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Sundance Head, ‘The Voice’ winner, coming to Durango

For the second year, there will be live music at the upcoming La Plata County Fair. And this year’s performer comes with a pretty serious résumé. Soul country singer Sundance Head...

DATE: Aug 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Music

‘Christopher Robin’ a sweet tale

Despite a similar title, “Christopher Robin” is in no way to be confused with “Goodbye Christopher Robin,” last fall’s soberly fact-based drama about the relationship between “Winnie-the-Poo...

DATE: Aug 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Arts Calendar

Friday Telluride Jazz Festival, all day, Telluride. For schedule and tickets, visit www.telluridejazz.org. Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 E...

DATE: Aug 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

New music store owned by a familiar face

When Katzin Music closed this past spring, musicians were left with few local options when it came to buying the supplies they needed. But not long after Katzin’s retail doors cl...

DATE: Aug 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Music

Durango PlayFest is newest addition to region’s staged-reading circuit

National and local actors will read plays, keeping alive 50-year tradition

DATE: Aug 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

42nd annual Escalante Days to be held Aug. 10-11

Festival will feature games in the streets, 10-band concert

DATE: Aug 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez painter brings ‘personal’ art show to Olio in Mancos

Susan Reed’s work showcases rural life

DATE: Aug 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

42nd annual Escalante Days party scheduled for Aug. 10-11

Festival features games in the streets, 10-band concert

DATE: Jul 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Faced with losses, MoviePass discount ticket service increases fee

NEW YORK – MoviePass, the discount service for movie tickets, is raising prices by 50 percent and barring viewings of most major releases during the first two weeks. The new $15-a...

DATE: Jul 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Movies playing in Durango Aug. 3-9

Animas City Theatre (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) Won’t You Be My Neighbor? From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville (“20 Feet from Stardom”), ...

DATE: Jul 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

‘It hasn’t stopped my life at all’: Alan Alda reveals he has Parkinson’s disease

Actor Alan Alda, known for his roles on “M.A.S.H.,” “The West Wing” and “The Aviator,” announced on Tuesday that he has Parkinson’s disease. Speaking on “CBS This Morning,” Alda s...

DATE: Jul 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Neil Diamond thanks Colorado firefighters with performance

BASALT – Singer Neil Diamond gave an unexpected performance for firefighters battling a blaze near his Colorado home. The 77-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer took to the stage...

DATE: Jul 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Music

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.