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Conservation pioneer to speak locally
The Last Bus rolls into Steamworks
Abbey screens comic climbing odyssey

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Jose Sanchez gives a lecture on "Researching the Problem of the Papacy and the Holocaust" from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in 230 Center of Southwest Studies. Sanchez is Professor Emeritus at St. Louis University and author of Pius XII & the Holocaust. 247-9280 for details.

The "Little Durango 500," a fund-raiser for FLC Cycling and the Special Olympics, takes place from 5-8 p.m. at the FLC Running Track. The event is a four-person bike relay around the track and includes novice, sport and expert classes. 375-2882 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.

Durango Motorless Transit hosts a group trail run on the Smelter Repeater Loop at 6 p.m. Meet at the trailhead north of the Centennial Mall in Bodo. 385-2664 for details.

The San Juan Mountains Association sponsors a 6 p.m. workshop on Lightweight Foods and Cooking for Backpackers at the Public Lands Center. Topics include backpacking stove options and preparing your own lightweight meals. 385-1210 for details.

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

The FLC Life-Long Learning Lecture Series continues with a presentation by General Ron Fogleman entitled "Transformation of the U.S. Military: Past, Present and Future" at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall. 247-7328 for details.

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

DJ Stephen spins music for '80s Night at the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 259-0430.

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La Plata County hosts April's Business After Hours from 5-7 p.m. at the La Plata County Courthouse, 1060 E. Second Ave. 247-0312 for details.

Lori Lakshmi Van Atta leads a free Kirtan, Eastern Indian Devotional singing, at 6:30 p.m. at the Wild Sage Yoga Studio in the Smiley Building, 1309 E. Third Ave. 259-2110 for details.

Jose Sanchez presents a lecture on "Pope Pius XII and the Holocaust: Understanding the Controversy" at 7 p.m. in 125 Noble Hall at Fort Lewis. 259-0605 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 Kirk James Blues Band returns to Scoot 'n Blues, 900 Main Ave., with an 8 p.m. show. 259-1400 for details.

The Motet brings its "electric Americubafrican groove" back to the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 9 p.m. The band is currently trying to power all of its shows with wind energy. 385-1711 for details.

DJ Mowgli spins music for mountaintop hip hop night at the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 259-0430 for details.

Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., hosts "Totally '80s Night" with local DJs at 9 p.m. Costumes encouraged. Call 259-9200 for details.

m.theory plays its funk, rock and jazz at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 10 p.m. 247-2324.

Desert Thunder performs country and rock at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568 for details.

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

Fort Lewis College hosts the 17th annual TRI the RIM triathlon at 10 a.m. in the Aquatic Center. TRI the RIM is a sprint format, featuring a 500-yard swim, a 12-mile bike ride and a 5k run (3.1 miles). 247-7508 for details. 4

Durango Harley Davidson, 750 S. Camino del Rio, presents the Spring Kick Off Bike Bless & BBQ from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event includes live music from the Kirk James Blues Band, blessings by the Christian Motorcyclists Association and food and refreshments. 259-0778 for details.

Wines of the San Juan, located south of Navajo dam, hosts "After Tax Spring Fling" from noon to 6 p.m., featuring bluegrass from Foxfire Bluegrass, Knob Hillbillies, Clearwater Creek and others. 505-632-0879 for details.

A workshop on "Raising Childrenwith Soul &Nature as Partners" takes place at 2 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center and features speaker Bill Plotkin, founder of the Animas Valley Institute. 259-3226 for details.

Two seniors in the FLC Theatre Department perform,"Just How Stupid Are We?" an original play about local environmental problems, written and directed by Krista Draper and Six Characters in Search of an Author, adapted and directed by Katie Brost. The free shows take place at 2 & 7:30 p.m. in the FLC Theatre Building.

The Smiley Theatre, 1309 E. Third Ave., hosts "The Mystical Arts of Tibet," featuring the multiphonic singers of Drepung Loseling Monastery at 7 p.m.

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 Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts OffBeat, an a cappella group from Denver, for part of its Creativity Festivity celebration. The show starts at 7 p.m. and Pearls, a DHS a cappella group opens. 259-2606 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.

The Monthly Mug Club Movie Night returns to the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 8:30 p.m. with a screening of the classic comedy, "Caddyshack." Mug Club members get in for free and the event features door prizes, beer specials, movie trivia and more.385-1711 for details.

DJ Elbeau and special guest DJ Brian Ess spin music at the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 259-0430 for details.

Carvers, 1022 Main Ave., presents "PJs and DJs" from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. The DJ extravaganza features DJ Fat P, DJ Irah, Tim House, DJ Kairo from Albuquerque, DJ A Bell and Tom Burt. The Lovelight Lasers will be on hand and pajamas are encouraged. 259-2545 for details.

Optimal Frequency, funk and hip hop from Denver, lands at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 10 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Desert Thunder plays a second show at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568.

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Silverton Mountain and Mug Club Breweries host the 3rd annual Spring Brew-Ski beer festival and gear swap beginning at 3 p.m. 387-5706.

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 Tim Guidotti plays 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., at 7 p.m. 375-7150 for details.

The San Juan Symphony performs its final concert of the season, "Groundbreakers," at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall. 247-7657 for details.

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

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Terry Rickard plays classic rock in the lounge at the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., at 5 p.m. 259-0430.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, hosts the Women's Resource Center's Chick Flick Night with a screening of "Frida," starring Salma Hayek as artist Frida Kahlo. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for socializing, free pizza and drink specials. 247-1242 for details.

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.

Singer-songwriter Tim Guidotti plays a free acoustic show at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., at7 p.m. 375-7260 for details.

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Representatives from the Wilderness address the SW Firewise Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the La Plata Electric Association, 45 Stewart Drive. They will give an overview of the Wilderness Society's Wildland Fire program. 385-1210 for details. 4

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.

Maria's Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a 6 p.m. talk and book signing with local historians and authors, Duane Smith and Richard Ellis. Their book Colorado: A History in Photographs is newly revised, featuring 270 black & white historic photos. 247-1438 for details.

The San Juan Mountains Association sponsors a 6 p.m. workshop on Lightweight and Ultralight Backpacking Gear and Techniques at the Public Lands Center. Topics include various options for lightening your pack and increasing your enjoyment of backpacking. 385-1210 for details.

Singer-songwriter Tim Sullivan plays a free acoustic show at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., at7 p.m. 375-7260 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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Matt Glick, of Think Network Technologies, discusses today's "hottest" IT products and services for the Chamber of Commerce's Lunch and Learn. The event takes place at noon at the Bank of Colorado, 1199 Main Ave. 247-0312 to register.

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 San Juan Mountains Association and Tread Lightly! offer a Tread Trainer Course at 6 p.m. at the Public Lands Center, 15 Burnett Ct. The free workshop provides training and information to OHV & ATV owners, clubs and sales personnel, bicycle groups, and other outdoor enthusiasts. 385-1310 for details.

La Plata Democrats host an executive committee meetingat 7 p.m. in the Anasazi Room at the La Plata County Courthouse. The public is welcome to attend.

Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays a free acoustic show at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., at7 p.m. 375-7260 for details.

Scoot 'n Blues, 900 Main Ave., hosts the Mini Skirts Bikini Show at 8 p.m. The event includes a performance by local jam band Aftergrass. 259-1400 for details.

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

DJ Irah spins a varietal blend of beats at the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 259-0430 for details.

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The Fort Lewis College Cycling Team hosts the annual Squawker Classic on April 16-17. The weekend's races will consist of a team time trial (out-and-back on CR 250) and a criterium (at the Durango Tech Center) on Saturday, and a road race (around FLC) on Sunday. Collegiate athletes will be racing for points toward the Rocky Mountain Conference Championships and qualification for Nationals. Registration is also open to regional cyclists and takes place at Bread, 42 County Road 205, from 6-8 p.m., on April 16. Visit www.flccycling.com or call 759-4056 for details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, screens Academy Award Nominee for Best Foreign Film, "The Chorus," beginning April 15. The film is a tale of a masterful teacher who put his heart into his work and changed the lives of his students forever. Set in 1940s rural France, at a school for poor boys who are delinquent or orphaned, the story captures a crucial moment in the lives of the boys involved. "The Chorus" shows most evenings at 3:45, 6 & 8:10 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

"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. DAC is also hosting an exhibit of new work by Los Angeles photographer Mike Slack through April 30. 259-2606 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 for horses has produced images that depict the strength and majesty of wild horses. 382-8355 for details.

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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Conservation pioneer to speak locally What: A talk by Gunter Pauli, founder of the ZERI global network Where: 130 Noble Hall at Fort Lewis College When: Monday, April 18 at 7 p.m. Durangoans again have an opportunity to come face-to-face with a revolutionary conservationist. On Monday, April 18, Gunter Pauli, founder of the ZERI global network, will give a free community presentation at 130 Noble Hall at Fort Lewis College. ZERI is short for Zero Emissions Research & Initiatives and represents a global network of creative minds seeking solutions to world challenges. Using ideas inspired by nature's design principles, the ZERI network seeks sustainable solutions for society and is based on the perspective that we cannot force nature to do more and must do more with what nature provides. ZERI practitioners are currently implementing 60 projects worldwide that demonstrate sustainable development in co-evolution with nature. The nature of ZERI projects varies from pure industrial projects and business-related enterprises to community-based initiatives. Prior to founding ZERI in 1994, Gunter presided over the relaunch of Ecover, a biodegradable soap manufacturing company in Europe. He will be receiving Japan's Global Environment Award from Fuji TV in April. And he will be launching a new master's program on systems design at the University of Torino in Italy this fall. In addition to the April 18 presentation, Pauli is conducting ZERI certification in Durango this spring. The training course includes nine local participants and 20 others who have come from across the country to learn more about these principles. As a result of the training being held here, some local ZERI projects will help our community do more with what we already have and address the elimination of waste. As Pauli says, "We are in abundance, but we only see scarcity."

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The Last Bus rolls into Steamworks What: A performance by the "mountain boogie" band Where: Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave. When: Saturday, April 16, at 10 p.m. The Last Bus is crossing Red Mountain Pass this Saturday and rolling on stage at Steamworks. The "mountain boogie" band from Montrose has been steadily picking up passengers throughout the state and country. The band is just coming off an extensive winter '05 tour that included 40 shows in 34 towns and a national opening show in Colorado. The band includes five musicians who characterize their music as an original blend of fresh grooves and "funky-butt jazz-jam" backed by strong songwriting and vocals. The band was founded in February of 2003 by guitarist, vocalist, lap steel and mandolin player Rob Jones and bass player Josh Fabian. After a year and a half of jamming with other players, they reunited with former band mates from previous projects. On keyboards is Shawn Cooper, who brings a "soul-inspired" sound to the band and contributes to songwriting. Mike Beck and his strong drumming make up the backbone of The Last Bus. Jason Litwin, a master percussionist, is the bus' newest rider and lends a roots sound to the experience. The spirit of The Last Bus is captured best during the band's live performances, but it also has two self-produced CDs, "Mountain Boogie" and "Seat," to its credit. The band also will release a live CD drawn from its spring tour. The Last Bus stops over in Durango this Saturday. The show begins at 10 p.m. For more information, call 259-9200.

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Abbey screens comic climbing odyssey What: Two showings of "Return2Sender," the latest from Peter Mortimer Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College When: Mon. - Tues., April 18 & 19, at 8:30 p.m. The big-air antics of free-climbing pro Timmy O'Neill go on screen at the Abbey Theatre this week. The independent cinema will screen "Return2Sender," the latest film from Peter Mortimer, on April 18 & 19. O'Neill, a 35-year-old Boulder resident, has become a cult-figure among climbers for both his climbing ability and his comic prowess. In the film, O'Neill guides of a group of disciples "Warren Miller style" on a crusade to climb some the West's classic lines. O'Neill and his antics have the audience busting a rib one moment laughing and on the edge of their seats the next. In one case, O'Neill walks on 1-inch nylon strap, 1,000 feet off the deck in the Bridger Jacks Towers in Indian Creek. The disciples also do their share in "Return2Sender." Ten-year-old bouldering phenom Cicada Jenerik flashes a V10 on the coolest boulders the West has to offer near Bishop, Calif. And Michael Reardon free solos the intensely technical 5.12c Perro de Los Guerros at Tic Rock and 10c/d EBGB Boulder in California's Joshua Tree National Park. Both were the first free-solo attempts on these routes. O'Neill also demystifies the shady world of "buildering." He will appear this fall in the new Discovery Channel series "Urban Explorers" featuring ascents of several notable structures including a Cold War era Titan 1 missile silo in Colorado, the Pabst Brewery in Milwaukee, and the underground tunnels of Chicago. He is perhaps best known among climbing elite for his 2001 world speed record 3½-hour climb of the famed 3,000-foot "Nose" on Yosemite's El Capitan and has explored many of the world's great mountain ranges from Pakistan to Patagonia. The Abbey will screen "Return2Sender" at 8:30 p.m. on April 18 &19. O'Neill will be on hand to introduce the film and entertain questions. Local sponsors, Osprey Packs, also will be giving away door prizes. For more information, call 385-1711.

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