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The San Juan Mountains Association and Durango Mountain Resort offer a free nature walk, meeting outside Guest Services at 9:45 a.m. The walks run twice weekly through Aug. 18. www.sjma.org for details.

Durango Nature Studies hosts Wee Walkabouts from 10-11 a.m. at Rotary Park. DNS naturalists will lead 2- to 5-year-olds and their parents on a nature walk along the river trail. The event runs every Thursday through the end of September.

 Acoustic music with Tim Telep 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Brickhouse Cafe & Coffee Bar, 19th & Main. 247-3760

Katrina and Cook play the patio at Dalton Ranch 6 – 8 p.m.

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

High Altitude Blues performs from 5-9 p.m. on the patio of the Animas River Café, in the Doubletree Hotel.

Durango Motorless Transit hosts a group trail run on the Colorado Trail. Interested runners should meet at the Junction Creek trailhead at 6 p.m. 946-5557 for details.

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.  

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

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

True Life Coaching & Retreats presents “The Heroine’s Journey -  A 21st Century Feminine Model for Empowering Change” from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. $10 donation for Womens Resource Center. Register at www.truelifecoach.net/calendar.html or call 259-9040.

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

The Assortment plays music on the lawn at Trimble Hot Springs from 7-9 p.m. The show is free with a regular admission. www.trimblehotsprings.com for details.

Nashville’s Travis Mann Band brings its honky tonk style to the Derailed Saloon from 7-11 p.m.

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.

Higher Ground, a discussion group geared toward making a difference, meets at 8 p.m. at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College. 884-9171 for details.

Pongas, 121 W. 8th St., presents Steve Kahler’s Karaoke from 9 p.m.-close. 382-8554 for details.

Marinade plays Thirsty Thursday at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 10 p.m. Brian Ernst opens.
 

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The 31st annual Art in the Park meets from noon-6 p.m. at Buckley Park. The arts and crafts sale continues from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Aug. 6. 247-2117.

Library Book Sale takes place from 1-5 p.m. at the Durango Public Library, 1900 E 3rd Ave. The sale continues Saturday from 9:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. 375-3380 for details.

Aaah Day Spa Is having a grand reopening party/benefit for Annie’s Orphans from 4-8 p.m., 3065 N. Main Ave. 259-2523.
Steamworks Brewing, 801 E. Second Ave., taps “Devil’s Fruit Basket” for its monthly Firkin Friday at 3 p.m. The beer is a fruity take on Steamworks’ Ale Diablo.

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 Rochester Hotel, 726 E. Second Ave., hosts “The Traveling Suitcase Review,” an art exhibition and reception for Santa Fe painter Shelley Horton-Trippe. The 5-7 p.m. event includes new paintings, small-scale installations and assemblages and cocktails and music.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts an opening reception for “Muses: Life’s Inspirations,” a juried exhibit of fine art quilts, in the Barbara Conrad Gallery from 5 - 7 p.m. The show runs through Sept. 2

Black Velvet, with Nina Sasaki & Larry Carver, play the patio at Rylee Mac’s, 1485 Florida Rd., at 5 p.m.

Pub Science, a special “date night” for adults featuring food, libations and science, returns to the Durango Discovery Museum from 5:30-7:30 p.m. www.durangodiscovery.org for details.

Durango BMX hosts its weekly race day with sign-ups from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and racing to follow. www.durangobmx.com for details.

Psychedelic Mojo plays classic rock at The Balcony Bar and Grill from 6 – 10 p.m.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Friday Afternoon Club with live music from 6-9 p.m. and Soltron spinning from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018.

The JP Duo brings classical, jazz and bluegrass to the Jean Pierre Wine Bar, 605 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m.-close. The pair returns at the same time July 16. 247-7700 for details.

The Four Corners Lecture Series presents “New Cowboy Tradition in Amazonia” by Jeffrey Hoelle at 7 p.m. at the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center.

Ska’s bike in movie “Strange Brew” begins at dusk at Ska Headquarters in Bodo, with live music beforehand from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Greensky Bluegrass, renowned folk/bluegrass/rock band, plays the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College. Waiting on Trial opens the show at 8 p.m.

Andrea’s Fault plays the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 8 p.m.-midnight.

The Center of Light, located in Dolores, presents a free Sunset Labyrinth Walk at 8 p.m. 882-2123 to RSVP.

DJ CK spins dance beatz at Pongas, 121 W. 8th St., from 9 p.m.-close. The DJ returns at the same time on Saturday. 382-8554 for details.

Shotgun Jesus plays country rock at 9 p.m. at the Billy Goat Saloon, located on U.S. Hwy. 160 in Gem Village, at 9 p.m. 884-9155 for details.

Ariano, an artist who just cut a track with Snoop Dogg, plays First Friday at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. The event includes numerous other DJs, poetry and live art battles

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The Durango Farmers Market returns to First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. 9th 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.

Volunteers are needed to help install a new playground at Durango West II beginning at 8 a.m. There will be potluck breakfasts and lunches and a drawing for two roundtrip D&SNG tickets. annemariegreenberg@hotmail.com for details.

The 8th annual Durango Parks and Recreation Triathlon returns at 8 a.m. with categories for individuals and teams. Register in advance of race day at the Durango Recreation Center or online at www.active.com.

A pancake breakfast to benefit the Adaptive Sports Association takes place at Artisan’s World Bakery and Coffee Deli at the Durango Public Library from 9-11 a.m. Joel Racheff provides entertainment.

The San Juan Mountains Association offers an education hike for grownups along the Fish Creek Trail. 759-9113 or MK@sjma.org to register.

Bethany Kalk, artist in residence at the Aspen Guard Station, holds a two-part public workshop on nature-based abstraction at the Cortez Cultural Center. The event runs from 10 a.m.-noon and 12:30-2 p.m. 565-1151 for details.

San Juan Angler, 600 Main Ave., #202 hosts a fly-tying demo from 1 - 4 p.m. 382-9978 for details.
 
The White Dragon Tea Room & Gallery, 820 Main Ave., hosts a 1-5 p.m. tea tasting and art opening with potter Adam Field. Field will give a 3 p.m. lecture on his tea vessels, kimchi pots and his apprenticeship in Korea.

The Durango Discovery Museum offers its weekly Stage Demonstration at 2:30 p.m. The event includes Tesla coils, Van de Graff generators, fire triangles and more. www.durangodiscovery.org for details.

Navajo Lake State Park presents “All About Birds,” a kids program, at 4:30 p.m. at the Visitor Center Pavilion. At 7 p.m., Becky Gillette, of Audubon Colorado, will discuss birding skills, nesting and feeding habits, and fun bird facts at the Park Amphitheatre.
 
The Honey Suckles present “Phallecy” art show at Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., with music by DJ Mateo and the B-Sides from 8-close. 259-9018 for details.

DJs CSO and Peter Robot spin at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 10 p.m.

Freeplay plays the El Rancho Tavern from 10 p.m. -1:30 a.m.
 

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Volunteers are needed to help install a new playground at Durango West II beginning at 8 a.m. There will be potluck breakfasts and lunches and a drawing for two roundtrip D&SNG tickets. annemariegreenberg@hotmail.com for details.

The Backcountry Experience Trailburner 10K Mountain Run takes place at 10:30 a.m. at Durango Mountain Resort. Visit Backcountry Experience’s facebook page or call247-5830 for details.

The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave., hosts its traditional Irish music jam from 12:30-4 p.m.

Magic Bus, featuring Thom Rader, plays Trimble Hot Springs from 1-4 p.m. for the Summer of Sundays music series. The show is free with a regular admission. www.trimblehotsprings.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.

Durango Food Not Bombs (FNB) offers its weekly free vegan/vegetarian meal at 1-3 p.m. in Riverfront/Iris Park. www.foodnotbombs.net.

Eric Kiefer plays a free show of folk and bluegrass at Wines of the San Juan, located at Navajo Dam, from 4-7 p.m. 505-632-0879 for details.

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

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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.

Black Velvet, with Nina Sasaki & Larry Carver, play the Balcony Bar & Grill, 600 Main Ave., at 5 p.m.

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

Doing your own divorce and/or custody starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Durango Public Library, 1900 E. 3rd Ave. The seminar is free. Legal Aid, 247-0266, 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.
 

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Four Corners Counseling hosts its free weekly Wellness Walk from 10-11 a.m. along the river trail. The walks run through August and meet at Schneider Park. 946-8004 for details.

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

Durango BMX hosts open gate practice from 5:30 p.m.-dusk. www.durangobmx.com for details.

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

Durango Natural Foods, 578 E. 8th Ave., hosts a free talk on “Oriental Medicine: Seasons and Food” with Tyler VanGemert from Durango Community Acupuncture, from 6-8 p.m. on the DNF patio.

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

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

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he Durango Discovery Museum offers its weekly Discovery Kids Smart Art at 9:30 a.m. Asteroid Annie will lead hands-on, science/art workshops. www.durangodiscovery.org.

Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., offers a free children’s yoga class for 3-7-year-olds from 10-11 a.m. 259-7337 to register.

Trails 2000 hosts a volunteer work day from 4-7 p.m. For location and details, visit www.trails2000.org.

DurangoSpace, 1221 Main Ave., offers a free Biz Blast social networking session at 4 p.m. The event will discuss “Getting a second date with your marketing prospect.” RSVP to nancy@durangospace.com.

Evenings ‘til Eight, Durango’s midweek farmers market featuring food, drink, art and live music, returns to downtown Durango from 5-8 p.m. Evenings ‘til Eight meets every Wednesday through Sept. 28.

The 2011 DEVO Short Track Cross Country Series continues at FLC’s Factory Trails from 5-6:30 p.m. The race is open to kids and adults of all levels. www.durangodevo.com for details.

“Hip Pain Explained,” a free talk by Dr. Richard Lawton, takes place from 5:30 - 7 p.m. in the Animas Room at the DoubleTree Hotel. Lawton will discuss hip pain and treatments for relief.  

Bocce Ball returns to Buckley Park from 5:30-7 p.m. All skill levels are welcome and drop-in matches are encouraged.

Fort Lewis College hosts a free information session on adult education options at the college at 6 p.m. at the Durango Public Library.
 
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.

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.

The San Juan/Four Corners Native Plant Society hosts a free wildflower walk at 7 p.m. lissaray@sisna.com for details.

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

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.

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The River Café, 555 Rivergate Lane, exhibits a collection of photographs from Howard Rachlin through the month of September. 422-8027 for details.

“Greater Tuna,” the satirical comedy set in Tuna, Texas, plays the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., on Friday and Saturday nights. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and the show goes on at 8 p.m. www.durangoarts.org for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts “Muses: Life’s Inspirations,” a juried exhibit of fine art quilts, in the Barbara Conrad Gallery through Sept. 2, and “Images Drawn From Nature,” a print exhibit from Kumi Korf, in the Art Library. 259-4363 for details.

The Durango Melodrama returns to the Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. Performances of “The Pursuit of Happiness” and “After Dark” alternate at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesdays-Sundays. www.henrystratertheatre.com for details.

The Anasazi Heritage Center presents the photo show, 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. In addition, the Plein Air Painters of the Four Corners will present their 2011 summer exhibition through Sept. 6. www.co.blm.gov/ahc 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.

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What: The FLC Centennial Alumni Reunion
Where: In and around Durango and Fort Lewis College  
When: Aug. 5 & 6

Fort Lewis College is calling all alumni home. The FLC Centennial Alumni Reunion will be held on Aug. 5-6. Food, fun and live entertainment are all part of the reunion schedule.

 

The event kicks off Aug. 5 with canoe and kayak trips down the Animas River followed by a reception at the Strater Hotel. Saturday is bursting with on- and off-campus activities that include tours of Durango and campus, live music and dancing, games for the kids, and recognizing the alumni that make Fort Lewis College so special.

 

Returning alumni have the option to stay in the dorms on campus or take advantage of discounted lodging in Durango. Registration is required. Registration forms and a complete schedule can be viewed by visiting www.fortlewis.edu/alumni.