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Ongoing
Upcoming
DAM presents Chatham County Line
‘Eye of Extinction’ visits Abbey Theatre
Runners return to Animas Mountain
Tour de Farms ready to ride
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Thursday20
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
Hogsback Trails beginning at 6 p.m. Interested runners should meet
at the Leyden St. trailhead. 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.
Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts the kickoff event
for Renny Russell’s nationwide tour in support of his new
memoir, Rock Me on the Water: A Life on the Loose. Russell’s
6:30 p.m. presentation will include a slideshow and reading.
247-1438 for details.
Joyce Lyons, Lee Bartley and Chad MacCluskey perform a jazz
concert at 7 p.m. at Fort Lewis College’s Roshong Recital
Hall.
The Fort Lewis College Life-Long Learning Lecture Series kicks
off at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall with the talk, “Of Mice, Men
and Microbes: Hantavirus in the Four Corners.”
Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, plays a free solo show at the
Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 7 p.m.
Virginia McConnell Simmons kicks off the Fall Lecture Series at
7:30 p.m. at the Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave., with
“The Perils of Drifting in the Early West.” The program
is based on Simmons’ new book and a signing will follow.
259-2402 for details.
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.
DJ Mytha spins for Pint Night at Steamworks, 801 E. Second
Ave., beginning at 10:30 p.m. 259-9200 for details
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Friday21
The Southwest Colorado Peace and Justice
Coalition hosts a Peace Walk in honor of International
Peace Day beginning at the corner of 11th St. and
Main at 5 p.m. Signs will be available or bring your own.
259-4185 for details.
The annual Colorfest Gallery Walk returns to downtown
Durango from 5-9 p.m. Sponsored by the Durango Gallery Association,
the evening includes open receptions at the association’s 10
member galleries.
Durango Nursery & Supply presents “Design Inspiration
for Waterwise Gardening,” a talk and reception with authors
Lauren Spring & Scott Ogden. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. at
130 Noble Hall with appetizers, drinks and socializing with the
lecture at 6:30 p.m. 259-8800 for details.
Gary Walker plays jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699
Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.
Blue Moon plays variety at the 8th Ave. Tavern, 509
E. 8th Ave., beginning at 8 p.m. 259-8801 for
details.
The Jeff Solon Swing’n Big Band performs for dancing
and listening for the Red Slipper Dance Club from 8 p.m.-midnight
at the Diamond Circle Theatre, 699 Main Ave. Proceeds from the
formal affair benefit the Volunteers of America Safe House.
The Chills play rock at the Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village at
9 p.m. 884-9155 for details.
The Mighty Diamonds, a venerable roots reggae band, play the
Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 9:30 p.m. 385-1711 for
details.
Scotland Barr and the Slow Drags and Boxcar bring an
evening of roots rock and alt-country to the Summit, 600 Main Ave.,
at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.
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Saturday22
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 6th annual Colorado Strawbale Association Natural Building
Conference meets from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Smiley Building, 1309 E.
Third Ave., and includes speakers and breakout sessions on all
aspects of natural home construction.4
Thursday20
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
Hogsback Trails beginning at 6 p.m. Interested runners should meet
at the Leyden St. trailhead. 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.
Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts the kickoff event
for Renny Russell’s nationwide tour in support of his new
memoir, Rock Me on the Water: A Life on the Loose. Russell’s
6:30 p.m. presentation will include a slideshow and reading.
247-1438 for details.
Joyce Lyons, Lee Bartley and Chad MacCluskey perform a jazz
concert at 7 p.m. at Fort Lewis College’s Roshong Recital
Hall.
The Fort Lewis College Life-Long Learning Lecture Series kicks
off at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall with the talk, “Of Mice, Men
and Microbes: Hantavirus in the Four Corners.”
Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, plays a free solo show at the
Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 7 p.m.
Virginia McConnell Simmons kicks off the Fall Lecture Series at
7:30 p.m. at the Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave., with
“The Perils of Drifting in the Early West.” The program
is based on Simmons’ new book and a signing will follow.
259-2402 for details.
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.
DJ Mytha spins for Pint Night at Steamworks, 801 E. Second
Ave., beginning at 10:30 p.m. 259-9200 for details
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Friday21
The Southwest Colorado Peace and Justice Coalition hosts a
Peace Walk in honor of International Peace Day beginning at the
corner of 11th St. and Main at 5 p.m. Signs will
be available or bring your own. 259-4185 for details.
The annual Colorfest Gallery Walk returns to downtown
Durango from 5-9 p.m. Sponsored by the Durango Gallery Association,
the evening includes open receptions at the association’s 10
member galleries.
Durango Nursery & Supply presents “Design Inspiration
for Waterwise Gardening,” a talk and reception with authors
Lauren Spring & Scott Ogden. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. at
130 Noble Hall with appetizers, drinks and socializing with the
lecture at 6:30 p.m. 259-8800 for details.
Gary Walker plays jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699
Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.
Blue Moon plays variety at the 8th Ave. Tavern, 509
E. 8th Ave., beginning at 8 p.m. 259-8801 for
details.
The Jeff Solon Swing’n Big Band performs for dancing
and listening for the Red Slipper Dance Club from 8 p.m.-midnight
at the Diamond Circle Theatre, 699 Main Ave. Proceeds from the
formal affair benefit the Volunteers of America Safe House.
The Chills play rock at the Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village at
9 p.m. 884-9155 for details.
The Mighty Diamonds, a venerable roots reggae band, play the
Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 9:30 p.m. 385-1711 for
details.
Scotland Barr and the Slow Drags and Boxcar bring an
evening of roots rock and alt-country to the Summit, 600 Main Ave.,
at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.
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Saturday22
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 6th annual Colorado Strawbale Association Natural Building
Conference meets from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Smiley Building, 1309 E.
Third Ave., and includes speakers and breakout sessions on all
aspects of natural home construction.4 www.strawbaleconference.com for details.
The inaugural LPEA-United Way Flea Market Fund-raiser meets
from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at LPEA’s Durango office, 45 Stewart St.
in Bodo Park. Proceeds from booth rentals benefit the United
Way.
The La Plata County Children, Youth and Family Master
Plan committees kick-off with an inaugural meeting. The groups
made up of high school students and adults will meet through April
of next year. 759-9353 for details or to sign up.
The American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., Suite 282, offers a
First Aid and Adult/Child/Infant CPR/AED class from 8 a.m.-5
p.m. 259-5383 to pre-register.
Fort Lewis College’s Campbell Center Preschool hosts a
bake sale and rummage sale fund-raiser from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in
Lot D near the FLC soccer fields. Rainsite will be at the Campbell
Child Care Center.
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.
Turtle Lake Refuge holds a benefit potluck/Turtle Talent
Show from 5-8 p.m. at the Rocky Mountain Retreat, 848 E. Third
Ave. Donations benefit Sustainable Living Education. 247-8395 for
details.
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 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.,
offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.
The Beautiful Losers play a show at The Columbine Bar,
located on Grand Ave. in Mancos, at 8 p.m.
DSM Entertainment, live hip hop from Arizona, returns to the
Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.
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Sunday23
Chimney Rock hosts its Autunmal Equinox Sunrise Program, a 2- to
3-hour event beginning at the Sun Tower and ending at the Stone
Basin. The gate will be open from 6:05 to 6:10 am. www.chimneyrockco.org for details.
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, located in the
Smiley Building at 1309 E. Third Ave., presents a 10 a.m. talk by
Terrence J. Rynne, author of Gandhi and Jesus: The Saving Power of
Nonviolence. The book has been commended by Desmond Tutu and
Arun Gandhi. 884-4770 for details.
The 6th annual Colorado Strawbale Association Natural Building
Conference continues at 10 a.m. with a tour of natural homes
throughout La Plata County. www.strawbaleconference.com 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 Alexander Murray Faculty Recital Series continues with the
Faculty Collage Concert at 7 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort
Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.
The Blue Moon Ramblers play their weekly gig at the Diamond
Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 7:30 p.m.
The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.,
offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.
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Monday24
The League of Women Voters of La Plata County hosts Community
Input Meetings on the proposed Healthcare Solutions for La Plata
County. They take place from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Sun Ute Community
Center; from noon-1:30 p.m. at the Pine River Public Library; and
from 5:30-7:30 pm. in the Durango Recreation Center’s Peak
Room.
Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, plays a solo show at El Patio, 600
Main Ave., at 5 p.m.
The San Juan Mountains Association offers a map, compass and GPS
class from 6-8 p.m. The class continues on Sept. 26, 28 & 29
and is free but registration is required. Visit www.sjma.org or call 385-1256 for details.
The Animas High School hosts a public forum at 6: 30 p.m.
in the Durango Recreation Center’s Twilight Room. The forum
is part of the charter application review process and is a way of
gauging parental and community support for the school that is
proposed to open in 2008.
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.
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Tuesday25
P is for Peanut, 473 E. College, offers free kids’
storytime at 11 a.m. 385-4525 for details.
Ultimate Frisbee takes place at Miller Middle School
football field at 6 p.m. 903-8416. 4
1911 Main Ave., Suite 282, offers a First Aid class from
6-10 p.m. 259-5383 to pre-register.
Lacy Black plays jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699
Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.
Tuesday Cruiseday meets at 6:30 p.m. at Rotary
Park. The cruiser ride takes place every Tuesday. 946-5847 for
details.
Climber Heidi Wirtz presents the slide show/fund-raiser,
“Big Wall First Ascents in the Islamic World,” at
7 p.m. in 130 Chemistry Hall at Fort Lewis College. A live auction
and raffle will be held at the event, with all proceeds going to
Girls Education International. 247-7293 for details.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., presents open mic night from 7
p.m.-midnight. 247-2324 for details.
Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs solo at Joel’s, 119
W. 8th St., starting at 8 p.m.
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Wednesday26
The Fort Lewis College Center of Southwest Studies hosts an Open
House and Block Party at 3 p.m.
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.
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.
Durango Natural Medicine, 117 CR 250, suite A, hosts an open
house, including food, drink, music and a chance to meet the
practitioners, from 5-8 p.m. 247-0737 for details.
Durango Nature Studies offers Hiking the Harvest Moon from
6-8 p.m. at Purgatory Flats. DNS director, Allison Pease, will
teach about cool moon facts and nighttime lore. 382-9244 ext 3 to
register.
Lacy Black plays jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699
Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.
A discussion of Passive Solar Design, Retrofitting, and Energy
Efficiency takes place at 7 p.m. at 130 Noble Hall at Fort
Lewis College. The presentation’s focus is on making your
home more energy efficient. 588-3641 for details.
Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays the Office
Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.
The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College presents an
evening with the Eric Johnson Electric Band at 7:30 p.m. Guitar
Player magazine has called Johnson “one of the most respected
guitar virtuosos on the planet.” www.durangoconcerts.com for details.
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.
Good Neighbors and The Big Spank play original punkish ska
at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 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 Devo Junior Cycling Team hosts the Middle & High
School State Mountain Biking Championships on Sept. 22-23. Short
track and Middle School XC races take place from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
on Sept. 22 near FLC’s Snyder Dorms. The cross-country race
runs from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sept. 23 in Horse Gulch. Visit www.durangodevo.com or call 946-1350 for
details.
The Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave., exhibits
“Spirit of the West” in celebration of the upcoming
Cowboy Gathering and Horse Expo. The exhibit highlights the unique
and varied work of both locally and nationally known photographers
whom have been published in magazines such as Lens Work, Camera and
Darkroom, Photo Insider and Western Styles. Eight photographers are
displaying fine art Western images in black and white and color.
The show continues through Oct. 31. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com for details.
Mystical Pagosa, a holistic conference featuring readers, body
workers, holistic products, crystals, minerals, jewelry, artwork,
seminars, workshops and more, meets all weekend at the Archuleta
County Fairgrounds. The event runs from 1-9 p.m. on Sept. 21; 10
a.m.-7 p.m. on Sept. 22; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sept. 23.
800-707-3707 for details.
Alpaca breeders in this area will welcome the public to their
farms for special activities celebrating “National Alpaca
Farm Day” on Sept. 29-30. Visitors will be introduced to
these unique animals, learn about their care and other aspects of
ownership, and will have the opportunity to see how luxurious
end-products are produced from their fleece. On Sept. 30, a ranch
and studio tour takes place from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Rio Grande
Alpacas in Hesperus. More information can be found at www.AB4C.info or by calling 883-3635.
The Durango Lively Arts Company presents “Father
Joy,” a comedy/drama by Sheri Wilner and directed by
Lisa Kramer, on Sept. 21, 22 & 28,29 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 23
& 30 at 2:30 p.m. All performances take place at the Durango
Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. 382-8584 for details.
The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery presents the Dale Leys
Exhibit through Oct. 3. Dale Leys, Murray State Kentucky art
faculty member, displays a selection of drawings that include works
inspired by travel to Italy and locations in the United States.
247-7167 for details.
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 continues through
the end of Oct. 259-2606 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 Manhattan Short Film Festival brings its 12 finalists
to the Abbey Theatre at part of an international screening on Sept.
27.
G. B. Cornucopia discusses “Skywatching in Chaco
Canyon” on Sept. 27 as part of the Astronomy: Then and
Now speaker series.
The Abbey Theatre hosts the 2nd annual Durango
“Big Lebowski” Party on Sept. 28. The event
includes costumes, prizes and giveaways.
The 3rd annual Mancos Valley Balloon Festival takes place
at Boyle Park on Sept. 28-30.
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.
The 13th annual Journey of Hope 5K Family Run/Walk returns
to the Fort Lewis College Rim on Sept. 29.
The third annual Household Chemical Collection Day returns
to the La Plata County Fairgrounds on Sept. 29.
Trimble Spa and Natural Hot Springs hosts its first Senior
University: Health and Wellness Day at Trimble on Sept.
29.
Wines of the San Juan will host its 5th annual
Harvest Wine Festival, including music, art, food and a grape
stomp, on Sept. 29-30.
The San Juan citizens Alliance annual Oktoberfest returns
to Main Avenue in Durango on Sept. 29-30.
The City of Durango’s Fall Cleanup begins on Oct. 8
for residential trash customers within the city limits.
Hillcrest Golf Course hosts the Manna Soup Kitchen Fall Classic,
a four-person benefit scramble, on Oct. 6. 385-5095 for
details.
The Durango Independent Film Festival’s 2nd
annual Art of Film Fund-raiser is set for Oct. 12 at the Abbey
Theatre.
The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College has rescheduled
the John Cowan Band for Oct. 18. The show was postponed
because of health issues.
The Medicine Horse Center’s 7th annual
MusicFest & Silent Auction Benefit is scheduled for Oct.
27 at the Mancos Opera House.
Tour de Farms to make inaugural ride
What: A bicycle tour to strengthen local farming
Where: A 5-mile circuit starting at the Durango Farmer’s
Market and ending at the Smiley Building
When: Sat., Sept. 22, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m
With Tour de Fat now in the rearview, Healthy Lifestyle La Plata
and New Belgium Brewing are now bringing the first annual Tour de
Farms to town. Early this Saturday at 8:30 a.m., the bicycle tour
takes off on a mission to visit six local sustainable and urban
agricultural sites around downtown Durango. The objective is to
strengthen Durango’s local and sustainable farms. Riders will
pay $10 to join the ride. The fee pays for lunch and a $50 portion
goes to each farm for participating.
At the sites, the riders will be treated to fresh samples of
local fare as well as presentations about urban farming and
gardening, seasonal foods, food preservation, and how to support
local agricultural projects. The tour includes the Manna Soup
Kitchen garden, two school gardens, Turtle Lake Refuge, the Durango
Farmers’ Market and the Smiley Garden Project.
This event is the first of many to come. The sponsors foresee
the tour branching west and north of town in subsequent years, to
include sites in Hesperus as well as visiting James Ranch. In the
future, sidecars may be used to allow the elderly and those unable
to ride to participate.
The pedal through Durango will follow the Animas River Trail as
well as bike-friendly roads. To replace calories burned on the
5-mile ride, there will be a seasonal lunch made from local
ingredients at the end of the tour.
Space is limited and advance reservations are required. Register
by e-mail or by calling Jeanine Justice at jjustice@sucap.org, 749-5630.
DAM present Chatham County Line
What: A show from the North Carolina bluegrass/rock band
Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College
When: Sat., Sept. 22 at 9 p.m.
Strings from North Carolina take over the Abbey Theatre this
week. Chatham County Line makes a return trip to Durango on Sept.
22 for the 9 p.m. Durango Acoustic Music show.
The Asheville, N.C., band is commonly lumped into the bluegrass
genre. However, there are strong rock ‘n roll and classic
country undercurrents in their music. “We see ourselves more
like a rock band without a drummer and cables than a 1940s
traditional bluegrass band,” singer Dave Wilson explained.
“You see us up there with acoustic guitar, mandolin, fiddle,
banjo, stand-up bass, singing into a single microphone, all wearing
suits, and you think we’re a gonna sound like the Kingston
Trio, but listen up ’cause you’re gonna get
rocked.”
Chatham County Line’s debut album hit in 2003, and
they’ve been on a tear since. The four-member group won the
2004 RockyGrass Band Competition and last visited Durango to
headline the 2006 Durango Bluegrass Meltdown. When they’re
not out on their own, they often serve as the backing band for
alt-country darling Tift Merritt.
Advance tickets are available at Southwest Sound, Canyon Music
and the Abbey Theatre. For more information, call 395-1711.
Runners return to Animas Mountain
What: The Animas Mountain Mug Run
Where: Animas Mountain
When: Sun., Sept. 23 with registration from 8:30-9:30
a.m.
Animas Mountain provides the finale for the Alpine Bank Trail
Series this Sunday. The Animas Mountain Mug Run returns to Durango
on Sept. 23, and proceeds benefit Durango Parks and Recreation,
Habitat for Humanity and the Southwest Conservation Corps.
Taking off from the Animas Mountain Trailhead at 10 a.m., the
classic Animas Mountain Mug Run features a challenging 6.6-mile and
a fun, 1-mile course. Casual walkers and serious runners alike are
invited to participate in the Alpine Bank Trail Series finale. All
participants will receive a commemorative mug, created by local
ceramic artist Milt Beens.
Following completion of the race, Zia Taqueria will host the
post-series celebration and ceremony. During the event,
racers, friends and family members can enjoy food and beverages
compliments Zia and live music by The Stillwater Jazz Combo.
Race-day registration and check-in takes place from 8:30-9:30
a.m., and parking for the race will be available at the new Habitat
for Humanity location at 3001 North Main. For additional
information, contact the Durango Parks and Recreation Department at
375-7306.
‘Eye of Extinction’ visits Abbey Theatre
What: “Looking into the Eye of Extinction,” a film
by Ryan Killackey
Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College
When: Sun., Sept. 23 at 1 & 3 p.m.
A new, wildlife conservation film goes on screen at the Abbey
Theatre this week. Filmmaker Ryan Killackey will introduce his film
“Looking into the Eye of Extinction” this Sun., Sept.
23. He’ll be on hand to take questions before the film
screens.
Born in Chicago, Killackey graduated from the University of
Montana with a degree in wildlife biology. Subsequently he worked
as a biologist in Alaska, but his passion lies with reptile and
amphibian conservation. Killackey lived in Ecuador for 14 months to
study and film many wildlife species that are on the brink of
extinction.
The film runs 65-minutes and explores the threats as well as
conservation efforts to be found in the Amazon River Basin, the
Galapagos Islands and the Andes. In Ecuador, Killackey portrays the
struggle of one indigenous Amazonian community. He also focuses on
the giant crocodiles of the Amazon, the giant tortoises in the
Galapagos, and he even captures footage of a political riot in
Quito.
The film shows at 1 and 3 p.m. and will be accompanied by an
exhibition of 20 wildlife photographs. For more information,
contact the Abbey at 385-1711.
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DAM presents Chatham County Line
What: A show from the North Carolina bluegrass/rock band
Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College
When: Sat., Sept. 22 at 9 p.m.
Strings from North Carolina take over the Abbey Theatre this
week. Chatham County Line makes a return trip to Durango on Sept.
22 for the 9 p.m. Durango Acoustic Music show.
The Asheville, N.C., band is commonly lumped into the bluegrass
genre. However, there are strong rock ‘n roll and classic
country undercurrents in their music. “We see ourselves more
like a rock band without a drummer and cables than a 1940s
traditional bluegrass band,” singer Dave Wilson explained.
“You see us up there with acoustic guitar, mandolin, fiddle,
banjo, stand-up bass, singing into a single microphone, all wearing
suits, and you think we’re a gonna sound like the Kingston
Trio, but listen up ’cause you’re gonna get
rocked.”
Chatham County Line’s debut album hit in 2003, and
they’ve been on a tear since. The four-member group won the
2004 RockyGrass Band Competition and last visited Durango to
headline the 2006 Durango Bluegrass Meltdown. When they’re
not out on their own, they often serve as the backing band for
alt-country darling Tift Merritt.
Advance tickets are available at Southwest Sound, Canyon Music
and the Abbey Theatre. For more information, call 395-1711.
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‘Eye of Extinction’ visits Abbey Theatre
What: “Looking into the Eye of Extinction,” a documentary film by Ryan Killackey
Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College
When: Sun., Sept. 23 at 1 & 3 p.m.
A new, wildlife conservation film goes on screen at the Abbey
Theatre this week. Filmmaker Ryan Killackey will introduce his film
“Looking into the Eye of Extinction” this Sun., Sept.
23. He’ll be on hand to take questions before the film
screens.
Born in Chicago, Killackey graduated from the University of
Montana with a degree in wildlife biology. Subsequently he worked
as a biologist in Alaska, but his passion lies with reptile and
amphibian conservation. Killackey lived in Ecuador for 14 months to
study and film many wildlife species that are on the brink of
extinction.
The film runs 65-minutes and explores the threats as well as
conservation efforts to be found in the Amazon River Basin, the
Galapagos Islands and the Andes. In Ecuador, Killackey portrays the
struggle of one indigenous Amazonian community. He also focuses on
the giant crocodiles of the Amazon, the giant tortoises in the
Galapagos, and he even captures footage of a political riot in
Quito.
The film shows at 1 and 3 p.m. and will be accompanied by an
exhibition of 20 wildlife photographs. For more information,
contact the Abbey at 385-1711.
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Runners return to Animas Mountain
What: The Animas Mountain Mug Run
Where: Animas Mountain
When: Sun., Sept. 23 with registration from 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Animas Mountain provides the finale for the Alpine Bank Trail
Series this Sunday. The Animas Mountain Mug Run returns to Durango
on Sept. 23, and proceeds benefit Durango Parks and Recreation,
Habitat for Humanity and the Southwest Conservation Corps.
Taking off from the Animas Mountain Trailhead at 10 a.m., the
classic Animas Mountain Mug Run features a challenging 6.6-mile and
a fun, 1-mile course. Casual walkers and serious runners alike are
invited to participate in the Alpine Bank Trail Series finale. All
participants will receive a commemorative mug, created by local
ceramic artist Milt Beens.
Following completion of the race, Zia Taqueria will host the
post-series celebration and ceremony. During the event,
racers, friends and family members can enjoy food and beverages
compliments of Zia and live music by The Stillwater Jazz Combo.
Race-day registration and check-in takes place from 8: 30-9:30
a.m., and parking for the race will be available at the new Habitat
for Humanity location at 3001 North Main. For additional
information, contact the Durango Parks and Recreation Department at
375-7306.
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Tour de Farms ready to ride
What: A bicycle tour to strengthen local farming
Where: A 5-mile circuit starting at the Durango Farmer’s Market and ending at the Smiley Building
When: Sat., Sept. 22, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m
With Tour de Fat now in the rearview, Healthy Lifestyle La Plata
and New Belgium Brewing are now bringing the first annual Tour de
Farms to town. Early this Saturday at 8:30 a.m., the bicycle tour
takes off on a mission to visit six local sustainable and urban
agricultural sites around downtown Durango. The objective is to
strengthen Durango’s local and sustainable farms. Riders will
pay $10 to join the ride. The fee pays for lunch and a $50 portion
goes to each farm for participating.
At the sites, the riders will be treated to fresh samples of
local fare as well as presentations about urban farming and
gardening, seasonal
foods, food preservation, and how to support local agricultural
projects. The tour includes the Manna Soup Kitchen garden, two
school gardens, Turtle Lake Refuge, the Durango Farmers’
Market and the Smiley Garden Project.
This event is the first of many to come. The sponsors foresee
the tour branching west and north of town in subsequent years, to
include sites in Hesperus as well as visiting James Ranch. In the
future, sidecars may be used to allow the elderly and those unable
to ride to participate.
The pedal through Durango will follow the Animas River Trail as
well as bike-friendly roads. To replace calories burned on the
5-mile ride, there will be a seasonal lunch made from local
ingredients at the end of the tour.
Space is limited and advance reservations are required. Register
by e-mail or by calling Jeanine Justice at jjustice@sucap.org,
749-5630.
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