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Pine River Library continues outdoor movie series

An outdoor screening of the Disney musical “Moana” will be shown from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. July 28 at Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive. The film is about Moana, a Polyn...

DATE: Jul 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Meow Wolf gives Sweet 101 grant

Santa Fe-based art collective Meow Wolf recently selected Sweet 101, the only do-it-yourself music and arts venue in Durango, to receive a $1,000 grant. The funding is part of $256,000 in gr...

DATE: Jul 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Of course ‘Doctor Who’s’ new Doctor is a woman

Science fiction has always been about progress

DATE: Jul 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Beijing says no to Justin Bieber over past ‘bad behavior’

BEIJING – China’s capital says it won’t be inviting Justin Bieber to perform in the country because of his past “bad behavior,” although it did concede that the Canadian singer has talent. ...

DATE: Jul 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Judge halts sale of Madonna’s love letters and other personal items, which she claims were stolen

When a jailhouse letter from Tupac Shakur to Madonna claiming he ended their relationship because she was white surfaced this month on a rock and roll auction website, its origin was a myste...

DATE: Jul 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Jewelry designer Kenneth Jay Lane dies in N.Y. at age 85

NEW YORK – Costume jewelry designer Kenneth Jay Lane, whose creations caught the fancy of high society and the QVC crowd alike, has died in New York. He was 85. The executive vice...

DATE: Jul 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘Dunkirk’: Hero of the action genre

“Dunkirk” wastes no time dialing the intensity up to 11. Opening with a fleeting moment of calm, Christopher Nolan’s blast furnace of a World War II thriller introduces us – unde...

DATE: Jul 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Celebrate canines with Bow Wow Film Festival in Durango

All proceeds benefit La Plata County Humane Society

DATE: Jul 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Arts Calendar

Friday Terry Hartzel, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 247-4431. Pete Giuliani Band, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Balcony Bar and Grill, 600 Main Ave., 422-8008. ...

DATE: Jul 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Photography Club to show images of Latin America

Durango Photography Club will offer a photography presentation at 7 p.m. today (Thursday) in the Pine Room at La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Former National Geographi...

DATE: Jul 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Movies playing in Durango July 21-27

Animas City Theatre (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) The Beguiled (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com)The story unfolds during the ...

DATE: Jul 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

2 new Harry Potter books set to be published in October

LONDON – Two new books from the Harry Potter universe are set to be released as part of a British exhibition that celebrates the 20th anniversary of the launch of the series. The ...

DATE: Jul 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Books

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.