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Sacred Arts Festival returns to Durango

Great Grape Stomp returns to the region
Durango Acoustic Music presents Fred Eaglesmith
Third annual Durango Fall Blaze rolls on Saturday

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The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts Kindred Spirit Art classes from 9:30-11:30 a.m. A Kindred Spirit Outreach Class also meets in the West Building from 1-3 p.m. Materials are supplied and the classes are open to everyone. 759-5246 for details.

“Move with Purpose,” a fund-raiser in conjunction with the Oct. 12 Tour of Durango, hosts a nutrition workshop at Health and Nutrition Technologies, 801 Florida Rd., at noon. 247-1242 for details.

The annual Durango Bluegrass Meltdown fund-raiser takes place at the Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave., at 5 p.m. Local bluegrass bands, including the Badly Bent, play the event and attendees will receive a souvenir pint glass and bbq meal. Tickets available at the door.

Durango’s weekly Critical Mass ride leaves Buckley

Park, located at the corner of 12^th St. and Main, at 5 p.m.

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

Durango Motorless Transit hosts a group trail run on the Lion’s Den and College Loop. Interested runners should meet at the Chapman Hill trailhead at 6 p.m. 946-5557 for details.

Tim Telep and Dave Foster perform from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Common Sense Café, 1480 E. Second Ave. 259-9106 for details.

The Life-Long Learning Lecture Series continues at Fort Lewis College with Assistant Professor of Music Dr. Katarzyna Sokol presenting a lecture/recital on the history of the violin at 7 p.m. in Roshong Recital Hall. 247-7401 for details.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., offers Salsa Night. The evening includes salsa lessons from 7-7:30 p.m. and DJ Twelfth Night spinning on the patio until 11 p.m. 259-9018 for details.

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

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts DJs spinning for a ’70s/’80s dance party, at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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United Blood Services holds a blood drive from 2-5 p.m. downstairs at the Park Building, 1911 Main Ave. For every pint of blood donated, United Blood Services will donate

$3 to the American Red Cross National Disaster Relief Fund. 259-5383 to make an appointment.

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 David Earl Pfeiffer plays swing and blues from 5-9 p.m. at the Quaking Aspen Cafe and Gallery in Bayfield. 884-2002 for details.

The One Wheel is Better Unicycle Club meets at 6 p.m. on the Animas River Trail near the BMX track. 769-1244 for details.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents  at 5 p.m., and a DJ spinning for late night happy hour from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.

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

Jack Ellis & Larry Carver play high altitude blues, rock and folk at the Pagosa Brew Pub at 6 p.m.

Durango Scottish Dancers offers Scottish Country Dance Classes from 6:30-8 p.m. in the upstairs studio at the Smiley Building, 1309 E. Third Ave. The classes continue on Fridays through May. 382-9593 for details.

The Durango Lively Arts production of Cabaret Durango, a showcase of local talent emceed by Durango DOT Comedy, takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. The show also plays on Sept. 27. 259-6004 for details.

The Sweats jam at the 8th Avenue Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., starting at 8 p.m. 259-8801 for details.

Formula 151 plays original, acoustic rock at the Billy Goat Saloon on Highway 160 in Gem Village starting at 8 p.m. 884-9155 for details.

The Holden Young Trio, a Colorado rock/funk/world music mainstay, plays at 9:30 p.m. at the Summit, 600 Main Ave. 247-2324 for details.

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The Durango Farmers Market meets from 8 a.m.-noon at First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. 9^th St. The event includes produce from local 4

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The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts Kindred Spirit Art classes from 9:30-11:30 a.m. A Kindred Spirit Outreach Class also meets in the West Building from 1-3 p.m. Materials are supplied and the classes are open to everyone. 759-5246 for details.

“Move with Purpose,” a fund-raiser in conjunction with the Oct. 12 Tour of Durango, hosts a nutrition workshop at Health and Nutrition Technologies, 801 Florida Rd., at noon. 247-1242 for details.

The annual Durango Bluegrass Meltdown fund-raiser takes place at the Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave., at 5 p.m. Local bluegrass bands, including the Badly Bent, play the event and attendees will receive a souvenir pint glass and bbq meal. Tickets available at the door.

Durango’s weekly Critical Mass ride leaves Buckley Park, located at the corner of 12^th St. and Main, at 5 p.m.

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

Durango Motorless Transit hosts a group trail run on the Lion’s Den and College Loop. Interested runners should meet at the Chapman Hill trailhead at 6 p.m. 946-5557 for details.

Tim Telep and Dave Foster perform from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Common Sense Café, 1480 E. Second Ave. 259-9106 for details.

The Life-Long Learning Lecture Series continues at Fort Lewis College with Assistant Professor of Music Dr. Katarzyna Sokol presenting a lecture/recital on the history of the violin at 7 p.m. in Roshong Recital Hall. 247-7401 for details.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., offers Salsa Night. The evening includes salsa lessons from 7-7:30 p.m. and DJ Twelfth Night spinning on the patio until 11 p.m. 259-9018 for details.

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

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts DJs spinning for a ’70s/’80s dance party, at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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United Blood Services holds a blood drive from 2-5 p.m. downstairs at the Park Building, 1911 Main Ave. For every pint of blood donated, United Blood Services will donate $3 to the American Red Cross National Disaster Relief Fund. 259-5383 to make an appointment.

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 David Earl Pfeiffer plays swing and blues from 5-9 p.m. at the Quaking Aspen Cafe and Gallery in Bayfield. 884-2002 for details.

The One Wheel is Better Unicycle Club meets at 6 p.m. on the Animas River Trail near the BMX track. 769-1244 for details.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents  at 5 p.m., and a DJ spinning for late night happy hour from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.

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

Jack Ellis & Larry Carver play high altitude blues, rock and folk at the Pagosa Brew Pub at 6 p.m.

Durango Scottish Dancers offers Scottish Country Dance Classes from 6:30-8 p.m. in the upstairs studio at the Smiley Building, 1309 E. Third Ave. The classes continue on Fridays through May. 382-9593 for details.

The Durango Lively Arts production of Cabaret Durango, a showcase of local talent emceed by Durango DOT Comedy, takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. The show also plays on Sept. 27. 259-6004 for details.

The Sweats jam at the 8th Avenue Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., starting at 8 p.m. 259-8801 for details.

Formula 151 plays original, acoustic rock at the Billy Goat Saloon on Highway 160 in Gem Village starting at 8 p.m. 884-9155 for details.

The Holden Young Trio, a Colorado rock/funk/world music mainstay, plays at 9:30 p.m. at the Summit, 600 Main Ave. 247-2324 for details.

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The Durango Farmers Market meets from 8 a.m.-noon at First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. 9^th St. The event includes produce from local 4

farmers, prepared food items and locally made crafts. Food stamps accepted.

Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County hosts a Public Build day for its homes in Bayfield from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Volunteers need no construction experience. 382-2215 to sign up.

Area alpaca breeders celebrate National Alpaca Farm Days by welcoming the public to tour their farms. Visit www.NationalAlpacaFarmDay.com or call 883-3635 to locate participating farms in our area and get more details. The celebration also continues all day Sept. 28.

Household Chemical Collection Day returns to the La Plata County Fairgrounds from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. A variety of household chemicals including painting, garden, automotive and cleaning supplies, home and car batteries, fluorescents, pharmaceuticals and more will be collected and disposed of properly. 375-4831 for details.

The 3^rd annual Mountain Chile Cha Cha returns to Town Park in Pagosa Springs. The free event includes a 9 a.m. trail race, a green chile cook-off from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., and local favorite Nosotros playing at 1:30 p.m. and Euforquestra playing at 4 p.m. Food vendors and the beer garden open at 11:30 a.m. www.folkwest.com for details.

Trails 2000, Friends of the Durango Mountain Park and the City of Durango partner for National Public Lands Day with a trail workday/celebration in the Durango Mountain Park. Volunteers should meet at 9 a.m. at the Leyden St. trailhead and there will be a noon barbeque. www.trails2000.org to register.

The Arts & Crafts Market of Durango meets at Buckley Park from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Partial proceeds from the market benefit the Children’s Museum & Discovery Museum at the Powerhouse during the month of September. www.acmdurango.org for details.

San Juan Citizens Alliance presents its 5th annual Oktoberfest from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. in downtown Durango. The Alpiners, Alte Kamareden, Hounds of Purg, Felonious Groove Foundation, The Big Spank and Future Jazz Project will all perform. www.sanjuancitizens.org for details.

The Durango Discovery Museum at the Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio, offers Powerhouse Playdays from noon-3 p.m., featuring free electric shows, tours, music, food and pedal-powered Wi-Fi.

A Peace Pole Dedication meets at 4 p.m. at 701 Fox Farm Circle in Bayfield. A light potluck to follow. 884-7507 for details.

Dave Brown, balladeer/songwriter, plays Steamworks in Bayfield, 442 Wolverine Dr., from 5-8 p.m. 884-7837 for details.

Singer-songwriter David Earl Pfeiffer plays swing and blues from 5-9 p.m. at the Quaking Aspen Cafe

and Gallery in Bayfield. 884-2002 for details.

Durango BMX holds a make-up race just south of Gateway Park with sign-ups from 5:30-6 p.m. and racing to follow. 799-1780 or www.durangobmx.com for details.

Tom MacCluskey performs on piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.

The Dances of Universal Peace meet at 7 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church, 910 E. Third Ave. The event uses chants and songs from many spiritual traditions to foster a sense of unity and respect for all spiritual practices. 533-9040 for details.

Rock/party band Flash Cadillac plays a 7:30 p.m. fund-raiser for the La Plata Family Centers Coalition at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.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.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents dancing on the patio from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.

Formula 151 performs a free show at The Columbine Bart in Mancos starting at 9 p.m.

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts the Rock the Mike fund-raiser for brain cancer with music from the Dropscots, the Freeman Social, Fuzzy Killing Machine and Sick Sick Six. The show gets under-way at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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San Juan Citizens Alliance’s Oktoberfest continues from noon-5 p.m. at Ska Brewing’s new world headquarters, 225 Girard St. The Fuzzy Killing Machine, Freeman Social, The Beautiful Losers and Warsaw will 4

play day two of the celebration. www.sanjuancitizens.org for details.

The Durango chapter of Food Not Bombs serves free vegetarian/vegan food starting at 1 p.m. at Riverfront Park in conjunction with a drum circle. Volunteers, donations and potluck dishes are welcome at the weekly event. durangofoodnotbombs@gmail.com for details.

Durango BMX hosts racing just south of Gateway Park with sign-ups from 1-1:30 p.m. and racing to follow. The Annual BMX Party will follow the racing and include a potluck dinner and awards ceremony. 799-1780 or www.durangobmx.com for details.

Durango Exopolitics hosts its monthly meeting at 3 p.m. The event includes films and/or discussion about UFOs, extraterrestrials and how they are or could be impacting our society and world. 749-4292 for directions and details.

Joel Racheff takes the stage at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.

The Blue Moon Ramblers play their weekly gig at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 7:30 p.m.

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

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, screens “Claim, the Greatest Ski Movie... EVER!,” the latest film from Matchstick Productions, at 7 & 9 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

The Center of Light presents a free workshop, “Creating Your Life Using the Laws of the Universe,” at 7 p.m. downstairs at the Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave. The gathering meets every Monday. 882-4920 for details.

The 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., hosts open mic night from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.

Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays an 8 p.m.-midnight show at Joel’s, 119 W. 8^th St.

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.

A Kindred Spirit Art Class meets at the Four Corners Health Care Center from 10:15-11:15 a.m. Materials are supplied and the class is open to everyone. 759-5246 for details.

A Teach-in on Twin Buttes meets from 5-8 p.m. at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall, 435 San Juan Dr. Telluride Town Councilor Bob Saunders will keynote the session with a talk on acquiring open space by eminent domain. 247-0822 for details.

Durango BMX hosts practices from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the track just south of Gateway Park. 799-1780 or www.durangobmx.com for details.

Ultimate Frisbee takes place at Miller Middle School at 5:30 p.m. and is open to all comers.

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

Acoustic folk/pop/indie troubadours Annie Brooks and Cyle Talley split a set of originals at the Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave., from 7-9 p.m.

The Billy Goat Saloon, located on Highway 160 in Gem Village, hosts karaoke with Crazy Charlie starting at 7:30 p.m. 884-9155 for details.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts live rock from Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, from 9:30-11 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.  

A Teach-in on Twin Buttes meets from 5-8 p.m. at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall, 435 San Juan Dr. Environmental consultant Dave Wegner will discuss wildlife and habitat impacts. 247-0822 for details.

Animas SDS (Students for a Democratic Society), Durango’s only independent, radical, anti-authoritarian student & youth collective, meets every Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. in a top-secret location. Email animas-sds@riseup.net for details.

The League of Women Voters of La Plata County holds a candidates’ forum for the local county commissioner and district attorney races from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Town Hall in Bayfield. Forums are also scheduled fro Oct. 6 in Durango and Oct. 14 in Ignacio. www.lwvlaplata.org for details.

An open bluegrass jam meets from 6-8 p.m. at the Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave. The circle gathers every Wednesday. 247-1264 for details.

Louisiana-based slide guitarist Sonny Landreth plays the Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. www.stratertheatre.com for details.

Fashion Week Durango, which will include more than 20 events in 15 locations, kicks off with a 6:30 p.m. cocktail party at Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave. The event includes a “living mannequin” show and a contest for “Best Dressed.” The event runs through Oct. 5. www.fashionweekdurango.com for details.

Astrologer Cassandra Leoncini leads an open discussion about astrology at 6: 30 p.m. at the Cortez Public Library. 565-7272 for details.

The Durango Chess Club gathers for its weekly meeting at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, at 6:30 p.m.

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

The Center of Light presents a Mystical Book Club meeting at 7 p.m. downstairs at the Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave. The first book is Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust. The club meets every Wednesday. 882-4920 for details.

Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs solo at Joel’s starting at 8 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.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts DJs spinning dance music on the patio from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.  

The Itals and Jus Goodie bring roots reggae back to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery presents the David Hunt Annual Ceramics Invitational, featuring work by FLC and area artists, through Oct. 21. Featured artist, FLC graduate Adam Field, is currently apprenticing with 6^th generation master Onggi potter Kim Il-Mahn of Yeojoo, South Korea. The gallery is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday.

The Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave., exhibits “Spirit of the West” in celebration of the upcoming Cowboy Gathering. This show is a collection of Western images in both black and white and color by Jay Dusard, Tony Stromberg, Shane Knight and Claude Steelman. It runs through Oct. 29. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com for details.

The Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave., exhibits the photographs of Thaddine Swift Eagle through Sept. 30. 259-2059 for details.

The Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum hosts a living, cultural treasures exhibit. Ten Ute women and the baskets they weave are the focus of the show, which features 40 pieces accompanied by video of the White Mesa, Utah artisans. www.southernutemuseum.org for details.

Pure Soul Coffee House, 40 Town Plaza, displays the paintings of Jeremy Moore through the end of September. 259-5499 for details.

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College hosts “Connections: Earth + Art = A Tribute Art Show in Resistance to Desert Rock” through Sept. 28. The Center is also exhibiting “Transitions,” a Navajo textile show, “100 Contemporary Works” by native artists from the Hensler Collection, and selections of the jewelry of Ben Nighthorse. Visit http://swcenter.fortlewis.edu or call 970-247-7456 for more information.

Ragtime pianist Terry Hartzel plays at The Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., from 5 to 7 p.m. and 8 to 10:30 p.m. every day except Sunday.

The nature photography of Durangoan Howard Rachlin is on display through August at the Ignacio Community Library. 375-7877 for details.

The Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave., host the exhibit “Eskimo Artifacts from Arctic Alaska.” This show features clothing, masks, hunting and fishing tools, dolls, toys, fetishes and other items. The museum is also hosting “Boots & Saddles: Historic Foot Gear and Horse Gear from Southwestern Colorado.” 259-2402 for details.

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The Grassroots Visioning Project will sponsor an Oct. 2 facilitated, neutral forum on the Twin Buttes development. Attendees will hear the range of issues and concerns, pros and cons and then sit down together and learn about some alternative proposals. Email bliss.bruen@gmail.com for details.

Local historian Duane Smith will present the free program, “Durango & Baseball’s Greatest Season,” on Oct. 2 at the Animas Museum.

The 20^th annual Durango Cowboy Gathering returns to downtown on Oct. 2-5. Jody Nix and the Texas Cowboys will headline the festival.

The Women’s Foundation of Colorado will host an Oct. 3 bipartisan community education event on the ballot initiatives that will affect women and girls in La Plata County. rsvpevent@wfco.org to register.

Legendary performer Booker T. Jones plays an Oct. 3 show at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.

The La Plata County Solar Tour returns with an Oct. 3 presentation and an Oct. 4 home tour. 247-7676 for details.

VFW Post 4031 will host an Oktoberfest celebration on Oct. 4 with food and dancing to Alte Kameraden.

The 14th Annual Journey of Hope 5K Family Run/Walk, which honors women and families touched by breast cancer, returns to the FLC Rim on Oct. 4.

The Fort Lewis College Alumni Association will hold an Old Fort Reunion on Oct. 4 in Whalen Gymnasium.

A free 5K Trail Running Race is set for Oct. 4 on the Montezuma County Fairgrounds Duck and Cover Trail. 739-3579 for details.

Durango’s Foundation for Protection of Animals and Four Corners Equine Rescue will host an Emergency Animal Sheltering workshop on Oct. 4-5 in Farmington. www.fourcornersequinerescue.org for details.

Mercy Regional Medical Center will sponsor three nonviolent communication workshops at Trimble Hot Springs on Oct. 6, 7 & 8. 764-2340 for details.

The Purgatory Ski Team, which will offer racing and freestyle skiing programs for kids ages 8-18, will host its orientation meeting on Oct. 8 at the Durango Recreation Center.

The Capitol Steps returns to the Community Concert Hall with its musical political satire on Oct. 8

The Durango Independent Film Festival will screen the bike films, “Klunkerz” and “Mallethead,” on Oct. 11 at the Smiley Theater.

The inaugural Tour of Durango, a noncompetitive tour of Durango’s world class singletrack trail systems, takes off on Oct. 12. www.tourofdurango.com for details.

Healthy Lifestyle La Plata presents the 3^rd annual Worksite Wellness Conference, featuring keynote speaker Izzy Gissell, on Oct. 17.

Great Grape Stomp returns to the region

What: The annual Harvest Festival and Great Grape Stomp

Where: Wines of the San Juan, located in Blanco, N.M.  

When: Sept. 27, noon-7 p.m. & Sept. 28, noon-6 p.m.

With harvest time upon us, Wines of the San Juan is once again celebrating the “Juice of Love.” The regional vineyard hosts the 3^rd annual Harvest Festival and Great Grape Stomp on Sept. 27 & 28.

Local residents can join the vineyard throughout the weekend for libations, foods from throughout the region, live entertainment, and of course, the Great Grape Stomp.

The Stomp starts at 2 p.m. on Sept. 27. Teams consist of two people – a stomper and a swabbie. The Stomper stomps and the swabbie collects the juice during the three-minute competition. Teams in the event must be themed and costumed, and there will be prizes for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place for most juice. There will also be a costume contest judged by audience members.

Beyond the Grape Stomp, several of the region’s top bands will take the stage at the Wines of the San Juan. Starting at noon on Saturday, Jazz Is...!, the Latin ensemble, Todavia Riegue, and Formula 151 will perform. On Sunday, jacki and the joysticks and the Lawn Chair Kings play the festival.

More information and directions can be found at www.winesofthesanjuan.com or by calling (505) 632-0879.

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Sacred Arts Festival returns to Durango What: The 3rd annual Sacred Arts Festival Where: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. Third Ave. When: Sept. 25-28 Durangoans have four days to take in the “sacred” in art, poetry and music. The 3rd annual Sacred Arts Festival opens on Thurs., Sept. 25, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Judith Reynolds, local journalist, cartoonist and art historian, will be the keynote speaker at the Sept. 25 benefit “Sneak-a-Peek” luncheon. The event is the public’s first chance to view the 2008 ICON exhibit and will include the talk, “Art and the Sacred Journey.” Also on Sept. 25, Jules Masterjohn, the juror for the ICON show, will host a 7 p.m. roundtable/panel discussion. Panelists include Masterjohn, local quilt artist Allison Goss, and ceramist Chyako Hashimoto. The ICON exhibit features visual expressions of the sacred from any faith tradition and goes on public display with a 5-8 p.m. artists’ reception on Sept. 26. The Icon exhibit continues through Oct. 19. The works of 14 poets will be featured in “Poetry for the Spirit,” a reading and reception, on Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. The works will also be published in an anthology that will be available that evening. Compositions by six area composers round out the Sacred Arts Festival. Music for Sacred Spaces takes the stage at 2 p.m. on Sept. 28.  The concert will be followed by a reception for the musicians. The public is invited to all events. For more information or for reservations, call 247-1129 or visit www.sacredartsfestival.com.

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Great Grape Stomp returns to the region What: The annual Harvest Festival and Great Grape Stomp Where: Wines of the San Juan, located in Blanco, N.M.   When: Sept. 27, noon-7 p.m. & Sept. 28, noon-6 p.m. With harvest time upon us, Wines of the San Juan is once again celebrating the “Juice of Love.” The regional vineyard hosts the 3rd annual Harvest Festival and Great Grape Stomp on Sept. 27 & 28. Local residents can join the vineyard throughout the weekend for libations, foods from throughout the region, live entertainment, and of course, the Great Grape Stomp. The Stomp starts at 2 p.m. on Sept. 27. Teams consist of two people – a stomper and a swabbie. The Stomper stomps and the swabbie collects the juice during the three-minute competition. Teams in the event must be themed and costumed, and there will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for most juice. There will also be a costume contest judged by audience members. Beyond the Grape Stomp, several of the region’s top bands will take the stage at the Wines of the San Juan. Starting at noon on Saturday, Jazz Is...!, the Latin ensemble, Todavia Riegue, and Formula 151 will perform. On Sunday, jacki and the joysticks and the Lawn Chair Kings play the festival. More information and directions can be found at www.winesofthesanjuan.com or by calling (505) 632-0879.

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Durango Acoustic Music presents Fred Eaglesmith What: A performance by Canadian singer-songwriters Fred Eaglesmith and Corb Lund Where: The Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. When: Sat., Sept. 27, 7 p.m. A songwriter who has been compared to the likes of Woody Guthrie and Townes Van Zandt takes the local stage this week. Durango Acoustic Music presents singer-songwriter Fred Eaglesmith in concert this Saturday at the Henry Strater Theatre. Fellow songwriter Corb Lund will open the show. Eaglesmith regularly tops the roots music charts and boasts devoted fans that include fellow musicians like Toby Keith and the Cowboy Junkies as well as Hollywood icons like Martin Scorsese and James Caan. Eaglesmith is a decidedly grassroots artist, owns his own label and plays more than 180 shows a year across North America, Europe and Australia. “This is the second year in a row that Durango Acoustic Music has presented Fred Eaglesmith,” said Chris Aaland, president of the local nonprofit. “We’re particularly excited to welcome this legendary performer to the intimate Henry Strater Theatre, a venue we’ve presented more than 80 concerts in through the years.” More than 60 diehard Eaglesmith fans, known as “Fredheads,” are traveling to Durango from around the world to see the concert as part of the “Roots on the Rails” tour. In addition to Eaglesmith and his four-piece band, Canadian songwriter Corb Lund will open the show. With five albums under his belt, Lund is an Albertan well versed in country, rockabilly and folk. Tickets to the show are available at Animas Trading Co., Canyon Music and Southwest Sound. For more information, visit www.durangoacousticmusic.com.

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Third annual Durango Fall Blaze rolls on Saturday What: The third annual road-riding tour offering 37-, 60- & 100-mile legs    Where: The roads and highways surrounding Durango When: Sat., Sept. 27, beginning at 8 a.m.   Big miles and bright colors are on tap this weekend as the third-ever Durango Fall Blaze takes to area roads. The bicycle tour takes off Sept. 27, and local and visiting road riders will have the opportunity to ride with Garmin-Chipotle Team member Tom Danielson and members of the Fort Lewis College Cycling Team. “The Durango Fall Blaze is not only going to be a fun ride, but also a great way for Fort Lewis cyclists to become more involved in the community,” says FLC Cycling Club President Eric Ransom. The ride begins in the morning with a cannon blast and a Rim Drive circular start with Danielson. Three different tour options are available, including a 37-mile, 60-mile and 100-mile ride. This ride is fully supported with mechanics, sag sweep and aid stations along the way. All the rides end at FLC’s Venue Event Tent for catered food, views and draft beer. Registration takes place from 3-7 p.m. on Sept. 26 at the Three Springs Neighborhood Information Center. On-site registration will be available if there are still remaining spaces. All proceeds from the Fall Blaze will benefit the Tom Danielson Scholarship Fund at Fort Lewis College, and last year’s event raised more than $22,000 toward helping rising young cyclists at the college. Visit www.durangofallblaze.com for more information and to register.

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