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Novelist shares new thriller at Maria's
Thursday20
Storytime, 10-11 a.m., Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Pete Giuliani Band, live music, 5-7 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. www.skabrewing.com.
Durango Motorless Transit group trail run, Lions Den and College Loop, 5:30 p.m., meet at Chapman Hill. 946-5557 or www.go-dmt.org.
Folk Meds + Future Meds, a Discovery Garden field trip, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.org.
“The Cliff Dwellings Speak,” with photographer/writer team Bill and Beth Sagstetter, 5:30-7:30 p.m., San Juan Public Lands Center. www.sjma.org.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Durango Elks Lodge.
“The Place of Four Corners Archaeology in the Discovery of the Mogollon,” part of the Life-Long Learning Series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College’s Noble Hall, Room 130. 247-7401.
Argentine Tango practice, 7-9 p.m., Rotary Park Gazebo, Smiley Building if bad weather. www.tangodurango.com or 970-769-5519.
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.
Gravity A, live music, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
DJ P.A., 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., Angel’s End Zone, Cortez.
Pete Giuliani Band, live music, 5-7 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. www.skabrewing.com.
Durango Motorless Transit group trail run, Lions Den and College Loop, 5:30 p.m., meet at Chapman Hill. 946-5557 or www.go-dmt.org.
Folk Meds + Future Meds, a Discovery Garden field trip, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.org.
“The Cliff Dwellings Speak,” with photographer/writer team Bill and Beth Sagstetter, 5:30-7:30 p.m., San Juan Public Lands Center. www.sjma.org.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Durango Elks Lodge.
“The Place of Four Corners Archaeology in the Discovery of the Mogollon,” part of the Life-Long Learning Series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College’s Noble Hall, Room 130. 247-7401.
Argentine Tango practice, 7-9 p.m., Rotary Park Gazebo, Smiley Building if bad weather. www.tangodurango.com or 970-769-5519.
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.
Gravity A, live music, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
DJ P.A., 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., Angel’s End Zone, Cortez.
Friday21
The Assortment, live music, 4:30-7:30 p.m., The Rochester Secret Garden, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
Mole Stout Release Party, 5 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. www.skabrewing.com.
Psychedelic Mojo, live music, 5 p.m., The Balcony Bar & Grill.
Artist reception for Brenda M. Grajeda, 5-7 p.m., show runs through Dec. 4, Eno, 723 E. 2nd Ave. 385-0105.
Irish music, 5-7:30 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
“Painting Stories with Light” opening reception, photography by Fran Forman, 5-8 p.m., Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café at the Doubletree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
TOP Fashion Exhibit, runway event and auctions, 5:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
Tim Telep performs, 6-8:30 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. 403-8182.
Pete Giuliani performs, 6-9 p.m., Mountain Madness Brewing Co. 247-5236.
Kentucky Deluxe performs, 6-9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
“Scarred Lands & Wounded Lives: The Environmental Footprint of War” film screening, 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive. 259-4713.
“An Evening of Classic Jazz” with guitarist Chad MacCluskey and percussionist Jonathan Latta, live music, 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave.
Hello Dollface CD Release Party, with Salt Fire Circus, 8:30 p.m., The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. www.abbeytheatre.com.
Third Time Charmed, live music, 8:30 p.m., Derailed Saloon, 725 Main St.
The Poetic Minds, live music, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
The Jelly Belly Boogie Band performs, 9 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon, Gem Village. 884-9155.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Saturday22
18th annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., on E. 2nd Ave. between 6th and 9th streets. www.durangoarts.org.
Perins Peak Nature Hike, 8 a.m., San Juan Mountains Association. www.sjma.org or 759-9113.
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - noon, First National Bank Parking Lot.
3rd Annual Bike and Hike on Wetherill Mesa, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Mesa Verde National Park. 529-4465.
Animas River Cleanup, 10 a.m., meet at Santa4
Rita Park main pavilion. 903-3010.
Writer’s Workshop, 10 a.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Pottery Classes for Kids, ages 4 and up, 10 a.m. - noon, Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center in Ignacio. 563-4600.
Tour de Coops, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., self-guided tour of local chicken coops, maps available at Durango Coffee Co. or Durango Natural Foods. www.local-first.org.
18th annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., E. 2nd Ave. between 6th and 9th streets. www.durangoarts.org.
Pete Giuliani performs, Autumn Arts Festival, E. Second Ave., noon - 4 p.m.
Fresh Check Day, noon - 5 p.m., Three Springs Plaza. www.freshcheckday.com.
Bluebird Workshop, 2 p.m., For the Birds, 1560 E. 2nd Ave. 382-9396.
4th annual Super Amazing Art Show & Sale, 3-8 p.m., 537 Jackrabbit Trail.
Rocky Mountain Oyster & Catfish Fry, benefit for the Ignacio Chapter of FFA, after the homecoming game, Ignacio High School.
“Jazz on the Hill,” live music benefit for Community Concert Hall Endowment Fund, 6 p.m., Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. 247-7657 or www.durangoconcerts.com.
Traditional Ceili, 7-10 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Funky Town performs, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Oak Creek Band with Jack Ten High performs, 9:30 p.m., The Summit.
Sunday23
Animas Mug Run, 9:30 a.m., meet at the Animas Mountain Trailhead.
18th annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., on E. 2nd Ave. between 6th and 9th streets. www.durangoarts.org.
Pete Giuliani, live music, Autumn Arts Festival, noon to 4 p.m.
Irish music jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Community vegan/vegetarian meal, 1 p.m., Iris Park.
Gospel Brunch with Pete Neds and Yvonne Varis, 1-3 p.m., and Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Open Jam Night, 4-9 p.m., Pura Vida Café at Lake Vallecito.
Black Velvet performs, 5 p.m., The Balcony Bar & Grill.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo performs, 5-8 p.m., Dalton Ranch’s Swing Restaurant and Bar. 247-8774.
Jazz Church jam session, 6-9 p.m., Musica del Mundo, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
18th annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., on E. 2nd Ave. between 6th and 9th streets. www.durangoarts.org.
Pete Giuliani, live music, Autumn Arts Festival, noon to 4 p.m.
Irish music jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Community vegan/vegetarian meal, 1 p.m., Iris Park.
Gospel Brunch with Pete Neds and Yvonne Varis, 1-3 p.m., and Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Open Jam Night, 4-9 p.m., Pura Vida Café at Lake Vallecito.
Black Velvet performs, 5 p.m., The Balcony Bar & Grill.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo performs, 5-8 p.m., Dalton Ranch’s Swing Restaurant and Bar. 247-8774.
Jazz Church jam session, 6-9 p.m., Musica del Mundo, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Monday24
Community Cinema featuring “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide,” 10:30 a.m., 2 and 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Mark Simons performs, 5-6:30 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Tim Telep performs, 6 p.m., Pura Vida Café at Vallecito Lake. 884-2766.
Meet the Author John Fayhee, author of Smoke Signals and The Colorado Mountain Companion, and publisher of the Mountain Gazette, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com or 247-1438.
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.
Mark Simons performs, 5-6:30 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Tim Telep performs, 6 p.m., Pura Vida Café at Vallecito Lake. 884-2766.
Meet the Author John Fayhee, author of Smoke Signals and The Colorado Mountain Companion, and publisher of the Mountain Gazette, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com or 247-1438.
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.
Tuesday25
National Voter Registration Day, 2:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Public Library. www.lwvlaplata.org.
“Cancer: Preventative work through herbs, diet and lifestyle” with herbalist Marija Helt, 6-8 p.m., 779-3111.
Meet the Author with William J. Cobb, author of The Bird Saviors, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com or 247-1438.
Open mic/jam session, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Beer bingo, 9-11 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
Wednesday26
Bird Walk, 9 a.m., For the Birds, 1560 E. 2nd Ave. 382-9396.
Caitlin Cannon and the Artillery performs, 4:30-7:30 p.m., The Rochester Bar, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
Durango Chess Club, 6:30 p.m., Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College.
Durango Fencing Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Durango Sports Club, 1600 Florida Road. 759-1883.
An evening with Eric Greitens, author of The Heart and the Fist, 6:30-9 p.m., Fort Lewis College Art Gallery. 382-6940.
“Taylor 2” Dance Performance, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Ping pong and poker tournaments, 7:30 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Pub Quiz, 9 p.m. - close, The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. www.theirishembassypub.com.
Ongoing
TOP Fashion Exhibit, runs through Sept. 21, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
“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., show runs through Sept. 22, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160 or www.durangomelodrama.com.
Photography exhibit by Howard Rachlin, through September, Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave.
Landscapes and abstracts of Lou Martinelli, through Oct. 7, Raider Ridge Cafe, 509 E. 8th Ave.
“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., show runs through Sept. 22, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160 or www.durangomelodrama.com.
Photography exhibit by Howard Rachlin, through September, Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave.
Landscapes and abstracts of Lou Martinelli, through Oct. 7, Raider Ridge Cafe, 509 E. 8th Ave.
“Dogs & Dolls” opening reception, 6-9 p.m., show runs through Oct. 14, Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center in Ignacio. 563-4600.
Fifth Corner Road Show, photography by Linda Pampinella and Kathy Myrick, through Oct. 15, The Rochester Bar, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
“Feeble Points of Reference,” works by Alicia McKim, through October, Durango Arts Center Art Library.
“Ancient Skywatchers of the Southwest,” through Oct. 31, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College.
Karaoke, 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Fifth Corner Road Show, photography by Linda Pampinella and Kathy Myrick, through Oct. 15, The Rochester Bar, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
“Feeble Points of Reference,” works by Alicia McKim, through October, Durango Arts Center Art Library.
“Ancient Skywatchers of the Southwest,” through Oct. 31, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College.
Karaoke, 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Upcoming
John Fayhee reads from The Colorado Mountain Companion and Smoke Signals, Sept. 27, 5 p.m., Spruce Tree Coffeehouse in Cortez. 565-6789.
Common Reading Experience with Eric Greitens, Sept. 27, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Fall Gallery Walk, Sept. 28, 5-9 p.m.
Cheryl Birchard CD Release Party, Sept. 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m., St. Mark’s Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave.
3rd annual Literary Festival, Sept. 28, 5:30-8 p.m.; Sept. 29, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Durango Public Library. www.durangopubliclibrary.org.
Sista Sessions, skateboarding program for girls, Sept. 29, 9 a.m. - noon, Durango Skate Park.
Benefit concert for Susan James, live music, Sept. 29, 3-7 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St.
Chocolate Uncorked!, Sept. 29, 4-6 p.m., Rochester Hotel Courtyard, 726 E. 2nd Ave. 317-5761.
The San Juan Symphony’s “Rock ‘n’ Roll Vienna,” Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
10th annual Harvest Festival, Sept. 29, noon to 7 p.m., Sept. 30, noon to 6 p.m., Wines of the San Juan in Blanco, N.M. 505-632-0879 or winesofthesanjuan.com.
Cowboy Poetry Gathering exhibit opening reception, Oct. 4, 5-7 p.m. Show runs through Oct. 6, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Animas Surgical Hospital’s Durango Double, a trail run and marathon, takes place Oct. 6-7.
An Evening with Craig Childs, author of Apocalyptic Planet: Field Guild to the Everending Earth, Oct. 9, 6 p.m., Durango Arts Center Theater.
Novelist shares new thriller at Maria’s
What: Meet the Author with William J. CobbWhere: Maria’s Bookshop
When: Tues., Sept. 25, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
William J. Cobb, author of The Bird Saviors, shares his latest suspense novel for the Meet the Author event from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tues., Sept. 25, at Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave.
Cobb, a novelist, essayist and short fiction writer, tells the story of Ruby Cole. When a dust storm engulfs her Colorado town and pink snow blankets the streets, a heart-breaking decision faces Ruby. This girl who counts birds must abandon her baby or give in to her father and marry a man, more than twice her age who already has two wives.
Ruby chooses to run, setting in motion a series of events that upend the lives of everyone, including a grieving ornithologist who is studying the decline of bird populations. Alongside the intertwining cast of characters is a growing criminal enterprise that evolves from cattle rustling to kidnapping to murder as events continue to spin out of control.
The Bird Saviors is a story of defiance, anger and compassion, in which a young woman ultimately struggles to free herself and raise her daughter in the chaos of the New West.
Cobb has also written The Fire Eaters, Goodnight, Texas and a book of stories, The White Tattoo.
For information, visit www.mariasbookshop.com or call 247-1438.