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Thursday17
Storytime, 10-11 a.m., Vallecito Church. 884-2222.
The Assortment, live music, 5-7 p.m., SKA Brewery, 225 Girard Street.
Peter Neds, live music, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Durango Motorless Transit group trail run, Dalla Mountain Park, 5:30 p.m., meet at Junction Creek parking. 946-5557 or www.go-dmt.org.
“New Choices for Homeowners – and Landlords – in Avoiding Foreclosure,” 6:30-7:30 p.m., Durango Public Library. 259-1086, ext. 22.
Durango Photography Club meeting, 7 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, Pine Room.
Caitlan Eddins, 7 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Terry Rickard, live music, 7-11 p.m., Derailed Saloon.
Salsa Night, 8 p.m., Underground at the Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
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.
Hello Doll Face, 9:30 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Friday18
Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., Christina’s Restaurant, 21382 HWY 160. www.earlybirdtoastmasters.org or 541-1268.
City of Durango’s Computer and Electronics Recycling, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Durango Recycling Center, 710 Tech Center Drive, www.durangogov.org/recycling/electronic
Sand Canyon Through the Ages hike, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sand Canyon. 759-1170 or www.sjma.org.
Women’s Health Coalition’s Health Workshop, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Elks Lodge, 902 E. 2nd Ave. 799-1654.
Paint the Town studio grand opening, 12 noon - ??, 600 Main Ave.
Youth Facing Health Challenges exhibit, 1-3 p.m., Discovery Children’s Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. 749-9607.
Docent Tour of “Textiles Today: Redefining the Medium,” 3 p.m., Barbara Conrad Gallery, exhibit lecture, 7:30 p.m., Dance Studio, 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.
Tour de Racks bicycle tour, 5 p.m., starting at Gazpacho's. www.getarounddurango.com.
Psychedelic Mojo, live music, 5 p.m., Balcony Bar & Grill, 600 Main Ave.
Terry Rickard, live music, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Robby Overfield, live music, 6-8:30 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. 403-8182.
10-Minute Play Contest readings, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center Theater, 802 E. 2nd Ave. 259-2606.
Durango Chamber Music Festival, 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. www.durangochambermusic.com or 247-1129.
Alex Paul, live music, 7-11 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Neil Nelson and Pete Neds, 8 p.m. Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave.
Six Dollar String Band, live music, 8 p.m., Durango Brewing, 3000 Main Ave.
Matt Miller, live music, 8 p.m., Mancos Valley Distillery. 946-0229.
GUADI and Niki, live music, 8:30 p.m., Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive.
Neil Nelson and Peter Neds, live music, 8:30 p.m., Derailed Saloon.
Dysfunkshion band, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
The Jelly Belly Boogie Band, live music, 9 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon, Gem Village. 884-9155.
Sonar, live music, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Saturday19
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - noon, First National Bank Parking Lot.
“What’s New in Plant Selection," 8:30 a.m., Native Roots, 26266 Highway 160; 10 a.m., Durango Nursery and Supply, 271 Kay Cee Lane. 382-1221.
Beginner Bird Walks, 9-10:30 a.m., For the Birds, 1560 E. 2nd Ave. 382-9396.
City of Durango’s Computer and Electronics Recycling, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Durango Recycling Center, 710 Tech Center Drive, www.durangogov.org/recycling/electronic
Sista Sessions skateboard program for girls, 9-10:30 a.m., Schneider Skate Park. 903-0182 or sistasessions@gmail.com.
Breakfast Club with Tim Telep, live music, 9:30 a.m. - noon, Home Slice Pizza, 441 E. College Ave. 259-5551.
Sketching hike in Canyons of the Ancients, 9:30 a.m., meet at lower Sand Canyon trailhead. 882-5600 to reserve a spot.
Unify Durango festival, 11 a.m. -6 p.m., Buckley Park.
The Assortment, live music at Grill Master Cook-Off, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Four Corners Stoves and Spas, 600 E. 2nd Ave.
Clean Bird Feeding seminar, 11 a.m. to noon, For The Birds, 1560 E. 2nd Ave. 382-9396.
“Fun With Science: Take-Apart Day,” 1 p.m. for grades K-2nd, 2:30 p.m. for grades 3rd and up, Lavenia McCoy Public Library, Bayfield. 884-2222.
Yoga Basics Workshop, 1-2:30 p.m., YogaDurango, Florida Road. 946-8961.
Montezuma Mayhem Obstacle Race, 1-2:40 p.m., Montezuma-Cortez High School. 565-3722, ext. 152.
Dandelion Festival, 2-9 p.m., Rotary Park. www.turtlelakerefuge.org or 247-8395.
Durango Choral Society presents “Cabaret!” 5:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangochoralsociety.org or 759-2206.
RockFest, 6 p.m., Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio. www.skyutecasino.com.
Terry Rickard, 6 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Dance in the Rockies’ Recital, 6 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Izzy Fest’s Belly Dance Show, 7 p.m., Smiley Theatre, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. 385-8547.
Greg Ryder, 7 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Chad MacCluskey and Dr. Latta, live music, 7-9 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
Jack Ten High, 8 p.m. Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave.
Six Dollar String Band, live music, 8-10 p.m., Durango Brewing Company, 3000 Main Ave.
Splatter Days Urban Art Show with DJ Juan Blanco, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
SEE-I & Euforquestra, live music, 9:15 p.m., The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive.
Taxi Dancer, 9:30 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
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Meet the Author featuring handwriting analyst M. Nancy German, author of Write to the Point, noon - 2 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com or 247-1438.
Irish music jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Gospel Brunch with Pint Night Boys, 1 p.m., and Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Pete Giuliani, live music at the Charity Pig Roast, 1-4 p.m., The Schank House at Vallecito Lake. 884-9150.
DJ Niko, Mr. Anderson and Brian Ess, 2 p.m., Jazz Church jam session, 6-9 p.m., Musica del Mundo, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Dance in the Rockies’ Recital, 3 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.
Kirtan with Blue Lotus Feet, 3 p.m., St. Mark’s Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave.
Sign Language Practice Group, 4-5 p.m., Durango Joe’s by the Hydration Station, 6 Town Plaza. 903-1524.
"Ring of Fire" eclipse viewing, 6-8:30 p.m., Mesa Top Loop Road, Mesa Verde National Park.
Meditation, 7-8:30 p.m., Durango Dharma Center. www.craigholliday.com or 759-5829.
Tim Guidotti, 7-11 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Monday21
Mark Simons, live music, 5-6:30 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Peter Neds, 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.
Tuesday22
West Building Energy Star recognition, with music by Rusted Prairie, 4:30-6:30 p.m., West Building, E. Second Ave.
“Dark Mold Archaeological Project,” part of the Celebrating Preservation Series, 5:30 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies.
Prehistory of the Durango Basketmaker II, part of the Celebrating Preservation Series, 6 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies. 247-7456.
Essential Oils for First Aid with Marija Helt, 6-8 p.m., Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave. 247-8129.
Meet the Author featuring mystery writer Chuck Graves, author of Hush Money, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com or 247-1438.
Composting Class, 7 p.m., Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
The Taj Mahal Trio, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Terry Rickard, live music, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main 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 bingo, 9-11 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
Wednesday23
Lisa Blue, live music, 4-7 p.m., Rochester Secret Garden, 721 E. 2nd Ave.
Retirement Party for Needham Elementary principal Pete Harter, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Needham Elementary School. 247-4791.
Greg Ryder, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Lecture & Presentation with Phil Borges, 6 p.m., Back Space Theatre, 1120 Main Ave., Suite 2. www.openshuttergallery.com.
Durango Short Track races, 6 p.m., Factory Trails at Fort Lewis College. www.durangodevo.com.
Caitlin, live music, 6-10 p.m., Derailed Saloon.
Ongoing
“Local Color,” online photography exhibit by Kit Frost, thru May 31. www.durangoarts.org.
Artwork by Kristen Smith, on display thru May, Raider Ridge Café, 509 E. 8th Ave. www.raiderridgecafe.com or 375-9727.
“Focusing on the Near” artwork by Elizabeth Kinahan and Rosie Carter, thru May, Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. www.anddurango.com.
Photography by Barbara Rosner, on display thru May, Fifth Corner Gallery, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Photography by Howard Rachlin, on display thru May, Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave.
“Textiles Today: Redefining the Medium,” thru June 2, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“Holy Men,” photography by Joey L, through June 7, Open Shutter Gallery. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com.
“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 Art 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.
“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.
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.
Upcoming
Energy Efficiency 101 workshop, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. May 24, LPEA, 45 Stewart St. 382-7170.
Animas River Days Benefit Party, 5:30-10 p.m., Balcony Bar & Grill, 600 Main Ave. 779-1547 or www.animasriverdays.org.
Psychedelic Mojo, live music, 6 p.m. May 24, Lost Dog Bar & Lounge, 1150 Main Ave.
Plant Exchange, 6:30 p.m. May 24, Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Downtown Durango clean up, 9-11 a.m. May 25. 247-0312.
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, Vallecito. 884-2641.
Dolores River Festival, 10 a.m. - sundown, June 2, Joe Rowell Park in Dolores. www.doloresriverfestival.com.
Entry deadline for Reel Paddling Film Festival, June 1. Festival, 5:30 p.m., June 8, Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. www.sanjuancitizens.org or 259-1361.
Andrea’s Fault, live music, 9 p.m., June 1, Sky Ute Casino.
Durango Blues Train, 5:45 p.m. June 2, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train station. durangobluestrain.com.
Andrea’s Fault, live music, 9 p.m., June 2, Sky Ute Casino.
Artwork due for Annual Juried Exhibit, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. June 5, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
“How to Safely Share Public Lands,” livestock protection dogs & backcountry recreation, 3:30-7:30 p.m. June 12, La Plata County Fairgrounds.
“Camping Canines” seminar, 6-8 p.m. June 12, Backcountry Experience, 1205 Camino del Rio. 946-9116.
Canines for the Cure Dog Walk and Bark for Life Festival, 10 a.m. June 16, Santa Rita Park. barkforlife.laplatarelay.com.
“An Evening with R. Carlos Nakai,” a benefit for the Mancos Public Library, 7 p.m. June 16, Mancos Opera House. 759-9716 or www.tamigraham.com.
Kirtan with Blue Lotus Feet, 3 p.m. June 17 , St. Mark’s Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave.
Three cheers for Riverhouse
What: Cheers for Children
Where: The Glacier Club
When: Sat., May 19, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Cheer on the Riverhouse Children’s Center as it hosts the 3rd annual Cheers for Children fund-raiser from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday at the Glacier Club, north of Durango on Highway 550.
The Riverhouse Children’s Center, now in its 10th year of serving the Durango community, is a child development center where children from six weeks to 5 years receive child care and early education.
The nonprofit organization helps families regardless of socioeconomic status, disability, family composition, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs or political affiliation.
Proceeds from the event will help fund the center’s food programs and education services. Attendees can enjoy wines from around the world, paired with appetizers. A silent auction is also on the menu with items like an autographed Rolling Stones electric guitar, a trip to the Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta, and a Callaway Solara ladies golf set up for grabs.
For additional information about the event, visit www.cheersforchildrendurango.com.
Old gear finds new life at annual Bike Swap
What: Durango Devo Bike Swap
Where: Chapman Hill
When: Sat., May 19, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where can that old bike find a brand new life? At the Durango Devo Bike Swap from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday at the Chapman Hill Pavilion, 500 Florida Road.
Ring in the summer season with this annual event where 20 percent of the proceeds go straight to the organization. Durango Devo is a junior development mountain bike team for ages 5 to 24 years with a mission to develop individuals into life-long cyclists in the setting of a traditional team.
Anything bike related is welcome at the event. And, it’s not just from the neighbors. The swap is known for offering up jerseys and bike gear from famous riders, too. Ned Overend, Travis Brown, Todd Wells and Willow Koerber are just some of the names associated with the swap.
Drop off items from 3-8 p.m. Friday, and hit up the swap Saturday morning. Bike equipment and clothing from local shops will also be available.
For additional information about the event or the organization, visit www.durangodevo.com.