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Thursday26
Banned Books Week, Sept. 22-28, Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. 247-1438 or www.bannedbooksweek.org.
See it. Stop it. National Neighborhood Day celebration, 3-5 p.m., Four Corners Health Care Center, 2911 Junction St. 259-1672.
Wilderness Photograph by Larry Carver, 5-7 p.m., show runs through Nov. 11, Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
Soul River performs, 5-8 p.m., James Ranch, Highway 550.
Ribbon Cutting for Animas High School, 5:30 p.m., AHS Campus at Twin Buttes, Highway 160.
Family Literacy Night, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Open mic night, 6 p.m., Desperados Bar, 351 S. Camino del Rio.
Free acupuncture for veterans and families, 6-8 p.m., 635 E. 5th Ave. 403-4150.
Divorce Care, support group for adults and children, 6-8 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. 759-1938 or 884-6018.
Free Trivia, 6-9 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio.
Terry Hartzel performs, 6-10 p.m., Diamond Bell, 699 Main Ave.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E. 2nd Ave.
Dynamic Stretching for Injury & Increased Fitness with Sage Peterson, 6:30 p.m., Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave. www.durangonaturalfoods.coop.
Rob Webster performs, 7 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
“West Nile Virus – Its History in the United States and Current Concerns,” part of the Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130. 247-7456.
Greg Ryder performs, 7-11 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Arrival From Sweden, an ABBA tribute band, performs, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. 247-7657 or www.durangoconcerts.com.
Lecture and photography presentation by James Branaman, 7:30 p.m., Far View Lodge at Mesa Verde National Park. 529-4465.
Andrew Sickler performs, 8:30-11 p.m., Applebee's, 800 Camino del Rio.
DJ Two Tone performs, 9 p.m., Angels in Cortez.
Friday27
Banned Books Week, Sept. 22-28, Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. 247-1438 or www.bannedbooksweek.org.
Free Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Clinic deadline to register, Colorado Legal Services and Southwest Bar Volunteer Legal Aid. 385-7378.
Bayfield Heritage Days, daily events, Bar D Wranglers perform, event also runs Sept. 28-29, downtown Bayfield. www.bayfieldheritagedays.org.
Mancos Valley/Mesa Verde Country Balloon and Art Fest, 7 a.m., event also runs Sept. 28-29, Boyle Park and downtown Mancos. www.mesaverdecountry.com.
Lister in the Morning and Frisbie at Night, lecture with Florence Lister, 11:30 a.m., “Salt of the Earth: Native American Tribes, Tribulations, Trials, Trails, Trade and More” with Theodore Frisbie, 7 p.m., Aztec Ruins Visitor Center. 505-334-6174 or www.nps.gov/azru.
Manhattan Short Film Festival, 4 and 6:30 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. Collage Drive. Durangofilm.org or www.animascitytheatre.com.
“Feat of Clay,” artwork by Dan Groth, opening reception, 5 p.m., show runs through Oct. 19, Historic Aztec Theater in Aztec, N.M. 505-427-6748.
Snowdown "Safari So Good" Kick-off Party, 5-7 p.m., Alpine Bank, 1099 Main Ave.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo, 5-9 p.m., Edgewater Lounge, Double Tree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
Literary Festival, kick off, 5:30 p.m., opening reception and booksigning with C.J. Box, author of Open Season, 7 p.m., festival also runs, 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sept. 28, Durango Public Library. 375-3387 or www.durangopubliclibrary.org.
Free Trivia, 6 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.org.
Hell Dollface performs, 6-9 p.m., DJ Ralphsta performs, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
“Mimbres Art and Its Creators,” part of the Four Corners Lecture Series, 6:30 p.m., Crow Canyon Archaeological Center in Cortez. 564-4396.
Robbie Overfield performs, 7 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
TomLynns performs, 7 p.m., Mancos Valley Distillery.
Kasia Sokol Borup and Hasse Borup perform, part of the Recital Series, 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive. 385-8668.
Michael McCallister performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Town Mountain performs, 8 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160.
Roller Disco Night, 8-10 p.m., Chapman Hill, 375-7395.
Caitlin Cannon and the Artillery performs, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
The Kirk James Blues Band performs, 9 p.m., Sky Ute Casino Lounge in Ignacio.
Hip Hop Showcase featuring Ariano, Wake Self, Young Native and more, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
Gaudi performs, 9:30 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. Collage Drive. www.animascitytheatre.com.
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Fee-free day, all day, U.S. Forest Service and Public Lands. publiclandsday.org.
Banned Books Week, Sept. 22-28, Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. 247-1438 or www.bannedbooksweek.org.
Bayfield Heritage Days, daily events, Bar D Wranglers perform, event also runs Sept. 29, downtown Bayfield. www.bayfieldheritagedays.org.
9th annual Museum Day Live!, all day, free admission with Museum Day ticket, Animas Museum. Smithsonian.com/museumday or 259-2402.
Mancos Valley/Mesa Verde Country Balloon and Art Fest, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., event also runs Sept. 29, Boyle Park and downtown Mancos. www.mesaverdecountry.com.
Durango Fall Blaze, 8 a.m., start/finish at Fort Lewis College, rides cover Durango, Vallecito and Ignacio. www.fortlewis.edu/cycling/DurangoFallBlaze.aspx.
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - noon, First National Bank parking lot, 259 W. 9th St. www.durangofarmersmarket.com.
Animas High School Open House, 9 a.m. - noon, AHS campus on Highway 160. www.animashighschool.com.
Understanding the Affordable Care Act, 10 a.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Literary Festival, 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Durango Public Library. 375-3387 or www.durangopubliclibrary.org.
San Juan Harvest Festival, noon - 7 p.m., The Pete Giuliani Band performs, 4-7 p.m., Wines of the San Juan in Blanco, N.M. 505-632-0879.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café, Double Tree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Jack Ellis performs, 5-9 p.m., The Seven Rivers Steakhouse at Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio.
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
Tim Telep performs, 6:30 p.m., Far View Lounge at Mesa Verde National Park.
The Weigh performs, 7 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Michael McCallister performs, 7-10 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Roller Techno Night, 8-10 p.m., Chapman Hill. 375-7395.
Salsa Night, 7-10:30 p.m., DJ Hygrade performs, 10 p.m. to close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
DJ Kaztro, 9 p.m., Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
The Kirk James Blues Band performs, 9 p.m., Sky Ute Casino Lounge in Ignacio.
One Love, Hello Dollface presents an evening of Bob Marley, 9 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160.
Ratt Malph performs, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m., Blondies in Cortez.
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Trails Festival at Twin Buttes, all-day event, Sept. 29, trails2000.org.
Bayfield Heritage Days, daily events, downtown Bayfield. www.bayfieldheritagedays.org.
Mancos Valley/Mesa Verde Country Balloon and Art Fest, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., Boyle Park and downtown Mancos. www.mesaverdecountry.com.
Belle Sunday Brunch, Jack Tallmadge performs, 1-3 p.m.; Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
“Aldo & Leonardo,” 1 p.m., Anasazi Heritage Center in Dolores. 882-5600 or www.co.blm.gov/abc.
Durango Food Not Bombs (FNB) free vegan/vegetarian meal, 1-3 p.m., Riverfront/Iris Park.
San Juan Harvest Festival, noon - 6 p.m., The Kirk James Blues Band performs, 4 p.m., Wines of the San Juan in Blanco, N.M. 505-632-0879.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Sunday Sideshow Social, Taylor Green & the Fax Machine, Moriah Woods and Dan Groth perform, 5-8 p.m., Sideshow Emporium & Gallery in Dolores. 739-4646.
Pete Giuliani performs, 6:30-10 p.m., Far View Lounge at Mesa Verde National Park.
Joel Racheff performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Monday30
Maker Mondays open art studio, 2-6 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Fall Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.
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.
25th Anniversary Celebration & Volunteer/Member Recognition for the San Juan Mountain Association, 5:30-8 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.sjma.org.
Chad MacCluskey performs, 6-9 p.m., Cyprus Café, 725 E. 2nd Ave.
Alex Paul and the Firewall fundraiser performance, 7-9 p.m., iAM Music Institute, 1315 Main Ave.
Rob Webster performs, 7-10 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Tuesday01
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Rotary Club of Durango meets with a presentation by Teresa Malone, executive director of the Durango Education Center, 6 p.m., Henry Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave.
Argentine Tango, 6-9 p.m., Rotary Park Gazebo. www.tangodurango.com.
Meet the Author event with Steve Meyers, author of Notes from the San Juans and San Juan River Chronicle, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. 247-1438 or www.mariasbookshop.com.
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 Ave.
Wednesday02
Weminuche Audubon Society Bird Walk, 9-10 a.m., For the Birds, 1560 East 2nd Ave. 382-9396.
Durango Connect, 10 a.m., along Animas River Trail from 32nd Street to Dallabetta Park. www.durangoconnect.com.
Fall Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.
Pint and Game Night, 5 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum plaza, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.org.
“Assaulted Lands: At What Cost?” exhibit opening, 5 p.m., exhibit runs through Dec. 10, Center of Southwest Studies Museum Gallery. 247-7456.
Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Terry Hartzel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Durango Motorless Transit Group Trail Run, 6 p.m., meet at Animas Mountain trailhead, W. 4th Avenue and 33rd Street. 946-5557 or www.go-dmt.org.
San Juan Symphony preview with Arthur Post, 6 p.m., Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave. 247-7657 or www.durangoconcerts.com.
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.
Terry Rickard performs, 7-10 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Canadian Brass performs, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Chris Jamison performs, 8 p.m., Derailed Pourhouse, 725 Main Ave.
Ongoing
“Washi & Other Ephemera: The Art of Hand Papermaking,” show runs through Sept. 28, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“Visions from the Heart,” works by Kelly Black, show runs through Sept. 30, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave.
“Out of the Shadows,” black and white photography of Vivian Maier, through Oct. 3, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.
“Migrations: New Directions in Native American Art," show runs through Oct. 11, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery.
Artwork by Indigo Greenleaf, show runs through Oct. 31, Raider Ridge Café, 509 E. 8th Ave. 375-9727.
“Behind-the-Scenes” tours, 2 p.m., Thurs. thru Oct. 31, Anasazi Heritage Center, Dolores. 882-5600 or www.co.blm.gov/ahc.
Photography by Howard Rachlin, through Nov. 15, Kassidy’s Kitchen, 171 Suttle St.
“Fancy This” exhibit from Juanita Ainsley, Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Upcoming
“Something for Everyone” artist reception, 3-5 p.m., Oct. 3, show runs through Oct. 31, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave.
“The West Revisited” opening reception, 5-7 p.m., Oct. 3, show runs through Oct. 19, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org or 259-2606.
First Thursdays Gallery Walk, 5-8 p.m., Oct. 3, downtown galleries, Durango.
The Cowboy Life with Greg Kelsey, exhibit opening, 5-8 p.m., Oct. 3, Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave.
Open House for Chimney Rock National Monument Management Plan, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Oct. 3, Archuleta County Fairgrounds. www.chimneyrockco.org.
Cowboy Gathering Art Walk with Leland Holiday, 5-7 p.m., Oct. 4, Toh-Atin Gallery, 145 W. 9th St.
Fiber and Jewelry Show opening reception, 5-8 p.m., Oct. 4, Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center in Ignacio. 563-4600.
“The Psychology of Happiness: What Durangotangs Know” with Brian Burke, part of the Pub Science lecture series, 6 p.m., Oct. 4, Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.com.
Lawn Chair Kings perform, 6 p.m., Oct. 4, Brew Pub & Kitchen, 117 W. College Dr. 259-5959.
Head for the Hills performs, 8:30 p.m., Oct. 4, Animas City Theater, 128 E. College Drive. 799-2281.
Journey of Hope 5K Family Run/Walk and Colors for Cancer 10K Trail Run, 9 a.m., Oct. 5, Mercy Regional Medical Center. www.mhffnd.org.
Vallecito Nordic Fall Trails Clean-Up, 10 a.m., Oct. 5, meet at Madden’s Corner at Vallecito Nordic Trails. 884-6193.
Cowboy Gathering Poster Artist Signing Reception, 4-7 p.m., Oct. 5, Toh-Atin Gallery, 145 W. 9th St.
Robot Rumpus 3.0, 6-10 p.m., Oct. 5, Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.org.
San Juan Symphony Kicks Off 2013-14 Season, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 5, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 3 p.m., Oct. 6, Montezuma-Cortez High School in Cortez. 247-7657 or 565-9127.
Golf fund-raiser for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Effort, Oct. 5-6, Glacier Club Golf Course, Highway 550. 382-6700.
Healthy Lifestyle La Plata celebration, 5-7 p.m., Oct. 9, Carver’s Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave.
Mancos Valley Community Summit, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 12, Mancos Community Center. 739-1172.
100 Families and 100 Homes celebration with Regional Housing Alliance and La Plata Homes Fund, 4-6 p.m., Oct. 17, Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave.
“The Graduates/Los Graduados” screening, followed by community discussion, 6 p.m., Oct. 17, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600 or www.mancoslibrary.org.
Infant Massage Class for parents and baby, ages 2 to 6 months, 10-11:30 a.m., Oct. 22, Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., Suite 205. 259-7337.
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