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Durango Bike Week still rolling
Open Shutter opens ‘Street Photography’
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Thursday26
Local band Freeplay rocks Ska Brewing’s
Ska-B-Que starting at 5 p.m. at the Tasting Room, 545 Turner
Dr.
Durango’s weekly Critical Mass ride leaves Buckley
Park, located at the corner of 12th St. and Main, at 5 p.m.
Durango Motorless Transit hosts a group trail run on the
Edgemont Trail System. Interested runners should meet at the
trailhead at 6 p.m. 946-5557 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.
Singer-songwriter Annie Brooks performs from 6:30-8 p.m. at
the Common Sense Internet Cafe at 1480 E. Second Ave.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents Salsa
Night. The evening includes Salsa lessons from 7-7:30 p.m. and a DJ
sspinning on the patio until 10 p.m. 259-9018.
Dr. Paul Dettloff discusses the importance of soils and small
organic farming and ranching practices at 7 p.m. at the Mancos
Opera House. 533-7300 for details.
Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs 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.
DJ Mateo spins for a disco party at the Summit, 600 Main
Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.
Black Pegasus and Tully the Rapper perform for Pint Night
at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200.
Friday27
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.
Current artist in residence, Karina Hean of Durango, hosts a 1-5
p.m. open house at the Aspen Guard Station, located north of
Mancos. Hean is a visiting professor of art at Fort Lewis College.
www.fs.fed.us/r2/sanjuan/about/a-i-r/
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. 259-4185 for details.
A 2008 Community Heritage Award Celebration, which honors Fred
Kroeger and Allen & Carol Harper of the D&SNG Railroad,
kicks off with an evening dinner train ride. A public reception
takes place on June 28. 259-2402 for details.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents live jazz
on the patio from 5-8 p.m., and a DJ spinning for late night happy
hour from 10 p.m.-close. 259-9018.
The Dean Murphy Duo plays at El Patio, 600 Main Ave., at 5
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.
Tim Sullivan plays Serious Texas BBQ South, 650 S. Camino
del Rio, from 6-9 p.m. 259-9507.
Tom MacCluskey performs on piano at the Mahogany Grille,
699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.
Three Springs presents Plaza Pics, a free outdoor movie night,
at 7 p.m. The evening features live entertainment, a screening of
“Bee Movie” and free popcorn, all in the Three Springs
Plaza. www.threesprings.com for details.
The 8th Ave. Trio plays the music of the ’70s &
’80s at the 8th Avenue Tavern, 509 E.
8th Ave., starting at 8 p.m. 259-8801.
Ralph Dinosaur returns to the Billy Goat Saloon, located on
Highway 160 in Gem Village, starting at 8 p.m. Call 884-9155.
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The Durango Farmers Market meets from 8 a.m.-noon at First
National Bank of Durango, 259 W. 9th St. The event
includes produce from local farmers, prepared food items and
locally made crafts. Food stamps accepted.
The Southwest Colorado Chapter of the American Red Cross, 1911
Main Ave., Suite 282, offers a CPR for the Professional Rescuer
class from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 259-5383.
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 Habitat for Humanity of La
Plata County. www.acmdurango.org.
The 4th Annual Mancos Renaissance Faire runs from 10 a.m.-8
p.m. at Cottonwood Park in Mancos. The event benefits the Mancos
Public Library and continues all day Sun., June 29. www.mancosrenaissance.com 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 Discovery Museum at the Powerhouse hosts a Green Living
Day from noon-3 p.m. The free event includes enlightening
activities for kids and adults.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., offers the Paint
Bar from noon-4 p.m. 259-2606 for details.
The Young Professionals of Durango (YPOD), a program of the
Durango Chamber of Commerce, host a Pool Party from 1-4 p.m.
at the Durango Sports Club. The event is for young professionals
between the ages of 21 and 39. 247-0312.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., DJ starting at 10
p.m. for late night happy hour. 259-9018 for details.
The Mike McCalister Duo plays at El Patio, 600 Main Ave.,
at 5 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.
Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs a solo show at Steamworks
in Bayfield starting at 5 p.m.
Tom MacCluskey performs on piano at the Mahogany Grille,
699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.
The Clock Tower Music Festival takes place at 6:30 p.m. at the
Fort Lewis College Clock Tower with a free performance by The Jeff
Solon Jazz Trio. The festival continues June 29.4
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. The public is welcome.
533-9040 for details.
The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., offers karaoke from 8
p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.
The Summit Dub Squad brings reggae and hip hop to the
Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324.
Sunday29
A volunteer orientation for the 2nd annual Sunrise Over Africa
8K fund-raiser meets from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Durango
Joe’s, 732 E. College. Volunteers are needed for the Sept. 13
event, which raises funds for the needy in Uganda. 764-4608.
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.
Singer-songwriter Pete Giuliani plays the patio at The
Legends Lounge (Formerly The Ball Park). 375-6203 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 Clock Tower Music Festival continues at 6:30 p.m. at
the Fort Lewis College Clocktower with a free Evening of Chamber
Music by Haydn, Mozart, Bartok and Schubert.
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.
Monday30
Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays El Patio, 600 Main
Ave., from 5-9 p.m.
Robin Davis plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.,
at 5:30 p.m.
Singer-songwriter Cyle Talley plays his acoustic
“indie pop” at the Common Sense Cafe, 1480 E. Second
Ave., from 6:30-8 p.m.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents live
music from local bands from 8-11 p.m. 259-9018 for
details.
The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., hosts open mic night from
8 p.m. to close.
An open-level Latin/Salsa Dance Party meets
at 8:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave.
903-9402 for details.
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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 River Rat Café, located in the DoubleTree Hotel,
hosts live music from Kirk James from 4-7 p.m.
Disco Organica, from Eugene, Ore., plays a special
Ska-B-Que starting at 5 p.m. at the Tasting Room, 545 Turner
Dr. The band also plays a 9:30 p.m. show at the Summit.
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.
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 Asa Fire Tribe performs at Trimble Hot Springs beginning at
dark. The shows continue on the first and third Tuesdays of the
month. www.trimblehotsprings.com for details.
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.
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.
Wednesday2
Trails 2000 hosts a Trailwork Party at the Mountain Park (Test
Track) from 4-7 p.m. Projects include building a trail connection,
installing drainages and cutting back brush from the trail
corridor. Visit www.trails2000.org for directions.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts DJs spinning
dance music on the patio from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for
details.
Ongoing
Mysto’s Magic Spectacular Matinee appears every Wednesday
through Sunday at the Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave., at 3
p.m. The event is a full-scale stage illusion show. The
Off-Broadway and Las Vegas sensation “Forever
Plaid” plays nightly (except Mondays) at 7:30 p.m. The
play mixes music and witty comedy. 375-7160 for details.
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College hosts
“Connections: Earth + Art = A Tribute Art Show in Resistance
to Desert Rock” through Sept. 28. Works selected by the
jury were chosen based on reflection of themes paralleling the
title of the show. The intent of the show is to create dialogue
about the Desert Rock Power Plant, proposed for the Navajo
Reservation in northern New Mexico.
The Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., hosts ragtime piano
from Terry Hartzel weekdays except Sundays at 7:30 p.m.
The nature photography of Durangoan Howard Rachlin is on
display through August at the Ignacio Community Library. 375-7877
for details.
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.
Pure Soul Coffee House, 40 Town Plaza, displays Bethany Bachmann
colorful pastels throughout the month of June. 259-5499 for
details.
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. 247-7456
for details.
Art Supply House, 24 A Town Plaza, exhibits the artwork of Sunny
McHale through the month of June. The public is also welcome
to stop by and paint, draw or color on Yupo. 375-0090 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 for details.
Upcoming
The Durango Adult Education Center will host a Singles
Scrabble fund-raiser on July 3.
The City of Durango presents “Salute to
America,” the annual series of family-oriented
activities, from July 4-9.
An Arts & Crafts Extravaganza will meet on July 4 in
conjunction with the Kiwanis Club Barbecue cook off and community
picnic at Buckley Park.
The 2nd annual Fourth of July Fun Run and Family
Walk leave Bayfield’s Joe Stephenson Park on July 4.
The Wild Blooms, now in Austin, return to the Pagosa Brewing Co.
on July 5.
Folk great Patty Larkin will play the Abbey Theatre on July
11.
The Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run returns to the San Juan
Mountains on July 11-13.
Music in the Mountains returns from July 11-Aug. 3 and includes
performances by The Mambo Kings, Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul,
and many others.
A debut screening of “Between the Tides,” a
documentary by local filmmakers Tyler Quintano and Nick Manning, is
set for July 11. www.sundarbanproject.org for details.
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.
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Durango Bike Week still rolling
What: The Trails 2000 Commuter Challenge and the Durango Bike Week Street Fair
Where: The 1000 block of Main Avenue
When: June 26 & 27
The James Ranch Ride and Bike to Work Day have already rolled,
but Durango Bike Week isn’t over yet. The Trails 2000
Commuter Challenge is scheduled for today, June 26, and a Street
Fair hits Main Avenue on June 27.
The second annual Commuter Challenge matches companies of the
same size in a friendly competition to win prizes based on the
percentage of employees who pledge to walk, bike or ride transit to
work. Scores are based on the percentage of employee participation,
and include categories for large companies (more than 25 employees)
and small companies (less than 25 employees).
“The Trails 2000 Commuter Challenge motivates company
teams and individuals to consider alternative options on Bike to
Work Day in a fun and friendly way,” said Bob Kunkel of the
City of Durango.
Durango Bike Week comes to a close a 2nd Annual
Durango Bike Week Street Fair. Taking place in the 1000 block of
Main Avenue from 4-7 p.m., the Street Fair will include food and
libation, a live remote broadcast from KDUR, a Durango DEVO
obstacle course, a raffle for a Trek cruiser, and more.
Durango Bike Week was created as an expansion of Bike to Work
Day with the hopes of creating a more lasting impression on the
community and is a part of Colorado’s Bike-to-Work-Month. For
more information, visit www.durangobikeweek.com.
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Open Shutter opens ‘Street Photography’
What: A new exhibit and grand re-opening celebration at the gallery’s new Main Avenue location
Where: The Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave.
When: June 26 from 5-9 p.m.
The Open Shutter Gallery is celebrating a new location with an
internationally acclaimed exhibit. The gallery has made the move to
its new location at 735 Main Ave. and is hosting a grand re-opening
June 26 from 5-9 p.m.
The opening exhibit will feature traditional
black-and-white darkroom photography of Henri Cartier-Bresson and
Craig Semetko. The show titled “Street Photography: From
Classic to Contemporary” will run through July 30.
Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908–2004) is known worldwide for
capturing the “decisive moment” in his classic street
photography. His technique and precise eye for design has had a
profound and far-reaching influence on generations of
photographers. California photographer Craig Semetko also has a
talent for capturing candid moments that tell a story, and he
shares a style similar to Cartier-Bresson. His humor and
spontaneity are reflected in his photographs.
In addition to the grand re-opening reception, gallery goers
will have a chance to meet the photographer Craig Semetko on
Thursday. For more information, contact the Open Shutter Gallery at
382-8355 or visit www.openshuttergallery.com.
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