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‘The Mountain Between Us’: Part survival drama, part romance, after a plane crash

As snowflakes go, few are more special than the ones that alight with pristine delicacy on Idris Elba’s eyebrows in “The Mountain Between Us.” Those preternaturally attractive snowflakes kno...

DATE: Oct 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

‘Battle of the Sexes’ is about a tennis match – but it feels a lot like the 2016 election

Like so much in pop culture these days, “Battle of the Sexes,” seems specially made for our divisive times. Never mind that the real-life events from the movie took place in 1973. ...

DATE: Oct 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Resignations, fallout grows for embattled producer Weinstein

LOS ANGELES – Attorney Lisa Bloom said Saturday she is no longer representing movie mogul Harvey Weinstein as he confronts sexual harassment allegations dating back years, while a TV news an...

DATE: Oct 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Bellini’s ‘Norma’ launches MET Live in HD at FLC

If you live in occupied territory, your choices are limited: collaborate or resist. Norma, the title character in Vincenzo Bellini’s opera of the same name, does both – with disastrous resul...

DATE: Oct 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

‘Blade Runner 2049’ beats original

The sci-fi classic “Blade Runner” is beloved – and rightly so – not just for its compelling narrative of the lonely hunter, but for the package that the futuristic fable came wrapped in. Bas...

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

San Juan Symphony, choral societies unite for concert

In early October, “Requiem for Eagles” will briefly alight in Durango and Telluride. At 7 pm. Saturday, David Lingle’s contemporary version of the ancient Latin Mass for the Dead...

DATE: Oct 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Manhattan Short Film Festival screens in Durango, Cortez theaters

Audience will vote on 10 shorts at screenings this weekend

DATE: Oct 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Arts Calendar

Friday Sorrel Sky Gallery 2017 Workshop Series, 9 a.m. Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave. Cowboy Poetry Train, 10 a.m., $59-$159, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad,...

DATE: Oct 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Garrison Keillor ‘Just Passing Through’ Durango

Former ‘Prairie Home Companion ’ host headed to town on Tuesday

DATE: Oct 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Radiohead, Simone and Moody Blues are Rock Hall nominees

NEW YORK – British rockers Radiohead, singer Nina Simone and The Moody Blues are among the first-time nominees on the ballot for induction next year into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. ...

DATE: Oct 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Movies playing in Durango Oct. 6-12

Animas City Theatre (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com)(For showtimes, visit www.animascitytheatre.com) Gaslight Theatre (102 Fifth St. Next to the ...

DATE: Oct 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Jennifer Lopez cancels Las Vegas performances after shooting

LAS VEGAS – Jennifer Lopez is canceling her Las Vegas performances this week out of respect to the victims of the deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history. The entertainer on Tue...

DATE: Oct 4, 2017 | 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.