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Dave Spencer returns to DMR

Bluegrass double-bill blows into Durango

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Thursday28

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.

The Family Center of Durango offers a Core Communication Class for mothers and teen daughters from 4-5:30 p.m. 799-4686 to register.

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 for details.

Durango singer-songwriter Annie Brooks plays the Common Sense Internet Cafe, 1480 E. Second Ave., from 6:30-8 p.m.

Strange New Shoes and the Good Neighbors perform at 7 p.m. in the Fort Lewis College Ballroom. The event is a benefit for KDUR.

The Fort Lewis College Music Department presents a jazz festival concert at 7 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

The Fort Lewis College Life-Long Learning Lecture Series continues with “They Take Our Jobs:” Looking Backward at Contemporary Immigration Debates in the U.S.” at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall.

The Fort Lewis College Native American Center hosts “The

Night Sky of the Navajo,” an astronomy presentation, at 7 p.m.

Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, plays a free solo show at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 7 p.m.

Local favorite, Warsaw, returns to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

DJ Jonezy brings a strictly vinyl MEDS to Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., for Pint Night at 10 p.m. 259-9200.

Friday29

Healthy Fusion, 2053 Main Ave., hosts a free “Why Raw?” food talk at 3:30 p.m. Visit www.mothersnaturesmenu.com.

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.

Noodles, an all-girl rock band, Antibodies, The HuckoMeters, The Quails, and Oaty-Paste plays a free show in honor of International Women’s Day at 5 p.m. in Fort Lewis College’s Cub Pub.

Greg Ryder returns to the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. www.strater.com for details.

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

The Jeff Solon Jazz Group plays at the 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., beginning at 8 p.m. 259-8801.

Ralph Dinosaur brings his classic rock to the Billy Goat Saloon, located off U.S. Hwy. 160 in Gem Village, beginning at 8 p.m. 884-9155.

Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs solo at Lemon Head Salon, 145 E. College, for a free Durango Independent Film Festival show at 8:30 p.m.  

Cheryl B. Englehart performs a live set at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 9 p.m. 259-9200.

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.

Saturday1

YogaDurango hosts an open house at its new studio, 1485 Florida Road, Bldg C, Ste 201. The daylong event features free yoga and special events including free kids yoga at 2 p.m. and free beginner yoga at 3:30 p.m. 946-8961 or www.yogadurango.com.

The Southwest Colorado Chapter of the American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., Suite 282, offers CPR/AED for the Professional from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 259-5383 to pre-register.

The Women’s Resource Center hosts the 2^nd annual “MyBiz,” a conference for women entrepreneurs, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. The conference will feature nine workshops. 247-1242.  

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 Gigi Love plays a free show at the Durango Coffee Company, 730 Main Ave., from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 259-2059 for details.

Kirk James plays solo blues at Steamworks 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.

The Contra Dance begins with a community potluck at 5 p.m. at the VFW, 1550 Main Ave. At 6 p.m. the Albuquerque band, Hey!, plays a concert. Beginner dance instruction starts at 7 p.m. with the Contra Dance at 7:30 p.m. 385-9292.

Guiseppe’s Restaurant, 871 CR 501 in Bayfield, hosts open mic with Handsome Dan from 6-8 p.m. 884-7135.

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.

Greg Ryder plays a free solo show at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 7 p.m.

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

40 Ounces, Philadelphia’s only Sublime tribute act, plays the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324.

DJ Milhouse, a.k.a. Victor Yanez, and Mr. Anderson spin for Ladies Night at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

Sunday2

The San Juan Mountains Association and Durango Mountain Resort offer a ski naturalist trek beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the base of chairlift #4. 385-2147 for details.

George Thorogood and the Destroyers play a sold-out 7 p.m. show at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.

Joel Racheff plays acoustic at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.

The Blue Moon Ramblers play their weekly gig at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Monday3

La Leche League of Durango meets at 10 a.m. at the Family Center of Durango, 489 Florida Rd., at 10 a.m. The meeting will discuss overcoming breastfeeding difficulties,4 

Thursday28

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.

The Family Center of Durango offers a Core Communication Class for mothers and teen daughters from 4-5:30 p.m. 799-4686 to register.

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 for details.

Durango singer-songwriter Annie Brooks plays the Common Sense Internet Cafe, 1480 E. Second Ave., from 6:30-8 p.m.

Strange New Shoes and the Good Neighbors perform at 7 p.m. in the Fort Lewis College Ballroom. The event is a benefit for KDUR.

The Fort Lewis College Music Department presents a jazz festival concert at 7 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

The Fort Lewis College Life-Long Learning Lecture Series continues with “They Take Our Jobs:” Looking Backward at Contemporary Immigration Debates in the U.S.” at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall.

The Fort Lewis College Native American Center hosts “The Night Sky of the Navajo,” an astronomy presentation, at 7 p.m.

Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, plays a free solo show at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 7 p.m.

Local favorite, Warsaw, returns to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

DJ Jonezy brings a strictly vinyl MEDS to Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., for Pint Night at 10 p.m. 259-9200.

Friday29

Healthy Fusion, 2053 Main Ave., hosts a free “Why Raw?” food talk at 3:30 p.m. Visit www.mothersnaturesmenu.com.

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.

Noodles, an all-girl rock band, Antibodies, The HuckoMeters, The Quails, and Oaty-Paste plays a free show in honor of International Women’s Day at 5 p.m. in Fort Lewis College’s Cub Pub.

Greg Ryder returns to the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. www.strater.com for details.

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

The Jeff Solon Jazz Group plays at the 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., beginning at 8 p.m. 259-8801.

Ralph Dinosaur brings his classic rock to the Billy Goat Saloon, located off U.S. Hwy. 160 in Gem Village, beginning at 8 p.m. 884-9155.

Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs solo at Lemon Head Salon, 145 E. College, for a free Durango Independent Film Festival show at 8:30 p.m.  

Cheryl B. Englehart performs a live set at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 9 p.m. 259-9200.

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.

Saturday1

YogaDurango hosts an open house at its new studio, 1485 Florida Road, Bldg C, Ste 201. The daylong event features free yoga and special events including free kids yoga at 2 p.m. and free beginner yoga at 3:30 p.m. 946-8961 or www.yogadurango.com.

The Southwest Colorado Chapter of the American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., Suite 282, offers CPR/AED for the Professional from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 259-5383 to pre-register.

The Women’s Resource Center hosts the 2^nd annual “MyBiz,” a conference for women entrepreneurs, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. The conference will feature nine workshops. 247-1242.  

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 Gigi Love plays a free show at the Durango Coffee Company, 730 Main Ave., from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 259-2059 for details.

Kirk James plays solo blues at Steamworks 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.

The Contra Dance begins with a community potluck at 5 p.m. at the VFW, 1550 Main Ave. At 6 p.m. the Albuquerque band, Hey!, plays a concert. Beginner dance instruction starts at 7 p.m. with the Contra Dance at 7:30 p.m. 385-9292.

Guiseppe’s Restaurant, 871 CR 501 in Bayfield, hosts open mic with Handsome Dan from 6-8 p.m. 884-7135.

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.

Greg Ryder plays a free solo show at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 7 p.m.

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

40 Ounces, Philadelphia’s only Sublime tribute act, plays the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324.

DJ Milhouse, a.k.a. Victor Yanez, and Mr. Anderson spin for Ladies Night at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

Sunday2

The San Juan Mountains Association and Durango Mountain Resort offer a ski naturalist trek beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the base of chairlift #4. 385-2147 for details.

George Thorogood and the Destroyers play a sold-out 7 p.m. show at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.

Joel Racheff plays acoustic at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.

The Blue Moon Ramblers play their weekly gig at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Monday3

La Leche League of Durango meets at 10 a.m. at the Family Center of Durango, 489 Florida Rd., at 10 a.m. The meeting will discuss overcoming breastfeeding difficulties,4 and mothers, mothers-to-be and children are welcome. 385-1460.

Robin Davis plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

A meeting on the proposed Durango botanical gardens takes place at 6 p.m. at the Division of Wildlife museum. The group will discuss possible themes and the formation of a planning committee. 903-0240 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.

Singer-songwriter Tim Guidotti plays acoustic at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.

The 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th 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. 8^th St., starting 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.

Tuesday4

P is for Peanut, 473 E. College, offers free kids’ storytime at 11 a.m. 385-4525 for details.

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

The Southwest Colorado Chapter of the American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., Suite 282, offers a First Aid class from 6-10 p.m. 259-5383 to pre-register.

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., presents open mic night from 7 p.m.-midnight. Bands and DJs are welcome. 247-2324.

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, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 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.

Wednesday5

Sudden Science, an after-school science club program from the Discovery Museum at the Powerhouse, offers volunteer leader training from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Crossroads Building, 1099 Main Ave. Volunteers need no science background. 422-2034.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents Art Spot, a live art demo, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. 259-9018.

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

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, hosts a free screening of “The Business of Being Born,” a documentary on home births and midwifery, at 6 p.m. Local midwives will be on-hand for a post-film discussion. 385-1711.

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 Company, 3000 Main Ave. The circle gathers every Wednesday. 247-1264 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.

Perú Negro, a 20-piece ensemble featuring the rhythms of Black Peru, plays the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College at 7 p.m. 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.

A free six-week class on Mysticism & Meditation kicks off at 7 p.m. at Chiropractic Durango, 555 Rivergate Lane. Each class will offer different guided and self-reflecting meditations. 882-4920.

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 for details.

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.

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

Ongoing

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts Assistant Professor of Art Chad Colby’s “Primarily Painting” exhibit through March 20. In fall 2007, Colby’s work was recognized by Fort Lewis College and was granted the title of featured scholar. The featured scholar program was designed to recognize faculty who have distinguished themselves by their scholarly or artistic contributions. 

The Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave., hosts the exhibit, “Convergence,” by Gloria Baker Feinstein through March 12. The show is a collection of black and white images that bring out the mystery and intrigue of every day surroundings and events. Feinstein photographs with a Hasselblad and develops all of her work in a traditional darkroom setting. Some of the well-known photographers who have influenced her work include Diane Arbus, Keith Carter, Sally Mann and Andre Kertesz. www.openshuttergallery.com for details.

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College exhibits the fifth annual Juried Photography Show: “Images of the Southwest” and the exhibit, “The Old Spanish Trail: Conduit fir Change,“ in the Center’s gallery. In addition, the Delaney Library is hosting the show, “Utes: Their Country, Their Leaders, Their Culture.” The shows will be on display through March 16. Visit http: //swcenter.fortlewis.edu or call 970-247-7456 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.

Upcoming

The Lawn Chair Kings, Freeman Social and Pinhead will play March 7 at the Olde Schoolhouse.

The Durango Lively Arts Co. will present the musical comedy “Meshugah-Nuns” beginning March 7 at the Durango Arts Center.

The Miserabillies and their neo-traditional country return to Steamworks Bayfield on March 8.

Maria’s Bookshop will host a March 11 booksigning with Sharon McAnear, local author and teacher, for her book In My Bones.

The Jeff Solon Swing’n Big Band will perform again for the Red Slipper Dance Parties on March 14.

Durango will host the second annual March Mania, a regional basketball tournament for boys and girls, March 14-16.

Durango Acoustic Music presents Eric Lindell playing New Orleans-flavored rock March 15 at the Henry Strater Theatre.

The Fort Lewis College Cycling Team will hold its annual Squawker Classic road racing events on March 15-16, which kick-off with an East Animas Time Trial.

The Animas Museum will host a free talk on Victorian/Edwardian Waist Clothing on March 15.

Fort Lewis College will host a Youth-Powered Earth Week, showcasing youth activism, from March 15-22.

The Bellydance Superstars will bring their family-friendly, cross-cultural performance to the Community Concert Hall on March 17.

The First United Methodist Church will host the combined choirs and orchestra performing “A Service of Darkness” on March 21, Good Friday.

“Autism Yesterday,” a film on autism recovery, premieres at the Abbey Theatre on April 17.

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.

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Dave Spencer returns to DMR What: The 10th annual Dave Spencer Ski Classic, a fund-raiser for the Adaptive Sports Association Where: The Columbine Area and Paradise Race Course at DMR When: Racing Feb. 29 & March 1; mountain rally March 1 The Adaptive Sport’s Association’s signature fund-raiser returns to the slopes this weekend. The 10th annual Dave Spencer Ski Classic takes place on. 29-March 1 at the Columbine Area and Paradise Race Course at Durango Mountain Resort. This event benefits the Adaptive Sports Association, which provides sports and recreational programs for people with disabilities. The Adaptive Sports Association was founded in 1983 by Dave Spencer, a young man who had lost a leg to cancer. Dave was a ski instructor and visionary who believed that skiing could challenge and increase the self-esteem of all individuals with disabilities. Although Dave lost his battle with cancer in 1986, his dream of an organization dedicated to teaching people with disabilities to ski has continued to thrive and expand. As it happens, ASA’s winter home at Durango Mountain Resort is called the Dave Spencer Center. The Dave Spencer Ski Classic is also a big part of keeping the center’s doors open. Teams of five must raise a minimum of $750 for the weekend event and then square off in ski races or the “mountain rally,” a scavenger hunt and poker run for those not into racing. The rally takes off at 9:30 a.m. on Sat., March 1. Team racing begins at 11:15 a.m. on March 1, and spectators are encouraged to check out the action. The four fastest teams will be announced mid-day, and race finals kick-off at 1:15 p.m. at the Paradise Race Course. The competition will be a head-to-head elimination. For more information on the event or the Adaptive Sports Association, visit www.asadurango.org.

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Bluegrass double-bill blows into Durango What: Performances from Greensky Bluegrass Band and Rock and Rye Where: The Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. When: Thurs., Feb. 28. Doors open at 7 p.m. Big strings are rolling into Durango for an evening of picking this Thursday. The Greensky Bluegrass Band, a rising national talent, and local band Rock and Rye will join forces for an evening of bluegrass at the Henry Strater Theater. Making its first appearance in Durango, the Greensky Bluegrass Band boasts a traditional bluegrass sound fused with original compositions and improvisation. Greensky has been touring extensively since 2005, sharing playbills with bands such as Yonder Mountain String Band, the Sam Bush Band, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Keller Williams and Hot Buttered Rum. They are also the winners of the 2006 Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Competition. Recently joining the quintet is dobro player Anders Beck, a former Durangoan who played with the Broke Mountain Bluegrass Band and Wayword Sons before heading off to Michigan to join Greensky Bluegrass. Greensky Bluegrass was formed in 2000 by Michael Arlen Bont (banjo), Dave Bruzza (guitar), and Paul Hoffman (mandolin). The band’s goal was to establish a distinctive voice based in the musicians’ array of influences and musical backgrounds. By maintaining a balance between tradition and improvisation, Greensky Bluegrass has developed a following and continues to draw new audiences as well. Tickets for the Feb. 28 performance are available at the door or in advance at Canyon Music. For more information call 375-7914.

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