‘In Bloom’ an odyssey of the mind and sensesWhat: “In Bloom – James Joyce’s Circus of the Mind” It’s a cirque du James Joyce as local performance artists present “In Bloom – James Joyce’s Circus of the Mind,” based on Joyce’s classic novel Ulysses. Directed by Aaron Beck, this original stage adaptation takes “Circe” – perhaps the most surreal and controversial chapter of Joyce’s novel – and turns it into a “mesmerizing spectacle of color and sound.”
This odyssey of the mind and feast for the sense lights up the Arts Center stage Thursday through Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. Banned for decades with more than 500 copies burned by the U.S. Postal Service, the book centers around Leopold Bloom in 1904 Dublin. In the witching hours of night, we follow as Bloom (neither a “Real Irishman” nor a “Real Jew”) stumbles through Dublin’s Red Light District from one hallucinogenic dreamscape to another as he searches for young Stephen Dedalus. The show features music by “The Black Boatmen,” who blend Irish ballads with high-energy klezmer tunes as well as dancers performing everything from aerials to burlesque, jigs and reels. Beck also directed “Elixir,” a production of the Salt Fire Circus, where he served as artistic director in 2010-11 and is still a member. He has also collaborated with acclaimed performance duo “The Mob” in Denmark and is a member of the National Pastime Theater of Chicago. For more info, go to: https://ulyssesinbloom.com/ |
Thursday04
Storytime, 10 a.m., Pine River Library, Bayfield. 884-2222.
Here to Hear: Office Hour with Councilor Dick White, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., City Hall, 949 E. 2nd Ave.
Artist Reception featuring Gary McVean, part of the Community Artist Program, 3:30-5 p.m., runs thru Aug. 1, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave. 385-9583.
“Doc Swords,” PTSD Social Club for Combat Veterans, 4-6 p.m., VFW Post 4031, 1550 Main Ave.
Medicine Trail Build Day, 4:30-7 p.m., meet at Trails 2000 work truck, just past Horse Gulch Trailhead. www.trails2000.org.
First Thursdays Art Walk, 5 p.m., downtown Durango.
The Lisa Blue Trio performs, 5-8 p.m., Animas River Café at Doubletree, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Jack Ellis, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
Announcing the Animas Watershed Partnership Spring Forum, 6:30-8 p.m., Durango Public Library.
Terry Rickard performs, 7 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 College Dr.
Lucky Tubb & the Modern Day Troubadours perform, 7 p.m., Crash Music in Aztec. 505-427-6748.
“In Bloom,” performance based on James Joyce’s Ulysses, opening night, 7:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
Friday05
Free education to those with prediabetes, 9-11 a.m., Mercy Regional Medical Center Offices, Suite 140. 764-2720.
Free Garden Tours, 9:30 a.m., library demonstration garden lobby, 1900 E. 3rd Ave. Durangobotanicalsociety.com.
“Using Mindfulness, Reflection and Relationship Dynamics to Create Health,” free workshop for caregivers, noon-1 p.m., Mercy Medical Center, Conference Room B. jenny treanor@centura.org.
Farm Market, hosted by Local Brands FARM Co-op, 4-6 p.m., Wildcat Liquors, Highway 160 West.
The Outskirts perform, 5 p.m., Beto’s Fast Mexican Food, 275 E. 8th Ave.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio performs, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café at Double Tree, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Artist’s Reception for Katie McLane, 6:30 p.m., show runs through July 5, Crash Music in Aztec. 505-427-6748.
Meet the Author event with Todd Fahnestock, author of Fairmist, 6:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.
Caleb and the Wollybuggers perform, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
Saturday06
National Trails Day. www.trails2000.org.
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, First National Bank parking lot, 259 W. 9th St. durangofarmersmarket.com.
Annual Book Sale, hosted by Friends of the Pine River Valley Library, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield.
National Trails Day Event, hosted by San Juan Mountains Association, 9 a.m.-noon, Mud Springs special recreation area, south of Cortez. kathe@sjma.org.
Medicine Trail build Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., meet at Trails 2000 work truck, just past Horse Gulch Trailhead. trails2000.org.
12th annual Dolores River Festival, Carute Roma and others perform, 10 a.m.-sundown, Joe Rowell Park in Dolores. www.doloresriverfestival.com.
Men Who Grill, fundraiser for Women’s Resource Center, Kirk James Band performs, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Buckley Park.
Tinker Tool Garden Show, Lacey Black performs, noon-4 p.m., Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center in Ignacio.
OpenMake MakerSpace Session, 1-3 p.m., Ignacio Library. 563-9287.
Community Open House with Be Fit Be Able’s James Jones on personal online disability fitness training, 2-4 p.m., Durango Rec Center.
Bella Dance Co. Showcase, 4 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durango concerts.com.
Pete Giuliani and Ross Douglas perform, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café at the Doubletree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio.
Ben Gibson performs, 7 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 College Dr.
Kirk James Band performs, 7 p.m., Hideaway Grill at Vallecito Lake.
“Music & Memory” benefit concert, Good Samaritan performs, 7-10 p.m., Crash Music in Aztec.
The Outskirts perform, 8 p.m., Mancos Valley Distillery.
Sunday07
Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
“The Power of the Heart” screening, 3 p.m., Himalayan Litchen, and 7 p.m., Animas City Theatre.
Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main.
Meditation and Satsang, 7 p.m., Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave., Room 10. www.craigholliday.com.
Monday08
Free Nada Acupuncture for Veterans and their families, 3-5 p.m., Durango Acupuncture Alliance, 635 E. 5th Ave. 403-4150.
OpenMake MakerSpace Session, 3-5 p.m., Ignacio Library. 563-9287.
The Slocan Ramblers perform, 5-9 p.m., Balcony Bar and Grill, 600 Main Ave.
Mondays on Main, musical performance by local students, 6:30-8 p.m., outside at Cold Stone Creamery, 598 Main Ave.
Pete Giuliani performs, 6:30-10 p.m., Farview Lodge at Mesa Verde National Park.
County Commissioners “On the Road” meeting, 7 p.m., Animas Valley Grange.
Tuesday09
Guided Nature Tours, 10 a.m.-noon, meet outside ticket office at Purgatory Resort. 385-1288 or mk@sjma.org.
“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. 4
Drop-in Tennis, after 5:30 p.m., Durango High School. 769-3772.
Linux 101 (Is That a Penguin On My Desktop?), 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Rotary Club of Durango meets, presentation by Lori Smith Schell with Empowered Energy, 6 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Group performs featuring vocalist Alison Dance, 6-9 p.m., The Cyprus Café Patio, 725 E. 2nd Ave. 385-6884.
Pete Giuliani performs, 6:30-10 p.m., Farview Lodge at Mesa Verde National Park.
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.
Bingo Night, 9 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
Wednesday10
Bird Walk, 8 a.m., meet at Rotary Park. 382-9396.
“Heroes in the Community: Firefighters,” part of the Summer Reading Program, 10 a.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Weekly Wee Walk Abouts, preschool nature walks, 10-11 a.m., meet at Pavilion at Rotary Park. 769-1800.
Jammin’ Juniors, 10-11 a.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Manna Garden Workdays, 10 a.m.-noon, Manna Soup Kitchen, 1100 Avenida del Sol. www.thegardenprojectswcolorado.org.
“Aren’t You Dying to Know: Testing of Dyes in Early Navajo Weavings,” 1:30 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum at Fort Lewis College. swcenter.fortlewis.edu.
“Southwest Landscapes: Views through the Veil,” 2:30 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. swcenter.fortlewis.edu.
Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.
Trails 2000 Public Trailwork Day, 4-7 p.m., Zipline Trail, meet at Horse Gulch Trailhead. www.trails2000.org.
The Lisa Blue Trio performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Kennebec Café in Hesperus. 247-5674.
Heartbeat Durango, support group for individuals affected by suicide, 6-8 p.m., June 10, Fire Station 1, 142 Sheppard Drive. 403-4103.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo performs, 6-9 p.m., The Cyprus Café Patio, 725 E. 2nd Ave. 385-6884.
Dustin Burley performs, 7 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 College Dr.
Geeks Who Drink Trivia, 8:30 p.m., BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W. College Dr. 259-5959.
Pub Quiz Trivia, 8:30 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
Ongoing
“Sirens: The Mountain Mermaids,” photography by Alexi Hubbell, runs thru June 15, The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave.
“The Language of Gesture,” thru June 20, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“Korea: A Nation Divided,” works by Mark Edward Harris, thru June 24, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave.
“Life on Wheels: The New American Nomads,” works by David Gardner, thru June 24, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave.
“Pivot Point,” thru June 27, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Paintings by Bradley Kachnowicz, thru June 30, Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
Art works by Dan Groth, thru June, Raider Ridge Café, 509 E. 8th Ave.
“Skyscapes of the West,” photography by Howard Rachlin, show runs thru June, Durango Coffee Company, 730 Main Ave.
Upcoming
Clothing & Gear Swap, by DNF & Durango Outdoor Exchange, 5:30 p.m., June 11, Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave. www.durangonaturalfoods.coop.
BID Coffee & Conversation, 8:30-9:30 a.m., June 12, First National Bank Conference Room, 259 W. 9th St.
Artist Reception with Autumn Cameron and Cheryl Berglund, 4-5:30 p.m., June 12, Pine River Valley Bank, Bayfield.
“52 Rivers” slideshow by Shelley Walchak, part of the “Life is an Adventure” Series, 7 p.m., June 12, Mancos Library. 533-7600.
Fee-free day, June 13, U.S. Forest Service day-use sites.
Tweak & Critique Writer’s Group, 10-11:30 a.m., June 13, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
8th annual TIU4Tyler Memorial Skate Competition, 11 a.m., June 13, Durango Skate Park. 946-7799.
Jenny Winegardner performs with Gary Watkins, 5-9 p.m., June 13, Animas River Café at the Double Tree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Missy Andersen performs, 7:30 p.m., June 13, Crash Music in Aztec, N.M. 505-427-6748.
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