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Thursday11
The La Plata County Fair continues at the fairgrounds. Exhibits are open to the public from 9 a.m.-8 p.m., and the fair runs through Aug. 14.
The San Juan Mountains Association and Durango Mountain Resort offer a free nature walk, meeting outside Guest Services at 9:45 a.m. The walks run twice weekly through Aug. 18. www.sjma.org for details.
Durango Nature Studies hosts Wee Walkabouts from 10-11 a.m. at Rotary Park. DNS naturalists will lead 2- to 5-year-olds and their parents on a nature walk along the river trail. The event runs every Thursday through the end of September.
Andrea’s Fault plays The Ska-B-Q at Ska Brewing’s World Headquarters in Bodo Park from 5-7 p.m.
High Altitude Blues performs from 5-9 p.m. on the patio of the Animas River Café, in the Doubletree Hotel.
Durango Motorless Transit hosts a group trail run on the Dry Gulch trail. Interested runners should meet at the Rockridge trailhead at 6 p.m. 946-5557 for details.
Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave., presents a free workshop on primitive living with Doug Simons from 6-8 p.m.
The Durango Fencing Club meets from 6-8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 878 E. Second Ave. The club meets every Thursday. 759-1883 for details.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo plays the patio at Mutu’s, 701 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m.
Mark Simons brings classical and jazz to the Jean Pierre Wine Bar, 605 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m.-close. 247-7700 for details.
Peggy Bergan gives a free presentation about the region’s arborglyphs at 7 p.m. at the Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave. Area sheepherders have carved glyphs on aspen bark since the late 1800s. 259-2402 for details.
The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society meets at 7 p.m. at the Center of Southwest Studies for a program on “Collapsing Assumptions: Climate, Agriculture and their Effects on New World Cultures.”
The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen hold their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Pine River Senior Center in Bayfield. 563-4185 for details.
Gaella ElanRah leads meditation and discussion from 7-8:30 p.m. at The Café of Life, 925 Highway 3. By donation. 375-9080 for details.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Salsa Night with dance lessons and music from DJ Soltron from 8 p.m. -close. 259-9018.
Tim Sullivan and Narrow Gauge play the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 8 p.m.-midnight.
Higher Ground, a discussion group geared toward making a difference, meets at 8 p.m. at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College. 884-9171 for details.
Pongas, 121 W. 8th St., presents Steve Kahler’s Karaoke from 9 p.m.-close. 382-8554 for details.
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The Durango Discovery Museum offers its weekly Discovery Kids Science Storytime at 9:30 p.m. The free event is for kids ages 0-4 and includes stories, singing and science. www.durangodiscovery.org for details.
Earth First! hosts a two-night camp-out in La Plata Canyon to explore and monitor the Wildcat Mine site, collect information and connect with Mayday residents. Email earthfirstdurango@riseup.net for details.
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.
Ralph Dinosaur plays the Edgemont Ranch picnic grounds at 5 p.m. in a fund-raiser benefiting the Adaptive Sports Association. The event includes music, a brat/hotdog bar and libations. 259-0374 for details.
The Goodnight Trail Gallery, in Mancos, hosts a reception and book signing with Veryl Goodnight from 5-8 p.m. The show features her most recent works and several sculptures dating to the 1970s and 1980s. 533-1177 for details.
Durango BMX hosts its weekly race day with sign-ups from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and racing to follow. www.durangobmx.com for details.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Friday Afternoon Club with live music from Kentucky Deluxe from 6-9 p.m. and Soltron spinning from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018.
Psychedelic Mojo brings its classic rock to the Balcony Bar & Grill, 600 Main Ave., from 6-10 p.m.
The JP Duo brings classical, jazz and bluegrass to the Jean Pierre Wine Bar, 605 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m.-close. The pair returns at the same time July 16. 247-7700 for details.
The Dolores Rotary Club hosts a bike rodeo and kiddie parade at 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot behind Dolores Medical Center. All participants receive a helmet and a gift bag. 564-4440 for details.
The Four Corners Lecture Series presents the talk, “Rediscovering the Colored Walls of the Ancestral Puebloans of Mesa Verde,” at 7 p.m. at Mesa Verde’s Far View Lodge.
Bat goes on stage at the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 8 p.m.-midnight.
Jake Wise, singer-songwriter and Nevada fiddle champion, plays the Mancos Valley Distillery at 8 p.m. 946-0229 for details.
Cascade Kinzie bring live progressive/folk/indie to the Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., from 9 p.m.-midnight. 403-1200 for details.
DJ CK spins dance beatz at Pongas, 121 W. 8th St., from 9 p.m.-close. The DJ returns at the same time on Saturday. 382-8554 for details.
Wild Country returns to the Billy Goat Saloon, on U.S. Hwy. 160 in Gem Village, at 9 p.m. 884-9155 for details.
Bump the System presents DayQuill, RasDwas & Dj Treazon spinning at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m.
Saturday13
The Durango Farmers Market returns to First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. 9th St., from 8 a.m.-noon. The event includes produce from local farmers, prepared food items and locally made crafts. www.durangofarmersmarket.org
The Ignacio Community Library offers a free class on all natural skin care at 9:30 a.m. 563-9287 to register.
The annual Dolores Escalante Mountain Bike Race starts at 9:50 a.m. in downtown Dolores. The event is open to all categories, includes cash prizes and benefits youth and community projects. www.active.com.
Colvig Silver Camps offers a family day fund-raiser from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The event includes a ropes course, hikes, archery, climbing and other nature fun and benefits Mountain Middle School. funevents@mountainmiddleschool.org for details.
Tim Telep plays an acoustic set at the Brickhouse Café, 1849 Main Ave., from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Telep returns at the same time on Aug. 14. 247-3760 for details.
A benefit concert for Buffalo Woman Ranch, an equine therapy ranch near Dove Creek, runs from noon-7 p.m. and features a silent auction, food and beverages and a full line-up of national and local bands. www.buffalowomanranch.com for details.
Yogadurango, 1485 Florida Rd. offers a free Yoga Basics Workshop from 1-2:30 p.m. No previous experience necessary. 946-8961.
The San Juan Mountains Association hosts its annual Volunteer/Membership Recognition Picnic at the Junction Creek Group Picnic Area at 4 p.m. The event includes a social hour, food and awards. 385-1210.
Navajo State Park hosts “Growing Up is Hard to Do,” a Kids’ Corner presentation on animal growth and metamorphosis, at 4:30 p.m. At 7 p.m. Pat Jackson, founder and executive director of the St. Francis Sanctuary and Wildlife Rehabilitation, will give a talk. 883-2208 for details.
Cascade Kinzie stops off at the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 6-8 p.m. The Tumblin’ Dice, a classic rock trio, goes on from 9 p.m.-close.
Pete Giuliani plays a solo acoustic set at The Schank House at Vallecito Lake from 6-10 p.m. 4
Psychedelic Mojo rocks the Silverton Brewery from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents Peter Robot spinning from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.
Shotgun Jesus plays the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m.
The Ignacio Community Library offers a free class on all natural skin care at 9:30 a.m. 563-9287 to register.
The annual Dolores Escalante Mountain Bike Race starts at 9:50 a.m. in downtown Dolores. The event is open to all categories, includes cash prizes and benefits youth and community projects. www.active.com.
Colvig Silver Camps offers a family day fund-raiser from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The event includes a ropes course, hikes, archery, climbing and other nature fun and benefits Mountain Middle School. funevents@mountainmiddleschool.org for details.
Tim Telep plays an acoustic set at the Brickhouse Café, 1849 Main Ave., from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Telep returns at the same time on Aug. 14. 247-3760 for details.
A benefit concert for Buffalo Woman Ranch, an equine therapy ranch near Dove Creek, runs from noon-7 p.m. and features a silent auction, food and beverages and a full line-up of national and local bands. www.buffalowomanranch.com for details.
Yogadurango, 1485 Florida Rd. offers a free Yoga Basics Workshop from 1-2:30 p.m. No previous experience necessary. 946-8961.
The San Juan Mountains Association hosts its annual Volunteer/Membership Recognition Picnic at the Junction Creek Group Picnic Area at 4 p.m. The event includes a social hour, food and awards. 385-1210.
Navajo State Park hosts “Growing Up is Hard to Do,” a Kids’ Corner presentation on animal growth and metamorphosis, at 4:30 p.m. At 7 p.m. Pat Jackson, founder and executive director of the St. Francis Sanctuary and Wildlife Rehabilitation, will give a talk. 883-2208 for details.
Cascade Kinzie stops off at the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 6-8 p.m. The Tumblin’ Dice, a classic rock trio, goes on from 9 p.m.-close.
Pete Giuliani plays a solo acoustic set at The Schank House at Vallecito Lake from 6-10 p.m. 4
Psychedelic Mojo rocks the Silverton Brewery from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents Peter Robot spinning from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.
Shotgun Jesus plays the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m.
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The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave., hosts its traditional Irish music jam from 12:30-4 p.m.
Pete Giuliani plays a solo acoustic show at Trimble Hot Springs from 1-4 p.m. for the Summer of Sundays music series. www.trimblehotsprings.com for details.
The Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., hosts its Gospel Brunch with music from 1-3 p.m. The Blue Moon Ramblers play their weekly gig beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Durango Food Not Bombs (FNB) offers its weekly free vegan/vegetarian meal at 1-3 p.m. in Riverfront/Iris Park. Cascade Kinzie will play live progressive/indie/folk during the lunch. www.foodnotbombs.net.
Mel Archuleta & Roy Gallegos play a free show at Wines of the San Juan, located at Navajo Dam, from 4-7 p.m. 505-632-0879 for details.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Musica del Mundo, world music and dancing, beginning at 8 p.m. 259-9018 for details.
Pete Giuliani plays a solo acoustic show at Trimble Hot Springs from 1-4 p.m. for the Summer of Sundays music series. www.trimblehotsprings.com for details.
The Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., hosts its Gospel Brunch with music from 1-3 p.m. The Blue Moon Ramblers play their weekly gig beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Durango Food Not Bombs (FNB) offers its weekly free vegan/vegetarian meal at 1-3 p.m. in Riverfront/Iris Park. Cascade Kinzie will play live progressive/indie/folk during the lunch. www.foodnotbombs.net.
Mel Archuleta & Roy Gallegos play a free show at Wines of the San Juan, located at Navajo Dam, from 4-7 p.m. 505-632-0879 for details.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Musica del Mundo, world music and dancing, beginning at 8 p.m. 259-9018 for details.
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ediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., offers a free infant massage class for parent and kids ages 2-6 months from 10:30-11:30 a.m. 259-7337 for details.
Mark Simons plays classical and jazz guitar at Cosmo, 919 Main Ave., from 4:30-6 p.m. 259-2898 for details.
Chad MacCluskey performs solo jazz guitar at the Cyprus Café, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo plays the patio at Mutu’s, 701 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m.
Tim Guidotti plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.
Mark Simons plays classical and jazz guitar at Cosmo, 919 Main Ave., from 4:30-6 p.m. 259-2898 for details.
Chad MacCluskey performs solo jazz guitar at the Cyprus Café, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo plays the patio at Mutu’s, 701 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m.
Tim Guidotti plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.
Tuesday16
Four Corners Counseling hosts its free weekly Wellness Walk from 10-11 a.m. along the river trail. The walks run through August and meet at Schneider Park. 946-8004 for details.
Mill Street Brews, 25 W. Mill St. in Bayfield, offers its weekly Open Acoustic Jam beginning at 5 p.m. 884-7070 for details.
Durango BMX hosts open gate practice from 5:30 p.m.-dusk. www.durangobmx.com.
Terry Rickard plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Group, with vocalist Alison Dance, plays the patio at the Cyprus Café, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m.
Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a 6:30 p.m. book signing with historian Carol Turner, author of Notorious San Juans: Wicked Tales from Ouray, San Juan & La Plata Counties. 247-1438.
The Durango Melodrama presents a benefit performance of “After Dark” at 7:45 p.m. and will donate a portion of its ticket proceeds to Mountain Middle School. www.henrystratertheatre.com or call 375-7160 for details.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts its weekly open mic from 8 p.m.-close. 259-9018.
Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave., hosts Beer Bingo from 9-11 p.m. with prizes for each game.
Wednesday17
The Durango Discovery Museum offers its weekly Discovery Kids Smart Art at 9:30 a.m. Asteroid Annie will lead hands-on, science/art workshops. www.durangodiscovery.org.
Trails 2000 hosts a volunteer work day from 4-7 p.m. For location and details, visit www.trails2000.org.
Evenings ‘til Eight, Durango’s midweek farmers market featuring food, art and live music, returns to downtown Durango from 5-8 p.m. Evenings ‘til Eight meets every Wednesday through Sept. 28.
The 2011 DEVO Short Track Cross Country Series continues at FLC’s Factory Trails from 5-6:30 p.m. The race is open to kids and adults of all levels. www.durangodevo.com.
Bocce Ball returns to Buckley Park from 5:30-7 p.m. All skill levels are welcome.
Himalayan Kitchen, 988 Main Ave., hosts a 6 p.m. film fund-raiser for a coming visit from the Gaden Shartse Tibetan Monks. “What Remains of Us” explores the nonviolent resistance movement in Tibet. The monks will be in Durango to construct a sacred sand mandala from Aug. 29-Sept. 1. 946-5942 for details.
Fort Lewis College hosts an information session on adult education opportunities at 6 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. 247-7670 or fankhauser_c@fortlewis.edu for details.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo plays the patio at the Cyprus Café, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m.
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.
The Durango Chess Club gathers for its weekly meeting at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, at 6:30 p.m.
The Durango Public Library kicks off its Women’s Health Lecture Series at 7 p.m. with “Hormone Balancing 101: Breaking the PMS Cycle,” a talk with acupuncturist Julie Gwyther. 375-3387 for details.
The San Juan/Four Corners Native Plant Society hosts a free wildflower walk at 7 p.m. lissaray@sisna.com for details.
Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.
The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave., hosts its weekly Pub Quiz with trivia and prizes beginning at 8:30 p.m. www.theirishembassypub.com.
Trails 2000 hosts a volunteer work day from 4-7 p.m. For location and details, visit www.trails2000.org.
Evenings ‘til Eight, Durango’s midweek farmers market featuring food, art and live music, returns to downtown Durango from 5-8 p.m. Evenings ‘til Eight meets every Wednesday through Sept. 28.
The 2011 DEVO Short Track Cross Country Series continues at FLC’s Factory Trails from 5-6:30 p.m. The race is open to kids and adults of all levels. www.durangodevo.com.
Bocce Ball returns to Buckley Park from 5:30-7 p.m. All skill levels are welcome.
Himalayan Kitchen, 988 Main Ave., hosts a 6 p.m. film fund-raiser for a coming visit from the Gaden Shartse Tibetan Monks. “What Remains of Us” explores the nonviolent resistance movement in Tibet. The monks will be in Durango to construct a sacred sand mandala from Aug. 29-Sept. 1. 946-5942 for details.
Fort Lewis College hosts an information session on adult education opportunities at 6 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. 247-7670 or fankhauser_c@fortlewis.edu for details.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo plays the patio at the Cyprus Café, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m.
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.
The Durango Chess Club gathers for its weekly meeting at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, at 6:30 p.m.
The Durango Public Library kicks off its Women’s Health Lecture Series at 7 p.m. with “Hormone Balancing 101: Breaking the PMS Cycle,” a talk with acupuncturist Julie Gwyther. 375-3387 for details.
The San Juan/Four Corners Native Plant Society hosts a free wildflower walk at 7 p.m. lissaray@sisna.com for details.
Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.
The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave., hosts its weekly Pub Quiz with trivia and prizes beginning at 8:30 p.m. www.theirishembassypub.com.
Ongoing
The Rochester Hotel, 726 E. Second Ave., hosts “The Traveling Suitcase Review,” an art exhibition featuring works by Santa Fe painter Shelley Horton-Trippe. The show includes new paintings, small-scale installations and assemblages and will be up through Aug. 31.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts “Muses: Life’s Inspirations,” a juried exhibit of fine art quilts, and “Images Drawn From Nature,” a print exhibit from Kumi Korf, in the Art Library. 259-4363 for details.
The River Café, 555 Rivergate Lane, exhibits a collection of photographs from Howard Rachlin. 422-8027 for details.
“Greater Tuna,” the satirical comedy set in Tuna, Texas, plays the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., on Friday and Saturday nights. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and the show goes on at 8 p.m. www.durangoarts.org for details.
The Durango Melodrama returns to the Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. Performances of “The Pursuit of Happiness” and “After Dark” alternate at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesdays-Sundays. www.henrystratertheatre.com for details.
The Anasazi Heritage Center presents the photo show, Sacred Images: A Vision of Native American Rock Art, through Oct. 30. In addition, the Plein Air Painters of the Four Corners will present their 2011 summer exhibition through Sept. 6. www.co.blm.gov/ahc for details.
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College presents “Treasures Unveiled: Extraordinary Items from the Vault of the Center of Southwest Studies.” “Frontier Blues: The Legacy of Fort Lewis College,” an exhibition commemorating FLC’s Centennial, is also on display. 247-7456 for details.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts “Muses: Life’s Inspirations,” a juried exhibit of fine art quilts, and “Images Drawn From Nature,” a print exhibit from Kumi Korf, in the Art Library. 259-4363 for details.
The River Café, 555 Rivergate Lane, exhibits a collection of photographs from Howard Rachlin. 422-8027 for details.
“Greater Tuna,” the satirical comedy set in Tuna, Texas, plays the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., on Friday and Saturday nights. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and the show goes on at 8 p.m. www.durangoarts.org for details.
The Durango Melodrama returns to the Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. Performances of “The Pursuit of Happiness” and “After Dark” alternate at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesdays-Sundays. www.henrystratertheatre.com for details.
The Anasazi Heritage Center presents the photo show, Sacred Images: A Vision of Native American Rock Art, through Oct. 30. In addition, the Plein Air Painters of the Four Corners will present their 2011 summer exhibition through Sept. 6. www.co.blm.gov/ahc for details.
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College presents “Treasures Unveiled: Extraordinary Items from the Vault of the Center of Southwest Studies.” “Frontier Blues: The Legacy of Fort Lewis College,” an exhibition commemorating FLC’s Centennial, is also on display. 247-7456 for details.
Upcoming
The San Juan/Four Corners Native Plant Society will lead an Aug. 18 wildflower hike on Molas Pass to search for ferns. 882-4647.
Colorado Wild and the Center for Native Ecosystems will hold an introductory event Aug. 18 at Carver Brewing Co. to celebrate their merger. Wild Mountain will be playing the free event. www.rockymountainwild.org for details.
Mischievous Mistress, of Portland, Colorado Springs’ Egg Leggs and Durango’s Whale Logic will play an all ages show at the Backstage Theatre on Aug. 19.
Ester Nicholson will play a concert of inspirational music at St. Mark’s on Aug. 19. 533-9040.
Void Where Prohibited, a long-running rock band from San Francisco, will reunite in Durango for shows at the Derailed Saloon on Aug. 19 & 20.
The Tour de Farms Durango Bike Tour will return Aug. 27 to highlight local growers. The event offers a leisurely 5-mile in-town short route tour or a 25 mile long route loop.
Ellie Drake, founder of Brave Heart Women, will lead an Aug. 28 event in Durango at the Sleeping Beauty Ranch. Visit www.BraveHeartWomenTour.com for details.
The Four Corners Folk Festival returns Sept. 2-4 and includes headliners Keb’ Mo’, Los Lobos and Natalie MacMaster. www.folkwest.com for details.
A presentation on the Health Insurance Exchange (an organizational marketplace for customers to shop for health) with Joan Henneberry, planning director for the Colorado Health Insurance Exchange, takes place at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at the LPEA multi-purpose room.
Durango Mountain Resort will host the Second Wind Scramble, a new adventure race to benefit the Second Wind Fund of Four Corners Colorado, on Sept. 17. Visit www.active.com or call 946- 9586 for details.
Colorado Wild and the Center for Native Ecosystems will hold an introductory event Aug. 18 at Carver Brewing Co. to celebrate their merger. Wild Mountain will be playing the free event. www.rockymountainwild.org for details.
Mischievous Mistress, of Portland, Colorado Springs’ Egg Leggs and Durango’s Whale Logic will play an all ages show at the Backstage Theatre on Aug. 19.
Ester Nicholson will play a concert of inspirational music at St. Mark’s on Aug. 19. 533-9040.
Void Where Prohibited, a long-running rock band from San Francisco, will reunite in Durango for shows at the Derailed Saloon on Aug. 19 & 20.
The Tour de Farms Durango Bike Tour will return Aug. 27 to highlight local growers. The event offers a leisurely 5-mile in-town short route tour or a 25 mile long route loop.
Ellie Drake, founder of Brave Heart Women, will lead an Aug. 28 event in Durango at the Sleeping Beauty Ranch. Visit www.BraveHeartWomenTour.com for details.
The Four Corners Folk Festival returns Sept. 2-4 and includes headliners Keb’ Mo’, Los Lobos and Natalie MacMaster. www.folkwest.com for details.
A presentation on the Health Insurance Exchange (an organizational marketplace for customers to shop for health) with Joan Henneberry, planning director for the Colorado Health Insurance Exchange, takes place at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at the LPEA multi-purpose room.
Durango Mountain Resort will host the Second Wind Scramble, a new adventure race to benefit the Second Wind Fund of Four Corners Colorado, on Sept. 17. Visit www.active.com or call 946- 9586 for details.
Open Shutter hosts international juried exhibit
What: “Exposure,” Open Shutter’s second annual juried exhibitWhere: The Open Shutter Gallery, 755 Main Ave.
When: Opening on Aug. 12 with a 5-9 p.m. reception and running through Sept. 12
“Exposure” goes up at the Open Shutter Gallery this week. The show is the gallery’s second annual international juried exhibit and was judged by Open Shutter as well as world-renowned photographer Steve McCurry.
Seventy-two photographers from all over the globe will exhibit their black and white, color and alternative process photographs in the gallery. The show also includes six talented new photographers under the age of 18. The special awards, including Best of Show, Best of Color, Best of Black & White as well as seven excellence awards were selected by McCurry.
McCurry is credited as having taken “The world’s most recognizable photograph” of a young Afghan girl refugee in 1985. Seventeen years later, he defied odds and found her again in remote Afghanistan.
“Exposure” opens this Fri., Aug. 12, with a 5-9 p.m. reception. Many of the featured photographers will be on hand and award winners will be announced at the reception. For more information, call 382-8355 or visit www.openshuttergallery.com.
Robert Earl Keen returning to the Concert Hall
What: A local show from the legendary Texas troubadourWhere: The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
When: Aug. 17. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
The legendary Robert Earl Keen returns to Durango’s biggest stage next week. Keen plays the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Aug. 17 in support of his new album, “Ready for Confetti.” Special guest Shannon McNally opens the show at 7:30 p.m.
Born in Houston, Keen got his start playing country music with Lyle Lovett on his front porch. Though he’s been hailed as “the most successful artist many Americans have never heard,” Keen’s songs have been recorded by George Strait, Lyle Lovett, Shawn Colvin, the Dixie Chicks and the Highwaymen. He’s also been playing sold-out venues for more than 25 years.
“Ready for Confetti” (Lost Highway Records) is Keen’s 16th studio album and set for release on Aug. 30. The work is said to further showcase his talent as a songwriter as he paints vivid pictures of the characters he’s met during his travels.
Tickets for the show are available on-line at www.durangoconcerts.com, by calling 247-7657 or at the Downtown Ticket Office, located at 7th Street and Main.