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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.

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.

Join Elizabeth Calagias at the Center for Innovation this December for: Start-Up Flex and Stretch! A weekly series on Thursdays: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.   December 15th - Practice Creating Flyer's and Presentations for Your Business

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!

Join Ryan Roe and Ben Sorensen with Ascent Digital for Marketing and Munchies. The duo will speak all about digital marking basics in 2022. Lunch will be provided for registered guest.

Each session students will discover fun and different mediums and concepts while creating extremely unique art projects! This class will focus on designing, painting, sculpture and prop techniques with an emphasis on correct shading, values, textures, and color.   September- Odd and Unusual Theater Posters and props, October - Halloween Extreme, November and December - We will celebrate DAC's Theater Production by creating posters, paintings and theater sets!   Create and become involved with DAC Theater Production of "We Will Rock You!" Theater Tickets are included with the class price. The classes offer fun, non competitive opportunities to explore new skills and individual expression.

We want YOU to audition for the 2023 Kids Snowdown Follies! All kids 8 to 18 years old can audition and show off their talents: singing, dancing, music, magic, juggling, ANYTHING! Please come to auditions on Dec. 14 or 15th with your act ready to perform. Please make sure you are available for ALL the dates listed below. Performers will pay $40 to be in the show.    KIDS SNOWDOWN FOLLIES AUDITIONS  Wednesday, December 14th @ 4pm - 6pm  Thursday, December 15th @ 4pm - 6pm  KIDS SNOWDOWN FOLLIES REHEARSALS  Wednesday, January 18th @ 7:00pm  KIDS SNOWDOWN FOLLIES SHOWS  Friday, January 20th @ 7pm  Saturday, January 21st @ 2pm & 7pm  

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.

The Durango Chamber of Commerce invites you to join the Bank of Colorado for food, drinks, and prizes. This Holiday Business After Hours also includes holiday music by Fort Lewis College student string quartet. $10 includes 2 drinks and appetizers. Register online for discounted pricing through December 14th. Entry fee $15 at the door. Pre-register and save!

Local registration night for the 2023 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic! Get registered and check out the Iron Horse/Durango cycling exhibit.   Online registration opens on Friday, Dec. 16.

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

At the historic Strater hotel!

Join us inside The Powerhouse exhibit gallery for Trivia night every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. Our trivia includes four rounds- general trivia, science, pictures, and music. Bar open for drink purchases.

The Bar D Wranglers' popular "Christmas Jubilee" returns for the holidays. The Bar D Wranglers weave together traditional holiday and Western music, cowboy poetry, tall tales and humor. It is a warm-hearted, fun-filled, all ages show that inspires the entire family to embrace the true meaning of the holidays.