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Fort Lewis to graduate 42nd class
DAC unveils 'Mirrors and Windows'

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Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave. Ste. 205, offers a free infant massage class at 3 p.m. 259-7337.

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 Colorado Trail at 6 p.m. Runners should meet at the Junction Creek trailhead. 385-2664 for details.

Needham Elementary's art auction and art show takes place from 6-8 p.m. in the school's multipurpose room. Both a silent and live auction will be held, and all community members are invited. 247-3388 for details.

The FLC Life-Long Learning Lecture Series wraps up with a presentation by James Callard entitled, "Continuity and Change: Intervention in Vietnam and Iraq" at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall. Callard is a retired U.S. Air Force colonel who served in the first Gulf War. 247-7328 for details.

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

The Assertive Wellness Center of Durango hosts a free 7 p.m. seminar on "Secrets & Tips on Effective Exercise for Health." Seating is limited. 385-7577 to reserve a space.

Three-time Grammy winner Bruce Hornsby plays a sold-out benefit concert for KSUT Public Radio at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall.

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 for details.

Wolf at the Door plays country and rock for Ladies Night at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568 for details.

DJs Shawn Patrick, Dai and Morning Bear perform at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., for Pint Night at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

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The 3rd Ave Dance Co. presents two outreach performances of "Dancing Through the Decades" for grades 3-8 at The Smiley Theatre, 1309 E. Third Ave., at 10 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. The 50-minute program is a narrated dance production that leads the audience through the history of dance in the 20th Century in America. 259-4122 for details.

Fort Lewis College honors academic award winners during the Junior-Senior Honors Convocation at 3:30 p.m. in the College Union Building Ballroom.

Critical Mass, a group ride to celebrate and raise awareness about bicycles, meets at 5:30 p.m. at the corner of 5th St. and Main Ave. The ride will continue to meet on the last Friday of every month.

Applause! performs "Dear Edwina Jr." at 7 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. The event is in celebration of the 2005 Creativity Festivity exhibit. 259-2606 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.

Sugarhouse brings its rock and blues back to Scoot 'n Blues, 900 Main Ave., with shows at 5:30 & 8 p.m. 259-1400 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.

The Frank Trio brings its funk and jazz to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., for a graduation blowout at 10 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

DJ Brian Ess, Abell and special guest DJ Niko bring "Down," the monthly club night, back to the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 10:30 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

Albuquerque's The Big Spank plays high-energy ska, punk, rock and reggae at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

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

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The San Juan Mountains Association hosts its annual trail work-day on the first four miles of the Colorado Trail. Volunteers should meet at 9 a.m. at the upper Junction Creek trailhead and bring lunch, work gloves and water. 385-1310.

Durango Nature Studies hosts Weed and Beer Day from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Durango Nature Center. Volunteers will be treated to a day of noxious weed education, thistle carnage, free lunch and cold beer. 382-9244 x2 for details.

The Durango Community Tennis Association is holding its opening day "Tennis Fun for All" from noon until 3 p.m. at the Durango High School tennis courts. Tennis pro Molly McGrath will teach two free clinics at 1 p.m. (beginners) and 2 p.m. (intermediate advanced) and Vivian Edwardswillentertain young players with free tennis drills and prizes. All levels, abilities and ages are welcome.382-9957 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.

Scoot 'n Blues, 900 Main Ave., presents Jeff Strahan and the Brothers Mayhem at 8:30 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.

The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., celebrates graduation with DJ Shoe spinning music on the main dance floor and singer-songwriter Tim Guidotti playing contemporary classics in the Tiki Bar at 9 p.m. 259-0430 for details.

Freewill Recovery returns to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 10 p.m. along with special guests DJ Irah and Ian Brighton on saxophone and flute. 247-2324 for details.

Local hip hop band, Dialogue, plays FLC's graduation night at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

Movin' On plays a second show at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568.

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Unity in Spirit celebrates the traditional Spring holiday of Beltaine (May Day) from noon-6 p.m. There will be a May Pole,Dances of Peace, Circle Dances,face painting, making offlower garlands, music andother fun and frivolity. 259-0372 for details.

The Children's Museum, 802 E. Second Ave., offers "Pay What You Wish" day from 1- 5 p.m. 259-9234 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. 4

Andrew Funk plays solo rock 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.

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.

DJ Fat P plays varietal blend of house music at the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 259-0430 for details.

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The Women's Resource Center, 723 E. Second Ave., offers free consultations for women starting their own business with Small Business Development Center Director Joe Keck. 247-1242.

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

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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 for details.

Maria's Bookshop, 960 Main Ave, hosts a 6 p.m. talk and book signing with local author Maureen Keilty for her new book Best Hikes with Children in Colorado. Eighty-five kid-friendly hikes in the state are featured, including many local trails. 247-1438 for details.

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., presents open mic night from 7 p.m.-midnight. 247-2324 for details.

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

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

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, hosts the 2ndannual San Juan Basin Health Department's Sex Ed Follies at 6 & 8 p.m.The free event is an opportunity for the community to get the nitty-gritty on sex education through creative and humorous skits and songs.247-4633 ext. 205 for details.

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

Scoot 'n Blues, 900 Main Ave., presents King Karaoke with Steve Kahler beginning 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 for details.

DJ Irah plays 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 La Plata County Humane Society, 1111 S. Camino del Rio, holds its third annual pet Adoptathon, "Be a Super-Hero, Adopt a Shelter Pet," from April 29-May 1. The shelter will be open extended hours all three days and will have food, drinks, drawings/raffles, reduced adoption rates, prizes for adopters, silent auction, and lots of furry animals looking for a good home. The event kicks off April 29 from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. downtown in front of the Main Mall with the "Mystery Kennel Captive." 259-2847 for details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, screens the acclaimed British romantic comedy, "Dear Frankie." The film is a tale of 9-year-old Frankie and his mom, Lizzie. Lizzie regularly writes Frankie a letter from his make-believe father who works aboard a ship traveling to exotic lands. However, Lizzie soon finds out his "father's'" ship will be arriving in a few days. "Dear Frankie" shows most evenings at 3:30, 6 & 8:15 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

The Durango Foundation for Educational Excellence holds "The Biggest Yard Sale Ever" from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on April 30 & May 1 at Waterfall Ranch, 4166 CR 203. In addition to bargains and food, the Excel Steel Pan band will provide the entertainment. The proceeds will be split in half by the DFEE general fund and the Zink Family Educational Fund, both benefiting local students. 259-9323 to donate items and 385-1491 for details.

The Center of Southwest Studies presents "Circle of Spirit: Navajo and Tibetan Wisdom for Living" through Oct. 21. The new exhibit was produced by the Center of Southwest Studies' Exhibition Committee in conjunction with Peter Gold, author of Circle of the Spirit: Navajo and Tibetan Sacred Wisdom, and other project partners. 247-7456 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 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. Middle and high school Science Fair Projects will also be on display at the museum through May 7. During the month of May, the museum will offer springtime workshops on fun crafts to blow in the wind, play with outdoors, and to celebrate the arrival of Spring. Workshops do not require pre-registration.259-9234 for details.

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Durango School District 9-R will hold kindergarten registration for 2005-06 at all seven of its elementary schools on May 5.

Maria's Bookshop will host a May 5 book signing with Jordan Smith for his new book Nature Noir: A Park Ranger's Patrol in the Sierra.

In celebration of Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month, a walking tour and lecture about the Old Fort campus will take place May 5. 247-7310 for details.

The City of Durango will celebrate its 25th Arbor Day anniversary on May 6 at the Durango Recreation Center.

The galleries of the Durango Gallery Association host the annual Spring Gallery Walk on May 6.

"Splash!," an evening of water-related music from the Mancos Valley Chorus will be featured May 6 and 7 at Mancos' United Methodist Church.

The 11th annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta takes place on May 7 at Santa Rita Park and a parallel celebration is scheduled for May 6 in Bayfield.

Cocina Linda hosts a Sunday Brunch benefiting the Durango Discovery Museum on Mother's Day, May 8.

The Durango Parks and Recreation adult softball season begins May 9. Schedules will be available May 1.

The incomparable Willie Nelson will perform at FLC's Whalen Gymnasium May 10.

A local chapter of Amnesty International will hold its first meeting May 12.

A reunion of Telluride refugees now living in Durango is scheduled for May 12 at the Palace. The theme is "Come as you were."

The Durango Choral Society will perform Argentine composer Ariel Ramirez' "Missa Criolla" for the 12th annual Animas Music on May 12 at the FLC Community Concert Hall.

As part of the 2005 Durango Shootout Soccer Tournament, the DHS Varsity Soccer hosts a fund-raiser May 14 and will serve up Mama's Boy spaghetti, salad, bread & drinks.

The Durango Chamber of Commerce and the City of Durango sponsor Clean Day on May 20 in an effort to spruce up downtown before the summer season.

The local chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) will present a May 24 meeting with State Rep. Mark Larson.

The Abbey Theatre will present "Penumbra," a multimedia theatre experience on May 31 and June 3 & 4.

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Fort Lewis to graduate 42nd class What: Fort Lewis' spring commencement ceremonies Where: Whalen Gymnasium When: Saturday, April 30, 8:30 & 11:30 a.m. Fort Lewis College will send 589 seniors into the big world this Saturday. Author Paul Rogat Loeb will deliver the commencement address to FLC's 42nd baccalaureate class at the college's spring commencement ceremonies. Ceremonies will take place at 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in Whalen Gymnasium. "Paul Loeb is a national leader on civic engagement," said Fort Lewis President Brad Bartel. "His writings have been some of the most influential during the last decade in stimulating students and faculty nationally to this critical calling. With Fort Lewis College on the verge of increasing its dedication to civic engagement issues, his commencement address is necessary and timely." Loeb's campus lectures frequently pull from his three most recent books, The Impossible Will Take A Little While, Soul of a Citizen: Living with Conviction in a Cynical Time and Generation at the Crossroads: Apathy and Action on the American Campus. Loeb has spent more than 30 years researching and writing about citizen responsibility and empowerment - asking what makes some people choose lives of social commitment, while others abstain. He has written five widely praised books, lectured to enthusiastic responses at more than 300 colleges and universities around the country and been a lead speaker at numerous conferences, including the National Education Association, American Society on Aging, Education Commission of the States and others. A reception will follow each ceremony in the Student Life Center. For more information on the events, log onto: www.fortlewis.edu/academics/records_office/commencement.asp.

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DAC unveils 'Mirrors and Windows' What: The first group exhibit of the year Where: The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. When: May 3-28 with an opening reception on May 6 at 5 p.m. "Mirrors and Windows," the first group exhibit of the year, take over the walls of the Durango Arts Center beginning this Tuesday. The exhibit includes the work of four regional artists - Thomas Carr, Priscilla Fowler, Carey Reynolds and Diana Woods - and runs through May 28. The artists will be on hand for an opening reception on Friday, May 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. Thomas Carr is a photographer and archaeologist photographing places with subtle indications of a past human presence.Carey Reynolds uses a variety of media to explore the relationship between materials that, once combined, come to life and tell a story, creating yet another relationship with the viewer.Priscilla Fowler is a mixed-media artist exploring the tension between spontaneity and control in small paintings and drawings on paper. Diana Woods, also a mixed-media abstract artist, began in realism then later preferring to paint not the surface but rather what lies beneath - the essence or the soul of the landscape. The exhibit's opening reception on May 6 will be part of the annual Spring Gallery Walk presented by the Durango Gallery Association.Gallery goers are invited to enjoy appetizers, beverages, exhibits and entertainment and have their "passports" validated at the six participating galleries. Passports can beturned in anytime between May 6 and May 13; a drawing will be held for a $300 gift certificate to be used at the gallery of the winner's choice. Normal gallery hours at DAC are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about "Mirrors and Windows" or the Spring Gallery Walk, call the Durango Arts Center at 259-2606.

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