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Gearing up for CleanCommute Week: June 18-23What: City of Durango’s Clean Commute Week It’s time to get that butt out of the driver’s seat and into the saddle or onto the River Trail or big red trolley as the City of Durango hosts its Clean Commute Week. The annual event is an effort to encourage citizens to try more sustainable modes of transportation, via public transit, carpooling, walking or riding to benefit their health as well as the health of the community and environment.
As usual, the week will feature free tunes, community forums, parties and the ever-popular Bike to Work day as well as the first-ever Paul Wilbert Memorial Passeggiata. The schedule of events follows: - Sat., June 18, 8 a.m.-noon - Clean Commute Week kick-off at the Durango Farmers Market featuring free micro-tunes from San Juan Cycles and bicycle registration with the Durango Police Department. Sign up for the Way to Go! Club to earn prizes for your sustainable commutes. - Mon., June 20, all day - Free Transit Day sponsored by San Juan Basin Health. - Mon., June 20, 5-7 p.m. - Community Form and Multi Modal Transportation Master Plan Update, Carver Brewing Co. - Wed., June 22, all day - Free Transit Day sponsored by 4 Corners Broadcasting. - Wed., June 22, 7-9 a.m. - Bike to Work Day, commuter breakfast stations in front of Studio &, 1027 Main Ave., and Mercy Medical Center. Stop by for treats, prizes and free T-shirt (first come, first served.) Live music downtown by Robby Overfield. - Thurs., June 23, 4:45 p.m. - First annual Paul Wilbert Memorial Passeggiata, a community-wide stroll from Buckley Park to the Powerhouse Science Center. Paul was instrumental in fulfilling the vision of Durango that we see today. - Thurs., June 23, 5-7 p.m. - Love Your Commute Party, Powerhouse Science Center for the 5th Annual Love Your Commute party! - Thurs., June 23, 5:30 p.m. - Pedal vs. Metal Challenge, a race against the clock doing errands around town by bike or by car. Whoever completes all errands in the shortest amount of time wins. Awards ceremony at 6 p.m. |
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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. 2nd Ave. 375-5000.
Beginning Watercolor Workshop, 1-3 p.m., Ignacio Library. 563-9287.
“Doc Swords,” PTSD Social Club for Veterans, 4-6 p.m., VFW, 1550 Main Ave.
Pete Giuliani Band performs, 5-7 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St.
The Great Contention performs for Burger and a Band Night, 5-8 p.m., James Ranch, HWY 550 North.
The Spinning Wheels perform, 5-9 p.m., Balcony Bar and Grill, 600 Main Ave.
Tim Sullivan, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
Celebrating the New Ute Dictionary, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Library. 563-9287.
Doggie Social Hour, hosted by La Plata County Humane Society, featuring Ask the Trainer, 5:30-7 p.m., LPCHS play yard, 1111 S. Camino del Rio. 259-2847.
Doctor Robert performs, Concert Hall @ the Park series, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Buckley Park. www.durangoconcerts.com.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Kennebec Café in Hesperus.
The Lisa Blue Trio performs, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Animas River Café at the Doubletree, 501 Camino del Rio.
Geek Out with Trivia, 6 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio.
Kirk James performs, 6-8 p.m., Dalton Ranch Patio.
Sunny Solstice Ecstatic Dance with DJ CodeStar, 6:30-9 p.m., Durango Rec Center Amphitheater.
Robby Overfield, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Hip Hop with Abstract Rude, Eraserfase, Meganoke, The Monogahela and more, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
“Iggy Pop: Live in Basel” screening, 9:30 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave.
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Demonstration Garden Tour, hosted by Durango Botanical Society, 9:30 a.m., Durango Library, meet in lobby. 769-3091.
The Assortment performs, 5-9 p.m., Macho’s North.
Andy Janowsky performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Understanding Vaccines, Vaccine Exemptions and their Effects, 6 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. 259-9234.
Friday Nights at Fox Fire, Jenny Winegardner & Gary Watkins perform, 6-9 p.m., Fox Fire Farms in Ignacio. foxfirefarms.com.
Caitlin Cannon performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Four Corners Lecture Series presents Fred Fagergren, retired National Park Superintendent, 7 p.m., Chapin Mesa Museum at Mesa Verde National Park. www.mesaverde.org/four-corners-lecture-series.
Funked Up Fridays with Bootyconda, 6-9 p.m., and DJ Icite, 9 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Open Mic Night, 7-11 p.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
Super Hex performs, 7-11 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
The Black Velvet Trio performs, 8 p.m.-midnight, Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
’90s Music Video Dance Party, 9 p.m., Animas City Theater, 128 E. College Ave.
Saturday18
Dinosaur Train, June 18-19, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. www.durangotrain.com.
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, First National Bank parking lot, 259 W. 9th St. www.durangofarmersmarket.com.
Contractor Supply Yard Sale, fundraiser for HBASC & Habitat for Humanity, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Three Springs Plaza. 382-0082.
Durango Friends of the Arts Estate/Garage Sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., 2301 W. 2nd Ave.
Henry Stoy performs, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Jean-Pierre Café and Wine Bar, 601 Main Ave. 570-650-5982.
VFW Indoor Flea Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1550 Main Ave. 247-0384.
Dungeons and Dragons meet, 11 a.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Saturdays on the River featuring live music, 1-3 p.m., White Rabbit Books & Curiosities, 128 W. 14th St. 259-2213.
Life of Love Festival, featuring live music, activities, food, fun and more, 1-9 p.m., Buckley Park. www.makingrelatives.org.
The Black Velvet Duo performs, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café at Doubletree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio.
Live music, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Kirtan with Blue Lotus Feet, 6-8 p.m., Studio 10 at the Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave.
The Pete Giuliani Band performs, 6-10 p.m., Balcony Bar and Grill, 600 Main Ave.
Greg Ryder performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Bottom Shelf Brewery, Bayfield.
Saturday Live! Featuring Flab, 6-9 p.m., DJ Noonz, 9 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Sunday19 Father’s Day
Thrive! Living Wage Coalition fundraiser day, Zia Taqueria, north and south.
Durango Flea Market, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds.
Henry Stoy performs, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Jean-Pierre Café and Wine Bar, 601 Main Ave. 570-650-5982.
Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
The Pete Giuliani Band performs, 1-4 p.m., Trimble Hot Springs, 6475 CR 203. www.trimblehotsprings.com.
Adult Coloring by the Animas, 3-5 p.m., White Rabbit Books & Curiosities, 128 W. 14th St. 259-2213.
The Great Contention performs, 4-7 p.m., Wines of the San Juan in Blanco, N.M. winesofthesanjuan.com.
The Black Velvet Trio performs, 5-9 p.m., Balcony Bar and Grill, 600 Main Ave.
Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Rob Webster performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
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Summer Solstice Full Moon Hike, June 20. www.durangonaturestudies.org.
Summer Solstice Window Viewing and Celebration, doors open 6 a.m., Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. 247-7456 or swcenter.fortlewis.edu.
Office Hours with La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt, noon-2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Building. 382-6219.
Coloring for Grownups, 4 p.m., Ignacio Library. 563-9287.
Movie Mondays, 4-5:30 p.m., Mancos Library. 533-7600.
Public meeting and update on Durango’s Multi Modal Transportation Master Plan, 5-7 p.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. getarounddurango.com or 375-4955.
Adam Swanson, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Chad MacCluskey performs solo jazz guitar, 6-9 p.m., Cyprus Café, 725 E. 2nd Ave. 385-6884.
Pete Giuliani performs, 6-9:30 p.m., Far View Lodge, Mesa Verde National Park.
On the Road meeting with La Plata County Board of Commissioners, 7 p.m., Animas Valley Grange, 7271 CR 203. 382-6219.
Ace Revel performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
“The Set-Up” screening, part of Classic Movie Monday, 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Spoken Word, 7-9 p.m., Steaming Bean, downstairs in the Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Tuesday21
Maintaining Muscle Mass, noon-1 p.m., Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100.
Adam Swanson, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Doggie Social Hour, hosted by La Plata County Humane Society, 5:30-7 p.m., LPCHS play yard, 1111 S. Camino del Rio. 259-2847.
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.
Informal Tango Practice & Instruction, 6-8:30 p.m., Rotary Park Gazebo. 533-7231.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Group featuring vocalist Alison Dance, 6-9 p.m., Cyprus Café, 725 E. 2nd Ave. 385-6884.
Pete Giuliani performs, 6-9:30 p.m., Far View Lodge, Mesa Verde National Park.
Tim Sullivan performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
On Board the National Geographic Explorer series begins, 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Jon Stickley Trio performs, 7:30 p.m., Crash Music in Aztec, N.M. 505-427-6748 or www.crashmusicaztec.com.
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.
Storybook Time, 10 a.m., James Ranch, Highway 550 North. 385-6858 or www.jamesranch.net.
Weekly Wee Walk Abouts, preschool nature walks hosted by Durango Nature Studies, 10-11 a.m., meet at Pavilion at Rotary Park. 769-1800.
Class for Spanish speakers trying to improve their English, 10-11:30 a.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Chess by the Animas, all levels welcome, 3:30-5:30 p.m., White Rabbit Books & Curiosities, 128 W. 14th St. 259-2213.
Adam Swanson performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
The Jade Robbins Band performs, featuring the winner of the 2016 Durango Voice competition, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Rochester Hotel Secret Garden, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
Social Group Run with Durango Running Club, 6 p.m., meet at Rotary Park. 901-1075 or durangorunningclub.org.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo performs, 6-9 p.m., The Cyprus Café, 725 E. 2nd Ave. 385-6884.
Bluegrass Jam, 6-9 p.m., Pub Quiz, 6:30 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
Jason Thies performs, 6-9:30 p.m., Far View Lodge at Mesa Verde National Park.
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 Trivia, 8:30 p.m., BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W. College Dr. 259-5959.
Ongoing
“Accumulation: An Examination of Process through Textiles,” show runs thru June 19, Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. anddurango.com.
“The Thread,” solar plate etchings by Santa Fe Artist Laurie Archer, thru June 25, Art Library at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. durangoarts.org.
40th annual Juried Exhibit, show runs thru June 25, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. durangoarts.org.
Art work by Chandler Wigton, runs thru June 29, Raider Ridge Café, 509 E. 8th Ave.
“Feathers and Fur,” new work by Tim Kapustka, thru June 30, The Recess Gallery at Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. anddurango.com.
Star Liana York: Mysteries from Lost Worlds & Forgotten Dreams, show runs thru June, Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave. 247-3555 or www.sorrelsky.com.
“Refined & Unrefined,” by Sonja Horoshko 2016, exhibit runs thru June, Crash Music in Aztec, N.M.
Works by Danielle Stoy and Breaking Glass Creations, display runs thru June, Durango Rec Center. www.facebook.com/breakingglasscreationsCo.
“Animalia,” thru July 13, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355 or openshuttergallery.com.
Photography from Mike Znerold and Barbara Grist, thru July 15, Spruce Tree Coffeehouse in Cortez.
Works by Brenda Grajeda, show runs through Aug. 20, Olio’s in Mancos. 533-1381.
Maureen May’s Monotype Paintings, through the summer, Eno Wine Bar.
“Southwest Landscapes: Views through the Veil,” exhibit runs thru summer, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. swcenter.fortlewis.edu.
“Time Exposures: Picturing a History of Isleta Pueblo in the 19th Century,” exhibit runs thru Dec. 6, 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, 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E 8th Ave.
Upcoming
Auditions begin for Durango Chamber Singers, tenors and basses needed, June 23, auditions open thru July. Register at duarngochambersingers@gmail.com.
DAC Open House, 10 a.m.-noon and 5-7 p.m., June 23, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. durangoarts.org/open-house.
“1891: The Baron of Mesa Verde, Myth and Reality,” talk by Judith Reynolds, part of the “A Year in the Life of the West” summer lecture series, 2 p.m., June 23, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College, Lyceum. swcenter.fortlewis.edu.
“Parks, People, and Preservation: Celebrating the National Park Service in the Southwest,” exhibit opening reception, 4-6 p.m., June 23, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. swcenter.fortlewis.edu.
The Kirk James Blues Band performs, 5 p.m., June 23, James Ranch, HWY 550 North.
“The Thread,” solar plate etchings by Santa Fe Artist Laurie Archer, closing reception, 5-7 p.m., June 23, show runs thru June 25, Art Library at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. durangoarts.org.
40th annual Juried Exhibit, closing reception, 5-7 p.m., June 23, show runs thru June 25, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. durangoarts.org.
Chava People perform, 9 p.m., June 23, Animas City theatre, 128 E. College.
Colorado Trail Days, June 24-26, Backcountry Experience.
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