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New series kicks off with Telegraph 5K/10K
Country legend plays concert hall
Mandolin virtuosos play arts center

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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 sponsors a group trail run for all levels on the Log Chute trails. Interested runners should meet at the trailhead at 6 p.m. 382-8005 for details.

Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts award-winning Durango author Will Hobbs for the release of his latest book Crossing the Wire at 6 p.m.  Hobbs tackles immigration issues as he portrays a 15-year-old’s attempt to cross the border. 247-1438 for details.

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.

Retired national park archeologist Kathleen Fiero gives the slide presentation, “Dirt, Water, Stone – A Century of Preserving Mesa Verde,” at 7:30 p.m. at the Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave. Fiero will also sign copies of her new book. 259-2402 for details.

The Talent Search continues at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. Singer songwriter Nina Sasaki plays in the Sidecar Jazz Lounge at 7 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, presents Open Mic Night from 8: 30-11 p.m. Sign-ups for music and poet

ry begin at 8:30 p.m. 375-2121 for details.

The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., hosts ’80s Night and Service Industry Night beginning at 9 p.m. 259-0430 for details.

The Jeff Strahan Band plays rock and blues at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., at 9 p.m. 375-2568 for details.

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

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“Water 101,” an introductory course on Colorado water law, history and water issues unique to the West, takes place from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. 247-1302 to preregister.

The Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours celebrates Music in the Mountains and Mesa Verde National Park’s anniversaries from 5-7 p.m. at First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. 9^th St. 247-0312.

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

Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., hosts Blu Friday with chill, down-tempo music from Santa Fe’s BLU 102 from 6-9 p.m. Who Cares, Poor Excuse and the Box, live instrumental hip-hop from California, takes the stage at 9:30 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

Sugarhouse plays rock and blues at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., with shows at 5:30 & 8:30 p.m. Teresa Ross and Actual Proof play jazz in the Sidecar Jazz Lounge at 8:30 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

The Adaptive Sports Association hosts an orientation for summer volunteers at 6 p.m. at the office of the Durango Area Association of Realtors, 125 E. 32^nd St. Volunteers are needed for whitewater rafting, flatwater canoeing and fishing. 259-0374 for details.

The Dance Center presents “Greetings From America,” a student performance, at 7 p.m. at the Smiley Theater, 1309 E. Third Ave. 259-2579 for details.

The Jeff Strahan Band plays Texas blues at the 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., from 7-11 p.m. 259-8801 for details.

Durango Nature Studies offers Hiking the Flower Moon from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on the Animas Mountain trail. DNS naturalist Leigh Gillette will teach participants about astronomy and natural history hap

penings, local wildflowers and nighttime senses. 382-9244 for details.

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

The High Rollers play country and rock at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., at 9 p.m. 375-2568 for details.

The Chills play rock and roll at the Billy Goat Saloon, located on U.S. Hwy. 160 in Gem Village, at 9 p.m. 884-9155 for details.

The new Durango band, Rocksalt, debuts alongside the Lawn Chair Kings at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8^th Ave., holds its fourth annual Farmers & Members Appreciation Day Celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The event celebrates the contribution of local farmers to the community’s sustainability and includes kid’s games, music, petting zoo and giveaways. 247-8129 for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts the first ever Garage Art Sale from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Kids are invited to explore the new “Paint Bar” and create their own masterpieces. All proceeds from the Garage Art Sale will benefit the DAC’s Exhibits Programs. 259-2606 for details.  

The 11th annual Bike Rodeo and Safety Day takes place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Durango Fire and Rescue Station #2, 1235 Camino del Rio.

Durango High School Soccer hosts its annual pasta dinner fund-raiser, with Mama’s Boy spaghetti, salad, bread and drink and dessert, from 5-9 p.m. in the DHS cafeteria. The event is in conjunction with the 12th Annual Durango Shootout Tournament, which takes place May 12-14 and includes teams from Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Utah.

Singer songwriter Terry Rickard plays a show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. 375-7150 for details.

The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College hosts “Bodies in Motion,” featuring the Rocky Mountain Rockettes and all the dance students of Dance in the Rockies at 6:30 p.m. Forms of dance will include jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, and musical theatre. 247-7657 for details.

The Dance Center presents “Greetings From America,” a student performance, at 7 p.m. at the Smiley Theater, 1309 E. Third Ave. 259-2579 for details.

Dances of Universal Peace meet at 7 p.m. at Har Shalom, 2537 County Road 203, for an evening 4

focused on Jewish and Hebrew dances. 533-0979 for details.

Durango DOT Comedy performs the improv show, “Mother May I . . .,” at 8 p.m .at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. 259-2606 for details.

Sugarhouse plays a second show at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 8:30 p.m. Teresa Ross and Actual Proof return to 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 music for mountaintop hip hop at the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 259-0430 for details.

The High Rollers play a second show at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., at 9 p.m. 375-2568 for details.

D.J. I Gene spins dancehall, dub and reggae for Ladies Night at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave. 259-9200 for details.

Trip Seven Band, a group transcending musical genre, plays the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 10 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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Mother’s Day

The Southwest Peace and Justice Coalition sponsors a Mother’s Day Peace March beginning at 3 p.m. at Buckley Park. The march will walk down Main Avenue to the train depot and back and signs will be available.

The Blue Moon Ramblers play free bluegrass at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. 375-7150 for details.

Singer songwriter Nina Sasaki performs for Mother’s Day dinner at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave. 259-1400.

Pongas hosts free pool after 6 p.m. at 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554 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 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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Chick Flick Night returns to the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, with a screening of “The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio” starring Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson and Laura Dern. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for socializing, a free slice of pizza and drink specials. 247-1242 for details.

Dobro player Anders Beck plays a free show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. 375-7150 for details.

The Adaptive Sports Association hosts an orientation for summer volunteers at 6 p.m. at the office of the Durango Area Association of Realtors, 125 E. 32^nd St. Volunteers are needed for whitewater rafting, flatwater canoeing and fishing. 259-0374 for details.

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

The Four Corner’s Gem & Mineral Club presents “Urban Speleology: 400 Miles in the Cleveland Sewers” at 7:30 p.m. at the clubhouse, 2350 Main Ave. The slideshow explores Cleveland’s unusual water drainage system. 385-1058 for details.

An open-level Latin/Salsa Dance Party takes place at 8:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. No partner necessary. 903-9402 for details.

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P is for Peanut, 473 E. College, hosts story time at 10:30 a.m. 375-4525 for details.

Singer songwriter Donny Johnson plays at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. 375-7150 for details.

Singer songwriter Nina Sasaki 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.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, presents the first of two nights of kayak films from Young Gun Productions at 9 p.m.  The screening features the 2006 release, “Dynasty” and 2005 Winner of the Waterwalker Film Festival, “New Reign.” 385-1711 for details.

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The Chamber of Commerce’s Lunch and Learn meets at noon at the Bank of Colorado, 1199 Main Ave., and discusses “Four Simple Keys to the Business Performance You’re Looking For.” 247-0312 to reserve a place.

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

The Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., presents Ladies Night, including dance lessons from 7-9 p.m. followed by karaoke with Crazy Charlie. 375-2568 for details.

Singer songwriter Terry Rickard performs at 7 p.m. at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave. 375-7260 for details.

An open-level Swing Dance Party takes place at 8:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. No partner necessary. 903-9402 for details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, screens the  Young Gun Productions kayak films, “Dynasty” and “New Reign,” for a second night at 9 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

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

Joseph Israel & the Jerusalem Band bring their acclaimed reggae to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details. 4

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The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., exhibits the second group show of the season, “Earth, Stories, Marks & Memories,” through May 23. The show features ceramicist J Burnite, mixed-media artist Judy Hayes, sculptor Beth McClure and painter Tirzah Camacho. “Mapping the Littoral Zone,” artists’ books and sculpture from New Mexico artist Julies Wagner, shows in the DAC Art Library. 259-2606 for details.

The Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave., exhibits “Forsaken Places,” the black-and-white film photography of Lou Swenson from Dolores, through July 5. Swenson’s photography highlights the often overlooked features of the rural Western landscape. Swenson develops, prints and frames his own work. 382-8355 for details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, screens the Jonathan Demme documentary, “Neil Young: Heart of Gold.” The concert film captures the premiere performance of Neil Young’s new concert tour, “Prairie Wind,” and was filmed at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The film shows most nights at 4:30, 6:45 & 9 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

The newly formed Durango Acting Studio presents “Parallel Lives” by Mo Gaffney and Kathy Najimy at the Diamond Circle Theatre, 699 Main Ave. Three local actors, Theresa Carson, Maya Pierce and Sarah Syverson, take on multiple characters in a comical exploration of life, death, love and balance in a world created by goddesses. Dinner theater is offered on May 12 & 13 at 6:30 p.m. Performance-only takes place on May 11 at 7:30 p.m., and a matinee is scheduled for May 14 at 3 p.m.

The Durango Community Tennis Association is holding its yearly membership drive. Brochures can be picked up at the Recreation Center or players can register on-line at www.durangotennis.com . 382-9957 for details.  

Gerald Baumann and Howard Rachlin of The Durango Photography Club are exhibiting scenes of the Four Corners on The Durango Coffee Co. photo wall during the month of May. Members of The Durango Photography Club are also exhibiting at the Pine River Library in Bayfield. For more information on either show, call 375-7877.

Durango photographer Christopher Marona will teach a photographic workshop at Blue Lake Ranch May 12-14. Students will learn to use off-camera flash, reflectors and various accessories to create professional-looking flower images. www.MaronaPhoto.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

Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts, 680 Main Ave., exhibits “Impressions,” acrylics on canvas by Albuquerque artist Angus Macpherson, through the end of May. 247-9018 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.

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Aron Ralston, who survived a six-day entrapment in Blue John Canyon, will present a slideshow and book signing on May 18 at the Smiley Theatre. All ticket, book and beer revenues go to the Friends of Wolf Creek.

A Discovery Museum Celebration takes place on May 18 at the Power House. A Dream and Scheme Forum to plan for the museum follows the next day.

Photojournalist Nancy Richmond will address the May 18 meeting of the Durango Photography Club.

The Durango Lively Arts Company will present the play “Twelve Angry Men” on May 18-20 & 25-27.

The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College hosts Son of a Sailor: a Tribute to Jimmy Buffett on May 19.  

The 2006 Durango MS Walk takes place May 20 at the Durango Rec Center. Registration is open now at www.walkcolorado.org.

The Animas Museum May Fair, including special programs and slide presentations, takes place May 20.

A Day of Embodied Prayer for women takes place on May 20 at the Wild Sage Studio. 375-2955 for details.

The local Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Chapter holds its 18^th Big Game Banquet on May 20 at the Sky Ute Lodge & Casino.

A Boot Camp for New Dads workshop is scheduled for May 20. Call 247-5960, Ext. 13 to register before May 17.

Swadeshi Seminars for Women continue at Oakhaven Permaculture Center on May 21.

The 13th annual Animas Music Festival takes place from May 21-June 2 and opens with the Durango Choral Society performing La Koro Sutro.

Fort Lewis College Theatre presents a free Summer Play Reading Series beginning on May 25 with “An Evening of Experimental Shorts.”

Downtown Durango Clean Day is scheduled for May 26 with business and volunteers sprucing up downtown.

The 35^th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic returns with the road race on May 27 and the kids race, veloswap and downtown criterium on May 28.

The Narrow Gauge 10 mile/5K run takes place on May 28.

Oakhaven Permaculture Center will present Kid Fest Summer Camps for elementary age children throughout the summer beginning the week of May 30. www.oakhavenpc.org for details.

State Sen. Jim Isgar, D-Hesperus, will give the National Organization for Women meeting the “insider’s scoop” on June 1.

Men Who Grill, the annual fund-raiser for the Women’s Resource Center, returns to Buckley Park on June 4.

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New series kicks off with Telegraph 5K/10K What: The first race of the Alpine Bank Trail Series Where: The Horse Gulch trail system When: Sun., May 14 A new trail series kicks off this weekend and Habitat for Humanity, Southwest Conservation Corps, and Durango Parks and Recreation will reap some of the benefits.  The Alpine Bank Trail Series, including runs, hikes and walks for all abilities, begins on May 14 with the Telegraph 5K/10K and profits from the Series will equally benefit all three organizations. This Sunday, the Telegraph 5K/10K inaugurates the first-ever series in the Horse Gulch trail system. The series encourages participation from casual walkers and serious runners alike and participants may run, hike or walk any course. The second race, The Mountain Park Classic, will traverses through the Mountain Park on June 10 and the series concludes with the hearty 6.6 mile Animas Mountain Mug Run on Sept. 24.  Preregistration for the entire series is open until noon on May 13 and can be found at the Durango Recreation Center or at www.active.com. After May 13, racers can register for individual events. For additional information on the trail series, call 375-7313 or email crameram@ci.durango.co.us.

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Country legend plays concert hall What: A performance by Marty Stuart and The Fabulous Superlatives Where: The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College When: Wed., May 17 at 7 p.m. Country music renaissance man Marty Stuart and his band The Fabulous Superlatives will offer up an evening of country music next Wednesday at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. Showtime for the May 17 concert is 7 p.m. Stuart is known as one of country’s most eclectic artists, moving with ease among honky tonk, rockabilly, country-rock, traditional country and bluegrass. The Austin Chronicle recently reported, “Stuart is the most important country music artist of our time. Dressed in black like his mentor Johnny Cash, Stuart flaunted his delightful ability to make all flavors of country with impeccable style.” Stuart has scored six top-10 hits, one platinum and five gold albums, and four Grammy Awards. He has also made lasting music as a front man and in collaboration with virtually every major roots music figure of his era, from Lester Flatt to Bob Dylan. In recent years, Stuart has ventured outside music and into work as a photographer, writer, collector and arts executive. Tickets for Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives are available on-line at www.durangoconcerts.com, at the Concert Hall’s Ticketing Services Office, 707½ Main Ave., or by calling, 247-7657.

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Mandolin virtuosos play arts center What: A concert with pickers Mike Compton and David Long Where: The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. When: Thurs., May 11 at 7 p.m. Two of the best pickers anywhere return to a local stage this Thursday. Durango Acoustic Music & KDUR present mandolin virtuosos Mike Compton and David Long in concert on May 11 at the Durango Arts Center. Compton is a member of the Nashville Bluegrass Band and best known for his mandolin playing on the soundtrack for the film, “O Brother Where Art Thou?” Long is a young mandolin prodigy who plays in the Bill Monroe style. Together, the pair creates a mixture of old-time bluegrass, Appalachian folk and early African-American string music. Interestingly, Mike Compton and the rest of the Nashville Bluegrass Band were recently invited by Chinese President Hu Jintao to perform. The group played on April 20 at the White House for a luncheon for President Jintao, President Bush and other dignitaries. The invitation came about because the Nashville Bluegrass Band was the first bluegrass band to perform in China, back in 1986. Thursday’s show benefits both KDUR and DAM, and Compton and Long will go on stage at 7 p.m. For more information, call DAC at 259-2606.

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