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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5:00pm / Four Leaves Winery
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9:00am / VFW Durango
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10:00am / Durango Tool Library
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5:30pm / Rochester
November 2012 Events
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...
Firkin Friday
3:00pm / Steamworks Brewing Co.
Firkin Fridays continues at Steamworks Brewing Co. with the introduction of Mississippi Leg Hound. The cask will be tapped at 3 p.m.
A firkin...
14th Annual Liquor World Wine Tasting & Silent Auction Gala
5:30pm / DoubleTree Hotel
Liquor World's 14th Annual Wine Tasting Gala to benefit Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel, an additional corporate...
Mountain Film on Tour
7:00pm / Smiley Building Auditorium
Presented by Durango Nature studies
Place: Smiley Building
Date: Friday, November 2nd
Time: Doors at 5:30, Films at 7:00
Cost:...
Metamorphoses
7:00pm / Best Western Mountain Shadows
Merely Players will stage the Tony-award winning play, an entrancing retelling of Ovid’s myths in the drained swimming pool in the Atrium at Mountain...
Snowdown Beard Growing Contest Shave-Off
8:00pm / Carver Brewing Co.
Got Beer'd? Those who are facial-hair-endowed are encouraged to get beer and beard at Carver Brewing Company this Friday, 11/2 at 8 pm.
The...
Hesperus Ski Swap
8:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Hesperus Mountain Ski Patrol's 49th Annual Ski Swap
New and uses ski and snowboard equipment, clothing, ski passes and more!
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...
Head Games
4:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Head Games tells the story of football player and wrestler Chris Nowinski's quest to uncover the truth about the consequences of sports related head injuries....
Nakai, Eaton and Clipman
7:00pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
This trio brings together the soaring melodies of R. Carlos Nakai's Native American flute, the vibrant tones of William Eaton's lyraharp guitar, and the...
Head Games
7:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Head Games tells the story of football player and wrestler Chris Nowinski's quest to uncover the truth about the consequences of sports related head injuries....
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,...
Head Games
4:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Head Games tells the story of football player and wrestler Chris Nowinski's quest to uncover the truth about the consequences of sports related head injuries....
Head Games
7:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Head Games tells the story of football player and wrestler Chris Nowinski's quest to uncover the truth about the consequences of sports related head injuries....
U.S. Forest Service Summer Job Fair
11:00am / Student Union
U.S. Forest Service Summer Job Fair in the Student Union
Bird Walk
9:00am / Meet at For the Birds
Meet at For the Bids near Rotary Park for an informative walk along the river trail.
FLC’s Environmental Center’s 11th Annual REEL Environmental Film Festival
5:15pm / Smiley Building
FLC’s Environmental Center’s 11th Annual REEL Environmental Film Festival
From the Great Pyramids to Rainbow Bridge: Images and Stories from Ansel F. Hall
6:30pm / Fort Lewis College Ballroom
D.I.N.E. (Drinks, Ideas, "N Exchange) comes to Durango!
Jack Turner, Colorado Book Award-winning author and 5th generation Durangoan will...
Bingo
7:00pm / Elks Lodge
Every Thursday at the Elks Lodge Durango, open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 Games start at 7:00. We also serve burgers for $6.00
Beads & Beyond 20th Anniversary SALE!!!
10:00am / Beads & Beyond
Join us for the biggest sale of the year at Beads & Beyond! More discounts, Giveaways and Prizes than ever! Including $50-$100 shopping sprees!
Capital Christmas Tree
5:00pm / 8th St and Main Ave
The U.S. Forest Service, with help from its nonprofit partner, Choose Outdoors, will be bringing the US Capitol Christmas Tree to Durango, Colorado. Come...
Pine River Senior Center's Fourth Annual Arts & Crafts Bazaar
9:00am / Pine River Senior Center
The Pine River Senior Center located at 111 South West Street in Bayfield, CO will hold this event on Saturday, November 10th, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00...
Beads & Beyond Anniversary SALE!!!
10:00am / Beads & Beyond
Join us for the biggest sale of the year at Beads & Beyond! More discounts, Giveaways and Prizes than ever! Including $50-$100 shopping sprees
The Metropolitan Opera - Live in HD - The Tempest
10:55am / Vallecito Room at the FLC Student Union
British composer Thomas Adès makes his company debut conducting the Met premiere of his opera The Tempest, which has been widely praised as a modern...
Beads & Beyond Anniversary SALE!!!
11:00am / Beads & Beyond
Join us for the biggest sale of the year at Beads & Beyond! More discounts, Giveaways and Prizes than ever! Including $50-$100 shopping sprees
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,...
Veterans Parade and Open House
1:00pm / Main Avenue and College
Show your support for out veterans and troops and watch the parade on Main Ave. An Open House will follow at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post at 1550...
AUDITIONS! 2013 Snowdown KIDS Follies
4:00pm / Smiley Building, Studio 5
AUDITIONS!!!
Durango Performing Arts Center Kid's Snowdown Follies 2013
November 13 & 14, 2012
4:00 to 5:30 p.m. either night
SMILEY...
New Moon Astro Hike with Durango Nature Studies
6:00pm / Durango Nature Center
Date: Tuesday, November 13
Place: Durango Nature Center
Time: 6:00 – 8:00
Cost: Free for member, $10 for non-members
The Nature Center is...
My Bookstore Book Release Party with Kate Niles
6:30pm / Maria’s Bookshop
My Bookstore: Writers Celebrate Their Favorite Places to Browse, Read, and Shop is anenthusiastic, heartfelt, and sometimes humorous ode to bookshops and...
Toots and the Maytals Unplugged Acoustic Tour with special guest, Anders Osborne
7:00pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Toots and The Maytals are considered legends of ska and reggae music, with a sound that is a unique and original combination of gospel, ska, soul, reggae...
Rebecca Penneys piano recital, “Artist in Residence,â€
7:00pm / Roshong Recital Hall, Jones Hall
Recital, “Artist in Residence,†with Rebecca Penneys, piano
$5/$15
“Trekking and Travel in Patagonia" Slideshow
7:00pm / Center of Southwest Studies
Slideshow, “Trekking and Travel in Patagonia,†with Anita Phillips & Greg Rossell
Free
Coordinator: Outdoor Pursuits
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....
Walk-In Flu Shots
11:00am / San Juan Basin Health Department
San Juan Basin Health Department is offering low cost flu shots and whooping cough/tetanus booster vaccine.
Green Business Roundtable
12:00pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Topic: What does a Resource Smart business look like?
Speakers: Amanda Saunders of 4Core and RSBP partners
The Resource Smart Business Program....
AUDITIONS! 2013 Snowdown KIDS Follies
4:00pm / Smiley Building, Studio 5
AUDITIONS!!!
Kid's Snowdown Follies 2013
November 13 & 14, 2012
4:00 to 5:30 p.m. either night
SMILEY BUILDING, STUDIO 5
1309...
Warren Miller ski film "Flow State"
5:30pm / Smiley Theater
The Durango Winter Sports Foundation presents the Warren Miller ski film "Flow State" at the Smiley Center Wednesday evening.
The evening...
"Solar Mamas" Movie
6:00pm / Durango Discovery Museum
Free at the Durango Discovery Museum, one night only
Coordinator: Environmental Center
Books for Blood! Fall Blood Drive at Maria's Bookshop
2:00pm / Maria’s Bookshop
It's time for our Fall Blood Drive! This time around, we're calling it "Books for Blood." Here's how it works: sign up for an appointment, come on by...
Polar Express
5:15pm / D&SNG Railroad
Little kids and big kids alike enjoy this ride to the North Pole while hearing the story of the Polar Express. Hot Chocolate, Christmas Carols and a gift...
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Seconds Sale
8:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
The annual fall seconds sale will be held at the La Plata County Fairgrounds on November 17 from 8 am until noon. Get your fill of great chocolates from...
15th annual Artisan's Holiday Gift Show & Sale
9:00am / Strater Hotel, Oak room
An eclectic blend of hand crafted work by local artisans will be presented. Come see this years creations by some of your favorites, along with exciting...
Holiday Farmers Market
10:00am / Parking lot of First National Bank
There will be music along with the regular vendors selling greens, eggs, and root vegetables.
Santa Rita Ranch will be featuring our wonderful...
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
10:30am / Fort Lewis College
On this day each year, survivors of suicide loss join together at hundreds of official healing conferences in cities around the world for mutual support...
Polar Express
5:15pm / D&SNG Railroad
Little kids and big kids alike enjoy this ride to the North Pole while hearing the story of the Polar Express. Hot Chocolate, Christmas Carols and a gift...
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,...
Polar Express
5:15pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Little kids and big kids alike enjoy this ride to the North Pole while hearing the story of the Polar Express. Hot Chocolate, Christmas Carols and a gift...
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....
Polar Express
5:15pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Little kids and big kids alike enjoy this ride to the North Pole while hearing the story of the Polar Express. Hot Chocolate, Christmas Carols and a gift...
Polar Express
6:50pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Little kids and big kids alike enjoy this ride to the North Pole while hearing the story of the Polar Express. Hot Chocolate, Christmas Carols and a gift...
Turkey Trot
10:00am / Fort Lewis College
5 Mile Race & 1 Mile Fun Run. Fun and scenic course around FLC and Hillcrest area. Lots of great prizes, and a gobble contest!
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
4:00pm / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Fairgrounds
Toh-Atin Gallery 40% off Sale
9:00am / Toh-Atin Gallery
Toh-Atin Gallery launches a 40% off sale on ALL non-consigned inventory.
Leland Holiday / Peter Ray James Holiday Show
9:00am / Toh-Atin Gallery
Toh-Atin Gallery will host Navajo artist Leland Holiday and his whimsical paintings, Peter Ray James and his "Spirit Figure" ornaments and wall...
Singing with Santa Parade
5:00pm / Meet at College and Main
Santa and Mrs. Claus will lead the parade North to Buckley Park, singing your favorite Christmas carols. Once we arrive at Buckley Park we will count down...
Winter Solstice Artisans' Market
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center - Barbara Conrad Gallery
The DAC's annual Winter Solstice Artisans’ Market is in full swing! Stop by and enjoy an incredible selection of juried fine arts & craft items...
Polar Express
5:15pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Little kids and big kids alike enjoy this ride to the North Pole while hearing the story of the Polar Express. Hot Chocolate, Christmas Carols and a gift...
Polar Express
6:50pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Little kids and big kids alike enjoy this ride to the North Pole while hearing the story of the Polar Express. Hot Chocolate, Christmas Carols and a gift...
Polar Express
8:25pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Little kids and big kids alike enjoy this ride to the North Pole while hearing the story of the Polar Express. Hot Chocolate, Christmas Carols and a gift...
Navajo Rug Silent Auction and Sale
9:00am / Toh-Atin Gallery
Toh-Atin Gallery will present a Navajo Rug Silent Auction and Sale featuring 75 outstanding Navajo weavings.
...
Needle-Felting Ornaments
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Learn the basics of needle felting in this fun workshop.
$50, includes materials.
Ornament Making for Kids and Families
2:00pm / Durango Arts Center
The ornament - making class is for any age. Families are also encouraged to come and make ornaments together. Adults are free with a kid.We are going...
Polar Express
5:15pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Little kids and big kids alike enjoy this ride to the North Pole while hearing the story of the Polar Express. Hot Chocolate, Christmas Carols and a gift...
Polar Express
6:50pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Little kids and big kids alike enjoy this ride to the North Pole while hearing the story of the Polar Express. Hot Chocolate, Christmas Carols and a gift...
Polar Express
8:25pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Little kids and big kids alike enjoy this ride to the North Pole while hearing the story of the Polar Express. Hot Chocolate, Christmas Carols and a gift...
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,...
Polar Express
5:15pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Little kids and big kids alike enjoy this ride to the North Pole while hearing the story of the Polar Express. Hot Chocolate, Christmas Carols and a gift...
Meet Authors Jack Loeffler and Celestia Loeffler
6:30pm / Maria's Bookshop
Meet authors Jack Loeffler and Celestia Loeffler as they read from and sign their new book Thinking Like a Watershed. Their book explores the sustainability...
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....
Taste of the Seasons 2012
5:00pm / Four Seasons Greenhouse and Nursery
A wine and food tasting with silent auction to benefit United Way. This is our only fundraising event for our work in Montezuma and Dolores Counties.
Tickets...
Pro Challenge Sale
9:00am / Durango Welcome Center
If you missed out on Pro Challenge "stuff" come to the Welcome Center on Noel Night for great deals.
Noel Night
10:00am / Downtown Durango
Holiday shopping in downtown Durango. Stores will stay open until 9pm and holiday festivities are planned throughout downtown.
Festival of Trees
1:00pm / D&SNG Railroad Museum
Wonder through a forest of beautifully decorated trees and wreaths at the train museum.
Ricky’s Lucky Nuts Day
FREE deliciously seasoned...
Art, Music and Holiday Cocktails at the Rochester Hotel
4:00pm / Rochester Hotel
Join us for Noel Night with an exhibit by Sonya Johnson, Yvonne Lashmett and MaryAnne Nelson of the Durango Photography Club.
Live Music...
Polar Express
5:15pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Little kids and big kids alike enjoy this ride to the North Pole while hearing the story of the Polar Express. Hot Chocolate, Christmas Carols and a gift...
Polar Express
6:50pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Little kids and big kids alike enjoy this ride to the North Pole while hearing the story of the Polar Express. Hot Chocolate, Christmas Carols and a gift...
