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Thursday16
Children’s Book Drive, Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave.; Alpine Bank, 1099 Main Ave.; Commons Building, Camino del Rio.
Durango Montessori Music Program Fundraiser at Zia Taqueria, all day, 3010 Main Ave. and 400 S. Camino del Rio.
Relief printmaking demonstration with artist-in-residence Siri Beckman, 1 p.m., Far View Lodge, Mesa Verde. 529-4465.
Open mic night, 6 p.m., Desperados Bar & Grill, 351 S. Camino del Rio.
Free Acupuncture Clinic for veterans and families, 6-8 p.m., Durango VFW, 1550 Main Ave. 403-4150.
Jose Villareal performs, 6-10 p.m., Diamond Bell Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Durango Elks Lodge, 901 E. 2nd Ave.
“Supporting the Human Right to Death with Dignity,” 7-8:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 419 San Juan Drive.
“Second Wind Chimes 2013,” fund-raiser and silent auction for suicide prevention, Second Wind Fund of Four Corners, 7-9 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. 946-9586.
Rob Webster performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
“In the Fullness of Time: An Exploration in Dance,” 20 Moons Dance Co., 7:30 p.m., May 16-18, Back Space Theatre, 1120 Main Ave. www.brownpapertickets.com.
Salsa Night with DJ Caliente, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Andrew Sickler performs, 8:30-11 p.m., Applebee’s, 800 Camino del Rio.
8 Minutes to Burn with Elder Grown, 9:30 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Friday17
Children’s Book Drive, Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave.; Alpine Bank, 1099 Main Ave.; Commons Building, Camino del Rio.
Entry deadline for artists for Durango Autumn Arts Festival. www.zapplication.org.
“iPad 101,” class, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Durango Public Library.
Animalarium: The artwork of Elizabeth Kinahan, opening reception, 5-9 p.m., show runs through May 26, Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. anddurango.com.
Terry Rickard, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main.
“Women’s Health – Cycle Imbalances” free class, 6 p.m., Osadha Herbal Wellness, 259-2181 or www.osadha.com.
Pub Science: Riding in the Iron Horse for Geeks, 6-8 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio.
Pete Giuliani, 6-8:30 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main.
Public Art in Durango fund-raiser, 6 p.m. - close, The Summit, 600 Main Ave.
10-minute Play Contest Readings, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
Mike McCallister performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
“In the Fullness of Time: An Exploration in Dance,” 20 Moons Dance Co., 7:30 p.m., Back Space Theatre, 1120 Main. www.brownpapertickets.com.
Caitlin Cannon & The Artillery perform, 8 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
Yearning for Yeti performs, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
Saturday18
“Five Springs Farm in Monument Canyon” field trip, near Dove Creek. www.swcolorado wildflowers.com.
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - noon, First National Bank parking lot, 259 W. 9th St.
Vegetable Transplants and Warm Season Plants with Darrin Parmenter, 10 a.m., Durango Nursery. 259-8800.
Intro to Tai Chi and Qigong, 11 a.m., Schneider Park. 749-0891.
Plant Exchange, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Desperados Grand Reopening BBQ, noon, Desperados, 351 S. Camino del Rio.
“Can You Hear What I’m Trying to Say?” a free communication class, 1-3 p.m., Mason Center, 301 E. 12th St. 403-5054.
Family Day, 1-3 p.m., Animas Museum, 3065 W. 2nd Ave. 259-2402.
Taste of Spring 2013, Fox Fire Farms in Ignacio , 1-6 p.m., event also runs May 19. www.foxfirefarms.com.
Choral Society Cabaret! part of Durango Choral Society’s “Honor & Majesty” season, 5:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. durangochoralsociety.org or 759-2206.
First Class Celebration for Animas High School, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave.
Dance in the Rockies’ 24th annual recital, 6 p.m., show also runs 3 p.m., May 19, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Terry Rickard performs, 6 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
“Cloud Atlas” screening, 6:30 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Chad MacCluskey performs, 7-9 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
Greg Ryder performs, 7-10 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
“In the Fullness of Time: An Exploration in Dance,” 20 Moons Dance Co., 7:30 p.m., Back Space Theatre, 1120 Main Ave. www.brownpapertickets.com.
Elvis tribute artist Vic Trevino, 8 p.m., Sky Ute Casino and Resort in Ignacio. skyutecasino.com.
DJs Spark Madden, Mr. Anderson, Mateo and Pat Fee perform, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Richie Spice, Bonfire Dub, I-Gene & MC Rasta Stevie perform, 10 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave.
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - noon, First National Bank parking lot, 259 W. 9th St.
Vegetable Transplants and Warm Season Plants with Darrin Parmenter, 10 a.m., Durango Nursery. 259-8800.
Intro to Tai Chi and Qigong, 11 a.m., Schneider Park. 749-0891.
Plant Exchange, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Desperados Grand Reopening BBQ, noon, Desperados, 351 S. Camino del Rio.
“Can You Hear What I’m Trying to Say?” a free communication class, 1-3 p.m., Mason Center, 301 E. 12th St. 403-5054.
Family Day, 1-3 p.m., Animas Museum, 3065 W. 2nd Ave. 259-2402.
Taste of Spring 2013, Fox Fire Farms in Ignacio , 1-6 p.m., event also runs May 19. www.foxfirefarms.com.
Choral Society Cabaret! part of Durango Choral Society’s “Honor & Majesty” season, 5:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. durangochoralsociety.org or 759-2206.
First Class Celebration for Animas High School, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave.
Dance in the Rockies’ 24th annual recital, 6 p.m., show also runs 3 p.m., May 19, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Terry Rickard performs, 6 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
“Cloud Atlas” screening, 6:30 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Chad MacCluskey performs, 7-9 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
Greg Ryder performs, 7-10 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
“In the Fullness of Time: An Exploration in Dance,” 20 Moons Dance Co., 7:30 p.m., Back Space Theatre, 1120 Main Ave. www.brownpapertickets.com.
Elvis tribute artist Vic Trevino, 8 p.m., Sky Ute Casino and Resort in Ignacio. skyutecasino.com.
DJs Spark Madden, Mr. Anderson, Mateo and Pat Fee perform, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Richie Spice, Bonfire Dub, I-Gene & MC Rasta Stevie perform, 10 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave.
Sunday19
Taste of Durango, downtown, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Psychedelic Mojo plays.
Gospel Brunch, 1 p.m.; Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Durango Food Not Bombs (FNB) free vegan/vegetarian meal, 1-3 p.m., Riverfront/Iris Park.
Dave Mensch and Greg Lingruen perform, 1-4 p.m., Trimble Hot Springs. www.trimblehotsprings.com. 4
Taste of Spring 2013, Fox Fire Farms in Ignacio, 1-6 p.m.
Dance in the Rockies’ annual recital, 3 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
“Aftertaste 2013,” annual live music and arts event, 3 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. 247-2324.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave.
Argentine Tango practice, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Dance, 1120 Main Ave. www.tangodurango.com or 769-5519.
Jack Ellis performs, 5-9 p.m., The Balcony, 600 Main Ave.
Tim Guidotti performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Gospel Brunch, 1 p.m.; Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Durango Food Not Bombs (FNB) free vegan/vegetarian meal, 1-3 p.m., Riverfront/Iris Park.
Dave Mensch and Greg Lingruen perform, 1-4 p.m., Trimble Hot Springs. www.trimblehotsprings.com. 4
Taste of Spring 2013, Fox Fire Farms in Ignacio, 1-6 p.m.
Dance in the Rockies’ annual recital, 3 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
“Aftertaste 2013,” annual live music and arts event, 3 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. 247-2324.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave.
Argentine Tango practice, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Dance, 1120 Main Ave. www.tangodurango.com or 769-5519.
Jack Ellis performs, 5-9 p.m., The Balcony, 600 Main Ave.
Tim Guidotti performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Monday20
Maker Mondays open art studio, 2-6 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Free Acupuncture Clinic for veterans and families, 3-5 p.m., 572 E. 3rd Ave. 403-4150.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave.
Womenade, 5:30 p.m., Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave. 247-1242.
ACJC, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Ace Revel performs, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
Meet the Author: Jo-Ann Costa, author of The Bequest of Big Daddy, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave.
“The Best Years of Our Lives” screening, 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Meditation and Satsang with Craig Holliday, 7:15-8:45 p.m., Smiley Building, Room 10, 1309 3rd Ave.
Monday Night Dance Party, 7:30-9 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 903-9402.
Free Acupuncture Clinic for veterans and families, 3-5 p.m., 572 E. 3rd Ave. 403-4150.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave.
Womenade, 5:30 p.m., Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave. 247-1242.
ACJC, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Ace Revel performs, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
Meet the Author: Jo-Ann Costa, author of The Bequest of Big Daddy, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave.
“The Best Years of Our Lives” screening, 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Meditation and Satsang with Craig Holliday, 7:15-8:45 p.m., Smiley Building, Room 10, 1309 3rd Ave.
Monday Night Dance Party, 7:30-9 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 903-9402.
Tuesday21
Rotary Club of Durango meeting, 5:30 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.
Terry Rickard, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Intro to Lampworking, 5:30-7 p.m., Ignacio Library.
Meet the Author: Luke Mehall, author of Climbing Out of Bed, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave.
“Climb of Kilimanjaro,” slideshow and presentation, 7 p.m., Center for Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. www.cmc.org.
Tim Sullivan, 7-10 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Open mic/jam session, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Wednesday22
Healthy Forests and Healthy Communities tour, 8:30 a.m., meet at Coyote Hill Parking Lot near Pagosa Springs. www.mountainstudies.org or 382-6908.
Durango Bird Club Bird Walk, 9-10 a.m., For the Birds, 1560 East 2nd Ave. 382-9396.
Trails 2000 Trailwork Party, 4-7 p.m., Birket Drive Trailhead, Animas Mountain (off 25th Street.)
Lisa Blue Trio performs, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Rochester Secret Garden, 726 E. 2nd Ave. 385-1920.
Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Kirk James performs, 5 p.m., Balcony Bar & Grill.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Durango Motorless Transit Group Trail Run, 6 p.m., meet at Backcountry Experience parking lot, 1205 Camino del Rio.
Durango Chess Club, 6:30 p.m., Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College.
Durango Fencing Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Durango Sports Club, 1600 Florida Road. 759-1883.
“New Ways of Living and Learning” with Trish McCarty, 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Animas River Days fund-raiser, 7-9:30 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. animasriverdays.org.
Terry Rickard performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Ping pong and poker tournaments, 7:30 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Ace Revel performs, 9:30 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Trails 2000 Trailwork Party, 4-7 p.m., Birket Drive Trailhead, Animas Mountain (off 25th Street.)
Lisa Blue Trio performs, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Rochester Secret Garden, 726 E. 2nd Ave. 385-1920.
Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Kirk James performs, 5 p.m., Balcony Bar & Grill.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Durango Motorless Transit Group Trail Run, 6 p.m., meet at Backcountry Experience parking lot, 1205 Camino del Rio.
Durango Chess Club, 6:30 p.m., Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College.
Durango Fencing Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Durango Sports Club, 1600 Florida Road. 759-1883.
“New Ways of Living and Learning” with Trish McCarty, 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Animas River Days fund-raiser, 7-9:30 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. animasriverdays.org.
Terry Rickard performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Ping pong and poker tournaments, 7:30 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Ace Revel performs, 9:30 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Ongoing
“Woven to Wear” exhibition, runs through May 16, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College.
Photography by Howard Rachlin and Christy Hicks, on display through May, Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave.
Unique Ute descendent pieces, through June 2, Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum in Ignacio.
Celebrating Ute Culture exhibit, show runs through June 15, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“Of the Trade” exhibit, runs through June 17, Rochester Hotel lobby, 726 E. 2nd Ave. 385-1920.
Paintings in oil and gold leaf by Bob Zahner, runs through June 19, Raider Ridge Café, 509 E. 8th Ave.
“America: E Pluribus Unum, Out Many, One,” show runs through June 20, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.
“Fancy This” exhibit from Juanita Ainsley, Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“Elsewhere,” featuring works by Kamil Vojnar, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com.
Acupuncture Alignment with Ancient Medicine, 7-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Center for Natural Medicine, 572 E. 3rd Ave. 247-1233.
Karaoke, 3-7 p.m., Thursdays and 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Upcoming
3rd annual Golf with Grace tournament, May 24, The Glacier Club. Golfwithgrace.com.
iClean My Durango, annual cleanup, 8:45-11:30 a.m., May 24, downtown Durango. 247-0312.
Men Who Grill, registration deadline May 24. Event June 1, Buckley Park. www.wrcdurango.org or 247-1242.
Riverfest Fine Arts and Crafts Fair, 6-9 p.m., May 24; 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., May 25; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., May 26; Red Lion Hotel in Farmington.
Full Moon Hike Under the Flower Moon, 8-9:30 p.m., May 25, Animas City Mountain. www.durangonaturestudies.org.
VFW fund-raiser, Ralph Dinosaur performs, 8 p.m. - midnight, May 25, VFW, 1515 Main Ave.
GED graduation, hosted by Durango Adult Education Center, 6 p.m., May 30, Durango Public Library. 385-4354.
“Ghosts of the West” screening, 7 p.m., May 31, 4 and 7 p.m., June 1-2, Back Space Theatre, 1120 Main Ave.
Benefit concert for Manna Soup Kitchen featuring Blue Lotus Feet, 7-9 p.m., May 31, Manna Soup Kitchen. 375-7789.
“Barkeeps, Ruffians and Shady Ladies” cemetery and historical tour, 10 a.m., June 1, meet at Greenmount Cemetery.
Comedy Nights featuring Costaki Economopoulos and Dan Kaufman, 7:30 and 10 p.m., June 7, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. henrystratertheatre.com or 375-7160.
DaddyFest 2013, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., June 15, Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. durangodiscovery.org
iClean My Durango, annual cleanup, 8:45-11:30 a.m., May 24, downtown Durango. 247-0312.
Men Who Grill, registration deadline May 24. Event June 1, Buckley Park. www.wrcdurango.org or 247-1242.
Riverfest Fine Arts and Crafts Fair, 6-9 p.m., May 24; 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., May 25; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., May 26; Red Lion Hotel in Farmington.
Full Moon Hike Under the Flower Moon, 8-9:30 p.m., May 25, Animas City Mountain. www.durangonaturestudies.org.
VFW fund-raiser, Ralph Dinosaur performs, 8 p.m. - midnight, May 25, VFW, 1515 Main Ave.
GED graduation, hosted by Durango Adult Education Center, 6 p.m., May 30, Durango Public Library. 385-4354.
“Ghosts of the West” screening, 7 p.m., May 31, 4 and 7 p.m., June 1-2, Back Space Theatre, 1120 Main Ave.
Benefit concert for Manna Soup Kitchen featuring Blue Lotus Feet, 7-9 p.m., May 31, Manna Soup Kitchen. 375-7789.
“Barkeeps, Ruffians and Shady Ladies” cemetery and historical tour, 10 a.m., June 1, meet at Greenmount Cemetery.
Comedy Nights featuring Costaki Economopoulos and Dan Kaufman, 7:30 and 10 p.m., June 7, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. henrystratertheatre.com or 375-7160.
DaddyFest 2013, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., June 15, Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. durangodiscovery.org
Local writer celebrates first book at Maria’s
What: Meet the Author with Luke MehallWhere: Maria’s Bookshop
When: Tues., May 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Get to know local author and Telegraph contributor Luke Mehall from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tues., May 21, at Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave.
The Durango-based climber talks about his first book, Climbing Out of Bed, a collection of rock climbing and mountain town stories written over the past 13 years. There are 25 pieces in all, covering such topics as friendship, hitchhiking, couch surfing, buildering (climbing buildings), road tripping, dumpster diving, extended camping experiences, dirtbag living, love, loss, wanderlust, and Zen dishwashing.
Mehall hails from Illinois and moved to Colorado in 1999 to attend Western State College in Gunnison. He describes the experience as being a lost soul who floated to the mountains, discovering his true self. Many of the stories in his book are coming-of-age tales, especially when he embarks into the unknown world of rock climbing, which soon becomes his passion.
After 11 years in the Gunnison Valley, Mehall moved to Durango, where he is a freelance writer and publishes The Climbing Zine, an independent rock climbing publication. His work has been published in Crested Butte Magazine, Rock and Ice, Climbing and Mountain Gazette as well as Patagonia’s blog, The Cleanest Line.
Senior correspondent to the Mountain Gazette, George Sibley, says Mehall’s writing makes him think of Jack Kerouac, on a good day. “I don’t know anyone who writes with more enthusiasm, joy and honesty about a life that ranges from pearl diving in restaurant kitchen sinks all winter, to climbing the big walls and spires of North America all summer and fall,” Sibley said.
Choral Society closes out season cabaret style
What: “Cabaret!”
Where: Durango Arts Center
When: Sat., May 18 at 5:30 p.m.
The Durango Choral Society closes out the season with “Cabaret!” at 5:30 p.m. Sat., May 18, at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
Where: Durango Arts Center
When: Sat., May 18 at 5:30 p.m.
The Durango Choral Society closes out the season with “Cabaret!” at 5:30 p.m. Sat., May 18, at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
The show is the finale for the society’s “Honor & Majesty” season. The show includes tunes from Cole Porter, Henry Mancini, George Gershwin, Billie Holiday and more.
“There’s always something that’s over the top, and this year Mandy Gardner and Erin White Sinberg won’t disappoint!” said artistic director Linda Mack Berven.
Tickets include hors d’oeuvres and lots of laughs. For additional information about the event, visit durangochoralsociety.org or call 759-2206.