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pas.tiche  /pa'steSH, pä'steSH/  -an artistic work in a style that imitates that of another work, artist, or period.   7 artists interpreted 8 works of art ranging from Matisse and Van Gogh to more contemporary artists in a variety of media.   Bethany Bachmann  Cindy Coleman  Linda Geer  Janet Kenna   Amanda Preston Araujo  Jenny Treanor  Amy Vaclav  Upstairs gallery at the Smiley Building. Drinks and snacks provided.

Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 19 through May 5.

Learn to cut and polish a cabochon.   In this class you will learn how to operate a large slab saw. From the slab you will be able to cut out an oval blank which you will learn to grind to shape and polish. You will have created a stone that is ready to set in jewelry.   You will also learn how to drill a hole in a stone and how to make a matched pair of earrings out of rock.   Cost of the class is $80. All materials are provided. To register contact Joel Arnold: joelrecuerdo55@gmail.com or call (970) 247-5140.

Join us during Noel Night, Durango's annual community Holiday Party, featuring the fine art gourds of Robert Rivera. These one-of-a-kind, handcrafted bowls, masks, rattles, figures, ornaments and more can be found at the gallery through the holiday shopping season, into the New Year, and beyond.

Watch football with us on our BIG SCREEN TV every Sunday starting at 11am!

For the Month of December the Upstairs Gallery is featuring the fine art of 35 Local Artists. It is a Christmas Soiree of delightful new Creations for the Season by the Artists of Create.

Need a Christmas Tree? Choose between our locally harvested white firs (harvested by a team of staff volunteers from the San Juan National Forest) or sustainably farmed Wisconsin balsam firs.    Your purchase will help improve forest health, support San Juan Mountain Association's stewardship and conservation education!    Wait...you might be thinking...is it a good thing to cut down fresh trees from our public lands?? Well, Yes! Thinning white fir trees improves forest health by reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfire. While some fire is very helpful and necessary for the forest, young white fir can act as "ladder fuel" which means they allow fire to climb from the underbrush to the crowns of the tallest trees. Crown fires can spread more quickly and are harder to control.

Join us while we sip wine and create beautiful, festive wreaths.  Ticket includes all materials to create your own wreath or centerpiece and wine from Sutcliff Vineyards.

At iAM MUSIC we take pride in pushing our students to find their authentic artistic voice and channel it into the creation of original music. This original music showcase features just that, the original music our amazing students have created over the past few months. Join us for this free event at the Animas City Theatre to celebrate Durango's up-and-coming original music talent!

Featuring the San Juan Symphony. No holiday season is complete without a trip to the theatre to see The Nutcracker! Enjoy this magical story that is a favorite for audiences of all ages.

Imagine an ornament on your tree that you created or give as a memorable gift to another to last a lifetime. Creating with Paul is a fun time of laughing, learning, sculpting and hearing educating stories.   $50 for a fun time creating

Just in time for the holiday season, Durango Theatreworks will be presenting "A Christmas Carol-A Radio Play." Come enjoy some of Durango's finest performers re-enacting a live 1940's radio show of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, complete with music and sound effects. A Christmas Carol - A Radio Plays runs from December 9-18 at the Fort Lewis MainStage Theatre. For tickets and more information, please go to durangoconcerts.com. (or durangotheatreworks.org).

Music and Lyrics by QUEEN  Story and Script by BEN ELTON  Young@Part Edition adapted by Marc Tumminelli originally workshop at Broadway Workshop in NYC   Featuring more than 20 hit Queen songs including "Another One Bites the Dust," "Bohemian Rhapsody," "Killer Queen," "We Will Rock You," "Somebody To Love," "We Are the Champions," "Don't Stop Me Now," and many more, WE WILL ROCK YOU follows two revolutionaries as they try to save rock 'n' roll in a post-apocalyptic world. In an age where algorithms predict our every preference, WE WILL ROCK YOU is a musical for our time: a fist-pumping, foot-stomping anthem to individuality.   House opens 30 minutes before the listed start time.   General Admission $15  Student $10

"Give it a Try!" Tie-Dye Company is excited to announce open registration for our "Intro to Tie-Dye" Workshop!   This is a great opportunity to learn a new skill and make a one-of-a-kind creation! You'll be introduced to the basics of tie-dye (preparation, techniques, and care) and receive personalized instruction.    Spaces are limited, so don't be afraid to give it a try! Please follow the link for more information!

Experience the magic this holiday season! Join us for a truly magical recreation of the classic holiday story, THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride. Climb aboard a vintage steam train as it departs our Durango Depot for the North Pole to pick up Santa Claus himself. Upon arriving at our depot, you'll be immersed in the story as our chefs serve you hot chocolates and sweet treats while the conductor recites a reading from the Polar Express book. After arriving at the North Pole, you'll enjoy an incredible light show set to holiday music. On the return trip to Durango, Santa will visit each coach and hand out the first gift of Christmas to each passenger. Trains depart at 5:15pm, 6:50pm and 8:20pm.

Spin the wheel, win prizes!!