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Toyed With :: A low-fi/alt-pro photo exhibition – Aug. 27–Oct. 1, 2011
An annual international juried exhibition for photographers working in low-fidelity or alternative process photography. Images must be shot with a toy or vintage camera and/or printed in an experimental or antique/alternative process. Hosted by Open Shutter Gallery with Michelle Bates as juror and workshop presenter. For more information and to download a prospectus, visit: http://www.toyedwithphoto.com.

Photography Exhibit  - Sept. 1 -Nov. 30 - Durango La Plata County Airport Departure Lounge
Jonas Grushkin, Lisa Mackey, Kathy Myrick and Howard Rachlin.  For additional information contact: Sheri Rochford Figgs, or call 970-259-2606

Howard Rachlin's Photography - Sept. 9 -Sept 25 - Spaaah Shop
For additional information contact: Howard@HowardRachlin.com, call 970-375-7877 or visit website: HowardRachlin.com

Steve McCurry Lecture & Presentation : Friday, Sept. 9, 12:00-3:00 p.m. - Durango Arts Center
Tickets available at Open Shutter Gallery for $10 with proceeds benefiting Steve McCurry's foundation Imagine Asia.  For additional information contact: 970-382-8355 or contact openshuttergallery.

Fifth Corner Photo Gallery - Friday, Sept. 9 - 25
Upstairs  at the Durango Arts Center, 802 East 2nd Avenue.  For additional information contact: 970-884-7053 or 970-385-4637.  Website: The Fifth Corner Photo Gallery

Literary Festival Opening Reception: Friday, Sept. 9, 5:00-7:00 p.m. - Durango Public Library
For additional information contact: 970-375-3380 or lambertaj@ci.durango.co.us. Website: http://www.durangopubliclibrary.org

Percussion Ensemble - Sept. 9, 6:30-8:00 pm - Gabaldon Gallery
Free.  For additional information contact: 970-247-7148 or latta_j@fortlewis.edu.

An Evening with Emily Giffin: Friday, Sept. 9, 7:00-9:00 pm - Durango Public Library
New York Times bestselling author of Something Borrowed, Love the One You're With, and Heart of the Matter.
For additional information contact: 970-375-3380 or lambertaj@ci.durango.co.us. Website: http://www.durangopubliclibrary.org

Open Doors - Taster Exhibition for Durango Open Studios - Sept.  9 from 5 pm to 7 pm
Come to the opening reception and see the work of artists participating and opening their studios during the Durango Open Studios tour in October. Free DOS tour guidebooks will be available at the Barbara Conrad Gallery in the Durango Arts Center during the exhibition.  Cash awards include Best of Show, 2nd and 3rd place and Honorable Mention.  For additional info, visit: www.DurangoOpenStudios.com or contact Denise Leslie by email to:  Denise Leslie at Durango Open Studios 

Vocal Jazz Master Class with Joyce Lyons on Friday, Sept. 9^th - Roshong Recital Hall - 4 – 5:30pm
Free.  For additonal info contact 247-7087 or blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu  website- http://www.fortlewis.edu/music/UpcomingConcertsRecitals.aspx

Theater Group - Sept. 9  - 6:30 - 8:pm - Fort Lewis College
Short theatrical pieces performed on the street which will be linked to the college's Centennial.  Call  970- 382-6940 for info.

Trent Burkett Opening for Tea Vessels - Sept. 9 - 9pm  
White Dragon Tea Room, 820 Main Ave. , Durango Co.  Free with refreshments.  Tea related vessels by Trent Burkett will be on display
throughout September.  For additional info call 970-385-7300.  Website - durangotea.com

"Jazz on the Hill" Community Concert Hall at Ft. Lewis - Sept. 10, 2011 - 6pm - 9pm
Featuring Joyce Lyons, and the Fort Lewis Jazz Combo.  Cocktails, Jazz, and Dinner on the Stage. $100 per person, seating limited
A Benefit for the Russ Serzen Endowment Fund for Ongoing Operations of the Community Concert Hall. Tickets Until August 25 by calling 970-247-7162

San Juan Symphony "American Salute" - Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 - 5pm - Community Concert Hall at FLC
A one-hour symphony of patriotic and inspirational music to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11, as well as popular favorites and film scores.  Tickets are $10 and available by calling 970-247-7657.  For additional info, visit www.sanjuansymphony.org

Trumpet Geezers at the Rochester Hotel Courtyard - Thursday, Sept. 15 - 5-7pm
This free concert is sponsored by Music in the Mountains.  For additional info,  call 970-385-6820

2011 Style 'N Stones Jewelry Trunk Show & Sale - Friday, Sept. 16, 11 am - 6 pm
Benefiting Manna Soup Kitchen at The Rochester Hotel Gardens, 726 E. Second Avenue, $20.00 Cover charge includes:
light food, beverage and wine. One of a kind jewelry, created by local designers. Entire cover charge, plus 30+% of all Jewelry Sales will be donated to Manna Soup Kitchen.

Country Royalty: Jason Petty and Carolyn Martin's  Musical Tribute to Hank Williams & Patsy Cline - Sept. 16 - Community Concert Hall at Ft. Lewis College - 7:30 pm
Cost - $29/20.  For additional information contact: 970-247-7657 or leslie_c@fortlewis.edu. Go to the website: durangoconcerts.com

 Phlogs: Book Signing - Sept. 16 - 5am - 9pm - Open Shutter Gallery 
"Journey to the heart of the human predicament by George Stranahan. Books signing and artist's reception.  For additional information contact  970-382-8355 or e-mail openshuttergallery.

Holga Workshop with Michelle Bates: Sept. 16, 17 - Open Shutter Gallery: 
In conjunction with the Toyed With exhibit. For additional information contact  970-382-8355 or e-mail openshuttergallery.

The Art of Wine : Sept. 16 - 6pm - 8pm - Main Avenue Mall
Wine tasting event to benefit Mountain Middle School's building renovations.  Cost: $25 per person - tickets available at the door.  For additional info call 335-8070, contact Trina Martin – trinamartin@mydurango.net,  or go to http://www.mountainmiddleschool.org/Home/upcoming-events/artofwine

Meet the Authors: Saturday Morning Story Time with Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw and Uma Krishnaswami - Sept. 17, 2011 - 10am - Maria's Bookshop, 960 Main Ave, Durango, Colorado 81301.  For additional information contact Libby Cowles at 970.247.1438 or libby@mariasbookshop.com .  Go to the website:  http://www.mariasbookshop.com/event/meet-author-saturday-morning-story-time-jenny-sue-kostecki-shaw

Tea Cupping of Artisinal Japanese and Chinese Teas - Saturday, Sept. 17 - 4-6pm  
White Dragon Tea Room, 820-Main Ave. , Durango Co.  Cost $35.  Reservations required.  Experience some wonderful teas 
and improve your palette and ability to discern among teas.  For additional info call 970-385-7300.  Website -  durangotea.com

Open Studio of Margaret Barge Watercolors - Saturday, Sept. 17 -Sept 18 - 10am - 4pm 
Exhibition and demonstration of water color production. For info contact: margebarge@earthlink.net or 970-247-3419

Durango Salsa Festival - Saturday, Sept. 17 - 11am - 4pm  
A fundraiser for non-profit organizations that advance multiculturalism and serve Durango's Latino/Hispanic community.  Adults pay $5 at the gate to enjoy the festivities; kids 12 and under are FREE!  For additional information go to http://www.DurangoSalsaFestival.com or contact: cscotthagler@gmail.com.

Kelley Hunt Concert -  Rochester Hotel Courtyard - Sept. 18 - 4 - 6pm
Soulful R&B with singer/songwriter Kelley Hunt.  Sponsored by ConocoPhillips to benefit the La Plata Family Center.  Cost - $20 General Admission.  For additional information contact: Carley Felton at 970-385-1920 or carley@rochesterhotel.com.  Go to the website: http://www.whatshappeningdurango.com/view-event.php?EventID=566

Sam Bush Band - Sept. 18 - Community Concert Hall at Ft. Lewis College - 7:30 pm
Favorite "Newgrass" pioneer returns to Durango by popular demand.  Cost - $40/25.  For additional information contact: 970-247-7657 or leslie_c@fortlewis.edu. Go to the website: durangoconcerts.com

TOP Juried Garment Design Exhibition at Durango Arts Center -  Sept. 20 - 23 - 10am - 5:00pm 
19 garments will be on exhibition in the Barbara Conrad Gallery at the Durango Arts Center.  These garments are also available for auction via a silent auction. People can bid throughout the exhibition period. Bidding on these 19 items will end on Friday 23rd as the fashion show and live auction begins. For info contact: http://durangoarts.org/events/top or 970/385-4989

Public Talk and Book Signing: Warren St. John, author of Outcasts United - Sept. 21, 7:00-9:00 pm - Community Concert Hall.
Fort Lewis College Common Reading Experience.  Free.  For additional information contact: 970-382-6940 or irish_b@fortlewis.edu. Website: http://library.fortlewis.edu/CRE/index.html