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Wano Urbonas discusses the environmental quality of life in La Plata County at 9 a.m. at San Juan Basin Health Department, 281 Sawyer Drive.

The Children's Museum of Durango, 802 E. Second Ave., celebrates Week of the Young Child with free admission all day for adults. A free puppet show is also set for 1 p.m. at the Campbell Child and Family Center at FLC. 247-7679.

The Green Business Roundtable meets at noon at the Diamond Circle Theater, 699 Main Ave. Renowned biologist and Time magazine "Hero for the Planet" John Todd will address this month's roundtable. 375-3099 for details.

The Durango High School Imaginarium class will present its annual one-act play festival at 5 p.m. 259-1630, Ext. 2105 for details.

The Southwest Writers Institute hosts a fund-raiser celebrating the publication of FLC Professor of English Emeritus Leonard "Red" Bird's Folding Paper Cranes: An Atomic Memoir from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College. The evening features readings from Bird and visiting instructor of English Steven J. Meyers. 247-7049.

KDUR hosts its annual "Furniture as Art" fund-raiser at 5:30 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. This event features work by local artists and the auction begins at 6:30 p.m. 247-7261 for details.

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.

A panel of primary and secondary survivors of sexual assault share their personal experiences at 6 p.m. at Noble Hall 125 at Fort Lewis College. The forum provides an opportunity to learn more about the impact of this trauma and ways to help someone who has experienced sexual assault.

The Fort Lewis College percussion ensembles perform at 7 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall. 247-7657.

The FLC Life-Long Learning Lecture Series continues with a talk by Shaila Van Sickle entitled "Endangered Languages: Going, Going! Gone?" at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall. Van Sickle is professor of English emeritas at Fort Lewis. 247-7328.

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

The Durango Bootleggers (Ska, Steamworks & Carvers)celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the Prohibition Repeal with the ceremonial tapping of the "Spring Tonic Elixir" beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Carver Brewing Co., 1045 Main Ave. Local historian Duane Smith will speak on prohibition timesin Durango, and the Broke Mountain Bluegrass Band will provide live music. 259-2545.

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.

Earth Week continues with a Fort Lewis College Environmental Center fund-raiser at 9 p.m. at the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave. Local jazz-funk band The Frank Trio plays the event. 247-7676 for details.

DJ Morning Bear spins music for Pint Night at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200.

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The 11th annual Durango Bluegrass Meltdown kicks off and runs April 8, 9 & 10. Over the next three days, the festival will fill the Diamond Circle Theatre, the Durango Arts Center and the Abbey Theatre with local, regional and national talent. As highlights, the Meltdown presents a Band Showcase, Band Scramble, Celtic Jam and the eve- popular Super Jam. For more information and a complete schedule log onto www.durangomeltdown.com.

Fort Lewis College's Earth Week concludes with "Barnyard Days," a petting zoo for children, from 9 a.m.-noon on campus. 247-7676.

Special Consensus, a nationally renowned bluegrass band, plays a concert/workshop for Durango High School performing arts students at 2:30 p.m. at the DHS auditorium.

A dinner, live auction and silent auction for cancer stricken community leader Bob Carra takes place at the Elks Lodge, 901 E. Second Ave. 247-2296 for details.

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

The Durango Contra Dance meets at the American Legion, 878 E. Second Ave. Beginner instruction takes place at 7:30 p.m. with dancing at 8 p.m.Claire Zucker will call the dance and Round the House, a Celtic band from Tucson, will provide the music. 259-6820 for details

Ralph Dinosaur and the Fabulous Volcanoes return to Scoot 'n Blues, 900 Main Ave., with an 8 p.m. shows. 259-1400 for details.

The Fort Lewis Concert Band performs at 7 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall. 247-7657 for details.

Local band the Outta Hand String Band plays bluegrass at the Carver Brewing Co., 1045 Main Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-2545 for details.

Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., hosts high-energy bluegrass from The Badly Bent at 9 p.m. 259-9200. 4

C.C. Swing plays country and rock at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568.

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The Week of the Young Child celebration continues with a Kids Fair at the Durango Mall. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes free events and doors prizes. 247-7679 for details.

MOSAIC and El Centro host an International Extravaganza from noon-4 p.m. at Santa Rita Park. This event features food, cultural activities and activities for children. 247-7654 for details.

SKA Brewing, 545 Turner Dr., hosts a free wine making class at noon. Local wine makers Billy Faucheux and Mendy Stockwell will discuss wine-making basics, preparation, equipment and fermentation to bottling. 247-5792 for details.

An all-ages punk show takes place at the FLC X-treme Room at 6 p.m. The drug and alcohol free event features Blackfire, Native American punk from Flagstaff, History Of..., local political hardcore, and Distructive Krytisizum, local punk rock. 259-0637

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

Albuquerque's The Nob Hillbilliesbring their authentic bluegrassto the Carver Brewing Co., 1045 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 259-2545 for details.

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

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

Local band, the Frank Trio, does some genre bending at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324.

New Mexico's No Regrets and the Big Spank play ska, punk, reggae and funk at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. Call 259-9200 for details.

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

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Singer-songwriter Tim Guidotti plays 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.

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

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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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 for details.

Maria's Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts the second of its monthly in-store reading group discussions at 7 p.m. The group will discuss Derek Jensen's A Language Older Than Words and the discussion is open to anyone who has read the book. 247-1438 for details.

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

Curves of Durango, 489 Florida Rd., hosts this month's Business Women's Network from 5:30-7 p.m. 247-1242. The La Plata Democrats Environment Committee meets from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Durango Office Suites, 1065 Main Ave., in conference room 100. 375-0911 for details.

The local chapter of the National Organization for Women hosts an "Activism 101" class at 6:30 p.m. at the home at 465 E. Sixth Ave. Participants will learn quick and immediate ways of communicating feelings to legislators. 375-7822.

A discussion group for singles ages 37 to 65 based on John Gray's book Mars & Venus On a Date meets at 7 p.m. at Tantanka Lodge in Durango West II. Call 259-6510 for directions.

The Fort Lewis Baroque Ensemble performs at 7 p.m. in Roshong Recital Hall in the Sage Hall building.

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.

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The Fort Lewis Brass & Woodwinds Ensemble performs at 12:20 p.m. in Roshong Recital Hall in the Sage Hall building.

The Hozhoni Days Speaker Series continues with a lecture by Charles Wilkinson entitled "Blood Struggle: The Rise of Modern Indian Nations" at 5 p.m. in the Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum. Wilkinson is a professor in the School of Law at CU Boulder.

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.

The WRC Women's Reading Circle meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Rochester Hotel, 726 E. Second Ave. Anyone interested in discussing Perma Red, by Debra Magpie Earling, is encouraged to attend. 247-1242 for details. 4

Durango Motorless Transit hosts its Spring Kickoff and Social at the Durango Recreation Center at 6:30 p.m. All current members and anyone interested in learning about Durango's running community are invited to attend.

The Durango Lively Arts Company holds auditions for Larry Shue's comedy, "The Foreigner," at 7 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. Five men, two women and technical and production assistants are needed. 259-2231 for details.

The Fort Lewis College Choirs perform at 7 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall. 247-7657 for details.

The Frank Trio brings its mix of jazz, funk and rock to Scoot 'n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

Joel's, 119 W. 8th St., hosts "Underground Lounge" with DJ Claytanik spinning music for Ladies Night. 385-0430.

DJ Pat Fee spins house music at the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-7676 for details.

Collect All Five, an instrumental groove quintet from Austin, plays the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery celebrates the achievements of 33 senior art majors with an exhibit in numerous mediums, including video, sculpture, photography, ceramics, jewelry, printmaking, woodworking and painting through April 14. The works in this exhibition range from abstract to representational in traditional to experimental themes. Regular gallery hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 247-7167.

"Creativity Festivity 2005 - Imagine If " runs through April 29. The districtwide, inter-disciplinary event features visual arts, music, dance, theater, poetry and writing compiled from area school art classes. An opening reception takes place April 11 from 5-7 p.m. and includes a performance by Encore, Stomp!, Applause! and the winners of the 2005 writing contest. DAC is also hosting an exhibit of new work by Los Angeles photographer Mike Slack through April 30. 259-2606 for details.

The Fort Lewis College Mainstage Theatre presents Shakespeare's "Much Ado about Nothing" from Thursday-Sunday, April 7-10, at 7:30 p.m. There will also be a 2:30 p.m. matinee April 10. "Much Ado about Nothing" is directed by guest artist Theresa Carson and has been called the most satisfying, and certainly the liveliest and most charming, of Shakespeare's works. 247-7089 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.

Durango BMX, located off Camino del Rio just south of Handlebar Cycles, hosts gates practices every Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to dusk and races every Sunday with sign-ups from 1-2 p.m. Both events are weather permitting. For more information on clinics, schedule changes and news, log onto www.durangobmx.com.

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 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 April, the museum will offer workshops on Bongo drums, Kenyan Kigogo game, Guro animal masks, Zimbabwe bead bracelets and African coiled baskets. Workshops do not require pre-registration.259-9234 for details.

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The "Little Durango 500," a fund-raiser for FLC Cycling and the Special Olympics, takes place April 14 at the FLC Running Track. The event entails a four-person bike relay around the track. 375-2882 for details.

The San Juan Mountains Association sponsors workshops on lightweight backpacking on April 14 & 19.

The Motet returns to Durango with an April 15 show at the Abbey Theatre.

Fort Lewis College will host the 17th annual Tri the Rim Triathlon on April 16. 247-7508 for details.

Two seniors in the FLC Theatre Department present free performances of "Just How Stupid Are We?" and "Six Characters in Search of an Author" on April 16.

The Durango Lions Club is sponsoring the 9 Health Fair on April 16 from 7 a.m. to noon at Escalante Middle School. Free health education and basic health screenings will be offered to the adult public.

Durango Harley Davidson hosts an April 16 Spring Kick Off Bike Blessing and BBQ.

The San Juan Symphony performs its final concert of the season, "Groundbreakers," on April 16.

WRC Chick Flick Night returns to the Abbey Theatre on April 18 with a screening of "Frida."

Gunter Pauli will give an April 18 presentation on sustainable development in collaboration with nature at Fort Lewis College.

"Return2Sender," a 90-minute collection of six climbing films featuring big-wall climber/comedian Timmy O'Neill, takes place April 18 & 19 at the Abbey Theatre.

Maria's Bookshop hosts an April 19 talk and book signing with local historians and authors, Duane Smith and Richard Ellis.

Representatives from The Wilderness Society will address the April 19 SW Firewise Council meeting at the LPEA Boardroom.

Maria's Bookshop will host an April 21 book-signing with local author David Petersen for his new book On the Wild Edge: In Search of a Natural Life.

A Sexual Assault Services Organization Dinner Celebration is scheduled for April 22 at Carvers.

The 3rd annual Animas Valley Children's Fair takes place April 23 in Bayfield.

Breakdancing comes to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on April 24 with Break! The Urban Funk Spectacular.

The La Plata Open Space Conservancy sponsors an April 26 seminar on conservation easements at the Durango Rec. Center.

"An evening with Bruce Hornsby," a solo concert performance at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, is scheduled for April 28.

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Visionary headlines FLC Earth Week What: A talk by renowned ecologist and biologist John Todd Where: The Smiley Theater, 1309 E. Third Ave. When: Thursday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Fort Lewis College's Earth Week is going out with a bang. A man who has been hailed as a "biological visionary," will keynote one of the last of the events of the week. This Thursday, John Todd will discuss "A Safe and Sustainable World: The Promise of Ecological Design" at 7 p.m. at the Smiley Building. Todd is an internationally recognized biologist and the author of more than 200 technical and popular articles on biology and planetary stewardship. Currently a professor at the University of Vermont, he previously served as assistant professor at San Diego State University and assistant scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. "John Todd is one of those people in the world that gives me hope," said Michael Rendon, director of the FLC Environmental Center. "He knows many of the answers to our environmental problems." In 1969, Todd co-founded the New Alchemy Institute to create a science and practice based upon ecological precepts and was its president until 1981. In 1980, he co-founded Ocean Arks International. He also co-founded Living Technologies Inc., an ecological design, engineering and construction firm in Burlington, Vt., and Living Technologies in Findhorn, Scotland. He sits on a number of environmental and technical boards.

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Abbey screens "The Sea Inside" What: Screening of the Academy Award winning Spanish film Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College When: Most nights at 3:15, 6 and 8:45 p.m. through April 15. Academy Award-winning film continues to hit the screen at the Abbey Theatre this week. "The Sea Inside," winner of the Best Foreign Language Film, shows at the independent cinema through April 15. The film from Spanish director Alejandro Amenabar is a gripping drama about dying with dignity filmed in an enchanting visual style. In "The Sea Inside," 35-year-old Javier Bardem plays 55-year-old Ramon Sampedro, a Galician who broke his neck as a young man and has spent more than a quarter of a century as a quadriplegic, confined to bed. Reflecting on his past and considering his future, he chooses to die, petitioning the courts for permission to be euthanized. His radical decision sets off controversy throughout Spain - as well as in his own house, where his family and friends all have different opinions on the fate he has chosen. While Ramon's father (Alberto Gimenez) and brother (Celso Bugallo) refuse to help him die, and his nephew, Javi (Tamar Novas), tries to understand his uncle's decision, Ramon is surrounded by women who virtually fight over him - Rosa (Lola Duenas), a single mother of two who visits him to talk about her difficult life; Manuela (Mabel Rivera), his sister-in-law who takes care of his daily needs; Gene (Clara Segura), who works for the Death with Dignity organization; and Julia (Belen Rueda, in a powerful film debut), a married lawyer with a secret of her own.

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Break Mechanics play Durango What: A top Denver jazz-hip hop act Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College When: Friday, April 8 at 11 p.m. Top notch jazz-fusion-hip hop takes the stage at the Abbey Theatre this week. Break Mechanics, a live crew that has been getting a lot of attention in Denver's underground hip hop community, plays Durango this Friday. Founding members Daren Hahn (drums) and Casey Sidwell (bass) started to put together the sound and form of Break Mechanics more than two years ago. The idea was to create a true, live, hip hop experience - drums, bass and keyboards backing live MCs. The sound is a combination of many styles without straying from true hip hop roots. Since being joined by Greg Raymond (keys) and MC Paas, the band has held residencies at the Purple Martini and the Blue Mule and performed with the likes of Blackalicious, Slick Rick and KRS-1. Break Mechanics has its roots in a wide range of musical experience and styles. Hahn has played with Ani DiFranco, the Eels and Geggy Tah. Sidwell plays with Denver-based Future Jazz Project, which also features Paas, a staple of the Denver hip hop community, on the mic. Raymond has toured extensively with the Motet. The result can be heard on "Break Mechanics," their self-titled, recently released first CD.

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