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‘Well, that's it.’ 96-year-old DJ bids farewell in Hong Kong

HONG KONG – After more than seven decades in radio, a 96-year-old Hong Kong DJ bid farewell to his listeners Saturday with “Time to Say Goodbye,” sung by Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli. ...

DATE: May 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Still time to catch Durango Choral Society’s ‘Cabaret’

Durango Choral Society’s latest online show, “Cabaret,” premiered May 9, but if you missed it, you still have time to purchase a ticket. “Cabaret” features soloists, choirs and a jazz combo ...

DATE: May 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Treasure trove of rock memorabilia includes Kurt Cobain hair

NEW YORK (AP) — Guitars from Eddie Van Halen, Eric Clapton and Aerosmith as well as autographed memorabilia from The Beatles and even strands of hair from Kurt Cobain are some of the highlights of an online rock ‘n’ roll auction that ends over the weekend.

DATE: May 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Silenced by pandemic, Met Opera to make brief return

NEW YORK (AP) — Silenced for 14 months by the pandemic and dealing with labor strife, the Metropolitan Opera will make a brief return Sunday.

DATE: May 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Go-Go’s, Jay-Z and Foo Fighters in Rock Hall on first try

NEW YORK – The Go-Go’s, Jay-Z and Foo Fighters were elected Wednesday to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame their first time on the ballot, leading a class that also includes Tina Turner, Carole K...

DATE: May 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Summer camps walloped by pandemic prepare to reopen

Public health measures in place to limit COVID spread

DATE: May 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tawny Kitaen, star of ’80s rock music videos, dies at 59

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Tawny Kitaen, the sultry red-haired actress who appeared in rock music videos during they heyday of MTV and starred opposite Tom Hanks in the 1984 comedy “Bachelor Pa...

DATE: May 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

English rockers Genesis announce 1st U.S. tour in 14 years

NEW YORK – English rock band Genesis is returning to the U.S. for their first tour in 14 years. Phil Collins, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford announced The Last Domino? Tour on Thu...

DATE: Apr 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Music

Durango Choral Society taking you on a musical journey

Show premiers Friday night online

DATE: Apr 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Music

Animas City Theatre reopens its doors

Red Eyed Djinn, Elder Grown play this weekend and next

DATE: Apr 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Music

Prince fans pay respects at Paisley Park five years after death

CHANHASSEN, Minn. – Paisley Park, where Prince lived and worked, welcomed back select fans Wednesday to mark the fifth anniversary of his death from inside his creative sanctuary. Some wore ...

DATE: Apr 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Music

Jim Steinman, hitmaker for Meat Loaf and Celine Dion, dies

NEW YORK – Jim Steinman, the Grammy-winning composer who wrote Meat Loaf’s best-selling “Bat Out Of Hell” debut album as well as hits for Celine Dion, Air Supply and Bonnie Tyler, has died, ...

DATE: Apr 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Music