Rock out at Durango Climbing Fest What: Durango Climbing Festival, brought to you by Backcountry Experience and the Rock Lounge Where: The Rock Lounge, 1111 Camino del Rio When: Sat. - Sun., April 30 - May 1, 9 am - 5 p.m. For info: bcexp.com/climbingfest or The Rock Lounge, 259-7625 Everything you wanted to know about climbing but were afraid to ask will be at your fingertips this weekend as Backcountry Experience and The Rock Lounge present the first-ever Durango Climbing Fest. Lindsey Hamm, above, will be teaching the Anchor Building clinic Sunday at the Rock Lounge./Courtesy photo The weekend will feature two action-packed days of clinics, gear demos and helpful hints for everyone from weekend X-Rock dabblers to veterans of the porta-ledge.  All events will take place at The Rock Lounge, kicking off with “Yoga for Climbers” and “Climbing With Kids” at 9 a.m. Saturday morning. Other Saturday clinics include: “Tips & Tricks for Beginning Climbers;” “Better Bouldering;” and “Red Pointing.” The day will conclude with a slideshow from Rock Lounge owner and world-renowned climber Marcus Garcia on his travels and adventures. Sundays activities again kick off with a “Core Fitness for Climbing” class at 9 a.m., followed by sessions on “Anchor Building;” “Intro to Climbing;” and “Multipitch Rescue Techniques.” Climbers will have a chance for some one-on-one with Garcia from 3 – 5 p.m. for individual analysis aimed at helping them climb more efficiently. Prices are $15/one clinic; $25/two clinics; or $45 for five. Both days, Backcountry will have demo gear and shoes at The Rock Lounge from Black Diamond, CAMP, La Sportiva, Scarpa, Butora and more. For a full schedule, go to: bcexp.com/climbingfest. To sign up for clinics, call The Rock Lounge: 259-7625

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Here to Hear: Office Hour with Councilor Dick White, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., City Hall, 949 E. 2^nd Ave. 375-5000.

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

Green Drinks, discussion on elections for LPEA board of directors, 5-6:30 p.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave.

Powerhouse and Durango High School Energy Expo, 5-7:30 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. 420-4744.

Student Teacher Exhibition presented by Fort Lewis College Teacher Education Department, Elder Grown performs, 5-8 p.m., Student Union Ballroom.

Live with author Jennifer Weiner, reception, 5:30 p.m., presentation and book signing, 7 p.m., Durango Public Library.

Tim Sullivan performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.

Animas River Trail Medicinal Plant Walk with Anna-Marija Helt, 6 p.m., meet at Memorial Park parking lot. 779-3111 or www.osadha.com.

“The Armor of Light” screening, 6 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.

“Healing Your Gut: Gluten 101,” 6 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

Geek Out with Trivia, 6 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio.

Kirk James performs, 6-8 p.m., Dalton Ranch Patio.

Ben Gibson performs, 6-10 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.

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

Open Mic Night, 8 p.m., Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave.

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Durango Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, HWY 160 West. 749-1741 or earlybirdtoastmasters.org.

“Essentials for Thriving Nonprofits,” a professional development workshop hosted by The Community Foundation, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Durango Rec Center. Register at 375-5807 or swcommunityfoundation.org.

“Story of My Life: Book and Script Arts” group art show, opening reception, 5-9 p.m., Sweet 11 Gallery, 863 ½ Main Ave. 946-5977.

Black Velvet performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.

The Festoons perform, 6 p.m., Mancos Brewing Co.

Poetry Open Mic Night, all ages welcome, 6:30 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.

Dustin Burley performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

“Shrek the Musical,” opening night, 7 p.m. Show also runs 7 p.m. April 30 and May 5-7, and 1 p.m. April 30 and May 7-8. Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2^nd Ave. 247-7657 or www.durangoconcerts.com.

Open Mic Night, 7-11 p.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.

Baltane Boogie! Ecstatic Dance with DJ CodeStar, 7:30-10 p.m., Yogadurango, Main Avenue.

Ole Bye performs, 8 p.m., Mancos Valley Distillery.

Slow Draw 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.

Pants Party performs, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave.

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Durango Climbing Fest, April 30-May 1, The Rock Lounge. 259-7625. www.bcexp.com/climbingfest/

Durango DEVO Bike Swap, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Chapman Hill Ice Rink. 729-1774 or www.durangodevo.com.

Fort Lewis College Commencement, featuring keynote speaker Colorado Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia, 8:30 and 11:30 a.m., Whalen Gym. www.fortlewis.edu/graduation.

High Rollers CD Release Party, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. 2^nd Ave.

Trails 2000 Trailwork Party, 9 a.m.-noon, Carbon Connector Trail, meet at trailhead off Highway 3. www.trails2000.org.

VFW Indoor Flea Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1550 Main Ave. 247-0384.

Independent Bookstore Day celebration, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. 247-1438 or www.mariasbookshop.com.

Metropolitan Opera: Elektra, 10:55 a.m., Student Union Vallecito Room at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

“River of Sorrow” screening, hosted by Dolores River Boating Advocates, 3, 5 and 7 p.m., Sunflower Theater in Cortez. www.sunflowertheater.org.

“Pocahontas,” storybook ballet, presented by Dance in the Rockies, 3 and 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

What is Yoga Therapy? with Michele Lawrence, 4-4:45 p.m., Yogadurango, 1140 Main Ave.

Spring Fling at Wines of the San Juan, 4-8 p.m., Wines of the San Juan in Blanco, N.M. www.winesofthesanjuan.com.

The Cannon Dolls performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.

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

Eli Cook performs, 7:30 p.m., Crash Music in Aztec, N.M. 505-427-6748 or crashmusicaztec.com.

Farmington Hill Album Release Party, 8 p.m., El Rancho, 975 Main Ave.

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

Rob Webster performs, 9 p.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.

Pants Party performs, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.

DJ Noonz, 9 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.

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“Odds and Ends Drive,” for new toiletries, nonperishable food, pajamas and loungewear for the Durango Community Shelter. Runs thru May 31, drop-off at Advantage Physical Therapy, 3600 Main Ave. 259-7829.

Free Books from Durango Book Rescue, noon-5 p.m., 923 Narrow Gauge Ave.

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

Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.

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

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Joel Racheff performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.

ICL Make – The Mechanics of Rope, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

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

“Saboteur” screening, 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

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Open House Event, 9-11 a.m., Business Improvement District, 850½ Main Ave., Suite 2. 375-5067.

Adventures in Scratchboard, 10 a.m.-2 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, presentation by La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt, 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.

Super Ted’s Super Trivia, 6:12 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. 247-5792.

“Girls Funding Night,” for women interested in educational grant and scholarship opportunities, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Durango Public Library. 259-6395.

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.

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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Bike to School Day, part of National Bike to School Day and hosted by City of Durango, Needham, Park and Riverview Elementary schools. 375-4901.

Bird Walk, 8 a.m., bring binoculars and meet at Rotary Park.

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

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.

“Fight Like a Girl” screening, followed by Keys to High School Success conference, 5 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2^nd Ave. 247-1242.

Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.

Mesa de Charla: Cinco de Mayo Celebration, 6 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

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.

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

Graduating 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. 8^th Ave.

“Under Pressure” printmaking exhibit, runs through May 19, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2^nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

“Thunder in Our Voices,” exhibit runs thru May 27, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. swcenter.fortlewis.edu.

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, 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E 8^th Ave.

Upcoming

10^th annual Durango Wine Experience, May 5-7, downtown Durango. 946-2408 or www.durangowine.com.

Office Hours with La Plata County Commissioner Julie Westendorff, 10 a.m.-noon, May 5, Pine River Library in Bayfield. 382-6219.

Crafternoon, 1 p.m., May 5, Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

First Thursdays Art Walk, 5-7 p.m., May 5, downtown Durango. durangoarts.org.

“The Thread,” solar plate etchings by Santa Fe Artist Laurie Archer, opening reception, 5-7 p.m., May 5, The Art Library at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2^nd Ave. durangoarts.org.

 

 

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