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Durango Bach Festival returns to St. Mark’s
The Hank presents Fishtank Ensemble

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The American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days kicks off in Durango. Daffodils will be available at both City Markets, Alpine Bank and the Durango Mall throughout the weekend. 247-0278.

BuzzTown University offers a free internet marketing class, “Seven Totally Free Things You Can do on the Internet to Attract Customers,” from 3 - 5 p.m. at the Himalayan Kitchen, 992 Main Ave.

Lisa Blue, Pete Neds and Hal Lott play the lounge at Sweeney’s, located north of town on CR 203, from 5-9 p.m. 247-5236 for details.

Silverton Chocolates, located in the Smiley Building basement, 1309 E. Third Ave., offers free chocolate tastings from 5-7 p.m. every Thursday. 799-4481 for details.

The Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado hosts its bi-monthly La Plata Sustainability Dialogue from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in Durango City Council Chambers, 949 E. Second Ave. The topic will be “sustainability programs of local governments.”

Turtle Lake Refuge, 848 E. Third Ave., offers “Alive and Wild,” a food prep class for optimal health, from 5:30-8 p.m. The class runs on Thursdays through April 1. 247-0514.

Opening Ceremonies for the works of local photographer Jeremy Fuller take place from 6-9 p.m. at the Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. Fuller’s works will be on display throughout the gallery until March 14.

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

The Life-Long Learning Lecture Series continues at Fort Lewis with “A Tomb of One’s Own: The Terra Cotta Warriors,” a talk by Judith Reynolds , at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall.

Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., for a free solo show at 7 p.m.

Dirty Lingo plays the first of two shows at the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., at 8 p.m.

D.J. P.A. spins at the Angel’s End Zone, located in Cortez, at 8 p.m. for singles night. 565-4022 for details.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., offers Salsa Night at 9 p.m. The evening includes dance lessons. 259-9018.

Strange Powers w/ Diabolic Sound Platoon plays The Summit, 600 Main Ave., starting at 9 p.m. Call 247-2324.

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“Fired Up Stories,” a story program read by firefighters, will be held at the Durango Public Library at 10:30 a.m. in the Storytime Room.

The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield is sponsoring a series of free learn to sew classes. “Using and Maintaining Your Sewing Machine” will take place from 1-3 p.m. in the library meeting room. Participants should bring their sewing machines. Call 884-2222 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 are available or bring your own. 259-4185.

Black-and-white works by Pagosa Springs photographer Rebekah Wilkins-Pepiton, paired with poetry by Damon Falke, are on display at The Gallery at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave.  A reception for the artists takes place from 5 - 7 p.m. The exhibit continues through March 21. Call 247-1129 for details.

Staci Foster and Elijah Stone play live music at the Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave., from 5-8 p.m.

Back Alley Blues plays the Purple Haze Bar & Grill, 117 W. College, from 5-7 p.m. Night Owl goes on from 8 p.m.-midnight.

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

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents the Friday Afternoon Club with live jazz from the Bob Hemenger Trio from 6-9 p.m. 259-9018 for details.

Tom MacCluskey and Bob Newman play jazz and classical at the Jean Pierre Wine Bar, 605 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m.-close. 247-7700 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.

Pete Giuliani, guitarist/singer/songwriter plays The Schank House, at Vallecito, from 6:30-9:30 p.m.  

Center of Light’s Conscious Movie Night features “Food, Inc.” at 7 p.m. at the Durango Rec Center. Call 882.2123.

Cosmic Accident will play funk at 8 p.m. at the Billy Goat Saloon, Highway 160, in Gem Village. Call 884-9155 for details.

The Boulder Acoustic Society, “the future of string band music,” plays the Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. www.HenryStraterTheatre.com for details.

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

Whiskey Blanket, MTHDS and Macklemore share the stage at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 9 p.m. www.abbeytheatre.com for details.

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., presents “Value Meal” with DJs Benjamin K and Peter Robot from 9:30 p.m. to close. 247-2324 for details.

DJ Jonezy spins late-night at the Cosmopolitan, 919 Main Ave.

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The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfiled is holding a Wii Rock Band Tournament for teens, tweens and kids of all ages from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Participants must form “bands” of 2-4 players and sign up by 5 p.m. on Friday. Call the library at 884-2222 for details.

The Durango Farmer’s Market meets for a special 4

springtime market in the Smiley Building from 10 a.m. - 1p.m. offering greens, potatoes, onions, mushrooms, fresh apple juice and more.

Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County hosts a Homeowner Orientation meeting at the Bayfield Town Hall from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Attendance is mandatory for prospective Habitat homeowners. 382-2215 for details.

The Lisa Blue Trio plays an encore show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

Lacey Black plays solo piano at the Mahogany Grille in the Strater Hotel, 699 Main, at 6:30 p.m. Call 247-4433 for details.

The Fly Fishing Film Tour, a short film festival featuring footage from 25 different waterways in 9 countries, goes on screen at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. www.FlyFishingFilmTour.com for details.

Lacey Black plays piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., at 6:30 p.m. 247-4433 for details.

Tom MacCluskey and Bob Newman play at the Jean Pierre Wine Bar, 605 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m.-close. 247-7700.

The Community Dance Sanctuary holds an Ecstatic Dance/Contemplative Movement Experience from 7-9 p.m. at Yoga Durango, 1485 Florida Rd, Bldg C, Suite 201. Call Elizabeth Shephard for details: 405-714-7662.

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

The Porchlights play modern folk, jams and their own style of Porch-grass at 8 p.m. at Desperados in Durango, next to Office Depot, in a free show.

Night Owl plays an encore show at the Purple Haze Bar & Grill, 117 W. College, from 8 p.m.-midnight.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents Peter Robot and Smiley Coyote spinning from 9 p.m. to close. 259-9018.

Neil Nelson plays the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 9 p.m. to close.

Brent Amaker and the Rodeo return to Durango for a 9:30 p.m. show at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., The band is touring in support of their new album, “Please Stand By.” Farmington Hill opens. 247-2324 for details.

Champagne With Friends, a band from Austin, bring funky roots to Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200.

DJ Jonezy spins late-night at the Cosmopolitan, 919 Main Ave.

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

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

Folk-rock legend Richie Havens returns to Durango and the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. Havens has been one of the most recognizable voices in popular music since he electrified audiences at Woodstock. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

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

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

Terry Rickard plays a split-set at Joel’s, 119 W. 8th St., from 6-8 p.m. & 10 p.m. midnight.

Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a 6:30 p.m. book signing with Kirk Farber, author of Postcards from a Dead Girls. 259-1438 for details.

Jane Voss & Hoyle Osborne perform “I Want to Be Bad: The Flapper & Her Song” at 7 p.m. at Roshong Recital Hall. The show is part of Fort Lewis College’s celebration of Women’s History Month.

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

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

An open-level Latin/Salsa Dance Party takes place at 8:10 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 Songwriters Showcase with Good-Time Charlie from 9 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.

San Francisco band French Miami plays The Summit, 600 Main Ave., starting at 9 p.m. Local band Black Market Electric opens. Call 247-2324 for details.

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

The Circle of Light meets at 6 p.m. for a pot luck followed by an energy share. Please call for more information or directions, 375-7794.

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.

Singer-songwriter Tim Guidotti plays the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 6-10 p.m. 4

Lacey Black plays solo piano at the Mahogany Grille in the Strater, 699 Main Ave., at 6:30 p.m. Call 247-4433 for details.

Marijuana is SAFER event, featuring Mason Tvert, co-author of Marijuana Is Safer: So Why Are We Driving People to Drink? and marijuana-policy expert gives a free a lecture at 6:30 p.m. in Noble 125 at Fort Lewis College.

The Colorado Mountain Club presents “Colorado Trail Adventure,” Joyce Stevenson’s slide show of her 7-week thru-hike of the 500-mile trail, at 7 p.m. at the Durango Public Library, Program Room #2.

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.

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

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

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St. Patrick’s Day

Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., hosts an all-day St. Patrick’s Day Party featuring Irish cuisine. Live music from Durango’s newest band, “Seven,” starts at 7:30 p.m.

A free meeting of the Sedona Method Support Group takes place from 2-4 p.m. at the Self Heal Center, 26345 US Hwy 160. 422-8001 for details.

Habitat for Humanity hosts a St. Patrick’s Day benefit at the Red Snapper, 144 E. 9^th St. Board Members will serve as guest bartenders from 5-7 p.m. 382-2215 for details.

The Fort Lewis College celebration of Women’s History Month continues at 5 p.m. 135 Noble Hall with the talk, “Contemporary Textiles: Margin as Strategy: Multi Media.” 

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

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts a St. Paddy’s Party w/ DJ Ralphsta, Peter Robot & Lucy. Call 247-2324 for details.

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 Porchlights play bluegrassy folk rock at Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave., at 6:30 p.m. 259-2059 for details.

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 Center of Light presents Creating Your Life Using the Laws of the Universe at 7 p.m. The class continues on March 17. 882-4920 for location.

Giant’s Dance plays a St. Patrick’s party at the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 7 p.m. to close.

Durango’s newest band, SEVEN, performs original music at 7:30 p.m. at the Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., for a St. Patty’s Day celebration. 259-2545 fro details.

An open-level East Coast Swing Party takes place at 8:10 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. No partner necessary. 903-9402 for details.

Ongoing

The Four States Ag Expo takes place March 18-21 at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds outside of Cortez. For more information, visit www.FourStatesAgExpo.com or call 565-3414.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts its annual DAC Members’ Exhibit, “Making Their Marks,” through March 27 in the Barbara Conrad Gallery. The DAC Art Library presents “Abstraction,” an exhibit by Elizabeth Somers. Somers describes her work as black and white, minimalistic, textural abstractions. 259-2606 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 Family Center of Durango offers educational playgroups for children from birth to 5 years of age and their parents. Each group is developmentally appropriate and meets during different times and days during the week. Current schedules of events are available www.lpfcc.org.

The San Juan Mountains Association offers free snowshoe walks for families, home schooled groups, school classes, scout groups, and other interested youth groups this winter.  Many areas within the San Juan Public Lands are options for these walks. To schedule a Winter Discover Walk call 759-9113 or e-mail MK@sjma.org .

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 March 27. 882-5600 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.

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KDUR’s “Furniture as Art” Auction returns to the Durango Arts Center on March 18. The live auction will feature 25 pieces of furniture designed by area artists. The pieces are currently on display in area businesses and galleries around town. For a complete list of participating artists and a sneak peak at their work, visit www.kdur.org.  

Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” will open at Fort Lewis College’s Mainstage Theatre on March 18. The play will show on the following two weekends. 247-7089 for details.

A free sneak peak of the Women’s Inner Circle journey will be offered by podcast on March 19. Email coach@SylvainDuboisllc.com to register.

“Beginning Sewing Part I: Make a Book Bag,” takes place from 1-3 p.m. March 19 at the Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield. Participants should bring their sewing machines and required materials. Call 884-2222 for details.

The Durango Performance Arts Co. will present the musical “The Secret Garden,” based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett,  at the Durango Arts Center Theatre on March 19, 20, 26, 27 and April 2, 3. 259-2606 for details.

The Henry Strater Theatre will present performances by the International Hunks Male Model Revue on March 19 & 20.

An Around the World Children’s Fair lands at the La Plata County Fairgrounds on March 20. The day-long event will include a multitude of culturally based children’s activities, games, food and entertainment from around the world.

A celebration in honor of International Astrology Day takes place March 20 from 12 noon – 3 p.m. at Durango Joe’s, 732 E College Dr. The day will feature local professional astrologers, a Vernal Equinox Celebration, and various presentations. For more information, call 749-0452, Nancy 799-1458, or Cassandra 565-7272.

Internationally renowned pianist Robert DeGaetano concludes the San Juan Symphony’s 2009-10 recital series with a performance March 21 at 3 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.  Call 247-7657 for tickets and details.  

Durango Pregnancy Center presents its annual fund-raiser, “Lassoing Life,” at the La Plata County Fairgrounds on March 20 starting at 5:30 p.m. the event features the Bar D Wranglers, BBQ, and live and silent auctions. Call 247-5559 for details.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango Social Justice Committee hosts a talk on “Modern Day Slavery,” featuring the DVD “Dying to Leave,” on March 21, from 12 noon – 1 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, 419 San Juan Drive.

A Spaghetti Buffet Dinner and Silent Auction to benefit the Myers family, the founders of Durango BMX, will be held at Dalton Ranch on March 21.

Robinson, Toolan and Cole will bring their Southwestern Americana music to the Hollywood Bar in Dolores for Mindi’s Birthday Bash on March 23 at 7 p.m. Call 882-9998 foe details.

A Know Your Rights Event featuring attorneys from Colorado will lead an interactive training Thurs., March 25, at 6:30 p.m. in Chem 130 on FLC campus.

The Infamous Stringdusters play the Community Concert Hall on March 25.

“Beginning Sewing Part II: Finish Your Book Bag” will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Fri., March 26, at the Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield. Participants should bring their sewing machines and unfinished book bags. They will learn more sewing skills as they complete their creations. Call 884-2222 for details.

Durango’s monthly Critical Mass starts up Fri., March 26, and will happen the last Friday of every month until fall. Riders should meet at 5:30 p.m. at Buckley Park. Costumes, decorattions, noise makers, anmd creativity is encouraged. Other human-powered means of transportation, such as unicycles, skateboards and roller blades, are also welcome.

The Motet returns to Durango for a March 26 show at The Abbey Theatre.

The Fort Lewis Environmental Center will hold a Re-localization Fair, an event for students and community members interested in the local economy, environmental sustainability and social justice, on March 29. cehackler@fortlewis.edu for details.

The Women’s Resource Center will present Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Jill Evans Petzall on March 29 at the FLC Ballroom.

Andrew Slater, of CU-Boulder’s National Snow and Ice Data Center, will present “Snow and Permafrost: Here and There, Now and Then” on March 31 at Fort Lewis College.

The Revive and Thrive Masquerade Ball, the FLC Environmental Center’s spring fund-raiser, meets on April 8 at the Durango Arts Center.

The 16th annual Durango Bluegrass Meltdown returns April 16-18 and will feature Audie Blaylock and Redline, Chris Jones and the Night Drivers, Town Mountain, Gold Heart and many, many more.  www.durangomeltdown.com for details.

Fiery, poignant and soulful singer Richie Havens returns to Durango and the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Sunday, March 14, 2010, for a 7 p.m. show.

Havens, one of the most recognizable voices in popular music, has remained unique and ageless since he first emerged from the Greenwich Village folk scene in the early 1960s and electrified audiences at Woodstock. As the festival’s first performer, Havens held the crowd spellbound for nearly three hours, called back for repeated encores. Having run out of tunes, he improvised a song based on the spiritual “Motherless Child,” which became “Freedom,” a song now considered the anthem of a generation.

Born in Brooklyn, Havens is the eldest of nine children who, at an early age began organizing his neighborhood friends into street corner doo-wop groups. By 16 he was performing with The McCrea Gospel Singers, and by 20 he’d immersed himself in the artistic stimulus of Greenwich Village, where his reputation subsequently spread beyond the Village folk circles.

 Memorable television appearances include performances on two now-legendary programs, “The Ed Sullivan Show” and “The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson.” On the latter, the audience reacted with such enthusiasm – even into the commercial break – Carson asked Havens to return the following night. In the show’s long history, Barbra Streisand was the only other guest booked on back-to-back nights based on overwhelming audience response.

Havens uses his music to convey messages of brotherhood and personal freedom, once having told The Denver Post, “I really sing songs that move me. I’m not in show business, I’m in the communications business.” He continues to view his calling as a higher one.

With his latest solo release “Nobody Left to Crown” (Verve 2008), Havens unleashed a sense of timelessness, as though the passing years have only strengthened the meaning of his soul-filled folk rock. As with much of his work, the album – his 30th release – and the supporting tour put the spotlight on recovery with hope for a better world.

Most recently, Havens appeared with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band on “Preservation” Volumes 1 and 2 (2009 and 2010), participating in support of the renown New Orleans’ Preservation Hall and its music outreach program. View a promotional video for “Preservation” Volume 2 at http://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=YXeGGDcnDnY.

Tickets for Richie Havens - $20 for Balcony and $30 for Orchestra and Plaza – are available on line at www.durangoconcerts.com or by calling 970.247.7657 or toll free 877.282.9992. Or visit the Ticketing Services Office in Downtown Durango at 7^th and Main Ave. All sales final.

Showtime is 7 p.m., with doors to the Concert Hall and concessions, serving beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks, opening at 6 p.m.

The Community Concert Hall is located in the growing arts complex of Fort Lewis College.  It operates through a partnership with the college, a state-supported, independent institution of higher education, as well as the city of Durango, and with financial and in-kind contributions from generous members of the community.

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Durango Bach Festival returns to St. Mark’s What: The annual celebration of Johann Sebastian Bach Where: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church When: March 14-20 One doesn’t typically expect new works from a composer who has been dead for 260 years. However, a new chorale fantasia by Johann Sebastian Bach will be among the offerings when the Durango Bach Festival returns to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on March 14-20. The piece for organ turned up in 2008 and has just recently been published, and C. Scott Hagler will perform the Durango premiere on the tracker organ at St. Mark’s on Sat., March 20 at 2 and 7 p.m. The 2010 festival also includes a student recital on Sun., March 14, at 2 p.m.; “Bach’s Lunch” recital/lunch combos at noon each day on March 15-19; and Bach’s 325th Birthday Bash on March 20 at 2 & 7 p.m. Two choirs, a trumpet ensemble and more than 20 individual musicians will perform at this year’s festival. Tickets are not required for any events except the March 20 concerts, though donations are requested for the lunch recitals. Tickets and information on the festival are available online at www.DurangoBachFestival.com, at St. Mark’s, or by calling 247-1129.

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The Hank presents Fishtank Ensemble What: Cross-pollinated gypsy music from California   Where: The Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave.   When: Sat., March 13. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.   Cross-pollinated gypsy music goes on stage at the Henry Strater Theatre this week. The Fishtank Ensemble plays Sat., March 13. Doors to the 18+ show open at 7:30 p.m. Formed in 2005, the Fishtank Ensemble has played everywhere from LA clubs and festivals to cultural centers and parades. The band includes two explosive violins, the “world’s best” slap bass player, musical saw, flamenco and gypsy jazz guitar, trombone, opera, jazz and gypsy vocals, accordion and one little banjolele. The ensemble tackles everything from French hot jazz to wild Serbian and Transylvanian gypsy anthems. The LA Weekly called the Fishtank Ensemble “one of the most thrilling young acts on the planet.” More information and tickets are available by visiting www.HenryStraterTheatre.com.

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