Dolores River Festival gets the fun flowingWhat: 11th annual Dolores River Festival
The 11th annual Dolores River Festival returns this Saturday to Joe Rowell Park in downtown Dolores. The fun gets going at 10 a.m. and continues till sundown with kids activities, live music, free raft rides, the Zuke’s river dog contest, costumed river parade, vendors, food and beverages. Two stages will be presenting live music and dance all day with Denver’s Rowdy Shadehouse band, a high-energy dance funk extravaganza, headlining on the main stage. Other artists include Hopi reggae singer Casper and the Mighty 602 Band; the Jaden Carlson Band; West African Afro-Fusion sounds from Paa Kow and the By All Means Band; Big Momma Donna and her Powerhouse Blues Band; and festival favorite, Yearning for Yeti. The Crested Butte Dance Collective, with its stilt walkers and acrobatics, will also perform. After hours, the music moves indoors to the Dolores River Brewery, where local favorites Cowboy Sushi play the after-party. The festival is put on by the Greater Dolores Action as an annual celebration of the Dolores River and the many ways it connects the people to each other, the environment and natural resources. A portion of proceeds from the day’s events will go to river enhancement, restoration and conservation projects. Admission is $15 for adults; children 12 and under are free. Tent camping is available for $5/person and overnight RV parking is $15/vehicle. Well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome. For more information or a complete schedule, go to www.doloresriverfestival.com |
The upper Dolores River is running high and there’s no better time to celebrate one of the West’s classic rivers than this weekend.
Tearing it up for TylerWhat: 7th annual "TIU4Tyler" skate comp
Tyler, who was killed in a car accident in the winter of 2006 at the age of 16, was a strong advocate for a new skate park. However, he died mere months before the new park opened. He is survived by his parents, sister and brother, all organizers of the Tear it Up event. This year's event is sponsored by The Boarding Haus and City of Durango and subsists solely on this support and donations from the community. Since its inception, the comp has grown considerably, with categories in bowl, street and vert. It is open to all ability levels. The entrance fee is $10 and includes a T-shirt, drinks and prizes. One dollar from every entrance fee will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of La Plata County. For more information or to donate or help, call Tyler's mom, Charlett Warren, at 970-946-7799 |
Friends and family of Tyler Valencia will one again be gathering at the Durango Skate Park to honor his memory and raise some money for a local charity. Known as "Tear it up for Tyler," the 7th annual event starts at 10 a.m. Sat., June 7.Thursday05
Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners meets, June 5-6, Doubletree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. www.colorado.gov/trustlands.
“Fizz, Boom, Read!” reading program, 11 a.m., Durango Public Library. www.durangopubliclibrary.org or www.prlibrary.org.
Game Night, 4 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave. 247-5440 or derailedpourhouse.com.
First Thursdays Art Walk, 5-7 p.m., meet at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Burger and a Band Concert Series, 5-8 p.m., James Ranch, Highway 550. www.jamesranch.net.
The Lisa Blue Trio performs, 5-8 p.m., Animas River Café at the Doubletree Hilton, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Ross Myers landscapes and Norman Lansing native pottery, 5-8:30 p.m., Toh-Atin Gallery, 145 W. 9th St. 247-8277.
Ace Revel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Animas River Days Kick-Off Party and Film Night, 5:30 p.m., festival runs June 7-8, Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. www.animasriverdays.org.
Durango Celtic Slow Session, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Katzin Music, 1316 Main Ave. durangoslowsession.org.
Soul River Band performs, 5 p.m., Dalton Ranch Golf Club, Highway 550.
“The New Black” screening, 6 p.m., Mancos Public Library.
Evening Book Club, 6 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Drop-in Tennis, 6 p.m., Durango High tennis courts. 769-3772.
Trivia Night, 6 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.org.
Free acupuncture for veterans and families, 6-8 p.m., 635 E. 5th Ave. 403-4150.
The Spring Meeting of the Animas Watershed Partnership, 6-8 p.m., Durango Public Library. http://www.Animaswatershedpartnership.org.
Kirk James performs, 6-10 p.m., The Sporting News Grill, Holiday Inn, Highway 160. 385-6400.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E. 2nd Ave.
Salsa Night, 7 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Jack Ellis performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Heart of Collecting: 50 Years of Collecting Southwestern Native American Art with Judith Lavender, part of the Four Corners Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Crow Canyon Archaeological Center in Cortez. 564-4362.
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Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners meets, June 5-6, Durango Doubletree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. www.colorado.gov/trustlands.
Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., Christina's Bar & Grill, Highway 160. 247-4019.
12th annual Adopt-A-Thon, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., event also runs June 7, La Plata County Humane Society, 1111 S. Camino Del Rio. 259-2847.
Pick-up basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Durango Recreation Center. 799-0173.
Firkin Fridays, “Day Wrecker” tapped, 3 p.m., Steamworks, 801 E. 2nd Ave. 259-9200.
Black Velvet Duo performs, 4-8 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio performs, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café Patio at The Double Tree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-5680.
Robin Davis performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
“Monsters University” screening, part of Outdoor Movie Night, starts at dusk, Three Springs Plaza. 764-6000.
Soul River performs, 6 p.m., Christina’s Mexican Grill and Bar.
Funked Up Fridays, Booty Conda and The Weigh perform, 6-10 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Tim Telep performs, 6:30-10 p.m., Far View Lodge at Mesa Verde National Park.
Caitlin Cannon performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Black Velvet performs, 8:30 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
The Dean Murphy Band performs, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
Not Quite Dry performs, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
Elder Grown and Deep People perform, fundraiser for Animas River Days, 9 p.m., Animas City Theater, 128 E. College Drive. www.durangomassive.com.
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Animas River Days, June 7-8, Santa Rita Park. www.animasriverdays.org.
Battle of the Bands II, Historic Aztec Theater in Aztec. 505-427-6748.
Annual Steamworks Half Marathon, 8 a.m. 903-6774.
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - noon, Chad MacCluskey performs with Khara Wolf, 10 a.m. - noon, First National Bank parking lot, 259 W. 9th St.
12th annual Adopt-A-Thon, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., La Plata County Humane Society, 1111 S. Camino Del Rio. 259-2847.
Durango Shares the Trails for National Trails Day, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Horse Gulch Trailhead. www.trails2000.org.
Drop-in Tennis, 10 a.m., Durango High tennis courts. 769-3772.
Men Who Grill, Kirk James Blues Band performs, 11 a.m., Buckley Park. 247-1242.
Fly Tying Workshop, noon, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Open Election for the Constitution of the Common Law Grand Jury for La Plata County, 1 p.m., County Courthouse, 1060 E. 2nd Ave. 303-362-1213.
The Assortment performs, 4:30-8:30 p.m., Macho’s Mexican Restaurant.
Alex Paul performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Tim Telep performs, 6:30-10 p.m., Far View Lodge at Mesa Verde National Park.
Greg Ryder performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Al Mafra Belly Dance Show, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. almafra.org.
Chad MacCluskey performs, 7-9 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave. 385-0105.
Jack Ellis performs, 7-10 p.m., The View in Pagosa Springs.
Trivia Night, 8 p.m. - close, Bottom Shelf Brewery in Bayfield.
DJs Juan Blanco and Dirty Habitz perform, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Soul River Band performs, 8:30 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
DJ Kaztro, 9 p.m., Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
DJ Country Mike performs, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Blondies in Cortez. 565-4015.
Animas River Days Late Night Party, Soul Atomic performs, 10:30 p.m., El Rancho Tavern.
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Animas River Days, June 7-8, Santa Rita Park. www.animasriverdays.org.
Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Mountain Lion Lecture, 1 p.m., Anasazi Heritage Center. Swcenter.fortlewis.edu.
Music & Dinner event, The Crags performs, 4-7 p.m., Wines of the San Juan in Blanco, N.M. 505-632-0879 or www.winesofthesanjuan.com.
The Lisa Blue Trio performs, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Swing at Dalton Ranch, 589 County Road 252. 247-4980.
Jazz Church, 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Blue Moon Ramblers perform, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Latin Music Night, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
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Maker Mondays open art studio, 2-6 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.
Free Acupuncture for veterans and families, 3-5 p.m., 635 E. 5th Ave. 403-4150.
Doing your own divorce and/or custody in Colorado, presented by Southwest Bar Volunteer Legal Aid, 5:30 p.m., La Plata County Courthouse, 1060 E. 2nd Ave., Anasazi Room. 247-0266.
Pete Neds performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Ace Revel performs, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
Mondays on Main, community summer shows, 6:30-8 p.m., Cold Stone Creamery and Starbucks patio, Main Ave. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
Chad MacCluskey, solo guitar, 6-9 p.m., Cyprus Cafe, 725 E 2nd Ave. 385-6884.
Pete Giuliani performs, 6:30-10 p.m., Far View Lodge at Mesa Verde National Park.
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights, 7 p.m., event runs each Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave.
Ace Revel performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
“The Thing from Another World” screening, part of the Science Cinema series, 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. www.prlibrary.org or 884-2222.
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Guided Nature Walk led by San Juan Mountains Association, 10 a.m. - noon, Durango Mountain Resort, meet outside Backcountry Experience in plaza. 385-1288.
Energy efficiency and renewable energy systems grant workshop featuring USDA Rural Development representative, 12:30-4:30 p.m., LPEA headquarters, 45 Stewart St.
Robbie Overfield performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Drop-in Tennis, 6 p.m., Durango High tennis courts. 769-3772.
Rotary Club of Durango meets, history of the early Southwest, 6 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Group featuring Alison Dance, 6-9 p.m., The Cyprus Café, 725 East 2nd Ave. 385-6884.
The Entrepreneur Lounge, 6-7:30 p.m., back room of the Himalayan Kitchen, 10th and Main, www.meetup.com/Durangos-Entrepreneur-Lounge/
Black Velvet Duo performs, 6-10 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Pete Giuliani performs, 6:30-10 p.m., Far View Lodge at Mesa Verde National Park.
Tim Sullivan performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Tango Milonga, 7-9 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. www.tangodurango.com.
Open Mic Night, 7 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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Bird Walk, 9 a.m., Rotary Park. 382-9396.
Mothers Wisdom Circle for women of all ages, noon - 1:30 p.m., Smiley Building, Room 12, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. 946-6994.
Pick-up basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Durango Recreation Center. 799-0173.
Toddler Storytime, 2:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.
Writers and Scribblers meets, “Great Tips for Writing a Memoir," 3:30-5 p.m., Pine River Valley Bank.
Game Night, 4 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave. 247-5440 or derailedpourhouse.com.
The Cannondolls performs, 4:30-7:30 p.m., The Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave. www.rochesterhotel.com.
Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Jack Ellis performs, part of Summer Sounds in the Plaza, 5-7 p.m., Three Springs Plaza. 764-6000.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Durango Devo Zia Town Race Series, BMX Short Track, 5:30 p.m.
Durango Running Club Group Trail Run, 6 p.m., Horse Gulch trailhead, meet at E. 8th Avenue and E. 3rd Street. 206-856-1063 or www.durangorunningclub.org.
Heartbeat Durango, support group for individuals affected by suicide, 6-8 p.m., Fire Station 1, 142 Sheppard Drive. 403-4103.
Durango Chess Club, 6:30 p.m., Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College.
Singles Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave.
Durango Fencing Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Durango Sports Club, 1600 Florida Road. 759-1883.
Terry Rickard performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Pub Quiz General Knowledge Trivia, 8:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Ongoing
TOP Jewels, national jewelry exhibition, exhibit runs through June 28, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Howard Rachlin photography, exhibit runs through June, Durango Coffee Company, 730 Main Ave. 375-7877.
“Behind the Scenes” Tours, 2 p.m., Thursdays, Anasazi Heritage Center in Dolores. 882-5600 or www.co.blm.gov/ahc.
“Beauty and Necessity: The Rio Grande Collection,” through Dec. 17, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College.
Meditation and Satsang, 7 p.m., first and third Sundays of each month, Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave., Room 10. www.craigholliday.com.
Four Corners Beekeeper’s Association “The Buzz Club," 6 p.m., third Monday of each month, Florida Baptist Church near Elmore’s Corner. 903-1877.
Peace and Justice Fellowship meeting, 6-7:30 p.m., first and third Mondays of each month, 111 Linda Court. 403-9309.
Pub Science, 6 p.m., event runs first Friday of each month, Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.com.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Upcoming
The Tim Sullivan Band performs, 4:30-7:30 p.m., June 12, The Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave. www.rochesterhotel.com.
Jack Tallmadge performs, 6-10 p.m., June 12, The Sporting News Grill, Holiday Inn, Highway 160. 385-6400.
“A Bite of Jazz,” presented by Music in the Mountains, 6:30 p.m., June 12, Unitarian Church, 419 San Juan Drive. www.musicinthemountains.com or 385-6820.
The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen meets, 7 p.m., June 12, Pine River Senior Center in Bayfield. www.4cbch.org.
5K Run/Walk to benefit Durango Derailers Cycling Club, 9:30 a.m., June 13, Fort Lewis College campus. www.swcahec.org 375-3250.
Free Legal Self-Help Clinic, 2-5 p.m., June 13, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Steve Earle and the Dukes perform, with special guest the Mastersons, 7:30 p.m., June 13, Community concert Hall. www.durangoconcerts.com
Jill Cohn performs, 8:30 p.m., June 13, Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Jack Tallmadge performs, 5:30 p.m., June 14, Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Flag Retirement, roast marshmallows and hot dogs, 7 p.m., ceremony, 8 p.m., June 14, Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Clay Walker performs, 8 p.m., June 14, Sky Ute Casino and Resort in Ignacio. skyutecasino.com.
Sugar Thieves perform, 8:30 p.m., June 14, Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
“Love, Dad,” Honoring Our Fathers, 3 p.m., June 15, and 7 p.m., June 17, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Informal Tango Practice, 6-9 p.m., June 17 and 24, Rotary Park Gazebo. www.tangodurango.com.
4 Corners Pride Festival, June 18-22, www.4cglad.org or 385-7202.
Public Meeting on recreation management at Lake Nighthorse, 5-7 p.m., June 18, Durango Rec Center.
“The New Black” screening, 6 p.m., June 18, Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio.
GOAL Academy informational meeting, 5:30 p.m., June 19, Durango Public Library. 576-8076 or www.goalac.org.
Robby Overfield performs, 6 p.m., June 19, Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Beehives and Beekeeping, 6 p.m., June 19, Mancos Public Library. www.4cornersbeekeepers.com.
Evening Book Club, 6 p.m., June 19, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Free 4CORE Healthy Homes Workshop, 6-7 p.m., June 19, Pine River Library in Bayfield.
Bayberry Jam, noon - 6 p.m., June 21, Eagle Park in Bayfield.
Clean Commute Week, June 21-26, around Durango. Getarounddurango.com.
Ceschi and Moodie Black perform, 9 p.m., June 23, Blondies at Cortez.
Durango Melodrama & Vaudeville, 7:45 p.m., June 27-Aug. 30, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160 or henrystratertheatre.com.
Void Where Prohibited performs, July 4, The Balcony Bar and Grill, 600 Main Ave.
Void Where Prohibited performs, July 5, Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Steve Weeks performs, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., July 15, Durango Public Library. www.steveweeksmusic.com.
Six-person group show at Studio &, show runs July 19-27, Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. www.anddurango.com.
Fundraiser and silent auction for The Karma & Jyamu Bhotia Foundation, 5-9 p.m., July 23, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. bhotiafoundation.org.
Barenaked Ladies perform, 8 p.m., Aug. 2, Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio. skyutecasino.com or 888-842-4180.
Southwest Old Growth Forests Conference, Aug. 4-5, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. swcenter.fortlewis.edu/swogf.
Kirk James performs, 5-7 p.m., Aug. 13, Concert in the Park at Three Springs.
Durango Railfest, Aug. 14-17, downtown Durango.
Kirk James performs on Durango Blues Train, 7 p.m., Aug. 23.
8th annual Three Springs Fall Festival, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Oct. 25, Three Springs Plaza. 764-6000.
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