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Abbey screens The Tour Baby!'
Summit hosts Seth Yacovone Band
R. Carlos Nakai to play Mesa Verde

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The final day of school for all 9-R School District students.

The two-wheeled Ska-B-Que returns with Bike-B-Que at 5 p.m. at Ska Brewing, 525 Turner Drive. All proceeds benefit 3D Racing. 247-5792.

Durango Motorless Transit sponsors a group trail run on the Dry Fork trail at 6 p.m. Interested runners should meet at the trailhead. 385-2664 for details.

San Juan Citizens' Alliance hosts the free event "Gas Wells, Need or Greed? Save the HD Mountains" at 6:30 p.m. at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College. The evening will feature the screening of a locally created film, a performance by musician Peg Millett and free appetizers. 259-3583 for details.

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 for details.

DJ Morning Bear spins music all afternoon for the Iron Horse trials riding demonstrations behind Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave. At 10 p.m., he will spin reggae, dance hall and hip hop for Logo Pint Night . 259-9200 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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Thom Rader plays Caf`E9 Brazil Jazz on the patio at Bistro 701, 701 E. Second Ave., from 4-6 p.m. 375-2701 for details.

The La Plata County Humane Society hosts its fifth annual Bar-D Fund-raiser to benefit homeless animals in the community. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the event includes dinner, entertainment by the Bar-D Wranglers and a live auction. 259-2847 for details.

Laura Wright plays piano at Christina's Grill and Bar, 21382 US Hwy. 160 W., from 6-9 p.m. 382-3844 for details.

Rising country singer Kerri-Ann and Brush Fire play the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568 for details.

Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., hosts Punk Night with music from local bands Amazing Larry and Suitcase 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.

Denver's Brethren Fast plays funkabilly at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

Sol Vista , a local, five-piece rock and jam band, plays the Trail End Public House in Silverton at 9 p.m. 387-5117 for details.

Scoot n Blues, 800 Main Ave., hosts a Tropical Calypso Party at 8 p.m. 259-1400.

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The 47-mile Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Road Race and Tour takes place. Racers will leave the Durango Recreation Center for Silverton at 7:30 p.m. The Citizens' Race begins at McDonald's at 8:15 a.m. U.S. Hwy 550 will be closed between Durango Mountain Resort and Silverton between 8:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

The Durango Recreation Center, 2700 N. Main, celebrates the opening of the Splash Pad with a day of food, music and games. 375-7310 for details.

Lacy Black plays piano at Christina's Grill and Bar, 21382 US Hwy. 160 W., from 6-9 p.m. 382-3844 for details.

The 3rd Splish Splash Dance takes place at the Durango Recreation Center swimming pool, 2700 N. Main, from 8 p.m.-midnight. 375-7310 for details.

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

Albuquerque's Son Como Son plays Cuban salsa at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College. Doors open at 8 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

Big Open Space plays local acoustic, Americana at Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 259-1475 for details.

Fresh Ground plays local funk and rock at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 247-2324.

Brethren Fast plays another night of funkabilly at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

Kerri-Ann and Brush Fire play a second show at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568 for details.

The Wayward Sons , featuring Benny Galloway, play the Explorer's Club: Southwest in Silverton at 9 p.m. 387-5006 for details.

Sol Vista plays another night of jam-based rock at the Trail End Public House in Silverton at 9 p.m. 387-5117 for details.

The Catch 22 Blues Band plays at 8 p.m. at The Lone Wolf in Arboles.

Ralph Dinosaur plays a smoke-free show at Scoot n Blues, 800 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 259-1400. for details.

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The 27th annual Narrow Gauge 10 Mile & 5 K runs take place at 8:15 a.m. beginning on the 700 block of Narrow Gauge Street. Runners will race the D&SNGRR train in one of the oldest continuously staged runs in the region. 385-2664 for details.

The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Criterium takes place in downtown Durango. The kids race begins at 10 a.m. and the official racing kicks off at 11 a.m.

The Jeff Solon Jazz Group plays on the patio at the Cyprus Caf`E9, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 385-6884 for details.

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

Terry Rickard plays guitar on the patio at Christina's Grill and Bar, 21382 US Hwy. 160 W., from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 382-3844 for details.

Terry Rickard 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 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Cross Country Race begins at 10 a.m. at Chapman Hill.

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Earthrise Community , a Durango cohousing community, holds an introductory meeting at 6 p.m. beginning with a potluck dinner. Members are currently designing the first building. 749-4242.

The Jeff Solon Jazz Group plays on the patio at the Cyprus Caf`E9, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 385-6884 for details.

Maria's Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a 6 p.m. talk and book signing with Debora Hammond , a former Durango resident. Her history book, The Science of Synthesis , documents the emergence of systems ideas in the 1940s and 50s, and explores their social implications. 247-1438 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.

Solid Muldoon's, 117 W. College, hosts College Night with a DJ spinning hip-hop. 247-9151.

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 Jeff Solon Jazz Group plays on the patio at the Cyprus Caf`E9, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 385-6884 for details.

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

The Kirk James Blues Band plays Bike Night at Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave. 259-1400 for details.

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The Children's Museum, 802 E. Second Ave., presents "Nature and Me" an exhibit about the indigenous trees in the area. Included in the exhibit will be a puppet tree house, forest campsite, mini forest, bugs that help and hurt trees, video information about the effects of the Missionary Ridge Fire, a walk, and more. 259-9234 for details.

The Adaptive Sports Association presents "A Lift for Charity," a new fund-raising event through July 4. Chairlift chairs from the original Purgatory Lift 1 have been turned over to a number of local artists and transformed into porch swings and patio benches. The chairs are available for viewing and bidding at the Main Mall. 259-0374 for details. 4

Open Shutter Gallery, 755 East Second Ave.,presents the exhibit "Testimonials," featuring the black and white photography of Keith Carter and JanetWoodcock through July 21. Emerging photographer Woodcock's work focuses on "barnyard portraits" and nationally renowned photographer Carter's work is of Americana. 382-8355 for details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, screens the film "Bubba" beginning May 28. The comedy/horror finds Elvis Presley alive but not so well in a small Texas nursing home. The ailing Elvis eventually befriends another elderly resident, John F. Kennedy. Eventually Elvis and JFK are forced to take on an ancient evil. Showtimes vary. Call 385-1711 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. 259-2606.

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 for details.

The Farmington Civic Center hosts the Men of the Four Corners 2004 Fine Arts Exhibit June 1-30. The show will feature paintings from Four Corners artists Mark Broadway, Dale Latta, Dwight Lawing, Bill Randall, Steve Unger, Al Weber and Phillip West A reception takes place June 11.

The Center of Southwest Studies presents the exhibits "Today's Navajo Weavers," "A Stirring Story: Navajo and Pueblo Spoons" and "Presence with Abandonment." "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. "Presence within Abandonment: Photography, Archaeology and Western Historic Sites" is a photographic exhibit by Thomas Carr. 247-7494.

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The San Juan Mountains Association and La Plata County sponsor a "Weeds in the Riparian Areas" raft trip on the Animas River on the morning of June 3. 385-1210.

Maria's Bookshop hosts a June 3 slide show and book signing with Tyler Williams for his new book Whitewater Classics 50 North American Rivers Picked by the Continent's Leading Paddlers .

Durango Contra Dance will support a Contra Dance in Silverton on June 3.

On June 3-6 Silverton will "Step Back in Time" and celebrate the heyday of the mining boom of the early 1900s.

Animas River Days returns to Durango June 4-6.

The Art Supply House will present a free lecture by New Mexico artist Nancy Ryner on June 4.

The Durango Arts Center will host its 28th annual Juried Exhibit beginning June 4.

The Mancos Old Time Fiddlers Contest takes place June 4-6 and will feature headliners Darol Anger and Mike Marshall.

The Durango Farmer's Market returns June 5.

The San Juan Mountains Association will restore the first 4 miles of the Colorado Trail for National Trails Day on June 5.

Dave Insley's Careless Smokers will perform at the Dolores River Action Group (DRAG) Benefit at the Dolores River Brewery on June 5.

The Diamond Circle Melodrama kicks off its 43rd season June 5.

The first Latino Health Fair to be held in Southwest Colorado takes place on June 5 at the Planned Parenthood facilities.

John Lee Hooker Jr. plays a special engagement at Scoot n Blues on June 6.

The 4th annual AdventureXstream Adventure Race returns to Durango on June 12 with 12 & 24- hour races. Competitors will traverse across a 60-mile or 100-mile course testing their skills in trail running, mountain biking, rappelling and kayaking.

The Durango Barbershoppers will celebrate four-part harmony with "How the West Was Sung" on June 12 at the FLC Community Concert Hall.

Abbey screens The Tour Baby!' What: A benefit screening of a behind-the-scenes look at the Tour de France Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College When: Saturday, May 29, 7 p.m. As Durango celebrates the 33rd annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, locals will have an opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at cycling's greatest challenge the Tour de France. On May 30 & 31, the Abbey Theatre will show "The Tour Baby!," a humorous and realistic look at the tour. All proceeds from the event will go to the Lance Armstrong Foundation, an organization dedicated to enhancing lives of those living with and beyond cancer, and to the Durango Wheel Club. Armed with only a digital video camera, a passion for cycling and the Avis rental van he called home, Scott Coady filmed "The Tour Baby!" Going from a complete outsider at the start of the race to standing atop the winner's podium at the finish, Coady not only filmed the race, he became part of it. Along the way, he met and captured on film exclusive interviews and events that make the Tour de France so special. Scenes include Lance Armstrong in his hotel room, Robin Williams, Jean Marie Leblanc (Director of the Tour de France), Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwen, crazed tour fans, US Postal Riders in the team bus and in their hotel rooms, getting up close and personal with the podium babes, Lance and Pantani battling it out atop Mt. Ventoux and the after-race parties in Paris.Davis Phinney, one time Tour de France rider, commented, "This film brought back memories both painful and poignant. I loved it." Bob Babbitt of Competitor Magazine wrote, "Three parts Wayne's World and two parts Tour de France, The Tour Baby!' is the ultimate cycling fantasy film." The film is being brought to Durango by local Katie Walsh, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in April of 2003. More than one year later, she is back on her bike, running again and pledging to raise at least $2,000 for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. For more information, contact Walsh at (928) 713-2951.

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Summit hosts Seth Yacovone Band What: A show by the up and coming singer-songwriter-guitarist Seth Yacovone Where: The Summit, 600 Main Ave. When: Friday, May 28, at 9 p.m. Burlington, Vt.-based Seth Yacovone Band will take the stage at the Summit this Friday. The young guitarist is rapidly gaining a global reputation and following. The trio is made up of singer-songwriter-guitarist Yacovone, bassist Tom Coggio and drummer Steve Hadeka. To date, SYB has released four albums and is currently touring behind its latest release "Standing on the Sound." Yacovone's talents have garnered praise from some high place. Phish frontman Trey Anastasio said of him, "(Seth is) incredibly soulful and a natural talent, not to mention a great guy. I loved this guy from the first moment I heard him play. Seth and I have played together a number of times since, and I go see him whenever I get a chance." Relix Magazine wrote: "Yacovone is past the point where he can cash in on the fact that he's a young gun who plays a mean guitar. It's now time to deliver the goods, and Yacovone does just that on Standing on the Sound.'" SYB has opened for an incredibly diverse group of National Acts including: Ray Charles, BB King, moe., The Wailers, Derek Trucks Band, Little Feat, Noel Redding and John Entwistle Band. The band goes on at the Summit this Friday at 9 p.m. For more information, call 247-2324.

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R. Carlos Nakai to play Mesa Verde What: The high point of the Mesa Verde Country Indian Arts and Western Culture Festival Where: Mesa Verde's Morefield Amphitheatre When: Saturday, May 29 at 7 p.m. Renowned American Indian flutist R. Carlos Nakai will perform in the region this weekend. This Saturday, Nakai will perform as part of the Mesa Verde Country Indian Arts and Western Culture Festival. The show takes place at 7 p.m. at Mesa Verde's Morefield Amphitheatre. Nakai crafts his own flutes and views each flute less as a musical instrument than "as a sound sculpture a piece of art that also creates sound." Part of his philosophy is to ensure that the native flute does not become a "museum piece." Through his original compositions, Nakai shows the instrument's versatility and capabilities. Of his music, Nakai commented, "A lot of what I've been taught culturally comes from an awareness of the environment How I feel is based on my impressions of being in certain spaces at certain times." A prolific musician and composer, Nakai has 27 albums in commercial distribution, including 18 releases on Canyon Records. He is the second American Indian to receive the Governor of Arizona's Arts Award and he has been nominated for three Grammy awards. The performance by Nakai is part of a week-long festival featuring a world-class juried Indian art market, Indian dances, Navajo rug auction, special archaeological tours and exhibits, book signings, concerts, and a variety of American Indian cultural programs. For a complete schedule of events visit www.mesaverdecountry.com or call 800-530-2998.

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