Featured Happenings
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8:00am / Downtown Durango
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5:30pm / Adela Flora
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6:00pm / The Hive
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6:30pm / Kroegers Ace Hardware
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6:00pm / Durango Public Library
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6:30pm / Durango Arts Center
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9:00am / TohAtin Gallery
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1:00pm / La Plata County Fairgrounds
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12:00pm / Ska Brewing
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3:00pm / Community Concert Hall at FLC
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5:00pm / Durango High School Mainstage Theatre
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6:30pm / The iNDIGO Room
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5:00pm / The MakerLab
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7:00pm / Durango Dance
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9:00am / Cafe Au Play (Behind Christ the King Church )
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1:00pm / 4 Corners Yoga
November 2014 Events
Hesperus Ski Swap
8:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
51st Annual Hesperus Ski Patrol Ski Swap.
www.hesperusskipatrol.org
Crafting Herbal Christmas Gifts
1:00pm / Durango Public Library
Spece up your holidays by learning too make gifts that will fill your home with the fragrance of Christmas. This is a make and take workshop. You will...
Downtown Durango Ghost Tour
5:30pm / Train Depot
A guided Ghost Tour through downtown Durango led by The Victorian Aid Society and co-sponsored by the Animas Museum. Meet at the Train Depot at 5:30pm...
Joel Racheff live music
6:00pm / 6512' Restaurant & Lounge
A long time favorite, Joel Racheff.
Live Music: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Enjoy Dining: 4:30 - 10 p.m.
Book Signing & Ghost Tour
6:30pm / Maria's Bookshop
Maria's Bookshop is hosting a book signing for "Ghost Tracks : Haunting Tales Along the Rails" by Elizabeth A. Green & Suzy Garrison Meyer. The Book signing...
"Ghost Tracks" Book Event
6:30pm / Maria's Bookshop
Beth Green & Suzy Meyer will give a reading and sign copies of their new book "Ghost Tracks: Haunting Tales Along the Rails"
Shelby Lynne with special guest, Kirk James
7:30pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Grammy winner, Americana favorite and never one to go with the crowd, Shelby continues to stand apart from the mainstream music world.
Kirk James will...
2014 Rocky Horror Show – Live On Stage
8:00pm / Henry Strater Theatre
2014 Rocky Horror Show – Live On Stage
Richard O'Brien's 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' once again comes to the Henry Strater Theatre this Halloween...
Happy Hour Yoga
5:30pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
One Hour of Yoga (all Levels Welcome) One Pint of Beer (yoga first- sorry) $10.00 Please bring your mat.
Beginning Drawing
5:30pm / Durango Arts Center
Beginning Drawing
Instructor: Ed Bolster
Tuesdays, November 4–December 9 (5 weeks)
5:30–7:30 p.m.
$120 DAC members / $140 general 
All...
Super Ted's Super Trivia Night
6:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Super Ted's Super Trivia at Ska Brewing with host Ted Holteen. 2-4-1 Pint Specials!
Top three teams win BEER!
Imagination Station: Preschool Program
3:30pm / Powerhouse Science Center
3-5 year olds, Wednesdays 3:30-4:30, Nov. 5, 12, 19/ Dec. 3, 10, 17 $30 a month. Though imaginative play and exploration, mini scientists will conduct...
Presentation: "Narrating Adventure on the Colorado River"
6:00pm / Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College
The Duane Smith Lecture in Southwest Studies features Dr. Marsha Weisiger, and her talk on "Narrating Adventure on the Colorado River." Dr. Weisiger is...
1st Thursday Art Walk
5:00pm / Downtown Durango
Durango galleries host a monthly Art Walk on the 1st Thursday of every month.
Visit http://durangoarts.org/first-thursdays/
for a list...
#TBT (Throwback Thursday)
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Throwback Thursday with specials from The Container Restaurant and Live Music by JRPT.
Vintage Native American Jewelry Show
5:00pm / Toh-Atin Gallery
Toh-Atin Gallery recently received an exceptional collection of vintage Native American jewelry. This will be on display through Christmas but these prized...
Opening Reception: Mariah Richstone, "After"
5:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Catch the final exhibit of 2014 in the Durango Arts Center's Art Library with artist, Mariah Richstone's photography, encaustic and photo-collage in her...
Figure Drawing
5:30pm / Durango Arts Center
Figure Drawing
Instructor: Ed Bolster
Thursdays, November 6–December 11 (5 weeks)
5:30–7:30 p.m.
$120 DAC members / $140 general for...
Avoiding Dog Park Dangers
6:00pm / Durango Parks & Recreation Center
Avoiding Dog Park Dangers is a FREE presentation available to public on November 6th at the Rec Center from 6pm-8pm. Nationally renowned author, trainer...
Live Jazz Music
6:00pm / Jean-Pierre Bakery, Cafe and Wine Bar
Live trio playing light jazz to enhance your dining pleasure tonight.
“Wilderness Under Siegeâ€
6:30pm / Durango Arts Center
Doug Peacock presents the lecture
“Wilderness Under Siegeâ€
November 6, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
In the DAC Theater $10 general.
Tickets...
The Duhks
7:00pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
A Canadian folk music group formed in 2002, The Duhks (pronounced “ducksâ€) offers a blend of Canadian soul, gospel, North American folk, old-time...
30th Anniversary Celebration
7:00am / Durango Coffee Company
Durango Coffee Company wants to Thank Durango for 30 wonderful years with an all-day celebration! We will roll back coffee prices to 1984, have discounts...
Vintage Native American Jewelry Show
8:30am / Toh-Atin Gallery
Toh-Atin Gallery recently received an exceptional collection of vintage Native American jewelry. This will be on display through Christmas.
BCI Digital Media Seminar Series
12:00pm / Durango Recreation Center
The seminar, Reaching Your Customers Through Digital Media, is a no-cost, dynamic educational experience hosted by Ballantine Communications. Learn new...
Crystal Ball-Wine Tasting & Silent Auction
5:30pm / DoubleTree Hotel Ballroom
Habitat for Humanity's fundraiser to support the foundation of the 2015 Build of two homes in La Plata County.
Badly Bent Concert presented by The Durango Meltdown
5:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
The Durango Meltdown presents Badly Bent in concert.
Lala Bones will open at 6 pm
Badly Bent goes on at 7:30.
Black Velvet Live Music
6:00pm / 6512' Restaurant & Lounge
6 - 9:30 p.m. Live music, Black Velvet
4:30 - 10 p.m. Enjoy a delicious meal under $20.
Marc Simmon Live Music
6:00pm / Jean-Pierre Bakery, Cafe and Wine Bar
Marc Simmon and guest entertain you with classical guitar and light jazz while you dine in Durango's little piece of Paris.
Mountain Film on Tour -Fundraiser for Durango Nature Studies
7:00pm / Smiley Building
MOUNTAINFILM 2014
Join Durango Nature Studies for our annual fall fundraiser.
Place: Smiley Building
Date: Friday, November 7th
Time:...
Pine River Senior Center’s Sixth Annual Arts & Crafts Bazaar
9:00am / Pine River Senior Center
This is the major fundraising event of the year. A bake sale & silent auction will also be held. Concessions will be sold. All proceeds will benefit...
What a Girl Whats Expo
10:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
This event features all things of interest to women – jewelry, hair and nail salons, cosmetics, clothing and accessories, sports, children’s...
Playwriting
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Playwriting
With professional playwright Peter Gil-Sheridan from New York City
Saturday, Nov 8
10 am – 1 pm
$25 DAC members / $36 general...
5th Annual Living Tarot Oracle
4:00pm / Durango Arts Center
The Living Tarot Oracle is a one-of-a-kind Sacred Interactive Event where the major arcana cards come to life to answer your questions
Marc Simmon Live Music
6:00pm / Jean-Pierre Bakery, Cafe, and Wine Bar
Marc Simmon and guest playing light jazz and classical guitar for your listening pleasure.
Show Me The Funny! Play Cards Against Humanityâ„¢ for Durango Film
6:30pm / Animas City Theatre
We're putting the "FUN" back in FUNdraiser! Possibly Durango's most wildly hysterical event ever. Play Cards Against Humanityâ„¢
made even more hilarious...
Southwest Civic Winds & the SWCW Big Band Jazz Project
7:00pm / Turano-Chrisman Performing Arts Theater
The Southwest Civic Winds and the SWCW Big Band Jazz Project will be burning up the night November 8th.
BID's Free Parking Giveaway!.
8:00am / Downtown Durango
The Durango Business Improvement District (BID) is giving away 1,600 hours of FREE Downtown Durango parking. Enter to win at up to 40 participating merchants...
Film screening: "Harvest of Empire: The Untold Story of Latinos in America"
3:30pm / Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College
Join us for this film screening (90 min) with a moderated discussion to follow. Synopsis from film's website: "At a time of heated and divisive debate...
Happy Hour Yoga
5:30pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
One Hour of Yoga (all Levels Welcome) One Pint of Beer (yoga first- sorry) $10.00 Please bring your mat.
Basic Beading
6:00pm / Beads and Beyond
Learn how to make a necklace and matching set of earrings. Wire wrapped loops, crimping and basic design skills will be taught in this two hour class.
Holiday Glass Ornament Class
5:00pm / Get Fused Glass
You will create 5 different ornaments, perfect trimmings for your tree.
12 + yrs old
$35 Max. 10 students
Super Ted's Super Trivia Night
6:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Super Ted's Super Trivia at Ska Brewing with host Ted Holteen. 2-4-1 Pint Specials!
Top three teams win BEER!
Imagination Station: Preschool Program
3:30pm / Powerhouse Science Center
3-5 year olds, Wednesdays 3:30-4:30, Nov. 5, 12, 19/ Dec. 3, 10, 17 $30 a month. Though imaginative play and exploration, mini scientists will conduct...
La Plata County Commissioners Public Hearing on 2015 Proposed County Budget
6:30pm / La Plata County Courthouse - Anasazi Room
The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing and take Public Comment on the proposed 2015 La Plata County Budget.
#TBT (Throwback Thursday)
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Throwback Thursday with specials from The Container Restaurant and Live Music by the Crags
One Garden at a Time - A Farm to Table Event
5:30pm / Eolus Bar & Dinings Rooftop Patio
A Farm to Table Event benefiting The Garden Project of Southwest Colorado at Eolus Bar and Dinings
Join us for a local foods evening of...
Strater Culinary Safari
6:00pm / Strater Hotel
Visit the other side of Italy with our very own Executive Chef Rob Blythe, for a very special evening of delicious gourmet Italian food and wine (wine...
Shannon Galpin "Mountain to Mountain
6:30pm / Universalist Unitarian Church
Shannon Galpin will discuss and sign her new book "Mountain to Mountain", describing her range of experiences in Afghanistan with humor, compassion and...
Native American Center & the CCH - Winona LaDuke
7:00pm / Fort Lewis College Student Union - Ballroom
Internationally renowned activist working on sustainable development, climate change and environmental justice in Native America.
There is a limit of...
BID Coffee and Conversation Meeting
8:30am / City Hall in Smith Chambers
You are invited to attend the BID Coffee and Conversation meeting.
This monthly meeting is your opportunity to learn about what is coming up and to offer...
Book Signing
6:30pm / Maria's Bookshop
Maria's Bookshop is hosting a book signing for Mary Sojourner's new book "29".
"Play On!" by Durango Lively Arts Company
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center
The human race can use something funny right now. This is a quite funny play by Rick Abbot. "Play On!" is about a community theatre group's efforts to...
UUFD 2014-15 Recital Series
7:00pm / Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Featured pianist Marilyn Mangold Garst will preform music from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. Program choices include Mozart, Schumann, Debussy,...
17th Annual Artisan's Holiday Gift Show & Sale
9:00am / Strater Hotel - Oak Room
An eclectic blend of hand-crafted work by local artisans.
21 YEARS of Reading
9:00am / YESS the BOOK HUTCH
Help YESS the BOOK HUTCH celebrate its 21st Anniversary! Discounts all day and Drawings for holiday books!
Dusky Nature Walk and Star Gazing
5:00pm / Durango Nature Center
Place: Nature Center
Instructor: John Duwe and John Buting
Time: 5:00-8:00
Cost: Free for members, $10 for non-members
This is a great combination...
The Orlando Dugi Fashion Show
5:30pm / Fort Lewis College Ballroom
The Santa Fe based fashion house of DUGI brings a new line of haute couture gowns and evening wear to life, with local models strutting the catwalk in...
Alpenglow at Purgatory
6:00pm / Durango Mountain Resort
Durango Mountain Resort and The Timbers at Edgmont Highlands, present Alpenglow at Purgatory, a benefit for the Durango Winter Sports Foundation from 6...
"Play On!" by Durango Lively Arts Company
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center
The human race can use something funny right now. This is a quite funny play by Rick Abbot. "Play On!" is about a community theatre group's efforts to...
Dancing Earth's Rulan Tangen presents ~ SEED
7:30pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Dancing Earth indigenous contemporary dance choreographer's premiere's new work
developed with FLC students and community members.
Dustbowl Revival Concert
7:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
The Dustbowl Revival is a Venice, California-based collective that merges old school bluegrass, gospel, pre-war blues and the hot swing of New Orleans...
Dancing Earth's Rulan Tangen presents ~ SEED
2:00pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Dancing Earth indigenous contemporary dance choreographer's premiere's new work
developed with FLC students and community members.
Happy Hour Yoga
5:30pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
One Hour of Yoga (all Levels Welcome) One Pint of Beer (yoga first- sorry) $10.00 Please bring your mat.
Super Ted's Super Trivia Night
6:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Super Ted's Super Trivia at Ska Brewing with host Ted Holteen. 2-4-1 Pint Specials!
Top three teams win BEER!
Imagination Station: Preschool Program
3:30pm / Powerhouse Science Center
3-5 year olds, Wednesdays 3:30-4:30, Nov. 5, 12, 19/ Dec. 3, 10, 17 $30 a month. Though imaginative play and exploration, mini scientists will conduct...
Knotted Pearls
6:30pm / Beads and Beyond
With Christmas right around the corner plan a special surprise for one of the matriarchs in your family. Revamp or create a family heirloom while learning...
Ricky Nelson Remembered starring Matthew & Gunnar Nelson
7:00pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Ricky Nelson is the only artist to have a No. 1 song, No. 1 movie and No. 1 TV show in the same week. Life Magazine coined the phrase ‘Teen Idol’...
The Trail Running Film Festival
5:00pm / The Smiley Building
Doors Open @ 5pm, Show Starts @ 6pm
An evening of the latest and greatest full length and short films showcasing the challenges, beauty and...
#TBT (Throwback Thursday)
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Throwback Thursday with specials from The Container Restaurant and Live Music by the Shagbark Hickories
Jean-Pierre Cafe and Wine Bar Live Music
6:00pm / Jean-Pierre Bakery, Cafe, and Wine Bar
Marc Simmon and his guests play classical and jazz guitar for you listening pleasure while you dine with us in Durango's piece of Paris.
"A Bite of Jazz" - Dinner & Concert presented by Music in the Mountains
6:30pm / St. Mark's Episcopal Church
A BITE OF JAZZ - Jazz Chamber Concert
Tickets $25 - includes dinner and concert
Jeff Solon, tenor sax, flute and...
Sara Sue Hoklotubbe "Sinking Suspicions"
6:30pm / Maria's Bookshop
Book reading & signing by Sara Sue Hoklotubbe of her latest installment of the Sadie Walela mystery series.
Winter Solstice Artisans Market
10:00am / Durango Arts Center
Winter Solstice Artisans Market
November 21–December 24
Join us for our annual festive celebration of the holidays! The Barbara Conrad Gallery...
Jean-Pierre Live Music
6:00pm / Jean-Pierre Bakery, Cafe, and Wine Bar
Marc Simmon and his guest will be playing Classical and Jazz guitar for your listening pleasure.
"Play On!" by Durango Lively Arts Company
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center
The human race can use something funny right now. This is a quite funny play by Rick Abbot. "Play On!" is about a community theatre group's efforts to...
Black Boots, Black Bolo Holiday Gala
7:00pm / Center of Southwest Studies
The Center of Southwest Studies invites the community to the final event of the Center's 50th anniversary year - the Black Boots, Black Bolo Holiday Gala...
Thanksgiving Farmers Market
9:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Great local foods and Artisan goods being sold on the Patio between the Extension Bldg & the Exhibit Hall.
Childbirth Education
9:30am / Cafe of Life Chiropractic
Want to come learn about what to expect, techniques for natural childbirth, nutrition, standard tests, and postpartum care with a community of expectant...
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
10:00am / Fort Lewis Collge, Noble Hall 130
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is the one day a year when people who are affected by suicide loss gather around the world at events in their...
"Play On!" by Durango Lively Arts Company
2:00pm / Durango Arts Center
The human race can use something funny right now. This is a quite funny play by Rick Abbot. "Play On!" is about a community theatre group's efforts to...
The Polar Expressâ„¢
5:00pm / The Polar Expressâ„¢
Based on the award-winning book by Chris Van Allsburg and adapted to the big screen in 2003, the story of a child's Christmas Eve journey comes alive onboard...
Leather Wrap Bracelet
5:00pm / Beads and Beyond
Combine the earthiness of leather with the elegance of pearls, stone or metal! Learn the basic weave pattern used to make these versatile bracelets!
"Play On!" by Durango Lively Arts Company
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center
The human race can use something funny right now. This is a quite funny play by Rick Abbot. "Play On!" is about a community theatre group's efforts to...
Jean-Pierre Bakery, Cafe, and Wine Bar Live Music
7:00pm / Jean-Pierre Bakery, Cafe, and Wine Bar
Marc Simmons and his guests will be playing classical and jazz guitar for your listening pleasure.
Happy Hour Yoga
5:30pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
One Hour of Yoga (all Levels Welcome) One Pint of Beer (yoga first- sorry) $10.00 Please bring your mat.
Thanksgiving Week: Durango Painting classics
6:30pm / Cocktails & Creations
After the shopping has been done and pies are in the oven, enjoy a glass of wine and celebrate the season making memories spending time with friends and...
Super Ted's Super Trivia Night
6:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Super Ted's Super Trivia at Ska Brewing with host Ted Holteen. 2-4-1 Pint Specials!
Top three teams win BEER!
Thanksgiving Week: Durango Painting classics
6:30pm / Cocktails & Creations
After the shopping has been done and pies are in the oven, enjoy a glass of wine and celebrate the season making memories spending time with friends and...
Thanksgiving Week: Durango Painting classics
6:30pm / Cocktails & Creations
After the shopping has been done and pies are in the oven, enjoy a glass of wine and celebrate the season making memories spending time with friends and...
Thanksgiving Dinner at Mahogany Grille
11:00am / Mahogany Grille
Join us for dinner at the Mahogany Grille on Thanksgiving Day!
Thanksgiving Dinner at Mahogany Grille
11:00am / Mahogany Grille
Join us for dinner at the Mahogany Grille on Thanksgiving Day!
Thanksgiving Week: Durango Painting classics
6:30pm / Cocktails & Creations
After the shopping has been done and pies are in the oven, enjoy a glass of wine and celebrate the season making memories spending time with friends and...
Native American Ornaments and Nativity Sets
9:00am / Toh-Atin Gallery
Join us for a special showing and sale featuring Native American Ornaments and Nativity sets.
Black Friday Sale
9:00am / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Enjoy a 20% markdown on all draft dark beers and black-colored merchandise! All-day only at World Headquarters.
Snowflake Ornaments
3:00pm / Beads and Beyond
Join in on this free class and make a sparkly, handmade ornament for someone special! Learn the basic techniques for designing and completing these...
Singing With Santa
5:30pm / Downtown Durango
Friday November 28, the day after Thanksgiving, join us Downtown for this annual event. Meet at First National Bank parking lot at 5:45 pm. Santa and Mrs....
Thanksgiving Week: Durango Painting classics
6:30pm / Cocktails & Creations
After the shopping has been done and pies are in the oven, enjoy a glass of wine and celebrate the season making memories spending time with friends and...
Thanksgiving Week: Durango Painting classics
10:00am / Cocktails & Creations
After the shopping has been done and pies are in the oven, enjoy a glass of wine and celebrate the season making memories spending time with friends and...
Kennebec Holiday Market
10:00am / Kennebec Cafe
Wonderful gifts, and trimmings by Local Artists. Plan on having brunch as well for a festive start to a fun season.
Santa Pet Photos
10:00am / Creature Comforts
The Fetching Image Pet Photography will be capturing this year’s Santa Pet Photos! Get your pet’s picture with Santa Paws for only $20. This...
Indies First / Small Business Saturday
11:00am / Maria's Bookshop
Maria's Bookshop will have their favorite authors selling books to customers. Come see Chuck Greaves, Scott Graham, Will Hobbs, and Tekla Miller and ask...
Skylight
11:00am / Animas City Theatre
Bill Nighy (Love Actually, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel) and Carey Mulligan (Inside Llewyn Davis, The Great Gatsby) feature in the highly anticipated...
Live Music: Bottom Dollar String Band
4:30pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Bluegrass from the hills of Central Texas packed with original songs telling stories of whiskey, romance, life and death along with a few covers featuring...
Thanksgiving Week: Durango Painting classics
12:00pm / Cocktails & Creations
After the shopping has been done and pies are in the oven, enjoy a glass of wine and celebrate the season making memories spending time with friends and...
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party
7:00pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Swing in the Holidays with the hottest swing band in the world.
The dance floor will be open for this performance!
