INTERCONNECTED NET. OF. LIGHT by Heidi Chowen, The Recess Gallery, 1027 Main Ave. Details: www.anddurango.com.
Them Apples: Marketing and Chill, noon-1 p.m., EsoTerra Ciderworks, 558 Main Ave. Free. A final toast to Them Apples: celebrating community, growth and marketing success in 2025. Details and registration: https://tinyurl.com/59y737xn.
Four Corners Carolers, 5-8 p.m., Durango Hot Springs Resort and Spa, 6475 County Road 203. Entry to pools varies. Details: https://tinyurl.com/2x26exct.
Member Education – Save on Winter Energy Costs, 6 p.m., virtual. Free. Join LPEA’s free webinar to help members save money on their energy bills this winter. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/5bmuax4u.
Merely Players Presents “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $32. Tickets and details: merelyplayers.org.
Bar-D Wranglers Christmas Jubilee, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $15-$40. Tickets and details: www.durangoconcerts.com.
Holiday Business After Hours at Alpine Bank, 5-7 p.m., Alpine Bank, 1099 Main Ave. $15 includes two drinks and appetizer, or $20 at the door. Preregister and save. Details: https://tinyurl.com/2yv7prrp.
Merely Players Presents “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $32. Tickets and details: merelyplayers.org.
Allen Theatres Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 900 Trans Lux Drive. Bloodmobile. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
San Juan Symphony Beyond the Concert Hall Presents Majesty of Christmas, 4 and 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third Ave. $25 adult/$5 child. Tickets and details: www.sanjuansymphony.org.
Pete Giuliani, 5 p.m., Public House 701, 701 East Second Ave.
Merely Players Presents “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $32. Tickets and details: merelyplayers.org.
Lower Left Improv Comedy Holiday Show, 7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. $20 ($15 for students). Tickets and details: lowerleftimprov.com.
Quirky Christmas with The Quarks, 8 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth Street. $15 all ages. Willy Wonka’s Ugly Sweater Christmas party hosted by The Quarks. Details: Visit thesubterraindurango.com.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-1:45 p.m., 2 Hilltop Circle (in the Gym/Cultural Hall). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Merely Players Presents “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane,” 2 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $32. Tickets and details: merelyplayers.org.
Merely Players presents “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $32-$36. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.
Carbon Radio, 7 p.m., The Tangled Horn, 275 East Eighth Ave. Free. Carbon Radio plays a blend of rock, pop and punk. Details: Visit www.thetangledhorn.com.
Stand Up Comedy Night, 8 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth Street. $15, 18 and older. Details: Visit thesubterraindurango.com.
Merely Players presents “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol,” 2 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $32-$36. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.
Mercy Regional Medical Center Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1010 Three Springs Blvd. (Conference Room B). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Service, 3:30 p.m., First Baptist Durango, 332 E. 11th St. Nursery provided.
Christmas Eve @ Stillwater Music, two services 4 and 5:30 p.m., Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave., Suite C. Free. Awaken the wonder of the Holy Night. Details: https://tinyurl.com/bdhatzxx.
Family mass (In the gym), 4 p.m., St. Columba Catholic Church, 1800 East Second Ave.
Worship, 5 p.m., Christ the King Lutheran Church, 495 Florida Road.
Candlelight service, 5 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1159 East Third Ave.
Family Service/Christmas Tableau, 5 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third Ave.
Service, 5:30 p.m., First Baptist Durango, 332 E. 11th St. Nursery provided.
Service, 5:30 p.m., Pine Valley Church, 1328 County Road 50, Bayfield.
Candlelight Service, 5:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 2611 Junction St. Cookies, coffee, hot chocolate and s’mores after.
Children’s mass, 6 p.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 254 East Fifth Ave. Bring your baby Jesus to mass to be blessed.
Bible Study, 7 p.m., Church of Christ, 2100 West Third Ave.
Candlelight service, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1159 East Third Ave.
Mass, 7 p.m., St. Columba Catholic Church, 1800 East Second Ave.
Eucharist, 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third Ave. With choir.
Candlelight Eucharist, 9 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third Ave. With organ.
Mass, 9 p.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 254 East Fifth Ave.
Mass, 10 p.m., St. Columba Catholic Church, 1800 East Second Ave.
Mass, 10 a.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 254 East Fifth Ave. Bilingual mass.
Mass, 10 a.m., St. Columba Catholic Church, 1800 East Second Ave.
Service, 10 a.m., St Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third Ave.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 1970 East 3rd Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Live Celtic Trad Music, doors open at 6:30 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth Street. $15 adults, $10 students and children. Tom Ward’s Downfall with special guests Bangers & Blunders, all ages. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio. Included in $9.50 admission. Noon Years Eve Balloon Drop at noon and NYE family activities. Details: Visit www.powsci.org or email becky@powsci.org.
Jason Thies and Jeff Haspel, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. Free. Live rock/country/blues and more.
Glitter & Glam New Years Eve party, 9 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth Street. $15, 21 and older only. Sparkle into the New Year with 100 Year Flood. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society presentation, 7 p.m., Lyceum, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Dr James Keyser will discuss “War Paint: Biographic Art Painted on Plains War Horses.”
How-To: Exploring Digital Newspapers for Research 2025, noon, Zoom. $3-$5. Colorado History will take participants on a virtual tour through the landscape of newspaper collection. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/2hx4y9ee.
Jason Thies, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Career Training – Fundamentals of Leadership & Management I: People, 3-5 p.m., FLC Center of Innovation, 835 Main Ave., Suite 225. Free registration. Six-week course from Project RUN to strengthen your leadership skills and boost your career. Details: Email: rosalinda@yeslpc.com or visit https://projectrunco.work/.
Jason Thies, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Ouray Winter Wine Festival, 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m., The Wright Opera House, 472 Main St., Ouray. $50. Upscale offerings from Western Colorado’s vineyards and local purveyors within the culinary and retail markets. Details: Visit https://ouraywinterwinefestival.com, email info@thewrightoperahouse.org or call 325-4399.
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