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Thursday03
Durango Wine Experience, daily events, May 3-5. www.durangowine.com.
Artist’s reception for Kristen Smith, 5-7 p.m., Raider Ridge Café, 509 E. 8th Ave. www.raiderridgecafe.com or 375-9727.
Peter Neds, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
“Spring Into Action,” Womenade fund-raising event, 5:30 p.m., Rochester Hotel, 721 E. 2nd Ave. 247-1242.
Durango Motorless Transit group trail run, Lions Den and College Loop, 5:30 p.m., meet at Chapman Hill parking lot. 946-5557 or www.go-dmt.org.
Tyler Gummersal, 7 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
“As You Like It (the Pop Musical)," 7 p.m., show runs thru May 5, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org or 749-8585.
Katrina & Cook, live music, 7 p.m. - close, Durango Brewing, 3000 Main Ave. 247-3396.
Salsa night with DJ Soltron, 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.
Rupnow Trio, 10 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Friday04
Durango Wine Experience, daily events, May 3-5. www.durangowine.com.
Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., Christina’s Restaurant, 21382 HWY 160. www.earlybirdtoastmasters.org or 541-1268.
Docent Tours of “Textiles Today: Redefining the Medium” exhibit, 3 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
FAC Family Yoga with Katie Walsh, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Yogadurango, 1140 Main Ave. 903-8711.
Black Velvet, live music, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
4cGLAD meeting, 5:30-6 p.m., St. Mark’s Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. 688-0679.
25th annual Cinco de Mayo Carnival, 5:30-8 p.m., Park Elementary, 510 E. 6th Ave.
Bella Dance Co.’s First annual Showcase, 6 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Jeff Solon Jazz Duo, live music, 6-8:30 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. 403-8182.
Durango Gymnastics Kid’s Night Out, 6-9 p.m., Mason Center, 301 E. 12th Street. 375-7390.
St. Mark’s Recital Series with Douglas Owens, oboe and bassoon, 7 p.m., St. Mark’s, 910 E. 3rd Ave. www.3rdAveArts.org.
“As You Like It (the Pop Musical)," 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org or 769-4231.
Mike Testa, live music, 7-11 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
“Textiles Today: Redefining the Medium” lecture by Wendy Huhn, 7:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center Dance Studio, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Rob Webster, live music, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m., Derailed Saloon.
Kirk James Blues Band, 9 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon, Gem Village. 884-9155.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Durango Orquesta De Salsa, 10 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Saturday05
Sista Sessions skateboard program for girls, 9-10:30 a.m., Schneider Skate Park. 903-0182 or sistasessions@gmail.com.
Durango Wine Experience, daily events, May 3-5. www.durangowine.com.
Training for Durango Nature Studies Docent Program, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 769-1800 or www.durangonaturestudies.org.
Durango Kentucky Derby fund-raiser for Durango Arts Center, 2-4 p.m., Rochester Hotel Courtyard, 721 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
Medicine Horse Center Retreat, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Riversong Ranch, 1729 CR 250. 749-3934.
Durango Open Karate Tournament, 10:30 a.m., Escalante Middle School. 403-5369.
Durango Rollergirls Cinco de Mayo Bake Sale fund-raiser, 2-5 p.m., in front of Wagon Wheel Liquors.
Bella Dance Studio’s Bella Danzante IV, 3 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Community Yoga, 5-6 p.m. weekly by donation, Yogadurango, 1140 Main Ave. www.yogadurango.com or 903-8711.
JJ Davids Badass Blues Band, live music, 5-9 p.m., The Balcony, 600 Main Ave.
Black Velvet, 6 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Contra Dance with The Grouchy Geezers and caller Wendy Graham, 7 p.m., Park Elementary, 510 E. 6th Ave. 385-9292.
“As You Like It (the Pop Musical)," 2 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org or 769-4231.
Greg Ryder, 7 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Robbie Overfield, 8:30 p.m. – 1 a.m., The Derailed Saloon, 725 Main St.
DJ Mateo hosts live disco music and dancing, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Sunday06
Kelley Family Fund-raiser, a team event, 9 a.m., The Vault, 810 College Dr. www.thevaultdurango.com.
The World’s Biggest Disc Golf Picnic, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Centennial Park in Cortez. 759-8443.
Irish music jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Gospel Brunch, 1 p.m., and Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Sign Language Practice Group, 4-5 p.m., Durango Joe’s by the Hydration Station, 6 Town Plaza. 903-1524.
Spring fund-raiser for San Juan Symphony, 5 p.m., Silverpick Lodge. 259-4810.
Community Yoga, 5-6 p.m., weekly by donation, Yogadurango, 1140 Main Ave. www.yogadurango.com or 903-8711.
Sunday Evening Meditation, 7-8:30 p.m., Durango Dharma Center. www.craigholliday.com or 759-5829.
Joel Racheff, 7-11 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Jazz Church jam session, 6-9 p.m., Musica del Mundo, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Monday07
Durango Writers Group, 6:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center Library, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” Famous On-Screen Couples movie series, 7-9 p.m., Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield. 884-2222
Mark Simons, 5-6:30 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Joel Racheff, 5:30-7:30 and 8:30-10:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Tim Guidotti, 7-11 p.m. weekly, Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave. 375-7260.
Monday Night Dance Party, 7:30-9 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 903-9402.
Monday Movie Madness and Trivia, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Tuesday08
Colorado Historic Preservation Awards, 5:30 p.m., Fort Lewis College’s Center of Southwest Studies.
Seven Ways to Reclaim Health with Clayton and Petra Sullwold, 6-8 p.m., Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave. 247-8129.
Autoimmunity class with herbalist Marija Helt, 6:30 p.m., Zuke’s, 2257 Main Ave. 779-3111 or www.osadha.com.
Jen Rawling & Basho Parks, live music, 8 p.m., Handcrafted House, 1323 E. 2nd Ave.
Tim Sullivan, 7 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
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 pong, 9-10:30 p.m., The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. www.theirishembassypub.com.
Beer bingo, 9-11 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
Wednesday09
Ute Mountain/Mesa Verde Birding Festival, May 9-13, Cortez Cultural Center. 759-1170 or 565-1151.
Green Business Roundtable with speaker Linda Illsley, noon - 1 p.m., Pullman Room, Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 259-3583.
Lisa Blue, live music, 4-7 p.m., Rochester Secret Garden, 721 E. 2nd Ave.
Greg Ryder, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Rob Webster, 6-11 p.m., The Derailed Saloon, 725 Main St.
Book discussion of Running the Rift by Naomi Benaron, part of the Bookmarks Group, 7 p.m., Lavenia McCoy Public Library, Bayfield. www.lmpl.org.
Turtle Island Quartet with Mike Marshall, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Tim Sullivan, 7 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Durango Short Track races, 6 p.m., Factory Trails at Fort Lewis College. www.durangodevo.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.
Karaoke and Gong show, 10 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Ping pong and poker tournaments, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Pub Quiz, 8:30 p.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. www.theirishembassypub.com.
Ongoing
“Visual Metaphors,” art from Dolores High School students, thru May 5, Sideshow Emporium & Gallery in Dolores. 739-4646.
Artwork by Kristen Smith, on display thru May, Raider Ridge Café, 509 E. 8th Ave. www.raiderridgecafe.com or 375-9727.
Photography by Barbara Rosner, on display thru May, Fifth Corner Gallery at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Photography by Howard Rachlin, on display thru May, Durango Coffee Company, 730 Main Ave.
“Textiles Today: Redefining the Medium,” thru June 2, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“Re-Imagining the Book” book art by Joy Campbell, thru June 30, Durango Arts Center Art Library. www.durangoarts.org.
“Rhythms of the Red Willow: Traditional Drums by Phillip C. Martinez,” thru July 31, Fort Lewis College Delaney Southwest Research Library.
“Win, Place, Show” exhibit from Nicole Finger, through May 15, Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave. 385-1920.
“Holy Men,” photography by Joey L, through June 7, Open Shutter Gallery. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com.
By-donation yoga, Tues., Weds. and Thurs., Rocky Mountain Retreat, 848 E. 3rd Ave. www.turtlelakerefuge.org or 382-2101.
Yoga with Michelle, 5:45-7 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Pathways Healing Center, Bayfield. 884-4718.
Karaoke, 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
“Local Color,” online photography exhibit by Kit Frost, thru May 31. www.durangoarts.org.
“Ancient Skywatchers of the Southwest," Fort Lewis College’s Center of Southwest Studies. 247-7456.
Upcoming
Indie Authors Network meeting, 3:30-5 p.m. May 10, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave. 247-9704.
Spring Bear Wake-up Social, 4-8 p.m. May 10, Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. 749-4262.
Spring Gallery Walk, 5-9 p.m. May 11. 247-9018.
The Lindells and Verachrome, live music, 8 p.m. May 11, Mancos Valley Distillery. 946-0229.
“Do It Yourself High Tunnel and Hothouse Seminar,” 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. May 12, Songhaven Farm in Cahone. 882-2155.
Dedication and Open House for Durango Nature Studies new Welcome Building, 2-4 p.m. May 12, Highway 550 South, Bondad. www.durangonaturestudies.org.
Durango Dance’s 2012 Spring Performance “A Day in the Park,” 6:30 p.m. May 12, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
“Sunrise Over Africa” Telegraph 5K/10K walk and run, 9 a.m. May 13, Horse Gulch. 801-671-6805.
Ed Asner starring as FDR, 7:30 p.m. May 16, Community Concert Hall. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Women’s Health Coalition’s 3rd annual Health Workshop, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. May 18, Elks Lodge, 902 E. 2nd Ave. 799-1654.
Durango Devo Bike Swap, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. May 19, Chapman Hill Pavilion, 500 Florida Road. www.durangodevo.com.
Izzy Fest’s Belly Dance Show & Vendors, 7 p.m. May 19, Smiley Theatre, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. 385-8547.
The Taj Mahal Trio, 7:30 p.m., May 22, Community Concert Hall. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Narrow Horse 1500 meter swim, 4 p.m. May 25, Durango Rec. Center. 779-8643 or www.durangoswimclub.org.
Rusted Prairie, live music, 7 p.m. May 27, Blue Spruce RV Park & Cabins, Vallecito. 884-2641.
Annual Alien Run MTB race lands in Aztec
What: Alien Run Mountain Bike Competition
Where: Tiger Park in Aztec
When: Sun., May 6 at 10 a.m.
Whether they believe in other intelligent life forms or not, local mountain bikers will get a chance to ride some out-of-this-world singletrack this weekend in Aztec. The Alien Run Mountain Bike Competition returns to the alleged UFO crash site in Hart Canyon for its 12th year, offering races for all abilities.
The event, sponsored by Aztec Trails and Open Space, is meant to bring alien visitors and earthlings together to experience the mountain biking trails Aztec has to offer year round.
Registration for riders opens at 8 a.m. with a pre-race meeting at 9:45 a.m. and lunch at 12:30 p.m. Races start in Aztec's Tiger Park and feature a 10-mile course for beginners, 24-mile sport course, and a 25-mile trek for experts.
The Alien Trail runs through Hart Canyon and was originally developed by area riders, encircling the alleged UFO crash site of near Aztec. As it moves through the high desert, riders enjoy great views and challenging features like short single-track climbs, technical drops and rolling slickrock.
For more information about the event or to register, visit www.alienrun.com or call 505-333-2057/505-419-0175.