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‘Rough Night’: Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue

The concept of “Rough Night” isn’t an especially original one. With its story about a Miami bachelorette party that goes outrageously off the rails, comparisons to “The Hangover” and “Brides...

DATE: Jun 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Director John Avildsen dies at 81; won Oscar for ‘Rocky’

LOS ANGELES – John G. Avildsen, who directed “Rocky” and “The Karate Kid” – two dark-horse, underdog favorites that went on to become Hollywood franchises – died Friday at age 81. ...

DATE: Jun 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Dr. Dre pledges $10M for Compton High performing arts center

COMPTON, Calif. – Dr. Dre is pledging $10 million toward the construction of a performing arts center at Compton High School. The Compton Unified School District said Thursday tha...

DATE: Jun 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Yoko Ono gets co-writing credit on ‘Imagine’

NEW YORK – Yoko Ono, who was previously credited as a co-producer on John Lennon’s “Imagine,” will earn a co-writing credit on the 1971 song. David Israelite, the president and CE...

DATE: Jun 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

‘Cars 3’ finally running out of gas?

Lightning McQueen’s third time around the track is showing signs that Disney/Pixar’s reliable “Cars” franchise may, after two popular and original installments in the series of animated tale...

DATE: Jun 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Arts Calendar

Friday Happy Hour at The MakerLab, 4-7 p.m., 1285 Camino del Rio. Lacey Black, 5 p.m., Serious Texas BBQ, 650 Camino del Rio, 563-4675. Pete Giuliani Band, 5-...

DATE: Jun 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Concerts, arts heat up summer in Durango

Music, festivals, kids events offer plenty to do

DATE: Jun 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Anita Pallenberg, muse for The Rolling Stones, dead at 75

NEW YORK – Anita Pallenberg, a model and actress who had children with Keith Richards and served as a muse for The Rolling Stones, has died. She was 75. A spokesperson for Richard...

DATE: Jun 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Movies playing in Durango June 16-22

Animas City Theatre (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) Paris Can Wait (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com)When her director husband i...

DATE: Jun 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt touring this summer

NEW YORK – James Taylor might just be the happiest road warrior touring today, so what makes him happier? Bringing on old friend Bonnie Raitt this summer for concerts that include...

DATE: Jun 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Worried about your favorite TV show?

The recent cancellations of series such as WGN’s “Underground,” Netflix’s “Sense8” and “The Get Down,” as well as network series including “American Crime” led me to ponder last week whether...

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

‘The Mummy’ is an ominous introduction to a new movie universe

Given that “Spider-Man” is getting its third reboot since 2002, it’s a small miracle that Universal waited as long as it did to resurrect 1999’s wildly successful sleeper hit “The Mummy.” In...

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

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.