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Ongoing Upcoming

SkyFest makes its return to Fort Lewis College
Animas High School to host All Sports Swap
Annual Earth Day Celebration set for Saturday

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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 a book reading and signing with Native author John Christian Hopkins from 5-7 p.m. Hopkins’ latest novel is The Pirate Prince Carlomagno. www.SpruceTreeCoffeehouse.com.

Douglas Orndorff, fellowship trained spine surgeon, gives the free community presentation, “Your Aging Neck and Back,” from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center.

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

The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen hold their

The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society presents “Anasazi Sampler, A Photographic Journey into the Past” at 7 p.m. at the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College.  

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.

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

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Salsa Night with dance lessons and music from DJ Caliente from 8 p.m. - close. 259-9018.

Tim Sullivan and Narrow Gauge play the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 8 p.m.-close.

Higher Ground, a discussion group geared toward 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.

DJ PA spins at Blondies Pub & Grub, in Cortez, at 9 p.m. The DJ returns at the same time April 15.

Peace Officer plays Thirsty Thursday at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m.

Friday15

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.

Mark Smith plays the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 5-9 p.m. Cosmic Accident goes on from 9 p.m.-close.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Friday Afternoon Club with music

Robbie Overfield plays the lounge at Sweeney’s, located just north of Durango on CR 203, from 6-9 p.m.

Red Delicious plays a live show at Desperado’s Bar & Grill, 351 S. Camino del Rio, from 6-10 p.m.

Lacey Black plays solo piano at 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 Lawn Chair Kings and the Big’ns share the stage at the Buffalo Inn, in Pagosa Springs, at 8:30 p.m.

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

The local band Seven brings its original funk back to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., after a long winter hiatus. DJ Strider opens the show at 9 p.m.

Barkadeus rocks the Billy Goat Saloon, located on U.S. Hwy. 160 in Gem Village, at 9 p.m. 884-9155 for details.

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The Rocky Mountain Grass Poloships, a regional bike polo tournament, meets from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Fort Lewis College Softball Field and 6-10 p.m. at Buckley Park. The women’s final is set for 8:30 p.m. and the men’s final starts at 9 p.m. chad@durangodevo.com for details.

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 for details.

Wines of the San Juan, located south of Navajo Dam, hosts its 8th annual After Tax Spring Fling from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The event includes food, drink, dancing and music from the Jelly Belly Boogie Band. www.winesofthesanjuan.com for details.

Spring Jamorama, a fund-raiser for Music Together of La Plata County, meets from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in Studio 5 of the Smiley Building, 1309 E. Third Ave. The all-ages event includes music, door prizes, cake walk and a raffle. 799-0960 for details.

Katzin Music, 1316 Main Ave., hosts its Spring 2011 Instrument Try-Out Day from noon-4 p.m. Professionals 4 

will be on hand to help musicians find their instrument of choice. 259-2211 for details.

New Horizons Preschool, 1161 E. Third Ave., hosts a 1-3 p.m. book signing with Melanie Milburn and Cindy Coleman, authors of I Love You More...Than Chocolate. 247-4751 for details.

The FLC Anthropology Club presents a Cow Drop at 1:30 p.m. at the Clock Tower Quad. The participant who picks the square where the cow drops takes home 15% of gross ticket sales, up to $4,800. 382-6923 for details.

Ska Brewing, 225 Girard hosts the Purple Crayon Event, an evening of music, art, beer and food to benefit Durango Early Learning Center, from 5-8 p.m. Ticket price includes dinner from Zia.

Craig Lewis, executive director of the Clean Local Energy Accessible Now (C.L.E.A.N.) Coalition, gives the keynote address for the Green Expo at 5 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. The event includes a posole cook-off with margaritas, music and dancing. www.4cornersgreenliving.com for details.

Alma Desnuda plays the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 5-9 p.m. Julie Neumark and the High Lifes go on from 9 p.m.-close.

Pete Neds plays the lounge at Sweeney’s, located just north of Durango on CR 203, from 6-9 p.m.

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

Kirtan, participatory singing with dancing, returns to YogaDurango, 1485 Florida Rd., from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Families are welcome to the first hour of the by-donation event. 259-2110.

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

The Vallecito Nordic Club hosts a Yeti Hunt fund-raiser at the Schank House, at Vallecito Lake, starting at 3 p.m. The event includes a 7 p.m. after-party with music from the Jelly Belly Boogie Band.

The San Juan Symphony presents “Passions and Fate” at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

Sarah Syverson performs her one-woman, 12-character comedy show, “The Secret Lives of the Divine,” at 7:30 p.m. at the Millwood Junction in Mancos. The show benefits the Painted Turtle Studio. 533-7136 for details.

The Elk’s Lodge, 901 E. Second Ave., hosts Shades of Bass, an event spotlighting Four Corners DJs and performers, from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Lank and McFader headline the event.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents Peter Robot spinning dance music from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018.

Hello Dollface and Robbie Overfield share the stage at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m.

The Kirk James Blues Band plays the Sky Ute Casino Lounge from 9 p.m.-midnight.

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

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.

The Sunday Screening Series, an art film and moderated discussion, returns to the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., with a showing of “Rivers & Tides” from 2-4 p.m. The film shadows renowned sculptor Andy Goldsworthy and he completes installations all over the world. 259-2606 for details.

Mountain Middle School presents a Variety Talent Show & Youth Arts and Crafts Auction at 3 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. The show includes music, dance, magic and comedy from area youth. www.mountainmiddleschool.org.

Michael Bruce plays the lounge at Sweeney’s, located just north of Durango on CR 203, from 6-9 p.m.

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

Monday18

Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., offers a free infant massage class at 10:30 a.m. 259-7337 to register.

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts an opening reception for the Graduating Senior Art Majors Exhibition at 4:30 p.m.

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.

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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A series of health and wellness lectures continue at the Durango Public Library at noon with Steve Ilg discussing “Sacred Effort: The Journey of a Wholistic Fitness™ Warrior Athlete.” 375-3387 for details.

Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., hosts “Guest Bartender Night” from 4-7 p.m. to benefit Annie’s Orphans, Durango’s no-kill shelter. Dr. Charles Hawman, of Durango Animal Hospital, and Sven Brunso, of DMR, will be pouring for the event.

Mill Street Brews, 25 W. Mill St. in Bayfield, offers its weekly Open Acoustic Jam beginning at 5 p.m. 884-7070. 4

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. booksigning with Cherokee mystery writer Sara Sue Hoklotubbe for her newest book, An American Café. 247-1438 for details.

The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College presents the Durango Youth Symphony’s Spring Concert at 7 p.m. www.durangoconcerts.com 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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The Durango Public Library hosts a special Environmental Story Time in honor of Earth Week at 10:30 a.m. The event is open to families with kids ages 3-5 and continues at the same time April 21.

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

The Film Noir Series, “Darkness in Durango,” continues at the Durango Public Library with a 6 p.m. screening of “He Walked by Night.” The series is hosted by Film Noir Foundation member Dennis Taylor. 375-3387 for details.

Seven brings its original funk to the lounge at Sweeney’s, located just north of Durango on CR 203, from 6-9 p.m.

The Parent Connection presents a workshop on “Effective Parent-Teen Communication” from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Durango High School. 259-1630 ext. 2107 for details.

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 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 Ready to Ride Seminar Series continues at 6:30 p.m. at Mountain Bike Specialists, 949 Main Ave., with a free bike maintenance clinic, including how to fix a flat and chain maintenance. 247-0206 for details.

The Durango Recreation Center offers free racquetball clinics 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 Fort Lewis College Music Department presents a Strings Ensemble Recital at 7 p.m. in Roshong Recital Hall.

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 for details.

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.

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts Richter Scale, a fund-raiser for Japan, starting at 9 p.m. The event includes music from Benjamin K, Peter Robot, B-Side & Ejoi djing and a silent auction, raffle and costume contest.

Ongoing

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts the Graduating Senior Art Majors Exhibition from April 18-30. The show is a culmination of the students’ coursework and includes senior-level art and humanities majors working in a variety of media. The exhibit was juried, designed and installed by students.

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 Open Shutter Gallery, 725 Main Ave., exhibits elegant black and white images from Cara Weston and Jan-Oliver Wenzel through May 12. Weston is the granddaughter of world-renowned photographer Edward Weston, and German photographer Wenzel is focused on nature and architecture reflecting simplicity of light and form. www.openshuttergallery.com for details.

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., hosts the annual Images of the Southwest Juried Photography Show through April 29. 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. “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

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.

Local photographer Hal Lott will discuss “The un-staged portrait” at the April 21 meeting of the Durango Photography Club.

The Strater Hotel will host its annual open house on April 21. The event includes guided tours, a historic photography exhibit, tastings and a fashion show.

Fort Lewis College will host an Earth Day Celebration, with live music, a community art project, free speech board, local vendors, a giant free store, and much, much more, on April 22.

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.

The City of Durango presents the semi-annual Computer and Electronics E-Cycling Event on April 22 & 23. 375-5004 for details.

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

The Fort Lewis College Environmental Center will host the Spring Run Off, a 4.2-mile race in honor of the 42nd Earth Day, on April 23.

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.

Mexico’s famed Ballet Folklorico “Quetzalli” de Veracruz will play the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on April 28.

FireWise of Southwest Colorado and the San Juan Public Lands Center will offer a Home Ignition Zone Workshop on April 29-30. 385-8909 to RSVP.

The Colorado Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation will offer a class on Colorado Archaeology from April 29-May 1. 382-2594 to register.

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

The fifth annual Durango Wine Experience opens with a VIP welcome reception on May 5 and runs through May 8.

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SkyFest makes its return to Fort Lewis College What: The 7th annual community music festival   Where: The Fort Lewis College Clocktower When: Sat., April 16, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.   The Campus in the Sky is going to get down this Saturday. The 7th annual SkyFest, a music festival spotlighting local and national talent, returns to the Clocktower at Fort Lewis College from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The line-up opens with the alternative jam band Alma Desnuda; Denver-based SuperSeed, a family friendly rock group; and Dane Drewis, a soulful blues singer/songwriter. Aftergrass and A Dub Rock Band, two staples for the Durango music community, will round out the performances.  In addition to the music, SkyFest will include a variety of other activities: the Fort Lewis College Anthropology Club is hosting the Cow Plop; the Fort Lewis College Japan Club will sell sushi and T-shirts in support of relief efforts in Japan; there will be carnival games with prizes for all ages; and KDUR Community Radio Station will be broadcasting via live remote. SkyFest is a student-organized event for the campus and the Durango community. Last year, more than 1,500 locals and students turned out for the festivities.

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Animas High School to host All Sports Swap What: A gear swap and benefit for the local charter school Where: The Boys & Girls Club, 2750 Main Ave. When: Sat., April 12 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.   Durangoans can clean out the gear shed and lend support to Animas High School this week. AHS holds its first All Sports Swap at the Boys and Girls Club this Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Locals can either donate their lightly used sports equipment and all proceeds directly to Animas or man their own booth and donate 20 percent of sales to the local charter school. Naturally, the event also has an educational element. Michelle Stowers, an ER nurse at Mercy, and Leo Lloyd, of Durango Search and Rescue, will have an informational table at the sale. Literature on safe driving and river safety will be available, and there will also be a ski, bike and skateboarding helmet giveaway. Donations can be dropped off at Animas High School, 3206 N. Main, through Friday. More information is available by calling 903-3434 or by emailing pac@animashighschool.com.

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Annual Earth Day Celebration set for Saturday What: Durango Nature Studies’ annual observance of Earth Day   Where: Rotary Park When: Sat., April 16 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Durango tips its hat to Mother Earth this week. Durango Nature Studies’ annual Earth Day Celebration returns to Rotary Park this Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The family friendly event will showcase workshops and educational displays in hopes of encouraging changes within the community and fostering a healthier, sustainable environment. A few of the offerings include bee keeping, gardening, composting and recycling. In addition, the Durango Recycling Cooperative will display student art projects made entirely from recycled products. There will also be an informative children’s activity area, live music and food. Also on tap will be a 1-mile Family Fun Run. Registration forms can be picked up at Backcountry Experience or The Running & Tennis Store. Durango Nature Studies is a local nonprofit dedicated to providing nature, science and environmental education to the students and communities in the Four Corner area. www.durangonaturestudies.org for details.

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