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‘Rick and Morty’ creator Dan Harmon deletes Twitter account as culture wars heat up online

For creators of pop content, the social media reckoning is in full swing. Right on the heels of Disney firing James Gunn from “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” over “indefensible” ...

DATE: Jul 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

John Waters, others celebrate the anniversary of ‘Hairspray’

LOS ANGELES – Ricki Lake never in her wildest dreams thought she’d be celebrating the 30th anniversary of the film “Hairspray” at the lofty Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. ...

DATE: Jul 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Even before Jenelle Evans’ gun incident, ‘Teen Mom’ had a controversial history

On Monday, MTV aired footage of “Teen Mom 2″ star Jenelle Evans reaching for a handgun during a heated confrontation with an aggressive driver – all while her 8-year-old son sat beside her. ...

DATE: Jul 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

#WeAreGroot: How Hollywood is reacting to James Gunn’s Disney firing

In the weekend after writer-director James Gunn was ousted from Disney/Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” stars from his $1.6 billion film franchise and other Hollywood colleagues ha...

DATE: Jul 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Celebrities offer singer Demi Lovato support after reports of hospitalization for apparent overdose

Several celebrities, including recent collaborators, publicly offered support for Demi Lovato amid reports that the pop singer had been hospitalized after an apparent overdose. Si...

DATE: Jul 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Music

Movies playing in Durango July 27-Aug. 2

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 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Tarnished Brass returns to Cortez for free outdoor concert

Band plans lighthearted songs and the unforgettable ‘Ashokan Farewell’

DATE: Jul 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Music in the Mountains offers two preludes, Mozart and Mussorgsky

“Right now, I couldn’t be happier,” Dallas composer David Sterrett said during intermission on opening night, July 13, at Music in the Mountains. His new composition, “Brighter Than the Flam...

DATE: Jul 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Music

Potter, painter headed to Artisans of Mancos

Opening reception planned for Ann Sciba; painter coming soon

DATE: Jul 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Williams’ Mexican-American roots explored in PBS film

ALBUQUERQUE – Ted Williams is the last major league baseball player to hit over .400. The Boston Red Sox slugger captivated millions with his dazzling swing and towering homers throughout th...

DATE: Jul 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Cortez Public Library announces August Storytime lineup

The Cortez Public Library has announced its August lineup for the Raising Readers Storytime program, held at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. ...

DATE: Jul 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Arts Calendar

Friday Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., 375-3380. Kids Summer Reading Program: Caregiver Cafe, 11 a.m., Pine River Library, 3...

DATE: Jul 19, 2018 | 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.