Blues hit a high note on D&SNG train

What: Durango Blues Train
When: Fri. - Sat., May 30-31, 6:50 - 10:30 p.m.-ish
Where: Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

All aboard for a moving musical experience as Telluride Blues & Brews Festival and SBG Productions’ Blues Train rolls into Durango. The unique event features a different lineup of six live blues acts each night, each playing in a different car.

The lineup includes such award-winning musical guests as Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Todd & The Fox, Robby Overfield, Kipori Woods, The Bottoms Up Blues Gang, Eddie Turner, C.W. Ayon, Johnny Long, Chris Dracup and Gino Matteo.

Passengers are free to roam the train as it makes its round trip to the dramatic “Highline,” far above the Animas River, sampling the various music in each car. There will also be one, possibly two, coaches with no music for people to chat and relax.  Beer and wine are available for purchase, along with light snacks. Tickets are $95 per person and are extremely limited. Riders must be 21.
The Blues Train is approximately 3.5 hours long round-trip. The train begins boarding at 6:30 p.m. and pulls out sharply at 6:50 p.m. Departure time is firm however return time to the Depot is tentative.
The Blues Train will return Aug. 22-23 featuring Matthew Curry and the Fury, Alex Maryol, Kirk James, Kipori Woods, Leon J, One Roof Blues, Scotty Spenner, Franco Paletta, Rockin Jake, Donny Morales, Valerie James, and Kevin Jones.

Tickets for one or both Durango Blues Trains are on sale at www.DurangoBluesTrain.com or by calling (877) 515-6166.

Thursday29

Game Night, 4 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave. 247-5440 or derailedpourhouse.com.

Hello Dollface performs, part of the Burger and a Band Concert Series, 5-8 p.m., James Ranch, HWY 550.

The Lisa Blue Trio performs, 5-8 p.m., Animas River Café at the Doubletree Hilton, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.

Pete Neds performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.

Black Velvet performs, 6 p.m., St. Clair Winery & Bistro in Farmington.

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.

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.

4CORE Healthy Homes Workshop, 6-7 p.m., Florida Mesa Grange, 656 Hwy 172.

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.

The Pete Giuliani Band performs, 6-10 p.m., The Balcony & Grill, 600 Main Ave.

Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E. 2nd Ave.

Nosotros performs for the Salsa Night Kickoff Party, 7 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.

Alex Paul performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.

The Sugar Thieves, The Bottoms Up Blues Gang & Hello Dollface perform, 9 p.m., El Rancho Tavern.

Friday30

Durango Blues Train, May 30-31. Durangobluestrain.com or 866-515-6166.

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.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio performs, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café Patio at The Double Tree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio.

Young Adult Night and Summer Kickoff Party, 5-9 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center. 259-9234.

Lawn Chair Kings, 5-9 p.m., Balcony Bar & Grill, 600 Main Ave.

Alex Paul performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.

Soul River performs, 6 p.m., Christina’s Mexican Grill and Bar.

Funked Up Fridays, Bacon performs, 6-10 p.m., DJs Glife, Pookie and Neutron perform, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.

Tim Telep performs, 6:30-10 p.m., Far View Lodge at Mesa Verde National Park.

The Weigh performs, 7 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.

Jack Ellis performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.

10-Minute Play Contest Staged Readings, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center Theater, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

Eddie Turner & the Trouble Twins perform, 7:30 p.m., Historic Aztec Theatre in Aztec. 505-427-6748.

Neil Nelson performs, 8:30 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.    

Rob Webster performs, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.

New Moon Astro-Tour, 9 p.m., Durango Nature Center. 769-1800.

The Burnouts performs, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.

Saturday31

Durango Blues Train, May 30-31. Durangobluestrain.com or 866-515-6166.

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - noon, First National Bank parking lot, 259 W. 9th St.

Trails 2000 Public Trailwork Day, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Skyline Trail. www.trails2000.org.

Drop-in Tennis, 10 a.m., DHS tennis courts. 769-3772.

Soil Building Workshop, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 509-830-4380.

Art for Art’s Sake, fund raiser and going away party for Heather Martinez, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Studio &,1027 Main Ave.

Stillwater Foundation’s Party in the Park, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Buckley Park. 946-3049.

Bella Dance Studio Showcase, 4 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.
 
Zumbathon, hosted by Health Coalition of Southwest Colorado, 4-6 p.m., Chapman Hill. 799-1654 or www.healthcoalitionswc.org.

Mike Testa performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.

Kirk James performs, 6 p.m., Seven Rivers Steakhouse at Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio. 4
Lacey Black performs, 6-9 p.m., Serious Texas BBQ South, 650 S. Camino del Rio. 259-9507.

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.

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.

Rob Webster performs, 8 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.

Trivia Night, 8 p.m. - close, Bottom Shelf Brewery in Bayfield.

GLife & DJ Pookie, Nu3tron and more perform, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.

DJ Kaztro, 9 p.m., Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.

Big’ns performs, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.

Farewell Show, Juicy Money performs, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.

Sunday01  

Links to Learning Golf Scramble, benefit for Mountain Middle School, Glacier Club. Links-to-learning.com or 385-7998.

Introduction to Permaculture Workshop, 8 a.m. - noon, Ohana Kuleana Community Garden, 564 E. 30th St. www.thegardenprojectswcolorado.org.

“Smoke-free Celebration,” 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.,
Rotary Park. www.sjbhd.org.

Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.

Music & Dinner event, Running Out of Road performs, 4-7 p.m., Wines of the San Juan in Blanco, N.M. 505-632-0879 or www.winesofthesanjuan.com.

Black Velvet performs, 5 p.m., Dalton Ranch Golf Club, Highway 550.

Lacey Black performs, 5 p.m., Substratum Gallery, 1021½ Main Ave. 435-225-3650.

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.

Cactopus and Aspen Hourglass play the American Legion, 7:30 p.m.
Latin Music Night, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.

Monday02

“Fizz, Boom, Read!” reading program begins, Durango Public Library, event with prizes, 10 a.m., www.durangopubliclibrary.org or www.prlibrary.org.

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.

The Pond and The Lindells perform, 5 p.m., The Mancos Valley Distillery.

Free Vacation Bible School, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. through June 6, First Presbyterian Church, 1159 E. 3rd Ave.

Ace Revel performs, 6-8 p.m., Eno, 723 E. 2nd Ave.

Mondays on Main, community summer shows, 6:30-8 p.m., Starbucks patio, Main Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
    
Chad MacCluskey, solo Jazz guitar, 6-9 p.m., Cyprus Cafe, 725 E 2nd Ave. (970) 385-6884

Pete Giuliani performs, 6:30-10 p.m., Far View Lodge at Mesa Verde National Park.

“The Nutty Professor,” part of the Science Cinema series, 7 p.m., Pine River Library, Bayfield. 884-2222.

Tuesday03

18-Hole Golf & BBQ Classic fundraiser and tournament, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Glacier Club at Tamron, Highway 550. www.musicinthemountain.com.

Trails 2000 Public Trailwork Night, 4-6 p.m., Hogsbottom Trail, meet at the end of Tech Center Drive. www.trails2000.org.

Drop-in Tennis, 6 p.m., Durango High tennis courts. 769-3772.

Rotary Club of Durango meets, presentation on newspapers education program, 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.

Social Argentine Tango Dancing, 6:30 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. www.tangodurango.com.

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.

Beer bingo, 9-11 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main.

Wednesday04

Health Information Mini Summit, 8:30 a.m., Durango Public Library. Chaclaplata.org.

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.

All the World’s a Stage Drama Workshop, for kids 9-12 years old, 3-5 p.m., June 4-6, Ignacio Library. 563-9287.

Game Night, 4 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave. 247-5440 or derailedpourhouse.com.

Hello Dollface 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.

Trails 2000 Public Trailwork Night, 5-6 p.m., Talon Drive by Fort Lewis College, meet at the road behind the dorms on Fort Lewis College. www.trails2000.org.

Durango Devo Zia Town Race Series, BMX Short Track, 5:30 p.m.

Durango Running Club Group Trail Run, 6 p.m., meet at Animas Mountain trailhead, meet at W. 4th Ave. and W. 33rd St. www.durangorunningclub.org.

Singles Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave.

Pub Quiz General Knowledge Trivia, 8:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.

Ongoing

“Astheno-Litho,” through May, Substratum Gallery, 1021½ Main Ave.

Howard Rachlin photography, through May, Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave.

Harold Seibel exhibit, through May, Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center in Ignacio. 563-4600.