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The Dance Center presents ‘Let’s Dance’
Durango Arts Center unveils ‘Sweet Thangs’

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Thursday7

Jack Ten High and an all-star local lineup play Ska Brewing’s World Headquarters, located in Bodo Park, from 5-7 p.m.

Tim Guidotti plays the Steamworks Bayfield Beer Factory from 5-8 p.m. 884-7837 for details.

Singer-songwriter Greg Ryder plays a free show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., beginning 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.

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

The American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., offers an Adult CPR/AED class from 6-10 p.m. 259-5383.

Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., and Bland Solar co-sponsor a presentation from Doug Fine, author of Farewell, My Subaru: An Epic Adventure in Local Living, at 6:30 p.m. 247-1438.

Megaphon plays deep electro funk at the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.

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

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, performs solo at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., starting at 7 p.m.

Friday8

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

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 Spring Gallery Walk returns to Main Avenue from 5-9 p.m. Ten local galleries are participating in the event. 247-9018.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents the Friday

Joel Racheff returns to the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

Jack Ellis & Larry Carver play high altitude blues, rock and folk at the Elk Horn 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.

The Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado presents Gunter Pauli, of Zero Emissions Research and Initiatives, discussing “Technologies from Nature Inspire Innovations and Generate Jobs” at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall at Fort Lewis College.

Stone 66 plays classic rock at the 8th Avenue Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., starting at 8 p.m. 259-8801 for details.

Dance in the Rockies performs its 3^rd annual Competitive Team Showcase at 7 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. Dance in the Rockies will perform its 20^th annual Spring Recital on May 9 at 7 p.m. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

The Kirk James Blues Band plays the Billy Goat Saloon, located off U.S. Hwy. 160 in Gem Village, at 9 p.m. 884-9155.

Front Range favorites the Rowdy Shadehouse Funk Band play the first of two shows at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Saturday9

The first Durango Farmers Market of the season meets from 8 a.m.-noon at First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. 9^th St. The event includes produce from local farmers, prepared food items and locally made crafts. Dave Mensch and Formula 151 will play throughout the morning. Food stamps accepted. www.durangofarmersmarket.org for details.

The American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., offers an Adult CPR/AED and First Aid class from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 259-5383.

Sarah Tescher and Elke Brutsaert offer a women’s mountain bike clinic from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The clinic meets at Mountain Bike Specialists, 949 Main Ave., and benefits local charities. www.durangomountainbikecamp.com for details.

Canines for the Cure Dog Walk, benefiting the American Cancer Society, takes off at 9 a.m. at Santa Rita Park. Dog owners are invited to join the 3-mile charity walk on the Animas River Trail. 903-2427 for details.

San Juan Public Lands hosts a Crew Leader Training Workshop from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The hands-on training will enhance trail maintenance skills. 375-3309 to register.

Take the Lead - Dance in the Classroom holds its 1st annual All School Dance Off from 10 a.m.-noon at Escalante Middle School. Students from the region’s elementary schools will compete in swing, meringue, foxtrot and tango. 749-0998.

Durango Nature Studies presents a workshop on the roots of environmental art with Shan Wells. The day begins at 10:15 a.m. and includes a tour of environmental artworks, building works and a campfire wine sip and weenie roast. 769-1800 to register.

Durango’s Day Off, a skate/BMX competition, runs from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Durango Skate Park. The all-ages event includes more than a dozen local bands and an artists trade tent in addition to the competitions.

The Durango Wheel Club holds its weekly group ride for all levels from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. For safety and legal reasons, all riders must be DWC members. www.durangowheelclub.com 

Diana’s 2nd Ave Café, 1051 E Second Ave., hosts a free coffee cupping for Desert Sun Coffee Roasters at 2 p.m. 247-1090 for details.

The Lindells plays live acoustic folk at the Steamworks Bayfield Beer Factory from 5-8 p.m. 884-7837 for details.

Singer-songwriter Tim Guidotti plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

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

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

Singer-songwriter Greg Ryder plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., starting at 7 p.m.

Jack Ellis & Larry Carver play the Schank House at Vallecito Lake at 7 p.m.

The Sideshow Gallery in Dolores hosts a 7 p.m. reception for Emma Gardner and her exhibit “Painting Under the Skin of History.” 739-4646 for details.

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

Moondog Jones and the Fetchtones play Legends Lounge and Grill, 331 S. Camino del Rio, at 8 p.m. 385-5533.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts a beach party with DJ I-Gene and A Dub Rock Band performing from 9 p.m. until close. 259-9018 for details.

The Rowdy Shadehouse Funk Band plays an encore show at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for more info.

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Mother’s Day

Parks and Recreation’s 4^th annual Town Series kicks off with The Mother’s Day Telegraph 5K/10K. The running race covers portions of the Horse Gulch trail system. 375-7306 to register.

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, don- 4

Joel Racheff 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.

Megaphon and Black Market Electric play a benefit show for Cory Glad at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 247-2324.

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

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

Monday11

Joel Racheff performs at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 5:30 p.m.

A seminar on doing you own divorce and/or custody meets at 6 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. Anyone wishing to apply for the free book of forms should arrive ten minutes early. 247-0266 for details.

Deeper Waters Life Coaching presents a free event, “Staying Grounded in Shaky Times,” at 6:30 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. 426-9318 for details.  

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

The Center of Light presents a class on Mysticism and Meditation at 7 p.m. at the Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave. 882-2123 for details.

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

Barb Zinn gives a slide lecture on her trek on the Arizona Trail, a continuous 800-mile trail spanning the entire state, at 7 p.m. at the Cortez Cultural Center. 565-7272 for details.

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

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.

Tuesday12

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.    

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

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 American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., offers an Adult, Child & Infant CPR/AED class from 6-10 p.m. 259-5383.

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 Rick Collignon, author of Four Corners: One Book’s current selection Madewell Brown. 247-1438 for details.

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

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

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.

Wednesday13

The Sexual Assault Services Organization offers a free 12-week support group for adult survivors of sexual assault. 259-3074.  

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

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.

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

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

The First Monthly Solar Power Happy Hour meets from 6-8 p.m. at Ska Brewing., 225 Girard. The forum on solar basics is open to the public, officials and solar installers.

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.

A Bump in the Road, a group designed for new and expecting moms, meets at 6:30 p.m. at 244 W. 18th St. to discuss centering, birth stories and what ifs. 779-8556 for details. Ongoing

The Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave., exhibits the photography of Howard Rachlin and Rob Bridges through the month of May. Both are members of the Durango Photography Club. 375-7877 for details.

The Durango Public Library hosts a solo exhibit entitled, “Ann Smith’s ‘Novel Approach’ to Watercolors,” through the end of June. The library will also celebrate the 200^th birthdays of Edgar Allen Poe, Charles Darwin, and Abraham Lincoln with a book display through the month of May. 375-3387 for details.

Imaginary Friends Production and Durango Performing Arts Co. present “Twelve Dancing Princesses” and “Into the Woods, Jr.” at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. The plays show at 7 p.m. on May 8 & 9 and 1 p.m. on May 9. 259-2606.

Durango Lively Arts presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Mikado,” a comic opera in two acts, at the Smiley Theatre, 1309 E. Third Ave., on May 8 & 9 at 7 p.m. and at 1 p.m. on May 9. www.durangotheatre.org 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 details.

Upcoming

The Durango Friends of the Arts will meet at 10 a.m. on May 14 at Rotary Park and discuss the plein air painting process.

The National Canoe/Kayak Races, featuring the nation’s top paddlers, take place on the Animas River on May 15-17. Volunteers are needed. 749-2256 for details.

Durango’s first Chamber Music Festival kicks off on May 15 with “The Beginnings of Chamber Music.” The festival continues on May 22 & 29. www.DurangoChamberMusic.com.

Acoustic old-timey bluegrass band Sweet Sunny South returns to Durango for a May 16 show at the Henry Strater Theatre.

Turtle Lake Refuge will present the Dandelion Festival on May 16 at Rotary Park. 426-8902 for details. n

The “Grand Openings on Grand Avenue” celebration, which includes an Art on the Street event, will meet on May 16 in Mancos.

The Sophia Peace Center in Dolores will hold a barbeque benefit for the Colorado Peace Ride on May 16. The Peace Ride is a 4-day tour of the San Juan Scenic Byway starting on Aug. 9.

The South Rim Duathlon has been rescheduled for May 17. The race was cancelled due to weather and poor trail conditions.  

The Adaptive Sports Association will host orientations for summer volunteers during the weeks of May 18 & 25. 259-0374 for details.

“Hillbilly Renaissance Man” Chuck Mead will play the Community Concert Hall on May 20.

A Young Professionals Business Network Lunch is set for May 20 at the Carver Brewing Co. 247-0312 to register.

Award-winning songwriter Rain Perry will perform her one-woman musical play, “Cinderblock Bookshelves,” on May 23 at Fort Lewis College Theatre. 247-7089 for details.

The Bare Bones Burlesque & The Salt Fire Circus will play four local shows on May 27-30 at the Durango Arts Center.

The Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce will welcome the Wounded Warriors Project and bring 15 wounded warriors to the region on June 1-5.

The Heart Hustle Collective will hold a performing arts fund-raiser at the Abbey Theatre on June 4 for their upcoming show, “Gastropod,” which will show on June 16-18. hearthustle@gmail.com for details.

The Dolores River Festival returns to JoeRowellPark in Dolores on June 6.

Ducks for Bucks, the annual fund-raiser and Niemann-Pick Awareness Day, returns to Wines of the San Juan on June 6.

The 3rd annual Endless Linguini Dinner, benefiting Annie’s Orphans, is set for June 9 at the Lost Dog. 903-3175 for details.

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The Dance Center presents ‘Let’s Dance’ What: Two performances by the new student company, the 13th St. Dancers Where: The Smiley Theatre, 1309 E. Third Ave. When: May 13 & 14 at 7 p.m.     The Dance Center is giving a nod to David Bowie next week with “Let’s Dance,” a performance scheduled for May 13 & 14 at the Smiley Theater. The 13th St. Dancers, the Dance Center’s new student company, will take the stage each night at 7 p.m. Directed by Lisa Bodwalk, the performances were inspired by the songs of David Bowie and feature choreography by both the director and company members. The shows will also mark the debut of the student company, the 13th St. Dancers. Tickets are available in advance at Maria’s Bookshop and at the door. Contact the Dance Center at 259-4122 for more info.

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Durango Arts Center unveils ‘Sweet Thangs’ What: The DAC’s annual members exhibit Where: The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. When: May 8-27, with a 5-8 p.m. opening reception May 8  “Sweet Thangs” go on display at the Durango Arts Center this week. The annual members show opens in conjunction with the Spring Gallery Walk this Fri., May 8. Visual artists and writers were invited to submit works reflecting the “Sweet Thangs” theme, and works that fill the heart with joy or are sweet enough to rot the teeth have been selected. The public can get a taste of the sweet stuff this Friday from 5-8 p.m. during the Gallery Walk. Ten other galleries throughout downtown Durango will also take part in the event. Those who miss the Gallery Walk can view “Sweet Thangs” through May 27. For more information, contact 259-2606.

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