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ANASAZI HERITAGE CENTER: Exhibit reveals transformation of archaeology from the 1906 Antiquities Act to the modern, computer-assisted study of ancient people. Dolores.

ANIMAS MUSEUM: La Plata County Historical Society museum. Exhibits of local history, Indian cultures and the West. Durango.

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM: Hands-on exhibits, workshops and special educational events for kids; open Wednesday-Sunday year-round. Durango.

D&SNG: Winter train winds through breathtaking beauty to Cascade Canyon, through May 4.

FARMINGTON MUSEUM: Farmington Centennial, 100 Years of Change. Pioneer to present day. Dinosaurs to Drill Bits. Oil and gas in San Juan Basin.

MESA VERDE: Spruce Tree House, Chapin Mesa Museum and Six Mile Loop, open year-round.

WOLF CREEK FUN SERIES: Saturday ski races for all ages and abilities. Mid-December through March. Wolf Creek Ski Area.

1-30

EXHIBIT: Mary Cardins' watercolor paintings. Wild Spirit Gallery. Pagosa Springs.
EXHIBIT: Handwoven, watertight baskets. A Shared Blanket. Durango.
1- Dec 31

EXHIBIT: Miniatures, small works by local artists. Durango Arts Center.

EXHIBIT: Holiday Art Olé, handmade gift items by local artists. Durango Arts Center.

2 OPENING DAY: Wolf Creek Ski Resort. Pagosa Springs.
9 EXHIBIT: Doug Moore jewelry, Stephen Day paintings. Sorrel Sky Gallery. Durango.
11 11TH ANNUAL AIDS BENEFIT: Gala dinner and dance. Durango Arts Center.
15-Dec 25 TREE OF LIGHTS MEMORIAL FUNDRAISER: To benefit Hospice at Mercy. Mercy Regional Medical Center. Durango.
20-30 POLAR EXPRESS: Popular story comes to life on round-trip excursions to the "North Pole." Carols, cocoa and cookies. D&SNG.
21 WINTER TRAIN BEGINS: Round-trips to Cascade Canyon daily. D&SNG. Durango.
22 THANKSGIVING/OPENING DAY: Purgatory ski area at Durango Mountain Resort and Telluride Ski Resort.
THE TURKEY TROT: Five-mile race, one-mile fun run. FLC and Hillcrest. Durango.
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER: Fairgrounds. Durango.
23 OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS: Parade to Santa's tree lighting ceremony, carols and cocoa. Buckley Park. Durango.
24-Dec 31 FANTASY OF LIGHTS: Lighted sculptures. Riverside Park. Aztec.
25 LUNAR STANDSTILL PROGRAM: Chimney Rock Interpretive Program. Pagosa Springs.
26 EXHIBIT: The Jewelry of Ben Nighthorse. Center of Southwest Studies. Durango.
28- Dec 1

FESTIVAL OF TREES: Musical performances. Decorated trees. Civic Center. Farmington.

29-30

DANCE CONCERT: Kinetic Kaleidoscope. Cultural dances. Concert Hall. Durango.
30 CONCERT: Fort Lewis College Holiday Bash. Concert Hall. Durango.
30-Dec 1 CHRISTMAS SOCIAL & BAZAAR: Animas Museum. Durango.
30-Dec 2 TOH-ATIN PRINT & POSTER SALE: County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. Durango.
33rd HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW: County Fairgrounds. Durango.

1 BENEFIT DAY: Purgatory Ski Resort. Durango.
OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Unique handcrafted items and gifts. Animas Museum. Durango.
ART & CRAFT FAIR: Salmon Ruins; handmade and original art work. McGee Park. Farmington.
HOLIDAY FESTIVAL: Downtown lights, bells, carols, Santa photos. Pagosa Springs.
CHRISTMAS BAZAR: Community Center. Dolores.
SAN JUAN COLLEGE LUMINARIAS: 50,000 candlelit bags light up the campus. Farmington.
1-19 LETTERS TO SANTA: Drop off letters at the Durango Recreation Center and they will be sent to the North Pole. Durango.
1-31 EXHIBIT: Paula Deverauxs' paintings and bronze sculptures. Wild Spirit Gallery. Pagosa Springs.
EXHIBIT: Native American tribes' handmade ornaments. A Shared Blanket. Durango.
2-3 CONCERT: Annual holiday extravaganza, Durango Choral Society choirs join Santa and friends. Concert Hall. Durango.
3 CONCERT: Durango Youth Symphony, local students. Concert Hall. Durango.
3-27 POLAR EXPRESS: Popular story comes to life on round-trip excursions to the "North Pole." Carols, cocoa, cookies. D&SNG.
5 NOEL NIGHT: Holiday shopping, Christmas carols, kids' movies. Telluride.
6 MESA VERDE COUNTRY HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: Luminarias at Spruce Tree House.
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION: Light parade and Santa. Downtown. Aztec.
6-9 FESTIVAL OF TREES: Exquisite trees and wreaths, local handmade crafts. County Fairgrounds. Durango.
7 FESTIVAL DE LOS FAROLITOS: "Little lanterns" light city, historic district. Aztec.
THEATER: State Street Ballet. Hollywood Nutcracker. Concert Hall. Durango.
EXHIBIT: Holiday art show. Open Shutter Gallery. Durango.
RIVERGLO: Luminarias light river and evening sky. Farmington.
7-29 ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW: Colorado Country Christmas. Durango Mall. Durango.
8 OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS: Parade, Santa, ornament decorating and tree lighting. Bayfield.
MOUNTAIN HOLIDAY SHOPPING: Merchants serve up holiday cheer. Silverton.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR: Local artists display holiday gifts and decorations. Silverton.

CONCERT: Bar D Wranglers' Christmas concert. Civic Center. Farmington.

HOLIDAY FUN: Fashion show, poker run, tree lighting and fireworks. Dolores.
YULE LOG CELEBRATION & SUGAR PLUM FESTIVAL: Traditional search for the Yule Log. Carols and food. Silverton.
13 NOEL NIGHT: Shoppers enjoy extended hours, festive treats and holiday displays. Historic Downtown, Durango.
14 CONCERT: Bar D Wranglers Christmas Jubilee. Comedy, western songs, Christmas favorites. Concert Hall. Durango.
JINGLE JAM: Tree lighting, gingerbread house displays, beverages, treats and toys for children. Telluride.
15 WINTER WONDERLAND HOLIDAY CELEBRATION: Community potluck dinner and celebration. Silverton.
HOLIDAY FARMERS MARKET: La Plata County Fairgrounds. Durango.
CONCERT: Richie Havens plays the blues. Concert Hall. Durango.
COMMENCEMENT: Fort Lewis College winter commencement. Durango.
BRUNCH WITH SANTA: Children (2-6) bring parents to the Durango Recreation Center for brunch and a story. Durango.
16-21

EXHIBIT: Old Spanish Trail exhibit preview. Center of Southwest Studies. Durango.

18 SANTA IN THE PARK: Visit Santa, pictures and treats. Salmon Park. Bloomfield.
22 OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS: Visit with Santa, decorate cookies. Telluride.
22-23 SANTA ON THE SLOPES: Watch for Santa at the Purgatory and Telluride Ski Resorts.
NAVAJO NATIVITY: Living nativity. Native Navajo costumes, live animals. Four Corners Home for Children. Farmington.
24 LUMINARIA DISPLAY: Hundreds of luminarias on historic Third Ave. Durango.
SANTA COMES TO TOWN: Gather at the Town Tree for Santa's arrival. Silverton.
CHRISTMAS EVE TORCHLIGHT PARADE: Skiers carry torches down slopes. Telluride Ski Resort.
24-25 SANTA: Spot Santa at the ski area both days. Wolf Creek. Pagosa Springs.
26 CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT: Cultural Center. Cortez.
31 NEW YEAR'S EVE MIDNIGHT TRAIN: Lanturn-lit coaches. Champagne, hors d'oeuvres, entertainment. D&SNG.
NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATIONS: Torchlight parades, fireworks, music, races. Purgatory and Telluride ski resorts.

1-31

EXHIBIT: Bear Limvere wood sculptures. Wild Spirit Gallery. Pagosa Springs.

EXHIBIT: Fossil walrus bone Alaskan Eskimo figures. A Shared Blanket. Durango.
9-13 ICE CLIMBING FESTIVAL: International climbers compete in public ice park. Ouray.
11-14 SNOWFEST: Music, snow sculpting, lights, snowshoe race, avalanche dogs. Telluride.
12, 26 LADIES SKI WORKSHOP: Four days of lifts and lessons. Wolf Creek Ski Area.
20

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. RACE: Medals for fastest times. Wolf Creek Ski Area.

15 BENEFIT DINNER: Season's Rotisserie for the Durango Independent Film Festival.
18-19 WEDDING EXPO: Displays and vendors. La Plata County Fairgrounds. Durango.
18-20 FREESTYLE OPEN: Regional freestyle skiers compete. Purgatory Ski Resort. Durango.
SNOWFEST: Snowmobile jump, fireworks, torch parade, snow sculptures, 5K snowshoe scramble and Nordic event. Telluride Ski Resort.
18-20, 25-27, Feb 1-3 SILVERTON AVALANCHE SCHOOL: Class offers a thorough introduction to the world of snow science. Silverton.
19-25 SAFETY WEEK: Fun safety awareness programs. Purgatory Ski Resort. Durango.
20 CONCERT: San Juan Symphony presents pianist Jeanne Stark-Iochmans. Concert Hall. Durango.
23 UNITED WAY DAY: Proceeds donated. Wolf Creek Ski Area. Pagosa Springs.
25 THEATER: Laser Spectacular with music of Pink Floyd. Concert Hall. Durango.
25-27 JESSE SCOTT MEMORIAL SUPER GIANT SLALOM: Purgatory Ski Resort. Durango.
26

MARDI GRAS RACE: Dress-up and join the fun. Wolf Creek Ski Area.

BEAUX ARTS BALL: Dress up, dress down, all to support the Arts and Humanities. Conference Center. Telluride.
30- Feb 3

SNOWDOWN: Medieval themed this year, "All ye knights and maidens" celebrate Colorado's premier winterfest - a party for locals that the world is invited to attend. Fun in the wintertime! Durango.



1-28

EXHIBIT: Donna Frank original jewelry designs. A Shared Blanket. Durango.

2-3 SNOWDOWN BASKETBALL SHOOTOUT: Three-on-three teams. Durango Recreation Center.
3 SUPER BOWL RACE: Ski race for all ages and abilities. Wolf Creek Ski Area.
6

THEATER: Aspen & Santa Fe Ballet. Concert Hall. Durango.

8 SOUP FOR THE SOUL: Taste soups and appetizers to benefit Hospice of Mercy. Community Center. Pagosa Springs.
8-10 WINTERFEST WEEKEND: Balloon rally, triathlon, ski/snowboard competitions. "Anything Goes" sled races. Pagosa Springs.
9 CHOCOLATE LOVERS FLING: Deluxe chocolate concoctions made by local chefs, bakers. Dance, benefit. Telluride.
10 WINTER PHOTO SPECIAL: Ride and photograph the train along the tracks to Cascade Canyon. D&SNG.
14-16, 21-23 THEATER: A Night of One Acts; Chocolate Cake & Molly's Dream. Concert Hall. Durango.
14-17 COMEDY FEST: Professional comedians perform. Sheridan Opera House. Telluride.
SNOWSCAPE WINTER CARNIVAL: Parade, bonfire, snowshoe race, fireworks, ski race, broomball, more! Silverton.
16

THEATER: Male Intellect: An Oxymoron? Concert Hall. Durango.
VALENTINE'S DAY 5K: First footrace of the New Year. Durango Recreation Center.
17 CONCERT: A Gershwin Valentine. San Juan Symphony. Concert Hall. Durango.
20-24

SKI BIKE FESTIVAL: Lessons, competitions events and more fun. Purgatory Ski Resort. Durango.
21 THEATER: Golden Dragon Acrobats. Concert Hall. Durango.
22

CHOCOLATE FANTASIA: 21st "tasting" benefits the Southwest Safehouse and Community Shelter. Durango.
23 CONCERT: Songs of Beauty showcases the Women's Choir and FLC Chamber Choir. First United Methodist Church. Durango.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS: Colorado regional races. Purgatory Ski Resort.

27 FREE MOVIE NIGHT: Annual Durango Independent Film Festival. Durango.
27- Mar 2 DURANGO INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL: Challenging and diverse independent films and filmmakers at local venues. Durango.
28

CONCERT: Jazz Festival. Concert Hall. Durango.

29-Mar 2

FREESTYLE CHAMPIONSHIPS: Ski competition. Telluride Ski Resort


1-31

EXHIBIT: Navajo, Cree, Sioux and Cochiti artifacts. A Shared Blanket. Durango.

1-2 DAVE SPENCER SKI CLASSIC: Fun ski race and après-ski for the Adaptive Sports Association. Purgatory Ski Resort. Durango.
9 THEATER: Rapunzel. Concert Hall. Durango.
13 CONCERT: Count Basie Orchestra. Concert Hall. Durango.

SOUP FOR THE SOUL: Soups and appetizers by Durango restaurants benefit Hospice of Mercy. FLC Ballroom. Durango.

16 ST. PATRICK'S DAY SKI RACE: Dress green. Wolf Creek Ski Area.
  CONCERT: Durango Stars, featuring Durango Choral Society, Durango Children's Choral and Durango Women's Choir. Concert Hall. Durango.
17 CONCERT: Belly dancing superstars. Concert Hall. Durango.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE: The largest in the Four Corners. Pagosa Springs.

21 WET N' WILD EGG HUNT: Greet the Easter Bunny, search for pool prizes. Durango Recreation Center.
22 WINTER BREWFEST: Selections of southwestern brewed suds, live music. Purgatory Ski Resort. Durango.
  EASTER EGG SCRAMBLE: Easter Bunny leads egg hunt. Santa Rita Park. Durango.
23 HOLIDAY HUNT: On-mountain egg hunt, watch for the Easter Bunny. Telluride and Wolf Creek ski resorts.
30

CLOSING DAY: Purgatory Ski Resort


1-30 EXHIBIT: Coil-built and pit-fired figurative art. A Shared Blanket. Durango.
3 CONCERT: FLC Percussion Ensemble . Concert Hall. Durango.
3-5,10-12 THEATER: Dante's Inferno: A Poet's Search for True Love. Concert Hall. Durango.
4 EXHIBIT: Star Liana York sculptures, Ben Nighthorse jewelry. Sorrel Sky Gallery. Durango.
6 CLOSING DAY: Telluride and Wolf Creek ski resorts.
  EXHIBIT: 100 Contemporary Works by Native Artists. Center for Southwest Studies. Durango.
CONCERT: Faculty College Concert. Roshong Recital Hall. Durango.
14 CONCERT: Durango Youth Symphony by local students. Concert Hall. Durango.
13-15 BLUEGRASS MELTDOWN: A three-day festival at venues around town. Durango.
  CONCERT: San Juan Symphony's Symphonic Dances. Concert Hall. Durango.
20 THEATER: Alasdair Fraser with Natalie Haas. Concert Hall. Durango.
24 MESA VERDE: Lodge, campground, all concessions open for the summer season.
24-27 HOME & RANCH SHOW: Everything for every home. Fairgrounds. Durango.
26 COMMENCEMENT: Fort Lewis College spring commencement. Durango.

1 ANIMAS MUSEUM: Open Monday-Saturday for summer season. Durango.
  DOLORES VISITOR CENTER: Opens for the season.
1-31 HERITAGE PRESERVATION MONTH: Salmon Ruins, Bloomfield, NM.
1-31 EXHIBIT: J.C Black original acrylic paintings. A Shared Blanket. Durango.
2 NARROW GAUGE DAYS: Barbecue, entertainment at the train depot. Durango.
3 D&SNG: Daily trips to Silverton begin.
4 DUATHLON: Six mile trail, 15-mile moun-tain bike race. Durango Recreation Center.
11 MOTHER'S DAY 10K/5K: Benefit race. Durango Recreation Center.
15 CHIMNEY ROCK: Summer tours begin. Pagosa Springs.
16-17

RODEO: Bares, Broncs and Bulls. La Plata County Fairgrounds. Durango.

17

MAY FAIR: Tours, exhibits, programs. Free admission. Animas Museum. Durango.
18 TASTE OF DURANGO: Food "tastes" from local restaurants, cooking demos, live music. Historic Downtown, Durango.
19 SPOTLIGHT TO STARDOM: Four Corners talent search to benefit the Community Concert Hall. Durango.
23-25

IRON HORSE BICYCLE CLASSIC: Race the train to Silverton, plus more events.

 

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