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Student Recital, 12:20 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.
City Council candidate forum , sponsored by the League of Women Voters, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., City Council Chambers.
“Wonder Women: The Untold Story of American Superheroines” screening, 6 p.m., Fort Lewis College Ballroom. 247-1242.
Theatrically Speaking, 6-7:30 p.m., Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave.
Lightweight Backpacking workshop, 6-7:30 p.m., Public Lands Center, 15 Burnett Court. www.sjma.org.
Free Acupuncture Clinic for veterans and families, 6-8 p.m., Durango VFW, 1550 Main Ave. 403-4150.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Durango Elks Lodge.
“Animal Encounters From Alaska to Africa to Earthfire,” part of the Life-Long Learning lecture series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College’s Noble Hall, Room 130.
Ace Revel performs, 7 p.m., Derailed Saloon.
Dances with Whales spring concert, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. 247-7151.
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society meeting, 7 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College.
Ashley Edwards and Jessie Olgle perform, 7 p.m., Derailed Saloon.
Southwest Civic Winds concert, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durango concerts.com.
Jack Ellis performs, 7-10 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
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.
The Bear Hand Killers perform, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Friday15
ou Knew Me When performs, 5 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. www.skabrewing.com.
“Meet Keith” reception, 5-7 p.m., Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave.
Jack Ellis performs, 5-9 p.m., The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs.
Studio & anniversary celebration, 5-9 p.m., Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. anddurango.com.
Pub Science, 5:30 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. 259-9234.
Friends of Wolf Creek Social, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Rochester Hotel Lobby, 721 E. 2nd Ave. www.friendsofwolfcreek.org.
“Spring Cleaning: A guide to sensible cleansing” class, 6-8 p.m., Osadha Herbal Wellness. 259-2181 or www.osadha.com.
Senior Recital: Bethany Wanket on violin, 7 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.
“Independence,” theatrical performance from Merely Players, 7:30 p.m., show also runs March 16, 21-23, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
Neil Nelson performs, 8 p.m., Derailed Saloon.
Mateo and Spark Madden perform, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Third Time Charmed performs, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
Patrick Crossing performs, 9 p.m. - midnight, Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
The Todd Tijerina Trio performs, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio. 563-7777.
Kirk James Blues Band performs, 9 p.m. - close, Buffalo Inn in Pagosa Springs.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
“Meet Keith” reception, 5-7 p.m., Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave.
Jack Ellis performs, 5-9 p.m., The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs.
Studio & anniversary celebration, 5-9 p.m., Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. anddurango.com.
Pub Science, 5:30 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. 259-9234.
Friends of Wolf Creek Social, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Rochester Hotel Lobby, 721 E. 2nd Ave. www.friendsofwolfcreek.org.
“Spring Cleaning: A guide to sensible cleansing” class, 6-8 p.m., Osadha Herbal Wellness. 259-2181 or www.osadha.com.
Senior Recital: Bethany Wanket on violin, 7 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.
“Independence,” theatrical performance from Merely Players, 7:30 p.m., show also runs March 16, 21-23, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
Neil Nelson performs, 8 p.m., Derailed Saloon.
Mateo and Spark Madden perform, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Third Time Charmed performs, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
Patrick Crossing performs, 9 p.m. - midnight, Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
The Todd Tijerina Trio performs, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio. 563-7777.
Kirk James Blues Band performs, 9 p.m. - close, Buffalo Inn in Pagosa Springs.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Saturday16
Diversity Dialogue, 8:45 a.m. - noon, Durango Public Library. 259-1247.
The Met: Live in HD featuring Francesca da Rimini, 10 a.m., Student Union Vallecito Room at Fort Lewis College.
The Four Corners of Inspiration, photography by Bruce Hucko, 1-2:30 p.m., show runs through March 26, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
Spring Hoedown, 5 p.m., Mancos Opera House. 903-8831.
Steampunk Stomp II Benefit, 6 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. 259-9234 or durangodiscovery.org. 4
“Bukunda Medical Clinic” screening and Unite Our World discussion, 6 p.m., The Back Space Theatre, 1120 Main Ave., Suite 2. www.uniteourworld.org.
Kirk James performs, 6-9 p.m., Nello’s Bistro in Pagosa Springs.
Banff Mountain Film Festival, 7 p.m., Smiley Building Theater, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. 259-3583.
Chad MacCluskey performs, 7-9 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
Traditional Ceili, 7-10 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
“Independence,” theatrical performance from Merely Players, 7:30 p.m., show also runs March 21-23, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
Joel Racheff performs, 8 p.m., Derailed Saloon.
Comedy Nights at the Hank featuring Lori Callahan and Rick Bryan, 8 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7123 or henrystratertheatre.com.
Shamrocks and Shenanigans with DJ Ralphsta and Loco, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Live music, 9 p.m. - midnight, Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
The Todd Tijerina Trio performs, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio. 563-7777.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
The Gamits performs, 10 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
The Met: Live in HD featuring Francesca da Rimini, 10 a.m., Student Union Vallecito Room at Fort Lewis College.
The Four Corners of Inspiration, photography by Bruce Hucko, 1-2:30 p.m., show runs through March 26, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
Spring Hoedown, 5 p.m., Mancos Opera House. 903-8831.
Steampunk Stomp II Benefit, 6 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. 259-9234 or durangodiscovery.org. 4
“Bukunda Medical Clinic” screening and Unite Our World discussion, 6 p.m., The Back Space Theatre, 1120 Main Ave., Suite 2. www.uniteourworld.org.
Kirk James performs, 6-9 p.m., Nello’s Bistro in Pagosa Springs.
Banff Mountain Film Festival, 7 p.m., Smiley Building Theater, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. 259-3583.
Chad MacCluskey performs, 7-9 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
Traditional Ceili, 7-10 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
“Independence,” theatrical performance from Merely Players, 7:30 p.m., show also runs March 21-23, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
Joel Racheff performs, 8 p.m., Derailed Saloon.
Comedy Nights at the Hank featuring Lori Callahan and Rick Bryan, 8 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7123 or henrystratertheatre.com.
Shamrocks and Shenanigans with DJ Ralphsta and Loco, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Live music, 9 p.m. - midnight, Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
The Todd Tijerina Trio performs, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio. 563-7777.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
The Gamits performs, 10 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
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Irish music jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
The Equine Assisted Learning Program and Horse Empower fund-raiser, hosted by The Big Picture School and Phoenix Program, 6 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub.
Gospel Brunch with The Stetler Brothers, 1 p.m., and Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 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.
Fund-raiser for the Durango Big Picture High School, 6-8 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Jazz Church jam session, 6-9 p.m., Musica del Mundo, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Jack Ten High performs, 7 p.m., Derailed Saloon.
Senior Recital: Jamie Olinger on guitar, 7 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.
The Polyrythmics perform, 7 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Joel Racheff performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Wild Mountain performs, 8-11 p.m., Carvers Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave.
The Equine Assisted Learning Program and Horse Empower fund-raiser, hosted by The Big Picture School and Phoenix Program, 6 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub.
Gospel Brunch with The Stetler Brothers, 1 p.m., and Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 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.
Fund-raiser for the Durango Big Picture High School, 6-8 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Jazz Church jam session, 6-9 p.m., Musica del Mundo, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Jack Ten High performs, 7 p.m., Derailed Saloon.
Senior Recital: Jamie Olinger on guitar, 7 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.
The Polyrythmics perform, 7 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Joel Racheff performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Wild Mountain performs, 8-11 p.m., Carvers Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave.
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Egg Candlin’ and Handlin’, 11 a.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. 259-9234.
La Plata School and Public Employees Retirement Association’s Brown Bag Lunch, noon - 1 p.m., Durango Public Library. 385-4388.
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.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30-7:30 and 8:30-10:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
“The Zero Waste Home,” 6-7 p.m., Durango Public Library.
Ace Revel performs, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
Monday Night Dance Party, 7:30-9 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 903-9402.
La Plata School and Public Employees Retirement Association’s Brown Bag Lunch, noon - 1 p.m., Durango Public Library. 385-4388.
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.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30-7:30 and 8:30-10:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
“The Zero Waste Home,” 6-7 p.m., Durango Public Library.
Ace Revel performs, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
Monday Night Dance Party, 7:30-9 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 903-9402.
Tuesday19
Solarize Campaign with The Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency, 9-11 a.m., Durango Rec Center. www.fourcore.org.
Rotary Club of Durango meeting, 5:30 p.m., Henry Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.
This Must Be The Band, Talking Heads tribute band, performs, 8 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Open mic night, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Beer bingo, 9-11 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
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Durango Nature Studies Society Bird Walk, 9-10 a.m., For the Birds, 1560 East 2nd Ave. 382-9396.
Durango Indie Author’s Group meeting, 3:30-5 p.m., Pine River Valley Bank, 1702 Main Ave.
Dead Squirrel Time Trials, 5:30 p.m., Mountain Madness.
Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Wonder Women: The Untold Story of American Superheroines, 5:30 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. 259-9234 or www.durangodiscovery.org.
Lacey Black performs, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave. 259-0430.
Ashley Edwards performs, 6 p.m., Derailed Saloon.
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.
“Death of Place” screening, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
Joel Racheff performs, 7-11 p.m., The 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.
Ongoing
“Elsewhere,” featuring works by Kamil Vojnar, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com.
“Year: A Brief Underview of the History of Time,” show runs through March 10, Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. www.anddurango.com.
The Miniature Show, show runs through March 13, Raider Ridge Café, 509 E. 8th Ave.
“The Colorado Plateau: A Storied Land,” runs through March 23, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
“The Journey is the Destination,” works by Dan Eldon, through March 28, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com.
“Point & Shoot” photography exhibit, show runs through March 28, Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center in Ignacio.
“Mortality in Eternity: Mayumi Amada” exhibition, show runs through March 28, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery.
“Local Colors,” featuring Lorraine Trenholm, show runs through March 29, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave.
“Ancient Skywatchers of the Southwest,” Anasazi Heritage Center, Dolores, on display through April 27.
Works by June McCartney, show runs through April 27, Olio Food Wine Art in Mancos.
“Woven to Wear” exhibition, through May 16, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Upcoming
9th annual Soup for the Soul fund-raiser for Hospice of Mercy Medical Center, 5:30-8 p.m., March 21, La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. 764-2800 or www.mhffnd.org.
Emancipator, Little People and Odesza perform, 7 p.m., March 21, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave.
Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band performs, 9 p.m., March 21, The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Animas High School’s Internship Project Exhibition, 1-3 p.m., March 22, Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.org.
“Portraits,” works by Mariah Kaminsky, artist reception, 5-7 p.m., March 22, Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
“Genetic Roulette” screening, 7 p.m., March 22,
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive.
“Thoroughly Modern Millie” opening night, 7:30 p.m., March 22, show runs through March 31. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Fort Knox 5 vs Thunderball, Paul Basic and Pumpkin perform, 8 p.m., March 22, The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Durango Ragtime & Early Jazz Festival, March 22-24, Henry Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160 or durangoragtimefestival.com.
Restorative Yoga Workshop with Kathy Curran, a fund-raiser for Shanta Foundation, 9 a.m. - noon, March 23. www.shantafoundation.org.
“Schoolhouse Rock Jr.,” the musical, 6 p.m., March 23, Smiley Building Theatre, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. 799-4044 or dgopac.org.
Oliver Mtukudzi with The Black Spirits, 7:30 p.m., March 23, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Rural Gothic art night, performances by Kustom Fronts, Holy Smokers and Ole Bye, 8 p.m., March 23, Sideshow Emporium & Gallery in Dolores. 739-4646.
4cGLAD March Board Meeting, 6-7 p.m., March 25, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. 385-7202.
Humanitarian Intervention, part of the Great Decisions series, 11:45 a.m., March 26, discussion also runs March 28, Durango Public Library. 247-1692.
Jesse Cook performs, 7:30 p.m., March 26, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. 247-7657 or www.durangoconcerts.com.
Emancipator, Little People and Odesza perform, 7 p.m., March 21, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave.
Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band performs, 9 p.m., March 21, The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Animas High School’s Internship Project Exhibition, 1-3 p.m., March 22, Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.org.
“Portraits,” works by Mariah Kaminsky, artist reception, 5-7 p.m., March 22, Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
“Genetic Roulette” screening, 7 p.m., March 22,
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive.
“Thoroughly Modern Millie” opening night, 7:30 p.m., March 22, show runs through March 31. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Fort Knox 5 vs Thunderball, Paul Basic and Pumpkin perform, 8 p.m., March 22, The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Durango Ragtime & Early Jazz Festival, March 22-24, Henry Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160 or durangoragtimefestival.com.
Restorative Yoga Workshop with Kathy Curran, a fund-raiser for Shanta Foundation, 9 a.m. - noon, March 23. www.shantafoundation.org.
“Schoolhouse Rock Jr.,” the musical, 6 p.m., March 23, Smiley Building Theatre, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. 799-4044 or dgopac.org.
Oliver Mtukudzi with The Black Spirits, 7:30 p.m., March 23, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Rural Gothic art night, performances by Kustom Fronts, Holy Smokers and Ole Bye, 8 p.m., March 23, Sideshow Emporium & Gallery in Dolores. 739-4646.
4cGLAD March Board Meeting, 6-7 p.m., March 25, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. 385-7202.
Humanitarian Intervention, part of the Great Decisions series, 11:45 a.m., March 26, discussion also runs March 28, Durango Public Library. 247-1692.
Jesse Cook performs, 7:30 p.m., March 26, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. 247-7657 or www.durangoconcerts.com.
‘Independence’ takes the stage at DAC
What: Merely Players’ production of Lee Blessing’s “Independence”
Where: Durango Arts Center
When: Fri., March 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Durango’s Merely Players premieres playwright Lee Blessing’s touching adult drama “Independence” at 7:30 p.m. Fri., March 15, at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
Where: Durango Arts Center
When: Fri., March 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Durango’s Merely Players premieres playwright Lee Blessing’s touching adult drama “Independence” at 7:30 p.m. Fri., March 15, at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
Starring local actresses Maureen May, Theresa Carson, Alvse Neubert and Hattie Miller as a mother and her three daughters, “Independence” is an adult drama depicting each character’s individual and unique response to family issues. While they search for balance between independence and dependence and face the challenges of being together, again and again they learn that, “There’s no place like home!”
The show also runs March 16 and 21-23 with evening and matinee times.
A chance to speak with the director and actors will be held after each show. For more information about the event, call 259-2606 or visit www.durangoarts.org.
What: Banff Mountain Film Festival, a fund-raiser for the San Juan Citizens Alliance
Where: Smiley Building Theater
When: Sat., March 16, 7 p.m.
The Banff is back! The Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to Durango at 7 p.m. Sat., March 16, at the Smiley Building Theatre, 1309 E. 3rd Ave.
Where: Smiley Building Theater
When: Sat., March 16, 7 p.m.
The Banff is back! The Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to Durango at 7 p.m. Sat., March 16, at the Smiley Building Theatre, 1309 E. 3rd Ave.
The event, benefitting the San Juan Citizens Alliance and Rocky Mountain Wild, showcases a collection of short films and documentaries from the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour.
Every year, the original Banff Festival in Canada receives more than 300 submissions from around the world, and only 60 make the cut. This year 13 adventure and environmentally focused films from that list have been chosen for the Durango screening, including “Industrial Revolutions,” “Crossing the Ice”, “Highway Wilding” and “The Gimp Monkeys.”
Ska Brewing and Zia Taqueria will be providing refreshments, and doors open at 6:30 p.m. For additional information, visit www.sanjuancitizens.org.
Local musicians ‘Bach out’ at St. Mark’s
What: 6th annual Bach Festival
Where: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
When: March 17-23
Where: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
When: March 17-23
Dozens of musicians come together for the 6th annual Durango Bach Festival, which opens with a student recital at 2 p.m. Sun., March 17, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave.
The event, presented by 3rd Avenue Arts, runs from March 17-23 and features eight performances, several talks, lunches and artist receptions. Bach’s Lunch, one of the festival events, celebrates a variety of music from composer Johann Sebastian Bach and features many different instruments during a half-hour recital. It runs daily from March 18-22.
Timothy Smith, a Bach expert from Northern Arizona University, gives a pre-concert talk Wed., March 20, ahead of the 7 p.m. concert, as well as three other talks during the festival.
The week concludes with a Festival Finale at 7 p.m., Sat., March 23, featuring a violin concerto with Nathan Lambert; Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 with Lambert, trumpeter Mick Hesse, flutist Rochelle Mann, oboist Danielle Menapace and the Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra; and, a two-keyboard concerto with Linda Mack Berven and C. Scott Hagler.
All of the events are held at St. Mark’s. For more information, visit durangobachfestival.com or call 800-838-3006.