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Whose Your Daddy! returns to Main

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The Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado holds its monthly board-meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Durango City Council Chambers, 949 E. Second Ave. Guests will be County Commissioner Wally White and City Commissioner Renee Parsons. www.sustainableSWcolorado.org for details.

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

Durango Motorless Transit hosts a group trail run on the Log Chutes Trail. Interested runners should meet at the trailhead at 6 p.m. 946-5557 for details.

The American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., Suite 282, offers an Adult CPR/AED class from 6-10 p.m. The class includes certifications. 259-5383 to pre-register. 

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

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

Formula 151 brings its original, acoustic rock to the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., for an all ages show beginning at 8 p.m.

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.

DJ Ralphsta spins for Pint Night at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave. 259-9200 for details.

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Purgatory Mountain kicks off its summer season with the alpine slide, miniature golf, chairlift rides with access to mountain biking and hiking trails and more. www.durangomountainresort.com  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.

Dave Mensch and Steve Dejka, a Formula 151 duo, plays El Patio, 600 Main Ave., starting at 5 p.m.

Durango Harley Davidson, 750 Camino del Rio, hosts the Durango Chamber Commerce’s Business After Hours at 5 p.m. with food from Bart’s NY Deli and music from the Kirk James Blues Band. 247-0312.

Durango BMX hosts a single point race with sign ups from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and racing to follow. www.durangobmx.com .

Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., hosts Blu Friday including a keg giveaway beginning at 6 p.m. Singer-songwriter Gigi Love performs beginning at 7 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.

Ellis & Carver play high-altitude blues 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.

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

Pete Giuliani plays acoustic rock from 4-7 p.m. for the Friday afternoon club at the Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village. Ralph Dinosaur takes the stage at 9 p.m. 884-9155.

Public Property, reggae from Iowa City, stops over at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324.

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The Durango Farmer’s Market meets from 8 a.m.-noon in the First National Bank of Durango parking lot, 259 W. 9^th St. The event includes produce from local farmers, prepared food items, locally made crafts, and musical entertainment.  

The Medicine Horse Center holds a volunteer training day from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the group’s headquarters in Mancos. The Medicine Horse Center offers equine assisted therapeutic services. www.medicinehorsecenter.org  for details.

The 14th annual Silverton Hillside Cemetery volunteer work day takes place from 10 a.m.-noon. Following the work session, anecdotes of early pioneers buried in Hillside Cemetery will be shared. 387-5609.

Durango BMX hosts a Race for Life from 2-3 p.m. No membership is required and proceeds go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. www.durangobmx.com  for details.

Jack Ellis & Larry Carver play high-altitude blues at El Patio, 600 Main Ave., beginning at 5 p.m.

Kirtan, Eastern Indian participatory singing, takes place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Smiley Building’s Blue Heron Studio, 1309 E. Third Ave. 259-2110 for details. 

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.

Linda Malinsky, Mike Rhodes and Charla Nettleton, of the Epiclectics, perform at 7 p.m. in the Mancos State Park amphitheater. 533-7065 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 Hollywood Bar in Dolores continues its live music series with an 8 p.m. show from the Lawn Chair Kings and the Beautiful Losers.  

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

Liquid Revolution plays funky metal and rock at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at

10 p.m. 259-9200.

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Durango BMX hosts State Championship Race Qualifiers with sign-ups from 8-9 a.m.

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Artist-in-Residence Rebecca Barfoot hosts an open house at the Aspen Guard Station from 3-7 p.m. Visitors can tour the historical cabin, view Barfoot’s artwork and enjoy the surrounding aspen forest and wildflowers. 385-1219 for details.

Trimble Hot Springs presents jazz selections from Tom and Chad Macluskey and vocalist Kriss Larsen at 4 p.m. Music at Trimble takes place every Sunday. 247-0111 for details.

Gigi Love, Mike Coble and Matt Moon bring their acoustic folk to the patio at the Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 259-2545 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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P is for Peanut, 473 E. College, hosts a performance from The Juggling Gems at 5 p.m. 385-4525 for details.

Singer-songwriter Robin Davis performs at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 8 p.m.

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.

The Lasso Tobacco Coalition meets from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at San Juan Basin Health Department’s main conference room. 247-5702 ext. 227 to RSVP.

A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Durango Public Library takes place at 4 p.m. at the site of the old Mercy Hospital, 1900 E. Third Ave.

C. Scott Hagler, Durango pianist, celebrates the release of a CD of Scott Joplin’s piano rags to commemorate the 46th and final season of the Diamond Circle Melodrama. The event takes place from 5-7 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. Third Ave.

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 6 p.m. 903-8416 for details.

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

Trimble Hot Springs presents a performance by the ASA Fire Dancing Tribe beginning beginning at dusk. 247-0111 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 for details.

Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a 6:30 p.m. book signing with local author Lynn Kuntz for her latest work, Celebrate the USA: Hands-On Activities for Kids. 259-4682 for details.

Formula 151 plays a live show on the patio at Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., beginning at 7 p.m. 259-9018 for details.

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

The Greencards, performing with Jake Shimabukuro, play an 8 p.m. show at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. The band’s album “Viridian” recently reached #1 on Billboard Magazine’s Bluegrass Chart. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

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

DJs Brian Ess and Niko spin for “Network” at 10 p.m. at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 769-6900 for details.

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The Durango Arts Center hosts the symposium, “Strong Arts - Strong Community,” featuring keynote speaker John Hickenlooper, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 259-2606 to register.

Trails 2000 hosts a work day with Durango DEVO on the Haul Road above the Durango Dog Park from 4-7 p.m. Visit www.trails2000.org  for details.

The new “Drinking Liberally in Durango” club meets at 6 p.m. at Joel’s. 119 W. 8^th St. The meeting is open to everyone willing to engage in open, freewheeling democratic debate over a few cocktails.

Durango BMX hosts its weekly races with sign ups from 6-6:30 p.m. and racing to follow. Racing will continue every Sunday and Wednesday through October. www.durangobmx.com  for details.

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

The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., presents Canyon Dog Jam, an acoustic jam session, from 6-9 p.m. 259-0430 for details.

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

Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, plays a solo show at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 7 p.m.

Greg Ryder returns to the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 8 p.m.

An open-level East Coast Swing Party takes 4

place at 8:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. No partner necessary. 903-9402 for details.

The Cronin Valley Crooks bring their bluegrass back to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Joel’s, 119 W. 8th St., hosts DJ Eschaton spinning “Retro 2 Electro” for Ladies Night at 10 p.m. 385-0430 for details.

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The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad hosts its Day Out With Thomas: All Aboard Tour from June 15-18. The tour includes a 30-minute ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, an opportunity to meet and take a photo with Sir Topham Hatt and activities for the whole family, including arts & crafts, storytelling, video viewing, live music and more. www.thomasandfriends.com  for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts its 31^st annual Juried Exhibit. This year’s theme is “Emotions” and the show was judged by Gregory and Jenny Gummersall. All non-accepted artwork will be exhibited across the street at Steamworks for a Salon De Refuse Exhibit. 259-2606 for details.

The Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave., exhibits “Classic Images in Black and White” by Colorado photographer Cole Thompson through July 25. Cole’s images are rich with texture, tonality and contrast and have been awarded numerous merits. This selection of work exhibits a broad range of Cole’s subject matter and shooting styles. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com  for details.

The Diamond Circle Melodrama continues its 46th and final season with “The Wicklow Wedding,” 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  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.

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 Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College will offer a Solstice Marker Viewing at sunrise on June 21. The spiral is designed after the many petroglyph spirals in the region. The Center’s doors open at 5:45 a.m. 247-7456 for details.

Fine art photographer Jenny Gummersall addresses the Durango Photography Club on June 21.

A Celtic Heritage Night, featuring song, poetry, dancing and more, will take place at the Durango Arts Center on June 23.

Albino brings its afrofunk back to the Summit on June 23.

The first annual Durango Rocks! Summerfest plays the La Plata County Fairgrounds on June 23 and includes vendors, activities and performances by Lacey Black & Red Rhapsody, Formula 151 and Ralph Dinosaur.

The 3rd annual Mancos Renaissance Faire returns to Cottonwood Park on June 23 & 24.

The Durango Arts Center’s Plate and Palette continues on June 24 at Durango Mountain Resort with Take a Llama to Lunch.

Bike to Work Day will return to downtown Durango on June 27 and includes giveaways, bike checks, informational booth and a beer garden.

A golf tournament benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County is scheduled for June 29 at Dalton Ranch. 426-7103 for details.

The Alpine Bank Trail Series continues June 30 with the 2^nd annual Mountain Park Classic trail run.

The 2007 Animas River Festival, an opportunity to celebrate and care for the river, will be held on June 30 and July 1 in Silverton.

Durango’s annual “Salute to America” returns July 4 with a street dance, BBQ, fun run, pancake breakfast, parade, fireworks and more.

The Abbey Theatre will screen the film “Crossing Arizona,” a look at the perilous journey of immigrants, on July 11.

Animas River Cabaret, a gala benefit for Music in the Mountains, takes place July 15. 385-6820 for details.

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Moving Matter at the Summit What: A show from the Austin-based jam rock band  Where: The Summit, 600 Main Ave.   When: Sat., June 16 at 9 p.m. Durangoans can get a glimpse of the Austin music scene this weekend. Moving Matter, a rock jam band from down south, plays a Saturday show at the Summit. The group recently released its third full-length album, “Live at Grego’s,” and is complimenting the release with a Colorado tour. Since relocating to the musical mecca of Austin from Fort Collins in 2003, the band has continued to hone its high-energy sound, frequently garnering praise and comparisons to such acts as Sound Tribe Sector 9 and Particle. Bassist Chris Holland and guitarist Josh Pearson share most of the song-writing duties, while drummer Dan Mcgreevy captains the ship with his rock-steady beats. Dustin Bozarth on keys has rounded out the sound by dropping copious amounts of synth textures and Hammond organ into the mix. The live show is bolstered by the help of innovative lighting and stage design by the band’s official fifth member, Jonezy, who has been creating the visual score to the band’s music since the Fort Collins days. The band currently tours with a rig of intelligent lights, LED washes, inflatable aliens and a multitude of “candy” for the eyes to compliment the psychedelic waves of sound created by the band’s guitar and synth-led musical journeys. Durangoans can head out on this journey on June 16. The show gets under way at 9 p.m. For more information, call the Summit at 247-2324.

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Adventure racers take on the San Juans What: The 7th annual Adventure Xstream adventure race series Where: Starting and finishing at Durango Mountain Resort When: Beginning on June 16   Adventure athletes will descend on Durango this weekend to test their mettle in the 7th annual Adventure Xstream adventure race series. On June 16, participants will compete in a range of disciplines including mountain biking, paddling and trekking along with orienteering, rappelling and Tyrolean traverse. This year, the endurance race starts and finishes at Durango Mountain Resort, and competitors ranging from weekend warriors to professionals will challenge mind, body and fellow competitors on varied terrain. Two courses offer solo, two-person and four-person teams the option to customize their race experience. The 12-hour course spans 50 to 60 miles while the 24-hour course is nearly 100 miles long. Both have more than a 3,200-foot elevation gain.  “Adventure racing is for the well-rounded athlete,” says race organizer Will Newcomer. “People want to test, and push, their abilities by conquering as many events as possible.” Each year competitors from around the country compete in the event, including past Eco Challenge champions. Adventure Xstream is a five-race series with events in Durango, Moab, Breckenridge and Vail. Series champions are awarded qualifying spots into Adventure Xstream: The Expedition, the 250- to 300-plus mile season finale adventure race in Moab. For more information on the series, log onto www.gravityplay.com.

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Whose Your Daddy! returns to Main What: A street fair benefiting the Durango Discovery Museum, featuring headliners Drag the River Where: Main Avenue, between 10th & 12th Streets. When: Sat., June 16, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Downtown Durango is going to the dads this Saturday. “Who’s Your Daddy!,” a celebration of fathers, takes place from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Main Ave. between 10th and 12th streets. The event is a benefit for the Children’s Museum and the Durango Discovery Museum. Drag the River, an alt-country band from Fort Collins, returns to Durango to headline the event. They will be joined by local acts, the Lawnchair Kings, The Freeman Social, the Hounds of Purg, Pinhead and Rock N Rye. In addition to music, a street fair will fill Main Avenue with two blocks of games, crafts and activities for the whole family. Events include a jumping castle, a blow-up slide, micro golf, a dunk tank, a wet zone, chair massages, tie-dye, paint a bird house and much more. There will also be fresh-brewed Carvers beer and food from Off the Vine, P is for Peanut, Domino’s Pizza and the Lost Dog. “Whose Your Daddy!” is a free event, with all profits from tickets sold for refreshments and activities going to the continuing operations of the Children’s Museum of Durango and the renovation of the old riverside power plant into the future Durango Discovery Museum. For more information on the Father’s Day fund-raiser, call 259-9234.

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