Lions, tigers & steampunks, oh myWhat: Merely Players presents “The Wizard of Oz”
The show, directed by Mona Wood-Patterson, opens Friday at 7 p.m. at the Arts Center and runs weekends through May 10. There will be 1 p.m. matinees on Sun., May 3 and 10. |
Merely Players will be staging its modern adaption on the classic “Wizard of Oz,” featuring Steampunk costumes and sets as well local children in a more politically correct role as munchkins.Thursday01
Six-person group show at Studio &, submission deadline May 1; show runs July 19-27, Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. www.anddurango.com.
“Behind the Scenes” Tours, 2 p.m., Anasazi Heritage Center in Dolores. 882-5600 or www.co.blm.gov/ahc.
Animas High School Senior Art Show, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Pine River Valley Bank.
“Astheno-Litho” opening reception, 5-7 p.m., May 1, exhibit runs through May, Substratum Gallery, 1021½ Main Ave.
Chinese Characters in Art with Bronwyn Strickland, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
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., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.org.
Joel Racheff performs, 6 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Free acupuncture for veterans and families, 6-8 p.m., 635 E. 5th Ave. 403-4150.
Jack Tallmadge 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.
“The Perfect Storm: The Cause Behind Neuro-Developmental Disorders,” 6:30-8 p.m., May 1, Durango Public Library. 422-2032.
Terry Rickard performs, 7 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
The Youngblood Brass Band, Hello Dollface and Bootyconda perform for Durango Massive Productions' 4-Year Anniversary, 9 p.m., The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.durangomassive.com.
Friday02
DEVO Bike Swap bike drop-off, 3-8 p.m. Bike swap May 3. Chapman Hill Ice Rink.
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.
Harold Seibel exhibit opening reception, 5-8 p.m., exhibit runs through May, Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center in Ignacio. 563-4600.
Pub Science, “Medical Solutions for the Harshest Environments," 6 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.com.
Bacon performs, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
"The Wizard of Oz" presented by Merely Players, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. 259-2606.
JRPT, a Bluegrass Experience, performs, 7 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
“Serenity,” Durango Choral Society and Durango Women’s Choir, 7 p.m., St. Columba Church, 1830 E. 2nd Ave. durangochoralsociety.org.
Ethel performs “Grace,” 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com or 247-7657.
Carbon Red perform, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
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DEVO Bike Swap, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Chapman Hill Ice Rink.
Fort Lewis College Commencement, 8:30 and 11:30 a.m., Whalen Gym at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/graduation.
Drop-in Tennis, 10 a.m., Durango High School tennis courts. 769-3772.
"The Wizard of Oz" presented by Merely Players, 1 and 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. 259-2606.
Hot Yoga Basics with Katie, 1-2:15 p.m., Yogadurango, 1485 Florida Road, Suite 201. 903-8711.
Gazpacho’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, 1:30 - 5 p.m., Gazpacho Restaurant, 431 E. 2nd Ave. 259-9494.
Free Gardening class for Kids, ages 2-12, 2 p.m., AJ’s Greenhouse, 60 E. Owen Road. 247-0757.
Kentucky Derby Party, fund-raiser for Hospice at Mercy, 2-5 p.m., Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
Ballet Durango presents “A Festival of Dance,” 4 p.m., May 3, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Pete Giuliani performs, 6-10 p.m., The Schank House at Vallecito Lake.
Celtic Celebration with Chad MacCluskey, Khara Wolf and Jonathan Latta, 7-9 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E 2nd Ave.
The Assortment performs, 7 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Chad MacCluskey performs, 7-9 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave. 385-0105.
Spencer James performs with Mike Jones, Comedy Nights at the Strater, 8 p.m., May 3, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160 or henrystratertheatre.com.
Bear Hand Killers performs, 8:30 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Trivia Night, 8 p.m. - close, Bottom Shelf Brewery in Bayfield.
DJ Kaztro, 9 p.m., Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Graduation Party, The Intelligents and DJ Spuozze perform, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
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Dandelion Festival, 1-9 p.m., Rotary Park. www.turtlelakerefuge.org.
Southwest Civic Winds & Jazz Band Concert, 3 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Free Orientation with Hour Exchange La Plata, 4 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-9330 or 769-6873.
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.
Blue Moon Ramblers perform, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Gift of Gab performs, 8:30 p.m., The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.durangomassive.com.
Latin Music Night, 9 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.
Ace Revel performs, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
Tuesday06
2ud annual Gear Up for Summer Business Expo, 8-11 a.m., through May 10, Durango Public Library. 375-3386.
Ignacio Science Explorers Club, 4 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Trailwork on Snakecharmer Trail with Trails 2000, 4-7 p.m., meet at Horse Gulch Trailhead. www.trails2000.org.
Neil Nelson performs, 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Drop-in Tennis, 6 p.m., Durango High tennis courts. 769-3772.
McPhee Reservoir Operations Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Dolores Community Center.
Informal Tango Practice, 6:30-9 p.m., Rotary Park Gazebo. www.tangodurango.com.
“I Said No!” featuring Susan Bennett, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
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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Weminuche Audubon Society Bird Walk, 9-10 a.m., For the Birds, 1560 East 2nd Ave. 382-9396.
Mothers Wisdom Circle for pregnant women, new mothers and grandmothers, noon - 1:30 p.m., Smiley Building, 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.
Public Trailwork Night on Lions Den with Trails 2000, 4-6:30 p.m., meet at Chapman Hill Parking Lot. www.trails2000.org.
Spring Bear Wake-up Social, 4-7 p.m., May 7, Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. bearsmartdurango.org.
The Assortment performs, 4:30-7:30 p.m., May 7, The Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave. www.rochesterhotel.com.
Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
2nd annual School Music Extravaganza, hosted by Music in the Mountains, 5:30 p.m., Whalen Gym at Fort Lewis College. 385-6820.
Durango Devo Zia Town Race Series, BMX Short Track, 5:30 p.m.
Durango Running Club Group Trail Run, 6 p.m., meet at Pine Needle Mountaineering, 835 Main Ave. 206-856-1063 or www.durangorunningclub.org.
Jack Ellis performs, 7 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Ace Revel performs, 6 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Heartbeat Durango, support for those impacted by suicide, 6-8 p.m., Durango Fire & Rescue, 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.
Ongoing
Creativity Festivity, showcasing work of local students, runs through May 2, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Senior Art Majors Exhibition, exhibit runs through May 3, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery.
“Revolution Mary: Women of Protest and Progress,” works by Shay Lopez, opening reception, 5-9 p.m., exhibit runs through May 4, Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. anddurango.com.
“Suenos de Chile,” works by Lisa Pedolsky, exhibit runs through May 9, White Dragon Tearoom, 820 Main Ave. 385-7300.
“Spanish Colonial Arts: Origins,” runs through May 10, Durango Arts Center, 802 E 2nd Ave.
Photography by Howard Rachlin, runs through May 15, Kassidy’s Kitchen, 171 Suttle St.
“Woven to Wear,” an exhibit featuring Navajo and Puebloan textiles, through May 16, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College.
“Native Views, Native Visions," Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College.
40 Years of Photography by Jonathan Blair, through June 4, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com.
“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.
The Four Corners Beekeeper’s Association “The Buzz Club” meets, 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.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Upcoming
Basics of Landscape Design, 5:30 p.m., May 8, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Special 2-Day Mother’s Day Event, noon - 4 p.m., May 9; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., May 10, Nature’s Oasis, 300 S. Camino del Rio. 247-1988 or naturesoasismarket.com.
Free Legal Self-Help Clinic, 2-5 p.m., May 9, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Center of Southwest Studies Member Appreciation Party, 4 p.m., May 9, Anasazi Heritage Center in Dolores. Swcenter.fortlewis.edu.
Pete Giuliani performs, 5-8 p.m., May 9, Earthen Vessel Gallery, 115 W. 9th St.
Spring Gallery Walk! 5-9 p.m., May 9, downtown Durango. 247-9018.
Durango Dance’s 2014 Spring Performance, 6:30 p.m., May 9-10, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Salsa Night, live music and dancing, 6:30-9:30 p.m., May 9, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Kirtan with Blue Lotus Feet, May 10, Durango Farmer’s Market, First National Bank parking lot, 259 W. 9th Street.
Live in HD: The Metropolitan Opera presents Rossini’s La Cenerentola, 10:55 a.m., May 10, Student Union Vallecito Room at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Felting Workshop, 2 p.m., May 10, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
The Miserabillies perform, 5:30 p.m., May 10, The Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
5th annual Cheers for Children, fundraiser for Riverhouse Children’s Center, 5:30-8:30 p.m., May 10, The Glacier Club, Highway 550. 247-0204 or www.cheersforchildrendurango.com.
Mother’s Day Luncheon, Kirk James Blues Band performs, May 11, Wines of the San Juan in Blanco, N.M. 505-632-0879 or www.winesofthesanjuan.com.
Mystery Book Club, featuring Death of a Red Heroine, noon, May 12, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Special Story Time with Melanie Meilburn, 5:30 p.m., May 13, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
“Two fishes in Chile - Lisa Pedolsky, Artist-in-Residence and Waldemar Winkler, Traveler,” part of the Tuesday Evening Seminars, 5:30-7 p.m., May 13, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.
Behavioral Health Call to Action, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., May 14, La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.chaclaplata.org.
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.
Cloud Seeding Workshop, 1-4 p.m., May 15, Durango Rec Center. 247-1302.
“Do You Have the Ingredients to Change Your Life?” 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., May 17, Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio.
New Country Rehab performs, 7:30 p.m., May 17, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave.
Pat Roberts & The Heymakers performs, 7:30 p.m., May 17, Crash Music in Aztec, N.M. 505-427-6748 or www.crashmusicaztec.com.
"The Fab Four – The Best Beatles Show in The World,” 8 p.m., May 17, Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio. skyutecasino.com.
Jill Cohn performs, 8 p.m., May 17, Mr. Happy’s in Cortez.
“Taste of Spring,” 1-6 p.m., May 17-18, Fox Fire Farms Winery in Ignacio. 563-4675.
Roller Derby 101 with Durango Roller Girls, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., May 18, Chapman Hill Rink. www.durangorollergirls.com.
Music & Dinner event, 4-7 p.m., May 18, Wines of the San Juan in Blanco, N.M. 505-632-0879 or www.winesofthesanjuan.com.
Infant Massage Class for parents and baby, ages 2 to 6 months, 10-11:30 a.m., May 20, Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., Suite 205. 259-7337.
Meet the Author event featuring Scott Graham, author of Canyon Sacrifice, 6:30-7:30 p.m., May 20, Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.
Lies, Shame & Self-Medication: A Durango Love Story, 7:30 p.m., May 22-24, Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave. www.henrystratertheatre.com.
iClean My Durango, annual downtown clean-up, 8:45-11:30 a.m., May 23. 247-0312.
Animas High School Graduation, 3 p.m., May 23, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.
Jill Cohn performs, 8:30 p.m., May 23, Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Music & Dinner event, Ace Revel performs, 4-7 p.m., May 25, Wines of the San Juan in Blanco, N.M. 505-632-0879 or www.winesofthesanjuan.com.
Durango Blues Train, May 30-31 and Aug. 22-23. Durangobluestrain.com or 866-515-6166.
Men Who Grill, 11 a.m., June 7, Buckley Park. 247-1242.
Gunfights, 7 p.m., June 9, Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
5K Run/Walk to benefit Durango Derailers Cycling Club, 9:30 a.m., June 13, Fort Lewis College campus. www.swcahec.org 375-3250.
Jill Cohn performs, 8:30 p.m., June 13, Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Clay Walker performs, 8 p.m., June 14, Sky Ute Casino and Resort in Ignacio. skyutecasino.com.
Bayberry Jam, noon - 6 p.m., June 21, Eagle Park in Bayfield.
Durango Melodrama & Vaudeville, June 27-Aug. 30, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave.
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.
Barenaked Ladies perform, 8 p.m., Aug. 2, Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio. skyutecasino.com or 888-842-4180.
Durango Railfest, Aug. 14-17, downtown Durango.
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