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Lynn Rogers headlines Be Bear Smart' Week
BeauSoleil returns to the Abbey
Art takes over Main Avenue

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

Terry Rickard plays on the patio at Christina's Grill and Bar, 21382 US Hwy. 160 W., from 5:30-9 p.m. 382-3844 for details.

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

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

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The San Juan Mountains Association hosts a free tour of the Missionary Ridge burn area at Vallecito from 9:30-11:30 a.m. There will be an emphasis on fire ecology and rehabilitation efforts and the tour will leave from the Vallecito Chamber. 385-1210 for details.

Music on Main, a weekly concert at 8th Street and Main, presents a double bill featuring Corner Quartet and Ron Urban . The 5-8 p.m. 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 the Jeff Solon Jazz Duo (patio) and Laura Wright (lounge) at 5:30 p.m. 382-3844 for details.

La Plata County Democrats and Citizens for Change host a Post-Primary Democrats Unity Celebration from 6-8 p.m. at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College. The free event is an opportunity to regroup and re-energize for the final months of campaigning.

The Heartlight Wholistic Health Center, 97 W. North St. in Bayfield, screens the film "The Yogis of Tibet," a film on previously secret knowledge that is currently being shared with the world, at 7 p.m. 884-9216 for details.

The high-energyLatin band Nosotros plays the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College. Doors open at 10:30 p.m. with the show at 11 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

Texas jam/rock band Moses Guest returns to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324.

Lunar Gravy , a four-piece improvisational rock band from Mt. Shasta, plays 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.

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

Durango jam band Sol Vista plays at the Trails End in Silverton at 9 p.m. 387-5117 for details.

The Todd Tijerina Band 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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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.

The 2004 Fem 10 , a 10-kilometer running/walking race for women only, takes place at the Durango Sports Club, 1600 Florida Rd. The walk begins at 8 a.m. and the run starts at 8:30 a.m. 259-2579 for details.

The Durango Public Library hosts two public planning sessions to gauge what the community would like to see offered at the library over the next five years. The sessions take place at 9 a.m. in City Council Chambers at Durango City Hall and at 1 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. 385-2974 for details.

The San Juan Mountains Association presents "Hike, Lunch and Wine with a Llama" at Durango Mountain Resort from 9:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Participants will learn about wildflowers, trees, birds and geology of the area, and the llama will carry lunches and wine for a midday picnic. 385-1210.

The Friends of the Library hosts a book sale from noon to 5 p.m. at 1063 Main Ave. The Friends of the Library's bookstore has been displaced and there will be huge deals on used books. 385-2970 for details.

Christina's Grill and Bar, 21382 US Hwy. 160 W., hosts music by Steve & Amy VanBuskirk and Win Wright at 5:30 p.m. 382-3844 for details.

The Brown Brothers bring their original Americana back 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. 4

Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., hosts Ladies Night with music from DJs Bigfoot Bridges and A-Bell at 10:30 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

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

Local jam band Sol Vista plays a second show at the Trails End in Silverton at 9 p.m. 387-5117 for details.

The Todd Tijerina Band plays an encore show 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., hosts music from Tim Guidotti (patio) and Laura Wright (lounge) at 10 a.m. 382-3844 for details.

The Friends of the Library hosts a book sale from noon to 5 p.m. at 1063 Main Ave. The Friends of the Library's bookstore has been displaced and there will be huge deals on used books. 385-2970 for details.

A Charreada, a Mexican rodeo , takes place at 4 p.m. at the Broken Horn Arena in Kirtland, N.M. The event will run until midnight and include live mariachis, Mexican charros (cowboys), authentic food, a dance to live Mexican norte`F1o music and more. 749-4974 for details.

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

Terry Rickard plays a solo show 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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The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, hosts the Women's Resource Center's Chick Flick Night with a screening of "Sylvia," a film about Sylvia Plath starring Gwyneth Paltrow. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the event includes drink specials and door prizes. 385-1711 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 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 local chapter of the National Organization for Women meets at 6:30 p.m. at 465 E. Sixth Ave. New members are welcome. 375-7822 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.

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.

Spoonfed Tribe , a multi-dimensional percussion band, plays the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 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., presents a second night of King Karaoke with Steve Kahler at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

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The La Plata County Fair returns to the La Plata County Fairgrounds Aug. 12-15. Events like the annual Demolition Derby, livestock shows, an antique tractor pull, food competitions and the ever-popular carnival rides highlight the fair. Every year, the La Plata County Fair highlights tomorrow's farmers and ranchers through 4-H Club competitions. Animals like goats, cattle, poultry, sheep, swine and sheep dogs will have opportunities to shine in open class events. The livestock auction, the fair's most popular spectator event, takes place Saturday, Aug. 14, at 6:30 p.m. Exhibits will also be open for public viewing Aug. 12-15 from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. 247-2308 for details.

A free Electronic Recycling Drop-Off will be available through Sept. 6 at Office Depot, 331 S. Camino del Rio. Residents are encouraged to drop off computers, monitors, digital cameras, fax machines, cell phones, and other electronics and permitted to drop off one component per person per day. The drop-off will be available during regular business hours. 247-5702 ext. 220 for details.

Silverton hosts the annual Hardrocker's Holidays Mining Competitions on Aug. 13-15. The three-day competition offers events for men, women and children that range from horseshoes and handmucking to machine drilling and team tug-o-war. Festivities take place at the Kendall Mountain Community Center and spectating is free. 4

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, screens "Control Room," a film by Egyptian-American filmmakers Jehane Noujaim. "Control Room" offers a fascinating glimpse inside the inner workings of Arab broadcaster Al-Jazeera during the recent war in Iraq. Showtimes vary. For more information, call 385-1711.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts the exhibit "Next Wave" through Aug. 28. The show features the work three Durango artiststhe acrylic paintings of Monica Goldsmith, oils and acrylics from painter Barbara Heinrich and photographs by Tony Schweikle. Meanwhile, "The Book Unbound Redux" exhibit shows upstairs through Aug. 28. 259-2606 for details.

The Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave., presents "Seduced by Color," an exhibit featuring the work of New York photographer Pete Turner. Turner is noted for his instantly recognizable work that uses saturated color as a graphic element.

He has won numerous awards including "Professional Photographer of the Year 2000" and was listed as one of the 20 Most Influential Photographers. The exhibit will be on display through Sept. 22. 382-8355 for details.

The Ellis Crane Gallery, 131 E. Eighth St., presents "Alchemy of Change," a two-person show of new work by Karyn Gabaldon and Angus Macpherson. The exhibit runs through Aug. 25. 382-9855 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 Durango Public Library will offer "Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Manhattan, 5th Edition" as August's eBook of the Month. The book will be available to library patrons through Aug. 31. For more information, visit www.netlibrary.com.

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.

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Maria's Bookshop hosts an Aug. 19 poetry reading and book signing with two southwest Colorado poets, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer (Telluride) and Beth Paulson (Ouray). Both have recently released new volumes of poetry.

Mark Merryman and the Canyon Rats celebrate a CD release with an Aug. 19 concert at the Durango Arts Center.

An open house for the Adult Education Center of Durango takes place on the evening of Aug. 19. The event includes tours of the remodeled facility, refreshments and Q & A with staff members.

The FLC Community Concert Hall will host a free talk by Jerri Nielson on Aug. 19. Nielson made headlines during her battle to survive cancer while living at the South Pole.

The Motet returns to Durango after an eight month absence for an Aug. 20 show at the Abbey Theatre.

The 5th annual Will Fjerstad Memorial Wine and Art Festival takes place Aug. 20-22 at the DMR Festival Tent. The event features a grand wine tasting, an art show, a silent auction, live entertainment and more. 375-1349 for details.

The first annual Summer Music Festival takes place Aug. 21 & 22 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, featuring headliners the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.

The Friends of the Animas Valley sponsor "Bikers Beautify Durango," an Aug. 22 group ride to pick up trash on the Animas Valley loop. 392-9957 for details.

The NORBA Championship Finals take place Aug. 26-29. Events in the mountain biking competition include cross country, short track, mountain cross, downhill, observed trails, a 60-mile marathon, a kids race, and a new event, the Super D. For more information log onto www.durangofinals.com.

The Steep Canyon Rangers , a North Carolina bluegrass band, plays the Abbey Theatre on Aug. 27.

The Children's Museum of Durango hosts a Mars Viewing Party on Aug. 30 at the Lion's Den to celebrate the closest approach to Earth in recorded history.

Krishna Das will perform a benefit for Tara Mandala on Aug. 31 at the Smiley Building.

Todd Rundgren kicks off the FLC Community Concert Hall season on Sept. 1.

The ninth annual Four Corners Folk Festival takes place Sept. 3-5 on Reservoir Hill in Pagosa Springs.

The third annual Bluegrass for the Animas , a full day of bluegrass benefiting the Animas Conservancy and Friends of the Animas River, takes place Sept. 18.

Lynn Rogers headlines Be Bear Smart' Week What: Two events featuring the "Jane Goodall of black bears" Where: The Smiley Theater and west of Durango When: Thursday, Aug. 12, at 6 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 13, at 9 a.m. Durangoans have an opportunity to brush up on their bear smarts this week. In honor of Be Bear Smart Week, acclaimed researcher Lynn Rogers will lead two local events. Referred to as the "Jane Goodall of black bears," Rogers has done much of his work with the Wildlife Research Institute in Ely, Minn. During a "Bear Talk," he will discuss "The Hidden World of Black Bears" on Thursday, Aug. 12, at 7 p.m. at the Smiley Theater. During the event, Rogers will showcase his remarkable slides and discuss his longtime close relationship with bears. Retired black bear biologist Tom Beck, of Dolores, will introduce the free event and "Bear Brew" by Ska Brewing will be on hand as well as books about bears from Maria's Bookshop. The public is encouraged to arrive at 6 p.m. for a bear damage prevention and relocation display by the Colorado Division of Wildlife. The following day, Friday, Aug. 13, Rogers will lead an educational and entertaining "bear walk" in black bear habitat in the vicinity of Durango. Space is limited to 20 participants and pre-registration is required. Ghost Grizzlies author David Petersen and Rogers will act as guides for the excursion. For more information about either of the events or to register, call 749-4262.

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BeauSoleil returns to the Abbey What: A performance by the top Cajun band Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College When: Tuesday, Aug. 17. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. The country's top Cajun band, BeauSoleil, rolls back into Durango this Tuesday, presented by the Durango Society of Cultural & Performing Arts. For more than 25 years, Grammy-winning BeauSoleil, headed by Michael Doucet, has blended fiddles, accordion and traditional instruments. Since 1975, the Lafayette, La., band has transformed traditional Cajun and Creole music into a hugely popular phenomenon. The band takes its name from Joseph Broussard dit BeauSoleil, who helped lead the Acadian resistance to a forced exile from its home in Nova Scotia in 1755 and helped establish the early Cajun settlements in Louisiana. Band founder Michael Doucet dates the band name back to a childhood family reunion that took place in a house built by Joseph Broussard's son. Among Doucet's goals is a reclamation of the word "Cajun" itself. BeauSoleil is more than just a collection of traditionalists, however. The band, which includes Doucet (fiddle, mandolin, mandocello, guitar); his brother, David Doucet (guitar, vocals); Jimmy Breaux (accordions); Al Tharp (bass, fiddle, banjo, vocals); Tommy Alesi (drums); and Billy Ware (percussion, vibraphone), has been called "the Cajun Grateful Dead" for its tendency to wander into the jam-band territory of the Dead, the Allman Brothers, Little Feat, Widespread Panic and others. With more than a dozen albums under its belt, BeauSoleil has garnered eight Grammy nominations over the course of its career and won the Grammy for Best Traditional Folk album for 1998's "L'Amour Ou La Folie." The Abbey's doors and bar open at 6:45 p.m. with the concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 385-1711.

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Art takes over Main Avenue What: The 11th annual Main Avenue Arts Festival Where: Downtown Durango When: Aug. 14 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Aug. 15 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nearly 100 artists from across the country will converge upon Durango this Saturday and Sunday for the 11th annual Main Avenue Arts Festival. Main Avenue will be closed to traffic and the white tents will go up as artists showcase and sell their works over the weekend. The festival will feature everything from tiles and textiles, paintings and jewelry, to live music, a food and beer garden, and a children's activity area called the "Creation Station." The main stage will present local and regional music and dance including jazz, folk, classical, rock, blues, steel drumming and Mexican folk dance. A complete schedule follows: Saturday, August 14 11 a.m.-noon Leigh Ann Phillips, original folk and pop noon-12:30 p.m. Break 12:30-1:30 p.m. The Lindells, original folk/rock 1:30-2 p.m. The Excel Steel Pan Band 2-3 p.m. Airborne, Latin jazz 3-3:30 p.m. Ballet Folklorico 3:30-4:30 p.m. Beltaine, Celtic music 4:30-5 p.m. Entertainment from Encore 5-6:30 p.m. Tim Sullivan and Narrow Gauge, country music Sunday, August 15 10-11 a.m. Debi Marti, harp 11-11:30 a.m. Break 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Brown Brothers, original Americana 1-2 p.m. The Durango Narrowgaugers, a cappella 2-2:30 p.m. The Dance Center Break Dancers 2:30-3:30 p.m. The Badly Bent, local bluegrass 3:30-4 p.m. Break 4-5 p.m. Kirk James Blues Band The Main Avenue Arts Festival is organized and presented by the Durango Arts Center. For more information, call 259-2606.

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