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.

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.

A Food and Winter Clothing Drive for the Navajo Nation will be held in the Toh-Atin Gallery Parking Lot on Thursday, December 8, from 10:30 am until 2 pm. Winter is closing in on the Reservation and there are many people who will need assistance this year. Clothing, coats, boots, socks, long underwear, hats, gloves, tents, sleeping bags, toys for young children, canned food and really, anything that you don't or can't use that could help a Navajo family make it through a tough winter is something we can use.    The Missionaries of Charity trailer will be in the Toh-Atin lot to collect your donations. None are too small and none are too big. If you can't make it to the Gallery on Thursday, we will have a trailer to collect items on Wednesday all day.    This area of the United States is one of the highest unemployment areas in the country and with food, heating costs and rents going up almost monthly, there are many homeless and people with homes who are having trouble staying warm this winter. The people who run the Charities do it entirely as a donation. Everything you donate goes to the people   If you would rather send a check, which is always welcome, you can mail it directly to:  Missionaries of Charity Navajo fund   207 Black Diamond Canyon Drive   Gallup, New Mexico 87301   Thank you for your support,  Toh-Atin Gallery

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 8th - Get started with your very own podcast.

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.

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!

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.

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.

The FLC Art Gallery is holding an opening reception for Artist-in-Residence Gregg Deal. Free and open to the public.

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.

Learn how to create your own holiday wreath or centerpiece.  All materials provided.

Joins us for a night of comedy by 4 Corners Comedy Festival. There will be 3 comics and a cash bar. Bring your guy, gal, or pal, and dress to impress! Tickets are $18 for non-members, $13 for members.

Create a bracelet or a pair of earrings with Happy. You will have fun choosing from her great selection of beads and color. A gift to give or keep for yourself to enjoy the creative process.   $65 for a great time creating a gift   Call Caprice at 970-764-4104 or stop by Create Art and Tea 1015 Main Ave Durango