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The Weekender
Arts and Entertainment

The Weekender

January 21, 2016

Some top picks for what to do this weekend in and around Durango

Will Smith joins Oscars boycott
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Will Smith joins Oscars boycott

January 21, 2016

“My wife’s not going. It would be awkward for me to show up with Charlize (Theron),” said Smith on ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Thursday. “We’ve discussed it, but at…

Movies playing in Durango Jan. 22-28
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Movies playing in Durango Jan. 22-28

January 21, 2016

(128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) Spotlight The riveting true story of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Boston Globe investigation that would rock the city and cause a crisis in one of…

Next ‘Star Wars’ release delayed
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Next ‘Star Wars’ release delayed

January 21, 2016

Daisey Ridley as Rey, left, and John Boyega as Finn, star in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” directed by J.J. Abrams. On Wednesday, The Walt Disney Co. announced that the…

Review: Spotlight
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Review: Spotlight

January 21, 2016

The Chicago Sun-Tmes Ask anyone who has worked for a newspaper to name the best movie ever made about our profession, and it’s an upset when “All the President’s Men”…

A growing backlash over Oscars sequel
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A growing backlash over Oscars sequel

January 21, 2016

Comedian Chris Rock is scheduled to host the Oscars Feb. 28, and has unveiled a new promotion for the broadcast, calling the ceremony “The White BET Awards.”Associated Press The Academy…

Boston orchestra loaning patrons iPads
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Boston orchestra loaning patrons iPads

January 21, 2016

The Boston Symphony Orchestra is loaning iPads to concertgoers during performances in hopes of drawing new audiences to classical music.CHARLES KRUPA/Associated Press But as part of an effort to draw…

Arts & Entertainment Calendar
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Arts & Entertainment Calendar

January 20, 2016

Pete Giuliani solo acoustic show, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Dante’s Bistro, Purgatory. Opening reception: Site Unseen: Anna Hepler, 4:30 -6 p.m., Fort Lewis College Gallery, fortlewis.edu/art-design/ArtGallery.aspx. Eric Hisaw, 7…

Country-blues guitarist to perform at Cortez theater
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Country-blues guitarist to perform at Cortez theater

January 20, 2016

Hisaw The solo artist from Las Cruces, New Mexico, is known for his heart-felt lyrics that take the audience on a journey of loss, inspiration, movement and recovery. Playing guitar…

Wild and Scenic film festival to benefit land conservancy
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Wild and Scenic film festival to benefit land conservancy

January 20, 2016

The event is a benefit for the Montezuma Land Conservancy. “Eleven films will shown from all over world that inspire action for conservation,” said MLC director Jon Leibowitz. Tickets are…

Arts Briefs
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Arts Briefs

January 20, 2016

The Durango Arts Center announces the following events: “Viewpoints: An Inspiring Approach to Creating Theatre” with Leah Brewer will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 6 in…

Ride Along 2
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Ride Along 2

January 14, 2016

This is 100 minutes of recycled shtick – a cop film with no roots in actual police work, but a deep connection to dozens of other cop films. From the…

Movies playing in Durango Jan. 15-21
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Movies playing in Durango Jan. 15-21

January 14, 2016

(128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) The Danish Girl The remarkable love story inspired by the lives of artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Lili and Gerda’s marriage and work…

A&E Calendar
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A&E Calendar

January 14, 2016

Andy Janowsky, 5:30-10 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. Kirk James, 6 p.m. 6512 Restaurant & Lounge, 152 E College Drive, 247-9083., Lisa Blue and Her Big Dance Band,…

A&E Briefs
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A&E Briefs

January 14, 2016

Durango Friends of the Arts, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization, will host a general membership meeting on Jan. 21. A social will be held at 10 a.m., followed by the meeting…

The Weekender
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The Weekender

January 14, 2016

Things to do in and around Durango

‘Norm of the North’ goes south, fast
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‘Norm of the North’ goes south, fast

January 14, 2016

Does “Norm of the North” focus on a protagonist who happens to be a furry creature? Yes (see above). Like most movie polar bears, Norm is terrible at hunting seals…

Movie: Truth
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Movie: Truth

January 14, 2016

Having said that, “Truth” is a strange interpretation of events, in which the visuals and the music sometimes seem to be nudging us in one direction, even as the screenplay…

Legendary musician David Bowie dies of cancer at 69
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Legendary musician David Bowie dies of cancer at 69

January 11, 2016

David Bowie, the innovative and iconic singer whose illustrious career lasted five decades, died Sunday after battling cancer for 18 months. He was 69.Associated Press file photo Bowie, whose hits…