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Summit presents Rusted Root frontman
Suds return to DMR

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Ralph Dinosaur kicks off the Rally in the Rockies with a noon concert at the Rally Grounds in Ignacio. Log onto www.rallyintherockies.com.

Durango Motorless Transit sponsors a group trail run on the Big Canyon trail at 6 p.m. Interested runners should meet at the trailhead near New Country Auto. 385-2664.

Rally in the Rockies continues with the Road Crew Band opening for Geneva at 6:30 p.m. at the Rally Grounds in Ignacio. Log onto www.rallyintherockies.com.

Pongas, 121 E. Eighth St., hosts a singles, 8-ball pool tournament at 7 p.m. 382-8554 for details.

Fort Lewis College's Welcome Week continues with a "Street Dance" from 8-11 p.m. at the stoplight on Rim Drive. 247-7394 for information on Welcome Week events.

Scoot n Blues, 800 Main Ave., kicks off its Labor Day Weekend celebration with an 8 p.m. concert from the Scott McGill Band . 259-1400 for details.

Beer Bingo takes place at Lady Falconburgh's, 640 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 382-9664 for details.

Warsaw , the celtic/ska/punk crossover band, returns to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 247-2324.

Tesoro , a Latin/Flamenco band from Phoenix, plays at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-9200.

The Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., kicks off four nights of music with a show from the band Dead On . 375-2568 for details.

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Brethren Fast, Drag the River, Catch 22 , and Comedian Chip Faltrow take the stage at noon for the Rally in the Rockies in Ignacio. Log onto www.rallyintherockies.com.

Scoot n Blues, 800 Main Ave., hosts rock and blues from the Scott McGill Band at 2 p.m. and the Kirk James Blues Band at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

Christina's Grill and Bar, 21382 US Hwy. 160 W., hosts music from 5:30-9 p.m. 382-3844 for details.

Rally in the Rockies continues when Sugar House opens for 1980s hair band Slaughter at 6:30 p.m. at the Rally Grounds in Ignacio. The Catch 22 Blues Band goes on at 10:30 p.m. Log onto www.rallyintherockies.com for details.

The Heartlight Wholistic Health Center, 97 W. North St. in Bayfield, screens the film "The Great Year" from 7-9:30 p.m. for Heartlight Movie Night. 884-9216 for details.

Seattle singer-songwriter Jill Cohn performs a free 8 p.m. show at Carvers, 1022 Main Ave. Cohn was a Lilith Fair top five finalist and has opened for Dave Matthews, Jewel and others. 259-2545 for details.

Local band Munson plays progressive blues and rock at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

A DJ spins a hip-hop mix at Solid Muldoon's, 117 W. College, at 9 p.m. 247-9151 for details.

Brethren Fast , the funkabilly band from Denver, returns to Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, hosts the "Shut Up and Rap Tour" with music from Dialogue, the Drunken Immortals, 2 Mex, AWOL and Existero. Doors open at 10:45 p.m. 385-1711.

Jimmie Van Zandt , cousin of late Lynyrd Skynyrd frontman Ronnie Van Zandt, plays the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568.

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The Durango Farmers Market , a community-based organization of local agriculturalists and artisans, gathers in the First National Bank of Durango parking lot, 259 W. 9th St., from 8 a.m.-noon. 946-5269 for details.

The annual Tom Strandt Memorial Run takes place on the Fort Lewis College campus and is open to all runners. The women's 5K race begins at 10 a.m. with the men's 8K following at 10:45 a.m. 749-4290 for details.

Thom Rader , vocalist & guitarista, plays jazz and rock from 2-6 p.m. at Durango Harley Davidson, 750 S. Camino del Rio. 259-0778 for details.

Scoot n Blues, 800 Main Ave., hosts another day of rock and blues with the Jeff Strahan Band at 2 p.m. and the Scott McGill Band at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

The Dean Murphy Band plays blues, jazz and rock from 4-7 p.m. and 8 p.m.-midnight at El Patio, 600 Main Ave.

Rally in the Rockies continues with the Chip Faltrow Hypnotist Show, Drag The River and Geneva performing at noon at the Rally Grounds in Ignacio. Log onto www.rallyintherockies.com for details.

Rally in the Rockies continues with the Kirk James Blues Band opening for BTO at 6:30 p.m. at the Rally Grounds in Ignacio. Sugar House goes on at 10:30 p.m. Log onto www.rallyintherockies.com for details.

A DJ spins a hip-hop mix at Solid Muldoon's, 117 W. College, at 9 p.m. 247-9151 for details.

Brethren Fast plays a second night of funkabilly at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200.

Mingo Fishtrap , an eight-piece R&B band from Austin, plays the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College. Doors open at 10:30 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

Mogollon brings its rock n' roll back to the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., for Labor Day Weekend. 375-2568 for details.

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Scoot n Blues, 800 Main Ave., hosts a final Labor Day Weekend double-header with the Scott McGill Band at 2 p.m. and the Kirk James Blues Band at 8 p.m. 259-1400.

Pongas hosts free pool after 6 p.m. at 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554 for details.

The "Welcome Back FLC Pop Show" takes place at 6:30 p.m. in the Extreme Room of the College Union Building. The all-ages show features indie-pop from Transistor Radio Sound, National Parks and Media Show.

Rally in the Rockies continues with the Catch 22 Blues Band opening for Molly Hatchet at 6:30 p.m. at the Rally Grounds in Ignacio. Geneva goes on at 10:30 p.m. Log onto www.rallyintherockies.com for details.

Mogollon plays an encore show at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., for Labor Day Weekend. 375-2568 for details.

The Blue Moon Ramblers play bluegrass at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., from 7-10 p.m. 375-7150 for details.

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Rally in the Rockies concludes with music from the Catch 22 Blues Band and Sugar House at noon at the Rally Grounds in Ignacio. Log onto www.rallyintherockies.com for details.

Swing Shift plays melodic and lyrical jazz standards at the Cyprus Caf`E9, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 385-6884 for details.

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A Girl Scout "Round-up & Sign-up" takes place from 4-7 p.m. at the Durango Mall. Girls aged 4-17 accompanied by a parent or guardian are welcome. 247-4850 for details.

The Jeff Solon Jazz Group plays on the patio at the Cyprus Caf`E9, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 385-6884.

Earthrise Community holds an introductory meeting and open house beginning with a potluck at 6 p.m. 259-9488 for directions.

Tuesday Trivia takes place at Lady Falconburgh's, 640 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 382-9664 for details.

Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave., presents King Karaoke with Steve Kahler beginning at 8 p.m. 259-1400.

Solid Muldoon's, 117 W. College, hosts College Night with a DJ spinning hip-hop. 247-9151 for details.

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An informational meeting for the La Plata County Girls' Coalition takes place from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The group's mission is to strengthen and improve the lives of local middle school girls. 884-9216 to register.

The Green Business Roundtable reconvenes at noon at the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. This month Mark Thompson and Alex Arribau of Phoenix Recycling discuss "Recycling Opportunities and Challenges for Business." 375-5489 to register.

The Women's Reading Circle meets at the Rochester Hotel, 726 E. Second Ave., at 5:30 p.m. to discuss Me Talk Pretty One Day , by David Sedaris. Anyone interested in discussing the book is invited. 259-9442 for details.

The La Plata County Democrats hold a "Get Out the Vote" training session from 6-8 p.m. at the Durango Office Suites, 1063 Main Ave. 247-2392 to RSVP.

The Jeff Solon Jazz Group plays on the patio at the Cyprus Caf`E9, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 385-6884.

The Heartlight Wholistic Health Center, 97 W. North St. in Bayfield, hosts an Energy Balancing Circle from 7-9 p.m. The healing technique is open to everyone. 247-2683.

Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave., presents a second night of King Karaoke with Steve Kahler at 8 p.m. 259-1400.

Tishamingo brings its blues-based rock back to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

The Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., hosts a live DJ with no cover. 375-2568 for details.

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A free Electronic Recycling Drop-Off will be available through Sept. 6 at Office Depot, 331 S. Camino del Rio. Residents are encouraged to drop off computers, monitors, digital cameras, fax machines, cell phones, and other electronics and permitted to drop off one component per person per day. The drop-off will be available during regular business hours. 247-5702 ext. 220.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, continues screening "The Corporation," a documentary that has won eight audience awards at film festivals throughout the world. The film is a complex, exhaustive and highly entertaining documentary examining the far-reaching repercussions of the corporation's increasing preeminence. Showtimes vary. Call 385-1711 for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts the new members exhibit "Eclectic" through Oct. 2. DAC artist members display their unique talents through works in all media in this annual non-juried show. An opening reception takes place on Friday, Sept. 3 from 5-7 p.m. Meanwhile, "The Cameras of Paul Pennington," a unique exhibit of the photographer's many cameras, takes place upstairs at the center from Aug. 31-Oct. 2. 259-2606 for details.

The Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave., presents "Seduced by Color," an exhibit featuring the work of New York photographer Pete Turner. Turner is noted for his instantly recognizable work that uses saturated color as a graphic element. He has won numerous awards including "Professional Photographer of the Year 2000" and was listed as one of the 20 Most Influential Photographers. The exhibit will be on display through Sept. 22. 382-8355 for details.

Recipients of Fort Lewis College art scholarships will exhibit two and three-dimensional works in various mediums at the Fort Lewis College Art Gallery through Sept. 9. Art scholarship recipients include Breezy Beckler, Sarah Eller, Abby Holmes, Noah Lindgren, Chris Lyon and Sadie Short. An artists' reception is scheduled for Sept. 3. 247-7167.

The Ellis Crane Gallery, 131 E. 8th St., hosts an exhibit of new work by John Maxon . The exhibit runs Sept. 3-20 with an artist's reception on Sept. 3 from 5-8 p.m. 382-9855.

The Diamond Circle Melodrama , 699 Main Ave., celebrates its 43rd season with the productions of "Under the Gaslight," a 19th century tale of an interrupted engagement, and "Hazel Kirke," a family drama set in Scotland. "Under the Gaslight" shows on odd-numbered dates and "Hazel Kirke" shows on even-numbered dates. Both shows are followed by a Vaudeville Revue with singing, dancing and slapstick. The melodrama shows at 7:45 p.m. and is closed Sundays & Sept. 6, 7 & 8. Season ends Saturday, September 25. 247-3400.

The Children's Museum, 802 E. Second Ave., presents "Nature and Me" an exhibit about the indigenous trees in the area. Included in the exhibit will be a puppet tree house, forest campsite, mini forest, bugs that help and hurt trees, video information about the effects of the Missionary Ridge Fire, a walk, and more. A workshop on making wood clocks and learning about time will also be available for a small fee at any time during museum hours through Sept. 5. 259-9234.

The Adaptive Sports Association offers new summer recreational activities for people with disabilities . They include trips to Mesa Verde, explorations of the Animas Forks ghost town, ropes courses and overnight camping. ASA will continue to provide flatwater canoeing and kayaking, fishing, biking and other activities. 259-0374 for details.

The Center of Southwest Studies presents the exhibits "Today's Navajo Weavers," "A Stirring Story: Navajo and Pueblo Spoons" and "Presence with Abandonment." "Today's Navajo Weavers" features the work of nearly 40 Navajo weavers. "A Stirring Story" is a traveling exhibit from the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian and features Navajo and Pueblo spoons and other flatware. "Presence within Abandonment: Photography, Archaeology and Western Historic Sites" is a photographic exhibit by Thomas Carr. 247-7494.

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The FLC Small Business Development Center offers a "Starting Your Own Business" workshop on Sept. 9.

The San Juan Mountains Association sponsors a free tour of the Missionary Ridge burn area on Sept. 10. 385-1210.

The Women's Resource Center's 2004 annual Gala fund-raiser takes place Sept. 11 and will be a Venetian-style masquerade.

Durango BMX will host a BMX clinic with top ranked racer Bubba Harris on Sept. 11 & 12.

Silverton hosts its annual Colorfest Quilt Show & Sale on Sept. 11-12.

Guitarist and former member of the Allman Brothers, Dickey Betts and his band Great Southern launch the Community Concert Hall season on Sept. 12.

Durango Nature Studies hosts a "Children Discovering Nature" field trip program Sept. 14-Oct. 31. 382-9244.

The Colorado Association for Play Therapy hosts a regional conference on Sept. 17 for those working with children in medical, clinical and school settings. 759-4839 for details.

Gretchen Spiro and Joerg Hassmann give a performance of Contact Improvisation on Sept. 17 at the Dance Center.

The annual Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk takes place Sept. 18 at the Fort Lewis College amphitheatre.

The third annual Bluegrass for the Animas , a full day of bluegrass benefiting the Animas Conservancy and Friends of the Animas River, takes place Sept. 18.

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band of New Orleans will play the FLC Community Concert Hall on Sept. 18.

Award-winning storyteller Sara Ransom will enact "Victoria Woodhull for President 1872" on Sept. 19 at the Rocky Mountain Retreat Center.

The local chapter of the National Organization for Women hosts an informational session on Sept. 21.

Singer-songwriter Robert Earl Keen returns to Durango with a Sept. 23 show at the Community Concert Hall.

The Bicycle Tour of the San Juans and Pedal for Peace take place along the San Juan Skyway from Sept. 24-26.

The Tour de Fat , New Belgium Brewing's "Ballyhoo of Bikes and Beer," returns to Durango on Sept. 25.

Durango Nature Studies will host "Early Child Wild" for teachers and parents of kids ages 3-8 on Sept. 25.

The 2nd annual Vuelta a Vallecito road race takes place on Sept. 26.

San Juan Citizens Alliance will host its 1st annual Authentic Oktoberfest on Oct. 2 in downtown Durango.

Folk Festival fires up for ninth year What: The Four Corners Folk Festival Where: Reservoir Hill in Pagosa Springs When: Sept. 3-5 This weekend, the Four Corners Folk Festival convenes for the ninth time in Pagosa Springs. As in past years, the festival offers an eclectic and entertaining line-up on multiple stages, along with other attractions including a kids' tent and a variety of vendors. The event takes place on Reservoir Hill, a 130-acre park within walking distance of downtown. Crista Munro, with her husband, Dan Appenzeller, brought the Four Corners Folk Festival into being in 1996. At that time acts ranging from Nickel Creek to the late, great John Hartford took the stage at Reservoir Hill. Since that time, the festival has grown exponentially as evidenced by this year's line-up: Friday, Sept. 3 2 p.m. Pagosa Hot Strings 3:30 p.m. Matt Flinner Quartet 5:15 p.m. We're About 9 6:30 p.m. The Bills 8 p.m. the subdudes Saturday, Sept. 4 10:30 a.m. Marc Atkinson Trio 12 noon Ryan Shupe & the Rubber Band 1:45 p.m. The Barra MacNeils 3:45 p.m. Old Crow Medicine Show 4:45 p.m. Gillian Welch 6:30 p.m. Eileen Ivers 8:30 p.m. Eddie From Ohio Sunday, Sept. 5 10:30 a.m. The Barra MacNeils 12:15 p.m. Mark Erelli 1:45 p.m. The Waybacks 3:15 p.m. The Bills 5 p.m. Drew Emmitt & Freedom Ride 6:45 p.m. The John Cowan Band 8:30 p.m. Tim O'Brien For information, including performances on other stages and workshops, log onto www.folkwest.com.

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Summit presents Rusted Root frontman What: A solo show by Michael Glabicki Where: The Summit, 600 Main Ave. When: Saturday, Sept. 4 at 9 p.m. Rusted Root frontman Michael Glabicki is bringing his solo show to Durango. This Saturday, the singer-songwriter from the acclaimed genre-bending band goes on stage at the Summit. Glabicki is in the midst of an extensive tour, and his set lists mix Rusted Root favorites with previously unreleased solo material. The entire tour is being recorded for an upcoming live acoustic CD. "Rusted Root is a blast to perform with live, and we wanted to properly capture that energy," Glabicki said. "Rusted Root, and myself to a great extent, have always been about pushing boundaries and not putting ourselves in a box." Glabicki founded the six-person band that eventually became Rusted Root. Known for its unique style of mixing pop with African and Latin instrumentation, Rusted Root self-released its first CD in 1990. The band has picked up momentum and fanbase since. Glabicki began his solo career by playing an acoustic set by himself before Rusted Root shows and now has moved on to playing whole shows alone. "It's basically to try out new material," he said. "I'm working on a solo album right now, and it's really good for me to get a reaction from the audience." Glabicki goes on stage at 9 p.m. For information, call 247-2324.

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Suds return to DMR What: The annual Purgatory Brewfest Where: The Durango Mountain Resort base area When: Saturday, Sept. 4 from 1-5 p.m. More than 20 breweries will be pouring pints of their finest this Saturday at Durango Mountain Resort. Hundreds of beer connoisseurs will be on hand to sample beers from local and regional breweries as the Purgatory Brewfest makes it annual appearance. The Alpiners and the Catch 22 Blues Band will provide live music during the event, which runs from 1 to 5 p.m. Centered around the event tent at the DMR base area, the Purgatory Brewfest will offer dozens of different tastes for the discerning beer lover. In addition to local favorites Ska, Carver Brewing Co., Durango Brewing, Steamworks Brewing and Three Rivers Brewery, other breweries from throughout the state will be featured. Brewfest attendees will have the opportunity to sample the work of: the Breckenridge Brewery, Bristol Brewing Co., Flying Dog, the Main Street Brewery, Il Vicino, New Belgium Brewing, the O'Dell Brewery, Oskar Blues, the Palmer Lake Brewing Co., Rockies Brewing Co., the Smuggler's Brewery, the Steamboat Brewery, Tommy Knocker Brewing, the Turtle Mountain Brewery, and the Wynkoop Brewing Co. Purgy's, Flaming Dix Fiery Gourmet and the Olde Schoolhouse will keep things in balance and provide food for the event. Discounts will be given to people wearing a Rally in the Rockies armband and to all season pass holders. There will also be free transportation to the all-you-can-drink event, running between Steamworks and the DMR base area throughout the afternoon. For more information on the Purgatory Brewfest call 385-2149.

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