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The Hank presents Chris and Thomas
Durango Acoustic Music presents The Derailers
Suzanne Vega plays the Concert Hall

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“Baby, Books & Me,” storytime for babies up to 18 months old, takes place at the Durango Public Library at 1:30 p.m. Call 375-3385 for details

Lisa Blue, Pete Neds and Hal Lott play the patio at Rylee Mac’s, 1485 Florida Rd., from 5-8 p.m.  259-4960 for details.

Silverton Chocolates, located in the southside basement in the Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave., offers free chocolate tastings from 5-7 p.m. every Thursday.  Call 799-4481 for details.

Cyle Talley plays acoustic originals and covers on the Starbucks Coffee patio, 558 Main Ave., from 5-7 p.m.

Larry Carver, Ben Gibson and Nina Sasaki play rock at El Patio starting at 5:30 p.m.

The Sustainable Building Education Program continues at 6 p.m. at the Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave., with a dinner-presentation on Sustainable Architecture. 382-0082 to RSVP.

Singer-songwriter Gigi Love plays the Summer Music on the Lawn series at Trimble Hot Springs from 6-8 p.m. 247-0111 for details.

Tom MacCluskey performs on piano at the Cyprus Café, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 385-6884 for details.

Durango Motorless Transit hosts a group trail run on the Colorado Trail. Interested runners should meet at the Junction Creek trailhead at 6 p.m. 946-5557 for details.

Kirk James plays solo blues from 6-9 p.m. at the Bayfield Beer Factory, located on Wolverine Dr. 884-7837 for details.

The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo plays the bar at Mutu’s, 701 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m.

The Durango Photography Club features a workshop with Dean Conger at 7 p.m. in the Pine Room at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.  Conger spent 30 years at National Geographic and will be discussing the use of the programs Keynote and FotoMagico.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., offers Salsa Night. The evening includes salsa lessons from 7-7:30 p.m. and DJ Twelfth Night spinning until 11 p.m. 259-9018 for details.

Dave Mensch performs solo at The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., starting at 7 p.m.

Rockin’ Randy from the Jelly Belly Boogie Band plays the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., at 7 p.m.

The Summit Dub Squad w/ A Dub Rock Band plays  the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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The Durango Wheel Club holds a morning group ride for all levels at the Durango Recreation Center at 7 a.m. For safety and legal reasons, all riders must be DWC members. www.durangowheelclub.com for more info.

The Fresh Fridays Farm Market continues from 3-6 p.m. at Three Springs. The market will meet every Friday through Sept. 18. www.threespringsdurango.com 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.

The Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave., will host an opening reception for “The Unguarded Moment: Images by Steve McCurry,” from 5-8 p.m. The show runs through Oct. 1.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents the Friday Afternoon Club with live music and dancing from 5-8 p.m. DJ Batch performs from 10 p.m. until close. 259-9018 for details.

Pete Guiliani plays the patio from 6- 9 p.m. at Serious Texas BBQ south.

The Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., offers Friday After Work Club with music from Kentucky Deluxe at 5 p.m. A Dub Rock Band and Malibu Girls play at 9 p.m.

Psychedelic Mojo plays classic rock from 6-9 p.m. at the Bayfield Beer Factory, located on Wolverine Dr. 884-7837 for details.

Singer-songwriter Greg Ryder plays the patio at Sweeney’s, located north of town on County Rd. 203, from 6-9 p.m. 247-5236 for details.

The Durango Discovery Museum screens “Horton Hears a Who” for its free Sci Fri Movie Night at the Powerhouse. The event begins at 7 p.m. with free facepainting. www.durangodiscovery.org for details.

Mark Simons plays jazz and classical at the Jean Pierre Wine Bar, 605 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m.-close. 247-7700 for details.  

The Center of Light Dolores screens “The Last Samurai” at 7 p.m. for its Conscious Movie Night. 882-2123 for details.

The international cast of Up with People presents “A Song for the World” at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. The show featuring 85 students from 20 countries also plays on Aug. 22. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

The Edgar Mack Blues Band plays the 8th Avenue Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., starting at 8 p.m. 259-8801 for details.

The Kirk James Blues Band plays the Schank House Bar & Grill in Vallecito.

Wild Country plays the lounge starting at 8 p.m. at Virginia’s Steakhouse in Vallecito. 884-0606 for details.

Ralph Dinosaur plays the Billy Goat Saloon, located off U.S. Hwy. 160 in Gem Village, at 9 p.m. 884-9155. 4

The Fort Collins-based Euforquestra returns to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., for a 9:30 p.m. show. 247-2324 for details.

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The Durango Farmers Market meets from 8 a.m.-noon at First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. 9^th St. www.durangofarmersmarket.org for details.

Medicine Horse “Masters,” a benefit for the Medicine Horse Center, meets at 8 a.m. at the South Forty golf course in Cortez. Entry includes golf, course drinks and lunch. www.medicinehorsecenter.org for details.

The Durango Wheel Club holds its weekly group ride for all levels at the Durango Recreation Center at 9 a.m. www.durangowheelclub.com for more info.

The Center of Southwest Studies opens the exhibit “Mountain Lion!” at 10 a.m. The “Cougar Olympics,” a variety of family and children’s events, begin at 1 p.m. and hands-on activities will be available throughout the day. http://swcenter.fortlewis.edu for details.

The San Juan Mountains Association offers a guided nature walk at Durango Mountain Resort from 10 a.m.-noon. Hikes are free and registration is not required. 385-1256 for details.

A free Yoga Basics Workshop will be taught from 1-2:30 p.m. at at Yogadurango, 1485 Florida Rd, Bldg C. No previous experience necessary. Call 946-8961 for more info.

The second annual Battle of the Badges softball game between Durango Police and the Durango Fire and Rescue Authority takes place at 4 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. There will also be a silent auction, dunk tank, and music by Formula 151. Proceeds will benefit Country Kids with Cancer. Call 375-4751 for details. 

The Robin Davis and Friends play the Summer Music on the Lawn series at Trimble Hot Springs from 6-8 p.m. 247-0111 for details.

The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio brings jazz to the patio at Sweeney’s, located north of town on County Rd. 203, from 6-9 p.m. 247-5236 for details.

Dennis Wakeman hosts open mic at Guiseppe’s Restaurant, located on Goddard Ave. in Ignacio, from 6-8 p.m.

Dave Mensch performs solo from 6-9 p.m. at the Bayfield Beer Factory, located on Wolverine Dr. 884-7837 for details.

Audio Chronic plays the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 6:30-10:30 p.m. DJ Scratch ‘n Sniff spins from 10:30 p.m. until close.

Mark Simons plays jazz and classical at the Jean Pierre Wine Bar, 605 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m.-close. 247-7700 for details.  

Cyle Talley plays acoustic originals and covers at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, from 7-9 p.m.

Greg Ryder performs a free show 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.

The Kirk James Blues Band plays the Schank House Bar & Grill in Vallecito.

Wolf at the Door plays the lounge starting at 8 p.m. at Virginia’s Steakhouse in Vallecito. 884-0606 for details.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents live music with Aftergrass from 9 p.m. until close. 259-9018 for details.

The Joey Farr Band plays the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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The Durango Wheel Club holds a social ride, meeting at 9 a.m. at the Home Depot parking lot. www.durangowheelclub.com for details.

“Hike, Lunch and Wine with a Llama” returns to Durango Mountain Resort from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 385-1256 to register.

Virginia’s Steakhouse, located at Vallecito Lake, hosts an open jam session from noon-4 p.m. 884-0606 for details.

The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., offers a traditional Irish music jam session beginning at 12:30 p.m. 403-1200 for details.

The Anasazi Heritage Center presents Connie Garcia, of Acoma Pueblo, as part of the Four Corners Lecture Series, from 1-3 p.m. Participation is limited. Acoma, west of Albuquerque, is among the oldest continuously inhabited communities in North America. The Anasazi Heritage Center is 3 miles west of Dolores. Call 882-5600 or visit www.co.blm.gov/ahc for details.

The Durango chapter of Food Not Bombs serves free vegetarian/vegan food starting at 1-4 p.m. at Riverfront Park in conjunction with a drum circle. durangofoodnotbombs@gmail.com.

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

Greg Ryder returns to the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.

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

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents Musica del Mundo with DJs Maize and X spinning from 8 p.m. until close. 259-9018 for details.

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The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo plays the bar at Mutu’s, 701 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m.

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

The Center of Light presents Creating Your Life Using the Laws of the Universe at 7 p.m. at the Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave. 882-4920 for details.

The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., hosts open mic night from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details. 4

The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., offers its General Knowledge Quiz Night beginning at 9 p.m. 403-1200 for details.

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The Methodist Thrift Store is sponsoring a free day on Durango Transit.

Durango BMX holds Tuesday Gate Practice from 5:30-7 p.m., weather permitting. www.durangobmx.com or 799-1780 for details.

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

Mill Street Brews, 25 Mill St. in Bayfield, hosts an open jam session beginning at 6 p.m. The event meets every Tuesday evening. 884-7070 for details.

Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a 6:30 p.m. booksigning with Lisa Jones, author of Broken: A Love Story. 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.

Tim Sullivan plays his weekly 7-11 p.m. gig at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.

Singer-songwriter Greg Ryder plays the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., at 5 p.m. The evening includes a 9 p.m. keg giveaway.

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

The Purple Haze Bar & Grill, 117 W. College, offers an open blues jam at 8 p.m. 259-9900 for details.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents playing from 9 p.m. until close. 259-9018 for details.

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Mountain Studies Institute presents the San Juan Air Quality Forum at the Durango Public Library from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The event features regional experts presenting and discussing the current status of air quality conditions in the Four Corners. www.mountainstudies.org for details.

The Durango Farmers Market offers a Wednesday Evening Market from 4-7 p.m. in the parking lot of the La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.durangofarmersmarket.org for details.

Animas SDS (Students for a Democratic Society) meets every Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. in a top-secret location. Email animas-sds@riseup.net for details.

The Steamworks Bayfield Beer Factory hosts an open mic night from 5-8 p.m. 884-7837 for details.

Durango BMX holds its Wednesday races with sign ups from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and racing to follow, weather permitting. www.durangobmx.com or 799-1780 for details.

The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo plays the Cyprus Café, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 385-6884 for details.

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

Serving Life Chiropractic Studio, 1040 Main Ave., offers a free Wellness Wednesday Talk on health, life and well-being from 6-7 p.m. 422-2032 to reserve a spot.

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 the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Club Meds with DJ Jonezy spinning from 9 p.m. until close. 259-9018 for details.

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The Fort Lewis College Art Faculty Group Exhibition runs from Aug. 24 – Sept. 17 at the Fort Lewis College Art Gallery. There will be an artists’ reception Sept. 4, 5 – 7 p.m.

The Durango Community Recreation Center will be closed Aug. 24–30 for annual repairs and maintenance.  Certain sections of the facility will close earlier.

The Durango Public Library hosts a collaborative exhibit by members of the Four Corners Plein Air Painters. The exhibit runs through Aug. 28 and is available for viewing during program room events. www.DurangoPublicLibrary.org for details.

Pure Soul, 42 Town Plaza, exhibits the nature photography of Lisa Mackey through the month of August.

The Durango Community Recreation Center exhibits Howard Rachlin’s photography through the month of August. Twenty-three of his photos, many of them new, are on display. www.HowardRachlin.com for details.

The Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave., presents “Dames at Sea,” a locally produced musical production, nightly except Mondays. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. www.HenryStraterTheatre.com or 375-7160 for details.

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College hosts the 2009 Fiber Celebrated Juried Exhibit through Sept. 21. Transitions: Navajo Weaving 1880-1920, and Ben Nighthorse jewelry are also on display. Visit http://swcenter.fortlewis.edu or call 247-7456 for more information.

Business Network International offers Professional Business Builders on Thursdays at the Himalayan Kitchen, 992 Main Ave., at 7 a.m.; and a Referral Market Chapter meeting on Tuesdays at Prudential Triple S Realty, 700 Main Ave., at 11:30 a.m. 375-7794 for details. Business Connections also meets on Wednesdays at the Durango Recreation Center at 11:30 a.m. 422-2032 for details.

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Habitat Home Supply holds scrap metal and nonworking appliance recycle days on the last Friday and Saturday of the month on Main Avenue and 30th Street. Donations are requested Call 382-9931 for details.

The Community Dance Sanctuary holds an Ecstatic Dance/Transformative Movement Experience from 7-9 p.m. the fourth Saturday of the month at Yogadurango, 1485 Florida Rd. Donations accepted. Call (405) 714-7662 for details.

The Four Corners Rose Society holds its annual show Aug. 29 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.

Devon Allman’s Honeytribe, a rock/blues trio from St. Louis, plays the Abbey Theatre on Aug. 28.

Vanilla Pop brings the lounge act back to Durango for an Aug. 28 show at Steamworks.

The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College will present Nashville band KingBilly on Aug. 29.

Cindy Coleman, Amy Vaclav-Felker, Miki Harder, Elizabeth Kinahan and Heather Leavitt – artists, designers and photographers, present an evening of art, refreshments and entertainment on Aug. 29 at the Harders’ home.

Tour de Farm 2009 will take off Aug. 30 and includes an in-town ride and a longer ride in Ignacio. To register, go to healthylifestylelaplata.org.

The San Juan Brew Fest returns to downtown Durango on Aug. 30.

The Durango Public Library holds its annual paperback sale Aug. 31 from noon to 8 p.m.  Books will be $1 per pound.

4CORE will offer a free class on weatherization and Insulate Colorado Rebates at 7 p.m. Sept. 1, at the Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield

SASO will offer a free 12-week support group for survivors of sexual violence beginning in early Sept. 259-3074 for more information.

The Four Corners Folk Festival returns to Reservoir Hill in Pagosa Springs on Sept. 4 & 5.

A fund-raiser for the Durango Bluegrass Meltdown featuring The Badly Bent, Waiting on Trial, The Scrugglers and Wild Mountain takes place at Durango Brewing Company on Sept. 10.

Women’s Resource Center’s inaugural “Girls Night Out: Extraordinary Women Honoring Extraordinary Women” meets on Sept. 11 and features guest speaker Wendie Malick, a two-time Golden Globe and Emmy nominee.

The 2^nd annual La Boca Harvest Festival is set for Sept. 11-13 at the La Boca Center for Sustainability in Ignacio.

The Sunrise Over Africa 7K, the annual fund-raiser for the Ssejinja Children’s Foundation, takes off on Sept. 12.

WholeExpo, the Holistic Health and Ecological Conference and Exposition, returns to the La Plata County Fairgrounds on Sept. 12-13.

The Durango Public Library will open the exhibit “The Beast in the Library: Wildlife Photography” on Sept. 13, and local photographers are invited to submit their work. 247-8252 for details.

The fall Rocky Mountain Horse Expo meets at the Sky Ute Event Center in Ignacio from Sept. 18-20.

The first annual Tour of Durango will showcase Durango’s trail system on Sept. 20.

The Abbey Theatre will screen the fourth annual REEL ROCK Film Tour, featuring top climbing and adventure films, on Sept. 22 & 23.

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The Hank presents Chris and Thomas What: A show from the acclaimed indie-folk duo Where: The Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave.   When: Fri., Aug. 21. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Indie/folk goes into the spotlight at the Henry Strater Theatre this week. Chris and Thomas, a rising musical duo, play the local stage Aug. 21. Chris and Thomas became close friends at the historic art school in Liverpool where John Lennon and Paul McCartney had met up decades before. By the late ’90s the two had created “Cook Au Van,” a traveling cooking show, eventually deciding to turn back to their true love of music.   Chris and Thomas’ music could be classified as Americana but includes sounds gathered from the landscapes of the American Southwest. The pair arrived in Los Angeles in 2003 and made their live debut shortly after. The two released their record, “Land of the Sea,” in 2006 and it rapidly garnered critical acclaim and rave reviews. “Take These Thoughts” went on that year to win Best Song of the Year in the Americana category at the Independent Music Awards Chris and Thomas take the stage at the Hank at 8 p.m. this Friday. For more information, visit www.henrystratertheatre.com.

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Durango Acoustic Music presents The Derailers What: An all-ages show from the honky-tonk legends Where: Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. When: Sat., Aug. 22. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. The Bakersfield sound swaggers into Durango this Saturday as The Derailers make their first-local appearance at the Durango Arts Center. The all-ages show is a program of Durango Acoustic Music. Based out of Austin, Texas, The Derailers have steadily been satisfying audiences with its tried-and-true blend of honky-tonk, rockabilly and good ol’ Texas-flavored rock ‘n’ roll over the last 15 years. Their music celebrates the legacies of Buck Owens, George Jones, Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, Charlie Rich with a little Beatles and Buddy Holly thrown in. Though much of their music could be called throwback songs, that doesn’t mean they’re cheap imitations. In fact, The Derailers’ appeal lies in their ability to meld their influences – and pay homage to their heroes – without merely aping those artists’ sounds. The quintet is made up of Brian Holfeldt, lead vocals/guitar; Chris Schlotzhauer, pedal steel, Dobro and vocals; Sweet Basil McJagger on keyboards; Scott Matthews on drums and percussion; and newcomer Kevin Smith on electric and acoustic bass and vocals. The group is on the road to promote their ninth album, “Guaranteed to Satisfy,” which was self-produced by frontman Holfeldt. “It’s sort of like doing surgery on yourself,” jokes Holfeldt, who describes the album as a mix of two-step tunes and hold-your-sweetheart-close ballads. Rockandrollreport.com called The Derailers “one of the tightest bands in all of country music, and definitely one of the most talented” and National Public Radio calls their sound “hangdog honky-tonk at its best” Doors to the show open at 7:30 p.m. with music starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at the door or in advance at Southwest Sound, Animas Trading Co.y and Canyon Music in Durango. Call 764-7596 for more info.

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Suzanne Vega plays the Concert Hall What: A local show from the acclaimed singer-songwriter Where: The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College When: Sat., Aug. 22, at 7: 30 p.m.   “Luka” is paying Durango’s biggest stages a visit this week. Acclaimed singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega plays the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College this Saturday. Doors to the show open at 7 p.m. Vega is revered as a rare poetic genius and one of the most brilliant songwriters of her generation. Her profound insight into the basics of human existence, exemplified in her hits “Luka” and “Tom’s Diner,” has earned her followers of all ages and walks of life. A Boston Globe review noted, “If you haven’t seen her recently, or maybe if your knowledge of her music stalled with ‘Tom’s Diner,’ experiencing Vega live was either a revelation or a reminder of how engrossing she can be.” Vega’s neo-folk style ushered in a new female, acoustic, folk-pop singer-songwriter movement that has included Tracy Chapman, Shawn Colvin and Indigo Girls. By 1997 she had joined Sarah McLachlan on her Lilith Fair tour, celebrating the female voice in pop and rock. With her most recent release “Beauty & Crime” (2007), Vega uses her beloved New York City as the backdrop for the collection of 11 new songs. Tickets for the show are available at www.durangoconcerts.com, by calling 247-7657or by visiting the downtown ticketing office.

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