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October 2023

Roy Kady Weaving Demonstration and Guided Museum Tour

October 19 @ 1:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Moab Museum, 118 East Center St
Moab, UT 84532 United States
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The Moab Museum is pleased to announce days of programming with master weaver, Roy Kady, from October 19-21, 2023, in conjunction with the current temporary exhibition on display at the Moab Museum, The People’s Tapestry: Weaving Tradition in Navajo Culture. On Thursday, October 19, Kady will deliver a weaving demonstration in the Moab Museum’s South Gallery. Attendees will have the opportunity to observe the weaving process and ask questions between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Later that evening at 6:30…

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Local History with Dave Vaughn: Moab Legends Fran and Terby Barnes

October 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Grand County Public Library, 257 E Center St
Moab, 84532 United States
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Fran and Terby Barnes made invaluable contributions to local history documenting natural wonders around the Moab area. The husband and wife team wrote many guidebooks, historical publications and took thousands of photographs. With archival photos, Dave Vaughn details their adventures and explores the Barnes’ many contributions to the region.

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“A Gift from Talking God” Film Screening and Q&A with Roy Kady

October 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Moab Museum, 118 East Center St
Moab, UT 84532 United States
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The Moab Museum is pleased to announce days of programming with master weaver, Roy Kady, from October 19-21, 2023, in conjunction with the current temporary exhibition on display at the Moab Museum, The People’s Tapestry: Weaving Tradition in Navajo Culture. At 6:30 p.m. on Friday, October 20, the public is invited to join Kady for an evening program all about the many facets of his weaving experience. His presentation will include a history of his work and a screening of…

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Red Canyon Powwow

October 21 @ 10:00 am - October 22 @ 6:00 pm
Old Spanish Trail Arena, 3641 S Highway 191
Moab, UT 84532 United States
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This annual competition Powwow is attended by Dancers, Singers & Drummers from all over the Western U.S. and Canada. There will be Vendors with food, arts & crafts & clothing. Come & enjoy this amazing spectacle with the dramatic red rock background!

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Roy Kady Natural Dyeing Demonstration

October 21 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Moab Museum, 118 East Center St
Moab, UT 84532 United States
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The Moab Museum is pleased to announce days of programming with master weaver, Roy Kady, from October 19-21, 2023, in conjunction with the current temporary exhibition on display at the Moab Museum, The People’s Tapestry: Weaving Tradition in Navajo Culture. On Saturday, October 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kady will deliver a demonstration on the Moab Museum West Lawn on traditional natural wool dyeing. Kady will be preparing three dye baths using vegetal dyes with locally foraged plants…

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Photographer/Author Talk at the Grand County Library

October 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Grand County Public Library, 257 E Center St
Moab, 84532 United States
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Join conservation photographer Dave Showalter on October 24th at the Grand County Public Library for an unforgettable evening as he presents his latest book, Living River: The Promise of the Mighty Colorado (new April 2023 from Braided River). This visually arresting and galvanizing portrayal of the living Colorado River and the challenges it faces engages and inspires readers on an epic watershed journey that celebrates life, beauty, and resilience.

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Canyonlands Ultra – Canyonlands 100 Mile, 125K, 50 Mile, Marathon, Half Marathon, and 15K

October 28 - October 29

Canyonlands Ultra starts and finishes at the Behind the Rocks Trail, along the border of the Behind the Rocks Wilderness Study Area. Moab's last hidden gem; its tall standing Navajo Sandstone domes and fins can be seen from many places along the course. From smooth double track to sandy washes to technical doubletrack, Canyonlands Ultra will test you both mentally and physically. After many requests, Mad Moose Events is finally adding a 100 MILER to our schedule! Come enjoy a…

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The Goodman Point Archaeological Project: Glimpses of a Community Through Time

October 28 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Moab Museum, 118 East Center St
Moab, UT 84532 United States
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The Goodman Point Archaeological Project: Glimpses of a Community Through Time is presented by Grant Coffey, an archaeologist at the Crow Canyon Archeological Center. Grant Coffey is an archaeologist and the research database manager at the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center in Cortez, Colorado. He has done archaeological work in the northern Southwest for over twenty years, and he directed the second phase of Crow Canyon’s Goodman Point Archaeological Project. This presentation will provide an overview of this seven-year archaeological field…

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Carlos Barata FALL TOUR at The Blu Pig

October 31 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Blu Pig, 811 South Main Street
Moab, UT 84532 United States
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Carlos Barata is a Portuguese-American singer, songwriter and musician based in Fort Collins, Colorado. With soulful vocals and thoughtful songwriting, his intimate and alternative style is something sweet and special that's been shared with thousands from coast-to-coast, supporting artists like Langhorne Slim, Matt & Kim, and Dispatch.

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November 2023

Vengeance is Mine: the Mountain Meadows Massacre and Its Aftermath

November 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Grand County Public Library, 257 E Center St
Moab, 84532 United States
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Author and Historian Barbara Jones Brown reads from her new book and discusses the aftermath of the 1857 Mountain Meadows Massacre and its many ties to southern Utah, including the famous John Wesley Powell expedition, whose local guides were massacre perpetrators. Free! Presented by Grand County Public Library and Back of Beyond Books.

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Moab Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K Adventure Run and Kids K

November 4 - November 5

A Trail Runner Magazine "Bucket List" Race. 2023 USATF Trail Half Marathon National Championship.

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Moab Folk Festival 2023

November 4 @ 11:00 am - November 5 @ 5:00 pm
Center Street Ballpark, 250 E Center St, Moab
moab, UT 84532 United States
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The Moab Folk Festival is a live music event that will take place at the Moab City Ballpark on Saturday, November 4th and Sunday, November 5th 2023 from 11 AM to 4:30 PM each day. The event will feature 10 performing artists in the folk, Americana, roots and global music genres. The Festival has intimate venues, a quality lineup and amazing red rock scenery. Beer, wine, food and arts vendors at the Center Street Ball field venue. The Festival also…

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Matt Moseley: Award Winning Adventure Swimmer / Author

November 9 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Grand County Public Library, 257 E Center St
Moab, 84532 United States
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Award-winning Adventure Swimmer and Author Matt Moseley will read from his new book "Soul is Waterproof" and discuss how he uses his swims from around the world to raise awareness about water -- one of the most critical issues of our time. Much more than a book about swimming "Soul is Waterproof" shows how people can't live where fish can't swim.

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Moab ArtWalk

November 11 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Take a stroll through downtown Moab and see what participating locations have for you to view.

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Moab Reel Roulette

November 11 @ 7:00 pm
Star Hall, 159 E Center St.
Moab, UT United States
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Local Short Films. Prizes! Laughs! Free! Presented by the Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission. Free!

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Dead Horse Ultra 15K, 30K, 50K, 50 Mile

November 18

Hosted in Moab, Utah, this desert trail event is our biggest and most popular race of the year! A beautiful course on world class trails, with expansive views. Dead Horse Ultra is a part of the Triple Crown of Moab.

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Thanksgiving Feast at River Grill Restaurant

November 23 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sorrel River Ranch, Mile 17 UT-128
Moab, 84532 United States
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Gather with loved ones this Thanksgiving at the River Grill Restaurant. As the sun sets and casts a warm, golden glow over the Colorado River, indulge in a sumptuous feast that celebrates gratitude and togetherness. From savory turkey with all the trimmings to delectable seasonal pies, the River Grill's Thanksgiving Feast promises a memorable culinary experience in a breathtaking natural setting.

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December 2023

Holiday Craft Fair

December 1 @ 4:00 pm - December 2 @ 5:00 pm
Moab Arts & Recreation Center, 111 E 100 N
Moab, UT 84532 United States
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The Holiday Craft Fair is a free annual event at the Moab Arts and Recreation Center on the first Friday and Saturday of December. We display and sell ONLY handcrafted goods, made by your neighbors. We feature local and regional artisans, bakers and crafters displaying photography, paintings, ceramics, textiles, sculpture, jewelry, glass work, woodwork, metalwork, candles, soaps, salves, baked goods and much more. Stop in on your way to the tree lighting and the light parade to stock up on…

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Electric Light Parade

December 2 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Come join us as we ring in the start of our Holiday Celebrations. Wander down Main Street and enjoy some hot chocolate as you wait for the Parade to begin. Enjoy the colorful lights of the floats and the parade walkers while your kids can fill their candy bags with treats thrown from the floats. Then watch the faces of kids and adults alike when Santa arrives in Moab.

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The Winds of Change: a Reading and Celebration with Authour Caryl Say

December 6 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Grand County Public Library, 257 E Center St
Moab, 84532 United States
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Join Moab's own Caryl Say as she celebrates the release of "The Winds of Change", book 4 in her Merlin in Moab fantasy series.

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