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Durango business and community leaders “do time” during the March of Dimes Jail & Bail starting at 11 a.m. at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave. Visit www.marchofdimes.com/colorado for details.

Fiesta Days, Durango’s oldest event, continues with the Cowboy Street Dance at 5 p.m. on Main Avenue. The event includes a live band, pie auction and barbecue. www.durangofiestadays.com for details.

Habitat for Humanity hosts a volunteer orientation for those interested in working this summer and fall. The orientation takes place from 6-7 p.m. at the Durango Community Recreation Center. 382-9930.

Durango Motorless Transit sponsors a group trail run for all levels on the Hermosa Creek Trail. Interested runners should meet at the south trailhead at 6 p.m. 382-8005 for details.

Ultimate Frisbee takes place at the Miller Middle School football field at 6 p.m. 375-7313 for details.

Midnight Backhand brings its country-rock back to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College at 6:30 p.m. The concert is part of the Free Summer Concert Series. 247-7657 for details.

Music in the Mountains continues with “Next

Generation II,” a Conservatory Young Artists concert, at 7:30 p.m. at the Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College. Visit www.musicinthemountains.com.

The Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., offers open salsa dancing from 7-10 p.m. 375-2568.

Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, presents 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 Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., spins a club mix for Service Industry Night beginning at 9 p.m. 259-0430.

Mateo and a special guest spin for Pint Night at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200.

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Music in the Mountains presents the ”Conservatory Concert Orchestra,” a Conservatory Young Artists show, at 3:30 p.m. at Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College. Visit www.musicinthemountains.com for details.

The Southwest Colorado Peace and Justice Coalition holds a peace vigil from 5 to 6 p.m. at the corner of Main Ave. and 11th St. Signs available or bring your own. 259-4185 for details.

Pete Giuliani brings his acoustic stew to Serious Texas Bar-B-Q South, 650 S. Camino del Rio, from 5-9

p.m. 259-9507 for details.

The Lawnchair Kings play their suburban rock from 5-9 p.m. at El Patio, 600 Main Ave.

Critical Mass meets at the corner of Main Ave. and Fifth Street at 5:30 p.m. The ride begins at 6 p.m. and leaves for an unspecified location.

The Durango International Folkdancers meet at 6:30 p.m. on the third floor of the Smiley Building, 1309 E. Third Ave. The public is welcome to attend. 247-4136 for details.

Fiesta Days continues with rodeo at 7 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. The event includes saddle bronc, bareback bronc and barrel racing competitions as well as wild horse races, mutton bustin’ and more. www.durangofiestadays.com for details.

Music in the Mountains Festival continues with ”Piano Passion,” a Festival Orchestra concert, at 7 p.m.  under the Festival Tent at Durango Mountain Resort, including the Elegant Art of Beer & Food Pairing, a pre-concert event, at 5:30 p.m.Visit www.musicinthemountains.com for details.

The High Rollers bring their mix of country and rock back to the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave.  Dance lessons take place from 7-9 p.m. 375-2568. 4

The Staboola McPet Quintet play a CD Release Concert at 9 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. The show includes special guests from the Frank Trio and the Hot Strings. 259-2606 for details.

The Jeff Strahan Band plays their “Red Dirt Music” at the 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., at 9 p.m. 259-8801.

DJ DRE spins a club mix at the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., beginning at 9 p.m. 259-0430 for details.

Most Wanted plays a Mancos Days special party at the Columbine Bar in Mancos at 9 p.m. 533-7397.

The Kirk James Blues Band plays danceable blues at the Billy Goat Saloon, located on U.S. Highway 160 in Gem Village, at 9 p.m. 884-9155 for details.

“Midnight Adrenaline,” a series of sports/action film programs benefiting the Durango Independent Film Festival, returns to the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 11 p.m. The second program includes “Blue Horizon,” a poetic and spiritual surf movie, and “Daily Dose” a snowboard film. Visit www.gofilmfest.com.

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The Durango Farmers Market meets in the First National Bank of Durango parking lot, 259 W. Ninth St., from 8 a.m.-noon. Singer-songwriter Pete Giuliani will perform throughout the morning. www.durangofarmersmarket.org.

“Hike, Lunch and Wine with a Llama” returns to Durango Mountain Resort at 9:30 a.m. Participants learn about wildflowers, trees, birds and geology of the area, and the llama will carry lunches and wine and cheese for a picnic. 385-1210 to register.

The Fiesta Days Parade takes place along Main Avenue between the train depot and 12^th St. beginning at 10 a.m. Fiesta Days continues with rodeo at 1 & 7 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. The Chuck Wagon BBQ Cook-Off takes place at 5:30 p.m. www.durangofiestadays.com for details.

Local Democrats host an Ice Cream Social from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Democratic Headquarters, 1027 Main Ave. Candidates will be on hand. 422-2023 for details.

The Adult Learning Center of Ignacio/Bayfield hosts a Chili Cookoff at the Sky Ute Pavilion parking lot beginning at noon. Donations and proceeds benefit the non-profit. 799-2891 for details.

Jeff Deitch, state representative candidate, presents an afternoon of hors d’oeuvres, music and conversation from 3-5 p.m. at Quaking Aspen Café and Gallery in Bayfield. 903-4438 for details.

Music in the Mountains presents ”Kids with Strings Attached,” a Conservatory Young Artists show, at 6 p.m. at Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College. Visit www.musicinthemountains.com for details.

Dave Mensch and Mike Kornelson, of Formula 151, play original acoustic rock at the West Side Tavern, 117 W. College Dr., from 6-9 p.m. 247-9151 for details.

Turtle Lake Refuge hosts a benefit potluck and concert, featuring singer-songwriter Nancy McCallion, at the home at 1511 County Road 205. The potluck begins at 7 p.m., and the concert follows at 8 p.m. Donations benefit the Sustainable Living Education and Open Space Fund. 247-0514 for details.

The Music in the Mountains Orchestras of the Conservatory & Soloists perform the ”Conservatory Gala,” at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. Visit www.musicinthemountains.com for details.

DJ DRE spins a club mix at the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 259-0430 for details.

The High Rollers play an encore show at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., at 9 p.m. 375-2568.

Most Wanted plays a Mancos Days special party at the Columbine Bar in Mancos at 9 p.m. 533-7397.

Nosotros brings its Latin, flamenco, jazz, salsa and rock, back to Durango with a 9: 30 p.m. show at the Summit, 600 Main Ave.  247-2324 for details.

Spark Madden and Friends spin at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., for Ladies Night at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

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Fiesta Days continues with a rodeo at 1:30 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.  www.durangofiestadays.com for details.

Das Samba, a Brazilian bossa nova quartet, performs a free show at Mill Street Brews in downtown Bayfield starting at 2:30 p.m. 884-7070 for details.

The Music in the Mountains Festival Orchestra & Chorus performs ”Crowning Glory,” with combined chorus members from Durango and Albuquerque, at 5 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. Visit www.musicinthemountains.com for details.

Singer-songwriter Joel Racheff plays from 7-11 p.m. at The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave. 

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Music in the Mountains presents ”Festival Low Brass,” Monday, July 31, afree concert, at noon at the First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. Ninth St. Visit www.musicinthemountains.com for details.

Music in the Mountains continues with ”Terrific Trios,” a Conservatory Faculty concert, at 7:30 p.m. at Roshong Recital Hall. Visit www.musicinthemountains.com. 

Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays El Patio, 600 Main Ave., beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Singer songwriter Tim Guidotti plays from 7-11 p.m. at The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave. 

An open-level Latin/Salsa Dance Party takes place at 8 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. No partner necessary. 903-9402 for details.

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A watershed program and tour of the mitigation of the Missionary Ridge fire damage on East Animas Road takes place beginning at 9 a.m. at Fort Lewis College. State Sen. Jim Isgar will also discuss upcoming natural-resource legislation. 970-240-9498 for details.

Music in the Mountains presents ”Winds of Song,” chamber music featuring Aviram Reichert, at 7 p.m. under the Festival Tent at Durango Mountain Resort. Visit www.musicinthemountains.com for details.

The Jeff Solon Jazz Group performs on the patio at the Cyprus Café, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 385-6884 for details.

Ultimate Frisbee takes place at Miller Middle School football field at 6 p.m. 375-7313 for details. 4

Singer-songwriter Joel Racheff plays a 6 p.m. show at El Patio, 600 Main Ave.

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

Jazz singer Heather Sullivan plays at 7:30 p.m. in the Sidecar Jazz Lounge at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave. 259-1400 for details.

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

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Singer songwriter Tim Guidotti plays at El Patio, 600 Main Ave., starting at 5 p.m.

The Jeff Solon Jazz Group performs on the patio at the Cyprus Café, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 385-6884 for details.

Durango FiberWorks, located on the second floor of the Smiley Building, hosts Community Night from 6-8 p.m. The evening includes demonstrations and information on the loom. 749-7006 for details.

An open-level Swing Dance Party takes place at 8 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. No partner necessary. 903-9402 for details.

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The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, screens “Wordplay,” the crossword puzzle documentary featuring Will Shortz, Jon Stewart, Bill Clinton, the Indigo Girls and competitive crossworders at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. The film shows at 3:30, 6:30 and 8:45 p.m. nightly. The Abbey is also showing the new edition of the “Spirit of the Southwest.” The program is a story of the wilderness and culture in the Four Corners region, both past and future, and shows at 5:30 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

Oakhaven Permaculture Center offers a 5-day Kid Fest Summer Camp beginning July 31. Children learn science knowledge and foundations while exploring the natural world in beautiful La Plata Canyon. 259-5445 or http://oakhavenpc.org/ camps.htm for reservations.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., features the works of Adele Kurtz and Bradley Kachnowicz in “Layered Perceptions.” Adele’s perceptions, layered in mixed media, focus primarily on the human condition, while Bradley takes on nature’s creatures and creations in acrylic and oil paint. DAC also presents the “Recycled Exhibit” in the Barbara Conrad Gallery displaying recycled artwork by more than a dozen artists who have given new meaning and life to found objects. Local artists Chet Anderson and Mary Ellen Long will display photographs and mixed media in the DAC Art Library. DAC’s new “Paint Bar” is also open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  259-2606 for details.

The Diamond Circle Melodrama, 699 Main Ave., presents “Rags to Riches,” a play where nefarious Charlie Montgomery has his eye on beautiful young Flossie, on odd dates. “Four-legged Fortune,” one of the first play’s in the theater’s history to center on a horse race, shows on even dates. Both plays show through Aug. 31, doors open at 7:30 p.m. and shows start at 8 p.m. nightly except Tuesdays. 247-3400 for details.

“Select Works” shows at the Shy Rabbit gallery in Pagosa Springs with artists: Susan Andersen (Marsan), mixed media; D. Michael Coffee, ceramics and monoprints; Sarah Comerford, painting; Ron Fundingsland, intaglio printmaking; Deborah Gorton, mixed media; Shaun Martin, painting; Al Olson, photography; Lisa Pedolsky, ceramics; and Kate Petley, resin on acrylic panels. 731-2766 for details.  

Free, guided naturalist hikes take place at Durango Mountain Resort from 10 a.m.-noon on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The hikes are sponsored by the San Juan Mountains Association, San Juan Public Lands and DMR and run through Sept. 2. 385-1210 for details.

The limited-edition work of Durango photographer John Sfondilias is on display at the Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave., throughout the month of July. 779-0399 for details.

The Adaptive Sports Association offers summer activities, including whitewater rafting, flatwater canoeing and kayaking, fishing and other activities for people with disabilities throughout the summer. Programs are open to all ages and disabilities, and friends and family are encouraged to participate. For more information or a list of activities, visit www.asadurango.com or call 259-0374.

Durango BMX hosts races every Sunday (weather permitting) with sign ups from 1 to 2 p.m., and gate practices take place every Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. to dusk. Visit www.durangobmx.com for details.  

The Center of Southwest Studies hosts the Mesa Verde Centennial exhibit featuring 11 sections on a variety of themes, including archaeology, rock art (with Hopi interpretation), fire, park ranger life, Navajo stone masonry, pottery (both ancient and contemporary) and tourism bring the story to life. The exhibit will run through late October. 247-7456 for details

The Children’s Museum, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts the dinosaur exhibit, “Now You’re in Their World.”There will be many hands-on activities, fine motor and gross motor fun, “Dinosaur Ridge” and extinction dioramas. Workshops are available anytime during museum hours and include dinosaur stuffed animals, dinosaur face masks and alphabet coloring dinosaurs. 259-9234 for details.

Johnny Maddox plays ragtime piano at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., nightly at 5:30 p.m. except on Sundays. The Blue Moon Ramblers play free bluegrass at the Diamond Belle on Sundays at 5:30 p.m. 375-7150 for details.

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The Abbey Theatre opens the critically acclaimed documentary, “Favela Rising,” on Aug. 4.

The Montezuma Float, a three-day ballooning festival, takes place Aug. 4-6 in Cortez.

The 3rd annual Parks and Recreation Triathlon takes place on Aug. 5 at the Durango Recreation Center. 

The South Austin Jug Band returns to the Abbey Theatre on Aug. 5.

The monthly Contra Dance returns Aug. 5 at the Senior Center and features the band, Loose Ends.

The Business Women’s Network meeting takes place Aug. 8 at the Durango Sports Club.

Texas singer-songwriter Robert Earl Keen plays an Aug. 9 show at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.

The annual San Juan Mountains Association volunteer recognition picnic takes place Aug. 10 at Chris Park.

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Spoonfed Tribe plays the Summit What: A performance by the multi-genre, jam band Where: The Summit, 600 Main Ave. When: Fri., July 28, at 9:30 p.m. A Spoonfed Tribe gathering has been described as “a show that captures all senses, presents all musical styles, glows with a fluorescent fury, and creates space to be different and unique, all while making you dance like an idiot.” That flourescent fury takes center stage at the Summit this Friday, as Spoonfed Tribe pays a return visit to Durango. Based in North Texas, the Tribe has toured everywhere from Florida and New York to California and Colorado. Touring with Lollapalooza and then playing Joshua Tree, High Sierra, and FireLake Music Festivals opened Spoonfed Tribe to multiple genres. The band has four independent releases available and has become a staple on college radio around the country. Five members make up the musical core of Spoonfed Tribe. They all offer a unique style of musical expression blending tribal, funk, jazz, psychedelic, dance, rock, hip-hop and reggae grooves. The band includes, Egg Nebula on flute, lead vocals and percussion; Jerome57 on bass, drums, guitar and vocals; ShoNuff on guitar, keyboards, percussion and vocals; Kaboom on bass, drums, percussion and vocals; and Gouffahtts on drums, glockenspiel, drums and percussion. Joined by special guests, Seapeoples, the tribe takes the stage at the Summit this Friday at 9:30 p.m. For more information, call 247-2324.

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Drama returns to Fort Lewis What: The July installment of “Voices in American Drama: A Summer Play Reading Series” Where: The Fort Lewis College Amphitheater When: Thurs., July 27, at 8 p.m. “Voices in American Drama: A Summer Play Reading Series” returns to the Fort Lewis College Amphitheater tonight, July 27. Every fourth Thursday of the month through Aug. 24, FLC will present play readings of new works by young writers. Admission is free. The Fort Lewis College theatre department has been staging a series of play readings each month beginning last May. The goal has been three fold: provide students with more acting opportunities, expose new playwrights to a wider audience and offer a free theater experience for the Durango public throughout the summer. “We were seeking new work and new experiences for faculty and students,” explained Richard Sax, dean of the School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. This Thursday will feature three new plays. Up first is “Perspect Prospect,” written by Portland, Ore., playwright Alex Gagne-Hawes. The play explores the interconnectedness, awkwardness and small moments of beauty in platonic and romantic relationships. The actors will then move into the second offering, “My Life in a Former Life, or The Butterfly Exhibit.” Written and directed by Tina Satter, also the director of “Voices in American Drama,” the one-act play has an absurdist bent as it follows a woman with wings who falls in love with a soldier. The July installment of “Voices in American Drama” concludes with “Wednesdays at 10,” written by Martin Dittiger, a playwright from Maine. The production is a two-person comedy that puts a surprise spin on the male/female relationship. The ensemble cast for all three performances includes: Angela Garbardi, Joseph Martinez, Marilyn Leftwich, Geoffrey Johnson, Don Doane, Jimmy Johnson, Athena Gundlach, Dawson Cole, Rachel Gressler and Katie Brost. The evening gets under way at 8 p.m. For more information on “Voices in American Drama,” log onto www.fortlewis.edu.

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