Chorale Society does ‘Traditional Family Christmas’What: “A Traditional Family Christmas” concert and after-gala by the Durango Chorale Society It’s time to get in the holiday spirit as the Durango Choral Society presents “A Traditional Family Christmas,” this Sunday afternoon at the Concert Hall.
After the concert, the festivities move next door to Jones Hall for a community Holiday Gala Fundraiser from 4-6 p.m. The gala will feature refreshments, music by Margi Coxwell and a silent auction featuring a wide array of holiday gift ideas. “We have items for book lovers, wine aficionados, gift certificates and lots of gift baskets,” said gala organizer Jeanne Bandy said. “There is antique glassware, English tea cups, a 3-foot-tall Santa, artwork and pottery.” Amy Barrett, conductor of the Durango Children’s Chorale and Durango Youth Chorus, said the gala is an important part of the chorale’s fundraising efforts. “It’s a large part of why we can offer as many scholarships to our students as we do. We’re very grateful for the support of our community,” she said The concert kicks off at 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $18 - $20 for adults and $5 for students and children and are available at www.durangocon certs.com, by phone at (970) 247-7657 or at the Welcome Center box office at E. 8th St. and Main Ave. |
The Chorale Society’s four choirs – Durango Choral Society, Durango Children’s Chorale, Durango Women’s Choir and the new Durango Youth Chorus – as well as special guests, the Durango Jazz Combo, will be performing a wide variety of music as well as the ever-popular sing-along. The concert once again will be conducted by guest conductor and Episcopal priest Bob Seney and will feature a surprise visit from Santa Claus.
Spot and Santa cozy up for Humane SocietyWhat: Pet photos with Santa, a fundraiser for the La Plata County Humane Society
Pet owners will have two chances to get Fido spiffed up and in the holiday spirit this Saturday, with Santa making appearance at the Healthy Hounds and Fat Cats from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and the Pet Haus from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Pictures will be taken by “The Fetching Image Pet Photography,” which will be donating their services. All proceeds benefit the homeless animals of La Plata County. |
Christmas is going to the dogs with the return of the annual Pet Photos with Santa, a benefit for the La Plata County Humane Society. Every year the Humane Society has Santa take his picture with all of the good dogs, cats and other little critters as a way to help other animals who may be less fortunate.
Thursday04
Storytime for toddlers and preschoolers, 10 a.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Scrapbooking Group, 1 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Tween After School Activities, 2 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
First Thursdays Art Walk, 5 p.m., meet at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
Works of Tony Dennison, artist reception, 5-7 p.m., show runs thru Dec. 31, The Steaming Bean, 915 Main Ave. 385-7901.
Tim Sullivan performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Awards reception for “Durango City Limits,” juried photography competition, 6-8 p.m., Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave. Show runs thru Jan. 2. 385-9583.
Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.powsci.org.
Fatbiking 101, slideshow and education, 6:30 p.m., Velorution Cycles, 1077 Main Ave. 259-1975.
Meet the Author: Katrina Blair, author of The Wisdom of Weeds, 6:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.
“On the Trail with Lewis and Clark: Wilderness and Environmental Change in the American West,” final session of Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 125. www.fortlewis.edu/professionalassociates.
Poetry Slam, 7 p.m., The Steaming Bean, 915 Main Ave. 385-7901.
FLC Percussion Ensemble performs, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Caitlin Cannon performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Ecstatic Dance with DJ CodeStar, 7:30-10 p.m., Yoga Durango on Main.
Hip Hop with J-Bones, Mtn. Menace, Evolution, Nuffsaid and more, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Friday05
40th annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival, Dec. 5-7, La Plata County Fairgrounds. 247-2117.
Noel Night, downtown Durango, all day. www.localfirst.org
Durango Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., Christina’s, Highway 160. www.earlybirdtoastmasters.org or 769-7615.
Walk-in enrollment with Connect for Health Colorado, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds.
Free Education class for those with prediabetes, 9-11 a.m., Medical Office Building at Mercy Regional Medical Center, Suite 140. 764-2720.
Pick-up basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Durango Recreation Center. 799-0173.
Kids Camp, part of Organic Parks Celebrations, 2-4 p.m., Brookside Park.
“Ancestral Homelands: Connection to Land, Space and Time” opening reception, 5 p.m., Anasazi Heritage Center in Dolores. 882-5613.
Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar, 5-7 p.m., event also runs 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Dec 6, Animas Museum, 3065 W. 2nd Ave. 247-5348.
Fill Your Bowl for Art, fundraiser for Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center, 5-8 p.m., Dancing Spirit Center in Ignacio. 563-4600.
Noel Night for the Wolves, 5-8 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. www.wolfwoodrefuge.org.
Opening reception for “Exposure,” 2014 international juried competition, 5-9 p.m., Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. Show runs thru Jan. 14. 382-8355.
Taste of Christmas, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Ace Revel performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Pub Science, 6 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.com.
Robby Overfield performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
FLC Music Department’s Holiday Concert, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Pete Giuliani performs, 7-11 p.m., El Rancho Tavern.
Funked Up Fridays, 8 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Red Eyed Djinn performs, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
Head for the Hills & Shotgun Sallies perform, 9 p.m., The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. http://www.durangomassive.com.
Saturday06
Winter Book Sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Drop-in Tennis, 9 a.m., Durango High tennis courts. 769-3772.
Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Animas Museum, 3065 W. 2nd Ave. 247-5348.
MakerSpace, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Native American Winter Arts Market, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Durango High School, 2390 Main Ave. 946-1197.
Dolores River Brewery Holiday Arts & Crafts Show, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Dolores River Brewery. 562-4494.
“Frankenstein” screening, 11 a.m., The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.animascitytheatre.com.
4 Corners Cyclocross Series, 11 a.m., Parque da Vida, Cortez Rec Center.
Black Velvet performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Greg Ryder performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Durango Poetry Slam, 7 p.m., Steaming Bean.
Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Bottom Shelf Brewery in Bayfield.
Carute Roma performs, 8 p.m. BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W. College Drive. 259-5959.
DJs CK, Baby Bell and Myke Lyte perform, 8 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Coolzey & Belly Belt perform, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
DJ Kaztro, 9 p.m., Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Sunday07
Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Peace Games, 2 p.m., Folsom Park. turtlelakerefuge.org.
Informal Tango Practice, 5-7 p.m., Durango Dance, 1120 Main Ave. www.tangodurango.com.
Joel Racheff performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Blue Moon Ramblers perform, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Meditation and Satsang, 7 p.m., Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave., Room 10. www.craigholliday.com.
Jazz Church, 7-10 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Liver Down the River performs, 8 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Monday08
MakerSpace, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
“Jammin’ Juniors,” activities for babies and toddlers, 10-11 a.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.
“A Traditional Family Christmas,” a Choral Society and Durango Jazz Combo concert event, 3 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Drum Dance Party, part of Organic Parks Celebrations, 3-5 p.m., Schneider Park.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Doing your own divorce and/or custody in Colorado, presented by Southwest Bar Volunteer Legal Aid, 5:30 p.m., Durango Public Library. 247-0266.
Circle of Health Presentations, 6:30 p.m., 3160 E. Animas Village Dr., Cedar View 1. 442-0925.
Rob Webster performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
San Juan Symphony Youth Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com or 247-7657.
Tuesday09
eReader & Tablet Petting Zoo, 2-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
“Minecraft vs. Roblox,” for school-aged children up to fifth-graders, 3:30 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Terry Rickard performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Children’s Holiday Cookie Class, 5:30 p.m., Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave. www.durangonaturalfoods.coop.
“John Wimberly – A Metaphysic of Light,” part of the Tuesday Evening Slide Presentations, 5:30-7 p.m., Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.
Rotary Club of Durango meets, presentation by Sally Pope about Taiwan, 6 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.
The Entrepreneur Lounge, 6-7:30 p.m., back room of the Himalayan Kitchen, 10th and Main.
Climbers Beer and Gear Night, fundraiser for the American Safe Climbing Association, 6-8 p.m., Carver’s Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave.
Seasons 20th Anniversary Celebration, fundraiser for the Durango Food Bank, 6-9 p.m., Seasons Rotisserie & Grill, 764 Main Ave. 382-9790.
Tim Sullivan performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Grammar Workshop, 7-8 p.m., Durango Public Library.
Tango Milonga, 7-9 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. www.tangodurango.com.
Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Yoga for Vets, 7:15-8:15 p.m., Yoga Durango, 1140-A Main Ave. 769-6875.
Grouch & Eligh and CunninLynguists perform, 8 p.m., The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.durangomassive.com.
Bingo Night, 9 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave. 382-9664.
Wednesday10
Bird Walk, 9 a.m., meet at Rotary Park. 382-9396.
“Jammin’ Juniors,” activities for babies and toddlers, 10-11 a.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Yoga session, part of Organic Parks Celebrations, 1 p.m., Riverview Sports Complex.
Craft-aganza, 2-5 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Ace Revel performs, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave. enodurango.com.
Heartbeat Durango, support group for individuals affected by suicide, 6-8 p.m., Fire Station 1, 142 Sheppard Drive. 403-4103.
6th annual Avalanche Awareness Fundraiser, benefits Colorado Avalanche Information Center, 6-10 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio.
Terry Rickard performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Blondies in Cortez. 565-4015.
Geeks Who Drink Trivia, 8:30 p.m., BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W. College Drive. 259-5959.
Pub Quiz Trivia, 8:30 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Ongoing
Works by Del Greer, runs thru Dec. 15, Raider Ridge Café.
“One Bead at a Time: The Artistry of Orlando Dugi and Ken Williams,” exhibit runs thru Dec. 17, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. swcenter.fortlewis.edu.
“CTRL + Create,” graduating senior art majors exhibition, show runs thru Dec. 19, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery. www.fortlewis.edu/art-design/ArtGallery.aspx.
“After” by Mariah Richstone, runs thru Dec. 23, Durango Arts Center Library, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Winter Solstice Artisans Market, runs thru Dec. 24, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Membership Show, presented by Mancos Valley Arts Council, show runs thru Jan. 9, Mancos Visitors Center.
“Masterpieces of the Durango Collection: Native Blankets from the Early American Southwest,” exhibit runs thru June, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. swcenter.fortlewis.edu.
Tryouts for Durango Swim Club, 3:30-4:15 p.m., Monday-Thursday, Durango Rec Center. 779-8643 or Suzanneschieltz@hotmail.com.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Upcoming
Health Coverage and Financial Assistance Q&A Session, 6:30-8 p.m., Dec. 11, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Free Legal Self-Help Clinic, 2-5 p.m., Dec. 12, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Christmas in Vallecito, 5K walk-snowshoe event, benefits Southern Ute Montessori Head Start/Early Head Start, 9 a.m., Dec. 13, Vallecito Lake.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, opening night 7 p.m., Dec. 12, show also runs 1 and 7 p.m., Dec. 13; 7 p.m., Dec. 18; 1 and 7 p.m., Dec. 20; Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
“Nutcracker,” presented by State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara, opening night, 7 p.m., Dec. 12, event also runs 2 and 7 p.m., Dec. 13 and 2 p.m., Dec. 14, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Morning with Santa, 9-11 a.m., Dec. 13, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 375-7135.
Bird Walk, part of Organic Parks Celebrations, 9-11 a.m., Dec. 13, Needham Park.
Durango Farmers Holiday Market, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Dec. 13, La Plata Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall.
“The Goonies” movie and treasure hunt, 5-9 p.m., Dec. 13, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Blue Lotus Feet Kirtan, 7-9 p.m., Dec. 13, Inhabit-A Center for Learning, Growth & Transformation, 1970 E. 3rd Ave.
The Plateros perform, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 13, Historic Aztec Theatre in Aztec, N.M. 505-427-6748 or crashmusicaztec.com.
Medicinal Tea Gathering in support of organic parks, 2 p.m., Dec. 14, Fanto Park. turtlelakerefuge.org.
“Ruth Berhard – Illuminations,” part of the Tuesday Evening Slide Presentations, 5:30-7 p.m., Dec. 16, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.
Crochet Group meets, 6 p.m., Dec. 16, Mancos Public Library. 565-7600.
The Midwifery Model of Care hosted by Annie Rotondi, 6 p.m., Dec. 16, Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave. www.durangonaturalfoods.coop.
Children’s Holiday Cookie Class, 5:30 p.m., Dec. 18, Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave. www.durangonaturalfoods.coop..
Avalanche Awareness Course, presented by Friends of the San Juans, 6 p.m., Dec. 18, Pine Needle Mountaineering, 835 Main Ave. www.thesanjuans.org.
Christmas Jubilee with the Bar D Wranglers, 7 p.m., Dec. 18, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
Violist Danny DeSantis & Friends, St. Mark’s Recital Series, 7 p.m., Feb. 13, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. durangorecitals.com.
Marilyn Mangold on piano, part of the Recital Series, 7 p.m., March 27, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive. 385-8668.
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