Mother’s day theatre to benefit Mercy hospice
In honor of all mothers, the Durango Arts Center presents “Dear Mother,” a theatrical reading of letters written by famous people to their mothers. Read by the play’s creator, Judy Hook, with assistance from Judith Reynolds, some of the letters are innocent, some sad, and some darkly comedic. All express the complexity of love between a child and a parent. Bring your mother, surrogate mother, sister or best friend – or come and honor the memory of your mother. The event is also sponsored by Alpine Bank, Hospice of Mercy and the Mercy Health Foundation. This event is part of the series “Honoring our Mothers and Fathers,” with “Dear Dad” taking place in mid-June in conjunction with Father’s Day. Donations are greatly appreciated and will go to Hospice of Mercy For more information, go to www.DurangoArts.com or call the DAC at (970) 259-2606. |
What: “Dear Mother,” letters from famous people to their momsThursday08
Robby Overfield performs, 5-7 p.m., Ska Brewing Co., 225 Girard St.
Basics of Landscape Design, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
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.
Rob Webster performs, 6 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Kirk James performs, 6 p.m., Sporting News Grill at the Holiday Inn, Highway 160.
“Stories of Images with Kit Frost,” 6-7:30 p.m., Substratum Gallery, 1021 ½ Main St.
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.
The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen meet, 7 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. 382-0980 or www.4cbch.org.
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society meets, 7 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College.
Jack Ellis performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Ecstatic Dance with DJ CodeStar, 7:30-10 p.m., Yogadurango on Main Ave.
Friday09
Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., Christina's Bar & Grill, Highway 160. 247-4019.
Coffee & Conversation, hosted by the Durango Business Improvement District, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Durango City Hall.
Pick-up basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Durango Recreation Center. 799-0173.
Special 2-Day Mother’s Day Event, noon - 4 p.m., event also runs 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., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Center of Southwest Studies Member Appreciation Party, 4 p.m., Anasazi Heritage Center in Dolores. Swcenter.fortlewis.edu.
Sugar Creek performs, benefit concert for 5-month-old Liam Maddox, 4:30-7 p.m., Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
Pete Giuliani performs, 5-8 p.m., Earthen Vessel Gallery, 115 W. 9th St.
Spring Gallery Walk! 5-9 p.m., downtown Durango. 247-9018.
The works of Cheryl Williams, Jeff Solon and Elizabeth Riordin perform, 5-9 p.m., Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts, 680 Main Ave. 247-9018.
New work from Rosie Carter, 5-9 p.m., Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. anddurango.com.
The Ben Gibson Band performs, 5-9 p.m., The Balcony Bar & Grill, 600 Main Ave.
Durango Dance’s 2014 Spring Performance, 6:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Robbie Overfield performs, 7 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Soul River performs, 8 p.m. - midnight, Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Powertribe and Splatapus perform, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
MD 20/20 performs, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
Grieves Winter and the Wolves performs, 9 p.m., The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.durangomassive.com.
Saturday10
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, leave nonperishable, nonglass items by mailbox, donations collected with mail delivery. Sponsored by National Association of Letter Carriers.
Free Durango Transit Day. www.getarounddurango.com or 259-5438.
Durango Farmers Market, Kirtan with Blue Lotus Feet performs, 8 a.m. - noon, First National Bank parking lot259 W. 9th St
Drop-in Tennis, 10 a.m., Durango High tennis courts. 769-3772.
Live in HD: The Metropolitan Opera presents Rossini’s La Cenerentola, 10:55 a.m., Student Union Vallecito Room at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Special 2-Day Mother’s Day Event, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Nature’s Oasis, 300 S. Camino del Rio. 247-1988 or naturesoasismarket.com.
Felting Workshop, 2 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Jack Ellis performs, 5-9 p.m., Seven River Steakhouse, Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio.
The Miserabillies perform, 5:30 p.m., 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., The Glacier Club, Highway 550. 247-0204 or www.cheersforchildrendurango.com.
Kirk James performs, 6-9 p.m., Nellos Bistro in Pagosa Springs.
Soul River performs, 6-9 p.m., Christina’s Grill, Highway 160.
Durango Dance’s 2014 Spring Performance, 6:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Caitlin Cannon 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.
The Ben Gibson Band performs, 8 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
DJs Nuffsaid, Technique and CK perform, 8 p.m. to close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Trivia Night, 8 p.m. - close, Bottom Shelf Brewery in Bayfield.
DJ Kaztro, 9 p.m., Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Sunday11
San Juan Four Corners Native Plant Society field trip to Dolores Plateau, all-day event, Western San Juan National Forest near Lone Mesa State Park. 882-4647.
Mother’s Day Luncheon, Kirk James Blues Band performs, Wines of the San Juan in Blanco, N.M. 505-632-0879 or www.winesofthesanjuan.com.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo performs for Mother’s Day Brunch, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Double Tree Hotel.
Papa Otis and the Flume Canyon Boys perform at the Sideshow Pop-Up Shop, 1-3 p.m., The Lost Dog Bar & Lounge, 1150B Main Ave.
“Dear Mother,” benefit for Hospice of Mercy, 3 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
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, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Monday12
Mystery Book Club, featuring Death of a Red Heroine, noon, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
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, 5:30 p.m., La Plata County Courthouse, 1060 E. 2nd Ave. 247-0266.
Ace Revel performs, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
“What Do We Do?” featuring City of Durango Utilities Department, 6:30-8 p.m., Durango Public Library.
Tuesday13
Ignacio Science Explorers Club, 4 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Special Story Time with Melanie Milburn, 5:30 p.m., 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., Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.
Drop-in Tennis, 6 p.m., Durango High tennis courts. 769-3772.
Social Argentine Tango Dancing, 6:30 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. www.tangodurango.com.
“Dear Mother,” benefit for Hospice of Mercy, 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.
Wednesday14
Behavioral Health Call to Action, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.chaclaplata.org.
Durango Bird Club 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.
Writers and Scribblers meet, 3:30-5 p.m., Pine River Valley Bank.
Hershey’s Track and Field Meet, 4 p.m., Durango High School Track. 375-7317.
The Cannondolls performs, 4:30-7:30 p.m., The Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave. www.rochesterhotel.com.
Benefit for Lisa Parker's Puppies dog rescue, 5-7 p.m. Red Snapper. www.facebook.com/lisaparkerspuppies
Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Durango Devo Zia Town Race Series, BMX Short Track, 5:30 p.m.
Junior/Senior Final Exhibition, 5:30-8 p.m., Animas High School.
Durango Running Club Group Trail Run, 6 p.m., meet at Twin Buttes trailhead, 1.5 miles west on Highway 160, next to Giant gas station. 206-856-1063 or www.durangorunningclub.org.
Jose Vallerez performs, 7 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Rob Webster performs, 6 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
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
“Suenos de Chile,” works by Lisa Pedolsky, through May 9, White Dragon Tearoom, 820 Main Ave. 385-7300.
“Spanish Colonial Arts: Origins,” through May 10, Durango Arts Center, 802 E 2nd Ave.
Photography by Howard Rachlin, 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.
“Astheno-Litho,” through May, Substratum Gallery, 1021½ Main Ave.
Harold Seibel exhibit, through May, Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center in Ignacio. 563-4600.
40 Years of Photography by Jonathan Blair, through June 4, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com.
“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.
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.
Pub Science, 6 p.m., event runs first Friday of each month, Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.com.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Upcoming
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.
“Pikas and Climate Change” lecture, 6 p.m., May 15, Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum Room.
Jack Tallmadge performs, 6-10 p.m., May 15, The Sporting News Grill, Holiday Inn, Highway 160. 385-6400.
TOP Jewels, national jewelry design exhibition, opening reception 5-7 p.m. May 16, exhibit runs through June 28, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Dave Luna performs, 6 p.m., May 16, Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave.
Garrett performs, 7 p.m., May 16, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave.
Meet the Author event featuring Melanie Milburn and Cindy Coleman, author and illustrator of Imagination … It’s Up to You, noon - 1 p.m., May 17, Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.
Real Happiness at Work with Sharon Salzberg, 7 p.m., May 17, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
“Do You Have the Ingredients to Change Your Life?” 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., May 17, Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio.
Bella Danzante VI, 5 p.m., May 17, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio performs, 5-9 p.m., May 17, Seven Rivers Restaurant, Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio.
New Country Rehab performs, 7:30 p.m., May 17, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave.
Pat Roberts & The Heymakers perform, 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, 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.
Trails 2000 Join & Renew Party, 4:30-7:30 p.m., May 21, Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. www.trails2000.org.
“Running the Edge: The Colorado Trail” movie screening, 7 p.m., May 22, The Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. www.trails2000.org.
"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. Durangobluestrain.com or 866-515-6166.
Zumbathon, hosted by Health Coalition of Southwest Colorado, 4-6 p.m., May 31, Chapman Hill Skating Rink. 799-1654 or www.healthcoalitionswc.org.
Men Who Grill, 11 a.m., June 7, Buckley Park. 247-1242.
Gunfights, 7 p.m., June 9, Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
The Tim Sullivan Band performs, 4:30-7:30 p.m., June 12, The Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave. www.rochesterhotel.com.
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.
4 Corners Pride Festival, June 18-21, www.4cglad.org or 385-7202.
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.
Six-person group show at Studio &, show runs July 19-27, Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. www.anddurango.com.
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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