May 18 Saturday
Author Carol Bylsma (BILZ-muh) will discuss her new book, A Chicken of Independent Means, on Saturday, May 18th from 6:30 to 8pm.
Gabrielle Louise will perform Americana originals at The iNDIGO Room in Durango on Saturday, May 18th at 8pm. Tickets are available for purchase at iammusic.us.
May 19 Sunday
The Four Corners Food Coalition will hold a Winter Farmers and Artisans Market from 11am to 2pm on the third Sunday of the month through April at The Warehouse at 30 N. Beech in Cortez.
Four Corners Food Not Bombs will meet at the large, covered picnic tables in Veterans Park in Cortez on Sundays from noon to 2pm. Everyone is invited to bring a vegetarian or vegan dish to share. Other supplies for living will be on hand for distribution as well. Donations of gently used clothing and camping supplies are needed - they can be dropped off during this time.
Fenceline will host an Open Mic Night on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month from 4 to 7pm hosted by local musician Yves Giraud (Eev Zhee-ROH).
The Dolores River Brewery will host an Open Acoustic Jam on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month at 5pm. Anyone with acoustic instruments is encouraged to play along.
May 20 Monday
Fenceline Cider in Mancos hosts a weekly chess night on Mondays starting at 6pm.
Startup Colorado - "Lean Wine" Cortez will meet on Monday, May 20th at 6pm at ZU (zoo) Gallery in Cortez. Open to all rural entrepreneurs and founders. Bring your business questions and your insights on what works best for you. Learn more at zugallery.com.
May 21 Tuesday
Master Gardeners and Montezuma County Extension Staff will be available to answer gardening questions and assess problems by looking at samples during their help desk hours on Tuesdays from 10am to 1pm by appointment.Schedule an appointment at calendly.com/mastergardeners.
Turquoise Raven Art Gallery will have an exhibit of Blue Birds starting through May 30th. Expect many mediums depicting Blue Birds, including Paintings, Textile Art, Collage, Pastels and more from regional artists.