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Maya Rudolph to star in live ‘A Christmas Story’ in December

NEW YORK – The Fox network has cast Maya Rudolph to help lead the live TV musical “A Christmas Story” this winter. The “Saturday Night Live” veteran and star of “Bridesmaids” will...

DATE: Aug 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

The arguments about women and power in ‘Game of Thrones’ have never been more unsettling

“Game of Thrones” is a series that embodies the tropes of high fantasy and subverts them. And in no area in the series has that been more clear than its gender politics. Women on ...

DATE: Aug 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

James Cameron says ‘Terminator 2’ as ‘timely as it ever was’

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – James Cameron has taken time out from crafting the upcoming four “Avatar” sequels to return to one of his old films, one he says is as up-to-the-minute as ever – “T...

DATE: Aug 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Movies playing in Durango Aug. 11-17

Animas City Theatre (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) Maudie (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com)Based on a true story. An unlikely ...

DATE: Aug 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Elvis Presley’s friends feel love, pain, 40 years after his death

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – It isn’t just the legend of Elvis Presley that has unmatched staying power 40 years after his death. The guilt, pain and regret felt by those who knew and loved him lingers,...

DATE: Aug 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

‘Annabelle: Creation’ scary good

If we have learned anything from the Cooking Channel, it’s that talent isn’t defined by the ingredients you use but what you do with them. By that measure, director David F. Sandberg is an a...

DATE: Aug 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Judge tosses DJ’s lawsuit against Taylor Swift in groping trial

DENVER – A judge on Friday threw out a former radio host’s case against Taylor Swift in a trial that delved into their dueling lawsuits over whether he groped her during a backstage meet-and...

DATE: Aug 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

James McMurtry to perform at Durango Arts center

It’s a pretty cool day when Stephen King says you’re the country’s “fiercest songwriter,” which is what he said about Austin, Texas-based James McMurtry. He’s a man who’s not shy about talki...

DATE: Aug 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Third annual Durango Rockfest powers into Buckley Park

Thirteen bands to tear up two stages

DATE: Aug 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Arts Calendar

Friday Lawn Chair Kings, 5:30 p.m., Balcony bar & Grill, 600 Main Ave. Lacey Black, 6 p.m., Fox Fire Farms, 5513 County Road 321. Kyle Park in concert, 6:30 p...

DATE: Aug 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Kyle Park helps kick off new La Plata County Fair concert event

Country musician, with special guest, to headline new event

DATE: Aug 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Taylor Swift testifies former DJ groped her under her skirt

DENVER – Taylor Swift testified Thursday that a former radio DJ reached under her skirt and intentionally grabbed her backside during a meet-and-a-greet photo session before a 2013 concert i...

DATE: Aug 10, 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.