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Vanilla Pop to play Steamworks encore
The Beach Boys headline local music festival
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Thursday29
I-Gene plays Ska Brewing’s Ska-B-Que starting at 5
p.m. at the Tasting Room, 545 Turner Dr. Serious Texas BBQ will
provide the free food.
Durango’s weekly Critical Mass ride leaves Buckley Park,
located at the corner of 12th St. and Main, at 5
p.m.
Mike McCalister plays El Patio, 600 Main Ave., from 5-9
p.m.
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.
Durango Motorless Transit hosts a group trail run on the Dry
Fork trail. Interested runners should meet at the trailhead at 6
p.m. 946-5557 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.
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 solo piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699
Main Ave., at 6:30 p.m. 247-4433 for details.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents Salsa
Night. The evening includes Salsa lessons from 7-7:30 p.m.
and DJ Complimentor spinning on the patio until 10 p.m. 259-9018
for details.
Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs at the Office
Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., starting at 7 p.m.
The Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave., hosts a 7:30 p.m. talk
and booksigning with Jean Campion on “Turning Memories into
History.” The author will discuss how first-person
accounts become part of the historical record. 259-2402.
The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.,
offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.
DJ Mowgli spins “Feel Good Music” for Pint
Night at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., beginning at 10 p.m.
259-9200.
Friday30
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 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.
Jack Ellis & Larry Carver open their summer season at
El Patio, 600 Main Ave., with the first of two shows at 5 p.m.
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.
Gary B. Walker plays jazz 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 by Encore!, a
screening of “Grease” and free popcorn, all in the
Three Springs Plaza. www.threesprings.com for details.
The Kirk James Blues Band plays at the 8th Avenue Tavern, 509 E.
8th Ave., starting at 8 p.m. 259-8801 for
details.
The Chills play rock at the Billy Goat Saloon, located on
Highway 160 in Gem Village, starting at 8 p.m. Call 884-9155 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 .
Saturday31
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 to pre-register.
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 for details.
The Southwest Chapter of the Colorado Native Plant Society
sponsors a free wildflower walk at Chimney Rock. Dick Moseley
will lead a trip to study the area’s native flora. 731-5918
for information and reservations.
The Tara Mandala Buddhist Retreat Center hosts an open
house, including a tour, discussion, buffet lunch and some
meditation, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 731-3711 to RSVP.
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.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., reggae on the patio
with DJ Igene from 5-8 p.m. and DJ Eschaton spinning
electro-minimal starting at 10 p.m. for late night happy hour.
259-9018 for details.
Jack Ellis & Larry Carver play an encore show at El
Patio, 600 Main Ave., at 5 p.m.
Dave Mensch performs a free solo show at Steamworks in
Bayfield starting at 5 p.m.
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.
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.
The Lindells play their “high mountain music”
at the Dolores River Brewery at 6 p.m.
The Sea & The Rhythm play original acoustic, indie pop
and covers at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, from 7-9
p.m.
“Hanky Panky,” a new art show that features
work made with vintage handkerchiefs, opens at the Sideshow
Emporium in Dolores at 7 p.m. The show features artists from the
region and beyond and runs through June 24. 739-4646 for
details.
The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.,
offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts The Sweats with special guests
the Good Neighbors for an evening of rock and funk at 9:30
p.m. 247-2324 for details.
Telluride’s Hillbilly Hotel plays blues, rock and soul for
Ladies Night at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., 4
at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.
Sunday1
Durango BMX hosts races from 1-2 p.m. at the track just south of
Gateway Park. 799-1780 or www.durangobmx.com for details.
The Terry Rickard Duo plays El Patio, 600 Main Ave., from
5-9 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.
Monday2
The Adaptive Sports Association hosts a training for summer
volunteers to assist with rafting, cycling, camping, climbing
and more. 259-0374 for details.
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.
The Sea & The Rhythm plays original 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. 259-8801 for
details.
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.
Tuesday3
Tim Guidotti plays El Patio, 600 Main Ave., from 5-9
p.m.
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.
Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays at the Diamond Belle
Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., offers the Paint
Bar in the Garage Art Studio for a Tuesday Evening Happy Hour
from 6-7 p.m. 259-2606 for details.
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 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.
The Billy Goat Saloon, located on Highway 160 in Gem Village,
hosts karaoke with Crazy Charlie starting at 7:30 p.m.
884-9155.
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.
Wednesday4
The Four Corners Low Vision Expo meets from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
at Empire Electric in Cortez. The event includes Information, talks
and demonstrations about common eye diseases. 759-2347 for
details.
Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave., offers free coffee tasting
courses from noon-1 p.m. 259-2059 for details.
Trails 2000 hosts a trailwork party from 4-7 p.m. Volunteers
visit www.trails2000.org
The Wednesday Durango Farmers Market kicks off 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.
Tim Guidotti plays an encore show at 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 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.
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.
Mancos State Park, located 5 miles from Mancos, hosts a Ranger
Nature Event at 7 p.m. 533-7065 for details.
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.
Ongoing
The Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave., hosts Mysto’s
Magic Spectacular on Wednesday through Sunday at 3 p.m. The
remodeled venue also presents music and comedy from Darryl Kuntz,
“Out of the Box and out of Control!,” at 7:30 p.m.
every Tuesday through Sunday. The nightly performances will
continue through June 8. www.HenryStraterTheatre.com or 375-7160 for
details.
Art Supply House, 24 A Town Plaza, presents a community
collaborative acrylic painting. The painting in progress depicts a
Colorado Rocky Mountain scene on canvas, and members of the public
are encouraged to drop by and paint a square. Art Supply
House is also exhibiting the bold still lifes of Helen Elizabeth
through the month of May. 375-0090 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.
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. 259-2402 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.
Upcoming
The Tour of Durango mountain bike and trail running event
launch party takes place June 5 at Carver Brewing Co.
“Catch the Reading Bug,” the 2008 Summer
Reading Program at the Durango Public Library, kicks off June 5
with a “magic bug show.” The program is open to kids
preschool through 5th grade. 375-3385.
Live music returns to Serious Texas BBQ South on June 6 with a
show by Donny Johnson.
The 31st annual Fun in the Sun Arts & Crafts
Show returns to Buckley Park on June 6-8.
The Pagosa Folk ‘n Bluegrass Festival, featuring the
Waybacks, Biscuit Burners and many others, lands at Reservoir Hill
on June 6-8.
Men Who Grill, the Women’s Resource Center’s
all-you-can-eat food extravaganza and fund raiser, returns to
downtown Durango on June 7.
The monthly Contra Dance returns to the VFW Hall on June 7
with music from the Phoenix band Clusterfolk.
The Dolores River Festival returns to Joe Rowell Park on June 7
with six bands, the Fun Race, free raft rides, the river parade,
kids activities and more. www.doloresriverfestival.com for details.
Wines of the San Juan presents bluegrass band Cadillac Sky on
June 7, performing for Ducks for Bucks, a benefit for Niemann-Pick
Disease.
A one-day seminar on hydrogen power meets at New Mexico
Metal Art in Aztec on June 7.
The 7th annual Battle of the Animas, which pits local
businesses against each other in head-to-head paddle raft racing,
is set for June 9.
The Trails 2000 Membership Picnic meets June 11 at the
Durango Recreation Center amphitheater. New or renewing members
will receive a one year CORSAR card.
The Diamond Circle Melodrama opens its 47th season with
“The Spoilers” and “Whoop-Ti-Ay!” on June
12 at the newly renovated location inside the Durango Arts Center.
www.diamondcirclemelodrama.com for details.
The Mountain Studies Institute will host a Climate Change
Adaptation Workshop for natural resource managers on June 12
in the Silverton Town Hall. 247-7071 for details.
Maria’s Bookshop will host a June 17 release party for
local author Ken Wright’s new book, The Monkey Wrench
Dad.
The Miserabillies will bring their neo-traditional country
to the Ska-B-Que on June 19.
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of La Plata
County returns on June 20-21. The theme of this year’s event
is “There’s No Place Like HOPE!”
Animas River Days returns on June 20-22 with a river
parade, boating events, live entertainment and more.
The Woo-Woo Event, a sustainable living, metaphysical/spiritual
fair, takes place on June 27-29 in Durango. Email thewoowooevent@yahoo.com for
details.
The Mancos Renaissance Faire, featuring arts, craft, vendors,
contests, live entertainment and more, returns June 28-29.
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Vanilla Pop to play Steamworks encore
What: A return show from the Taos lounge act
Where: Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave.
When: Fri., May 30, at 10 p.m.
Durango’s favorite lounge act returns this Friday, when
Vanilla Pop brings a bit of Vegas back to Steamworks.
Taos, N.M.’s, polyestered lounge duo will once again be
stopping over for a night of Vegas-style dance music. The two-man
show mixes up everything from standard swing numbers of the
’40s to classic dance hits of the ’80s. The whole works
is dressed up in a sequined, martini-laden parody.
Bubbles and polyester will abound as Al Dente and Lester Moore
take the stage for an evening of raucous entertainment. From sweaty
Tom Jones hits to their signature rendition of Queen’s
“Bohemian Rhapsody,” they won’t disappoint.
Following a recent show, the Santa Fe Reporter dubbed Vanilla
Pop, “the coolest, hippest, swingin’-est band
around.”
The May 30 show gets under way at 10 p.m. For more information,
contact Steamworks at 259-9200.
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The Beach Boys headline local music festival
What: A summer music festival/beach party
Where: Ray Dennison Memorial Field at Fort Lewis
When: Wed., June 4, beginning at noon
“Endless Summer” is blowing into Durango next week.
The Beach Boys will headline a June 4 summer music festival,
joining Jesse Colin Young and local rocker Ralph Dinosaur on stage.
Tickets for the festival are still available.
Ray Dennison Memorial Field at FLC will be transformed into an
open air amphitheatre for the show that kicks off at 5 p.m. Prior
to that, however, the parking lot immediately north of the stadium
will house the “Morehart Chevrolet Beach Party,”
beginning at noon. A literal sand “beach” (trucked in
and to be recycled on the college campus after the event) will set
the stage. There will also be a classic car show, live music from
the Jelly Belly Boogie Band and plenty of refreshments and
activities. As an added plus, the beach party is free and open to
the public.
Gates to the stadium open at 4 p.m., with Ralph Dinosaur taking
the stage at 5 p.m. Jesse Colin Young, of “Come
Together“ fame, is set to play at 6:15 and the Beach Boys
will perform beginning at 8 p.m. Norton’s Catering will
provide food service inside the stadium, along with the Coors Light
beer tent.
Tickets for the summer music festival are available on at www.durangoconcerts.com, by calling 247-7657, or in person at the
Ticketing Offices in Durango on Main Avenue behind Magpies.
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