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Durango BMX to host its annual Fund-day

Animas Music Festival returns for its 17th year
Dolores River Festival returns on Saturday

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Charlie Harmer plays Sweeney’s, north of town on County Rd. 203, from 5-8 p.m. 247-5236 for details.

Guitarist-songwriter Pete Giuliani plays the Balcony Bar and Grill, 601 Main Ave., from 5-9 p.m.

Dave Mensch plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

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

Contemporary jazz duet Garry Ruggera and Chad MacCluskey plays 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 for details.

The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo plays the patio at Mutu’s, 701 E.

The Four Corners Center for Spiritual Living in Durango offers a free showing of the Michael Bernard Beckwith film, “The Answer is You,” at 7 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. Beckwith will visit the region on June 15 to headline the Rhythm and Soul event. www.AgapeDurango.com for details.

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

Archeologist and historian Jill Seyfarth discusses “The Water Razzle,” how an “insane proposition” became Durango’s water supply, at 7:30 p.m. at the Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave. 259-2402 for details.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Salsa Night with salsa lessons and DJ Twelfth Night spinning from 8 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.

The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., offers ‘Karaoke at the Tav’ from 8 p.m. to close. Karaoke returns at the same time on Saturdays and Sundays. 259-8801 for details.

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The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College brings “Fridays at the Fort” back at 4:30 p.m. The free music series opens with a show by the Porchlights and Hello Dollface. In a rare break from tradition, patrons may purchase and take liquid refreshments into the hall. www.durangoconcerts.com .

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.

The Kirk James Blues Band plays the Friday Afternoon Club at the Purple Haze Bar & Grill, 117 W. College, from 5-7 p.m. and goes on again from 8 p.m.-midnight.

Denise Leslie, of Arts Perspective magazine, hosts a “Meet the Publisher” event from 5-7 p.m. in the Garner/Vega Art Library of the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. www.artsperspective.com for details.

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

Yogadurango, 1485 Florida Rd., offers a donation-based community yoga class benefiting Durango Nature

Nina Sasaki and Larry Carver rock the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

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

Yogadurango, 1485 Florida Rd., offers a guided Kirtan Class, including stories of Hindu mythology, at 6:30 p.m. By-donation. 259-2110 for details.

Gary B. Walker performs on jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., from 6:30-9:30 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.-close. 247-7700 for details.

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

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., celebrates the one-year anniversary of the First Friday event at 9 p.m. with music from Drunken Immortals, The Insects, Diabolic Sound Platoon & Dj B-Side as well as 17 different artists doing live demonstrations. 247-2324 for details.

The Tumbling Dice rock the Billy Goat Saloon, located off Hwy. 160 in Gem Village, at 9 p.m. Call 884-9155 for details.

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The San Juan Mountains Association, Alpine Bank, San Juan Public Lands and Trails 2000 sponsor a Share the Trails event from 8 a.m.-noon at Santa Rita Park. The event includes a pancake breakfast, a free trail hike/bike/ride/run/dog walk, info booths and activities for kids. www.sharethetrails.org for details.

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.

The Vallecito Conservation & Sporting Association hosts an all day fishing tournament at Vallecito Lake. The event includes professional and amateur classes, prizes, giveaways and continues all day on June 6. 884-2793 for details.

Ducks for Bucks, a fund-raiser for children with Niemann-Pick Disease, returns to Wines of the San Juan from noon-5 p.m. The event includes live music, games, auctions, raffles and more. www.ducksforbucks.org for details.

The Durango Healing Center, 473 E. College, hosts a benefit BBQ for the local chapter of the American Cancer Society at 4 p.m. 247-2190 for details.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts the DBC BBQ with live music from Jah Samuel from 4:30-8 p.m. Chomsky goes on from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.

Nina Sasaki and Larry Carver return to the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Dr., screens “Crossing Arizona,” a documentary on the complicated and emotional debate over illegal immigration, at 6 p.m. A second screening is set for noon on June 6. 259-4713 for details.

The Over the Hill Gang’s Cruise Durango meets at the Town Plaza parking lot at 6 p.m. The classic car and motorcycle show includes a DJ, door prizes and vintage ice cream truck. All proceeds go to Annie’s Orphans and Project Merry Christmas. www.othg-dgo.org for details.

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

The Contra Dance returns to Park Elementary School with beginner dance instruction at 7 p.m. and the dance with music from Albuquerque’s Flagepole Salad at 7:30 p.m.  No partner necessary, and dancers of all ages and abilities are welcome.  385-9292 .

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

The Kirk James Blues Band returns to the Purple Haze Bar & Grill, 117 W. College, from 8 p.m.-midnight

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts A Little T n E (Tail & Ears) after party for the Salt Fire Circus at 10 p.m. with DJ Smiley Coyote & Benjamin K.

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The Four Corners Center for Spiritual Living presents a live stream of Michael Bernard Beckwith, of the Agape International Spiritual Center, at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., from 10-11:30 a.m. 247-2221 for details.

The Durango Free Market meets from 11:11 a.m.-4:44 p.m. at Riverfront Park. The “give, share, trade” event includes live music and free lunch.

The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., offers a traditional Irish music jam at 12:30 p.m. 403-1200 for details.

Das Samba brings Brazilian sounds to the Trimble Hot Springs from 1-3 p.m. The Summer of Sundays Music Series runs all summer and is free with hot springs 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.

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The Lisa Blue Trio plays a sultry blend of favorites at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

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

Feminist Voice meets at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College Ave., at 6 p.m. bschaffer@fortlewis.edu or 575-418-9126 for details.

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.

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

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.

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

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Kim Klein, founder of Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training, hosts a Nonprofit Capacity Building Workshop at Fort Lewis College. The full day training is entitled “All Weather Fundraising: Creating Dependable Income in Difficult Times.” 259-3289x5 to register.

The San Juan Mountains Association offers a free naturalist training at Durango Mountain Resort at 10 a.m. Volunteers will help lead nature walks during the summer on Saturdays and Tuesdays. 759-9113 for details.

Gigi Love and Michael Coble share the stage at the Balcony Bar and Grill, 601 Main Ave., from 5-9 p.m.

Weeds for Wild Women and Mountain Men, taught by Katrina Blair and Deb Buck, contines at 5:30 p.m. at the Rocky Mountain Retreat, 848 E. Third Ave. Students will learn to identify and use wild weeds and other local edible and medicinal plants. 247-8395 to register.

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

Dr. Joy Kanevski presents “Breastfeeding: A Workshop for Mothers and Fathers To-Be” at 6 p.m. at Kid’s Rock, 1032 Main Ave. 259-9400 to register.

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 for details.

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.

The Durango Community Recreation Center hosts kayak night from 6:45-8:15 p.m. The pool accommodates 20 boats and passes are sold on a first come-first served basis. 375-7313 for details.

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 music from DJ Ralphsta from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.

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

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The Colorado Foundation for Water Education kicks off its June 9-11 tour of the Dolores and San Juan basins. The tour will address issues revolving around the Southwestern Colorado watersheds and the current state of the environment. (303) 337-4433 to register.

The Lisa Blue Trio plays a sultry blend of favorites at Rylee Mac’s, 1485 Florida Rd., from 5-8 p.m.

Greg Ryder plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. 4

The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo plays the patio at the Cyprus Café, 725 E. Second 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 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.

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

Tim Guidotti plays acoustic rock at the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., at 7 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.

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.

The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., offers its General Knowledge Quiz Night beginning at 8:30 p.m. 403-1200 for details.

Ongoing

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., exhibits the 34th annual Juried Show in the Barbara Conrad Gallery. Junket Dynasty, ceramics by Lisa Pedolsky, are on display in the DAC Art Library. Receptions for both shows and a chance to meet the new publisher of Arts Perspective magazine are set for 5-7 p.m. on June 4. 259-2606 for details.

“Twisted Fairytales,” Salt Fire Circus’s third iteration of performances, continues at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. The show includes live music, dance, juggling and much more, all in the styles of alternative circus and burlesque. The curtain goes up at 6:30 p.m. June 3 and at 6:30 & 9:30 p.m. June 4 & 5. www.saltfirecircus.org for details.

The Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave., exhibits the elegant still-life photography of Suzi McGregor, Al Olson, Charles Grogg and Bob Francis through June 30. The exhibit features floral and botanical compositions, along with still life arrangements. 382-8355.

The Aborena Contemporary Gallery & Wine Bar, located on Grand Ave. in Mancos, presents an exhibit of watercolor paintings by Ann Smith through June 21. 533-1381 for details.

The Anasazi Heritage Center is showing “Horizons,” paintings by Stanton Englehart from the private collection of the Englehart Family Trust. Curated by daughter Sharon Englehart, the show focuses on the recurring pattern of horizons in her father’s work and runs through Oct. 31. 882-5600 for details.

The Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave., exhibits “Meeska, Mooska, Mickey Mouse” through the end of June. The exhibit showcases a variety of Mickey Mouse items collected by local Margi Coxwell. 259-2402 for details.

The Center of Southwest Studies Gallery exhibits “Mountain Lion!” The goal of this exhibit is to create an understanding of the nature of these predators and their long, historic relation with people. Also on display is “RARE: Imperiled Plants of Colorado Exhibit,” a juried, traveling exhibit of 40 rare plants of Colorado. Both shows run through Fall 2010. Visit http://swcenter.fortlewis.edu or call 247-7456 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

Great American Taxi, featuring Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon, returns to the Abbey Theatre on June 10.

Jack Turner will give a June 10 video/slide presentation on the Rainbow Bridge- Monument Valley Expedition at the Animas Museum.

Animas River Days will kick off with the first annual Reel Paddling Film Festival on June 11 at the Smiley Theatre.

The La Plata County Relay for Life returns to the fairgrounds June 11.

Baby Toro will bring its “drug-a-billy” to the Sideshow Emporium and Gallery in Dolores on June 11.

The Henry Strater Theatre will present the Durango Melodrama and Vaudeville with a summer production of “The Tavern” from June 11-Aug. 21. www.HenryStraterTheatre.com for details.

The 1st annual Silverton Rockin’ Brews, a new beer and music festival, is set for June 12.

Mountain Gazette senior correspondent B. Frank will be joined by Mountain Gazette editor M. John Fayhee for book release parties on June 15 at Maria’s Bookshop and on June 18 at the Spruce Tree Coffeehouse in Cortez.

The musical, “Always … Patsy Cline,” opens at the Durango Arts Center on June 11 and plays every weekend through Sept. 18.

Daybreak Rotary and Crossroads Rodeo present Western Heritage Day on June 12 with a rodeo, BBQ and music by Nashville’s Bobby Marquez Band and a performance by local Native American dancers. www.rotarywesternday.com for details.

The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will offer a Low Impact Packing and Camping class on June 12. 259-1581 to register.

The seventh annual Men Who Grill competition, a fund-raiser for the Women’s Resource Center, returns to Buckley Park on June 12. www.wrcdurango.org for details or to register a team.

The Durango Barbershoppers will play their annual concert on June 12 at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.

The Rhythm & Soul Festival, featuring Michael Bernard Beckwith, of the Agape International Spiritual Center, meets at Echo Basin Ranch on June 15.

The Namaste Health Center will celebrate its 20th anniversary on June 17 on top of the Durango Crossroads Building with food, drinks, live music, door prizes and raffle drawings.

Matriarch Gathering celebrates “To Touch a Human Being is Sacred” Women’s Conference on June 25, 26, 27 at The Lightner Creek Inn. 259-5457 for details.

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Durango BMX to host its annual Fund-day What: The local non-profit’s annual membership drive Where: The Durango BMX track, located behind Big 5 in Gateway Park When: Sat., June 5, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.   Cyclists young, old and everywhere in between can get a taste of BMX racing this weekend. Durango BMX’s annual Family Fund-ay and Membership Drive returns to the track June 5 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The event features a Parent- Kid Tag Race; Strider and Pit Bike Races for the tykes; a Jump Contest; Pump Track Race; and a PRO-AM with all funds going to local racers; as well as the main event – free racing for all cyclists at 2 p.m. Participants can also enjoy free hot dogs; free track riding clinics from pro rider Todd Burdick; a gear swap; silent auction and raffle; and a bake sale fund-raiser. All proceeds will fund the supplies needed to keep the track in top riding condition. Durango BMX is a nonprofit organization whose volunteers provide everything from track maintenance to race organization and operation. For more information or to donate items for auction & raffles, call 903-9192.

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Animas Music Festival returns for its 17th year What: The annual series of concerts mixing a series of musical traditions Where: Roshong Recital Hall, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and St. Columba Catholic Church When: June 5 at 7 p.m.; June 8 at 7 p.m.; and June 11 at 7 p.m. Music from throughout the world takes the local stage as the Animas Music Festival gets under way. The 17th annual festival kicks off June 5 with “Invisible Men” and continues with shows on June 8 & 11. “Invisible Men” goes on at Roshong Recital Hall at 7 p.m. and features the “Les Invisibles” Percussion Quartet and Animas Chamber Players performing the music of silent films. The festival shifts gears at 7 p.m. on June 8 with “From the Heart of South America,” and the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church show spotlights Allen Mathews, of Portland, Ore., playing classical guitar. The Animas Music Festival will draw to a close at 7 p.m. June 11 with “Music of Contemplation” by festival founders Cyprian Consiglio and John Pennington. Consiglio and Pennington will present musical settings of poKabir and Hafiz from around the globe. The closing concert meets at St. Columba Catholic Church. Tickets for any or all of the shows are available at the Durango Arts Center Box Office. More information can be found at: www.durangoarts.org

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Dolores River Festival returns on Saturday What: The annual celebration of the Dolores River Where: Joe Rowell Park When: Sat., June 5. Gates open at 10 a.m.   Four Corners residents will rally around a great river this weekend. The annual Dolores River Festival returns to Joe Rowell Park in Dolores on June 5. The annual event celebrating the Dolores River features local, regional and national bands. Gates open at 10 a.m. and live music will be performed all day. Taking the stage this year will be the New Dolorians, Julia Massey & The Five Finger Discount, Salem, and Austin-based Topaz & Mudphonic. Soul Kitchen, an acclaimed Albuquerque band that spotlights the soulful vocals of native-Chicagoan Hillary Smith, will headline the festival. There will also be activities like the Fun Run, free raft rides, a downriver race, performances from the Fabulous Flying Femmes aerial dancers and acrobatics, children’s activities, the Zuke’s River Dog Contest, and the Crazy Costume River Parade. The Dolores River Festival is a community celebration of the Dolores River and the many ways it connects the community, the environment and our resources. It also draws attention to the Dolores River Basin and the challenges faced by local communities trying to balance economic development and riparian resource protection. For more information, visit www.doloresriverfestival.com

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