The Durango Public Library hosts the story program,
“Babies, Books & Me,” at 1:30 p.m. The event
is for parents and their infants up to 18 months old and meets
every Thursday. 375-3380 for details.
FLC El Centro de Muchas Colores hosts the Farewell Fiesta: Adios
Berndt Hall! at 4 p.m. in El Centro de Muchos Colores. The
event is open to the public and includes authentic food and treats.
247-7654 for details.
Small Axe Small Steps and Our Sister’s Keeper Coalition
host a Native American Candlelight Vigil from 5-7 p.m. in
Buckley Park. The event is being held in honor of Nicole Redhorse
and all victims of sexual assault and is in conjunction with Sexual
Assault Month. 259-4160 for details.
The Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado holds its
monthly board-meeting from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Durango City
Council Chambers, 949 E. Second Ave. The public is welcome.
www.sustainableswcolorado.org for details.
The Sexual Assault Services Organization presents a free
body-healing workshop with author Kate Niles from 6-9
p.m. at the Durango Rec Center. 259-3074 ext. 3 for details.
Formula 151’s Dave Mensch performs solo at
Blondie’s Pub and Grub in Cortez starting at 6 p.m.
The FLC Music Department Percussion Ensembles perform at 7 p.m.
in the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.
San Juan Basin Health Department’s Environmental Division
hosts a public presentation on mold and radon remediation at 7
p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. 247-5702, ext. 223 for
details.
Singer-songwriter Greg Ryder plays a free show at the Diamond
Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 5:30 p.m. www.strater.com for details.
Kati B. and David Earl Pfieffer perform live jazz and blues
standards from 6-8 p.m. at Guiseppe’s Restaurant in
Bayfield. 884-7135.
Singer-songwriter Annie Brooks performs from 6:30-8 p.m. at
the Common Sense Internet Cafe at 1480 E. Second Ave.
Lacey Black plays jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699
Main Ave., at 6:30 p.m. 247-4433.
The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.,
offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.
Optimus Prime spins “ultra dance tunes” for Pint
Night at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., beginning at 10 p.m.
259-9200.
Small Axe Small Steps, an FLC American Indian student
organization, presents an Enlightened Film Festival from 10 a.m.-8
p.m. in the Sub-Cub Xtreme Roomm. The festival showcases films on
the Native American experience and will touch on several
environmental issues. cbyazzie@fortlewis.edu.
The Southwest Colorado Peace and Justice Coalition holds a
peace vigil from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the corner of Main Ave. and
11th St. Signs will be available or bring your own.
259-4185.
Greg Ryder plays an encore
show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., beginning at
5:30 p.m. www.strater.com for details.
The second in a series of three programs on the History of the
Hesperus Area meets from 6-8 p.m. in the Fort Lewis Mesa School
cafeteria. Hesperus families will tell oral histories and a
potluck dinner will be served. 588-3331.
Gary B. Walker plays jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699
Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.
The Fort Lewis College Music Department presents its Choirs
Concert at 7 p.m. in the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis
College. Performers include the Concert Choir, Chamber Choir,
Men’s Ensemble, and Women’s Choir.
www.durangoconcets.com for details.
The Porchlights bring their pickin’ and grinnin’ to
the 8th Avenue Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., starting at
8 p.m. 259-8801.
The Crawdaddys bring their rock to the Billy Goat Saloon on
Highway 160 in Gem Village, starting at 8 p.m. Call 884-9155 for
details.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents a DJ
spinning starting at 9 p.m. for late night happy hour. 259-9018 for
details.
The Badly Bent plays at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave.,
beginning at 9 p.m. 259-9200 for details.
The Southwest Colorado Chapter of the American Red Cross, 1911
Main Ave., Suite 282, offers an Adult CPR/AED and Standard First
Aid class from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 259-5383 to pre-register.
The 20th annual Tri the Rim, Durango’s oldest
triathlon, kicks off at the Fort Lewis College campus at 10 a.m.
The sprint event includes a 500-yard swim, a 12-mile bike and a 5K
run. Visit www.fortlewis.edu/tritherim for
details.
Tara Mandala Buddhist Retreat Center, located near Pagosa
Springs, hosts Saturday Morning Meditation from 10 a.m.-noon.
Drop-ins welcome. 731-3711 for details.
Singer-songwriter Jenny Winegartner plays at Steamworks in
Bayfield from 5-8 p.m. 884-7837 for details.
Greg Ryder closes out three nights at the Diamond Belle Saloon,
699 Main Ave., beginning at 5:30 p.m. www.strater.com for details.
Turtle Lake Refuge holds a benefit potluck/turtle talent show
from 6-9 p.m. at the Rocky Mountain Retreat, 848 E. Third Ave. The
event benefits Sustainable Living Education. 247-8395 for details.
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Guiseppe’s Restaurant, 871 CR 501 in Bayfield, hosts open
mic with Handsome Dan from 6-8 p.m. 884-7135 for details.
Tom MacCluskey performs on piano at the Mahogany Grille,
699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.
The Sea & The Rhythm play original acoustic, indie pop
and covers at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, from 7-9
p.m.
Christian recording artist and worship leader Kate
Hurley plays a free show at Grace Church, 1440 Florida Road,
beginning at 7 p.m. 247-5934 for details.
KSJD, your Dryland Community Radio Station, hosts the Tipsy
Gypsy Ball at 7 p.m. at the Picaya Home, located at 25 N. Beech
St., in Cortez. Zoltan Orkestar, the Troupe Verde Belly Dancers and
DJ Needlz will perform. www.ksjd.org.
Formula 151’s Dave Mensch performs solo at The Office
Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., starting at 7 p.m.
The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.,
offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.
Freeplay plays rock, country, blues, and originals at
Blondie’s, located on Main St. in Cortez, at 8 p.m. 565-4015
for details.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents a DJ
spinning starting at 9 p.m. for late night happy hour.
259-9018.
Boxcar with Rob Lawrence and friends plays acoustic and
electric sets at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., beginning at 9 p.m.
247-2324 for details.
The Horde and Bigfoot Bridges perform for Ladies Night at
Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., beginning at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for
details.
The Week of the Young Child kicks off with a free day at the
Children’s Museum, 802 E. Second Ave., from 1-5 p.m.
Tibetan Buddhist monk Za Choeje Rinpoche signs copies of his
book, The Backdoor to Enlightenment: Eight Steps to Living Your
Dreams and Changing Your World, from 3-4 p.m. at Maria’s
Bookshop. 247-1438 for details.
Formula 151’s Dave Mensch performs solo at The Office
Spiritorium, in the Strater Hotel, starting at 7 p.m.
The Blue Moon Ramblers play their weekly gig at the Diamond
Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., beginning 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.
The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery kicks off its 46th
annual Juried Student Exhibition from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The show
continues through April 24. 247-7167 for details.
The Durango Public Library kicks off its celebration of National
Library Week with a 2 p.m. workshop on Interlibrary Loan
Online. The celebration continues through April 18 with workshops
each day. 375-3380 for details or to register.
Tibetan Buddhist monk Za Choeje Rinpoche presents a Dharma talk
and meditation at the Durango Dharma Center, 2530 Colorado Ave.,
from 5-8 p.m. www.durangodharmacenter.org.
The Week of the Young Child continues with the workshop,
“Parenting Families: From Me to We,” at 5:30 p.m. at
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 2611 Junction. 247-1368 for
details.
Robin Davis plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at
5:30 p.m.
A free doing your own divorce and/or custody seminar meets
at the Commons Building, 701 Camino del Rio, at 6 p.m. Anyone
wishing to apply for the free book of forms is encouraged to arrive
10 minutes early. 247-0266 for details.
The Sea & The Rhythm plays original acoustic, indie pop
at the Common Sense Cafe, 1480 E. Second Ave., from 6:30-8 p.m.
The Durango Youth Symphony performs at 7 p.m. in the Community
Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.
Singer-songwriter Tim Guidotti plays acoustic at the Office
Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.
The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.,
hosts open mic night from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for
details.
Terry Rickard plays acoustic rock at Joel’s, 119 W.
8th St., starting at 8 p.m.
P is for Peanut, 473 E. College, offers free kids’
storytime at 11 a.m. 385-4525 for details.
Fort Lewis College presents its Wellness Finale at 11:45
a.m. in the College Union Building Ballroom. The public is welcome
to enjoy games, food and fun while getting fit.
Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays at the Diamond Belle
Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.
Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts “Two Latinos
and an Indian,” a young poets’ showcase, at 6:30
p.m. The poets are Erika T. Wurth, of Albuquerque; Gabe Gomez, of
Santa Fe; and Sheryl Luna, of Boulder. 247-1438 for details.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., presents open mic night from 7
p.m.-midnight. Bands and DJs are welcome. 247-2324 for details.
The Sea & The Rhythm, Annie Brooks and James Else play
original songs of the folk persuasion at the Durango Coffee Co.,
730 Main Ave., from 7-9 p.m.
Tim Sullivan plays acoustic at the Office Spiritorium,
6994 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.
The Columbine Bar, located on Grand Ave. in Mancos, hosts its
Tuesday Night Jam beginning at 8 p.m. The session is open to
all musicians.
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.
Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave., offers free coffee tasting
courses from noon-1 p.m. 259-2059 for details.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents Art Spot,
a live art demo, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. 259-9018 for details.
Greg Ryder plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at
5:30 p.m.
The Week of the Young Child offers “bedtime stories and
songs” with Melanie Milburn from 6-7 p.m. at the Durango
Mall. 247-1368.
A crystal bowl meditation group meets from 6-7 p.m. at the
Namaste Health Center, 1099 Main Ave., Suite 200. Drop-ins are
welcome, and admission is by donation. 259-1838 for details.
An open bluegrass jam meets from 6-8 p.m. at the Durango
Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave. The circle gathers every Wednesday.
247-1264 for details.
The Southwest Colorado Chapter of the American Red Cross, 1911
Main Ave., Suite 282, offers a Standard First Aid class from 6-10
p.m. 259-5383 to pre-register.
Fields of Light, a gathering of spiritually evolved and
like-minded souls, hosts an open discussion from 6-8 p.m. at the
Common Sense Café, 1480 E. Second Ave. 769-9738 for
details.
The Durango Chess Club gathers for its weekly meeting at
Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, at 6:30 p.m.
Lacey Black plays jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699
Main Ave., at 6:30 p.m. 247-4433 for details.
Astrology for the Curious meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Cortez
Cultural Center to discuss Pluto, the planet of transformation.
565-7272 for details.
The Fort Lewis College Artist in Residence Program presents a
performance by Tatiana Roitman at 7 p.m. in Roshong Recital Hall.
www.durangoconcerts.com for details.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts an open mic
night starting at 7 p.m. The event returns on the first
Wednesday of every month. 259-9018 for details.
Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays acoustic rock at the
Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.
Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs solo at
Joel’s,119 W. 8th St., at 8 p.m. 385-0430.
Fort Lewis College Theatre presents “Dante’s
Inferno” in the Mainstage Theatre on April 10-12 at 7:30 p.m.
The classic of literature follows Dante as he journeys into the
pits of hell on a search for the beauty of love. The story was
adapted for stage by Desiree Henderson and Kurt Lancaster and
directed by Kathryn Moller. For details, visit http://theatre.fortlewis.edu.
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College exhibits
“100 Contemporary Works by Native Artists from the Hensler
Collection.” The Bill and Sue Hensler collection of
contemporary Native American art includes a diverse group of
artists from a variety of tribes. The collection in its entirety
includes more than 200 items, including pottery, paintings and
sculpture, directly acquired from the artists themselves. The Old
Spanish Trail and Selections of the Jewelry of Ben Nighthorse also
continue to exhibit. 247-7456 for details.
The Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave., exhibits
“Light, Shadow and Time,” a collection of
black-and-white photographs by Mitch Dobrowner and Thomas Carr,
through April 30. Dobrowner’s surreal photographic landscapes
reflect the power of nature and the hushed beauty of outdoor scenes
in America. Thomas Carr is an archaeologist and photographer and
has documented the essence of many significant historical sites.
382-8355 for details.
Steaming Bean Coffee, 915 Main Ave., exhibits the paintings and
photography of Thaddine Swift Eagle through mid-April.
385-7901 for details.
The Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave., host the exhibit
“Eskimo Artifacts from Arctic Alaska.” This show
features clothing, masks, hunting and fishing tools, dolls, toys,
fetishes and other items. The museum is also hosting “Boots
& Saddles: Historic Foot Gear and Horse Gear from Southwestern
Colorado.” 259-2402 for details.
Professional Business Builders, a chapter of Business Networking
International, meets every Thursday from 7-8:30 a.m. at the
Unitarian Church in Durango. BNI Referral Matrix meets
every Thursday from 7-8:30 a.m. at the Wells Group. The BNI
Referral Market meets from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Prudential. BNI
Business Connections meets every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
at the Durango Rec. Center. 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, “Living off the Land.” The museum offers
a hands-on exploration of the Rocky Mountain ecosystem and is open
from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Wed.-Fri. and 1-5 p.m. on Sat. and Sun.
259-9234.
“Autism Yesterday,” a film on autism recovery,
premieres with a screening and talk at the Abbey Theatre on April
17.
The Strater Hotel will hold a Grand Opening of the Henry Strater
Theatre on April 17 with free food, refreshments and live
music as well as an early-days fashion show.
Liz Volz , physician assistant, health consultant and coach,
will give a free April 17 lecture on stress management at the
Durango Sports Club.
David Smith-Ferri, author of Battlefield Without
Borders, will present the free slide-lecture “Images
from Iraq” on April 18 at Fort Lewis College.
Habitat for Humanity and La Plata Electric Association will host
an April 19 aluminum can smashing event in honor of Earth
Day.
A Kids Fair for young children and their families will be
April 19 at the Durango Mall. The event is part of the Week of the
Young Child, April 13-19.
Intervision, a six-piece soul/pop-rock band from Portland, plays
the Summit on April 19.
Wines of the San Juan hosts the 5th annual After Tax
Spring Fling on April 19.
Alternative Horizons will host a training for volunteer hotline
advocates on April 21. 247-4374 for details.
Trails 2000 kicks off the trail work season April 23 at
Durango Nature Studies.
The Southwest Chapter of the Colorado Native Plant
Society will offer a free wildflower trip to Canyon de Chelly
on April 23.
Jim Hightower will be the special guest and keynote speaker
at the La Plata Democrats annual Jefferson-Jackson fund-raising
dinner on April 26 at the Doubletree Hotel. 259-9503 for
details.
“King Corn,” an award-winning documentary, will
be shown free of charge May 3 at Empire Electric in Cortez.
The Center of Southwest Studies invites artists to submit work
for “Connections: Earth + Artist - A Tribute Art Show in
Resistance to Desert Rock.” The deadline is May 9.
382-6982 for details.
The 9th annual $20,500 nonprofit Money Booth returns to the
Sky Ute Casino on May 20. Fifteen area nonprofits will benefit.
Maria’s Bookshop will host a May 22 booksigning with
author Rita Marie Robinson.
Poet Jeannie Zandi will address a public
“satsang” in Durango no May 23.
City sponsors X-rated gardening workshop What: A presentation on Xeriscaping by noted expert Ken Ball Where: Miller Middle School When: Sat., April 12, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Durangoans have an opportunity to get wise about water this
weekend. The City of Durango is hosting a Waterwise Landscape
Workshop all day Saturday at Miller Middle School. The event will
feature Xeriscape expert Ken Ball along with several local
landscape experts.
The workshop will cover the seven principles of Xeriscape.
Topics include how to create a plan that considers plant groupings,
solar exposure and runoff, soil preparation, irrigation system
design, plant selections and alternatives to bluegrass turf,
mulching, maintenance, noxious weeds and defensible space.
Ken Ball was the Principal Landscape Architect for the Denver
Water Department for 16 years. During that time, his team
developed the internationally recognized Xeriscape program for
landscape water conservation. He has 35 years of experience in
landscape architecture, water resource planning, environmental
management and education, and water conservation.
John Wickman, of Native Roots Garden Center, Tom Bridge and Jeff
Wagner of Durango Nursery and Supply, and David Temple of Animas
Valley Arborist will join Ball for a roundtable discussion about
what plants do best in the Durango area with limited irrigation. In
addition, Ed Hallam, of Grand Junction Pipe and Supply, will
discuss how to maximize irrigation benefits, and County Extension
Agent Darrin Parmenter will inform participants about local noxious
weeds.
The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are available in
advance at River City Hall and the Durango Recreation Center or can
be purchased at the door.
Los Lobos songwriters play Durango What: A concert with David Hidalgo and Louie Perez Where: The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College When: Wed., April 16, at 7:30 p.m.
Two music legends play Durango this week. David Hidalgo and
Louie Perez, the principal songwriters of the roots/rock band Los
Lobos, present a night of acoustic music and story-telling at the
Community Concert Hall on April 16 at 7:30 p.m.
For more than 35 years, Hidalgo and Perez have created the songs
that made Los Lobos one of the world’s most innovative and
critically acclaimed groups. Formed in the mid 1970s, the band
began as a traditional acoustic Mexican group, but under the
influence of L.A.’s punk rock scene, the members decided to
go electric, thus incorporating their blues, R&B, Tex-Mex and
rock influences into a more energized sound.
More than three decades later, the band’s legacy and
longevity speak for themselves. Rolling Stone magazine
commented, “…with the exception of U2, no other band
has stayed on top of its game as long as Los Lobos.”
In this special Concert Hall performance, Hidalgo and Perez will
offer a departure from the large scale Los Lobos shows and focus on
the songs and the process of their creation. Following a
performance of favorite Los Lobos songs as well as never-recorded
compositions, Hidalgo and Perez will return to the stage for what
promises to be an entertaining and thought provoking conversation
with the audience on the art of songwriting.
Tickets are available on the web at www.durangoconcerts.com, by
calling 247-7657 or at the downtown ticketing offices at
7th and Main Ave. Doors to the Spotlight Lounge
open at 6 p.m. with the show getting under way at 7: 30 p.m.
‘Ballet Etc.’ plays the FLC Concert Hall What: Performances by Dance in the Rockies and the Durango Ballet Ensemble When: Sat., April 12, at 3 & 7 p.m. Where: The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Local dancers take Durango’s biggest stage
this weekend. Durango’s Dance in the Rockies studio presents
two performances of “Ballet Etc.” on April 12 at the
Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.
Under the direction of Toni McClanahan and choreographer Frances
Rosser Taylor, “Ballet Etc.” will feature performances
from the ballet students of Dance in the Rockies.
Tapping into both traditional and contemporary ballet,
“Ballet Etc.” begins with the classic “La
Boutique Fantasque,” a glimpse into a magic toy shop. The
local dancers will then offer tributes to the ballet music of
Tchaikovsky and Strauss, with the Strauss segment including a trio
to “Dance Alone With You,” performed by Mikayla
McClanahan, Mikey Koenig and Ellie Ellis.
Contemporary pieces will be interspersed throughout the
performance. They include: “Airplay,” danced by Carly
Wyman, Abigail Owen and Lexy Silva; the whimsical group piece
“Walking;” “Centrifugal,” performed by
Daphne Hamilton, Lexy Silva and Kayla Schultz; and
“Hornpipe.” As an added bonus, the Durango Ballet
Ensemble will perform in numerous works throughout the show,
including solos danced by Katy Bowlby, Kayla Schultz, Barrie Bliss
and Tori Duhaime.
“Ballet Etc.” will be performed at 3 & 7 p.m.
April 12. Tickets can be purchased online at www.durangoconcerts.com, by calling 247-7657 or at the downtown
ticketing office, located at 7th and Main Ave.
Durango Telegraph - The public pulse on preservation
The public pulse on preservation
Preserving critical wildlife corridors and habitat is no easy
feat. As part of the Western Governors’ Association’s
wildlife initiative, five working groups met for the past year. In
that time, the stakeholders formulated more than 100
recommendations to improve the state of wildlife.
Among the major suggestions are:
• Passage of federal legislation to protect wildlife
corridors and crucial habitat;
• Additional wildlife staffing and support for
municipalities;
• The acquisition of better research and data to inform
future decisions.
The public has an opportunity to review the groups’ work
and reports on climate change, energy, transportation, science and
land use. Those reports will be delivered to the Western Governors
at the end of June. From that point, the findings have a chance of
becoming real change. “From a conservation perspective, I
think the governors should adopt as many of those recommendations
as possible,” said Monique DiGiorgio. “Part of the
public’s charge is to make sure that the policy
recommendations they feel are important stay in there.”
DiGiorgio is a working group member and communications and
development director for the Southern Rockies Ecosystem
Project.
People interested in information or filing comments should visit
www.westgov.org. The deadline is April 17.
