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Thursday7
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. 8. 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 & their parents on a nature walk along the river trail.
Pete Giuliani plays a solo acoustic show at Rylee Mac’s, 1485 Florida Rd., from 5-8 p.m.
Mountain Middle School introduces its teachers from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center.
Durango Motorless Transit hosts a group trail run on Big Canyon, Cowboy and South Rim. Interested runners should meet at the trailhead at 6 p.m. 946-5557 for details.
Kirk James plays solo blues on the patio at the Dalton Ranch Clubhouse form 6-8 p.m.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo plays the patio at Mutu’s, 701 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m.
The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen hold their monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.4cbch.org 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 San Juan Basin Archaeological Society meets at 7 p.m. at the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. Larry Baker, of the San Juan County Archaeological Research Center, will discuss the observatory at Salmon Ruins.
Music in the Mountains continues at 7 p.m. with Tango, a chamber concert, under the Festival Tent at Durango Mountain Resort. www.musicinthemountains.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.
Pongas, 121 W. 8th St., presents Steve Kahler’s Karaoke from 9 p.m.-close. 382-8554 for details.
DJ PA spins hip-hop at the Angel’s End Zone, located in Cortez, at 9 p.m.
Marinade plays Thirsty Thursday at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m.
Durango Nature Studies hosts Wee Walkabouts from 10-11 a.m. at Rotary Park. DNS naturalists will lead 2- to 5-year-olds & their parents on a nature walk along the river trail.
Pete Giuliani plays a solo acoustic show at Rylee Mac’s, 1485 Florida Rd., from 5-8 p.m.
Mountain Middle School introduces its teachers from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center.
Durango Motorless Transit hosts a group trail run on Big Canyon, Cowboy and South Rim. Interested runners should meet at the trailhead at 6 p.m. 946-5557 for details.
Kirk James plays solo blues on the patio at the Dalton Ranch Clubhouse form 6-8 p.m.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo plays the patio at Mutu’s, 701 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m.
The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen hold their monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.4cbch.org 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 San Juan Basin Archaeological Society meets at 7 p.m. at the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. Larry Baker, of the San Juan County Archaeological Research Center, will discuss the observatory at Salmon Ruins.
Music in the Mountains continues at 7 p.m. with Tango, a chamber concert, under the Festival Tent at Durango Mountain Resort. www.musicinthemountains.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.
Pongas, 121 W. 8th St., presents Steve Kahler’s Karaoke from 9 p.m.-close. 382-8554 for details.
DJ PA spins hip-hop at the Angel’s End Zone, located in Cortez, at 9 p.m.
Marinade plays Thirsty Thursday at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m.
Friday8
The Brickhouse Café, 1849 Main Ave., presents acoustic music from Tim Telep from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Alpine Hospice celebrates the opening of its Durango office with a free BBQ and silent auction benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association of Durango. The event meets from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. under the covered patio at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. 247-0430.
Mild to Wild sponsors a Rafting and Root Beer fund raiser for Mountain Middle School at 4:30 p.m. The day includes a social, rafting, root beer keg, desserts and parade. Email funevents@mountainmiddleschool.org to register.
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.
Pete Giuliani plays acoustic happy hour at El Rancho Tavern, 575 Main Ave., from 5-8 p.m.
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.
Music in the Mountains continues at 7 p.m. with a Silver and Gold Celebration, featuring the Philadelphia Boys Choir, at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. The event marks the 25th anniversary of Music in the Mountains and the 100th anniversary of Fort Lewis College.
Durango Nature Studies leads a Full Moon Hike from 7-9 p.m. at the Old Fort Lewis Research Center. 769-1800 to register.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Friday Afternoon Club with live music from Skinny Got to Eat from 6-9 p.m. and Soultron 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 on July 16. 247-7700 for details.
The Four Corners Lecture Series continues with Jim Enote’s talk, “A:shiwi A:wan Ulohnanne-The Zuni World,” at 7 p.m. at the Far View Lodge in Mesa Verde National Park. An encore presentation of the free talk is set for 1 p.m. on July 17 at the Anasazi Heritage Center.
The Kirk James Blues Band plays the Schank House Bar & Grill at Vallecito at 7 p.m.
Rusted Prairie plays a free show of local bluegrass at the Blue Spruce RV Park & Cabins at Vallecito at 7 p.m.
Black Velvet, with Nina Sasaki, Larry Carver & Randy Crumbaugh, plays the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., at 8 p.m.
Durango’s Old North State brings its high-energy bluegrass-punk to the Mancos Valley Distillery at 8 p.m. for a CD release concert. Cascade Kinzie opens the show. 946-0229.
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.
Dean Murphy and the Maniacs play the Billy Goat Saloon, located on U.S. Hwy. 160 in Gem Village, at 9 p.m. 884-9155 for details.
Dennis Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp share the stage at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m.
Alpine Hospice celebrates the opening of its Durango office with a free BBQ and silent auction benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association of Durango. The event meets from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. under the covered patio at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. 247-0430.
Mild to Wild sponsors a Rafting and Root Beer fund raiser for Mountain Middle School at 4:30 p.m. The day includes a social, rafting, root beer keg, desserts and parade. Email funevents@mountainmiddleschool.org to register.
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.
Pete Giuliani plays acoustic happy hour at El Rancho Tavern, 575 Main Ave., from 5-8 p.m.
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.
Music in the Mountains continues at 7 p.m. with a Silver and Gold Celebration, featuring the Philadelphia Boys Choir, at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. The event marks the 25th anniversary of Music in the Mountains and the 100th anniversary of Fort Lewis College.
Durango Nature Studies leads a Full Moon Hike from 7-9 p.m. at the Old Fort Lewis Research Center. 769-1800 to register.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Friday Afternoon Club with live music from Skinny Got to Eat from 6-9 p.m. and Soultron 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 on July 16. 247-7700 for details.
The Four Corners Lecture Series continues with Jim Enote’s talk, “A:shiwi A:wan Ulohnanne-The Zuni World,” at 7 p.m. at the Far View Lodge in Mesa Verde National Park. An encore presentation of the free talk is set for 1 p.m. on July 17 at the Anasazi Heritage Center.
The Kirk James Blues Band plays the Schank House Bar & Grill at Vallecito at 7 p.m.
Rusted Prairie plays a free show of local bluegrass at the Blue Spruce RV Park & Cabins at Vallecito at 7 p.m.
Black Velvet, with Nina Sasaki, Larry Carver & Randy Crumbaugh, plays the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., at 8 p.m.
Durango’s Old North State brings its high-energy bluegrass-punk to the Mancos Valley Distillery at 8 p.m. for a CD release concert. Cascade Kinzie opens the show. 946-0229.
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.
Dean Murphy and the Maniacs play the Billy Goat Saloon, located on U.S. Hwy. 160 in Gem Village, at 9 p.m. 884-9155 for details.
Dennis Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp share the stage at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m.
Saturday9
The Durango Farmers Market returns to First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. 9th St., from 8 a.m.-noon. The event includes music from singer-songwriter Pete Giuliani. www.durangofarmersmarket.org for details.
Artisan’s World Bakery, located inside the Durango Public Library, hosts a pancake breakfast to benefit the Friends of the Library from 9-11 a.m. The event includes country music from Joel Racheff, of the Bar D Wranglers.
Sista Sessions, a new skateboarding program for girls, meets from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Skate Park. The program continues throughout the summer. 903-0182 for details.
The San Juan Mountains Association hosts a family wildflower and butterfly hike at Durango Mountain Resort at 9:30 a.m. 385-1256 for details.
The Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave., celebrates Christmas in July from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Festivities include candle-making, historic treats and information about La Plata County’s Christmas traditions. 259-2402 for details.
Interdependence Day meets from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. The nonprofit informational event includes music and DIY workshops. 970-529-0378 for details.
The Lisa Blue Trio plays a sultry blend of favorites at the Brickhouse Café, 1849 Main Ave., from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The trio returns at the same time on July 17.
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.
Music in the Mountains continues at 5 p.m. with Poetic Elegance, a chamber orchestra concert featuring conductor Guillermo Figueroa, under the Festival Tent at Durango Mountain Resort. www.musicinthemountains.com.
Jazz duet Chad MacCluskey and Lee Bartley play the DoubleTree Hotel’s Animas River Café from 6-9 p.m.
The Spinning Wheels bring Americana to the Dolores River Brewery at 8 p.m.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts a lingerie art show with music from Treazon, Ras Das and Michael Dark 8 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.
Local funksters SEVEN return to the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 8:30 p.m.-close.
Rudeking and the A-OK’s play the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 10 p.m.
Artisan’s World Bakery, located inside the Durango Public Library, hosts a pancake breakfast to benefit the Friends of the Library from 9-11 a.m. The event includes country music from Joel Racheff, of the Bar D Wranglers.
Sista Sessions, a new skateboarding program for girls, meets from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Skate Park. The program continues throughout the summer. 903-0182 for details.
The San Juan Mountains Association hosts a family wildflower and butterfly hike at Durango Mountain Resort at 9:30 a.m. 385-1256 for details.
The Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave., celebrates Christmas in July from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Festivities include candle-making, historic treats and information about La Plata County’s Christmas traditions. 259-2402 for details.
Interdependence Day meets from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. The nonprofit informational event includes music and DIY workshops. 970-529-0378 for details.
The Lisa Blue Trio plays a sultry blend of favorites at the Brickhouse Café, 1849 Main Ave., from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The trio returns at the same time on July 17.
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.
Music in the Mountains continues at 5 p.m. with Poetic Elegance, a chamber orchestra concert featuring conductor Guillermo Figueroa, under the Festival Tent at Durango Mountain Resort. www.musicinthemountains.com.
Jazz duet Chad MacCluskey and Lee Bartley play the DoubleTree Hotel’s Animas River Café from 6-9 p.m.
The Spinning Wheels bring Americana to the Dolores River Brewery at 8 p.m.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts a lingerie art show with music from Treazon, Ras Das and Michael Dark 8 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.
Local funksters SEVEN return to the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 8:30 p.m.-close.
Rudeking and the A-OK’s play the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 10 p.m.
Sunday10
Chapman Hill hosts the Great Outdoor Gear Sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The event includes sales from Durango’s top retailers and individuals can also reserve space.
The San Juan/Four Corners Native Plant Society leads an alpine wildflower hike above Silverton for casual botanists. A second hike meets on July 20 for more avid botanists. 259-5978 or david.j.wright@att.net for details.
Wines of the San Juan, located south of Durango at Navajo Dam, hosts the Wine & Shine Classic Car Show from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. The event includes live surf rock from the Get Backs.
www.winesofthesanjuan.com or 505-632-0879.
The Groove Casters play Trimble Hot Springs from 1-4 p.m. The show is free with a regular admission. www.trimblehotsprings.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.
Durango Food Not Bombs (FNB) offers its weekly free vegan/vegetarian meal at 1-3 p.m. in Riverfront/Iris Park. www.foodnotbombs.net.
Katrina Blair leads a Wild Foods Hike from 3-6 p.m. meeting at Turtle Lake Refuge, 848 E. Third Ave. The by-donation event includes a wild edible meal and wild foods walk.
Music in the Mountains continues at 5 p.m. with Gypsy Airs, a chamber orchestra concert featuring conductor Guillermo Figueroa, under the Festival Tent at Durango Mountain Resort. www.musicinthemountains.com.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Musica del Mundo, world music and dancing, beginning at 8 p.m. 259-9018 for details.
The San Juan/Four Corners Native Plant Society leads an alpine wildflower hike above Silverton for casual botanists. A second hike meets on July 20 for more avid botanists. 259-5978 or david.j.wright@att.net for details.
Wines of the San Juan, located south of Durango at Navajo Dam, hosts the Wine & Shine Classic Car Show from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. The event includes live surf rock from the Get Backs.
www.winesofthesanjuan.com or 505-632-0879.
The Groove Casters play Trimble Hot Springs from 1-4 p.m. The show is free with a regular admission. www.trimblehotsprings.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.
Durango Food Not Bombs (FNB) offers its weekly free vegan/vegetarian meal at 1-3 p.m. in Riverfront/Iris Park. www.foodnotbombs.net.
Katrina Blair leads a Wild Foods Hike from 3-6 p.m. meeting at Turtle Lake Refuge, 848 E. Third Ave. The by-donation event includes a wild edible meal and wild foods walk.
Music in the Mountains continues at 5 p.m. with Gypsy Airs, a chamber orchestra concert featuring conductor Guillermo Figueroa, under the Festival Tent at Durango Mountain Resort. www.musicinthemountains.com.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Musica del Mundo, world music and dancing, beginning at 8 p.m. 259-9018 for details.
Monday11
Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., offers a free infant massage class from 10:30-11:30 a.m. 259-7337 to register.
Mark Simons plays classical and jazz guitar at Cosmo, 919 Main Ave., from 4:30-6 p.m. 259-2898 for details.
The Ignacio Community Library offers Ladies’ Night Out, a book and movie potluck, at 4:30 p.m. 563-9287 for details.
Chad MacCluskey performs solo jazz guitar at the Cyprus Café, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m.
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.
Mark Simons plays classical and jazz guitar at Cosmo, 919 Main Ave., from 4:30-6 p.m. 259-2898 for details.
The Ignacio Community Library offers Ladies’ Night Out, a book and movie potluck, at 4:30 p.m. 563-9287 for details.
Chad MacCluskey performs solo jazz guitar at the Cyprus Café, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m.
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.
Tuesday12
Rural Philanthropy Days of Southwest Colorado hosts “Conflict as Opportunity,” a training for area nonprofits, from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Pagosa Springs. A second training is set for the same time on July 20 in Silverton. coordinator@southwestrpd.org to register.
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.
Terry Rickard plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.
Durango Natural Foods, 578 E. 8th Ave., hosts “The World of Cooperation,” a talk with DNF Manager Joshua Jackson, from 6-8 p.m.
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.
The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, hosts an evening with guitar legend Jimmie Vaughn. The band Tilt-a-Whirl opens the show at 8 p.m.
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.
Terry Rickard plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.
Durango Natural Foods, 578 E. 8th Ave., hosts “The World of Cooperation,” a talk with DNF Manager Joshua Jackson, from 6-8 p.m.
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.
The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, hosts an evening with guitar legend Jimmie Vaughn. The band Tilt-a-Whirl opens the show at 8 p.m.
Wednesday13
The 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.
Trails 2000 hosts a volunteer trailwork day from 4-7 p.m. For location and details, visit www.trails2000.org.
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 Durango BMX from 5-6:30 p.m. The race is open to kids and adults of all levels. www.durangodevo.com for details.
Music in the Mountains continues with the popular Pops Night Pops Night Benefit Dinner & Concert at 5:30 p.m. under the Festival Tent at Durango Mountain Resort. www.musicinthemountains.com for details.
Bocce Ball returns to Buckley Park from 5:30-7 p.m. All skill levels are welcome and drop-in matches are encouraged.
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.
The Durango Chess Club gathers for its weekly meeting at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, at 6:30 p.m.
Onye returns to Durango for a 7 p.m. performance at the Café of Life, 925 Hwy. 3.
The San Juan/Four Corners Native Plant Society hosts a free wildflower walk in or around Durango at 7 p.m. jbregar@durango.net or 385-1814 for location and details.
Noted San Diego singer-songwriter Josh Damigo plays the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.
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.
DJ B-Side spins at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 10 p.m.
Trails 2000 hosts a volunteer trailwork day from 4-7 p.m. For location and details, visit www.trails2000.org.
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 Durango BMX from 5-6:30 p.m. The race is open to kids and adults of all levels. www.durangodevo.com for details.
Music in the Mountains continues with the popular Pops Night Pops Night Benefit Dinner & Concert at 5:30 p.m. under the Festival Tent at Durango Mountain Resort. www.musicinthemountains.com for details.
Bocce Ball returns to Buckley Park from 5:30-7 p.m. All skill levels are welcome and drop-in matches are encouraged.
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.
The Durango Chess Club gathers for its weekly meeting at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, at 6:30 p.m.
Onye returns to Durango for a 7 p.m. performance at the Café of Life, 925 Hwy. 3.
The San Juan/Four Corners Native Plant Society hosts a free wildflower walk in or around Durango at 7 p.m. jbregar@durango.net or 385-1814 for location and details.
Noted San Diego singer-songwriter Josh Damigo plays the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.
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.
DJ B-Side spins at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 10 p.m.
Ongoing
“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 Ceramics and Sculpture, an exhibit of three-dimensional work in the Barbara Conrad Gallery and “Images Drawn From Nature,” a print exhibit from Kumi Korf, in the Art Library. 259-4363 for details.
The Rochester Hotel, 721 E. 2nd Ave., presents “Western Light,” featuring work from Victoria Fae Roberts, Bob Spencer and Dave Clausen.
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.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts Ceramics and Sculpture, an exhibit of three-dimensional work in the Barbara Conrad Gallery and “Images Drawn From Nature,” a print exhibit from Kumi Korf, in the Art Library. 259-4363 for details.
The Rochester Hotel, 721 E. 2nd Ave., presents “Western Light,” featuring work from Victoria Fae Roberts, Bob Spencer and Dave Clausen.
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.
Upcoming
Merely Players present “The Shape of Things,” a theatrical work by Neil LaBute and directed by Mona Wood-Patterson with technical direction by Charles Ford, on July 21-23 and 27-39 at the Back Space Theatre.
The Durango Parks and Recreation Department will host the annual Kid’s Triathlon on July 23. All children will receive a medal, certificate, event souvenir and will receive free admission to the Triathlon Training Clinics. 375-7300.
The Hermosa Off-Road Classic Mountain Bike Race returns July 30. The race includes 38- and 20-mile courses, benefits FLC Cycling and will be followed by a post-race BBQ and campout. Registration will be available at the upper trailhead on July 29 and at the lower trailhead on the day of the race.
The “Fridays at the Fort” free music series continues July 29 at the Community Concert Hall with music from Robby Overfield and D.L. Marble.
Climb a 14er, which benefits the Volunteers of America Southwest Safehouse and Durango Community Shelter, meets on July 30. Participants will climb Handies Peak to benefit survivors of domestic violence and families and individuals experiencing homelessness. 249-1021.
The 4th annual Durango Iron Horse Chef Competition will return to Durango Farmers Market with events July 30 and Aug. 20. www.durangofarmersmarket.org for details.
Maria’s Bookshop will host an Aug. 2 booksigning with Frank Bergon, author of Jesse’s Ghost.
The 8th annual Durango Parks and Recreation Triathlon returns Aug. 6. Register at the Durango Recreation Center or online at www.active.com.
Robert Earl Keen returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Aug. 17. Special Guest Shannon McNally opens the show.
The Open Shutter Gallery will open “Toyed With,” a juried photography exhibit for those shooting with toy or vintage cameras, on Aug. 27. The gallery is accepting submissions for the show through July 8. www.toyedwithphoto.com for details.
The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College will host a performance from the Kenya Safari Acrobats on Aug. 27.
Durango Mountain Resort will host the Second Wind Scramble, a new adventure race to benefit the Second Wind Fund of Four Corners Colorado, on Sept. 17. Visit www.active.com or call 946- 9586 for details.
FLC presents Women’s Small Business Conference
What: An all-day conference featuring panel discussions, breakout sessions and more
Where: Durango’s DoubleTree Hotel
When: July 14, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Durango’s female business owners can get a leg up this week. The 2nd annual Colorado Women’s Small Business Conference meets at the DoubleTree Hotel on July 14. The event is hosted by the Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College.
Julia Hubbel, an entrepreneur, author and journalist, will keynote the event and share insights from her book, Tackling the Titans. Educational break-out sessions will run throughout the day, and attendees can choose from 12 sessions covering many aspects of small business ownership. An entrepreneurial panel, comprised of prominent Durango business women, will discuss business challenges and answer questions from 4 - 5 p.m.
For more information, contact the Small Business Development Center at 247-7009.
‘Survivors’ host Humane Society poker run
What: “The Critter Crawl,” a ride benefiting the La Plata County Humane SocietyWhere: Starting at Desperado’s Bar & Grill, 351 S. Camino del Rio
When: Sat., July 16 at 10 a.m.
Durango’s Clean and Sober Motorcycle Club is riding to the rescue this week. The Survivors will host a benefit poker run for the La Plata County Humane Society this Saturday. Proceeds will go to remodeling the Shelter’s dog isolation room.
“The Critter Crawl” will start at Desperados Bar and Grill at 10 a.m., and the run will make several stops before returning around 1 p.m. The event also includes an auction, raffles and door prizes, and cars are also welcome to join the ride.
The Survivors is a brotherhood of clean and sober bikers whose primary purpose is to be in the community for the brother or sister who wants to stop drinking and using drugs.
For information, call 946-0337 or email tony@carecraft.net