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he festival staff & volunteers, are excitedly working to de
velop new festival souvenirs including tee-shirts and posters. The festival once again presents great quality fine crafts and art from artisans and artists nation-wide as well as presenting eclectic local and regional performers on the Wells Fargo Main Stage. The Food Court offers delicious food and micro brew beer by local purveyors, and the Creation Station art activities for kids are presented by DAC Kids the education program at the Durango Arts Center, The entertainment and activities are all free for the community's enjoyment. Make plans to to attend or better yet, volunteer and join in the fun!

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Downtown Arts Festival.For more information contact 259-26
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ore than 100 artists from across the country will converge o
n Durango this Saturday and Sunday for the 15th annual Durango Arts Festival. This year, the festival is "stepping up" to East Second Avenue. The street will be closed to traffic, and the white tents will go up as artists showcase and sell their works over the weekend. The festival will feature everything from tiles and textiles to paintings and jewelry from artists throughout the nation.

The event is the Durango Arts Center's main fund-raiser, and festival staff and volunteers have been working around the clock to develop festival T-shirts and posters, select artists and put a new

face on downtown Durango.

The food court will once again offer food and microbrew from local purveyors. The children's activity area, the Creation Station, will provide art activities for kids and is presented by DAC Kids, the Art Center's education program. Like past years, the main

stage will present local and regional music and dance including jazz, folk, classical, rock, blues, steel drumming and Mexican folk dance, and all activities and entertainment are free for the community's enjoyment.
Sat., Aug. 9

10-11 a.m. - The Hounds of Purg

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Encore!

1-1:30 p.m. - Best of Show

1:30-2:30 p.m. - Alison Dance Jazz

3-4 p.m. - Behind Open Eyes

4:30-6 p.m. - JuanaLaCapilla

Sunday, Aug. 10

11-noon - Jeff Solon Jazz

12:30-1:30 p.m. - Gigi Love & the Hearts

2-3 p.m. - Pinhead

3:30-5 p.m. - The Lawn Chair Kings

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Downtown Arts Festival.For more information contact 259-26
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Join us for a special celebration as we honor the kids of La
Plata County with great food, great music and entertainment. Table sponsorships are available. Tickets are $25/person with proceeds going to scholarships for kids at the Boys & Girls Club.

The Mancos Farmers Market, featuring weekly live music, me
ets at Boyle Park from 5-7 p.m. 533-7725 for details.

Saturdays through October 25.First National Bank parking l
ot on 8th Street (just west of Main Street)
Durango, CO

August 16. Home Energy Makeover Workshop & ExpoAttend your
choice of 25 information-packed sessions about energy efficiency, water
conservation, green energy, and more. Plus, see displays of state-of-the art technology available locally to help you save money, use energy smarter, and make your home more comfortable and safe. Admission is $15 at the door and includes a box lunch and free giveaways. Or, save $5 now by making a $10 donation to the Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County. Full agenda and details online or call 970-323-5556. Co-hosted by La Plata Electric, Empire Electric, Tri-State Generation & Transmission, and Colorado Rural Electric Associations, plus Colorado Association of Municipal Utilities

Events celebrating all things train related.970-259-0274

Events celebrating all things train related.970-259-0274

Events celebrating all things train related.970-259-0274

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Saturdays through October 25.First National Bank parking l
ot on 8th Street (just west of Main Street)
Durango, CO

Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort's 10th annual San Juan
Brew Fest. Moved to downtown Durango this year and also benefits United Way! Cost is $25 to enter. Entrants receive commemorative cup to sample brews from 20 regional breweries and food coupon. Entertainment and kids activities also included.

Enjoy an afternoon in the plaza listening to sounds from The
Badly Bent on June 14th and The Kirk James Blues Band on August 23. Food will be available. Family friendly and free.

Events celebrating all things train related.970-259-0274

Join Three Springs and a local non-profit for an Outdoor Mov
ie Night- an evening with the stars under the stars. Bring a picnic dinner and a blanket and enjoy a movie and popcorn with your family. Get your free movie ticket stamped and enter to win our end of summer drawing.

Saturdays through October 25.First National Bank parking l
ot on 8th Street (just west of Main Street)
Durango, CO

The 12th annual Radiothon is sponsored by Four Corners Broad
casting and benefits United Way. Bid on tons of items that you need and want with proceeds used to help local people who are in need. Don't miss it! TUNE IN to KIQX 101.3 FM, KRSJ 100.5FM, or KIUP 930 AM, LOG ON to http://radiothon.gobrainstorm.net, DIAL US at 382-UWAY to place your bid!

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Saturdays through October 25.First National Bank parking l
ot on 8th Street (just west of Main Street)
Durango, CO

Join us for a caffeinated day of coffee, cocktails, tea,
food, live music and fun! Fundraiser for the Durango Adult Education Center - Drink Lattes for Literacy!

Saturdays through October 25.First National Bank parking l
ot on 8th Street (just west of Main Street)
Durango, CO

2008 Durango Area Parade of Homes to showcase the craftsmans
hip of the area home builders and related businesses. This is an opportunity to view homes not generally open to the public. Entries in varying price categories from entry level to multi-million dollar estates will on the tour. Contact the HBA office for ticket info at 970-382-0082.