Photograph courtesy of Howard Rachlin

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Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering - Oct. 4-7, 2012
Cowboy Poetry and Music, Art Receptions, Historic Exhibits, Cowboy Poetry Train, Trail Ride, Western Dance, Western Literature, Cowboy Parade.  For more information and tickets, visit: www.durangocowboypoetrygathering.org or call Linda Mannix at 970-749-2995.

Kick off our Lollapalooza season with Rock ‘n Roll in Vienna - Sept. 29, 2012 - 7:30 PM - San Juan Symphony Concert - Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
We welcome back Israeli cellist Inbal Segev with a knock-your-socks-off popular concerto by Viennese crossover pianist and composer Friedrich Gulda. In a city known for its conservative taste, Gulda was certainly emboldened by his illustrious and irreverent predecessor, Beethoven. With its majestic opening, elegant second movement and rowdy finale, Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony surely loosened their lederhosen in 1813 Vienna. Tickets: 970-247-7657 or visit  http://www.durangoconcerts.com   ($16-$50)

TOP - Sept. 21, 2012 - Durango Arts Center
Third annual garment exhibit, fashion show and auctions presented by New Face Productions. Selected garments will be on display in the Barbara Conrad Gallery at the Durango Arts Center September 18-21
Cost: $50 per person.  Call 970-259-2606, e-mail info@durangoarts.org,   or visit www.durangoarts.org

10 Minute Play Festival - Sept. 14, 15 - 7:30pm - Durango Arts Center Theater
Performance of Conversation Involving Doppler the Cat by David Brendon Hopes of Asheville, North Carolina Grand Prize Winner and Eternity by Elan Garonzik of New York, New York, winner of the People's Choice Award in the 2012 10-Minute Play Contest.  Cost: $8. Call : 970-259-2606, e-mail info@durangoarts.org,   or visit www.durangoarts.org 

Durango Autumn Arts Festival - Sept. 22 - 10am - 6pm and Sept. 23, 10am - 5pm
18th annual arts festival featuring the works of up to 80 artists. The festival takes place on E. 2nd Ave. between 6th and 9th streets and also includes music, a covered food court and children's activities.  For info call 970-259-2606, e-mail info@durangoarts.org,   or visit: www.durangoarts.org

The Fifth Corner Photo Gallery, Upstairs at the Durango Arts Center - Ongoing - 10am - 5pm, Tuesday - Saturday
Breathtaking landscapes and abstracts of the Four Corners area by award-winning photographers Kathy Myrick and Linda Pampinella.  Matted and framed prints, notecards, bookmarks.  For info call 970-903-8267, e-mail  kathymyrick26@gmail.com  or  visit: www.thefifthcornerphotogallery.com

First Thursdays Art Walk -  Oct. 4 - 5pm - 8 pm
Monthly art walk, a program designed to promote artists and art activities beyond the traditional gallery walks. Check www.durangoarts.org for a list of participating galleries and venues. For info call 970-259-2606, e-mail info@durangoarts.org,   or visit: www.durangoarts.org

Feeble Points of Reference  - Ongoing - Sept. - Oct. - DAC Art Library
Handmade books by Alicia McKim will be on display.  Presented by FOAL (Friends of the Art Library).  For info call 970-259-2606, e-mail info@durangoarts.org,  or visit: www.durangoarts.org.

Durango Cowboy Gathering Exhibit - Sept. 26-Oct. 6 - Durango Arts Center
Western art will be on display in the Barbara Conrad Gallery.  Opening reception, Thursday, October 4, 5-7 p.m. features a performance by singer/songwriter Doug Figgs.  For info call 970-259-2606 or visit: www.durangoarts.org

Style 'N Stones  Jewelry Sale & Benefit - Sept. 14 - 11am - 6pm - Durango Discovery Museum
18th annual arts festival featuring the works of up to 80 artists. The festival takes place on E. 2nd Ave. between 6th and 9th streets and also includes music, a covered food court and children's activities.  For info call 970-259-2606, e-mail info@durangoarts.org, or visit: www.durangoarts.org

Artwork by Patrice Brown - Ongoing  through Nov. 15 - Durango-La Plata Airport
Acrylic paintings by Durango artist Patrice Brown are on display in the Departure Lounge at the Durango-La Plate County Airport.    For info call 970-259-2606, e-mail info@durangoarts.org,  or visit: www.durangoarts.org

On line Exhibit-oils, pastels and collage by Lorraine Trenholm  - On line at www.durangoarts.org
Oil and pastel paintings and collage by Lorraine Trenholm arefeatured in the Durango Arts Center's third on-line exhibit.  For info call 970-259-2606, e-mail info@durangoarts.org,  or visit: www.durangoarts.org

Holiday Makeup: From Angel to Zombie - Oct. 6 - 1pm - 3pm - Durango Arts Center
Taught by Charles Ford, this class is an opportunity to create wild and weird makeup designs.  Cost: $30.  For info call 970-259-2606, e-mail info@durangoarts.org,  or visit: www.durangoarts.org

Acting: Making the Scene Come Alive - Oct. 6,  10am-noon, Durango Arts Center
Taught by Mona Wood-Patterson, this class is part of Adult Theater Workshops: The Saturday Series and gives both beginning and seasoned actors a chance to hone their skills. Cost: $30.  970-259-2606,  e-mail info@durangoarts.org,  or visit: www.durangoarts.org

Batik - Sept. 29 - Nov. 3 - 9am - noon - Durango Arts Center
This class for adults and teens explores drawing with melted beeswax on fabric, immersing it in color and using it to create a work of art.  Cost: $250.   For info call 970-259-2606, e-mail info@durangoarts.org,  or visit: www.durangoarts.org

Aspens Photography Workshops - Sept. 28 and/or Sept. 29, 9am - Smiley Building #26
Join us for one or two days of photographing the Awesome Aspens in the San Juan Mountains.  We meet at the Smiley Building in Durango and after reviewing your camera skills, go out on location to capture the best of the best aspens.  Cost: $225.   For info call 970-946-9727, e-mail kit@kitfrost.com , or visit: www.kitfrost.com

Learn How to Use Your Digital Camera - Sept. 14, 3-5pm - Smiley Building #26
Bring your digital camera for a 2 hour crash course in Digital Photography.  Just in time for the autumn aspens show in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado.  We'll teach you how to use your digital camera and to properly focus, expose, compose and enjoy using your digital camera.  Cost: $60. For info call 970-946-9727, e-mail kit@kitfrost.com , or visit: www.kitfrost.com

Literary Festival - Sept. 28-29 -  Durango Public Library
For info call 970-375-3380 or visit: www.durangopubliclibrary.org/screens/litfest2012.html. 

Colorfest Gallery Walk - Sept. 28 - 5-9pm
For info call 970-247-9018 or e-mail kgabaldon@rmi.net.  

Jazz on the Hill Fundraiser - Sept. 22, 6pm - Community Concert Hall at FLC
For info: visit: http://durangoconcerts.tix.com/Event.asp?Event=486178  

Taylor 2 - Sept. 26, 7:30pm - Community Concert Hall at FLC
For info: visit: http://durangoconcerts.tix.com/Event.asp?Event=487035  

San Juan Symphony - Rock 'n Roll in Vienna - Sept. 29, 7:30pm - Community Concert Hall at FLC
For info: visit: http://durangoconcerts.tix.com/Event.asp?Event=485440  

Capitol Steps - Oct. 1, 7:30pm - Community Concert Hall at FLC
For info: visit: http://durangoconcerts.tix.com/Event.asp?Event=486649  

Gaelic Storm - Oct. 6, 7:30pm - Community Concert Hall at FLC
For info: visit: http://durangoconcerts.tix.com/Event.asp?Event=487253  

Meet the Author: Mountain Gazette Editor M. John Fayhee - Sept. 24,  6:30 - 7:30pm - Marie'a Bookshop
We're welcoming Mountain Gazette editor M. John Fayhee back to the shop to celebrate not one, but two new books--Smoke Signals: Wayward Journeys through the Old Heart of the New West from Durango's very own Raven's Eye Press, and The Colorado Mountain Companion from Pruett Publishing. For info call 970-247-1438, e-mail libby@mariasbookshop.com ,  or visit: http://www.mariasbookshop.com/event/meet-author-mountain-gazette

Meet the Author: Novelist William J. Cobb, The Bird Saviors - Sept. 25,  6:30 - 7:30pm - Marie'a Bookshop
For info call 970-247-1438, e-mail libby@mariasbookshop.com ,  or visit: http://www.mariasbookshop.com/event/meet-author-novelist-william-j-cobb

Meet the Author: Banned Books Week Celebration with Chris Finan, Pres. of the American Booksellors Foundation for Free Expression - Oct. 1,  6:30 - 7:30pm - Marie'a Bookshop
For info call 970-247-1438, e-mail libby@mariasbookshop.com ,  or visit: http://www.mariasbookshop.com/event/30-years-liberating-literature-celebrate-banned-books-week-chris-finan-president-american-book

Meet the Author: Food Writer Pat Wilard, America Eats: On the Road with the WPA - Oct. 2,  6:30 - 7:30pm - Marie'a Bookshop
For info:  e-mail   libby@mariasbookshop.com ,  or visit: http://www.mariasbookshop.com/event/meet-author-mountain-gazette

Watercolor Display by Ruthanne Anderson - September - Rec. Center
Display of original watercolors of  Durango and surrounding areas.  For info: madaco.dick@gmail.com

The Manhattan Short Film Festival - Sept. 28, 7pm - Durango Arts Center
Tickets: $10 - purchase at the door 1/2 hour before showtime.  For info call 970-375-7779  or visit: www.durango.org

Best of the Fest Screening of Patriocracy  - Sept. 29, 6:30pm - Durango Arts Center
No charge.  For info call 970-375-7779  or visit: www.durango.org

Fall Gallery Walk - Sept. 28, 2012 - 5-9pm  

Display of Howard Rachlin's Photography - Sept. - Senior Center
For info: Call 970-375-7877,  e-mail  Howard@HowardRachlin.net,  or visit: www.HowardRachlin.com 

Durango Area Parade of Homes - Oct 5, 5-9pm - Oct. 6 and 7, 9am - 5pm
For info and tickets call (970) 382-0082 or visit: www.durangopoh.com

Chocolate Uncorked at the Rochester Hotel  - Sept. 29
Fox Fire Farms and Animas Chocolate. Tickets available at Animas Chocolates $30/person. At the door $35/person.
For info: Call 970-385-1920,  e-mail merritt@rochesterhotel.com,  or visit: http://rochesterhotel.com/news

Fall Gallery Walk - Rochester Hotel - Linda Pampinella and Kathy Myrick Photography  - Sept. 28
For info: Call 970-385-1920,  e-mail merritt@rochesterhotel.com,  or visit: http://rochesterhotel.com/news

1st Thursday - The Fifth Corner Road Show- Rochester Hotel - Linda Pampinella and Kathy Myrick Photography  - Oct. 4, 5-8pm
For info: Call 970-385-1920,  e-mail merritt@rochesterhotel.com,  or visit: http://rochesterhotel.com/news

Gary Allegretto Concert in the Rochester Secret Garden. Oct. 5 and Oct. 6, 5-7 pm
For info: Call 970-385-1920,  e-mail merritt@rochesterhotel.com,  or visit: http://rochesterhotel.com/news

Cookie and Tea Reception for Elizabeth Kinahan, Local Artist - Sept.14, 3-6 pm - White Dragon Tearoom and Gallery
Elizabeth Kinahan has created a show of Koi for us...everything from wee images on cards to a wall painting.   For info: Call 970-385-7300,  e-mail thunder3@q.com,  or visit: http://teadurango.wordpress.com

Seventh Roadrunner Clarinet Trio -  Roshong Recital Hall, Ft Lewis - Sept. 17, 7pm
For additional info: Call: 970-385-1920, e-mail blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu, or visit www.fortlewis.edu/music

Faculty Collage Recital -  Roshong Recital Hall, Ft Lewis - Sept. 23
This is an Alexander Murray Faculty Recital Series installation.  All of the music faculty collaborate to present a recital of chamber music. The instrumentation will include various groupings of all instruments.  All of the proceeds go toward music student scholarships.  A reception will follow the recital.  For additional info: Call: 970-385-1920, e-mail blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu, or visit www.fortlewis.edu/music

Artist in Residence, John Parks, Percussion Master Class  -  Roshong Recital Hall, Ft Lewis - Oct. 3, 7pm
For additional info: Call: 970-385-1920, e-mail blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu, or visit www.fortlewis.edu/music

Artist in Residence, John Parks, Percussion Master Class  -  Roshong Recital Hall, Ft Lewis - Oct. 4, 12:20pm
For additional info: Call: 970-385-1920, e-mail blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu, or visit www.fortlewis.edu/music

Artist in Residence, Joyce Lyons, Vocal Jazz Master Class  -  Roshong Recital Hall, Ft Lewis - Oct. 5, 2pm
For additional info: Call: 970-385-1920, e-mail blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu, or visit www.fortlewis.edu/music

National Association for Music Educators Recital -  Roshong Recital Hall, Ft Lewis - Oct. 7, 3pm
$8/$2 at the door.  This recital is put on solely by Music Education majors.  They plan and execute the entire recital.  Proceeds benefit the FLC NAfME club travel and outreach programs.  For additional info: Call: 970-385-1920, e-mail blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu, or visit www.fortlewis.edu/music

Concert by The Trumpet Geezers - Open Shutter Gallery - Sept. 19, 6-7pm
They will be joined by local vocalist, Dawn Spaeder and keyboardist, Margi Coxwell and will perform in front of the gallery in support of Music in the Mountains Goes to School programs as part of the Durango Showcase of the Arts.  No charge but donations gratefully accepted.   For additional info: Call: 970-385-6820 or e-mail  ABeach@musicinthemountatins.com.