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Fort Lewis to graduate 44th class
Sweet Sunny South returns
Kool Keith plays the Abbey

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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. 259-1672 to register.

The Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado holds a membership meeting at 5:30 p.m. in Durango City Council Chambers, 949 E Second Ave. Scott Huffman, of Zero Emissions Research and Initiatives, will discuss “Systems Design” and its influences on economics and ecology. All are welcome to attend.

A volunteer orientation for the Firewise Council Neighborhood Ambassador Program takes place from 5:30-8 p.m. at the San Juan Public Lands Center. Attendees will learn how to link with trusted information about wildfire prevention and safety. The event includes a light dinner. 385-1256 to RSVP.

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.

Miller Middle School hosts a 6 p.m. poetry slam to benefit Sam Romero, a Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary student who was injured in a car accident, at 6 p.m. in the Miller Commons. 247-1418, ext. 2524 for details.

Creativity Festivity 2007 draws to a close with a 6 p.m. Poetry Jam in the Durango Arts Center Theatre, 802 E. Second Ave. 259-2606 for details.

Durango Motorless Transit hosts a group trail run on the Lion’s Den and College loops. Interested runners should meet at the Chapman Hill trailhead at 6 p.m. 946-5557 for details.

Mercy Regional Medical Center hosts “Awareness and Relaxation for Managing Stress,” a four-part series of classes held on consecutive Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. in the Wellness Center. 769-7988 to register.

Kirk James plays solo blues at the Junebug Catfish House, located in Bayfield, at 6 p.m.

Author Vernon Howard leads a seminar on “How to Enjoy Your Life Journey” at the Hampton Inn, 3777 Main Ave., from 7-8: 30 p.m. The event will focus on life-healing and self-help. 264-5211 for details.

Local, acoustic rock band Formula 151 plays an 8 p.m. show at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568 for details.

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.

Niko and Madden spin for Pint Night at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10:30 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

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The American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., offers a CPR for the Professional Rescuer Review class from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The class includes a one-year certification. 259-5383 to pre-register.

The City of Durango kicks off a two-day computer and electronics recycling event from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Durango Recycling Center. All types of computer components and televisions are accepted from residents, businesses, governments, and schools. Fees vary

depending upon items. 375-4831 for details.

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.

A meeting of North Main business owners takes place at 5: 30 p.m. at the Aspen Café, 3700 Main Ave., and includes a talk by the Center Business District’s Bob Kunkel. Anyone interested in raising public awareness about North Main’s offerings is encouraged to attend. 259-9233 to RSVP.

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.

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

Jack Ellis & Larry Carver play high-altitude blues at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

The Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., hosts the Leather and Lace Fashion Show at 8 p.m. The event includes Harley fashion, prizes and music from Niel Nelson and the Saloonatics. 375-2568 for details.

Singer-songwriter Joel Racheff plays at the 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., at 8 p.m. 259-8801 for details.

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

Washington DC’s DJ Eurok and DJ Mowgli present “Upset the Setup” at the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 259-0430 for details.

Wild Blooms play a 9 p.m. CD Release show at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College. 385-1711 for details.

Cosmic Accident plays rock ‘n’ roll at the Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village beginning at 9 p.m. 884-9155 for details.

Power rock band 360 Smile plays the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. Liquid Revolution will open the show247-2324 for details.

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The American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., offers an Adult/Child/Infant CPR with automated external defibrillator and First Aid class from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The class includes certifications. 259-5383 to pre-register.

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event continues from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Durango Recycling Center. All types of computer components and televisions are accepted from residents, businesses, governments, and schools. Fees vary depending upon items. 375-4831 for details.

The American Cancer Society celebrates the grand opening of a Cancer Resource Center at Mercy Medical Plaza. The center is dedicated to helping cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. There will be an open house from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and a short ceremony at 10 a.m.

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 for details.

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

Jack Ellis and Larry Carver play high altitude blues at the Summit, located in Pagosa Springs, at 7:30 p.m.

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

The 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 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.

DJ Jonezy spins at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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The Durango Public Library hosts a 3:30 p.m. Victorian Tea for young adults, their friends and their relatives. Poetry reading, harp music and a complimentary booklet on tea will be offered. 375-3380 for details.

Trimble Hot Springs hosts The Jazz Trio of Tom & Chad MacCluskey & Kriss Larsen at 4 p.m. Music at Trimble takes place every Sunday. 247-0111 for details.

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

The 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.

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

Matt Monarch, raw food educator and author of Raw Spirit, gives a 7 p.m. lecture at Turtle Lake Refuge,  848 E. Third Ave. 247-8395 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, located in room 23 of the Smiley Building, hosts Community Night, an event for all aspiring fiber artists, from 5-8 p.m. 749-7006 for details.

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

Jungian Analyst Anne Robinson hosts the Business Women’s Network at 5: 30 p.m. at her home office, 782 Animas View Drive, in Durango. The event is an informal networking event designed specifically for women. 247-1242 for details.

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

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

Maria’s Bookshop hosts a 6:30 p.m. booksigning with Ann Cummins in celebration of the publication of her novel Yellowcake. The book tells a story of straddling cultures and cheating fate in the American Southwest. 247-1438 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.

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The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery displays The Plein Air Painters of the Four Corners Exhibition from May 2-18. Paintings of the scenic Southwest by more than 304

 artists from the Four Corners region will be on display. The Plein Aire Painters of the 4 Corners is a group of professional artists that meet once a month to paint out of doors “en plein air” at various locations in the Southwest. The artists work in oil, watercolor, acrylic and pastel. A reception takes place May 4. 247-7167 for details.

Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave., exhibits “Women Empowered” a collection of images by internationally renowned photographer Phil Borges through May 23. The show is a celebration of remarkable women in developing countries making extraordinary differences in their worlds. These compelling portraits show the heroic women who have chosen to break through the barriers of oppression and convention to become leaders instead of victims. Borges is a recipient of numerous humanitarian and photography awards. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com for details.

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, performances, receptions and poetry slams will follow throughout the month. 259-2606 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 is an exhibit of the jewelry of Ben Nighthorse, a show that appeared at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. Visit www.swcenter.fortlewis.edu.

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

The Gaslight Theater will screen the acclaimed documentary “American Meth” on May 3. All proceeds will go to the American Meth Education Foundation. 

Womenade, a program of the Women’s Resource Center, hosts a May 3 potluck with proceeds going to community members in need. joelle@ekiva.net for details and to RSVP.

Maria’s Bookshop will host a May 4 limited edition print signing with photographer Jonas Grushkin in support of the Durango Discovery Museum.

The Durango Choral Society Cabaret takes place on May 5 at the Durango Arts Center and includes soloists ensembles, a buffet and a cash bar.

The Tara Mandala Buddhist Retreat Center, in Pagosa Springs, will host a May 5 open house, which includes a tour, meditation and a free lunch.

Community Connections, Inc. will host the 4^th annual “Golfing for Kids with Disabilities” Family Support Tournament on May 5 at Hillcrest.

The Guthrie Family Legacy Tour, featuring folk legend Arlo Guthrie, plays the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on May 5.

Advantage Physical Therapy & Wellness will offer free injury screenings on May 5.

“Collaboration Skills,” a training workshop is for nonprofit program managers, natural resource professionals, and non-formal educators, takes place on May 7 at the San Juan Public Lands Center.  education@sjma.org  for details.

The Adaptive Sports Association will host orientations for summer volunteers on May 8, 11 & 16. 259-0374 for details.

Bear Smart Durango screens the film “Papa Bear” on May 9 at the Abbey Theatre to coincide with black bears coming out of hibernation.

Maria’s Bookshop will host “Will Harry Die?,” a May 9 forecasting forum on Harry Potter VII, which is set to release on July 21. The event is a fund-raiser for the Durango Public Library.

Durango Lively Arts Co. will present “A Sting in the Tale,” a murder mystery comedy on May 10-12 and May 17-19.  

The Dance Center presents “A Work of Art,” student dance performances inspired by the visual arts, on May 11 & 12 at the Abbey Theatre.

The Tara Mandala Buddhist Retreat Center, located in Pagosa Springs, hosts a May 12 Meditation Day.

The Mother’s Day Telegraph 1-mile, 5K & 10K, the first race in the Alpine Bank Trail Series, takes place on May 13.

Four Corners area members of Mensa (The High IQ Society) will meet at noon on May 19 in Aztec. 247-9278 for details.

The Diamond Circle Melodrama will open its 46th and final season on May 25 with “The Wicklow Wedding.” www.diamondcirclemelodrama.com for details.

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Fort Lewis to graduate 44th class What: Fort Lewis College’s spring commencement exercises Where: Whalen Gymnasium When: Sat., April 28, at 8:30 & 11:30 a.m.   Fort Lewis College will send more than 500 seniors into the big world this Saturday. Carol Spencer, president of San Juan College, will deliver the commencement address to FLC’s 44th baccalaureate class. Ceremonies will take place at 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. in Whalen Gymnasium. In addition to Spencer’s talk, Fort Lewis will present former State Representative Mark Larson with an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters. Through his four terms serving as Representative for House District 59 in the Colorado House of Representatives, Larson had been a friend and staunch supporter of Fort Lewis College. First elected to the House of Representatives in 1998, Larson served the residents of Archuleta, La Plata and San Juan counties, along with part of Montezuma County. Larson was instrumental in obtaining approval from the General Assembly to create the Board of Trustees for Fort Lewis College. A number of Fort Lewis College faculty and staff will also be recognized for their hard work and outstanding contributions at this year’s Commencement. There will be two ceremonies, at 8:30 and 11: 30 a.m., in order to accommodate all of the graduating students and guests. A reception will follow each ceremony in the Student Life Center. At both ceremonies, Fort Lewis College President Brad Bartel will ask for a moment of silence in observance of the recent tragedy at Virginia Tech. For more information on the events, log onto: www.fortlewis.edu.

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Sweet Sunny South returns What: A Durango Acoustic Music show with the old-time string band   Where: Diamond Circle Theatre, 699 Main Ave. When: Sun., April 29. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Old-time strings take the stage in Durango this week. Durango Acoustic Music presents Sweet Sunny South in a springtime performance at the Diamond Circle Theatre this Sunday. Folk duo Anne and Pete Sibley will open the show. The Paonia-based Sweet Sunny South is an old-timey quartet that has performed extensively throughout the region for the past six years, placing in the prestigious RockyGrass band contest two years running. They have also released three new records in the last four years, “Bell Creek Dance Club” and “Wild -n- Swingin,’” both garnering glowing reviews and heavy radio rotation on stations across the country. Their latest, “Live from the Radio Room,” was released in June. Banjo and mandolin player Bill Powers writes most of the band’s original songs; Cory Obert plays old-time fiddle and sings high tenor; Rob Miller on rhythm guitar sings lead and harmony; and Shelley Gray plays bass and sings. The foursome appears on stage in authentic old-fashioned dress and plays around a single standing microphone in the style of old. Opening act Anne and Pete Sibley, a husband-and-wife duo based in Jackson, Wyo., focus on vocals and harmonies. In 2005 they spent the year introducing their music at festivals in the Rocky Mountains like the Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival, performing sold-out shows, opening for Willie Nelson and as in-studio guests on community radio stations – all this within their first two years of performing. Doors to the show open at 6:30 p.m. with Anne & Pete Sibley taking the stage at 7 p.m., and Sweet Sunny South following at about 8 p.m. Tickets will be available at Southwest Sound and Canyon Music and at the door.

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Kool Keith plays the Abbey What: A concert from the indie-rap pioneer Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College When: Thurs., April 26, 10 p.m. A hip-hop pioneer plays Durango this week. Kool Keith, joined by special guests DJ Abilities and Black Pegasus, takes over the Abbey Theatre on Thursday. Kool Keith began his career as the mind and mouth behind the Bronx-based Ultramagnetic MCs. His signature style is stream-of-consciousness lyrical flow and complex vocals. The average Kool Keith album is peppered with bizarre and even delusional or disassociated themes, and nearly all of his albums incorporate a dislike for more commercialized strains of hip-hop. Since his start with the Ultramagnetic MCs, Keith has assumed a variety of different personas. There’s the rogue gynecologist Dr. Octagon, the psycho killer Dr. Dooom, Black Elvis and a host of others. Throughout his many incarnations, Kool Keith has dedicated himself to bringing hip-hop into the future and during his nearly 20-year career, he’s earned a reputation as one of indie rap’s most prolific and warped artists. Doors to Thursday’s show at the Abbey open at 10 p.m., and advance tickets are available at the Abbey and Southwest Sound. Call 385-1711 for more information.

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