Books
New novels bring thrills to West
Two of the best writers who shine a light on our part of the nation have published new novels. C.J. Box’s Paradise Valley, released on July 25, is the third…
Arts & Entertainment
Arts and Entertainment
Senior Center to offer square dance classes
Richard Berry will be caller, and has more than 35 years of square-dance experience. Dancers will learn five new calls a week, progressing from basic calls to more advanced. Classes…
Arts and Entertainment
Friends of the Arts to hold hula dance benefit
Cost is $35 per participant. Checks made out to Durango Friends of the Arts will be accepted. For more information, call Karren Little at 799-2914.
Arts and Entertainment
Fort Lewis College to open art show
Hickman, an internationally-known fiber artist, will make her return to Durango to showcase her work at the gallery. The opening reception will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sept.…
Film
Did ‘Thelma & Louise’ move the needle for female-led films?
Actress Geena Davis starred with Susan Sarandon in the 1991 film, “Thelma & Louise.”Mark Lennihan/Associated Press It was 1991, and the expectation – or at least the hope – was…
Arts and Entertainment
Real-world walkers? ‘The Walking Dead’ is getting the Pokémon Go game treatment
“The Walking Dead: Our World,” is the series’ forthcoming augmented-reality game.Courtesy of AMC-Next Games This year, AMC is hoping that terrain-based gamers will muster the same excitement for the dead.…
Editorials
Arts economy: Creative district a positive step toward supporting arts, culture and community
Not-for-profit arts and cultural organizations are big business. Twenty-six local organizations participating in the study were directly responsible for $18 million in local expenditures in 2015. Split between direct organizational…
Film
No great ‘Leap!’: Tale of an aspiring ballerina falls short by recent animated-fare standards
An 11-year-old orphan named Felicie (voiced by Elle Fanning) pursues ballet in 1870s Paris in “Leap!”Courtesy of the Weinstein Co. That said, “Leap!” is a step up from Weinstein’s “Shrek”-on-a-budget…
Arts and Entertainment
All the times Jon Snow nearly died (and the one time he did), ranked
Jon Snow really should have died multiple times during the Battle of the Bastards.Helen Sloan/HBO That’s kind of his M.O., isn’t it? He narrowly escapes death when someone or something…
Arts and Entertainment
Tobe Hooper, ‘Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ director, dies at 74
Film maker Tobe Hooper in London. Hooper, the horror-movie pioneer whose low-budget sensation “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” took a buzz saw to audiences with its brutally frightful vision, died…
Film
Here’s why a Joker movie could work – even without Jared Leto
Jared Leto starred as the Joker in “Suicide Squad” alongside Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn.Courtesy of Warner Bros. Deadline and Variety are reporting that “The Hangover” director Todd Phillips is negotiating…
Music
American holds onto Air Guitar World Championship title
The American successfully defended his title at the 22nd Air Guitar World Championships in Oulu, Finland, on Friday after competing in the finals against 15 contestants from South Korea, Pakistan,…
Books
Twitter retaliation: Stephen King blocks Trump from ‘It’
In a post late Thursday, the Maine horror author said he would block Trump from seeing the upcoming movie “It” or the currently showing television series “Mr. Mercedes,” both based…
Film
‘Wonder Woman’ director slams James Cameron’s criticism
In an interview with British newspaper The Guardian, Cameron called “the self-congratulatory back-patting” Hollywood’s been doing over the film “misguided.” Cameron says Wonder Woman is “an objectified icon.” He points…
Books
Book World: Actor Bruce Campbell offers an engaging master class in schlock
Hail to the Chin: Further Confessions of a B Movie Actor, by Bruce Campbell, Thomas Dunne. 336 pp. $27.99. Now, in this variety pack of “further confessions” titled Hail to…
Arts and Entertainment
Baldwin revives Trump impression for summer spinoff of ‘SNL’
Baldwin opened Thursday’s episode of “Weekend Update: Summer Edition” by satirizing Trump’s rally in Phoenix on Tuesday. In the skit , Baldwin’s Trump gave a send-off to former presidential adviser…
Music
Taylor Swift releases new song ‘Look What You Made Me Do’
Taylor Swift’s upcoming album, “reputation,” is expected to be released Nov. 10.Big Machine via AP The 27-year-old singer dropped the upbeat song “Look What You Made Me Do” – which…
Arts and Entertainment
‘Cheers’ actor, radio host Jay Thomas dies at 69
A publicist for actor and radio host Jay Thomas says he has died at age 69.Nick Ut/AP file He was “one of the funniest and kindest men I have had…
Arts and Entertainment
‘Through Lela’s Eyes’ submission deadline approaches
Prizes from $150 to $650 will be presented to winning photographers. The contest is sponsored by the Friends of the Durango Public Library, in memory of Lela Boyer. For submission…
Arts and Entertainment
Public library to offer brats to library card holders
The event will be held on the patio behind the building in celebration of the library card discount program. A free brat and a choice of soda, beer or water…
Arts and Entertainment
Ignacio library to host open studio
Artists may work on their own projects and socialize with others. The workshops are free and open to all. For more information, call 563-9287.
Arts and Entertainment
Artisans of Mancos to hold benefit for Nancy Hains
Hains recently left the gallery because of health issues, and proceeds will help her pay for medical bills. Artisans will feature wool creations, including blankets, hats, scarves, stuffed animals, bunny…
Books
Stew Mosberg releases book of short stories
“I started writing while I was working, and I loved the process,” he says. “I got a taste of the publishing life. When those came out and did pretty well,…
Visual Arts
Willowtail’s Peggy Cloy, and the events that shaped her
After decades of artist success, her masterpiece now is creating time and space for others
Visual Arts
Elevating the piñata from kids’ birthday parties to art
But contemporary artist Justin Favela raises the papier-mâché technique to the level of fine art. Favela’s home away from home since Monday has been the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s Art…
Arts and Entertainment
Arts Calendar
Kirk James Band, 5-9 p.m., Rubio’s Fine Mexican Dining, 116 South Main Ave., Aztec, 334-0599. The Ben Gibson Band, 5:30 p.m., Balcony Bar & Grill, 600 Main Ave. Terry Hartzel,…
Film
‘Wind River’ an effective thriller
Elizabeth Olsen and Jeremy Renner star in “Wind River.”Fred Hayes/The Weinstein Co. Because the circumstances are suspicious, the tribal police chief (played by a flawlessly deadpan Graham Greene) calls the…
Film
Movies playing in Durango Aug. 25-31
Philip Ng, left, and Yu Xia battle in “Birth of the Dragon.”James Dittiger/BH Tilt and WWE Studios via AP (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) Extraordinary: Stan Lee (128 E.…
Music
Bruno Mars meets source of nickname: Bruno Sammartino
Retired professional wrestler Bruno Sammartino examines U.S. rower Amanda Polk’s Olympic gold medal at the 81st Dapper Dan Awards and sports auction, a fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs…