Nina Sasaki, Larry Carver, and Ben Gibson play rock and
blues at El Patio, 600 Main Ave., beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Lisa Blue, Pete Neds and Hal Lott play the patio at Rylee
Mac’s, 1485 Florida Rd., from 5-8 p.m. 259-4960 for
details.
Silverton Chocolates, located in the Smiley Building basement,
1309 E. Third Ave., offers free chocolate tastings from 5-7 p.m.
every Thursday. 799-4481 for details.
The Doubletree Hotel’s Edgewater Lounge, 501 Camino del
Rio, presents jazz duo Lee Bartley and Bob Cordalis, on piano and
bass, from 5-9 p.m. 382-3910 for details.
Cyle Talley plays acoustic originals and covers on the
Starbucks Coffee patio, 558 Main Ave., from 5-7 p.m.
The Four Corners Lecture Series continues at 5: 30 p.m. at the
Center of Southwest Studies with “Sacred Claims: Unexpected
Relationships between Religion and Law in Repatriation
Context” by Greg Johnson. The series continues throughout
next week. 247-7456 for details.
The Manhattan Short Film Festival returns to the Abbey Theatre,
128 E. College, at 6 & 9:30 p.m. Local filmgoers will unite
with audiences in 172 additional cities across five continents to
view and judge the filmmakers. www.ManhattanShort.com for details.
Durango Motorless Transit hosts a group trail run on the
Lion’s Den and College Loop. Interested runners should meet
at the trailhead at Chapman Hill at 6 p.m. 946-5557 for
details.
Turtle Lake Refuge offers a Wild and Living Foods
Class from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Rocky Mountain Retreat, 848 E.
Third Ave. The class continues on Thursdays through Oct. 15.
247-0514.
Annie Brooks performs on piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699
Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo plays the bar at Mutu’s, 701
E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m.
Mesa Verde National Park presents highlights of the New Ken
Burns film, “The National Parks – America’s Best
Idea,” at 7 p.m. in the Morefield Campground
Amphitheater.
The Durango Choral Society presents a showing of the
choir’s recent performance at New York’s famed Carnegie
Hall. The screening is set for 7 p.m. in Roshong Recital Hall.
247-725.
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 until 11 p.m. 259-9018 for details.
Dave Mensch performs solo at The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main
Ave., starting at 7 p.m.
“Neglect,” a play by Sharyn Rothstein and
starring Maureen May and Landon Newton, shows at the Durango
Powerhouse Discovery Museum, 1333 S. Camino del Rio at 7:30 p.m.
Additional showings at set for 7 & 9 p.m. on Sept. 25 & 26.
749-4445 for details.
DJ Ralphsta spins for a free show at the Summit, 600 Main
Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.
A Dub Rock Band plays the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave.,
at 9:30 p.m.
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A dedication for the city’s new public art installation,
“Interdependence,” takes place at 8:30 a.m. at the
Three Springs Police Substation. The sculpture is by local artist
Preston Parrott. 375-5002 for details.
The Mancos Valley Mesa Verde Country Balloon and Art
Festival kicks off at 7 p.m. The event runs through Sept. 27
and includes balloon rides, a chili cook-off, concerts, dance, a
wine festival, antique car show and more. 533-1177 for details.
The Durango Wheel Club holds a morning group ride for all levels
meeting at the Durango Recreation Center at 7:30 a.m. All are
welcome. www.durangowheelclub.com for details.
San Juan Basin Health Department, 281 Sawyer Dr., continues its
seasonal flu clinics from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The clinics continue
every Friday through Oct. 9. 247-5702 for details.
Pete Giuliani, guitarist singer songwriter, performs at 3 p.m.
at the Three Springs Plaza.
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.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents the Friday
Afternoon Club with live jazz on the patio from the Bob
Hemenger Trio from 5-8 p.m. 259-9018 for details.
Singer-songwriters Nina Sasaki and Ben Gibson play the
patio at Rylee Mac’s, 1485 Florida Rd., from 5-8 p.m.
259-4960.
The Lawn Chair Kings bring their suburban rock back to El
Patio, 600 Main Ave., from 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Gary B. Walker performs on jazz piano at the Mahogany
Grille, 699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.
Michael Bruce performs on slide guitar on the patio at
Sweeney’s, located north of town on County Rd. 203, from 6-9
p.m. 247-5236 for details.
Rockin’ Randy plays the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main
Ave., from 6: 30-10:30 p.m.
Ryan and Allison perform on piano and vocals at the Jean Pierre
Wine Bar, 605 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m.-close. 247-7700.
Roscoe plays acoustic blues and swing at the Mancos Valley
Distillery from 7-9 p.m.
Sol Vista plays classic rock at the 8th Avenue Tavern, 509 E.
8th Ave., starting at 8 p.m. 259-8801 for details.
Back Alley Blues plays the Purple Haze Bar & Grill, 117
W. College, beginning at 9 p.m. 259-9900 for details.
Audio Chronic brings rock to the Billy Goat Saloon, located
on Highway 160 in Gem Village, at 9 p.m. 884-9155 for details.
Good Gravy plays the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m.
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. 9th St. www.durangofarmersmarket.org for details.
The Fall Blaze Bicycle Tour takes off at 8 a.m. The tour
includes 37, 60, and 100-mile rides. www.durangofallblaze.com
Weecycle Durango offers its first bi-annual maternity, baby and
children’s consignment sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the First
United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Rd. Consigners are welcome.
www.weecycledurango.com for details.
Community Connections’ 6th annual “Golfing for Kids
with Disabilities” tournament meets at Hillcrest Golf
Club. Proceeds will benefit families in Southwest Colorado who have
children with developmental disabilities. 385-3450 for details.
The Friends of the Durango Mountain Park hosts a 9 a.m. Weed
Pull, meeting at the Leyden St. trailhead, and Trails 2000 hosts
trailwork at 9 a.m. meeting at the Hidden Valley trailhead. Free
lunch follows the National Public Lands Day events. www.trails2000.org for details.
The Durango Wheel Club holds its weekly group ride for all
levels at the Durango Recreation Center at 9 a.m. www.durangowheelclub.com for more info.
The Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave., hosts Pioneer Cooking
& Butter Churning, a living history program, from 10 a.m.-4
p.m. 259-2402 for details. 4
Lisa Blue, Pete Neds and Hal Lott play the patio at
Sweeney’s, located north of town on County Rd. 203, from 6-9
p.m. 247-5236 for details.
Dennis Wakeman hosts open mic at Guiseppe’s
Restaurant, located on Goddard Ave. in Ignacio, from 6-8 p.m.
Ryan and Mark perform on piano and guitar at the Jean Pierre
Wine Bar, 605 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m.-close. 247-7700.
The Community Dance Sanctuary presents a Transformative Movement
& Ecstatic Dance Session from 7-9 p.m. at YogaDurango,
1485 Florida Rd. 405-714-7662 for details.
Cyle Talley plays acoustic originals and covers at Durango
Joe’s, 732 E. College, from 7-9 p.m.
Greg Ryder performs a free show at The Office Spiritorium, 699
Main Ave., starting at 7 p.m.
Black Market Electric plays raw, high-energy rock at the
Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 259-2545.
The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., offers karaoke from 8
p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.
Disco Organica, A Dub Rock Band and Sister Carol play the
Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 8 p.m.-close.
Formula 151 performs at Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio starting
at 8 p.m.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents DJ B-Side
spinning from 9 p.m. until close. 259-9018 for details.
Stone 66 plays the Purple Haze Bar & Grill, 117 W.
College, beginning at 9 p.m. 259-9900 for details.
Euforquestra returns to Durango for a 9:30 p.m. show at the
Summit, 600 Main Ave. 247-2324 for details.
Local favorite Warsaw plays Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave.,
at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.
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The Durango Wheel Club holds a social ride, meeting at 9 a.m. at
the Home Depot parking lot. www.durangowheelclub.com
The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., offers a traditional Irish
music jam session beginning at 12:30 p.m. 403-1200.
The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, presents Samurai Sunday,
featuring free kung fu films, at 1 p.m. 385-1711 for details.
Durango BMX holds a race day with sign ups from 1-1:30 p.m.
and racing to follow, weather permitting. www.durangobmx.com
or 799-1780 for details.
The Alexander Murray Faculty Recital Series continues with
Douglas Owens performing on woodwinds at 7 p.m. in Roshong Recital
Hall at Fort Lewis College
Greg Ryder returns to 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.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents Musica del
Mundo with DJs Maize and X spinning from 8 p.m. until close.
259-9018 for details.
Reggae great Pato Banton plays the Summit, 600 Main Ave.,
at 9 p.m. The Mighty 602 Band & DJ I-Gene open. 247-2324.
Monday28
Ska Brewing, 545 Turner Dr., hosts a Party for SSWC09
Volunteers from 5:30-7 p.m. “Bring your game face.”
247-5792.
The Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield offers a free
four-night series, “Journey to Spain and Portugal: A
Pictorial, Historic and Cultural Perspective,” kicking off at
7 p.m. 884-2222.
Singer-songwriter Tim Guidotti plays the Office
Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.
The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., hosts open mic night
from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.
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.
The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., offers its General
Knowledge Quiz Night beginning at 9 p.m. 403-1200.
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Durango BMX holds Tuesday Gate Practice from 5:30-7 p.m.,
weather permitting. www.durangobmx.com or 799-1780.
Mill Street Brews, 25 Mill St. in Bayfield, hosts an open jam
session beginning at 6 p.m. The event meets every Tuesday
evening. 884-7070 for details.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., presents open mic night from 7
p.m.-midnight. Bands and DJs are welcome. 247-2324 for details.
Tim Sullivan plays his weekly 7-11 p.m. gig at the Office
Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
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 Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield offers
“Drawing with Imagination,” a class for teens and
adults, from 7-9 p.m. 884-2222 for details.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents live music
from Eric Keifer from 8:30 p.m. until close. 259-9018 for
details.
Wednesday30
The Durango Public Library hosts bilingual story hour in
honor of Hispanic Heritage Month at 10:30 a.m.
The Steamworks Bayfield Beer Factory hosts an open mic
night from 5-8 p.m. 884-7837 for details.
Tom MacCluskey performs on piano at the Mahogany Grille,
699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 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.
Serving Life Chiropractic Studio, 1040 Main Ave., offers a free
Wellness Wednesday Talk on health, life and well-being from
6-7 p.m. 422-2032 to reserve a spot.
The Four Corners Lecture Series continues at 6:30 p.m. at
the Center of Southwest Studies with “The Sacred and the
Profane: Dispelling Western Biases at the Pigg Site” by
Charles Riggs.
The Durango Chess Club gathers for its weekly meeting at
Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, at 6:30 p.m.
The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., screens the Best of the
Durango Independent Film Festival at 7 p.m. This week’s
installment is “1000 Journals.” 403-1200 for
details.
Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays the Office
Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.
The Purple Haze Bar & Grill, 117 W. College, hosts
karaoke
with Steve Kahler beginning at 8 p.m. 259-9900 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.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Club Meds
with DJ Jonezy spinning from 9 p.m. until close. 259-9018 for
details.
The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery exhibits “Disabled
Development,” drawings by Bill Admundson. Amundson
is a cultural critic who uses humor to make commentary about a
variety of themes including urban sprawl, consumer culture, and
societal intolerance. The exhibit shows through Oct. 11.
247-7167.
“Images From Over the Mountain,” a show of
drawings and paintings by Antonito artist Charles Ewing, shows in
the Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. Second Ave., through
the end of October. An opening reception is set for 5-7 p.m. on
Oct. 2. 259-2606 for details.
The Center of Southwest Studies Gallery exhibits “Mountain
Lion!” The goal of this exhibit is to create an understanding
of the nature of these predators and their long, historic relation
with people. The exhibit blends science, history and art to provide
a comprehensive look at this mysterious predator and runs through
Fall 2010. Visit http: //swcenter.fortlewis.edu or call
247-7456.
Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts, 680 Main Ave., exhibits the
“Sculpture Invitational” with works by Bryan
Saren, Miki Harder, Preston Parrot and Casey Horn through Oct. 2.
247-9018.
The Durango Public Library hosts the exhibit, “The Beast
in the Library: Wildlife Photography,” through Oct. 24. The
show is part of the Common Reading Experience centered on David
Baron’s book The Beast in the Garden. www.durangopubliclibrary.org
The Sexual Assault Services Organization will offer free
trainings for Crisis Hotline Advocates beginning in early Oct.
259-3074 for details.
The Abbey Theatre will screen “In Deep,” the
latest ski film from Matchstick Productions, on Oct. 1.
The fourth annual Sacred Arts Festival, celebrating artistic
expressions of the sacred, returns to St. Mark’s Episcopal
Church on Oct. 1-4.
The Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering returns on Oct. 1-4 and
features a performance by Baxter Black.
Dr. Robert Bridges will lead the free photography workshop,
“Shooting From the Heart,” on Oct. 2-4. www.rbridgesimagery.com for details.
The 10th annual La Plata County Energy Tour will take off on
Oct. 3. The tour has expanded this year. n
homes and buildings powered by solar, wind, and geothermal
energy.
The 15th annual Journey of Hope 5K Family Run/Walk will be
held on Oct. 3 at Fort Lewis College to honor women and families
whose lives have been touched by breast cancer.
The fifth annual Household Chemical Collection Day returns
to the La Plata County Fairgrounds on Oct. 3.
The Contra Dance returns to Park Elementary on Oct. 3 and
features music from the Nimble Fingers band.
Durango Natural Foods & James Ranch present an Oct. 5
screening of “Fresh,” new thinking about what
we’re eating, at the Abbey Theatre.
Fort Lewis Professor Emeritus Dennis Lum offers the workshop,
“The Search for Intimacy,” on Tuesdays beginning Oct.
6. Proceeds benefit the Durango Public Library and scholarships at
FLC. lum_d@fortlewis.edu to
register.
The Purgatory Ski Team hosts its annual orientation meeting on
Oct. 8 at the Durango Rec Center. The team offers alpine ski racing
and freestyle skiing programs for youth ages 8-18. www.purgatoryskiteam.org for details.
La Plata Electric Association presents “Sight-In
Days” at the Durango Gun Club on Oct. 8-9, 15-16 &
29-30.
The Durango Friends of the Arts with present their 19th annual
Fall Style Show at the Henry Strater Theatre on Oct. 9.
“The Passing Zone,” featuring comedian/jugglers
Owen Morse and Jon Wee, plays the Community Concert Hall at Fort
Lewis College on Oct. 10.
Platinum-selling singer Suzy Bogguss plays the Community
Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Oct. 11.
The Four Corners Gay and Lesbian Alliance for Diversity and
the Durango Independent Film Festival will screen
“Outrage” on Oct. 11 to celebrate National Coming
Out Day.
New Orleans legend Allen Toussaint plays an Oct. 14 show at
the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.
The Stillwater Foundation will offer an Oct. 16
songwriter’s workshop, featuring Kent Blazy, an
internationally-known Nashville writer and performer. 247-5095 for
details.
Wines of the San Juan hosts Harvest Festival What: The annual Harvest Festival and Great Grape Stomp Where: Wines of the San Juan, located in Blanco, N.M. When: Sept. 26 & 27, noon-7 p.m. each day
Wines of the San Juan is once again celebrating the harvest this
weekend. The regional vineyard hosts the 4th annual Harvest
Festival and Great Grape Stomp on Sept. 26 & 27.
Local residents can join the vineyard this weekend for
libations, foods from throughout the region, live entertainment,
and of course, the Great Grape Stomp.
Stomp teams consist of two people – a stomper and a
swabbie. The stomper squashes 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. 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. Go With the Flow
and Aftergrass play Saturday, and Wild Mountain and the Lawn Chair
Kings go on Sunday.
Oktoberfest returns to downtown Durango What: San Juan Citizens Alliance’s 6th annual Oktoberfest celebration Where: E. Second Ave. between Seventh and Ninth streets When: Sat., Sept. 26, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sun., Sept. 27, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Beers, brats and bikes take over downtown Durango this weekend.
The 6th annual Oktoberfest celebration brings live music, libations
and environmental awareness to E. Second Ave. on Sept. 26 &
27.
This year’s festival lands on Second Ave. with the hope of
spotlighting a new area of downtown and creating a fun environment
for event patrons. Environmental advocacy, energy conservation, and
local breweries are still primary focuses for the organizers of
Oktoberfest. Attendees are encouraged to ride their bikes to the
festival and help decrease waste by using recycling stations and
composting waste receptacles provided by the festival.
Revelers will have their pick of authentic German brats and
handcrafted beers from local breweries, a variety of foods and fun
activities for everyone including families and children. The live
music offerings include: Alte Kamaraden, A-Dub Rock, Black Market
Electric, the Alpiners, Euforquestra, Warsaw, and Casper and the
Mighty 602. As in past years, music will continue into the evening
with the Pub Crawl.
Oktoberfest benefits San Juan Citizens Alliance, the grassroots
organization dedicated to social, economic and environmental
justice in the San Juan Basin. For more information, of a schedule
of events, visit www.sanjuancitizens.org.
Durango Telegraph - Protecting Utah's Red Rock Wilderness
Protecting Utah's Red Rock Wilderness
A beloved Western landscape will be coming under scrutiny soon.
For the first time since it was introduced in 1989, America’s
Red Rock Wilderness Act will have its day on Capitol Hill next
week.
Sponsored by Reps. Raul Grijalva, D-Ariz., and Maurice Hinchey,
D-N.Y., the bill will go before the U.S. House Subcommittee on
National Parks, Forests and Public Lands for consideration Oct.
1.
“This is a historic moment in the long effort to protect
Utah’s magnificent wilderness landscapes,” said Scott
Groene, of the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, a main proponent
of the bill. “Places like Cedar
Mesa, the San Rafael Swell, the Green River and the West Desert are
one step closer to achieving the lasting protection they
need.”
The act proposes to protect the 9-million acre area from ORV
damage, water pollution, mining, and oil and gas drilling.
“Hunters, anglers and families will have opportunities to
experience the overwhelming quiet and awe that these landscapes
offer,” Groene said. “All Americans will be able to
visit these special places and know that they will be met with the
same peace and beauty that previous generations have
enjoyed.”
The Red Rock Wilderness Act was first
introduced in Congress by Wayne Owens, D-Utah, who recognized that
the canyons, plateaus and wild country of southern Utah were worthy
of wilderness protection. The Act would designate about 9 million
acres of BLM lands in Utah, including the Book Cliffs, Vermilion
Cliffs, San Rafael Reef and the Wah Wah Mountains.
Longtime southern Utah wilderness advocate Veronica Egan, of
Durango’s Great Old Broads for Wilderness, applauded the
news. “It’s very exciting, this is as far as the
bill’s ever gone,” she said.
Egan’s group has monitored ORV impacts in south eastern
Utah for years, and
the situation is only getting worse, often with the encouragement
of local governments. “In the past, San Juan County illegally
bladed ATV trails into places where the BLM does not allow
motorized vehicles,” she said. “In Kane County, county
commissioners tore down restricted travel signs and put up there
own and last spring, they led an illegal ATV ride into a wilderness
study area.”
Recently, the Federal Court of Appeals ruled against Kane County
for the third time, saying the BLM had ultimate jurisdiction over
the lands.
