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‘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

Jann Wenner reflects on Rolling Stone at 50

NEW YORK – Fifty years after he launched an underground newspaper that changed music journalism and a great deal more, Jann S. Wenner finds Rolling Stone being showcased in a once-unthinkabl...

DATE: May 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Books

‘Guardians 2’ is bigger, better

With a title slyly evoking the music-compilation aesthetic embodied by its 1970s-hit-heavy sound track, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” manages to re-create the formula of self-aware, snark...

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

Durango Friends of the Arts to meet in Mancos

Durango Friends of the Arts will hold a membership meeting from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Veryl Goodnight’s home and studio, and tour her art gallery, located at 106 Grand Ave., Mancos. ...

DATE: May 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Bar D Wranglers to perform at Fort Lewis College

The Bar D Wranglers will perform their new show at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Student Union Ballroom at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Proceeds will benefit LifeGuard. ...

DATE: May 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Arts Calendar

Friday Cinco de Mayo, with music by And Beyond, 4-9 p.m., The Balcony, 600 Main Ave. “Wunderkammers” opening reception, 5 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., 2...

DATE: May 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Hit the streets for Spring Gallery Walk

One of the surest signs that spring is here to stay in Durango is the Spring Gallery Walk. Starting at 5 p.m. May 12, 10 downtown galleries will welcome you in to check out their...

DATE: May 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Arts Center to host upcoming exhibit, workshops, camps

Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., will host the following events: The 3-dimensional exhibit, “Wunderkammers,” by Denver artist Alicia Bailey, opening reception will be 5 ...

DATE: May 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘Happy Days’ cast reunites to remember Erin Moran

The cast of “Happy Days” has briefly reunited to remember cast mate Erin Moran, who died at her Indiana home last month. A photo shared online shows Ron Howard, Marion Ross, Don M...

DATE: May 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Real-life ‘Rocky’ gets his moment on-screen

Chuck Wepner to be played by Live Schreiber

DATE: May 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Sports

Movies playing in Durango May 5-12

Animas City Theatre (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) The Zookeeper’s Wife (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com)The time is 1939 and...

DATE: May 3, 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.