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DSCPA brings Acoustic Syndicate back to town
Artie Shaw Orchestra plays concert hall

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The Miller Middle School sixth-grade choir performs in "The World's Largest Concert" at 2 & 7 p.m. in the Miller Auditorium. As many as 6 million children will perform in the broadcast, which will air on PBS stations and beyond.

Maria's Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a 6 p.m. book signing with local author and therapist Carolyn Hobbs for her new book, Joy, No Matter What. 247-1438 for details.

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

Scoot 'n Blues, 900 Main Ave., presents the Four Corners Crosscut Sessions, a local jam hosted by blues rock musician Jeff Strahan, at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

Durango Joe's, 732 E. College, hosts Open Mic Night from 8:30-11 p.m. Sign-ups for music and poetry begin at 8:30 p.m. 375-2121 for details.

DJs El Beau and Irah spin music at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 10 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

DJ Morning Bear spins disco, funk and hip hop at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., for Pint Night at 10 p.m.. 259-9200 for details.

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Nina Sasaki performs on guitar at Christina's Grill and Bar, 21382 US Hwy. 160 W., at 5:30 p.m. 382-3844 for details.

Local singer-songwriter Tim Sullivan plays a free show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 7 p.m. 375-7150 for details.

The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College presents a sold-out concert by Los Lobos at 7 p.m.

Scoot 'n Blues, 900 Main Ave., hosts a Latin dance party with renowned Albuquerque band Nosotros at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

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A Day of Sufi Practices and Teachings takes place beginning at 9:45 a.m. at the Mason Center, 301 E. 12th St. Yaqin Lance Sandleben will lead dances, sufi sesshin and offer teachings. 385-7375 for details.

The Colorado Mountain Club hosts a Public Lands Seminar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Durango Community Recreation Center. The event will discuss the planning process for the San Juan NationalForest, the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, quiet use on Molas Pass, the proposed development on Wolf Creek pass and the proposed Durango sales tax increase. 247-0822 for details.

Durango Nature Studies hosts a three-hour snowshoe hike on the Burnt Timber trail. A DNS naturalist will explain animal tracking, winter botany and snow science. 382-9244 to register.

Pop Shove It will be "flat out getting' it" at Purgy's at the Durango Mountain Resort base area at 3 p.m. 247-9000 for details.

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

Local singer-songwriter Tim Sullivan plays a free show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 7 p.m. 375-7150 for details.

Saturday Nite Live, "the world's best karaoke," returns to Scoot 'n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

The 8th Avenue Tavern hosts karaoke from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. at 509 E. 8th Ave. 259-8801 for details.

Durango's all-female hockey team, the Durango Fury, takes on the Telluride Box Canyon Beavers at 8:15 p.m. at the Chapman Hill Ice Arena.

Local hip hop band Dialogue plays the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Stoll Vaughn and his seven piece band perform at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. for Ladies Night. 259-9200.

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Durango's all-female hockey team, the Durango Fury, takes on the Telluride Box Canyon Beavers at 11:30 a.m. at the Chapman Hill Ice Arena.

The Odd Sunday Sessions, open mic hosted by Perfesser Bonehead, take place from 3-7 p.m. at the Lonewolf Bar & Grill in Arboles. 883-5362 for details.

Kirk James plays solo rock and blues at Scoot 'n Blues, 900 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 259-1400.

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

The Blue Moon Ramblers play free bluegrass at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., from 7-10 p.m. 375-7150 for details.

The 8th Avenue Tavern hosts karaoke from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. at 509 E. 8th Ave. 259-8801 for details.

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The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., presents "Kindred Spirits Music and Movement," a performance group class for adults with disabilities, from 10 a.m.-noon. 759-9537 for details.

Operation Healthy Communities presents a workshop on non-profit basics at 10:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. A representative from the Colorado Secretary of State's Office will lead the workshop. 382-0585 for details.

The Citizens for a Sustainable Durango host a Durango City Council Candidate Forum at 6:45 p.m. in the Peaks room of the Durango Recreation Center. Questions from the audience will be accepted.

Travis Book & Anders Beck of the Broke Mountain Bluegrass Band play a free show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. 375-7150 for details.

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A "meet the candidate" reception for Renee Parsons takes place from 5-7 p.m. at Karyn 4 Gabaldon's Fine Arts Gallery, 680 Main Ave. 247-0911 for details.

Fort Lewis College hosts a public reception for Michael Slinker, a finalist for the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Sponsored Research position, from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave.

Jeff Strahan plays a free show of acoustic blues & rock at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. 375-7150 for details.

Turtle Lake Refuge offers a Chi Foods class at 6 p.m. at the Rocky Mountain Retreat, 848 E. Third Ave. The class on living foods preparation takes place over four Tuesday evenings through April 5. 247-8395 to register.

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

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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Durango City Council Candidates address an "Eggs and Issues" breakfast at 8 a.m. at the Diamond Circle Theatre, 699 Main Ave. Candidates will be present to speak about the upcoming election and their positions on issues. 247-0312 to reserve a seat.

The Chamber of Commerce hosts its "Lunch and Learn" at noon at the Bank of Colorado, 1199 Main Ave. Kermitt Barrett of Tosch and Associates will speak on effective marketing. 247-0312 to reserve a seat.

Local singer-songwriter Greg Ryder plays acoustic guitar at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. 375-7150 for details.

Oakhaven Permaculture Center and the FLC Environmental Center co-host a Solar Design Workshop from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at FLC's Sage Hall 140. The event covers solar PV, windturbines, solar hot water panels and elements of passive solar design. 259-5445 to register.

Scoot 'n Blues, 900 Main Ave., presents a show by the jam band M Theory at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

Mister Kali from Brotherhood Sound spins music for "Dancehall Takeover" at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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Internationally acclaimed fiber artist Susan Klebanoff brings her multi-layered tapestries to the Fort Lewis Art Gallery for an exhibit that runs through March 29. Her sculptural tapestries are created by hand-dyed yarn and painted threads that interplay with space, light and shadows. She creates her tapestries by weaving three or more layers simultaneously on a loom. 247-7167.

Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts, 680 Main Ave. "on the corner," presents an exhibit of Katherine Barr's black & white photography through March 30. 247-9018.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., in conjunction with the Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave., presents the exhibit, "Children of the World" by Betty LaDuke. LaDuke's paintings and drawings will be on display in the Barbara Conrad Gallery at DAC and her photography will be at the Open Shutter Gallery. LaDuke is an acclaimed artist and scholar and resides in Ashland, Ore., where she teaches at Southern Oregon State College. Both exhibits run through March 19. DAC is also hosting an exhibit of new work by Los Angeles photographer Mike Slack through April 30. 259-2606.

The Children's Museum of Durango, 802 E. Second Ave., presents its new exhibit, "Playing to Learn: Learning to Play." The show explores the importance of play for children with the illusions area, swinging and tumbling, shopping in the grocery store, the water environment, a special toddler room and creating art and crafts. During the month of March, the museum will offer workshops on Origami creations from Japan, Indian candles, Chinese stuffed fish, and Nepalese weaving.259-9234 for details.

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College hosts "Light and Scene," an exhibit of the photography of Tom Till, through March 11 in the Exhibit Gallery. Till's photography has appeared in Backpacker, Outdoor Photographer, Camera & Darkroom and other publications. The center also presents "Evolution of Durango Man," an exhibit of 40 political cartoons by Judith Reynolds, through March 11 in the Exhibit Gallery. Reynolds has served as a local political cartoonist since 1995. 247-7494.

The San Juan Mountains Association, San Juan Public Lands and Durango Mountain Resort are offering guided snowshoe treks at Durango Mountain Resort. The treks are held upon request and can accommodate groups or individuals. Free guided nature tours also are offered every Sunday during the ski season. Tours are 1½ hours long and meet at 9:45 a.m. at the base of the Twilight Lift (#4). Skiers and boarders should have beginner to intermediate ability. Call 247-900, Ext. 147 for details.

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The Children's Museum will again host Parent's Night Out on March 17.

The Carver Brewing Co. celebrates St. Patrick's Day with a March 17 concert by local Celtic band Beltaine.

The Frank Trio plays St. Patrick's Day at theSummit on March 17.

Freewill Recovery plays St. Patty's Day at the Abbey Theatre on March 17.

The distinctive country trio Blackhawk plays the FLC Community Concert Hall on March 17.

Cadence Therapeutic Riding hosts a Car Auction on March 18 at the Durango Arts Center.

Carlos Washington returns to the Summit on March 19.

Jazz legends the Brubeck Brothers Quartet play March 19 at the FLC Community Concert Hall.

The Women's Resource Center's "Chick Flick Night" returns to the Abbey on March 21 with a screening of "The Missing."

A public meeting to discuss Colorado's current fiscal crisis takes place March 22 at the La Plata County Senior Center.

Maria's Bookshop will host a March 24 talk and book signing with best-selling author Pam Houston.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy plays shows at the FLC Community Concert Hall on March 24 & 25.

The FLC Mainstage Theatre will present Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" beginning March 31.

The Southwest Writers Institute will host an April 7 fund-raiser at the Abbey Theatre celebrating the publication of Leonard "Red" Bird's Folding Paper Cranes: An Atomic Memoir.

The 11th annual Durango Bluegrass Meltdown rolls into town on April 8-10.

Fort Lewis College will host the 17th annual Tri the Rim Triathlon on April 16.

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DSCPA brings Acoustic Syndicate back to town What: A dance concert by the North Carolina jamgrass band Where: The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. When: Tues., March 15, at 7:30 p.m. Hard driving jamgrass from North Carolina returns to Durango this week. Courtesy of The Durango Society of Cultural & Performing Arts (DSCPA), Acoustic Syndicate will play an all-ages show this Tuesday at the Durango Arts Center. Long known in jam-band and bluegrass circles for mixing styles, Acoustic Syndicate's name belies the electric energy of its live shows. "Despite the acoustic part of this band's name, there's something clearly electric about Acoustic Syndicate's sound. The group perfectly fills the gap between bands like the String Cheese Incident and more traditional acts like the Seldom Scene," raved Relix magazine. The North Carolina-based quintet has stolen the show at major festivals like Bonnaroo and Telluride Bluegrass as well as at smaller, more intimate venues. They last played Durango in a sold-out, standing-room-only DSCPA affair at the Arts Center in January 2003. The three-part harmonies created by brothers Bryon and Fitz McMurry and cousin Steve McMurry owe as much to the Beach Boys as they do to bluegrass family bands like the Monroes, Stanleys, Osbornes and McCourys. The band's latest recording, "Long Way Round," enlisted legendary Texas music producer Lloyd Maines, and the band considers it its best project ever. While the March 15 show is being billed as an all-ages dance concert, the Arts Center features ample seating in their newly-renovated theater. Acoustic Syndicate goes on stage at 7:30 p.m. For more information or ticketing, call DAC at 259-2606.

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Artie Shaw Orchestra plays concert hall What: A show by the legendary big band Where: The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College When: Wed., March 16. Doors open at 6 p.m. Big band jazz takes center stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College this week. One of the top acts of the big band era, the Artie Shaw Orchestra, plays the concert hall next Wednesday. Doors to the Concert Hall and the Spotlight Lounge open at 6 p.m. Jazz clarinetist Artie Shaw, famed in the 1930s and 1940s for classic recordings such as "Begin the Beguine" and "Oh Lady Be Good," passed away recently at the age of 94. His legacy lives on, however, with The Artie Shaw Orchestra, under the direction of Dick Johnson. Using the standard big band instrumentation of five saxophones, three trombones, four trumpets, piano, bass and drums, Johnson leads an organization of some of the best musicians from Boston, New York and Washington - most of whom have been touring with the band for years.Johnson was bequeathed the orchestra by Shaw himself in 1983, an act that Johnson deemed the ultimate compliment. "Dick Johnson leads the orchestra with all of the suave, intelligent, swinging Shaw arrangements of his classics, including 'Star Dust,' 'Dancing in the Dark' and 'Moon Glow,'" said Gary Penington, concert hall managing director."The orchestra has a unique formula for pleasing the full spectrum of audiences, satisfying the 'Begin the Beguine' fans and classic jazz fans alike. It'll be a fun evening." Tickets for the concert are available online at www.durangoconcerts.com or by calling the box office at 247-7657.

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