Fayhee and Maria’s team up for book signingWhat: Adoptathon and book signing for Colorado Mountain Dogs by M. John Fayhee (former editor of the Mountain Gazette) Maria’s Bookshop is going to the dogs this Sunday as author M. John Fayhee stops in to promote his latest book and help find new homes for some deserving local orphan dogs.
“I thought it would be an easy thing to do, whip it out in a few weeks – that’s not how it turned out,” Fayhee, who recently relocated from Summit County to New Mexico, told the Summit Daily. “Everybody thinks their photo of their dog is the best in the world.” After trimming out-of-state submissions and ones that were missing contact information, it became more clear cut. “I really wanted to make sure that I got a diverse quantity of photos,” he told the Daily. “Big dogs and small dogs, mutts and huskies and Labs ... I wanted to get a diverse array of dogs, activities – dogs in water, dogs in snow, dogs hiking.” The end result is a dog’s-eye-view of the backcountry, ski slopes and resort towns of Colorado. “There is no luckier dog than one that is frolicking in the Colorado high country,” posits Fayhee. “Whether skiing, snowshoeing, hiking or mountain biking, dogs in the Colorado mountains are the happiest creatures on the planet.” Colorado Mountain Dogs captures the joy and rapture of canines and their human companions as they frolic on trails, camps and creeks, from the San Juans to the Front Range to Steamboat Springs. During the event, Fayhee – a shelter pet owner himself – will also present a humorous slide show. The La Plata County Humane Society will be on hand with shelter dogs available for adoption, and Zuke’s will provide free treats. In addition, Maria’s will donate 10 percent of proceeds from sales of Colorado Mountain Dogs to the La Plata County Humane Society. Attendees are asked to leave their dogs at home out of respect for the shelter dogs. For more info., go to www.mariasbookshop.com. |
Fayhee, known for his stint as editor and “ressurector” of the Mountain Gazette from 2000-12, will be in town promoting his latest book, Colorado Mountain Dogs. The book, which was culled from more than 2,500 photos sent to the Gazette over the years for its annual dog issue, includes 150 photos accompanied by stories, photography tips, dog names and more.Thursday26
“Growing Love for Michelle,” a benefit for Michele Lawrence, 10 percent of all sales at participating Main Ave. 1000 block businesses benefit the Lawrence family.
“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.
Burger and a Band, 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.
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Introduction to Fused Glass, event runs for adults, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Tim Guidotti performs, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Swing Restaurant at Dalton Ranch.
Austin Miller performs, 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
"Adventure by Bike: An Evening of Bikepacking," 6 p.m., Velorution Cycles, 1077 Main Ave. 259-1975.
Evening Book Club, 6 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Drop-in Tennis, 6 p.m., Durango High tennis courts. 769-3772.
The Jeff Solon Trio’s CD Release Party and performance, 6-8 p.m., Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts, 680 Main Ave. 247-9018.
Free acupuncture for veterans and families, 6-8 p.m., 635 E. 5th Ave. 403-4150.
Black Velvet performs, 6-9 p.m., St. Clair Winery & Bistro in Farmington.
Jack Tallmadge performs, 6-10 p.m., Sporting News Grill, Holiday Inn, Highway 160. 385-6400.
Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.powsci.org.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E. 2nd Ave.
Introduction to Celtic Music Workshop, 6:30-8 p.m., Katzin Music, 1316 Main Ave. 259-2211.
Salsa Night, 7 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
“Religion 3.0: The Future is Calling us to Greatness” with Michael Dowd, 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive. 247-1004.
Evening Drum Circles, 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Robin Davis performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
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Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., Christina's Bar & Grill, Highway 160. 247-4019.
Pick-up basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Durango Recreation Center. 799-0173.
Opening reception for works by Sandy Martin and Melissa Silversmith, 5-7 p.m., exhibit runs through July 19, Feat of Clay Gallery in Aztec. 505-334-4335.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio performs, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café patio at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-5680.
Tim Guidotti performs, 5-9 p.m., Rubio’s in Aztec.
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
“Frozen” screening for Outdoor Movie Night, starts at dusk, Three Springs Plaza. 764-6000.
One Roof Blues performs, 6-9 p.m., Serious Texas BBQ South.
Black Velvet performs, 6:30-9:30 p.m., San Juan Country Club in Farmington.
Tim Telep performs, 6:30-10 p.m., Far View Lodge at Mesa Verde National Park.
Alex Paul performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Funked Up Fridays, Booty Conda performs, 7-10 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
The Kirk James Blues Band performs, 7-11 p.m., Schank House Bar & Grill at Vallecito Lake.
“Pippin: the Musical” opening night, 7:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Durango Melodrama & Vaudeville, 7:45 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160 or henrystratertheatre.com.
Dave Luna performs, 8-11 p.m., Purgy’s at Durango Mountain Resort.
Hello Dollface performs, 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Mic Hogg, Cool Handz Luke and more perform, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
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Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - noon, First National Bank parking lot, 259 W. 9th St.
Drop-in Tennis, 10 a.m., Durango High tennis courts. 769-3772.
Kirk James performs, 5-8 p.m., Serious Texas BBQ South.
Jenny Winegardner and Gary Watkins perform, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-5680.
Tim Guidotti performs, 5-9 p.m., Rubio’s in Aztec.
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Durango Roller Girls’ Derailers versus El Paso’s Tex Pistols, doors open, 6 p.m., bout starts, 7 p.m., Chapman Hill. Durangorollergirls.com.
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.
Chad MacCluskey performs, 7-9 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave. 385-0105.
The Assortment performs, 7-10 p.m., 6512 Restaurant.
"Pippin: the Musical," 7:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Durango Melodrama & Vaudeville, 7:45 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160 or henrystratertheatre.com.
Trivia Night, 8 p.m. - close, Bottom Shelf Brewery in Bayfield.
Chris Epic and DJ Squozze perform, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
JRPT performs, 8:30 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
New Moon Astro-Tour, 9 p.m., Durango Nature Center.
Robby Overfield performs, 9 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
DJ Kaztro, 9 p.m., Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Hello Dollface CD Release & Tour Kick-Off Party, 9 p.m., El Rancho Tavern.
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Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
The Assortment performs, 1-4 p.m., Trimble Hot Springs.
Music & Dinner event, Dave Mensch performs, 4-7 p.m., Wines of the San Juan in Blanco, N.M. 505-632-0879 or www.winesofthesanjuan.com.
Tim Guidotti performs, 5-9 p.m., Balcony Bar and Grill, 600 Main Ave.
Jeff Solon Jazz Trio performs, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Dalton Ranch Golf Club Swing Restaurant. 247-8774.
Jazz Church, 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Meet the Author event and La Plata County Humane Society adoptathon and fundraiser with M. John Fayhee, author of Colorado Mountain Dogs, 1-3 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.
Robbie Overfield performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Blue Moon Ramblers perform, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Durango Melodrama & Vaudeville, 7:45 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160 or henrystratertheatre.com.
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.
“Movement” class, exercise and how the body moves, 4 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Dale Elliott performs, 6 p.m., Pura Vida Café, 14810 CR 501, Vallecito. 884-2766.
Ace Revel performs, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
Chad MacCluskey, solo guitar, 6-9 p.m., Cyprus Cafe, 725 E 2nd Ave. 385-6884.
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.
Dave Luna performs, 6:30-10 p.m., Far View Lodge at Mesa Verde National Park.
“Destination Moon,” part of the Science Cinema series, 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. www.prlibrary.org or 884-2222.
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Wildflowers of the Ophir Pass Road with Native Plant Society, all day event, meet at East Ophir Pass Road. 385-8949.
Tuesday Talk and Coffee at Carver’s, featuring “How Will You Use Social Media to Promote Your Business This Summer?” with Lindsay Nyquist, 7:45 a.m., Carver Brewing Co. www.durangobusiness.org or 247-0312.
Drop-in Tennis, 6 p.m., Durango High tennis courts. 769-3772.
Greg Ryder performs, 6 p.m., Pura Vida Café, 14810 CR 501, Vallecito. 884-2766.
Neil Duo performs, 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Rotary Club of Durango meets, presentation on Rotary International Convention, 6 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Group featuring vocalist 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/
Pete Giuliani performs, 6:30-10 p.m., Far View Lodge at Mesa Verde National Park.
Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. - close, Moe’s 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Durango Melodrama & Vaudeville, 7:45 p.m., June 27-Aug. 30, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160 or henrystratertheatre.com.
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.
Weekly Wee Walk About, preschool nature walks, 10-11 a.m., meet at the Pavilion at Rotary Park. 769-1800.
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.
“How a Broken Wagon Wheel Led to the Foundation of the Taos Society of Artists in 1915,” lecture by Barbara Klema, 1:30 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum Room. 247-7456.
Toddler Storytime, 2:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.
Game Night, 4 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave. 247-5440 or derailedpourhouse.com.
The Assortment 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.
Durango Devo Zia Town Race Series, BMX Short Track, 5:30 p.m.
Bocce Ball, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Buckley Park. 375-7324.
Durango Running Club group trail run, 6 p.m., meet at Backcountry Experience, 1205 Camino del Rio. 206-856-1063 or www.durangorunningclub.org.
Soul River Band performs, 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo performs, 6-9 p.m., The Cyprus Café, 725 E. 2nd Ave. 385-6884.
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.
Tim Guidotti performs, 6:30-10 p.m., Far View Lodge at Mesa Verde National Park.
Durango Melodrama & Vaudeville, 7:45 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160 or henrystratertheatre.com.
Pub Quiz Trivia, 8:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Ongoing
TOP Jewels, national jewelry exhibition, runs through June 28, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“Autocrats: And Other Dudes That Ruled,” exhibit runs through June 29, Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. anddurango.com.
Howard Rachlin photography, through June, Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave. 375-7877.
Paintings by Chad Clewley, exhibit runs through July, Raider Ridge Café.
Guided Nature Walk led by San Juan Mountains Association, 10 a.m. - noon, Tuesday and Thursday through Aug. 14, Durango Mountain Resort, meet outside Backcountry Experience in plaza. 385-1288.
“Behind the Scenes” Tours, 2 p.m., Thursdays, through Oct. 30, 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.
First Thursdays Art Walk, 5-7 p.m., first Thursday of each month, meet at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Evening Book Club, 6 p.m., event runs third Thursday of each month, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Pub Science, 6 p.m., event runs first Friday of each month, Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.com.
BID Coffee & Conversation, 8:30-9:30 a.m., event runs second Friday of each month, Durango City Hall Council Chambers. 375-5068 or www.downtowndurango.org.
Heartbeat Durango, support group for individuals affected by suicide, 6-8 p.m., second and fourth Wednesday of each month, Fire Station 1, 142 Sheppard Drive. 403-4103.
Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights, 7 p.m., each Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Upcoming
4th of July Salute to America, 7:30 a.m. - 9:45 p.m., July 4, downtown Durango.
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.
Pete Giuliani performs, 8 a.m. - noon, July 5, Durango Farmers Market.
Annual All American Gourmet Pancake Breakfast, presented by Rotary Club of Durango, 7:30-11 a.m., July 7, Rotary Park. 385-7899.
Open House for The Southwest Center for Independence, 4-6:30 p.m., July 9, Cornerstone Building, 3473 Main Ave. #23. 403-1463.
The Tim Sullivan Band performs, 4:30-7:30 p.m., July 10, The Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave. www.rochesterhotel.com.
Electric Molly performs, 8 p.m., July 10, Blondies in Cortez.
Astronomy for Everyone, 1 p.m., July 11, Ignacio Community Library.
Free Legal Self-Help Clinic, 2-5 p.m., July 11, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Dave Mensch performs, 8 p.m., July 11, Blondies in Cortez.
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.
Dave Mensch performs, part of Summer Sounds in the Plaza, 5-7 p.m., July 23, Three Springs Plaza. 764-6000.
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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