A weekend celebrating diversity in the 4 CornersWhat: 6th Annual Four Corners Pride Festival
Put on by the Four Corners Alliance for Diversity (previously known as 4cGLAD), the 2015 Pride Festival includes films, cocktail parties, concerts and the Animas River parade. Highlights include: - Thurs., June 25, 5 p.m., Cocktail Reception, Rochester Hotel’s Secret Garden - Fri., June 26, 9 p.m., Dance Party, Animas City Theatre - Sat., June 27, 11 a.m. Float Parade on the Animas, E. 33rd Street to Rotary Park followed by After Party-Party, 5 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant ? Sun., June 28, 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m., Worship Services at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church; and 10 a.m. at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango. Four Corners Pride Festival Organizing Chair and Four Corners Alliance for Diversity Board Chair Barbara Balaguer believes that the celebration is important to raise awareness and understanding of rural LGBT identities. “We have come to recognize the very basic human need we all share in our wish to live authentically and to feel safe in the communities in which we live and work,” she said. “The annual Pride Festival helps to raise awareness about issues of shared relevance to the LGBT community and the community-at-large.” This year’s festival is sponsored by the Leland House and the Rochester Hotel. For a complete schedule of Pride events or more information, visit www.4cPride.org or call 385-7202. |
June was officially declared LGBT pride month by the White House this May, and what better way to celebrate than the annual Four Corners Pride Festival. The event brings together members of the local LGBT community as well as straight allies.
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Adult Computer Classes, 1:30-3 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Ponderosa Forest and Alpaca Farm Visit, San Juan Family Explorers Series, all day, Alpaca Farm near Dolores. gabi@sjma.org.
Barista Training, 2 p.m., Desert Sun Roasting, 284 Sawyer Drive, Unit C.
“Doc Swords,” PTSD Social Club for Combat Veterans, 4-6 p.m., VFW Post 4031, 1550 Main Ave.
Trails 2000 Build Day on Medicine Trail, 4:30-7 p.m., meet at Horse Gulch Trailhead. trails2000.org.
Drop-in Tennis, after 5:30 p.m., Durango High School. 769-3772.
Clothing & Gear Swap, by Durango Outdoor Exchange & DNF Co-op, 5:30 p.m., Durango Natural Foods parking lot. durangonaturalfoods.coop.
Sky Pilot performs, part of Concerts in the Park series, 5:30-7:30, Buckley Park. www.durangoconcerts.com.
“The Basics of Eating Well on a Budget,” 6-7 p.m., Natural Grocers. www.wholehealthlab.com.
Evening Book Club, 6 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Video Conference with Dan Schultz, author of Dead Run, 6:30 p.m., Mancos Library. 533-7600.
Jenny Winegardner performs, 7 p.m., 6512' Restaurant and Lounge, 152 College Dr. 247-9083.
“Always … Patsy Cline” opening night, 7:30 p.m., show also runs June 19-20, 25-27, and 2 p.m., June 20-21, 27-28, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Friday19
Colorado Trail Work Weekend with Trails 2000, volunteer crew camps overnight, sign up at trails2000.org.
Free Garden Tours, 9:30 a.m., meet at library demonstration garden lobby, 1900 E. 3rd Ave. Durangobotanicalsociety.com.
Artwork Fundraiser for Willowtail’s Artist-in-Residency Program, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Willowtail, 10451 CR 39, Mancos. 560-0333.
Four Corners Pet Expo, featuring Dock Dogs international canine aquatics competition, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., event continues June 20, La Plata County Fairgrounds.
Farm Market, hosted by Local Brands FARM Co-op, 4-6 p.m., Wildcat Liquors, Highway 160 West.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio performs, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café at Double Tree, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Bird Walk led by naturalist, 5:30 p.m., Vista Trailhead, Mancos State Park. 375-6708.
“Much Ado About Nothing,” staged by Merely Players, dinner and show, 5:30 p.m., show only, 7:30 p.m., event also runs June 20 and 23-27, James Ranch, 33800 Highway 550. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Spa Class featuring Dr. Hauschka products and techniques, 6-8 p.m., Pure Skin Salon and Organic Day Spa, 863 Main Ave. 946-1907.
Black Velvet performs, 6-10 p.m., Balcony Bar and Grill. 259-6580.
Afrobeatniks perform, 6 p.m., Mancos Brewing Co.. 533-9761.
Friday Nights at Fox Fire Farms, live music, food and wines, 6-9 p.m., Fox Fire Farms, 5513 County Road 321, Ignacio. 759-1540.
Heartwood Cohousing Community Potluck, 6:30 p.m., 800 Heartwood Lane North, Bayfield. www.facebook.com/HeartwoodCohousing
Dustin Burley performs, 7 p.m., 6512' Restaurant and Lounge, 152 College Dr. 247-9083.
“Show and Tell,” 7 p.m., Crash Music in Aztec. 505-427-6748 or crashmusicaztec.com.
Ben Gibson performs, 7 p.m., The Hideaway in Vallecito. 247-9083.
The Jean Pierre Gypsy Jazz Trio performs, 7-9 p.m., Jean Pierre’s Bakery, 601 Main Ave. 385-0122.
The Transplants perform, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon, Gem Village.
The Ben Gibson Band performs, 6 p.m., The Balcony, 600 Main Ave. 247-9083.
Saturday20
Clean Commute Week, free transit and events, June 20-25. www.getarounddurango.com.
“Art for the Endangered Landscape: Honoring Wolf Creek,” all day event, Wolf Creek Ski Area. www.planetexperts.com/art-for-the-endangered-landscape-honoring-wolf-creek/
Durango MotorExpo, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., along Main Avenue. www.durangomotorexpo.com.
Makerspace, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Clean Commute Week Kick Off at the Farmers Market, featuring free micro-tune from San Juan Cycles and bicycle registration with the Durango Police Department First National Bank parking lot, 259 W. 9th St. www.durangofarmersmarket.com.
Ignacio Wildcats Car Wash, basketball camp fundraiser, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Wells Fargo Bank Parking Lot, 615 Goddard Ave., Ignacio.
Building Supplies Yard Sale, 8 a.m-3 p.m., benefits Habitat for Humanity, Three Springs Plaza, 125 Mercado St.
Drop-in Tennis, after 9 a.m., Durango High School. 769-3772.
Early Childhood Music Workshop, for 3- to 4-year-olds, 9-10 a.m.; 5- to 6-year-olds, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Guitar-in-a-Day for Adults, 1-3 p.m.; Music Marketing 101, 3:30-5:30 p.m., iAM Music, 1315 Main Ave., Unit 207. www.iammusic.us.
Four Corners Pet Expo, featuring Dock Dogs international canine aquatics competition, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds.
Bridges of the Nature Center Workshop, 10:30-12:30 a.m., Durango Nature Center. 769-1800.
3rd annual Bayberry Jam, fundraiser for Bayfield music programs, 1 p.m., Eagle Park in Bayfield.
Badly Bent performs, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café at the Double Tree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Bruce Mendall performs, 7-11 p.m., 6512' Restaurant and Lounge, 152 College Dr. 259-6580.
Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Bottom Shelf Brewery in Bayfield.
“Building a Calendar From Watching the Skies," part of the Four Corners Lecture Series, 8:30 p.m., Sunflower Theatre in Cortez. www.swcocanyons.org.
Stand-Up Comedy with Brent B-Real, Jill Carlson and more, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
Sunday21 Father’s Day
Four Corners Native Plant Society Wildflower Walk, all day, Knife Edge Trail, Mesa Verde. 564-5837.
Annual Solstice Event, refreshments and live jazz by Mark Simons, 6 a.m., Center of Southwest Studies. 247-7456.
Bird Walk led by naturalist, 10 a.m., Vista Trailhead, Mancos State Park. 375-6708.
Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
The Assortment performs, part of the Sunday Summer Music Series, 1-4 p.m., Trimble Hot Springs, 6475 CR 203. 247-0111.
Gordon Peck and Kevin Leeand perform jazz, 4-7 p.m., Wines of the San Juan in Blanco, N.M. 505-632-0879.
Learn about time-banking and software, hosted by Hour Exchange La Plata, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Bayfield Library. 884-9330.
Summer Solstice Celebration, with Sacred Elemental Rhythms and Durango Drums, 6-8 p.m., Folsom Park. 801-671-6275.
Meditation and Satsang, 7 p.m., Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave., Room 10. www.craigholliday.com.
Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
Monday22
Clean Commute Week, ADA Transportation Options Info Session, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Southwest Center for Independence, 835 E 2nd Ave. 259-1672.
Makerspace, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
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.
Circle of Health Presentations, 6:30 p.m., 3160 E. Animas Village Dr., Cedar View 1. 442-0925.
Mondays on Main, weekly musical performance by local students, 6:30-8 p.m., outside Cold Stone Creamery, 598 Main Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Contiki, 7 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Tuesday23
Guided Nature Tours, 10 a.m.-noon, meet outside ticket office at Purgatory Resort. 385-1288 or mk@sjma.org.
Inklings: Book Club for 2nd and 3rd Graders, 4-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Community Forum for Clean Commute Week with transportation specialists, followed by Commuter Fashion Show, 5-7 p.m., Carver’s Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave.
Open Technology Session, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Drop-in Tennis, after 5:30 p.m., Durango High School. 769-3772.
Informal Tango Practice, 6-8:30 p.m., Gazebo at Rotary Park. 533-7231.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Group performs featuring vocalist Alison Dance, 6-9 p.m., The Cyprus Café Patio, 725 E. 2nd Ave. 385-6884.
“On Board the National Geographic Explorer: The Cape Verde Republic,” summer lecture series with Mark Curran, 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Bingo Night, 9 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
Hip Hop Night with Blueprint, Supastition and more, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
Wednesday24
Sixth Annual Four Corners LGBT Pride Festival, June 24-28. www.4cPride.org.
Bike to Work Day, 7-9 a.m., breakfast stations at Steaming Bean and Mercy Regional Medical Center.
Bird Walk, 8 a.m., meet at Rotary Park. 382-9396.
“Heroes in the Community: Policemen,” 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.
Manna Garden Workdays, 10 a.m.-noon, Manna Soup Kitchen, 1100 Avenida del Sol. www.thegardenprojectswcolorado.org.
“Imagining the West: Searching for the Sublime in Painting and Photography,” lecture by Judith Reynolds, 1:30 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum Room. 247-7456.
Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.
Black Velvet performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Kennebec Café, Hesperus. 259-6580.
“I Stand Corrected” movie screening, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Chem Hall at Fort Lewis College, Room 130. www.4cPride.org
“The Yoga of Eating,” 6-7 p.m., Natural Grocers. www.wholehealthlab.com.
Kirk James performs, 6-8 p.m., Three Springs outdoor summer concert.
Heartbeat Durango, support group for individuals affected by suicide, 6-8 p.m., 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.
Pub Quiz Trivia, 6:30, The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Rob Webster performs, 7 p.m., 6512' Restaurant and Lounge, 152 College Dr. 247-9083.
Andrew Wynne performs, 7 p.m., Derailed Pour House. 247-5440.
“Agave is Life” screening and presentation, part of the Four Corners Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Sunflower Theatre in Cortez. www.swcocanyons.org.
“Ute Heroes”: Stories from the Southern Ute Tribe, 7:30 p.m., Bayfield Library’s Outdoor Fire Pit. 884-2222. Ext. 522.
Geeks Who Drink Trivia, 8:30 p.m., BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W. College Dr. 259-5959.
Nth Power & Durango Funk Allstars, 8:30 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E College Dr. www.durangomassive.com.
Ongoing
“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. 375-7877 or howardrachlin.com.
Works by Katie McLane, show runs through July 5, Crash Music in Aztec. 505-427-6748.
Works by Gary McVean, part of the Community Artist Program, thru Aug. 1, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave. 385-9583.
Artwork by Autumn Cameron and Cheryl Berglund, show runs thru Aug. 1, Pine River Valley Bank in Bayfield. 385-9583.
“Tough Men in Hard Places: The Electrification of Colorado’s Western Slope,” thru Sept. 18, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College. swcenter.fortlewis.edu.
Village Artisan’s Market, Monday-Saturday thru Oct. 17, Studio Sellke, Gem Village. studiosellke@gmail.com.
“Rare II: Imperiled Plants of Colorado,” thru December, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College. swcenter.fortlewis.edu.
Tryouts for Durango Swim Club, 3:30-4:15 p.m., Monday-Thursday, Durango Rec Center. Suzanneschieltz@hotmail.com.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thur.–Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Upcoming
Pedal vs. Metal Challenge, 4:30 p.m., June 25, start line at Rotary Park, finishes at Ska Brewing.
Four Corners LGBT Pride Festival, cocktail reception, 5-7:30 p.m., June 25, The Rochester Hotel Secret Garden, 721 E. 2nd Ave. www.4cPride.org.
Love Your Commute Party, 5:30 p.m., June 25, Ska Brewing Co., 225 Girard St.
Andrew Wynne performs, 5 p.m., June 25, Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. 247-5792.
Green Drinks featuring Be Local Book coupon exchange, 5 p.m., June 25, Carvers Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. www.greendrinks.org.
RootsRated Launch Party/Pint Night, live music and beer, 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m., June 25. 247-5830.
The Tyler Gummersall Band, Concerts in the Park, 5:30-7:30, June 25, Buckley Park. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Kirk James performs, 7 p.m., June 25, 6512’ Restaurant, 152 E. College Dr.
"Fun in the Sun" arts and crafts fair, noon-6 p.m., June 26; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., June 27; Buckley Park. 247-2117.
Lower Hermosa Area Hike put on by San Juan National Forest, June 26, 884-1414 or hermosaSMA@fs.fed.us.
“Exhibit Reprise” photography, opening night reception 5-7 p.m., June 26, Durango Arts Center.
Kirk James, 5 p.m., June 26, Rubio’s Patio in Aztec.
Four Corners LGBT Pride Festival, Dance Party 18+, 9 p.m., June 26, Animas City Theatre, E College. www.4cPride.org.
Yoga 12-Step Recovery, 10 a.m. – noon, June 27, YogaDurango, 1140-A Main Ave.
MakerFaire, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. June 27, Shoshone Park, Ignacio. 563-9287.
Four Corners LGBT Pride Festival, Float Parade on the Animas River, 11 a.m., June 27. 33rd St. to Rotary Park. www.4cPride.org.
The Assortment performs, 4- 8 p.m., June 27, Macho’s North. 946-8465.
Four Corners LGBT Pride Festival, “After-Party Party”, 5 p.m., June 27, 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E College Dr. www.4cPride.org.
Black Velvet performs, 5-9 p.m., June 27, Animas River Café at the Double Tree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Outdoor Movie: “Goonies,” begins at dusk, June 27, Pine River Library, Bayfield. www.prlibrary.org.
Lacey Black performs, Wines of the San Juan, Blanco, N.M., 4-7 p.m., June 28. 505-632-0879.
Basic 3D Printing, 3-5 p.m. June 29, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Painting Class, Wines of the San Juan, Blanco, N.M., 4-7 p.m., June 28. 505-632-0879.
Pete Giuliani performs acoustic show, 6:30-10 p.m., June 29, Farview Lodge, Mesa Verde National Park.
Market Your Business with Social Media, 5:30 p.m., June 30, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Rotary Club of Durango meets, 6 p.m., June 30, Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.
Meet the author, Win & Meredith Blevins present their new book The Darkness Rolling, 6:30 p.m., June 30, Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. 247-1438.
Pete Giuliani performs acoustic, 6:30-10 p.m., June 30, Farview Lodge, Mesa Verde National Park.
J.P. Harris and The Tough Choices perform at Crash Music, 7 p.m., July 1, Historic Aztec Theater, Aztec. 505-427-6748.
Thrasher Thursdays, 5-8 p.m., July 9 & 23, Aug. 6 & 20, Sept. 3 & 17, Durango Skate Park.
Free Book Sale, 12-6 p.m., July 1, dinner served at 5 p.m., Manna Soup Kitchen.
Void Where Prohibited performs 6-10 p.m., July 2, Balcony Bar and Grill.
Leftover Cuties, Concerts in the Park, 5:30-7:30 p.m., July 2, Buckley Park. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Void Where Prohibited performs 8 p.m., July 3, Derailed Pour House.
Mild to Wild’s 4th of July River Parade, departures at 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 a.m., 2 and 4 p.m., July 4, Mild to Wild, 50 Animas View Drive. 247-4789.
Fly Fishing Book Event & Signing, with Shelley Walchak and Don Oliver, 6:30 p.m., July 9, Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. 247-1438.
BID Coffee & Conversation, 8:30-9:30 a.m., July 10, First National Bank Conference Room, 259 W. 9th St. www.downtowndurango.org.
Free Legal Clinic, 2-5 p.m., July 10, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Hermosa Mountain Bike Trip put on by San Juan National Forest, July 11, 884-1414 or hermosaSMA@fs.fed.us.
Outdoor Movie: “Ghostbusters,” begins at dusk, July 11, Pine River Library, Bayfield. www.prlibrary.org.
R. Carlos Nakai in Concert, Grammy-nominated Native American flutist, gate opens at 7 p.m., show starts at 8, July 11, Tara Mandala Retreat Center. taramandala.org.
Tweak & Critique Writer’s Group, 10-11:30 a.m., July 12, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Fombuch & Fermented Ginger Ale Class with Rachel Turiel and Jennifer Smith, 6 p.m., July 14, Durango Natural Foods. durangonaturalfoods.coop.
Evening Book Club, 5:30-6:30 p.m., July 15, White Rabbit Books and Curiosities, 128 W 14th St. 259-2213.
Hermosa Park Hikes put on by San Juan National Forest, July 17, 884-1414 or hermosaSMA@fs.fed.us.
Pickleball Tournament Series, 8 a.m., July 25-26, Durango Rec Center. Register by July 17. chris.clements@durangogov.org.
Wild Mushroom Foray with Chris Ricci of Majesty Mushrooms, 1 p.m., July 26, Meet at Durango Natural Foods. durangonaturalfoods.coop.
Outdoor Movie: “Goonies,” begins at dusk, Aug. 1 Pine River Library, Bayfield. www.prlibrary.org.
Andrew Wynne performs, 5-7 p.m., Aug. 5, 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr. 247-9083.
Pinkerton Flagstaff Trail Hike put on by San Juan National Forest, Aug. 21, 884-1414 or hermosaSMA@fs.fed.us.
La Plata Quilters Guild Show and Sale, to benefit Project Linus, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept. 20, La Plata County Fairgrounds.
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