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Marshall, Anger and Väsen play the Concert Hall
Hozhoni Days returns to Fort Lewis College

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The Sexual Assault Services Organization will accept entries for create~inspire~heal, its third annual art contest, through March 31. 259-3074 for details.

The Southwest Center for Independence hosts Brain Injury Awareness Education forum from noon- 2 p.m. in the Durango Recreation Center’s Peaks Room. 259-1672 for details.

Formula 151’s Dave Mensch returns to Purgy’s at Durango Mountain Resort from 2-5 p.m.

Ali Sabeti, FLC Professional Associate, presents ”We Voted for Change. Now What?” from 5-7 p.m. in 108 Education Business Hall.

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.

Fort Lewis College’s Earth Week celebration kicks off at 6:30 p.m. in 130 Chemistry Hall with Students Seize the Future, a discussion of new directions for student activism. Earth Week events run through April 5. Visit http: //envcenter.fortlewis.edu 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.

Gloria Benally, Raymond Deal, and Ethel Lawson, official Navajo Peacemakers, speak at 6:30 p.m. at the Cortez Cultural Center. 565-7272 for details.

The Life-Long Learning Series continues at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall with “Mountaineering from a Geologist’s Point of View,” a presentation by Dr. Rob Blair. 247-7401.

The Durango Recreation Center hosts Kayak Night from 7-8:45 p.m. in the pool. 375-7312 for details.

The Fort Lewis College Music Department hosts a String and Brass Ensembles Concert at 7 p.m. in Roshong Recital Hall.

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

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, hosts James Bunten’s Open Mic Night at 8 p.m. 903-1154 to reserve a spot.

Fort Collins’ Dubskin brings its reggae to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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The 12th annual Aztec UFO Symposium meets on March 27 & 28. For a list of speakers, registration or more information, visit www.aztecufo.com.

Ralph Dinosaur brings his classic rock and covers to 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. 259-4185 for details.

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

The Movies del Mundo and Spanish Conversation Club and Potluck returns to the Smiley Theater, 1309 E. Third Ave., at 6 p.m. with a screening of “Favela Rising,” an acclaimed documentary charting the growth of Rio de Janeiro’s AfroReggae movement.

The Young Professionals of Durango hosts its kickoff party from 6-8 p.m. at Ska Brewing, 545 Turner Dr. The event includes a performance by DJ NIko, food, drinks and door prizes.

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

Mark Simons returns to the Jean Pierre Wine Bar, 605 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m. to close. 247-7700 for details.

Tabatha Platero performs her senior flute recital at 7 p.m. in Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.

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

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

John Brown’s Body, noted reggae band, and special guest DJ I-Gene play an all-ages show at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. Doors open at 9 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts Sprung, a vernal celebration with intense modern electrofunk from members of Megaphon and The Good Neighbors, at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324.

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The La Plata County Greenhouse Tour visits Regeneration Earth, Turtle Lake Refuge, and Community Connections’ Holly House Site. The tour meets at the FLC Environmental Center, room 202 in the College Union Building, at 10 a.m. and is part of Earth Week

Durango Nature Studies’ WildWords Lecture Series continues with Permaculture 101 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Durango Nature Center. The event will explore permaculture principles and design methods. www.durangonaturestudies.org

The Durango Wheel Club holds its weekly group ride for all levels from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The ride to Haviland Lake begins at the Durango Recreation Center. For safety and legal reasons all riders must be DWC members. www.durangowheelclub.com 

A workshop on Primitive Living Skills meets at Riverview Park at 11 a.m.  The free event will focus on community building, nature awareness and skills education. 903-4852.

The Durango Public Library hosts its lobby book sale from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with used books selling by the pound.

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

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

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

Mark Simons closes out three nights at the Jean Pierre Wine Bar, 605 Main Ave., from 6: 30 p.m. to close. 247-7700 for details.

Local rock band GPS plays Legends Lounge and Grill, 331 S. Camino del Rio, at 8 p.m. 385-5533 for details.

The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., offers karaoke

from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.

The  Future Simple Project plays electronic funk at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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Durango Exopolitics meets for films on UFOs, extraterrestrials, science & spirituality at 3 p.m. gaiatribe.niara@gmail.com 

The Four Corners Center for Spiritual Living meets at 4 p.m. in the Durango Recreation Center’s Windom Room. 247-2221.

Joel Racheff plays 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.

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

Women’s History Month continues at Fort Lewis College with a 7 p.m. screening of “Feminism in Film” in 130 Noble Hall.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts a Texas Hold-em poker tournament at 7 p.m. 259-9018.  4

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 for details.

Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays a split-show at Joel’s, 119 W. 8th St., with sets from 6-8 p.m. and 10 p.m.-midnight.

An open-level Latin/Salsa Dance Party meets at 8:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. 

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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 for details.

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.    

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

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.

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

Sarah Ruth van Gelder, the co-founder and executive editor of YES! Magazine, discusses the future of independent media at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Student Lounge. The event is the keynote for Fort Lewis College’s Earth Week celebration.

The Durango Recreation Center hosts Kayak Night from 7-8:45 p.m. in the pool. 375-7312.

The Center of Light offers a free Introduction to Meditation and Christian Mysticism at 7 p.m. at a TBA Durango location. 882-2123 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.

Levi Brown performs his senior recital on piano at 7 p.m. at Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.

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

Folk/pop/indie troubadours Annie Brooks and Cyle Talley play the Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave., from 7-9 p.m.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts live music from Staci Foster and Elijah Stone performing as the Daydreamers at 8:30 p.m. 259-9018 for details.

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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’s Brown Bag Lunch Series continues at noon at First National Bank, 259 W. 9^th

The Tour de Fort! Bike Rally leaves the Fort Lewis College Amphitheatre at 12:30 p.m. and includes a bike parade and a celebration of Durango’s love of cycling. The event is part of Fort Lewis College’s Earth Week.

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

Turtle Lake Refuge offers a Wild Foods Class from 5: 30-8 p.m. at the Rocky Mountain Retreat, 848 E. Third Ave. The living foods preparation class continues on Wednesdays through April 22. 247-8395 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 & Concerned Citizens for Southwest Colorado host a 7 p.m. panel discussion on “Nonprofit & Government Sectors” in the library.

Comedy Night at El Centro meets from 7-9 p.m. at El Centro Headquarters, FLC’s Reed Library - #156A. The event includes clips from various Latino comedians. 247-7654.

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

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

Fort Lewis College Theatre presents “Chicago: The Musical” at the Mainstage Theatre on March 26-28 & April 2-4 at 7:30 p.m. and at 3 p.m. on March 29. The satire is based on the 1924 trials of murderesses Beulah Annan and Belva Gaertner. www.theatre.fortlewis.edu for details.

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts the highly anticipated and competitive annual Juried Student Exhibition through April 9. The annual show, open to all Fort Lewis College students, normally receives around 200 entries and was juried by Heather Leavitt, exhibits director at the Durango Arts Center.

The Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave., hosts an exhibit of famed historian Edward S. Curtis’ photographs documenting traditional Native American culture. His work is considered some of the most significant documentation of early Native American culture. The show, titled The North American Indian, runs through

The Red House Gallery, a new alt.space in Bayfield, hosts its first-ever show, “Me and My Robot: San Diego, Tijuana and Four Corners Contemporary Art,” at the gallery on Mill St.

Pure Soul Coffee, 40 Town Plaza, exhibits the monoprints of Maureen May through the end of April. 259-5499 for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., exhibits “No Rules,” featuring mixed-media works by Judy Hayes, MarSan, Deborah Gorton and Fiona Clarke. Photographer Tom Cheatham’s “Mystical Myanmar” is on display upstairs in the Art Library. 259-2606 for details.

St. Mark’s Church, 910 E. Third Ave., exhibits pastel paintings by Rebecca Koeppen through March 31. This is the first exhibit in The Gallery at St. Mark’s. 247-1129 for details.

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

Upcoming

The Sexual Assault Services Organization hosts an April 2 talk on “Reclaiming Your Body after Sexual Violence.” 259-3074 for details.

Coolzey and the Rhombus play an April 2 show at the Abbey Theatre.

The Durango Arts Center will host the Edible Book Tea & Exhibition on April 3. www.books2eat.com for details.

San Juan Mountains Association, San Juan Public Lands and the Colorado Division of Wildlife will sponsor a Beginning Birding workshop on April 3. 759-1170 for details.

FLC Engineers Without Borders hosts a concert fund-raiser April 4 with Formula 151 and Ralph Dinosaur at the Durango Elk’s Lodge. Proceeds go to water projects in Laos and Ecuador.

The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will hold their annual consignment tack sale at the La Plata County Fairgrounds on April 4.

Our Sister’s Keeper Coalition will take part in the 2nd annual Native American Awareness Vigil on April 4 at the State Capital building in Denver. 259-2519 for details.

The Jake Loggins Band plays an April 4 show at the Abbey Theatre.

The Garden Project of SW Colorado and the Environmental Center will host a Community Garden Training on April 5. 259-3123 to register.

Motorhome stops over at the Abbey Theatre on April 5. The Lawn Chair Kings open.

The Durango Youth Coalition will hold its monthly meeting on April 6 at the Durango Public Library. durangoyouthcoalition@gmail.com for details.

The Durango Bootlegger’s Society will celebrate the 76th anniversary of the legalization of beer in America on April 7 at the Carver Brewing Co.

Maria’s Bookshop will celebrate National Poetry Month on April 7 with local poets David Feela and Pamela Uschuk.

The Stephen Stills Band will play the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on April 11.

Maria’s Bookshop will host an April 13 talk with Carolyn Handler Miller, author of Digital Storytelling.

The Women’s Resource Center’s 9^th annual Girls to Women conference is set for April 14 & 16 at the Sun Ute Community Center. Volunteers are needed. 247-1242 for details.

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

The Durango Bluegrass Meltdown returns to downtown on April 17, 18 & 19. www.durangomeltdown.com for details.

The first annual Four Corners Green Living Expo lands at the La Plata County Fairgrounds on April 18 & 19.

The Durango Youth Coalition is accepting art submissions for a community-wide art walk on April 23. Email durangoyouthcoalition@gmail.com for details.

The Voodoo Organist returns to the Summit on April 23.

Indigenous, a Lakota Sioux rock band, plays the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on April 24.

Durango Critical Mass returns on April 24 and will ride on the last Friday of each month.

The City of Durango will host an April 24 public meeting on the proposed chicken ordinance, which would allow city residents to own and keep chickens within city limits.  

”Respecting Our Common Ground,” A Share the Trails Summit is set for April 25 at the DoubleTree Hotel.

Maria’s Bookshop will host an April 27 book release party for Erinn Morgan’s Picture Yourself Going Green and Katrina Blair’s Local Wild Life, two new locally generated green-living titles.

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Marshall, Anger and Väsen play the Concert Hall What: An evening of musical exploration with Marshal, Anger and the Swedish band Väsen Where: The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College   When: Mon., March 30 at 7 p.m. Two premier architects of instrumental acoustic music in America – Mike Marshall and Darol Anger – will team up with the equally eclectic Swedish folk band Väsen next Monday. The musicians will test the boundaries of music on March 30 at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. Marshall and Anger and the trio Väsen – all considered virtuosos who have been pushing the envelope on their respective instruments for more than 20 years – have recently combined forces to create a body of work that reflects the never-ending quest for new sounds. All are deeply rooted in the traditional music of their past, while also driven to compose work that reflects the widening scope of global music. “The chemistry couldn’t be better, with Marshall providing a solid casing, Väsen pushing the melody, and Anger ramping each piece to greater heights. This is fusion music at its best,” noted Arts & Living News. Tickets for the show are available on the web at www.durangoconcerts.com, by calling 247-7657, or at the Downtown Ticket Office. Doors open at 6 p.m., and showtime is set for 7 p.m.

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Hozhoni Days returns to Fort Lewis College What: The 45th annual Hozhoni Days celebration’s powwow Where: Fort Lewis College’s Whalen Gym When: March 27 & 28 The 45th annual Hozhoni Days celebration lands at Fort Lewis College this week, culminating in the annual powwow on March 27 & 28. Distinguished as one of the longest-running Fort Lewis College traditions, Hozhoni Days (“days of beauty” in Navajo) is also one of the largest single events hosted by students. In past years, as many as 5,000 participants and spectators from the U.S. and Canada have come to campus for this weeklong celebration. On Friday, the Powwow will begin at 6 p.m. with gourd dancing, followed by the Grand Entry at 7 p.m. On Saturday, the festivities get under way at 11 a.m. with the first Grand Entry at noon and the second at 7 p.m. Arts and crafts vendors will be on hand throughout the powwow. As always, the Hozhoni Days celebration includes the Miss Hozhoni Days Pageant, which runs through the crowning ceremony March 28. For information, call the FLC Native American Center at 247-7221.

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