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Four Corners Belly Dance Festival returns

Country Joe McDonald plays the Abbey Theatre

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Thursday28

The Durango Public Library hosts “Don Kirk & Friends,” a storytelling and puppetry performance, at 2 p.m. 375-3385 for details.

Dean Station, an Americana folk rock band from Santa Fe, plays Ska Brewing’s World Headquarters, 225 Girard in Bodo Park, from 5-7 p.m.

Singer-songwriter Greg Ryder plays a free show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Mercy Regional Medical Center hosts a free community presentation, “Know Your Numbers: What the 9Health Fair Blood Tests Mean,” at 6 p.m. 764-1113 for details. 

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 Dry Fork Trail. Interested runners should meet at the Lightener Creek trailhead at 6 p.m. 946-5557 for details.

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

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

“With Picks, Shovels & Hope – CCC Legacy on the Colorado Plateau,” a talk by Elizabeth Green, meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Animas Museum, 3065 W. 2nd Ave. 259-2402.

Travis Book and Anders Beck, formerly of the Broke Mountain Bluegrass Band, return to Durango for an 8 p.m. show at the Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. www.henrystratertheatre.com for details.

Fat Maw Rooney brings its high-energy show to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. All attendees will receive free tickets to Fat Fest, which will feature Hot Buttered Rum, EOTO, the Wood Brothers and others. 247-2324 for details.

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

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, 46 Suttle Dr., offers free Rapid HIV Testing from 3-7 p.m. No appointment is necessary for the confidential tests.

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 Eric Keifer of Aftergrass from 5-8 p.m. DJ Batch performs from 10 p.m. until close. 259-9018 for details.

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

The Lawn Chair Kings bring their suburban rock back to El Patio, 600 Main Ave., from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Critical Mass rides again in Durango, meeting at 5:45 p.m. in Buckley Park. Visit www.myspace.com/durangocriticalmass for details.

The Bayfield Library and KSUT Public Radio present a screening of “Garrison Keillor: The Man on the Radio in the Red Shoes” at 6 p.m. www.ksut.org.

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

Movies Del Mundo will return to the Smiley Theatre, 1309 E. Third Ave., with a screening of “Super Amigos. The evening begins with a 6:30 p.m. potluck and the film at 7 p.m. 764-0986 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.

Joey and the Slackers play a 6:30 p.m. show at Rubio’s in Aztec.

The Friends of the Art Library present a free slide lecture, “Artists’ Books: A Wealth of Approaches” by nationally recognized artist and teacher Carol Barton, at 7 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. 259-2606.

The first annual Durango Chamber Music Festival concludes with “All Things Romantic” at 7 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. Third Ave. The concert features music by Brahms, Schubert and Mendelssohn. www.DurangoChamberMusic.com for details.  

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

Cosmic Accident plays Legends Lounge and Grill, 331 S. Camino del Rio, at 8 p.m. 385-5533 for details.

Mancos’ own Baby Toro, an energetic electric duet, plays the Mancos Valley Distillery at 8 p.m. 946-0229 for details.

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

The Todd Tijerina Band plays its fierce brand of original blues-rock at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 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. The event includes produce from local farmers, prepared food items and locally made crafts. www.durangofarmersmarket.org for details.

The Durango Public Library hosts an AV Sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Books on tape, CDs, DVDs and VHS tapes will be on sale.

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 .

Yogadurango. 1485 Florida Rd., offers a free Intro to Kundalini Yoga from 1-2:30 p.m. 946-8961 for details.

The Tumblin’ Deuce plays acoustic rock at El Patio, 600 Main Ave., from 5-9 p.m. 382-0799 for details.

High Altitude Blues plays at Rubio’s in Aztec at 5 p.m.

Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays an encore show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

Das Samba plays original and traditional bossa nova/samba music from 6-9 p.m. at Cocina Linda, located in the Albertson’s parking lot.

The Durango Cruzers meet at the Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., at 6 p.m. Spark Madden spins for a Villains theme party at the Starlight from 9 p.m. until close. 259-9018 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, 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.

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.

Local favorite Robin Davis plays an 8 p.m. show at Serious Texas BBQ South.

The Kirk James Blues Band stops over at the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 8 p.m.-midnight.

Local jam band RedEyedDjinn plays the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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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.

Dave Mensch and Mike Kornelson, of Formula 151, perform at Wines of the San Juan starting at 4 p.m. www.winesofthesanjuan.com for details.

Yogadurango. 1485 Florida Rd., offers a free Intro to Hot Vinyasa from 4-5:30 p.m. 946-8961 for details.

High Altitude Blues plays JJ’s Upstream Restaurant & Pub in at 6 p.m. 

Joel Racheff returns to the Office, 699 Main Ave., 7-11 p.m.

Durango Acoustic Music presents the Waybacks in an all-ages concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. www.durangoacousticmusic.com for details.

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 from 8 p.m. til close. 259-9018.

Monday1

The Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce hosts a 9 a.m. reception for the Wounded Warriors Project. Fifteen Wounded Warriors will be in Pagosa from June 1-5. www.pagosaspringschamber.com for details.

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

The Durango Youth Coalition hosts its monthly meeting from 6-8 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. 

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 for details.

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 Rec Center, 2700 Main Ave. 903-9402.

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This Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., opens its 33^rd annual Juried Exhibition. The show runs through June 28, and Juror Shelley Horton-Trippe will offer a June 6-7 workshop in conjunction with the exhibition. 259-2606 for details.

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

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd 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 for details.

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. 884-7070.

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

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 with Colin from 9 p.m. until close. 259-9018 for details.

Wednesday3

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

Trails 2000 hosts a Trailwork Party from 4-7 p.m. Visit www.trails2000.org for details.

The Durango Public Library offers in-person registration for its new Teen Summer Reading Program from 4-6 p.m. The theme of the program is “Express Yourself @ Your Library.” www.durangopubliclibrary.org for details.

Animas SDS (Students for a Democratic Society), Durango’s only independent, radical, anti-authoritarian student & youth collective, meets every Wed. 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.

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 Durango Brewing, 3000 Main Ave. The circle gathers every Wed. 247-1264.

Serving Life Chiropractic Studio, 1040 Main Ave., offers a free Wellness Wednesday Talk on health, life and well-being from

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.

The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield offers the free class, “Make a Miniature Picnic Basket,” from 7-9 p.m. 884-2222, ext. 10 for details.

An open-level East Coast Swing Party takes place at 8: 30 p.m. at the Rec Center. No partner necessary. 903-9402.

On the One, a funk/jazz/soul band from San Diego, plays a 9 p.m. show at the Summit, 600 Main Ave. 247-2324 for details.

Ongoing

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd 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.

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

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 exhibit entitled, “Ann Smith’s ‘Novel Approach’ to Watercolors,” through June. The library will also celebrate the 200^th birthdays of Edgar Allen Poe, Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln with a book display.

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/

Upcoming

Local magician Matt Simonsen will kick off the 2009 Summer Reading Program at the Durango Public Library with a June 4 performance. 375-3385 for details.

The Heart Hustle Collective will hold a performing arts fund-raiser at the Open Shutter Gallery on June .

Womenade, a program of the Women’s Resource Center, hosts its quarterly potluck on June 4 at the Rochester Hotel. Email programs@wrcdurango.org for details.

Maria’s Bookshop and Durango Coffee Co. will co-sponsor a blood drive on June 4 & 5.

The Jeff Strahan Band will play a special June 5 show at the Abbey Theatre.

Balance Counseling will host “A Deeper Shade of Recovery,” an art show honoring addiction recovery, on June 5.

The Vallecito Lake Chamber of Commerce Fishing Tournament takes place June 5-7 and includes a fish fry, the tournament and more. www.vallecitolakechamber.com for details.

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

The Contra Dance returns to the La Plata County Fairgrounds on June 6 with music from the Flagpole Salad Band.

Durango BMX will hold a Fun Day on June 6 with activities, a raffle, silent auction and free racing 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 Durango-Four Corners Chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) will meet on June 7 at Planned Parenthood. 799-0482 for details.

Cadillac Sky will bring its “psychograss” to the Abbey Theatre on June 11.

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.

Trails 2000 holds its annual Membership Picnic on June 10 at the Durango Recreation Center Amphitheater. The event is open to all new and renewing members and includes food, drink and music from Aiko Aiko Sound. Visit www.trails2000.org for details.

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

The Purgatory Challenge Adventure Race returns to the San Juan Mountains on June 19-21. www.gravityplay.com for details.

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Four Corners Belly Dance Festival returns What: A belly dance performance featuring Isidora Bushkovski Where: The Smiley Theatre, 1309 E. Third Ave. When: Sat., May 30, at 7 p.m. Belly dance goes into the local spotlight this weekend. The Four Corners Belly Dance Festival returns on May 30 & 31 for its sixth year and features a performance by internationally acclaimed belly dancer, Isidora Bushkovski. Bushkovski will perform along with local soloists, troupes and musicians this Saturday at the Smiley Theatre. The all-ages event gets under way at 7 p.m. The following day, Bushkovski will offer a series of workshops. The event is presented by Al Mafra Four Corners Belly Dance. The local nonprofit is dedicated to the art and education of Middle Eastern dance in the Four Corners Region. For more information or tickets, visit www.almafra.com. Tickets are also available at Maria’s Bookshop.

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Country Joe McDonald plays the Abbey Theatre What: A concert from the rock legend and Woodstock original Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College   When: Sat., May 30. Doors open at 8 p.m.   The Abbey Theatre pays homage to the 40th anniversary of Woodstock this week. Rock ‘n’ roll legend and Woodstock performer Country Joe McDonald plays the local venue this Sat., May 30. McDonald was the lead singer and co-founder of the pioneering 1960s band, Country Joe and the Fish. The band came about in the fall of 1965 in response to the War in Vietnam as part political device and part entertainment. The band is best known for its Woodstock performance and the rallying cry of “What are we fighting for?” In addition, Country Joe’s career has spanned 40 years, 33 albums and hundreds of songs. In 2007, Country Joe perfected his “”Tribute to Woody Guthrie” show, a mix of music and spoken word, and took it around the country to great acclaim.   Doors to the Durango show open at 8 p.m. For more information, call the Abbey at 385-1711.

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