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Bands turn out to help fellow artist
Darrell Scott returns for benefit
Nosotros takes Summit stage

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Master weaver D.Y. Begay will talk about inspirations for her work and recent projects at 4 p.m. in the Exhibit Gallery at the FLC Center of Southwest Studies. 247-7456 for details.

Durango Motorless Transit sponsors a group trail run on the Colorado Trail at 6 p.m. Interested runners should meet at the Junction Creek Road trailhead. 385-2664 for details.

The Center of Southwest Studies hosts Native American Heritage Evening from 5-9 p.m. to celebrate the achievements of Navajo weavers and Fort Lewis College Native American interns and graduates. 247-7456 for details.

The FLC Life-Long Learning Series concludes with the presentation of "The Music of BeBop Sounds, Characteristics, Performers" by Grammy Award winner Tom MacCluskey at 7 p.m. in Roshong Recital Hall in the Sage Hall Building. 247-7400 for details.

Go Jimmy Go!, a Hawaiian ska and reggae band, plays at Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-1475 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 for details.

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

Listen , a four-piece band that blends hip-hop, funk, electronica and indie-rock, plays at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

DJs Abell, Fat P and Brian Ess spin breakbeats at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 10 p.m. 385-1711 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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The third in a series of Durango Central Business District meetings takes place from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. The public is invited as the group continues efforts to sustain historic downtown Durango. 259-1700 for details.

The FLC Center of Southwest Studies hosts the Southwest Textile Roadshow with textile expert Mark Winter from 1-5 p.m. Winter will review textiles brought in by the public. 247-7456 for details.

Trimble Hot Springs hosts an afternoon of music to benefit KDUR from 1:30-8 p.m. The event will feature music from Dialogue, the Frank Trio, Flash Monkey, Aftergrass, the Kriminals and Freewill Recovery. 247-0111 for details.

Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Fort Lewis College Peter Decker will discuss "Ute Removal in the 19th Century" at 5:30 p.m. in the Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum. Decker will sign copies of his new book, "The Utes Must Go!" 247-7456 for details.

Maria's Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts Books for the Journey at 6 p.m. Entitled "Alternative Health Options," four guest speakers will address the wellness benefits of ayurvedic medicine, pilates, yoga and massage therapy. A range of selected books will be displayed for attendees to browse. 247-1438 for details.

Oakhaven Permaculture Center and the Fort Lewis College Environmental Center co-host a free two-hour presentation "What is Permaculture" at 6:30 p.m. in Noble Hall 125. The multi-media presentation includes slideshow, videos and discussion. 259-5445.

Aaron Scott covers tunes from Elvis, Roy Orbison and others at Christina's Grill & Bar, 21382 US Hwy 160 W., at 5:30 p.m. 382-3844 for details.

Local rockers Freewill Recovery play a farewell-for-now show at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College. The band will be joined by special guests and doors open at 9 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

The Lawn Chair Kings bring their suburban rock 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.

Airborne plays its local funk, jazz and rock at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

DJs Brian Ess, Abell, Fat P and DJ Norman spin music at Carvers, 1022 Main Ave., at 11 p.m. 259-2545 for details.

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

Dialectic brings its danceable funky jazz and reggae to Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 9 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

The fabulous Ralph Dinosaur returns to Scoot n Blues, 800 Main Ave., with shows at 5:30 and 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

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Beginning at 8 a.m., the La Plata County Humane Society will be open for 36 hours straight for its annual Spring Adoptathon .This year's goal is to find homes for 50 shelter dogs and cats. The event concludes Sunday afternoon with an Alumni Party for owners of previously adopted pets. 259-2847 for details.

A two-day Wilderness First Aid class begins at the American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., from 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. 259-5383 to register. 4

Fort Lewis College hosts its Spring Commencement Ceremonies at 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in Whalen Gymnasium. More than 575 students are expected to graduate as part of the college's 41st baccalaureate class. Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley, Jr., will deliver the commencement address at both ceremonies and receptions will follow. 247-7350 for details.

Trails 2000 kicks off its 2004 season with a Horse Gulch Clean Up from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Participants may arrive and leave as their schedules permit and should look for the Trails 2000 pickup at the trailhead. Free lunch and beer will be provided. 259-4682 for details.

Durango Nature Studies hosts a "Weed and Beer Fest" from 9 a.m. to noon at the Durango Nature Center. Volunteers will learn noxious weed identification, scour the Nature Center and dig and remove weeds. Free lunch and beer will be provided to all workers. 382-9244 to register.

Oakhaven Permaculture Center and the Fort Lewis College Environmental Center co-host the fourth annual "Permaculture in Your Back Yard" workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will discuss planting a companion garden and sheet mulching. 259-5445 for details.

Aaron Scott plays another evening of covers at Christina's Grill & Bar, 21382 US Hwy 160 W., at 5:30 p.m. 382-3844 for details.

The monthly Contra Dance takes place at St. Columba School, 1803 E. Third Ave. with beginner instruction at 7 p.m. and dancing is from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. The band Loose Ends from Flagstaff will play and Jim Buechler from Taos will call the smoke and alcohol-free dance. 259-6820 for details.

Acclaimed singer Jane Voss and pianist Hoyle Osborne perform their unique concert of Cabaret Americana at 7:30 p.m. at the Whistle Pig Concert Series in Pagosa Springs. 264-2491 for details.

The CATCH 22 Blues Band plays high energy electric blues at Rubio's in Aztec at 7:30 p.m. 505-334-0599 for details.

Dialogue plays local hip-hop for long-time employee Jeremy's graduation party 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.

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

DJs Erik James, Mark Hrarstar and Bigfoot Bridges spin music for Ladies Night at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10:30 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

The Chills plays rock and blues at Scoot n Blues, 800 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

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A Wilderness First Aid class continues at the American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 259-5383 to register.

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

Terry Rickard plays solo 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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The Fort Lewis College President's Office hosts the annual Recognition Reception to honor this year's recipients of the faculty and staff awards and years of service awards at 3:30 p.m. in the College Union Building Ballroom. 247-7100 for details.

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An adult CPR class takes place at the American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., from 5-9 p.m. 259-5383 to register.

The final segment of the Women's Resource Center's "Money Matters" series, "Understanding Credit," takes place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. 247-1242 for details.

Earthrise Community , a proposed cohousing community in Durango, is holding an introductory meeting at 6 p.m. at the property at 1304 Florida Rd. The evening will feature a potluck dinner, socializing and an informational meeting. 249-9488 for details.

The Skyhawk women's basketball team hosts the Harlem Ambassadors , an exhibition basketball show, at 7 p.m. in Whalen Gymnasium. 247-7373 for details.

Durango Nature Studies hosts a full moon hike from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Animas Mountain. A naturalist will teach participants about seasonal mountain ecology, point out early constellations, and share moon facts and legends. 382-9244 to register.

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. 4

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The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, hosts the first La Plata County Sex Ed Follies at 7 p.m. The free event takes place to the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy and encourages parents and teens to openly discuss healthy sexuality. 247-5702 ext. 205 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 a Cinco de Mayo party with music from Tucson y Los Amigos at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

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The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, screens "Step into Liquid" on April 25, 26 & 28 at 6:30 & 8:30 p.m. The surf film was created by Dana Brown, son of Bruce Brown who filmed "The Endless Summer," which featured surfing everywhere from Texas and Wisconsin to Vietnam and Ireland. 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. Barr's landscapes include many Southwest scenes and Headington's work features exotic locations in Ethiopia, Mali, Morocco and Greece. 382-8355 for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts the annual exhibit "Creativity Festivity" through April 30, showcasing the art of local public and private school students. DAC also presents photographs by Chet Anderson through May 1. Beginning May 4, a group exhibit featuring ceramics from Jennifer Neff, drawings and prints from Kimberly Sheek and the photography of Leela Sugnet will be on display. 259-2606 for details.

Howard Rachlin , a Durango photographer specializing in photography of the Four Corners, is being featured in THE GALLERY, a new art gallery at 34 West Main in Cortez. A four-personjury chose Rachlin's photography tobe included with four others in the gallery's first show. 375-7877 for details.

The Center of Southwest Studies presents the exhibits "Today's Navajo Weavers" and "A Stirring Story: Navajo and Pueblo Spoons." "Today's Navajo Weavers" features the work of nearly 40 Navajo weavers. "A Stirring Story" is a traveling exhibit from the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian and features spoons and other flatware that were among the earliest products of Navajo and Pueblo silversmiths. The Center of Southwest Studies has also extended the "Monumental Beauty: A Pictorial View of Vermillion Cliffs National Monument" exhibit through May 14. 247-7494 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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Local author Blake Crouch will sign his new book Desert Places: A Novel of Terror on May 6 at Maria's Bookshop.

Local metal band Satyrica will play a CD release party at the Abbey Theatre on May 7.

Mancos Valley Chorus will present its 2004 Spring Concert, "On Broadway," on May 6 & 7 at the Mancos United Methodist Church.

The Durango Gallery Walk celebrates its 18th year May 7.

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery will host the second annual Plein Aire Painters of the Four Corners exhibit May 7-26.

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 Choral Society performs in honor of Mother's Day in the FLC Roshong Recital Hall on May 8.

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.

A High Performance Homes and Energy Codes workshop will be held all day May 10 at the Durango Arts Center. (800) 877-8450 ext. 498 to register.

"Seeds of Consolation," an evening retreat on Thomas Merton's spiritual legacy, takes place May 13.

The La Plata County Community Summit takes place May 14 and will discuss topics including planning, health care, water and children.

Storyteller Sara Ransom will tell "The Epic of Gilgamesh," an ancient but familiar story about the area that is now Iraq, on May 16 at the Rocky Mountain Retreat Center.

Bands turn out to help fellow artist What: A four-band benefit concert for singer-songwriter Melissa Crabtree Where: The Diamond Circle Theatre, 699 Main Ave. When: Thursday, April 29. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Durangoans again have an opportunity to turn out for a night of music and benefit a fellow local in need this Thursday. A benefit for singer/songwriter Melissa Crabtree takes place at 7 p.m. at the Diamond Circle Theatre and will feature music from numerous local bands, a silent auction of more than 20 services and goods and food from the Turtle Lake Refuge and Bread. All proceeds from the event will defray Crabtree's medical costs. Local bluegrass traditionalists The Badly Bent kick off music at 7 p.m. The Wild Blooms will play their folk rock at 8 p.m. Benny Galloway, of Yonder Mountain String Band fame, and the Wayward Sons go on at 9 p.m. And Nashvillian turned Durangoan Sand Sheff hits the stage at 10 p.m. Crabtree has played all over the West including appearances at the Oregon Country Fair and the Taos Solar Music Festival. In 2002, she was among the 10 finalists in the songwriter showcase at both the Rocky Mountain Folksfest and earned a reputation for touring in her biodiesel van. Her music covers the gamut from political commentary on environmental issues to catching her partner in bed with the Maytag repair technician. "This is one bad ass who knows how to weave a soulful tune," said fellow musician Tony Furtado of Crabtree. Singer-songwriter Patty Larkin added, "I'm glad she's on the planet." For more information on the event, call Tami Graham at 382-9944.

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Darrell Scott returns for benefit What: Two benefit concerts for FolkWest staffers Dan Appenzeller and Rick "Bear" Bolhouse Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College When: Saturday, May 1 at 7 & 9:30 p.m. Nashville singer-songwriter Darrell Scott will return to the Four Corners this weekend, this time to lend a hand to two locals in need. Scott will play two concerts to benefit FolkWest staff members Dan Appenzeller and Rick "Bear" Bolhouse this Saturday at the Abbey Theatre. As a songwriter, Scott has contributed a string of hits including, "Long Time Gone" and "Heartbreak Town," both top hits for the Dixie Chicks, and "Great Day to be Alive" for Travis Tritt. Scott also has penned songs for Sara Evans, Darryl Worley, Garth Brooks, Patty Loveless and Brad Paisley and received several Songwriter of the Year awards. Scott plays numerous instruments and is perhaps best known for his distinctive ability on guitar, Dobro and mandolin. In recent years, he's toured extensively with Guy Clark, Sam Bush and Tim O'Brien and recorded with Patty Loveless, Randy Travis, Steve Earle, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Trisha Yearwood, Kate Rusby and scores of others. Scott has appeared at several FolkWest events including The Four Corners Folk Festival, Winterfolk Music Festival and the Festival in Paradise Cruise. Naturally, when the call came that two FolkWest staff members needed support, Scott rose to the challenge. Appenzeller, event director of the Four Corners Folk Festival, spent his fall and winter battling carcinoma of the neck and now faces a long recovery period. Bear Bolhouse, co-head of security of the Four Corners Folk Festival, had emergency surgery in October to remove a blood clot from his brain. Scott will perform two shows at the Abbey at 7 & 9:30 p.m. to benefit Appenzeller and Bolhouse and seating is limited. For more information, call 563-0255.

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Nosotros takes Summit stage What: A concert by the noted Latin band from Albuquerque Where: The Summit, 601 Main Ave. When: Saturday, May 1 at 9 p.m. Nosotros, a highly renowned Albuquerque band, will be making the trip north of the border this Saturday to play a show at the Summit. Nosotros is a seven-member band that draws on flamenco guitars, Latin percussion and Spanish lyrics. The band has toured extensively throughout the Southwest playing various music festivals, nightclubs, private bookings, and television and radio programs. They also have had the opportunity to share the stage with major artists like Etta James, Lisa Loeb, Dave Mason and the Gipsy Kings. Nosotros features Felipe Ruibal (vocals); David Diaz (vocals, flute, saxophone); Shane Derk (guitar); Randy Sanchez (guitar); Justin McLauchlin (bass); and Dennis Jasso (drums, cajon). The musicians bring together individual styles including salsa, jazz, flamenco, funk, Latin-jazz and rock. The band has self-produced two albums, both of which received excellent reviews. In 2003, Nosotros signed with the California-based label, Taj Stone Records. The band has since released its third album, the self-titled "Nosotros," with help from noted producer Chris Trujillo. The band also has received 15 nominations for this year's New Mexico Music Industry Awards, including one for the best album of the year. The NMIA will take place in Albuquerque at the end of May. For more information contact the Summit at 247-2324 or visit www.nosotrosmusic.net.

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