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Thursday28
Duck & Run Race, 3 p.m., 29th Street put-in to Santa Rita Park. www.mild2wildrafting.com.
“Gardening in Small Spaces,” 4-6 p.m., Fort Lewis College Environmental Center. 247-7091.
Guest Bartender, 4-7 p.m., Rochester Hotel & Bar, 726 E. 2nd Ave. 385-1920.
Terry Hartzel, live music, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Durango Motorless Transit group trail run, Colorado Trail, 5:30 p.m., meet at Colorado Trailhead off Junction Creek Road. 946-5557 or www.go-dmt.org.
River Protection Workgroup for the Animas River, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Kendall Mountain Center in Silverton.
“Herbal Tooth Care and Herbs for your Medicine Bundle,” with Doug Simons, 6-8 p.m., Durango Natural Foods.
Lee Bartley, live music, 6-9 p.m., Cyprus Café, 725 E. 2nd Ave.
Dave Luna, live music, 6-11 p.m., Derailed Saloon, 725 Main St.
Jill Holly, live music, 6:30 p.m., Trimble Spa and Natural Hot Springs. 247-0111 or www.trimblehotsprings.com.
Caitlan Eddins, live music, 7 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Community Flow Jam, 7-10 p.m., UniTea House, 666 College Drive.
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.
Old North State, Eryn Woods & Challenger, live music, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
“Gardening in Small Spaces,” 4-6 p.m., Fort Lewis College Environmental Center. 247-7091.
Guest Bartender, 4-7 p.m., Rochester Hotel & Bar, 726 E. 2nd Ave. 385-1920.
Terry Hartzel, live music, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Durango Motorless Transit group trail run, Colorado Trail, 5:30 p.m., meet at Colorado Trailhead off Junction Creek Road. 946-5557 or www.go-dmt.org.
River Protection Workgroup for the Animas River, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Kendall Mountain Center in Silverton.
“Herbal Tooth Care and Herbs for your Medicine Bundle,” with Doug Simons, 6-8 p.m., Durango Natural Foods.
Lee Bartley, live music, 6-9 p.m., Cyprus Café, 725 E. 2nd Ave.
Dave Luna, live music, 6-11 p.m., Derailed Saloon, 725 Main St.
Jill Holly, live music, 6:30 p.m., Trimble Spa and Natural Hot Springs. 247-0111 or www.trimblehotsprings.com.
Caitlan Eddins, live music, 7 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Community Flow Jam, 7-10 p.m., UniTea House, 666 College Drive.
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.
Old North State, Eryn Woods & Challenger, live music, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Friday29
36th annual Fun in the Sun Arts & Crafts Fair, noon - 6 p.m., Buckley Park. 247-2117.
Red Mountain Hike with Chris George, 10 a.m., Red Mountain Pass.
Docent tour of 36th annual Juried Exhibit, 3 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café at the Doubletree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Black Velvet, live music, 8 p.m., Derailed Saloon.
Terry Hartzel, live music, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Katrina & Cook, live music, 6-8:30 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. 403-8182.
Kentucky Deluxe, live music, 6-9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Red Mountain Hike with Chris George, 10 a.m., Red Mountain Pass.
Docent tour of 36th annual Juried Exhibit, 3 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café at the Doubletree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Black Velvet, live music, 8 p.m., Derailed Saloon.
Terry Hartzel, live music, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Katrina & Cook, live music, 6-8:30 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. 403-8182.
Kentucky Deluxe, live music, 6-9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
“Farmageddon” screening, part of Conscious Movie Night, 7 p.m., Sophia Peace Center in Dolores. 882-2123.
Mike Testa, live music, 7-11 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Black Velvet, live music, 8 p.m., Derailed Saloon.
Third Time Charmed, live music, 8 p.m., Blondie’s Pub in Cortez.
The Little Sister Band, 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.
D. Bess with Eric Kiefer, live music, 10 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Mike Testa, live music, 7-11 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Black Velvet, live music, 8 p.m., Derailed Saloon.
Third Time Charmed, live music, 8 p.m., Blondie’s Pub in Cortez.
The Little Sister Band, 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.
D. Bess with Eric Kiefer, live music, 10 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Saturday30
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - noon, First National Bank Parking Lot.
36th annual Fun in the Sun Arts & Crafts Fair, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Buckley Park. 247-2117.
Jack Ellis, live music, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café at the Doubletree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio.
Terry Hartzel, live music, 6 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Greg Ryder, live music, 7-11 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Local Art & Music Extravaganza, 7:30 p.m., UniTea House, 666 College Drive.
Peter Robot and Niko, 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.
Red Eyed Djinn with Kentucky Deluxe, 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
36th annual Fun in the Sun Arts & Crafts Fair, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Buckley Park. 247-2117.
Jack Ellis, live music, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café at the Doubletree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio.
Terry Hartzel, live music, 6 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Greg Ryder, live music, 7-11 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Local Art & Music Extravaganza, 7:30 p.m., UniTea House, 666 College Drive.
Peter Robot and Niko, 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.
Red Eyed Djinn with Kentucky Deluxe, 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Sunday1
Backcountry Experience Firecracker 5K & 1 mile Fun Run, Durango Mountain Resort. 247-5830.
Irish music jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Robby Overfield 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.
Jack Ellis, live music, 5:30-9 p.m., The Plaza Grill in Pagosa Springs.
Jazz Church jam session, 6-9 p.m., Musica del Mundo, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Tim Guidotti, 7-11 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Monday2
Mark Simons, live music, 5-6:30 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Tim Telep, live music, 6 p.m., Pura Vida Café at Vallecito Lake. 884-2766.
Chad MacCluskey, 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.
Tuesday3
Bicycle Workshop, fix up a bicycle for free, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., UniTea House, 666 College Drive. 335-9699.
Artists Nick Jones, Trent Taylor & friends, opening reception, 5-7 p.m., Raider Ridge Café, 509 E. 8th Ave. www.raiderridgecafe.com.
Greg Ryder, live music, 5:30-9 p.m., Pura Vida Café at Lake Vallecito.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio with vocalist Alison Dance, 6-9 p.m., The Cyprus Café, 725 E. 2nd Ave. 385-6884.
Open mic, 6-8 p.m., Durango Joe’s, 40 Town Plaza.
Artists Nick Jones, Trent Taylor & friends, opening reception, 5-7 p.m., Raider Ridge Café, 509 E. 8th Ave. www.raiderridgecafe.com.
Greg Ryder, live music, 5:30-9 p.m., Pura Vida Café at Lake Vallecito.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio with vocalist Alison Dance, 6-9 p.m., The Cyprus Café, 725 E. 2nd Ave. 385-6884.
Open mic, 6-8 p.m., Durango Joe’s, 40 Town Plaza.
Open mic night, 7:30 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Andrea’s Fault, live music, 8:30 p.m., The Silverton Brewery in Silverton.
Beer bingo, 9-11 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
Wednesday4
All American Gourmet Breakfast, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Rotary Park. www.durangorotary.org.
Freedom 5K, 9 a.m., Rotary Park.
In-Town Wee Walkabouts, 10-11 a.m., For the Birds, 1560 E. 2nd Ave.
American Voices: Public Readings, featuring the Declaration of Independence and other important founding documents, 11 a.m. - noon, Buckley Park.
Durango Elks Lodge Family BBQ, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 2nd Ave.
Kids to Kids Flea Market, noon - 3 p.m., Buckley Park. 403-8697.
Family Fun Picnic in the Park, noon - 5 p.m., Buckley Park.
Lisa Blue Trio, live music, 3-6 p.m., Rochester Secret Garden, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
Freedom 5K, 9 a.m., Rotary Park.
In-Town Wee Walkabouts, 10-11 a.m., For the Birds, 1560 E. 2nd Ave.
American Voices: Public Readings, featuring the Declaration of Independence and other important founding documents, 11 a.m. - noon, Buckley Park.
Durango Elks Lodge Family BBQ, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 2nd Ave.
Kids to Kids Flea Market, noon - 3 p.m., Buckley Park. 403-8697.
Family Fun Picnic in the Park, noon - 5 p.m., Buckley Park.
Lisa Blue Trio, live music, 3-6 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.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio, live music, 6-9 p.m., The Cyprus Café, 725 E. 2nd Ave. 385-6884.
Stars & Stripes Parade, 6-6:30 p.m., along Main Ave.
Street Dance on Main, 6:30-9 p.m., along Main Ave.
Street Dance on Main, 6:30-9 p.m., along Main Ave.
Waiting on Trial, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
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.
Terry Rickard, 7 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
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.
Terry Rickard, 7 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
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.
Pub Quiz, 9 p.m. - close, The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. www.theirishembassypub.com.
Ongoing
Photography by Howard Rachlin, thru June 30, Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave.
36th annual Juried Exhibit, thru June 30, Barbara Conrad Gallery at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
Artwork of Britt Gordon, thru June 30, Raider Ridge Café, 509 E. 8th Ave.
“Ancient Skywatchers of the Southwest,” thru June 29, Center of Southwest Studies. 247-7456.
“Re-Imagining the Book” book art by Joy Campbell, thru June 30, Durango Arts Center Library. www.durangoarts.org.
“Art and Soul,” sculpture by Janet Knocke and photography by Barbara Grist, through June 30, Rochester Hotel Lobby, 721 E. 2nd Ave. 385-1920.
“Victory Camera,” artwork by Dan Groth, through July 14, Sideshow Emporium & Gallery in Dolores. 739-4646.
Photography exhibition 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.
Yoga, Tues., Weds. and Thurs., Rocky Mountain Retreat, 848 E. 3rd Ave. www.turtlelakerefuge.org or 382-2101.
Karaoke, 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Upcoming
First Thursdays Art Walk with Sharon Abshagen, 5-8 p.m. July 5, Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave. 247-3555.
“On The Edge” exhibit by Jennifer Sullivan Carney, opening reception 5-7 p.m. July 5, show runs thru Aug. 15, Rochester Hotel Lobby, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
“Hot! 50th Anniversary of Studio Glass” opening reception, 5-7 p.m. July 6, 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. July 6, show runs through August, Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Dante’s Summer Concert Series, live music, 7-10 p.m. July 6, Durango Mountain Resort. www.durangomountainresort.com.
59th annual Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show, July 6-7, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; July 8, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.durangorocks.org.
Butterflies and Flowers at Purgatory tour, July 7, 9:30 a.m., meet outside Backcountry Experience at Durango Mountain Resort. 759-9113 or www.sjma.org.
Affordable Care Act meeting, July 10, 6-8 p.m., Durango Public Library. www.lwvlaplata.org.
Harpeth Rising, plays live music on the lawn, .June 12, 1-4 p.m., Trimble Hot Springs. www.trimblehotsprings.com.
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.
“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.
“On The Edge” exhibit by Jennifer Sullivan Carney, opening reception 5-7 p.m. July 5, show runs thru Aug. 15, Rochester Hotel Lobby, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
“Hot! 50th Anniversary of Studio Glass” opening reception, 5-7 p.m. July 6, 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. July 6, show runs through August, Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Dante’s Summer Concert Series, live music, 7-10 p.m. July 6, Durango Mountain Resort. www.durangomountainresort.com.
59th annual Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show, July 6-7, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; July 8, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.durangorocks.org.
Butterflies and Flowers at Purgatory tour, July 7, 9:30 a.m., meet outside Backcountry Experience at Durango Mountain Resort. 759-9113 or www.sjma.org.
Affordable Care Act meeting, July 10, 6-8 p.m., Durango Public Library. www.lwvlaplata.org.
Harpeth Rising, plays live music on the lawn, .June 12, 1-4 p.m., Trimble Hot Springs. www.trimblehotsprings.com.
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.
“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.
Come and play with the real deal
What: Meet the Trucks
Where: La Plata County Fairgrounds
When: Sat., June 30, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: La Plata County Fairgrounds
When: Sat., June 30, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Everyone likes to play with toy trucks. Well, here’s a chance to come say “Hey!” to a real-life big rig or helicopter at Meet the Trucks from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.
This hands-on festival gives attendees a chance to get a close look at all types of trucks, machines, building equipment and even a helicopter. Kids can touch all the equipment and even get a ride in the bucket truck.
The event is $3 for everyone, except kids under 3 can join the fun for free. It is a fund-raiser for Skills for Living and Learning School, a nonprofit that offers alternative education for children with learning disabilities. The school offers kindergarten through 3rd grade classes, an after-school program, preschool program and a summer camp.
Food and beverages are available, along with some giveaways. It’s also a chance to celebrate someone’s special day – organizers are billing it as a great venue for birthday parties, too,
For additional information, call 884-3259 or visit www.skillsforlivingandlearning.org.
Discover the art of packing light
What: Lightweight Backpacking Workshop
Where: Public Lands Center
When: Thurs., June 28, 7-8:30 p.m.
Get the secrets to packing light with the Lightweight Backpacking Workshop from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Public Lands Center, 18 Burnett Court.
Where: Public Lands Center
When: Thurs., June 28, 7-8:30 p.m.
Get the secrets to packing light with the Lightweight Backpacking Workshop from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Public Lands Center, 18 Burnett Court.
Summertime backpacking in the mountains means taking along all the gear and goodies that can fit in one pack. Volunteers and experienced backpackers, Will Rietveld and Janet Reichl, share some techniques they use to keep the weight of their packs under 15 pounds.
Rietveld has lowered his base pack weight with everything except food, fuel and water, down to less than 7 pounds. He’ll share his secrets to keeping it together without sacrificing comfort. Get the steps to lightening packs and increasing the enjoyment of backpacking.
The San Juan Mountains Association, which promotes responsible care of resources with education and involvement, hosts the event.
For additional information about the workshop, call 385-1256 or visit www.sjma.org.
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