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.

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. Your instructor is Durango personal trainer Lynn Beck. *Class runs from 3:15-4:15

Hosted by Durango Nordic Ski Club!   Four epic and consecutive Wednesdays for skiers, fat bikers, and snowshoers at the base of Purgatory.    Registration opens at 5:00 p.m. at Purgy&aposs. Headlamps required for all racers. Helmets required for bikers.

Durango Diaries is The Durango Herald's in-person storytelling event.    Three local comics will share stories about how they got into the business and what it’s like to be funny.   Storytellers for this session include:   Wes Stein is the founder of Comedy Showcase Durango and the host of Next Best Comic of the Four Corners. He has produced shows with popular headliner comics, hosted and emceed events around the country and is featured on the album “Durango Is Funny” available on iTunes and Spotify.    Kate McLachlan is a comedian based out of Durango and is the winner of 2018's Next Best Comic of the Four Corners and the loser of Comedian's Power Hour, which is a drinking competition so it's not that big of a deal. She is a student and bartender, which makes her very unique in Durango.    Ryan McCardell hosts Laugh Therapy at the Irish Embassy, which was created in an effort to provide a therapeutic outlet for both performers and audience members to cope with the stress of life. He has also twice competed in the regional Next Best Comic of the Four Corners.

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Seeking local musicians, comedians and poets to join us for Open Mic Night at The Roost every Wednesday. Sign up is at 7:30pm and performances begin at 8:00. All performers will receive a free drink. We have limited space for full bands, so please limit music to acoustic or please contact us to arrange anything else