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Thursday24

Here to Hear: Office Hour with Councilor Dick White, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., City Hall North Conference Room, 949 E. 2nd Ave.
 
“Doc Swords,” PTSD Social Club for Combat Veterans, 4-6 p.m., VFW, 1550 Main Ave.
 
Tim Sullivan performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
 
Public meeting on ColoradoCare Amendment 69, initiative to establish statewide health care funding, hosted by League of Women Voters, 5:30 p.m., Durango Public Library.
 
Soup for the Soul, benefit for Hospice of Mercy, 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.
 
Robbie Overfield performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
 
“The Unintended Consequences of War,” part of the Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130.
 
“Legally Blonde” the musical, presented by DHS Thespian Troupe 1096, 7 p.m., show also runs March 25, Durango High School Auditorium. 259-1630.
 
Bruce Cockburn performs, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
 
Open Mic Night, 8 p.m., Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave.
 

Friday25

Durango Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, HWY 160 West. 749-1741 or earlybirdtoastmasters.org.
 
Art Group meets, 10 a.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
 
“Live by Living” Walk Along the River, for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers, 10-11 a.m., Durango Public Library. 403-3711 or www.livebyliving.org.
 
Natural Grocers Easter Egg Hunt, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100 or www.naturalgrocers.com.
 
“Live the Moments” Peer Support Group, for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Durango Public Library. 403-3711 or www.blueprintsofhope.org.
 
Shoulder to Shoulder, modern day suffragette march to celebrate 103 years of voting rights, noon, meet at Alpine Bank, 1099 Main Ave. 247-1242.
 
Fundraiser for Chuck and Mary Anne, The Assortment performs, silent auction, 4-8 p.m., Ska Brewing Co., 225 Girard St. 749-5345.
 
Dueling Pianos at the Pour House, 4-8 p.m., show also runs March 26, Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave. 247-5440.
 
Art in Aztec, 5-7 p.m., Feat of Clay, 6:30-9 p.m., Crash Music in Aztec.
 
Donny Johnson performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
 
Dustin Burley performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
 
Teen Game Night, 7-10 p.m., Mancos Public Library.
 
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.
 
Red Eyed Djinn performs, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
 
Funked Up Friday with DJ Icite, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
 
Rob Webster performs, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
 

Saturday26

VFW Indoor Flea Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1550 Main Ave. 247-0384.
 
Family Storytime and Book Signing, featuring local artist and illustrator Holly Hagan, author of Star Bright Factory, 11 a.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. 247-1438 or www.mariasbookshop.com.
 
Book and Author Luncheon with Tekla Dennison Miller, author of Mother Rabbit, 11:15 a.m., Student Union Vallecito Room at Fort Lewis College. durango-co.aauw.net.
 
Dueling Pianos at the Pour House, 4-8 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave. 247-5440.
 
The Black Velvet Duo, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
 
The Cliff Dwellers perform, 6 p.m., Mancos Brewing Co.
 
Greg Ryder performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
 
Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Bottom Shelf Brewery, Bayfield.
 
DJ Noonz, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
 

Sunday27

Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
 
Pickin’ & Powder Acoustic Jam Series, participants can earn free pass, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Purgy’s at Purgatory Resort.
 
Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
 
Joel Racheff performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
 

Monday28

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.
 
Cesar Chavez Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Student Union Vallecito Room at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/elcentro.
 
Office Hours with La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt, noon-2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Building, Pine Room. 382-6219.
 
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
 
Hozhoni Days: Women’s Traditional Cloth Dress Workshop, 5:30 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College, Room 271. boxer_m@fortlewis.edu.
 
Chess Club, all ages and skill levels, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
 
Ace Revel performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
 

Tuesday29

Kids Storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
 
The Incredible, Edible Egg, noon-1 p.m., Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100 or www.naturalgrocers.com.
 
Inklings: Book Club for Kids, 4-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
 
FLC Environmental Center’s Sustainability Summit, 4:30 p.m., Student Union Ballroom at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/environmentalcenter.
 
Terry Rickard performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
 
Grief support group, for individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Mercy Regional Medical Center. Register at 382-2032.
 
Rotary Club of Durango meets, presentation on trip to Nepal, 6 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.
 
Knit or 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.
 
Open Mic Night, 7 p.m., Blondies in Cortez. 920-539-9998.
 
Tim Sullivan performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 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.
 

Wednesday30

Class for Spanish speakers trying to improve their English, 10-11:30 a.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
 
Storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
 
Teen Book Club, 2:15-4 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
 
Game Daze, ages 8-12, 3:45-5 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 533-7600.
 
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
 
Hozhoni Days: Miss Hozhoni Pageant Interviews, 6 p.m., Student Union Ballroom at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/hozhoni-days-powwow.
 
“Local Medicinal Plants: Chokecherry,” 6-7 p.m., Osadha Wellness Center. Register at 779-3111.
 
Ace Revel performs, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar.
 
Karaoke, 7 p.m., Blondies in Cortez. 565-4015.
 
Terry Rickard performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
 
Swing Dance Series led by Wendy Graham, 7 p.m., 26369 Highway 160, between Dietz Market and Eagle Crane. 903-9402.
 
Los Lonely Boys with special guest Levi Platero Band, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
 
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

Student Juried Exhibition, runs thru March 28, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery. 247-7167.
 
“One Paycheck Away,” show runs thru March 30, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 749-7688 or www.openshuttergallery.com.
 
“Sound,” images from community members, thru March 30, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.
 
Danya Atetebi fine art & graffiti show, thru March 30, Raider Ridge Café.
 
Defining Spaces: New Paintings by Cynthia DeBolt, thru March 30, Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave. 247-3555.
 
New works from Aaron Berg, thru March 31, The Recess Gallery, 1027 Main Ave., behind Studio &. anddurango.com/the-recess-gallery.
 
“Ink & Wax: Intimate Surface Variations” by Karen Riley, thru April 26, Art Library at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
 
Drop-In Tennis, open to all, Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., DHS tennis courts
 
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thursday-Sunday, 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E 8th Ave.
 

Upcoming

San Juan College Open House and 60th Anniversary Celebration, 4:30-7 p.m., March 31, San Juan College Health & Human Performance Center in Aztec. 505-566-3461.
 
Individual tax filing question & answer session, 5-7 p.m., March 31, Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
 
Annual Water Seminar, hosted by the Southwestern Water Conservation District, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., April 1, Doubletree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 247-1302 or swwed.org.
 
“The Arkansas: N. America’s Longest Gold Medal River,” part of the Fly Fishing Festival, 7-8:30 p.m., April 1, Duranglers, 723 Main Ave. 385-4081.
 
“Trojan Women: A Love Story,” presented by FLC Theatre, 7:30 p.m., April 1, show also runs April 2, Mainstage Theatre at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/theatre.
 
Fly Fishing Festival, featuring free fly fishing clinics, demos, education and gear demos, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Duranglers, 723 Main Ave. 385-4081.
 
“Theatre Games: Building an Ensemble” with Theresa Carson, part of Saturday Series Workshop, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., April 2, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. durangoarts.org.
 
The Metropolitan Opera Presents “Madama Butterfly,” 10:55 a.m., April 2, Student Union Vallecito Room at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
 
The Black Velvet Duo performs, 6-10 p.m., April 2, Seven Rivers Steakhouse at Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio.
 
Finale for “The Durango Voice,” 7 p.m., April 2, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave.
 
Easton Corbin performs, 7 p.m., April 2, Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio. skyutecasino.com.
 
“Climate Change,” part of the Great Decisions international affairs discussion group, 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m., April 5, Durango Public Library.
 
“Climate Change,” part of the Great Decisions international affairs discussion group, 2-3:30 p.m., April 5, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
 
Zia Benefit Days for The Garden Project of Southwest Colorado, April 5-7, all day at Zia North and South locations. 259-3123.
 
22nd annual Creativity Festivity, celebrating children’s imaginative work in art, theatre, poetry and music with the theme “Designing the Future,” April 5-16, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. durangoarts.org.
 
Bird Walk, 8 a.m., April 6, bring binoculars and meet at Rotary Park.
 
Free Kids Yoga ages 3-7 with Joy Kilpatrick, 9-9:45 a.m., April 6, Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., Suite 205. www.breathworkswithjoy.com.
 
Office Hours for veterans with La Plata County Veterans Service Officer Richard Schleeter, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., April 6, Ignacio Library. 759-0117 or 382-6150.
 
The Old Fort Farm Stand, 1-4 p.m., April 6, Student Union Building at Fort Lewis College. 385-4574.
 
Veterans Committee Breakfast, 9-11 a.m., April 7, Elks Lodge, 901 E 2nd Ave. 247-2298.
 
Opening reception for children’s work for the 22nd annual Creativity Festivity, 4-6 p.m., April 7, exhibit runs through April 16, Barbara Conrad Gallery at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. durangoarts.org.
 
First Thursdays Art Walk, 5-7 p.m., April 7, downtown Durango. durangoarts.org.
 
Soup for the Soul, benefit for Hospice of Mercy and the Hospice Residence, 5:30-8:30 p.m., April 7, La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. 764-2800.
 
“Staying Sane in a Crazy, Rapidly Changing World,” for health care workers and other professional caregivers, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., April 8, Mercy Regional Medical Center, Conference Room A-B. Register at 764-3340 or 764-1260.
 
Free Legal Clinic, 3:30-5 p.m., April 8, Ignacio Community Library.
 
Aztec High School Jazz Band & Guests, 6-8 p.m., April 8, Crash Music in Aztec, N.M. 505-427-6748.
 
“Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.,” performance by DAC Applause! students, opening night, 7 p.m., April 8, show also runs April 9, and 4:30 p.m., April 11-12, Durango Arts Center Theater, 802 E. 2nd Ave. durangoarts.org.
 
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.
 
Gary Farmer and The Troublemakers perform, 7:30 p.m., April 9, Crash Music in Aztec, N.M. 505-427-6748.
 
5 & 10 K @ 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., April 10, 125 Mercado St. 247-7577.
 
Movie Mondays, 4-5:30 p.m., April 11, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
 
Spring Cleanup with City of Durango, April 11-May 6, for materials accepted and neighborhood pickup dates, 375-4839 or durangogov.org/cleanup.
 
“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.
 
Introduction to Windows 10, 5:30 p.m., April 12, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
 
Vegetable Garden Design, noon, April 13, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
 
Heartbeat Durango, support group for individuals affected by suicide, 6-8 p.m., April 13, Fire Station 1, 142 Sheppard Drive. 749-1673.
 
“Kissing the Rock” screening, followed by Q&A with Hardrock 100 officials and runners, 7 p.m., April 13, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave.
 
Free Legal Clinic, 2-4 p.m., April 14, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600 or www.mancoslibrary.org.
 
Computer Basics: The Internet, 5:30 p.m., April 19, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
 
How to ride a successful Iron Horse, free training talks geared toward women with Marisa Asplund and Cindy Schmidt, 5:30-7 p.m., April 19, Durango Public Library. 769-8856.
 
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., April 20, Carver Brewing Company, 1022 Main Ave. www.trails2000.org.
 
Evening Book Club, 5:30-6:30 p.m., April 20, White Rabbit Books & Curiosities, 128 W 14th St. 259-2213.
 
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.
 
4th annual Spring Hoedown!, 5 p.m., April 23, VFW Historic Mancos Opera House.
 
7th annual Earth Day 5K & Family Fun Run, hosted by Durango Nature Studies, 11 a.m., April 24, Rotary Park. www.durangonaturestudies.org.
 
Public meeting and update on Durango’s Multi Modal Transportation Master Plan, 5-7 p.m., April 25, Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. getarounddurango.com or 375-4955.
 
Open Mic Poetry Night, 5:30 p.m., April 26, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
 
“Essentials for Thriving Nonprofits,” a professional development workshop hosted by The Community Foundation, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., April 29, 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., April 29, Sweet 11 Gallery, 863 ½ Main Ave. 946-5977.
 
Bike to School Day, part of National Bike to School Day and hosted by City of Durango, May 4, Needham, Park and Riverview Elementary schools. 375-4901.
 
Public meeting and update on Durango’s Multi Modal Transportation Master Plan, 5-7 p.m., May 23, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. getarounddurango.com or 375-4955.
 
Durango Blues Train, June 3-4, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Durangobluestrain.com.
 
Clean Commute Week, June 18-23, events all around Durango. 375-4901 or getarounddurango.com.
 
Public meeting and update on Durango’s Multi Modal Transportation Master Plan, 5-7 p.m., June 20, Carver Brewing Company, 1022 Main Ave. getarounddurango.com or 375-4955.
 
Bike to Work Day, 7-9 a.m., June 22, commuter stations on Main Avenue and Three Springs Blvd. www.getarounddurango.com.
 
3rd annual Mancos Half Marathon and 5K, fundraiser for Mancos Public Library, June 25. 533-7600 or www.mancoshalfmarathon.com.
 
Public meeting and update on Durango’s Multi Modal Transportation Master Plan, 5-7 p.m., July 25, Transit Center, 250 W. 8th St. getarounddurango.com or 375-4955.
 
Public meeting and update on Durango’s Multi Modal Transportation Master Plan, 6:45-8 p.m., Aug. 22, Ska Brewing Co., 225 Girard St. getarounddurango.com or 375-4955.
 
Way to Go! Club Member Party, Sept. 8. 375-4901.
 
Public meeting and update on Durango’s Multi Modal Transportation Master Plan, 5-7 p.m., Sept. 29, Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. getarounddurango.com or 375-4955.
 
Walk to School Day, Oct. 5, events held at Needham, Riverview and Park elementary schools. 375-4901.
 
Public meeting and update on Durango’s Multi Modal Transportation Master Plan, 5-7 p.m., Oct. 10, Carver Brewing Company, 1022 Main Ave. getarounddurango.com or 375-4955.

 

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