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DEVO hosts ‘Ride Like a Kid’ at FLC
Wild and Scenic Film Festival comes to Durango

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Dave Mensch performs solo at Purgy’s at Durango Mountain Resort from 2-5 p.m.

The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave, hosts a fund-raiser for the 11th Annual Dave Spencer Ski Classic, which benefits the Adaptive Sports Association. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of proceeds form the day’s sales to the event. The fund-raiser continues Feb. 27 after 5 p.m.

Telekavé performs on acoustic guitar, congas and upright bass at Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St., at 5:30 p.m.

The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo performs its weekly gig in the bar at Mutu’s, 701 E. Second Ave., from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Singer-songwriter Annie Brooks plays the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.

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

The Fort Lewis Life-Long Learning Lecture Series continues at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall with “As We See Ourselves,” the strange and revealing story of portraiture, presented by Judith Reynolds. 247-7401.

Melissa Henry, entrepreneur, filmmaker, teacher and member of the Navajo tribe, speaks at 7 p.m. in 125 Nobel Hall at Fort Lewis College

Fort Lewis Percussion Professor Jonathan Latta presents the Eric Ewazen Concerto for Marimba at 7 p.m. in Roshong Recital Hall.

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

Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs solo at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., starting 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.

Head for the Hills plays experimental bluegrass at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324.

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The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield offers story time from 10-11 a.m. All ages are welcome. 884-2222.

A Ski Memorial for Ron Urban meets at 1 p.m. at the base of Chair 1 at Durango Mountain Resort. Friends and family will ski up to Poet’s Glade and share memories of their adventures with Ron. 749-1141.

A Snowshoe in Horse Gulch event takes off at 2 p.m. for a winter exploration of the community open space. 247-7676.  

Local favorite Liquid Cheese plays Purgy’s at Durango Mountain Resort from 2-5 p.m.

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.

The Girl Scouts of Colorado, La Plata Boys and Girls Club, and FLC Adventure Education are hosting a Power Up sleepover, an anti-bullying program. The program is open to all middle school girls. 375-9202 for details.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents the Friday Afternoon Club with The Good Neighbors playing from 5-8 p.m. DJ Batch spins at 10 p.m. 259-9018 for details.

The Durango Youth Coalition hosts a 5:30 p.m. spaghetti dinner in order to raise money for the Trek to Reenergize America at St. Mark’s Church, 910 E. Third Ave. Email durangoyouthcoalition@gmail.com for details.

A free screening of “Disfigured,” a movie about women’s complicated relationships with their bodies, takes place at 6 p.m. in 130 Chemistry Hall at Fort Lewis. The show is part of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

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

Ryan and Rachel play on piano and vocals at the Jean Pierre Wine Bar, 605 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m. to close. 247-7700 for details.

The Fort Lewis College Chamber Choir and Durango Women’s Choir perform at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. A second show is set for 2 p.m. on Feb. 28.

The Good Neighbors return to the 8th Avenue Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., starting at 8 p.m. 259-8801.

Cosmic Accident plays rock at the Billy Goat Saloon, located off U.S. Hwy. 160 in Gem Village, at 8 p.m. 884-9155.

Local favorite, the Sweats, return to the

Liquid Cheese plays Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

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Liquid Cheese returns to Purgy’s at Durango Mountain Resort from 2-5 p.m.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts “Deliciously Weird” at 5 p.m. The event includes art not found in mainstream galleries and music by DJ Niko. Artists can submit one piece on Feb. 27 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 259-2606 .

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

Ryan and Rachel play on piano and vocals at the Jean Pierre Wine Bar, 605 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m. to close. 247-7700 for details.

A fund-raiser for the Bare Bones Burlesque & Salt Fire Circus meets from 7-11 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center Theatre, 802 E. Second Ave. A costume party, sneak previews of the upcoming spring performance, and silent auction will follow the Deliciously Weird Art Show. 759-9716 for details.

Legendary singer-songwriter Todd Snider returns to Durango for an 8 p.m. show at the Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. Snider is touring on his latest release, “Peace Queer.” Singer-songwriter Jonny Burke, formerly of the Dedringers, opens the show. www.HenryStraterTheatre.com 

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

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts an evening of hip hop from Grieves, Soul Crate and Type beginning at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Vince Herman’s Great American Taxi returns to the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 10 p.m. 385-1711.

Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., hosts a performance by Vanilla Pop at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

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The San Juan Mountains Association offers a ski naturalist trek at Durango Mountain Resort meeting at 9:45 a.m. at Guest Services. The free treks will continue throughout the season and last approximately 1 hour. 385-2147 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. Volunteers, donations and potluck dishes are welcome at the weekly event. durangofoodnotbombs@gmail.com.

Scottish instrumentalist and singer Julie Fowlis joins special guest Giant’s Dance on stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College at 7 p.m. Fowlis has earned honors as Gaelic Singer of the Year and BBC Radio’s Folk Singer of the Year. www.durangoconcerts.com 

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

The 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details. 4

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The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield offers “Jammin Juniors,” a free song and dance class for all ages, from 10-11 a.m. 884-2222 for details.

Joel Racheff performs at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 5 p.m.

Tsultrim Allione, Buddhist scholar and founder of Tara Mandala, signs copies of her book Feeding Your Demons at 6: 30 p.m. at Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. 247-1438.

Professor Theda Perdue discusses “Sacagawea and her Sisters: Indian Women’s History” at 7 p.m. in the Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum as the keynote of Fort Lewis’ celebration of Women’s History Month. Perdue teaches at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 247-7323 for details.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts a Texas Hold-em poker tournament at 7 p.m. 259-9018 for details.

Singer-songwriter Tim Guidotti plays 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.

Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays an 8 p.m.-midnight show at Joel’s, 119 W. 8^th St.

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.

Reggae great Anthony B returns to Durango for a 10 p.m. all ages show at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College. DJ I-Gene and A Dub Rock Band will open the show. 385-1711 for details.

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A Kindred Spirit Art Class meets at the Four Corners Health Care Center from 10:15-11:15 a.m. Materials are supplied and the class is open to everyone. 759-5246.

The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield offers story time from 10-11 a.m. and all ages are welcome. 884-2222.

The Referral Market Chapter of Business Network International meets from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Prudential Triple S Realty, 700 Main Ave. 375-7794.

Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays at The Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 5 p.m.

The American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., offers a First Aid class from 6-10 p.m. 259-5383 to register.

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 .

Lacey Black plays solo piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 6 p.m.

Tekla Dennison Miller, local author, signs copies of her latest novel, Inevitable Sentences, at Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., at 6:30 p.m. 247-1438 for details.

The Hermosa Creek Workgroup meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. The group is finalizing a list of planning scenarios. 259-3583 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.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts an open mic night beginning at 7 p.m. 259-9018 for details.

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

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.

Dave Mensch. of Formula 151, performs at Joel’s, 119 W. 8^th St., starting at 8 p.m.

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The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield offers “Jammin Juniors,” a free song and dance class for all ages, from 10-11 a.m. 884-2222 for details.

Business Networking International hosts Business Connections from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. 422-2032 for details.

The Sustainable Building Education Program continues at noon at the First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. 9^th St., with a Brown Bag Lunch Meeting. The session will discuss alternatives to formaldehyde and pressure-treated lumber. 382-5792.

Animas SDS (Students for a Democratic Society), Durango’s only independent, radical, anti-authoritarian student & youth collective, meets every Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. in a top-secret location. Email animas-sds@riseup.net for details.

Greg Ryder returns to The Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5 p.m.

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.

Lacey Black plays solo piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 6 p.m.

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.

The Durango Public Library and Concerned Citizens for Southwest Colorado host an economic panel forum on housing and real estate at 7 p.m. at the library.

Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays 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 for details.

Ongoing

The Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave., hosts an Exclusive Adaptive Sports Association Photography show in conjunction with the annual Dave Spencer Ski Classic. The show features award-winning images from a Durango Photography Club contest and opens with a 5:30 p.m. reception on March 4.  

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College hosts the exhibition, 100% Birgitta: The Fine Art of Revolutionary Crochet. The Sixth Annual Juried Photography Show, Transitions: Navajo Weaving 1880-1920, and Postcards from the Nina Heald Webber Collection are also on display. Visit http: //swcenter.fortlewis.edu or call 247-7456 for more information

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery shows “Into the Woodlands” art exhibition featuring the works of award-winning artist/educator America Meredith together with Sallyann Pachall. The show includes a variety of media including prints, etchings, mixed media and paintings.

Pure Soul Coffee, 40 Town Plaza, exhibits the collage and mixed-media work of Robert Zahner through February. 259-5499 for details.

The Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave., hosts “Kiua – The Pottery of Santo Domingo Pueblo,” an exhibit featuring pottery dating from the early 20^th century to contemporary pieces. Most of the historic pieces were originally collected by the Durango Public Library. 259-2402 for details.

Upcoming

The Henry Strater Theatre hosts a March 5 Woody Guthrie Tribute, featuring performances by Sarah Lee Guthrie, Eliza Gilkyson, Jimmy LaFave and others.

Megaphon plays jazzadelic groove fusion at Ska Brewing on March 5.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo returns to Durango for a March 6 show at the Community Concert Hall. n

The Durango Arts Center will host openings for “No Rules,” featuring mixed-media works, and “Mystical Myanmar,” photography from Tom Cheatham, on March 6.

Soprano Gemma Kavanagh will perform duets with Nan Wagner, Rochelle Mann, Mick Hesse and Louis Steele on March 6 at St. Mark’s.

Boulder jazz musician Laurie Dameron plays a house concert March 6 at 7:30 p.m. at 689 Cougar Way, Hesperus. Call 769-1508) for directions.

The Adaptive Sports Association’s 11^th Annual Dave Spencer Ski Classic returns March 6-7. Teams are forming now. 259-0374 for details.

Lipbone Redding and his orchestra stop over at the Henry Strater Theatre on March 7.

The Contra Dance returns to the American Legion on March 7 with music from the Sandia Hots Band.

The Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado (SASCO) will host a March 10 orientation meeting on variety of sustainable lifestyle classes it will be offering. 382-3896 for details.

“Spotlight to Stardom,” the Community Concert Hall’s variety show, is accepting application to audition through March 10. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

The Gourds return to Durango for a March 13 show at the Henry Strater Theatre.

KDUR presents Clash Cover Night, featuring the music of the Clash, on March 21 at the Summit.

Bruce Cockburn will play an April 8 concert at the Mancos Opera House. 759-9716 for details.

The Stephen Stills Band will play the Community Concert Hall on April 11. Tickets go on sale on March 2.

Applications for vendor booths for the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta will be accepted through April 17. 382-9693 for details.

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DEVO hosts ‘Ride Like a Kid’ at FLC What: A benefit for Durango DEVO featuring local cycling legends Where: The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College When: Tues., March 3. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Durango’s cycling celebrities will share their stories next week in a fund-raiser for the next generation of riders. “Ride Like a Kid” goes on stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Tues., March 3, and benefits the 2009 Durango DEVO Scholarship Fund. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Bob Roll, Tour de France commentator and local road bike luminary, will serve as the event’s host. Roll will interview a variety of local legends: Chris Wherry, Ned Overend, Tad Elliot, Ruthie Mathis, Cindy Whitehead Buccowich and others, who will share stories of how their love of cycling began and grew. In a nod to up and comers, there will be a “kids only” seating section right down in front. Only 600 tickets are available for the event, and all proceeds benefit Durango DEVO – the local junior development mountain bike program. Tickets are available online at www.durangoconcerts.com, by phone at 247-7657, or at the  concert hall’s downtown ticket office, at Seventh Street and Main, behind Magpies Newstand.

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Wild and Scenic Film Festival comes to Durango What: A showing of the Patagonia Wild and Scenic Film Festival Where: The Smiley Theatre, 1309 E. Third Ave.   When: Sat., Feb. 28, with a 1 p.m. children’s matinee; a 6 p.m. reception; and films at 7 p.m. The Patagonia Wild and Scenic Film Festival goes up on the local screen this Saturday and benefits two Durango nonprofits. The Festival shows at the Smiley Theatre and includes a 1 p.m. children’s matinee, a 6 p.m. reception including live music, beer and food, and a 7 p.m. screening for adults. The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is in its seventh year and is the largest environmental film festival in the United States. The event’s beneficiaries – Durango Nature Studies and Great Old Broads for Wilderness – are hoping the festival will bring awareness to local environmental issues as well as inspiring local children and adults to look outside and become involved in preserving the environment. Tickets are available at Maria’s Bookshop, Nature’s Oasis or Durango Natural Foods. For more information, visit http://www.durangonaturestudies.org/filmfest.htm.

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