Featured Happenings
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8:00pm / Animas City Theatre
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4:30pm / Durango Public Library
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4:30pm / Perbacco Cucina Italiana
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5:00pm / Ska Brewing World HQ
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5:00pm / Carver Brewing Company Beer Garden
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10:00am / Memorial Park
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5:00pm / Four Leaves Winery
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6:00pm / The Powerhouse
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9:00am / VFW Durango
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10:00am / Durango Tool Library
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5:30pm / Rochester
January 2013 Events
DAC Presents the 2013 10-Minute Play Contest
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Submission Deadline: February 15
The Durango Arts Center invites submission for its 2013 10-Minute Play Contest, which will culminate in a full production...
Bird Walk
9:00am / For the Birds
Walk along Animas River Trail in town with nature education host. Meet at For the Birds, bring binoculars and bird identification book if you have them....
Winter Wonderland Art Camps
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Download the Winter//Spring 2013 catalog of art classes at www.DurangoArts.org
$40 each or $100 for all 3 camps
Wednesday, January 2: Explore ways...
DAC Art Library - Cecil Touchon
10:00am / Durango Arts Center - Art Library
With select works from the International Museum of Collage, Assemblage and Construction
JANUARY - FEBRUARY
Born 1956 in Austin,...
Grand Finale of Our Greatest Sale Ever!
9:00am / Toh-Atin Gallery
Thursday, January 3rd, will be the Grand Finale of Toh-Atin's Greatest Sale Ever.
It will be your last opportunity to buy all non consignment items for...
First Thursdays Art Walk
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center
The Durango Arts Center is proud to coordinate the First Thursdays Art Walk, a program designed to promote artists and art activities beyond the traditional...
First Thursday Gallery Open House
5:00pm / Toh-Atin Gallery
First Thursday Gallery walk will be the Grand Finale of Toh-Atin's Greatest Sale Ever.
It will be your last opportunity to buy all non consignment items...
Firkin Friday
3:00pm / Steamworks Brewing Co.
Firkin Fridays continues at Steamworks Brewing Co. with the introduction of Chili Cherry Chocolate Bar. The cask will be tapped at 3 p.m.
"The...
Beasts of the Southern Wild
7:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
In a forgotten but defiant bayou community cut off from the rest of the world by a sprawling levee, a six-year-old girl exists on the brink of orphanhood....
Saturday Bird Walk
9:00am / For the Birds
On the first Saturday of each month, Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory leads a bird walk along the Animas River Trail. Meet at For the Birds, and bring...
The Metropolitan Opera - Live in HD - Les Troyens
10:00am / Vallecito Room at the FLC Student-Union
Francesca Zambello’s acclaimed 2003 production of Berlioz’s Trojan War epic returns to the Met for its first revival. Fabio Luisi conducts...
Durango Contra Dance
7:30pm / Park Elementary School
All dances are taught and called. Live music and a caller make for lots of fun. Great for all ages. Everyone is welcome. No partner is necessary. No experience...
Registration is open for Real Food Real Fit 28 day "Paleo" challenge at Crossfit Durango
8:00am / Crossfit Durango
What: Real Food, Real Fit is a 28 day “Paleo†nutrition challenge encouraging nutrient dense foods while eliminating unhealthy, processed foods,...
FREE Powerlifting Classes at Crossfit Durango
8:00am / Crossfit Durango
Programming and coaching available for all athletic abilities and goals
First Saturday of each month.
Traditional Irish Music Jam Session
12:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Performers sing and play traditional songs and tunes from the Irish, English and Scottish traditions, using instruments such as the fiddle, accordion,...
January Crossfit Elements Course Registration is OPEN!
5:15pm / Crossfit Durango
New members to CrossFit Durango will complete a 4 week course consisting of 3 classes per week to review the 9 foundation movements of CrossFit,...
CALL TO ARTISTS: Four Corners Commission Exhibit
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
January 11 – February 2, 2013
Opening Reception: Friday, January 11, 5 – 7 p.m.
Artwork Drop-Off: January 8, 10 a.m. –...
Durango Nature Studies' Natural History Snowshoe Workshops
10:00am / Durango Nature Studies
Join us for Tuesday snowshoe workshops in January at Haviland Lake to have fun snowshoeing while learning about local ecology, snow science, and tracking....
Bird Walk
9:00am / For the Birds
Walk along Animas River Trail in town with nature education host. Meet at For the Birds, bring binoculars and bird identification book if you have them....
Four Corners Commission Exhibit - OPENING RECEPTION
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center - Barbara Conrad Gallery
Exhibit runs January 11-February 2
*Reception and awards presentation: Friday, January 11, 5–7 p.m.*
This annual juried exhibit displays works...
DAC Art Library - Cecil Touchon - OPENING RECEPTION
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center - Art Library
With select works from the International Museum of Collage, Assemblage and Construction
JANUARY - FEBRUARY
Born 1956 in Austin,...
Brenda Grajeda Artist Reception
5:00pm / Rochester Hotel
Come enjoy Symbiosis, new paintings by local artist Brenda Grajeda at the Rochester Hotel while continuing to celebrate the New Year with $5 bubbly!
Family Art Camp: CLAY PLAY
1:00am / Durango Arts Center
Download the Winter//Spring 2013 catalog of DAC art classes at www.DurangoArts.org
Explore hand-building techniques including coil construction.
Denver Broncos' Playoff Game
2:30pm / The Back Space Theatre
Denver Broncos to face the Baltimore Ravens
See it on the big screen!!
Drink Specials and food available from Good on the Bun
Traditional Irish Music Jam Session
12:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Performers sing and play traditional songs and tunes from the Irish, English and Scottish traditions, using instruments such as the fiddle, accordion,...
Beasts of the Southern Wild
3:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
In a forgotten but defiant bayou community cut off from the rest of the world by a sprawling levee, a six-year-old girl exists on the brink of orphanhood....
Beasts of the Southern Wild
6:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
In a forgotten but defiant bayou community cut off from the rest of the world by a sprawling levee, a six-year-old girl exists on the brink of orphanhood....
Naturalist Snowshoe Hikes
10:00am / Haviland Lake
Join Program Coordinators, Allison Smith and Klancy Nixon , for this fun and energetic snowshoe exploration. Enjoy snowshoeing with others, while learning...
United Way Ski & Save day at Wolf Creek
8:30am / Wolf Creek Ski Resort
The next United Way Ski and Save day at Wolf Creek takes place Wednesday. Proceeds benefit 18 different charities in Archuleta County.
Bird Walk
9:00am / For the Birds
Walk along Animas River Trail in town with nature education host. Meet at For the Birds, bring binoculars and bird identification book if you have them....
Painting with Goauche, Watercolor and Egg Tempera, taught by Ruth Bloom
6:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Download the Winter // Spring 2013 Catalog of DAC art classes at www.DurangoArts.org
Thursdays | 6 to 8 p.m. | $150
Learn painting techniques in...
Popovich Comedy Pet Comedy Theater
7:30pm / Durango Arts Center - Theater
$25 adults, $15 age 15 and under
Tickets available online, or by calling the Box Office at 259-2606.
The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater...
Art Journaling: Session I – Taught by Various Instructors
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Download Winter // Spring 2013 Catalog of DAC Art Classes at: www.DurangoArts.org
Fridays | 10 a.m. to noon | $75
This fun-filled journaling group...
Art of Collage - Workshop with Cecil Touchon
9:00am / Durango Arts Center
Workshop: “The Art of Collage†with Cecil Touchon
January 19 & 20, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
$125 for DAC members,
$150 for non-members....
Winterfest
9:00am / Durango Mountain Resort
Winterfest is your chance to get outside and experience all that winter has to offer! Try ice climbing, dog sledding, snow tubing, snowshoeing, Nordic...
Winter Nature Tour: Conifers Coexist at Cascade Creek
10:00am / San Juan National Forest
A winter nature tour, Conifers Coexist at Cascade Creek, will take place Saturday morning, January 19th. Folks of all ages are invited to go snowshoeing...
The Metropolitan Opera - Live in HD - Maria Stuarda
10:55am / Vallecito Room at the FLC Student-Union
David McVicar, who directed last season’s Met premiere of Anna Bolena, directs the company premiere of the second opera in Donizetti’s famous...
Durango Wedding Expo
11:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
The Durango Wedding Expo is the largest and longest running bridal show in the region. The show brings together wedding professionals from across the...
Find out where to spot a Snipe
2:00pm / For the Birds
There is one location in La Plata County nature lovers can depend on to spot a (non-mythical) snipe, plus a wide array of waterfowl year around. Scott...
Paint Your Pet!
2:00pm / Cocktails and Creations
Come join us for "Paint your Pet". Send us a head shot of your favorite cat, dog, hamster, horse, or chicken. (You get the idea) Our talented artist,...
Traditional Irish Music Jam Session
12:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Performers sing and play traditional songs and tunes from the Irish, English and Scottish traditions, using instruments such as the fiddle, accordion,...
Beasts of the Southern Wild
6:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Beasts of the Southern Wild has been nominated for Best Picture!! Quvenzhané Wallis was also nominated for Best Actress!! "Sometimes miraculous films...
The Unicorn, The Gorgon, and The Manticore
7:00pm / Roshong Recital Hall
Concert, "The Unicorn, The Gorgon, and The Manticore," by the Chamber Choir
Natural History Snowshoe Workshop
10:00am / Haviland Lake
Cost: $5 members, $10 non-members, snowshoe rental $3
Join us for Tuesday snowshoe workshops in January to have fun snowshoeing while learning about...
Beginning Drawing taught by Christine Trout
12:30pm / Durango Arts Center
Tuesdays, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. | $125
For adults & teens!
Work through a refined sequence of steps to learn the skills of drawing and seeing. By developing...
Diavolo Dance Theater
7:00pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
The internationally renowned modern acrobatic dance company, Diavolo Dance Theater has earned a reputation for stunning, innovative movement on oversized...
Bird Walk
9:00am / For the Birds
Walk along Animas River Trail in town with nature education host. Meet at For the Birds, bring binoculars and bird identification book if you have them....
Artist Collaborative: Session I – Open Studio with On-Site Instructor
9:00am / Durango Arts Center
Download complete Winter // Spring 2013 Art Class Catalog at www.DurangoArts.org.
*For adults & teens.
Wednesdays, 9 to 11:30 a.m. | $50
This open...
Durango Film Beer Release Party
5:30pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
The beer release this year is at Ska Brewing with movie trivia and prizes! Get information on the upcoming 2013 Festival and taste the new brew, Insubstantial...
BID Coffee & Conversation
8:00am / Durango Coffee Company
In an effort to gather new ideas and learn of challenges, as well as get to know the constituents of the Durango Business Improvement District (BID) =...
Durango Rocks
5:30pm / Community Concert Hall
The Chamber of Commerce annual award celebration at the Community Concert Hall at FLC
Apply to give away free books on World Book Night!
9:00am / Maria’s Bookshop
Visit www.worldbooknight.org for more information.
YPOD Geek Assassin
12:44am / Durango
Watch your back because a Geek Assassin is coming for you. Better hone your tracking, dodging and deduction skills during this week long Snowdown game.
Geek...
Toss in the Tundra - Disc Golf benefiting WolfWood Refuge
8:30am / Centennial Park at the Big Gazebo
Play Disc Golf for a Great Cause! “Toss in the Tundra†benefiting WolfWood Refuge - Saturday, January 26 at the Centennial Park Disc Golf...
The Oil-Painted Portrait, taught by Peter Campbell
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Download the Winter // Spring 2013 Catalog of DAC art classes at www.DurangoArts.org
$150 plus $20 model fee
Bring your own materials to paint the...
WolfWood Refuge Educational Wolf Talk
2:00pm / Cortez Public Library
Educational Wolf Talk - Saturday, January 26 at the Cortez Public Library 202 North Park Street from 2:00-3:00pm. Come meet the wolves “Trinityâ€...
Durango Nature Studies Presents A Full Moon Snowshoe Hike Under the Wolf Moon
5:00pm / Haviland Lake
Join DNS Staff on a dusky exploration of natural history, nocturnal animals, local landforms, and cool moon facts and legends. On snowshoes you’ll...
Beasts of the Southern Wild
6:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Beasts of the Southern Wild has been nominated for Best Picture!! Quvenzhané Wallis was also nominated for Best Actress!! "Sometimes miraculous films...
Traditional Irish Music Jam Session
12:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Performers sing and play traditional songs and tunes from the Irish, English and Scottish traditions, using instruments such as the fiddle, accordion,...
Beasts of the Southern Wild
3:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Beasts of the Southern Wild has been nominated for Best Picture!! Quvenzhané Wallis was also nominated for Best Actress!! "Sometimes miraculous films...
An Evening with Dave Hahn
4:00pm / Smiley Building Theater
San Juan Mountains Association’s 25th Anniversary Kickoff –
An Evening with Dave Hahn SJMA invites the...
Full Moon Snowshoe Hike
5:00pm / Haviland Lake
Join DNS in a dusky exploration of natural history, nocturnal animals, local landforms, and cool moon facts and legends.
Beasts of the Southern Wild
6:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Beasts of the Southern Wild has been nominated for Best Picture!! Quvenzhané Wallis was also nominated for Best Actress!! "Sometimes miraculous films...
Meet the Authors: Bill Hatcher and John Gentry
5:30pm / Maria's Bookshop
In a special dual-author event, we’ll bring together Bill Hatcher & John Gentry, both Colorado authors who have written about their travels in East...
Natural History Snowshoe Workshop
10:00am / Haviland Lake
Cost: $5 members, $10 non-members, snowshoe rental $3
Join us for Tuesday snowshoe workshops in January to have fun snowshoeing while learning about...
Bird Walk
9:00am / For the Birds
Walk along Animas River Trail in town with nature education host. Meet at For the Birds, bring binoculars and bird identification book if you have them....
Build Your Own Spaceship Contest
9:00am / Pine River Valley Bank
Snowdown event - Build your own space ship. Constructed of any material, but must fit through the door at Pine River Valley Bank. Deliver your creation...
Snowdown Scrounging Scavender Hunt
11:00am / Elks Lodge
The list has 100 items for you to find and all the items will fit into one City of Dgo blue recycling box.
You must sign up and pick up...
Snowdown Fashion Do's & Don'ts
12:00pm / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Wear your finest snowdown geek, nerd or science freak fashion.
Family Feud Snowdown Style
2:30pm / Diamond Belle Saloon
Four person teams compete for the top prize!
35th Annual Bartender's Contest
4:00pm / Moe's Lounge
This event has been with snowdown since the beginning!
Speed Dating - Geek Style!
5:00pm / Rochester Hotel Bar
Come and celebrate Snowdown 2013 in prime geek style with a dating game at the Rochester Hotel & Bar!
Foosball Tournament
6:00pm / El Rancho Tavern
This is the only foosball tournament and it's 'bring your own partner'
Doctor Robert, The Beatles Tribute
9:00pm / The Summit
Doctor Robert, The Beatles Tribute from Crested Butte, CO will be kicking off this years' Snowdown Festival Wednesday, January 30th at the Summit. This...
Jay and Silent Bob Get Old
7:30am / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
The hilarious duo Jay & Silent Bob are back. Film icons Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes made history and fans all over the world with the characters Jay &...
BID Coffee & Conversation
8:00am / Steaming Bean
In an effort to gather new ideas and learn of challenges, as well as get to know the constituents of the Durango Business Improvement District (BID) =...
Paper Football Challenge
10:00am / Kohler's Printing and Copying
This is a round robin single elimination paper football tournament with skill contest.
Twister!
5:00pm / Rochester Hotel Bar
Come celebrate Snowdown 2013 with a rip-roaring game of Twister! at the Rochester Hotel & Bar!
Beatles Tribute Band, Doctor Robert
5:00pm / Ska Brewery
Doctor Robert, The Beatles Tribute from Crested Butte, CO will live at the Ska Brewery from 5 to 7pm. This truly unique Beatles tribute band will showcase...
Snowdown art on display
5:30pm / Bank of Colorado
This year’s original artwork for the Snowdown Wine Tasting and Fine Art Exhibition is on display now at Bank of Colorado in Durango. 15 artists...
