What:  “The Crash Reel,” the true story of Olympic hopeful Kevin Pearce

Where: Animas City Theatre

When: Fri., Dec. 13, 4 and 6:30 p.m.

Witness the harrowing story of snowboarding superstar Kevin Pearce, whose life changed forever when he suffered a traumatic brain injury on New Year’s Eve 2009, only 49 days before the 2010 Winter Olympics. Pearce's story is told in “The Crash Reel” showing at 4 and 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at the Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive.

Directed by two-time Oscar-nominated director Lucy Walker and written by Pedro Kos and Lucy Walker, the documentary showcases the epic rivalry between half-pipe snowboarding legends Pearce and Shaun White. With the two practicing more breathtaking and dangerous tricks ahead of the Vancouver Winter Olympics in 2010, everything suddenly changes after a horrific crash leaves Pearce fighting for his life.

As he recovers, he’s only focused on returning to the pipe and the sport, something that now gives his family and doctors pause. The film features Pearce and White, as well as Mason Aquirre, Danny Davis, Scotty Lago, Jack Mitrani and Luke Mitrani.

For additional information, visit animascitytheatre.com.

 

What:  "The Nutcracker" ballet

Where: Community Concert Hall

When: Fri., Dec. 13 at 7 p.m.

Usher in the holiday season with the return of “The Nutcracker” to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College with opening night at 7 p.m. Fri., Dec. 13. Nearly 50 local dancers join the professionals from the State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara for this annual magical performance. Artistic Director Rodney Gustafson holds to the original Tchaikovsky classic, creating a traditional set in Victorian times and suited for all ages.

Based on the book The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, by E.T.A. Hoffman, the story follows a young girl, Clara, whose godfather, a skilled clock and toy maker, gives her a toy nutcracker at a holiday party. She then dreams of the toy coming alive and escorting her on a journey to a magical world, where a cast of unusual characters entertains her through dance.

The show also runs at 2 and 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 14; and, 2 p.m., Sun., Dec. 15. For additional information, visit www.durangoconcerts.com or call 247-7657.

 

“Raptor Identification Made Easy (Seriously),” 11 a.m., For the Birds, 1560 E. 2^nd Ave. 382-9396.

 

“Basics of Bulbs” workshop, part of LPEA’s Free Information Series, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Lavenia McCoy Library in Bayfield. 382-7770.

 

Free Children’s Yoga Class for parents and child, ages 3-7 years, 4:40-5:30 p.m., Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., Suite 205. 259-7337.

 

Rob Webster performs, 5 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.

 

Jack Ellis performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Bell, 699 Main Ave.

 

Open mic night, 6 p.m., Desperados Bar, 351 S. Camino del Rio.

 

Craft needle or string some jewelry while drinking a porter, 6 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. mtnmystic3@yahoo.com.

 

Trivia Night, 6 p.m., Steaming Bean, 915 Main Ave. 385-7901.

 

Free acupuncture for veterans and families, 6-8 p.m., 635 E. 5^th Ave. 403-4150.

 

Free Trivia, 6-9 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.org.

 

Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E. 2^nd Ave.

 

Junk Jam performs, 7 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.

 

Running out of Road performs, 7 p.m., Brew Pub & Kitchen, 117 W. College Dr.

 

Andrew Sickler performs, 8:30-11 p.m., Applebee's, 800 Camino del Rio.

 

DJ Two Tone performs, 9 p.m., Angels in Cortez.

 

10^th annual Community Connections Festival of Trees, Durango & Silverton Train Museum, 479 Main Ave. 259-2464.

 

Coffee & Conversation with the Durango Business Improvement District, 8:30-9:30 a.m., City Hall, 949 E. 2^nd Ave. 375-5068.

 

Free Mommy & Me class, ages 3 and under, 10-11 a.m., Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., Suite 205. 259-7337.

 

Pick-up basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Durango Recreation Center. 799-0173.

 

“Nutcracker” featuring the State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara, 7 p.m., show also runs 2 and 7 p.m., Dec. 14 and 7 p.m., Dec. 15, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

 

Aztec Christmas Festival, carnival, 3:30 p.m., Aztec Boys and Girls Club, parade, 6 p.m., Main Avenue, and more, around downtown Aztec. 

 

“The Crash Reel” screening, 4 and 6:30 p.m., event runs through Dec. 19, Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.animascitytheatre.com.

 

LINK: Celebrating Timeless Wisdom scholarship fundraiser, 4-11 p.m., American Legion, 878 E. 2^nd Ave.

 

The Bizarre Bazaar, a holiday artist market, 5-9 p.m., event also runs 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Dec. 14, Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. anddurango.com.

 

Mike Testa and Gary Corragio performs, 5 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.

 

“It’s a Wonderful Life, A Live 1940’s Radio Play,” 7 p.m., show also runs Dec. 14, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2^nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

 

Vinyl Tap performs, 8 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.

 

Wild Country performs, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.

 

10^th annual Community Connections Festival of Trees, Durango & Silverton Train Museum, 479 Main Ave. 259-2464.

 

Morning with Santa, 9-11 a.m., Henry Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 247-4431 or www.henrystratertheatre.com.

 

Olde English Holiday Farmers Market, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall.

 

The Bizarre Bazaar, a holiday artist market, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. www.anddurango.com.

 

The Met: Live in HD featuring Verdi’s “Falstaff,” 10:55 a.m., Student Union at Fort Lewis College, Vallecito Room. www.durangoconcerts.com.

 

Blackhat Humane Society pet adoption, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Durango Petsense, south of Walmart by Verizon. 725-355-9053 or visit Blackhat Humane Society on Facebook.

DAC Applause presents “Bound for Broadway,” 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.n., Durango Arts Center, www.durangoarts.org

 

Yoga Basics Workshop, 1-2:30 p.m., YogaDurango, Florida Road Studio. 946-8961.

 

“Nutcracker” featuring the State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara, 2 and 7 p.m., show also runs 7 p.m., Dec. 15, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

 

The Weigh performs, 5 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.

 

Soul River performs, 7-10 p.m., Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave.

 

The Pete Giuliani Band performs, 7-11 p.m., The Schank House at Vallecito Lake.

 

Jason Elmore and Hoodoo Witch perform, 7:30 p.m., Crash Music in Aztec, N.M. www.crashmusicaztec.com or 505-427-6748.

 

Open Mic Night, 6 p.m., Steaming Bean, 915 Main Ave. 385-7901.

 

Salsa Night, 7 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.

 

Chad MacCluskey performs, 7-9 p.m., show also runs Dec. 28, Eno Wine Bar and Coffee Café, 723 E. 2^nd Ave.

 

Dustin Burley & Kevin Balum performs, 8 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.

 

DJ Kaztro, 9 p.m., Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.

 

Tyr & Dynohunter perform, 9 p.m., event runs through Dec. 19, Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.animascitytheatre.com.

 

10^th annual Community Connections Festival of Trees, Durango & Silverton Train Museum, 479 Main Ave. 259-2464.

 

Hour Exchange La Plata orientation on time banks, 4 p.m., Bayfield Library. 884-9330.

 

Belle Sunday Brunch, 1-3 p.m.; Blue Moon Ramblers performs, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.

 

Joel Racheff performs, 5 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.

 

Argentine Tango practice, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Dance, 1120 Main Ave. www.tangodurango.com or 303-513-8055.

 

Jazz Church performs, 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.

 

Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser and cellist Natalie Haas perform, 6:30 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 769-1648.

 

Meditation and Satsang with Craig Holliday, 7 p.m., Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3^rd Ave., Room 10.

 

“Nutcracker” featuring the State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

 

Maker Mondays open art studio, 2-6 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.

 

Fall Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.

 

Free Acupuncture for veterans and families, 3-5 p.m., 635 E. 5^th Ave. 403-4150.

 

Snowdown Kids Follies Auditions, 4-6 p.m., event also runs Dec. 17, Durango Arts Center Dance Studio, 802 E. 2^nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org or 702-468-5893.

 

Terry Rickard performs, 7 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.

 

Free Infant Massage Class for parents and baby, ages 2-6 months, 10-11:30 a.m., Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., Suite 205. 259-7337.

 

Snowdown Kids Follies Auditions, 4-6 p.m., Durango Arts Center Dance Studio, 802 E. 2^nd Ave. http://www.durangoarts.org/ or 702-468-5893.

 

“Putting the Affordable Care Act to Work for You," 6 p.m., Durango Public Library. 335-2021.

 

Joel Racheff performs, show also runs Dec. 23 and 30, 5:30-7:30 and 8:30-10:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.

 

Neil Nelson performs, 7 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 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.

 

Durango Nature Studies Bird Walk, 9-10 a.m., For the Birds, 1560 East 2^nd Ave. 382-9396.

 

Pick-up basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Durango Recreation Center. 799-0173.

 

Toddler Storytime, 2:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.

 

Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.

 

Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.

 

Robby Overfield performs, 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 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.

 

Ace Revel performs, 7-11 p.m., 6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.

 

Graduating Senior Art Majors Exhibition, runs through Dec. 21, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery.

 

Love by the Pound donation drive to benefit Southwest Safehouse and the Community Shelter, drop off clothing, blankets or no-perishables at Rivergate Pharmacy, 575 Rivegate Lane, Animas Surgical Hospital, Suite 111, Rothchild General Denstistry, 175 Mercado, Suite 115. 382-7780 or 375-7711.

 

Winter Solstice Artisans’ Market, event runs through Dec. 24, Barbara Conrad Gallery at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2^nd Ave. http://www.durangoarts.org/ or 259-2606.

 

8^th annual Advantage Blanket and Coat Drive, through Dec. 31, drop off locations all over Durango including Advantage Physical Therapy & Wellness, 3600 Main Ave. 259-4829 or www.advantageptwellness.com.

 

Paintings by Margaret Barge and Bradley Kachnowicz, exhibit runs through Jan. 5, Pine River Library in Bayfield.

 

“Exposure,” the 4^th annual International Juried Exhibit, runs through Jan. 9, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com.

 

“Woven to Wear: An Exhibit Featuring Navajo and Puebloan Textiles,” through May 16, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College.

 

“Native Views, Native Visions,” runs through Spring 2014, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College.

 

“Fancy This” exhibit from Juanita Ainsley, Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. 2^nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

 

“Treasures Unveiled,” Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College.

 

Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave.

 

Evening of Lights, 5-8 p.m., Dec. 19, Aztec Ruins National Monument in Aztec. 505-334-6174 or www.nps.gov/azru.

 

Pete Giuliani performs the 2^nd Anniversary Party, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Dec. 19, Mountain Madness Pub, County Road 203.

 

Bar D Wranglers Christmas Jubilee, 7 p.m., Dec. 19, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

 

The Majesty of Christmas concert from 3^rd Ave. Arts, 7 p.m., Dec. 20, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3^rd Ave. www.durangorecitals.com or 800-838-3006.

 

Jack Ellis performs, 7-11 p.m., Dec. 20, The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.

 

Fort Lewis College Commencement, 10 a.m., Dec. 21, Whalen Gym. www.fortlewis.edu.

 

Celebrate Solstice on 2^nd Avenue, 1-8 p.m., Dec. 21, between 7^th & 8^th Street. www.durangoart.orgs.

 

Jack Ellis performs, 7-10 p.m., Dec. 21, KIPS in Pagosa Springs.

 

Joel Racheff performs, 7-11 p.m., Dec. 22 and 29, The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.

 

Jack Tallmadge performs, 5:30 p.m., Dec. 26, Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave.

 

Black Velvet performs, 6-9 p.m., Dec. 26, St. Clair Winery & Bistro in Farmington.

 

Black Velvet performs, 8 p.m., Dec. 27, Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.

 

Durango Nordic Ski Club COKE Races, 10 a.m., Dec. 28, races also run Jan. 11, 25, and Feb. 15, Nordic Center at Purgatory, Highway 550. 385-2114 or durangonordic.org.

 

The Toubab Krew & The Magic Beans performs, 9 p.m., Dec. 28, Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.animascitytheatre.com.

 

Fort Knox Five, Soul Atomic and Juicy Money performs, 9 p.m., Dec. 31, Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.animascitytheatre.com.

 

Art Submission Deadline for Music in the Mountains, Jan. 9, Music in the Mountains, 1063 Main Ave. 385-6820 or www.musicinthemountains.com.

 

Rodney Carrington performs, 7 p.m., Jan. 11, Sky Ute Casino and Resort in Ignacio. www.skyutecasino.com.

 

Keller Williams performs, 8 p.m., Feb. 5, Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. www.animascitytheatre.com.

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