Arts and Entertainment
A different, turbulent toy story: Merely Players tells a colorful, episodic tale
‘The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane’ opens Dec. 18
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Movie Review: A ‘Lord of the Rings’ tradition turns small-scale in the anime ‘Rohirrim’
Gaia Wise and Luca Pasqualino are the voices of Hera and Wulf in “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.” (Courtesy of IMDb) It’s a discombobulating experience,…
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Santa’s book picks for young readers
From babies to young adults, there are plenty of fun options
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Support local artists and celebrate the season with the DAC
Jason Lythgoe As the holiday season approaches, the Durango Arts Center is the perfect place to find unique gifts while supporting our vibrant local arts community. With the Artisans Market…
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Sunflower Theatre prepares to host Raven Narratives Live Storytelling Slam
Event allows audience members to tell their stories based on the night’s theme
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Stephen King’s Maine radio stations will go silent for good on New Year’s Eve
Author Stephen King’s radio stations will shut down at the end of the year. (Courtesy of IMDb) BANGOR, Maine – Stephen King’s raucous rock ’n’ roll radio station is going…
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Slapstick movie about beavers one of 2024’s biggest indie hits
‘Hundreds of Beavers’ made for just $150,000
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‘Dead Air’ tells history of night Orson Welles unleashed fake Martian invasion
(Courtesy of Maria’s Bookshop) Long before Donald Trump used the term “fake news” to complain about coverage he didn’t like, Orson Welles mastered the art of actual fake news. Welles’…
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The music of Christmas: Two holiday offerings at Community Concert Hall
Santa Claus will even put in an appearance
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Review: Though earnest and visually dazzling, ‘Moana 2’ is more dull than shiny
Auli'i Cravalho voices Moana in “Moana 2,” opening this week at Stadium 9. (Courtesy of IMDb) The warm Polynesian spirit and open-sea sense of adventure is back in “Moana 2,”…
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Alice Brock, who helped inspire Arlo Guthrie’s classic ‘Alice’s Restaurant,’ dies at 83
In lengthy posts on his Facebook page and website, 73-year-old folk singer Arlo Guthrie announced Friday he is retiring from performance immediately. He’s canceled numerous shows next year and says…
Education
Photos: MCHS’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ makes history
Play was sold out for its final three nights
Community
Dolores Christmas Craft Bazaar prepares to spread holiday cheer
The annual bazaar features local artisans and vendors
Local News
Want to learn how to make professional-looking Christmas decorations?
Cinder and Pine Weddings will teach finer points of exquisite bows and centerpiece decorations on Dec. 15 at Weminuche Woodfire Grill in Vallecito
Education
Sunflower Theatre to host eighth grade poetry performance
Poetry helps students reflect about their lives, teacher says
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Local holiday shopping is here
Bazaars, other Yuletide activities kick off this weekend
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Two tales, one stage: The holiday magic of repertory theater
Mona Wood-PattersonKara Cavalca Photo+Video Mounting two theatrical productions in repertory is an exhilarating juggling act. For the past few weeks, Merely Players has been taking on the ambitious challenge of…
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Unitarian Universalist recital series launches 17th season
Pianist Marilyn Mangold Garst to play solo show
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Review: ‘Wicked’ fans, rejoicify! Erivo, Grande shine in lavish adaptation of Broadway classic
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo star in “Wicked.” (Courtesy of IMDB) It’s the ultimate celebrity redemption tour, two decades in the making. In the annals of pop culture, few characters…
Local News
Durango gamer takes his shot at world championship
High-tier skills led Jordan Groetken to a top-of-class community
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Calendar celebrates knitting in unexpected places
‘Extreme Knitting 2025’ also helps support nonprofits
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Review: ‘Red One’ tries to supersize the Christmas movie
Dwayne Johnson and J.K. Simmons star in “Red One.” (Courtesy of IMDb) Ah, the Christmas movie. That old chestnut. That cozy perennial pastime where – let’s just pick one scene…
Local News
Durango named ‘Small Community of the Year’ by Colorado economic development group
Housing initiatives, support for the arts cited as city’s standout efforts
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The mind in motion: FLC mounts vibrant ‘Behind Me is Silence’
Devised theater performance runs through Saturday
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Actor Tony Todd, known for his role in the movie ‘Candyman’ and other films, dies at 69
Tony Todd stars in 1992’s “Candyman.” Todd died Wednesday at age 69. (Courtesy of IMDb) Actor Tony Todd, known for his haunting portrayal of a killer in the horror film…
Tri-Cities
What’s with the big hole in Bloomfield?
B8D LLC in Bloomfield looking to provide sand to area industries
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Da-Da-Da DUNNN
Violinist joins San Juan Symphony Orchestra to celebrate Beethoven
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Crystal Hartman comes home
Artist returns to Durango for new show at Studio &
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The Weekender: Album collectors, start your turntables
Four Corners Vinyl record Club hosts show at La Plata County Fairgrounds
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Kate Niles’ new novel a veritable New Mexico buffet
Maria’s Bookshop will host an author event with novelist Kate Niles next week. (Courtesy of Maria’s Bookshop) Kate Niles’ new novel, “The Last Hanging of Ángel Martinez,” is a glorious…