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The Doobie Brothers reschedule 50th anniversary tour

NEW YORK – The Doobie Brothers are rescheduling their 50th anniversary tour because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees announced Tuesday that the...

DATE: May 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Author Murakami DJs ‘Stay Home’ radio show

TOKYO – Acclaimed Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami, hosting a special radio show from home, painted a brighter side of the world with his favorite music, and said the fight against the coro...

DATE: May 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Books

Arts Calendar

Editor’s note: It’s awesome to see events making their way back into the weekly A&E calendar after these crazy few months. If you have an event – including livestreams – please submit th...

DATE: May 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Recording Academy records John Prine song for charity

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Recording Academy has released a new recording of John Prine’s “Angel From Montgomery” with proceeds going to support the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund. Pr...

DATE: May 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Romance writers association announces new award, the Vivian

NEW YORK – The Romance Writers of America have dropped their annual RITA awards and replaced them with a prize dedicated to the association’s co-founder and meant to address criticisms about...

DATE: May 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Books

Remembering Cy Scarborough: Durango icon leaves behind more than musical legacy

For more than 50 years, Cy Scarborough spent summer nights entertaining countless tourists and residents at the Bar D Chuckwagon. His sense of humor and big heart have made him an icon. ...

DATE: May 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

A rare tribute to a rare musician: Cellist Lynn Harrell dies and Carnegie Hall marks his passage

Acclaimed American cellist Lynn Harrell died on April 27. His sudden death was not associated with the coronavirus. The news sent shock waves throughout the world of international music. ...

DATE: May 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Curtis Sittenfeld’s ‘Rodham’ imagines a different ‘Hillary’

NEW YORK – Over the past few years, author Curtis Sittenfeld has gotten to know Hillary Clinton in a way uniquely suited for a novelist – by writing a work of fiction about her. “...

DATE: May 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Books

‘Little Fires Everywhere’ director Lynn Shelton dies at 54

LOS ANGELES – Lynn Shelton, an independent filmmaker who directed “Humpday” and “Little Fires Everywhere,” has died. She was 54. Shelton’s publicist, Adam Kersh, said in a stateme...

DATE: May 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Fred Willard, the comedic improv-style actor, has died at 86

LOS ANGELES – Fred Willard, the comedic actor whose improv style kept him relevant for more than 50 years in films like “This Is Spinal Tap,” “Best In Show” and “Anchorman,” has died. He was...

DATE: May 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

‘The Blacksmith’ opera rescheduled for October

First professional show at Mancos Opera House still on

DATE: May 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Caitlin Cannon releases latest album

‘The TrashCannon Album’ explores hard truths

DATE: May 14, 2020 | 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.