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Tickling the ivories at the Ragtime Fest

What: Durango Ragtime and Early Jazz Festival
When: Fri. - Sun., March 20 - 22
Where: Strater Hotel – Henry Strater Theater and Pullman Room

Step back in time as the Durango Ragtime Fest returns for its third year this weekend at the Strater Hotel. For three days, March 20-22, the historic hotel will be filled with early jazz music, silent movies, after-hours parties, mingling and much more.
Adam Swanson, a recent graduate of Fort Lewis College in classical piano, heads up the festival. Currently a student at the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Swanson, 23, is already making a name for himself as one of the world’s foremost performers and historians of ragtime and early American music. A featured performer and lecturer at ragtime and jazz festivals across the United States, he is the youngest three-time winner of the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest and made his debut at Carnegie Hall at the age of 19.
Other performers include Nashville recording artist Danny Coots and world-renowned jazz and ragtime pianist Fredrick Hodges.
Festivities kick off Friday morning at 10 a.m. with the “Fred Astaire in Ragtime” symposium. Although best remembered for his musical films of the 1930-70s, Astaire’s stage career actually began in 1906 as a singer, dancer and pianist, during the Ragtime heyday. This seminar will illuminate this fascinating part of Astaire’s early career.
Later in the day, the festival’s opening concert, “Boogie and Blues” gets things shaking at 3 p.m. in the Henry Strater Theater, followed by live music throughout the evening. The next day begins at 10 a.m. with “Emmett Miller: Minstrel Man from Georgia,” a symposium with Swanson. Then, travel back to the roaring 20s with “Safety First!” a feature length silent movie at 1 p.m., followed by more live music. Festivities close out with a farewell brunch Sunday morning at the Diamond Belle.
For a complete schedule or ticket information, go to www.durangoragtimefestival.com

Thursday19

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. 2^nd Ave.

Midday Music Student Recitals, 12:20 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/music.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Senior Recital featuring Tyler Colle on percussion, 6 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/music.

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

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

Devo Explorers Film Festival, 6 p.m., Smiley Building Theater, 1309 E. 3^rd Ave. 759-4278.

Mingles Night, 6-8 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. 403-8182.

Black Velvet performs, 6-9 p.m., St. Clair Winery & Bistro in Farmington.

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

Meet the author featuring Stew Mosberg, author of In the Shadows of Canyon Road, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com or 247-1438.

Insomnia and Chronic Stress Management with Marija Helt, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Dancing Willow Herbs. 779-3111 or www.osadha.com.

Robby Overfield performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

“The Great Celestial Cover Up,” part of the Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College, Noble Hall, Room 130. www.fortlewis.edu/professionalassociates.

Andreas Kapsilas plays Chicago Blues, part of Celefunktion, 8 p.m., BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W. College Dr. 259-5959.

Benjamin K, part of CeleFunktion, 8 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.

Chad MacCluskey performs with Sky Pilot, part of CeleFunktion , 10 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave. 259-8111.

Friday20

Durango Ragtime and Early Jazz Festival, Henry Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. durangoragtimefestival.com.

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

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

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

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

Running Out of Road performs, part of Celefunktion, 5:30 p.m., BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W. College Dr. 259-5959.

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

Lacey Black performs, 6-9 p.m., Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave. 247-3396.

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

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

DJs Noonz, Mtn Menace and Aethiric, part of CeleFunktion, 8 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.

Saturday21

Model sailboats, part of MakerSpace, 10 a.m. - noon, Ignacio Community Library.

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

“Hollywood of the Rockies” with Larry Jensen, author of Hollywood’s Railroads, 1 p.m., Animas Museum, 3065 W. 2^nd Ave. 259-2402.

Beekeeping classes, presented by the Four Corners Beekeepers Association, 3-5 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Hall.

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

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

Lacey Black performs, 6-8 p.m., The Steaming Bean, 915 Main Ave. 468-0464.

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

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

Big Money and Corporate Citizens perform, 7 p.m., Mancos Valley Distillery. 946-0229.

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

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

Imagi Nation performs, part of CeleFunktion, 8 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.

Lawn Chair Kings, part of CeleFunktion, 9 p.m., El Rancho Tavern.

Sunday22

Box Sesh for female riders, offered by Sista Sessions, Hoody's Base Camp, Purgatory. Registration 9-10 a.m. for the morning session; 12-1 p.m. for afternoon session. www.sistasessions.org or 903-0182.

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

Hour Exchange La Plata (HELP) orientation, 5 p.m., potluck, 6 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-9330.

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.

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

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

Ed Kowalczyk: Throwing Copper Unplugged, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

Monday23

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

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

Flytying Workshop, part of MakerSpace, 3-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.

“MineBlox,” for school-aged children up to 5^th grade, 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.

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

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

Tuesday24

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

Internet Basics, 1 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

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

Inklings: Book Club for 2^nd and 3^rd 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, presentation by Andy Janowski with the High Rollers Band, 6 p.m., 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.

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

“The Homestretch” screening, 6:45 p.m., Durango Public Library. 259-1674.

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., YogaDurango, Main Ave. 769-6875.

The Blues Hall of Fame Tour featuring Charlie Musselwhite & John Hammond, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

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

Wednesday25

Bird Walk, 8 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 Zentangle, 2:15 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.

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

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

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

Hour Exchange La Plata (HELP) introductory presentation, 6 p.m., St. Mark’s Church, corner of East 3^rd and 9^th streets. 884-9330.

Ace Revel performs, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2^nd Ave. enodurango.com.

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

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.

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

Ongoing

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, Mondays and Saturdays, La Plata County Fairgrounds or Durango Senior Center. Appt. required, 335-9776.

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, thru March 27, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave. 385-9583.

Works by Linda Smith, part of the Community Artist Program, thru March 27, Pine River Valley Bank in Bayfield. 884-9583.

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

“Day and Night” community show, 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., 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave.

Upcoming

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.

“Purple Cats and Green Skies: The Influence of Children’s Art on the 20^th Century Art World,” opening reception, 5-7 p.m., March 27, exhibit runs thru May 2, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2^nd Ave. durangoarts.org.

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

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

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.

Mangold Duo performs, featuring Bonnie Mangold on cello and Marilyn Mangold on piano, 7 p.m., March 27, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive. 385-8668.

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

Nashville Chicks with Hits, 7:30 p.m., March 28, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

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

Getting the Goat: Syncretism in a Ráramuri Yumari Ceremony, lecture by Janneli Miller, 6 p.m., March 30, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. swcenter.fortlewis.edu.

Speaking event and book signing with Adam James Jones, author of The Vendetta of Felipe Espinosa, 6:30-7:30 p.m., March 30, Durango Public Library. 375-3387.

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

Beginning Watercolor Class, 10 a.m. to noon, April 2, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

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

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

Turkey Hunting Workshop, hosted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, 6-8 p.m., April 3, Durango Rec Center; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 4, old Fort Lewis campus in Hesperus. Registration required: www.register-ed.com/events/view/59972 or 375-6709.

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

Meditation and Satsang, 7 p.m., April 5, Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3^rd Ave., Room 10. www.craigholliday.com.

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

Information Session for teachers, hosted by the Teacher Education Department, 5:30-6:30 p.m., April 7, Durango Public Library. 247-7097.

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

“Handmade Wealth” and supporting the Artisan Economy with Charles Heying, 6:30-8:30 p.m., April 8, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2^nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

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.

BID Coffee & Conversation, 8:30-9:30 a.m., April 10, First National Bank Conference Room, 259 W. 9^th St. www.downtowndurango.org.

Free Legal Clinic, 2-5 p.m., April 10, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

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

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

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

“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. 3^rd Ave. durangorecitals.com.

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

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.

Fee-free day, June 13, U.S. Forest Service day-use recreation sites. http://www.Recreation.gov

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