‘Father of Conservation Biology’ comes to DACWhat: “Courageous Carnivores and Compromised Conservationists,” a talk by Michael Soulé One of the most famous names in conservation biology comes to Durango tonight as Michael Soulé pays a visit to the Durango Arts Center. The noted author, Stanford-educated Phd and retired professor emeritus of environmental studies at University of California Santa Cruz will be presenting “Courageous Carnivores and Compromised Conservationists,” starting at 6:30 p.m. A self-described “possiblilist,” Soulé will discuss small steps that can be taken now to preserve the earth’s biodiversity in the decades ahead.
He now lives near Paonia with his wife, Joli. The lecture is part of the DAC’s annual member environmental exhibit, initiated to further awareness of humans’ impact on the natural world. This exhibit is an opportunity for member artists to create work that illuminates the splendor, fragility and magnificence of the natural world, according to the DAC. The evening with Michael Soulé kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with a reception featuring various environmental organizations, such as San Juan Citizens Alliance, La Plata Open Space Conservancy, Conservation Colorado, Great Old Broads for Wilderness and more. Soulé will be introduced by Bruce Baizel, director of Earthworks, an oil and gas accountability firm. In addition to Soulé’s talk, the environmental exhibit will also feature a free screening of “The Great Divide, ” a 2015 feature-length documentary on the history and need for cooperation on water conservation in the West. The screening takes place Thurs., Sept. 10, with doors opening for a reception at 4:30 p.m. followed by film and panel discussion at 7:15 p.m. For more info., visit www.durangoarts.org. |
Often dubbed the “Father of Conservation Biology,” Soulé has helped create wildlife corridors in Australia and Africa; done field work on insects and animals in Africa, Mexico, the West Indies, California and Colorado; and written countless books and articles on conservation and the role of carnivores in our ecosystem. In addition to co-founding the Society for Conservation Biology and The Wildlands Network (formerly Wildlands Project), he was named one of Audubon Magazine’s top “100 Champions of Conservation of the 20th Century.”Thursday03
Office Hours with La Plata County Commissioner Julie Westendorff, 10 a.m.-noon, Pine River Library in Bayfield. 382-6219.
Office Hour with Councilor Dick White, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., City Hall North Conference Room, 949 E. 2nd Ave.
Works by Rebecca Koeppen, part of Community Artist Program, artist reception, 3:30-5 p.m., on display thru Sept. 25, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave.
“Doc Swords,” PTSD Social Club for Combat Veterans, 4-6 p.m., VFW Post 4031, 1550 Main Ave.
Tierra Vida Farm Stand, 4-7 p.m., Three Springs Plaza. 764-6000.
The Ben Gibson Band, 5 p.m., The Balcony Bar & Grill, 600 Main Ave.
First Thursdays Art Walk, 5-7 p.m., downtown Durango.
“Earth, Water, Sky” opening reception, printmaking by Andrew Jagniecki, 5-7 p.m., exhibit runs thru Oct. 31, Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
New Works featuring four different artists, reception, 5-7 p.m., Patrice DeLorenzo Fine Art Gallery, 1309 E. 3rd Ave., Suite 101. 799-8838.
Exhibition of student summer artwork, opening reception, 5-7 p.m., exhibit runs thru Sept. 17, Sweet 11 Gallery, 863½ Main Ave., Suite 11. 946-5977 or darcyalden.com.
Who Knew Wolves Love Wine? benefit featuring ambassador wolf from Wolfwood Refuge, 5-8 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. www.wolfwoodrefuge.org.
Drop-in Tennis, after 5:30 p.m., Durango High School. 769-3772.
Lacey Black performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
Movie Night & Dinner Fundraiser, screening of “Good Karma” and volunteer opportunity information, 6 p.m., Himalayan Kitchen, 992 Main Ave.
The Kirk James Blues Band, 6 p.m., Hideaway Grill at Vallecito Lake.
Animas Watershed Partnership Forum, 6-8 p.m., Farmington Civic Center. Animaswatershedpartnership.org.
Michael Soule speaks about conservation biology, 6:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E 2nd Ave.
Ace Revel performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
Contiki, 7 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Friday04
Free Garden Tours, 9:30 a.m., library demonstration garden lobby, 1900 E 3rd Ave.
The Ben Gibson Band, noon, Durango Harley Davidson, 750 S. Camino del Rio.
Firkin Friday, featuring “Apple Jacked!” wheat beer, 3 p.m., Steamworks Brewing Co., 801 E 2nd Ave. 259-9200.
Fort Lewis College Fall Convocation, 4 p.m., FLC’s Whalen Gym.
Farm Market, hosted by Local Brands FARM Co-op, 4-6 p.m., Wildcat Liquors, Highway 160 West.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café at the Double Tree Hotel, 501 Camino Del Rio. 259-6580.
Bird Walk, 5:30 p.m., Vista Trailhead, Mancos State Park. 375-6708.
Lacey Black performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
Ben Gibson performs, 6 p.m., The Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
Friday Nights at Fox Fire Farms, music by Lacey Black, 6-9 p.m., Fox Fire Farms in Ignacio. 759-1540.
The Kirk James Blues Band, 6-9 p.m., El Rancho Street Party, 10th Street and Main Avenue.
Pete Giuliani and Richard Leavitt perform, 6-9 p.m., Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave.
Dustin Burely performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
Funked Up Fridays, Bootyconda and DJ Kaztro, 7 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Trivia Bowl and Instant Melodrama, 7:30 p.m., Mancos State Park Amphitheater.
High Rollers Band, 8:30 p.m., Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. 2nd Ave.
Mr. Black performs, 8:30 p.m., Pour House, 725 Main Ave. pourhousedurango.com.
Hip Hop Night, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
Bacon performs with special guest Jamie Olinger, 10 p.m., Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave.
Saturday05
Durango Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.-noon, First National Bank parking lot, 259 W 9th St.
Drop-in Tennis, after 9 a.m., Durango High School. 769-3772.
Community Garden Workday, part of the Eat Local Celebration, 9-11 a.m., Ohana Kuleana Community Garden, 564 E 30th St. mia@thegardenprojectswcolorado.org.
8th annual Iron Horse Chef Competition, 9 a.m.-noon, Durango Farmers Market.
Piñata Making, Part I, an ICL MakerSpace event, 1 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Saturdays on the River, with music by Maple Range, 1:30-3:30 p.m., White Rabbit Books & Curiosities, 128 W. 14th St. 259-2213.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Café at the Double Tree Hotel, 501 Camino Del Rio. 259-6580.
Lacey Black performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
Wake Up Laughing performs, 6 p.m., Balcony Bar & Grill, 600 Main Ave.
Greg Ryder performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Bottom Shelf Brewery in Bayfield.
High Rollers Band performs, 8:30 p.m., Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. 2nd Ave.
Glenn Woody Henkel and the Tucker Hill Citizens Brigade, 8:30 p.m., Mancos Valley Distillery.
Mr. Black performs, 8:30 p.m., Pour House, 725 Main Ave. pourhousedurango.com.
Back to School Party, DJs Icite and Codestar perform, 9 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Sunday06
Veterans Committee Breakfast, 9-11 a.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E 2nd Ave. 247-2298.
Bird Walk, 10 a.m., Vista Trailhead, Mancos State Park. 375-6708.
Free Books from Durango Book Rescue, noon-5 p.m., 924 Narrow Gauge Ave.
Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
Music, Painting and Dinner, with music by Chokecherry Jam, 4-7 p.m., Wines of the San Juan in Blanco, N.M. 505-632-0879.
Blue Moon Ramblers perform, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
Robby Overfield performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
Monday07 Labor Day
Youth Racquetball Clinics, all ages, 2-3 p.m.; ages 7 to 11, 3-4 p.m.; ages 12 to 14, 4-5 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 946-2962.
Lacey Black performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
Pete Giuliani performs, 6:30-10 p.m., Farview Lodge, Mesa Verde National Park.
Ace Revel performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
Contiki, 7 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Tuesday08
Durango AIDS Awareness Benefit, Sept. 8-12, around Durango. 4CAlliancefordiversity.org.
Inklings: Book Club for 2nd and 3rd Graders, 4-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Drop-in Tennis, after 5:30 p.m., Durango High School. 769-3772.
Lacey Black performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
Find a Job (With Help from the Internet), part of Computer Classes in September, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Rotary Club of Durango meets, presentation by Kari Plante with San Juan Basin Health, 6 p.m., Strater Hotel. 385-4223.
Dolores River Fall Forum, hosted by Dolores River Boating Advocates, 6 p.m., Dolores Community Center. 560-5486.
Pete Giuliani performs, 6:30-10 p.m., Farview Lodge, Mesa Verde National Park.
Tim Sullivan performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
Open Mic Night, 7 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
“Mean Girls” screening, 7 and 10 p.m., The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.durangomassive.com.
Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Bingo Night, 9 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
Wednesday09
Bird Walk, 8 a.m., meet at Rotary Park. 382-9396.
Weekly Wee Walk Abouts, preschool nature walks, 10-11 a.m., meet at pavilion at Rotary Park. 769-1800.
Garden Workday, 10 a.m.-noon, Manna Soup Kitchen Garden, 110 Avenida Del Sol. brooke@thegardenpojectswcolorado.org.
Science Fun: Build a Catapult, Make Goo and More …, part of the Tween After School in September, 2-4 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.
“One Hundred Patterns: Ben Barry,” opening reception, 4:30 p.m., exhibit runs thru Oct. 7, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery. www.fortlewis.edu/art-design.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio, benefitting La Plata Family Center, 4:30-7 p.m., Rochester Hotel Secret Garden, 726 E 2nd Ave.
Lacey Black performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
The Lisa Blue Trio performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sept. 9, Kennebec Café in Hesperus. 247-5674.
Wednesday Night Trail Run, 5:45 p.m., meet at Backcountry Experience. 901-1075.
Harvesting the Rain: 12 Steps of Rain Water Harvesting, 6 p.m., Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave. 247-8129.
Heartbeat Durango, support group for individuals affected by suicide, 6-8 p.m., Fire Station 1, 142 Sheppard Drive. 403-4103.
Pub Quiz Trivia, 6:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Terry Rickard performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
Poker and Ping Pong Tournament, 8 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Geeks Who Drink Trivia, 8:30 p.m., BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W College Dr. 259-5959.
Ongoing
Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering Seeking Entries for its motorless parade Oct. 3. www.durangocowboygathering.org.
“Tough Men in Hard Places: The Electrification of Colorado’s Western Slope,” thru Sept. 18, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College.
“The Natural World: A Fragile Harmony,” thru Sept. 19, Durango Arts Center, 802 E 2nd Ave.
“Guitar Strings, a Cowboy and a Lost Peacock,” 7:45 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday thru Sept. 26, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7160.
Jessica Richardson Art Show, thru Oct. 7, Raider Ridge Café, 509 E 8th Ave.
“Segmentations” by Arista Slater-Sandoval, thru Oct. 14, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave.
“Out from Under” by Fran Foreman, thru Oct. 14, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave.
Village Artisan’s Market, Monday-Saturday thru Oct. 17, Studio Sellke, Gem Village.
“Rare II: Imperiled Plants of Colorado,” thru December, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College.
Tryouts for Durango Swim Club, 3:30-4:15 p.m., Monday-Thursday, Durango Rec Center. suzanneschieltz@hotmail.com.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thursday-Sunday, 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E 8th Ave.
Upcoming
Plein Air Painting Demonstration, 4-6 p.m., Sept. 10, Chief Ranger’s Office, Mesa Verde National Park.
“The Great Divide,” screening, 4:30 p.m., Sept. 10, Durango Arts Center, 802 E 2nd Ave.
Four Corners Back Country Horsemen meet, 7 p.m., Sept. 10, La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.4cbch.org or 749-0316.
Durango Lands Symposium, 8:30 a.m., Fort Lewis College Ballroom. Preregister at www.trails2000.org
Free Legal Clinic, 2-5 p.m., Sept. 11, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Third Time Charmed performs, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 11, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Mexican Independence Day Dance, hosted by Compañeros, 7-10 p.m., Sept. 11, American Legion Hall, 878 E 2nd Ave. www.companeros.info.
“Rent,” 7:30 p.m., Sept. 11-12, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Rob Webster performs, 8 p.m., Sep. 11, Blondies in Cortez.
iAM Music Festival, benefitting iAM Music Institute, Sept. 11-12, downtown Durango.
BID Coffee & Conversation, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Sept. 11, First National Bank Conference Room, 259 W 9th St.
Tweak & Critique Writer’s Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Sept. 12, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Jazz on the Hill with Joyce Lyons and Friends, 6 p.m., Sept. 12, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Randy Jackson from the band Zebra performs, 7 p.m., Sept. 12, Bayfield Performing Arts Center at Bayfield High School. 799-3123.
WholeExpo Durango, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sept. 12; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 13, La Plata County Fairgrounds.
Wolfwood Refuge Art Auction, 2-6 p.m., Sept. 13, Lost Dog Bar & Lounge, 1150 Main Ave.
Beginning Beekeeping Workshop with Marlayna Martinez, 6 p.m., Sept. 14, Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave. 247-8129.
Ace Revel performs, benefitting Durango Education Fund, 4:30-7 p.m., Sept. 16, Rochester Hotel Secret Garden, 726 E 2nd Ave.
Latino Americans: 500 Years of History kickoff party, 5:30 p.m., Sept. 16, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Evening Book Club, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sept. 16, White Rabbit Books and Curiosities, 128 W 14th St. 259-2213.
Kiwanis Club of Durango's 60th Annual Pancake Day, $10/ticket and kids eat free, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Sept. 17, La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 2500 N Main Ave.
Family Reading Circles, 5:30 p.m., Sept. 17, Ignacio Community Library. 764-8013.
La Plata Quilters Guild Show and Sale, to benefit Project Linus, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept. 20, La Plata County Fairgrounds.
Six Dollar String Band performs, benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters, 4:30-7 p.m., Sept. 23, Rochester Hotel Secret Garden, 726 E 2nd Ave.
Matuto: Brazil meets Appalachia performs, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 23, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Green Drinks, 5 p.m., Sept. 24, Carvers Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave.
Parade of Homes 2015, Sept. 25-27, Tickets at durangoPOH.com. 382-0082.
Yoga 12-Step Recovery, 10 a.m.-noon, Sept. 25, YogaDurango, 1140-A Main Ave.
10th Annual Sacred Arts Festival, opening artists’ reception, 5-7 p.m., Sept. 25, exhibit runs thru Oct. 28, poetry reading and reception, 7 p.m., Sept. 26, original music performance, 2 p.m., Sept. 27, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E 3rd Ave.
Fee free day, Sept. 26 and Nov. 11, all national parks. www.nps.gov/co.
Lawn Chair Kings perform, benefitting Dogster's Spay and Neuter Program, 4:30-7 p.m., Sept. 30, Rochester Hotel Secret Garden, 726 E 2nd Ave.
The Lone Bellow performs, 7 p.m., Oct. 1, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Digital & Smart Phone Photography with Kit Frost, 6 p.m., Oct. 7, Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave. 247-8129.
Autumn ATV Color Tour, Oct. 10 -11, Purgatory Resort.
Durango Double, half marathon and 5k races benefitting the Women’s Resource Center, 9 a.m. Oct. 10 & 11, Animas Surgical Hospital.
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