Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Ongoing Upcoming

Celebrating Earth Day Durango-style
A celebration of Wild Utah
Abbey hosts three-band bash

Submit items for On the Town to: 534 Main Ave., Durango, CO, 81301; fax: ( 970) 259-0448; e-mail: telegraph@durangotelegraph.com ; or fill out this form

Durango Motorless Transit sponsors a group trail run on the Church Camp trails at 6 p.m. Interested runners should meet at the trailhead beyond Turtle Lake. 385-2664.

The La Plata County Humane Society offers a free workshop on emergency evacuation of pets and livestock at 6:30 p.m. at the Durango Fire and Rescue Station #1, 142 Sheppard Drive. 259-2847 for details.

Miller Middle School hosts its annual spring Poetry Slam at 7 p.m. This year's theme is "The Earth Speaks."Proceeds from donations will benefit Trails 2000. 247-1418 for details.

The FLC Life-Long Learning Series continues with the theatrical presentation of "Letters From Mesa Verde" at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall. Local freelancer Judith Reynolds will narrate the presentation, and several local actors will read the parts of various characters. 247-7400 for details.

Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., presents the premiere of the kayak video "The White Album" shot in British Columbia, California, Colorado, Mexico and New Zealand. Slides will be shown at 8 p.m. with the screening at 9 p.m. 946-3306.

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.

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

Grasshopper Takeover plays electrifying rock at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. Special local guests Amazing Larry will open the show. 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.

top

Diva Evening , an event for local women, takes place at the DoubleTree at 6 p.m. Ticket price includes a boa, food, music from Ralph Dinosaur, a glass of champagne and a diva card. Proceeds benefit the Durango Friends of the Arts.

Durango Nature Studies hosts its third annual Earth Day Celebration including a silent auction, beer and wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres and live music from Tim Sullivan from 6 8:30 p.m. at the Bank of Colorado, 1199 Main Ave. 382-9244.

Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., hosts the first round of the Battle of the Bands at 9:30 p.m. First prize is a 10-hour recording contract at Eagle Sound and an opening spot for a FLC Community Concert Hall show. 385-0441 for details.

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

Local rockers Freewill Recovery bring the jam back to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324.

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

DJ Norman and DJ Bates spin house music for "Psycho" at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10:30 p.m. 259-9200.

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

top

An Adult CPR and AED class is offered at the American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., from 8 a.m.-noon. 259-5383.

The 10th annual 11-mile Pueblo to Pueblo Run begins at 9:10 a.m. at the Anasazi Heritage Center. 565-1151.

The Durango Nature Center celebrates Earth Day from 10 a.m. 1 p.m. with nature walks, games and drumming. 382-9244 for details.

Fort Lewis College Theatre presents "Folding Paper Cranes," a free stage adaptation of narrative poems and prose by FLC Professor of Theatre Emeritus Leonard "Red" Bird, at 3 p.m. at Hesperus Park.

Silverton Mountain hosts a World Championship Steak Cook-off at 3:30 p.m. Amateurs and professional chefs square off for title of World's Best Steak. 387-5706 for details.

The Brad Tarpley Jazz Trio , featuring vocalist Teresa Ross and pianist Steve Snelling, plays from 7-10 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. 259-2606.

Lee Bartley performs original compositions and light jazz at Christina's Grill & Bar, 21382 US Hwy 160 W. 382-3844.

Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., hosts the final round of the Battle of the Bands at 9:30 p.m. First prize is a 10 hour recording contract at Eagle Sound and a opening spot for a Community Concert Hall show. 385-0441 for details.

Freewill Recovery plays an encore show at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324.

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

DJs Abell, Bigfoot Bridges and Fat P spin tunes for "Children of the Beat" at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200.

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

top

The local chapter of the National Organization for Women sponsors a March for Women's Lives beginning at 1:30 p.m. at Rotary Park. The march will be held in conjunction with a large march in Washington, D.C.

Silverton Mountain Ski Area and the Mug Club team up for the 2nd annual Brew-Ski with local and Front Range breweries pouring beer beginning at 3 p.m. 387-5706.

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

Singer-songwriter Sand Sheff plays solo at Scoot n Blues, 800 Main Ave., at 6 p.m. 259-1400.

top

The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash bring their alt-country back to Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 7 p.m. The Brown Brothers open the show at 6 p.m. 259-1475 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.

top

The Women's Resource Center presents " Saving for the Future," how to manage money to build a strong financial future. This workshop will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. 247-1242 for details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, screens "PeaceJam" at 6 & 8:30 p.m. The film follows five teens over six years as they work side-by-side with Nobel Peace Prize Laureates. The event is sponsored by the Service-Learning Initiative. 533-9816 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.

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.

top

Librarian Beth Filar Williams discusses online resources for travel planning at the Women's Resource Senter, 723 E. Second Ave., at noon for the "Feed Your Brain" lunchtime series. 247-1242.

An Adult CPR class is offered at the American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., from 5-9 p.m. 259-5383 to register.

The Center of Southwest Studies hosts the opening reception for its newest exhibit, "Today's Navajo Weavers," from 5-9 p.m. in the Exhibit Gallery. 247-7456 for details.

The San Juan Mountains Association offers "Introduction to Orienteering," a class covering basic map and compass technique at 6:30 p.m. at the San Juan Public Lands Center. 385-1210.

The Fort Lewis College Center of Southwest Studies hosts a lecture and book signing by Ann Hedlund , a scholar of Navajo textile arts, at 7 p.m. 247-7456 for details.

The Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., hosts "Rock 'n' Roll All Night Long!" 375-2568 for details.

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

top

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, screens "Step into Liquid" on April 25, 26 & 28 at 6:30 & 8:30 p.m., a surf film created by Dana Brown. 385-1711 for details.

The Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave., presents "Perspectives," an exhibit of black and white photographs by Durango photographers Katherine Barr and Jill Headington through June 19. 382-8355 for details.

Ellis Crane Gallery, 131 E. 8th St., hosts the third annual Durango Invitational through April 28. Pairs of invited artists have been asked to submit collaborations. 382-9855 for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts the annual "Creativity Festivity" through April 30. This year's theme is "Dream the World." DAC also presents photographs by Chet Anderson in an exhibit entitled "Shadows, Shades and Shapes ." 259-2606 for details.

The Week of the Young Child and Doll Day runs through April 24. There will be activities throughout the week with a free Kids Fair on Saturday, April 24 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Durango Mall.The events are designed to increase community awareness of early childhood care and education. 259-2094.

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts the 43rd annual Juried Student Exhibition through April 29. 247-7167.

The Center of Southwest Studies presents the exhibits "Today's Navajo Weavers" and "A Stirring Story: Navajo and Pueblo Spoons" beginning April 28. 247-7494 for details.

The Open Door Art Therapy Support Group meets Fridays from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. 385-0764 for details.

The Children's Museum of Durango, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts "Destination Mars," a traveling exhibit, through May. 259-9234.

top

A benefit concert and silent auction for Melissa Crabtree takes place April 29 at the Diamond Circle Theatre.

Oakhaven Permaculture Center and the FLC Environmental Center are co-hosting a two-hour presentation "What is Permaculture" on April 30 as a prelude to the fourth annual "Permaculture in Your Back Yard" workshop May 1. 259-5445.

Fort Lewis College will host its Spring Commencement Ceremonies on May 1.

Singer-songwriter Darrell Scott returns to the Four Corners with a May 1 show at the Abbey Theatre.

Durango Nature Studies hosts a "Weed and Beer Fest" on May 1 with participants learning noxious-weed identification and removal techniques followed by free lunch and beer. 382-9244.

Singer Jane Voss and her piano-playing partner, Hoyle Osborne , will perform a series of early May shows in the Four Corners celebrating the release of their three new compact discs.

Earthrise Community , a new Durango co-housing effort, will hold an introductory meeting May 2. 259-9488 for details.

The Durango Cinco de Mayo Celebration will celebrate its 10th year May 8 at Santa Rita Park with food, music, dancing, games and more.

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad resumes summer service to Silverton on May 8.

The Colorado Timberline Academy hosts a disc golf tournament to benefit multiple sclerosis May 8.

Celebrating Earth Day Durango-style What: The Smiley Building's fourth annual celebration and Durango Nature Studies programs Where: The Smiley Building, 1309 E. Third Ave. When: April 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. With the arrival of spring comes higher water, shoots and blooms, and Durango's fourth annual celebration of Earth Day. Locals and visitors are encouraged to walk, bike or carpool to the event this Saturday, which will be held at the Smiley Building from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Earth Day 2004 will feature presentations, live music, kids' activities, free food and beverages and booths. The presentations will be held in the Unitarian room of the Smiley Building and kick off at 11 a.m. with Greg Vlaming discussing landscapes and organics. The presentations continue at noon with Dick White discussing global warming. In the afternoon at 2 p.m., Michael Rendon and Rachel Turiel will speak about sustainable urban living, followed by the final presentation on greening your home by Suzanne Matthiessen at 3 p.m. On the outdoor stage, live bands are set to perform throughout the day. MCs Tom Bartels and Tami Graham will kick off Earth Day at 10 a.m. The Magpies, from Durango, will take the stage and play their bluegrass at 10:30 a.m. Freewill Recovery jams at noon, and the River Mist Drum and Dance Collective takes the stage at 1 p.m. The Wild Blooms will close the event at 3 p.m. If the weather presents a problem, the band will perform in the indoor auditorium. Don't forget the kids. There will be activities for the next generation throughout the day. At 10 a.m. River Mist will offer a seed-planting workshop. The Durango Children's Museum presents Kite Making Etc. at 11 a.m. From 2 to 3 p.m., Durango Nature Studies hosts a nature and art take home project. To wrap up the day of fun, the Natural Builders Guild will be making plaster and straw bale bricks for kids and adults. For more information on Earth Day at the Smiley Building, call 385-3703. Durango Nature Studies will also celebrate Earth Day with several events, including its third annual Earth Day Celebration fund-raiser on Friday, April 23. The event at the Bank of Colorado includes a silent auction, beer and wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres from area restaurants and live music from Tim Sullivan from 6 8:30 p.m. On April 24, the Durango Nature Center celebrates Earth Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with nature walks, games and drumming led by a trained naturalist. For information on the Durango Nature Studies events, call 382-9244.

top

A celebration of Wild Utah What: A presentation by Ken Sleight, Amy Irvine McHarg and the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance Where: The Smiley Theater, 1309 E. Third Ave. When: Saturday, April 24, 7 p.m. Durangoans have an opportunity to celebrate the wilds of Utah this Saturday. The Sourthern Utah Wilderness Alliance will present a slide show and discussion of neighboring wild Utah at 7 p.m. at the Smiley Building. Activists and writers Ken Sleight and Amy Irvine McHarg and the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA) will discuss Southern Utah canyon country and the environmental impacts of recent legislation. Sleight is the owner of Pack Creek Ranch, nestled in the foothills of the La Sal Mountains just outside of Moab. Sleight was one of the first and one of the last to raft the Colorado River through Glen Canyon before it was flooded under Lake Powell. He is the living inspiration for the "Seldom Seen Smith" character in Edward Abbey's classic desert novel The Monkey Wrench Gang . Irvine McHarg is the programs director for SUWA and a freelance writer. Over the last 20 years, SUWA has built strong and lasting public support for wilderness preservation by focusing its attention on grassroots activism and public outreach campaigns. The national alliance will make its appearance in Durango to expose the issues of the bordering territory. "If you love the canyon country, do not miss this evening of sights, sounds and impressions of some of the most beautiful landscape in the world," said Tom Whalen assistant coordinator for FLC's Outdoor Pursuits, which is sponsoring the event. For more information, call 247-7293.

top

Abbey hosts three-band bash What: A concert featuring Leslie Helpert, New Folk Radio and ThaMuseMeant Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College When: Friday, April 23. Doors open at 8 p.m. The Abbey Theatre hosts a trio of bands this Friday, with the acid folk of ThaMuseMeant headlining the event. New Folk Radio and Leslie Helpert will get the show rolling, and doors open at 8 p.m. Originally from Santa Fe, ThaMuseMeant disbanded in 2000 after releasing five albums and touring coast to coast. However, ThaMuseMeant resurfaced in Portland, Ore., late last year and is going strong again. The quartet consists of Nathan Moore on acoustic guitar and vocals, David Tiller playing mandolin, Enion Pelta on violin, and Aimee Curl on vocals and bass. The band has a diversity of talents and has attracted many fans. ThaMuseMeant has performed dates on the H.O.R.D.E. tour as well as at the High Sierra Music Festival and shared the stage with Greg Brown, Leftover Salmon, String Cheese Incident, Sheryl Crow, The Tragically Hip, James McMurtry and many others. The band is known for informal street performances. After the band's break-up, Jambands.com lamented, "They offered something distinct, individual and above all, honest, that will not be forgotten." And while the band won't be opening for String Cheese at the Abbey, ThaMuseMeant promises to bring that distinct and honest sound to Durango this Friday. For more information, call the Abbey at 385-1711.

top