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The Iguanas play KSUT’s annual block party
Fridays at the Fort returns to Concert Hall

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Durango Nature Studies hosts a fund-raiser on the lawn at the Smiley Building, 1309 E. Third Ave., from 4:30-7:30 p.m. The event will feature music by Wild Mountain and High Desert String Band. www.durangonaturestudies.org for details.

The Sustainable Building Education Program continues at 6 p.m. at the Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. Patti Mason, U.S. Green Building Council, and Michele Desiderio, NAHB Green, will address the dinner event. 382-5744 to register.

Pete Giuliani, guitarist, singer and songwriter, performs at Trimble Hot Springs from 6-8 p.m. 247-0111 for details.

The Assortment plays its weekly gig at Durango Brewing, 3000 Main Ave., from 6-8 p.m. 247-3396 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 Big Canyon, Cowboy and South Rim. Interested runners should meet at the Big Canyon trailhead at 6 p.m. 946-5557.

Singer-songwriter Tim Guidotti performs at the Bayfield Beer Factory, located on Wolverine Dr., from 6-9 p.m. 884-7837.

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

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.

Music in the Mountains continues with “Passionately Romantic,” chamber music, at 7 p.m. at Durango Mountain Resort. www.musicinthemountains.com for details.

The Moving Mountains Education Series presents Dr. Erin Lehmer and a discussion of hantavirus at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall. www.mountainstudies.org for details.

The Durango Photography Club meets in the Pine Room at the La Plata County Fairgrounds at 7 p.m. for a program on photographing the D&SNGRR. 385-8470 for details.

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

Rock bands Waiting for Decay and Sunbury play a double-bill at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324.

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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. www.durangowheelclub.com for more info.

The Durango Recreation Center offers Swim, Lunch and a Movie beginning at 10 a.m. 375-7303 for details.

The Durango Public Library hosts an afternoon of Muggle Quidditch for teens in Viles Park at 2 p.m. The event is part of the teen summer reading program and and in celebration of the release of “Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.” www.durangopubliclibrary.org for details.

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.

A Thousand Cranes for Peace and Healing presents a Storyteller’s Series at 5 p.m. in the Smiley Building’s 4 Corners Yoga Studio, 1309 E. Third Ave. Joel Jones will read “The Day Gran Cried” an unpublished, autobiographical story by Red Bird. 259-2243 for details.

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

Nina Sasaki plays the patio at Rylee Mac’s, 1485 Florida Rd., from 5-8 p.m.  259-4960.

The Durango Discovery Museum screens “Galaxy Quest” for its free Sci Fri Movie Night at the Powerhouse. The event begins at 6:20 p.m. 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. to close. 247-7700.

The Tumblin’ Dice play blues and classic rock at the 8th Avenue Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., starting at 8 p.m. 259-8801.

The Irish Embassy kicks off its first anniversary celebration at 900 Main Ave. with performances from the Irish bands Anish and The Muck Brothers. The bands play again on the evening of July 18. A jam session with local musicians is set for the afternoon of July 19. 403-1200 for details.

Steel Rodeo brings its

Megaphon plays a free show of jazz/funk/rock at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. The show is guitarist Tom Murray’s last with the band. 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.

Wells Group and Alpine Bank host “Stuff the Van” from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Walmart parking. The  event continues from noon-4 p.m. on July 19 and collects donations of school supplies for local families in need. 385-4747 for details.

The Durango Wheel Club holds its weekly group ride for all levels at the Durango Recreation Center at 10 a.m. www.durangowheelclub.com for more info.

YogaDurango, 1485 Florida Rd., offers a free Yoga Basics Workshop from 1-2:30 p.m. No previous experience necessary. 946-8961 for details.

Music in the Mountains presents “Fantasy,” a festival orchestra performance of selections from Turina, Rodrigo and Tachaikovsky, at 5 p.m. at Durango Mountain Resort. www.musicinthemountains.com for details.

Formula 151’s Dave Mensch plays a solo show at the Bayfield Beer Company, located on Wolverine Dr., beginning at 5 p.m. 884-7837 for details.

The “Secret Lives of the Divine,” a one-woman comedy show starring local talent Sarah Syverson, premieres at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., at 6 p.m. The show benefits the production of the show at the Boulder Fringe Festival in August. www.sarahsyverson.squarespace.com.

The Durango Cruzers meet at the Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., at 6 p.m. Johnny Deadly and the Outsiders play from 9 p.m. until close. 259-9018 for details.

Singer-songwriters Nina Sasaki and Ben Gibson play the patio at Sweeney’s, located north of town on County Rd. 203, from 6-9 p.m. 247-5236 for details.

The Over the Hill Gang car club hosts Cruise Durango at 6 p.m. at Town Plaza. Vintage, antique, hot rod and custom car/motorcycle owners are welcome. www.othg-dgo.org.       

Kirtan, participatory singing and dancing, meets at YogaDurango, 1485 Florida Rd., at 6:30 p.m. The family-friendly event will be followed by a potluck dinner. 259-2110.

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

Greg Ryder performs a free show at The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., starting at 7 p.m.

Durango DOT Comedy presents “Gummi Madness,” live improvisational comedy, at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. 259-6004 for details.

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

The Good Neighbors return for a free show at the 4

Black Market Electric and a special guest play the Olde Schoolhouse, located in Needles, at 10 p.m.

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The Durango Wheel Club holds a social ride, meeting at 10 a.m. at the Home Depot parking lot.www.durangowheelclub.com 

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

Durango BMX holds its Sunday races with sign ups from 1-2 p.m. and racing to follow, weather permitting. www.durangobmx.com or 799-1780 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.

YogaDurango, 1485 Florida Rd., offers a free Intro to Hot Vinyasa from 4-5:30 p.m. The class is designed for students with some yoga experience. 946-8961 for details.

Music in the Mountains continues with “Quintessential Classics,” a festival orchestra performance, at 5 p.m. at Durango Mountain Resort. www.musicinthemountains.com for details.

Chad MacCluskey plays 7-string guitar solos at the Cyprus Café, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 385-6884 for details.

Tim Guidotti returns to the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 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.

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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Music in the Mountains presents a free outdoor concert at Three Springs at noon. www.musicinthemountains.com 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pure Soul Coffee, 40 Town Plaza, hosts the “Inspiration Café” from 6-9 p.m. The public, and especially young people, is welcome to listen, or to share art, poetry or music with the group.  

Animas High School hosts an informational meeting and faculty round table from 6-8 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. 403-4827.

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

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 .

Music in the Mountains presents “Elegance,” a festival chamber concert, at 5 p.m. at the Purgatory Tent.

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

Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.

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

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

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

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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.

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 Future of Health Care and Why You Should Care,” a free community forum sponsored by the Young Professionals of Durango, meets from 6-8 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center’s Eolus Room. 247-0312 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.

The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield offers a free “Intro to Internet Searching” from 6-8 p.m. 884-2222.  

An open bluegrass jam meets from 6-8 p.m. at the Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave. 247-1264 for details.

The Durango Chess Club gathers for its weekly meeting at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, at 6:30 p.m.

Music in the Mountains presents “Pops Night,” a benefit dinner/concert featuring guest conductor Carl Topilow, at 7 p.m. at Durango Mountain Resort. www.musicinthemountains.com.

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

One of Austin’s fastest rising groups, The Band of Heathens, plays the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 10 p.m. 385-1711.

Ongoing

“Mélange,” an exhibit featuring the work Jodell Murray, Patti Singer and Jenny Treanor, shows at the Durango Arts Center through July 31. The Friends of the Art Library also present “Weave Us Into Day.” 259-2606 for details.

The Gallery at St. Mark’s, 910 E. Third Ave., exhibits the oil paintings of Bradley Kachnovicz through July 29. 247-1129.

Pure Soul Coffee, 40 Town Plaza, displays new oil paintings from Rudy Eccher through the month of July.

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. 375-7160 for details.

Starbucks Coffee, 558 Main Ave., exhibits Bob Zahner’s traditional landscapes through the month of July.

Animas High School offers office hours from 4-6 p.m. Monday - Wednesday at 1485 Florida Road, Suite C203, across the street from Bread. AHS is accepting incoming ninth-grade students and filling up quickly. 903-5358 for details.

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College hosts the exhibition, 100% Birgitta: The Fine Art of Revolutionary Crochet through Aug. 2. Transitions: Navajo Weaving 1880-1920, and Ben Nighthorse jewelry are also on display. 247-7456 for details.

Business Network International offers Professional Business Builders on Thursdays at the Himalayan Kitchen at 7 a.m.; and a Referral Market Chapter meeting on Tuesdays at Prudential Triple S Realty 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. n

Upcoming

The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield will host a July 23 Authors’ Roundtable and Booksigning with writers Roberta Summers, Judy Castleberry, Gloria O’Shields, Lee Pierce, Tekla Miller and Debra Doggett.

Mysto the Magi’s Magic Spectacular, a full stage magic and illusion show, returns to the Durango Arts Center on July 23, 24 & 25.

Mancos High School celebrates its 100th anniversary with a parade, dance, games and vendors on July 24.

The CT Jamboree and CT Classic return to the Colorado Trail and San Juan Mountains on July 25 & 26. The events benefit multiple sclerosis. www.ctjamboree.com for details.

“Hike, Lunch and Wine with a Llama” returns to Durango Mountain Resort on July 26.

The 2^nd annual Durango Iron Horse Chef Competition kicks off at the Durango Farmers Market on July 25. A second semi-final is set for Aug. 15 with the final showdown on Sept. 5.

Lyle Lovett plays Fort Lewis College’s “Concerts for Scholarships” series on July 27. Austin singer-songwriter Bob Livingston, a former member of the Lost Gonzo Band, opens for Lovett and plays a solo show at the Abbey Theatre on July 28.

“Spiritual Liberation,” a film based on the life and teachings of Michael Bernard Beckwith, screens on July 29 & Aug. 8 at the Abbey Theatre.

The San Juan Mountains Association will lead a July 31 hike on the Pass Creek Trail to the alpine meadows at the base of Engineer Mountain. 385-1256 for details.

The Super Suckers return to the Abbey Theatre on July 31. Brent Amaker and the Rodeo open the show.

Durango Acoustic Music will kick off its 20^th anniversary with an Aug. 1 show from country legend Ray Wylie Hubbard.

The 3^rd annual Hermosa Creek Off-Road Classic mountain bike race is set for Aug. 1 and includes 38- and 20-mile courses and singlespeed and geared divisions. http: //cycling.fortlewis.edu for details.

The monthly Contra Dance and potluck returns to Park Elementary School on Aug. 1 and features music from the Phoenix band ClusterFolk.

The La Plata County Fair returns on Aug. 5-9 and features exhibits, the livestock auction, the demolition derby, dancing, food and more. Tickets for the demolition derby are currently on sale at locations around town.

The Center of Southwest Studies will open a mountain lion exhibit on Aug. 22. Persons interested in sharing photos, articles or stories should call 247-7456. 

Tour de Farm 2009 will take off Aug. 30 and includes an in-town ride and a longer ride in Ignacio.

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The Iguanas play KSUT’s annual block party What: A fund-raiser for the local public radio station Where: The 1200 block of Main Ave. When: Sat., July 18. Gates open at 5 p.m. The tradition continues this week as the New Orleans band The Iguanas return for their fifth annual KSUT benefit concert. The noted party band will play downtown Durango’s Buckley Park on July 18. Gates open and festivities begin at 4 p.m., with food, drink and opening band, The Lawn Chair Kings. While the Iguanas roots are firmly in New Orleans, their music combines Mexican conjunto, R&B, jazz, Latin and Caribbean rhythms. Despite their well-deserved reputation as the ultimate party band, New Orleans’ Iguanas have always had a flair for melodies and lyrics and offer an incredibly fun and high-energy concert experience. Their previous Durango performances have drawn capacity crowds and have been enthusiastically received by the local audience. The 1200 block of Main Avenue will be closed to traffic for the event to make room for a block party featuring food and margaritas from Zia Taqueria, beer from Ska Brewing and additional food and beverage vendors Advance tickets are available at the Bank of San Juans or by calling 563-0255. For more information, visit www.ksut.org.

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Fridays at the Fort returns to Concert Hall What: A free community concert featuring local favorite Formula 151 Where: The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College When: Fri., July 17. Doors open at 5 p.m. The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College lives up to its name this week. Fridays at the Fort, a free community concert series, returns July 17. Local favorites Formula 151 will headline the show, with special guest Ashley Edwards opening. Fridays at the Fort is designed to further the efforts of local or regional musicians, as well as provide the community with free, summer musical entertainment. Doors to the Concert Hall open at 5 p.m., and music continues until 8 p.m. Food and beverages are available for sale, and, in a rare break from tradition, patrons may take refreshments into the hall. Formula 151 defies traditional classification, but is heavily influenced by the long heritage of singer/songwriters as well as contemporary cutting-edge rock bands. Ashley Edwards was the top vocalist at the Concert Hall’s recent Spotlight to Stardom and will be accompanied by veteran guitarist Glen Canale. No tickets are required for Fridays at the Fort, and the doors to the hall will remain open throughout the evening. For further information, visit www.durangoconcerts.com.

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