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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy returns to Durango
Internationally acclaimed exhibit draws to close
Warsaw Poland Bros. blows back into town

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

Maria's Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a 6 p.m. book signing with best-selling author Pam Houston for her most recent book, Sight Hound. Houston is the author of Cowboys are My Weakness and Waltzing the Cat, and directs the Creative Writing Program at UC Davis. 247-1438 for details.

The Assertive Wellness Center hosts the free seminar, "Making Sense of Food Labels," at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited. 385-7577 to reserve space.

The Needham Elementary School second-grade class will present the musical "And Now for Something Completely Dinosaur" at 7 p.m. in the Needham multi-purpose room. 247-4791, ext. 118 for details.

Durango High School hosts a talent show at 7 p.m. in the DHS Auditorium. 259-1630, ext. 2217 for details.

The FLC Life-Long Learning Lecture Series continues with a lecture by John Ninnemann entitled "Emerging Diseases in a Changing World" at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall. Ninnemann is a microbiologist who will present a perspective that is sometimes reassuring but in other cases quite sobering. 247-7328 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., hosts its Third Annual Music Talent Search, at 8 p.m. The event takes place every Thursday for two months with the winners taking home a recording session and cash prizes. 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.

The Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., hosts "Disco Down Ladies Nite" with two DJs spinning music. 375-2568.

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The Hozhoni Days Speaker Series continues with "Home Is Where the Flavor Is" at 5 p.m. in the John F. Reed Library. Admission is free.

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

Durango Scottish Dancers offer a six-week Scottish and Irish dance class beginning at 6:45 p.m. in Dance Center, located in the Smiley Building, 1309 E. Third Ave. 382-9593 for details.

Singer-songwriter Donnie Johnson plays a free acoustic show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 7 p.m. 375-7150 for details.

KDUR hosts "Symphony De La Ghetto Flow," a DJ battle, at 8 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. This event is a mixing and scratching competition open to student and nonstudent DJs alike with the winning DJ taking home all entry fees. 247-7634 for details.

Ralph Dinosaur brings classic drag back to Scoot 'n Blues, 900 Main Ave., with an 8 p.m. show. 259-1400 for details.

The Taj Mahal Trio plays a sold-out show at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 7:30 p.m.

Local band Airborne brings its combination of rock, funk, groove and Latin back to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 10 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

The High Rollers play country and rock at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568 for details.

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The 2005 Easter Egg Scramble takes place at 9:45 a.m. at Santa Rita Park. The egg hunt is open to all ages from toddler to 8, and the Easter Bunny will be on hand. 375-7300 for details.

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

An all-ages, drug and alcohol-free heavy metal show takes place at 6 p.m. in the X-treme Room of the College Union Building. Bands include Ethnic De Generation and Styr, from Kayenta, and local bands, Lost Rights and Up Rooted.

Singer-songwriter Donnie Johnson plays a free acoustic show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 7 p.m. 375-7150 for details.

The Dances of Universal Peace return to the Mason Center, 301 E. 12th Ave., at 7 p.m.

Durango DOT Comedy performs a live improvisational show at the Durango Arts Center,4

802 E. Second Ave. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. 259-6004 for details.

Scoot 'n Blues, 900 Main Ave., hosts "Saturday Nite Live, the world's best karaoke," 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.

Local jam band Aftergrass returns to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., with a 10 p.m. show. 247-2324 for details.

DJs Brian Ess, Abell and special guest Irah brings DOWN, the monthly club night, back to the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 11 p.m. The special extended event goes until 4 a.m. 385-1711 for details.

The High Rollers play an encore show at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568 for details.

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The Native American Alumni Association will host its annual Hozhoni Days Benefit Breakfast from 9:30 a.m.-noon in the Memorial Student Lounge of the College Union Building. Marjorie Borst, health services coordinator for the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and radio host on KSUT Public Radio, gives the keynote address. 247-7221 for details.

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.

Singer-songwriter Andrew Funk plays at Scoot 'n Blues, 900 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

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

A Sound Awakening Ceremony takes place at 7 p.m. at the Mason Center, 301 E. 12th St. Called a "group sonic massage," the musical event includes didgeridoo, harmonic tuning forks, Tibetan singing bowls, rain stick, flute, journey drum, rattle and toning. 884-7166 for details.

The Blue Moon Ramblers play free bluegrass at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 7 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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Local historian Andrew Gulliford addresses the final "Books Sandwiched In" program at noon at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. The event is presented by the Friends of the Durango Public Library. 375-3380.

Ken Pepion, candidate for the associate vice president for academic affairs position at Fort Lewis College, will meet with faculty, staff, students and other interested people from 4:15-5 p.m. in the Blue & Gold Room of the College Union Building.

Travis Book and 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.

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United Blood Services hosts a blood drive from 2:30 to 6 p.m. at Mercy Medical Center, 375 E. Park Ave. 385-4601 for details.

The Jeff Strahan Duo plays a free show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. 375-7150 for details.

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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United Blood Services hosts a blood drive from 1 to 5 p.m. at Fort Lewis College. 385-4601.

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

Cadence Therapeutic Riding presents a video on riding technique at the Durango Recreation Center, 2700 N. Main, at 6 p.m. Members of the public are encouraged to join Cadence volunteers and riders and learn more about the program. 749-7433 for details.

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The Wanbli Ota Student Organization hosts the 41st annual Hozhoni Days Pow-Wow from March 25-27 in Whalen Gymnasium. Hozhoni Days is the largest single event put on by Fort Lewis College students, with as many as 5,000 participants, spectators and visitors from across North America. Grand Entries are scheduled for 7 p.m. on March 25; 1 and 7 p.m. on March 26; and 1 p.m. on March 27. Gourd dancing is scheduled for noon-1 p.m. on March 26 & 27. 247-7222 for details.

The third annual Quilt Durango Festival takes place throughout town from March 30-April 2. The four-day event includes a judged quilt show, vendor displays, a community quilts show at the fairgrounds, workshops, a Victorian tea party, fashion show, book signing and more. More than 600 quilters from throughout the country are expected to take part. www.quiltdurango.com for details. 4

The Abbey Theatre, 128 College Ave., screens "The Merchant of Venice" through March 31. The film adaptation of the Shakespeare classic stars Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons and Joseph Fiennes and tells the story of a 16th-century Venetian sea merchant who is devoted to a young lord and goes into debt for "a pound of flesh" to the anguished Jewish moneylender Shylock. The film shows most nights at 2:45, 5:30 & 8:15 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

The work of Santa Fe photographer Tony Stromberg returns to the Open Shutter Gallery, 755 East Second Ave. The exhibit, "Spirit," will show through June 15. For two decades, Stromberg made his mark as an advertising photographer. A move to fine art photography five years ago and a love forhorses has produced images that depict the strength and majesty of wild horses. 382-8355 for details.

Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts, 680 Main Ave. "on the corner," presents an exhibit entitled, "Art of Wine." The exhibit features works by Maureen May, Karen Pittman, Bryan Saren, Laurel Vogl, Nancy Richmond, Judy Morgan, Karyn Gabaldon and John White and shows through April 25. 247-9018 for details.

The local chapter of the American Red Cross is accepting orders for its fifth annual Rose Sale Fund-raising Event. The deadline for ordering is April 15, and rosesare availableApril 29. 259-5383 for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., will feature artworks from the GOAL workshops through March 25 and is also hosting an exhibit of new work by Los Angeles photographer Mike Slack through April 30. 259-2606 for details.

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 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.

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The Durango Society of Cultural & Performing Arts (DSCPA) presents acoustic virtuosos The Waybacks on March 31 at the Durango Arts Center.

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

"The Sea Inside," winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film, opens at the Abbey Theater on April 1.

In celebration of National Poetry Month, Maria's Bookshop hosts April 2 readings from Steve Meyers, Red Bird, Messel McHugh, Howard Faerstein, Kate Bell, and others.

Trails 2000 kicks off the trail work season on April 2 at the Nature Center near Bondad and volunteers are needed.

The La Plata Democrats host their annual fund-raising dinner, featuring the Jeff Solon Jazz Trio, on April 2.

The fourth annual "Cheers for the Environment" fund-raiser takes place April 3 at the Durango Arts Center and features performances by Adrienne Young & Little Sadie, Melissa Crabtree and Carute Roma, Durango's own Gypsy band.

The FLC Community Concert Hall hosts magic from The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion on April 3.

The Women's Resource Center sponsors a Do-It-Yourself Tax Class on April 4.

The City of Durango sponsors an April 4 Green Building Workshop and Community Forum on Sustainability with educator and author Dan Chiras.

The Durango Adult Education Center hosts registration for new students interested in attaining their GED on April 4.

A Discussion Group for singles aged 37 to 65 and based on John Gray's book Mars & Venus on a Date begins April 5. 259-6510 for details.

Activists and authorsKen "Seldom Seen" Sleight and long-time river ranger Mark Meloy will spin yarns of adventures and misadventures at Fort Lewis on April 5.

Local author Kate Niles and the Sexual Assault Services Organization host an April 6 interactive writing workshop.

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 Samples return to Durango with an April 5 show at the Abbey Theatre.

An auction/dinner/fund-raiser for Bob Carra, longtime resident, takes place April 8 at the Elks Lodge.

Break Mechanics brings jazz/fusion/hip hop to the Abbey Theatre on April 8.

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

The local chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) will host an "Activism 101" workshop on April 12.

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

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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy returns to Durango What: Two shows by the modern swing band Where: The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College When: Thurs. & Fri., March 24 & 25, at 7 p.m. Zoot suit-clad, neo-swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy returns by popular demand to Durango this week. The band plays two shows at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on March 24 & 25. Doors to the Concert Hall and the Spotlight Lounge open at 6 p.m. After first gaining mainstream popularity with the breakthrough performance in the movie "Swingers," Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has gone on to become one of the most popular touring bands on the road today. The band now carries on the tradition of the legendary big bands and orchestras by touring non-stop, performing more than 100 concerts annually around the world. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's energetic performances draw enthusiastic audiences of all ages. "Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is big band gone crazy," said Gary Penington, Concert Hall managing director. "It's swing music your grandparents would love, but it has the kids jumpin' and jivin' with the tunes as well." The band's name dates back to 1989 when bandleader Scotty Morris enjoyed an auspicious meeting with blues guitar legend Albert Collins. Morris, who had just launched a three-piece jazz, blues and swing combo, asked Collins to autograph a promotional concert poster, and he signed it "To Scotty, the big bad voodoo daddy." The name stuck. "We sold out the show the last time the band came to town, and it was a hoppin' dance concert," Penington said. "With two shows this season, we hope that everyone will be able to come out and have a great time." For more information or tickets call the concert hall at 247-7657 or log onto www.a.com.

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Internationally acclaimed exhibit draws to close What: An exhibit of the work of fiber artist Susan Klebanoff Where: The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery When: Through March 29 Durangoans have just one more week to take in the transporting work of internationally acclaimed fiber artist Susan Klebanoff. In a show entitled, "Retrospective," Klebanoff's multi-layered tapestries are on display in the Fort Lewis Art Gallery through March 29. The sculptural tapestries are created by hand-dyed yarn and painted threads that interplay with space, light and shadows. Klebanoff creates her tapestries by weaving three layers simultaneously on a loom. A wave of water is a common theme in her work, which she finds "almost universally symbolic of power and persistence." Another is the "void or the unknown" which she finds to have "a structure of its own, which is not discovered until the risk is taken to enter the unknown." Klebanoff was the American artist who inaugurated the first American gallery in Moscow. In 1989, she was one of two American artists invited to the World Design Expo in Nagoya, Japan. Her work is in the collection of consulates, embassies, and is in numerous public and private collections around the world. Additionally, "The Art & Design of Victor Pascual" is on display in the Exit Gallery of the Art Building through March 25. Pascual is an art major at Fort Lewis College and a graduate of Farmington High School. The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and admission is free. For more information, call 247-7167.

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Warsaw Poland Bros. blows back into town What: A show by the ska/punk/celtic crossover band Where: The Summit, 600 Main Ave. When: Wed., March 30 at 9 p.m. Warsaw Poland Bros. is bringing the ska/punk/celtic party back to Durango next week. Local Warsawites will be out in force next Wed. when the band again plays the Summit. Warsaw has been hard at work for the last 15 years since its formation in Flagstaff, Ariz. The band has toured throughout North America and Hawaii and has released four nationally distributed cds with the help of its own indie start up label, Invisible Mass Records. Named after the capitol of Poland, the band is headlined by the talents of brothers Chris and Aaron Poland. The Poland Bros. each play guitar and drums and swap leads on vocals. Chris also plays saxophone and Aaron crosses over to trombone. With more than 300 shows a year, multiple gigs a day and merely days off in between, the band members are true road dogs. The band has gone through many changes since the original lineup, but continues to handle nearly everything in-house from booking to engineering and producing their music. The formulas appears to be working. Warsaw headlined the 2003 Tour de Fat, appeared on MTV's "Road Rules," was voted "Best Band of Tucson 2003" and has consistently drawn critics' attention. The a Weekly in Calif. wrote, "As a band, they defy genre by embracing all that is out there." Warsaw brings its genre bending back to the Summit on March 30 and goes on stage at 9 p.m. Call 247-2324 for details.

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