AUGUST 28
Walking aerobics class, 8:20 a.m. at the Grand Center, 182 N. 500 West.
Strong women stay strong: moderate free weight training, 9 a.m. at the Grand Center, 182 N. 500 West.
Tai Chi classes, 10 a.m. at the Grand Center, 182 N. 500 West.
Linedancing, 11 a.m. at the Grand Center, 182 N. 500 West. Everyone is welcome.
Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m. at the Grand County Public Library, 257 E. Center St.
Pickleball, noon to 3:30 p.m., Center Street Gym, 203 E. Center St.
AUGUST 29 to SEPTEMBER 9
Moab Music Festival – 13 world-class music performances (classical, jazz and traditional) presented over two weeks including Grotto Concerts, Music Walks, outdoor concerts at resort properties, in Star Hall and at private homes. Also four school assemblies for Grand County School District students, two free ticketed Open Rehearsal Conversations and one free Family Picnic Concert on Labor Day. For more info visit moabmusicfest.org or call 435-259-7003.
AUGUST 29
Moab Farmerâs Market, 5 to 8 p.m. at Swanny City Park, 100 West and 400 North. The weekly market held Thursday evenings features local and regional produce, meat & cheese, handcrafted goods, fine art, baked goods, prepared food, ANDÂ live entertainment.
Roller Derby skating, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Center Street Gym, 203 E. Center St.
Pool tournament, 8 p.m. at Frankie Dâs, 44 W. 200 North.
David Steward will play live music at Buck’s Grill House, 1393 N. Hwy 191.
AUGUST 30
Red Devil football game v. Emery begins at 7 p.m. at the Grand County High School, 608 S. 400 East.
$5 entry.
Comedy night at Frankie D’s, 44 W. 200 North.
Sand and Sunnie Sheff will play live music at Buck’s Grill House, 1393 N. Hwy 191.
Burn the Gallows will play live music at 9 p.m., at Woody’s Tavern, 211 S. Main St.
AUGUST 31
Storytime, 10:30 a.m. at the Grand County Public Library, 257 E. Center St.
Moab Music Festival open rehearsal, 11 a.m. at Star Hall, 151 E. Center St. Get an insider’s view of how musicians work to create the Sunday, September 1 concert, The Wisdom of the Earth. Free, but tickets are required from moabmusicfest.org.
Multicultural Center Flea Market – Food, arts, crafts, new and used items. Every Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Moab Valley Multicultural Center, 156 N. 100 West. For more info 435-259-1601.
Scott Ibex will play live music at Buck’s Grill House, 1393 N. Hwy 191.
Burn the Gallows will play live music at 9 p.m., at Woody’s Tavern, 211 S. Main St.
Local band Steelbender 191 will perform at Frankie D’s, 44 W. 200 North.
Magic night at the Moab’s Backyard Theater. Award winning magician Rick Boretti will perform magic starting at 7 p.m., Backyard Theatre, 56 W 100 S next to Zax.
AUGUST 31 to SEPT. 1
Moab Artists Studio Tour, Visit 23 Moab artists in their native habitat and see how their art is made. You can purchase art directly as well! Home studios are open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Labor Day weekend. For more info visit moabstudiotour.com or call 435-259-4176.
SEPT. 1 to OCT. 30
Plein Air Painters of the Four Corners Area will display their work at the Big Horn Gallery at Dead Horse State Park. The exhibit will feature the work of 35 artists, including Moab’s own Carolyn Dailey.
Dead Horse State Park is nine miles north of Moab on Hwy 191, then an additional 23 miles West on State Route 313.
SEPT. 2
Rocky Mountain Power and Moab Music Festival’s family picnic concert 2 p.m. At Old City Park featuring âAmerican Songs Then and Nowâ, with music from our American song composers and traditions from the last 200 years. Folk songs and songs by Bolcom, Bernstein, Ives, Gershwin, Carla Kihlstedt, and others. Free.
Contra dance on Labor Day at the Moab Arts and Recreation Center, 111 E. 100 North. 7:30 p.m. lesson for beginners; dance starts at 8p.m. No partner or experience necessary. Live music by the Moab Community Dance Band with Moab Music Festival Artist-in-Residence Christopher Layer. $7 suggested donation to benefit the Moab Music Festival’s Educational Outreach program.
SEPT. 3
Make many from one. September marks the turning point in gardens. The Moab Garden Club will discuss how to start saving seeds and propagate plants for winter use or next yearâs growing season. The meeting this month will focus on how to divide iris, rooting basil and African violets, and starting new rose bushes from cuttings. For further information contact Patty Larson 259-7941 or Tricia Scott 435-249-4959;email moabgardener@yahoo.com
SEPTEMBER 4
Walking aerobics class, 8:20 a.m. at the Grand Center, 182 N. 500 West.
Strong women stay strong: moderate free weight training, 9 a.m. at the Grand Center, 182 N. 500 West.
Tai Chi classes, 10 a.m. at the Grand Center, 182 N. 500 West.
Linedancing, 11 a.m. At the Grand Center, 182 N. 500 West. Everyone is welcome.
Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m. at the Grand County Public Library, 257 E. Center St.
Pickleball, noon to 3:30 p.m., Center Street Gym, 203 E. Center St.
SEPTEMBER 5
Moab Farmerâs Market, 5 to 8 p.m. at Swanny City Park, 100 West and 400 North. The weekly market held Thursday evenings features local and regional produce, meat & cheese, handcrafted goods, fine art, baked goods, prepared food, ANDÂ live entertainment.
Roller Derby skating, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Center Street Gym, 203 E. Center St.
Pool tournament, 8 p.m. at Frankie Dâs, 44 W. 200 North.
SEPTEMBER 6
Red Devil football game v. North Sevier begins at 7 p.m. at the Grand County High School, 608 S. 400 East. $5 entry.
Fox Street All Stars will play live music at 9 p.m., at Woody’s Tavern, 211 S. Main St.
Sand and Sunnie Sheff will play live music at Buck’s Grill House, 1393 N. Hwy 191.
Stonefed will play live music at Frankie D’s, 44 W. 200 North.
SEPTEMBER 7
Storytime, 10:30 a.m. at the Grand County Public Library, 257 E. Center St.
Moab Music Festival open rehearsal, 11 a.m. at Star Hall, 151 E. Center St. Get an insider’s view of how musicians work to create the September 8, Beethoven’s Shadow closing night concert. Michael Barrett will elaborate on the immense influence of Beethoven and the shadows he cast on future composers.
Multicultural Center Flea Market – Food, arts, crafts, new and used items. Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Moab Valley Multicultural Center, 156 N. 100 West. For more info 435-259-1601.
Fox Street All Stars will play live music at 9 p.m., at Woody’s Tavern, 211 S. Main St.
Stonefed will play live music at Frankie D’s, 44 W. 200 North.
SEPTEMBER 11
Walking aerobics class, 8:20 a.m. at the Grand Center, 182 N. 500 West.
Strong women stay strong: moderate free weight training, 9 a.m. at the Grand Center, 182 N. 500 West.
Tai Chi classes, 10 a.m. at the Grand Center, 182 N. 500 West.
Linedancing, 11 a.m. At the Grand Center, 182 N. 500 West. Everyone is welcome.
Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m. at the Grand County Public Library, 257 E. Center St.
Pickleball, noon to 3:30 p.m., Center Street Gym, 203 E. Center St.
Second Wednesday Book Club, 6 p.m. at the Grand County Public Library, 257 E. Center St. This month’s selection is âHeart Mountainâ by Gretel Erlich. Copies available at the library.
SEPTEMBER 12
Laura Martin ~ Living on the Margins: Expressions of the Northern San Juan Ancestral Pueblo People in Canyonlands National Park. ~ The Needles District of Canyonlands is known for itsâ red rock spires, twisting canyons, and somewhat elusive water.  It is also known for itsâ spectacular rock art and plentiful masonry granaries.  During the late 10th and 11th centuries, this region played host to a population of Northern San Juan Ancestral Pueblo farmers who found success in growing corn along the broad arable terraces and abandoned meanders of Salt Creek. Join Park archaeologist Laura Martin for a presentation of findings from recent archaeological studies conducted in Salt Creek that examine land use and the complex cultural expressions that include both Fremont and Mesa Verde traditions.6 p.m. At the Moab Information Center, on the corner of Main and Center streets.
Moab Farmerâs Market, 5 to 8 p.m. at Swanny City Park, 100 West and 400 North. The weekly market held Thursday evenings features local and regional produce, meat & cheese, handcrafted goods, fine art, baked goods, prepared food, ANDÂ live entertainment.
SEPTEMBER 13
Lucky Tongue will play live music at 9 p.m., at Woody’s Tavern, 211 S. Main St.
Sand and Sunnie Sheff will play live music at Buck’s Grill House, 1393 N. Hwy 191.
Transitions will play live music at Frankie D’s, 44 W. 200 North.
SEPT. 14
Multicultural Center Flea Market – Food, arts, crafts, new and used items. Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Moab Valley Multicultural Center, 156 N. 100 West. For more info 435-259-1601.
Storytime, 10:30 a.m. at the Grand County Public Library, 257 E. Center St.
MRAC Attack Mini-Triathlon 9 a.m. at the Moab Recreation and Aquatic Center (MRAC), 374 Park Ave. There are 3 categories: Elite, Open, and Youth under age 12. Awards will be given for the top five places in each of the three categories for both males and females.
Moab Artwalk – Downtown Moab businesses and community organizations open their doors from 6-9 p.m., on the second Saturdays of spring and fall months, to invite the public to stroll through featured art exhibits. Fall 2013 dates are Sept. 14, Oct. 12 and Nov. 9. For more info visit moabartwalk.com or call 435-260-0738.
Lucky Tongue will play live music at 9 p.m., at Woody’s Tavern, 211 S. Main St.
Transitions will play live music at Frankie D’s, 44 W. 200 North.
SEPTEMBER 18
Walking aerobics class, 8:20 a.m. at the Grand Center, 182 N. 500 West.
Strong women stay strong: moderate free weight training, 9 a.m. at the Grand Center, 182 N. 500 West.
Tai Chi classes, 10 a.m. at the Grand Center, 182 N. 500 West.
Linedancing, 11 a.m. At the Grand Center, 182 N. 500 West. Everyone is welcome.
Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m. at the Grand County Public Library, 257 E. Center St.
Pickleball, noon to 3:30 p.m., Center Street Gym, 203 E. Center St.
SEPTEMBER 19
Moab Farmerâs Market, 5 to 8 p.m. at Swanny City Park, 100 West and 400 North. The weekly market held Thursday evenings features local and regional produce, meat & cheese, handcrafted goods, fine art, baked goods, prepared food, ANDÂ live entertainment.
Author Tom McCourt will tell the story of Cass Hite, a southeast Utah explorer, prospector and pioneer at 6 p.m. at the Moab Information Center, one the corner of Main and Center streets. This lecture is one in a series of lectures provided by the Canyonlands Natural History Association.
SEPTEMBER 20
West Water Outlaws will play live music at 9 p.m. at Woody’s Tavern, 211 S. Main St.
Sand and Sunnie Sheff will play live music at Buck’s Grill House, 1393 N. Hwy 191.
Slickrock All Stars at Frankie D’s, 44 W. 200 North.
SEPTEMBER 21
Storytime, 10:30 a.m. at the Grand County Public Library, 257 E. Center St.
West Water Outlaws will play live music at 9 p.m. at Woody’s Tavern, 211 S. Main St.
Slickrock All Stars at Frankie D’s, 44 W. 200 North.
SEPT. 20-22
Moab International Film Festival – Cannes, Sundance, Edinburgh, Moab. Dramatic documentaries, environmental landscapes, outdoor action, and more. For more info visit moabfilmfestival.org or call 407-233-8290.
Moab Century Tour – Canyons, rivers, mountains – landscapes worth training for! This ride encompasses an inspiring variety of landscapes to awaken the cycling spirit. Choose 40, 65, or 100 mile options. This weekend of road cycling includes a Warm Up ride Friday and Recovery ride and yoga Sunday. For more info visit or skinnytireevents.com call 435-260-8889.
SEPT. 21
21 Moab Autumn Run â A 10K / 5K / KIDS’ K benefit run for Moab Charter School students and the Grand County High School Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams. All proceeds go to these two organizations. Participants in all 3 runs will receive a t-shirt, finishing medal, and end-of-run refreshments. Races begin and end at Swanny Park in Moab. For more info visit moabautumnrun.org or call 435-259-2277.
SEPT. 25-29
Red Rockin’ ATV-UTV Event – trail rides, skill clinics, machine rodeo, dinner, raffles, prizes, and vendors. Old Spanish Trail Arena (3641 S. Hwy 191). For more info visit moabatv-utv.com or call 435-260-9628.
Skydive Moabâs 10th annual Mother of All Boogies (M.O.A.B.) This event will be held at Skydive Moab (Canyonlands Airport off Highway 191). $15-$45 registration fee; $200-$235 per tandem jump. For further information visit our website atwww.skydivemoab.com or call 435-259-JUMP (5867).
SEPTEMBER 25
Walking aerobics class, 8:20 a.m. at the Grand Center, 182 N. 500 West.
Strong women stay strong: moderate free weight training, 9 a.m. at the Grand Center, 182 N. 500 West.
Tai Chi classes, 10 a.m. at the Grand Center, 182 N. 500 West.
Linedancing, 11 a.m. At the Grand Center, 182 N. 500 West. Everyone is welcome.
Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m. at the Grand County Public Library, 257 E. Center St.
Pickleball, noon to 3:30 p.m., Center Street Gym, 203 E. Center St.
SEPTEMBER 26
Moab Farmerâs Market, 5 to 8 p.m. at Swanny City Park, 100 West and 400 North. The weekly market held Thursday evenings features local and regional produce, meat & cheese, handcrafted goods, fine art, baked goods, prepared food, ANDÂ live entertainment.
SEPTEMBER 27
Red Devil football game v. Enterprise begins at 7 p.m. at the Grand County High School, 608 S. 400 East. $5 entry.
Sand and Sunnie Sheff will play live music at Buck’s Grill House, 1393 N. Hwy 191.
Orange Party, as part of Moab Pride, at Frankie D’s, 44 W. 200 North.
SEPT. 27-28
3rd Annual Moab Pride Festival – The Moab Pride Festival was created to raise awareness, understanding and acceptance of LGBTQ people. The festival’s aim is to benefit the LGBTQ community by introducing educational and outreach programs throughout southern Utah. This two day event includes the Friday Night Orange Party, Saturday Visibility March, Pride Festival & After Party. For more info go tomoabpride.org, like us on Facebook, or call 602-373-1971.
SEPT. 28
Native American Rug Auction – Over 200 contemporary and antique Native American rugs will be auctioned, with 80 percent of proceeds going directly to the weavers. Sponsored by Canyonlands Natural History Association and featuring R.B.Burnham & Co. auctioneers. Held at the Grand Center, 182 North 500 West. For more info visit cnha.org or call 800-840-8978 ext.10.
OCTOBER 3
Moab Farmerâs Market, 5 to 8 p.m. at Swanny City Park, 100 West and 400 North. The weekly market held Thursday evenings features local and regional produce, meat & cheese, handcrafted goods, fine art, baked goods, prepared food, ANDÂ live entertainment.
OCTOBER 4
Funkdafari at Frankie D’s, 44 W. 200 North.
OCTOBER 5
Funkdari at Frankie D’s, 44 W. 200 North
OCTOBER 10
Moab Farmerâs Market, 5 to 8 p.m. at Swanny City Park, 100 West and 400 North. The weekly market held Thursday evenings features local and regional produce, meat & cheese, handcrafted goods, fine art, baked goods, prepared food, ANDÂ live entertainment.
OCTOBER 11
Red Devil football game v. Parowan begins at 7 p.m. at the Grand County High School, 608 S. 400 East. $5 entry.
Jake Dean Band at Frankie D’s, 44 W. 200 North
OCTOBER 12
Jake Dean Band at Frankie D’s, 44 W. 200 North.
OCTOBER 17
Moab Farmerâs Market, 5 to 8 p.m. at Swanny City Park, 100 West and 400 North. The weekly market held Thursday evenings features local and regional produce, meat & cheese, handcrafted goods, fine art, baked goods, prepared food, ANDÂ live entertainment.
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