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Book launch party for Scott Graham’s Mountain Rampage

When: Tues., May 19, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave.

Local author Scott Graham is at it again with the release of the second in his national park mystery series, Mountain Rampage. Published by Utah-based Torrey House Press, book two is set here in Colorado, in Rocky Mountain National Park. It follows up last year’s debut of the series, Canyon Sacrifice, set in Grand Canyon National Park.

Graham, along with Torrey House and the San Juan Citizens Alliance will be celebrating the launch of this latest book next Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Maria’s.
In Graham’s latest installment, archaeologist Chuck Bender returns as the leader of an archaeology field school for college students in Colorado’s most famed park. Here, amid Colorado’s towering peaks, he finds himself in the crosshairs of an unknown killer when he defends one of his team leaders from false murder accusations. To complicate matters, Bender also stumbles upon the gruesome graveyard of several Rocky Mountain rams – poached for their valuable horns. Add in a messy discovery in an old mine shaft, some fascinating new characters, mixed-family dynamics and a good sprinkling of national park history, and there’s enough plot twists and turns to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
According to Torrey House, pre-sales of Rampage have been stronger than any previous release.

“(Rampage is) filled with murder and mayhem, jealousy and good detective work … an exciting, nonstop read,” said writer Anne Hillerman, author of the New York Times bestselling Rock with Wings and Spider Woman’s Daughter.

According to Graham, Tuesday’s book launch will also be an opportunity to celebrate two of Durango’s finest assets: Maria’s Bookshop and the San Juan Citizens Alliance. “The event will be brief and lively, and door prizes will be involved, with the goal of a good time being had by all,” Graham wrote.

Thursday14

Starting Your Business Workshop, 8 a.m., Durango Public Library Program Room. 247-7009.

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.

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

Art Show featuring works by Dan Groth, opening reception, 5-7 p.m., show runs thru June, Raider Ridge Café, 509 E. 8th Ave.

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

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

Tenant Rights presentation, hosted by Southwest Bar Volunteer Legal Aid, 5:30-7 p.m., Durango Public Library. 247-0266.

Ben Gibson performs, 6 p.m., 6512' Restaurant and Lounge, 152 College Dr.

Dolores River Flow Management panel discussion, hosted by Dolores River Boating Advocates, 6-8 p.m., Dolores Library.

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 Sean Prentiss, author of Finding Abbey: The Search for Edward Abbey and His Lost Desert Grave, 6:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. 247-1438.

Jack Ellis performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

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

The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen meet, featuring screening of “Riding My Way Back,” 7 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.4cbch.org or 749-0316.

Nepal: Before the Devastation, slideshow presentation, 7 p.m., Mancos Public Library.

“Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, D.C.” screening, KDUR Movie Night, 7:30 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Dr.

“Visions from Cape Breton and Beyond: A Celtic Family Celebration” with Natalie McMaster and Donnell Leahy, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

Friday15

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

Free Wood Mulch Mania, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., event also runs May 16, pick up at old Van Dal landfill, just past end of Tech Center Drive. www.durangorecycles.com or 375-5004.

Peace Officers Memorial Service, 10 a.m., Durango Police Department, 990 E. 2nd Ave.

Seed Studio Open House, 3-6 p.m., Smiley Building, Room 114, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. www.seedstudiokids.com.

Lawn Chair Kings perform, 5 p.m., The Balcony, 600 Main Ave.

“Arbor: The Pose and Poetry of Trees,” featuring new works from Maureen May, opening reception, 5-9 p.m., Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. anddurango.com.

The Cannondolls, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.

Black Velvet performs with Nina Sasaki & Larry Carver, 6 p.m., 6512' Restaurant and Lounge, 152 College Dr.

“Sirens: The Mountain Mermaids,” photography by Alexi Hubbell, opening reception, 6-9 p.m., show runs thru June 15, The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave.

Funked Up Fridays with Mountain Top Pocket Pickers, 6:30 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.

Pete Giuliani performs, 6:30-10 p.m., Farview Lodge at Mesa Verde National Park.

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

The Jean Pierre Gypsy Jazz Trio performs, 7-9 p.m., Jean Pierre’s Bakery, Main Ave.

“Eurydice,” 7:30 p.m., play also runs May 16-17, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. www.henrystratertheatre.com.

The Porchlights perform, 8 p.m., Mancos Valley Distillery.

Not Quite Dry performs, 8 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.

The Bunny Gang performs, featuring members of Flogging Molly & You’re Welcomes, 8:30 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Dr. www.durangomassive.com.

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

Soul Atomic performs, 10 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.

Saturday16

Collection Day for victims of Nepal Earthquake, hosted by Backcountry Experience, all day event, Durango Flea Market.

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, First National Bank parking lot, 259 W. 9th St. www.durangofarmersmarket.com.

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.

“Plant the Garden” project, hosted by Medicine Horse Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Medicine Horse Center at Riversong Ranch, CR 250. 533-7403.

2nd annual La Plata County Historic Driving Tour, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., around Bayfield and Ignacio. 382-6263 or www.sjma.org.

Electronic Sensors MakerSpace Session, 1-3 p.m., Ignacio Library. 563-9287.

“Rare II: Imperiled Plants of Colorado” exhibit opening, 1-4 p.m., exhibit runs thru December, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College. swcenter.fortlewis.edu.

Celebrity Wine & 9, fundraiser for Durango Film Festival, golf begins 1:30 p.m., wine event begins 5:30 p.m., Glacier Club. Durangofilm.org.

Garden Party, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Durango Library Demonstration Gardens. www.durangobotanicalsociety.com.

Farmington Hill performs, fundraiser for Animas River Days, 4 p.m., SKA Brewing, 225 Girard St. www.animasriverdays.org.

“Bella Danzante VII,” presented by Bella Dance Studio, 5 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

Black Velvet performs with Nina Sasaki & Larry Carver, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.

“Seasons of Song,” with Cabaret!. final performance of Durango Choral Society 2014-15 season, 5:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. durangochoralsociety.org.

Dustin Burley performs, 6 p.m., 6512' Restaurant and Lounge, 152 College Dr.

Pete Giuliani performs, 6:30-10 p.m., Farview Lodge at Mesa Verde National Park.

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

The Ben Gibson Band performs, 7 p.m., The Hideaway Bar & Grill at Vallecito Lake.

Celtic Trio with Chad MacCluskey, Khara Wolf and Brent Williams, 7-9 p.m., Eno, 723 E. 2nd Ave. 385-0105.

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

Joe McMurrian performs, 7:30 p.m., Crash Music in Aztec. 505-427-6748 or crashmusicaztec.com.

DJs Kaztro, 8 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.

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

New Moon Astro Tour, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Durango Nature Center. www.durangonaturestudies.org.

Sunday17?

Taste of Durango, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., downtown Durango. www.tasteofdurango.com.

Hello Dollface and Bootyconda performs during Taste of Durango, noon-6 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.

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

Charity Golf Tournament to benefit adult day care at Our Place, 1:30 p.m., Hillcrest Golf Club. 247-4213 or ourplacedurango.org.

Dirtnap performs Post-Taste, 3 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.

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

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.

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

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

“Eurydice,” 7:30 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. www.henrystratertheatre.com.

Monday18

The Village Artisan’s Market 2015, Mondays thru Oct. 17, Studio Sellke in Gem Village. 884-0565.

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.

Electronic Sensors MakerSpace Session, 3-5 p.m., Ignacio Library. 563-9287.

“MineBlox,” for 1st- 5th-graders, 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.

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

Womenade, fundraiser for Women’s Resource Center assistance recipients, 5:30 p.m., Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave. 247-1242.

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.

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

Tuesday19

Libraries, eReaders and Tablets, 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, after 5:30 p.m., Durango High School. 769-3772.

Rotary Club of Durango meets, 6 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.

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

Learn how to make Drunken Thai Noodles, with chef and author Tess Challis, 6 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

Public meeting on Hermosa Creek Special Management Area, 6-8 p.m., San Juan Public Lands Center, Sonoran Rooms, 15 Burnett Court. 884-1414.

Local Authors Event, 6-8 p.m., Lost Dog Bar & Lounge, 1150 Main Ave.

Informal Tango Practice, 6-8:30 p.m., Gazebo at Rotary Park. 533-7231.

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

“The Power of the Heart” screening, donation proceeds go to earthquake victims of Nepal, 7 p.m., Himalayan Kitchen, 992 Main Ave.

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

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

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

Wednesday20

“Annual Trip to Sand Canyon,” free wildflower walk hosted by San Juan/Four Corners Native Plant Society, Cortez. 882-4647 or www.swcoloradowildflowers.com.

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

Introduction to Quickbooks Workshop, 9 a.m., First National Bank Training Room. 247-7009.

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.

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

Trails 2000 Public Trailwork Day, 4-7 p.m. www.trails2000.org.

San Juan 14er Project Update and 21er Birthday Party, hosted by Colorado Fourteeners Initiative and Trails 2000, 5-6:30 p.m., Backcountry Experience. www.trails2000.org.

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

The Kirk James Blues Band performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Kennebec Café.

Robbie Overfield performs, 6 p.m., 6512' Restaurant and Lounge, 152 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.

Ongoing

Paintings by Autumn Cameron and Cheryl Berglund, thru May 30, Durango Rec Center.

“Fluidity,” photography by Barbara Grist, thru May 31, Farm Bistro in Cortez. 565-3834.

“Skyscapes of the West,” photography by Howard Rachlin, thru May, Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave. howardrachlin.com.

The Fine Art of Pat Knight, thru June 1, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave. 385-9583.

“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.

“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.

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

Adult Computer Classes, 1:30-3 p.m., May 21, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.

Barista Training, 2 p.m., May 21, Desert Sun Roasting, 284 Sawyer Drive, Unit C.

Evening Book Club, 6 p.m., May 21, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

“Limited Partnership” screening, 6 p.m., May 21, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.

Laura Rain and the Caesars perform, 7:30 p.m., May 21, Crash Music in Aztec. 505-427-6748 or crashmusicaztec.com.

Hip Hop and Soul with Summons, MegaNoke, Squoze and more, 9 p.m., May 21, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, May 22-25, around Durango. ironhorsebicycleclassic.com.

iClean My Durango, 8:45 a.m., May 22, meet at Chamber tent next to Keller Williams, 7th and Main. 247-0312.

Durango Swim Club’s 1500 Meter Narrow Horse Swim, 2 p.m., May 22, Durango Rec Center. www.durangoswimclub.org.

STEM-Power: Growing the future for girls, 6-8 p.m., May 22, Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.powsci.org.

“Impressions of India,” slideshow by photographer Barbara Grist, 7 p.m., May 22, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600 or www.mancoslibrary.org.

Narrow Gauge 10-mile Run, May 24.

“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.

Heartbeat Durango, support group for individuals affected by suicide, 6-8 p.m., May 27, Fire Station 1, 142 Sheppard Drive. 403-4103.

The Lisa Blue Trio performs, 6-9 p.m., May 27, 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr. 247-9083.

Animas River Days, May 28-31, around Durango. animasriverdays.org.

Durango Shred Day, 10 a.m.-noon, May 28, Durango Chamber offices in Santa Rita Park. www.trails2000.org.

Green Drinks, 5 p.m., May 28, Carvers Brewing Co., Main Ave. www.greendrinks.org.

The Lisa Blue Trio performs, 5-8 p.m., May 28, Animas River Café at the Doubletree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.

Durango Blues Train, May 29-30, train depot, Main Ave. www.durangotrain.com.

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

Birds of the Durango Nature Center Workshop, 8:30-10:30 a.m., May 30, Durango Nature Center. www.durangonaturestudies.org.

Celebrate Life annual Skateboard and BMX competition and music festival, 9 a.m., May 30, Parque de Vida in Cortez. 739-4944.

Yoga 12-Step Recovery, 10 a.m. – noon, May 30, YogaDurango, 1140-A Main Ave.

Meet the Author event featuring Anne Hillerman, author of Rock With Wings, 6:30 p.m., May 30, Smiley Theater, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.

The Lindells performs with special guest Stan Davis, 8 p.m., May 30, Mancos Valley Distillery.

Hip Hop with GeorgeLife, DJ Pookie, Honey and more, 9 p.m., May 30, Blondies in Cortez. 739-4944.

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

First Thursdays Art Walk, 5 p.m., June 4, meet at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

Pub Science, 6 p.m., June 5, Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.com or 403-1864.

National Trails Day, June 6. www.trails2000.org.

Men Who Grill, fundraiser for Women’s Resource Center, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., June 6, Buckley Park. 247-1242.

BID Coffee & Conversation, 8:30-9:30 a.m., June 12, First National Bank Conference Room, 259 W. 9th St. www.downtowndurango.org.

Free Legal Clinic, 2-5 p.m., June 12, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

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

Colorado Trail Work Weekend, June 20-21. www.trails2000.org.

7th annual Wild Roots Feral Futures encampment, June 20-28. Feralfutures.wordpress.com.

3rd annual Bayberry Jam, fundraiser for Bayfield Music Programs, 1 p.m., June 20, Eagle Park in Bayfield.

Andrew Wynne performs, 5 p.m., June 25, SKA Brewing Co., 225 Girard St. 247-5792.

Thrasher Thursdays, 5-8 p.m., July 9 and 23, Aug. 6 and 20, Sept. 3 and 17, Durango Skate Park.

Andrew Wynne performs, 5-7 p.m., Aug. 5, 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr. 247-9083.

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