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Thursday13
Animas High School’s Mock Trial, 8:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., La Plata County Courthouse, 1060 E. 2nd Ave.
Jose Villarreal performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
Free Acupuncture Clinic for veterans and families, 6-8 p.m., Durango VFW, 1550 Main Ave. 403-4150.
Jose Villarreal performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
Free Acupuncture Clinic for veterans and families, 6-8 p.m., Durango VFW, 1550 Main Ave. 403-4150.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Durango Elks Lodge.
Rob Webster performs, 7 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Salsa Night with DJ Caliente, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Robby Overfield performs, 8:30 p.m., Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave.
Andrew Sickler performs, 8:30-11 p.m., Applebee’s, 800 Camino del Rio.
Third Time Charmed performs, 9 p.m., Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. 2nd Ave.
DJ P.A., 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., Angel’s End Zone, Cortez.
Hello Dollface performs, 9:30 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Rob Webster performs, 7 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Salsa Night with DJ Caliente, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Robby Overfield performs, 8:30 p.m., Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave.
Andrew Sickler performs, 8:30-11 p.m., Applebee’s, 800 Camino del Rio.
Third Time Charmed performs, 9 p.m., Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. 2nd Ave.
DJ P.A., 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., Angel’s End Zone, Cortez.
Hello Dollface performs, 9:30 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Friday14
Christmas in Vallecito, Dec. 14-16, downtown Vallecito.
Fort Lewis College Clarinet Ensemble, 1-2 p.m., Durango Public Library.
Parents’ Night Out/Kids’ Night In, 5-9 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. 259-9234 or www.durangodiscovery.org.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo performs, 5-9 p.m., The Double Tree Hotel Edgewater Lounge, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
Aztec Christmas Parade, 6 p.m., Main Avenue in Aztec. 505-334-9551.
“Nutcracker,” featuring the State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara, 7 p.m., show also runs Dec. 15 at 2 and 7 p.m., Dec. 16 at 2 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com or 247-7468.
Nina Sasaki performs with Dave Ortiz, 6-8:30 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. 403-8182.
Michael McCallister performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
“A Christmas Carol,” 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.DurangoArts.org or 259-2606.
Third Time Charmed performs, 8 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
Chicken Strange performs, 8 p.m., Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave. www.durangobrewing.com.
DJ P.A. performs, 8 p.m., Blondie’s in Cortez.
Hello Dollface performs, 8:30 p.m., Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave.
Spafford performs, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Fort Lewis College Clarinet Ensemble, 1-2 p.m., Durango Public Library.
Parents’ Night Out/Kids’ Night In, 5-9 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. 259-9234 or www.durangodiscovery.org.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo performs, 5-9 p.m., The Double Tree Hotel Edgewater Lounge, 501 Camino del Rio. 259-6580.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
Aztec Christmas Parade, 6 p.m., Main Avenue in Aztec. 505-334-9551.
“Nutcracker,” featuring the State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara, 7 p.m., show also runs Dec. 15 at 2 and 7 p.m., Dec. 16 at 2 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com or 247-7468.
Nina Sasaki performs with Dave Ortiz, 6-8:30 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. 403-8182.
Michael McCallister performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
“A Christmas Carol,” 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.DurangoArts.org or 259-2606.
Third Time Charmed performs, 8 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
Chicken Strange performs, 8 p.m., Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave. www.durangobrewing.com.
DJ P.A. performs, 8 p.m., Blondie’s in Cortez.
Hello Dollface performs, 8:30 p.m., Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave.
Spafford performs, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Saturday15
Christmas in Vallecito, Dec. 14-16, downtown Vallecito.
Morning with Santa, 9-11 a.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7124 or henrystratertheatre.com.
Fall Commencement, 10 a.m., Whalen Gym at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu.
Winter Discovery Walk for Families, 10 a.m. - noon, Boggy Draw near Dolores. 759-1170 or www.sjma.org.
Holiday Farmer’s Market, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.Durangofarmersmarket.org
The Metropolitan Opera presents: “Aida,” 10:55 a.m., Student Union Vallecito Room at Fort Lewis College.
“Feliz Navidad New Mexico” open house, noon - 6 p.m., Wines of the San Juan in Blanco, N.M. 505-632-0879.
Winter Wonder Bands, a Stillwater Foundation showcase and fund-raiser, 2-10 p.m., Durango VFW Hall, 1533 Main Ave. www.stillwaterfoundation.org or 769-2469.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
Rob Webster performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
“A Christmas Carol,” 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.DurangoArts.org or 259-2606.
Chad MacCluskey and Dr. Latta perform, 7-9 p.m., Eno, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
Traditional Ceili, 7-10 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Bangarang Style House and Dubstep, 8 p.m., Yoga Durango.
Dave Luna performs, 8:30 p.m., Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave.
Toxic Night Live with Jacatronique, Blakely, Bombshell Boy and Squozze, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Morning with Santa, 9-11 a.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7124 or henrystratertheatre.com.
Fall Commencement, 10 a.m., Whalen Gym at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu.
Winter Discovery Walk for Families, 10 a.m. - noon, Boggy Draw near Dolores. 759-1170 or www.sjma.org.
Holiday Farmer’s Market, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.Durangofarmersmarket.org
The Metropolitan Opera presents: “Aida,” 10:55 a.m., Student Union Vallecito Room at Fort Lewis College.
“Feliz Navidad New Mexico” open house, noon - 6 p.m., Wines of the San Juan in Blanco, N.M. 505-632-0879.
Winter Wonder Bands, a Stillwater Foundation showcase and fund-raiser, 2-10 p.m., Durango VFW Hall, 1533 Main Ave. www.stillwaterfoundation.org or 769-2469.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
Rob Webster performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
“A Christmas Carol,” 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.DurangoArts.org or 259-2606.
Chad MacCluskey and Dr. Latta perform, 7-9 p.m., Eno, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
Traditional Ceili, 7-10 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Bangarang Style House and Dubstep, 8 p.m., Yoga Durango.
Dave Luna performs, 8:30 p.m., Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave.
Toxic Night Live with Jacatronique, Blakely, Bombshell Boy and Squozze, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
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Christmas in Vallecito, Dec. 14-16, downtown Vallecito.
2012 Stan’s NoTubes Four Corners Cyclocross Series finals, 10 a.m., Fort Lewis College Stadium. cycling.fortlewis.edu.
“Feliz Navidad New Mexico” open house, noon - 6 p.m., Wines of the San Juan in Blanco, N.M. 505-632-0879.
Irish music jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Community vegan/vegetarian meal, 1 p.m., Riverfront/Iris Park.
Gospel Brunch with Donny Johnson, 1-3 p.m., and Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
“A Christmas Carol,” 2 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.DurangoArts.org or 259-2606.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Argentine Tango practice, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Smiley Building, Studio 10, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. www.tangodurango.com or 769-5519.
Jazz Church jam session, 6-9 p.m., Musica del Mundo, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
A Celtic Christmas, 6:30-10 p.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
Joel Racheff performs, 7-11 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
2012 Stan’s NoTubes Four Corners Cyclocross Series finals, 10 a.m., Fort Lewis College Stadium. cycling.fortlewis.edu.
“Feliz Navidad New Mexico” open house, noon - 6 p.m., Wines of the San Juan in Blanco, N.M. 505-632-0879.
Irish music jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Community vegan/vegetarian meal, 1 p.m., Riverfront/Iris Park.
Gospel Brunch with Donny Johnson, 1-3 p.m., and Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
“A Christmas Carol,” 2 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.DurangoArts.org or 259-2606.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Argentine Tango practice, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Smiley Building, Studio 10, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. www.tangodurango.com or 769-5519.
Jazz Church jam session, 6-9 p.m., Musica del Mundo, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
A Celtic Christmas, 6:30-10 p.m., The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
Joel Racheff performs, 7-11 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Monday17
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
“Ready to Ride” training session for the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, 6:30-8 p.m., Durango Rec Center.
Tim Guidotti performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Meditation/Satsang with Craig Holliday, 7:15-8:45 p.m., Smiley Building, Studio 10, 1309 E. 3rd Ave.
Monday Night Dance Party, 7:30-9 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 903-9402.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
“Ready to Ride” training session for the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, 6:30-8 p.m., Durango Rec Center.
Tim Guidotti performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Meditation/Satsang with Craig Holliday, 7:15-8:45 p.m., Smiley Building, Studio 10, 1309 E. 3rd Ave.
Monday Night Dance Party, 7:30-9 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 903-9402.
Tuesday18
“5 Steps to Better Photographs” with Paul Boyer, 5:30 p.m., Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave.
Terry Rickard performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
Tim Sullivan performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Open mic night, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Open mic/jam session, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Beer bingo, 9-11 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
Wednesday19
Bird Walk, 9 a.m., For the Birds, 1560 E. 2nd Ave. 382-9396.
“Beyond the Pilot Light” Brown Bag Lunch, noon - 1:15 p.m., First National Bank of Durango. www.fourcore.org.
Evening of Lights, 4:30-8 p.m., Aztec Ruins National Monument. 505-334-6174.
Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.
Soul River Duo, Pete Neds and Yvonne Varis, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Christina’s Restaurant, Highway 160. 382-3844.
Joel Racheff performs, 6 p.m., Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave.
Durango Chess Club, 6:30 p.m., Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College.
Durango Fencing Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Durango Sports Club, 1600 Florida Road. 759-1883.
Terry Rickard performs, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Ping pong and poker tournaments, 7:30 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Pub Quiz, 9 p.m. - close, The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. www.theirishembassypub.com.
Ongoing
“Families Helping Families Holiday Book Drive,” runs through Dec. 17, Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com or 247-1438.
“Operation: Stuff Your Bags,” Dec. 17, continues through Dec. 23, Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Opening reception for “Elsewhere,” featuring works by Kamil Vojnar, 5-8 p.m., Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com.
Winter Solstice Artisans’ Market, through Dec. 24, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.DurangoArts.org.
“About Light,” paintings by Caroline Reeves Johnson and Cynthia DeBolt and ceramics by Ann Friedman, shows through Dec. 24, Durango Arts Center.
“Portraits of Men” exhibit runs through December, Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Durango Photography Club featuring the works of Sonya Johnson, Yvonne Lashmett and MaryAnne Nelson. Show runs through Jan. 3. Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
Photo exhibit, featuring Brian Brown and Nancy Richmond, runs through Jan. 13, Eno, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
“Operation: Stuff Your Bags,” Dec. 17, continues through Dec. 23, Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Opening reception for “Elsewhere,” featuring works by Kamil Vojnar, 5-8 p.m., Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com.
Winter Solstice Artisans’ Market, through Dec. 24, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.DurangoArts.org.
“About Light,” paintings by Caroline Reeves Johnson and Cynthia DeBolt and ceramics by Ann Friedman, shows through Dec. 24, Durango Arts Center.
“Portraits of Men” exhibit runs through December, Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Durango Photography Club featuring the works of Sonya Johnson, Yvonne Lashmett and MaryAnne Nelson. Show runs through Jan. 3. Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave.
Photo exhibit, featuring Brian Brown and Nancy Richmond, runs through Jan. 13, Eno, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
“Ancient Skywatchers of the Southwest,” Anasazi Heritage Center, Dolores, on display through April 27, 2013.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Upcoming
Bar D Wranglers Christmas Jubilee with special guest Lisa Blue, Dec. 20, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Oatie Paste performs, Dec. 20, 8 p.m., The Summit, 601 Main Ave.
Solstice Festival: Bringing Back the Light, Dec. 21, 5-8 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.DurangoArts.org.
The Pete Giuliani Trio performs, Jan. 8, 7-11 p.m., The Schank House at Vallecito Lake.
Oatie Paste performs, Dec. 20, 8 p.m., The Summit, 601 Main Ave.
Solstice Festival: Bringing Back the Light, Dec. 21, 5-8 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.DurangoArts.org.
The Pete Giuliani Trio performs, Jan. 8, 7-11 p.m., The Schank House at Vallecito Lake.
Magical ballet returns to the Concert Hall
What: The Nutcracker Ballet
Where: Community Concert Hall
When: Fri., Dec. 14 at 7 p.m.
Local dancers join the professionals of the State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara for the magical stage presentation of “The Nutcracker,” opening 7 p.m. Fri., Dec. 14, at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.
Where: Community Concert Hall
When: Fri., Dec. 14 at 7 p.m.
Local dancers join the professionals of the State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara for the magical stage presentation of “The Nutcracker,” opening 7 p.m. Fri., Dec. 14, at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.
Each year the artistic director of the California ballet company, Rodney Gustafson, returns to Durango with the original classical ballet in this Tchaikovsky masterpiece, creating a traditional “Nutcracker” set in Victorian times that is fun for all ages.
The show is based on the book The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E.T.A. Hoffman. It tells the story of a young German girl, Clara, whose godfather Drosselmeyer, a skilled clock and toy maker, presents her with a toy nutcracker for Christmas. In Clara’s dream later that night, the toy nutcracker comes to life and takes her on a journey to a magical land, where a cast of unusual characters entertains her through dance.
Part of the charm of this performance is the addition of local dancers who get to dance alongside the professionals from Santa Barbara. The show also runs at 2 and 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 15, and 2 p.m. Sun., Dec. 16. Doors open at 6 p.m.
For additional information about the event, visit www.durangoconcerts.com or call 247-7657.
Santa Claus is coming to the Strater Theatre
What: Morning with Santa
Where: Henry Strater Theatre
When: Sat., Dec. 15 from 9-11 a.m.
Where: Henry Strater Theatre
When: Sat., Dec. 15 from 9-11 a.m.
Forget the North Pole! Santa can be found right here in Durango at the “Morning with Santa “event from 9-11 a.m. Sat., Dec. 15 at the Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave.
Spend a festive holiday morning with everyone’s favorite jolly fellow, his elves and his friends. A buffet breakfast is served from 9-11 a.m. with a Holiday Sing-A-Long performance starting at 9:30 a.m. and photos with Santa at 10 a.m. Children get the chance to decorate their own pancakes, create artwork to take home and much, much more. And, of course, everyone gets to tell Santa exactly what they would like for Christmas.
The event is also an opportunity to donate hats, gloves and blankets for Project Merry Christmas. For more information about the event, visit henrystratertheatre.com or call 375-7160.
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