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The Southwest Center for Independence, 835 E. Second Ave., Suite 200, offers a free ongoing art class with Margaret Pacheco on Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. All are welcome but preference is given to people with disabilities. 259-1672 to register.

Ultimate Frisbee takes place at Miller Middle School football field at 5:30 p.m. 903-8416 for details.

Singer-songwriter Greg Ryder plays at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

Lacey Black performs solo piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., at 6 p.m. 247-4433 for details.

The Fort Lewis College Life-Long Learning Lecture Series continues with “Electronic Voting: A Source of Insecurity?” at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall.

Blues legend Keb’ Mo’ plays a sold-out 7 p.m. show at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.

Singer-songwriter Joel Racheff plays acoustic rock at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-10 p.m.

The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., hosts Service Industry Night from 8-11 p.m. 259-0430 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.

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The Southwest Colorado Peace and Justice Coalition holds a peace vigil from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the corner of Main Ave. and 11th St. Signs will be available or bring your own. 259-4185 for details.

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

Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., hosts Blu Friday including a keg giveaway beginning at 6 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

Jeff Sweet plays jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.

The 6^th Annual Wet ’n’ Wild Egg Hunt takes place at the Community Recreation Center Leisure Pool at the Durango Recreation Center at 6:30 p.m. Ages 8 and under are invited to participate. 375-7306 for details.

The Durango International Folkdancers meet in the Smiley Building’s Wild Sage Yoga Studio, 1309 E. Third Ave., at 6:30 p.m. Line, circle and couple dances from many countries will be taught to all comers. 247-7582 for details.

The Fort Lewis College Concert Band plays at 7 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

JuanaLaCapilla plays an evening of art and music at 7 p.m. at the Mancos Opera House. The evening includes a local art sale with all proceeds benefiting the Mancos Skate Park fund. 533-1202 for details.

Durango DOT Comedy performs “Mission: Space Camp,” the improv comedy group’s second annual space camp fund-raiser, at 8 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. 259-6004 for details.

The Loose Change Revival performs the music of the ’70s and ’80s at the 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., at 8 p.m. 259-8801 for details.

Terry Rickard and the Chills play at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

The Columbine Bar in Mancos hosts King Karaoke with Steve Kahler at 8 p.m. 533-7397 for details

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

Zoomin Noomin plays classic rock at the Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village starting at 9 p.m. 884-9155 for details.

The Freeman Social returns to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

The Lawn Chair Kings play the 8^th Anniversary Party at Cuckoo’s Chicken House, 128 E. College, at 10 p.m. 259-6322 for details. 4

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The annual Durango Easter Egg Scramble takes place at Santa Rita Park. All egg fetchers, from toddlers to age 8, should meet at the basketball courts by 9:45 a.m. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for pictures and kids should bring their own baskets. 375-7300 for details.

Fort Lewis College’s Earth Week continues with the Old Fort Picnic Potluck and Tour from noon-5 p.m. at the old campus. The event includes a tour of the campus, a pruning workshop and a potluck. Car pool and van transport leaves from Noble Hall at 11:30 a.m. http: //envcenter.fortlewis.edu for details.

Greg Ryder closes out three nights at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5: 30 p.m.

Guiseppe’s Restaurant, 871 CR 501 in Bayfield, hosts Open Mic with Handsome Dan from 6-8 p.m. 884-7135.

Jeff Sweet plays jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.

The Women’s Resource Center Reading Circle meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Rochester Hotel, 726 E. Second Ave. Anyone interested in discussing Lazy B: Growing Up on a Cattle Ranch in the American Southwest is encouraged to attend. 247-1242 for details.

A vocal and instrumental talent show for students ages eight to 18 takes place at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., at 7 p.m. The event benefits the Music in the Mountains Goes to School Program. 385-6820 for details.

The Kirk James Blues Band plays a 7:30 p.m. show at Virginia’s Steakhouse, located in Vallecito. 884-9495 for details.

The Terry Rickard/Jim Belcher Duo play at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 7 p.m. Steve Kahler presents karaoke and dance music at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

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

Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., hosts Boogie Nights with retro DJs accepting requests beginning at 9:30 p.m. 259-9200.

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Easter Sunday

Trimble Hot Springs hosts an Easter Egg Hunt and a free concert from Darryl & Penelope Calliope beginning at 11 a.m. Music at Trimble takes place every Sunday. 247-0111 for details.

The Week of the Young Child in La Plata County kicks off from 1-5 p.m. with free admission to the Durango Children’s Museum. The celebration continues through April 14 and includes the annual Kids Fair. 382-0856 for details.

The Blue Moon Ramblers play their weekly gig at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 7:30 p.m.

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Singer-songwriter Robin Davis plays at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

Colorado Legal Services, 1474 Main Ave., Suite 200, offers a free seminar on doing your own divorce and/or custody at 6 p.m. 247-0266.

Lacey Black performs solo piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., at 6:30 p.m. 247-4433 for details.

An open-level Latin/Salsa Dance Party takes place at 8:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. No partner necessary. 903-9402 for details.

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P is for Peanut, 473 E. College, offers free kids’ storytime at 11 a.m. 385-4525 for details.

Durango FiberWorks, 1309 E. Third Ave. in the Smiley Building, hosts Community Night from 5-8 p.m. Local and aspiring fiber artists are encouraged to attend. www.durangofiberworks.com for details.

Ultimate Frisbee takes place at Miller Middle School football field at 5:30 p.m. 903-8416 for details.

Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard performs at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

The inaugural ride for Tuesday Cruiseday meets at 6:30 p.m. at Rotary Park. The cruiser ride takes place every Tuesday. 946-5847 for details.

The La Plata County It’s About Kids Advocacy Network hosts a child advocacy training from 6:30 to 8:30  p.m. at the Durango Community Recreation Center. 259-2094 to RSVP.

Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a panel discussion with the Trois Riviere Fiction Writers’ Forum from 6: 30-7:30 p.m. The group includes memoirist Tekla Miller, cowboy poet Lee Pierce, science-fiction author 4

DonnaLee Wheeler and mystery-writer Margaret Tessler. 247-1438 for details.

Lacey Black performs solo piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., at 6:30 p.m. 247-4433 for details.

The Fort Lewis College Baroque Ensemble performs at 7 p.m. in Roshong Recital Hall. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

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

The Columbine Bar in Mancos hosts its Tuesday Night Jam at 8 p.m. 533-7397 for details.

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The Colorado Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College presents the “Starting Your Business Workshop” from 9 a.m.–noon at the Durango Community Recreation Center. 247-7009 to register.

The Family Center of Durango kicks off “Couples Communication,” a free four-week class for couples interested in enhancing their relationship. The class includes child care and dinner. 799-4686 to register.

The Green Business Roundtable meets at noon at the Diamond Circle Theatre, 699 Main Ave. Scot Case of Responsible Sourcing of Pennsylvania will discuss what it means to “buy green.” 259-3583 to RSVP.

Singer-songwriter Greg Ryder plays at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

Serving Life Chiropractic Studio, 1075 Main Ave. Suite 225, hosts Wellness Wednesday, a free health/wellness talk, from 6-7 p.m. (970) 422-2032 to reserve a seat.

San Juan Mountains Association holds a volunteer orientation from 6-8 p.m. at the Dolores Public Lands Office. All new and prospective SJMA program volunteers are encouraged to attend. 385-1310 for details.

The American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., offers an Adult/Child/Infant CPR with automated external defibrillator class from 6-10 p.m. The class includes a one year certification. 259-5383 to pre-register.

The Week of the Young Child in La Plata County continues at 6:30 p.m. with Bedtime Stories at the Durango Mall. The evening includes music by Melanie Milburn and stories from P is for Peanut. 382-0856 for details.

Lacey Black performs solo piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., at 6:30 p.m. 247-4433 for details.

A Fort Lewis College Choirs Concert takes place at 7 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

Terry Rickard plays acoustic rock at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., at 7 p.m.

Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., hosts karaoke and dance music with Steve Kahler at 8 p.m. 259-1400 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.

Aftergrass and the High Rolling Loners bring an evening of rock to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., presents Creativity Festivity 2007, “Yours & Mime.” The annual event spotlights young persons’ art with a visual art exhbiit running through April 27. In addition, artist in residence Sheri Brown will give a public performance on April 12 and additional performances, receptions and poetry slams will follow throughout the month. 259-2606 for details.

Fort Lewis College Theatre stages the “Wizard of Oz” on the Mainstage Theatre. Longing for adventure, Dorothy runs away from home only to be carried away to the magical Land of Oz by a Kansas cyclone. The local adaptation shows April 5-7 at 7: 30 p.m. Visit http: //theatre.fortlewis.edu/ for details.

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery displays the Senior Art Major Exhibit through April 6. The show features exhibitions by graduating students. The gallery is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday. 247-7167 for details.

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College displays “Impacted Nations,” a traveling environmental exhibit, featuring the works of over 50 Native American artists on the negative impacts of energy developments. Also on display are “Masterpieces of Colorado Landscape,” an exhibition of the works of more than 40 prominent Colorado artists, and an exhibit of the jewelry of Ben Nighthorse, a show that appeared at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. Visit www.swcenter.fortlewis.edu for details.

The Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave., exhibits “Oui,” the black-and-white photography of Deborah Nelson and Michael A Shapiro. The show highlights images of the Parisian lifestyle reminiscent of many of the old masters such as Henri Cartier-Bresson. The images portray many people and familiar French icons and will be on display through April 12. Call 382-8355 or visit www.openshuttergallery.com for details.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., exhibits the fine art photography of Howard Rachlin, an award-winning Durango photographer, through April 4. 375-7877 for details.

A new local chapter of Business Networking International meets every Thursday from 7-8:30 a.m. in room 100 of the Durango Office Suites, 1053 Main Ave. BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world. Call 422-2032 or e-mail servinglife@hotmail.com for details.

The Children’s Museum, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts the exhibit, “Pushing Your Limits.” The museum explores how people “push their limits” to survive, or just have more fun. Children can crawl into a Puebloan dwelling and imagine how it was to live on the edge, wiggle in a full-sized raft, or grind it out on a mountain bike trail. 259-9234 for details.

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The Open Shutter Gallery will open the exhibit “Women Empowered” a collection of images by internationally renowned photographer Phil Borges, on April 13.

The Badly Bent will play an April 13 CD Release Party at the Abbey Theatre. The Outta Hand String Band will open the show.

Fort Lewis College’s Earth Week will conclude with Barnyard Days, an outside petting zoo, on April 13.

The Abbey Rogues, of Denver, will play the Durango Contra Dance at the VFW Hall on April 13.

The Durango Arts Center Art Library will present the 4^th Annual Edible Book Show and Tea on April 13.

The Dolores River Festival will host the third annual Great Outdoor Gear Silent Auction Fund-raiser on April 13 at the Dolores Community Center.

The Broomball Meltdown Tournament takes place April 13 & 14 and is open to the public. 375-7300 to register by April 11.

The Durango Bluegrass Meltdown returns on April 13-15 and features headliners Lou Reid and Carolina, John Reischman and the Jaybirds, the Stairwell Sisters and Hurricane Creek.

The Tri the Rim Triathlon returns to the Fort Lewis College rim on April 14.

The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College will host “Ballet Time” on April 14, featuring performances by the Durango Ballet Ensemble and Dance in the Rockies.

Durango BMX will open its racing season on April 15. Racing will continue every Sunday through October.

The Colorado Division of Wildlife will hold an April 16 orientation for volunteers interested in helping at the local Wildlife Museum. 382-3810 for details.

KDUR’s Furniture as Art Auction returns to the Durango Arts Center on April 19. This year, 24 artists are participating. Visit www.kdur.org for details.

The 3rd Annual Earth Day Celebration takes place April 21at Earthrise Community and will highlight alternative vehicles, solar energy, local food and environmental ethics and features live music, dancing and more.

Durango Nature Studies will hold its annual Weed-n-Beer Day on April 21 in honor of Earth Day.

The San Juan Citizens Alliance hosts an April 21 volunteer work project at Painted Hand Pueblo in Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. 259-3583 to RSVP.

A talk on surface design and current trends in fiber arts will take place April 21 at the Durango Arts Center.

Mesa Verde Artist in Residence Paul Pennington will give a free photo/hike workshop at the park on April 21.

The 28th annual Apple Blossom Pow Wow takes place April 21 at the San Juan County Fairgrounds in Farmington.

Advantage Physical Therapy & Wellness will offer free injury screenings on April 21.

Durango Parks and Recreation & the Durango Swim Club will host the first annual All-Comers Swim Meet on April 21. 375-7306 for details.

The Durango Foundation for Educational Excellence will host its annual 9-R Teacher and Staff Appreciation Celebration and Merit Awards on May 3.

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Little Brother lands at the Abbey What: Concert from the noted North Carolina hip-hop trio Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College When: Fri., April 6 at 10 p.m.   A top national hip-hop act lands on the Abbey Theatre stage this weekend. Little Brother, a band from North Carolina, will be joined by Denver MC Black Pegasus for the April 6 show. The evening gets under way at 10 p.m.   Though the band is part of the resurgence of alternative rap, Little Brother’s inspirations are atypical for Southern hip-hop. They draw on the examples of bands like De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest in addition to contemporaries like The Roots and Black Star. Little Brother formed at North Carolina Central University, and all three members had known each other since 1998, when they performed in a local hip-hop outfit called the Organization. After that band’s dissolution in 2000, they spearheaded a 12-member crew dubbed the Justus League and worked together off and on in varying combinations before officially teaming up as Little Brother in 2001. The name was adopted as a humble nod to the band’s other influences. In early 2003, Little Brother released its full-length debut, “The Listening,” which won widespread critical praise. Early this year, the group finished up its latest release, “Getback.” Little Brother takes the Abbey stage this Friday at 10 p.m. For more information, call 385-1711.

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Top climber presents local slideshow What: A free slideshow with renowned climber Micah Dash Where: 130 Noble Hall at Fort Lewis College When: Mon., April 9 at 7 p.m. One of the nation’s top climbers and alpinists pays Durango a visit this week. World renowned speed climber and alpinist Micah Dash will present a free slide show at Fort Lewis College on April 9 at 7 p.m. Dash is known for his bold, big-wall climbing and his stunning ability as a speed climber. The 40- to 60-minute slideshow will cover two of his speed-climbing conquests in Pakistan: the first one-day ascent of the Eternal Flame route on Trango Tower and the second speed ascent of Cat’s Ear Spire. Of the Cat’s Ear Spire ascent, Dash commented, “The route consisted of pitch after pitch of mandatory run-out 5.11, offwidth, squeeze chimney and face climbing.” As part of the slide show, Dash hopes to raise awareness for and support of Friends of Indian Creek. The group is a nonprofit organization that has formed to protect climber access and ensure a responsible resource management plan for nearby Indian Creek, Utah. Indian Creek, located south of Canyonlands Needles District, is currently facing detrimental access issues and threats to camping. For more information on the event, call Outdoor Pursuits at 247-7293.

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Speed Dating comes to town What: The first annual Community Speed Dating fund-raiser Where: The Diamond Circle Theatre, 699 Main Ave. When: Sat., April 7 at 7 p.m. A few good singles are needed to find their matesat the first annual Community Speed Dating event this Saturday. The fund-raiser for the Fort Lewis College Rotoract Club takes place at 7 p.m. at the Diamond Circle Theatre. For those of you who missed “40 Year Old Virgin,” speed dating involves meeting numerous people in a short amount of time. Bachelorettes areseated at tables, while bachelors rotate around the room spending five to seven minutes chatting with each bachelorette. Each person has a number, and if someone sparks their interest they write down their number and submit it to the event coordinators. If there is a common interest, the event coordinators will give the contact information to each person, so they can arrange their second date. The Community Speed Dating event will include entertainment, hors d’ourves, cash bar and prizes throughout the evening. Door prizes and raffle prizes include J.Bo’s, The Red Snapper, Sushitarian, and the Spaaah Shop. The club hopes to attract 50 to 100 participants to this year’s event and raise around $500. Rotaract Club is a college-based organization that strives to encourage the Rotary International motto “service above self” in young adults. Tickets for the event are available in advance at Durango Coffee Company and both locations of Bank of the San Juans. Tickets will also be available at the door on April 7.

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