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In ‘Snatched,’ Amy Schumer bungles through the jungle, laughing all the way

“Snatched,” an occasionally lazy but fitfully funny and generally pleasing comedy starring Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn, is a good news/bad news proposition. But in terms of providing an hour...

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

Last call for ‘Dessert with the Cast’

Along with Durango High School Troupe 1096’s last performance of “A Streetcar Named Desire” happening Saturday, it is also the final closing night “Dessert with the Cast” with desserts, coff...

DATE: May 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Arts Calendar

Friday “Constant State of Change” with Stephen Day and Ray Tracey, all-day event, Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave., 247-3555. Black Velvet Duo with Nina Sasaki and Larry C...

DATE: May 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Narrow River, Wide Sky an impressive debut novel

Author Jenny Forrester to speak at Maria’s

DATE: May 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Books

‘King Arthur’ hits reset on legend

Make no mistake: “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword” is a superhero origin story. To be sure, it’s an attempt not to reinvent the well-worn wheel of Arthurian legend, but to retrof...

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

‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Kill Bill’ actor Michael Parks dies at 77

NEW YORK – Michael Parks, a prolific character actor and a favorite of directors Quentin Tarantino and Kevin Smith, has died. He was 77. Parks’ agent, Jane Schulman, says the acto...

DATE: May 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Movies playing in Durango May 12-18

Animas City Theatre (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) The Princess Bride (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com)(Wednesday only) A lowl...

DATE: May 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Sturgill Simpson leads nominees with 3 at Americana Awards

NASHVILLE, Tenn. â€“ Grammy-winning country singer Sturgill Simpson leads the Americana Honors and Awards nominees with three nominations, including album, artist and song of the year. ...

DATE: May 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

ABC reportedly inks deal to bring back “American Idol”

ABC has reportedly struck a deal to air a revival of the beloved singing competition “American Idol.” Variety reported on Friday that Core Media Group and FreemantleMedia, the pro...

DATE: May 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Loretta Lynn remains hospitalized in Nashville after stroke

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A publicist says country music legend Loretta Lynn remains hospitalized after having a stroke. Sony Music publicist Maria Malta said Saturday that nothing has c...

DATE: May 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ improves on the first

In 2014, the groovy, lighthearted “Guardians of the Galaxy” was a breath of fresh air, at least when it comes to superhero movies. Then, like now, there was a trend to make every comic book ...

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

Cher to sing ‘Believe’ at Billboard Music Awards this month

NEW YORK – Cher will sing her late 1990s anthem “Believe” at the Billboard Music Awards this month. Dick Clark Productions announced Thursday that Cher also will receive the ICON ...

DATE: May 5, 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.