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Sweet Sunny South returns to the Hank

Taste of Durango takes over Main on Sunday
Humane Society hosts annual Adopt-A-Thon

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Telekavé performs on acoustic guitar, upright bass and congas at Ska Brewing’s World Headquarters, 225 Girard in Bodo Park, from 5-7 p.m.

Jenny Winegardner plays acoustic folk rock at the Steamworks Bayfield Beer Factory from 5-8 p.m. 884-7837 for details.

The Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado hosts its bi-monthly La Plata Sustainability Dialogue from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Durango City Council Chambers, 949 E. Second Ave. The topic is “Green Job Opportunities for La Plata County.”

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., 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Durango Motorless Transit hosts a group trail run on the Meadow and Mike’s loops. Interested runners should meet at the Horse Gulch trailhead at 6 p.m. 946-5557 for details.

Computer Troubleshooters offers a free public seminar on “Basic Computer Maintenance Education” at 6 p.m. in Room #1 at the Durango Public Library. 385-2550 for details.

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

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.

The Dance Center presents “Let’s Dance,” a tribute to David Bowie, at 7 p.m. in the Smiley Theatre, 1309 E. Third Ave. The show marks the debut of the student company, the 13^th St. Dancers. 259-4122 for details.

High Altitude Blues plays at the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., at 7 p.m.

Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs solo at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., starting at 7 p.m.

Lawrence Loendorf, anthropologist and archaeologist, presents “Painted Walls and Storage Cists from Basketmaker Sites in the Region” at 7 p.m. at the Aztec Ruins Visitors Center.

Megaphon brings its deep electro funk to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., for a free show at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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The National Canoe/Kayak Races, featuring the nation’s top paddlers, kick off on the Animas River and run through May 17. Volunteers are needed. 749-2256 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.

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 for details.

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

Pete Giuliani, guitarist and songwriter, appears at Rubio’s in Aztec from 5-9 p.m.

Jack Talmage plays country at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

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

Hesperus History Night returns to the Fort Lewis Mesa Library at 6 p.m. The evening includes a potluck dinner followed by the program. 588-3331 for details.

The first annual Durango Chamber Music Festival kicks off with “The Beginnings of Chamber Music” at 7 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. Third Ave. The concert features music by Hatzis, Florio, Shostakovich and Shoenfield. The festival continues with concerts on May 22 & 29. www.DurangoChamberMusic.com for details.  

The Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., hosts reggae sensations A Dub Rock Band and DJ I*Gene for “Feed the Roots” from 7-11 p.m. The event benefits the Ssejinja Children’s Foundation. 259-2545 for details.

The Porchlights bring their bluegrass back to the 8th Avenue Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., starting at 8 p.m. 259-8801 for details.

Formula 151 plays its acoustic rock at the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., starting at 9 p.m.

Ralph Dinosaur plays classic rock at the Billy Goat Saloon, located off U.S. Hwy. 160 in Gem Village, at 9 p.m. 884-9155 for details.

Durango Acoustic Music presents Genuine Cowhide, featuring frontman Dale X Allen, at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9: 30 p.m. The band is touring in support of its second album, “Paint the Ponies.” 247-2324 for details.

Megaphon plays its deep, electro funk at a toga party at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-9200 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. The event includes produce from local farmers, prepared food items and locally made crafts.  Food stamps accepted. www.durangofarmersmarket.org for details.

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

Local therapist David Culver presents a free workshop for cancer patients and survivors on the Emotional Freedom Technique from 9-11 a.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. Third Ave. 259-1169 for details.

The Durango Wheel Club holds its weekly group ride for all levels from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. For safety 4

and legal reasons, all riders must be DWC members. www.durangowheelclub.com for more info.

The La Plata Family Centers Coalition holds its 25th anniversary Reunion Picnic to 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Chapman Hill. The free event includes food, roller skating inside Chapman Rink, a kids’ carnival with activities for all ages and music by the Twelfth Night DJ.  

The first annual Dandelion Festival runs from 1-10 p.m. at Rotary Park. The event includes food, libations, live entertainment and workshops and is a benefit for Turtle Lake Refuge’s “Grassroots” organic lawn care start-up. 426-8902 for details.

The “Mancos on the Move” celebration, which includes an Art on the Street event, new business openings, art exhibits and more, runs from 1-7 p.m. on Grand Avenue in Mancos.

The Tumblin’ Dice play classic rock and blues from 4-8 p.m. at El Patio, 600 Main Ave. 382-0799 for details.

The Sophia Peace Center in Dolores holds a barbeque benefit for the Colorado Peace Ride from 5-9 p.m. The Peace Ride is a 4-day tour of the San Juan Scenic Byway starting on Aug. 9. www.thepeaceride.com for details.

Pete Giuliani, guitarist and songwriter, appears at Rubio’s Patio in Aztec from 5-9 p.m.

Jack Talmage plays an encore show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

KSUT sponsors an early screening of “Garrison Keillor: The Man on the Radio in the Red Shoes” at 6 p.m. in the Smiley Theatre, 1309 E. Third Ave. The new documentary has not been released to the public. www.ksut.org for details.

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, 6-8 p.m.

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

Singer-songwriter Greg Ryder plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., starting at 7 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 music and dancing from Peter Robot from 9 p.m. until close. 259-9018 for details.

Austin roadhouse band Genuine Cowhide plays the Hollywood Bar in Dolores at 9 p.m. 882-9998 for details.

Drastek, Big Ace, K Diggz and DSP play the

Honky Tonk Zydeco plays a 10 p.m. show at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave. 259-9200 for details.

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The rescheduled South Rim Duathlon returns to the Sale Barn Trail. Registration for the bike/running race takes place from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the trailhead. 375-7306 for details.

Durango BMX holds Sunday trophy races, with sign ups from 1-2 p.m. with 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. Volunteers, donations and potluck dishes are welcome at the weekly event. durangofoodnotbombs@gmail.com.

Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., hosts an Aftertaste party from 1-10 p.m. with live mixes by Link, Master D., Ralpstad, I*Gene, Posh Josh, Bigfoot Bridges, Spark Madden, Benjamin K and Mr. Anderson. 259-9200 for details.

Brendan Feeley, author speaker, teacher and consultant in Vedic Astrology, discusses “The Ancient Model or Health and Disease” from 4-6 p.m. at the Himalayan Kitchen, 992 Main Ave. 903-7717 or email elmer@skywerx.com for details.

High Altitude Blues plays JJ’s Riverwalk Pub and Restaurant in Pagosa Springs at 5:30 p.m.

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., 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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The Adaptive Sports Association hosts an orientation for summer volunteers to assist with rafting, fishing, cycling, camping, climbing and other activities for people with disabilities. 259-0374 for details.

Joel Racheff performs at the Diamond Belle Saloon,

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 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.

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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.

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.4

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

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

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

The local chapter of the Colorado Mountain Club presents “Preventing Accidents in Outdoor Adventure,” at 7 p.m. in the Durango Recreation Center’s Twilight Room. Brenda Porter, CMC Education Director, will discuss the perils and hazards that contribute to outdoor accidents.

The Cortez Cultural Center hosts a 7 p.m. program, “Pottery Analysis in the Mesa Verde Region,” featuring archaeologists Deb Jensen and Patricia Lacey.

Singer-songwriter Joel Racheff plays the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m. The show includes a keg giveaway at 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.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents live music with Kentucky Deluxe from 9 p.m. until close. 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.

A Young Professionals Business Network Lunch meets from noon-1 p.m. at the Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. 247-0312 to R.S.V.P.

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 to reserve a space.

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.

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.

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

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

The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield offers free class on blogging from 6-8 p.m. 884-2222 for details.  

“Hillbilly Renaissance Man” Chuck Mead brings his country roots music to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College at 7:30 p.m. Mead is the front-man of the Grammy-nominated BR5-49. Local band the Lawn Chair Kings open the show. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

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.

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The Durango Pubic Library hosts “Fines for Felix and Fido” through May 16.  For each item of nonperishable dog or cat food received at the Library Information Desk, the Library will remove $5 in fines from a patron’s record.    

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., presents “Sweet Thangs,” the annual members show, through May 27. 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. 259-2606 for details.

Pure Soul Coffee, 40 Town Plaza, exhibits the fine art prints of Autumn Cameron through the end of May. 259-5499 for details.

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.

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. Visit http: //swcenter.fortlewis.edu or call 247-7456 for more information

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The 9th annual Mesa Verde Country Indian Arts and Culture Festival will run from May 22-31.

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.

Casper & The Mighty 602, noted Hopi/Diné roots reggae band, will play Mancos on May 23 and at the Summit on May 24.

Jane Voss & Hoyle Osborne will play a free show at Wines of the San Juan on May 24.

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

University of Colorado at Boulder will offer a local “Student Spotlight” on May 28 at the Strater Hotel. Visit www.cualum.org/durango to RSVP.

The sixth annual Al Mafra Four Corners Belly Dance festival is set for May 30-31. www.almafra.org for details.

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.

This Durango Arts Center’s 33^rd annual Juried Exhibition returns from June 2-28. Juror Shelley Horton-Trippe will offer a June 6-7 workshop in conjunction with the exhibition.

Men Who Grill, the Women’s Resource Center’s annual BBQ and blues extravaganza, returns to Buckley Park on June 6.

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 2009 Crossroads Durango Pro Rodeo Series kicks off on June 6 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds and runs every weekend through July 18.

“Spotlight to Stardom,” the Four Corners Talent Search, returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on June 7.

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

Maria’s Bookshop will host a June 15 booksigning with Frank Huyler, author of Right of Thirst.

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Sweet Sunny South returns to the Hank What: A show from the old-time string band Where: The Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave.   When: Saturday, May 16 at 8 p.m. Old-time strings go on stage in Durango this Saturday. Local favorite Sweet Sunny South returns on May 16 for an 8 p.m. show at the Henry Strater Theatre. The Paonia-based Sweet Sunny South is an old-timey quartet that has performed extensively throughout the region for the past eight years. Beyond selling out dozens of shows, the band has placed in the prestigious RockyGrass band contest two years running. Banjo and mandolin player Bill Powers writes most of the band’s original songs; Cory Obert plays old-time fiddle and sings high tenor; Rob Miller on rhythm guitar sings lead and harmony; and Shelley Gray plays bass and sings. The foursome appears on stage in authentic old-fashioned dress and plays around a single standing microphone in the style of old. Audiences can expect a highly entertaining stage show featuring rollicking fiddle tunes, soulful ballads, tight vocal harmonies and an exceptional array of original songs combined with a heavy dose of humor. Doors to the show open at 7:30 p.m., and more information is available at www.henrystratertheatre.com.

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Taste of Durango takes over Main on Sunday What: The annual celebration of local food and libations Where: Durango’s Main Avenue When: Sunday, May 17, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Food, drink and music take over downtown Durango this Sunday with the return of the annual Taste of Durango. A section of Main Avenue will be closed to traffic, and more than 40 food and beer booths from local restaurants and breweries will take the place of cars. Awards will be given in categories such as: “Definitely Durango” for a taste that reflects the spirit of the town; “Most Tantalizing Taste” for the most intriguing dish; and “Most Creative Cuisine.” Durango High School Pro Start cooks will be offering cooking demonstrations, and local cooks and chefs will be cooking to impress attendees and judges.  Durango musicians will set the backdrop for the event on the main stage. For younger tasters, activity booths will be set up featuring a jump-around, the Catch It Quick Jugglers, Mysto the Magi and activities from local nonprofits. All proceeds from the event, which totaled more than $15,000 last year, benefit the Manna Soup Kitchen. As always, participants are asked to leave their four-leggeds at home and to “Eat, drink and be merry, for on the morrow ’tis back to work we go!” For more information, log onto www.tasteofdurango.com.

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Humane Society hosts annual Adopt-A-Thon What: The annual effort to find permanent homes for homeless pets Where: La Plata County Humane Society Shelter, north of Wal-Mart When: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. on May 15 & 16 Durango is going to the dogs and cats this weekend. The La Plata County Humane Society hosts its 7th Annual Adopt-A-Thon at the shelter on May 15 & 16. With litter season in full swing, the Shelter’s goal is to find permanent homes for all of the homeless pets in residence. During the event, adoption fees will be reduced, the thrift store will feature special sales, and all proceeds will benefit the animals of the Humane Society. In addition, food and refreshments will be available on both days, and former clients are invited to bring their shelter alumni by for a visit. Junior Girl Scout Troop 2991 will also be holding a Pet Food Donation Drive in conjunction with the Adopt-A-Thon. The scouts will be collecting food from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on May 16 in the Creature Comforts parking lot next to Office Depot. All donations will help those who are struggling to pay for food for their pets.   For more information, contact the Humane Society at 259-2847.

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