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Thursday14
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.
“Advance Directives and Medical Orders,” free presentation by Dr. John “Kip” Boyd, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mercy Regional Medical Center, Conference Room C. 764-2340 or www.nhdd.org.
The “Ins and Outs of Digestion,” noon-1:30 p.m., Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100 or naturalgrocers.com.
Free Legal Clinic, 2-4 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600 or www.mancoslibrary.org.
“Doc Swords,” PTSD Social Club for Veterans, 4-6 p.m., VFW, 1550 Main Ave.
“Pregnancy Aches & Pains,” talk for new and expecting moms, 5-7 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 259-0574.
Spring Book Sale and Friendraiser, hosted by Center of Southwest Studies, 5-7 p.m., Delaney Library at Fort Lewis College. 247-7456.
Tim Sullivan performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
La Plata Quilters Guild, presentation on “KISS: Keep It Super Simple,” 5:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church. Lpqgdurango.com.
How to work toward energy efficiency, FourCore workshop, 6 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Geek Out with Trivia, 6 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio.
Public Awareness Event and “The Raising of America” screening, hosted by the Early Childhood Council of La Plata County, 6-8 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. 247-0760.
Embrace the Earth, featuring a screening of “Racing Extinction,” 6-9:30 p.m., Student Union Ballroom at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/environmentalcenter.
Ben Gibson performs, 6-10 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen meet, 7 p.m., Bayfield Town Hall. www.4cbch.org or 749-0316.
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society meets, presentation on “Animas-La Plata Project Archaeology,” 7 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum at Fort Lewis College.
“One Hundred Years of Whitewater Adventure,” part of the Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130. www.fortlewis.edu/professionalassociates.
Alex Paul performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra performs, 7:30 p.m., Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Open Mic Night, 8 p.m., Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave.
Friday15
Durango Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, HWY 160 West. 749-1741 or earlybirdtoastmasters.org.
Arbor Day Celebration, 10-11 a.m., Durango Rec Center. www.durangogov.org.
“Just Wages Navigator Training,” hosted by La Plata County Thrive! Living Wage Coalition and Compañeros: Four Corners Immigrant Resources Center, 1:30-4 p.m., Manna Training Facility, 1100 Avenida Del Sol. 403-5694.
Fuel the life you want: How to eat & move for energy, 4-5 p.m., Yogadurango, 1140 Main Ave.
Patrick Crossing performs, 4:30-7:30 p.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
22nd annual Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, starting at 5 p.m., events at Henry Strater Theater, Durango Arts Center, Powerhouse Science Center and Wildhorse Saloon. www.durangomeltdown.com.
The Cannon Dolls perform, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Open Mic Night, ages 14-18, 6-7:30 p.m., iAM Music, 1315 Main Ave.
Andy Janowsky performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
FLC Music Department’s Band Concert, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
52nd Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow, 7 p.m., Whalen Gym at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/hozhoni-days-powwow.
Open Mic Night, 7-11 p.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
Not Quite Dry performs, 8 p.m., Mancos Valley Distillery.
Collie Buddz & Magi Nation perform, 8 p.m., The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.durangomassive.com.
Simone Sanchez and the Machine, 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.
Collie Buddz w/special guests, 9 p.m., Animas City Theater, 128 E. College Drive.
La La Bones CD Release Party, 9:30 p.m., Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave.
Saturday16
22nd annual Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, starting at 10 a.m., events at Henry Strater Theater, Durango Arts Center, Powerhouse Science Center and Wildhorse Saloon. www.durangomeltdown.com.
National Park Service’s 100th anniversary, entrance fees waived, April 16-24, Mesa Verde National Park.
Pagosa Pints & Pools Craft Beer Festival, soak, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., beer and music, 4-7 p.m., The Springs Resort & Spa in Pagosa Springs. www.pagosahotsprings.com.
“Wage Theft Awareness Community Meeting,” hosted by La Plata County Thrive! Living Wage Coalition and Compañeros: Four Corners Immigrant Resources Center, 10-11:30 a.m., Manna Training Facility, 1100 Avenida Del Sol. 403-5694.
So You Want to Make a Movie? 10 a.m.-noon, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
VFW Indoor Flea Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1550 Main Ave. 247-0384.
The Metropolitan Opera Presents Roberto Devereux, 10:55 a.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Trailwork Kick Off Party, 1-4 p.m., Overend Mountain Park, meet at Hidden Valley Trailhead. www.trails2000.org.
52nd Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow, 1 and 7 p.m., Whalen Gym at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/hozhoni-days-powwow.
Robby Overfield performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
TLC for FLC, fundraiser for FLC Foundation with “Speakeasy” theme, 6 p.m., Theatre Hall at Fort Lewis College. 247-7080.
Greg Ryder performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Mountain Top Pocket Pickers, 7-10 p.m., DJ Noonz, 9 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Bottom Shelf Brewery, Bayfield.
Voodoo glow Skulls w/Oatie Paste, 9 p.m., Animas City Theater, 128 E. College Drive.
Sunday17
22nd annual Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, starting at 10 a.m., events at Henry Strater Theater, Durango Arts Center and Wildhorse Saloon. www.durangomeltdown.com.
Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
“Know Your WORKERS’ Rights,” hosted by La Plata County Thrive! Living Wage Coalition and Compañeros: Four Corners Immigrant Resources Center, 2-3:30 p.m., Unitarian Fellowship Hall, 419 San Juan Drive. 403-5694.
Informal Tango Practice & Instruction, 5-7 p.m., Groove U Durango, 26369 Highway 160. 533-7231.
Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Joel Racheff performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Monday18
Office Hours with La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt, noon-2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Building. 382-6219.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Chess Club, all ages and levels, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Library. 563-9287.
Candidates Forum for LPEA Board of Directors, hosted by The Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado, 6:30-8 p.m., Durango Public Library.
The San Juan Symphony Youth Orchestras spring concert, featuring premiere of “To the Beach,” composed and orchestrated by local fifth-grader Patrick McBrayer, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. 247-7657 or www.durangoconcerts.com.
“The Manchurian Candidate” screening, 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Rob Webster performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
“Trapped” screening, 7 p.m., The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.animascitytheatre.com
Tuesday19
“Cuba and the U.S.,” part of the Great Decisions international affairs discussion group, 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Durango Library; 2-3:30 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Can Your Food Choices Save the Planet, noon-1 p.m., Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100 or naturalgrocers.com.
“Trapped” screening, 2:15 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.animascitytheatre.com
Computer Basics: The Internet, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Terry Rickard performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
How to Ride a Successful Iron Horse, free training talks geared toward women, with Marisa Asplund and Cindy Schmidt, 5:30-7 p.m., Durango Public Library. 769-8856.
Rotary Club of Durango meets, 6 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.
Knit and Crochet with Kathy Graf, 6-7 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
“Cancer Journaling: The Healing Power of Gratitude,” for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers, 6-7 p.m., Durango Public Library. 403-3711 or www.blueprintsofhope.org.
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.
Spoken Word Night, 7-9 p.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
Salsa Social Dance, 7:30 p.m., Balcony Bar and Grill, 600 Main Ave.
Johnny Clegg performs, Jesse Clegg opens, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Afroman & Congo Sanchez perform, 8 p.m., The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.durangomassive.com.
Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Bingo Night, 9 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
Wednesday20
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.
The Old Fort Farm Stand, 1-4 p.m., Student Union Building at Fort Lewis College. 385-4574.
“Trapped” screening, 2:15 p.m., The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.animascitytheatre.com
STEAM: Powerhouse comes to Bayfield, 4 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Fuel the Life You Want: How Your Energy is Your Best Measure of Health, 4-5 p.m., Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100 or www.wholehealthlab.com.
Trails and Ales Party, annual membership drive and party for Trails 2000 featuring live music by Hello Dollface, silent auction and more, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Carver Brewing, 1022 Main Ave. www.trails2000.org.
Beer, Brats and Beethoven, talk on “Musically Speaking” with conductor Philip Mann and release of “Beethoven’s 5th Bomber Pastoral Bach Golden Ale Dubbel,” 5 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. 247-7657.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Ladies Bike Tuning & Maintenance Clinic, 5:30 p.m., 2nd Ave Sports, 640 E. 2nd Ave.
Evening Book Club, 5:30-6:30 p.m., White Rabbit Books & Curiosities, 128 W 14th St. 259-2213.
Ace Revel performs, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar.
Bluegrass Jam, 6-9 p.m., Pub Quiz, 6:30 p.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
“Pest and disease control on fruit trees,” presented by Darrin Parmenter with La Plata County CSU Extension Office, 6:30 p.m., Animas Valley Grange, 7271 County Road 203.
Terry Rickard performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
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
22nd annual Creativity Festivity, featuring artwork of local students, exhibit runs through April 16, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. durangoarts.org.
“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.
First Thursdays Art Walk, 5-7 p.m., May 5, downtown Durango. durangoarts.org.
Spring Cleanup with City of Durango, through May 6, for materials accepted and neighborhood pickup dates, 375-4839 or durangogov.org/cleanup.
“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
Come Grow With Us, Durango Botanical Society’s Spring Membership Partyh event, featuring performance by Bob’s Yr Uncle, food and silent auction, 5:30-8 p.m., April 21, Durango Rec Center. 749-5642 or www.durangobotanticalsociety.com.
“Peace Officer” screening, 6 p.m., April 21, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Earth Day Film Celebration, sponsored by Great Old Broads for Wilderness and featuring screening of “Just eat – A Food Waste Story,” student short films and more, 6-8:30 p.m., April 21, Miller Middle School Auditorium.
FLC Music Department’s Choir Concert, 7 p.m., April 21, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Full Moon Hike Under the Pink Moon, 7-9 p.m., April 21, Animas Mountain. 769-1800.
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