Friday January 27
SNOWDOWN T-SHIRT DAY
Magpie’s Newsstand & Café – 707 Main
Taketh advantage of the day and don thy highest in esteemed SNOWDOWN apparel! What? No shirt, no hat, no button?! Worry no further, stop by Magpies, or various other outlets to clothe thy body with style. Buyeth while they're hot and show your support of SNOWDOWN!
HUNT FOR THE QUOTE FROM WILL!
Lola's Place - 725 E 2nd Ave
(See ALL WEEK for details)
1 PM SNOWDOWN SENIOR BINGO
La Plata County Senior Center - 2424 Main
If numbers be thy game, then play on those of folly. The original Bingo game was played with beans and so called, Beano! It wasn’t until someone accidentally called Bingo! Sometime in the 1920’s…a little nugget of information for all you Bingo players. Must be 60+.
Event Coordinator: Bernice Madril 970-382-6428
Entry Cost: $1 per card
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
5 PM 44TH ANNUAL SNOWDOWN BARTENDERS CONTEST
Starlight Lounge - 937 Main
Hide not thy poison with such sugar’d words…The Official SNOWDOWN 2023 Cocktail is chosen during this annual event. All cocktails will be judged on presentation and taste. You don’t have to be a bartender to enter, but you must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Rick Carney 970-749-7231
Entry Cost: FREE
Deadline: Time of event
Prizes: 1st - $75, 2nd - $50, 3rd - $25 Bar tabs
NEW EVENT!
5 PM MID-WINTER NIGHT'S DREAM BEER DINNER
Carver Brewing Company - 1022 Main
Mid-Winter Night's Dream; a feast for King and Queens. Commence the starteth of SNOWDOWN with an egregious Royal Banquet. Savor amuse-bouche and a multi-course house-crafted food and beer pairings. Cheers: "eat and drink as friends" FRIDAY and SATURDAY seating at 5 PM and 7:30 PM. RSVP and purchase tickets in advance. See the website for details, www.carverbrewing.com, or email carverbrewingcompany@gmail.com Must be 21+.
Event Coordinator: Claire Carver 970-946-5948
Entry Cost: $65 per person
7 PM SNOWDOWN FOLLIES
Durango Arts Center Theatre - 802 E 2nd Ave
What light through yonder window breaks? Tis the SNOWDOWN Follies - returning for the 40th year of entertainment with your favorite bards, showbiz personalities and local commentary. This notoriously irreverent event has a cash bar and performs both weekends of SNOWDOWN to allow as many people as possible to experience the fun and laughter the SNOWDOWN Follies provides! Ticket purchases limited to four per person. The show is performed by an all-volunteer cast and crew. Secret box office is Saturday, Jan 14 at 6 AM. Radio stations KIQX, KRSJ and KIUP will announce over the air the clues to the secret locations where SNOWDOWN Follies enthusiasts can line up to obtain coupons for the purchase of SNOWDOWN Follies tickets at the Elk's Lodge, (9th St entrance). Also, there is a ticket marketplace at the Bank of the San Juans, 144 E 8th. The highest bidder will be able to purchase 12 tickets (sold in lots of 4). Bidding begins Tuesday, Jan 17 and continues for 4 days. If not sold out, bidding will extend to Jan 30. Bids will be received in person only at 144 E 8th St. No telephone calls.This is adult entertainment. Visit www.snowdownfollies.org for complete details. Must be 18+.
Event Coordinator: Janalee Hogan - snowdownfollies@gmail.com
Entry Cost: $25
7:30 PM MID-WINTER NIGHT'S DREAM BEER DINNER
Carver Brewing Company - 1022 Main
(See FRIDAY Jan 27, 5 PM for details)
10 PM SNOWDOWN FOLLIES
Durango Art Center Theatre - 802 E 2nd Ave
(See FRIDAY Jan 27, 7 PM for details)