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Ongoing
Upcoming
Barbeque, bluegrass and beer event
WholeExpo returns to The Fairgrounds
Lattes for literacy on Main Avenue
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Thursday6
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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Friday7
United Way and Four Corners Broadcasting present the
11th 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 8th Ave. Trio performs the music of the
’70s and ’80s at the 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E.
8th 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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Saturday8
The Durango Farmer’s Market meets from 8 a.m.-noon in the
First National Bank of Durango parking lot, 259 W.
9th 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 32nd 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.
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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 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.,
offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.
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Sunday9
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 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.,
offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.
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Monday10
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. 8th 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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Tuesday11
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. 8th St., starting at 8 p.m. 4
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Wednesday12
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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Ongoing
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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Upcoming
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 2nd 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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