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The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., offers the Kid’s Paint Bar from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Art-loving kids can paint, draw, construct and explore a variety of creative activities in the space. 259-2606 for details.

The Mancos Farmer’s Market meets from 4-7 p.m. in Boyle Park. The market runs every Thursday through Oct. 18. 533-7725 for details.

Ultimate Frisbee takes place at Miller Middle School football field at 6 p.m. 903-8416 for details.

Durango Motorless Transit hosts a group trail run on the First Fork trail beginning at 6 p.m. Interested runners should meet at the trailhead near Colvig Silver Camps. 946-5557 for directions.

Kati B. and David Earl Pfieffer perform live jazz and blues standards from 6-8 p.m. at Guiseppe’s Restaurant in Bayfield. 884-7135 for details.

The American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., Suite 282, offers an Adult CPR/AED class from 6-10 p.m. 259-5383 to pre-register.

Dr. Charles Riggs gives a presentation on the excavation of the Pigg Site near Lowry Pueblo at 7 p.m. at the Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum. Riggs and a team of FLC students excavated the site this summer.

Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, plays a free solo show at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 7 p.m.

Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, presents Open Mic Night from 8: 30-11 p.m. Sign-ups for music and poetry begin at 8:30 p.m. 375-2121 for details.

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts the Immigrant Music Project, a world music fusion featuring DJs X and Maize, at 9 p.m. Proceeds benefit the San Juan Citizens Alliance. 247-2324 for details.

The Formless performs for Pint Night at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

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United Way and Four Corners Broadcasting present the 11^th annual Radiothon from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on KIQX, KRSJ and KIUP. Hundreds of items will be auctioned off in support of United Way. Visit www.gobrainstorm.net to view items.

The Southwest Colorado Peace and Justice Coalition holds a peace vigil from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the corner of Main Ave. and 11th St. Signs will be available or bring your own. 259-4185 for details.

Singer-songwriter Donny Johnson plays the “Serious Stage” from 5-9 p.m. at Serious Texas BBQ South, 650 S. Camino del Rio. 259-9507 for details.  

Artists from last year’s Aspen Guard Station Artist-in-Residence Program host a reception at the Cortez Cultural Center from 5:30-7:30 p.m. A show of their work will be on display through the end of September. 565-1151 for details.

Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., hosts Blu Friday including a keg giveaway beginning at 6 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

Nina Sasaki and Lisa Blue play the patio at Christina’s Grill and Bar, 21382 U.S. Hwy 160, at

6 p.m. 382-3844 for details.

Gary Walker plays jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.

The 8^th Ave. Trio performs the music of the ’70s and ’80s at the 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., beginning at 8 p.m. 259-8801 for details.

Solar Bear plays new-age rock at the Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village at 9 p.m. 884-9155 for details.

Reggae great, Everton Blender, and special guests Jus Goodie & Isha Blender play the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details. .

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The Durango Farmer’s Market meets from 8 a.m.-noon in the First National Bank of Durango parking lot, 259 W. 9^th St. The event includes produce from local farmers, prepared food items and locally made crafts.  

The American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., Suite 282, offers a CPR & First Aid Instructor’s class from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The class continues all day on Sept. 9. 259-5383 to pre-register.

An introduction to slalom kayaking clinic meets from 9 a.m.-noon at the 32^nd St. put-in. The event is open to all boaters with basic paddling and safety skills. 259-2253 to pre-register.

The Arts & Crafts Market of Durango, a brand new offering of local art by local artists, meets from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Albertson’s parking lot. Now accepting artist applications. Call 247-9242 or visit www.ACMDurango.org for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., offers the Kid’s Paint Bar from noon-4 p.m. Art-loving kids can paint, draw, construct and explore a variety of creative activities in the space. 259-2606 for details.

Fort Lewis College’s El Centro de Muchos Colores presents author Ruben Archuleta at 5 p.m. at El Centro, 420 Berndt Hall. Archuleta will speak on the revival of the Penitentes in the Southwest.

Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave, hosts Dr. Science of the popular NPR program, “Ask Dr. Science,” at 5 p.m. Dan Coffey, “Dr. Science,” will sign copies of his CDs. The event precedes the first annual Powerhouse Gala fund-raiser, at which Dr. Science, Gov. Bill Ritter, and others will be guest speakers. Visit www.durangodiscovery.org for details.

Lacey Black and James Macklin play a piano and guitar duo at Christina’s Grill and Bar, 21382 U.S. Hwy 160, at 6 p.m. 382-3844 for details. 4

Guiseppe’s Restaurant, 871 CR 501 in Bayfield, hosts Open Mic with Handsome Dan from 6-8 p.m. 884-7135 for details.

Gary Walker plays jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.

The Contra Dance returns to the VFW Hall, 1550 Main Ave., with live music from Albuquerque’s Kitchen Jam Band. Beginner instruction takes place at 7 p.m. with dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. 259-6820 for details.

The 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.

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The Arts & Crafts Market of Durango, a brand new offering of local art by local artists, meets from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Albertsons parking lot. Now accepting artist applications. Call 247-9242 or visit www.ACMDurango.org for details.

Durango BMX hosts its weekly races with sign ups from 1-2 p.m. and racing to follow. Racing will continue every Sunday and Wednesday through October. www.durangobmx.com for details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, hosts a free screening of the acclaimed film, “Black Gold – Wake Up and Smell the Coffee,” at 4 p.m. Donations will fund the construction of an Ethiopan School Library. 247-1100 for details.

Wines of the San Juan, located at Navajo Dam, hosts Irish folk from Gypsy Fire from 4-7 p.m. 505-632-0879 for details.

The Blue Moon Ramblers play their weekly gig at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.strater.com for details

The 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.

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The La Plata County Humane Society Thrift Store celebrates its grand reopening from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at 1111 S. Camino del Rio. A special storewide sale, a sidewalk sale, door prizes, late shelter hours and an outdoor concession wagon will be held in honor of the expansion. 385-4322 for details.

Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, plays a solo show at El Patio, 600 Main Ave., at 5 p.m.

Durangotangs for Barack Obama meet at 6 p.m. at 1053 Main Ave., Suite 100. Anyone who would like more info or to volunteer is welcome. 259-0226.

A “doing you own divorce and/or custody” seminar meets at 6 p.m. at Colorado Legal Services, 1474 Main Ave., Suite 200. The seminar is free, but anyone interested in a free book of forms and instructions is encouraged to arrive 10 minutes early. 247-1242 for details.

Durango DOT Comedy hosts auditions at 7 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. The improv comedy group is looking for new members as it heads into its sixth year. 259-6004 for details.

Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays his weekly gig at Joel’s, 119 W. 8^th St., starting at 8 p.m.

An open-level Latin/Salsa Dance Party takes place at 8:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. No partner necessary. 903-9402 for details.

Ska pioneers, The Toasters, play the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details

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P is for Peanut, 473 E. College, offers free kids’ storytime at 11 a.m. 385-4525 for details.

Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays from 4-7 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel’s River Rat Café.

Advantage Physical Therapy & Wellness P.C., 801 Florida Rd., offers a free injury screening from 5-7 p.m. 259-7829 for details.

Ultimate Frisbee takes place at Miller Middle School football field at 6 p.m. 903-8416 for details.

Lacy Black plays jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, screens “King Lines: Chris Sharma’s Search for the Planet’s Greatest Climbs,” as part of the Reel Rock Film Tour, at 6:45 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a 6:30 p.m. booksigning with Peter Turchi, author of Maps of the Imagination: The Writer as Cartographer. Turchi is the keynote speaker for the Colorado Art Ranch’s Artposium, which runs Sept. 7-9. Visit www.coloradoartranch.org 

Tuesday Cruiseday meets at 6:30 p.m. at Rotary Park. The cruiser ride takes place every Tuesday. 946-5847 for details.

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., presents open mic night from 7 p.m.-midnight. 247-2324 for details.

Gary Brown, Aztec park archeologist, discusses great house architecture and Chacoan colonization at the Aztec Ruins at 7 p.m. at the Cortez Cultural Center for Hisatsinom’s Sept. meeting.

Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs solo at Joel’s, 119 W. 8^th St., starting at 8 p.m. 4

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The Green Business Roundtable returns to the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave., at noon. Elizabeth Salkind, of the Homebuilders Association of Southwest Colorado, will give a local report on Built Green Colorado. 259-3583 to RSVP.

The Smiley Garden Veggie Sale runs from 3:30 p.m. until sellout at the Smiley Building, 1309 E. Third Ave., and includes locally grown vegetables. The event takes place next to the Smiley garden every Wednesday.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts a live art demonstration by Thaddine Swift Eagle beginning at 5 p.m. 259-9018 for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., offers the Kid’s Paint Bar for “Happy Hours” from 3:30-5:30 p.m. The bar is open to all ages. 259-2606 for details.

The Family Center of Durango presents “Couples Communication,” a free, two-week class, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The class includes child care and dinner and is limited to six couples. 799-4686 for details.

The Women’s Resource Center Reading Circle meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Rochester Hotel, 726 E. Second Ave. Anyone interested in discussing The Great Fire or The Red Carpet is encouraged to attend. 247-1242 for details.

Lacy Black plays jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.

The American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., Suite 282, offers an Adult, Child & Infant CPR/AED class from 6-10:30 p.m. 259-5383 to pre-register.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, screens “King Lines: Chris Sharma’s Search for the Planet’s Greatest Climbs,” as part of the Reel Rock Film Tour, at 6:45 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.

An open-level East Coast Swing Party takes place at 8:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. No partner necessary. 903-9402 for details.

Stealing Strings plays a 9:30 p.m. show at the Summit, 600 Main Ave. 247-2324 for details

Joel’s, 119 W. 8th St., hosts DJ Eschaton spinning “Retro 2 Electro” for Ladies Night at 10 p.m. 385-0430 for details.

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The Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. Second Ave., exhibits “Opposites Attract,” a show of artists’ books, calligraphy, paintings, and prints, by Serafino, New Mexico artists Nancy Culmone and Paul Mauer. The exhibit opens with a 5-7 p.m. reception on Sept 7 and continues through the end of Oct. 259-2606 for details.

The Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave., exhibits “Action and Reaction,” the wild color photography of Kerry Skarbakka and Blake J. Nolan, through Sept. 19. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com for details.

The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., hosts “Climate Change – The Impact,“ a juried, international digital art exhibition, through Sept. 16. The exhibit includes work from 22 artists from countries around the globe including Iran, Germany, Singapore, Turkey, Canada, Australia, Switzerland, Jamacia, Italy and Russia. 259-0430 for details.

Johnny Maddox plays ragtime piano at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. Maddox performs every night except Sundays, and the free shows take place from 5:30-7 p.m. and 8-11 p.m. www.strater.com for details.

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College displays Monumental Textiles from the Durango Collection, prints from the Bill and Sue Hensler Collection, and drawings and paintings by Native American artists. Also on display is an exhibit of the jewelry of Ben Nighthorse, a show that appeared at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. Visit www.swcenter.fortlewis.edu for details.

Professional Business Builders, a chapter of Business Networking International, meets every Thursday from 7-8:30 a.m. at the Unitarian Church in Durango. BNI Business Connections meets every Wednesday from 11:30-1 p.m. in room 100 of the Durango Office Suites, 1053 Main Ave. A new Business Networking Chapter meets every Thursday from 7-8:30 a.m. at the Wells Group. BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world. Call 422-2032 or e-mail servinglife@hotmail.com for details.

The Children’s Museum, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts the exhibit, “Pushing Your Limits.” The museum explores how people “push their limits” to survive, or just have more fun. Children can crawl into a Puebloan dwelling and imagine how it was to live on the edge, wiggle in a full-sized raft, or grind it out on a mountain bike trail. 259-9234 for details.

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The second-annual Sacred Arts Festival, celebrating artistic expressions of the sacred, returns to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church from Sept. 13-30.

Frank Leto will present “Move Your Dancing Feet,” a family concert, on Sept. 14 at the Durango Recreation Center Amphitheater.

Dave Insley’s Careless Smokers and The Lawnchair Kings will share a Sept. 14 double-bill at the Summit.

The Southwest Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children will present a Sept. 15 seminar on music and movement for music teachers and preschool-third grade teachers. 382-0856 for details.

A Grand Opening Celebration for the new Ignacio Community Library will take place Sept. 15 and include entertainment, giveaways and more.

“Earth-Wind-Fire & Water,” an all-day event for landowners and other interested parties, meets on Sept. 15 at the Sky Ute Casino.

The Durango Area Parade of Homes, presented by the Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado, returns on Sept. 15-16 & 22-23.

The 2nd annual Tri IT multi-sport race returns to Dolores on Sept. 16 and includes run/walk, kayak and bicycling legs. 565-2000 x23 for details.

Creedence Clearwater Revival, featuring original members Doug Clifford and Stu Cook, will perform at the Ute Mountain Casino on Sept. 16.

The John Cowan Band opens the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College’s fall season on Sept. 18.

Paula Huntley will read from and sign her book The Hemingway Book Club of Kosovo on Sept. 18 at Maria’s Bookshop.

Maria’s Bookshop will host a Sept. 20 booksigning/slideshow with Renny Russell for his new memoir, Rock Me on the Water: A Life on the Loose.

Scotland Barr and the Slow Drags will bring their alt-country to the Summit on Sept. 21.

The Mystical Pagosa Festival meets at the Archuleta County Fairgrounds from Sept. 21-23.

Terrence J. Rynne, author of Gandhi and Jesus: The Saving Power of Nonviolence, will address the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango on Sept. 23.

Climber Heidi Wirtz will present a Sept. 25 slideshow/fund-raiser at Fort Lewis College on explorations in North Africa, Southern Asia and the Middle East.

The 2^nd annual Durango Fall Blaze Bicycle Tour takes off from Fort Lewis College on Sept. 29 and includes 37-mile, 60-mile and 100-mile supported rides.

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Barbeque, bluegrass and beer event What: The third annual fund-raiser for the Durango Bluegrass Meltdown Where: Durango Brewing Company, 3000 Main Ave. When: Thurs., Sept. 6 beginning at 5 p.m. Locals have an opportunity to give a leg up to the Durango Bluegrass Meltdown this week. The Durango-grown bluegrass festival holds its annual fund-raiser at the Durango Brewing Co. this Thurs., Sept. 6. The 3rd annual Barbeque, Bluegrass and Beer event will feature music from local string bands, the Badly Bent, Deep Blue Creek and Down the Road. The Celtic band Giant’s Dance will also perform. Admission includes music and barbeque, and the first 200 people will receive a souvenir Durango Brewing Co./Meltdown Festival pint glass. Kids 12 and under get in free. The annual event is always well attended and net proceeds go to the Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, Durango’s annual bluegrass festival held each April. The fund-raiser gets under way at 5 p.m. For more information, call 247-3396.

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WholeExpo returns to The Fairgrounds What: The Four Corners Wholistic/Metaphysical Conference and Exposition Where: The La Plata County Fairgrounds When: Sept. 8, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., & Sept. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For the 12th year in a row, the Four Corners Wholistic/Metaphysical Conference and Exposition is turning the La Plata County Fairgrounds into a metaphysical mega-mall. The two-day event showcases products, services and information aimed at supporting and increasing health, harmony and spiritual awareness. Expected to draw 2,500 people, the WholeExpo includes 12 seminars/workshops and more than 90 exposition booths. Among the show’s offerings are various methods of divination, including tarot, sand, intuition, clairvoyance and crystals. Participants also will find numerology, aura photos, handwriting analysis, reiki, meridian assessment and balance, body work, energy work, chakra activations and more. Workshop highlights include: Dr. Emil Faithe discussing secrets to natural wellness and Harriette Davis King’s seminar, “Building Your Relationship Tool Kit.” WholeExpo also offers a wide array of products like custom jewelry, crystals, stones, books, CDs, soaps, lotions and more. There also will be metaphysical, sacred space and dharma supplies from India, Egypt, Tibet and local artisans. WholeExpo runs Sat., Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sun., Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit www.wholeexpo.com or call 259-4027 for more information.

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Lattes for literacy on Main Avenue What: The third annual Durango Coffee Festival   Where: Durango’s 8th Street between Main Ave. and the train tracks  When: Sat., Sept. 8, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Downtown Durango is going to the beans this Saturday. Coffee connoisseurs and casual consumers are invited to take part in the third annual Durango Coffee Festival on Sept. 8. The Coffee Festival is the ultimate revelry in the coffee bean and an opportunity for the public to sample aromatic coffees and specialty drinks from numerous coffee shops. The one-day, fully caffeinated event will feature drinks, food and entertainment for the entire family.   Local vendors will offer numerous specialty drinks, regular drip coffee, coffee cocktail drinks like coffee beer and coffee martinis, and coffee-inspired foods. In addition to drinks, each vendor will provide educational information about the socio-economic impact of the coffee industry in a specific coffee growing region in the world.   Entertainment will be provided by Formula 151, Carute Roma and Stillwater Drum & Jazz. A coffee-inspired art gallery will be open to public jury during the event, and there will be a live  auction at 11 a.m. along with children’s activities all day. The event concludes with a drawing for a bicycle cruiser filled with local coffee gift items.   The festival takes place this Saturday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on 8th Street between Main Avenue and the railroad tracks. The public is encouraged to turn out and drink lattes for literacy, as the festival is a fund-raiser for the Durango Adult Education Center’s adult literacy programs. For more information, call 385-4354.

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