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September 2012 Events

 Saturday, September 1st
Ignacio Bike Week
9:00am / Ignacio / Various Locations
What can be more irresistible than the sight and sound of more than 35,000 roaring motorcycles riding in grandeur through the spectacular scenery of southwest...
Under African Skies
4:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
UNDER AFRICAN SKIES travels with Paul Simon back to South Africa on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of his historic Graceland album. Paul reunites...
Under African Skies
7:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
UNDER AFRICAN SKIES travels with Paul Simon back to South Africa on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of his historic Graceland album. Paul reunites...
Beehive, the '60s Musical
8:00pm / Durango Arts Center - Theater
Don’t miss the 1960’s summer extravaganza at the Durango Arts Center. Beehive the ‘60s musical, by Larry Gallagher, will open Friday,...
 Sunday, September 2nd
3rd Annual Building Homes for Heroes Breakfast
8:00am / Durango Transit Center
Durango Party Rental once again is sponsoring the Burrito Breakfast at the Durango Transit Center on Sunday, September 2, from 8am to 10:30am. Proceeds...
Ignacio Bike Week
9:00am / Ignacio / Various Locations
What can be more irresistible than the sight and sound of more than 35,000 roaring motorcycles riding in grandeur through the spectacular scenery of southwest...
Motorcycle and Classic Car Parade
11:00am / Downtown Durango
A motorcycle and classic car parade down main avenue.
Traditional Irish Music Jam Session
12:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Performers sing and play traditional songs and tunes from the Irish, English and Scottish traditions, using instruments such as the fiddle, accordion,...
Under African Skies
4:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
UNDER AFRICAN SKIES travels with Paul Simon back to South Africa on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of his historic Graceland album. Paul reunites...
Under African Skies
7:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
UNDER AFRICAN SKIES travels with Paul Simon back to South Africa on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of his historic Graceland album. Paul reunites...
 Monday, September 3rd
Ignacio Bike Week
9:00am / Ignacio / Various Locations
What can be more irresistible than the sight and sound of more than 35,000 roaring motorcycles riding in grandeur through the spectacular scenery of southwest...
 Tuesday, September 4th
“Water in the West: Perspectives from River Guides,” film and panel discussion,
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center
**Special event held in conjunction with the Durango Arts Centers' members exhibit: "Water in the West"** “Water in the West: Perspectives from...
 Wednesday, September 5th
Durango Nature Studies' Volunteer Naturalist Training
6:00pm / Durango Nature Studies
Durango Nature Studies announces its fall Volunteer Naturalist Training for its Children Discovering Nature Program, teaching all 9R students in K-5th...
 Thursday, September 6th
First Thursdays Art Walk
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center
The Durango Arts Center is proud to coordinate the First Thursdays Art Walk, a program designed to promote artists and art activities beyond the traditional...
Fifth Corner Road Show Art Reception
5:00pm / Rochester Hotel
In conjunction with Durango's 1st Thursday the Rochester Hotel presents photography by Linda Pampinella and Kathy Myrick.
 Friday, September 7th
United Way Radiothon
8:00am / Ska Brewery
16th Annual United Way Radiothon, hosted by Four Corners Broadcasting. Broadcast on KIQX 101.3 FM, KRSJ 100.5 FM and KIUP 930 AM from 8 am to 6 pm on Friday...
Firkin Friday
3:00pm / Steamworks Brewing Co.
Firkin Fridays continues at Steamworks Brewing Co. with the introduction of Peaches and Cream. The cask will be tapped at 3 p.m.   September's...
Open Studio Tour
4:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Durango Open Studios (DOS) creates an open door for the public to witness art in the making and learn about the business of the visual artist. It also...
 Saturday, September 8th
Coffee Fest
8:00am / First National Bank parking lot
Taste several coffees in downtown Durango
Book Arts Workshop by Alicia McKim
9:30am / Durango Arts Center - Education Studio
$125 for DAC members, $150 for non-members $25 materials fee Registration deadline: August 17 | Call Pegi Peterson at (970) 385-8461 to register In...
WholeExpo
10:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
WholeExpo brings together individual businesses and services that promote healthy, holistic, living and ecological awareness.
Hood Mortuary Open House and Ice Cream Social
1:00pm / Hood Mortuary
Hood Mortuary is celebrating our 110th anniversary of service to the community. We will be offering tours of the beautiful Amy Mansion as well as serving...
Ska Brewing's 17th Anniversary Party
4:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Join us for our 17th Anniversary Party and Brewers Invitational! We are kicking it up a notch and are super excited to have Reel Big Fish headlining the...
 Sunday, September 9th
WholeExpo
10:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
WholeExpo brings together individual businesses and services that promote healthy, holistic, living and ecological awareness.
Traditional Irish Music Jam Session
12:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Performers sing and play traditional songs and tunes from the Irish, English and Scottish traditions, using instruments such as the fiddle, accordion,...
Under African Skies
4:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
UNDER AFRICAN SKIES travels with Paul Simon back to South Africa on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of his historic Graceland album. Paul reunites...
Under African Skies
7:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
UNDER AFRICAN SKIES travels with Paul Simon back to South Africa on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of his historic Graceland album. Paul reunites...
 Monday, September 10th
An Evening with Senator Gary Hart featuring Durango, his new novel about the Animas-La Plata Water Project
5:30pm / Durango Arts Center
DAC and Maria’s Bookshop Present: An Evening With Senator Gary Hart Featuring Durango, His New Novel About The Animas-La Plata Water Project Monday,...
 Friday, September 14th
Showcase of the Arts
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
A week long celebration of various art forms.
Style ‘N Stones Jewelry Show & Benefit Sale
11:00am / Durango Discovery Museum
The Jewelry Designers of “Style ‘N Stones” will hold their 8th Annual Style ‘N Stones Jewelry Show and Benefit Sale on Friday,...
 Saturday, September 15th
Durango Farmers Market
8:00am / First National Bank
The Durango Farmers Market is from 8am to 12noon every Saturday. We are located at the First National Bank parking lot, on 8th street between Main and...
 Sunday, September 16th
Durango Oktoberfest
11:00am / Downtown Main Street
http://durangooktoberfest.com/
Durango Beer Week
12:00pm / Durango Beer Week Kick Off
http://durangooktoberfest.com/
Traditional Irish Music Jam Session
12:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Performers sing and play traditional songs and tunes from the Irish, English and Scottish traditions, using instruments such as the fiddle, accordion,...
Durango Nature Studies' New Moon Hike
6:00pm / Durango Nature Studies
Cost: Free for member, $10 for non-members The Nature Center is a wonderful place to experience the beauty of the night sky during the new moon....
 Wednesday, September 19th
Caitlin Cannon and the Artillery Concert
4:30pm / Rochester Hotel
Enjoy an evening of music and a signature cocktail from the Rochester Hotel bar.
 Friday, September 21st
Hello Dollface Live in the Rochester Secret Garden
4:30pm / Rochester Hotel
Enjoy an evening of music and a signature cocktail from the Rochester Hotel bar.
TOP Fashion Show and Exhibition
5:30pm / Durango Arts Center
Durango’s original fashion forum – TOP – will hold its third annual juried garment design exhibition and fundraiser to benefit the...
 Saturday, September 22nd
Nature Hike up Perins Peak
8:00am / Perins Peak
The San Juan Mountains Association, in partnership with the BLM Tres Rios office and the San Juan National Forest, is offering a free guided nature hike...
Durango Farmers Market
8:00am / First National Bank
The Durango Farmers Market is from 8am to 12noon every Saturday. We are located at the First National Bank parking lot, on 8th street between Main and...
Fresh Check Durango
12:00pm / Three Springs Plaza
A FREE event taking place at Three Springs Plaza in Durango.  There will be live music from Boston’s Meg Hutchinson followed by Durango’s...
Sleepwalk With Me
4:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
“Sleepwalk With Me” is a comedy written by, directed by and starring comedian Mike Birbiglia, based on a true story he told in his one-man...
Sleepwalk With Me
7:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
“Sleepwalk With Me” is a comedy written by, directed by and starring comedian Mike Birbiglia, based on a true story he told in his one-man...
 Sunday, September 23rd
Durango Autumn Arts Festival
10:00am / Second Ave. between 6th & 9th Streets
A juried Fine Arts and Fine Crafts Festival featuring 80 artists from around the country. You will find a variety of original artwork including Glass,...
Traditional Irish Music Jam Session
12:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Performers sing and play traditional songs and tunes from the Irish, English and Scottish traditions, using instruments such as the fiddle, accordion,...
Sleepwalk With Me
4:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
“Sleepwalk With Me” is a comedy written by, directed by and starring comedian Mike Birbiglia, based on a true story he told in his one-man...
Sleepwalk With Me
7:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
“Sleepwalk With Me” is a comedy written by, directed by and starring comedian Mike Birbiglia, based on a true story he told in his one-man...
 Tuesday, September 25th
Durango Beer Week
10:00am / Various Locations
Celebrate “The City of Brewerly Love” with over a week’s worth of beer-themed events hosted by the award-winning breweries in Durango.
 Wednesday, September 26th
Caitlin Cannon and The Artillery. Live in the Rochester Secret Garden.
4:30pm / Rochester Hotel
The fantastic Caitlin Cannon returns to the Rochester.   Come and enjoy live music, a signature cocktail and food by Eldorado Ranch.
Taylor 2 Dance Company
7:30pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Renowned choreographer Paul Taylor, one of the founders of the art of modern dance in the 1950s, created the touring Taylor 2 dance ensemble in 1993 to...
 Thursday, September 27th
Durango Connect
9:30am / Animas River Trail
Join your neighbors and friends to form a human chain along all seven miles of the Animas River Trail from the 32nd Street bridge in north Durango to Rivera...
Robby Overfield. Live in the Rochester Secret Garden.
4:30pm / Rochester Hotel
Live in the Rochester Secret Garden.  Come enjoy live music and a signature cocktail in the Rochester Secret Garden.
 Friday, September 28th
Night Photo Shoots Train
9:00am / DSNGRR
Night Photo Shoots Train
Durango Friends of the Arts Annual Fall Luncheon
10:30am / Doubletree Hotel
Annual Fall Luncheon, Silent Auction and Style Show. Hat Contest, Table Decoration Contest, Raffle tickets for prizes and entertainment worth the price...
Hello Dollface. Live in the Rochester Secret Garden.
4:30pm / Rochester Hotel
Enjoy live music and a signature cocktail at the Rochester during Durango's Fall Gallery Walk.
Colorfest Fall Gallery Walk
5:00pm / Downtown
walk through downtown Durango
Cheryl Birchard CD Release Party
5:30pm / St. Mark's Church
Come help Cheryl and friends celebrate the release of her second cd of spiritual classics, "Favorite Hymns: Volume 2". Live performance, light apps,...
Wolfwood Art Auction
5:30pm / The Discovery Museum
WolfWood Refuge is having their inaugural Art Auction Friday, September 28, 2012, 5:30-9PM. At the Durango Discovery Museum. Tickets are $25. Please...
Durango Literary Festival - Opening Reception
5:30pm / Durango Public Library
The opening reception kicks of the 2012 Literary Festival starting at 5:30PM in the library. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served.
Sleepwalk With Me
7:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
“Sleepwalk With Me” is a comedy written by, directed by and starring comedian Mike Birbiglia, based on a true story he told in his one-man...
 Saturday, September 29th
Durango Farmers Market
8:00am / First National Bank
The Durango Farmers Market is from 8am to 12noon every Saturday. We are located at the First National Bank parking lot, on 8th street between Main and...
Durango Literary Festival - Storyteller Indiana Bones
10:00am / Durango Public Library
Meet and talk with local authors about their works and the writing and publishing process.
Durango Literary Festival - Local Authors Fair
11:00am / Durango Public Library
Emmy Award winner, Mike McCartney, thrills and educates audiences with his unique storytelling style. Kids of all ages will love Indiana Bones!
Durango Literary Festival - Censorship Panel Discussion
2:00pm / Durango Public Library
Panelists will discuss the topic of censorship in the literary world.
Chocolate Uncorked
4:00pm / Rochester Hotel
Featuring Animas Chocolate Co. and Fox Fire Farms.
 Sunday, September 30th
Traditional Irish Music Jam Session
12:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Performers sing and play traditional songs and tunes from the Irish, English and Scottish traditions, using instruments such as the fiddle, accordion,...
Sleepwalk With Me
4:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
“Sleepwalk With Me” is a comedy written by, directed by and starring comedian Mike Birbiglia, based on a true story he told in his one-man...
Durango Nature Studies' Full Moon Hike
6:30pm / Durango Nature Studies
Date: Sunday, September 30 Place: Andrews Lake Time: 6:30 - 8:30 Cost: Free for member, $10 for non-members Join us for natural history and moon...
Sleepwalk With Me
7:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
“Sleepwalk With Me” is a comedy written by, directed by and starring comedian Mike Birbiglia, based on a true story he told in his one-man...
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