Celebrating fondo memories: More than the helmets have changedWhat: Todd and Ned’s Durango Dirt Fondo Durango’s gonna party like it’s 1990 this weekend, as Todd and Ned’s Durango Dirt Fondo descends on a trail near you. Named for local biking legends Todd Wells and Ned Overend, the fondo – along with an assortment of other non-bike-required events – commemorates the 25th anniversary of the first-ever World MTB Championships, held at Purgatory in 1990. (Which was won by Overend and Juli Furtado.)
For those unfamiliar with the term “fondo,” it is an Italian word for a large, mass-start bike ride of both long and short varieties. The Durango version is expected to draw such blasts from the past as Furtado, John Tomac, Greg Herbold, Sara Ballantyne and Ruthie Matthes as well as more current stars like Travis Brown, Elke Brutsaert and up-and-comer, 22-year-old Howard Grotts. And of course, Todd and Ned, will be leading the pack. “I’m really excited that this event is shaping up to be a reunion of archrivals and good friends from the early days of mountain bike racing,” said Overend. “We’re going to have a great mix of legendary racers along with some of the fastest riders on the international race circuit today. The riders are coming for the opportunity to reminisce about the early days of racing while riding our great local trails.” The fun starts rolling Saturday morning with a 50-mile and 30-mile option featuring the most challenging singletrack the area can serve up. The 50-mile course will make a loop around Durango, using various different trail systems connected by transitions of paths and roads including, of course, a final stretch through Overend Mountain Park. Riders can expect to see sections familiar to them from the 2009 Singlespeeds, the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic and even the 2001 World Cup, depending upon one’s memory and longevity in the saddle. (Note: although a fondo is not a race per se, there will be timed sections for those so inclined). Both courses will include food, mechanical and – god forbid – medical support and will start and finish at the Powerhouse Science Center, where a post-event party awaits riders. For those not inclined to break a sweat here are other ways to get in on the action: - Durango Lands Symposium, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Fri., Sept. 11, Fort Lewis College Ballroom. Featuring Luis Benitez, Colorado’s new outdoor recreation director; Ruth Welch, BLM director for the State of Colorado; and mountain bike historian Tim Blumenthal - 1990 Worlds 25th Anniversary Party, 6:30 p.m., Sat., Sept. 12, Powerhouse Science Center. Cash bar and food available. - NICA Benefit Breakfast to support the High School Mountain Bike League, 9a.m., Sun. Sept. 13, Fort Lewis College, Wholly Habaneros/ Rocket Patio. The fondo will be capped at 500 riders. Cost is $150 (50 mile) and $125 (30 mile) and includes a swag bag, trophy, party and entrance to the 25th anniversary World’s party later that night. To sign up or for more info., go to: www.toddandnedsfondo.com. A portion of proceeds will benefit Ned and Todd’s favorite causes: Trails 2000 and the Mercy Health Foundation. |
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Durango AIDS Awareness Benefit, runs thru Sept. 12, around Durango. 4CAlliancefordiversity.org.
Durango Nature Studies annual Online Auction, 9 a.m., runs thru 9 p.m., Sept. 20. www.durangonaturestudies.org.
Here to Hear: Office Hour with Councilor Dick White, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., City Hall North Conference Room, 949 E. 2nd Ave.
Free Legal Clinic, 2-4 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600 or www.mancoslibrary.orgw
“Doc Swords,” PTSD Social Club for Combat Veterans, 4-6 p.m., VFW Post 4031, 1550 Main Ave.
Plein Air Painting Demonstration, 4-6 p.m., Chief Ranger’s Office, Mesa Verde National Park.
Tierra Vida Farm Stand, 4-7 p.m., Three Springs Plaza. 764-6000.
“The Great Divide” documentary. Reception at 4:30 p.m., screening at 5:45 p.m., discussion to follow. Durango Arts Center, 802 E 2nd Ave.
Drop-in Tennis, after 5:30 p.m., Durango High School. 769-3772.
Sue Keller performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
La La Bones performs, 5:30 p.m., The Balcony Bar and Grill, 600 Main Ave.
Osprey Way Speaker Series kicks off with Head of School Sean Woytek, presentation on project-based learning, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Animas High School. 247-2474 or www.animashighschool.com.
Geek Out with Trivia, 6 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center.
Four Corners Back Country Horsemen meet, 7 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.4cbch.org or 749-0316.
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society meets, presentation on “Coprolites and their Value in Archaeological Research” with Tim Riley, 7 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College.
“Answering Your Questions about Autism” with Temple Grandin, part of the Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130.
Rob Webster performs, 7-11 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
Mickey Avalon & Dirt Nasty perform, 9 p.m., The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.durangomassive.com.
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iAM Music Festival, benefitting iAM Music Institute, Sept. 11-12, downtown Durango.
Inaugural Todd and Ned’s Durango Dirt Fondo, benefit for Trails 2000, Sept. 11-13, around Durango. www.toddandnedfondo.com.
BID Coffee & Conversation, 8:30-9:30 a.m., First National Bank Conference Room, 259 W 9th St.
Durango Land Symposium, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Fort Lewis College Ballroom. www.trails2000.org.
Free Garden Tours, 9:30 a.m., library demonstration garden lobby, 1900 E 3rd Ave.
Peace Labyrinth, commemorating tragic events of 9/11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fort Lewis College Clock Tower. 903-6896.
Free Legal Clinic, 2-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Farm Market, hosted by Local Brands FARM Co-op, 4-6 p.m., Wildcat Liquors, Highway 160 West.
Bird Walk, 5:30 p.m., Vista Trailhead, Mancos State Park. 375-6708.
Sue Keller performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
The Kirk James Blues Band performs, 6 p.m., Hideaway Grill at Vallecito Lake.
Friday Nights at Fox Fire Farms, music by Lacey Black, 6-9 p.m., Fox Fire Farms in Ignacio. 759-1540.
Durango Colt Starting Challenge, 6-9 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Arena. www.coltstartingchallengeusa.com or 808-269-3408.
Third Time Charmed performs, 6:30 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Andy Janowsky performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
Kevin Frazier performs, 7 p.m., Mancos Brewing Co. 533-9761.
“Life is an Adventure,” presentation by Michael Williams on “Discovering the Inka,” 7 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Mexican Independence Day Dance, hosted by Compañeros, 7-10 p.m., American Legion Hall, 878 E 2nd Ave. www.companeros.info.
Funked Up Fridays, Third Time Charmed performs, 7-10 p.m., DJ Kaztro performs, 10 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
“Rent,” 7:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Trivia Bowl and Instant Melodrama, 7:30 p.m., Mancos State Park Amphitheater.
Rob Webster performs, 8 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
Liver Down the River performs, Music of the Animas Benefit, 8 p.m., The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.durangomassive.com.
Delux performs, 8:30 p.m., The Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
“Gypsy Stage,” featuring Carute Roma, Bon Bon Burlesque and Tyler Spencer, 9-11:30 p.m., The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave.
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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.
Silverton Colorfest Quilt Show & Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., show also runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept. 13, Silverton Public School Gymnasium. 387-5654.
Tweak & Critique Writer’s Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Aviation Celebration, live music, aircraft on display, games and prizes, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Durango-La Plata County Airport. 382-6052.
WholeExpo Durango, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., event also runs 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 13, La Plata County Fairgrounds.
Annual Picnic Fundraiser for La Plata County Democrats, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Edgemont Picnic Grounds. 405-517-4754.
Annual Animas City School Reunion, 1 p.m., The Animas Museum, 3065 W. 2nd Ave. 259-2402.
MakerSpace Skill Session, piñata making: Part 2, 1 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
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.
Sue Keller performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
The Kirk James Blues Band performs, 6 p.m., Balcony Bar & Grill, 600 Main Ave.
Jazz on the Hill with Joyce Lyons and Friends, 6 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Randy Jackson from the band Zebra performs, 7 p.m., Bayfield Performing Arts Center at Bayfield High School. 799-3123.
Greg Ryder performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
“Rent,” 7:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Bottom Shelf Brewery in Bayfield.
DJ Kaztro performs, 9 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
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Grand Opening for new Divinity Downhill Flow Trail, free mountain bike uplift, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-4:30 p.m., ribbon cutting, 1 p.m., Purgatory Resort. www.ridepurg.com/flow.
Bird Walk, 10 a.m., Vista Trailhead, Mancos State Park. 375-6708.
WholeExpo Durango, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds.
Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
“Rent,” 2 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Wolfwood Refuge Art Auction, 2-6 p.m., The Lost Dog Bar & Lounge, 1150 Main Ave.
Music, Painting and Dinner, with music by The Tomlynns, 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.
Robin Davis performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
Sunday Live Local, Real Summons performs, 9 p.m.-midnight, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
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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.
MakerSpace Skill Session, tin can lantern, 1 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Sue Keller performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
Beginning Beekeeping Workshop with Marlayna Martinez, 6 p.m., Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave. 247-8129.
Pete Giuliani performs, 6:30-10 p.m., Farview Lodge, Mesa Verde National Park.
Rob Webster performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
Contiki, 7 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
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Kids Storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
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.
Sue Keller performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
Windows 10 Overview, part of Computer Classes in September, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Free Introductory Talk and Orientation with Hour Exchange La Plata (HELP) time bank, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-9330 or www.helptimebank.com.
Rotary Club of Durango meets, presentation by Colorado historian Duane Smith, 6 p.m., Henry Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.
Knit or Crochet class with skilled enthusiast Kathy Graf, 6-7 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 565-7600 or www.mancoslibrary.org.
Informal Tango Practice, 6-8 p.m., Rotary Park Gazebo. 533-7231.
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.
Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Bingo Night, 9 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
The Infamous Stringdusters perform, 9 p.m., The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.durangomassive.com/.
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Bird Walk, 8 a.m., meet at Rotary Park. 382-9396.
Starting Your Business Workshop, 8 a.m., Durango Public Library. sbdcfortlewis.org.
Weekly Wee Walk Abouts, preschool nature walks, 10-11 a.m., meet at pavilion at Rotary Park. 769-1800.
Class for Spanish speakers trying to improve English skills, 10-11:30 a.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Garden Workday, 10 a.m.-noon, Manna Soup Kitchen Garden, 110 Avenida Del Sol. brooke@thegardenpojectswcolorado.org.
ParaCord Crafts, 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.
The Art of Animation, presentation by David Tart with Rocky Mountain Animation Labs, 4:30 p.m., Durango Public Library. Rockymountainanimationlabs.com.
Ace Revel performs, benefitting Durango Education Fund, 4:30-7 p.m., Rochester Hotel Secret Garden, 726 E 2nd Ave.
Latino Americans: 500 Years of History kickoff party, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Sue Keller performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431.
Evening Book Club, 5:30-6:30 p.m., White Rabbit Books and Curiosities, 128 W 14th St. 259-2213.
The Black Velvet Duo performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Kennebec Café in Hesperus.
Wednesday Night Trail Run, 5:45 p.m., meet at Animas Mountain Trailhead. 901-1075.
Pub Quiz Trivia, 6:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
“Water Quality in the Animas River Valley,” with presentations by Ann Oliver and Peter Butler, 6:30 p.m., Animas Valley Grange Hall, 7271 CR 203.
A First-hand Look at Autism, panel discussion featuring those affected by autism, 7 p.m., Durango Public Library.
“Setting the Record Straight,” an evening with Rosa Parks, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
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.
The Infamous Stringdusters perform, 9 p.m., The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.durangomassive.com/.
Ongoing
Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering Seeking Entries for its motorless parade Oct. 3. www.durangocowboygathering.org.
Exhibition of student summer artwork, exhibit runs thru Sept. 17, Sweet 11 Gallery, 863½ Main Ave., Suite 11. 946-5977 or darcyalden.com.
“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.
Works by Rebecca Koeppen, part of Community Artist Program, on display thru Sept. 25, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main 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.
“One Hundred Patterns: Ben Barry,” exhibit runs thru Oct. 7, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery. www.fortlewis.edu/art-design.
“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.
“Earth, Water, Sky,” printmaking by Andrew Jagniecki, thru Oct. 31, Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
“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
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.
6th annual Health Summit, hosted by Community Health Action Coalition, 8 a.m.-noon, Sept. 17, Doubletree Hotel. www.chaclaplata.org or 799-0218.
Veterans Committee Breakfast, 9-11 a.m., Sept. 17, Elks Lodge, 901 E 2nd Ave. 247-2298.
Low-vision Expo, hosted by The Southwest Center for Independence, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sept. 17, Durango Public Library. 570-8001 or swilc.org.
Family Reading Circles, 5:30 p.m., Sept. 17, Ignacio Community Library. 764-8013.
“La Plata County Mosquitoes – Philosophy and Practices of Abatement,” part of the Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Sept. 17, Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130.
Fall Star Party with astronomer John Buting, 8 p.m., Sept. 17, Mancos High School football field.
Fall Gallery Walk, 5-9 p.m., Sept. 18, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Gary Farmer and the Troublemakers, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 18, Crash Music in Aztec. 505-427-6748 or crashmusicaztec.com.
Aztec Founders Day 2015, Sept. 19, downtown Aztec; free admission, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Aztec Museum; Main Street Parade, 10 a.m. www.aztecmuseum.org.
La Plata Quilters Guild Show & 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.
“Creating Moonshot Moments” workshop, sponsored by The Liberty School and San Juan BOCES, 10 a.m.-noon, Sept. 19, Fort Lewis College, Noble Hall Room 130. 385-4834.
Animal Signs Workshop, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sept. 19, Durango Nature Center. 769-1800.
5th annual Chili Chase 5K & Cook-Off, 11 a.m., Sept. 19, Backcountry Experience. 247-5830.
Free Community Day, noon-3 p.m., Sept. 19, Durango Nature Center. 533-7338.
The Pete Giuliani Band performs at the Durango Autumn Arts Festival, 1:30-2:45 p.m., Sept. 19, 2nd Avenue.
The Pete Giuliani Band performs, 6-10 p.m., Sept. 19, The Balcony Bar and Grill, 600 Main Ave.
2nd annual Colorado Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation’s Walk & Family Fun Day 5K, 9 a.m., Sept. 20, The Plaza at Three Springs, 175 Mercado St. www.active.com/donate/phfwalkco2015
Jami Sieber performs, 8 p.m., Sept. 20, Millwood Junction in Mancos. 759-9716.
Basic Computer Classes, featuring how to manage email and internet searches, 6:30-8 p.m., Sept. 21, event also runs Oct. 5 and 19, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
“Temple Grandin” screening, 6 p.m., Sept. 22, Pine River Library in Bayfield.
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.
Kick-off and Poster Unveiling Party for Snowdown 2016: Back to the Eighties, 5:30-7 p.m., Sept. 23, The Lost Dog Bar & Grill, 1150 Main Ave. www.snowdown.org.
Matuto: Brazil meets Appalachia performs, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 23, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Amy LaVere and Will Sexton perform, 9 p.m., Sept. 23, The Balcony Bar and Grill, 600 Main Ave.
Green Drinks, 5 p.m., Sept. 24, Carvers Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave.
Heartbeat Durango, support group for individuals affected by suicide, 6-8 p.m., Sept. 24, Fire Station 1, 142 Sheppard Drive. 403-4103.
16th annual Bayfield Heritage Days & Sheep Trailing, Sept. 25-26. www.bayfieldcoheritagedays.org.
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.
Kick Off Beef Brisket Dinner, The Bar D Wranglers and The Worleys perform, 5:30 p.m., Sept. 25, Old Middle School in Bayfield.
Performance by Mark Walters, clarinet, and Lisa Campi Walters, piano, 7 p.m., Sept. 25, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive.
Fee free day, Sept. 26 and Nov. 11, all national parks. www.nps.gov/co.
“DOCtoberfest,” free wellness fair hosted by Integrity Health Plus, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sept. 26, 10 Burnett Court. www.facebook.com/integrityhealthplus.
Full Moon Hike Under the Harvest Moon, hosted by Durango Nature Studies, Sept. 27. 769-1800.
“Temple Grandin” screening, 7 p.m., Sept. 29, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive.
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.
“Helping Different Kinds of Minds Solve Problems,” public presentation and book signing with Temple Grandin, author of Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism, 7-9 p.m., Sept. 30, Whalen Gym at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/common-reading-experience.
18th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival, 4-7 p.m., Oct. 1, Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive; 7 p.m., Oct. 3, Sunflower Theatre in Cortez. www.durangofilm.org.
First Thursdays Art Walk, 5-7 p.m., Oct. 1, downtown Durango.
The Lone Bellow performs with special guest Anderson East, 7 p.m., Oct. 1, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
21st annual 5K Journey of Hope, 10K Colors for Cancer, 8:30 a.m., Oct. 3, Mercy Regional Breast Care Center parking lot, 1010 Three Springs Blvd. www.mhffnd.org.
“Brahms’ Second Symphony,” featuring guest conductor Blake Richardson and cello soloist Inbal Segev, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 3, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College; event also runs 3 p.m., Oct. 4, Montezuma-Cortez High School. www.durangoconcerts.com or www.sanjuansymphony.org.
Digital & Smart Phone Photography with Kit Frost, 6 p.m., Oct. 7, Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave. 247-8129.
Animal Sentience and Human Interactions, panel and discussion, 7-9 p.m., Oct. 7, Fort Lewis College Student Union Ballroom.
Inaugural Suitcase Party, benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of SW Colorado, Durango Silk Dancers perform, 6-10 p.m., Oct. 9, Durango-La Plata County Airport private hanger. 247-3720.
Autumn ATV Color Tour, Oct. 10 -11, Purgatory Resort.
Durango Double, half marathons and Gena Rych 5K, Oct. 10-11. Durangodouble.com.
Durango Double, half marathon and 5k races benefitting the Women’s Resource Center, 9 a.m. Oct. 10 & 11, Animas Surgical Hospital.
“Temple Grandin” screening, 4 and 7 p.m., Oct. 14, Fort Lewis College Student Union, Vallecito Room.
Spirit Runners 5K/1 Mile Fund Run/Walk, benefit for Title VII Native American Education, 9 a.m., Nov. 15, Rank Park, behind Durango High School. 946-1751.
Snowdown 2016: Back to the Eighties, Jan. 27-31. www.snowdown.org.
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