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Celebrate 10 years of Cinco de Mayo
Spring Gallery Walk returns
Plein aire painters exhibit work

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A Southwest Colorado Rural Issues Forum takes place from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Sun Ute Community Center in Ignacio. Topics include: marketing agricultural products, regional transportation, mental health services, Certified Capital Investment Companies (CAPCOs) and amenity migration. 303-866-5193 for details.

Durango Motorless Transit sponsors a group trail run on the Big Canyon Trail at 6 p.m. Interested runners should meet at the trailhead next to New Country Auto. 385-2664 for details.

The San Juan Mountains Association hosts a volunteer orientation at the Public Lands Center at 6 p.m. 385-1310 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.

The Mancos Valley Chorus presents its 2004 Spring Concert "On Broadway" at 7 p.m. at the Mancos United Methodist Church. The free event includes popular favorites from Broadway composers and lyricists like Rodgers and Hammerstein and Rodgers and Hart.

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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A Cinco de Mayo Carnival takes place at Park Elementary School from 4-8 p.m. 382-9693 for details.

The Downtown Bayfield Association hosts its second annual Mill Street Fiesta from 5 to 7 p.m. Entertainment includes two folkloric dance groups, Ignacio Danzantes, the Espinosa Dancers and a special performance by Santa Fe singer Ernestine Romero. Vendors will also be on hand. 884-4531 for details.

Vocalist-percussionist Judy Piazza performs in concert at the Rocky Mountain Retreat, 848 E. Third Ave., at 7:30 p.m. Judy is an internationally known musician, performer and recording artist. 385-7375 for details.

The Erasers play country for Supper Club at Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 6 p.m. 259-1475 for details.

The Mancos Valley Chorus again presents its 2004 Spring Concert "On Broadway" at 7 p.m. at the Mancos United Methodist Church. The free event includes popular favorites from noted Broadway composers.

Local heavy metal band Satyrica plays an all ages party at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, to celebrate the release of their recent CD "Memories of the Future." Local band Suitcase opens the show at 9 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.

Local jam band Aftergrass takes the stage at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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

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

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The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad hosts "Narrow Gauge Days" to celebrate the opening of summer service to Silverton. The first train leaves Durango at 8:15 a.m. and arrives in Silverton at 11:45 a.m. A complimentary continental breakfast will be offered at the Silverton Depot and the Silverton Brass Band will welcome the train into town.

The American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., offers a class on Adult, Child and Infant CPR and First Aid from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 259-5383 to register.

Renowned vocalist/percussionist Judy Piazza offers two "playshops" at the Mason Center, 301 E. 12th St. "Devotional Voice" takes place at 10 a.m. and "Drawn to Rhythm" runs at 1:30 p.m. 385-7375 for details.

Feat of Clay Artist Co-op in Aztec hosts a grand re-opening celebration from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 505-334-3663 for details.

The Durango Nature Center and Barbara Klema offer the workshops "An Introduction to Creating a Field Sketchbook" at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Klema, a professional artist and teacher with the Crimson Paintbrush Art School, will lead the workshops. 382-9244 for details.

The Colorado Timberline Academy, 35554 U.S. Hwy. 550, hosts Driving for a Cure, a disc golf tournament to benefit Multiple Sclerosis. Registration takes place from noon-1 p.m. and the tournament is limited to the first 72 players. 247-5898 for details.

The Durango Choral Society presents "Music for Mom" at 5 p.m. in Roshong Recital Hall in the Sage Hall building. The event will commemorate Mother's Day with sweet and stylish songs and be followed by dinner. 247-7251 for details.

The Sky Ute Casino hosts a Cinco de Mayo Dance with three bands playing from 5 p.m.-1 a.m. 563-3000 for details.

The Dances of Universal Peace take place at 4 7 p.m. at the Mason Center, 301 E. 12th St., and will feature guest percussionist Judy Piazza.385-7375 for details.

The Wild Blooms bring their folk-rock to the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, and singer-songwriter Sara Hendrix opens the show. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

Jane Voss & Hoyle Osborne perform their Cabaret Americana at 7:30 p.m. at the San Juan Unitarian Fellowship in Farmington. 505/334-9716 for details.

Tucson y Los Amigos play a Cinco de Mayo Dance at the American Legion, 878 E. Second Ave., from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. 247-9942 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 night at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568 for details.

DJs Morning Bear, Norman D, Tonic and Thomas Hewitt spin music for Ladies Night at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10:30 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

The Kirk James Blues Band plays a fundraiser for Bike Pac, a political action committee for Colorado motorcyclists, at Scoot n Blues, 800 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

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Mother's Day

The annual Telegraph 10K and 5K Trail Run takes place at 10 a.m. and starts and finishes at the intersection of the Horse Gulch Rd. and Meadow Loop. Race-day registration is available beginning at 8:30 a.m. 375-7308.

Sylvia Zurko plays Celtic and classic harp from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for Mother's Day Brunch at Christina's Grill & Bar, 21382 US Hwy 160 W. 382-3844 for details.

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

Tim Guidotti 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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The fourth annual "Girls to Women, Women to Girls" conference, sponsored by the Women's Resource Center, takes place all day at Bayfield Elementary. The conference is designed to prepare eighth-grade girls for the transition to high school and beyond. 884-9175.

E-Star Colorado, the City of Durango, La Plata County, and the Governor's Office of Energy Management and Conservation sponsor a High Performance Homes and Energy Codes workshop at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (800) 877-8450 ext. 498 to register.

Maria's Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a 6 p.m. talk and book signing with Tim Sandlin , whose sixth novel Honey Don't , has just been released in paperback. Sandlin has been compared to Jack Kerouac, Tom Robbins, J.D. Salinger and David Lynch, and his die-hard fans include John Nichols and Drew Barrymore. 247-1438 for details.

Former students and staff of the Community of Learners present a Theatre for Living Power Play at Miller Middle School at 6:45 p.m. The interactive play will explore youth civic engagement in Southwest Colorado. 259-1247 for details.

Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave., hosts live improv from Durango Dot Comedy at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

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The American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., offers an Adult CPR class from 5-9 p.m. 259-5383 to register.

The Southwest Center for Independence, 835 E. Second Ave., Suite #200, presents a free seminar entitled "You Don't Need Another Stroke" from 3-4:30 p.m. The session will inform patients and caregivers about how to protect against a future stroke. 259-1672 for details.

The Durango Chapter of the National Organization for Women meets at 6:30 p.m. at 465 E. Sixth Ave. to hear from locals who traveled to Washington, D.C., for the historic March for Women's Lives last month. 375-7822.

Maria's Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a talk and book signing from 5-6:30 p.m. with award-winning Durango author Will Hobbs . Written for a middle-school audience, Hobbs' 15th novel, Leaving Protection is a sea adventure. 247-1438 for details.

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

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

No River City plays psychedelic Americana at Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-1475.

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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The Green Business Roundtable meets at noon at the Diamond Circle Theatre, 699 Main Ave. Roundtable regulars Kent Ford and Charles Shaw present this month's topic, "People-Friendly Urban Planning." 259-1361.

The Durango Film Festival presents a the Academy Award winning documentary "The Fog of War" at the Gaslight Theater, 102 E. Fifth St., at 3:30, 5:45 & 8 p.m. The Errol Morris directed movie profiles Robert McNamara, secretary of defense for the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, and president of the World Bank. 259-2291 for details. 4

Durango Nature Studies hosts screenings of the film "Microcosmos" at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 4:30 & 6:20 p.m. The acclaimed film offers a close-up view of the insect world. 382-9244 for details.

The Women's Resource Center's Women's Reading Circle meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Rochester Hotel, 726 E. Second Ave., to discuss Red Willow's Quest . Anyone interested in discussing the book is invited. 259-9442 for details.

The Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., hosts a live DJ with no cover. 375-2568 for details.

Bike Night returns to Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave., with live music and specials. 259-1400 for details.

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The Durango High School Thespian Troupe 1096's presents a production of William Shakespeare's "Othello" on May 7, 8, 13 & 14. The play follows the celebrated Moor of Venice and his young bride Desdemona as they fall prey to the evil machinations of the once-faithful Iago. The curtain goes up at 7:30 p.m. 259-1630, ext. 105 for details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, will screen the Oscar-nominated animated feature "The Triplets of Belleville" through May 13. The film tells the story of the tormented boy Champion, who seeks happiness on his bicycle. Pushed by his adoptive grandmother, he eventually rides in the Tour de France until an unusual turn of events. Showtimes vary. 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 "Enigma: Longitudes and Latitudes," the first group exhibit of the year through May 29. Jennifer Neff of Durango shows her ceramic vessels and stone sculptures; Kimberly Sheek of Mancos displays her abstract prints; and S. Leela Sugnet of Durango shows her photographs of Granada, Nicaragua. An opening reception takes place on Friday, May 7 from 5-9 p.m. 259-2606 for details.

Durango Public Library offers online access to the full text of "Allies at War" through May 31. Selected as netLibrary's ebook of the Month, "Allies at War" offers a thorough analysis of U.S./European relations. 385-2970.

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 15. 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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A seminar geared toward small businesses and entitled "How to Compete with Retail Giants" takes place on May 13 at the Durango Arts Center from 8-10 a.m. 247-0312 to register.

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

The San Juan Mountains Association offers a free, two-part GPS class on May 13 & 15. 385-1210 to register.

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

The Dance Center will present "Hollywood," a dance tribute to the great movies of the 20th century, on May 14 & 15 at the Smiley Theater.

The Brown Brothers play a CD release party on May 14 at the Abbey Theatre.

The DSCPA presents alt-country/folk singer-songwriter Greg Trooper on May 15 at the Durango Arts Center.

Oakhaven Permaculture Center and the FLC Environmental Center will co-host a half-day workshop "Managing Water in an Arid Climate" on May 15. 259-5445 for details.

Andrew Tosh and the Reggae Angels will play the Abbey Theatre on May 15.

Taste of Durango returns to downtown on May 16

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.

The Second annual Singles Mingle in the Park takes place on May 19 at Buckley Park.

The Durango Chamber of Commerce and the City of Durango will sponsor "Clean Day" on May 21 in an effort to spruce up downtown before the busy summer season.

Celebrate 10 years of Cinco de Mayo What: A day-long fiesta including music, dancing, food and more Where: Santa Rita Park When: Saturday, May 8, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. For the 10th year, Durango will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a fiesta at Santa Rita Park. The celebration runs Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and will be crammed with events and local entertainers. The family affair will be complete with ongoing music and dancing by local performers including Mariachi de Durango, Ballet Folklorico of Durango, Tucson y Los Amigos, Suzy diSanto, Flamenco dancer Renee Gokey, and Margy and Manuel. Back by popular demand, a favorite from the teen-age crowd, Ernestine Romero (La Jovencita) will make a presentation on the stage. The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet's Folklorico Mexicano group will also visit Durango for the fiesta. Other events include jalape`F1o and watermelon eating contests, a silent auction, free children's games, pi`F1ata bursting, "Journey Through Our Heritage," traditional food and more. The schedule of events follows: 10 a.m. Prayer service led by Salvador Cisneros with the Sacred Heart Spanish Choir 10:45 a.m. Opening song: National Anthem, La Jovencita 10:50-11:10 a.m.- Ernestine Romero, La Jovencita 11:15-11:35 a.m. - Pagosa Dancers 11:40- 12 noon - Flamenco dancing 12:25- 12:50 p.m. - Mariachi de Durango 12:55-1:20 p.m. - Ballet Folklorico de Durango 1:25-2:10 p.m. - Tucson y Los Amigos Band 2:15- 2:45 p.m. - Ernestine Romero, La Jovencita 2:50-2:55 p.m. - Hip hop dance 3:00-3:15 p.m. - Salsa dancing with Suzy diSanto 3:20-3:35 p.m. - Ballet Folklorico de Durango 3:40-4:25 p.m. - Tucson y Los Amigos Band 4:30-4:35 p.m. - Ballet Folklorico de Durango 4:40-5:30 p.m. - Aspen Santa Fe Ballet's Folklorico Mexicano 5:30-6 p.m. - Mariachi de Durango For more information on the event, contact the Durango Latino Education Coalition at 382-9693 or 759-2609.

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Spring Gallery Walk returns What: The annual Durango Spring Gallery Walk Where: 10 galleries in downtown Durango When: Friday, May 7, from 5-9 p.m. Local fine art galleries will open their doors for the 18th annual Durango Spring Gallery Walk this Friday. Each fall and spring, The Durango Gallery Association provides a chance for art lovers to spend the night strolling in and out of the many receptions that coincide with the event. Gallery-goers will have a lot of ground to cover between 5 & 9 p.m. with 10 galleries participating. They include: the Open Shutter Gallery, the Durango Arts Center, Angels & Lights Gallery, Ellis Crane Gallery, Durango International Fine Arts Gallery, Image Counts Gallery, the Kiln Door, Rain Dance Gallery, Sorrel Sky Gallery and Toh-Atin Gallery. This spring's walk will, as always, include appetizers, beverages and entertainment at each of the galleries. Walkers can obtain a free "passport" at any of the participating venues. Throughout the next week, participants will have the opportunity to complete the walk, validating their passports with stamps from each gallery. Completed passports will be entered in a drawing for gallery items and certificates at local restaurants. The Gallery Walk has earned a strong reputation over the last 18 years and consistently brings people from throughout the region to downtown to view the latest exhibits. Members of the Durango Gallery Association are dedicated to the promotion of original and professional art in Durango. In addition to the Spring Gallery Walk the association will host a series of "First Friday" events in the summer months and a Fall Gallery Walk in September. For more information call 382- 9858.

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Plein aire painters exhibit work What: A second exhibit by the Plein Aire Painters of the Four Corners Where: The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery When: May 7-26 with an opening reception from 5-8 p.m. on May 7. The works of the Plein Aire Painters of the Four Corners pays a second visit to the walls of the Fort Lewis College Art Gallery beginning this Friday. The gallery hosts the group's second annual exhibition from May 7-26, and the public is invited to an opening reception from 5-8 p.m. on May 7. The group of professional artists meets once a month to paint out of doors "en plein aire" at various locations in the Southwest. All mediums are represented in this group of 33, including oil, watercolor, acrylic and pastel. Some of the painters have been in the Top 100 Arts for the Parks, and many have won awards in national shows. They display their art in gallery shows at least twice a year. Among the places they have painted this past year include McElmo Canyon, Lime Creek, Moab and Mesa Verde. Some of the Plein Aire Painters who will be exhibiting are Sharon Abshagen, Karl Brenner, Gayle Button, Marilyn Campbell, Jane Clayton, John Cogan, Mary Culpepper, Jan Goldman, Dwight Lawing, Fran Mayfield, Judy Morgan, Mary Ellen Morrow, Connie Morse, Bill Randall, Dave Sime, Kathy Walling and Lori Walters. The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery is located on campus southwest of the Community Concert Hall. Regular gallery hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Admission to the gallery and exhibit is free. For more information, call 247-7167.

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