Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Ongoing Upcoming


Open Shutter exhibits ‘Classic Images’

Men Who Grill take over Main What: The Women’s Resource Center’s annual fund-raiser
Voices in American Drama back at FLC

Submit items for On the Town to: 534 Main Ave., Durango, CO, 81301; fax: ( 970) 259-0448; e-mail: telegraph@durangotelegraph.com ; or fill out this form

Mountain Studies Institute offers the workshop, “Tree-ring reconstructions of streamflow and their use in water management,” from 1-5 p.m. in the Fort Lewis College Student Union Building, room 105. 247-7071 for details.

Ultimate Frisbee takes place at Miller Middle School football field at 5:30 p.m. 903-8416 for details.

Durango Motorless Transit hosts a group trail run on the Smelter Repeater Loop. Interested runners should meet at the Bodo Park trailhead at 6 p.m. 946-5557 for details.

A Volunteer Orientation for Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County happens from 6-7:15 p.m. in the Durango Recreation Center’s Windom

Room. The public is invited to learn more about volunteer opportunities. 382-9735 for details.

Mercy Regional Medical Center’s Orthopedic & Spine Center of Excellence hosts a free, two-part community presentation on orthopedic spine and joint conditions from 6-7 p.m. in conference room A/B. The presentations are open to the public and refreshments will be served.

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

Singer-songwriter Jill Cohn returns to Durango for a 7-10 p.m. show at the Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. 259-2545 for details.

Singer-songwriter Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs solo at 7 p.m. at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.

Durango Nature Studies offers Hiking the Blue Moon from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Haviland Lake. DNS naturalist Becky Gillette will teach about cool moon facts and nighttime lore. 382-9244 ext 3 to register.

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

Greg Ryder plays at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 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.

Igene and guests spin reggae, dancehall and dub for Pint Night at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave. 259-9200 for details.

top

The 30^th annual Fun in the Sun Arts & Crafts Fair kicks off from noon-7:30 p.m. at Rotary Park. The fair continues on June 2 from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 247-2117 for details.

An Asian Import Sale, with clothing, jewelry and textiles from India, Tibet, Nepal and Thailand, takes place from 4-8 p.m. at the Namaste Health Center, 1099 Main Ave. Partial proceeds benefit the Rogpa Tibetan Refugee Baby Care Center. The sale continues on June 2 & 3 from 9:30

a.m.-2 p.m. 764-5829 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.  

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. Live hip-hop from A-Plus, Musab, OMNI and Jahn Benjamin & Slick One takes the stage at 10 p.m. Brian Ess and M.D. will spin music in a DJ Lounge out back. 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.

DJ Eschaton presents “Electronic Dreamscapes,” an electro-minimal-tech show with visual backdrops of local boaters, at Four Corners Riversports following the river parade. The BBQ begins at 8 p.m. with Eschaton taking the stage at 9 p.m.

Wild County plays country and rock 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.

Singer-songwriter Niel Nelson plays at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 8 p.m.

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

Rumbelly plays rock and blues at the Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village beginning at 9 p.m. 884-9155 for details.

top

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.  

SJMA and Trails 2000 hosts a trail work day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on the Colorado Trail at Junction Creek. Volunteers are asked to wear sturdy shoes, long pants, long sleeve shirts, eye protection (sunglasses ok) and work gloves. 385-1310 for details.

The Dolores River Festival, a free, all-day, family event takes place at Joe Rowell Park in Dolores. The festival includes live music including sets by The Lindells4 

Mountain Studies Institute offers the workshop, “Tree-ring reconstructions of streamflow and their use in water management,” from 1-5 p.m. in the Fort Lewis College Student Union Building, room 105. 247-7071 for details.

Ultimate Frisbee takes place at Miller Middle School football field at 5:30 p.m. 903-8416 for details.

Durango Motorless Transit hosts a group trail run on the Smelter Repeater Loop. Interested runners should meet at the Bodo Park trailhead at 6 p.m. 946-5557 for details.

A Volunteer Orientation for Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County happens from 6-7:15 p.m. in the Durango Recreation Center’s Windom Room. The public is invited to learn more about volunteer opportunities. 382-9735 for details.

Mercy Regional Medical Center’s Orthopedic & Spine Center of Excellence hosts a free, two-part community presentation on orthopedic spine and joint conditions from 6-7 p.m. in conference room A/B. The presentations are open to the public and refreshments will be served.

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

Singer-songwriter Jill Cohn returns to Durango for a 7-10 p.m. show at the Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. 259-2545 for details.

Singer-songwriter Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs solo at 7 p.m. at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.

Durango Nature Studies offers Hiking the Blue Moon from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Haviland Lake. DNS naturalist Becky Gillette will teach about cool moon facts and nighttime lore. 382-9244 ext 3 to register.

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

Greg Ryder plays at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 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.

Igene and guests spin reggae, dancehall and dub for Pint Night at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave. 259-9200 for details.

top

The 30^th annual Fun in the Sun Arts & Crafts Fair kicks off from noon-7:30 p.m. at Rotary Park. The fair continues on June 2 from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 247-2117 for details.

An Asian Import Sale, with clothing, jewelry and textiles from India, Tibet, Nepal and Thailand, takes place from 4-8 p.m. at the Namaste Health Center, 1099 Main Ave. Partial proceeds benefit the Rogpa Tibetan Refugee Baby Care Center. The sale continues on June 2 & 3 from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 764-5829 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.  

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. Live hip-hop from A-Plus, Musab, OMNI and Jahn Benjamin & Slick One takes the stage at 10 p.m. Brian Ess and M.D. will spin music in a DJ Lounge out back. 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.

DJ Eschaton presents “Electronic Dreamscapes,” an electro-minimal-tech show with visual backdrops of local boaters, at Four Corners Riversports following the river parade. The BBQ begins at 8 p.m. with Eschaton taking the stage at 9 p.m.

Wild County plays country and rock 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.

Singer-songwriter Niel Nelson plays at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 8 p.m.

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

Rumbelly plays rock and blues at the Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village beginning at 9 p.m. 884-9155 for details.

top

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.  

SJMA and Trails 2000 hosts a trail work day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on the Colorado Trail at Junction Creek. Volunteers are asked to wear sturdy shoes, long pants, long sleeve shirts, eye protection (sunglasses ok) and work gloves. 385-1310 for details.

The Dolores River Festival, a free, all-day, family event takes place at Joe Rowell Park in Dolores. The festival includes live music including sets by The Lindells4 and The Beautiful Losers, free raft rides and kids activities. The event is aimed at raising awareness of the challenges facing all water users in the arid West.

A volunteer training for the Medicine Horse Center for Therapeutic Riding and Equine Rehabilitation takes place from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the center’s headquarters in Mancos. Volunteers are needed for programs in Durango and Mancos. 533-7403 to RSVP.

Durango BMX offers a Fun Day, featuring games, activities, raffles, a silent auction and free racing from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the track. All bikes and riders with helmets, long pants and long sleeves are welcome. 259-0332 for details.

Paula Mathias, Habitat for Humanity volunteer and local handywoman, conducts a free workshop on “Getting to Know the Tools in Your Tool Belt” from 3-5 p.m. at the Habitat Home Supply Store, 600 E. Second Ave. 382-9735 to reserve a spot.

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

Al Mafra Four Corners Belly Dance presents internationally renowned belly dancer Isidora Bushkovski at 7 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. Visit www.almafra.org or call 385-8547 for details.

The monthly Contra Dance returns to the VFW Hall, 1550 Main Ave., with a special “Baker’s Dance” and music from the Kitchen Jam Band. Beginner instruction takes place at 7 p.m. with dancing from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Bring baked goods to share and get a discount. 259-6820 for details.

The Animas Music Festival presents the Ginastera Harp Concerto, featuring Rosalind Simpson, at 7 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. Simpson will be joined by Lisa Campi, pianist, and the Animas Chamber Players. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

The 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.

Niel Nelson plays a second show the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 8 p.m.

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

Neoprimitive, a world, funk, Latin, jazz band, plays at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

top

The Colorado Mounted Rangers offer their 50^th annual Western Breakfast from 6 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. The Bar-D Wranglers will provide entertainment. 759-4642 for details.

Durango BMX offers a clinic with AA pro Kenth Fallon from 9 a.m.-noon. Regular Sunday races will follow the clinic with sign-ups from 1 to 2 p.m. 759-5700 for details.

The La Plata Quilter’s Guild hosts its 8^th annual Small Quilt Auction at Rotary Park with a preview at noon and the auction at 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit numerous local nonprofits and charities. 739-1982 for details.

Trimble Hot Springs presents Ragtime pianist Daniel Rottenberg  at 4 p.m. Music at Trimble takes place every Sunday. 247-0111 for details.

Gigi Love brings her smoky vocals and strong songwriting back 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.

top

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

top

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 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.

A chili dinner/auction to benefit Dolores resident Muriel Sluyter, who recently lost her husband, takes place from 6-9 p.m. at the Dolores Community Center. Visit www.cadacesalima.com for event and auction 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.

State Rep. Ellen Roberts, State Sen. Jim Isgar, and Oil and Gas Accountability Project Attorney Bruce Baizel discuss legislative impacts on oil and gas development during a 7 p.m. question-and-answer session at the Bayfield High School Cafetorium. 259-3583 x212. 4

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

Mild to Wild Rafting presents the 6^th annual Battle of the Animas beginning at the 32^nd St. put-in. The boats for the open division hit the water at 1:30 p.m. and business boats follow at 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Durango Winter Sports Foundation. 247-4789 for details.

Trails 2000 hosts a Telegraph Trail work day from 4-7 p.m. Volunteers should meet at the beginning of the Meadow Trail and hike/ride up. Visit www.trails2000.org 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.

Terry Rickard plays acoustic rock at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., 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 place at 8:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. No partner necessary. 903-9402 for details.

DJs Pickster One and Tricky T spin at 10 p.m. at Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., for a Glitter and Glam party for Shawna Cole’s birthday. 259-9018 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.

top

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.

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.

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

A Mancos Farmer’s Market Vendors Meeting will take place June 7 at the Mancos Town Hall.

“Missionary Ridge: Five Years After the Fire - Remember, Learn, Prepare,” an event commemorating the 2002 wildfires is scheduled for June 8-10.

Alternative Horizons will host its 2^nd annual Wine and Music Fest, featuring a wine tasting, jazz from Actual Proof and an art auction, at Rivergate on June 9.

The High Noon Rotary Club and the Colorado Workforce Center will host a communitywide job fair on June 9.

The San Juan National Forest and Four Corners Backcountry Horsemen will sponsor their free annual Low-Impact Camping with Stock and Packing Clinic on June 9.

The Durango Narrow Gauge Barbershop Chorus presents a June 9 show at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.

Who’s Your Daddy, the annual fund-raiser for the Durango Discovery Museum, returns to Main Ave. on June 16.

The 7^th annual Adventure Xstream Adventure Race Series returns to Durango on June 16 with both 12- & 24-hour adventure races.  

The Greencards, performing with Jake Shimabukuro, play a June 19 show at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.

The San Juan Mountains Association will host a June 19 training for volunteer naturalists. 385-1256 for details.

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

top

Open Shutter exhibits ‘Classic Images’ What: A show of black-and-white photography by Colorado photographer Cole Thompson Where: The Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave. When: Through July 25. “Classic Images in Black and White” are now adorning the walls of the Open Shutter Gallery. The exhibit, which runs through July 25, is a collection of photographs by Colorado photographer Cole Thompson. 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. All of his images are personally prepared using Epson archival ink printers and materials. The Open Shutter exhibit captures a soft light, which produces a nostalgic mood. When asked about his work and what it means, Thompson references a quote by Jean Cocteu: “An artist cannot speak about his/her art any more than a plant can discuss horticulture.” For more information on the show, contact the Open Shutter at 382-8355 or visit www.openshuttergallery.com.

top

Men Who Grill take over Main What: The Women’s Resource Center’s annual fund-raiser Where: The 1200 block of Main Ave. When: Sat., June 2, from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. There’s only one local event where you can watch a whole roasted pig spin over an open flame, line up to be served by men wearing nothing more than animal-print sarongs, and then choose winners among dozens of costumed chefs. This Saturday, Men Who Grill, an annual fund-raiser for the Women’s Resource Center, returns to downtown Durango from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. During the event, up to 25 teams of grillers will vie for top honors from attendees and judges who choose winners based upon taste and presentation. The chefs, both amateur and professional, choose a theme and decorate their booths and don costumes accordingly. The grilled goodies also relate to the theme. In years past, Men Who Grill has seen the likes of teams such as “The Wasabi Brothers” serving up grilled seafood, the “Deep South Grill Team” slinging “road kill,” “Men Are Pigs” spinning the aforementioned roasted pig, and “The Neanderthals” dishing out spicy barbeque. This year’s teams promise to be even more competitive, offering interesting fare for meat lovers and vegetarians alike. This year’s event includes a performance by the local bluegrass maestros, the Badly Bent. Admission includes tastes from all the grilling teams and free soda or bottled water, and beer and wine will be available for purchase. Attendees are asked to leave their dogs at home.   For more information or to purchase tickets, call 247-1242.

top

Voices in American Drama back at FLC What: The first installment of the summer stage play readings Where: The Fort Lewis College Amphitheater When: Thurs., May 31 at 8 p.m.   Outdoor theatre makes its return to Fort Lewis College this week. “Voices in American Drama: A Summer Play Reading Series” begins at the Fort Lewis College Amphitheater tonight, May 31. The series continues through the summer, and admission is free. The Fort Lewis College theatre department first kicked off Voices in American Drama last summer. The goal of the staged play readings has been threefold: provide students with more acting opportunities, expose new playwrights to a wider audience and offer a free theater experience for the Durango public throughout the summer. This Thursday will feature four new plays. Up first is “In the Pink” by Pamela Skjolsvik, a short comedic piece in which a makeup saleswoman and a customer with much on his mind share makeup tips and more. The actors will then move into the second offering, “Ghost Story” by Kate Tarker, a kitchen table drama set in the present-day Congo. “Modern Tragedy” by James Ashby, an irreverent one-act examination of beliefs, will be the third offering. The May installment of Voices in American Drama wraps up with “Richard Foreman Made Me Do It” by Alec Fritz, a piercing but disconnected look at what it means to be human. The evening gets under way at 8 p.m. For information on “Voices in American Drama,” log onto www.theatre.fortlewis.edu.

top