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Kynda rolls into the Summit
Seduced by Color' comes to Durango
The Gourds return to town

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Durango Motorless Transit sponsors a group trail run on the Lion's Den and College Loop at 6 p.m. Interested runners should meet at Chapman Hill. 385-2664 for details.

The Four Corners Sudbury Founders Group hosts an informational meeting on alternative education for children ages 5-19 at 6 p.m. at the Bayfield Public Library. 884-7047 for details.

Local musicians Sally Shuffield, Sand Sheff and Melissa Crabtree play a Tribute to the HD Mountains at 7 p.m. in the Smiley Theater, 1309 E. Third Ave. All proceeds go to the efforts of the HD Mountains Coalition. 259-3583 for details.

Mark Curran plays at Christina's Grill and Bar, 21382 US Hwy. 160 W., at 5:30 p.m. 382-3844 for details.

Music in the Mountains continues with Festival Chamber Music performances including Mahler, Handel-Halvorsen and Faure at 7 p.m. at the DMR Festival Tent. Visit www.musicinthemountains.com for details.

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

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

Airborne plays jazz standards 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.

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The San Juan Mountains Association sponsors a free tour of the Missionary Ridge burn area at Vallecito from 9:30-11:20 a.m. The tour leaves from the Vallecito Chamber. 385-1210 to register.

The San Juan Mountains Association offers free, guided naturalist hikes at Durango Mountain Resort from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on every Friday through Sept. 3. 385-1210 for details.

Music in the Mountains sponsors a free concert featuring classical violinist Tom Demer at First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. Ninth St., at noon. Visit www.musicinthemountains.com for details.

Greg Ryder and Mario Dobbs play from 5-7 p.m. for Music on Main, a weekly concert at 8th Street and Main. The performance is put on by the City of Durango and is free to the public. 385-2850 for details.

Christina's Grill and Bar, 21382 US Hwy. 160 W., hosts music from Pete Giuliani (patio) and Lee Bartley (lounge) from 5:30-9 p.m. 382-3844.

Music in the Mountains presents a Conservatory Faculty Concert featuring the Clavier Trio in trios by Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky at 7:30 p.m. at FLC's Roshong Recital Hall. Visit www.musicinthemountains.com for details.

Osprey Packs presents a benefit for the San Juan Mountains Association at 8 p.m. at the Bill Hatcher Studio in Dolores. It will be an evening of fun and tales of intrigue from big wall climber Timmy O'Neill, and there will be a monster gear raffle and light refreshments. 385-1210 for details.

The Last Bus , a Mountain Boogie band that drew rave reviews at this year's Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, plays the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College. Doors open at 9 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

Kynda , an Orlando-based, jam/funk/rock band, plays at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., hosts "Breaks vs. Jungle," a DJ battle. DJs Fat P and Shawn Patrick will square off against DJs Dexter and Tonic at 10:30 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

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

Wolf at the Door plays county and rock at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568 for details.

The Explorers Club Southwest, 1332 Blair St. in Silverton, presents live bluegrass from Benny Galloway and special guests at 9 p.m. 387-5006 for details.

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

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The Durango Farmers Market , a community-based organization of local agriculturalists and artisans, gathers in the First National Bank of Durango parking lot, 259 W. 9th St., from 8 a.m.-noon. 946-5269 for details.

Heartlight Wholistic Healing Center, 97 W. North Street in Bayfield, sponsors a mini-retreat, Singing Your Soul Home , from noon-6 p.m. 884-9216 for details.

Music in the Mountains continues with a 2 p.m. performance by the Conservatory Young Artists at FLC's Roshong Recital Hall. Visit www.musicinthemountains.com for details.

Music in the Mountains presents the Festival Orchestra performing pieces including Ives' "Variations on America,'" Copland's "Three Latin-American Sketches" and Gershwin's" Piano Concerto in F" in the DMR Festival Tent at 5 p.m. Visit www.musicinthemountains.com for details.

Lacey Black plays piano at Christina's Grill and Bar, 21382 US Hwy. 160 W., at 5:30 p.m. 382-3844 for details.

Mesa Verde hosts a 7 p.m. performance emphasizing the music and dance of the Navajo people . The event takes place in the Far View Lodge parking area.

Local bands Formula 151 and Prima Facia , triple crown battle of the bands winner, play the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College. Doors open at 8 p.m. 385-1711 for details. 4

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

Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., presents "House Nation," with DJs Irah and Rem-E spinning music at 10:30 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

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

The Kirk James Blues Band plays a second night at Scoot n Blues, 800 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

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Christina's Grill and Bar, 21382 US Hwy. 160 W., presents music from Tim Guidotti (patio) and Laura Wright (lounge) from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 382-3844 for details.

The NORBA-sanctioned, five-race Purgatory Downhill Series , open to all levels, takes place at 1 p.m. This is the final race of the season. 385-2149.

Music in the Mountains showcases Conservatory Young Artists playing a free concert for young people at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., at 1 p.m. Visit www.musicinthemountains.com for details.

Music in the Mountains continues with the Festival Orchestra playing pieces including Mozart's "Magic Flute Overture," Bruch's "Violin Concerto" and Dvor`E1k's "Symphony No.8" at the DMR Festival Tent at 5 p.m. Visit www.musicinthemountains.com for details.

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. 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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Music in the Mountains presents a free concert by the Levin/Center Quartet at noon at the First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. Ninth St. Visit www.musicinthemountains.com for details.

Drawing on Your Dreams , a group exploring dreams through art and discussion, meets from 7-8 p.m. every Monday through Aug. 9 at 204 W. 22nd St. 259-9636 for details.

Music in the Mountains continues with "Brass Comes to Town," a 7 p.m. performance at St. Columba Church, 1840 E. Second Ave. Visit www.musicinthemountains.com for details.

Music in the Mountains presents a performance by Conservatory Young Artists at 7:30 p.m. at FLC's Roshong Recital Hall. Visit www.musicinthemountains.com for details.

Swing Shift plays melodic and lyrical jazz standards at the Cyprus Caf`E9, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 385-6884 for details.

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The Methodist Thrift Store sponsors a free day on the Durango LIFT , allowing people to ride the loops, the Trolley and the Opportunity Bus for free. 259-5438 for details.

Music in the Mountains continues with "Kids with Strings II," a free recital by Conservatory Young Artists at 3:30 p.m. in FLC's Roshong Recital Hall. Visit www.musicinthemountains.com for details.

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.

Music in the Mountains presents Festival Chamber Music featuring the Clavier Trio , including performances of Mendelssohn's "Trio" and Freiberger's "Winter Apples" (premiere) at 7 p.m. at the Festival Tent at Durango Mountain Resort. Visit www.musicinthe mountains.com 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.

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The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., presents ARTventure , an intergenerational exploration of art, at 10:30 a.m. Children ages 4-7 and family members will examine art in the gallery through stories, chats with artists and by creating their own art. 259-2606 to register.

The Women's Resource Center, 723 E. Second Ave., hosts a noon "Feed Your Brain" lecture on easing the stress of buying a home . 247-1242 to register.

Music in the Mountains presents "Kids with Strings III," a free recital by Conservatory Young Artists at 3:30 p.m. in FLC's Roshong Recital Hall. Visit www.musicinthemountains.com for details.

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.

Music in the Mountains hosts the popular Pops Night benefit dinner and orchestra concert at 7 p.m. at the Festival Tent at Durango Mountain Resort. Visit www.musicinthemountains.com for details.

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

Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave., hosts Bike Night , a Durango Harley Davidson event. 259-1400 for details.

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The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., presents the second of this year's group exhibits, " Roots: Life and Pathways ," through July 31. The exhibit presents work by painter Ric Peterson and oil 4 painter William Secrest and graphite and pastel portraits by Jamie Turk. DAC also presents the exhibit " The Book Unbound Redux " in the Garner/ Vega Room-DAC Art Library through Aug. 28. 259-2606.

The San Juan Mountains Association, San Juan Public Lands and Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad present the Mountain Express , a special summer train which teaches families about native flora, Colorado wildlife, nature studies and fire ecology. Smokey the Bear will be at the Cascade Station to meet guests and goodie bags will be provided for all youth on board. Through August 5, the Mountain Express train departs daily from Durango at 11 a.m. and returns at 4:20 p.m. 247-2733 for more information.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, screens the film "What The (Bleep) Do We Know," an acclaimed film that is part story, part documentary and part animated daydream. The protagonist finds herself in a fantastic Alice in Wonderland experience when her daily, uninspired life literally begins to unravel, revealing the uncertain world of the quantum field hidden behind what we consider to be our normal, waking reality. The film shows most nights at 6:15 & 8:30 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

The Diamond Circle Melodrama , 699 Main Ave., celebrates its 43rd season withthe productions of "Under the Gaslight," a 19th century tale of an interrupted engagement, and "Hazel Kirke," a family drama set in Scotland. "Under the Gaslight" shows on odd-numbered dates and"Hazel Kirke" shows on even-numbered dates. Both shows are followed by a Vaudeville Revue with singing, dancing and slapstick. The melodrama shows at 7:45 p.m. and is closed Sundays. 247-3400 for details.

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 offers new summer recreational activities for people with disabilities . They include trips to Mesa Verde, explorations of the Animas Forks ghost town, ropes courses and overnight camping. ASA will continue to provide flatwater canoeing and kayaking, fishing, biking and other activities. 259-0374 for details.

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 Navajo and Pueblo spoons and other flatware. "Presence within Abandonment: Photography, Archaeology and Western Historic Sites" is a photographic exhibit by Thomas Carr. 247-7494 for details.

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Citizens for Change are sponsoring a July 29 rally at the Abbey Theatre in conjunction with the Democratic National Convention. Later that evening, the Abbey will present "Down," its monthly club night.

Durango Nature Studies will host a naturalist-guided full moon hike on Vallecito Creek Trail on July 30.

Grogan Fine Art & Gift in Silverton will host a grand opening celebration July 30.

The Women's Resource Center will present its summertime grilling competition and fund raiser "Men Who Grill" on July 31 at the Edgemont Picnic Grounds.

The San Juan Mountains Association hosts "Hike, Lunch and Wine with a Llama" at Durango Mountain Resort on July 31.

World renowned "queen of the mbira" Zimbabwean artist Stella Chiweshe will perform a special concert at the Abbey Theatre on July 31.

The Blue Ray will host a Psychic Festival , featuring readings, raffles, food and more, on July 31.

Durango Nature Studies hosts a "Magical Nature Days" Day Camp for 6-7 year olds on August 2, 4 & 6. 382-9244 for details.

The Durango Arts Center will unveil a new group exhibit, "Next Wave," on Aug. 3.

Earthrise Community will hold an introductory meeting and open house Aug. 3. 259-9488 for details.

Cloud Nine brings it blend of organic hip-hop, soul and house to the Abbey Theatre on August 5.

The monthly Contra Dance will be held Aug. 7 at the VFW Hall.

Kynda rolls into the Summit What: A concert by a growing East Coast jam band Where: The Summit, 600 Main Ave. When: Friday, July 23, 9:30 p.m. Groove rock takes center stage at the Summit this Friday. Kynda, a high-energy, jam-band quintet from Orlando, Fla., stops over in Durango in its first tour of the West. The band includes Dan Goore on bass and vocals; Jason Herold on percussion and vocals; Tony Hume on guitar and vocals; Pete Orenstein on Hammond organ, keyboards and vocals; and Frank Registrato on drums and vocals. Over the last two years, this combination has been honing its sound in festivals and cities throughout the Southeast. The band's work hasn't escaped notice. Kynda is featured in the current issue of Relix Magazine , which states, "(Kynda) melds blues, rock, jazz, funk and bluegrass with a vibrant jam sensibility." The magazine goes on to praise the band's album, "Play Through," calling it, "a jam-packed, hard-hitting collection that finds the group serving up some delectable jams." The web site www.southboundbeat.com gave the band similar praise, saying, "No band in Florida better exemplifies improvisational exploration than Kynda." Kynda goes on this Friday at 9:30 p.m. For more information, call 247-2324.

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Seduced by Color' comes to Durango What: An exhibit of New York Photographer Pete Turner's work Where: The Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave. When: July 23-Sept. 22 The work of a legendary photographer will again adorn the walls of a local gallery. Beginning on July 23, the Open Shutter Gallery presents "Seduced by Color," an exhibit featuring the work of New York photographer Pete Turner. Pete Turner has been setting the world of photography on fire since the 1960s through his use of saturated color as a graphic element, and his work is instantly recognizable. He has won numerous awards including "Professional Photographer of the Year 2000." He was also voted one of the 20 Most Influential Photographers by Photo District News. Turner has worked throughout the world shooting on locations ranging from Africa to Iceland as well as throughout the United States. His work is featured in the permanent collections of major museums worldwide, including New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. An opening reception for "Seduced by Color" will be held on Friday, July 23, from 5-8 p.m. and the show will run through Sept. 22. For more information, call Open Shutter at 382-8355.

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The Gourds return to town What: Another local show by the Austin, alt-country phenomenon Where: Storyville, 1150 Main Ave. When: Saturday, July 17, 9:30 p.m. The Gourds make their long-awaited return to Durango this Thursday. The Austin-based alt-country wizards will again play Storyville in what could be one of the final big concerts for the bar/restaurant that recently went on the market. On the one hand, the Gourds defy musical categorization. On the other, the band seems to slip into every category, paying homage to bluegrass, country, roots, folk, blues, rock, punk and more. Paying testament to the Gourds' capabilities to turn out innovative, inspiring music is the fact that, after several years, they have made it to the fore of the Austin, Texas, music scene. They were even named best live act by the Austin American-Statesman , no small feat in a city that has spawned the likes of Robert Earl Keen, Joe Ely and the late, great Doug Sahm. However, the band's reputation and success extends far beyond the Texas capitol's city limits. The Gourds have been featured in a story by the Wall Street Journal, and Q Magazine commented, "The Gourds are a strange but wonderful Texas-based quintet, blending plaintive folk and country with good-time rocking and striking imagery." Perhaps The Gourds themselves understand the experience best of all. Guitarist Kevin Russell, who founded the band along with bassist Jimmy Smith, called a Gourds show, "a good, uplifting, energetic experience for most people, at least that's what I've been told. People often tell me, Aw man, this week sucked. I got all these problems and I came to the show and, man, I just forgot it all and I feel so much better.' And they thank us for the musical therapy." The musical therapy will get under way this Thursday at 9:30 p.m. For more information, call 259-1475.

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