Events on this Day

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.

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.

It's that time of year when lights twinkle, magic and cheer are in the air, and snow begins to fall. When everyone starts thinking about those they love, they begin their gift-shopping extravaganza! During this time, make sure you stop into DAC to shop in our new Gift Gallery!    The Gift Gallery will also be open during Downtown Durango's Annual Noel Night, where a hot chocolate bar for both adults and kids will be ready to warm you up as you shop from our local artists!

This will include design decisions, palette layout, color mixing and paint application including the palette knife. Also, a discussion of several finished works and plein air equipment.   $20 registration fee

Santa and his crew are visiting TBK Bank! Bring the family on over for crafts, letters to Santa, caroling with the Durango Choirs, cookies & cocoa, pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus...and so much more! This is a free event!

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 8:25pm.

Painting with an instructor, all supplies are included.

Grab a drink, enjoy some food while listening to live music!

At the historic Strater hotel!

Join us for the final speaker of"Voices For Our Planet" on Wednesday December 14th at 6:00pm. We are excited to invite Audrey Harvey to discuss her research in restoration ecology of native plant species.   Audrey Harvey is a PhD candidate at Northern Arizona University for biology. She is researching how to scale up the seed production of five native wildflowers that grow in the Southwest using the biological concept of maternal effects to better understand and improve revegetation practices. Her goals for this research are to benefit indigenous conservation practices with native Navajo plant species. Audrey was born and raised in Tselani Springs, Navajo Nation.

We are thrilled to announce that our Avalanche Workshops are back this season! With a wide range of topics, both beginner and more advanced, these workshops are great, classroom style clinics, that offer a unique opportunity at continued education. When was the last time you brushed up on the basics?    Our friends at @friendsofcaic have been leaders in introductory Avalanche awareness and FOSJ is proud to deliver their newly updated Know Before You Go curriculum to the San Juan backcountry community! This workshop is FREE of charge and as always, there will be a cash bar. Grab a buddy, grab a beer, and come on down for a Know Before You Go avalanche awareness clinic brought to you by FOSJ! We'll see you there!

Join us for our annual Holidaze Quiz Party hosted by S&M Trivia! Gaper attire encouraged.

Join me in making festive and beautiful holiday decorations! All supplies included in price!

Think its just trivia? Think again!

Sing a song get a free shot!