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Enviro Center screens ‘Racing Extinction’What: “Embrace the Earth,” a pre-Earth Day party featuring the “Racing Extinction” With Earth Day around the corner (April 22), Fort Lewis College’s Environmental Center is gearing up with its Earth Day pre-party, “Embrace the Earth,” on Thurs., April 14. In addition to celebrating the Earth, it is also meant to raise consciousness over the perils of climate change.
The event will feature a local organic dinner, TED style talks from local climate-change experts as well as a raffle for Telluride MountainFilm festival passes. But the main event of the evening is the showing of the Sundance- and Academy Award-nominated film “Racing Extinction.” From the Oscar-winning filmmaker of “The Cove,” Louie Psihoyos, the Discovery Channel film follows a team of artists and activists as it exposes the world’s crash course toward the possible sixth massive extinction of species. It uncovers a hidden world of never-before-seen images and covert tactics of what it calls “the two biggest drivers of world extinction:” the international wildlife trade and the oil and gas industry. But all is not lost. “The ‘Racing Extinction’ team exposes these two worlds in an inspiring affirmation to preserve life as we know it,” touts the film’s promo. Tickets include dinner. Beer available for purchase. To buy tickets in advance or check out a trailer of the movie, go to: www.fortlewis.edu/environmentalcenter. Tickets can also be pre-purchased at Maria’s Bookshop. |
“Embrace the Earth’ strives to bring our community together to not only celebrate Earth Day, but also take action at a local level that would ultimately impact larger challenges, such as climate change,” according to Rachel Landis, director of the EC.Thursday07
Silverton Splitfest, sponsored by Venture Snowboards, April 7-10, all around Silverton. www.facebook.com/silvertonsplitfest.
Office Hours with La Plata County Commissioner Julie Westendorff, 10 a.m.-noon, Pine River Library in Bayfield. 382-6219.
Lunch and Learn, presentation on Durango’s Multi Modal Transportation Master Plan, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Durango Library.
Here to Hear: Office Hour with Councilor Dick White, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., City Hall, 949 E. 2nd Ave. 375-5000.
22nd annual Creativity Festivity opening reception, 4-6 p.m., featuring artwork of local students. Exhibit runs through April 16, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. durangoarts.org.
“Doc Swords,” PTSD Social Club for Veterans, 4-6 p.m., VFW, 1550 Main Ave.
Wear the Love campaign, in support of Durango Community Shelter and Southwest Safehouse, 4-7 p.m., Taylor Raymond Gallery, 835 Main Ave. 259-1021.
First Thursdays Art Walk, 5-7 p.m., downtown Durango. durangoarts.org.
Running Out of Road performs, 5-7 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St.
Edward Aldrich: Wildlife in Wild Places, opening reception, 5-7 p.m., show runs thru April, Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave. 247-3555 or www.sorrelsky.com.
Tim Sullivan performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
Kirk James performs, 5:30-7 p.m., Durango Craft Spirits, 1120 Main Ave, Unit #2.
Soup for the Soul, benefit for Hospice of Mercy and the Hospice Residence, 5:30-8:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. 764-2800.
Geek Out with Trivia, 6 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio.
Ben Gibson performs, 6-10 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
Alex Paul performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Community Acoustic Music Jam, 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Charla with Katey Redmond, 7 p.m., El Centro de Muchos Colores. www.fortlewis.edu/elcentro.
“Showdown: Hell-Raising Texans in Early Durango,” part of the Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave.
FLC Music Department Percussion Concert, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
The Animas Watershed: A Community Health Update, part of National Public Health Week, 7-8 p.m., Durango Library. sjbhd.org.
“Trojan Women: A Love Story,” presented by FLC Theatre, 7:30 p.m., show also runs April 8-9, Mainstage Theatre at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/theatre.
Open Mic Night, 8 p.m., Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave.
DJ noDJ performs, 18+, 8:45 p.m., Animas City Theater, 128 E. College Drive.
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Durango Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, HWY 160 West. 749-1741 or earlybirdtoastmasters.org.
BID Coffee & Conversation, 8:30-9:30 a.m., First National Bank, 259 W. 9th St.
Free Legal Clinic, 3:30-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Andy Janowsky performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Ole Bye performs, 6 p.m., Mancos Brewing Co.
Open Mic Night, ages 14-18, 6-7:30 p.m., iAM Music, 1315 Main Ave.
Aztec High School Jazz Band & Guests, 6-8 p.m., Crash Music in Aztec. 505-427-6748.
Casino Night Fundraiser for Durango Youth Hockey, 6:30-10 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangohockey.org.
“Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.,” performance by DAC Applause!, opening night, 7 p.m. Show also runs April 9, and 4:30 p.m., April 11-12, Durango Arts Center Theater, 802 E. 2nd Ave. durangoarts.org.
Dustin Burley performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Mark May on Guitar (Senior Recital), 7 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/music.
Durango Social Dance Society, featuring live music by Lisa Blue and her big dance band, 7-10 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 799-8832.
Reconnecting Mind and Body with Nicola St. Mary, 7:15-8:15 p.m., Yogadurango, 1140 Main Ave.
Million Dollar Highway performs, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
Funked Up Fridays with DJ Icite, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Red Eyed Djinn performs, 10 p.m., Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave.
Liver Down the River, CD release party, 9:15 p.m., Animas City Theater, 128 E. College Drive.
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Mother’s Day Mini Sessions for Charity with Kelly Miranda Photography, fundraiser for La Plata Family Centers Coalition, April 9-10, Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. Register at 946-7279 or info@kellymirandaphotography.com.
Restorative Yoga Workshop to benefit Shanta Foundation with Kathy Curran, 9 a.m.-noon, Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave., Room 32. www.4cornersyoga.com/workshops.
8th annual Homegrown Food Retreat: Sharing Stories of Community Cooperation and Homegrown Leadership, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mancos School Cafeteria. www.growingpartners.org.
Car Care 101, presented by Mountain Auto Care and Women’s Resource Center, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Mountain Auto Care, 349 E. 8th Ave. Register at 247-1242.
VFW Indoor Flea Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1550 Main Ave. 247-0384.
Yoga Basics Workshop, 1-2:30 p.m., Yogadurango, 1485 Florida Rd., C-201. 946-8961.
Spring Art Fling, hosted by Durango Early Learning Center with music by The Clods, 4 p.m., Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave. 259-1483 or www.durangoearlylearning.com.
Jack Ellis, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Greg Ryder performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Gary Farmer and The Troublemakers perform, 7:30 p.m., Crash Music in Aztec. 505-427-6748.
Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Bottom Shelf Brewery, Bayfield.
DJ Noonz, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Sunday10
5 & 10K @ Three Springs for Books & Things race, hosted by Fort Lewis College Exercise Science Department. 5K begins 9:45 a.m.; 10K begins 10 a.m., 125 Mercado St. 247-7577.
“On Behalf of Water,” community art exhibition of works created by Navajo artists impacted by river contamination, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Rotary Park. 505-860-8803.
Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
Ayurveda and Yoga, the Ancient Sister Sciences, 2-3 p.m. Yogadurango, 1485 Florida Rd.
Pianist Jocelyn Swigger performs Chopin, 3 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/music.
Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Joel Racheff performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Jazz is Phish, instrumental tribute to Phish, 8:30 p.m., Animas City Theater, 128 E. College Drive.
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Spring Cleanup with City of Durango, April 11-May 6, for materials accepted and neighborhood pickup dates, 375-4839 or durangogov.org/cleanup.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, for ages 60 and older, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. Register at 382-6445 or DurangoLaPlataVITA@gmail.com.
Planetarium at the Library!, The Starlab portable planetarium, 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Movie Mondays, 4-5:30 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Doing your own divorce and/or custody in Colorado, presented by Southwest Bar Volunteer Legal Aid, 5:30 p.m., Durango Public Library. 247-0266.
Chess Club, all ages and levels, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Library. 563-9287.
Hozhoni Days 2016: Women’s Shawl Workshop, 5:30 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Rm. 271. Register at boxer_m@fortlewis.edu.
Meditation and talk on silent sitting meditation with Lama Tsultrim, 5:30-7 p.m., Dharma Center, 1800 E. 3rd Ave., Suite 109. Durangodharmacenter.org.
La Plata County Thrive! Living Wage Coalition meets, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Commons Building, 701 Camino del Rio. thrivelaplata.org.
Free introductory talk and software orientation with local time bank, Hour Exchange La Plata (HELP), 5:30-7:30 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, corner of E. 3rd Avenue and 9th Street. 884-9330.
Meet the Author event with Luke Mehall, author of American Climber, 6:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. 247-1438.
Ace Revel performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
“Foreign Correspondent” screening, 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Climbers Beer Night, following release party of American Climber by Luke Mehall, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave.
Tuesday12
“Women Outside – An Adventure Forum,” 3-day community event featuring presentations by female athletes, writers and filmmakers in outdoor industry, April 12-14. bcexp.com and Facebook.
Probiotics class, noon-1 p.m., Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100 or naturalgrocers.com.
“3 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi,” 5 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Introduction to Windows 10, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Terry Rickard performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Rotary Club of Durango meets, 6 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.
Four Corners Beekeepers Association meets, presentation on “Mite management for healthy honey bees,” 6 p.m., Florida Baptist Church. 884-8190.
Knit and Crochet with Kathy Graf, 6-7 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Super Ted’s Super Trivia, 6:12 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. 247-5792.
Tim Sullivan performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
“On the Road” meeting with La Plata County Commissioners, 7 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 382-6219.
Tango Milonga, 7-9 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. 533-7231.
Salsa Social Dance, 7:30 p.m., Balcony Bar and Grill, 600 Main Ave.
Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Bingo Night, 9 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
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Bird Walk, 8 a.m., bring binoculars and meet at Rotary Park.
Class for Spanish speakers trying to improve their English, 10-11:30 a.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
People of Color Support Group, 11:30 a.m., Durango Rec Center. 317-4238.
Vegetable Garden Design, noon, April 13, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Green Business Roundtable, presentation on “Trees Mean Business” with Vince Urbina, Colorado State Forest System, noon, Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave. sanjuancitizens.org.
Vegetable Garden Design with Darrin Parmenter from CSU & La Plata County Extension Office, noon, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
STEAM: Powerhouse comes to Bayfield, 4 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Hozhoni Days 2016: Miss Hozhoni Pageant Traditional & Modern Talent Presentation, 6 p.m., Student Union Ballroom. www.fortlewis.edu/hozhoni-days-powwow.
Ace Revel performs, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar.
Heartbeat Durango, support group for individuals affected by suicide, 6-8 p.m., Fire Station 1, 142 Sheppard Drive. 749-1673.
Meet the Author event with Julia Hastings-Black, author of Remixology, 6:30 p.m., Bookcase & Barber, 601 E. 2nd Ave., Suite B. 247-1438.
“Kissing the Rock” screening, followed by Q&A with Hardrock 100 officials and runners, 7 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave.
Terry Rickard performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Annual Durango High School Poetry Slam, 7-9 p.m., April 13, Durango Arts Center Theatre, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Yoga en Español, 7:30-8:30 p.m., YogaDurango, 1140 Main Ave.
Geeks Who Drink, 8:30 p.m., BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W. College Dr. 259-5959.
Ongoing
“Ink & Wax: Intimate Surface Variations” by Karen Riley, thru April 26, Art Library at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
Graduating Senior Art & Design Majors Exhibition, show runs thru April 29, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery. www.fortlewis.edu/art-design/ArtGallery.aspx.
“The Constructed Image,” by photographer Ron Ritz, show runs thru May 11, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.
Works by Kelsey Lyle, show runs thru May 15, Raider Ridge Café, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Drop-In Tennis, open to all, Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., DHS tennis courts. 769-3772.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thursday-Sunday, 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E 8th Ave.
Upcoming
The “Ins and Outs of Digestion,” noon-1:30 p.m., April 14, Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100 or naturalgrocers.com.
Free Legal Clinic, 2-4 p.m., April 14, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600 or www.mancoslibrary.org.
La Plata Quilters Guild meets, presentation on “KISS: Keep It Super Simple,” 5:30 p.m., April 14, First United Methodist Church. Lpqgdurango.com.
How to work toward energy efficiency, FourCore workshop, 6 p.m., April 14, Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Public Awareness Event and “The Raising of America” screening, hosted by the Early Childhood Council of La Plata County, 6-8 p.m., April 14, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. 247-0760.
Embrace the Earth Celebration, featuring a screening of “Racing Extinction,” 6-9:30 p.m., April 14, Student Union Ballroom at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/environmentalcenter.
“One Hundred Years of Whitewater Adventure,” part of the Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., April 14, Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130. www.fortlewis.edu/professionalassociates.
The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra performs, 7:30 p.m., April 14, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Hozhoni Days 2016: 52nd Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow, 7 p.m., April 15, Whalen Gym at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/hozhoni-days-powwow.
Not Quite Dry performs, 8 p.m., April 15, Mancos Valley Distillery.
22nd annual Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, April 15-17, Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave. www.durangomeltdown.com.
Collie Buddz w/special guests, 9 p.m., April 15, Animas City Theater, 128 E. College Drive.
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