August 17th Brings Quilters, Comedians, Artists and Alcohol

Several events are happening around Montezuma County on Friday, August 16th and Saturday, August 17th. The Dolores Mountain Quilters Quilt Show is kicking off the weekend, followed by a film screening, improv show, brewfest, and painting workshop. You’re watching the “Local News Roundup,” brought to you by a Blondie’s Trophy Room and Hospice of Montezuma. I’m Connor Shreve. The Dolores Mountain Quilters Quilt Show is happening at the Dolores Community Center on Friday, August 16th and Saturday, August 17th. The show will feature work from over 100 quilters, fabric vendors, quilts for sale, craft items, and a raffle quilt. Tickets are $5 with free admission for ages 12 and under. The Sunflower Theater is holding back-to-back events this weekend. On Friday, August 16th, the theater is screening the film “Kinds of Kindness” at 7:00 PM. The film, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, premiered in June of this year. Then on Saturday, August 17th from 7 to 9:00 PM, Lower Left Improv will be doing an improv comedy show. Lower Left Improv also offers improvisational comedy classes for a variety of levels from no experience to performance ready actors. The next beginner session will take place on Tuesdays during the month of September at the Sunflower Theater, starting on September 3rd. On Saturday, August 17th, Mancos Brewing Company is hosting Summer Brewfest. The event benefits Mancos Valley Resources and Mancos Food Share and will feature live music, a silent auction, food, and drinks from various local breweries. Brewfest is family friendly and will run from 2 to 8:00 PM, with gates opening at 1:00 PM. Tickets are on sale at Mancos Brewing Company or online at Eventbrite. Kat Berner will be leading a dragonfly rock painting workshop at the Mancos Public Library on Saturday, August 17th from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. Participants can sign up at the library circulation desk. Registration is required along with a materials fee of $15. Learn more about these and other stories online at montezumalocal.news. Thanks for watching this edition of the “Local News Roundup.” I’m Connor Shreve.