Mary Weahkee, assistant archaeologist at the New Mexico Office of Archaeological Studies and a member of both Santa Clara Pueblo and the Comanche Nation, is recognized for her research and practice of ancient technologies.
She will demonstrate the making of yucca cordage and how it was used to create other useful items, such as sandals and textiles, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday at Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum, 503 Ouray Drive, in Ignacio.
While she demonstrates, Weahkee will discuss her work, share her knowledge and answer questions.
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Pianist and music historian Adam Swanson will discuss the history of ragtime and jazz and give a performance from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Swanson has been a featured performer and lecturer at ragtime and jazz festivals across the United States and abroad. He is the only four-time winner of the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest.
The event is being presented by Pine River Arts. For tickets, visit www.pineriverarts.org.
Jack Ellis & Larry Carver, 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Terry Rickard, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.
Ancient Life Ways Technology Workshop: Yucca Cordage Manufacturing with Mary Weahkee, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum, 503 Ouray Drive, Ignacio.
Sen. Henry Teller’s Whistlestop Tour, 1-2:30 p.m., Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge, 479 Main Ave. Join the Animas Museum and D&SNG as they re-create a campaign stop by Sen. Henry Teller supporting William Jennings Bryan for president in 1896.
iAM MUSIC Fest & Late Show, 5-9 p.m. and 9-11 p.m., Studio & outdoor stage, 1027 Main Ave. Main show: Ghost Tapes, Hello Dollface, Ramakandra, Delaney Davis and Secret Circus Society. Late show: Palo Brea.
Jack Ellis & Larry Carver, 6-9 p.m., Fur Trapper’s Steakhouse, 701 East Second Ave.
Dustin Burley, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.
Victor Andrada, Farmers Market and Music 8 a.m.-12 p.m., TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.
A Brief History of Ragtime Jazz, 3-5 p.m., Pine River Arts at the Walchak residence. Pianist and music historian Adam Swanson will discuss the history of ragtime and jazz, with a performance. To buy tickets, visit www.pineriverarts.org.
