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HOLiDAZZLE to put the “Dazzle” in Historic Downtown Durango
BID marketing program designed to boost revenues during the holidays
DURANGO, Colo. – More than 40 “dazzling” activities or events will be part of the seventh annual HOLiDAZZLE, the community celebration that encourages locals and visitors alike to make merry and experience the holidays Durango-style.
Organized by the Durango Business Improvement District (BID), with support of the City of Durango and Durango Area Tourism Office, HOLiDAZZLE kicks off on Friday, Nov. 25, 5 p.m., with the Singing with Santa caroling procession and Holiday Tree Lighting, and continues through New Year’s Day. In between, Durango’s HOLiDAZZLE offers up a magical variety of festivities for children of all ages. [A complete listing of events as of Nov. 15 follows.]
To help stimulate local shopping, some 85 Downtown merchants are offering opportunity gift drawings worth a total of more than $7,000. Participating merchants feature the festive “red” HOLiDAZZLE posters in their store windows, inviting shoppers to register. The prize drawings will be held within one week after the holidays. Winners will be notified by phone.
Merchants will also help put the dazzle in HOLiDAZZLE with the annual Window Decorating Contest. Representatives of the BID will select the winners on Noel Night, Dec. 2, and the top 20 will receive $50 gift certificates to Downtown shops for their efforts.
“Many of our merchants go all out with their window decorations,” said Pam Glasco, BID community relations coordinator. “The shop lights coupled with the decorated trees along the streets make a winter evening in Durango magical.”
Under the umbrella of HOLiDAZZLE, Noel Night on Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., is the largest, single shopping day/evening of the year. Organized by Local First, the non-profit entity that encourages local sustainability, Noel Night coordinates Downtown merchants to offer sales, specials or drawings throughout the day, extend their evening hours and include “something special” for shoppers who come Downtown. City street parking will be free throughout the day/evening.
“The day-long holiday celebration is sponsored by 100 Downtown merchants this year,” said LeeAnn Vallejos, managing director, Local First. “It's our way of saying ‘thank you’ to the community for supporting Historic Downtown Durango throughout the year. Participating merchants create their own, unique Noel Night celebration with discounts, drawings, holiday refreshments, entertainment, parties and more.”
To keep current on all HOLiDAZZLE activities, community members are encouraged to watch for the advertising inserts in the Durango Herald. For further information, including a list of all HOLiDAZZLE events, visit www.downtowndurango.org.
The Durango Business Improvement District was formed in 1997 with a goal and mission to support businesses within the District by assisting with special event marketing, providing research on topics of concern to the District (facilities, special events, best practices), planning and development of new facilities, and providing capital budget for equipment that enhances business in the District. Funding is generated by a 2 mill levy on property owners within the district, with additional marketing dollars contributed by the City of Durango and Durango Area Tourism Office.
HOLiDAZZLE Events as of Nov. 15, 2011:
All November
Christmas cards across the Diamond Belle
Bring cards to be mailed to the troops.
www.strater.com
November 24 – 27
FREE All-Day Parking Downtown for Shoppers
Sponsored by City of Durango.
November 15 – December 13
Holiday Book Drive
Drop books at Maria’s Bookshop to benefit the Family Center
www.mariasbookshop.com
November 18 – December 24
Winter Solstice Artisan’s Market
Local artists offering art gifts for sale at the Durango Arts Center
www.durangoarts.org
November 18 – December 24
The Polar Express
Journey to the North Pole, children meet Santa and enjoy caroling, hot cocoa, and receive a special gift. Kids may wear their pajamas.
Visit www.durangotrain.com, or call 970.247.2733
November 24
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
12-2 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds
970.259.4061
November 24 – December 4
Buy Local Week
www.local-first.org
November 25
Mini Indian Market at Toh-atin
9 a.m.-6 p.m. at Toh-Atin Gallery
www.toh-atin.com
November 25 – December 25
Local Designed Gift Wrapping Paper for Sale
www.local-first.org
November 26
Book signing with Vila Schwindt, History of Cortez
9 a.m.-6 p.m. at Toh-Atin Gallery
www.toh-atin.com
November 25
Singing with Santa & Holiday Tree Lighting
At 5 p.m. sharp, Santa and Mrs. Claus lead the procession of carolers from College and Main to Buckley Park to light the community Christmas tree. Complimentary cookies, hot chocolate, kids visit with Santa.
Call 970.247.0312
November 29
Meet the Author: Kelly Enright, For the Love of Adventure
6:30-7:30 p.m. at Marias Bookshop
www.mariasbookshop.com
December 2 – 4
FREE All-Day Parking Downtown for Shoppers
Sponsored by City of Durango
December 2-4 and 9-11
Festival of Trees
1-6 p.m. at the D&SNG Railroad Museum
Opportunity drawing for decorated trees & wreaths
Visit www.cci-colorado.org or call 970.799.2549
December 2
NOEL NIGHT
All-day holiday shopping event with later evening hours, store specials, refreshments and entertainment in Downtown.
www.local-first.org.
December 2
FLC Music Dept Holiday Bash
7 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
www.durangoconcerts.com
December 2 – 3
Toh-Atin Gallery Print Sale
Extension Building at La Plata County Fairgrounds
www.Toh-atin.com
December 2 – 4
Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
La Plata County Fairgrounds
970.247.2117
December 2 – 18
“Hark the Neville Angel Sings”
2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center
www.durangoarts.org
December 3
Stained Glass Workshop for Adults
1-4 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center
www.durangoarts.org
December 3
Durango Performing Arts Company’s Annual Christmas Performance
1 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center
www.durangoarts.org
December 3
Parent’s Night Out
5-9 p.m. at the Discovery Museum
www.durangodiscovery.org
December 3, 10, 17
“The Eight: Reindeer Monologues”
A dark, dark Christmas comedy (mature subject matter)
9:30 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center
www.durangoarts.org
December 4
A Traditional Family Christmas performance by Durango Choral Society
3 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
www.durangoconcerts.com
December 5
Durango Youth Symphony
7 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
www.durangoconcerts.com
December 6
Meet the Author: David Feela,
How Delicate These Arches: Footnotes from the Four Corners
6:30-7:30 p.m. at Marias Bookshop
www.mariasbookshop.com
December 8
Super Amazing Art Show
5-7 p.m. reception for a month-long art show at the Rochester Hotel
www.rochesterhotel.com
December 9
Parent’s Night Out
5:30-8 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center
Kids will write Santa letters, play games and make holiday crafts.
970.375.7303
December 9 – 11
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara’s “Nutcracker”
2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
www.durangoconcerts.com or 970.247.7657
December 10
Breakfast with Santa
8-10 a.m. at McDonalds
970.247.2446
December 10
Holiday Farmer’s Market
10 a.m.-2 p.m. at La Plata Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall
www.durangofarmersmarket.org
December 10
Project Merry Christmas Blanket Drive
11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Wells Fargo Bank
970.259.4444
December 10
3rd Annual Indian Market
9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Durango High School
970.247.7221
December 13
Cowboy Christmas
2-4 p.m. in the Diamond Belle Saloon
www.strater.com
Dec. 13
Barbershoppers Annual Christmas Show
7 p.m. at the Main Mall
www.durangobarbershoppers.org
December 15
Bar D Wranglers Christmas Jubilee
7 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
www.durangoconcerts.com or 970.247.7657
December 17
Morning with Santa
9 a.m. at the Henry Strater Theatre
www.strater.com
December 17
Project Merry Christmas Blanket Drive
11 a.m.-3 p.m. at La Plata Electric Association
970.259.4444
December 18
A Celtic Christmas at the Embassy
www.theirishembassypub.com
December 19
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s “Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party”
7 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
www.durangoconcerts.com or 970.247.7657
December 23
Free beverages, music & gift wrapping
All day at Linda’s Local Food Café
www.lindaslocalfoodcafe.com or 970.259.6729
December 31
New Year’s Eve DJ Dance Party
8 p.m.-1 a.m. at the Durango Arts Center
Ballroom dance instruction in gallery and live simulcast of Times Square celebration
www.durangoarts.org
January 1
Hangover Saturday
Spicy rich food and strong drinks!
8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Linda’s Local Food Cafe
www.lindaslocalfoodcafe.com or 970.259.6729
