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Feel the buzz at the 8th annual Coffee Fest
Thursday06
Garden Open House & Work Day, 4 p.m., Fort Lewis College Campus Garden.
Fifth Corner Road Show, photography by Linda Pampinella and Kathy Myrick, opening reception, 5-8 p.m., show runs through Oct. 15, The Rochester Bar, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
First Thursdays Art Walk, 5 p.m., meet at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Opening reception for landscapes and abstracts of Lou Martinelli, 5-7 p.m., show runs through Oct. 7, Raider Ridge Cafe, 509 E. 8th Ave.
“Recently Domesticated” opening reception, works by Alicia McKim, 5-7 p.m., Durango Arts Center Art Library. www.durangoarts.org.
Durango Motorless Transit group trail run, Church Camp, 5:30 p.m., meet near Chapman Lake off Junction Creek Road. 946-5557 or www.go-dmt.org.
Lee Bartley, live music, 6-9 p.m., Cyprus Café, 725 E. 2nd Ave.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Durango Elks Lodge.
JP Duo, 6:30 p.m. - close, Jean-Pierre Wine Bar, 601 Main Ave.
“Feeble Points of Reference” opening reception, works by Alicia McKim, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Argentine Tango practice, 7-9 p.m., Rotary Park Gazebo, Smiley Building if bad weather. www.tangodurango.com
Salsa night with DJ Caliente, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Andrew Sickler, live music, 8:30-11 p.m., Applebee’s, 800 Camino del Rio.
DJ P.A. and DJ Two Tone, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., Angel’s End Zone, Cortez.
Fifth Corner Road Show, photography by Linda Pampinella and Kathy Myrick, opening reception, 5-8 p.m., show runs through Oct. 15, The Rochester Bar, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
First Thursdays Art Walk, 5 p.m., meet at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Opening reception for landscapes and abstracts of Lou Martinelli, 5-7 p.m., show runs through Oct. 7, Raider Ridge Cafe, 509 E. 8th Ave.
“Recently Domesticated” opening reception, works by Alicia McKim, 5-7 p.m., Durango Arts Center Art Library. www.durangoarts.org.
Durango Motorless Transit group trail run, Church Camp, 5:30 p.m., meet near Chapman Lake off Junction Creek Road. 946-5557 or www.go-dmt.org.
Lee Bartley, live music, 6-9 p.m., Cyprus Café, 725 E. 2nd Ave.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Durango Elks Lodge.
JP Duo, 6:30 p.m. - close, Jean-Pierre Wine Bar, 601 Main Ave.
“Feeble Points of Reference” opening reception, works by Alicia McKim, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Argentine Tango practice, 7-9 p.m., Rotary Park Gazebo, Smiley Building if bad weather. www.tangodurango.com
Salsa night with DJ Caliente, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Andrew Sickler, live music, 8:30-11 p.m., Applebee’s, 800 Camino del Rio.
DJ P.A. and DJ Two Tone, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., Angel’s End Zone, Cortez.
Friday07
Voter Registration Rally, sponsored by Southwest Center for Independence, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Santa Rita Park.
Firkin Fridays with “Peaches & Cream,” 3 p.m., Steamworks, 801 E. 2nd Ave. 259-9200.
Irish music, 5-7:30 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
The Jeff Solon Swing’n Big Band, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café at the Doubletree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Ashley Edwards, live music, 6-8:30 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. 403-8182.
The Lawn Chair Kings, 6-9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Kirk James, live music, 6-9 p.m., Nello’s Bistro in Pagosa Springs.
Jack Ellis, live music, 6-9 p.m., The Phoenix Room at The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs.
Past Lives: 25 Fine Artists and a Dance Party, 6:30-9 p.m., Dancing with Doom, 9 p.m., The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave. 259-0430.
JP Duo, live music, 6:30 p.m. - close, Jean-Pierre Wine Bar, 601 Main Ave.
“Rattling the Canons of Visual Language: The History of Artists’ Books,” 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center Education Studio, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Hieroglyphics, 8:30 p.m., Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. 385-1711 or www.abbeytheatre.com.
The Bus Tapes, 9 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon, Gem Village. 884-9155.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Firkin Fridays with “Peaches & Cream,” 3 p.m., Steamworks, 801 E. 2nd Ave. 259-9200.
Irish music, 5-7:30 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
The Jeff Solon Swing’n Big Band, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café at the Doubletree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Ashley Edwards, live music, 6-8:30 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. 403-8182.
The Lawn Chair Kings, 6-9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Kirk James, live music, 6-9 p.m., Nello’s Bistro in Pagosa Springs.
Jack Ellis, live music, 6-9 p.m., The Phoenix Room at The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs.
Past Lives: 25 Fine Artists and a Dance Party, 6:30-9 p.m., Dancing with Doom, 9 p.m., The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave. 259-0430.
JP Duo, live music, 6:30 p.m. - close, Jean-Pierre Wine Bar, 601 Main Ave.
“Rattling the Canons of Visual Language: The History of Artists’ Books,” 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center Education Studio, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Hieroglyphics, 8:30 p.m., Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. 385-1711 or www.abbeytheatre.com.
The Bus Tapes, 9 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon, Gem Village. 884-9155.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Saturday08
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - noon, First National Bank Parking Lot.
17th annual WholeExpo, 10 a.m. - 7p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.WholeExpo.com or 259-4027.
Meet the Author with Colleen Miller, author of Crash Those Cymbals in Hell, Lorraine Grisky, 2 p.m., Animas Museum, 3065 W. 2nd Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.
Jack Ellis, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café at the Doubletree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Jazz on the Hill fund-raiser, 6 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Kirk James Band, live music, 6-9 p.m., Mountain Madness.
“Remember September” event, part of Second Saturday teen program, 6:30-9 p.m., Old Middle School Gym in Bayfield. 884-2222.
JP Duo, live music, 6:30 p.m. to close, Jean-Pierre
Wine Bar, 601 Main Ave.
Contra Dance, with music by the Virginia Creepers, 7 p.m., Park Elementary, 510 E. 6th Ave. 385-9292.
Traditional Ceili, 7-10 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.4
Head for the Hills, live music, 9 p.m., Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. The Revivalists open. www.abbeytheatre.com.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Balloon Bash with DJs CSO and Juice Box, live music, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Bret Mosley, live music, 10 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
17th annual WholeExpo, 10 a.m. - 7p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.WholeExpo.com or 259-4027.
Meet the Author with Colleen Miller, author of Crash Those Cymbals in Hell, Lorraine Grisky, 2 p.m., Animas Museum, 3065 W. 2nd Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.
Jack Ellis, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café at the Doubletree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Jazz on the Hill fund-raiser, 6 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Kirk James Band, live music, 6-9 p.m., Mountain Madness.
“Remember September” event, part of Second Saturday teen program, 6:30-9 p.m., Old Middle School Gym in Bayfield. 884-2222.
JP Duo, live music, 6:30 p.m. to close, Jean-Pierre
Wine Bar, 601 Main Ave.
Contra Dance, with music by the Virginia Creepers, 7 p.m., Park Elementary, 510 E. 6th Ave. 385-9292.
Traditional Ceili, 7-10 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.4
Head for the Hills, live music, 9 p.m., Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. The Revivalists open. www.abbeytheatre.com.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Balloon Bash with DJs CSO and Juice Box, live music, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Bret Mosley, live music, 10 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Sunday09
17th annual WholeExpo, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.WholeExpo.com or 259-4027.
Irish music jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Gospel Brunch with Whistle Stop, 1 p.m., and Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Community vegan/vegetarian meal, 1 p.m., Riverfront/Iris Park.
Sign Language Practice Group, 4-5 p.m., Durango Joe’s by the Hydration Station, 6 Town Plaza. 903-1524.
Open Jam Night, 4-9 p.m., Pura Vida Café at Lake Vallecito.
Chad McCluskey and Jonathan Latta, live music, 5-8 p.m., Dalton Ranch’s Swing Restaurant and Bar. 247-8774.
Jack Ellis, live music, 5-9 p.m., Plaza Grill, Pagosa Springs.
Gemini Syndrome, live music, 6 p.m., Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. 385-1711 or www.abbeytheatre.com.
Jazz Church jam session, 6-9 p.m., Musica del Mundo, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Irish music jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Gospel Brunch with Whistle Stop, 1 p.m., and Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Community vegan/vegetarian meal, 1 p.m., Riverfront/Iris Park.
Sign Language Practice Group, 4-5 p.m., Durango Joe’s by the Hydration Station, 6 Town Plaza. 903-1524.
Open Jam Night, 4-9 p.m., Pura Vida Café at Lake Vallecito.
Chad McCluskey and Jonathan Latta, live music, 5-8 p.m., Dalton Ranch’s Swing Restaurant and Bar. 247-8774.
Jack Ellis, live music, 5-9 p.m., Plaza Grill, Pagosa Springs.
Gemini Syndrome, live music, 6 p.m., Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. 385-1711 or www.abbeytheatre.com.
Jazz Church jam session, 6-9 p.m., Musica del Mundo, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Monday10
Mark Simons, live music, 5-6:30 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
An Evening with Gary Hart, author of Durango, a novel exploring the Animas-La Plata water project, 5-7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
An Evening with Gary Hart, author of Durango, a novel exploring the Animas-La Plata water project, 5-7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Tim Telep, live music, 6 p.m., Pura Vida Café at Vallecito Lake. 884-2766.
Chad MacCluskey, live music, 6-9 p.m., The Cyprus Café, 725 E. 2nd Ave. 385-6884
Meditation/Satsang with Craig Holliday, 7:15-8:45 p.m., Smiley Building, Studio 10, 1309 E. 3rd Ave.
Monday Night Dance Party, 7:30-9 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 903-9402.
Tuesday11
The Lisa Blue Trio, live music, 4:30-7:30 p.m., The Rochester Bar, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
Meet the Author with CM Wendelboe, author of Death Where the Bad Rocks Live, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.
Saakumu Dance Troupe, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.org.
Open mic night, 7:30 p.m. to close, Moe’s 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Talking Heads Tribute, live music, 8 p.m., Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. 385-1711 or www.abbeytheatre.com.
Open mic/jam session, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Beer bingo, 9-11 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
Wednesday12
In-Town Wee Walkabouts, 10-11 a.m., For the Birds, 1560 E. 2nd Ave.
Lisa Blue Trio, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Rochester Bar, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
Snowdown Kick-off Party, 5:30 p.m., Lost Dog, 1150 Main.
Bocce Ball, 5:30-7 p.m., Buckley Park.
Durango Fencing Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Durango Sports Club, 1600 Florida Road. 759-1883.
Ping pong and poker tournaments, 7:30 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Pub Quiz, 9 p.m. - close, Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
Ongoing
Sock and Toothpaste Drive for the local community shelter, Advantage Physical Therapy, through Sept. 15, 3600 Main Ave., Suite A. 259-7829.
“Water in the West,” runs through Sept. 15, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Black and white prints by Brian Killigrew, through Sept. 19, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.
“The Raw and the Cooked: Exploring the Creative Process,” faculty exhibit, through Sept. 22, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery. 247-7167.
“The Two Orphans,” 7:45 p.m., through Sept. 22, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160
Photography exhibit by Howard Rachlin, throughout September, Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave.
Upcoming
Community Taste, Sept. 13, 5:50-8:30 p.m., Blue Lake Ranch, Hesperus. 375-5807.
Four Corners Back Country Horsemen meeting, Sept. 13, 6:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.4cbch.org.
“Taking Sustainability Literally” part of the Life-Long Learning Series, Sept. 13, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130.
Advanced Net Zero Energy for Building Professionals, Sept. 14, 8 a.m., Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio.
State Employees and Retirees event, Sept. 14, 4:30-6:30 p.m., SKA World Headquarters. 385-5984 or 385-4388.
Dogs & Dolls Show opening reception, Sept. 14, 6-9 p.m., show runs through Oct. 14, Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center in Ignacio. 563-4600.
10-Minute Play Festival, Sept. 14 - 15, 7:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center Theater, 802 E. 2nd Ave. 259-2606.
Oktoberfest returns, downtown Durango, Sept. 15-16
Fall Aspen Hike, Sept. 15, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., meet at the Durango Rec Center parking lot. 385-1256.
2nd annual Escalante 5K Fun Run/Walk, Sept. 15, 10 a.m., Escalante Middle School.
Pottery Classes for Kids, ages 4 and up, Sept. 15 and 22 10 a.m. - noon, Dancing Spirit Arts Center in Ignacio. 563-4600.
Feel the buzz at the 8th annual Coffee Fest
What: Adult Education Center’s Coffee Festival
Where: 8th Street and Main Ave.
When: Saturday, Sept. 8 from 8-11:30 a.m.
The buzz is back with the 8th annual Durango Coffee Festival from 8-11:30 a.m. Saturday on 8th Street between Main Avenue and the railroad tracks.
Where: 8th Street and Main Ave.
When: Saturday, Sept. 8 from 8-11:30 a.m.
The buzz is back with the 8th annual Durango Coffee Festival from 8-11:30 a.m. Saturday on 8th Street between Main Avenue and the railroad tracks.
The festival celebrates the coffee bean with drinks, food and entertainment for the entire family. Local vendors will be on hand with specialty coffee drinks, regular drip coffee, coffee cocktails, hand-crafted teas, coffee infused food and chocolates.
Children’s activities, tarot card readings and a coffee-infused recipe contest round out the day’s caffeinated events. The Coffee Festival is a fund-raiser for the Durango Adult Education Center, which provides affordable adult literacy programs. The Center has been serving the area for 25 years.
Stillwater Musical Ensemble and Ballet Folklorico are providing the entertainment. For more information about the event call 385-4354 or visit www.durangoaec.org.