Thursday, July 4
Desert Thunder Band, 3 p.m., Doc’s Marina at Vallecito Lake.
Early Bird Karaoke, 3-7 p.m.; also 8 p.m.-close, 8th Avenue Tavern, 509 East Eighth Ave., 259-8801.
First Thursday Art Walk, 5-7 p.m., downtown venues, www.box.com/shared/static/g6qmitkju4n5gtbo01ba.pdf.
“Politics & Other Diversions: Satirical works on political and societal issues by Joan Iversen Goswell, opening reception 5-7 p.m., Art Library at the Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., 259-2606, www.durangoarts.org.
Burger & a Band with The Blue Moon Ramblers, 5-8 p.m., $20, James Ranch, 33800 U.S. Highway 550 North, 676-‐1023, (email) harvestgrill@jamesranch.net.
Ska-B-Q with Little Wilderness, 5 p.m., Ska Brewing Co., 225 Girard St., 247-5792, www.skabrewing.com.
Gary B. Walker, jazz piano, 5 p.m., Cyprus Café, 725 East Second Ave., 385-6884.
The Chills, 5 p.m., Balcony Bar & Grill, 600 Main Ave., 422-8008, www.balconybarandgrill.com.
Trivia Night, 5:30 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio, 259-9234, www.durangodiscovery.org.
Terry Hartzel, ragtime piano, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 375-7150.
Open mic with Patrick and Anton, 6-9 p.m., Desperados Bar & Grill, 351 S. Camino del Rio, 385-5533.
Red Ryder Rodeo Roundup presents McKenzies Mill, 6 p.m., $15/$6, Western Heritage Event Center Rodeo Grounds, Highways 160 and 84, Pagosa Springs, 264-2730.
Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band with Isa & JoeAlan, 6 p.m., Ridgway Town Park, www.pickinproductions.com.
Alice Wallace, 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave., 247-5440, www.derailedpourhouse.com.
Greg Ryder, 7 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., 375-7260.
“They’re Playing Our Song,” Neil Simon musical, 7:30 p.m., $24/$22, Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., 259-2606, www.durangoarts.org.
Salsa Night, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., 259-9018.
TBA, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave., 247-2324, www.durangosummit.com.
Robin Davis Duo, 9:15 p.m., 6512, 128 E. College Drive, 247-9083.
Ongoing
“Dirty Deeds at the Depot,” Durango Melodrama & Vaudeville, 7:15 p.m. nightly (dark Mondays), $18-$30, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave., 375-7160, www.henrystratertheatre.com.
The Lost Dog Art Spectacle presents “Heart of the Family” by Jesse Fahrenz & Family, through July 9, Lost Dog Bar & Lounge, 1150 Main Ave., 259-0430.
Southside Artisans Guild presents the multi-media art of Eric Way, through July, Raider Ridge Café, 509 East Eighth Ave., 375-9727.
“Capturing Steam,” photography of Darel Crawford and Yvonne Lashmett, through July 5, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Mainn Ave., 385-9583.
37th Annual Juried Exhibition, through July 20, Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., 259-2606, www.durangoarts.org.
“Bird Talk Too,” paintings by Susan Reed, through Aug. 5 (opening reception June 28), Rochester Hotel, 726 East Second Ave., 385-1920.
“The Importance of Elsewhere,” new work and unexhibited images by Steve McCurry, through Aug. 22, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave., 382-8355, www.openshuttergallery.com.
“Fancy This,” mixed media works by Juanita Ainsley, through Saturday, Art Library at Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., 259-2606, www.durangoarts.org.
Far Out
Under the Sun Tour with Smash Mouth, Sugar Ray, Gin Blossoms, Vertical Horizon and Fastball, July 5, $25-$100, Sky Ute Casino Resort, 14324 Highway 172, Ignacio, 563-7777, www.skyutecasino.com.
Los Lonely Boys with Thom Chacon, Aug. 2, $31.50-$45, Community Concert Hall at FLC, 247-7657, www.durangoconcerts.com.
Submissions
The calendar runs through Thursday. Submit events at www.durangoherald.com/section/eventsubmit, or fax, mail or deliver a listing for your event to the Herald no later than noon Wednesday for the coming week. Ted Holteen compiles the calendar. Email him at ted@durangoherald.com. Check www.durangoherald.com for updates to the calendar throughout the week.
First Thursday Art Walk
5-7 p.m. Thursday at downtown galleries and venues:
A Shared Blanket: Artists J.C. Black (104 East Fifth St.)
Azul Gallery: Artist Frank Seckler (781 Main Ave.)
Cocktails & Creations: Not Your Average Art Class... (858 Main Ave, Ste 102)
Diane West Jewelry & Art: Artist Pat Hartman (934 A Main Ave.)
Durango Arts Center: 37th Annual Juried Exhibit and “Politics & Other Diversions” by Joan Iverson Goswell (802 East Second Ave.)
Earthen Vessel: Ceramic work by Hamilton Williams (115 W. Ninth St.)
eno: Artist Bethany Bachmann (723 East Second Ave.)
Mariah Kaminsky Fine Art: oil portraiture (863 ½ Main Ave., Suite #1)
Pine River Valley Bank: “Capturing Steam,” photography of Darel Crawford and Yvonne Lashmett (1701 Main Ave.)
PONGAS: eclectic works by local artists (121 W. Eighth St.)
Rochester Hotel & Bar: Artist Susan Reed (726 East Second Ave.)
Sorrel Sky Gallery: Artist Stephen Day (828 Main Ave.)
Studio &: “Lego and the Art of Playing Well” by artist/engineer Sam Bridgham (1027 Main Ave.)
Toh-Atin Gallery: Estate collection of Pueblo pottery (145 W. Ninth St.)
WIldshots: The Photography of Claude Steelman (738 Main Ave.)
For more information or to become a participating venue, call 403-1590.
