Performing Arts
An inky-black comic opera for our time
The MET updates Roman skullduggery in ‘Agrippina’
Arts & Entertainment
Film
Navajo metal bands featured in Durango Independent Film Festival’s Native Cinema Program
One of those stories, “Metal From the Dirt,” is featured in Extreme Roots – Native Cinema Program. It’s a short film – 14 minutes long – that tells the story…
Arts and Entertainment
Original ‘Flash Gordon’ comic strip art headed to auction
The auction house Profiles in History said Wednesday it will sell the drawing March 31. The pencil-and-ink drawing by artist Alex Raymond was first published in January 1934, and the…
Film
Movies playing in Durango Feb. 28-March 5
Elisabeth Moss stars in “The Invisible Man.”Courtesy of IMDB (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) (15th annual Durango Independent Film Festival. For more information, visit Gaslight Theatre (102 Fifth St.…
Performing Arts
Laurie Anderson among new arts academy inductees
AndersonCourtesy of IMDB “I had only a hazy idea of what it was so I was a little mystified,” Anderson says of the academy, which, among other programs, gives out…
Arts and Entertainment
Sorrel Sky Gallery to host Native American film reception and jewelry show with Ray Tracey
Featured frequently in premiere western art publications such as in Cowboys & Indians magazine, Tracey’s jewelry has been included in major exhibitions and collections throughout the world, and he has…
Arts and Entertainment
Raven Narratives to host live storytelling event
The show will feature powerful, potent, humorous and authentic-to-themselves true stories from these storytellers: Bailey Carlson, Sue Vanden Brink Loweree, Daisy Perez, Ellen Shinkle, Kathy Forrest, Robin Brodsky, Kate Sutton…
Local News
Durango’s ‘Lego Bomber’ builds his way into Carbondale sculpture show
Sam Bridgham to showcase his Solstice Tower creation
Arts and Entertainment
Party for the puppies
Lisa Parker’s Puppies, a nonprofit, foster-based dog and puppy rescue, will throw its biggest fundraiser of the year with its Paws For Celebration, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at…
Books
Review: Author Pam Houston finds ‘hope in the high country’
“Deep Creek” author Pam Houston will discuss her book next week at Pine River Library in Bayfield.Courtesy of Maria’s Bookshop Houston’s most well known books include “Cowboys Are My Weakness”…
Film
Netflix series explores the assassination of Malcolm X
Civil rights leader Malcolm X speaks to reporters May 16, 1963, in Washington, D.C. “Who Killed Malcolm X?” currently streaming on Netflix, dives into questions surrounding his assassination and allegations…
Visual Arts
Common ground: New Face Productions brings global project to Durango
From left to right, volunteers Jana Goldstein, Sue Kirkham and Ilze Aviks work on the Inside Out Project.Courtesy of Julia Klema The global Inside Out Project has come here thanks…
Arts and Entertainment
Seasons Rotisserie & Grill to host “Burning Down the House” annual benefit to thank and support Durango’s emergency responders
This year, Seasons Executive Chef Shane Lovelady and the team will maintain the “fire” theme creating special dinner menu items that are “smoky” and “spicy hot.” Proceeds from beverage and…
Performing Arts
Tim Robbins, The Actors’ Gang to stage ‘The New Colossus’ at Concert Hall
Play celebrates courage, character of refugees who’ve come to the U.S.
Film
Movies playing in Durango Feb. 21-27
Harrison Ford plays John Thornton in the film “Call of the Wild.”20th Century Fox via AP (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) Bolshoi Ballet: Giselle (Sunday only) When Giselle learns…
Arts and Entertainment
‘Good Times’ Ja’Net DuBois dies; co-wrote ‘Jeffersons’ theme
DuBois’ song “Movin’ on Up” provided a joyous intro to “The Jeffersons” during the show’s 10-season run. BernNadette Stanis, who played Thelma Evans Anderson on “Good Times” and remained close…
Books
Winfrey holds TV discussion about ‘American Dirt’ in Arizona
The talk show host organized her much-hyped conversation with author Jeanine Cummins on Thursday after inviting about 250 people to the Harkins Theatres Arizona Pavilions in southern Arizona, the Arizona…
Visual Arts
‘Two Old Guys’: Durango Arts Center to host collaborative show
“Two Old Guys,” which features the work of local artists Peter Alphonso Martin and Mike Scieszka, will kick off with an opening artist reception at 5 p.m. Feb. 22 at…
Film
Filmmaker seeking actors for new movie
Native American, non-Native American performers sought for ‘Touch the Water’
Arts and Entertainment
Music in the Mountains to host local fourth and fifth graders for Taste of Music concert
Students in fourth and fifth grade from Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, Dolores and Mancos will attend a free field trip featuring performances by the Fort Lewis College Music Department at the…
Film
Movies playing in Durango Feb. 14-20
Sonic must try to stop the villainous Dr. Robotnik in “Sonic the Hedgehog.”Paramount Pictures/Sega of America via AP (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) NTLive: Hansard (Saturday and Sunday only)…
Film
German filmmaker Vilsmaier, known for ‘Stalingrad,’ dies
His agent confirmed Wednesday that Vilsmaier “died peacefully at his home” in Bavaria on Tuesday. Vilsmaier’s 1993 film “Stalingrad” painted a grim picture of the fate of a group of…
Arts and Entertainment
Catch Durango native on Disney’s ‘Zombies 2’
Pearce Joza plays a teenage werewolf
New Mexico
Renowned potter shapes fine arts program at San Juan College
Don Ellis’ father once told him: ‘Whatever you want to do, do it. Just be damn good at it.’
Film
From Pitt to ‘1917,’ what to anticipate at Sunday’s Oscars
Workers roll out the red carpet for Sunday’s 92nd Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Wednesday in Los Angeles.Chris Pizzello/Associated Press After the shortest awards season in decades, the…
Books
Focus turns to Latino authors amid ‘American Dirt’ debate
Writer and activist Luis J. Rodriguez is seen at his independent bookstore and community center “Tia Chucha” in Los Angeles. Rodriguez’s collection of essays released Jan. 28 is among the…
Arts and Entertainment
Robert Conrad, star of “The Wild, Wild West,” dies at 84
Family spokesperson Jeff Ballard said Conrad died Saturday morning in Malibu, California, from heart failure. With his good looks and strong physique, Conrad was a rising young actor in the…
Music
Irish folk/ballad band The High Kings reschedule show
Issues with travel visas impact the band’s Feb. 15 performance at Concert Hall
Arts and Entertainment
Actor-comedian Orson Bean, 91, hit and killed by car in LA
The Los Angeles County coroner’s office confirmed Bean’s Friday night death, saying it was being investigated as a “traffic-related” fatality. The coroner’s office provided the location where Bean was found,…