Thursday13
The Friends of the Library annual meeting, 10 a.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Midday Music!, 12:20 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.
Intro to Skype, 1 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Dave Luna performs, 5 p.m., Paradise Pizza, Durango Mountain Resort, Highway 550.
Fly Tying Workshop, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Pete Neds performs, 5:30-10:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Trivia Night, 6 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.org.
Rob Webster performs, 6 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Terry Rickard performs, 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Free acupuncture for veterans and families, 6-8 p.m., 635 E. 5th Ave. 403-4150.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E. 2nd Ave.
Circling Alaska & Yukon slideshow with Andrew Skurka, 6:30 p.m., Durango Public Library.
“The Ludlow Massacre and the Evolution of Industrial Relations,” part of the Life-Long Learning series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130.
“Ain’t I A Woman” performance, celebrating Women’s History Month, 7 p.m., Mainstage Theatre at Fort Lewis College. 247-7170.
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society meets, presentation on “The History of Cortez,” 7 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum Room at Fort Lewis College.
Brushfire Stankgrass performs, 7 p.m., Ska Brewing Co., 225 Girard St. 247-5792.
Junior Recitals, featuring Spencer Church on double bass and Mark Shriver on piano, 7 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.
Jack Ellis performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
DJ Two Tone performs, 9 p.m., Angels in Cortez.
The Motet Album Release Party, Peter Robot performs, 9 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave.
Friday14
2nd annual Durango Ragtime & Early Jazz Festival, Henry Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. durangoragtimefestival.com or 800-247-4431.
4th annual Community Challenge, for seniors, their families, caregivers and senior care providers, 8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. 884-0101.
Business Improvement District “Coffee & Conversation,” 8:30-9:30 a.m., Durango City Hall, 949 E. 2nd Ave. 375-5068.
Pick-up basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Durango Recreation Center. 799-0173.
“Clam Bake” to benefit La Plata County Search & Rescue, 2-4 p.m., Durango Mountain Resort, Highway 550. 259-9200 or www.steamworksbrewing.com.
Free Legal Advice via Computer Link, 2-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Pi Day, 3:14 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.com.
Lisa Blue performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Bell, 699 Main Ave.
Dave Luna performs, 6 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave.
Jose Villarreal performs, 7 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Senior Recitals, featuring Ashley Markle on violin and Nick Kalyan on guitar, 7 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.
Robby Overfield performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
“Maple and Vine” opening night, 7:30 p.m., shows also run March 15 and 20-22, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Neil Nelson Band performs, 8:30 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Rob Webster performs, Slay the Ace opens, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
Ras Daws EP Release Party, 9 p.m., The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave.
Saturday15
2nd annual Durango Ragtime & Early Jazz Festival, Henry Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. durangoragtimefestival.com or 800-247-4431.
Embracing Diversity Initiative event, 8:45 a.m. - noon, Durango Public Library. 259-1247.
Live in HD: The Metropolitan Opera presents Massenet’s Werther, 10:55 a.m., Student Union Vallecito Room at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Mancos Melt Golf Tournament, noon, You Knew Me When performs, 6 p.m., Mancos Valley Distillery.
Sneak Preview of the Ute Mountain Mesa Verde Birding Festival, 2 p.m., For the Birds, 1560 E. 2nd Ave. 382-9396.
Jack Tallmadge performs, 5:30 p.m., The Diamond Bell Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
KDUR 40th Celebration, The Rebel Set performs, 6-9 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St.
Fundraiser for Durango Firefighters, 6-10 p.m., Robby Overfield performs, 9 p.m. to midnight, Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Steampunk Stomp III, 6-11 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.org.
All Star Blues Show featuring Alfie Harpo with Kirk James, Steve Dejka, Kevin Blaum and friends, 7:30 p.m., Crash Music in Aztec, N.M. 505-427-6748.
Greg Ryder performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Neil Nelson and Jimmy Largent perform, 7 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Banff Mountain Film Festival Mountain Tour, 7 p.m., The Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. banffmountainfestival.ca.
Salsa Night, 7 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Chad MacCluskey performs with Khara Wolf, 7-9 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave. 385-0105.
“Maple and Vine” opening night, 7:30 p.m., shows also run March 20-22, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Rob Webster performs, 8:30 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
DJ Kaztro, 9 p.m., Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Sunday16
2nd annual Durango Ragtime & Early Jazz Festival, Henry Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. durangoragtimefestival.com or 800-247-4431.
Real Food Campaign Director David Schwartz holds free community workshops, Fort Lewis College, 247-7091.
7th annual Bach Festival, March 16-22, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. 247-1129 or durangobachfestival.com.
Sunday Brunch, Tim Sullivan performs, 1-3 p.m.; Blue Moon Ramblers perform, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
Seed Starting and Non-flowering House Plant Exchange, 1-4 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum Edible Garden, 1333 Camino del Rio.
Joshua Mietz performs on clarinet and Jonathan Latta on percussion, part of the Alexander Murray Faculty Recital Series, 3 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College.
Informal Tango Practice, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Dance, 1120 Main Ave. 769-5519.
Jazz Church, 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Joel Racheff performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Music of Mexico, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Monday17
Real Food Campaign Director David Schwartz holds free community workshops March 16-19, Fort Lewis College, 247-7091.
7th annual Bach Festival, March 16-22, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. 247-1129 or durangobachfestival.com.
“Great Books, Great Films” movie series, 1 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
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.
Model United Nations exhibition from Animas High School’s 9th Grade Humanities students, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m., Diamond Bell, 699 Main Ave.
“Federal Fathers and Mothers: Federal Indian Service Employees at the Turn of the 20th Century” presented by Cathleen Cahill, 6 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum Room 120 at Fort Lewis College. 247-7456.
The Four Corners Beekeeper’s Association “The Buzz Club” meets, 6 p.m., Florida Baptist Church near Elmore’s Corner. 903-1877.
“The Abundance of Seeds: Basics of Seed Saving” workshop, 6-8 p.m., Mt. Lookout Grange in Mancos. 509-830-4380.
Ace Revel performs, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
“On the Road” meeting with La Plata County Board of Commissioners, 7 p.m., Sunnyside Elementary School, 75 County Road 218. 382-6219.
Seed Exchange and Dorm Window Gardens Workshop, 8 p.m., Camp Hall at Fort Lewis College.
Durango Mob Monday Benefit, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
The New Orleans Suspects, 9 p.m., The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave.
Tuesday18
Real Food Campaign Director David Schwartz holds free community workshops, Fort Lewis College, 247-7091.
7th annual Bach Festival, March 16-22, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. 247-1129 or durangobachfestival.com.
Real Food Chow Down, lunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m., and dinner from 5-7 p.m., FLC campus. 247-7091.
Ignacio Science Explorers Club, Tuesdays, 4 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Terry Rickard performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Bell, 699 Main Ave.
Rotary Club of Durango, presentation from Clyde Church, the Rotary District Governor Elect, 6 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.
Dustin Burley performs, 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Matt and Maggie performs, 6 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
CancerFit & SUPSurvivors Informative Meeting, 6 p.m., Durango Rec Center.
Tim Sullivan performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Patty Larkin performs, 7:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
Open Mic Night, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Open Mic Night, 8 p.m. - close, Bottom Shelf Brewery in Bayfield.
Beer bingo, 9-11 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
Wednesday19
Real Food Campaign Director David Schwartz holds free community workshops, Fort Lewis College, 247-7091.
7th annual Bach Festival, March 16-22, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. 247-1129 or durangobachfestival.com.
Durango Nature Studies Bird Walk, 9-10 a.m., For the Birds, 1560 East 2nd Ave. 382-9396.
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.
Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Bell, 699 Main Ave.
“The Oceans in the School: A Story about Native Pacific Islanders,” 5:30 p.m., Noble Hall at Fort Lewis College, Room 130. www.fortlewis.edu/nac.
“The Trials of Muhammad Ali” screening, 5:30 p.m., Powerhouse Theater at Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio.
10th annual Soup for the Soul, 5:30-8:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. 764-2800 or www.mhffnd.org.
Jack Ellis performs, 5:30-8:30 p.m., DSP in Pagosa Springs.
Rob Webster performs, 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Basic Flat Repair Clinic, 6-7 p.m., Mountain Bike Specialists, 949 Main Ave. 247-4066.
The Lisa Blue Trio performs, 6-9 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr. 247-9083.
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, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Eilen Jewell performs, 7:30 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 563-0255.
Ongoing
“Journey of an Artist: The art of Mary Ellen Long,” exhibit runs through March 19, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery.
“Down the Rabbit Hole,” show runs through March 25, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“Visual Perceptions,” show runs through March 29, Substratum Gallery, 1021½ Main Ave. 438-225-3650.
Works by Susan B. Wise, exhibit runs through March 30, Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
“Geopoetica,” show runs through April 3, Lost Dog & Lounge, 1150 Main Ave. 435-225-3650.
“The Backyard: From the Ordinary to the Extraordinary,” annual Community Show runs through April 9, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.
“Time Lines: Meditations in Cloth,” show runs through April 27, Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“Woven to Wear: An Exhibit Featuring Navajo and Puebloan Textiles,” exhibit runs through May 16, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College.
“Native Views, Native Visions,” through Spring 2014, 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.
Mothers Wisdom Circle for pregnant women, new mothers and grandmothers, noon - 1:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Smiley Building Room 103, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. 946-6994.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m. Fridays, Christina's Bar & Grill, Highway 160. 247-4019.
Upcoming
Evening Book Club, 6 p.m., March 20, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Herb Folsom and Tony Littlejohn perform, 6-8 p.m., March 20, Kennebec Café in Hesperus. 533-7943.
Jack Ellis performs, 6-10 p.m., March 20, Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
“Uncovering the Mystery, Myths and Power of Hypnosis,” part of the Life-Long Learning series, 7 p.m., March 20, Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130.
Durango Photography Club Meeting, 7-9 p.m., March 20, Banquet Room at Holiday Inn & Suites, Highway 160. www.durangophotographyclub.org.
Cody ChesnuTT performs, 7:30 p.m., March 20, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
“Maple and Vine” opening night, 7:30 p.m., March 20-22, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Call to Artists application deadline for original three-dimensional artwork for traffic island at intersection of Highway 550/160, March 21, Durango Public Arts Commission, 949 E. 2nd Ave. 375-5002 or art@durangogov.org.
Jack Ellis performs, 7-11 p.m., March 21, The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Joel Racheff performs, 7-11 p.m., March 21, 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
“Spring Giveaway,” free clothes for men, women and children, 9 a.m. - noon, March 22, Faith Community Church of the Nazarene, 1400 Highway 172.
Joel Racheff performs, 5-9 p.m., March 22, Seven Rivers Restaurant at Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio.
Kirk James performs, 5:30 p.m., March 22, Mountain Madness, County Road 203.
Queensryche performs, 8 p.m., March 22, Sky Ute Casino Resort Events Center in Ignacio. 888-842-4180 or skyutecasino.com.
“What Do We Do?” civic education series featuring the City Manager’s Office, 6:30-8 p.m., March 24, Durango Public Library.
Intro to Microsoft Excel, 7 p.m., March 27, Ignacio Community Library.
Jack Ellis performs, 5:30-10 p.m., March 27, Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
The Assortment performs, 7 p.m., March 27, Ska Brewing Co., 225 Girard St. 247-5792.
The Kirk James Blues Band performs, 7 p.m., March 28, Schank House at Vallecito Lake.
Jack Ellis performs, 5-9 p.m., March 29, The Seven Rivers Steakhouse at Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio.
The Pleasure Pilots performs, 7:30 p.m., March 29, Aztec Theater in Aztec, N.M. 505-427-6748.
Community Book Discussion: “Behind the Kitchen Door,” noon to 1:30 p.m., March 30, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, 419 San Juan Drive. 259-4713.
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail with Art Rohr and Lynn Udick, part of the San Juan Mountains Association Lecture Series, 6-8 p.m., April 2, Southwest Studies Lyceum at Fort Lewis College, Room 130.
Euforquestra performs, 9 p.m., April 4, Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave.
Annual Tack & Equipment Consignment Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 5, La Plata County Fairgrounds. 769-6342 or www.4cbch.org.
Peace and Justice Fellowship group meeting, 6-7:30 p.m., April 7, event runs first and third Mondays each month, 111 Linda Court. 403-9309.
“Zen and the Magic of Photography with Robert Bridges,” part of the Tuesday Evening Seminars, 5:30-7 p.m., April 15, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.
Durango Wine Experience, April 24-27, downtown Durango. www.durangowine.com.
DEVO’S Annual Bike Swap, May 3, Chapman Hill Ice Rink, bike drop-off May 2.
Poetry Submission Deadline for Southwest Old Growth Forests Conference, May 15, conference runs Aug. 4-5, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. swcenter.fortlewis.edu/swogf.
Pagosa Duathlon, featuring Mini-DU Kid’s Fun Race and Full & Half-DU Races, 7:30 a.m., July 12, Monument Park Road, San Juan National Forest. www.pagosaduathlon.com.
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