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Thursday05
Guest Bartender, 4-7 p.m., Rochester Hotel & Bar, 726 E. 2nd Ave. 385-1920.
“On The Edge” exhibit by Jennifer Sullivan Carney, opening reception 5-7 p.m., show runs thru Aug. 15, Rochester Hotel Lobby, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
Durango Motorless Transit group trail run, Church Camp Trails, 5:30 p.m., meet near Chapman Lake off Junction Creek Road. 946-5557 or www.go-dmt.org.
Lee Bartley, live music, 6-9 p.m., Cyprus Café, 725 E. 2nd Ave.
Pete Giuliani, live music, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Trimble Spa and Natural Hot Springs. 247-0111 or www.trimblehotsprings.com.
Salsa night with DJ Caliente, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Andrew Sickler, live music, 8:30-11 p.m., Applebee's, 800 Camino del Rio.
DJ P.A., 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., Angel's End Zone, Cortez.
A Dub Rock band with DJ Mateo, live music, 9 p.m. - close, The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Friday06
"Express Yourself" paint clinics, free canvas, paint and use of brushes, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., Paint the Town Studio & Gallery, 600 Main Ave.
59th annual Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.durangorocks.org.
Docent tour of Hot! 50th Anniversary of Studio Glass, 3 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Firkin Fridays introduces “Randy” Firkin, 3 p.m., Steamworks, 801 E. 2nd Ave. 259-9200 or www.steamworksbrewing.com.
Robby Overfield, live music, 4-7 p.m., Rochester Hotel & Bar, 726 E. 2nd Ave. 385-1920.
“Hot! 50th Anniversary of Studio Glass” opening reception, 5-7 p.m., show runs through Aug. 5, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“Recently Domesticated,” works by Heather Leavitt Martinez, opening reception, 5-7 p.m., show runs through August, Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Black Velvet, live music, 5-8 p.m., El Rancho Tavern.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café at the Doubletree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
“Brief History of Contemporary Glass” lecture by Trefny Dix and Bengt Hokanson, 6 p.m., Durango Arts Center Barbara Conrad Gallery, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Kirk James, live music, 6-8:30 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. 403-8182.
Pete Giuliani and Freeplay, live music, 7-10 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
A Dub Rock Band, live music, part of Dante’s Summer Concert Series, 7-10 p.m., Dante’s Restaurant at Durango Mountain Resort. www.durangomountainresort.com.
Neil Nelson and Pete Neds, live music, 8 p.m., Derailed Saloon.
The Chills, live music, 9 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon, Gem Village. 884-9155.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Juan Blanco, live music, 9 p.m. - close, The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Saturday07
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - noon, First National Bank Parking Lot.
Butterflies and Flowers at Purgatory tour, 9:30 a.m., meet outside Backcountry Experience at Durango Mountain Resort. 759-9113 or www.sjma.org.
Glass Blowing Demonstration, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Hokanson-Dix studio, 877 E. 3rd Street, Unit #2, near Horse Gulch. www.durangoarts.org.
Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.durangorocks.org.
The Pete Giuliani Trio plays T’s Smokehouse Anniversary Party, 2-5 p.m.
Herb Folsom and Tony Littlejohn, live music, 6:30 p.m., Riverfront Pizza in Dolores.
Black Velvet, live music, 8 p.m., Derailed Saloon.
DJ Mateo and Ralphsta, live music, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
DJ Benjamin K and Bram, 10 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Sunday08
Glass Blowing Demonstration, 10 a.m. to - p.m., Hokanson-Dix studio, 877 E. 3rd Street, Unit #2, near Horse Gulch. www.durangoarts.org.
Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.durangorocks.org.
Irish music jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Gospel Brunch with Cascade Kinzie, 1 p.m., and Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Community vegan/vegetarian meal, 1 p.m., Riverfront/Iris Park.
Hello Dollface, plays music on the lawn, 1-4 p.m., Trimble Hot Springs. www.trimblehotsprings.com.
Open drum circle, 2 p.m., Fassbinder Park. 403-4150.
Sign Language Practice Group, 4-5 p.m., Durango Joe’s by the Hydration Station, 6 Town Plaza. 903-1524.
Open Jam Night, 4-9 p.m., Pura Vida Café at Lake Vallecito.
Jazz Church jam session, 6-9 p.m., Musica del Mundo, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Monday09
Mark Simons, live music, 5-6:30 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Durango Green Drinks Mondays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Rochester Hotel Courtyard, 726 E. 2nd Ave. 385-1920 or www.sustainableSWcolorado.org.
Tim Telep, live music, 6 p.m., Pura Vida Café at Vallecito Lake. 884-2766.
Doing Your Own Divorce and/or Custody, 6 p.m., Durango Public Library. 247-0266.
Chad MacCluskey and Jonathan Latta, live music, 6-9 p.m., Cyprus Café, 725 E. 2nd Ave.
Monday Night Dance Party, 7:30-9 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 903-9402.
Tuesday10
Greg Ryder, live music, 5:30-9 p.m., Pura Vida Café at Lake Vallecito.
Affordable Care Act meeting, 6-8 p.m., Durango Public Library. www.lwvlaplata.org.
Telekave, live music, 6 p.m., Mountain Madness Brewing Co. 247-5236.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio with vocalist Alison Dance, 6-9 p.m., The Cyprus Café, 725 E. 2nd Ave. 385-6884.
Open mic night, 7:30 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Open mic/jam session, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Beer bingo, 9-11 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
Wednesday11
In-Town Wee Walkabouts, 10-11 a.m., For the Birds, 1560 E. 2nd Ave.
Lisa Blue Trio, live music, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Rochester Secret Garden, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
Bocce Ball, 5:30-7 p.m., Buckley Park.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio, live music, 6-9 p.m., The Cyprus Café, 725 E. 2nd Ave. 385-6884.
Durango Chess Club, 6:30 p.m., Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College.
Durango Fencing Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Durango Sports Club, 1600 Florida Road. 759-1883.
“Saving Your Family’s Life,” part of a Wellness Lectures series, 7 p.m., Durango Public Library. 259-0968.
Ping pong and poker tournaments, 7:30 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Pub Quiz, 9 p.m. - close, The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. www.theirishembassypub.com.
Durango Orquesta De Salsa, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Ongoing
“Victory Camera,” artwork by Dan Groth, through July 14, Sideshow Emporium & Gallery in Dolores. 739-4646.
Photography by Steve McCurry and his “Group of Seven,” through July 26, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave.
“Rhythms of the Red Willow: Traditional Drums by Phillip C. Martinez,” thru July 31, Fort Lewis College Delaney Southwest Research Library.
Photography of Howard Rachlin on display, through July, Durango Rec Center. 375-7877.
“Beehive the ‘60s Musical,” 8 p.m., show runs Fridays and Saturdays thru Sept. 1, Durango Arts Center Theater, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“The Two Orphans,” 7:45 p.m., show runs thru Sept. 22, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160 or www.durangomelodrama.com.
“Grit: Coloradoans and the Dust Bowl” photographic exhibit, Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Karaoke, 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Photography of Howard Rachlin on display, through July, Durango Rec Center. 375-7877.
“Beehive the ‘60s Musical,” 8 p.m., show runs Fridays and Saturdays thru Sept. 1, Durango Arts Center Theater, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“The Two Orphans,” 7:45 p.m., show runs thru Sept. 22, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160 or www.durangomelodrama.com.
“Grit: Coloradoans and the Dust Bowl” photographic exhibit, Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Karaoke, 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Upcoming
Chad MacCluskey and Jonathan Latta, live music, part of the Your Concert Hall at The Park series, July 12, 5-7:30 p.m., Buckley Park.
Four Corners Back Country Horseman meeting, July 12, 6:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.4cbch.org.
Live music by Dave Luna, July 12 at Derailed Saloon, 725 Main St, from 6-11 pm
Jack Ellis, live music, July 13, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café at the Doubletree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio.
Third Time Charmed, live music, July 13, at Derailed Saloon, 725 Main St, from 8:30-12:30
Jack Ellis, live music, July 14, 5-9 p.m., The Plaza Grill in Pagosa Springs.
Arborglyphs lecture with Peggy Bergon, July 14, 6 p.m., Navajo State Park Visitors Center Conference Room. 883-2208.
“Wild Horses in Winds of Change” broadcast party, July 14, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
Cowboy Camp, July 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Animas Museum, 3065 W. 2nd Ave. 259-2402 or www.animasmuseum.org.
“The American Southwest: Are We Running Dry?” screening, July 20, 7 p.m., Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
“Fierce Grace” screening, part of Conscious Movie Night, July 20, 7 p.m., Sophia Peace Center in Dolores. 882-2123.
“Healthy Homes and Green Cleaning Tips,” part of the Household Toolkit Series, July 24, 7 p.m., Durango Public Library. www.habitatlaplata.org.
“Homeowners Associations and Good Neighbor Relations,” part of the Household Toolkit Series, Aug. 14, 7 p.m., Durango Public Library. www.habitatlaplata.org.
Walk among the arts in downtown Durango
What: First Thursdays Art Walk
Where: Durango Arts Center
When: Thurs., July 5, 5 p.m.
Where: Durango Arts Center
When: Thurs., July 5, 5 p.m.
Take an artistic stroll around downtown for the First Thursdays Art Walk at 5 p.m. Thurs., July 5. The event starts at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., and continues around town through galleries, shops and other venues.
Coordinated by the Durango Arts Center, the art walk promotes artists and art activities around Durango. Beyond the typical gallery walk, this event offers special entertainment and educational opportunities along the way at galleries and other venues.
Some of the participating galleries are the Arts Center, Earthen Vessel Gallery, Gallery 530, Sorrel Sky Gallery, Toh-Atin Gallery, and Wildshots. Participants get the chance to meet handmade paper artist Christen Weathers at Earthen Vessel Gallery, or view photos, paintings and prints of bicycle images by Mary Kenez and Dieter Runge at Gallery 530. Toh-Atin hosts Navajo inlay artist Jimmy Poyer, and Sorrel Sky is featuring artist Sharon Abshagen along with live music from Robby Overfield.
Other stops include Eno, the Rochester Hotel, Steaming Bean and Steve Gates Architect. Guide books can be picked up at participating locations.
For more information, visit www.durangoarts.org.
Fairgrounds sparkle with the Gem and Mineral Show
What: 59th annual Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show
Where: La Plata County Fairgrounds
When: Fri., July 6 - Sun., July 8
Where: La Plata County Fairgrounds
When: Fri., July 6 - Sun., July 8
Dig in to the 59th annual Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show this weekend at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.
The event opens Friday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. with almost 40 venders offering everything from small fossils to finished jewelry and artwork. Hosted by the Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club, the show continues Saturday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Some of the products offered include jewelry-making tools and equipment, gems, minerals, fossils and beading.
\But it’s not all about vendors. The event also has activities for kids, gold panning, a silent auction, raffle and free door prizes.
For additional information about the event, call 385-6850 or visit www.durangorocks.org.
For additional information about the event, call 385-6850 or visit www.durangorocks.org.
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