State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College with its annual performance of the Christmas classic “The Nutcracker.”
The ballet company is joined by the San Juan Symphony and young local dancers who perform as party-goers, mice, angels, soldiers and bon-bons.
“The Nutcracker” is based on the book “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” by E.T.A. Hoffman, and tells the story of a young girl whose godfather, Drosselmeyer, a skilled clock and toy maker, presents her with a toy nutcracker during a holiday party. In her dream, the toy comes to life and escorts her on a journey to a magical land, where a cast of unusual characters entertains her through dance.
Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets cost $26-$49 and are available online at durangoconcerts.com.
Kindergarten Readiness Workshop, 10-11 a.m., Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield.
Free SJBPH Vaccine Clinic, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield. For more information, call 585-6121, or visit https://sjbpublichealth.org/covid-19-vaccine/.
Bookmark’s Book Club, 2-3 p.m., Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield. Open to adults.
La Plata County Historic Preservation Board meeting, 3 p.m., Rock Point Conference Room, 211 Rock Point Drive.
Teen Time: Crafternoon, 4-5 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Make fleece blankets to donate to the La Plata County Humane Society.
Ladies’ Night, 5:30 p.m., Durango Harley-Davidson, 750 South Camino del Rio.
Ignacio Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m., www.colorado.gov/pacific/ignacio.
Pine River Library Board of Trustees Meeting, 6:15 p.m., Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield.
Larry Carver with High Mountain Blues, 5-8 p.m., Weminuche Woodfire Grill, 18044 County Road 501, Bayfield.
Family Story Time, 10:30-11 a.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.
La Plata County Planning Commission meeting, 6 p.m., County Board Room, 1101 East Second Ave.
Ignacio School Board meeting, 7 p.m., www.ignacioschools.org.
Geeks Who Drinks, 8:15 p.m., The Roost, 128 E. College Drive.
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara’s “The Nutcracker” featuring San Juan Symphony, 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $26.10-$49. Details and tickets: www.durangoconcerts.com.
STEAM Lab, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.
SJBPH Free HIV Rapid Testing Clinic, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield. Call Ashley at 335-2015 with any questions.
Pop Up Art Show, 5-7 p.m., Animas Chocolate and Coffee Co., 920 Main Ave. Artist’s reception for Mariah Kaminsky’s two-day-only pop-up show. Contact: 749-4089, mariah@mariahkaminsky.com.
Larry Carver with Jack Ellis, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Falling Together Presented by Dance Co-Motion, 6 p.m., Fort Lewis College Theatre, 1000 Rim Drive. Tickets will be available for $5 in the FLC Student Union in advance or from any Dance Co-Motion member. Tickets will be available at the door for $7 for FLC students/staff and $10 for community members.
CYCLES w/Andy and the Gents, doors open at 7 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $15/$20, available at https://bit.ly/3leLQLV. 18 and older.
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara’s “The Nutcracker” featuring San Juan Symphony, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall, 1000 Rim Drive. Cost: $26-$49. Details and tickets: www.durangoconcerts.com.
Durango Farmers Market Holiday Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.
Mt. Allison Grange Community Christmas Breakfast, 9 a.m., Mt. Allison Grange, 2622 County Road 329, Ignacio.
Adult CPR/First Aid Class, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield. The course costs $30. To register, call 884-2222 before Dec. 4.
Bayfield Holiday Market, 9-5 p.m., Old Middle School Gym, 110 E. South St. Craft fair, Christmas gifts, and community gathering. For information, call 749-1242.
Community Holiday Jam, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., The Smiley Cafe, 1309 East Third Ave.
Smiley Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., The Smiley Cafe, 1309 East Third Ave. Attendees can purchase paintings, glass designs, jewelry and more. The cafe will be open and serving throughout the day. Live music will be provided by Hideaway Ukulele & Piano Studio.
Animas Museum Second Saturday Seminar Series, 1 p.m., virtual via Zoom. John Boyd will present his two-part talk “The Bankers of St Mark’s.” Registration is required at http://animasmuseum.org/events.html.
Union Social House’s Winter Market, 2-7 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara’s “The Nutcracker” featuring San Juan Symphony, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Cost: $26-$49. Details and tickets: www.durangoconcerts.com.
Veteran Benefit Holiday Dinner, 4 p.m., Elks Lodge No. 501, 901 East Second Ave. Cost: $15 a plate and free for veterans.
Kirk James Band, 6 p.m., Weminuche Woodfire Grill, 18044 County Road 501, Bayfield.
Animas Museum Holiday Open House, 1-3 p.m., Joy Cabin and Peterson House, 3065 West Second Ave.
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara’s “The Nutcracker” featuring San Juan Symphony, 2 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Cost: $26-$49. Details and tickets: www.durangoconcerts.com.
Snowdown Kids Follies Auditions, 4-6 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. For more information, email Jason@durangoarts.org.
’50s TV Christmas Episodes, 6-8:30 p.m., Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield. “The Amos and Andy Show,” “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet,” “The Honeymooners.”
La Plata County Economic Development Alliance monthly meeting, 8 a.m., Fort Lewis Innovation Center, 853 Main Ave. Suite 225.
Pine River Library Card Making, 10-11 a.m., Pine River Senior Center, 111 W. South St., Bayfield.
Snowdown Kids Follies Auditions, 4-6 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. For more information, email Jason@durangoarts.org.
Free SJBPH Vaccine Clinic, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield. For more information, call 585-6121, or visit https://sjbpublichealth.org/covid-19-vaccine/.
Teen Time Game Cafe, 4-5 p.m., North Patio, Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.
Word Honey Poetry Workshop, 6-7:30 p.m., Hive’s indoor skate park, 1150 Main Ave., Suite A.
Family Story Time, 10:30-11 a.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.
Spanish Conversation Hour, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield. Practice Spanish speaking in a casual setting.
Pine River Senior Center Outreach, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield.
LEGO Club, 3:30-4:30p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.
Larry Carver with Jack Ellis, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Bar D Wranglers 2021 Christmas Jubilee, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall, 1000 Rim Drive. Cost: $17-$35.
Devise and Conquer Improv’s Christmas Special, 9:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave.
CDPHE Pediatric Vaccine Clinic, 12-2:30 p.m., Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield.
Bayfield Lion’s Club second annual Santa Parade, 6 p.m., Neighborhoods adjacent to Bayfield schools, and Mill Street to Lion’s Hall at 4499 County Road 223. Mill Street will provide a good viewing area for the light parade with Santa and Mrs. Claus and access to Lion’s Hall.
FLC Women’s Basketball vs. CCU, 5-7 p.m., Whalen Gymnasium, 1000 Rim Drive. Free for FLC students, faculty, staff, retirees, children 13 and younger, and active military; $10 for adults; $5 senior citizens; and $3 high school students.
FLC Men’s Basketball vs. CCU, 7 p.m., Whalen Gymnasium, 1000 Rim Drive. Free for FLC students, faculty, staff, retirees, children 13 and younger, and active military; $10 for adults; $5 senior citizens; and $3 high school students.
FLC Women’s Basketball vs. Regis, 5-7 p.m., Whalen Gymnasium, 1000 Rim Drive. Free for FLC students, faculty, staff, retirees, children 13 and younger, and active military; $10 for adults; $5 senior citizens; and $3 high school students.
FLC Men’s Basketball vs. Regis, 7 p.m., Whalen Gymnasium, 1000 Rim Drive. Free for FLC students, faculty, staff, retirees, children 13 and younger, and active military; $10 for adults; $5 senior citizens; and $3 high school students.
FLC Women’s Basketball vs. Colorado Mines, 5-7 p.m., Whalen Gymnasium, 1000 Rim Drive. Free for FLC students, faculty, staff, retirees, children 13 and younger, and active military; $10 for adults; $5 senior citizens; and $3 high school students.
FLC Men’s Basketball vs. Colorado Mines, 7 p.m., Whalen Gymnasium, 1000 Rim Drive. Free for FLC students, faculty, staff, retirees, children 13 and younger, and active military; $10 for adults; $5 senior citizens; and $3 high school students.
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