Downtown Durango will be overflowing with holiday spirit Friday night for the annual Noel Night celebration. If you’re not the world’s biggest fan of Christmas carols or the old fat guy in red, fear not, for there will be plenty of offerings away from the traditional.

The women of Mataholla Moon hitting multiple venues

Not thrilled with the whole business of decking the halls? Check out a little something different for Noel Night with belly dancing. Members of the Mataholla Moon Belly Dance troupe will be performing at various locations Friday night.

Made up of dancers Tara Kiene, Tanya Lawyer, Lillian Orig, Marty Ragle, Rubi Starr Randazzo and Lisa Smith, the troupe has been around since about 2003 and has only grown through the years. In fact, the name “Mataholla” is a made-up word that incorporates the names of the troupe’s founding members.

The dancers are scheduled to perform at 5 p.m. at the Main Mall, 6 p.m. at Artesanos and 7 p.m. at Cream Bean Berry.

In the mood to support local artists? Like hot chocolate?

If you’ve got holiday shopping on your mind and want to support your local economy, head over to Studio & and kick it into high gear.

The studio will be featuring works from artists Crystal Hartman, Miki Harder, Jonah Amadeus, Andrew Jagniecki and the five member artists of the studio: Elizabeth Kinahan, Minna Jain, Maureen May, Shay Lopez and Tim Kapustka.

And while you’re supporting local artists, Animas Chocolate Co. is teaming up with the studio to provide for your every chocolate need, offering free hot chocolate to ward off the hypothermia you may be starting to develop after walking all over town.

Keep an eye out for Animas Chocolate’s tent set up in Studio &’s parking lot.

Deck your body, not your halls at Sideshow Emporium

If you’re headed down downtown and are on the hunt for something snazzy to deck yourself with, pop into Sideshow Emporium at 501B Main Ave. for its grand opening at its new location in Durango.

The store offers an eclectic mix of vintage and modern clothing, and for Noel Night, will be featuring live music by Papa Otis and the Greasy Motors from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The four-piece band will be hitting all kinds of music for all kinds of musical types, so head on over to catch the show.

Everyone’s a little Irish with Patrick Crossing

Cold weather have you in the mood for a little Irish music? You’ll have two chances to check out Patrick Crossing on Friday night: 5 p.m. at Urban Market Home, 865 Main Ave., and 7 p.m. at Scenic Aperture, 708 Main Ave.

Patrick Crossing performs traditional Irish music and more modern Celtic songs. They even throw their own songs into the mix. This is the fourth Noel Night that Patrick Crossing will play, so these guys know what they’re doing.

Band members are Shiela Lane on whistles and vocals; CJ Alderton on guitar and vocals; Elizabeth Davis plays violin; Erick Morningstar is on bodhran; and Molly Morningstar on vocals. James Lane does sound engineering.

Katie Cahill

Noel Night: If you go

10 a.m.
50 percent off tickets for The Nutcracker by State Street Ballet of Santa Barabara with the San Juan Symphony Orchestra on Dec. 11 at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. Durango Welcome Center, 802 Main Ave.
Sideshow Vintage & Modern Clothing grand opening at new location, 501B Main Ave. Live music with Papa Otis and the Greasy Motors, 7-8:30 p.m.
5 p.m.
African Drummers. Artesanos, 700 East Second Ave.
Darryl Kuntz. Toh-Atin Gallery, 145 W. Ninth St.
iAM Music. Durango Arts Center lobby, 802 East Second Ave.
Jeff Solon and Ely Rio – A Jazzy Noel NIght. Karyn Gabaldon Arts, 680 Main Ave.
Mataholla Moon Belly Dancers. Main Mall, 835 Main Ave.
Patrick Crossing Celtic Band. Urban Market Home, 865 Main Ave.
Still Water Foundation. Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave.
Westwind Pipes and Drums. 2nd Avenue Sports, 600 East Second Ave.
“Exposure” Open Shutter Gallery’s Annual International Juried Photography Competition. Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave.
The Bizarre Bazaar, Studio &, 1027 Main Ave.
General festivities and book Durango book-signing with author Susan Dalton. Durango Welcome Center, 802 Main Ave.
Meet the Artist! John Grow Paints: A Window on Durango. A Shared Blanket, 104 E. Fifth St.
Lost Souls Theatre. BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W. College Dr.
5:15 p.m.
Vivace Mandolin Ensemble. Lemonhead Hair Salon, 145 E. College Dr.
5:30 p.m.
Cannon Dolls. Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Durango Barbershoppers. Main Mall, 835 Main Ave.
Women’s Perogative. Sorrel Sky, 828 Main Ave.
5:45 p.m.
Classical Guitar Kids. 2nd Avenue Sports, 600 East Second Ave.
6 p.m.
Durango Barbershoppers. Urban Market Home, 865 Main Ave.
Durango Dance Tap Ensemble & Durango Youth Ballet. Durango Dance, 1120 Main Ave.
Makhbeth and Friends. Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave.
Mataholla Moon Belly Dancers. Artesanos, 700 East Second Ave.
Paul Dvirnak and Richard White. The Wells Group, 901 Main Ave.
The Durango Silver Belles & Wild West Variety Show. Main Mall.
6:30 p.m.
Lost Souls Theatre, A Shared Blanket, 104 E. Fifth Street.
Women’s Perogative. Main Mall, 835 Main Ave.
7 p.m.
Classic Guitar Kids. Main Mall, 835 Main Ave.
Jack Ellis. The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Mataholla Moon Belly Dancers. Cream Bean Berry, 1021 Main Ave.
Patrick Crossing Celtic Band. Scenic Aperture, 708 Main Ave.
The Durango Silver Belles & Wild West Variety Show. Durango Craft Spirits, 1120 Main Ave.
7:30 p.m.
Lost Souls Theatre. Main Mall, 835 Main Ave.
Women’s Perogative. Durango Arts Center lobby, 802 East Second Ave.