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The Arts Center stages ‘A Grand Night for Singing’

Kater, Khechog play Millwood
Durango offers up ‘Salute to America’

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Thursday1

The Ignacio Farmers Market meets from 4-7 p.m. at the Shoshone Park. The event includes local produce, crafts and live music. 563-9494 for details.

Trails 2000 hosts a trail work party at Durango Mountain Resort at 5 p.m. to work on the World’s Cross Country Course. DMR will host a pizza party afterward.

Durango Motorless Transit hosts its weekly group trail run on the Colorado Trail. Interested runners should meet at the trailhead at 6 p.m. 946-5557.

Daniel Prieto presents workshops on “The Human Voice” on July 1-4 & July 8-11. Prieto uses the voice to get in touch with genetic stories and the unconscious.403-4068 for details.

Lee Bartley performs classical art songs and light jazz on piano at the Cyprus Café, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m.

Cook and the Kat play classic covers and originals at 6 p.m. at the Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave. 247-1264.

Chad MacCluskey and Terry Wells bring jazz vocals to the DoubleTree Hotel’s Animas River Café from 6-9 p.m.

The Four Corners Fencing Club meets from 6-8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 878 E. Second Ave. The club meets every Thursday. 759-1883.

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

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

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts the SEEN magazine release party from 7 p.m.-2 a.m. The event includes live art, spoken word and music from Red Eyed Djinn, Stone 66, DSP and Benjamin K.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Salsa Night with salsa lessons and DJ Twelfth Night spinning from 8

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The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts “Anything Goes,” a sale of fine art, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. The sale continues from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on July 3, and proceeds benefit the DAC’s Exhibits Program.

Raindance Gallery, 945 Main Ave., presents a one-woman show from impressionist painter Jami Tobey beginning at 4 p.m. The show will feature 40 of the Southern California artist’s new works.

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.

Seven plays original funk at the Balcony Bar, 600 Main Ave., from 5- 9 p.m.

Black Velvet, with Nina Sasaki & Larry Carver, play Rubio’s in Aztec at 5 p.m. The pair returns at 5 p.m. on July 3.

Durango BMX hosts Ribbon Racing with sign-ups from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and racing to follow, weather permitting. www.durangobmx.com for details.

The Pura Vida Café, located at Vallecito, hosts an Open to All Jam Night from 5:30-9 p.m.

Prattle brings fusion funk and jazz to Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. A DJ spins from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.

Cosmic Accident plays the Purple Haze Bar & Grill, 117 W. College, from 6-10 p.m.

Tom MacCluskey plays solo piano at the Mahogany Grille in the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m.

Guitarist/songwriter Pete Giuliani plays the Schank House at Vallecito Lake from 6-10 p.m.

Mark Simons plays jazz and classical at the Jean Pierre Wine Bar, 605 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m.-close.4 

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, presents the Chris Watson Band, from Denton, TX, at 8 p.m.

DJ Beat Lust steps in for Jonezy and spins vinyl at Cosmo, 919 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. The DJ returns at the same time on Saturday night.

DJ Wreck spins dance beatz at Pongas, 121 W. 8^th St., from 9 p.m.-close. 382-8554 for details.

Formula 151 plays the Billy Goat Saloon, located off Hwy. 160 in Gem Village, at 9 p.m. Call 884-9155.

DJ Posh Josh spins at the Golden Triangle, 150 E. College, from 9:30 p.m.- midnight. 382-8424 for details.

First Friday returns to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m.  with Apoc, Pseduo Slang, Modill, DJ Mowgli and a live visual artist.

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The Durango Farmers Market returns to First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. 9^th St., from 8 a.m.-noon. The event includes produce from local farmers, prepared food items and locally made crafts.www.durangofarmersmarket.org for details.

Firecrackers 5K Run and Family 1K Walk take place at Bayfield’s Independence Day Celebration and begin at 8 a.m. at Joe Stephenson Park. Proceeds benefit Skills for Living & Learning and the Piedra Learning Community. The celebration continues throughout the day and includes music from the Lawn Chair Kings at 12:30 p.m.

Durango Mountain Resort hosts the Backcountry Experience Firecracker Fun Run and 5K. Registration for the free race meets from 9-10 a.m. at the base of the six pack. A Red White and Blues Barbecue, featuring live music by Ralph Dinosaur, follows from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on the Purgy’s patio.

San Juan Public Lands and Durango Mountain Resort offer a free guided nature walk from 10 a.m.-noon. The hikes continue twice a week throughout the summer.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts the DBC BBQ with music from Cook and the Kat from 4:30-8 p.m. Seven plays original funk and groove from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.

The Over The Hill Gang’s summer car show series rolls into the Town Plaza parking lot at 6 p.m. The show includes a rock and roll DJ, a vintage ice cream truck and door prizes. Owners of classics, customs, hot rods and motorcycles are invited to participate. www.othg-dgo.org for details.

Nate Mayfield plays Sweeney’s, north of town on County Rd. 203, from 6-9 p.m. 247-5236.

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

Cyle Talley & The Late Greats play indie/acoustic originals and covers at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, from 7-9 p.m.

Mancos State Park presents poetry and prose from David Feela at 7:30 p.m. Feela will return at the same time on July 4. 533-7065 for details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, presents deep groove electronica from Octopus Nebula. Lucy & Mr. Anderson open the show. Doors at 9 p.m.

DJ Posh Josh spins at the Golden Triangle lounge, 150 E. College, from 9:30 p.m.- midnight. 382-8424 for details.

The Soular System brings funk to Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m.

Aftergrass plays the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 10 p.m.

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Independence Day

Trimble Hot Springs hosts live music from guitarist/songwriter Pete Giuliani from 1-4 p.m. The Summer of Sundays Music Series runs all summer and is free with admission.

The Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., hosts its Gospel Brunch from 1-3 p.m. The Blue Moon Ramblers play their weekly gig beginning at 7:30 p.m.

The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., offers a traditional Irish music jam from 3-6 p.m. 403-1200.

Chad MacCluskey and Lee Bartley perform jazz standards at the DoubleTree Hotel’s Animas River Café from 6-9 p.m.

The Get Backs perform surf/retro rock from 7-10:30 pm. at the Lone Wolf Bar in Arboles. A potluck is set for 6 p.m.

The Lawn Chair Kings & Jaki & the Joysticks share the stage at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 4

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Let’s Talk Fort Lewis College continues at 9 a.m. at the D&SNG Depot for Coffee and Donuts with new president Dene Thomas.

Chad MacCluskey plays solo jazz guitar at the Cyprus Café, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m.

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

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

An open-level Latin/Salsa Dance Party takes place at 8 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. No partner necessary. 903-9402 for details.

Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays Joel’s, 119 W. 8th St., from 8 p.m. midnight.

The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., offers its weekly Players and Singers Night from 9 p.m. to close. 259-8801.

Tuesday6

San Juan Public Lands and Durango Mountain Resort offer a free guided nature walk from 10 a.m.-noon. The hikes continue twice a week throughout the summer.

Singer-songwriter Greg Ryder plays his weekly lakeside gig at the Pura Vida Café, located at Vallecito, at 5:30 p.m.

Ska Brewing Co., 225 Girard St., hosts Trivia Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. The event includes weekly and monthly prizes and individuals and teams are welcome. 247-5792.

The Jeff Solon Jazz Group, featuring vocalist Alison Dance, plays the patio at the Cyprus Café, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m.

Tim Sullivan plays his weekly 7-11 p.m. gig at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts a retro patio dance party with DJ Ralphsta from 8 p.m.-close. 259-9018.

Joel’s, 119 W 8th St., hosts Tuesday Trivia from 9-11 p.m. 385-0430 for details.

Wednesday7

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

Tom MacCluskey plays solo piano at the Mahogany Grille in the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave., from 6-9 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.

Serving Life Chiropractic Studio, 1040 Main Ave., offers 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 Appleseed Series presents “Global Warming and the $25 Million Question” at 7 p.m. at the Rocky Mountain Retreat, 848 E. Third Ave. The free presentation and discussion will focus on efforts to address climate change and how you can help.  

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

The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., presents a free improv show from Durango Dot Comedy from 7-9 p.m. 903-2075 for details.

Award-winning vocalist Janiva Magness brings blues and R&B to the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 7 p.m.

An open-level East Coast Swing Party takes place at 8 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. No partner necessary. 903-9402 for details.

Ongoing

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., presents “Sacred Spaces of the Heart, Explorations in mixed media by Ann Dettmer.” The unique artist books, words and pictures will be on display in the Art Library from July 6 - Aug. 28. An artist’s reception is set for 5 p.m. on July 9. 259-2606 for details.

The Anasazi Heritage Center hosts the Plein Air Painters of the Four Corners juried exhibition from July 1 through Sept. 6. An opening reception is set for 1-4 p.m. on July 4. Also on display is “Horizons,” paintings by Stanton Englehart from the private collection of the Englehart Family Trust. 882-5600 for details.

Pat Senecal’s Animal Soul Portraits are on display at Steaming Bean Coffee, 915 Main Ave., and her “expressive landscapes” are showing at Durango Joe’s Camino del Rio location throughout the month of July. www.patsenecal.com

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College presents “Treasures Unveiled: Extraordinary Items from the Vault of the Center of Southwest Studies.” The exhibit was developed by the Center of Southwest Studies to show the public a seldom-seen sampling of its artifact and archival collections. Also on display is “Mountain Lion!” http://swcenter.fortlewis.edu or 247-7456.

The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., presents “Hovenweep: A (mostly) Photographic Exhibition,” JoLynn Dillion through July 13.

Melodrama returns to the Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave., with the “The Tavern” and a Vaudeville Revue showing Tuesday through Sunday at 7:45 p.m. and running through Aug. 21. www.henrystratertheatre.com or 375-7160.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., present the musical, “Always … Patsy Cline,” every weekend at 8 p.m. The bio-musical revue includes 27 of Cline’s hit songs and runs through Sept. 18. 259-2606 for details.  

Business Network International offers Professional Business Builders on Thursdays at the Himalayan Kitchen, 992 Main Ave., at 7 a.m.; and a Referral Market Chapter meeting on Tuesdays at Prudential Triple S Realty, 700 Main Ave., at 11:30 a.m. 375-7794 for details. Business Connections also meets on Wednesdays at the Durango Recreation Center at 11:30 a.m. 422-2032 for details.

Upcoming

The Durango-based nonprofit Shanta Foundation will present a slide show of its humanitarian work in Myanmar on July 8 at the Durango Public Library. www.shantafoundation.org for details.

The La Plata Sustainability Dialogue continues on July 8 in Durango City Council Chambers with “The Businesses that Drive Our Local Economy.”

“Fridays at the Fort” continue at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on July 9 with music from The Hounds of Purg and Playing in Traffic.

The 57th Annual Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show returns to the La Plata County Fairgrounds on July 9, 10 & 11.

The 19^th annual Art on the Animas Arts & Crafts Festival returns to Santa Rita Park on July 9, 10 & 11.

The 24th season of Music in the Mountains Classical Music Festival and Conservatory kicks off with gala benefit concerts, featuring acclaimed violinist Dmitri Berlinsky, in Pagosa Springs on July 10 and in Durango on July 11.

Maria’s Bookshop will host a July 13 signing with Durango’s Kate Niles, author of The Book of John.

Maria’s Bookshop will host a special story time with Toddy Tarpley, author of the children’s picture book How about a Kiss for Me? on July 17

The Art Supply House is accepting submissions for its 2nd annual Miniature Painting Competition through July 31. 375-0095 for details.

Asleep at the Wheel, the Grammy-awarding winning band revered for sustaining Texas-based Western Swing, returns to the Community Concert Hall on Aug. 18.

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The Arts Center stages ‘A Grand Night for Singing’ What: The Durango Performing Arts Company’s first professional production. Where: The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, July 6-Aug. 12, at 8 p.m. Durango is bringing Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classics up to date in a brand new musical revue. “A Grand Night for Singing” opens at the Durango Arts Center on July 6 and shows on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 12.     Die hard R&H fans probably never imagined “Shall We Dance?” as a comic pas de deux. However, Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie and composer Fred Wells have combined the timeless songs with fresh, innovative musical arrangements for the performance. The show stars top Durango talent, Austin Hohnke, Jessica Jane Hagemeister, Landon Newton, Elizabeth Gray, Joshua Logan and Katherine Walker and is the Showtime is 8 p.m., and tickets are available in advance or at the door. For more information, call 259-2606.

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Kater, Khechog play Millwood What: A concert by pianist Peter Kater and Tibetan flutist Nawang Khechog Where: The Millwood Junction, located in Mancos When: Wed., June 7 at 8 p.m.   Four Corners residents can take in a unique musical alchemy next week. Pianist Peter Kater & Tibetan flutist Nawang Khechog play the Millwood Junction in Mancos on July 7. The show gets under way at 8 p.m. For more information, contact the Millwood at 533-7338.

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Durango offers up ‘Salute to America’ What: Durango’s annual Fourth of July celebration Where: Downtown Durango When: Sun., July 4, beginning at 7:30 a.m.   Once again, Durango is pulling out all the stops this Independence Day. A full slate of local events is scheduled for America’s birthday. The festivities get under way at Rotary Park with an All-American Pancake Breakfast, organized by the Rotary Club of Durango, from 7:30-10:30 a.m. The Freedom Fun Run/Walk takes off from Rotary Park at 9 a.m., and all levels of runners and walkers are encouraged to join in for prizes and surprises. The center of activity then moves to the 1200 block of Main and Buckley Park for “American Voices,” a public reading of major American documents presented and organized by Fort Lewis College. Readings run from 11 a.m.-noon. Following American Voices, kids under 18 will be selling their old toys, sports gear, clothes, music, books and more. The Kiwanis Club will host a Family Picnic and Smokin’ 4th of July BBQ from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. in the 1200 block of Main Ave. Kiwanis will provide a beer garden, a competitive BBQ cook-off, arts and crafts booths, and more. Live music begins at noon and a variety of kids activities will be on tap. A Stars and Stripes parade begins on Main Avenue at 6 p.m. and will be followed by the “Salute-to-America Street Dance” in the 800 block of Main. The dance kicks off with music by the High Rollers at 6:30 p.m. and ends with the “Salute to America Fireworks Display,” boasting more than 2,200 charges. Residents are encouraged to walk, bike, car pool or use public transit for quicker access in and out of downtown.

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