December 2012 Events in Ouray and Ridgway, Colorado
Enjoy a Picture Perfect Holiday in The San Juan Mountains!
When one imagines the perfect cover on a Christmas card, they don't have to look much further than any window in Ouray, Colorado in the winter!
After a storm, the clouds open up to a crystal clear sky; the sun beaming down on trees laden with snow. Sledding and skiing are within walking distance from anywhere in town, and a sense of Holiday Cheer permeates this Winter Wonderland.
Join us in Southwest Colorado for a taste of small town winter cheer this December!
Saturday, December 1, 2012 - 9th Annual Art Show and Sale
Start Time: 10:00 am End Time: 4:00 pm
Art Show & Gift Sale. 9th annual. Dec. 1, 10-4 pm. Ridgway Town Hall. Local Artists. Demonstrations, refreshments. Details, kathrynrburke.com/art.html. Information, 970-626-3982.
Saturday, December 1, 2012 - Gingerbread Houses - Ouray
Start Time: 10:00 am End Time: 12:00 pm
Enjoy the holiday tradition of Gingerbread House decorating with Weehawken and our partner, Voyager. Each registered family will receive a gingerbread house to decorate as they wish from a wide variety of candies, frosting and more. A $10/family donation is appreciated but not required to participate.
Contact: Weehawken Arts
Email: questions@weehawkenarts.org
Phone: 970-318-0150
Saturday, December 1, 2012 - Canyon Notes: A Library Benefit Featuring The Poetry of Beth Paulson
Start Time: 5:00 pm End Time: 6:30 pm
Join Beth Paulson for readings from her newly published poetry book Canyon Notes.Wine and light appetizers will be served. Please RSVP to OurayPL@gmail.com or call 325-4616.
Contact: Maureen O'Driscoll
Email: OurayPL@gmail.com
Phone: 970-325-4616
Saturday, December 1, 2012 - Movie at The Wright - "Magic Mike" Girls' Night Out followed by auction to help send Heidi Duce to the Special Olympics
Start Time: 7:00 pm End Time: 10:30 pm
A male stripper teaches a younger performer how to party, pick up women, and make easy money until he must decide between the life he knows and the girl he loves. Ladies, gather your friends and enjoy an evening of fun for a great cause! The movie will be followed by a LIVE bachelor auction. All proceeds will benefit local extreme athlete Heidi Duce to support her training for the 2014 Paralympics. Movie Price is $7.00 per person
Email: linncolo@yahoo.com
Phone: 970-316-0028
Saturday, December 1, 2012 - Music at the Sherbino: The Milemarkers
Start Time: 7:00 pm End Time: 12:00 am
The Milemarkers deliver high-quality Americana rock! Their skillfully crafted original songs have received praise from music promoters and musicians across the country.
Contact: Brian Scranton
Email: info@sherbinotheater.com
Phone: 970-201-8570
Sunday, December 2, 2012 - Gingerbread Houses- Ridgway
Start Time: 1:00 pm End Time: 3:00 pm
Enjoy the holiday tradition of Gingerbread House decorating with Weehawken and our partner, Voyager. Each registered family will receive a gingerbread house to decorate as they wish from a wide variety of candies, frosting and more. A $10/family donation is appreciated but not required to participate.
Contact: Weehawken Arts
Email: questions@weehawkenarts.org
Phone: 970-318-0150
Sunday, December 2, 2012 - Ouray County Chorus Christmas Concert
Start Time: 7:00 pm
Enjoy an evening of music and cheer at the Ouray County 4-H Center in Ridgway, Colorado. Holiday music to tap your toes to and sing along!
Contact: Loretta Casler
Email: loretta@aldea-art.com
Phone: 970-901-4204
Friday, December 7, through Sunday, December 9, 2012 - Yule Fest Victorian Christmas Weekend
Start Time: 9:00 am End Time: 10:00 pm
Ouray welcomes the holiday season with a long weekend of special events, shopping and winter cheer with Yule Fest Town will be aglow in decorated windows, twinkling lights and Santa’s chuckles. The weekend features holiday music various venues, a wine, chocolate and cheese celebration that supports local nonprofits, visits with Santa for the kids and the pets and great shopping opportunities at local small businesses, many of which feature holiday specials and events.
Contact: Ouray Chamber Resort Association
Email: ouray@ouraycolorado.com
Phone: 9703254746
Friday, December 7, 2012 - Movies at the Wright/Step Up To The Plate
Start Time: 7:30 pm End Time: 9:30 pm
Acclaimed French chef Michel Bras passes the torch (in this case his namesake restaurant) to his son Sébastien in this intimate documentary.
Email: linncolo@yahoo.com
Phone: 970-316-0028
Saturday, December 8, 2012 - Wright Opera House --- Santa Paws, pets' pictures with Santa Claus, benefit for Second Chance Humane Society
Start Time: 1:30 pm End Time: 3:30 pm
Bring your four legged friends to the Wright Opera House in Ouray this Yule Fest Weekend! Meet Santa, and donate to a great cause!
Email: linncolo@yahoo.com
Phone: 970-316-0028
Saturday, December 8, 2012 - Yule Night visit with Santa/Chili supper
Start Time: 5:00 pm
Children visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at 5:00 PM, followed by chili supper beginning at 5:15. Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Chili supper includes chili, cornbread, salad, dessert, beverage for $8/adults, $5 ages 5 - 12. Hot dogs and chips available if kids don't want chili.
Ouray Elks Lodge
421 Main St.
Ouray CO 81427
Contact: Jim Pettengill
Phone: 970-626-4239
Start Time: 7:00 pm End Time: 10:00 pm
Join us for an evening of treats and delightful tastings of wine, chocolate, cheese and more! And an opportunity to buy the things you try! Dress in your best impression of Winter Wonderland and enter to win the most festively dressed. Vendors will be coming as far as Fort Collins! Music provided by Alternate Route. This event a benefits a different local non-profit each year. Deck the halls in Ouray on Dec. 8th 7 pm- 10 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 a the door.
Contact: Faith Parry
Email: coloradowinefest@gmail.com
Phone: 970-325-4913
Saturday, December 8, 2012 - Tony Rosario Band
Start Time: 7:00 pm End Time: 11:00 pm
The Sherbino Theatre in Ridgway is excited to present the talented musical stylings of Tony Rosario! Head on out to Ridgway for a night of Music and dancing.
Contact: Brian Scranton
Email: info@sherbinotheater.com
Phone: 970-201-8570
Saturday, December 8, 2012 - LIVE MUSIC-North Fork Flyers
Start Time: 9:00 pm End Time: 12:00 am
O'Briens Pub is starting the season out right with one of the most popular musical groups in Southwest Colorado performing live thei Yule Fest weekend!
O'Brien's Pub & Grill
726 Main
Ouray CO 81427 USA
970-325-4386
Sunday, December 9, 2012 - Dolce Voce -- Holiday Voices
Start Time: 2:00 pm End Time: 4:00 pm
Montrose based a capella choral group will entertain and delight us with a great assortment of holiday music from all ages. This will be a highlight of our season in Ouray County! Adults $10, Students $5
Contact: Sue Hillhouse
Email: ocpaginfo@gmail.com
Phone: 970-626-2970
Friday, December 14, 2012 - Movie at the Wright "The Flat"
Start Time: 7:30 pm End Time: 9:30 pm
When Arnon Goldfinger's grandmother died at 98, he was charged with cleaning out her Tel Aviv apartment, where he made a shocking discovery. The filmmaker plays detective as he sorts through decades of the Holocaust survivor's letters and photos.
Email: linncolo@yahoo.com
Phone: 970-316-0028
Saturday, December 15, 2012 - Target Opening Day of Ouray Ice Park - Weather Permitting
The Ouray Ice Park (the Park) is a manmade ice climbing venue operated in a spectacular natural gorge just outside the town of Ouray, CO. It is home to more than 200 named ice and mixed climbs, most within a 15-minute walk of the Park entrance. Whether you are a seasoned climber, or new to the sport, the Ouray Ice Park is the premiere place to climb!
Email: info@ourayicepark.com
Phone: 970.325.4288
Saturday, December 15, 2012 - Christmas in the Park - Ridgway
Start Time: 11:00 am End Time: 3:00 pm
Come visit Santa from noon til 2:00 pm with complimentary photo and gift bag. Kids crafts, face painting, holiday treats and Christmas Caroling.
Contact: Susan Leverenz
Email: susanleverenz@alpinebank.com
Phone: 970-369-5406
Saturday, December 15, 2012 - Movies at The Wright Opera House/Ballet in Cinema: The Bolshoi Ballet's "The Nutcracker"
Start Time: 2:00 pm
Discover one of childhood's most celebrated tales in this beloved holiday ballet, brought to life by acclaimed dancers Vladimir Vasiliev, Yekaterina Maximova, Vyacheslav Gordeyev and Nadia Pavlova (with music by Peter Tchaikovsky). Watch Herr Drosselmeyer unwrap his magical gifts for Clara and Fritz, as well as the dance confections that emerge in Clara's dreams.
Email: linncolo@yahoo.com
Phone: 970-316-0028
Saturday, December 15, 2012 - The Sherbino Theater Presents: JOINT POINT!!!
Start Time: 7:00 pm End Time: 12:00 am
Joint Point is quickly becoming a coveted commodity for the hungry Colorado music scene. Catch the Point at the Sherbino!
Contact: Brian Scranton
Email: info@sherbinotheater.com
Phone: 970-201-8570
Friday, December 21, 2012 - Santa Delivers Stocking Stuffer Potluck
Start Time: 6:00 pm
Help stuff stockings for Santa Delivers (on Christmas Eve). Bring a dish to share. Everyone welcome. A Ouray tradition!
Contact: Jim Pettengill
Phone: 970-626-4239
Friday, December 21, 2012 - Suzanne Paris plays till the end at Trail Town Still
Start Time: 9:00 pm
Susanne Paris will play her awesome blues as we come to the "End of the World As We
Know It Party" on Dec 21st from 9pm-12am. Time to buy a new Mayan calendar (It seems I only just got the last one).
Trail Town Still is located at 240 Palomino Trail (behind the Conoco) in Ridgway and makes fine spirits from local ingredients. Yes, we have gift baskets!
Contact: Joe Alaimo
Email: still@trailtownstill.com
Phone: (970)626-3060
Monday, December 24, 2012- CHRISTMAS EVE
Santa and his elves are on the move!
Tuesday, December 25, 2012- CHRISTMAS DAY
Enjoy Christmas at The Box Canyon! Wake to the serene beauty of a small Colorado Town, Share the spirit as you enjoy a cup of coffee in the soothing mineral hot springs, then enjoy a scenic drive before a decadent dinner at one of our fine dining establishments!
Saturday, December 29, 2012 - Concert - The Intervention Jazz Band
Start Time: 7:30 pm
Jazz Concert in the Wrighteous Jazz Series sponsored by Friends of the Wright Opera House and Ouray County Performing Arts Guild.
Email: linncolo@yahoo.com
Phone: 970-316-0028
Monday, December 31, 2012 - NEW YEARS EVE
Celebrate New Years Eve in one of the most beautiful places in the country! Join your fellow revellers at one of the parties or dinners in the county, then "Ooh" and "Ahh" to the spectacular fireworks display at midnight in Ouray! Definately an experience not to be missed.
Local shops in Ouray and Ridgway offer a variety of original gift ideas for everyone! Wander the streets of these little villages and enjoy a different perspective on holiday shopping. Here are not the bulging aisles and frenzied crowds of a department store, angry florescent lights flickering overhead. Let the crisp mountain air usher you up and down Main Street, with the friendly smiles of shopkeepers as they assist you and your fellow guests in a leisurely quest for the perfect gift.
