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Concert Hall hosts Jerry Douglas
Hozhoni Days celebrates 40 years
Abbey screens Burning Time'

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

Maria's Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a reading and book signing with local author Pat Wallace from 6-7 p.m. Wallace's first novel, Clint Strikes Back , is an old-fashioned cowboy saga that draws on the author's Texas ranching and law enforcement history. 247-1438.

The Life-Long Learning Series continues with a talk by Center of Southwest Studies Director Andrew Gulliford on "Lewis and Clark A Celebration of the Bicentennial" at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall. 247-7400.

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

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

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

Amazing Larry , the Drop Scots and Starts Tomorrow play punk at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 247-2324 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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Howl-ins , efforts to raise consciousness about aerial wolf hunting in Alaska, will be held at the FLC College Union Building from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and at the Diamond Circle Theater, 699 Main Ave., from 8-10 p.m. 385-4775 for details.

The Children's Museum of Durango, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts a "Life on Mars Diorama" workshop from 3:30-4:30 p.m. for ages 5 and up. 259-9234 to register.

Durango Parks and Recreation hosts Fun in the Sun on Ice , a learn-to-skate program, at 6 p.m. at Chapman Hill, 500 Florida Road.

The Fort Lewis College Concert Band performs at 7 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. 247-7657 for details.

Voices Be Heard , a local independent magazine, hosts a fund-raiser at the Diamond Circle Theater, 699 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. The event will feature music from the Stony Creek Ramblers, Sweet Jones, the Free Speech Allstars, and the River Mist Dance and Drum Collective. 769-0199.

Durango's own Fresh Ground jams at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

The Family Groove Company brings funk and jam from Chicago to Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-1475 for details.

A benefit concert by Freewill Recovery takes place at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 9 p.m. The band's studio recently went up in flames and the event will feature free pizza and a silent auction. 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.

Nite Owl plays country and rock at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568.

Mucho Buddha plays improvisational world funk at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

Ralph Dinosaur plays at Scoot n Blues, 800 Main Ave., at 5:30 & 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

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Barterfest 2k4 , an opportunity to trade music, books, gear, clothes, tools, movies and more, takes place all day at Schneider Park, located on the Animas River next to the 9th St. bridge. 946-6126 for details.

Durango Mountain Resort hosts the Wolverton Telemark Festival beginning at 10 a.m. The event features vintage apparel, an uphill/downhill race, barbeque, parties and more. 247-9000 for details.

Fort Lewis College's Earth Week kicks off with the Hozhoni Days/Earth Week 5k (3.3 miles) run/walk at 8:30 a.m. on the track at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. Race day registration takes place from 7-8:15 a.m. 247-7676 for details.

The Southwest Colorado Chapter of the American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., offers a CPR for the Professional course from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and a Pet First Aid course from noon-4 p.m. 259-5383 to register.

The Children's Museum of Durango, 802 E. Second Ave., presents a "Build a Rocket" workshop from 1-2 p.m. for all ages. 259-9234 to register.

The Dances of Universal Peace take place at 7 p.m. in the Mason Center, 301 E. 12th St. 385-7375.

Element 37 , spacial funk from the creators of Cabaret Diosa, goes on stage at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Son Como Son brings its Latin, salsa, rumba and bossa nova sounds back to the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 9:30 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

Flash Monkey and the Moneymakers plays local funk at Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-1475.

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

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

DJ Patrick Fee and Mark Hrastar spin Latin tribal funk at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

Scoot n Blues, 800 Main Ave., hosts a Saturday Nite Fever Party at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

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Barterfest 2k4 , an opportunity to trade music, books, gear, clothes, tools, movies and more, takes place all day at Schneider Park, located on the Animas River next to the 9th St. bridge. 946-6126 for details. 4

The 4th annual Native Alumni Spring Benefit Breakfast takes place from 9:30 a.m.-noon in the FLC College Union Building Ballroom. Alumna Laurie Weahkee, of Sacred Alliances for Grassroots Equality, will speak at the benefit for the Native American Alumni Association. 247-7221 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.

The Children's Museum of Durango, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts a "Design a Maze" workshop from 1-2 p.m. for kids ages 6 and up. 259-9234 to register.

The Alexander Murray Faculty Recital Series continues with a recital by honors music students at 3 p.m. in Roshong Recital Hall in the Sage Hall building. 247-7657.

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

Singer-songwriter Tim Guidotti plays 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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Fort Lewis College's Earth Week continues with a talk by Rev. Peter Sawtell, executive director of Eco-Justice Ministries, at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall. The lecture is entitled, "The Dieting Sumo Wrestler: A Transformational Approach to the Environmental Crisis." 247-7676 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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The Children's Museum of Durango, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts a "Grow an Herb Garden" workshop from 3-5 p.m. for all ages. 259-9234 to register.

Fort Lewis College's Earth Week continues with a panel discussion on "Oil & Gas Impacts in the San Juan Basin and What You Can Do" at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall. 247-7676 for details.

The Peace Corps shows a free documentary film at a general information meeting at the FLC College Union Building from 7-8:30 p.m. Peace Corps interviews will be held all day on March 31. 259-5547 for details.

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.

Honky tonk legends BR549 play Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-1475 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.

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Durango Mountain Resort hosts the 33rd annual Ski Patrol Convention from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Patrollers from Colorado resorts will go head to head in events testing their strength, stamina and skill. 247-9000 for details.

The Children's Museum of Durango, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts a "Make a Springtime Fairy Crown" workshop from 3:30-4:30 p.m. for ages 5 and up. 259-9234 to register.

The Southwest Colorado Chapter of the American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., offers an Adult CPR & AED course from 5-9 p.m. 259-5383 to register.

Fort Lewis College's Earth Week continues with its keynote lecture by Ward Churchill entitled "Native American Justice" at 7 p.m. in the College Union Building Ballroom. Churchill is a Creek/Keetoowah Band Cherokee and a longtime Native rights activist, public speaker and award-winning writer. 247-7676 for details.

Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave., hosts its "Show Us What Got" Talent Extravaganza at 8 p.m. 259-1400.

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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.

Fort Lewis College Community Radio Station KDUR (91.9 and 93.9 FM) hosts its annual "Spring Into Summer" Fund Drive through March 26. Premiums include festival packages, concert tickets, CDs, DVDs, outdoor equipment and more. 247-7261 for details.

The Open Door Art Therapy Support Group meets weekly from 5:30-7 p.m. on Fridays at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. The group is designed to provide a space for people wishing to relieve stress, express their feelings and engage in self-discovery through art. 385-0764 for details.

"Romancing the Stone," a progressive dance production by Dance Co-Motion and the FLC Climbing Club, takes place at Animas City Rock, 1111 Camino del Rio, on March 25-27 and April 1-3. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. 259-5700 for details.

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 through April 1. The exhibition features handmade paper constructions, water color paintings and her most recent works with a zig zag design element. 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.

Local photojournalist Wen Saunders will display photos that appear in the March/April issue of American Cowboy Magazine from March 25-April 10 in the Fort Lewis College Theatre Lobby. The exhibit features rodeo photos from the Greeley Independence Stampede, National Western Stock Show and National Finals Rodeo. A reception and signing takes place March 25 from 5:30-8 p.m. 247-7089 for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., displays artwork created by girls who participated in the GOAL Saturday workshops through March 27. 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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Quilt Durango , a four-day quilting festival, takes place downtown from March 31-April 3.

The San Juan Mountains Association will sponsor events throughout April in recognition of Wildfire Prevention and Education Month .

Maria's Bookshop will host a book signing with New Mexico authors Sue Boggio and Mare Pearl , whose debut novel is Sunlight and Shadow , on April 2.

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

The monthly Contra Dance takes place April 3 at the St. Columba School and will feature music from the Kitchen Jam Band.

Durango Mountain Resort hosts the final day of the season on April 4.

The SW Colorado Peace and Justice Coalition will screen the Academy Award nominated documentary "Promises" on April 4 & 5 at the Abbey Theatre.

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

The Green Business Roundtable will discuss "Exploring Permaculture" on April 7 at the Diamond Circle Theater.

The renowned dance company ODC/San Francisco will bring its Mixed Repertory to the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on April 10.

The 8th annual Durango Wine Festival runs April 15-17 and benefits the Volunteers of America Durango Community Shelter.

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

The Week of the Young Child and Doll Day take place in La Plata County from April 18-24. There will be activities for young children throughout the week.

Concert Hall hosts Jerry Douglas What: A concert by the Grammy Award-winning Dobro master Where: The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College When: Saturday, March 27, at 7 p.m. Jerry Douglas has been described as the Jimi Hendrix of acoustic music and is a perennial favorite at both the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and Rockygrass. This Saturday, the man the New York Times calls the "Dobro's matchless contemporary master" will perform for the Durango audience at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. Douglas has won five Grammy Awards and been named the Country Music Association's Musician of the Year. Though he got his start in bluegrass, Douglas ventures into other musical spheres and dabbles in rock, jazz, blues, Celtic, mainstream country, and contemporary classical music. He's been a member of such bands as Alison Krauss & Union Station, the Whites, J.D. Crowe & the New South, and Strength in Numbers and is credited on more than 1,000 albums. "They call him flux.' And that's a compliment," said Gary Penington, concert hall managing director. "The nickname refers to Jerry's fluid, seemingly effortless playing. One listen and you'll understand." In 1998, Alison Krauss asked Douglas to fill in on tour and the trip went so well, Krauss offered him a full-time job with Union Station, which he still holds. Because Union Station works only a portion of the year, he has time to pursue independent projects, including touring with his own band. Douglas and his band will take the Concert Hall stage this Saturday at 7 p.m. For more information, call 247-7657.

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Hozhoni Days celebrates 40 years What: Annual pow-wow, pageant, lecture series and more Where: Fort Lewis College When: March 26-28 As many as 110 American Indian tribes will turn out at Fort Lewis College this weekend to celebrate the 40th annual Hozhoni Days. The event is hosted by the Wanbli Ota Student Organization and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and features a pow-wow, pageant, lecture series, 5k run/walk and other events. One of Fort Lewis College's longest-running traditions, Hozhoni Days is expected to bring between 3,000 and 5,000 people to campus. "Hozhoni Days is evidence of the college's longstanding relationship and commitment to incorporate Native Americans and non-Native American students into Southwest culture," said Ana Vasquez, assistant director of The Leadership Center and Wanbli Ota advisor. Central to Hozhoni Days is the pow-wow, which runs throughout the March 26-28 event in Whalen Gymnasium. Gourd dancing is planned from noon to 1 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, and the annual Miss Hozhoni Days crowning ceremony takes place immediately following Saturday's event. Arts, crafts, food, dancers and singers from across North America will all be on hand as part of the American Indian cultural gathering. Other highlights include Big Bear of Saskatchewan, Canada, hosting northern drum; and Canyon Records recording artist Young Bird from Pawnee, Okla., hosting southern drum. Head dancers include Sky Medicine Bear of Window Rock, Ariz.; Tanksi Clairmont, of Littleton; and head gourd dancer Juaquin Hamilton, from Pawnee, Okla. Wanbli Ota, which means "many eagles" in the Lakota language, is a student-run, nonprofit organization that promotes cultural diversity on campus and in surrounding communities. For more information about Wanbli Ota or Hozhoni Days events, call 247-7221.

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Abbey screens Burning Time' What: A 4 Corners Riversports presentation of the latest kayak film by Scott Lindgren Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College When: Thursday, March 25, at 7 & 8:30 p.m. In the making for more than two years, the latest kayaking film from Emmy award-winning filmmaker Scott Lindgren screens at the Abbey Theatre this Thursday, March 25. Lindgren filmed top paddlers on location throughout the world to make "Burning Time," which shows at 7 & 8:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by 4 Corners Riversports and includes paddling door prizes, frosty beverage specials and a 4 Corners discount coupon on every ticket. Among the highlights of "Burning Time" is big-water kayaking in Africa with Steve Fisher, Andrew Holcomb and Rusty Sage. The film also features a wave-surfing session in New Brunswick with World Freestyle Champion Jay Kincaid and a waterfall adventure in Mexico with Jason Hale, John Grace and Shannon Carroll. "Burning Time" also digresses with footage of heli-skiing in Alaska, Argentina, British Columbia and Elko Nevada's Ruby Mountains with Andrew Sheppard, Eric Hjorleifson and X Games Gold Medalists Zach and Reggie Crist. Rounding out the action will be Miles Daisher doing skydiving stunts in a kayak and paddler Jason Hale setting himself on fire and attempting a 40-foot waterfall. Lindgren rose to prominence with his films "Aerated," "Spawning Grounds" and "Into the Tsangpo." He is also a renowned boater and was a member of the team that made the first descent of Tibet's Tsangpo River. The Tsangpo is the world's deepest gorge, and prior to the successful descent had been one of the great-unconquered adventure prizes on earth. Lindgren teamed up with Chevy Avalanche, Outside magazine and Outside Television to successfully conquer the legendary Tsangpo Gorge. Facing life-threatening challenges by water and land, the team overcame obstacles that have prevented all other attempts to traverse the river. Following the 7 & 8:30 p.m. screenings, the Abbey hosts the DOWN house party with DJs Brian Ess and Abell playing progressive electronica. For more information, call the Abbey at 385-1711.

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