Thursday09

Storytime, 10 a.m., Pine River Library, Bayfield. 884-2222.

Stand Up for Transportation Day, 10-11 a.m., Durango Transit Center, 250 W. 8th St. 375-4901.

Beginning Watercolor Class, 10 a.m. - noon, Ignacio Library. 563-9287.

Here to Hear: Office Hour with Councilor Dick White, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., City Hall, 949 E. 2nd Ave.

Scrapbooking Group, 1 p.m., Ignacio Library.

Tween After School Activities, 2 p.m., Ignacio Library. 563-9287.

“Doc Swords,” PTSD Social Club for Combat Veterans, 4-6 p.m., VFW Post 4031, 1550 Main Ave.

Easton Stuard performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.

Drop-in Tennis, any time after 5:30 p.m., Durango High School tennis courts. 769-3772.

The Badley Bent performs, 6 p.m., 6512' Restaurant & Lounge, 152 E. College Ave.

Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.powsci.org.

“Racial Bias in the Criminal Justice System,” part of the Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College, Noble Hall, Room 130. www.fortlewis.edu/professionalassociates.

Ace Revel performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

Archaeology Lecture with Kerry Thompson, part of the Four Corners Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College, Room 120.

Four Corners Backcountry Horsemen meet, 7 p.m., Bayfield Town Hall. 749-0316 or www.4cbch.org.

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society meets, 7 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College.

Recycled Percussion in concert, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

La La Bones performs, 8 p.m., BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W. College Dr. 259-5959.
 

Friday10

Durango Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, HWY 160 West. www.earlybirdtoastmasters.org or 769-7615.

Community Health Action Coalition meets, 8-9:30 a.m., Durango Rec Center, Sunlight Room. 799-0218.

BID Coffee & Conversation, 8:30-9:30 a.m., First National Bank Conference Room, 259 W. 9th St. www.downtowndurango.org.

Free Legal Clinic, 2-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

"Everyday Magic: Creativity Festivity 2015," opening reception, 4:-6:30 p.m., event runs thru May 2, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

The Fine Art Photography of Rick Miller artist reception and Baukat Couture Fashion Show, 4:30-6 p.m., photography exhibit runs thru May 1, Pine River Valley Bank in Bayfield.

Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.

Kirk James performs, 6 p.m., 6512' Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Ave.

Life is an Adventure, slideshow presentation on expedition to Mount Everest with Rick St. Onge, 6 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.

Casino Night Fundraiser, hosted by Durango Youth Hockey, 6:30-10 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangohockey.com.

Jenny Winegardner performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

“Xanadu, Jr.,” 7 p.m., show also runs 3 p.m., April 11, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

Funked Up Fridays, 8 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.

Kyle Tischler performs, 8 p.m., Mancos Valley Distillery.

Dirtnap performs, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.

Lawn Chair Kings perform, 10 p.m., Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave.


Saturday11

Drop-in Tennis, any time after 9 a.m., Durango High School tennis courts. 769-3772.

Tweak & Critique Writer’s Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

Trailwork Kick Off Party – Tree Planting, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., event also runs April 12, Vallecito’s Pine Point Campground. Trails2000.org.

Tango Workshop with Taos Tango, noon-3:45 p.m., Groove U Durango, 26369 Highway 160. 533-7231.

MakerSpace Skill Session, featuring homemade HDTV antenna, 1-3 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

Dance in the Rockies presents “Story Book Ballet: Frozen,” 2 and 6 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

Q&A and Book Signing with Craig Childs, author of Apocalyptic Planet, 2-3 p.m., Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave. www.laplatadems.org.

“Xanadu, Jr.,” 3 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org FHYPERLINK "http://Durangobotanicalsociety.com." F

Free Bicycle Clinics, "Cycling 101," 3:30 p.m., join global cyclists community on Strava, 4:30 p.m., Mountain Bike Specialists, 949 Main Ave. 247-4066.

Durango Early Learning Center's Spring Art Show, 4-8 p.m., Lost Dog Bar and Lounge, 1150 Main Ave. 259-1483.

3rd annual Spring Hoedown Fundraiser to benefit Montezuma School to Farm Project, Six Dollar String Band, Carute Roma and The Badley Bent perform, 5-11 p.m., Mancos Opera House. 903-8831.

Tim Sullivan performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.

Greg Ryder performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

Milonga Mix – Tango/Salsa Dance, 7-10 p.m., Groove U Durango, 26369 Highway 160. 533-7231.

Anthony Leon & the Chain perform, 7:30 p.m., Historic Aztec Theatre in Aztec. 505-427-6748 or crashmusicaztec.com.

The Boombox Brothers perform, with special guests J-Bones, Mtn. Menace and more, 8 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.

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

Black Velvet Duo performs, 8 p.m., Derailed Pour House.

DJs JBones and Boombox Bros perform, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.

Dave Mensch performs, 9 p.m.-1a.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.


Sunday12    

Annual Onion Planting at Rohwer’s Farm, 8:30 a.m., meet at Linda’s Local Café, 309 W. College Drive. 259-6729.

Trailwork Kick Off Party – Tree Planting, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Vallecito’s Pine Point Campground. Trails2000.org.

Ayurveda and Yoga with Sheryl McGourty, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Yogadurango, 1485 Florida Rd.

Seed Swap, hosted by Mancos Seed Library and Seed Broadcast, noon - 3 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.

Tango Workshop with Taos Tango, noon-3:45 p.m., Groove U Durango, 26369 Highway 160. 533-7231.

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

Informal Tango Practice, 5-7 p.m., Durango Dance, 1120 Main Ave. 533-7231.

Blue Moon Ramblers perform, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.

Meditation and Satsang, 7 p.m., Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave., Room 10. www.craigholliday.com.

Joel Racheff performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

Jazz Church, 7-10 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.


Monday13

Jammin’ Juniors, 10-11 a.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield.

Youth Racquetball Clinics, all ages, 2-3 p.m.; ages 7 to 11, 3-4 p.m.; ages 12 to 14, 4-5 p.m.; Durango Rec Center. 946-2962 or 375-7300.

Free Nada Acupuncture for Veterans and their families, 3-5 p.m., Durango Acupuncture Alliance, 635 E. 5th Ave. 403-4150.

MakerSpace Skill Session, featuring origami passenger pigeons, 3-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

“MineBlox,” for 1st-5th-graders, 3:30 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

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

Meet the Author event featuring David Roberts, author of Lost World of the Old Ones: Discoveries in the Ancient Southwest, 6:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. 247-1438 or www.mariasbookshop.com.

Circle of Health Presentations, 6:30 p.m., 3160 E. Animas Village Dr., Cedar View 1. 442-0925.

Donny Johnson performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

Contiki performs, 7 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.


Tuesday14

Google Drive and Cloud Computing, 1 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

“Minecraft vs. Roblox,” for 1st-5th-graders, 3:30 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

Inklings: Book Club for 2nd and 3rd Graders, 4-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

Terry Rickard performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.

Drop-in Tennis, any time after 5:30 p.m., Durango High School tennis courts. 769-3772.

Rotary Club of Durango meets, presentation by Gordon Clauser on Silverton mining history, 6 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.

Super Ted’s Super Trivia, 6 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St.

Knitting Club, 6-7 p.m., Mancos Library. 565-7600.

Tim Sullivan performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

FLC Music Department’s Percussion Ensemble Concert, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

Tango Milonga, 7-9 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. 533-7231.

Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.

Yoga for Vets, 7:15 - 8:15 p.m., YogaDurango, Main Ave. 769-6875.

Bingo Night, 9 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.


Wednesday15

Bird Walk, 8 a.m., meet at Rotary Park. 382-9396.

Jammin’ Juniors, 10-11 a.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

Manna Soup Kitchen Garden Workdays, 10 a.m.-noon, Manna Soup Kitchen, 1100 Avenida del Sol. www.thegardenprojectswcolorado.org.

Tween After School Programs, featuring Cooking Class, 2:15 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.

Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.

Public Trailwork Night, 4 p.m., Overend Mountain Park, meet at Hogsbottom Trailhead off Tech Center Drive. www.trails2000.org.

The Ben & Jerry’s Story featuring Jeff Furman, “The 35 Year Struggle to Maintain Its Soul,” 4-5:30 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130; “How Paying a Living Wage Helped Them Succeed,” 7-9 p.m., Durango Public Library. 335-8114.

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

Hozhoni Days: Miss Hozhoni Pageant – traditional and modern talent presentations, 6 p.m., Student Union Ballroom at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/hozhoni-days-powwow.

Meet the Doulas and Midwives Night, 6-8 p.m., Osadha Natural Health, 21055 Highway 140 in Hesperus. 779-3111.

The Lisa Blue Trio performs, 6-9 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr. 247-9083.

Geeks Who Drink Trivia, 7 p.m., BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W. College Dr. 259-5959.

Terry Rickard performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

The Yoga of Eating with Sarah Klein, 7:15-8:30 p.m., Yogadurango, 1485 Florida Rd.

“Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus Live!” featuring Peter Story, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. durangoconcerts.com.

Pub Quiz Trivia, 8:30 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.


Ongoing

“The Producers,” presented by FLC Theatre, 7:30 p.m., each night thru April 11, Fort Lewis College Mainstage Theatre. www.theatre.fortlewis.edu.

Student Juried Exhibition, show runs thru April 14, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery. 247-7167.

Works by Bonnie Adams, painter and potter; Diana Luck, jeweler; and Jeannie Malandro, painter, exhibit runs thru April 17, Feat of Clay in Aztec. 505-334-4335.

Works by Taya Doro Mitchell, exhibit runs thru April 17, Historic Aztec Theater in Aztec. 505-427-6748 or crashmusicaztec.com.

Photography of Durango High School students, runs thru April 28, Open Shutter Gallery Red Room, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.

“Purple Cats and Green Skies: The Influence of Children’s Art on the 20th Century,” exhibit runs thru May 2, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. durangoarts.org.

2nd annual Animas High School Art Show, runs thru May 2, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave. 385-9583.

“Turning the Page: A Retrospective of Artist Books” by Catherine Nash, exhibit runs thru April 30, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. durangoarts.org.

“Random Thoughts,” works by Kamil Vojnar, show runs thru May 6, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.

Paintings by Bradley Kachnowicz, exhibit runs thru June 30, The Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave.

Tryouts for Durango Swim Club, 3:30-4:15 p.m., Monday-Thursday, Durango Rec Center. 779-8643 or Suzanneschieltz@hotmail.com.

Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.

Upcoming
Annual Strater Hotel Open House, April 16, Henry Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave.

“If you or your family is on Medicaid, we want to know what you think,” hosted by Southwest Center for Independence, Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition and Rocky Mountain Health Plans, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., April 16, 3473 Main Ave., Room 23. 403-1463.

Adult Computer Classes, 1:30-3 p.m., April 16, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.

Barista Training, 2 p.m., April 16, Desert Sun Roasting, 284 Sawyer Drive, Unit C.

“Drawn from the Garden,” hosted by the Durango Botanical Society, Bob’s Yr Uncle performs, 5:30-8 p.m., April 16, Durango Rec Center. 749-5642.

Evening Book Club, 6 p.m., April 16, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

Hozhoni Days: Round Dance, 6 p.m., April 16, Student Union Ballroom at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/hozhoni-days-powwow.

Jeff Wright performs, 7-9 p.m., April 16, Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave.

Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, April 17-19, around Durango. www.durangomeltdown.com.

Hospice Volunteer Training, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., April 17-18, Mercy Regional Medical Center. 764-3536.

Walk-n-Roll-a-Thon Parade, a Safe Routes to School Event, 1:30-3 p.m., April 17, event runs April 13-17, Needham Elementary. 375-4949.

Senior Art Majors Exhibition opening reception, 4:30 p.m., April 17, exhibit runs thru May 1, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery. www.fortlewis.edu/art-design.

Hozhoni Days Powwow, 5 p.m., April 17, event also runs 11 a.m., April 18, Whalen Gym at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/hozhoni-days-powwow.

“Wearing Through,” presented by 20 Moons Dance Co., 5:30 and 8 p.m., April 17-18, 24-25, McPherson Chapel at Fort Lewis College. www.20moons.com.

The Assortment performs, 6-9 p.m., April 17, Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave.

Soprano Gemma Kavanagh, flutist Rochelle Mann and pianist C. Scott Hagler perform, St. Mark’s Recital Series, 7 p.m., April 17, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. durangorecitals.com.

FLC Music Department’s Spring Band Concert, 7 p.m., April 17, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

Robby Overfield performs, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., April 17, Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.

The Railsplitters performs, 10 p.m., April 17, El Rancho Tavern.

National Park Week, April 18-26. www.nps.gov.

Poetry Readings with Todd Macon’s Mountain Middle School students, 10:30 a.m., April 18, Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.

DJ Soul Atomic performs, 10 p.m., April 18, El Rancho Tavern.

10K at Three Springs for Books and Things, benefit for FLC Exercise Science Student Scholarships, 10 a.m., April 19, meet in front of Anytime Fitness, 125 Mercado St. www.fortlewis.edu/ES10k.

Sadhana: Developing your own personal yoga practice with Michele Lawrence, 2:30-3:45 p.m., April 19, Yogadurango, 1485 Florida Rd.

Nature Club for 4th-6th graders, 5-6:30 p.m., April 20, Boys and Girls Club of Durango. 375-0010.

Red Cloud performs, with special guests Crystle Lightning and Ill Methods, 9 p.m., April 20, Blondies in Cortez. 739-4944.

Social Media in 2015, 1 p.m., April 21, Ignacio Library. 563-9287.

Poetry Readings with Pam Uschuk and her Fort Lewis College students, 6:30 p.m., April 21, Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.

“Shorts Fest,” FLC student film festival, 7 p.m., April 21, Ballroom at Student Union Building at Fort Lewis College.

Join and Renew Party for Trails 2000, 4:30-7 p.m., April 22, Carver Brewing Co., Main Ave. www.trails2000.org.

Heartbeat Durango, support group for individuals affected by suicide, 6-8 p.m., April 22, Fire Station 1, 142 Sheppard Drive. 403-4103.

9th annual Durango Wine Experience, April 23-25, downtown Durango. www.durangowine.com.

Green Drinks, 5 p.m., April 23, Carvers Brewing Co., Main Ave. www.greendrinks.org.

Meet the Author event featuring Peter Decker, author of Red, White & Army Blue, 6:30 p.m., April 23, Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. 247-1438 or www.mariasbookshop.com.

Poetry Night, 5:30 p.m., April 24, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

Hello Dollface performs, 10 p.m., April 24, El Rancho Tavern.

Arbor Day Celebration & Workday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., April 25, Ohana Kuleana Community Garden, 564 E. 30th St. www.thegardenprojectswcolorado.org.

Yoga 12-Step Recovery, 10 a.m. – noon, April 25, YogaDurango, 1140-A Main Ave.

7th annual Earth Day celebration, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., April 25, Aztec Ruins National Monument.

The Village Artisan’s Market 2015, opening day, April 27, event runs thru Oct. 17, outside Studio Sellke in Gem Village. 884-0565.

Open Technology Session, 1 p.m., April 28, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

“Run Free: The True Story of Caballo Blanco” screening, 7 p.m., April 28, Smiley Building Theater, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. www.runfreemovie.com.

"Yoga, Your Body and Nature" with Deb Buck, 7:45-8:45 p.m., April 28, Yogadurango, 1485 Florida Rd.

Tim Telep performs, 6 p.m., May 1, Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. 403-8182.

Pub Science, 6 p.m., May 1, Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.com or 403-1864.

Paul Rodriquez performs, 8 p.m., May 1, Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio. 888-842-4180.

The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity with Edwene Gaines, 7-9 p.m., May 4, First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. 375-7794 or epicmag.org.

Free Kids Yoga, ages 3-7 with Joy Kilpatrick, 9-9:45 a.m., May 6, Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave, Ste. 205. www.breathworkswithjoy.com.

Seed Swap & Talk by Southwest Seed Library, 5:30 p.m., May 6, Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave.

First Thursdays Art Walk, 5 p.m., May 7, meet at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

“Eurydice” opening night, 7:30 p.m., May 7, play also runs May 8-9, 15-17, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. www.henrystratertheatre.com.

Why We Practice Yoga – All Roads Lead to Om with Scott Fallows, 7:45-8:45 p.m., May 7, Yogadurango, 1485 Florida Rd.

Meet the Author event with Scott Graham, author of Mountain Rampage, 6:30 p.m., May 19, Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.

“Good Karma” screening, hosted by the Karma & Jyamu Bhotia Foundation, 5-10 p.m., May 27, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

Free Garden Tours, 9:30 a.m., May 29, meet at in the library demonstration garden lobby, 1900 E. 3rd Ave. Durangobotanicalsociety.com.

Fee-free day, June 13, U.S. Forest Service day-use recreation sites.

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