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Arts Calendar

Friday Maria Samora, 9 a.m., Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave., 247-3555. Fifth annual Bizarre Bazaar, 10 a.m., Studio & Gallery, 1027 Main Ave. Preschool sto...

DATE: Dec 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Music in the Mountains’ Mischa Semanitzky ‘very dedicated to adopting Durango’

Friends, colleagues remember one of festival’s founders

DATE: Dec 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Movies playing in Durango Dec. 8-14

Animas City Theatre (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) The Florida Project (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com)The story of a precoci...

DATE: Dec 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Ice baths and M&Ms: Secrets of the Rockettes revealed

NEW YORK – One of the biggest draws in New York this time of year is the “Christmas Spectacular” featuring the iconic Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall. Everyone knows about their high kick...

DATE: Dec 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Here’s why the Garrison Keillor allegations stand out

The public first learned that Garrison Keillor had been accused of improper behavior from Garrison Keillor. The humorist emailed an Associated Press reporter on Wednesday to break the news –...

DATE: Dec 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Review: Best children’s books for Christmas

Wow! It’s that time of year again. Hopefully, Santa’s sleigh will be filled with books that will charm and engage young readers. Here are some stellar choices that will enchant all year long...

DATE: Dec 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Books

‘Embarrassed’ Geraldo Rivera apologizes for ‘tawdry’ memoir

NEW YORK – Geraldo Rivera is apologizing for a memoir published a quarter-century ago that recounts sexual experiences he says he’s now “embarrassed” about. In a tweet on Friday, ...

DATE: Dec 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Noel Night activities

Durango will kick off the holiday season with Noel Night starting at 5 p.m. today. Here are some of the music and entertainment activities being offered: 5-5:30 p.m: Escalante Orc...

DATE: Nov 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Arts Calendar

Friday Public Lands Art Show, all-day event, Smiley Cafe, 1309 East Third Ave. Fifth annual Bizarre Bazaar, 10 a.m., Studio & Gallery, 1027 Main Ave. Noel Nig...

DATE: Nov 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Book review: The Go-Backer

The Go-Backer details harsh reality of pioneer life

DATE: Nov 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Books

Louis L’Amour’s son publishes writer’s ‘Lost Treasures’

Posthumous publishing isn’t uncommon when it comes to writers who were as prolific as Louis L’Amour. Sometimes, the volume of unpublished work is big enough that what comes after their death...

DATE: Nov 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Books

Jim Nabors, TV’s homespun Gomer Pyle and singer, dies at 87

HONOLULU – Jim Nabors, the shy Alabaman whose down-home comedy made him a TV star as Gomer Pyle and whose surprisingly operatic voice kept him a favorite in Las Vegas and other showplaces, d...

DATE: Nov 30, 2017 | 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.