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		1 "Reinherited Pottery" 10:00 A.M. to 07:00 P.M. Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts 30th Anniversary Sale of 1980's -1990's pottery. 970-247-9018 Learn More "Reinherited Pottery"	2 "Reinherited Pottery" 10:00 A.M. to 07:00 P.M. Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts 30th Anniversary Sale of 1980's -1990's pottery. 970-247-9018 Learn More "Reinherited Pottery" Forest Health 07:00 P.M. to 08:30 P.M. Sky Stephens with the Colorado State Forest Service will discuss current forest health challenges in Colorado at the Center of Southwest Studies at FLC. Forest Health Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America 12:00 P.M. to 12:00 P.M. A weeklong ride across the southwest is stopping at Durango Harley Davidson at approximately noon. 414-870-9876 Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America	3 Durango Wine Experience 09:00 A.M. to 06:30 P.M. Venues and restaurants downtown showcase the wines of the area. Thursday evening and Friday and Saturday from 9-6PM. Learn More Durango Wine Experience "Reinherited Pottery" 10:00 A.M. to 07:00 P.M. Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts 30th Anniversary Sale of 1980's -1990's pottery. 970-247-9018 Learn More "Reinherited Pottery" Bill Cunningham New York 06:30 P.M. to 08:00 P.M. The film gives a glimpse of Big Apple styles at the Back Space Theater. Also an early show at 4PM. Learn More Bill Cunningham New York As You Like It 07:00 P.M. to 09:00 P.M. At the Durango Arts Center Theatre. Also May 5th at 1PM. Learn More As You Like It	4 Durango Wine Experience 09:00 A.M. to 06:30 P.M. Venues and restaurants downtown showcase the wines of the area. Thursday evening and Friday and Saturday from 9-6PM. Learn More Durango Wine Experience "Reinherited Pottery" 10:00 A.M. to 07:00 P.M. Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts 30th Anniversary Sale of 1980's -1990's pottery. 970-247-9018 Learn More "Reinherited Pottery" Narrow Gauge Day 11:00 A.M. to 02:00 P.M. Join us at the train depot for free hot dogs and entertainment by the Bar D Wranglers. Tomorrow the train starts its daily trip to Silverton. Learn More Narrow Gauge Day Firkin Friday 03:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Firkin is an old English unit of volume, typically a wooden cask. Steamworks introduces specially craft beer the first Friday of the month. May's firkin is "Hopricot". Learn More Firkin Friday "Wine Series" Art Show 03:30 P.M. to 07:00 P.M. Enjoy a wine tasting and Telluride artist Michelle Curry Wright's artwork at Sutcliffe Vineyards Tasting Room located at the corner of College and Main Ave. Learn More "Wine Series" Art Show Bella Dance Showcase 06:00 P.M. to 08:00 P.M. At the Community Concert Hall at FLC. 7PM on Friday and 3PM on Saturday. Learn More Bella Dance Showcase As You Like It 07:00 P.M. to 09:00 P.M. At the Durango Arts Center Theatre. Also May 5th at 1PM. Learn More As You Like It Majestic Fine Wines Dinner 07:30 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Brought to you by Mahogany Grille and Durango Wine Experience. Only 25 seats, $100 per person. Reserve your seat now (970) 247-4433 Majestic Fine Wines Dinner	5 Durango Wine Experience 09:00 A.M. to 06:30 P.M. Venues and restaurants downtown showcase the wines of the area. Thursday evening and Friday and Saturday from 9-6PM. Learn More Durango Wine Experience "Reinherited Pottery" 10:00 A.M. to 07:00 P.M. Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts 30th Anniversary Sale of 1980's -1990's pottery. 970-247-9018 Learn More "Reinherited Pottery" Derby Party 02:00 P.M. to 05:00 P.M. Benefit for the Durango Discovery Museum and the Durango Arts Center. Learn More Derby Party Durango Kentucky Derby Day 02:00 P.M. to 05:00 P.M. "Talk Derby to Me" Enjoy foods, drinks and Southern Hospitality in the garden at the Rochester Hotel. Wear your "Derby" hat or bring one and we will help you decorate it. The race starts at 3PM...come early and stay late. 970-585-1920 Learn More Durango Kentucky Derby Day Bella Dance Showcase 06:00 P.M. to 08:00 P.M. At the Community Concert Hall at FLC. 7PM on Friday and 3PM on Saturday. Learn More Bella Dance Showcase As You Like It 07:00 P.M. to 09:00 P.M. At the Durango Arts Center Theatre. Also May 5th at 1PM. Learn More As You Like It Cinco de Mayo 12:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. Live entertainment, food, vendors and fun for the whole family on the plaza at Sky Ute Casino. Cinco de Mayo
6 Durango Flea Market 07:00 A.M. to 03:00 P.M. Located at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Contact John Dunn for more information: (970) 799-2727. Durango Flea Market "Reinherited Pottery" 10:00 A.M. to 07:00 P.M. Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts 30th Anniversary Sale of 1980's -1990's pottery. 970-247-9018 Learn More "Reinherited Pottery" Pay What You Wish Day at the Discovery Museum 01:00 P.M. to 05:00 P.M. A hands-on museum where visitors can explore science and energy topics of all kinds. Ask about the family day pass. 970-259-9234 Learn More Pay What You Wish Day at the Discovery Museum	7 "Reinherited Pottery" 10:00 A.M. to 07:00 P.M. Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts 30th Anniversary Sale of 1980's -1990's pottery. 970-247-9018 Learn More "Reinherited Pottery"	8 "Reinherited Pottery" 10:00 A.M. to 07:00 P.M. Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts 30th Anniversary Sale of 1980's -1990's pottery. 970-247-9018 Learn More "Reinherited Pottery"	9 "Reinherited Pottery" 10:00 A.M. to 07:00 P.M. Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts 30th Anniversary Sale of 1980's -1990's pottery. 970-247-9018 Learn More "Reinherited Pottery" Turtle Island Quartet 07:30 P.M. to 09:30 P.M. Mike Marshall, master of the mandolin, guitar, and violin, joins forces with the two-time Grammy-winning quartet at the Concert Center at FLC. 970-247-7657 Learn More Turtle Island Quartet	10 "Reinherited Pottery" 10:00 A.M. to 07:00 P.M. Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts 30th Anniversary Sale of 1980's -1990's pottery. 970-247-9018 Learn More "Reinherited Pottery" Spring Bear Wake up Call 04:00 P.M. to 08:00 P.M. at the Discovery Museum Learn More Spring Bear Wake up Call	11 Durango Shootout Soccer Tournament 09:00 A.M. to 07:00 P.M. Age group soccer around town. Learn More Durango Shootout Soccer Tournament Gardenswartz Sale 09:00 A.M. to 03:00 P.M. Gardenswartz Sale at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Call (970) 247-2660 for more information. Gardenswartz Sale American Idol 05:00 P.M. to 07:00 P.M. A Chamber event. New members get to show their stuff at the Durango Arts Center Theatre. Learn More American Idol Gallery Night 05:00 P.M. to 09:00 P.M. The galleries in downtown Durango will be offering special showings and refreshments. Contact: (970) 247-9018 for more information. Gallery Night	12 Durango Shootout Soccer Tournament 09:00 A.M. to 07:00 P.M. Age group soccer around town. Learn More Durango Shootout Soccer Tournament Gardenswartz Sale 09:00 A.M. to 03:00 P.M. Gardenswartz Sale at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Call (970) 247-2660 for more information. Gardenswartz Sale Mother's Day at the Animas Museum 10:00 A.M. to 02:00 P.M. Drop by for "Cabin Tea Time" and experience a Victorian Era Tea. Kids can create a Mother's Day card. 970-259-2402 Learn More Mother's Day at the Animas Museum Open House 02:00 P.M. to 04:00 P.M. Mother's Day at the Durango Nature Studies new Welcome Center. Wine and Cheese, guided hikes and more. Learn More Open House A Day in the Park 06:00 P.M. to 08:00 P.M. Durango Dance's Spring Performance at the Community Concert Hall at FLC. Learn More A Day in the Park Robby Overfield Presents the Breaks EP 06:30 P.M. to 09:00 P.M. At the Henry Strater Theatre. Robby Overfield Presents the Breaks EP
13 Durango Flea Market 07:00 A.M. to 03:00 P.M. Located at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Contact John Dunn for more information: (970) 799-2727. Durango Flea Market Durango Shootout Soccer Tournament 09:00 A.M. to 07:00 P.M. Age group soccer around town. Learn More Durango Shootout Soccer Tournament Gardenswartz Sale 09:00 A.M. to 03:00 P.M. Gardenswartz Sale at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Call (970) 247-2660 for more information. Gardenswartz Sale Mother's Day Carriage Ride 10:00 A.M. to 04:00 P.M. Make reservations at the Strater Hotel. 800-247-4431 or 970-749-4452 Mother's Day Carriage Ride Mother's Day Brunch 11:00 A.M. to 03:00 P.M. Mother's Day Brunch at the Mahogany Grille. Mother's Day Brunch A Day in the Park 06:00 P.M. to 08:00 P.M. Durango Dance's Spring Performance at the Community Concert Hall at FLC. Learn More A Day in the Park	14	15	16 Music in the Courtyard Garden 04:00 P.M. to 07:00 P.M. A live concert series at the Rochester Hotel. Enjoy the music and the outdoor bar. 970-385-1920 Learn More Music in the Courtyard Garden Ed Asner Starring as FDR 07:30 P.M. to 09:30 P.M. At the Concert Hall at FLC. 970-247-7657 Learn More Ed Asner Starring as FDR	17 Ska BQ 05:30 P.M. to 07:30 P.M. Our weekly Ska BQ, $2 tacos, $3 pints and a gourmet bbq special. Live music by The Assortment. Ska BQ	18 Diamond Belle Saloon Girls Reunion 09:00 A.M. to 09:00 P.M. Celebrate the traditions, legacy and prestige of the famous saloon. Saloon girls, bartenders, entertainers and friends. 970-375-7151 Sunday is farewell at The Belle from 11AM-3PM. Learn More Diamond Belle Saloon Girls Reunion 10 minute play contest 07:00 P.M. to 09:00 P.M. Free and open to the public at the Durango Arts Center. Learn More 10 minute play contest Ska Breweing's GABF Pro-Am Homebrew Competition 07:00 P.M. to 09:00 P.M. The Fourth Annual Ska Brewing GAFB Pro-Am Homebrewer Competition! The winning brewer will be invited to Ska Brewing to help brew a commercial batch of their beer for release this fall and entered in the Pro-Am category of the 2012 Great American Beer Festival. The winner will be announced at the brewery around 7 pm. Live music by Vanilla Pop. Ska Breweing's GABF Pro-Am Homebrew Competition	19 Diamond Belle Saloon Girls Reunion 09:00 A.M. to 09:00 P.M. Celebrate the traditions, legacy and prestige of the famous saloon. Saloon girls, bartenders, entertainers and friends. 970-375-7151 Sunday is farewell at The Belle from 11AM-3PM. Learn More Diamond Belle Saloon Girls Reunion Dandilion Festival 02:00 P.M. to 08:00 P.M. Rotary Park Learn More Dandilion Festival A Choral Society Cabaret ! 05:30 P.M. to 07:00 P.M. Broadway to Opera at the Durango Arts Center. 800-838-3006 Learn More A Choral Society Cabaret ! Dance in the Rockies 06:00 P.M. to 08:00 P.M. At the Community Concert Hall at FLC. Learn More Dance in the Rockies
20 Durango Flea Market 07:00 A.M. to 03:00 P.M. Located at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Contact John Dunn for more information: (970) 799-2727. Durango Flea Market Diamond Belle Saloon Girls Reunion 09:00 A.M. to 09:00 P.M. Celebrate the traditions, legacy and prestige of the famous saloon. Saloon girls, bartenders, entertainers and friends. 970-375-7151 Sunday is farewell at The Belle from 11AM-3PM. Learn More Diamond Belle Saloon Girls Reunion Taste of Durango 11:00 A.M. to 03:00 P.M. Sample the best from Durango's many restaurants. On Main Ave in downtown Durango. Learn More Taste of Durango Dance in the Rockies 06:00 P.M. to 08:00 P.M. At the Community Concert Hall at FLC. Learn More Dance in the Rockies	21 Carnival 05:00 P.M. to 09:00 P.M. at the Fairgrounds Carnival Diamond Belle Gunfights 07:00 P.M. to 07:15 P.M. Old fashion gunfights outside the Strater Hotel nightly. Diamond Belle Gunfights	22 Tommy Spaulding 08:00 A.M. to 09:30 P.M. Best selling author to speak at the Chamber breakfast at the Doubletree Hotel. Learn More Tommy Spaulding Carnival 05:00 P.M. to 09:00 P.M. at the Fairgrounds Carnival Diamond Belle Gunfights 07:00 P.M. to 07:15 P.M. Old fashion gunfights outside the Strater Hotel nightly. Diamond Belle Gunfights The Taj Mahal Trio 07:30 P.M. to 09:30 P.M. Blues, reggae and the rhythms of Africa at the Concert Hall at FLC. 970-247-7657 Learn More The Taj Mahal Trio	23 Music in the Courtyard Garden 04:00 P.M. to 07:00 P.M. A live concert series at the Rochester Hotel. Enjoy the music and the outdoor bar. 970-385-1920 Learn More Music in the Courtyard Garden Carnival 05:00 P.M. to 09:00 P.M. at the Fairgrounds Carnival Diamond Belle Gunfights 07:00 P.M. to 07:15 P.M. Old fashion gunfights outside the Strater Hotel nightly. Diamond Belle Gunfights Lunch and Learn 12:00 P.M. to 01:00 P.M. At First National Bank of Durango. A Chamber event. Reservations are required. 970-247-0312 Learn More Lunch and Learn	24 Carnival 05:00 P.M. to 09:00 P.M. at the Fairgrounds Carnival Diamond Belle Gunfights 07:00 P.M. to 07:15 P.M. Old fashion gunfights outside the Strater Hotel nightly. Diamond Belle Gunfights	25 I Love a Clean Durango 09:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Help us with spring cleaning in town. Learn More I Love a Clean Durango Southern Ute Bear Dance 09:00 A.M. to 09:00 P.M. A Pow Wow at the Sky Ute tribal grounds in Ignacio. Grand Entry at 7PM on Friday and Saturday at 1PM and 7PM. 970-799-3149. Learn More Southern Ute Bear Dance Artists Market 10:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M. Deadline for applicants... at the Art Supply House in Town Plaza. 970-247-9223 Learn More Artists Market Carnival 05:00 P.M. to 09:00 P.M. at the Fairgrounds Carnival Diamond Belle Gunfights 07:00 P.M. to 07:15 P.M. Old fashion gunfights outside the Strater Hotel nightly. Diamond Belle Gunfights	26 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic 08:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M. 2500 bicycles race the train to Silverton. Come to ride or cheer on your favorite. Contact Gaige Sippy for more information: (970) 259-4621. Learn More Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Southern Ute Bear Dance 09:00 A.M. to 09:00 P.M. A Pow Wow at the Sky Ute tribal grounds in Ignacio. Grand Entry at 7PM on Friday and Saturday at 1PM and 7PM. 970-799-3149. Learn More Southern Ute Bear Dance Carnival 05:00 P.M. to 09:00 P.M. at the Fairgrounds Carnival Diamond Belle Gunfights 07:00 P.M. to 07:15 P.M. Old fashion gunfights outside the Strater Hotel nightly. Diamond Belle Gunfights
27 Durango Flea Market 07:00 A.M. to 03:00 P.M. Located at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Contact John Dunn for more information: (970) 799-2727. Durango Flea Market Iron Horse Bicycle Classic 08:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M. 2500 bicycles race the train to Silverton. Come to ride or cheer on your favorite. Contact Gaige Sippy for more information: (970) 259-4621. Learn More Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Southern Ute Bear Dance 09:00 A.M. to 09:00 P.M. A Pow Wow at the Sky Ute tribal grounds in Ignacio. Grand Entry at 7PM on Friday and Saturday at 1PM and 7PM. 970-799-3149. Learn More Southern Ute Bear Dance Carnival 05:00 P.M. to 09:00 P.M. at the Fairgrounds Carnival Diamond Belle Gunfights 07:00 P.M. to 07:15 P.M. Old fashion gunfights outside the Strater Hotel nightly. Diamond Belle Gunfights	28 4-day Trip to the Ute Tribal Park 07:00 A.M. to 07:00 A.M. Ride horseback with an Indian guide to learn about the culture and history of the ancient inhabitants. Campfire cooking around the chuckwagon. Camp below Two-Story House and be entertained by Gary McMahan, cowboy singer, yodeler, and story-teller. 970-533-7588 Learn More 4-day Trip to the Ute Tribal Park Iron Horse Bicycle Classic 08:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M. 2500 bicycles race the train to Silverton. Come to ride or cheer on your favorite. Contact Gaige Sippy for more information: (970) 259-4621. Learn More Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Southern Ute Bear Dance 09:00 A.M. to 09:00 P.M. A Pow Wow at the Sky Ute tribal grounds in Ignacio. Grand Entry at 7PM on Friday and Saturday at 1PM and 7PM. 970-799-3149. Learn More Southern Ute Bear Dance Carnival 05:00 P.M. to 09:00 P.M. at the Fairgrounds Carnival Diamond Belle Gunfights 07:00 P.M. to 07:15 P.M. Old fashion gunfights outside the Strater Hotel nightly. Diamond Belle Gunfights	29 4-day Trip to the Ute Tribal Park 07:00 A.M. to 07:00 A.M. Ride horseback with an Indian guide to learn about the culture and history of the ancient inhabitants. Campfire cooking around the chuckwagon. Camp below Two-Story House and be entertained by Gary McMahan, cowboy singer, yodeler, and story-teller. 970-533-7588 Learn More 4-day Trip to the Ute Tribal Park Diamond Belle Gunfights 07:00 P.M. to 07:15 P.M. Old fashion gunfights outside the Strater Hotel nightly. Diamond Belle Gunfights	30 4-day Trip to the Ute Tribal Park 07:00 A.M. to 07:00 A.M. Ride horseback with an Indian guide to learn about the culture and history of the ancient inhabitants. Campfire cooking around the chuckwagon. Camp below Two-Story House and be entertained by Gary McMahan, cowboy singer, yodeler, and story-teller. 970-533-7588 Learn More 4-day Trip to the Ute Tribal Park Music in the Courtyard Garden 04:00 P.M. to 07:00 P.M. A live concert series at the Rochester Hotel. Enjoy the music and the outdoor bar. 970-385-1920 Learn More Music in the Courtyard Garden Diamond Belle Gunfights 07:00 P.M. to 07:15 P.M. Old fashion gunfights outside the Strater Hotel nightly. Diamond Belle Gunfights	31 4-day Trip to the Ute Tribal Park 07:00 A.M. to 07:00 A.M. Ride horseback with an Indian guide to learn about the culture and history of the ancient inhabitants. Campfire cooking around the chuckwagon. Camp below Two-Story House and be entertained by Gary McMahan, cowboy singer, yodeler, and story-teller. 970-533-7588 Learn More 4-day Trip to the Ute Tribal Park Diamond Belle Gunfights 07:00 P.M. to 07:15 P.M. Old fashion gunfights outside the Strater Hotel nightly. Diamond Belle Gunfights

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