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Thursday3
The Gaslight Theatre, 102 E. Fifth St., screens the new film,
“American Meth,” at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The documentary
is a cross-country journey focusing on the methamphetamine
epidemic. All proceeds from the screenings go to the American Meth
Education Foundation. Visit www.americanmeth.org.
Durangoans observe National Prayer Day with song and prayer
in front of the La Plata County Courthouse from noon-12:45 p.m.
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.
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.
Durango Motorless Transit hosts a group trail run on Sale Barn,
South Rim and Big Canyon. Interested runners should meet at the
trailhead near New Country Auto Center at 6 p.m. 946-5557 for
details.
Jack Ellis and Larry Carver play a 6 p.m. concert at Scoot
‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., to benefit Relay for Life and the
American Cancer Society. The event includes door prizes and fun for
the whole family. 259-1400 for details.
The Fort Lewis College Department of Theatre hosts auditions for
“Voices in American Drama,” an upcoming play-reading
series, from 6-8 p.m. at the Theatre Building. sat ter_k@fortlewis.edu 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.
DJ Kerrazy spins for Pint Night at Steamworks, 801 E.
Second Ave., at 10:30 p.m. 259-9200 for details.
Friday4
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.
& 11th St. Signs will be available or bring your own.
259-4185.
A reception for the Plein Air Painters of the Four Corners
Exhibition takes place from 5-7 p.m. at the Fort Lewis College
Art Gallery Jazz guitarist, Mark Simons and trumpet player, Michael
Freeman will perform.
Park Elementary School hosts its annual Cinco de Mayo
Carnival from 5 to 8 p.m. The event includes food, games,
activity booths, a jumping castle, silent auction, and
entertainment for the whole family. 247-3718 for details.
Ralph Dinosaur returns to Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main
Ave., at 5:30 p.m. 259-1400 for details.
Tim Guidotti plays a show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699
Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.
Ellis West Gallery (formerly Ellis Crane Gallery), hosts a grand
opening and three person show at its new location, 822 Main Ave.,
from 6-9 p.m. The show features Marci Crawford Harnden, Phyllis
Stapler, and Cynthia.382-9855 for details.
Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., hosts Blu Friday including
a keg giveaway beginning at 6 p.m. 259-9200 for details.
Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a limited edition
print signing with photographer Jonas Grushkin from 6-7 p.m. All
proceeds support of the Durango Discovery Museum. 247-1438 for
details.
Gary Walker plays jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699
Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.
Kerani Marie Lomonaco, RCST, facilitator and wellness educator,
gives a free lecture on Somato Respiratory Integration at 7
p.m. at Leighton Chiropractic in Cortez. 946-6896.
Dog at Large plays Nostalgia Nite at the 8th Ave.
Tavern, 509 E. 8th 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.
DJ Dre spins a club mix at the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., at
9 p.m. 259-0430 for details.
Rumbelly plays blues and rock at the Billy Goat Saloon in
Gem Village beginning at 9 p.m. 884-9155 for details.
Formula 151 brings its local acoustic rock to the Summit, 600
Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.
Saturday5
Community Connections Inc. hosts the 4th annual “Golfing
for Kids with Disabilities” Family Support Tournament at
Hillcrest Golf Club. Proceeds will benefit Southwest Colorado
families who have children with developmental disabilities.
385-3450 for details.
Fort Lewis College hosts an Inventor’s Boot Camp at 9 a.m.
in Education Business Hall. www.inventorsroundtable.com for details or to
register.
Advantage Physical Therapy & Wellness, 801 Florida Rd.,
Suite 3, offers free injury screenings from 9-11 a.m. 259-7829
for details.
The Tara Mandala Buddhist Retreat Center, located near Pagosa
Springs, hosts an open house from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The free event
includes a tour of the land, meditation, and lunch. 731-3711 to
RSVP.
Tim Guidotti closes out two 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.
Jeff Sweet plays jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699
Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.
The Choral Society Cabaret plays the Durango Arts Center
Theater, 802 E. Second Ave., at 6 p.m. The event features the many
talented soloists and small ensembles from the Durango Choral
Society, along with the Durango Women’s Choir. The evening
includes an hors d’ouevres buffet and drinks.
The monthly Contra Dance meets at the VFW Hall, 1550 Main
Ave., with beginner instruction at 7 p.m. and dancing from 7:
30-10:30 p.m. The Kitchen Jam Band will provide live music.
259-6820 for details.
Jack Ellis and Larry Carver play Cinco de Mayo at
Rubio’s in Aztec at 7 p.m.
Folk music legend Arlo Guthrie returns to the Community Concert
Hall at Fort Lewis College for the Guthrie Family Legacy Tour at
7:30 p.m. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.
Steve Kahler presents karaoke and dance music at 8 p.m. at
Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave. 259-1400 for details.
The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.,
offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.
The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., hosts DJ Dre spinning a club
mix beginning at 9 p.m. 259-0430 for details.
The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, premieres “Hotel
Charlie – Volume II,” a kayak film exploring the rivers
& creeks of Mexico, Colombia and Costa Rica, at 9
p.m.
The Kirk James Blues Band plays a 9 p.m. show at the
Junebug Catfish House, located in Bayfield.
Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., hosts Ladies Night with DJ Robi
spinning music beginning at 9:30 p.m. 259-9200. 4
BLVD with MFA plays house, breakbeat and rock at the
Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.
Sunday6
The fifth annual South Rim Duathlon begins at 10 a.m. at
the Sale Barn Trailhead. This popular trail run and mountain bike
race features three different course lengths with prizes for
individuals and teams. Racers may register at the Durango
Community Recreation Center prior to 5 p.m. on May 5 or at the race
between 8:30-9:30 a.m. 375-7300 for details.
Durango BMX hosts its weekly race with sign ups from 1-2 p.m.
and racing to follow. Racing will continue every Sunday through
October. Sign ups are from 1-2pm and racing to follow. www.durangobmx.com for details.
The Four Corners Lecture Series launches with Elizabeth Morris,
Southwestern archaeologist, discussing “Among the
Ruins” at 1 p.m. at the Cortez Recreation Center. Greg
Nunn, Southwest flintknapper, will give a demonstration at 3
p.m.
Trimble Hot Springs hosts The Dan Rottenberg on ragtime
piano at 4 p.m. Music at Trimble takes place every Sunday.
247-0111 for details.
The Guthrie Family Legacy Tour plays the Community Concert Hall
at Fort Lewis College for a second night at 7:30 p.m. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.
The Blue Moon Ramblers play their weekly gig at the Diamond
Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 7:30 p.m.
The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.,
offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.
Spruce Tree Coffeehouse, 318 E. Main St., Cortez, hosts a free,
8 p.m. showing of “Tomorrow is Today” in their
parking lot. The film kicks off their Outdoor Summer Soulful
Cinema. 565-6789.
Monday7
The San Juan Mountains Association and San Juan Public Lands
host “Collaboration Skills” from 8:30 a.m.-12:30
p.m. The training workshop is for nonprofit program managers,
natural resource professionals, and nonformal educators.
944-1160.
Singer-songwriter Robin Davis plays at the Diamond Belle
Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday8
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.
Turtle Lake Refuge, 848 E. Third Ave., offers a Chi Foods Class,
gourmet living foods instruction, from 5:30-8 p.m. The class
continues on Tuesdays through May 29. 247-8395 to register.
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 Adaptive Sports Association hosts a summer volunteer
orientation from 7-8 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center.
Volunteers are needed to assist with rafting, canoeing, kayaking,
fishing and other activities for people with disabilities.
259-0374.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., presents open mic night from 7
p.m.-midnight. 247-2324.
The Columbine Bar in Mancos hosts its Tuesday Night Jam at
8 p.m. 533-7397.
Wednesday9
The Leukemia & Lymphona Society is recruiting volunteers to
walk, run or bicycle in honor of local patients at noon and 6 p.m.
at the Durango Sports Club, 1600 Florida Rd. Visit www.teamintraining.org/nm for details.
The Women’s Resource Center Reading Circle meets at 5:30
p.m., at the Rochester Hotel, 726 E. Second Ave. Anyone interested
in discussing Tortilla Curtain is invited to attend.
247-1242.
Singer-songwriter Greg Ryder plays at the Diamond Belle
Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.
Turtle Lake Refuge, 848 E. Third Ave., offers a Thai Ethnic
Cuisine class with celebrity chef Rachel Zovar from 6-9 p.m. The
class continues on Wednesdays through May 30. 247-8395.
Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts “Will Harry
Die?,” a forecasting forum for Harry Potter fans, at
6:30 p.m. Young Adult Librarian Midge Kirk and Bookseller Drea
Firth will facilitate the conversation. 247-1438 for details.
Bear Smart Durango hosts a 7p.m. showing of the film “Papa
Bear,” an intimate and revealing look at how bears live
and interact with other bears, at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E.
College. This documentary features author, wildlife rehabilitator
and naturalist Benjamin Kilham as he returns orphaned bear cubs to
the wild. 749-4262 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.
Joel’s, 119 W. 8th St., hosts DJ Eschaton spinning
“Retro 2 Electra” for Ladies Night at 9 p.m.
385-0430 for details.
DJ Damage spins industrial, EBM, trance and darkwave at the
Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.
Ongoing
The first annual Durango Wine Experience runs from May 3-5. The
three-day event includes a “Walk-About Durango,”
a moving tasting held at 20 downtown locations. The second event is
the Grand Tasting, taking place under the festival tent at the
First National Bank of Durango. Tastings will feature 50 wineries
from around the world, and master sommeliers. In addition, five
wine dinners will take place at various downtown restaurants.
Information is available at www.durangowine.com.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. exhibits
“Bordering Reality,” a group show featuring Erin
Camarca, Karina Noel Hean, Rebecca Lillian Siefer and Alex Spencer.
The multimedia show examine mythological origins, spiritual and
physical explorations and unpredictable movements. The Durango Arts
Center Library present a show by former Jane Leonard enti
tled “A Narrative: The Mesa Lady and the All-American
Man.” Opening receptions for both shows take place from 6-8
p.m. on May 4. 259-2606 for details.
Durango High School Thespian Troupe 1096 presents “Once
Upon A Wish/Disney’s Aladdin Jr.” at 7 p.m. on May
4-5 and May 10-12, and at 1 p.m. on May 12 at the DHS auditorium.
259-1630, ext. 2141 for details.
Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts, 680 Main Ave., presents the “Art
of Wine,” featuring paintings by Mary Lou Murray and
Karyn Gabaldon and wine rack sculptures by Bryan Saren. The exhibit
will be on display through May 19. 247-9018 for details.
The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery displays The Plein Air
Painters of the Four Corners Exhibition through May 18.
Paintings of the scenic Southwest by more than 30 artists from the
Four Corners region will be on display. 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. 382-8355 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 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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Upcoming
Durango Lively Arts Co. will present “A Sting in the
Tale,” a murder mystery comedy on May 10-12 and May
17-19.
Renowned producer, composer and musician RJD2 plays a May 11
show at the Abbey Theatre.
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.
Solar experts Art Evans and Diane Mee will present a class on
Solar Hot Water Basics on May 15 at the Durango Recreation
Center. A Photovoltaic 101 class will follow on May 22.
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.
The 15th annual Vallecito Lake Chamber of Commerce Fishing
Tournament takes place May 25-27.
The 30th annual Narrow Gauge 10-mi. and 5K running race
takes place on May 27.
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Durango celebrates Cinco de Mayo
What: The 13th annual Durango Cinco de Mayo celebration
Where: Santa Rita Park
When: Sat., May 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
For the 13th year, Durango will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a
fiesta at Santa Rita Park. The celebration runs Saturday from 11
a.m.-5 p.m. and will be crammed with events and local
entertainers.
“The celebration is for the recognition of the Latino
culture and youth and historically to commemorate the prideful
victory by the Mexican troops against a French army in the May 5,
1862, Battle of Puebla in Mexico,” said event coordinator
DeeDee de Haro-Brown.
The family affair will be complete with ongoing music and
dancing by local performers including Mariachi de Durango, Ballet
Folklorico of Durango and the dance band Chicanismo. Back by
popular demand, a favorite for the local crowd, Ernestine Romero
(La Jovencita) also will perform.
Other events include ongoing arts and crafts booths, food
booths, piñatas, face painting, children’s activities
and games, a silent auction, and jalapeño- and
watermelon-eating contests. The event draws to a close with
Chicanismo playing a gran baile at 8 p.m. at the American Legion,
878 East Second Ave.
As always Del Alma (Durango Educational Alliance for
Multi-Cultural Achievement) sponsors the local event. For more
information, call 382-9693.
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Gigi Love stops off at Carvers
What: Two concerts from the noted singer-songwriter
Where: The Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave.
When: May 3 & 5 from 8-10 p.m.
She played at the Salt Lake 2002 Winter Olympic Games, has
opened for the Dave Matthews Band and is bringing her gig to
Durango this week. Singer-songwriter Gigi Love will play two nights
at the Carver Brewing Co. this week. The Texas songstress plays the
patio on May 3 & 5.
Love is known for smoky vocals and revealing songwriting loaded
with energy, passion and delicate poise. Whether armed with an
electric guitar or her worn acoustic, Love leaves an indelible
imprint while juggling blues and rock with country and folk.
Like Willie Nelson, Gram Parsons and Townes Van Zandt, she
earned her honky-tonk chops in Texas. At the age of 7, Love began
performing and playing guitar. By 12, she was filling venues with
names such as Johnny High’s Country Music Review in Ft.
Worth, and the Grapevine and Stephenville Opry Houses in Texas.
While at Southern Utah University, she founded the Gigi Love Band
and played regionally throughout the west. Love’s third
album, “Turning to Gold” was released in January 2005.
Love is now on the festival and coffee house circuit for the rest
of this year.
For more information, call Carvers at 259-2545.
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