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Susan Sarandon and Jessica Lange take on Bette and Joan’s infamous feud

“Feud: Bette and Joan” chronicles the cruel rivalry between two women during the making of 1962’s “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?” – a horror film about a cruel rivalry between two women. ...

DATE: Mar 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Protest books help us examine our values

Edward Abbey once said,“sentiment without action is the ruin of the soul.” Protesting is an action that anyone can take. It is a way to make this will of the people heard when those in power...

DATE: Mar 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Books

Arts Calendar

Friday Durango Independent Film Festival, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Downtown Durango, 375-7779, info@durangofilm.org. Steam-tastic Friday, 3:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East...

DATE: Mar 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘Soy Cubana’ short included in Durango Film fest kicks off tonight

Durango Film: An Independent Film Festival kicks off five days of films tonight with its free movie night at the Gaslight Theatre. Movies shown will include “The Tiger Hunter,” “...

DATE: Mar 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Oprah Winfrey teases at a possible run for president

Media mogul Oprah Winfrey, one of the few celebrities whose political endorsement actually meant something (see “the Oprah Effect” of 2008), is now toying with a presidential bid of her own....

DATE: Mar 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

I pity the fool who doesn’t watch ‘Dancing with the Stars’

Mr. T, Simone Biles, Nancy Kerrigan among show’s new cast

DATE: Mar 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Benedict Cumberbatch to star in short Showtime series

NEW YORK – Benedict Cumberbatch will play an aristocratic playboy, the title character in a five-part Showtime series “Melrose” that will begin production this summer. The series ...

DATE: Feb 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

FX to follow ‘Bette and Joan’ with ‘Feud: Charles and Diana’

The Associated Press NEW YORK – Producer Ryan Murphy’s first edition of “Feud,” which tells the story of film legends Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, won’t premiere until this week...

DATE: Feb 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Movies playing in Durango March 3-9

Gaslight Theatre (102 Fifth St. Next to the railroad depot, 247-8133, www.allentheatresinc.com) (Movies starting Monday) (102 Fifth St. Next to the railroad depot, 247-8133, www.all...

DATE: Feb 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Arts and culture new addition to comp plan

The Smiley Building, the Powerhouse Science Center, the Durango Arts Center and other cultural institutions in town could have the makings of a Colorado Certified Creative District. ...

DATE: Feb 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Juried exhibition to open Wednesday at FLC Art Gallery

The 56th annual juried student exhibition will open Wednesday and continue through March 27 at the Fort Lewis College Art Gallery. The event is free and open to all. Peter Hay, ex...

DATE: Feb 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Celtic festival to be held March 9-12

The fifth annual Durango Celtic Festival will be held from March 9 to March 12 at the Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave., and Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. The festival will ...

DATE: Feb 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

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.