Events on this Day

Exhibit run: December 5, 2019—January 30, 2020   The public is invited to the opening reception for the Looking Glass Collective’s winter art show at the Smiley Café Gallery, Thursday, December 5, 2019 from 5 to 7 PM. Meet the artists and see their work in oil, pastel and watercolor. All paintings are for sale with 30% of sales going to Durango’s Local First’s efforts to establish a Creative District in Durango. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. The show continues through January 30, 2020. The Looking Glass Collective consists of twenty artists who meet monthly to critique one another’s work. The collective also creates opportunities for exhibits such as the yearly show at Smiley, exhibits for non-profits like San Juan Citizens Alliance and shows at local businesses. The artists have all been juried into multiple national shows; many have won awards. Looking Glass Collective artists participating in this year’s show are: Linda Bonds, Emma French, Sue Giddings, Sandra Heller, Yvonne Holland, Rosemary Juskevich, Rebecca Koeppen, Betsy Krill, Annette LeMaire, Juanita Nelson, Cheryl Roberts, Pat Smiley, Ann Stringfellow, Dinah Swan and Lorraine Trenholm.

The Durango Business Improvement District holds a monthly meeting for business owners in the BID, and for anyone who wants to know about Downtown and North Main District happenings. The meeting is held monthly on the 2nd Friday, from 8:30 to 9:30 am, at TBK Bank in the Community Room.

Zumba Gold ® fuses Latin and World rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will leave you wanting more! Performed at a slower pace with lower impact, Zumba Gold® is perfect for beginning exercisers, Seniors, and anyone wanting major F U N at a less intense pace. Class is open to all-1st class free! Multi class discount punch cards available. *Class runs from 9:30-10:15 AM

Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you&aposll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise..... A total workout combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome! Your instructor is Durango personal trainer Lynn Beck. *Class runs from 1:15-2:15

Auditions for Kids/Teen Follies are coming!   Are you a kid or teen in Durango? Do you have a talent to share and want to be a part of one of the most entertaining events of Snowdown? Then come on down to the Durango Arts Center on Jan 10th or 11th and show us what you’ve got!    Please limit your act to 4 minutes and under. Judges will be there at both audition dates to select the “Best Of Kids/Teen Follies” lineup for the Best Of show on Saturday, Feb 1st.   Performances:  WEDNESDAY, JAN 29 @ 4:30 pm Kids / 7:30 pm Teen   THURSDAY, JAN 30 @ 4:30 pm Kids / 7:30 pm Teen   And THE BEST OF SHOW on SATURDAY, Feb 1 @ 1:00 pm     *** Mandatory dress rehearsal is on Saturday, Jan, 25th @ 9 am for the Kids Follies and 12:30 pm for the Teens.***     **If you are using music, please make sure you have it on a compatible device to plug into a standard headphone jack or CD.     **We will also be collecting the entry fee of $35 per act at the time of your audition.

Join us for our very first Powder Hounds Art Auction OPENING EVENT at Animas Chocolate & Coffee Co.!   Come and view ALL 20 unique snowboards, meet the artists who donated their time and talent in creating each unique piece, enjoy light appetizers, cash bar and of course, chocolate! Your ears will thank you as you listen to the acoustic stylings of Durango&aposs own Robert Webster while you gaze upon each board. You can hear his sweet sounds at www.reverbnation.com/robwebstermusic.   Place your BIDS on a snowboard(s) or "BUY IT NOW" with set pricing. The minimum bid is $100/per board. The snowboard silent auction begins Friday, January 3rd - Sunday, February 2nd! 100% of the proceeds benefit the animals!!   Place your bids at lpchumanesociety.org or powderhoundsart.com.    This event is FREE and open to the public. It is fun for the whole family! We hope to see you there!

Live music from 6-8pm in The Tasting Room

A diverse program of music for woodwind trio, including works by Alessandro Besozzi, Joseph Bodin de Boismortier, Madeleine Dring, Antonio Vivaldi, and Alyssa Morris. Featuring Rochelle Mann, flute; Rebecca Ray, oboe; and Denise Turner, bassoon; as well as C. Scott Hagler, piano/organ.