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December 2013 Events

 Sunday, December 1st
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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,...
Sound of Music
3:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
One of the most popular movie musicals of all time, The Sound of Music is based on the true story of the Trapp Family Singers. Julie Andrews stars as Maria,...
White Christmas
6:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
White Christmas, Paramount's belated follow-up to the 1942 hit Holiday Inn, was the studio's first VistaVision production. A veritable warehouse full of...
 Monday, December 2nd
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Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Sign Up Party
11:00am / Mountain Bike Specialists
Local's only registration is scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Mountain Bike Specialists on Main Ave in Durango. Food from our friends at Bread,...
Happy Hour Yoga w/ Heather Hooten
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
Miracle of 34th Street
6:30pm / The Back Space Theatre
Edmund Gwenn plays Kris Kringle, a bearded old gent who is the living image of Santa Claus. Serving as a last-minute replacement for the drunken Santa...
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EOTO | DVS | C.S.O.
8:00pm / The Animas City Theatre
$30  18+   DOORS 8:00 PM   As electronic influences continue to penetrate the live rock, jazz, and jam ethos, one band consistently...
 Tuesday, December 3rd
Super Ted's Super Trivia
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Trivia Night w/ Ted Holteen 2 for 1 pint specials from 5-8pm and Win Prizes Top 3 winners get beer!
It's a Wonderful Life
6:30pm / The Back Space Theatre
George Bailey has spent his entire life giving of himself to the people of Bedford Falls. He has always longed to travel but never had the opportunity...
 Wednesday, December 4th
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Weekly Bird Walk
9:00am / For the Birds
Hosted by Durango Bird Club.  The walks last about one hour and 15 minutes. Bring binoculars. The walks are free, but donations to the hosting group...
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Coffee Appreciation Class
3:00pm / Durango Coffee Company
Learn more than you thought you could about COFFEE! This class is free and fun. 3 pm at Durango Coffee Company.
5th Annual CAIC Benefit Brew Ha-Ha!
5:00pm / Durango Discovery Museum
When: Wednesday, Dec. 4th, 2013 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.    Where: Discovery Museum – Durango 1333 Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO    Who: Pine...
Edward Scissorhands
6:30pm / The Back Space Theatre
Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands opens as an eccentric inventor (Vincent Price) lovingly assembles a synthetic youth named Edward (Johnny Depp). Edward...
 Thursday, December 5th
Luminaria Holiday Open House
4:00pm / Mesa Verde National Park
Everyone is invited to join park staff in this holiday celebration featuring special tours, luminaries, musical entertainment and refreshments. Luminaries...
First Thursdays Art Walk
5:00pm / Participating Galleries
First Thursdays Art Walk showcases the vibrancy of arts and culture in Durango, Colorado by celebrating visual art and artists in galleries and alternative...
SOUPer Thursday
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Soup and Beer Pairing special every Thursday with live music!
Painted Gourds Show with Lona Warne. Live music all evening!
5:00pm / Toh-Atin Gallery
Featuring exquisite Painted Gourds by Lona Warne Painted Gourds, Large and Small Christmas Ornaments, Ceremonial Masks, Inspirational Gourd Paintings....
Trivia Night
6:00pm / Durango Discovery Museum
Are you ready for the tough questions? FREE trivia nights every Thursday in 2013. Join a team or build your own. Food + Drink available for purchase,...
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Tai Chi Flow for beginners
6:15pm / Smiely Building #15
A step by step class of tai chi movements, breathing and forms. This class will get you a little sweaty, align you shoulders, hips and head and send you...
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Basic Beading Class
6:30pm / Beads and Beyond
This class is the perfect introduction into the world of beading!! Learn to make a necklace and a simple pair of earrings. Please register be 3:00 p.m....
Sound of Music
6:30pm / The Back Space Theatre
One of the most popular movie musicals of all time, The Sound of Music is based on the true story of the Trapp Family Singers. Julie Andrews stars as Maria,...
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Jazz Nite
6:30pm / Jean Pierre Bakery
Come join our Jazz Nite. Wine and cheese or Dinner. Enjoy the nite life in Durango.
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Waiting on Trial | Sweet Water String Band
9:00pm / The Animas City Theatre
DOORS 9:00 PM  $5 BEFORE 10:00 PM  $10 AFTER 10:00 PM  21+   WAITING ON TRIAL  Waiting On Trial has been together...
 Friday, December 6th
Parents Night Out
5:30am / Christ the King Lutheran Church
Childcare for Noel Night! A benefit for the Children's World Early Learning Center and Christ the King Lutheran Church. $20 per child : $35 for two children....
Old fashioned Christmas Bizarre
9:00am / Animas Museum
Animas Museum
Holiday Arts Show
12:00pm / La Plata County Fairgrounds
Come to the La Plata County Fairgrounds to buy your Christmas gifts! We will have something for everyone. Friday, Dec. 6th 12:00pm to 5:00pm Saturday,...
Skyhawk Basketball Luncheons at the Red Snapper
12:00pm / Red Snapper
Enjoy a great lunch at the Red Snapper and talk Skyhawk basketball with Fort Lewis College head women's basketball coach Jason Flores and head men's basketball...
Festival of Trees
1:00pm / Durango @ Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Durango Festival of Trees is a local tradition benefiting people with developmental disabilities. Start your holidays off right by wandering through a...
Firkin Friday
3:00pm / Steamworks
Holiday keg tapping at Steamworks! December firkin to be tapped on the 6th is a Steamworks staff favorite that we call “Train Smoke”. Were...
Christmas craft Bazaar at the Main Mall
4:00pm / Main Mall
Mark your calendar: December, 6 , Noel night, in historical Main Mall most gifted crafters are getting together to sell locally made gifts for you and...
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Rochester Hotel Noel Night
4:00pm / Rochester Hotel
Join us for music from Caitlin Cannon and the Artillery, have a signature cocktail from our cash bar and take advantage of your early bird opportunity...
Noel Night
5:00pm / Various Locations
Shops estend hours until 9:00pm with refreshments, caroling, gift wrapping, entertainment, music, and a visit from Santa.   Don't forget to...
White Christmas
5:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
White Christmas, Paramount's belated follow-up to the 1942 hit Holiday Inn, was the studio's first VistaVision production. A veritable warehouse full of...
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Darryl Kuntz performs Piano Jazz
5:00pm / Toh-Atin Gallery
During the evening of Noel Night Darryl Kuntz will be performing at Toh-Atin Gallery. Join us for fun music, refreshments and libations and Special Christmas...
Artists Reception
5:00pm / Open Shutter Gallery
Artists reception for 4th annual juried exhibition "Exposure"
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Skyhawks Women's Basketball vs. UC-Colorado Springs
5:30pm / Fort Lewis College - Whalen Gymnasium
UC-Colorado Springs  Whalen Gymnasium  Persons admitted free to Skyhawk home athletic games  Children (13 years old or younger)  Fort...
Silver Belles Saloon Girls and Wild West Variety Show
6:00pm / Derailed Pour House
We will be performing our Christmas show at Derailed Pour House on Noel Night at 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 pm. Come on downtown and catch one or our fun filled...
Booksigning with Al Harper: A Toy Train Under the Christmas Tree
6:00pm / D&SNGRR Depot
D&SNGRR owner, Al Harper, will be signing his new children's book A Toy Train Under the Christmas Tree this Friday, Dec 6, 6:00pm at the D&SNGRR Depot.
Holiday Fashion Show
6:30pm / Gussied Up
Check out what Gussied Up has to offer at this fun fashion show featuring Victorian and Steampunk clothing. UPSTAIRS at 863 Main Ave.
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Jazz Nite
6:30pm / Jean Pierre Bakery
Come join our Jazz Nite. Wine and cheese or Dinner. Enjoy the nite life in Durango.
It's a Wonderful Life: a Live 1940s Radio Play
7:00pm / Durango Arts Center
Come see the classic family holiday movie presented as a live radio broadcast. Actors play the dozens of characters, as well as produce the sound effects,...
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Skyhawks Men's Basketball vs. UC-Colorado Springs
7:30pm / Fort Lewis College - Whalen Gymnasium
UC-Colorado Springs  Whalen Gymnasium  Persons admitted free to Skyhawk home athletic games  Children (13 years old or younger)  Fort...
Miracle on 34th Street
8:30pm / The Back Space Theatre
Edmund Gwenn plays Kris Kringle, a bearded old gent who is the living image of Santa Claus. Serving as a last-minute replacement for the drunken Santa...
 Saturday, December 7th
St. Columba Parish Christmas Bazaar
8:00am / St. Columba Catholic School
Held at St. Columba School - great gift ideas and crafts!
Old fashioned Christmas Bizarre
9:00am / Animas Museum
Animas Museum
Native American Winter Market
9:00am / Durango High School
Native American Winter Market, 9 am to 5 pm at Durango High School. Contact Teri Nuhn for more info, tnuhn@durango.k12.co.us
Photobooth Fashion Fun
10:00am / Renae Marie Apparel and Gifts
At Renae Marie Apparel and Gifts, take a picture in different outfits and give a photo to show someone what you want for a gift!
Santa Pet Photos
11:00am / Healthy Hounds & Fat Cats
Get your pet's photo taken with Santa Claus! Only $25 for a 5x7 photo and a disc!
Festival of Trees
1:00pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum
Durango Festival of Trees is a local tradition benefiting people with developmental disabilities. Start your holidays off right by wandering through a...
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Resin Ornament Free Demonstration
3:00pm / Beads and Beyond
See how to use resin to make ornaments personalized with photographs. The same techniques can be used to make unique pendants, charms, and much, much more!...
It's a Wonderful Life
3:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
George Bailey has spent his entire life giving of himself to the people of Bedford Falls. He has always longed to travel but never had the opportunity...
Santa Pet Photos
3:00pm / Pet Haus
Get your pet's photo taken with Santa Claus! Only $25 for a 5x7 photo and a disc.
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Skyhawks Women's Basketball vs. CSU-Pueblo
5:30pm / Fort Lewis College - Whalen Gymnasium
CSU-Pueblo  Whalen Gymnasium  Persons admitted free to Skyhawk home athletic games  Children (13 years old or younger)  Fort...
Best Little Big Holiday Party
6:00pm / Glacier Club
Have your office, book club, or other holiday party at Glacier Club's Best Little Big Party and we'll do all the work for you. Saturday, December...
Edward Scissorhands
6:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands opens as an eccentric inventor (Vincent Price) lovingly assembles a synthetic youth named Edward (Johnny Depp). Edward...
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Jazz Nite
6:30pm / Jean Pierre Bakery
Come join our Jazz Nite. Wine and cheese or Dinner. Enjoy the nite life in Durango.
Black Boots, Black Bolo Holiday Gala
7:00pm / Center of Southwest Studies
The Center of Southwest Studies hosts its holiday gala featuring a silent auction from local artists, dancing by FLC's Ballet Folklorico, select exhibits...
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Skyhawks Men's Basketball vs. CSU-Pueblo
7:30pm / Fort Lewis College - Whalen Gymnasium
CSU-Pueblo  Whalen Gymnasium  Persons admitted free to Skyhawk home athletic games  Children (13 years old or younger)  Fort...
 Sunday, December 8th
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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,...
Festival of Trees
1:00pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum
Durango Festival of Trees is a local tradition benefiting people with developmental disabilities. Start your holidays off right by wandering through a...
Durango Choral Society - A Traditional Family Christmas
3:00pm / Fort Lewis College Concert Hall
Our annual holiday extravaganza, with all three DCS choirs participating in a special celebration of our own hometown. Your family, friends, and neighbors...
White Christmas
3:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
White Christmas, Paramount's belated follow-up to the 1942 hit Holiday Inn, was the studio's first VistaVision production. A veritable warehouse full of...
Miracle on 34th Street
6:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Edmund Gwenn plays Kris Kringle, a bearded old gent who is the living image of Santa Claus. Serving as a last-minute replacement for the drunken Santa...
 Monday, December 9th
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Just for Kids: Ornaments Class
2:00pm / Beads and Beyond
Did you ever want to create a sparkling snowflake? Or how about a beaded tree or star? Your kids will love being able to make some of their own gifts and...
Happy Hour Yoga w/ Heather Hooten
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
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Joel Racheff live music
5:30pm / The Diamond Belle/Strater Hotel
The Lonely Guy Show- Acoustic Guitar/Vocals
It's a Wonderful Life
6:30pm / The Back Space Theatre
George Bailey has spent his entire life giving of himself to the people of Bedford Falls. He has always longed to travel but never had the opportunity...
 Tuesday, December 10th
Super Ted's Super Trivia
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Trivia Night w/ Ted Holteen 2 for 1 pint specials from 5-8pm and Win Prizes Top 3 winners get beer!
Edward Scissorhands
6:30pm / The Back Space Theatre
Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands opens as an eccentric inventor (Vincent Price) lovingly assembles a synthetic youth named Edward (Johnny Depp). Edward...
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The Best Brass of Christmas
7:00pm / St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Eleven brass players of exceptional abilities bring you Christmas music that will set the stage for your holiday season. This year we're excited to add...
 Wednesday, December 11th
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Weekly Bird Walk
9:00am / For the Birds
Hosted by Durango Bird Club.  The walks last about one hour and 15 minutes. Bring binoculars. The walks are free, but donations to the hosting group...
Coffee Appreciation Class
3:00pm / Durango Coffee Company
Learn more than you thought you could about COFFEE! This class is free and fun. 3 pm at Durango Coffee Company.
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Chain and Wire Class
6:00pm / Beads and Beyond
Use a combination of wire, chain and beads to create a unique, modern necklace. Please register by 3:00 p.m. the day before the class.
Sound of Music
6:30pm / The Back Space Theatre
One of the most popular movie musicals of all time, The Sound of Music is based on the true story of the Trapp Family Singers. Julie Andrews stars as Maria,...
 Thursday, December 12th
SOUPer Thursday
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Soup and Beer Pairing special every Thursday with live music!
December Business After Hours
5:00pm / PRVB
The Durango Chamber of Commerce and Pine River Valley Bank are hosting the December Business After Hours. Holiday fare catered by Norton's Catering, holiday...
Trivia Night
6:00pm / Durango Discovery Museum
Are you ready for the tough questions? FREE trivia nights every Thursday in 2013. Join a team or build your own. Food + Drink available for purchase, $0/brain...
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Beginning Knotting Class
6:30pm / Beads and Beyond
Knotting between beads is a timeless way to show off beautiful beads. Please register by 3:00 p.m. the day before the class.
White Christmas
6:30pm / The Back Space Theatre
White Christmas, Paramount's belated follow-up to the 1942 hit Holiday Inn, was the studio's first VistaVision production. A veritable warehouse full of...
 Friday, December 13th
Festival of Trees
1:00pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum
Durango Festival of Trees is a local tradition benefiting people with developmental disabilities. Start your holidays off right by wandering through a...
Miracle on 34th Street
5:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Edmund Gwenn plays Kris Kringle, a bearded old gent who is the living image of Santa Claus. Serving as a last-minute replacement for the drunken Santa...
Bizarre Bazaar
5:00pm / Studio &
A cross between a holiday Bazaar & a Turkish bazaar. Featuring the work of 25 local artists. The marketplace for all your gift giving needs. GIVE THE...
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Girl's Night Out Beading Class: Party Pendant
6:30pm / Beads and Beyond
No experience? No problem! We’ll show you how to create a holiday party worthy pendant necklace.
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara's Nutcracker
7:00pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
As has become tradition at the Community Concert Hall, the magical holiday ballet, “Nutcracker,” performed by the highly-acclaimed State Street...
It's a Wonderful Life
8:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
George Bailey has spent his entire life giving of himself to the people of Bedford Falls. He has always longed to travel but never had the opportunity...
 Saturday, December 14th
Fireworks at Vallecito
7:00am / Activities all day
7am to 11am - Pancake Breakfast at Vallecito Country Market  8am to 3pm - Cookie Shack at Rocky Mountain General Store  2pm - 3:30pm - Kids...
December Durango Farmer's Market
10:00am / La Plata County Fairgrounds
The December Durango Farmer’s Market will take place on Saturday, December 14th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit...
Bizarre Bazaar
10:00am / Studio &
A cross between a holiday Bazaar & a Turkish bazaar. Featuring the work of 25 local artists. The marketplace for all your gift giving needs. GIVE THE...
Solarize La Plata Open House: Johnson/Culver Residence
10:00am / Johnson/Culver Residence
Come see an operating solar photovoltaic system working for the hosting families and learn more about our program.
Blackhat Humane Society Durango Adoption Day
10:54am / Petsense
Blackhat Humane Society will have its first-ever adoption local day, Saturday December 14. 2013 from 10 - 5 at the Durango Petsense Store just south...
The Metropolitan Opera - Live in HD - Verdi's Falstaff
10:55am / Vallecito Room at the FLC Student Union
James Levine conducts Verdi’s opera for the first time at the Met since 2005. Robert Carsen’s production—the first new Met Falstaff...
Festival of Trees
1:00pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum
Durango Festival of Trees is a local tradition benefiting people with developmental disabilities. Start your holidays off right by wandering through a...
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara's Nutcracker
2:00pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
As has become tradition at the Community Concert Hall, the magical holiday ballet, “Nutcracker,” performed by the highly-acclaimed State Street...
Edward Scissorhands
3:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands opens as an eccentric inventor (Vincent Price) lovingly assembles a synthetic youth named Edward (Johnny Depp). Edward...
Sound of Music
6:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
One of the most popular movie musicals of all time, The Sound of Music is based on the true story of the Trapp Family Singers. Julie Andrews stars as Maria,...
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Making Essential Oils from Wildcrafted Evergreens
6:00pm / Turtle Lake Refuge
Join Ryan Bradley and Jahan Zuberi with House of Aromatics for a sensory experiential evening on wildcrafted essential oils for our wellbeing
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara's Nutcracker
7:00pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
As has become tradition at the Community Concert Hall, the magical holiday ballet, “Nutcracker,” performed by the highly-acclaimed State Street...
 Sunday, December 15th
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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,...
Festival of Trees
1:00pm / Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum
Durango Festival of Trees is a local tradition benefiting people with developmental disabilities. Start your holidays off right by wandering through a...
Solarize Open House: Galbraith Residence
1:00pm / Galbraith Residence
Come see an operating solar photovoltaic system working for the hosting families and learn more about our program.
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara's Nutcracker
2:00pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
As has become tradition at the Community Concert Hall, the magical holiday ballet, “Nutcracker,” performed by the highly-acclaimed State Street...
Miracle on 34th Street
3:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Edmund Gwenn plays Kris Kringle, a bearded old gent who is the living image of Santa Claus. Serving as a last-minute replacement for the drunken Santa...
It's a Wonderful Life
6:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
George Bailey has spent his entire life giving of himself to the people of Bedford Falls. He has always longed to travel but never had the opportunity...
 Monday, December 16th
Polar Express
5:15pm / D&SNGR
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...
Happy Hour Yoga w/ Heather Hooten
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
Edward Scissorhands
6:30pm / The Back Space Theatre
Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands opens as an eccentric inventor (Vincent Price) lovingly assembles a synthetic youth named Edward (Johnny Depp). Edward...
 Tuesday, December 17th
Cowboy Christmas
11:00am / Diamond Belle Saloon
We will be singing holiday carols, there will be live entertainment, libations, and we encourage EVERYONE to dress in their holiday attire! Hope to see...
Cowboy Christmas at the Diamond Belle Saloon
2:00pm / The Diamond Belle Saloon
Cowboy music and poetry
Super Ted's Super Trivia
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
Trivia Night w/ Ted Holteen 2 for 1 pint specials from 5-8pm and Win Prizes Top 3 winners get beer!
Polar Express
5:15pm / D&SNGR
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...
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Resin Ornaments or Wine Charms
6:00pm / Beads and Beyond
Learn how to use resin to make your own unique ornaments or wine charms! Personalize your holiday decorations with photographs, pop art, and more. Please...
Sound of Music
6:30pm / The Back Space Theatre
One of the most popular movie musicals of all time, The Sound of Music is based on the true story of the Trapp Family Singers. Julie Andrews stars as Maria,...
Free Barbershop/Children's Chorale Christmas Concert
7:00pm / Main Mall
Men and Women Barbershoppers will join with the Durango Children's Chorale to present a free Christmas concert
 Wednesday, December 18th
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Weekly Bird Walk
9:00am / For the Birds
Hosted by Durango Bird Club.  The walks last about one hour and 15 minutes. Bring binoculars. The walks are free, but donations to the hosting group...
Polar Express
5:15pm / D&SNGR
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...
White Christmas
6:30pm / The Back Space Theatre
White Christmas, Paramount's belated follow-up to the 1942 hit Holiday Inn, was the studio's first VistaVision production. A veritable warehouse full of...
 Thursday, December 19th
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Mountain Madness 2 Year Anniversary & Customer Appreciation Party!
3:00pm / Mountain Madness Pizza & Pub
Join us tonight at Mountain madness Pizza & Pub! Live music and specials!! We have recovered from the mudslide/flood and invite you to join us for a...
Santa Sleigh
5:00pm / Rapp Corral
Enjoy a sleigh ride with Santa at Rapp Corral. Your ride ends at a bonfire, decorations, hot chocolate, and a gift from Santa.
souper Thursdays
5:00pm / Ska Headquarters
Homemade soup and live music at Ska Brewery
Polar Express
5:15pm / D&SNGR
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...
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Herringbone Wire Weave Bracelet Class
6:30pm / Beads and Beyond
Use a herringbone weave technique to frame special beads for this unusual bracelet. Please register by 3;00 p.m. the day before the class.
Miracle on 34th Street
6:30pm / The Back Space Theatre
Edmund Gwenn plays Kris Kringle, a bearded old gent who is the living image of Santa Claus. Serving as a last-minute replacement for the drunken Santa...
Bar D Wranglers Christmas Jubilee
7:00pm / Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Durango’s much-beloved cowboy crooners come off the Bar D and return to the Community Concert Hall stage for their traditional cowboy Christmas...
 Friday, December 20th
It's a Wonderful Life
5:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
George Bailey has spent his entire life giving of himself to the people of Bedford Falls. He has always longed to travel but never had the opportunity...
Polar Express
5:15pm / D&SNGR
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...
The Majesty of Christmas
7:00pm / St. Marks Episcopal Church
Sacred music for the season
Edward Scissorhands
8:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands opens as an eccentric inventor (Vincent Price) lovingly assembles a synthetic youth named Edward (Johnny Depp). Edward...
 Saturday, December 21st
Commencement Ceremony
10:00am / Fort Lewis College, Whalen Gymnasium
Congratulations to the Fall graduating class of 2013! The ceremony will take place in Whalen Gymnasium. Follow the link for more information: http://www.fortlewis.edu/registrar/CommencementInformation/CeremonyInformation.aspx
Sound of Music
3:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
One of the most popular movie musicals of all time, The Sound of Music is based on the true story of the Trapp Family Singers. Julie Andrews stars as Maria,...
Hibernal Vinifera Stout
3:00pm / Ska Headquarters
Meet us at Ska for a Release Party. Live music by Robby Overfield, beer and artisan cheese pairings.
2nd Annual 2nd Avenue Winter Solstice Festival
4:00pm / Durango Arts Center
2nd Annual 2nd Avenue Winter Solstice Festival Saturday, December 21, 2013 4-8 p.m. all along 2nd Avenue Welcome Back the Light & Celebrate a Scandinavian...
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Rochester's Solstice Celebration!
4:00pm / Rochester Hotel
Celebrate Solstice on Second at the Rochester from 4-7 with specialty cocktails, Asa Fire Tribe fire dancers (from 5-6), music by Carute Roma, tarot card...
Polar Express
5:15pm / D&SNGR
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...
White Christmas
6:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
White Christmas, Paramount's belated follow-up to the 1942 hit Holiday Inn, was the studio's first VistaVision production. A veritable warehouse full of...
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Ska/Venture Silverton Opening Day Party
8:00pm / Grand Imperial Hotel
Live music, door prizes, and a raffle for a limited edition Ska/Venture Euphoria Board! Venture Snowboards and Ska Brewing are once again teaming up...
 Sunday, December 22nd
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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,...
It's a Wonderful Life
3:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
George Bailey has spent his entire life giving of himself to the people of Bedford Falls. He has always longed to travel but never had the opportunity...
Polar Express
5:15pm / D&SNGR
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...
Edward Scissorhands
6:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands opens as an eccentric inventor (Vincent Price) lovingly assembles a synthetic youth named Edward (Johnny Depp). Edward...
Celtic Christmas
6:30pm / The Irish Embassy Pub
Live music and dancing
 Monday, December 23rd
Polar Express
5:15am / D&SNGR
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...
Southern Ute Museum Holiday Break
9:00am / Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum
The Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum will be closed for a holiday break December 23 – January 1, 2014, re-opening January 2. The public is...
Santa Sleigh
5:00pm / Rapp Corral
Enjoy a sleigh ride with Santa at Rapp Corral. Your ride ends at a bonfire, decorations, hot chocolate, and a gift from Santa.
Picture of Happy Hour Yoga w/ Heather Hooten
Happy Hour Yoga w/ Heather Hooten
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
Sound of Music
6:30pm / The Back Space Theatre
One of the most popular movie musicals of all time, The Sound of Music is based on the true story of the Trapp Family Singers. Julie Andrews stars as Maria,...
 Tuesday, December 24th
Polar Express
5:15am / D&SNGR
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...
Santa Sleigh
5:00pm / Rapp Corral
Enjoy a sleigh ride with Santa at Rapp Corral. Your ride ends at a bonfire, decorations, hot chocolate, and a gift from Santa.
 Wednesday, December 25th
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Weekly Bird Walk
9:00am / For the Birds
Hosted by Durango Bird Club.  The walks last about one hour and 15 minutes. Bring binoculars. The walks are free, but donations to the hosting group...
Polar Express
5:15pm / D&SNGR
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...
 Thursday, December 26th
SOUPer Thursdays
5:00pm / Ska Brewing World Headquarters
$7 Hand-crafted soup and beer pairing specials! $3 Pint specials
Polar Express
5:15pm / D&SNGR
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...
It's a Wonderful Life
6:30pm / The Back Space Theatre
George Bailey has spent his entire life giving of himself to the people of Bedford Falls. He has always longed to travel but never had the opportunity...
 Friday, December 27th
Edward Scissorhands
5:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands opens as an eccentric inventor (Vincent Price) lovingly assembles a synthetic youth named Edward (Johnny Depp). Edward...
Polar Express
5:15pm / D&SNGR
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...
Sound of Music
8:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
One of the most popular movie musicals of all time, The Sound of Music is based on the true story of the Trapp Family Singers. Julie Andrews stars as Maria,...
 Saturday, December 28th
White Christmas
3:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
White Christmas, Paramount's belated follow-up to the 1942 hit Holiday Inn, was the studio's first VistaVision production. A veritable warehouse full of...
Polar Express
5:15pm / D&SNGR
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...
Miracle on 34th Street
6:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Edmund Gwenn plays Kris Kringle, a bearded old gent who is the living image of Santa Claus. Serving as a last-minute replacement for the drunken Santa...
Toubab Krewe | The Magic Beans
9:00pm / The Animas City Theatre
$16 GENERAL ADMISSION  $25 21+ VIP (INCLUDES 21+ ONLY BALCONY ACCESS, COAT CHECK, PRIVATE BAR, & A SILK SCREEN POSTER)  DOORS 9:00 PM  18+  Toubab...
 Sunday, December 29th
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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,...
Sound of Music
3:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
One of the most popular movie musicals of all time, The Sound of Music is based on the true story of the Trapp Family Singers. Julie Andrews stars as Maria,...
Polar Express
5:15pm / D&SNGR
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...
Edward Scissorhands
6:00pm / The Back Space Theatre
Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands opens as an eccentric inventor (Vincent Price) lovingly assembles a synthetic youth named Edward (Johnny Depp). Edward...
 Monday, December 30th
Polar Express
5:15pm / D&SNGR
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...
Picture of Happy Hour Yoga w/ Heather Hooten
Happy Hour Yoga w/ Heather Hooten
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
 Tuesday, December 31st
Torchlight Parade
6:00pm / Durango Mountain Resort
Celebrate with a torchlight parade down Purgatory Mountain followed by fireworks at the base area. At dusk. Stay around for parties and dinner. See events...
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Jeff Solon Jazz Trio
8:00pm / Double Tree Hotel In The Edgewater Bar
Live Jazz
NYE Hello Dollface Masquerade Ball
8:30pm / Henry Strater Theatre
Hello Dollface with Special Guests presents... Le Cirque Mystere Masquerade Ball Featuring Alex Paul & and the Firewall Tickets on sale now. Advance:...
Picture of New Years Eve Jazz
New Years Eve Jazz
8:37pm / Edge Water Lounge Double Tree
Jeff Solon Jazz Trio for NY Eve
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