Thursday03

2016 Durango Independent Film Festival, March 2-6, downtown Durango. Durangofilm.org.

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

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

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

Native Cinema Reception, featuring directors, actors and artisans, 4-8 p.m., Toh-Atin Gallery, 145 W. 9^th St.

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

Defining Spaces: New Paintings by Cynthia DeBolt, 5-7 p.m., show runs thru March 30, Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave. 247-3555.

“Falling Into Grace,” exhibit opening featuring new paintings by Patrice, 5-7 p.m., Patrice DeLorenzo Fine Art Gallery, 1309 E. 3^rd Ave., Suite 101. 799-8838.

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

Kirk James performs, 5:30-7 p.m., Durango Craft Spirits, 1120 Main Ave, Suite 2.

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

Learn to Salsa Dance, 6 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

Animas Watershed Partnership Winter Forum, 6-8 p.m., San Juan College, School of Energy Building, in Farmington, N.M. healthyanimas.awp@gmail.com.

Caitlin Cannon performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

“New Bugs, New Problems: Emerging Infections” with infectious disease specialist Dr. Robert Cox, part of the Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130. www.chaclaplata.org or 799-0218.

Acoustic Music Jam, 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

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

The Pete Giuliani Band performs at Cocktails For a Cause, benefit for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, 8-11 p.m., The Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. 2^nd Ave.

The Legendary Shack Shakers, 9 p.m., Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave.

Friday04

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

Free education to those with prediabetes, 9-11 a.m., Mercy Regional Medical Office, Suite 140. 764-3415.

Art Group meets, 10 a.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

Extraordinary Women Award’s Luncheon, hosted by Women’s Resource Center, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Durango DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 247-1242.

Firkin Fridays, on tap “Irish Car Bomb,” 3 p.m., Steamworks Brewing Co., 801 E. 2^nd Ave. 259-9200 or www.steamworksbrewing.com.

“One Paycheck Away,” opening reception, 5-8 p.m., show runs thru March 30, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 749-7688 or www.openshuttergallery.com.

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

Hannah Liberman performs, 6-8 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave.

Little Brother performs, 6:30 p.m., Mancos Brewing Company.

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

The Durango Voice, a fundraiser for Manna Soup Kitchen, 7 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160.

“Latino Americans: 500 Years of History” screening, 7:30 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

The Jelly Belly Boogie Band performs, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.

Live music and dancing, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.

Robby Overfield performs, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.

Saturday05

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

“Acting: Inside Out/Outside In – The Feedback Loop” with Mona Wood-Patterson, part of the DAC Saturday Series, 10:30-noon, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2^nd Ave. durangoarts.org.

Live in HD: The Metropolitan Opera Presents Manon Lescaut (Puccini), 10:55 a.m., Student Union Vallecito Room at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

Free yoga basics workshop, 1-2:30 p.m., Yogadurango, 1485 Florida Rd., C-201. 946-8961.

The Assortment performs, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Purgy’s at Purgatory Resort.

The Kirk James Blues Band, 4 p.m., Hideaway Grill at Vallecito Lake.

Superfood Smoothies and Meal Replacements with Derek Van Atta, 4-5:30 p.m., Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100 or www.naturalgrocers.com.

Robbie Overfield performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.

Dance in the Rockies Annual Competition Team Showcase, 6 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

UFC 197, McGregor vs. Diaz, 3-10 p.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.

Devil’s Dram performs, 7 p.m., Mancos Valley Distillery.

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

The Mobros perform, 7:30 p.m., Crash Music in Aztec, N.M. 505-427-6748 or crashmusicaztec.com.

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

The Crags perform, 8 p.m.-midnight, Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave.

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

The Assortment performs, Durango Independent Film Festival party, 10 p.m.-midnight, Mutu’s.

Sunday06

Teen Tech Week, tips on how to have fun with technology, maker spaces, coding classes, online knitting clubs and more, March 6-12, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

Zia Benefit Day, portion of day’s proceeds go to Durango Instrumental Music Booster Club and the DHS Red Pride Marching Band, all day event, Zia Taqueria, north and south. dimbcinc@gmail.com.

Veterans Committee Breakfast, 9-11 a.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E 2^nd Ave. 247-2298.

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.

FamilyTime Yoga for families/caregivers with children ages 5-10 with Joy Kilpatrick, 3-4 p.m., YogaDurango on Main Avenue.

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

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

Monday07

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, for ages 60 and older, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Building. Register at 382-6445 or DurangoLaPlataVITA@gmail.com.

Free clinic on filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, presented by Colorado Legal Services and Southwest Bar Volunteer Legal Aid, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Durango Public Library. Register at 247-0266.

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

Chess Club, all ages and skill levels, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

“Most Likely to Succeed” screening, followed by community discussion. Presented by Animas High School, 6-8:30 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Dr.

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

“Crossfire” screening, 6 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

Contiki, 7 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.

Tuesday08

Kids Storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.

“The Koreas,” part of the Great Decisions international affairs discussion group, 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Durango Public Library.

It’s in the Air (Problems with Pollen?), noon-1 p.m., Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100 or www.naturalgrocers.com.

Great Decisions international affairs discussion group, 2-3:30 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.

Inklings: Book Club for Kids, 4-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

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, 6 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.

Amazing Author Series: Steph Dave, BASE jumper, rock climber and wingsuit flyer, 6 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

Four Corners Beekeepers Association meets, 6 p.m., Florida Baptist Church, 30296 Highway 160.

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.

“It’s Like Oil and Water: The Cost of Mixing Public Lands with Energy Extraction,” hosted by Great Old Broads for Wilderness, 6:30 p.m., Durango Public Library.

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.

Wednesday09

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.

Wolfwood Refuge Visits the Mountain, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., educational talk, 12:30 p.m., Purgatory Village Plaza.

Free presentation on tenant rights, presented by Colorado Legal Services, noon-1 p.m., Durango Public Library. 247-0266.

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.

Information session on Animas High School, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Animas High School. 247-2474 or animashighschool.com.

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 East 3^rd Avenue and 9^th Street.884-9330 or www.helptimebank.com.

Bookmarks Book Discussion on After You by Jojo Moyes, 6 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

Heartbeat Durango, support group for individuals affected by suicide, 6-8 p.m., March 9, Fire Station 1, 142 Sheppard Drive. 749-1673.

Ace Revel performs acoustic, 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.

Heart & Song, song circle to open people’s voices, 7-8:30 p.m., Rocky Mountain Retreat Center, 848 3^rd Ave. 903-0907.

Kirk James performs, 7-10 p.m., Purgy’s Pub at Purgatory Resort.

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

Works by Bethany Bachman, pastels on watercolor paper, show runs thru March 26, Olio in Mancos. 533-1381.

“Obedience, Conformity, Apathy, ‘It’s All Good!” works by father and son, Bud and Jeff Madeen, runs thru March 26, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2^nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

Student Juried Exhibition, runs thru March 28, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery. 247-7167.

Danya Atetebi fine art & graffiti show, runs thru March 30, Raider Ridge Café.

New works from Aaron Berg, show runs thru March 31, The Recess Gallery, 1027 Main Ave., behind Studio &. anddurango.com/the-recess-gallery.

Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thursday-Sunday, 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E 8^th Ave.

Upcoming

“Running the Sahara” screening, March 10, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.

4^th annual Celtic Music Festival, March 10-13, Henry Strater Theatre and Irish Embassy Pub. www.durangocelticfestival.com.

Free Legal Clinic, 2-4 p.m., March 10, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600 or www.mancoslibrary.org.

Open House at SCAPE, Southwest Colorado Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs, 4-6 p.m., March 10, SCAPE, 1211 Main Ave., Suite 1. www.goscape.org.

Women’s History Month Hat Making Party, hosted by Women’s Resource Center, 5:30-7 p.m., March 10, Alpine Bank, 11^th and Main. 247-1242.

The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen meet, 7 p.m., March 10, La Plata County Fairgrounds. 749-0316 or www.4cbch.org.

“Human Nature Machine,” presented by 20MOONS Dance Theatre, opening night, 7:30 p.m., March 10, show also runs 7:30 p.m., March 11-13, and 5 p.m., March 12-13, Fort Lewis College Vallecito Room. www.20moons.com.

Free Legal Clinic, 3:30-5 p.m., March 11, Ignacio Community Library.

Kirk James performs, 6 p.m., March 11, 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Ave.

Starry Night Snowshoe Tour at Andrews Lake, presented by San Juan Mountains Association, 6-8 p.m., March 11, meet at plowed parking area on east side of Highway 550, quarter mile north of the Andrews Lake turn off. 759-9113 or sjma.org.

Keller Williams Kwahtro performs, 9 p.m., March 11, Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Dr. www.animascitytheatre.com.

Winter Plant Identification Hike with botanist Al Schneider, 9 a.m., March 12, meet at Morefield Village parking lot, Mesa Verde National Park. Register at 529-4631.

Liberating Awareness: Your Life is Your Practice, retreat with Erin Treat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., March 12, Durango Dharma Center, 1800 E. 3^rd Ave. Register at 799-0084 or durangodharmacenter.org.

Afrobeatniks perform, 6 p.m., March 12, Mancos Brewing Company.

Kirk James performs, 6 p.m., March 12, Seven Rivers Steakhouse, Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio.

7^th annual Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, 6 p.m., March 12, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. 259-3583 or www.banffmountainfestivals.ca.

Cooking Matters Volunteer Event, for new volunteers interested in the program, 2:30-5 p.m., March 13, Ore House Restaurant. 529-8085.

Movie Mondays, 4-5:30 p.m., March 14, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.

La Plata County Thrive! Living Wage Coalition meets, 5:30-7:30 p.m., March 14, Commons Building, 701 Camino del Rio.

Get Digital! All About eBooks, 7-8 p.m., March 14, and 1-2 p.m., March 15, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.

Kirk James performs, 2:30-5:30 p.m., March 15, Purgy’s Pub at Purgatory Resort.

“Depression … Share the Secret,” presentation and panel discussion, 5:30-7:30 p.m., March 15, Durango Rec Center, Sunlight and Windom Rooms. 799-0218 or www.chaclaplata.org.

Evening Book Club, 5:30-6:30 p.m., March 16, White Rabbit Books & Curiosities, 128 W 14^th St. 259-2213.

Furniture As Art Auction, fundraising event for KDUR, March 17, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2^nd Ave. kdur.org.

Kirk James performs, 5:30-7 p.m., March 17, Durango Craft Spirits, 1120 Main Ave, Suite 2.

The Motet performs, 8:30 p.m., March 17-18, The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Dr. 799-2281.

Real Food Challenge Art Installation opening reception, by Aesthetic Activists of FLC’s Environmental Center, 4:30-6 p.m., March 18, San Juan Dining Mezzanine at Fort Lewis College.

“The Problem with Tipping,” presented by La Plata County Thrive! Living Wage Coalition, 7-9 p.m., March 18, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Dr. 903-0957.

Teen Game Night, 7-10 p.m., March 18, Mancos Public Library.

Durango 9Health Fair, 7 a.m.-noon, March 19, Escalante Middle School, 141 Baker Lane. www.9healthfair.org.

The Black Velvet Trio, 7-11 p.m., March 19, Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.

Locals Benefit Day, March 20, Purgatory Resort. Get coupon on p. xx in this week’s Telegraph or go to Skipurg.com.

Public meeting and update on Durango’s Multi Modal Transportation Master Plan, 5-7 p.m., March 21, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2^nd Ave. getarounddurango.com or 375-4955.

Feed Your Brain, noon-1:15 p.m., March 22, Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100 or www.naturalgrocers.com.

“Heart of the World: Colorado’s National Parks” screening, presented by Mesa Verde National Park, 7 p.m., March 23, Sunflower Theatre in Cortez, and 7 p.m., March 24, Chemistry Building at Fort Lewis College, Room 130.

Soup for thea Soul, benefit for Hospice of Mercy & Hospice Residence, 5:30-8:30 p.m., March 24, La Plata County Fairgrounds. 764-2800.

Natural Grocers Easter Egg Hunt, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., March 25, Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100 or www.naturalgrocers.com.

Kirk James performs, 6 p.m., March 25, 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Ave.

The Black Velvet Duo, 5:30 p.m., March 26, Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.

The Incredible, Edible Egg, noon-1 p.m., March 29, Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio. 247-4100 or www.naturalgrocers.com.

The Black Velvet Duo performs, 6-10 p.m., April 2, Seven Rivers Steakhouse at Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio.

Easton Corbin performs, 7 p.m., April 2, Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio. skyutecasino.com.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 2^nd 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.

3^rd 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. 8^th 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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