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Jason Reitman to direct ‘Ghostbusters’ sequel for summer 2020

LOS ANGELES – Ivan Reitman is passing the “Ghostbusters” torch to his son. Four-time Oscar nominee Jason Reitman is set to direct a new installment in the “Ghostbusters” series fo...

DATE: Jan 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Loretta Lynn plans 87th birthday all-star tribute concert

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country music queen Loretta Lynn has big plans for her 87th birthday this April in the form of an all-star tribute concert featuring Jack White, Garth Brooks, George Strai...

DATE: Jan 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

A critically acclaimed National Gallery show must come down, so workers are moving the art without pay

WASHINGTON – The Rachel Whiteread sculpture show at the National Gallery of Art ended its four-month run this weekend, but because of the partial government shutdown, no one had been able to...

DATE: Jan 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

‘Adventure’ books publisher sues Netflix over ‘Bandersnatch’

BURLINGTON, Vt. – The company that publishes the “Choose Your Own Adventure” novels is suing Netflix, seeking $25 million in damages over an interactive film in the science fiction “Black Mi...

DATE: Jan 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Books

As MTV launches a Staten Island reality show, New York’s mayor accuses it of ‘peddling stereotypes’

MTV will crack the proverbial champagne bottle over “Made in Staten Island,” a new series following a handful of young adults from the New York borough. The reality TV show follows the gritt...

DATE: Jan 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

The Met’s ‘Adriana Lecouvreur’: A lesson in love triangles

When the real Adriana Lecouvreur died in Paris on March 30, 1730, she was only 37. Rumors spread that she had been poisoned by the Duchesse de Bouillon, her rival for the love of Maurice de ...

DATE: Jan 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Four Corners Community Band to resume practice in Cortez

The Four Corners Community Band will resume practice from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday beginning Jan. 14 at First Baptist, 100 N. Market St., in Cortez. The voluntary band, made...

DATE: Jan 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Georgia O’Keeffe Museum’s director to step down

SANTA FE – Georgia O’Keeffe Museum’s director is stepping down. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports the board of trustees of the Santa Fe museum announced this week that Robert Kr...

DATE: Jan 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

‘On the Basis of Sex’: Doesn’t do RBG justice, but fans may dissent

By combating gender discrimination that was enshrined in American law, future Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg helped expand the concept of “equal justice for all” to encompass a lo...

DATE: Jan 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Retired musician uses skills to teach square dance

Learn some steps Saturday at Florida Grange

DATE: Jan 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Photography club to meet Thursday

Durango Photography Club will presents “Cave Photography: Illuminating Space in the Absence of Light” with Stephen Eginoire at its January meeting. Durango photographer and writer...

DATE: Jan 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

DHS students accepted into Western Slope Honor Jazz Band

Durango High School Jazz Band members Warner Becher (trombone), Holden Becher (tenor saxophone), Celia Chick (bass), Ben DeBelina (alternate bass) and Ella Gavlinski (piano) have been accept...

DATE: Jan 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.