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.

Our famous Bloomer Sale is back!   HUGE One Day Second Quality Sale!   Join us and SAVE on all your favorite Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory treats. Pricing as low as $5.00/lb!

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!!!!

Bring the family to see Santa and get your picture taken!   Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at DHD! Come sit on Santa's Harley, get your picture taken, and tell Santa what you want for Christmas. There will be activities for the kiddos while they wait for their time with Santa.    We will also be accepting new, unwrapped toy donations for La Plata County Toys for Tots.

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.

Reserve your spot or stop by by any time on Saturday for a Make and Take! Join me for a 45 minute class and make your own, personalized heirloom ornament! This is a fun class for friends to take together or parents with their children! Classes will start on the half hour.

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 me, Belle and the Bear, and learn several macrame knots to make your very own plant hanger. Keep it for yourself or give it as a gift for the holidays!

Appetizers provided
Drinks Available
Special "Thank You" gift from me!

Bring your pet to the Arts Center for some quality clay creation! Together, you and your furry friend will create a clay "Pet Paw Ornament or medallion"! When you are finished, you get to have your pet's photos taken with DAC's very own St. Nick!

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

Come join us for the annual Veterans Benefit Holiday Dinner held at the VFW Post 4031 in the lower dining hall. Dinner will be served from 3 pm to 6 pm at $15/plate and is free for veterans.   This event is open to the public and we look forward to celebrating with everyone!

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.

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

At the historic Strater hotel!

Salsa dancing and instruction

The Southwest Civic Winds is proud to present "Ike's America Holiday Show". A fun, family friendly Big Band Jazz holiday concert featuring live music, special guest vocalists, and more! Tickets are on sale now!

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

$15 per person in advance or at the door   All dance types: Swing, Latin, Tango, smooth, 2-Step, And More!   Calling all dance fanatics! Come out and celebrate winter with all of Durango's different dance communities! We will be playing music for all dance styles. However, you groove it, however, you move it, join us for a jingle-til-you-tingle dance night!   This dance social is brought to you by Durango's dance groups!:  -The West Slope Westies  -Fort Lewis College Social Dance Club  -Durango Tango  -Perky Pants Dance Factory

Calling all Nuns, Goat herders, Hills, Alps, Baronesses, Brown Paper Packages Tied up with String or any of your favorite things! This is your chance to sing-a-long to the most successful movie musical of all time and one of the funniest, most liberating nights out you will have for a long time.