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‘Gastropod’ plays the Durango stage
Cadillac Sky goes on at the Abbey Theatre

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The Durango Public Library hosts Ann Lincoln’s “Creativity Circus” at 10 & 11 a.m. 375-3385 for details.

Ragtime pianist Terry Hartzel plays the first of three nights at the Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

The Inspiration Café, a monthly open mic night hosted by Durango Youth Coalition & 4C, meets at Pure Soul Coffee, 40 Town Plaza, from 6-9 p.m. 

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

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

The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen host an open program on “Unwanted Horses: What are the Options?” at 7 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. 259-1581.

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, of Formula 151, plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., at 7 p.m.

Audio Chronic, a new Durango band, plays a free show at 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.

Ann Lincoln’s Creativity Circus takes the stage in the

Durango Fire and Rescue presents “Fired Up Stories” for kids at 10:30 a.m. in the Storytime Room of the Durango Public Library. 375-3385 for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., offers the Paint Bar from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 259-2606 for details.

Pete Giuliani, guitarist/singer/songwriter, plays the Schank House at Vallecito Lake from 4-7 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 Badly Bent and special guest Wild Mountain play Fridays at the Fort at 5 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. The series continues monthly through the summer. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

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

Neil Nelson and Steel Rodeo play El Patio, 600 Main Ave., at 5 p.m. 382-0799 for details.

Jack Ellis & Larry Carver bring High Altitude Blues to the Elk Horn Cafe in Pagosa Springs at 6 p.m.

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

Three Springs Plaza Pics, a free outdoor movie night, returns to Three Springs at 7 p.m. This week’s event includes a show by Mysto the Magi. www.threespringsdurango.com.

The third annual Silverton Jamboree kicks off at 8 p.m. at the Grand Imperial Hotel. The festival continues all day on June 13 & 14 at the Kendall Mountain Recreation Area and features Southern Culture on the Skids, James and the Devil, Mama’s Cookin’ and others. www.silvertonjamboree.com for details.

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

The Tumbling Dice bring their rock to the Billy Goat Saloon, located off U.S. Hwy. 160 in Gem Village, at 9 p.m. 884-9155 for details.

The Formless, History Of & Versa Vice play the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Reeble Jar, of Eugene, Ore., brings funk/nu-jazz/breakbeat to Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200.

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The Durango Farmers Market meets from 8 a.m.-noon at First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. 9th 

The American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., offers a free Adult, Child & Infant CPR/AED and First Aid class from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 259-5383 for details.

A Women’s Mountain Bike Clinic meets at Mountain Bike Specialists, 949 Main Ave., at 9 a.m. Partial proceeds benefit local charities. www.durangomountainbikecamp.com.

A Spring Arts & Crafts Bazaar meets from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave. The event includes an eclectic blend of hand-crafted work by local artisans. 259-2402 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. 946-8961.

The La Boca Center for Sustainability hosts an open house and potluck from 3-7 p.m.  The event includes a tour of the farm including draft horse hay rides, blacksmith demo, market garden walk, and barnyard animals meet and greet. www.labocacenter.org for details.

The Durango Cruzers meet at the Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., at 6 p.m. DJ Jonezy spins from 9 p.m. until close. 259-9018 for details.

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

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 Durango Narrow Gauge Chorus presents “Yesterday, All Over Again” at 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

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

Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, plays the Columbine Bar, located on Grand Ave. in Mancos, at 8 p.m.

Neil Nelson and Pat Dressen play El Patio, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 382-0799 for details.

James and the Devil return to Durango for a 9:30 p.m. show at the Summit, 600 Main Ave. 247-2324 for details.

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Trails 2000 hosts its annual Colorado Trail work day. Volunteers meet at the Dry Fork trailhead and people are needed to ride to the Wall’s Gulch bridge. www.trails2000.org to RSVP.

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

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

Jack Ellis & Larry Carver bring High Altitude Blues 4

to the Schank House at Vallecito at 1 p.m.

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.

Pete Giuliani plays the Concert in the Park Series at the Cortez City Park from 5-7 p.m.

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.

Local hip hop favorite, the Crown City Rockers, play the Summit, 600 Main Ave. Afro Classics opens the show at 10 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., offers the class, “How Do You See The World?,” from 1-3 p.m. The class is for ages 6 to 11. 259-2606 for details.

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

Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a 6:30 p.m. booksigning with Frank Huyler, author of Right of Thirst. 247-1438.

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 an encore show at 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 for details.

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Children’s book illustrator Cindy Coleman offers a free program for kids 8 and up at 10 a.m. at the Bayfield Elementary School Gym. 884-2222.

The Family Center hosts a newborn playgroup for parents with babies under 6-months-old from 1:30-3 p.m. Each week features a new guest speaker. 385-4747 for details.    

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., offers the Paint Bar from 5-7 p.m. 259-2606.

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

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

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 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.

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.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents live music from The Daydreamers from 9 p.m. until close. 259-9018.

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San Juan Mountains Association offers a Kid’s Hiking Club for children ages 8 to 12. The free hikes will accommodate all abilities. 759-9113 to register.

A Support Group for Support People meets at 10:30 a.m. at the La Plata Senior Center. The group is dedicated to aiding the community’s caregivers. 259-0122 .

The Sustainable Building Education Program’s Brown Bag Lunch Series continues at noon at the First National Bank of Durango, 259 E. 9th St. Jaslyn Dobrahner, of EPA Energy Star, will discuss benefits of an Energy Star home. 382-5792 to RSVP.

The City of Durango and Healthy Lifestyle La Plata Coalition co-sponsor a webinar by the League of American Bicyclists on the creation of Bicycle Master Plans from 1-2 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 949 E. Second Ave. The event is free and open to the public.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., offers the class, “Recycled Art Or…What Can I Make Out of This?” from 1-3 p.m. The class is for ages 6 to 11. 259-2606 for details.

Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., offers a free children’s yoga class for 3-7-year olds at 3:15 p.m. 259-7337.

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

Greg Ryder returns to The Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

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

Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, returns to the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.  

Ongoing

Pure Soul Coffee, 40 Town Plaza, presents an exhibition of portraits by Mariah Kaminsky through the month of June. 

The Durango Public Library hosts a solo exhibit entitled, “Ann Smith’s ‘Novel Approach’ to Watercolors,” through the end of June. 375-3387 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 more information

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

Upcoming

The Sustainable Building Education Program will present “Green Cities That Work,” a talk by Fritz Diether, on June 18 at the Henry Strater Theatre. 382-0082 to RSVP.

A Brainy Baby Community Forum meets at the Open Shutter Gallery on June 18 to discuss baby brain potential.

Three Springs kicks off the Fresh Fridays Farm Market on the afternoon June 19. The market will run every Friday through Sept. 18.

The Purgatory Challenge Adventure Race, a three-day stage race with kayak, mountain bike and trail legs, returns to the San Juan Mountains on June 19-21. www.gravityplay.com.

Who’s Your Daddy, the annual benefit for the Durango Discovery Museum, returns to Main Avenue on June 20 and features music from Dave Insley’s Careless Smokers and others. n

The local troupe Sinister Shadows Murder Mysteries present “The Counterfeit Murders,” an original and interactive murder mystery, at the Durango Arts Center on June 20.

The Friends of the Library will hold a Super Summer Book Sale at the Durango Public Library on June 20.

The Red House Gallery will host the show, “In and out of Line: The Work of Two Emerging Artists,” on June 20.

The San Juan Mountains Association’s Nature Walks return to Durango Mountain Resort on June 20.

The 16th annual Silverton Hillside Cemetery volunteer work day meets on June 20.

4C (Conscious, Community, Cultural, Connection) presents A Summer Solstice Celebration, a day-long event featuring local performers, vendors and workshops, on June 21 at Buckley Park.

Historian Sharon Edgar Greenhill will discuss the deep, near-magical history of chocolate – at the Anasazi Heritage Center on June 21.

Maria’s Bookshop will host a June 22 booksigning with Kaya McLaren, author of On the Divinity of Second Chances.

Bike-to-Work Day returns to Durango for the eighth consecutive year on June 24.

San Juan Mountains Association and San Juan Public Lands will offer an edible plant walk with Katrina Blair, co-founder of Turtle Lake Refuge, on June 25.

Durango Daybreak Rotary will host a “Rotary Western Day” fund-raiser including rodeo, dinner, a dance and kids activities on June 27 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.

The Itals, A Dub Rock Band, Oatie Paste, Magaphone and DJs Jonezy & I-Gene will play the Power the Tower Music Festival, a KDUR benefit, on June 28.

La Plata County Living with Wildlife will offer a free screening of the documentary “Division Street” on June 30 at the Durango Arts Center.

The Durango Discovery Museum will screen a range of free family movies at the Powerhouse beginning on July 3.

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

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‘Gastropod’ plays the Durango stage What: The world premiere of the stage/art performance Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College When: June 16, 17 & 18 at 7:30 p.m.    Cutting-edge theatre continues its march through Durango next week. The original show “Gastropod” shows at the Abbey Theatre on June 16, 17 & 18. Presented by the Heart Hustle Collective, “Gastropod” (“Belly-Foot”) takes audience members on a surreal journey. Nestled in their own secluded world, two snails – one practically immobile and one insatiably restless – struggle and depend on one another as their shared shell begins to fall apart. Gastropod is a classic coming-of-age story with an imaginative twist, exploring the thin lines that separate love and dependency, home and immobility. The performance features original art, video, choreography and sound by emerging artists from Seattle, Portland, Brooklyn, Durham, San Diego, Durango and Israel. In addition, the local performance will mark “Gastropod’s” world premiere. The show begins each night at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.hearthustlecollective.com for more information.

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Cadillac Sky goes on at the Abbey Theatre What: A local show from the rising alternative bluegrass band Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College When: Thurs., June 11. Doors open at 8 p.m.   “Psychobilly bluegrass” goes on stage in Durango this week. Cadillac Sky plays the Abbey Theatre tonight, June 11. “Original,” “innovative,” “fearless,” “ambitious” and “propulsive” are all words describing the Cadillac Sky experience. However, the band members themselves are rooted in humility and simply hope to “just make good music.” The bluegrass band looks as much to Radiohead and the Beatles for inspiration as it does Bill Monroe. Cadillac Sky’s sophomore release, “Gravity’s Our Enemy,” embodies this ideal. The boys’ ever-increasing following also attests to the fact that the combination is working. “They completely blew me away, they were jogging around on the top of their strings, sniffing out new territory with rampant curiosity,” Folkwax wrote of a recent performance. David Mayfield, guitar and vocals, noted that Cadillac strives for enthusiasm and “transfer of honest energy” in each of its live shows. “We try to have every show be its own entity,” he said. “We want every show to be live, literally. We want the audience to see the show breathing in front of their eyes.” Durangoans can get a glimpse this Thursday. Doors open at 8 p.m. For more information, call 385-1711.

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