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Thursday18
Business Improvement District Coffee & Conversation, 8-9:30 a.m., Carver Brewing Co.
Undergraduate Research Symposium, 12:20 p.m., keynote address by Erin Lehmer, 1:30 p.m., Student Union Ballroom at Fort Lewis College. 247-7264.
Ruth Cutcher performs on classical guitar, noon - 2 p.m., Durango Public Library.
Strater Hotel Open House, 4-7 p.m., 699 Main Ave. www.strater.com.
Healthy Cooking Class, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Creativity Festivity Reception – poetry reading by Durango fourth-graders, 5-7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
Sweetwater String Band performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Leadership La Plata recruitment and informational meeting, 5:30-7 p.m., Alpine Bank. 247-0312.
Trivia Night, 6 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.org or 259-9234.
April in Paris, a musical and culinary adventure to benefit Music in the Mountains, 6 p.m., Jean Pierre Restaurant, 601 Main Ave.
La Plata Board of Commissioners open forum, sponsored by the League of Women Voters of La Plata County, 6-7:30 p.m., Durango City Council Chambers, 949 E. 2nd Ave.
Free Acupuncture Clinic for veterans and families, 6-8 p.m., Durango VFW, 1550 Main Ave. 403-4150.
Sweetwater String Band performs, 6-10 p.m., Diamond Bell Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Durango Elks Lodge.
Kirtan with Blue Lotus Feet, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Himalayan Kitchen Restaurant.
Choir Concert performance, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Artist reception featuring Krista Harris, 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
“For Love and Flowers” Chamber Choir concert, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Durango Photography Club meeting, 7-9 p.m., Holiday Inn & Suites on Highway 160.
Rob Webster performs, 7-10 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Robbie Overfield Trio and Hello Dollface play the Derailed Pour House Grand Re-Opening Party starting at 7 p.m., 725 Main Ave.
Spafford with Elder Grown performs, 8 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Salsa Night with DJ Caliente, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Andrew Sickler performs, 8:30-11 p.m., Applebee’s, 800 Camino del Rio.
Friday19
Durango Bluegrass Meltdown begins at 5 p.m. with the Railroad Museum Concert, festival continues April 20-21. www.durangomeltdown.com.
Arbor Day Ceremony, 10 a.m., Durango Rec Center.
Sugar Creek Live performs, 4:30-7:30 p.m., The Rochester Secret Garden, 726 E. 2nd Ave. 385-1920.
Sweetwater String Band performs, 5-6 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St.
Darryl Strawberry visits Durango, 5:30 p.m., Whalen Gymnasium at Fort Lewis College, sports field dedications, 9-10 a.m., Alpine Bank Youth Sports Complex Little League baseball fields.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Durango Double Kick Off Party, 5:30-8 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St.
“Two Who Dared” screening, 6 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 419 San Juan Drive.
Pub Science, 6 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. 259-9234. 4
“We Are All One” artist reception and fund-raiser, with Shannon Smith, 6-8 p.m., The River Church, 860 Plymouth Dr.
Robby Overfield performs, 6-8:30 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave.
The Rocky Mountain Grass Bike Poloships come to Buckley Park,from 6-9 p.m. with championship match at 9 p.m.www.facebook.com/PurangoDolo
Evan Suiter and Jack Maynes perform, 6:30 p.m. - close, Jean Pierre Wine Bar.
Mike Testa , 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main.
Kirk James Blues Band performs, 7-11 p.m., Schank House Bar & Grill at Vallecito Lake.
The Bar D Wranglers perform, 8 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave.
4Ever Fridays, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
The Scrugglers & Friends perform, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Sweetwater String Band performs, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., Derailed Saloon.
The Dean Murphy Band performs, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Saturday20
Florida Mesa Church fund-raiser and walk for Hunger, 9 a.m. 739-0807.
The Fort Lewis College Brass Summit, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.
Kid’s Bluegrass Jam, part of the Bluegrass Meltdown, 9:30 a.m., Strater Hotel, Pullman Room, 699 Main Ave.
Earth Day Celebration, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Aztec Ruins National Monument. 505-334-6174.
Ruth Cutcher and her students perform, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Durango Public Library.
Earth Day 5K and Family Fun Run, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., For the Birds/Rotary Park. www.durangonaturestudies.org.
Frosty Pines Frontier Village Summer Program Open House & Jamboree, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Pine Song Tree Farm in Bayfield. 884-9963.
Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, Band Showcase at noon, Elks Lodge, 9th Street and E. 2nd Ave., festival continues April 21. www.durangomeltdown.com.
The Rocky Mountain Grass Bike Poloships, Buckley Park, with street party, live music, beer garden and The Brewer’s Cup, from 1-10 p.m. www.facebook.com/PurangoDolo
Skills for Living and Learning – Autism Awareness Fundraiser, 3-11 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 884-3259.
Sweetwater String Band performs, 5-9 p.m., The Balcony, 600 Main Ave.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
“Off With Their Heels!” a senior seminar project, 7 p.m., Mainstage Theatre at Fort Lewis College.
Chad MacCluskey performs, 7-9 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
Robin Davis performs, 7-10 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Jeff and Tristan Scroggins perform, 7 p.m. - close, Jean Pierre Wine Bar, 601 Main Ave.
Bach and Beatlemania, featuring the San Juan Symphony, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
The Spinning Wheels perform, 8-11 p.m., Mr. Happy’s in Cortez.
Juan Blanco performs, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Sage Francis, Prolyphic and more perform, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangomassive.com.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
The Fort Lewis College Brass Summit, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.
Kid’s Bluegrass Jam, part of the Bluegrass Meltdown, 9:30 a.m., Strater Hotel, Pullman Room, 699 Main Ave.
Earth Day Celebration, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Aztec Ruins National Monument. 505-334-6174.
Ruth Cutcher and her students perform, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Durango Public Library.
Earth Day 5K and Family Fun Run, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., For the Birds/Rotary Park. www.durangonaturestudies.org.
Frosty Pines Frontier Village Summer Program Open House & Jamboree, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Pine Song Tree Farm in Bayfield. 884-9963.
Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, Band Showcase at noon, Elks Lodge, 9th Street and E. 2nd Ave., festival continues April 21. www.durangomeltdown.com.
The Rocky Mountain Grass Bike Poloships, Buckley Park, with street party, live music, beer garden and The Brewer’s Cup, from 1-10 p.m. www.facebook.com/PurangoDolo
Skills for Living and Learning – Autism Awareness Fundraiser, 3-11 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 884-3259.
Sweetwater String Band performs, 5-9 p.m., The Balcony, 600 Main Ave.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
“Off With Their Heels!” a senior seminar project, 7 p.m., Mainstage Theatre at Fort Lewis College.
Chad MacCluskey performs, 7-9 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
Robin Davis performs, 7-10 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Jeff and Tristan Scroggins perform, 7 p.m. - close, Jean Pierre Wine Bar, 601 Main Ave.
Bach and Beatlemania, featuring the San Juan Symphony, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
The Spinning Wheels perform, 8-11 p.m., Mr. Happy’s in Cortez.
Juan Blanco performs, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Sage Francis, Prolyphic and more perform, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangomassive.com.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Sunday21
Durango Bluegrass Meltdown begins at 10 a.m. with Gospel Set, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., and continues throughout the day. www.durangomeltdown.com.
Kid’s Bluegrass Instructional Workshop, part of the Bluegrass Meltdown, 10 a.m., Strater Hotel, Pullman Room.
Kid’s Bluegrass Instructional Workshop, part of the Bluegrass Meltdown, 10 a.m., Strater Hotel, Pullman Room.
Gospel Brunch with Bluegrass Performers, 1 p.m., and Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Bach and Beatlemania featuring the San Juan Symphony, 3 p.m., Henderson Hall, San Juan College, Farmington. www.sanjuansymphony.org.
Uke Jam, 4-5:30 p.m., Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Argentine Tango practice, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Dance, 1120 Main Ave. www.tangodurango.com or 769-5519.
“Do the Math” screening, 5:30 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.org.
Jazz Church jam session, 6-9 p.m., Musica del Mundo, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Hip Hop Show with Spanphly, Mine+us, Eraserface and more, 7 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
Joel Racheff performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Bach and Beatlemania featuring the San Juan Symphony, 3 p.m., Henderson Hall, San Juan College, Farmington. www.sanjuansymphony.org.
Uke Jam, 4-5:30 p.m., Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Argentine Tango practice, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Dance, 1120 Main Ave. www.tangodurango.com or 769-5519.
“Do the Math” screening, 5:30 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.org.
Jazz Church jam session, 6-9 p.m., Musica del Mundo, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Hip Hop Show with Spanphly, Mine+us, Eraserface and more, 7 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
Joel Racheff performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Monday22
Maker Mondays open art studio, 2-6 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Free Acupuncture Clinic for veterans and families, 3-5 p.m., 572 E. 3rd Ave. 403-4150.
Community-wide Earth Day Celebration, 3:30 p.m., “Bidder 70” screening, 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Ace Revel, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
Meet the Author event featuring Jonathan Evison, author of The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. www.mariasbookshop.com.
“Bidder 70” screening, 7 p.m., Student Union at Fort Lewis College, Vallecito Room. 247-7091.
Tim Guidotti performs, 7-10 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Meditation and Satsang with Craig Holliday, 7:15-8:45 p.m., Smiley Building, Room 10, 1309 3rd Ave.
Monday Night Dance Party, 7:30-9 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 903-9402.
Free Acupuncture Clinic for veterans and families, 3-5 p.m., 572 E. 3rd Ave. 403-4150.
Community-wide Earth Day Celebration, 3:30 p.m., “Bidder 70” screening, 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Ace Revel, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
Meet the Author event featuring Jonathan Evison, author of The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. www.mariasbookshop.com.
“Bidder 70” screening, 7 p.m., Student Union at Fort Lewis College, Vallecito Room. 247-7091.
Tim Guidotti performs, 7-10 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Meditation and Satsang with Craig Holliday, 7:15-8:45 p.m., Smiley Building, Room 10, 1309 3rd Ave.
Monday Night Dance Party, 7:30-9 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 903-9402.
Tuesday23
Rotary Club of Durango meets, 5:30 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.
Terry Rickard performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
International Experience student exchange informational meeting, 5:30 p.m., R.H. Crossland Historical Museum, 835 Main Ave., Suite 108. 719-641-5514.
Financial IQ for Women workshops, featuring Jaime McMillan, 6:30-7:30 p.m., also runs April 30 and May 7, 150 E. 9th St., Suite 100.
Durango’s Bears with Heather Johnson, 6:30-8 p.m., Durango Public Library. www.wildsmart.org.
Tim Sullivan performs, 7-10 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Open mic night, 8 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.
Wednesday24
Durango Bird Club Bird Walk, 9-10 a.m., For the Birds, 1560 East 2nd Ave. 382-9396.
Trails 2000 trail work night, 4-7 p.m., Meadow Trail/Horse Gulch. www.trails2000.org
Trails 2000 trail work night, 4-7 p.m., Meadow Trail/Horse Gulch. www.trails2000.org
Retirement Party for Paulette Church, executive director of the Durango Adult Education Center, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Strater Hotel, Pullman Room, 699 Main Ave.
Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Haiga Poetry Reading with world traveler/painter John Brandi, 5 p.m., Durango Arts Center Theater, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Creativity Festivity – High School Poetry Slam, 5-8 p.m., Durango Arts Center Theater, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Lacey Black performs, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave. 259-0430.
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 performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Aaron Watson performs, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Ping pong and poker tournaments, 7:30 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Haiga Poetry Reading with world traveler/painter John Brandi, 5 p.m., Durango Arts Center Theater, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Creativity Festivity – High School Poetry Slam, 5-8 p.m., Durango Arts Center Theater, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Lacey Black performs, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave. 259-0430.
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 performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Aaron Watson performs, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Ping pong and poker tournaments, 7:30 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Ongoing
“Ancient Skywatchers of the Southwest,” Anasazi Heritage Center, Dolores, on display through April 27.
“Masks: Creating Identity,” runs through April 27, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Works by June McCartney, runs through April 27, Olio Food Wine Art in Mancos.
“Redrock Watercolors,” featuring Joyce Heuman Kramer, show runs through April 29, Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave. 385-1920.
“Images of the Southwest,” photography by Howard Rachlin, show runs through April, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave.
Egg Candling and Chick Holding, 1:30-4:30 p.m., daily through April, Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio.
“The Art of Calligraphy,” featuring Beth Wheeler, runs through April, Mancos Town Gallery.
Artist Collaborative: Open Studio with On-site Instructor, featuring Christine Trout, 9-11:30 p.m., Wednesdays through May 7, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
“Instagram Photography,” runs through May 9, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com.
“Iconic Images from Master Photographers,” runs through May 9, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.
“Woven to Wear” exhibition, runs through May 16, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College.
Karaoke, 3-7 p.m., Thursdays and 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Upcoming
Public Forum with Community Connections, 4:30-5:30 p.m., April 25, 281 Sawyer Drive. 385-3452.
Jack Ellis performs, 7-11 p.m., April 25, The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Full Moon Hike Under the Pink Moon, 7:30-9:30 p.m., April 25, Animas City Mountain. www.durangonaturestudies.org.
Creativity Festivity – Durango Middle and High School Music Performance, 5-8 p.m., April 26, Durango Arts Center Theater, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Jack Ellis performs, 7-11 p.m., April 25, The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Full Moon Hike Under the Pink Moon, 7:30-9:30 p.m., April 25, Animas City Mountain. www.durangonaturestudies.org.
Creativity Festivity – Durango Middle and High School Music Performance, 5-8 p.m., April 26, Durango Arts Center Theater, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Major Leaguer descends on Durango
What: Former MLB slugger Darryl Strawberry visits
Where: Fort Lewis College and Alpine Bank Youth Sports Complex
When: Fri., April 19 at 5:30 p.m.; and, Sat., April 20 from 9-10 a.m.
Major League icon Darryl Strawberry comes to Durango this weekend to speak at Fort Lewis College and help dedicate the fields at the Alpine Bank Youth Sports Complex.
Where: Fort Lewis College and Alpine Bank Youth Sports Complex
When: Fri., April 19 at 5:30 p.m.; and, Sat., April 20 from 9-10 a.m.
Major League icon Darryl Strawberry comes to Durango this weekend to speak at Fort Lewis College and help dedicate the fields at the Alpine Bank Youth Sports Complex.
A former drug abuser turned born-again Christian, Strawberry speaks at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, at FLC’s Whalen Gymnasium about his turbulent career as well as his life on and off the field. He’ll also be at the sports complex Little League baseball fields for a dedication ceremony from 9-10 a.m. Sat., April 20.
Strawberry began his major league career with the New York Mets in 1983, and ended it with the New York Yankees in 1999. He is best known for his commanding performance at the plate, collecting 335 career home runs and 1,000 RBI. He’s also one of only five Major League players to hit two pinch-hit grand slams in the same season.
He now lives in St. Charles County, Mo., with his wife, Tracy. The two founded The Darryl Strawberry Foundation, an organization dedicated to children with autism.
For more information, visit www.durangobaseball.org.
Watson, Marble bring honky-tonk to town
What: Aaron Watson performs
Where: Community Concert Hall
When: Wed., April 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Singer and songwriter Aaron Watson brings the best of the Texas honky-tonk tradition to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College at 7:30 p.m. Wed., April 24.
Where: Community Concert Hall
When: Wed., April 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Singer and songwriter Aaron Watson brings the best of the Texas honky-tonk tradition to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College at 7:30 p.m. Wed., April 24.
Raised in Amarillo to the sounds of George Jones, Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson, as well as the Beach Boys and the Beatles, Watson plays country music with a traditional feel and a young man’s energy and spunk. He says he draws his inspiration from a steadfast dedication to both family and fans. His latest release, “Real Good Time,” includes songs about his wife, parents, grandparents and his faith.
Durango-based alt country singer and songwriter D.L. Marble kicks off the music and the dancing at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 247-7657 or visit www.durangoconcerts.com.
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