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.

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.

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.

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!

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 6:50pm and 8:25pm.

Need a last minute gift for that outdoor enthusiast?  Are you on Santa's NICE list and deserve a special gear gift?  Then Ski Barn's Holiday Blowout sale is for you!!!!

Join us to celebrate the holiday spirit and bring your pets to meet and take a photo with Santa!    Asking for a $20 donation benefitting the La Plata County Humane Society!

Join us tonight for a special Gallery opening and Christmas music by Darryl Kuntz

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

At the historic Strater hotel!

Live music hosted with Tyler Reed Smith and friends

No Santa. No Frosty or Rudolph. Enjoy beautiful sounds of the season performed by some of your favorite regional musicians: soprano Gemma Kavanagh, flutist Rochelle Mann, violinist Lauren Avery, trumpeter Joseph Nibley, Durango Chamber Singers and pianist C. Scott Hagler.

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