Winter celebrations continue this weekend with Vallecito’s Winterfest, which offers a jam-packed schedule of outdoor and indoor events that kick off at 8 a.m. Saturday with a pancake breakfast at Vallecito Country Market.
Winterfest includes ice fishing clinics, dog sled rides, a kids ice sculpture event, wine tasting and cheese pairing, a Ullr and Skadi Fire and Ice Happy Hour/Costume Contest, and the Winterfest Soiree.
Sunday will feature a pool contest and trivia contests. For times and events, and for more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/676286230449451.
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Durango Cool Jazz features Catherine Russell on Friday and Saturday. The New York City-based Russell sings classics and ballads backed by a band.
The performance is at the Lift at Cascade, 50827 U.S. Highway 550. Tickets cost $150 and cover the performance and dinner. For tickets, visit https://bit.ly/3g1HDZ8.
For more information, visit https://durangocooljazz.com/Catherine-russell/.
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Larry Carver and Jack Ellis will perform for the first time since much of Ellis’ musical equipment was destroyed in a house fire.
The duo has resumed their normal gig schedule, which includes playing at the Diamond Belle Saloon on Fridays.
First Friday, 5 p.m., Create Art and Tea, 1015 Main Ave. Art for charity with live music and refreshments. Call 764-4104, email createartandtea@gmail.com or visit www.createartandtea.com.
Jack Ellis and Larry Carver, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Smelter Mountain Duo, 6-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
“Duality” – art exhibition opening, 6-8 p.m., Smiley Cafe, 1309 East Third Ave.
From the Heart Arts & Crafts Bazaar, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ignacio High School, 315 Ignacio St.
Chuck Hank, 6-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
