Arts & Entertainment

An American master
Film

An American master

December 7, 2014

John Wimberley, a self-taught photographer known for his ethereal black and white images, is the subject of documentary that will premiere at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Open Shutter Gallery, 735…

Yoga: From mat to stage
Arts and Entertainment

Yoga: From mat to stage

December 7, 2014

Performance project fuses dance, music with ancient practice

Arts Briefs
Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

December 7, 2014

The work of Durango photographer Joaquin Salazar is featured in a new online exhibit “Visions of the Bosque.” The exhibit is part of the “Save the Bosque” campaign, which aims…

Grammy nominations go to Smith, Swift, Azalea
Arts and Entertainment

Grammy nominations go to Smith, Swift, Azalea

December 5, 2014

Taylor Swift’ single “Shake it Off” has been nominated for a Grammy for record of the year.Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP The Recording Academy was announcing the nominees for its 57th…

Movies playing in Durango Nov. 28-Dec. 4
Film

Movies playing in Durango Nov. 28-Dec. 4

December 4, 2014

(128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) Birdman. A black comedy that tells the story of an actor (Michael Keaton) – famous for portraying an iconic superhero – as he struggles…

Still Showing
Film

Still Showing

December 4, 2014

From left, Kowalski, voiced by Chris Miller, Skipper, voiced by Tom McGrath, Rico, voiced by Conrad Vernon and Private, voiced by Christpher Knights return for another adventure in “The Penguins…

The Weekender
Arts and Entertainment

The Weekender

December 4, 2014

Some top picks of things to do this weekend in Durango

Arts Briefs
Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

December 4, 2014

Ruth Cutcher and The Guitar Dojo Kids – musicians who range in age from 6 to 12 – will perform a free classical guitar concert from 3 to 5 p.m.…

Stanton’s Southwest
Visual Arts

Stanton’s Southwest

December 4, 2014

Toh-Atin Gallery, 145 W. Ninth St., is exhibiting a special selection of work by Stanton Englehart, a well-loved Durango art figure who passed away in 2009. Englehart, the former head…

A&E Happenings Dec. 5-11
Arts and Entertainment

A&E Happenings Dec. 5-11

December 4, 2014

Festival of Trees, 1-6 p.m., Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, 479 Main Ave., a local tradition that benefits people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, 247-2733. 40th Annual Holiday…

This season, shy away from safe movies
Film

This season, shy away from safe movies

December 4, 2014

Bruce Willis’ classic action movie, “Die Hard,” is a great holiday movie for action fans.Jacquelyn Martin/Associated Press file photo Christmas is an easy gateway for family films and romantic comedies…

Sundance names competition films
Film

Sundance names competition films

December 4, 2014

Joseph Fiennes, left, and Nicole Kidman in a scene from “Strangerland,” a film by Kim Farrant.Associated Press photo/Sundance Institute, Ross McDonnell Festival organizers revealed the slate of films Wednesday by…

And the Grammy nomination goes to…
Music

And the Grammy nomination goes to…

December 3, 2014

Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, file<br><br>Sam Smith is a top contender at this year’s Grammy awards. SAM AND SIA Sam Smith is a shoo-in for nominations in the top categories at…

Ed Sheeran is Spotify’s most streamed act of 2014
Arts and Entertainment

Ed Sheeran is Spotify’s most streamed act of 2014

December 3, 2014

Singer Ed Sheeran was the most-streamed artist of 2014 on Spotify.Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP Spotify announced its top streaming artists, albums and songs of 2014 on Wednesday. Pharrell’s ubiquitous “Happy”…

Relics from ‘Wonder Years’ given to Smithsonian
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Relics from ‘Wonder Years’ given to Smithsonian

December 2, 2014

Joanne Savage, mother of Fred Savage, speaks during a ceremony to donate memorabilia to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington Tuesday.Associated Press photo/Cliff Owen Costumes, studio tapes,…

Rolling Stones’ sax player Bobby Keys dead
Music

Rolling Stones’ sax player Bobby Keys dead

December 2, 2014

Saxophonist Bobby Keys, seen here signing a copy of his autobiography, Every Night’s a Saturday Night: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Life of Legendary Sax Man Bobby Keys, for fan Jo…

Our people, places and culture
Visual Arts

Our people, places and culture

December 1, 2014

“Durango City Limits,” a juried photography competition with a focus on the people, places and culture of Durango, opened Monday at the Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave. The…