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 shop is a creative environment where other lapidary and jewelry artists generously share their knowledge, experience, techniques, and ideas. It is advisable to bring your own materials and hand tools if you have them. The Club offers an excellent variety of motorized tools, hand tools, and even some rough stone you may use to hone new skills.    Drop-ins and new members welcome. Experience is not necessary, however it is strongly recommended that new members attend a Shop Orientation that is held at 9:00 on the first Saturday of every month.    Anyone is welcome to join the Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club! Annual Membership fees are $30 per year for individuals and $45 per year for families (covers one or two adults and any children under 18 living in the same household)

COLORADO'S PREMIER WINTER CELEBRATION   JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Happy SNOWDOWN 202O Durango!    Get ready for 'Rock of Ages' by getting some...Hair Tinsel! Bling String: Hair Tinsel by Ashley Garcia will be blinging out some serious Hair Tinsel!    Stop on by to get ready for this years theme, because nothing screams rock and roll like some fresh tinsel locks! Perfect for any costume to stand out and sparkle. Hope to see you there!

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

Looking for a fun challenge for the younger rocker stars? See how tall you can build a freestanding tower of only index cards in 5 minutes, topped by a small Dixie cup, all cards & cups supplied by Office Depot. (Note: folding, tearing, and crumpling all allowed. (However No using any scissors, blades, tape, glue, tape, staples or paperclips. etc.). Ages-Kids: 1st graders to Senior high students* Note: An Adult must accompany all teams and a parent signed permission for all participants. Teams make up: individual up to 5 members. Complete event rules, event location conditions and additional info may be picked up at the Durango Office Depot Store. *Competitors must be under 18.    Event Coordinators: Steve (DownTown) Brown, Travis Smith and Joe Pope 317-5479  Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes: 1st, 2nd and 3rd for Elementary, Middle and High school age groups, one prize for Best SNOWDOWN 2020 costume will be awarded

Teens and Tweens come and design customized guitar picks! Use them to strum your favorite tunes or create a wearable piece with our jewelry making supplies!   Event Coordinator: Corinna Manion 375-3385  Entry Cost: FREE

Compete in a time trial competition to prove who is the most Rockin’ Mom or Dad out there - child not required! Competitors (adults only) will walk across a medley of lego pieces barefoot for the chance to win prizes and gift cards. Must be over 18+.   Event Coordinator: Carmen Drulis 749-7204  Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: 30 minutes before event  Prizes: 1st - $50 Ernie’s Gift Card, 2nd - $25 Ernie’s Gift Card, 3rd - $15 Ernie’s Gift Card

One of the most entertaining events of Snowdown!

The official SNOWDOWN 2020 Cocktail is chosen during this traditional event! Now in it's 42nd year since this celebration started! All cocktails will be judged on presentation and taste. You don't have to be a bartender to enter, but you must be 21+.   Event Coordinator: Matthew McDermott 880-0214  Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: Time of event  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Bar Tabs!

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.

Time once again to get out your cribbage board and sign up for this event! Regular 6-card play, single elimination. Bring boards if you have them. Cards provided. Must be 18+.   Event Coordinator: Audrey Harris 247-2296  Entry Cost: $8  Entry Deadline: Time of event  Prizes: Cash prizes for first 3 places, small prizes for other players

Hosted by Durango Adult Education Center, Spellebration is the one and only spelling showdown of SNOWDOWN! Teams of 3 compete to show off their spelling skills with cocktails and costumes in this fun adult spelling bee. Rockin prizes for each team. All ages, family friendly.   Event Coordinator: Kelly Quach 385-4354  Entry Cost: $250 per team  Entry Deadline: Monday Jan 27, 5 PM  Prizes: Grand Prize, 2nd, 3rd

Hosted by the FLC Cycling Team. SNOWDOWN's own bicycle event is gearing up its rollers! ‘Don't let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy’... Head-to-head races on stationary indoor rollers at The Irish Embassy Pub. Contestants provide their own bicycles - with 700C front wheels. Furthest distance covered in 15 minutes wins. Categories: men 18-45, men 45+, women all ages, men and women under 18.   Event Coordinator: Ian Burnett 403-1200  Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: Time of event  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd each category

Local musician Matt Rupnow performs at Eno, so come in for a great glass of wine accompanied by some wonderful live music!

Every Monday and Wednesday night, Durango Shin-Budo Kai offers a 2-hour Aikido class open to advanced, intermediate, and beginning practitioners. Discover a fun, challenging, and counter-intuitive martial art that teaches how to diffuse conflict or violence without adding conflict or violence. People across the age- and gender-spectrums are able and welcome to practice this transformative art. Wear a gi or comfortable, loose workout clothing.

Two-person teams of partners are drawn from a random drawing. Double elimination tournament. Tournament starts at 6 PM or as soon as brackets are finished.   Event Coordinator: Joe Zuber 259-1375  Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: Registration Wednesday Jan 30, 5-5:30 PM  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for Teams and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for Costumes

Teams of two will play head to head in this double elimination 8-ball tournament alternating shots after every made ball. Cash prizes will be awarded. All ages are welcome.   Event Coordinator: Clinton Holnback 719-649-7263  Entry Cost: $20  Entry Deadline: Time of event  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Beer trivia for the brave of heart that will also test your rock and roll roots! Test your beer trivia skills against some of the toughest competitors in the industry. Pre-registration encouraged! We have room for 8 teams of 4. No outside food or drink allowed. Must be 21+.   Event Coordinator: Patrick Jose 259-2545  Entry Cost: $60 per team  Entry Deadline: Time of event  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Hosted by Aiko Aiko Sound, this is SNOWDOWN'S oldest music trivia contest! Teams of 4 will test their knowledge of music trivia in a variety of musical genres, from Top 40 and heavy metal to classic Broadway show tunes! Finals will be held on Thursday Jan 30. Must be 21+.   Event Coordinator: Dale Garland 769-2872  Entry Cost: $40 per team of 4  Entry Deadline: Time of event  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Ping Pong has been the greatest non-video game pastime since 1909, so don't be a ding dong, go play some Ping Pong! Set it, serve it, smash it! Single elimination, regulation ping pong. Must be 21+.   Event Coordinator: Matthew McDermott 880-0214  Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: Time of event  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Bar Tabs

Bring the whole family and join the Durango High School Orchestra (aka 'The Demon Strings') for a rockin' concert followed by a fun dinner and Rock n' Roll themed costume contest for kids 12 & under. This event is a great way to have fun with your family and help support the DHS Orchestra travel to Regional and State Orchestra competitions this spring. The admission price of $5 per person (kids 5 and under are free), gets you admission to the ‘Rock Stop & Roll’ concert, a dinner and dessert buffet, and a kids Rock n' Roll themed costume contest! Rock on! While it's 12 & under for the costume contest, the concert & dinner is open to all ages!   Event Coordinator: Molly Jensen 609-647-9565  Entry Cost: $5 per person  Entry Deadline: Time of event  Prizes: Every child under 12 who joins in the contest gets a prize, with the winner getting a $25 gift certificate to Kids Rock

A SNOWDOWN twist on the classic party game ‘Quarters.’ Teams of four will compete for the coveted Golden Ass Trophy! Limited to 12 teams, must be 21+.   Event Coordinator: Carmen Drulis 749-7204  Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: Sign up begins Monday Jan 28, until time of event  Prizes: 1st - $50 Ernie's Gift Card & swag, 2nd - $30 Ernie's Gift Card & swag, 3rd - $20 Ernie's Gift Card & swag

One of the most entertaining events of Snowdown!

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

Test your sports knowledge at Durango's home for sports. Teams up to 6 people. Must be 21+.   Event Coordinator: Michele Redding 259-6322  Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: Time of event  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Come out, come out! Enter the Lip Sync - Solo or Group Acts, judging based on Best Performance and Crowd Favorite! Dance Party to follow! Must be 21+.   Event Coordinator: Chip Lile 749-1816  Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: Time of event  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Best Overall, and Crowd Favorite

An original SNOWDOWN tradition, this hilarious event is older than rock and roll and funnier than TV! Come watch your favoite Jokedown joke-teller LIVE! ON STAGE! Must be 21+.   Event Coordinator: Lisa Gibson 247-5440  Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: Time of event  Prizes: Best Three-Minute Stand-up, Best Joke

You get to play doctor (so fun!) and Cavity Sam needs your help! Show off your rockin' operating skills but don't get buzzed! Sign up 15 minutes prior to event.   Event Coordinator: Sarah Donaldson 403-1200  Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: Wednesday, Jan 29 7:45 PM  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

In full costume, contestants will be judged on time, style, and crowd amusement during each ride on the mechanical bull. Must be 18+.   Event Coordinator: Amber Morris 405-245-9968  Entry Cost: $5  Prizes: 1st, Male & Female, Wild Horse Gift Cards & Merchandise 

Durango's own homegrown game! Single elimination tournament of this exciting, fast paced dice board game. Must be 21+.   Event Coordinator: Matthew McDermott 970-880-0214  Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: Time of event  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Bar Tabs!

‘It's a race, it's a chase, hurry up and feed their faces; Who will win? No one knows! Feed the hungry hip-ip-pos; Hungry hungry hippos! (open up and there it goes!).’ If you remember this jingle, you rember how to play Hungry Hippos! Sign up early to get in on this hugely popular event! Must be 18+.   Event Coordinator: Sarah Donaldson 403-1200  Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: 15 minutes before event  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

A contest to determine best DJ and MC in Durango. Must be 21+.   Event Coordinator: Rick Carney 749-7231  Entry Cost: FREE  Entry Deadline: Time of event  Prizes: Best DJ, Best MC