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Ska hosts benefit for Natanya Joy Mallin
True West Railfest rides into the Four Corners
Author gives ‘food fight’ new meaning
Thursday15
TrueWest Railfest, daily events, Aug. 15-19, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Durangotrain.com.
Zero Waste Body Care and Cleaning Workshop with Leslie Blood, 5:30-7 p.m., Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave. www.durangonaturalfoods.coop.
The Lisa Blue Trio performs, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Mountain Madness Pub, Highway 550.
Open mic night, 6 p.m., Desperados Bar, 351 S. Camino del Rio.
Lacey Black performs, 6-9 p.m., The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave. 259-0430.
Gary B. Walker performs, 6-9 p.m., Cyprus Café, 725 E. 2nd Ave.
Terry Hartzel performs, 6-10 p.m., Diamond Bell, 699 Main Ave.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E. 2nd Ave.
“The Making of a Short Film,” debut screening of short films by DAC’s Summer Arts Camp, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
The Weigh performs, 7 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Greg Ryder performs, 7-11 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
“They’re Playing Our Song,” Neil Simon musical, 7:30 p.m. thru Aug. 31, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Salsa Night, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Andrew Sickler performs, 8:30-11 p.m., Applebee’s, 800 Camino del Rio.
Forever Growing performs, 9:30 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
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TrueWest Railfest continues with daily events , Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Durangotrain.com.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café, Double Tree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
Zap Mama performs, gates open at 5 p.m., Buckley Park. Onye and The Messengers open.
Meet the Author event with Mark Lee Gardner, author of Shot All To Hell: The Northfield Raid and the Wild West’s Greatest Escape, 6 p.m., Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum.
The Pete Giuliani Band performs, 6-10 p.m., The Balcony, 600 Main Ave.
Dustin Burly performs, 7 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
DJ Cowboy Buddha, 7 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
DJ MubDa performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
“Plaza Suite,” 7:30 p.m., Fridays thru Aug. 30, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
The Porchlights perform, 8 p.m. Mancos Valley Distillery.
DJ Tele performs, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Roller Disco Night, 8-10 p.m., Chapman Hill, 375-7395.
Wild Country performs, 9 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
Onye & the Messengers perform, 9:30 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangomassive.com.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café, Double Tree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
Zap Mama performs, gates open at 5 p.m., Buckley Park. Onye and The Messengers open.
Meet the Author event with Mark Lee Gardner, author of Shot All To Hell: The Northfield Raid and the Wild West’s Greatest Escape, 6 p.m., Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum.
The Pete Giuliani Band performs, 6-10 p.m., The Balcony, 600 Main Ave.
Dustin Burly performs, 7 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
DJ Cowboy Buddha, 7 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
DJ MubDa performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
“Plaza Suite,” 7:30 p.m., Fridays thru Aug. 30, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
The Porchlights perform, 8 p.m. Mancos Valley Distillery.
DJ Tele performs, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Roller Disco Night, 8-10 p.m., Chapman Hill, 375-7395.
Wild Country performs, 9 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
Onye & the Messengers perform, 9:30 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangomassive.com.
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TrueWest Railfest continues with daily events, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Durangotrain.com.
“Wildflowers of Ophir Pass Road” with Bob Powell of the Native Plant Society, north of Silverton on Ophir Pass Road. 385-8949.4
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - noon, First National Bank parking lot, 259 W. 9th St. www.durangofarmersmarket.com.
Wine & Shine Classic Car Show, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wines of the San Juan, Blanco, N.M. 903-4177 or www.winesofthesanjuan.com.
Free Introduction to Tai Chi and Qigong, 11 a.m., Schneider Park. 749-0891.
Yoga Basics Workshop, 1-2:30 p.m., Yogadurango, Florida Road Studio. 946-8961.
Pete Giuliani performs, 5-8 p.m., Mountain Madness Pub, Highway 550.
Jenny Winegardner and Gary Watkins perform, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café at the Double Tree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
Durango Roller Girls final home bout vs. Rocky Mountain Roller Girls, 6 p.m., Chapman Hill. www.durangorollergirls.com.
The Kirk James Blues Band, 6 p.m., The Balcony, 600 Main Ave.
Tim Telep performs, 6:30 p.m., Far View Lodge, Mesa Verde National Park. 800-449-2288.
The Weigh performs, 7 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Black Velvet performs, 7 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Lacey Black performs, 7-9:30 p.m., Durango Brewing, 3000 Main Ave. 247-3396.
Guest DJ, 7-10 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
“They’re Playing Our Song,” Neil Simon musical, 7:30 p.m., Sat. thru Aug. 31, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Beach Party, 7:30 p.m., Crash Music in Aztec. 505-427-6748.
Farmington Hill and Beautiful Loser Society perform, 8 p.m., Dolores River Brewery.
(Almost) Full Moon Family Night Hike with San Juan Mountains Assoc., 8-9:30 p.m., Sand Canyon, 385-1256.
Roller Techno Night, 8-10 p.m., Chapman Hill. 375-7395.
DJ Kaztro, 9 p.m., Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Tmonz and Juicebox perform, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Back 2 School Dance Party, DJ Two Tone performs, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
Dave Mensch Duo performs, 9:30 p.m., Irish Emba
“Wildflowers of Ophir Pass Road” with Bob Powell of the Native Plant Society, north of Silverton on Ophir Pass Road. 385-8949.4
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - noon, First National Bank parking lot, 259 W. 9th St. www.durangofarmersmarket.com.
Wine & Shine Classic Car Show, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wines of the San Juan, Blanco, N.M. 903-4177 or www.winesofthesanjuan.com.
Free Introduction to Tai Chi and Qigong, 11 a.m., Schneider Park. 749-0891.
Yoga Basics Workshop, 1-2:30 p.m., Yogadurango, Florida Road Studio. 946-8961.
Pete Giuliani performs, 5-8 p.m., Mountain Madness Pub, Highway 550.
Jenny Winegardner and Gary Watkins perform, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café at the Double Tree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
Durango Roller Girls final home bout vs. Rocky Mountain Roller Girls, 6 p.m., Chapman Hill. www.durangorollergirls.com.
The Kirk James Blues Band, 6 p.m., The Balcony, 600 Main Ave.
Tim Telep performs, 6:30 p.m., Far View Lodge, Mesa Verde National Park. 800-449-2288.
The Weigh performs, 7 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Black Velvet performs, 7 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Lacey Black performs, 7-9:30 p.m., Durango Brewing, 3000 Main Ave. 247-3396.
Guest DJ, 7-10 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
“They’re Playing Our Song,” Neil Simon musical, 7:30 p.m., Sat. thru Aug. 31, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Beach Party, 7:30 p.m., Crash Music in Aztec. 505-427-6748.
Farmington Hill and Beautiful Loser Society perform, 8 p.m., Dolores River Brewery.
(Almost) Full Moon Family Night Hike with San Juan Mountains Assoc., 8-9:30 p.m., Sand Canyon, 385-1256.
Roller Techno Night, 8-10 p.m., Chapman Hill. 375-7395.
DJ Kaztro, 9 p.m., Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Tmonz and Juicebox perform, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Back 2 School Dance Party, DJ Two Tone performs, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
Dave Mensch Duo performs, 9:30 p.m., Irish Emba
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“Our Railroad Pioneers,” a tour of Greenmount Cemetery with the Animas Museum, 10:30 a.m.
TrueWest Railfest continues with daily events, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Durangotrain.com.
Gospel Brunch, Robin Davis performs, 1 p.m.; Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
“Ancient Textiles, Hides, Baskets and Wood from Southeast Utah” lecture, 1 p.m., Anasazi Heritage Center, Dolores.
Durango Food Not Bombs (FNB) free vegan/vegetarian meal, 1-3 p.m., Riverfront/Iris Park.
Dave Mensch performs, 4-7 p.m., Wines of the San Juan, Blanco, N.M. 505-632-0879.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Jack Ellis performs, 5-9 p.m., The Plaza Grille in Pagosa Springs.
Jahmon Reggae Jam Session, 6-9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Robbie Overfield performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
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TrueWest Railfest final day, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Durangotrain.com.
Free Pilates class, 8 a.m., Pine River Library, Bayfield. 884-2222.
Maker Mondays open art studio, 2-6 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Free Acupuncture for veterans and families, 3-5 p.m., 635 E. 5th Ave. 403-4150.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Introduction to Glass Mosaics, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Chad MacCluskey performs, 6-9 p.m., Cyprus Café, 725 E. 2nd Ave.
Pete Giuliani performs, 6:30-10 p.m., Farview Lodge, Mesa Verde National Park.
Jenny Winegardner performs, 7-10 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Free Pilates class, 8 a.m., Pine River Library, Bayfield. 884-2222.
Maker Mondays open art studio, 2-6 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Free Acupuncture for veterans and families, 3-5 p.m., 635 E. 5th Ave. 403-4150.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Introduction to Glass Mosaics, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Chad MacCluskey performs, 6-9 p.m., Cyprus Café, 725 E. 2nd Ave.
Pete Giuliani performs, 6:30-10 p.m., Farview Lodge, Mesa Verde National Park.
Jenny Winegardner performs, 7-10 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Tuesday20
Rotary Club of Durango meets, presentation with Kip Turner of the La Plata County Regional Airport, 5:30 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Group with Alison Dance, 6-9 p.m., Cyprus Café, 725 E. 2nd Ave. 385-6884.
Argentine Tango, 6-9 p.m., Rotary Park Gazebo. www.tangodurango.com.
Meet the Author event with Wenonah Hauter, author of Foodopoly: The Battle Over the Future of Food and Farming in America, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main. www.mariasbookshop.com.
Pete Giuliani performs, 6:30-10 p.m., Farview Lodge, Mesa Verde National Park.
Tim Sullivan performs, 7-10 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Open mic night, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
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.
Wednesday21
Free Pilates class, 8 a.m., Pine River Library, Bayfield. 884-2222.
Durango Nature Studies Bird Walk, 9-10 a.m., For the Birds, 1560 East 2nd Ave. 382-9396.
Summer Reading Program, 10 a.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Durango Nature Studies In-Town Wee Walks, 10-11 a.m., through Aug. 28, meet at For the Birds, 1560 E. 2nd Ave.
Caitlin Cannon & The Artillery performs, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Rochester Secret Garden, 726 E. 2nd Ave. 385-1920.
Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Bocce Ball, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Buckley Park. 375-7321.
Durango Motorless Transit Group Trail Run, 6 p.m., meet at Colorado Trail trailhead, 3.5 miles up Junction Creek Road. 946-5557 or www.go-dmt.org.
“War on Whistleblowers: Free Press and the National Security State,” 6 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum theatre, 1333 Camino del Rio. 259-4713.
“Auditions for Cabaret,” 6-8 p.m., also Aug. 22, 6-8 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. 259-2606 or www.durangoarts.org.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo, 6-9 p.m., Cyprus Café, 725 E. 2nd Ave. 385-6884.
Tim Telep performs, 6:30 p.m., Far View Lodge, Mesa Verde National Park. 800-449-2288.
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.
James Bowers performs, 7 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Terry Rickard performs, 7-10 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Durango Nature Studies Bird Walk, 9-10 a.m., For the Birds, 1560 East 2nd Ave. 382-9396.
Summer Reading Program, 10 a.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Durango Nature Studies In-Town Wee Walks, 10-11 a.m., through Aug. 28, meet at For the Birds, 1560 E. 2nd Ave.
Caitlin Cannon & The Artillery performs, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Rochester Secret Garden, 726 E. 2nd Ave. 385-1920.
Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Bocce Ball, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Buckley Park. 375-7321.
Durango Motorless Transit Group Trail Run, 6 p.m., meet at Colorado Trail trailhead, 3.5 miles up Junction Creek Road. 946-5557 or www.go-dmt.org.
“War on Whistleblowers: Free Press and the National Security State,” 6 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum theatre, 1333 Camino del Rio. 259-4713.
“Auditions for Cabaret,” 6-8 p.m., also Aug. 22, 6-8 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. 259-2606 or www.durangoarts.org.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo, 6-9 p.m., Cyprus Café, 725 E. 2nd Ave. 385-6884.
Tim Telep performs, 6:30 p.m., Far View Lodge, Mesa Verde National Park. 800-449-2288.
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.
James Bowers performs, 7 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Terry Rickard performs, 7-10 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Ongoing
“Sock It To Me,” campaign to collect new, high quality, over-the-calf socks for local firefighters, drop off locations: Durango Welcome Center, Chamber of Commerce at Santa Rita Park, Durango Mountain Resort, Alpine Bank in Durango, Concerts in the Park at Buckley Park. www.downtowndurango.org or 375-5067.
“In the Open Air: Plein Air Painters of the Four Corners,” thru Aug. 17, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“The Importance of Elsewhere,” photos by Steve McCurry, thru Aug. 22, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main.
Back to School fund-raiser for Durango Foundation for Education Excellence, participating shops hand out wooden donation coins for DFEE, through Aug. 25, Durango Mall. www.durangomall.net or www.dfee.net.
“4 Corners Themes” works by Rebecca Koeppen, show runs through Aug. 31, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave.
“Politics and Other Diversions” exhibit, runs thru August, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“In the Open Air: Plein Air Painters of the Four Corners,” thru Aug. 17, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“The Importance of Elsewhere,” photos by Steve McCurry, thru Aug. 22, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main.
Back to School fund-raiser for Durango Foundation for Education Excellence, participating shops hand out wooden donation coins for DFEE, through Aug. 25, Durango Mall. www.durangomall.net or www.dfee.net.
“4 Corners Themes” works by Rebecca Koeppen, show runs through Aug. 31, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave.
“Politics and Other Diversions” exhibit, runs thru August, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Art of Roxie Mitchell, show runs thru Sept. 18, Raider Ridge Café, 509 E. 8th Ave.
“Behind-the-Scenes” tours, 2 p.m., Thurs. thru Oct. 31, Anasazi Heritage Center, Dolores. 882-5600 or www.co.blm.gov/ahc.
“Fancy This” exhibit from Juanita Ainsley, Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Karaoke, 3-7 p.m., Thursdays and 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
“Behind-the-Scenes” tours, 2 p.m., Thurs. thru Oct. 31, Anasazi Heritage Center, Dolores. 882-5600 or www.co.blm.gov/ahc.
“Fancy This” exhibit from Juanita Ainsley, Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Karaoke, 3-7 p.m., Thursdays and 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Upcoming
“Washi & Other Ephemera: The Art of Hand Papermaking” opening reception, 5-7 p.m., Aug. 23, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“Out of the Shadows” opening reception, 5-9 p.m., Aug. 23, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.
Registration Event for 2013 AIDS Benefit Family Fun Run/Walk/Bike, 5:30-7 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. 946-3448.
Share the Trails event, 8 a.m., Aug. 24, Upper Hermosa Park, Highway 550. info@trails2000.org.
Fill Your Plate for Art fund-raiser, 4-8 p.m., Aug. 24, Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center, Ignacio. 563-4600.
Ska hosts benefit for Natanya Joy Mallin
What: Fund-raiser for Natanya Joy Mallin
Where: Ska Brewing, Bodo Park
When: Sun., Aug 18, 3-7 p.m.
What: Fund-raiser for Natanya Joy Mallin
Where: Ska Brewing, Bodo Park
When: Sun., Aug 18, 3-7 p.m.
Durango will once again be stepping in to help a friend in need. This Sun., Aug. 18, a community fund raiser will take place for Durango native and fort Lewis College graduate Natanya Joy Mallin at Ska Brewing from 3-7 p.m. There will be live music by The Assortment as well as a silent auction.
Mallin is currently battling stage IV sarcoma with radiation and chemotherapy treatments in Denver. But that wasn’t the beginning of her medical emergencies, which started with a car accident seven years ago in which she lost part of her right lung. Then, last September, Mallin, who was about to begin a new career as a hair stylist, was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening complications from that surgery. She eventually lost her lung, and almost her life, but rallied back. However, in March, she was hit with another bombshell when she found painful swells on her back and later learned they were not due to surgery but instead a rare form of soft-tissue cancer.
Seven surgeries, countless scans and x-rays, three rounds of chemo and one round of radiation later, Mallin is physically and financially exhausted. However, her ordeal has not managed to bring her down. According to family and friends, Natanya has managed to keep a positive attitude.
“Throughout her journey of health care and treatment, Natanya has managed to keep looking on the bright side of life,” said Melinda Jameson, mother of Natanya’s boyfriend, Ryan. “Her near death experiences have brought about a deep wisdom of not fearing death, pain or any of the treatments she still has to endure. She has always been a shining light to her circle of friends and relatives.”
Now that light is shining back upon her, from the communities of Durango, Denver and Evergreen, where she now lives. Sunday’s fundraiser is meant to help her tackle the financial burdens so she can focus on her fight against cancer.
“Natanya Joy is a survivor,” wrote Melinda. “She feels so much better and believes she will be cured.
To donate an item for the auction, contact Melissa Meyer at 759-1892. For those looking to make any donations, visit www.gofundme/NatanaJoyFund.
True West Railfest rides into the Four Corners
What: 2013 True West Railfest
Where: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
When: Aug. 15-19
What: 2013 True West Railfest
Where: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
When: Aug. 15-19
The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and True West magazine are coming together to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the movie classic “Tombstone” during the True West Railfest from Aug. 15-19.
The festival kicks off from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, with the Emma Sweeny train on display at the Durango Depot lawn; and, a free screening of “Tombstone” at 8:30 p.m. at the Animas City Theater, 128 E. College Drive.
The Silverton Brass Band Festival plays into the night at 7 p.m. in Silverton on Saturday and Sunday, while author Mark Lee Gardner signs copies of his latest book, Shot All To Hell: The Northfield Raid and the Wild West’s Greatest Escape, at 6 p.m. at the D&SNG Railroad Museum.
Of course, throughout the weekend the trains runs to Silverton daily with a special Parade of Trains on Saturday morning.
For information, visit www.durangotrail.com or call 247-2733.
Author gives ‘food fight’ new meaning
What: Meet the Author with Wenonah Hauter
Where: Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave.
When: Tues., Aug. 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
What: Meet the Author with Wenonah Hauter
Where: Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave.
When: Tues., Aug. 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Wenonah Hauter takes a bite out of the battle with her book Foodopoly: The Battle Over the Future of Food and Farming in America, and is signing copies during a Meet the Author Event from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tues., Aug. 20, at Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave.
In Foodopoly, Hauter aims at what she considers the real culprit in the country’s food crisis: a handful of large corporations controlling food production. This limits the choices at the grocery store and prevents farmers from raising healthy crops.
Her story blends history, reporting and an understanding of farming and food production in the United State. As the executive director of Food & Water Watch, a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring the food, water and fish we consume is safe, accessible and sustainably produced, and the daughter of a Virginia farmer, Hauter’s been involved in the world of farming and food production for years.
For more information about the event, co-sponsored by Durango Natural Foods Co-op, visit www.mariasbookshop.com or call 247-1438.
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