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‘Tapped’ to screen at Fort Lewis College
Southwest Juried Photography Show returns

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The Durango Public Library kicks off a series of health and wellness lectures with a talk on “Natural Ways to Treat Allergies,” by Julie Gwyther, of Durango Community Acupuncture, at noon. 375-3387 for details.

The Week of the Young Child continues with Yoga for Youngsters, a free class for kids ages 0-5 years, at 4 p.m. at the Durango Public Library.

Big Picture High School celebrates its 15-year nationwide anniversary from 5-7 p.m. at 215 E. 12^th St. The event includes a presentation on the local school’s offerings, food and refreshments and a silent auction. 259-0203 for details.

Pete Neds hosts open mic night at Sweeney’s, located just north of Durango on CR 203, from 5-9 p.m.

The Spruce Tree Coffeehouse, in Cortez, hosts an art opening and reception for local photographer Patricia Burk from 5-7 p.m. www.SpruceTreeCoffeehouse.com for details.

The Four Corners Lecture Series kicks off with “Holding the Middle Ground: Cartography, Cuisine and Cultural Heritage of a Contested Frontier,” a free talk by Jun Sunseri, at 5:30 p.m. in the Center of Southwest Studies.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts a booksigning with Hans Hollenbeck at 5:30 p.m. and Salsa Night with dance lessons and music from DJ Caliente from 8 p.m. - close. 259-9018.

Kirk James plays solo blues at Rylee Mac’s, 1485 Florida Rd., at 5:30 p.m.

The Durango 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.  

Katrina and Cook play their weekly mix of pop, rock, jazz and blues at the Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave., from 6 p.m.-close.

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

Wild Mountain plays Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., at 7 p.m. for the Bootlegger’s Society 9th annual Spring Tonic Elixer release celebrating the repeal of prohibition. 259-2545.

The Life-Long Learning Lecture Series continues at Fort Lewis College with “Thriving in the Rapids of Change,” a talk by river guide Charly Heavenrich, at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall.

Gaella ElanRah leads meditation and discussion from 7-8:30 p.m. at The Cafe of Life, 925 Highway 3. By donation. 375-9080 for details.

 Higher Ground, a discussion group geared at making a difference, meets at 8 p.m. at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College. The group also meets at the Lavenia McCoy Library in Bayfield at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. 884-9171 for details.

Waiting on Trial plays Thirsty Thursday at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m.

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The Week of the Young Child continues with Fired Up Stories, a story time from the men and women of Durango Fire and Rescue, at 10:30 a.m. at the Durango Public Library.

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.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Friday Afternoon Club with music from the Lawn Chair Kings from 6-9 p.m. and a DJ dancing from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018.

The Fort Lewis branch of the Durango Public Library presents Hesperus History Night at Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary. The event begins with a 6 p.m. potluck. 588-3331 ext. 380.

Pete Giuliani plays a solo acoustic show at The Schank House, at Vallecito Lake, from 6-10 p.m.

Gary B. Walker performs on jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., at 6:30 p.m. 247-4433 for details.

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

The sixth season of the St. Mark’s Recital Series continues with an oboe recital performed by Danielle Menapace at 7 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church, 910 E. Third Ave. She’ll be joined by flutist Rochelle Mann and accompanied by C. Scott Hagler on organ and piano. www.DurangoRecitals.com .

Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., presents bluegrass from Whistlestop from 7-9 p.m. and the Squash Blossom Boys from 9 p.m.-close.

The FLC Music Department presents its Band Concert at 7 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., presents live music from Big’ns from 9 p.m.-midnight. 403-1200.

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

Wild Mountain plays a Meltdown after-hours show at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 9 p.m.

Wild Country brings its country dance music to the Billy Goat Saloon, located on U.S. Hwy. 160 in Gem Village, at 9 p.m. 884-9155 for details.

DJs spin at Blondie’s in Cortez at 9 p.m. Featured DJs include: Hochii, DJ Stimulus, 22 Sphinx, Shannon Walker and Maylay Sage.

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., presents a live show from Kentucky Deluxe and Bill Talley at 9:30 p.m.

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La Plata Open Space Conservancy hosts a tour of the Granite Peaks Conservation Easement on the Upper Pine River at 9 a.m. This secluded private property was conserved in 1995, primarily to preserve wildlife habitat, including winter range for Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep. cary.carron@state.co.us to RSVP.

The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen hold their annual Tack & Equipment Consignment Sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.4cbch.org for details.

The Durango Farmers Market hosts its final winter market from 10 a.m.-noon at the Smiley Building, 1309 E. Third Ave. www.durangofarmersmarket.org for details.

The Week of the Young Child concludes with a free Kids Fair at the Durango Boys and Girls Club, 2750 Main Ave., from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The event includes a variety of activities and information for kids and their parents.

The Red Tent, 128 W. 14th St., offers a Mom’s Postpartum Support Group from 10-11 a.m. The by-donation event is open to mothers, their babies and moms-to-be. 422-8026.

Dance in the Rockies presents “An Afternoon at the Ballet” at 3 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

Bandwagon Music, 515 E. College, offers a free community drum workshop with Brock Canner at 3 p.m. 259-2263.

Jeff Scroggins, national banjo champion, and his son Tristan play the Jean Pierre Wine Bar, 605 Main Ave., from 4-5 p.m. Mark Simons goes on from 6:30 p.m.-close. 247-7700.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents the FLC Women’s Rugby Cream Corn Wrestling Fund-raiser at 4:30 p.m. DJ Enjoi spins dance music from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.

The Pint Night Boys play the lounge at Sweeney’s, located just north of Durango on CR 203, from 5-9 p.m.

Durango Brewing. 3000 Main Ave., hosts its weekly Open Mic Night at 6 p.m. 247-3396 for details.

Community Dance Sanctuary offers an Ecstatic Dance/Transformative Movement Experience from 7-9 p.m. at YogaDurango, 1140 Main Ave. 405-714-7662 for details.

The Haute Toddies return to the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, for shows at 7 & 10 p.m.

The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., presents live music from Dustin Coleman from 8-10 p.m. 403-1200 for details.

Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., presents bluegrass from the Duke City Swampcoolers at 8:30 p.m. 4

 The Summit, 600 Main Ave., presents a live music from The Porter Draw and the Squash Blossom Boys at 9:30 p.m.

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The San Juan Mountains Association offers its weekly winter discovery tour at Durango Mountain Resort. Participants should meet outside the plaza ticket office at 9:45 a.m. www.sjma.org.

The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave., hosts a traditional Irish Jam from 12:30-4:30 p.m. www.theirishembassypub.com .

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

Charly “The Canyon Guy” Heavenrich presents a Grand Canyon slideshow at the Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., at 7 p.m.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Musica del Mundo, world music and dancing, beginning at 8 p.m. 259-9018.

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Mark Simons plays classical and jazz guitar at Cosmo, 919 Main Ave., from 4:30-6 p.m. 259-2898 for details.

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

Timothy Lee Scott, author of Invasive Plant Medicine, presents a free talk on the ecological benefits and healing abilities of invasives from 7-9 p.m. at the Rocky Mountain Retreat, 848 E. Third Ave. The event includes free snacks and drinks from Turtle Lake Refuge.

The Unitarian Universalist Church, 419 San Juan Dr., hosts a 7 p.m. celebration of Abraham Lincoln and commemoration of the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War. Judge Greg Lyman will give a presentation on Lincoln’s commitment to the principles of equality and liberty. cherylj@animas.net for details.

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

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Mill Street Brews, 25 W. Mill St. in Bayfield, offers its weekly Open Acoustic Jam beginning at 5 p.m. 884-7070 for details.

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

Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a 6:30 p.m. book signing with Duane Smith, Fort Lewis College Professor of History and Southwest Studies, in celebration of the publication of his book Rich Heritage, Shining Future: Fort Lewis College 1911-2011. 247-1438 for details.

The Durango Recreation Center offers drop-in Indoor Ultimate Frisbee from 7-9 p.m. 375-7300 for details.

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

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts its weekly karaoke contest from 8 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.

Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave., hosts Beer Bingo from 9-11 p.m. with prizes for each game.

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Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., offers a free children’s yoga class for 3-7-year-olds at 10 a.m. 259-7337 to register.

The Green Business Roundtable returns to the Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave., at noon. Jerry Zink will discuss “The Food Label Puzzle: How to Sort Truth from Hype.” 259-3583 to RSVP.

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

Chad MacCluskey performs Celtic fingerstyle and solo jazz guitar at Eno, 723 E. Second Ave., from 6-8 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 a free Wellness Wednesday Talk on health, life and well-being from 6-7 p.m. 422-2032 to reserve a spot.

The Ready to Ride seminar series continues at 6:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. Cardiologist Bruce Andrea presents “Lactate Threshold & Cycling Performance” during the free program. 247-0206 for details.

Dena Morrissey, a racquetball-certified instructor, hosts free racquetball clinics at the Durango Recreation Center from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

The Durango Chess Club gathers for its weekly meeting at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, at 6:30 p.m.

The FLC Music Department Presents the Percussion Ensembles Concert at 7 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

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

The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave., hosts its weekly Pub Quiz with trivia and prizes beginning at 8:30 p.m. www.theirishembassypub.com for details.

DJ Double D hosts Gong Show Karaoke at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., starting at 9 p.m.

Ongoing

The Rochester Hotel, 726 E. Second Ave., exhibits “Six/Five/Four” through April 24. The show features six photographers, five photos each featuring the Four Corners area. The photographers include Linda Pampinella, Kathy Myrick, Al Olson, Howard Rachlin, Branson Reynolds and Patricia Burk.

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts its 50^th annual Student Juried Exhibition through April 12. Winners were selected by an outside juror.

The Anasazi Heritage Center presents the photo exhibit Sacred Images: A Vision of Native American Rock Art through Oct. 30. The exhibit features Utah rock art in vintage chromogenic prints by photographers Craig Law, Tom Till, and John Telford. www.co.blm.gov/ahc for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., presents “Roots,” featuring sculpture, drawings and book art by Mary Ellen Long, shows in the DAC Art Library through the month of April. 259-2606 for details.

An exhibit of paintings by Phyllis Stapler shows at Eno, 723 E. Second Ave., through the month of April. 385-0105 for details.

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. “Frontier Blues: The Legacy of Fort Lewis College,” an exhibition commemorating FLC’s Centennial, is also on display. 247-7456 for details.

Upcoming

The Green Living Expo returns to the La Plata County Fairgrounds on April 15-17. Craig Lewis, Executive Director of the Clean Local Energy Accessible Now (C.L.E.A.N.) Coalition will keynote the event. www.4cornersgreenliving.com for details.

Durango Nature Studies will host its annual Earth Day Festival & 5K Run on April 16 at Rotary Park.

Animas High School will hold its first All Sports Swap on April 16 at the Boys & Girls Club. Proceeds benefit the local charter school. 903-3434 for details.

The Rocky Mountain Grass Poloships, a bike polo competition, will meet at Buckley Park and the FLC softball field on April 16.

Spring Jamorama, a fund-raiser for Music Together of La Plata County, will meet April 16 in the Smiley Building. 799-0960.

The FLC Anthropology Club will host a Cow Drop at the Clock Tower Quad on April 16. Tickets are available at the Information Desk in the Student Union Building. n

Wines of the San Juan will host its 8th annual After Tax Spring Fling on April 16 with music from the Jelly Belly Boogie Band.

The San Juan Symphony will present “Passions and Fate” on April 16 at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.

Sarah Syverson will perform her one-woman, 12-character comedy show, “The Secret Lives of the Divine,” on April 16 at the Millwood Junction. The show benefits the Painted Turtle Studio. 533-7136 for details.

The Elk’s Lodge will host Shades of Bass, an event spotlighting Four Corners DJs and performers, on April 16.

Sunday Screening Series, an art film and moderated discussion, returns to the Durango Arts Center on April 17 with a showing of “Rivers & Tides.”

Maria’s Bookshop will host an April 19 booksigning with Cherokee mystery writer Sara Sue Hoklotubbe for her newest book, An American Café.

Maria’s Bookshop will host an April 21 book signing with Robert Fillmore, author of Geological Evolution of the Colorado Plateau of Eastern Utah and Western Colorado.

Greater Dolores Action will present the 7th annual Telluride MountainFilm On Tour and Great Outdoors Silent Auction on April 22 at the Dolores Community Center.

“Fridge or Dare,” a fast-action, contemporary farce penned by a local playwright, plays the Henry Strater Theatre on April 22, 23 & 24.

Ska Brewing will accept entries into its GABF Pro-Am Homebrew Competition from April 25-May 11. The winning brewer will be entered into the Great American Beer Festival and have the recipe brewed for release as part of Ska’s “Local Series.” www.durangohomebrew.com  for details.

Maria’s Bookshop will host an April 26 book signing with Ignacio rancher and novelist Thomas Givon for his latest, Seadock.

Tami Graham presents Martin Sexton, live in concert, on May 1 in the Smiley Theatre.

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‘Tapped’ to screen at Fort Lewis College What: A screening and discussion of the documentary on the bottled water industry   Where: 130 Chemistry Hall at Fort Lewis College When: Tues., April 12 at 7 p.m.    “Tapped” goes on screen at Fort Lewis College next week at the FLC Environmental Center. The documentary on the impacts of the bottled water industry shows on Tues., April 12.   The film studies the impact of the bottled water industry on modern culture and examines the effects of bottled water on health, climate change, pollution and dependence on oil. It also asks a couple of fundamental questions. Is water a commodity that should be bought and sold? Or is the access to clean drinking water a basic human right? The local event will include a Take Back the Tap Table, Environmental Center table, an ocean display about plastic, free reusable water bottles and free pizza. The event gets under way at 7 p.m. in 130 Chemistry Hall. For more information, call 247-7091.

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Southwest Juried Photography Show returns What: The annual juried photography show Where: The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. When: Opening with a 5-7 p.m. reception on April 8 Durango photographers go on parade this week at the Durango Arts Center. The annual Images of the Southwest Juried Photography Show, a collaboration between the DAC and the Center of Southwest Studies, opens with a reception this Friday. The show was created in 2003 to recognize the Southwest’s wealth of photography talent, and submissions are open to amateur and professional photographers alike, with a special category for students. This year’s theme is “Animals Rule!” and the exhibit features all types of furry, feathered and reptilian creatures that also call the Southwest home. The show was juried by local wildlife photographer Robert Winslow. The show opens with a 5-7 p.m. reception on April 8 and will be on display at the DAC through April 29. For more information, visit www.swcenter.fortlewis.edu or call 247-7456.

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