Events on this Day

 Saturday, November 23rd
Holiday Bazaar
8:00am / First United Methodist Church
This celebrated event features a variety of crafts from local vendors, handmade items, homemade pies and baked goods , Trash to Treasurers, plants, Sloppy Joe luncheon at11 am. Proceeds are donated to Local, National, and International Missions.
Thanksgiving Farmers Market
9:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Pick up your local ingredients for that special holiday meal and get a jump start on your holiday shopping with high quality local artisan gift items. It is a great way to spend the day with your friends and local farmers! Squash, potatoes, onions and so much more!
Gardenswartz and Ski Barn Extravaganza
9:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Giant Sale -Everything At Least 20% Off
22nd Annual Artisans' Holiday Gift Show & Sale
9:00am / Strater Hotel Oak Room
An eclectric blend of hand-crafted work by local artisans!
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Holiday Bloomer Sale
9:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Join us Saturday, November 23rd at the La Plata County Fairgrounds for our 2019 Holiday Bloomer Sale! HUGE savings on gourmet treats- and a donation of proceeds goes to benefit United Way of Southwest Colorado , Trails 2000 , Civitan and other Durango non-profits.    See you there!
Metolpolitan Opera: Live in HD - Glass Akhnaten
10:00am / Vallecito Room - Student Union
Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo headlines American composer Philip Glass’s transcendent contemporary creation, with Karen Kamensek conducting. Phelim McDermott’s stunning production employs a virtuosic company of acrobats and jugglers to conjure a mystical reimagining of ancient Egypt.
Winter Solstice Invitational Artisans’ Market
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
A signature community event, Durango Arts Center’s Winter Solstice Invitational Artisans’ Market is the perfect destination for holiday shopping. Experience Barbara Conrad Gallery transformed into a dynamic outlet featuring over 25 invited regional artists selected for their high-quality offerings of original and unique fine arts and crafts. Find the perfect one-of-a-kind holiday gift in this year’s market filled with local ceramics, jewelry, metal, textiles, glass, wood, note cards, ornaments, calendars, photography, painting, and drawing.
Women's Holiday Marketplace
11:00am / Animas Trading Comapny
Shop local creations, hand-made goods, and unique products brought to you by the amazing women of Durango! Perfect for pre-holiday shopping and supporting local women of the community.
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
11:00am / Durango Public Library
Each year, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention supports hundreds of large and small Survivor Day events around the world, in which suicide loss survivors come together to find connection, understanding and hope through their shared experience. While each event is unique and offers various programming, all feature an AFSP produced documentary that offers a message of growth, resilience and connection.
NTLive: All About Eve
11:00am / Animas City Theatre
$14/$18  Doors 10:30am  Show 11:00am   Gillian Anderson (X-Files, NT Live: A Streetcar Named Desire) and Lily James (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again) lead in All About Eve, broadcast live to cinemas from the West End in London.   All About Eve tells the story of Margo Channing. Legend. True star of the theatre. The spotlight is hers, always has been. But now there’s Eve. Her biggest fan. Young, beautiful Eve. The golden girl, the girl next door. But you know all about Eve…don’t you…?   Lifting the curtain on a world of jealousy and ambition, this new production, from one of the world's most innovative theatre directors, Ivo van Hove (Network, NT Live: A View from the Bridge), asks why our fascination with celebrity, youth and identity never seems to get old.   Adapted by Ivo van Hove from the 1950 Twentieth Century Fox film by Joseph L Mankiewicz and the play “The Wisdom of Eve” by Mary Orr. Ivo van Hove directs this new stage version with set and lighting design from Jan Versweyveld, costume design by An D’Huys and music from double Mercury Prize-winner PJ Harvey, alongside Tom Gibbons’ sound design. Casting is by Julia Horan CDG.   Website:  http://ntlive.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/ntlout34-all-about-eve
Stuff the Bus
11:00am / Walmart
Join 99X Durango for the 18th annual Stuff the Bus Food Drive. November 23rd at Walmart Durango from 11AM to 3PM. Donate food to families in need this holiday season!    Sponsored By:   Animas Trading Company - Durango, CO  Ski Barn Durango  Durango Olive Oil Company  Pop Sushi Durango  Honeyville  The Durango Herald  Durango Small Car Inc.  BoDean's Towing, LLC  Rock Solid Custom Granite - Durango  Mile High Plumbing Service & Repair  EXIT Realty Home & Ranch  McDonald's  Coca-Cola Bottling of Durango  Nissan of Durango  Durango Chamber of Commerce  Morehart Murphy Regional Auto Center
The Nugget's 1st Anniversary Party
1:00pm / The Nugget Mountain Bar
Joins us for a Birthday Blowout with music by Red Eyed Djinn, Woodland Remedy, and DJ Brap. Bands start at 1pm!! Steamworks Brewery is joining us for festivities and giveaways.
The POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
5:00pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
The award-winning book by Chris Van Allsburg and adapted to the big screen in 2003, the story of a child's Christmas Eve journey comes alive onboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride! All ages can enjoy the experience, warmth and fun of the Christmas season on a special trip to the North Pole!
Pete Giuliani
5:00pm / Chainless Brewing
Pete plays acoustic originals and covers at Durango's newest brew pub. The beer is awesome.
Matt Rupnow Live
6:00pm / Eno Cocktail Lounge and Wine Bar
Local musician Matt Rupnow will be performing at Eno so come in for a great glass of wine accompanied by some wonderful live music!
Robbie Pepper
6:00pm / Sky Ute Casino Resort Seven Rivers Restaurant
Seven Rivers Saturday Night Entertainment Presents: Robbie Pepper
The POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
6:30pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
The award-winning book by Chris Van Allsburg and adapted to the big screen in 2003, the story of a child's Christmas Eve journey comes alive onboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride! All ages can enjoy the experience, warmth and fun of the Christmas season on a special trip to the North Pole!
Make and Take Herbal Body Scrub Workshop
6:30pm / Home2 Suites Conference Room
Attendees will learn about which herbs are best for the skin and then learn how to make a salt-based and sugar-based body scrubs.    All ingredients, containers, herbs and essential oils, packaging, and scrub recipes are included. This is a great class to learn how to give an all natural, herbal gift to friends or co-workers.    Sign up before November 10th and receive a $10 discount when you register.
Daniel Ward and Heidi Swedberg
7:30pm / Community Concert Hall @ FLC
Daniel Ward and Heidi Swedberg will further the “Artists You Should Know Series,” bringing an acoustic ukulele show to the stage – again, with the audience seated on the stage (limited seating). Both artists of the world, they have embraced the ukulele as “the people’s instrument,” and perform a variety of genres – all through their ukuleles.
Laugh Therapy Comedy Showcase
7:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Comedy Showcase benefiting 4 the Children   Doors open at 7:30, show starts at 8pm. Ticket price does not include food or drink. 21+
The POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
8:00pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
The award-winning book by Chris Van Allsburg and adapted to the big screen in 2003, the story of a child's Christmas Eve journey comes alive onboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride! All ages can enjoy the experience, warmth and fun of the Christmas season on a special trip to the North Pole!
Wild Country
8:00pm / Wild Horse Saloon
Wild Country playing classic and new country favorites! Come on out and dance away!!
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