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FLC launches free concerts
Expanded Bike to Work Day on tap
Durango Rocks! Summerfest kicks off

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Summer Solstice

The Mancos Farmer’s Market meets from 4-7 p.m. in Boyle Park. The market will run every Thursday through Oct. 18. 533-7725 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 Colorado Trail. Interested runners should meet at the Junction Creek Road trailhead at 6 p.m. 946-5557 for details.

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

Jenny Gummersall, a fine arts photographer, addresses the Durango Photography Club at 7 p.m. in the Pine Room of the La Plata County Fairgrounds. She will present “Galleries 101” and give the ins and outs of gallery operations and getting your work displayed. 259-6808 for details.

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

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts the Immigrant Music Project, a world music fusion featuring DJs X and Maize, at 9:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the San Juan Citizens Alliance. 247-2324 for details.

DJ I-Gene and a special guest spin for Pint Night at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

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Venerated Tibetan Buddhist teacher Lama Wangdor Rinpoche visits Tara Mandala Buddhist Retreat Center, Pagosa Springs. Rinpoche will give Mahamudra teachings on the nature of mind through June 24. 731-3711 or www.taramandala.org 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.

Donny Johnson plays the “Serious Stage” from 5-9 p.m. at Serious Texas BBQ South, 650 S. Camino del Rio. 259-9507 for details.  

Pete Giuliani brings his acoustic stew to the patio at Christina’s Grill and Bar, 21382 U.S. Hwy. 160 W , from 5-9 p.m. 382-3844 for details.

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

Teachers from the Colorado Distance Learning Academy host a 7 p.m. meet and greet at the Durango Coffee Company, 730 Main Ave. CDELA is a full-time distance-learning academy for K-12 students wanting to study from home.

The Loose Change Revival plays 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.

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.

The Living Daylights plays ambient folk and pop at 9 p.m. at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College. 375-2121 for details.

The Saloonatics play rock ‘n roll at the Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village at 9 p.m. 884-9155 for details.

Delta Nove plays its blend of funk, afro-beat, jazz and rock at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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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 and locally made crafts. Tim Telep will play acoustic folk, rock and blues all morning.

The San Juan Mountains Association in conjunction and Durango Mountain Resort offer free guided naturalist hikes from 10 a.m.-noon. The hikes continue through Sept. 1 and registration is not required. 385-1210 for details.

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

The third annual Mancos Renaissance Faire kicks off from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. in Cottonwood Park by the Mancos River. The event includes authentic period events and performances, vendors and activities for kids of all ages. www.mancosrenaissance.com for details.

The Lindells: Declassified Band plays roots, rock and desert surf at El Patio, 600 Main Ave., from 5-9 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.4

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts Celtic Heritage Night at 7 p.m. The event features all things Celtic, featuring premiere bagpipes and drums, Scottish dancing, song and poetry, fiddles and fun. Celtic attire is welcome. 259-4143 for details.

Cowboy singer-songwriter Slim McWilliams plays at 7 p.m. at the Mancos State Park Amphitheater, five miles from Mancos. 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.

Freeplay, featuring Pete Giuliani, plays rock ‘n roll at the Columbine Bar in Mancos at 8 p.m. 533-7397 for details.

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

Albino brings its high-energy grooves and explosive stage show back to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Katalyst, a power rock trio from Denver, plays at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

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The Durango Arts Center’s Plate & Palette season continues at 9:30 a.m. with Take a Llama to Lunch at Durango Mountain Resort. The event includes a llama-supported hike and lunch and benefits DAC. 259-2606 for reservations.

The third annual Mancos Renaissance Faire continues from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Cottonwood Park by the Mancos River with authentic period events and performances, vendors and more. www.mancosrenaissance.com for details.

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 for details.

The Four Corners Rose Society discusses “Dealing with Pests and Diseases on your Roses” at 1 p.m. at the home at 39 Animas Place. All gardeners are invited to the potluck lunch. 259-3244 for details.

Trimble Hot Springs presents jazz guitarists Gordon Peck & Kevin Lee at 4 p.m. Music at Trimble takes place every Sunday. 247-0111 for details.

DJ I-Gene spins roots and reggae on the patio at the Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., beginning at 3 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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Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays El Patio, 600 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

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.

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.

The American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., Suite 282, offers a First Aid class from 6-10 p.m. The class includes certifications. 259-5383 to pre-register. 

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.

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., presents open mic night with special guest, The Mostest, a roots revival band from Oregon, 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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Trails 2000 hosts a trail work day from 4-7 p.m. Visit www.trails2000.org for details.

Bike to Work Day will return to downtown Durango from  4–7 p.m. and includes giveaways, bike checks, informational booth and a beer garden.

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.

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.

“Save Haviland Recreation Area” meets at 7 p.m. at the Hermosa Cliff Fire Station to discuss the proposed Tamarron land exchange. www.savehaviland.org.

An open-level East Coast Swing Party takes place at 8:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. No partner necessary. 903-9402 for details.  4

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 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 opening “Pursuit of Happiness” on June 22. 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.

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

An equestrian and barn dance/dinner fund-raising event takes place June 30 at Weaselskin Equestrian Center.

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

“Hike, Lunch and Wine with a Llama” returns to Durango Mountain Resort on June 30. www.sjma.org for details.

The Iguanas will perform their third annual KSUT Benefit Concert on June 30 at Durango Mountain Resort.

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 54th annual Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show returns to the La Plata County Fairgrounds on July 6-8.

The Women’s Resource Center will host a three-day training for Colorado agencies titled, “Working with Fathers: Using the Responsible Fatherhood Curriculum,” from July 9-11. 247-1242 for details.

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

The Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run returns to the San Juan Mountains around Silverton on July 13-15.

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

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FLC launches free concerts What: The first of six free community concerts at the college Where: The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College When: Beginning Thurs., June 21, at 6:30 p.m. Once again, “free” is the flavor of the season at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. This Thurs., June 21, the venue’s Free Summer Concert Series kicks off with a complimentary show from country-rock band Midnight Backhand. Six separate shows showcasing local talent will be held during the series. Midnight Backhand walks the line between rock and country, creating an upbeat sound reminiscent of Red Dirt and Texas Rock. The local five-piece band has opened for Texas rockers like Full Throttle and Cooter Graw and played for more than three years in Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. Midnight Backhand has also gained a reputation as a party band, singing good-timey songs, and buffing up their catalogue with original tunes of love, loss and all the good and bad times in between. The show will run from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday’s is the first of six total shows in the series. On June 28, Rock & Rye takes the Concert Hall stage, and shows from the Jeff Strahan Band, Down the Road, the Blue Moon Ramblers, the Badly Bent and the High Rollers will follow later in the summer. For more information, log onto www.durangoconcerts.com, visit the downtown ticket office at 707½ Main or call 247-7657.

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Expanded Bike to Work Day on tap What: Durango’s annual celebration of bicycle commuting Where: The 1000 block of Main Avenue When: Wed., June 27 from 4-7 p.m.   Durango celebrates two-wheeled, nonmotorized transit this week. Bike-to-Work Day returns to Durango on Wed., June 27, with a celebration that afternoon downtown. The event is Durango’s fifth annual, and organizers are pulling out all the stops this year. “This is an example of the Durango community coming together to promote awareness of a worthwhile activity that is so representative of our lifestyle,” said event organizer Bob Kunkel. “With our City Council’s enthusiastic support and funding, dozens of hard-working volunteers and many generous supporting local businesses, Bike-to-Work Day continues to grow as a low-key, favorite gathering.” Unlike past years, the annual event is scheduled for an afternoon slot and the entire 1000 block of Main Avenue will be closed down for the occasion this Wednesday. From 4-7 p.m., cyclists will gather for food, a beer garden, giveaways and prizes, a bike wash, event T-shirts and free bike checks donated by Durango Cyclery. In addition, the Durango T will offer free public transportation throughout the day. “If people would bike or walk to work one day a week instead of driving, we’d see a noticeable decrease in air pollution and traffic, as well as promote better health and fitness for adults and children alike,” said Cathy Metz, director of Parks and Recreation. Like all organizers and participants, she hopes to see the Bike to Work phenomenon grow beyond this Wednesday’s event.

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Durango Rocks! Summerfest kicks off What: A free community music festival Where: The La Plata County Fairgrounds When: Sat., June 23, beginning at 11 a.m. A new community festival launches this week. The City of Durango presents “Durango Rocks! Summerfest” on June 23 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. The free event offers live music, games and a variety of vendors and gets under way at 11 a.m. Local musicians Lacey Black & Red Rhapsody, Formula 151 and Ralph Dinosaur will headline the music stage. The event will also feature performances from local dance troupes, free interactive games and fun activities for kids, arts and crafts vendors, appetizing cuisine and local brews. For family members with energy to burn, the festival will offer a free bounce house, steep pitch slide and water games and a quad-bungee trampoline for a small fee. Young children will enjoy free games and activities, including rock painting, a balloon toss, sack races and tug-of-war. Families can choose from a variety of local food and beverage vendors. With the beer garden housed near the large stage, adults can indulge in the flavors of Durango’s finest local breweries. Numerous arts and crafts vendors will offer a variety of creative and decorative pieces for purchase.  In addition, local youth baseball, lacrosse and soccer teams will play games and provide demonstrations on the small baseball field throughout the day.   Admission is free, and festivities go till 5 p.m. Parking at the fairgrounds and the Recreation Center is limited. Concertgoers are encouraged to take advantage of “free” fare on the Durango T and leave their dogs at home.

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