

The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College presents "My Way," a musical tribute to Frank Sinatra , at 7 p.m. Featuring a multitalented cast, "My Way" honors the life and work Sinatra with songs including "Come Fly Away with Me," "I've Got You under My Skin" and "My Way." 247-7657.

Tortured Soul and DJ Harry play live house music at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

The Clumsy Lovers plays original roots rock at Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-1475 for details.

Kelly Richie plays a special blues series event at Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

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The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, screens "21 Grams" on March 22, 23 & 24 at 6 & 8:30 p.m. The acclaimed film stars Sean Penn, Naomi Watts and Benicio del Toro and was nominated for several Academy Awards. 385-1711 for details.

A collection of works 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 FLC Art Gallery through April 1. An artist's reception is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. on Friday, March 19. 247-7167.

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

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts "Contemporary Fiber: Quilts and Beyond" through March 20. From March 22-27, DAC will display art created by girls who participated in the GOAL workshops. DAC also presents photographs by Chet Anderson in an exhibit entitled "Shadows, Shades and Shapes" in the Garner/Vega Room. 259-2606.

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. 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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Four Corners Riversports sponsors a screening of the kayak film "Burning Time" on March 25 at the Abbey Theatre.

"Romancing the Stone," a progressive dance production by Dance Co-Motion and the FLC Climbing Club, takes place at Animas City Rock on March 25-27 and April 1-3.

Howl-ins , efforts to raise awareness of aerial wolf hunting in Alaska, will be held at the FLC College Union Building and the Diamond Circle Theater on March 26.

Barterfest 2K4 , an opportunity to trade music, books, gear, clothes, tools, movies and more, takes place March 27-28.

"Bioneers," a gathering of social and environmental "biological pioneers" is coming to Durango on April 2-3.

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

The 16th annual Tri the Rim Triathlon takes place at Fort Lewis College on April 17.

Storyville presents Athens' Tishamingo What: A roots rock band from Athens, Georgia Where: Storyville, 1150 Main Ave. When: Friday, March 19, at 9:30 p.m. Swampy southern rock will hit the Storyville stage this Friday. Based out of Athens, Georgia, Tishamingo is a quartet that reaches into the '60s and '70s for the roots of its blues-based rock & roll. The band is noted for its soulful singing, honest lyrics and two-guitar interplay reminiscent of the bands that inspired them. Tishamingo has toured extensively in the South and has broken ground with numerous shows in Colorado. The band recnetly released a self-titled debut album of original songs, which was produced by John Keane who has collaborated with the likes of Widespread Panic, R.E.M., the Cowboy Junkies and others. Keane plays steel guitar and banjo on a couple of the album's cuts. Tishamingo's sound has been likened to Government Mule and the Allman Brothers Band, and members of the band have played with Widespread Panic, the Derek Trucks Band, B.B. King and Kenny Wayne Sheppard. Jambase.com has called Tishamingo "swampwise" and said the band is "very much at home with Gregg Allman and John Bell on the front porch." Flagpole Magazine wrote, "Inspired by outfits like the Allman Brothers Band and Government Mule, Tishamingo drinks from the Lynyrd Skynrd well too, with searing guitar work and a knack for telling stories lyrically." This Friday, Tishamingo goes on stage at Storyville at 9:30 p.m. For more information call 259-1475.

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Shakespeare comes to Durango What: A high caliber production of "Richard III" Where: The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College When: Saturday, March 20, at 7 p.m. William Shakespeare is paying a visit to the Durango stage courtesy of the "Shakespeare in American Communities" tour. The Acting Company, one of the nation's top theatre companies, will present "Richard III" this Saturday at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. "Shakespeare in American Communities" is a 50-state, 100-community tour made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts. Durango was one of the communities selected. "It is rare that we would choose to stage a theatrical performance at the Community Concert Hall," said Gary Penington, concert hall managing director. "But when the opportunity for a great show comes our way, we don't pass it up." "Richard III" is the historical tale of England's bloody War of the Roses. King Richard's manipulative path to the English throne is depicted through his lust of power by murdering and exploiting everyone and everything in his way. The play creatively casts the audience as Richard's accomplices as they witness his deceptive slayings of his brother, King Edward; the Duke of Clarence; and his nephews, the two young princes. "A great nation deserves great art," said National Endowment for the Arts Chairperson Dana Gioia. "We are proud to present to America the greatest playwright in the English language. And we are proud to present performances of the highest caliber." The Acting Company was founded in 1972 and has performed nearly 80 plays in 48 different states and nine foreign countries. In the past, the Acting Company has given a start to famous actors such as Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, Jessie L. Martin, Lorraine Toussaint and David Ogden Stiers. The curtain rises this Saturday, March 20, at 7 p.m. For more information call 247-7657.

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Take Risk ... Blow Kiss' What: A farewell performance by actor Caitlin Eddins and musician Holly Hieronymus Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College When: Thursday, March 18, at 7 p.m. Two local artists will celebrate dream chasing with a performance this Thursday at the Abbey Theatre. Durango natives Holly Hieronymus and Caitlin Eddins will soon leave town to pursue their dreams of succeeding in the performing arts. However, as an effort to say good-bye they will perform one last time for Durango. The first act will consist of a short play by Bash Halow, entitled, "Forward Motion Matters." Directed by and starring Eddins, the play is a glance at a couple flying over a war-torn world in a luxury jet. A comic look at post-911 anxieties is twisted throughout the scenes. Eddins is a graduate of the Durango High School Theatre Troupe 1096 and has a degree in theatre from Stephans College. Eddins plans to take her long history with theatre to New York City to pursue a career in acting. Local musician Holly Hieronymus takes the stage for the second half of the show. The locally known pianist, singer and songwriter will share her original music. Hieronymus' blues rhythms have been entertaining local crowds for years. Hieronymus has competed in and played the piano since a very young age. Music has consumed much of her life and she trained at The School of Music at Meredith College. Like Eddins, Hieronymus plans to eventually create a career with her talents. The performance takes place at the Abbey Theatre this Thursday, March 18. The doors will open at 7 p.m., and the curtain goes up at 7:30 p.m. For more information on the event, call 385-1711.

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