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Marcia Ball plays for St. Patty’s  

Community vigil to honor war dead
Vince Herman blows back into town

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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.

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 Series continues with the talk, “Nature of Human Language: Is Language in Humans Instinctive or Culturally Determined?” at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall.

Paul Pennington, photographer and Fort Lewis College professor, addresses the March meeting of the Durango Photography Club from 7-9 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. 259-6808 for details.

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.

Yo Flaco! plays hip-hop, acid jazz and funk at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324.

Pickster One and Tricky T spin hip-hop, funk and party jams for Pint Night at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10:30 p.m. 259-9200.

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The San Juan Mountains Association hosts free Winter Discovery Walks for children ages 5-13. Programs take place Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon through the end of March or by special appointment. Snowshoes will be provided. 739-3626 for details.

A Downtown Durango Community Meeting takes place from 9-10:45 a.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 801 E. Second Ave. The meeting will focus on re-initiating efforts to shape and implement actions that affect the vitality and character of the Historic Downtown and will be followed by an 11 a.m. City Council candidates’ panel.

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.

Scoot ‘n’ Blues, 900 Main Ave., hosts the annual St. Baldrick’s event, a fund-raiser for kids with cancer. The evening begins at 5 p.m. with music from Ralph Dinosaur and the head shaving gets underway at 7 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

Big Brothers-Big Sisters hosts a St. Patrick’s Day celebration from 5-8 p.m. at the La Plata Fairgrounds. The event includes live music, a silent auction, food and a chance to win a $1,000 savings bond. 247-3720 for details.

The 21^st annual Chocolate Fantasia takes place from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Fort Lewis College Ballroom. Local restaurants and chefs compete for the best chocolate creation in town. 259-7462 for details.

Singer-songwriter Tim Guidotti plays acoustic rock at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

The American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., kicks off a Lay Responder CPR/AED and First Aid instructor class at 6 p.m. The class continues on March 17-18 and 26-28. 259-5383 to pre-register.

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

Gary B. Walker plays jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 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 Center of Light Dolores presents a free, 7: 30 p.m. screening of “The Ground Truth,” a documentary chronicling the journeys of Iraq war veterans and their families as they struggle to re-claim their lives. 882-4920 for details.

The Loose Change Revival plays the music of the 1970s and 1980s for a St. Patty’s Day party at the 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., at 8 p.m. 259-8801 for details. 4

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

DJ Mowgli and guests Tricky T, Pickster One and residents of Blunt Club spin a club mix at the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., at 9 p.m.. 259-0430 for details.

Terry Rickard and the Chills play a 9 p.m. show at Club Uno Mas, 117 W. College.

Wild Country plays danceable country at the Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village starting at 9 p.m. 884-9155.

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

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St. Patrick’s Day

“In Quest of Quiet Places,” a free forum sponsored by Outdoor Pursuits and the San Juan Chapter of the Colorado Mountain Club, takes place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in 125 Noble Hall at Fort Lewis College. Speakers will address the impacts of off-highway vehicles on the local backcountry, and a city council candidates’ forum takes place at 1 p.m.

Big Brothers-Big Sisters’ St. Patrick’s Day celebration continues from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the La Plata Fairgrounds. The event includes live music, a silent auction, food and a chance to win a $1,000 savings bond. 247-3720 for details.

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

Durango Early Learning Center’s “Hops and Hopes” fund-raiser takes place at 6 p.m. at the Diamond Circle Theatre, 699 Main Ave. The event includes beer tastings, food, a dj, Celtic music from Giant’s Dance, and the Lavender Thistle Dancers. 259-1483 for details.

Kirk James plays a solo blues show at the Junebug Catfish House, located in Bayfield, from 6-9 p.m.

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

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., celebrates St. Patty’s with music from Aftergrass. A DJ spinning reggae and trance kicks the evening off at 7 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Terry Rickard and the Chills play a 7:30 p.m. show at Virginia’s Steakhouse in Vallecito.

Pogue Mahon’s Irish Pub, 900 Main Ave., celebrates its grand opening at 8 p.m. with music from acoustic rock band Formula 151 along with Irish music and a live remote with The Point 99.7. 259-1400 for details.

Country band Largo plays a family St. Patrick’s dance at the Breen Community Building, located on Highway 140, from 8 p.m.-midnight. 247-5728 for details.

Durango DOT Comedy performs “The Rocky Road to Comedy,” live St. Patrick’s Day improvisational comedy, at 8 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. 259-6004 for details.

Gypsyfire, a Celtic folk band, plays an 8 p.m. show at the Columbine Bar in Mancos for St. Patrick’s Day. 533-7397 for details

Steamworks celebrates St. Patrick’s with Boogie Nights and Niko and Elbeau spinning house. The evening begins at 8:30 p.m. at 801 E. Second Ave. 259-9200 for details.

The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., hosts a St. Patrick’s Day bash with DJ Mowgli spinning music beginning at 9 p.m.. 259-0430 for details.

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Free naturalist ski treks take place at Durango Mountain Resort throughout the ski season and meet at the base of Chair #4 at 9:45 a.m. Half and full-day guided snowshoe tours are also available upon request. 385-2147.  

The Four Corners Rose Society meets at 1 p.m. at the home at 2910 Cedar Ave.  Following a potluck lunch, the group will discuss, “Choosing Roses in the Rockies.” All are welcome. 247-0813 for details.

The Durango Choral Society performs “Durango Stars” at 3 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. The Durango Children’s Chorale will open the show with a world premiere. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

The Southwest Colorado Peace and Justice Coalition hosts a Peace Walk beginning at 4 p.m. at Buckley Park. The event commemorates the four year anniversary of the invasion of Iraq and the more than 3,000 U.S. soldier fatalities. Signs available or bring your own.

Trimble Hot Springs hosts a free concert 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.

Slick Rick and special guest Adam Deitch bring hip-hop back 4

to the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 10 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

Singer-songwriter Robin Davis 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.

Guitarist Pat Metheny and pianist Brad Mehldau bring their acclaimed jazz to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College at 7 p.m. The jazz greats will be joined by Larry Grenadier & Jeff Ballard. Limited tickets remain. Visit www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

Norman McKay, local jeweler, presents his slide show, “Gemstones of Oregon,” at 7 p.m. at the Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club, 2350 Main Ave. The event is free and open to the public. 385-8993 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.

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.

The Women’s Resource Center hosts a reception at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., from 5: 30-7 p.m. for the new exhibit “Intersections.” 247-1242 for details.

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

The American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., offers a Standard First Aid class from 6.-10 p.m. The class includes a three year certification. 259-5383 to pre-register.

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

Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a 6:30 p.m. slide-lecture with award-winning author Brad Dimock for The Very Hard Way: Bert Loper and the Colorado River. Dimock won the National Outdoor Book Award in 2001. 247-1438 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.

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

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

Turtle Lake Refuge hosts a Vital Living Ethnic Cuisine beginning at 6 p.m. at the Rocky Mountain Retreat, 848 E. Third Ave. The class is taught by gourmet chef Rachel Zovar and continues on April 11. 247-2186 for details.

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.

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

The Woodwind Ensembles perform at 7 p.m. in Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.

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

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 inaugural Durango Regional Basketball Tournament, a youth version of basketball’s “March Madness,” takes place March 17-18. Six divisions are planned, and all games will be played on the Fort Lewis College Campus, with support from the Fort Lewis Skyhawks. Visit www.MAYB.com for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts the traveling exhibit, “Intersections: Artifice & Matter,” through March 27. The show explores the intersections between physical or bodily experience and psychological or social experience. In the Local Expressions Gallery, DAC displays “Body Expressed,” featuring the work of Barbara Tobin Klema, Maryellen Morrow and Judy Brey. The DAC Art Library hosts “Maintaining Indecision,” featuring the work of Karina Hean, visiting Fort Lewis instructor. 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. The show opens on March 15 with a 5-7 p.m. reception. 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.

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts “The Times They Are A-Changin’,” a retrospective of mixed-media and computer-generated prints from Gerald Wells. The longtime Fort Lewis College art faculty member characterized the show as “select works from the past that point toward the future.” “The Times They Are A-Changin’” runs through March 22. 247-7167 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 new 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 Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., will host a Volunteer Coffee at 10:30 a.m. on March 22. Current and prospective volunteers are encouraged to attend. 259-2606 to RSVP.

San Juan Citizens Alliance will sponsor a City Council Candidates’ Forum on March 22 in the Durango City Hall.

KDUR presents a March 22 screening of the documentary “Before the Music Dies” at the Abbey Theatre.

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College will open an art installation by Cahuilla artist Gerald Clark with a March 22 reception.

The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College will host a March 23 show with David Bromberg with Angel Band.

World music band Kan’Nal returns to Durango for a March 23 show at the Fort Lewis College CUB.

MyBiz – A Conference for Women Entrepreneurs takes place on March 24 at the Durango Recreation Center. 247-1242 to register.

Champion juggler Erin Stephens performs at a March 24 fund-raiser at Fort Lewis College. Funds will help her get to the world championships in July.

.38 Special brings its “Drivetrain” tour to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on March 25.

The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College will accept audition applications for “Spotlight to Stardom,” the Four Corners region’s only professionally produced talent competition, through March 27. 247-7657 for details.

A meet and greet with the Colorado Distance Learning Academy will take place on March 28 at the Strater Hotel.

The Fort Lewis College Environmental Center’s signature event, Earth Week, is scheduled for March 30-April 8.

Durango Nature Studies will offer its 27^th free Volunteer Naturalist Training on April 4, 6 & 7. Volunteers will lead the Children Discovering Nature Program. 382-9244 for details.

The Week of the Young Child in La Plata County will be celebrated April 8-14 and includes an annual kids fair on April 14. 382-0856 for details.

Community vigil to honor war dead

What:A evening morning the loss of more than 3,000 soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan

Where: Rotary Park and then along the Animas River Trail  

When: Moday, March 19 at 7:45 p.m.

This week, Durango will honor the more than 3,000 servicemen and servicewomen who have lost their lives in Afghanistan and Iraq. A community candlelight vigil will take place in Durango on Mon., March 19, the eve of the fourth anniversary of the U.S.’s current involvement in Iraq.

The vigil was created to rise above political differences and simply grieve for the loss of life. Organizers also hope that Monday’s event will provide an opportunity to remember the soldiers’ friends and families and a way to end divisiveness and create a community bond.

Ricardo Moreno, one of the event’s organizers, commented, “I believe that our community needs an event where we can acknowledge the loss of these soldiers without bringing the policy of our government into it.  For a community to come together to demonstrate that we can put our personal beliefs aside to remember and feel this loss is powerful and important.”

Leading up to the event, special vigil candles, including event details, will be available at the Bank of the San Juans, Basin Co-op, Bread, Durango Joe’s, Durango Natural Foods, Kroeger’s Ace Hardware, Maria’s Bookstore and Nature’s Oasis. On March 19, participants will converge at Rotary Park prior to 7:45 p.m. At that time, a bell will ring to begin a silent vigil lasting five minutes. Then a second bell will signal the end of the vigil and all those gathered will blow out their candles. All are welcome to participate and remain at the park and be with community.

For more information, e-mail candlelightvigil@animas.net or call 375-2109.

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Marcia Ball plays for St. Patty’s   What: A concert from the noted New Orleans artist Where: The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College When: Saturday, March 17 at 7 p.m. Known as “the Bayou queen of the piano,” Marcia Ball will take the stage and raise the roof on St. Patrick’s Day at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. The March 17 concert begins at 7 p.m. Ball returns to the Community Concert Hall by popular demand, bringing along her emotional brand of Southern boogie, rollicking roadhouse blues and heartfelt ballads. Known for fusing New Orleans and Gulf Coast R&B with Austin’s deep songwriting tradition, Ball creates a unique sound that has earned her an intensely loyal following and numerous music awards. “Rollicking, good-time blues and intimate, reflective balladry,” wrote Rolling Stone. “Her songs ring with emotional depth and the truth of experience.” Ball is also currently featured in three national television programs: The New Orleans Social Club’s “Austin City Limits” performance on PBS; Robert Mugge’s film, “New Orleans Music in Exile;” and the PBS show, “Cincinnati Pops: A Musical Celebration of America’s Rivers.” Tickets for Ball’s Durango concert are available on the web at www.durangoconcerts.com, by calling 247-7657 or by visiting the Ticketing Services Office at 7th and Main Ave. behind Magpies. Doors to the Concert Hall and concessions open at 6 p.m.

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Community vigil to honor war dead What: A evening morning the loss of more than 3,000 soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan Where: Rotary Park and then along the Animas River Trail   When: Moday, March 19 at 7:45 p.m. This week, Durango will honor the more than 3,000 servicemen and servicewomen who have lost their lives in Afghanistan and Iraq. A community candlelight vigil will take place in Durango on Mon., March 19, the eve of the fourth anniversary of the U.S.’s current involvement in Iraq. The vigil was created to rise above political differences and simply grieve for the loss of life. Organizers also hope that Monday’s event will provide an opportunity to remember the soldiers’ friends and families and a way to end divisiveness and create a community bond. Ricardo Moreno, one of the event’s organizers, commented, “I believe that our community needs an event where we can acknowledge the loss of these soldiers without bringing the policy of our government into it.  For a community to come together to demonstrate that we can put our personal beliefs aside to remember and feel this loss is powerful and important.” Leading up to the event, special vigil candles, including event details, will be available at the Bank of the San Juans, Basin Co-op, Bread, Durango Joe’s, Durango Natural Foods, Kroeger’s Ace Hardware, Maria’s Bookstore and Nature’s Oasis. On March 19, participants will converge at Rotary Park prior to 7:45 p.m. At that time, a bell will ring to begin a silent vigil lasting five minutes. Then a second bell will signal the end of the vigil and all those gathered will blow out their candles. All are welcome to participate and remain at the park and be with community. For more information, e-mail candlelightvigil@animas.net or call 375-2109.

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Vince Herman blows back into town What: A show by the former Leftover Salmon frontman and the Wayword Sons Where: The Diamond Circle Theatre, 699 Main Ave. When: Thursday, March 15. Doors open at 7 p.m. Durango is getting some good leftovers this week. Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon returns to town to join the Wayword Sons this Thurs., March 15. The long-time collaborators take the stage at the Diamond Circle Theatre at 7 p.m. Herman was the founder and frontman of the hugely popular mountain-jam band Leftover Salmon. Since Leftover Salmon retired after 15 years Herman has spent time relishing his freedom to play what and with whom he pleases. He played the Spirit of Guthrie tour two years ago, and toured for some time with Acoustic Syndicate. “Since I finished the Salmon thing, I’ve been able to throw together these fantasy bands and tours,” he said in a recent interview. Herman is also looking forward to a reunion with the Wayword Sons and their front-man Benny Galloway. He also can’t wait to make a trip back to Durango. “It’s such a great crew down there; I’ve had some fun years of hysteria,” Herman said. “Playing with those Wayword Sons, things should get pretty damn wayward.” Doors to this Thursday’s show open at 7 p.m. Herman and the Wayword Sons should get things under way around 8 p.m. For more information, call 247-3400.

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