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Thursday1
The City of Durango hosts Winter Bike to Work Day from 7-9 a.m. in front of Durango Coffee Co. 375-4901 for details.
The Durango Public Library hosts its "Great Decisions 2012" program from 11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. for a discussion on “Cybersecurity.” www.durangopubliclibrary.org for details.
B. Couture hosts a Prom Dress Trunk Show from 3-8 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. 423-648-5246 for details.
“The Immeasurable” art exhibit opens at 4:30 p.m. at the Fort Lewis College Art Gallery and runs through March 24. 247-7167 for details.
Studio &, 1027 Main Ave., hosts its Two-Year Anniversary show from 5-9 p.m. www.anddurango.com for details.
The Rochester Hotel, 721 E. 2nd Ave., hosts an artist’s reception for Maureen May's “Chromatic Delation" from 5-7 p.m. 385-1920 for details.
The Women’s Resource Center hosts a Member Reunion at 5:30 p.m. at Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave. 385-0105 for details.
Lacey Black plays the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
The Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., hosts Robby Overfield from 7-11 p.m. www.derailedsaloon.com or 247-5440 for details.
The Life-Long Learning Series will present “Renewable Energy in America: Recent Advances in Fundamental Energy Research,” at 7 p.m. in Noble Hall Room 130, at Fort Lewis College. 247-7401 for details.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts beer pong from 8 p.m. - close. 259-9018 for details.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts The Bob Floyd Band at 8 p.m. www.durangosummit.com for details.
Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band plays the Abbey Theater, 128 E. College, at 9 p.m. 385-1711 for details.
Friday2
The Earlybird Toastmasters meet from 7-8:30 a.m. at Christina’s Restaurant, 21382 HWY 160. www.earlybirdtoastmasters.org or 541-1268 for details.
Open Shutter Gallery hosts a photo reception for the Dave Spencer Ski Classic to benefit the Adaptive Sports Association from 5-7 p.m. www.asadurango.com or 259-0374 for details.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., hosts opening receptions from 5-7 p.m. for the Four Corners Commission in the Barbara Conrad Gallery, mixed media works by Joyce Majiski in the Art Library, and photographer Patty McClaflin in the Fifth Corner Photo Gallery. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606 for details.
Pete Giuliani plays the El Rancho from 5-8 p.m. 259-8111 for details.
Rob Webster plays The Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., starting at 5 p.m. www.derailedsaloon.com or 247-5440 for details.
Tim Guidotti plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. 375-7260 for details.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts Chaz McFlash from 6-9 p.m. and First Friday at 10 p.m. www.durangosummit.com for details.
The Café of Life, 925 Highway 3, hosts free movie night with “The Greater Good” at 6:30 p.m. 385-0321 for details.
The Tumblin’ Dice play rock music at Desperados, 351 Camino del Rio, at 7 p.m.
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive, presents Erica Otero on the French horn at 7 p.m. 385-8668 for details.
The Bus Tapes play Santa Fe rock at the Billy Goat Saloon, in Gem Village, at 8 p.m. 884-9155 for details.
DJ Soltron spins at Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., from 8 p.m. - close. 259-9018 for details.
DJ CK spins dance beats at Pongas, 121 W. 8th St., 9 p.m.-close. 382-8554 for details.
Saturday3
The Adaptive Sports Association's 14th annual Dave Spencer Ski Classic get sunder way at 1:30 p.m. at Durango Mountain Resort. www.asadurango.com or 259-0374 for details.
The Four Corners Film Office presents “Stuntmen Stories, Demonstrations & Instruction” with Hollywood stunt coordinator Bud Davis from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Back Space Theatre, 1120 Main Ave. 259-7940 for details.
The 5th annual Dance in the Rockies Competition Team Showcase begins at 6 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts Rupnow from 6-9 p.m. and DJ Juan Blanco at 10 p.m. www.durangosummit.com for details.
Contra Dance with the 4th Street String Band and caller Wendy Graham takes place at Park Elementary with beginner dance instruction at 7 p.m. 385-9292 for details.
Chad MacCluskey and Dr. Latta play Celtic and jazz from 7-9 p.m. at Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave. 385-0105 for details.
A Bob Dylan Tribute Show comes to the Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave., starting at 7:30 p.m.
Light of August takes the stage at the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. www.derailedsaloon.com or 247-5440 for details.
DJ Treazon spins at Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., from 8 p.m. - close. 259-9018 for details.
DJ CK spins dance beats at Pongas, 121 W. 8th St., 9 p.m.-close. 382-8554 for details.
Sunday4
The Dave Spencer Mountain Rally, a poker run, trivia contest and more to benefit the Adaptive Sports Association, starts at 9:30 a.m. www.asadurango.com or 259-0374 for details.
The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave., hosts a traditional Irish music jam from 12:30-4 p.m. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com for details.
The Durango Chapter of PFLAG meets from 6-8 p.m. in the Unitarian Universalist hall, 419 San Juan Drive. 799-0482 for details.
The Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., hosts Gospel Brunch at 1 p.m. and the Blue Moon Ramblers beginning at 7:30 p.m.
YogaDurango, 1140-A Main St., hosts “Learning to Heal Through Wholeness: Applying the Art of Inner Stillness to Cope with Chronic Pain & Illness,” 3:30-4:30 p.m. 247-3717 for details.
A free Sign Language Practice Group meets from 4-5 p.m. at Durango Joe’s, 6 Town Plaza. Participants must be able to sign without using their voices. 903-1524 for details.
Tim Guidotti plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m. 375-7260 for details.
Craig Holliday hosts a Sunday Evening Meditation from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Durango Dharma Center. www.craigholliday.com or 759-5829 for details.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts live music and dancing with Musica del Mundo from 8 p.m. - close. 259-9018 for details.
Monday5
Mark Simons plays classical and jazz guitar at Cosmo, 919 Main Ave., from 5-6:30 p.m. 259-2898 for details.
Tim Guidotti plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m. each Monday. 375-7260 for details.
The Monday Night Dance Party returns to the Durango Recreation Center from 7:30-9 p.m. and includes dance lessons and is free with paid admission. 903-9402 for details.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts Monday Movie Madness and Trivia from 8 p.m. - close. 259-9018 for details.
Tuesday6
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., docent series continues with a presentation on artist Jacob Lawrence presented by Sandra Mapel and Susie Bonds, at 10 a.m. www.durangoarts.org or 259-0313 for details.
The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield hosts a free screening of “The Seven Year Itch” starring Marilyn Monroe, at 1 p.m. 884-2222 for details.
The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Commission hosts the 1st annual Youth Expo from 6-8 p.m. at the Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangogov.org or 375-5005 for details.
Durango Joe’s, 40 Town Plaza, hosts an all ages open mic from 6-8 p.m.
Craig Holliday hosts a Dharma Talk and Mindful Meditation from 6-8 p.m. at Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave. 247-8129 for details.
Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a booksigning with Jonathan Evison, author of West of Here, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. www.mariasbookshop.com or 247-1438 for details.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts open mic night from 7:30 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts an open mic/jam session from 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. www.durangosummit.com for details.
The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., offers beer pong from 9-10:30 p.m. www.theirishembassypub.com for details.
Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave., hosts beer bingo from 9-11 p.m. with prizes for each game.
Wednesday7
Durango Indie Authors meet for a presentation on editing from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. 759-7028 for details.
The Durango Public Library hosts a free information session for adult learners from 6-7 p.m. in Program Room 3 for anyone interested in beginning, continuing or completing their education at Fort Lewis College. 247-7670 for details.
A bluegrass jam meets from 6-8 p.m. at Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave., every Wednesday. 247-1264 for details.
Del Alma presents “Continuing a Legacy: Building a Sustainable World in the 21st Century” a talk with Phillipe Cousteau for the Beeming Bioneers project at 6:30 p.m. at the Durango Discovery Museum. 259-9234 for details.
The Durango Chess Club gathers for its weekly meeting at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, at 6:30 p.m.
The Durango Fencing Club holds its weekly meeting 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Durango Sports Club, 1600 Florida Road. 759-1883 for details.
Dave Luna hosts Open Mic Nite at the Last Run Grill & Pub, near DMR on HWY 550, from 7-11 p.m. 247-1215 for details.
The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield hosts “Voluntary Simplicity,” a course exploring the practice of simplicity, from 1-3 p.m. 884-2222 for details.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts ping pong and poker tournaments from 8 p.m. - close.
The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave., hosts its weekly Pub Quiz at 8:30 p.m. www.theirishembassypub.com for details.
DJ Double D hosts Karaoke/Gong Show at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m.
Ongoing
Kids Rock, 1032 Main Ave., and Allison Ragsdale Photography present Durango’s 5th annual Cutest Kid Contest through March 10. 259-9400 or 259-9255 for details.
Mosaic Worship meets at 100 Jenkins Ranch Road, in Skyridge, at 7 p.m. Thursdays. www.mosaicdurango.com or 247-4213 for details.
The Rocky Mountain Retreat, 848 E. Third Ave., offers by-donation yoga Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. www.turtlelakerefuge.org or 382-2101 for details.
Yoga with Michelle takes place at Pathways Healing Center in Bayfield from 5:45-7 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. 884-4718 for details.
8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., hosts karaoke from 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. Thursdays - Sundays.
Yogadurango, 1140 Main Ave., hosts by-donation FAC Family Yoga from 3:30-4:40 p.m. Fridays and Community Yoga from 5-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. www.yogadurango.com or 903-8711 for details.
The paintings of Ann Smith are on display at Eno, 723 E. 2nd Ave., through March. www.annsmithwatercolors.com or 385-0105 for details.
The Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave., hosts an exhibit of the abstract photography of Heidi Lender and Brooke Shaden through April 4. 382-8355 for details.
The Center of Southwest Studies hosts “Ancient Skywatchers of the Southwest,” an exhibit by John Ninnemann. 247-7456 for details.
The Durango Arts Center hosts an online exhibit “Local Color,” photography by Kit Frost, through May 31. www.durangoarts.org for details.
Upcoming
The Durango Public Library is accepting entries for a Teen Writing Competition through March 31. Winners will be notified by April 7. www.durangopubliclibrary.org or 375-3380 for details.
The 3rd annual Winter Jubilee concert and workshop series takes place March 9 at the Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. 216-3398 for details.
The Girl Scouts host a free sing-along at 2 p.m. March 10 outside the train depot at 5th Street and Main Ave. 375-7913 for details.
The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield hosts an Ag Day event with a cowboy poet, potato bar, door prizes, and a showing of “Temple Grandin” March 10. 884-2222 for details.
Leftover Salmon plays at 7:30 p.m. March 10 at the Community Concert Hall. 247-7468 for details.
Big Money and the Corporate Citizens play The Hollywood Bar, in Dolores, at 9 p.m. 882-9998 for details.
Maria’s Bookshop and the Durango Discovery Museum present “What You Don’t Know About the San Juans,” a talk with Rob Blair, in the museum’s Boiler Room from 5:30-7 p.m. March 13. 247-1438 for details.
Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a booksigning with Mark Sundeen, author of The Man Who Quit Money, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 17. www.mariasbookshop.com or 247-1438 for details.
The 28th annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake fund-raiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters will be March 24 at Rolling Thunder Lanes in Ignacio. www.bbig.org or 247-3720 for details.
The electric car 
returns with a vengeance
What: “Revenge of the Electric Car”
Where: Durango Discovery Museum
When: Sat., March 3, 2 p.m.
The electric car is back for revenge.
The documentary “Revenge of the Electric Car” shows at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Durango Discovery Museum’s Boiler Room Theater, 1333 Camino del Rio. The film returns for an encore screening at 8 p.m. Tuesday at The Back Space Theatre, 1120 Main Ave.
Thousands of new electric cars were reportedly destroyed by the companies that built them in 2006, and now they’re back. “Revenge” follows several major car makers producing new models, and tells their stories as electric cars make a global resurgence. Cameras capture Nissan, GM and Tesla Motors as they try to become the best and most adored electric car makers on the market.
Rocky Mountain PBS sponsors the two screenings of the Independent Lens film, narrated by Tim Robbins and directed by Chris Paine. A panel discussion follows, featuring representatives of the “Transition Town” movement and Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado.
For additional information about the showings, call 426-1228.
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