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We’re blessed in the San Juans with so many musical choices, and there’s no time more obvious than the present. Today — Friday, Sept. 7 — there is no music

FILM: "Nothing's For Free," chronicling the birth and legacy of freeride mountain biking. presented by Ci_zens State Bank. 7:30 p.m., Sherbino Theater, Ridgway. $10 admission.

BLOCK PARTY: Ridgway Industrial Zone presents the third annual North Cora Block Party. Live music by Haro & The Dark and Agave Azul food truck on North Cora Street, Ridgway. Colorado Boy Depot will be open. 6 p.m. un_l dark.

OURAY CANYON FESTIVAL: Hosted by Ouray Canyon Club. Includes safety workshops, adventures, movies, social time and more. Visit ouraycanyonfestival.org for schedule and registration.

Name a place in Ouray where you can get gummy sushi, a hat shaped like a crazed squirrel, a Jeep T-shirt, some Black Jack gum and a sweet treat with an arachnid inside.

LIVE MUSIC: Samantha Fish with opener Tropa Magica at the Ridgway Concert Series in Hartwell Park, Ridgway.

Now in its 15 year, Colorado Companies to Watch recognizes second-stage enterprises – those beyond startup stage and on a growth trajectory – that are fueling job growth and economic vitality in communities across the state. 

Dave Conrad jokes that he got the recessive gene for music. His mother, a concert violinist, is the one in the family who got the musical talent, he tells people.

Nine film festivals are returning to Colorado this spring and summer with something for everyone. Genres include horror and outdoor sports.

It seems the only constant is change, doesn't it? We're about to have some of that here at the Plaindealer I wanted to let you know about. I'll warn you, it's bittersweet news.