TODAY
Kwanzaa Bonanza
Calling the Vision Forward emphasizes Purpose (Nia) on this fifth day of Kwanzaa. Ilfalada Ta’Shia Asanti Ifa, founder and leader of the National Institute for Indigenous Cultural Studies, leads a workshop on how to put the holistic healing concepts of Tawede, along with Kwanzaa principles, into daily life and social activism. Donation of $10 suggested. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., National Institute for Indigenous Cultural Studies retreat center, United Artists Theater Complex, 9233 Park Meadows Drive, Littleton; 720-810-0270
MORE FOR THE WEEK
TODAY AND TOMORROW
International music & dance at DIA provides an antidote to the holiday traveling blues, with ongoing performances by ethnic and student artists. 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Jeppeson Terminal, Denver International Airport, 8500 Peña Boulevard, Denver
MONDAY
The Royal Gorge New Year’s Eve train goes on its inaugural run, serving a gourmet dinner as the train winds through the Royal Gorge. The $199 per person package includes dinner, champagne, an overnight at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Colorado Springs, plus round-trip transportation to and from the hotel. 9:30 p.m. departure, returning 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, Crown Plaza Hotel, 2886 South Circle Drive, Colorado Springs; 719-276-4000 or online at
Urban Denver Bird Count offers birders a chance to help the Audubon Society of Greater Denver, either outdoors at certain locales within a 15-mile radius, including Cherry Creek Reservoir and Commerce City, or in the snug indoors to watch backyard feeders. Dawn to dusk; call Hugh Kingery at 303-814-2723 for the locations, or email ouzels@juno.com
Lake City Casino Night fundraiser rings in the new year while ringing in some cash for the local downtown revitalization organization. Tickets start at $10. 8 p.m., Black Crooke Theater, 300 Silver St., Lake City, 970-944-3478 and online at .
FRIDAY
Phat Daddy and the Phat Horn Doctors begin the first of four Festival Fridays. The remaining three Fridays feature Dotsero, Martini Shot and Bad Habitz. Admission $4 in advance; $5 at the door. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Jackson Conference Center, Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave., Pueblo; 719-295-7222, sdc-arts.org/.
FRIDAY and SATURDAY
The second Durango Ice Festival starts with a slide show (indoors) and continues with free climbing clinics taught by celebrated ice climbers Jack Tackle and Majka Burhardt. Novices and experienced climbers alike are welcome. A Saturday raffle raises money for the Durango women’s resource center. 6 p.m. Friday slide show, Backcountry Experience, 1205 Camino del Rio, Durango; ice climbing all day Saturday at Cascade Canyon, opposite the Durango Mountain ski resort, 50827 U.S. 550 North, Durango; 6 p.m. Saturday slideshow and raffle at Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive, Durango; 970-259-0370
SATURDAY
Gander Mountain Colorado Classic Ice Fishing Tournament begins today, followed by competitions in February and March. Open to hard-water angling teams. Park passes and valid state fishing licenses required for participants. 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., marina, Eleven Mile State Park, 4229 County Road 92, Lake George; 719- 748-3401 and online at .
