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Folk great Patty Larkin takes on the Abbey

'Between the Tides' stops off in Durango
Durango celebrates life of Cindy Owen-Crist

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The 2008 Hardrock Hundred gets under way in the San Juan Mountains around Silverton. The endurance run covers 100 miles and includes 66,000 feet of climbing and continues through July 13. www.hardrock100.com for details. 

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., offers the Paint Bar in the Garage Art Studio from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 259-2606 for details.

The Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club hosts the 55th Annual Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show at the La Plata County Fairgrounds from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The show includes more than 40 vendors, kids activities, mineral displays and more and continues on July 12 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and on July 13 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The 17^th annual Art on the Animas arts and

crafts festival runs from noon-6 p.m. at Santa Rita Park. The festival continues from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on July 12 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on July 13 and includes dozens of vendors and music by Art Patience.

The River Rat Café, located in the DoubleTree Hotel, hosts open mic night from 4-7 p.m. 749-7299.

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 for details.

Singer-songwriter David Earl Pfeiffer plays swing and blues from 5-9 p.m. at the Quaking Aspen Cafe and Gallery in Bayfield. 884-2002 for details.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents live jazz on the patio from 5:30-8:30 p.m., and a DJ spinning for late night happy hour from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.

“One Wheel is Better,” an open unicycling event, meets at 6 p.m. on the Animas River Trail near the BMX track. All abilities are welcome and no unicycle is necessary.

Tom MacCluskey performs on piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.

Jack Ellis & Larry Carver play high-altitude blues, folk and rock at the Pagosa Brew Pub in Pagosa Springs at 6 p.m. 

A jazz ensemble, featuring Troy Turner, Bob Demmon and Michael Lofton, plays Mutu’s, 701 E. Second Ave., at 7 p.m. 375-2701 for details.

Mancos State Park, located 5 miles from Mancos, hosts a 5K Fun Run leaving at 7:30 p.m. from the Vista Trailhead. 533-7065 for details.

The 8th Avenue Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., presents pickin’ and grinnin’ from The Porchlights starting at 8 p.m. 259-8801 for details.

The Jelly Belly Boogie Band plays rock and blues at the Billy Goat Saloon, located on Highway 160 in Gem Village, starting at 8 p.m. 884-9155 for details.

Aftergrass plays the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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Ignacio Bike Week holds an open house from 8-11 a.m. at the Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave. There will be a public Q&A on the rally scheduled from Aug. 25 - Sept. 1. www.ignaciobikeweek.com 

The Arts & Crafts Market of Durango Inc. meets at Buckley Park from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The market includes local art by local artists and partial proceeds benefit the San Juan Citizens Alliance. Acoustic alt-Americana duo Gigi Love and Michael Coble play from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. www.acmdurango.org for details.

The San Juan Mountains Association offers a guided nature walk at Durango Mountain Resort from 10 a.m.-noon. The walks are free and participants should meet outside Guest Services at DMR. 385-1256 for details.

The KDUR River Raft Relay, “Drag the River,” kicks off with an 11 a.m. check-in at the 32^nd Street put-in. The race starts at noon and is an inner tube, duckie and raft relay. There will be an after-party at the Four Corners Riversports rake-out. www.kdur.org 

The Durango Discovery Museum at the Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio, offers Powerhouse Playdays from noon-3 p.m., featuring free electric shows, tours, music, food and pedal-powered Wi-Fi.

The Ignacio Summer Car Cruise, a classic, retro and fine car parade, cruises downtown Ignacio from 3-5 p.m. Cars should meet at the Ignacio High School parking lot. 563-4074 for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., offers the Paint Bar in the Garage Art Studio from noon-4 p.m. 259-2606 for details.

The Mike McCalister Duo stops over at El Patio, 600 Main Ave., from 5-9 p.m.

Singer-songwriter David Earl Pfeiffer plays swing and blues from 5-9 p.m. at the Quaking Aspen Cafe and Gallery in Bayfield. 884-2002 for details.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents DJ Igene spinning reggae on the patio from 5:30-8:30 p.m., and a dancing on the patio from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018.

Jack Ellis & Larry Carver play high-altitude blues, folk and rock at La Tazza in Pagosa Springs at 5:30 p.m. 

Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays Serious Texas BBQ South, 650 S. Camino del Rio, from 6-9 p.m. 259-9507.

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.

Singer-songwriter Cyle Talley plays his unique acoustic “indie pop” with special guests at Durango Joe’s, 730 College, from 7-9 p.m.

The Dances of Universal Peace meet at 7 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church, 910 E. Third Ave. The event uses chants and songs from many spiritual traditions to foster a sense of unity and respect for all spiritual practices. 533-9040 for details.

The Brad Tarpley Trio plays live jazz at Mutu’s, 701 E. Second Ave., at 7 p.m. 375-2701 for details.

Mancos State Park, located 5 miles from Mancos, hosts a Gourmet Backpack/Camp Cooking workshop at 7:30 p.m. in the amphitheatre. 533-7065 for details.

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

The Sweats play funk, jazz and rock at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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The Durango chapter of Food Not Bombs serves free vegetarian/vegan food starting at 1 p.m. at Riverfront Park in conjunction with a drum circle. Volunteers, donations, and potluck dishes are welcome at the weekly event. durangofoodnotbombs@gmail.com 

Durango Acoustic Music presents a free members show with Dave Insley’s Careless Smokers at 3 p.m. on the patio at the Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. Tickets are available at the door for the general public. www.durangoacousticmusic.com for details.

The Terry Rickard Duo plays El Patio, 600 Main Ave., from 5-9 p.m.

Durango BMX hosts racing just south of Gateway Park with sign-ups from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and racing to follow. 799-1780 or www.durangobmx.com for details.

The Blue Moon Ramblers play their weekly gig at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., beginning 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.

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Durango BMX hosts practices from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the track just south of Gateway Park. 799-1780 or www.durangobmx.com for details.

Ultimate Frisbee takes place at Miller Middle School at 5:30 p.m. and is open to all comers.

The Jeff Solon Jazz Group, along with vocalist Alison Dance, plays the Cyprus Café, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 385-6884 for details.

The Durango Community Recreation Center offers Open Kayak Night from 7-8:45 p.m. 375-7300.

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

Acoustic troubadours Annie Brooks (folk/pop) and Cyle Talley (indie/pop) split a set of originals at the Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave., from 7-9 p.m.

The Billy Goat Saloon, located on Highway 160 in Gem Village, hosts karaoke with Crazy Charlie starting at 7:30 p.m. 884-9155 for details.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts live music and dancing on the patio from 8 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.  

Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs solo at Joel’s,119 W. 8th St., at 8 p.m. 385-0430 for details.

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.

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Trails 2000 hosts a Trailwork Party with Durango Motorless Transit from 4-7 p.m. at the Dalla Mountain Park. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. Visit www.trails2000.org

The River Rat Café, located in the DoubleTree Hotel, offers open mic night from 4-7 p.m. 749-7299.

The Wednesday Durango Farmers Market meets at the Smiley Building, 1309 E. Third Ave., from 4:30-6 p.m. The market features locally grown foods, and food stamps are accepted.

Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, plays El Patio, 600 Main Ave., from 5-9 p.m.

Durango BMX hosts its Wednesday night races just south of Gateway Park with sign-ups from 5:30-6:30 p.m. with racing to follow. 799-1780 or www.durangobmx.com.

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.

The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo plays the Cyprus Café, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 385-6884 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 solo piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., at 6:30 p.m. 247-4433 for details.

A free class on mysticism and meditation meets from 7-8 p.m. at Chiropractic Durango, 555 Rivergate Lane, Suite B1-108. The ongoing class is hosted by the Center of Light. 882-4920.

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

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts DJs spinning dance music on the patio from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018.  

DJ NoEgo spins for an ’80s dance party at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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The Diamond Circle Melodrama continues its 47th season in the newly renovated Durango Arts Center Theatre, 802 E. Second Ave. “The Spoilers” and “Whoop-Ti-Ay!” show nightly (except Mondays) at 8 p.m. The performances continue through Aug. 31. www.diamondcirclemelodrama.com  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 .

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The Hermosa Off-Road Classic bike race returns to the Hermosa Creek Trail on July 26 with professional, expert and singlespeed classes. www.cycling.fortlewis.edu  for details.

Maria’s Bookshop will host a booksigning with Adam Schrager, author of The Principled Politician: The Ralph Carr Story, on July 28.

Mancos State Park will offer a Biodiversified Kids Camp from July 28-Aug. 1 for kids in the 3^rd-5^th grades. 385-1256 for details.

The Durango Discovery Museum at the Powerhouse will offer free open –air movie nights on Saturdays beginning Aug. 9.

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Folk great Patty Larkin takes on the Abbey What: A Durango Acoustic Music and KDUR sponsored show Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College When: Fri., July 11 at 9 p.m. A critically acclaimed experimental folk musician takes the Durango stage this week, and she brings her distinctive sound and style along with her. Patty Larkin will celebrate the release of her 11th CD, “Watch the Sky” at the Abbey Theatre on July 11. The Durango Acoustic Music sponsored show is also a fund-raiser for KDUR Public Radio. Known for combining acoustic instruments with modern technology, Larkin doesn’t fail to impress with “Sky,” which has proven to be her most ambitious album to date. Experimenting with instruments such as a “slapsteel” guitar (a lap steel detuned and played with a drumstick and hand), banjo, bazouki, loops and a toy organ, as well as acoustic and electric guitars, Larkin wrote and recorded much of the material as it came to her. Aside from playing every instrument on the album, she also wrote, produced, engineered and edited the entire album herself. In the lead-up to “Watch the Sky,” Larkin has achieved critical success and won an unprecedented 11 Boston Music Awards. She has also joined a distinguished group including Duke Ellington, Sting and Natalie Cole and is a recipient of an Honorary Doctorate of Music degree from Berklee College of Music. In that time, Larkin has also honed a reputation as a “musician’s musician,” working with some of the brightest talents in American music. Tickets for the show are available at Animas Trading Co., Southwest Sound, Canyon Music, and the Abbey Theatre. They can also be purchased by phone at 385-1711. For more information, visit www.durangoacousticmusic.com.

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'Between the Tides' stops off in Durango What: The debut screening of Nick Manning and Tyler Quintano's documentary, "Between the Tides" Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College When: Fri., July 11 at 5:30 p.m. Two of Durango's native sons are bringing climate change to the local silver screen this week. The Abbey Theatre will debut "Between the Tides," a documentary by Tyler Quintano and Nick Manning, on July 11 at 5:30 p.m. The Open Shutter Gallery opens an exhibit of Manning's photography on the same day. "Between the Tides" takes a hard look at the human cost of climate change in the Ganges River Delta. Quintano and Manning became interested in the region spanning India and Bangladesh several years ago. The low-lying and impoverished coastal region is becoming one of the biggest casualties of global warming as the combination of rising sea levels and tidal surge from cyclones devastate whole cities and islands. In 2006, the first inhabited island of the Sundarban region, Lohachara, was submerged as a result of rising sea levels and global warming, and the 10,000 people who lived there became landless refugees. It is estimated that the refugee count could go as high as 5.5 million with as little as 45 centimeters in sea rise. "Whole islands are disappearing with tens of thousands of people living on them," Quintano said. "We figured that documenting this tragedy would provide a useful perspective on global warming." In conjunction with the debut, the Open Shutter Gallery is opening Manning's photographic exhibit, "This is us." The images were taken while filming "Between the Tides" and are an array of people and colors coexisting with a changing environment. An opening reception is scheduled for July 11 from 4-6 p.m. For more information on the film and the work of Manning and Quintano visit www.sundarbanproject.org.

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Durango celebrates life of Cindy Owen-Crist What: A community picnic/fund-raiser/swim party for the Crist family Where: Trimble Hot Springs   When: Thurs., July 10, 4-9 p.m. Durango is once again rallying around a good cause this Thursday. A community picnic and fund-raiser to celebrate the life of Cindy Owen-Crist is set for July 10 at Trimble Hot Springs. The 4-9 p.m. swim party and silent auction includes reduced admission. Cindy died June 7 after a battle with cancer. A Durango native, she was an active and well-loved member of the community who focused her talents and energy on her family, friends, the community and the family business. Cindy is survived by her husband, Brad, and their two sons, Quin and Beau. Not only do the three have to deal with the tragic loss of a wife and mother, but they have the added burden of significant medical expenses occurred as a result of Cindy’s illness.  Durangoans are encouraged to come to Trimble on Thursday in support to the Crists and to celebrate family, friends and community. Barbeque and refreshments will be provided and attendees are asked to bring a side dish to share. Drummer/musician Kulu Sadira will provide entertainment and proceeds from the silent auction will help the Crists defray Cindy’s medical expenses. For more information, contact Trimble Hot Springs at 247-0111.

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