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A late winter romance
Sally Shuffield releases third album
Kan’Nal returns to the Abbey

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The Sustainability Alliance of SW Colorado holds its inaugural membership meeting. 382-0049 for details.

FLC Professor Emeritus Thomas Eckenrode will present the talk, “¡Viva Cristo Rey! Miguel Pro’s Clean Heart and Lucid Conscience,” at Mercy Medical Center at noon. 382-1444.

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

Durango author Scott Graham celebrates the release of his latest book eXtreme kids with a 6 p.m. signing at Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. Many local kids are featured in the book and will be on hand. 247-1438 for details.

The J.S. Jazz Trio, including Jeff Sweet, Joyce Simpson and Jeff Solon performs at the Westside Bar & Café, 117 W. College, from 6-9 p.m. 247-9151.

The local chapter of the National Organization for Women hosts an “Activism 101” workshop at 6:30 p.m. at 653 E. Sixth Ave., and the public is invited. 375-7822 for details.

Bluegrass legend Tim O’Brien performs at 7 p.m. at the Diamond Circle Theatre, 699 Main Ave., in a Durango Acoustic Music show. Local band, the Badly Bent, will open the show.

The FLC Life-Long Learning Lecture Series continues with a panel discussion entitled “Tenure and Academic Freedom” at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall. Panelists include FLC professors and deans, Richard Sax, Reyes Garcia and Sarah Roberts-Cady. 247-7698.

Howard Rachlin presents a how-to session on digital photography editing during the 7 p.m. meeting of the Durango Photography Club. The event takes place in the Pine Room at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. 259-6808 for details.

Guitarist Brad Richter performs in the Fort Lewis College Artist in Residence Series at 7 p.m. in Roshong Recital Hall in the Sage Hall Building. 247-7657.

The Patio Restaurant, 475 Wolverine Drive in Bayfield, presents Open Mic Night from 7-9 p.m. Sign-ups begin at 6:30 p.m. 946-8765 for details.

Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. Jazz singer Heather Sullivan performs in the Sidecar Jazz Lounge at 7 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

The Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., hosts College Night, including a performance by DJ DRE and mechanical bull riding, at 8 p.m. 375-2568 for details.

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 Mike Renick Band plays contemporary rock at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., for Pint Night at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

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St. Patrick’s Day

The Children’s Museum, 802 E. Second Ave., offers Toddler Craft Time at 10 a.m. Participants will commemorate St. Patrick’s Day by creating their own snakes. 259-9234.  

The San Juan Citizens Alliance celebrates 20 years beginning at noon at the Fort Lewis College ballroom. The daytime events include panel presentations about immigration, water quantity and peak oil. A Mexican fiesta dinner, a theatre performance by “South of Funny” and keynote speaker Randy Udall begin at 6 p.m.. 259-3583 for details

Riteway Flooring America, 489 S. Camino del Rio, hosts the Durango Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours from 5-7 p.m. 247-0312 for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts “Sip N See,” a fun-filled, free art experience for kids and their families. The 5:30 p.m. event includes art, gallery games, refreshments and a story. Applause! performs the junior version of Broadway’s “The Music Man” 259-2606 for details.

Singer songwriter Joel Ratchefs plays a free show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. 375-7150.

Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., hosts Blue Friday with mellow music from Santa Fe’s BLU 102.9 and a keg giveaway at 6 p.m. Local band Dialogue plays live hip hop later in the evening. 259-9200 for details.

An experiment in dance fusion, the Nebellen Dance Company takes the stage of the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College at 7 p.m. The company blends cutting edge and traditional dance forms. 247-7657 for details.

Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., celebrates St. Patty’s Day with a Celtic dance band at 5:30 & 8:30 p.m.   The J.S. Trio plays in the Sidecar Jazz Lounge at 7 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

The Jeff Strahan Band plays funky rhythm and blues at the 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., at 7 p.m. 259-8801 for details.

The Hot Strings play a St. Patrick’s Day concert at 9 p.m. at the Carver Brewing Co, 1022 Main Ave. 259-2545 for details.

Midnight Backhand returns to the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., at 9 p.m. 375-2568 for details.

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

The Frank Trio brings its funk and jazz back to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., for St. Patrick’s at 9:30 p.m. Local band, Hotmops, will perform during the set-break. 247-2324. 4

The Sustainability Alliance of SW Colorado holds its inaugural membership meeting. 382-0049 for details.

FLC Professor Emeritus Thomas Eckenrode will present the talk, “¡Viva Cristo Rey! Miguel Pro’s Clean Heart and Lucid Conscience,” at Mercy Medical Center at noon. 382-1444.

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

Durango author Scott Graham celebrates the release of his latest book eXtreme kids with a 6 p.m. signing at Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. Many local kids are featured in the book and will be on hand. 247-1438 for details.

The J.S. Jazz Trio, including Jeff Sweet, Joyce Simpson and Jeff Solon performs at the Westside Bar & Café, 117 W. College, from 6-9 p.m. 247-9151.

The local chapter of the National Organization for Women hosts an “Activism 101” workshop at 6:30 p.m. at 653 E. Sixth Ave., and the public is invited. 375-7822 for details.

Bluegrass legend Tim O’Brien performs at 7 p.m. at the Diamond Circle Theatre, 699 Main Ave., in a Durango Acoustic Music show. Local band, the Badly Bent, will open the show.

The FLC Life-Long Learning Lecture Series continues with a panel discussion entitled “Tenure and Academic Freedom” at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall. Panelists include FLC professors and deans, Richard Sax, Reyes Garcia and Sarah Roberts-Cady. 247-7698.

Howard Rachlin presents a how-to session on digital photography editing during the 7 p.m. meeting of the Durango Photography Club. The event takes place in the Pine Room at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. 259-6808 for details.

Guitarist Brad Richter performs in the Fort Lewis College Artist in Residence Series at 7 p.m. in Roshong Recital Hall in the Sage Hall Building. 247-7657.

The Patio Restaurant, 475 Wolverine Drive in Bayfield, presents Open Mic Night from 7-9 p.m. Sign-ups begin at 6:30 p.m. 946-8765 for details.

Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. Jazz singer Heather Sullivan performs in the Sidecar Jazz Lounge at 7 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

The Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., hosts College Night, including a performance by DJ DRE and mechanical bull riding, at 8 p.m. 375-2568 for details.

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 Mike Renick Band plays contemporary rock at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., for Pint Night at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

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St. Patrick’s Day

The Children’s Museum, 802 E. Second Ave., offers Toddler Craft Time at 10 a.m. Participants will commemorate St. Patrick’s Day by creating their own snakes. 259-9234.  

The San Juan Citizens Alliance celebrates 20 years beginning at noon at the Fort Lewis College ballroom. The daytime events include panel presentations about immigration, water quantity and peak oil. A Mexican fiesta dinner, a theatre performance by “South of Funny” and keynote speaker Randy Udall begin at 6 p.m.. 259-3583 for details

Riteway Flooring America, 489 S. Camino del Rio, hosts the Durango Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours from 5-7 p.m. 247-0312 for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts “Sip N See,” a fun-filled, free art experience for kids and their families. The 5:30 p.m. event includes art, gallery games, refreshments and a story. Applause! performs the junior version of Broadway’s “The Music Man” 259-2606 for details.

Singer songwriter Joel Ratchefs plays a free show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. 375-7150.

Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., hosts Blue Friday with mellow music from Santa Fe’s BLU 102.9 and a keg giveaway at 6 p.m. Local band Dialogue plays live hip hop later in the evening. 259-9200 for details.

An experiment in dance fusion, the Nebellen Dance Company takes the stage of the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College at 7 p.m. The company blends cutting edge and traditional dance forms. 247-7657 for details.

Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., celebrates St. Patty’s Day with a Celtic dance band at 5:30 & 8:30 p.m.   The J.S. Trio plays in the Sidecar Jazz Lounge at 7 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

The Jeff Strahan Band plays funky rhythm and blues at the 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., at 7 p.m. 259-8801 for details.

The Hot Strings play a St. Patrick’s Day concert at 9 p.m. at the Carver Brewing Co, 1022 Main Ave. 259-2545 for details.

Midnight Backhand returns to the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., at 9 p.m. 375-2568 for details.

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

The Frank Trio brings its funk and jazz back to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., for St. Patrick’s at 9:30 p.m. Local band, Hotmops, will perform during the set-break. 247-2324. 4

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“Stuff a Semi,” an event to aid Hurricane Katrina victims, takes place from 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Durango High School parking lot. New hygiene products, nonperishable food items, new or very slightly used home appliances and new clothing will be accepted.

The first annual “Frozen Chosin SOS Chow-Down” takes place at 9 a.m. at Santa Rita Park. The event is free to all former, active or reserve Marines and USN FMF Corpsmen. 946-5680 for details.

Boot Camp for New Dads meets from 9 a.m.-noon at Tri-County Head Start Education & Training Center. The workshop is for fathers expecting a baby in the next one to six months. 247-5960 Ext. 13 to register.

Albuquerque painter Dianne Schlies offers “Abstracting the Figure,” an all-day workshop, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. 259-8998 to register.

Groove Gear, 1135 Main Ave., hosts a fund-raiser for the Durango Foundation for Educational Excellence from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be games, prizes, and a portion of sales will be donated to DFEE. 385-1491 for details.

A Wholistic Health & Prenatal Yoga Workshop takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Trimble Hot Springs. The event includes specialized yoga sessions, body awareness, writing, and art and birth consciously. 426-9123 for details.

Author Kay Niemann will present Salone Italiano for the AAUW’s annual Book and Author Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. at Fort Lewis College. The book is a testimony to the hard-working immigrants. 382-8416 for details.

The SW Peace and Justice Coalition holds a peace march and day of mourning on the third anniversary of the War in Iraq. Participants will meet at Rotary Park at 2:30 p.m. and signs are encouraged.

Kirtan, a free evening of devotional singing in the Eastern Indian tradition, takes place at 5:30 p.m. in the Smiley Building’s Blue Heron Studio, 1309 E. Third Ave. 259-2110 for details.

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 Motor Kings play rock and blues at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 8:30 p.m. The J.S. Trio performs in the Sidecar Jazz Lounge at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

The 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., hosts a karaoke party at 8 p.m. 259-8801 for details.

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

Cooder Graw plays country and rock at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., at 9 p.m. 375-2568 for details.

Ten Mile Tide, a San Francisco-based jam band, plays the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9: 30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

The Mike Renick Band plays a second show of contemporary rock at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

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“Stuff a Semi,” an event to aid Hurricane Katrina victims, takes place from 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Durango High School parking lot. New hygiene products, nonperishable food items, new or very slightly used home appliances and new clothing will be accepted.

A “Swadeshi” Seminar for Women takes place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Oakhaven Permaculture Center in Hesperus and includes an intro to permaculture, Zeri systems and companion and succession planting. www.oakhavenpc.org for details.

The Durango Choral Society present “Dances and Romances” at 3 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall. The program celebrates spring with melodies from Broadway, opera and classic folk traditions. 247-7657 for details.

The Jeff Strahan Band plays at 3 p.m. at Purgy’s at the Durango Mountain Resort base area. 247-9000 for details.

Harpist Sylvia Zurko performs “Celtic Harp and Irish Tea” at 4 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. 259-2606 for details.

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

Singer-songwriters Nina Sasaki and Lisa Blue perform at the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., from 6-10 p.m. 259-0430 for details.

Pete Pheteplace and Richard White play jazz guitar at the Mahogany Grill, 699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 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 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., hosts a Karaoke Party at 8 p.m. 259-8801 for details.

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The ACM Computer Club will host a free talk by Dr. Evans4 Adams about Microsoft .NET architecture at 4:30 p.m. in room 119 of the Fort Lewis College Education/Business building. 375-7735 for details.

Anders Beck of Broke Mountain Bluegrass Band fame plays a free show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. 375-7150 for details.

Pongas, 121 E. Eighth St., hosts a 9-ball pool tournament at 7 p.m. 382-8554 for details.

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A free hot/power yoga class takes place from 6:15-7: 30 a.m. at the Durango Yoga Center, 1480 E. Second Ave. 946-5590 for details.

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts a 4: 30 p.m. Benito Juarez birthday celebration with a live performance by the Ballet Folklorico de Durango and light refreshments. 247-7167 for details.

Donny Johnson plays a free show of acoustic music at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. 375-7150 for details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, screens “El Inmigrante,” a film about life and death in the US/Mexican border, at 6 p.m. in honor of Benito Juarez’s birthday. All ticket sales benefit Los Compañeros, a local group working for immigrant and human rights. 375-9406 for details.

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

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

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

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Dr. Nancy Utter, Naturopathic Doctor, gives a free talk on holistic prevention of children’s ear infections, at Pediatric Partners of the Southwest at 12:30 p.m. 375-0100 to reserve a space.

Lions Den Unlimited Soundz, featuring DJs  Zen Ken and I-Gene, spins roots reggae at  J. Bo’s on Tap, 1301 Florida Rd., at 4:20 p.m. 259-0010 for details.

The League of Women Voters hosts “Great Decisions,” a community-wide discussion of international affairs, at 5:15 p.m. in FLC’s Reed Library. This week’s topic is “Global Health: Pandemics and Security.” 247-1692 for details.

Greg Ryder performs on acoustic guitar at 5:30 p.m. at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150 for details.

Mountain Bike Specialists, 949 Main Ave., hosts a free 6 p.m. ladies bicycle maintenance clinic. Participants are asked to bring a bike wheel. 247-4066 to reserve a space.

Award-winning country/pop singer Kathy Mattea returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College at 7 p.m. 247-7657 for details.  

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

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The Center of Southwest Studies opens an exhibition mark Mesa Verde National Park’s Centennial celebration on March 24. For the exhibit, Fort Lewis College developed education, outreach and research programs focused on the Centennial. Eleven 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 Fort Lewis College Art Gallery exhibits “Politics and Mexicanidad: The Prints of Medez, Zalce and Bracho” through March 30, featuring internationally-known graphic artists Leopoldo Mendez, Alfred Zalce and Angel Bracho. The Fort Lewis College Exit Gallery shows the photography of Anthony Miles in the exhibit, “Thailand & Southeast Asia.” 247-7167 for details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, screens the award-winning film, “The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada.” The film is a study of the emotional, psychological, spiritual and social implications of having an international border running through the middle of a culture. Directed by Tommy Lee Jones, who also won Best Actor at Cannes, the film is both a potent Western and a poignant morality tale. The picture shows at 3:45, 6:30 & 9 p.m. most days. www.abbeytheatre.com for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., presents the annual Members’ Exhibit, and this year’s theme is “Critters.” The DAC Art Library exhibits the work of visual journal artist Joan Macdonald of Pine, Colo. 259-2606 for details.

The Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave., exhibits “10 days in italy … ” through March 22. The exhibit consists of color photographs by Paul Boyer and Margy Dudley, in addition to work from past workshop participants. The images capture some of the most scenic spots in Florence, the Chianti region and the Cinque Terre. 382-8355 for details.

Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts, 680 Main Ave., introduces the works of Seattle artist Karin Schminke, with the exhibit, “State of the Art Technology and Art Aesthetic.” The show runs through March 31. 247-9018 for details.

Shy Rabbit, a contemporary art gallery located in Pagosa Springs, exhibits the open group show, “Primarily Found Objects,” through March 25. The exhibition features the work of 40 local and regional artists who assembled found objects into unique artworks. 731-2766 for details.

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FLC Anthropologist Kathleen-Fine Dare will presents the fourth installment of the Mesa Verde Centennial Lecture Series on March 23.

A free seminar on home-buying takes place March 23 at Fort Lewis College.

A Mesa Verde Celebration Concert, featuring the Fort Lewis College Concert Band and Concert Choir, takes place March 24 at the FLC Community Concert Hall.

Author Elizabeth Engstrom will teach a writing workshop March 25. 884-0987 for details.

The FLC Environmental Center presents a March 25 workshop on solar panel installation.

Blues diva Shemekia Copeland returns to Durango with a March 25 show at the FLC Community Concert Hall.

Neo-soul band, the Tim Terry Experience, play the Abbey Theatre on March 25.

Taarka brings its acoustic world music to the Summit on March 25.

“We Jam Econo,” a documentary about the punk band the Minutemen, will be screened March 30 at FLC’s Noble Hall.

Durango Nature Studies will offer free volunteer naturalist training beginning April 5.

The Durango Bluegrass Meltdown returns April 7-9.

The San Juan Mountains Association is offering a “Food, Land and People, Healthy Lifestyles Education Workshop” for area educators on April 8.

The Tri the Rim Triathlon returns to Fort Lewis College on April 15. Registration forms are available now.

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A late winter romance What: “Dances and Romances,” a concert by the Durango Choral Society Where: The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College When: Sun., March 19, at 7 p.m. An opera appetizer, a banquet of Broadway tunes and folk music for dessert. That’s what’s on the menu for the Durango Choral Society’s March 19 concert. “Dances and Romances” is the catch-all title for this Sunday’s offering. Whether you’re digging out from last week’s storms or tracking spring mud, the idea is to offer something light, bright and tuneful in a time of seasonal transition. “A lot of the music will be familiar,” said conductor C. Scott Hagler in a telephone interview this week. “Music from ‘Phantom of the Opera,’ for example. We’ll also sing a medley about New York titled ‘Manhattan Melodies.’ You can guess what’s in that.” Opera’s contribution to the evening will be the brilliant waltz from Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin,” that Russian cad who collected women then tossed them aside.   Less brittle and more warming, the Children’s Chorale will sing folk songs about American cities – Boston and New Orleans.  “The children will sing one song with the adult choir,” Hagler said, “and they’ll also be joined by the Four Corners Children’s Chorus from Farmington. The Durango Women’s Choir will sing two mountain ballads and a French-Canadian folk song – in French.” The audience will recognize many of the tunes, Hagler said. And for contrast, soprano Kim Farrell will sing “a rarely performed Bernstein work, ‘A Little in Love.’”Other soloists for the evening include: bass George Maxted, baritone Steve Blaylock and tenor Dave Smith. A newly formed jazz quartet will perform, Hagler said, and yes, there will be a little dancing on stage to make good on the program title. For more information, call 247-7657.

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Sally Shuffield releases third album What: A CD release concert from the local songwriter Where: The Turtle Lake Refuge Concert Series, 1511 County Rd. 205 When: Sat., March 18, at 7 p.m. Small town America, the emotions of love and loss, motherhood, the politics of war, and the search for meaning go on stage this weekend. Local songwriter Sally Shuffield, accompanied by Greg Schochet on mandolin and guitar, performs in a CD release concert March 18 as part of the Turtle Lake Refuge Concert Series. Sally’s third CD, “Something in the Water,” follows the rootsy style of her earlier CDs, but also experiments with a couple of nonacoustic numbers, as well a tune that is strictly bluegrass. Her themes include insights into history, including the Mountain Meadow Massacre, the Civil War and the taming of the West, in addition to songs that address the universal yearnings and ramblings of humanity. Like her earlier CDs, “Something in the Water,” attracted some of Colorado’s best musicians, including Greg Schochet, Sally VanMeter, Pete Wernick and many others. Shuffield tours regionally and nationally, sometimes solo and sometimes with mandolin accompaniment, playing well known concert series, festivals and house concerts. She has received glowing reviews, a wide base of support and radio play on more than 100 radio stations nationally and overseas. The concert takes place at the house at 1511 County Road 205 and begins with a 6 p.m. potluck. Shuffield and Schochet go on stage at 7 p.m. For more information, call 247-0514.

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Kan’Nal returns to the Abbey What: A second performance by the Shamanic rock band Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College When: Friday, March 17. Doors open at 9 p.m. The Land of the Maya … home to ancient pyramid temples, lush jungles and a history of myth, magic and mystery. It is also part-time home to a tribe of traveling musicians and performance artists known as Kan’Nal. That tribe will stop over in Durango this Friday for a return performance at the Abbey Theatre. Kan’Nal has its roots along the mystical Lake Atitlan in Guatemala, where the elements conspired to bring together seven wanderers from the United States and Canada, who now comprise an exciting and innovative music act. Their sound is known as “Shamanic Rock,” a blend of tribal beats and haunting melodies that stir the soul and create an environment that encourages the audience to surrender to the music and release their inhibitions. The multi-sensory performances are infused with the mystery found in many indigenous traditions. During their Summer/Fall 2005 tour, Kan’Nal played to thousands of fans at festivals such as High Sierra Music Festival, the Oregon Country Fair and Earthdance. Their recent release, “Dreamwalker,” has earned high praise from critics and fans alike, including a rave review from Michael Deeds of the Washington Post. This winter found the members of Kan’Nal returning to Guatemala to rest and recharge. The group is also lending its support to the native communities following the extreme damage caused by heavy rain and mudslides during the 2005 hurricane season. The evening’s entertainment begins with a 7 p.m. performance by the ASA fire dancing troupe at Buckley Park. Doors to the Abbey open at 9 p.m., and the Matahalla Moon Dancers open the show at 9:30 p.m. Kan’Nal will go on at 10 p.m. For more information, call the Abbey at 385-1711.

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