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Get ‘Stomped’ at annual Powerhouse gala What: Steampunk Stomp, a fund-raiser for the Powerhouse Science Center When: 11 p.m., Sat., March 14 Where: Powerhouse Science Center, 1311 Camino del Rio Dust off that Snowdown costume and come party like it’s the ’80s –? ?at the Powerhouse Science Center’s fourth annual Steampunk Stomp from 6 - 11 p.m., Sat., March 14, at the Powerhouse. The Powerhouse’s annual winter fund-raiser, guaranteed to be the “biggest extrvaganza yet,” will feature? cash bar, light appetizers, costume contest, and live Steampunk-styled entertainment provided by Carute Roma, Miss Goodie’s Cancan Revue, and the ASA Fire Tribe. Proceeds will help finance the center’s innovative science programs and exhibits.  Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door and available at the Powerhouse, Southwest Sound and Maria’s Bookshop. For more information, call 970-259-9234 or go to www.powsci.org/events/steampunk/.

Banff Film Festival returns to Durango for one-night stand What: Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour When:  7 p.m., Sat., March 14 Where: Smiley Theater, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. The San Juan Citizen’s Alliance and Rocky Mountain Wild are bringing the world to Durango. The two local environmental organizations have once again teamed up to bring the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour to the Smiley Building theater, this Saturday, starting at 7 p.m. This year the tour brings us the very best of nearly 400 films from around the globe; stories that are guaranteed to inspire us to continue exploring our environments. A few of this year’s tour highlights include “Delta Dawn,” a story that follows the flow of the Colorado River to its mouth, in the Sea of Cortez off the coast of Mexico. Rarely navigable with water for the last 20 years, filmmaker Peter McBride was able to SUP the former wetland during an experimental pulse flow in the spring of 2014. Join McBride and his cohorts as they float past stunned locals, battle intense heat and negotiate vegetation-choked channels in the history-making descent that offers a sobering look at water consumption in the West. Another film that local audiences may find near and dear to their hearts is “Sufferfest II: Desert Alpine,” winner of the 2014 Banff “People choice Award.” Rock climbers and best buds Cedar Wright and Alex Honnold return in this sequel to their popular first adventure to tackle the Southwest’s most notable desert towers, from Moab to Indian Creek to Shiprock, in a month’s time. As if the temperamental spring weather and tight schedule weren’t enough to bring on the pain, they do it all via bike. Late-night antics, hilarity and banter ensues. Doors to this year’s festival open at 6 p.m. and tickets are available at Pine Needle Mountaineering, Backcountry Experience and Maria’s Bookshop. Proceeds will benefit San Juan Citizen’s Alliance and Rocky Mountain Wild. For more information or a run down of films, go to www.banffmountainfestivals.ca.

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Celtic Festival, March 12-15, around Durango. Durangocelticfestival.com.

Financial Empowerment Workshop, 8:30-10 a.m., Durango Rec Center.

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.

Bach festival, recital featuring Kay Newman on violin, Marilyn Garst on harpsichord and soprano Gemma Kavanah, noon, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. www.durangobachfestival.com or 800-838-3006.

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

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

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

KDUR's Furniture As Art Auction, 5:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. KDUR.org or 247-7628.

Family Reading Circles, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

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

Robbie Overfield performs, 6 p.m., 6512' Restaurant & Lounge, 152 E. College Ave. 247-9083.

Heroes Home Advantage workshop, 6 p.m., event also runs 9 a.m., Keller Williams Realty, 7th and Main. 903-0030 or 426-2829.

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

Essential oils class with Marija Helt, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Dancing Willow Herbs. 779-3111 or www.osadha.com.

Caitlin Cannon performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

“Rock Music and American Generations, Part II: What Happened to Rock Music in the 21st Century and Why?,” part of the Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College, Noble Hall, Room 130. www.fortlewis.edu/professionalassociates.

The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen meet, 7 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.4cbch.org or 749-0316.

Studebaker John performs, 7 p.m., Historic Aztec Theatre in Aztec. crashmusicaztec.com or 505-427-6748.

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

Thirsty Thursdays Locals Appreciation, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.

Pimps of Joytime perform, 8:30 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Dr. durangomassive.com.

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

Citizens Health Action Coalition monthly meeting, 8-9:30 a.m., Durango Rec Center. www.chaclaplata.org.

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.

Works by Linda Smith, part of the Community Artist Program, artist reception, 4:30-6 p.m., exhibit runs thru March 27, Pine River Valley Bank in Bayfield. 884-9583.

Tim Sullivan perform, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.

Joel Racheff performs, 6 p.m., 6512' Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Ave. 247-9083.

5-Year Anniversary Party, 6-10 p.m., Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. anddurango.com.

Beekeeping classes, presented by the Four Corners Beekeepers Association, 6:30-8:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Hall.

Jose Villarreal performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

Funked Up Fridays, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.

The Saloonatics performs, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village. 903-0090.

Ecid and Moonlight Grammar perform, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez. 739-4944.

Soul Atomic performs, 10 p.m., El Rancho Tavern.

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Annual Diversity Dialogue, hosted by Embracing Diversity Initiative, 8:45 a.m. – noon, Durango Public Library. 259-1247.

Heroes Home Advantage workshop, 9 a.m., Keller Williams Realty, 7th and Main. 903-0030 or 426-2829.

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

MakerSpace, featuring Exploring Magnets, 10 a.m. - noon, Ignacio Community Library.

The Met presents Rossini’s “La Donna del Lago,” 10:55 a.m., Student Union at Fort Lewis College, Vallecito Room. www.durangoconcerts.com.

The Assortment performs, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m., Purgy’s at Purgatory Resort.

Celtic Trio performs, featuring Chad MacCluskey, Khara Wolf and Erick Morningstar, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.

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

Black Velvet performs with Kirk James, 6 p.m., 6512' Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Ave. 247-9083.

Steampunk Stomp, Carute Roma performs, 6-11 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. powsci.org.

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, a benefit for the San Juan Citizens Alliance, 7 p.m., Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. sanjuancitizens.org or www.banffmountainfestivals.ca.

Poetry Slam, 7 p.m., Steaming Bean.

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

Chad MacCluskey performs, 7-9 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave. 385-0105.

The Wailin’ Jennys perform, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

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

DJ Ralphsta performs, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.

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

Somatic Experiencing Trauma Release process demonstration, 1-2:30 p.m., Himalayan Kitchen back room. 317-0001.

Faculty Recital featuring cellist Katherine Jetter, 3 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College. 247-7087.

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

Blue Moon Ramblers perform, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.

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

Edgar Meyer and Mike Marshall perform, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durqangoconcerts.com.

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

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

Kyle Hollingsworth Band performs, 8:30 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Dr. www.durangomassive.com.

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

Office Hours for La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt, noon - 2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Building. 382-6219.

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

“MineBlox,” for school-aged children up to 5th grade, 3:30 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

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

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

Pie and coffee with City Council candidates, 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 12th and E. Third Ave.

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

Rob Webster performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

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St. Patrick’s Day

Utility Refund and/or Food Tax Rebate assistance, hosted by Southwest Center for Independence, 9 a.m. - noon, Durango office, 3473 Main Ave., Unit 23. 403-1463.

Your Computer and Virus, 1 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.

“Firkin Fridays” celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with “Irish Car Bomb,” 3 p.m., Purgy’s at Purgatory Resort. 259-9200.

“Minecraft vs. Roblox,” for 1st- through 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. 375-7150.

Rotary Club of Durango meets, Celtic Kitchen Jam Band performs for St. Patrick’s Day, 6 p.m., Henry Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.

Crochet Group meets, 6 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 565-7600.

Super Ted’s Super Trivia, 6 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. 247-5792.

Transforming Justice: Gender Violence & Community Accountability, 6 p.m., Noble Hall at Fort Lewis College, Room 130.

Lacey Black performs, 6-8 p.m., 6512' Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Ave. 247-9083.

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

Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.

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

Consider the Source performs, 8 p.m., Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave.

Bingo Night, 9 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave. 382-9664.

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Bird Walk, 9 a.m., meet at Rotary Park. 382-9396.

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

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.

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

“Planting and Care,” part of the Seedling Tree Workshop Series with the Colorado State Forest Service, 5:30-7:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. 491-8278 or 247-5250.

11th annual Soup for the Soul, benefit for Hospice of Mercy, 5:30-8:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. 764-2800.

Ace Revel performs, part of CeleFunktion running thru March 21, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave. enodurango.com.

Kirk James performs, 6-9 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr. 247-9083.

Southwest Civic Winds Concert Band performs, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

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.

Nahko and Medicine for the People performs, along with John Wayne and the Pain, part of CeleFunktion running thru March 21, 8 p.m., The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College. Ave.

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

Juno What? performs, part of CeleFunktion running thru March 21, 8:30 p.m., The Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave. www.durangomassive.com.

Ongoing

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, Mondays and Saturdays, La Plata County Fairgrounds or Durango Senior Center. Appt. required, 335-9776.
 
“Of Ephemeral Structures: The Art of Patricia Sonnio,” runs thru March 18, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery. 247-7167.

39th annual Juried Exhibition, runs thru March 21, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

Works by Linda Pampinella, part of the Community Artist Program, exhibit runs thru March 27, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave. 385-9583.

The Art of Tanya Hayslette, thru March, Raider Ridge Cafe.

“Day and Night” community show, runs thru April 1, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com.

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

Adult Computer Classes, 1:30-3 p.m., March 19, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.

Barista Training, 2 p.m., March 19, Desert Sun Roasting, 284 Sawyer Drive, Unit C.

“The Empowerment Project” Girls Night Out at the Movies, 5:30 p.m., March 19, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.

Durango City Council Candidate Forum, sponsored by The League of Women Voters of La Plata County, 5:30-7 p.m., March 19, City Council Chambers, 949 E. 2nd Ave. www.lwvlaplata.org.

Evening Book Club, 6 p.m., March 19, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

“Homestretch” screening, 6 p.m., March 19, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.

Insomnia and chronic stress class with Marija Helt, 6:30-8:30 p.m., March 19, Dancing Willow Herbs. 779-3111 or www.osadha.com.

Chad MacCluskey performs with Sky Pilot, 10 p.m. – 1 a.m., March 19, El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave. 259-8111.

Durango Ragtime and Early Jazz Festival, March 20-22, Strater Hotel.

Pediatric Associates 10-year anniversary party, noon-1:30 p.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m., March 20, Pediatric Associates, 1199 Main Ave., Suite 205.

Gardening Class, 2 p.m., March 20, Ignacio Community Library.

Ecstatic Dance with DJ CodeStar, 7:30-10 p.m., March 20, YogaDurango, Main Ave.

Tax Time: Questions & Answers Session, 10 a.m. - noon, March 21, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600 or www.mancoslibrary.org.

What Do We Do? featuring the City Clerk’s Office, part of the Civic Education Series, March 24, 12:10-12:50 p.m., Durango Public Library. 375-3387.

Knitting Club, 6-7 p.m., March 24, Mancos Public Library. 565-7600.

Memoir-Writing Workshop, 3 p.m., March 25, event also runs April 8, Pine River Library, Bayfield. 884-2222.

Heartbeat Durango, support group for individuals affected by suicide, 6-8 p.m., March 25, Fire Station 1, 142 Sheppard Drive. 403-4103.

The Lisa Blue Trio performs, 6-9 p.m., March 25, 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr. 247-9083.

Green Drinks, 5 p.m., March 26, Carvers Brewing Co., Main Ave. www.greendrinks.org.

Artist Reception for Bonnie Adams, painter and potter, Diana Luck, jeweler, and Jeannie Malandro, painter, 5-7 p.m., March 27, show runs thru April 17, Feat of Clay in Aztec. 505-334-4335.

Friends of the San Juans Avalanche Workshop, 6-8 p.m., March 27, Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.thesanjuans.org.

Artist’s Reception for Taya Doro Mitchell, 6:30-9 p.m., March 27, Historic Aztec Theater in Aztec. 505-427-6748 or crashmusicaztec.com.

Marilyn Mangold on piano, part of the Universalist Recital Series, 8 p.m., March 27, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive. 385-8668.

Friends of the San Juans/Silverton Avalanche School Rescue Clinic, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., March 28, San Juan Mountains in Silverton. www.thesanjuans.org.

Yoga 12-Step Recovery, 10 a.m. – noon, March 28, YogaDurango, 1140-A Main Ave.

“Cocktails with the Conductor,” a Music in the Mountains benefit, 6-8 p.m., March 28, Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave. musicinthemountains.com or 385-6820.

Blues Brothers Revue performs, 7 p.m., March 28, Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio. 888-842-4180.

Moses Walker and Kevin Blaum perform, 7:30 p.m., March 28, Historic Aztec Theater in Aztec. 505-427-6748 or crashmusicaztec.com.

Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame inducts Gudy Gaskill, 5-7 p.m., March 31, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

Free Kids Yoga, ages 3-7 with Joy Kilpatrick, 9-9:45 a.m., April 1, Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave, Ste. 205. www.breathworkswithjoy.com.

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

Poetry Slam, 7 p.m., April 2, Steaming Bean, 915 Main Ave. 385-7901.

Pub Science, 6 p.m., April 3, Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.com.

San Juan Basin Heath Open House, 4-6 p.m., April 8, SJBH Department, 281 Sawyer Dr. 335-2087.

Archaeology Lecture with Kerry Thompson, part of the Four Corners Lecture Series, 7 p.m., April 9, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College, Room 120.

Q&A and Book Signing with Craig Childs, author of Apocalyptic Planet, 2-3 p.m., April 11, Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave. www.laplatadems.org.

“Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus Live!” featuring Peter Story, 7:30 p.m., April 14, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. durangoconcerts.com.

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.

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

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