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Ongoing
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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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Thursday25
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 12th 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 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th 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.
Friday26
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.
Saturday27
The Durango Farmers Market meets from 8 a.m.-noon at First
National Bank of Durango, 259 W. 9th St. The event
includes produce from local 4
Thursday25
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 12th 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 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th 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.
Friday26
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.
Saturday27
The Durango Farmers Market meets from 8 a.m.-noon at First
National Bank of Durango, 259 W. 9th 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 3rd 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 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th 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.
Sunday28
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 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.,
offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.
Monday29
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 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th 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. 8th 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.
Tuesday30
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.
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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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Ongoing
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 6th 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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Upcoming
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 20th 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 3rd 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 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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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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