Books
Hillerman stands alone in spotlight of new novel
With strong characters, she emerges from father’s shadow
Arts & Entertainment
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Arts Briefs
i-Am Music, a nonprofit music education and outreach program serving the Four Corners, will host its end of the school year performance from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the…
Film
For some, buzz will outlast Cannes
Actor John C. Reilly performs during the awards ceremony at the 68th International Film Festival. Reilly appeared in two films at the festival, “The Lobster” and “Tale of Tales.”Lionel Cironneau/Associated…
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A&E Calendar
Father-Son Grill and Chill Pool Tournament, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Pongas Nightclub and Poolhall, 121 W. Eighth St., 382-8554. Life Drawing with Ed Bloster, 2-4 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East…
Local News
Somewhere over the (double) rainbow
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Kellie Day, an artist from Southwest Colorado, is offering “Pedal to Petal,” an online art class in which she’ll teach her mixed-media techniques June 13 at http://kelliedayart.com/ecourse/. The 12-day online…
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A&E Calendar
The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Cafe at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, 259-6580. Jeff Solon Jazz Duo, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Cafe at the…
Film
Emily Blunt lets her characters do the talking
Actress Emily Blunt is debuting her film “Sicario,” which translates as “hitman,” at the 68th Cannes International Film Festival in southern France. “I just love seeing people that don’t have…
Film
Review: Far from the Madding Crowd
Carey Mulligan, left, and Michael Sheen star in “Far From the Maddening Crowd.”Alex Bailey/Twentieth Century Fox Thomas Hardy’s novel Far from the Madding Crowd is not only female-led plot with…
Film
Review: Tomorrowland
Thomas Robinson, plays young Frank Walker in “Tomorrowland.”Film Frame/Disney Gee, where have we heard that before? I know: in a million other movies. This is the first major disappointment of…
Film
Review: Ex Machina
In a very near future, Caleb (Gleeson) wins a contest for the chance to spend a week assisting the owner, Nathan (Isaac), of the computer company he does coding for.…
Film
Movies playing in Durango May 15-21
(128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) Ex Machina Caleb Smith (Domhnall Gleeson), a programmer at an Internet-search giant, wins a competition to spend a week at the private mountain estate…
Film
Letterman leaves late night with thanks and a smile
People gather under the marquee of the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York before David Letterman’s final broadcast Wednesday, his 6,028th.Seth Wenig/Associated Press When David Letterman signed off CBS’ “Late…
Books
Local’s book explores West’s mining history
Courtesy photo After a lifetime of solitude, Chuck met fiery, beautiful and smart Janelle through her brother, Clarence. They married after a whirlwind, four-month romance. Janelle brought two daughters, Carmelita,…
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The 10th annual Pagosa Folk ’N Bluegrass festival will take place from June 5 to 7 at Reservoir Hill Park, 320 Hot Springs Blvd. in Pagosa Springs. The music goes…
Music
Taylor Swift makes history at Billboard Music Awards
Invision via Associated Press<br><br>Taylor Swift holds awards for top Billboard 200 album for “1989,” top female artist, chart achievement, top artist, top Billboard 200 artist, top hot 100 artist, top…
Film
Ad it up: A splendid drama, ‘Mad Men,’ comes to an end
He delivered. This incomparable drama set in the 1960s New York advertising world concluded its seven-season run Sunday night on AMC with a resolution that rang true to its spirit…
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Arts Briefs
Maria’s Bookshop will host author Anne Hillerman for a reading and signing of her new book, Rock With Wings, at 6:30 p.m. May 30 at the Smiley Theater, 1309 East…
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A&E Calendar
“Sirens: The Mountain Mermaids,” a photography exhibit by Alexi Hubbell, will be on display at The Lost Dog Bar & Lounge, 1150 Main Ave., through June 19. An opening reception…