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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.
The Center of Southwest Studies hosts a booksigning with Fredric B. Wildfang and Nik Kendziorski for their new postcard collection, Durango. The event runs 5-7 p.m. 247-7456 for details.
The Lisa Blue Trio plays a sultry blend of favorites on the patio at Rylee Mac’s, 1485 Florida Rd., from 5-9 p.m.
Jack Ellis, of 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 Animas Mountain Trail. Interested runners should meet at the trailhead at 6 p.m. 946-5557 for details.
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 Mutu’s, 701 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m.
Brad Tarpley, Katrina and Cook bring classical and jazz to the Jean Pierre Wine Bar, 605 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m.-close. 247-7700.
“Durango CO…. One Community,” a 4-day celebration and immigration film festival, kicks off with a 7 p.m. opening party at the American Legion, 878 E. Second Ave. The event will screen 9 films exploring immigration issues on Sept. 16-18. www.durangouu.org for details.
The Life-Long Learning Lecture Series continues with “Journey to the Land of the Pandas,” a talk by Katherine Feng, at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall. 247-7401.
The Durango Photography Club meets at 7 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Bill Proud will discuss being the photography juror at the La Plata County Fair.
Hello Dollface plays the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts Salsa Night with dance lessons and music from DJ Lucero from 8 p.m. -close. 259-9018.
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.
Forever Growing plays Thirsty Thursday at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m.
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The Durango Recreation Center hosts a pool party with free admission from 2-7 p.m. Members of the community are invited to swim and play on all of the new play features in the leisure pool.
The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave., presents “The Grand Petite,” a solo show of miniature paintings by Elizabeth Kinahan, from 4-7 p.m. The event benefits the Aspen Guard Station’s artist-in-residence program. www.elizabethkinahan.com 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.
Black Velvet, with Nina Sasaki & Larry Carver, play their last show of the season on the patio at Rylee Mac’s, 1485 Florida Rd., at 5 p.m.
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.
Friends of Mountain Middle School present The Art of Wine from 6-8 p.m. at the Main Mall. The evening includes a wine tasting and silent auction bidding on original artwork and four custom wine barrel creations by local artists. Tickets are available at Coldwell Banker, Oohs & Ahhs and at the door.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents Friday Afternoon Club with live music from 6-9 p.m. and Soltron spinning from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018.
Wines of the San Juans Featured Artist Night features the artwork of Jennifer and Joshua Arnold from 6-8 p.m. The event includes live music and hors d’oeuvres. 505-632-0879.
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 on Sept. 17. 247-7700.
Jason Petty and Carolyn Martin pay tribute to two country music legends – Hank Williams and Patsy Cline – in “Country Royalty” at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
The 1st annual 10 Minute Play Festival kicks of at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., at 7:30 p.m. The event features local actors performing in five winning plays from the DAC’s recent contest and shows at the same time on Sept. 17. www.Durangoarts.org .
The Jelly Belly Boogie Band rocks the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 8 p.m.-close.
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.
Super Seed plays the Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave., from 9 p.m.-midnight.
Jack Ten High plays the Billy Goat Saloon, located on U.S. Hwy. 160 in Gem Village, at 9 p.m.
Freeplay appears at The 49 Club at Sky Ute Casino and Resort in Ignacio from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The band returns at the same time Sept. 17.
Dirty Bourbon River plays the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m.
Saturday17
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.
Durango Mountain Resort hosts the Second Wind Scramble, a new adventure race benefiting the Second Wind Fund of Four Corners Colorado, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The event includes a post-race BBQ and music from Aiko-Aiko Sound. Visit www.active.com or call 946- 9586.
The San Juan Mountains Association leads a hike on the Lower Engineer Trail beginning at 8:30 a.m. 385-1256 to register.
The Alzheimer’s Association’s Memory Walk meets at Santa Rita Park at 9 a.m. The event will be led by Deke Luhmann, who is a walking from Silverton to Durango to raise awareness about the disease. www.alz.org/walk.
The inaugural Hike MS Durango takes off a Durango Mountain Resort at 9 a.m. The event supports people living with multiple sclerosis and features three routes ranging from 2 to 8 miles and a post-hike BBQ. www.hikeMScolorado.org for details.
Artisan’s Café at the Durango Public Library hosts its nonprofit pancake breakfast from 9-11 a.m. The event benefits Mountain Middle School and includes guitar from Tim the Enchanter.
Yogadurango offers by-donation yoga in Buckley Park from 9-10:30 a.m. All levels welcome. 946-8961.
Sista Sessions, a new skateboard program for girls, meets from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Durango Skate Park. The program runs at the same time on Sunday and continues throughout the fall season. sistasessions@gmail.com.
Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a special story time with Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw and Uma Krishnaswami, authors of Same, Same but Different and The Grand Plan to Fix Everything at 10 a.m. A kids craft activity will follow. 247-1438 for details.
The Durango Salsa Festival, the second-annual celebration of all things salsa – the music, the dance, the condiment, returns to St. Mark’s Church, 910 Main Ave., from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. www.DurangoSalsaFestival.com for details.
San Juan Angler, 600 Main Ave., offers a free fly tying demonstration from 1-4 p.m. Guides will be on hand and tying patterns for fishing in the region. 382-9978.
The Durango Public Library hosts a 2:30 p.m. preview of the “Seuss on the Loose” celebration, which will run from Oct. 7-Nov. 12 and include original Dr. Seuss artwork and related events. www.durangoarts.org.
The Assortment plays The Balcony Bar & Grill, 600 Main Ave., from 6-10 p.m.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio plays the Doubletree Hotel’s Animas River Café 6-9 p.m.
Heartwood CoHousing in Bayfield hosts “Pipe Dreams: a Locomotory Local Foods Fantasia,” a fund-raiser featuring local foods and performance art, at 6:02 p.m. Proceeds will go to a new irrigation system for Heartwood. 799-3522 for details.
Kirtan, participatory singing with dancing, returns to YogaDurango, 1485 Florida Rd.,
from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Families are welcome to the first hour of the by-donation event. 259-2110. 4
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts a Salsa Festival After Party with music from Orchestra de Salsa and DJ Soltron from 7 p.m.-close. 259-9018.
The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave., hosts its Halfway to St Paddy’s Day party at 8 p.m. with music from Patrick’s Crossing. The event is a fund raiser for St. Baldrick’s Foundation and heads will be shaved and donations will be accepted for the charity. www.theirishembassypub.com.
Super Seed plays the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 8 p.m.-close.
The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, offers its weekly Slam Poetry and Open Mic Night. The event is open to all ages, and submissions must be entered by 8 p.m.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., presents Frogs Gone Fishing at 10 p.m.
Durango Mountain Resort hosts the Second Wind Scramble, a new adventure race benefiting the Second Wind Fund of Four Corners Colorado, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The event includes a post-race BBQ and music from Aiko-Aiko Sound. Visit www.active.com or call 946- 9586.
The San Juan Mountains Association leads a hike on the Lower Engineer Trail beginning at 8:30 a.m. 385-1256 to register.
The Alzheimer’s Association’s Memory Walk meets at Santa Rita Park at 9 a.m. The event will be led by Deke Luhmann, who is a walking from Silverton to Durango to raise awareness about the disease. www.alz.org/walk.
The inaugural Hike MS Durango takes off a Durango Mountain Resort at 9 a.m. The event supports people living with multiple sclerosis and features three routes ranging from 2 to 8 miles and a post-hike BBQ. www.hikeMScolorado.org for details.
Artisan’s Café at the Durango Public Library hosts its nonprofit pancake breakfast from 9-11 a.m. The event benefits Mountain Middle School and includes guitar from Tim the Enchanter.
Yogadurango offers by-donation yoga in Buckley Park from 9-10:30 a.m. All levels welcome. 946-8961.
Sista Sessions, a new skateboard program for girls, meets from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Durango Skate Park. The program runs at the same time on Sunday and continues throughout the fall season. sistasessions@gmail.com.
Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a special story time with Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw and Uma Krishnaswami, authors of Same, Same but Different and The Grand Plan to Fix Everything at 10 a.m. A kids craft activity will follow. 247-1438 for details.
The Durango Salsa Festival, the second-annual celebration of all things salsa – the music, the dance, the condiment, returns to St. Mark’s Church, 910 Main Ave., from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. www.DurangoSalsaFestival.com for details.
San Juan Angler, 600 Main Ave., offers a free fly tying demonstration from 1-4 p.m. Guides will be on hand and tying patterns for fishing in the region. 382-9978.
The Durango Public Library hosts a 2:30 p.m. preview of the “Seuss on the Loose” celebration, which will run from Oct. 7-Nov. 12 and include original Dr. Seuss artwork and related events. www.durangoarts.org.
The Assortment plays The Balcony Bar & Grill, 600 Main Ave., from 6-10 p.m.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio plays the Doubletree Hotel’s Animas River Café 6-9 p.m.
Heartwood CoHousing in Bayfield hosts “Pipe Dreams: a Locomotory Local Foods Fantasia,” a fund-raiser featuring local foods and performance art, at 6:02 p.m. Proceeds will go to a new irrigation system for Heartwood. 799-3522 for details.
Kirtan, participatory singing with dancing, returns to YogaDurango, 1485 Florida Rd.,
from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Families are welcome to the first hour of the by-donation event. 259-2110. 4
Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts a Salsa Festival After Party with music from Orchestra de Salsa and DJ Soltron from 7 p.m.-close. 259-9018.
The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave., hosts its Halfway to St Paddy’s Day party at 8 p.m. with music from Patrick’s Crossing. The event is a fund raiser for St. Baldrick’s Foundation and heads will be shaved and donations will be accepted for the charity. www.theirishembassypub.com.
Super Seed plays the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 8 p.m.-close.
The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, offers its weekly Slam Poetry and Open Mic Night. The event is open to all ages, and submissions must be entered by 8 p.m.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., presents Frogs Gone Fishing at 10 p.m.
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The Eat Local Celebration draws to a close with a locavore Sunday Brunch Club at Wagon Road Ranch from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 917-841-4242 for details.
The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave., hosts a traditional Irish music jam 12:30-4 p.m.
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. www.foodnotbombs.net.
Waiting on Trial plays a free show at Wines of the San Juan from 4-7 p.m. 505-632-0879 for details.
The Sam Bush Band returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College for a 7:30 p.m. show. Special guest, Austin-based band The Trishas, opens. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Musica del Mundo with world music and dancing from 8 p.m.-close. 259-9018.
The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave., hosts a traditional Irish music jam 12:30-4 p.m.
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. www.foodnotbombs.net.
Waiting on Trial plays a free show at Wines of the San Juan from 4-7 p.m. 505-632-0879 for details.
The Sam Bush Band returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College for a 7:30 p.m. show. Special guest, Austin-based band The Trishas, opens. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Musica del Mundo with world music and dancing from 8 p.m.-close. 259-9018.
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Mark Simons plays classical and jazz guitar at Cosmo, 919 Main Ave., 4:30-6 p.m. 259-2898.
An educational workshop on “Rights to Non-tributary Groundwater: Information for Overlying Landowners” meets at 6:30 p.m. at Florida Mesa Elementary School. The session will discuss ways to protect landowners’ interests. 259-3583 for details.
The Center of Light hosts its weekly Light Lecture Series at 7 p.m. in 146 Jones Hall at Fort Lewis. Topics range from meditation and relationships to overcoming addictions and negative emotions. www.LightLectureSeries.com for details.
An educational workshop on “Rights to Non-tributary Groundwater: Information for Overlying Landowners” meets at 6:30 p.m. at Florida Mesa Elementary School. The session will discuss ways to protect landowners’ interests. 259-3583 for details.
The Center of Light hosts its weekly Light Lecture Series at 7 p.m. in 146 Jones Hall at Fort Lewis. Topics range from meditation and relationships to overcoming addictions and negative emotions. www.LightLectureSeries.com for details.
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The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., offers a series of presentations covering the works of Salvador Dali, Alexander Calder, Georgia O’Keeffe and Navajo weaving every Tuesday in September from 10-11 a.m. 259-9119 to RSVP.
Mill Street Brews, 25 W. Mill St. in Bayfield, offers its weekly Open Acoustic Jam beginning at 5 p.m. 884-7070.
Durango BMX hosts open gate practice from 5:30 p.m.-dusk. www.durangobmx.com.
The Colorado Mountain Club presents Laszlo Szuecs, noted ski mountaineer, discussing “High and Lows of 50 Years in the Mountains” at 7 p.m. at the Center of Southwest Studies. Szuecs has made thousands of mountain ascents and ski descents on both sides of the Atlantic.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts its weekly open mic night from 8 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.
Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave., hosts Beer Bingo from 9-11 p.m. with prizes for each game.
Wednesday21
An open house for the Mancos Public Library to show off its new offerings goes from 10 a.m-7 p.m. 533-7600.
Trails 2000 hosts a volunteer work day from 4-7 p.m. For location and details, visit www.trails2000.org.
DurangoSpace 1221 Main Ave., offers a free workshop, “Mobile Website - A Tool for You?” from 4-6 p.m. www.durangospace.com.
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.
Fort Lewis College hosts an information session on opportunities for adult learners at 6 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. 247-7670 or fankhauser_c@fortlewis.edu 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.
The Durango Chess Club gathers for its weekly meeting at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, at 6:30 p.m.
The FLC Common Reading Experience presents a 7 p.m. talk and booksigning with Warren St. John, author of Outcasts United, at the Community Concert Hall. www.durangoconcerts.com.
The Durango Public Library continues its Women’s Health Lecture Series with “Healing Endometriosis Naturally,” a talk by Julie Gwyther, from 7-8 p.m. www.durangopubliclibrary.org.
The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave., hosts its weekly Pub Quiz with trivia and prizes beginning at 8:30 p.m. www.theirishembassypub.com.
The 6th annual Reel Rock Tour, a collection of the year’s best climbing films, shows at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 6 & 8:30 p.m.
DJ Double D hosts the weekly Karaoke/Gong Show at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m.
Trails 2000 hosts a volunteer work day from 4-7 p.m. For location and details, visit www.trails2000.org.
DurangoSpace 1221 Main Ave., offers a free workshop, “Mobile Website - A Tool for You?” from 4-6 p.m. www.durangospace.com.
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.
Fort Lewis College hosts an information session on opportunities for adult learners at 6 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. 247-7670 or fankhauser_c@fortlewis.edu 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.
The Durango Chess Club gathers for its weekly meeting at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, at 6:30 p.m.
The FLC Common Reading Experience presents a 7 p.m. talk and booksigning with Warren St. John, author of Outcasts United, at the Community Concert Hall. www.durangoconcerts.com.
The Durango Public Library continues its Women’s Health Lecture Series with “Healing Endometriosis Naturally,” a talk by Julie Gwyther, from 7-8 p.m. www.durangopubliclibrary.org.
The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave., hosts its weekly Pub Quiz with trivia and prizes beginning at 8:30 p.m. www.theirishembassypub.com.
The 6th annual Reel Rock Tour, a collection of the year’s best climbing films, shows at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 6 & 8:30 p.m.
DJ Double D hosts the weekly Karaoke/Gong Show at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9 p.m.
Ongoing
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., presents Open Doors, a taster exhibit for Durango Open Studios, through Sept. 18. In the DAC Art Library, Hands On II, mixed-media works by students of past F.O.A.L. workshops, shows. 259-2606.
Kroegers Ace Hardware, 8 Town Plaza, hosts a “bear paws” fund raiser for Bear Smart Durango. Customers purchasing paws will be entered in a drawing to win a free bear-resistant trash container, courtesy of Phoenix Recycling. 749-4262.
The “Secret Lives of the Divine,” a one-woman comedy show written and performed by regional artist Sarah Syverson, will be performed at the Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. on Sept. 16 & 17 and 2 p.m. on Sept. 18. www.pagosacenter.org for details.
The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery presents The Arroyo Arte Collective’s “Standing on the Outside, Sitting on the Outside” through Sept. 24. Three Dine’ women confront the complex geo-politics of life on the outskirts of the Navajo reservation in the multi-media installation. 247-7167.
The Rochester Hotel, 725 E. Second Ave., hosts Jen Davey’s “Transformative Elements” through Sept. 29. 385-1920 for details.
The Open Shutter Gallery, 755 Main Ave., presents “Toyed With,” a juried exhibit of shots taken with toy and vintage cameras, shows in the Red Room through Oct. 1. For more information, call 382-8355 or visit www.openshuttergallery.com.
The River Café, 555 Rivergate Lane, exhibits a collection of photographs from Howard Rachlin through the month of September. 422-8027.
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. The exhibit features Utah rock art in vintage chromogenic prints by photographers Craig Law, Tom Till and John Telford. www.co.blm.gov/ahc.
Kroegers Ace Hardware, 8 Town Plaza, hosts a “bear paws” fund raiser for Bear Smart Durango. Customers purchasing paws will be entered in a drawing to win a free bear-resistant trash container, courtesy of Phoenix Recycling. 749-4262.
The “Secret Lives of the Divine,” a one-woman comedy show written and performed by regional artist Sarah Syverson, will be performed at the Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. on Sept. 16 & 17 and 2 p.m. on Sept. 18. www.pagosacenter.org for details.
The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery presents The Arroyo Arte Collective’s “Standing on the Outside, Sitting on the Outside” through Sept. 24. Three Dine’ women confront the complex geo-politics of life on the outskirts of the Navajo reservation in the multi-media installation. 247-7167.
The Rochester Hotel, 725 E. Second Ave., hosts Jen Davey’s “Transformative Elements” through Sept. 29. 385-1920 for details.
The Open Shutter Gallery, 755 Main Ave., presents “Toyed With,” a juried exhibit of shots taken with toy and vintage cameras, shows in the Red Room through Oct. 1. For more information, call 382-8355 or visit www.openshuttergallery.com.
The River Café, 555 Rivergate Lane, exhibits a collection of photographs from Howard Rachlin through the month of September. 422-8027.
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. The exhibit features Utah rock art in vintage chromogenic prints by photographers Craig Law, Tom Till and John Telford. www.co.blm.gov/ahc.
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College presents “Frontier Blues: The Legacy of Fort Lewis College,” an exhibition commemorating FLC’s Centennial. “Fiber Celebrated 2011” is also on display. 247-7456.
Upcoming
The 2011 Pack Llama Festival will meet from Sept. 22-25 in Silverton. www.packllamafestival.rentallama.com for details.
A fund-raiser for Ginny Hutchins, a FLC professor who was recently diagnosed with brain cancer, will meet at the Community Concert Hall on Sept. 23. The benefit will include live music from Jack Ten High, food and libations, silent auction and kids activities. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Over the Rhine, Mary Gauthier and Richard Shindell, will play the Smiley Theatre on Sept. 23 for a Durango Acoustic Music concert.
TOP, a juried garment design exhibition and auction fund-raiser, will return to the Durango Arts Center on Sept. 23. top.nfp@ hotmail.com for details.
Ska Brewing’s 16th Anniversary Party and Brewer’s Invitational, featuring legendary ska band The Toasters, is set for Sept. 24.
The second annual Durango Independent Film Festival’s Walk of Fame, featuring food, drink, film and music, happens Sept. 24.
The Bayfield Chamber of Commerce will host a sheep roast and movie night on Sept. 24.
The Manhattan Short Film Festival will return to Durango with screenings Sept. 25 & 27 at the Durango Arts Center.
Grammy-nominated songwriter Sarah Siskind will join Travis Book for a Sept. 28 show at the Rochester Hotel. n
FLC Cycling’s Fall Blaze Bicycle Tour will launch with a “Salute to Tom Danielson” on Sept. 30 at the Community Concert Hall. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.
Town Mountain and special guest Wild Mountain will play a Durango Acoustic Music concert on Sept. 30 at the Durango Arts Center.
La Plata County Humane Society will host its 4th annual Bark & Wine Fund-raiser on Oct. 1. Legendary climber Lynn Hill will speak at the event.
The Henry Strater Theatre will host a CD release party for Hello Dollface on Oct. 15. Proceeds benefit the Stillwater Foundation.
A fund-raiser for Ginny Hutchins, a FLC professor who was recently diagnosed with brain cancer, will meet at the Community Concert Hall on Sept. 23. The benefit will include live music from Jack Ten High, food and libations, silent auction and kids activities. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Over the Rhine, Mary Gauthier and Richard Shindell, will play the Smiley Theatre on Sept. 23 for a Durango Acoustic Music concert.
TOP, a juried garment design exhibition and auction fund-raiser, will return to the Durango Arts Center on Sept. 23. top.nfp@ hotmail.com for details.
Ska Brewing’s 16th Anniversary Party and Brewer’s Invitational, featuring legendary ska band The Toasters, is set for Sept. 24.
The second annual Durango Independent Film Festival’s Walk of Fame, featuring food, drink, film and music, happens Sept. 24.
The Bayfield Chamber of Commerce will host a sheep roast and movie night on Sept. 24.
The Manhattan Short Film Festival will return to Durango with screenings Sept. 25 & 27 at the Durango Arts Center.
Grammy-nominated songwriter Sarah Siskind will join Travis Book for a Sept. 28 show at the Rochester Hotel. n
FLC Cycling’s Fall Blaze Bicycle Tour will launch with a “Salute to Tom Danielson” on Sept. 30 at the Community Concert Hall. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.
Town Mountain and special guest Wild Mountain will play a Durango Acoustic Music concert on Sept. 30 at the Durango Arts Center.
La Plata County Humane Society will host its 4th annual Bark & Wine Fund-raiser on Oct. 1. Legendary climber Lynn Hill will speak at the event.
The Henry Strater Theatre will host a CD release party for Hello Dollface on Oct. 15. Proceeds benefit the Stillwater Foundation.
Kelley Hunt to play local benefit
What: A benefit concert by the acclaimed rock/blues artistWhere: The Rochester Hotel courtyard, 721 E. Second Ave.
When: Sun., Sept. 18, 4 p.m.
Hot off her performance at Telluride Blues & Brews, Kelley Hunt is playing a benefit concert in Durango. The acclaimed roots R&B singer goes on at the Rochester Hotel courtyard this
Sunday in a fund-raiser for the La Plata Family Centers Coalition.
Hunt is recognized throughout the industry as “fiercely independent” and combines roots rock, blues, gospel and folk to create her unique sound. Her accomplishments include five acclaimed international releases, numerous performances on international festival stages and six appearances on “A Prairie Home Companion.”
Proceeds from the show and a percentage of Hunt’s CD and merchandise sales will benefit the La Plata Family Centers Coalition and its mission to build healthy communities by promoting and supporting the growth and development of families. For more information, visit www.whatshappeningdurango.com.
Showcase of the Arts continues
What: A three week celebration of the artsWhere: All over Durango
When: Through Sept. 25
Durango’s annual nod to the arts hits its stride this week. The Durango Showcase of the Arts runs through Sept. 25 and spotlights culinary, visual and fine arts as well as music, literary and theatre performances at various Durango locations.
The Durango Autumn Arts Festival, which runs from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sept. 17 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sept. 18, is a centerpiece of the Showcase. The event will fill E. Second Avenue with artists and their work as well as vendors and entertainment. Also on tap this week, is the DAC’s 10-Minute Play Festival; the Art of Wine; the Durango Salsa Festival; and numerous openings, workshops, signings and readings.
For more information, visit www.durangoshowcaseofthearts.org.