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Ongoing Upcoming
Alpine Bank Trail Series begins What: The second annual Alpine Bank Trail Series
Bad Brains frontman plays Summit
DLAC stages ‘A Sting in the Tale’
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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. 259-1672 to register. The Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado holds its monthly board meeting, with special guest city councilor Scott Graham, at 5:30 p.m. in the Durango City Council Chambers, 949 E. Second Ave. All are welcome to attend. www.sustainableswcolorado.org for details. 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 the Carbon Junction Trail. Interested runners should meet at the trailhead off Highway 3 at 6 p.m. 946-5557 for details. Dave Mensch, lead singer of Formula 151, plays solo at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., at 7 p.m. Doug Dykeman, supervisory archaeologist for the Navajo Nation, gives a free 7:30 p.m. presentation on Navajo tradition and archaeology at the Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave. 259-2402 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 poet ry begin at 8:30 p.m. 375-2121 for details. DJ Mateo spins retro 70s and 80s music for Pint Night at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details. top
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The Four Corners Lecture Series continues with Sally Cole, Southwestern Rock Art Specialist, discussing “Birds in Rock Art of the San Juan” at 1 p.m. at the Cortez Cultural Center. 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. Greg Ryder plays a second show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., hosts Blu Friday including a keg giveaway beginning at 6 p.m. 259-9200 for details. Kerani Marie Lomonaco, RCST, facilitator and wellness educator, gives a free lecture on Somato Respiratory Integration at 6 p.m. at Serving Life Chiropractic, 1075 Main Ave. Suite 225. 946-6896 for details. Gary Walker plays jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 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 for details. The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College hosts the “1st Annual Rockette Showcase,” a dance performance, at 7 p.m. www.durangoconcerts.com for details. The Jeff Strahan Band plays red dirt music 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 for details. DJ Mowgli spins a club mix at the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 259-0430 for details. Club Uno Mas, 117 W. College, hosts an evening of national hip-hop including L.A. Symphony and Gio from Los Angeles, Icon the Mic King from Philadelphia and new local band Half Hitch. The evening begins at 9 p.m. Zoomin Noomin plays classic rock at the Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village beginning at 9 p.m. 884-9155 for details. RJD2, heralded hip-hop producer, composer and musician, plays the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 10 p.m. The artist will perform with a four-piece band and a DJ. 385-1711 for details. top
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The Silverton Family Learning Center’s 4th annual Yard Sale Extravaganza takes place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Silverton School Basketball Court. 387-5364 for details or to donate items. Tara Mandala Buddhist Retreat Center, located near Pagosa Springs, hosts Meditation Day from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 731-3711 to register. A Craft & Yard Sale takes place at the Breen Community Building from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The event includes concessions. 385-4330 for details. Mesa Verde Artist-in Residence Mary Hartnett gives a free public lecture on painting in watercolors from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Cortez Cultural Center. Sideshow Emporium & Gallery along with Blossomshop Graphics & Print Shop, both located in downtown Dolores, host a Grand Opening Artists Reception & Celebration at 5 p.m. The event includes music from the Holy Smokers. 739-4646 for details. Greg Ryder closes out three 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 for details. Jeff Sweet plays jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details. The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College hosts “It’s Entertainment Time,” the annual full recital for the Dance in the Rockies Dance Studio, at 6:30 p.m. www.durangoconcerts.com for details. The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details. Freeplay, featuring Pete Giuliani, plays the Columbine Bar in Mancos at 8 p.m. 533-7397.4 The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., hosts DJ Mowgli spinning a club mix beginning at 9 p.m. 259-0430 for details. Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., hosts Ladies Night beginning at 9:30 p.m. 259-9200. DJ Fat P spins at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details. top
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Mother’s Day Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave., celebrates Farmer Appreciation Day from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The event includes live music, speakers, farm and artisan vendors, and food and refreshments. 247-8129 for details. Trimble Hot Springs presents jazz from Tom and Chad MacCluskey at 4 p.m. Music at Trimble takes place every Sunday. 247-0111 for details. Solar experts Art Evans and Diane Mee offer a free 7 p.m. class on “Solar Hot Water Basics” in the Durango Recreation Center’s Sunlight Room. The presentation focuses on the basic technologies, components, costs and tax credits available on renewable energy systems. 588-3641 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. top
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Singer-songwriter Robin Davis plays at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. A free do-your-own divorce and/or custody seminar takes place at 6 p.m. at the Durango offices of Colorado Legal Services, 1474 Main Ave., Suite 200. 247-0266 for details. Lacy Black plays jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details. A free Renting Rights Workshop for Landlords and Tenants meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. 385-7378 for details. top
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Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., hosts a free Yoga Class for Kids ages 3-7 from 3:15-4 p.m. Cara Besskó, R.Y.T., will teach the class. 259-7337 to reserve a space. The Four Corners Business Development Conference, a free informational workshop for business start-ups, existing small businesses, and entrepreneurs, takes place at 7:30 a.m. at the Fort Lewis College Union Building. (303) 672-5432 for details. 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. Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard performs at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. The San Juan Mountains Association holds its final Volunteer Orientation from 6-8:30 p.m. at the San Juan Public Lands Center. The orientation is for new program volunteers. 385-1310 for details or to register. 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. 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. top
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Trainings on how to use V Outdoors, a statewide data base for listing volunteer opportunities and tracking volunteer hours, takes place from 8-10 a.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the San Juan Public Lands Center. 385-1310 to register. A free workshop on forming/developing your 501c(3) nonprofit takes place at 8 a.m. at the Fort Lewis College Union Building. The training continues on May 17. (303) 672-5432 for details. The Four Corners Lecture Series continues with a Historic District Walking Tour beginning at 1 p.m. at Mesa Verde’s Chapin Mesa Museum. Trails 2000 hosts a trail work day from 4-7 p.m. Volunteers needed. Visit www.trails2000.org for details. Singer-songwriter Greg Ryder plays at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. Lacy Black plays jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 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 activities for people with disabilities. 259-0374 for details. Terry Rickard plays acoustic rock at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., at 7 p.m. The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., presents Canyon Dog Jam, an acoustic jam session, from 6-9 p.m. 259-0430 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. Helping Phriendly, a Phish tribute band, plays at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324. 4 top
Ongoing
The Dance Center presents “A Work of Art,” dances inspired by the visual arts, on May 11 and 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Smiley Theatre, 1309 E. Third Ave. Tickets to the student dance performance are available at the Durango Arts Center and The Dance Center. 259-4122 for details. 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 exhibits a show by former Jane Leonard entitled “A Narrative: The Mesa Lady and the All-American Man.” 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 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. The Plein Aire Painters of the 4 Corners is a group of professional artists that meet once a month to paint out of doors “en plein air” at various locations in the Southwest. The artists work in oil, watercolor, acrylic and pastel-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. These compelling portraits show the heroic women who have chosen to break through the barriers of oppression and convention to become leaders instead of victims. Borges is a recipient of numerous humanitarian and photography awards. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com 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. top
Upcoming
The San Juan Citizens Alliance will honor its volunteers on May 17 at the Carver Brewing Co. Zia Taqueria will host “Colores de Vida,” a slideshow by Images Speak on May 17-19. The Annual HD Mountains Campout will be held May 19 and 20. The annual event features a guided hike into the HDs, a picnic potluck, libations, music, campfire, discussion about gas development in the HDs and what to do next about it. 259-3583 for details. The Durango Farmer’s Market kicks off for the season May 19 in the First National Bank of Durango parking lot. Spotlight to Stardom, the Four Corners talent search competition, returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on May 19. The Durango Arts Center presents a May 19 Plate and Palette event with artist Mary Ellen Long and culinary artist Louis Ciaramella. 259-2606 to make reservations. Country band Largo will play a May 19 family dance at the Breen Community Building. Four Corners area members of Mensa (The High IQ Society) will meet at noon on May 19 in Aztec. 247-9278 for details. The Durango Chamber of Commerce will host a May 23 Customer Service Training Seminar featuring world renowned business author Barbara Glanz. 247-0312 for details. Clean Day 2007 will spruce up downtown Durango on May 25. The Diamond Circle Melodrama opens its 46th and final season on May 25 with “The Wicklow Wedding” followed by the Diamond Circle Vaudeville. www.diamondcirclemelodrama.com for details. The 15th annual Vallecito Lake Chamber of Commerce Fishing Tournament takes place May 25-27. Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams return to Durango for a May 26 show at the Summit. The 30th annual Narrow Gauge 10-mi. and 5K running race takes place on May 27. Men Who Grill, a fund-raiser for the Women’s Resource Center, returns to Main Ave. on June 2. Who’s Your Daddy, the annual fund-raiser for the Durango Discovery Museum, returns to Main Ave. on June 16. top
Alpine Bank Trail Series begins What: The second annual Alpine Bank Trail Series
Where: The Horse Gulch trailhead
When: Sun., May 13 at 10 a.m.
 A local trail series kicks off this weekend and Habitat for Humanity, the Southwest Conservation Corps, and Durango Parks and Recreation will reap some of the benefits. The Alpine Bank Trail Series, including runs, hikes and walks for all abilities, begins May 13 with the Mother’s Day Telegraph 1 mile, 5K/10K. Profits from the series will equally benefit all three organizations. This Sunday, the Mother’s Day Telegraph kicks off the second annual series, which encourages participation from casual walkers and seri ous runners alike and participants may run, hike or walk any course. The Telegraph trail event offers three race courses: a 10K, 5K and one-mile family fun run. The race begins at 10 a.m. at the Horse Gulch Trailhead with race-day registration. Packet pick-up takes place from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the trailhead. As an added bonus, kids race for free on the family fun course. The second race in the series, The Mountain Park Classic, will traverse through the Durango Mountain Park on June 30 and the series concludes with the hearty 6.6 mile Animas Mountain Mug Run on Sept. 23. Participants can pre-register for individual races or the entire series at the Durango Community Recreation Center or online as www.active.com. |
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Bad Brains frontman plays Summit
What: A show with HR of Bad Brains and the Dub Agents
Where: The Summit, 600 Main Ave.
When: Fri., May 11 at 9:30 p.m.
 A reggae, ska and dub pioneer is stopping over in Durango this weekend. HR, of the band Bad Brains, will join the Dub Agents and DJ Zen Ken on stage at the Summit this Friday. HR, “lead throat” of the Bad Brains, has established himself as a legend of ska and reggae. The Red Hot Chili Peppers, 311, Fishbone, Living Colour, No Doubt, System of a Down and others credit HR and the Bad Brains as major influences. Plus, the original Bad Brains returned to the spotlight earlier this year. The band, including HR, Gary ”Doc” Miller, Earl Hudson and Daryl Jenifer got back together and will release a new record – produced by Beastie Boy Adam Yauch – in late June. As part of the revival, HR has played nearly 100 shows in the last year. He headlined the Global Rock Showcase “Punky Reggae Ska Dubb Party,” played The Delancey in New York City and in anticipation of the June record release, he is currently on solo tour with the Dub Agents. This Friday will find HR and the Dub Agents on stage at the Summit. Durango’s DJ Zen Ken will open the show at 9:30 p.m. region for the past six years, placing in the prestigious RockyGrass band contest two years running. They have also released three new records in the last four years, “Bell Creek Dance Club” and “Wild -n- Swingin,’” both garnering glowing reviews and heavy radio rotation on stations across the country. Their latest, “Live from the Radio Room,” was released in June. Banjo and mandolin player Bill Powers writes most of the band’s original songs; Cory Obert plays old-time fiddle and sings high tenor; Rob Miller on rhythm guitar sings lead and harmony; and Shelley Gray plays bass and sings. The foursome appears on stage in authentic old-fashioned dress and plays around a single standing microphone in the style of old. Opening act Anne and Pete Sibley, a husband-and-wife duo based in Jackson, Wyo., focus on vocals and harmonies. In 2005 they spent the year introducing their music at festivals in the Rocky Mountains like the Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival, performing sold-out shows, opening for Willie Nelson and as in-studio guests on community radio stations – all this within their first two years of performing. Doors to the show open at 6:30 p.m. with Anne & Pete Sibley taking the stage at 7 p.m., and Sweet Sunny South following at about 8 p.m. Tickets will be available at Southwest Sound and Canyon Music and at the door. For more information, call 247-2324. |
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DLAC stages ‘A Sting in the Tale’
What: Durango Lively Arts Co. performances of the murder mystery comedy
Where: The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave.
When: May 11, 12, 18 & 19 at 7:30 p.m. and on May 19 at 1:30 p.m.
 What happens when a once-popular mystery writing team can’t come up with a decent murder? The Durango Lively Arts Co. will find out with the coming performance of “A Sting in the Tale,” a murder mystery comedy. The play goes on stage at the Durango Arts Center on May 11, 12, 18 & 19. “A Sting in the Tale” centers on the writing team of Forbes and Goodman. After gaining notoriety, the two succumb to a nasty case of writers’ block. The deadlock is broken only after they come upon the perfect plot – killing Forbes’ shrew of a wife. Crosses, double crosses and double-double crosses ensue, and “A Sting in the Tale” keeps the audience guessing “who dunnit” right up until the curtain closes. The DLAC performance goes on stage May 11 & 12 and 18 & 19 at 7:30 p.m. There will also be a May 19 matinee at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are available at South City Market, by calling 382-8584 and at the door. |
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