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Lost Dog hosts international art exhibition
Narrow gaugers converge on Durango
Fort Lewis College reconvenes for Fall

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San Juan Basin Health Department holds auditions for the “What If? Colorado” reality show competition from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at North City Market. Audition tapes should include an intro along with the five things you couldn’t live without in an emergency. www.whatifcolorado.com for details or to submit an audition online.

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

Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., hosts Blu Friday including a keg giveaway beginning at 6 p.m. The Big Spank, ska and punk from Albuquerque, plays at 9:30 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.

Grassroots Eclectic, a celebration in sound featuring music by History Of, Liquid Revolution, The Formless, Arvella and Half Hitch, takes place at 7 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. The all-ages show benefits the DHS Interact Club. 259-2606.

The Center of Light Dolores screens “The Peaceful Warrior” at 7 p.m. for its Conscious Movie Night. The event is free and the public is welcome. 882-4920.

Ellis and Carver play high altitude blues at the 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., beginning at 8 p.m. 259-8801 for details.

Formula 151 brings its progressive, original rock to the Billy Goat Saloon, located in Gem Village, at 9 p.m. 884-9155 for details.

Ralph Dinosaur and the Fabulous Volcanoes pay a visit to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9: 30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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The Women’s Resource Center and Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County seek volunteers for a “Women’s Build” construction project from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Casitas de Florida, 1470 Florida Rd. www.habitatdurango.org or 382-9735 to register.

The American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., Suite 282, offers a CPR/AED for the professional rescuer class from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 259-5383 to pre-register.

The Arts & Crafts Market of Durango, a brand new offering of local art by local artists, meets from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Albertsons parking lot. Now accepting artist applications. Call 247-9242 or visit www.ACMDurango.org for details.

The 36^th annual rose show, “Parade of Roses,” takes place at the Durango Mall from noon-4 p.m. Anyone can drop off entries at the northwest public space near “Linens and Things” from 8-9:45 a.m. 247-0813 for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., offers the Kid’s Paint Bar from noon-4 p.m. Art-loving kids can paint, draw, construct and explore a variety of creative activities in the space. 259-2606 for details.

The Girl Scouts of Colorado will host sign-ups for girls in grades K-12 from 1-2: 15 p.m. and 2:30-3:45 p.m. at the First Southern Baptist Church, 1715 W. Second Ave. Adult volunteers are also needed. 259-2934 for details.

The Formula 151 Power Trio performs at El Patio, 600 Main Ave., starting at 5 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.

Mancos State Park hosts a Kids Discovery Walk at the Vista Trailhead at 7 p.m. 533-7065 for details.

Durango DOT Comedy presents its Second Annual Improv Slamdown at 8 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. The event is an improve comedy competition including members of the Durango public. 259-6004 for details.

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

Mancos State Park presents The Scarlet West Film Slideshow at 8:30 p.m. in the amphitheater. 533-7065.

DJ Alyssa Divine spins house, hip-hop, rock and everything in between for “It’s Tiki Time – Let’s get leid” at Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 259-9018.

The Big Spank plays original punkish ska at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Liquid Cheese, funk and ska from El Paso, returns to Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200.

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The 8th Annual Healthfx Dirt Lover’s Rally mountain bike race begins at the Horse Gulch trailhead at 10 a.m. Racers will compete on 6.3, 16 and 18-mile course and receive lunch and a t-shirt. Visit www.active.com to register before Aug. 25 or race-day registration will be available from 8-9 a.m.

The Arts & Crafts Market of Durango, a brand new offering of local art by local artists, meets from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Albertsons parking lot. Now accepting artist applications. Call 247-9242 or visit www.ACMDurango.org.

Durango BMX hosts its weekly races with sign ups from 1-2 p.m. and racing to follow. Racing will continue every Sunday and Wednesday through October. www.durangobmx.com

DJ I-Gene blends dub and traditional roots reggae from 3-7 p.m. on the patio at the Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. 259-2545 for details.

Trimble Hot Springs presents Classical Guitarist Mark Simons at 4 p.m. Music at Trimble takes place every Sunday. 247-0111 for details.

Wines of the San Juan, located at Navajo Dam, hosts bluegrass music from Foxfire from 4-7 p.m. 505-632-0879.

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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The Chimney Rock Archaeological Area offers a full moon program with entertainment from Native American flute player Charles Martinez. The gates will be open from 6 to 6:30 p.m. and the program begins at 7 p.m. www.chimneyrockco.org 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.

The Voodoo Organist and The Devil Drums bring a gothic, punk blues explosion to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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The Chimney Rock Archaeological Area offers a viewing of the full lunar eclipse with Glenn Raby speaking on ancient and naked-eye astronomy. The gates will be open from 2 a.m.-2:15 a.m. and the event is expected to last until 5 a.m. www.chimneyrockco.org for details.

The San Juan Mountains Association in conjunction and Durango Mountain Resort offer free guided naturalist hikes from 10 a.m.-noon. 385-1210 for details.

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

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., offers the Kid’s Paint Bar for “Happy Hours” from 5-7 p.m. The bar is open to all ages. 259-2606 for details.

Ultimate Frisbee takes place at Miller Middle School football field at 6 p.m. 903-8416 for details.

The Jeff Solon Jazz Group, with vocalist Alison Dance, plays the Cyprus Café patio, 735 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 385-6884 for details.

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

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

Durango Nature Studies offers “Hiking the Green Corn Moon” from 7-9 p.m. at the Chris Park Campground. DNS naturalist Becky Gillette will teach about cool moon facts and nighttime lore. 382-9244 ext 3 to register.

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

Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs solo at Joel’s, 119 W. 8^th St., starting at 8 p.m.

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The Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave., exhibits “Action and Reaction,” the wild color photography of Kerry Skarbakka and Blake J. Nolan, through Sept. 19. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com for details.

The Durango Recreation Center’s Art Gallery exhibits paintings by Thaddine Swift Eagle through Aug. 31.

Hoyle Osborne plays ragtime piano and much more at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. Osborne performs every night except Sundays through Aug. 30. The free shows take place from 5:30-7 p.m. and 8-11 p.m. www.strater.com for details.

The Diamond Circle Melodrama continues its 46th and final season with “Pursuit of Happiness.” The show will run on alternate nights with “The Wicklow Wedding,” and both performances are followed by the world-famous Diamond Circle Vaudeville. Showtimes are at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Monday (no shows on Tuesdays) and at 5 p.m. on Sunday. Visit www.diamondcirclemelodrama.com or call 247-3400 for details.

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College displays Monumental Textiles from the Durango Collection, prints from the Bill and Sue Hensler Collection, and drawings and paintings by Native American artists. 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 for details.

Professional Business Builders, a chapter of Business Networking International, meets every Thursday from 7-8:30 a.m. at the Unitarian Church in Durango. BNI Business Connection: a new Business Networking Chapter meets every Wednesday from 11:30-1 p.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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Kitty Kitty Boom Boom will offer free basic sewing classes on Sept. 1. www.kittykittyboomboom.com for details.

Durango Nature Studies will hosts its free 17-hour Volunteer Naturalist Training on Sept. 5, 7 & 8. Naturalists will be trained to lead groups of 8-12 elementary school children. www.durangonaturestudies.org or 382-9244 ext. 3 for details.

The United Way’s 11^th annual Radiothon returns on Sept. 7 to KIQX, KRSJ and KIUP. Hundreds of items will be auctioned off to support the service organization.

The Durango Artposium will present “Mapping in the Arts: Ways of Seeing” on Sept. 7-9 at the Durango Arts Center.

The acclaimed film, “Black Gold – Wake Up and Smell the Coffee,” will show on Sept. 9 at the Abbey Theatre as a fund-raiser for an Ethiopan School Library.

Peter Turchi, of Warren Wilson College, will read from and sign his book, Maps of the Imagination: The Writer as Cartographer at Maria’s Bookshop on Sept. 10.

The second-annual Sacred Arts Festival, celebrating artistic expressions of the sacred, returns to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church from Sept. 13-30.

The Southwest Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children will present a Sept. 15 seminar on music and movement for music teachers and preschool-third grade teachers. 382-0856 for details.

“Earth-Wind-Fire & Water,” an all-day event for landowners and other interested parties, meets on Sept. 15 at the Sky Ute Casino.

The 2nd annual Tri IT multi-sport race returns to Dolores on Sept. 16 and includes run/walk, kayak and bicycling legs. 565-2000 x23 for details.

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Lost Dog hosts international art exhibition What: A juried, international digital art exhibit on climate change Where: The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave. When: Through Sept. 16 with an opening reception at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 24. Climate change is heating up the art world, and Durango gets a big glimpse of the art of global warming beginning this week. “Climate Change – The Impact,“ a juried, international digital art exhibition, goes on display at the Lost Dog this Friday, Aug. 24. An opening reception kicks off the show at 5:30 p.m. The exhibit includes work from 22 artists from countries around the globe including Iran, Germany, Singapore, Turkey, Canada, Australia, Switzerland, Jamacia, Italy and Russia. Through Sept. 16, the downtown venue will be awash in culturally rich images each displaying a unique awareness and perspecitive on the environmental problems facing the global community. Starting as an online international art project by Rainer Grassmuck, of Wuppertal, Germany, the Durango show is the exhibit’s first physical showing. The art represents current events and the fracture of humanity into three opinions – concern, apathy, and denial – regarding imminent climate change. Mediums vary from digital photography/imaging to the abstract, moody works of artists like Ingrid Kamerbeek. Kamerbeek apprenticed under her father and grandfather, both professional painters in Germany, and her richly colored pieces bear the style of a painter mixed with the balanced eye of a graphic artist. In contrast, artist Andre Maitre’s art brings an edgy asymmetric style to the table. This self-taught Swiss artist’s work has been featured around the globe in more than 100 exhibitions since 1969. To preview the exhibit and view the original online showing, visit: http: //www.kunstfluss.de/index41.htm. For more information, contact the Lost Dog at 259-0430.

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Narrow gaugers converge on Durango What: The 9th annual Railfest celebration Where: All over the Durango area When: Aug. 22-26 The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad goes into the spotlight this week. The railroad hosts its 9th annual Railfest, a five-day celebration of railroading and history, from Aug. 22-26. The 1930s Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose Motor Number 5 is a mainstay of this annual event. Visitors and Durangoans have a rare opportunity to ride in the vintage rail vehicle. Like past years, rail collectors and fans can once again swap wares at the annual Railroadiana swap meet from 3-7 p.m. on Aug. 24 and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Aug. 25. The swap meets in the D&SNG Railroad Museum. The five-day event also includes a model railway tour, a murder mystery train and dinner, a chuckwagon breakfast complete with cowboy songs and  poetry, and the presentation of a 1916 La France fire truck to the D&SNG Museum. More information and tickets for the model railway tour, murder mystery train and dinner, chuckwagon breakfast, and all special excursions are available by calling 247-2733 or in person at the Durango depot.

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Fort Lewis College reconvenes for Fall What: Fort Lewis College’s annual Fall Convocation Where: FLC’s Whalen Gymnasium When: Fri., Aug. 24 at 4 p.m. Classes begin on Aug. 27 Fort Lewis College reopens its doors this Friday and welcomes students back after summer vacation. The annual Fall Convocation is scheduled for Aug. 24 and classes will resume on Aug. 27. Convocation, the college’s welcome for incoming freshmen and their parents, takes place at 4 p.m. in Whalen Gymnasium. The event will be followed by a picnic for students and parents, as well as FLC faculty and staff. Welcoming remarks will be given by Leonel Silvia of the FLC Board of Trustees, Dr. Byron Dare of the Faculty Senate, Hussain Bandy of the Associated Students of FLC, and this year’s Miss Hozhoni, Tracey L. Williams. This year’s Convocation speaker will be Dr. Kirk A. Dignum, president and CEO of Mercy Regional Medical Center. Shortly after classes begin, the City of Durango will once again welcome Fort Lewis College students back to town at a special downtown street fair on Tuesday, Aug. 28 from 5-7 p.m. The annual event, designed to provide the college and the community the opportunity to meet and mingle, is planned for the 900 and 1000 blocks of Main Avenue and will feature a variety of vendors, services, food booths and live music. For further information on the coming school year, visit www.fortlewis.edu.

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