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‘Moana’ a breath of fresh air

Disney films tend to follow a recipe that includes a hero’s journey (either figurative or literal), a sidekick, catchy songs, a villain and a lesson. The studio’s latest animated feature che...

DATE: Nov 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Magazine prints never-before-published H.G. Wells ghost story

NEW YORK – Here’s an odd story, from long ago: A man by the name of Meredith has converted a room in his house to a cluttered, dirty study. Meredith has a taste for Scotch whisky, and one da...

DATE: Nov 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Books

Arts Calendar

Friday Winter Solstice Artisans’ Market opening, featuring more than 40 regional artists and their work, Nov. 25-Dec. 23, Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., 259-2606. ...

DATE: Nov 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Movies playing in Durango Nov. 18-24

Animas City Theatre (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) Deadpool (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com)Based on Marvel Comics’ most unco...

DATE: Nov 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Bruno Mars opens AMAs; Drake, twenty one pilots win awards

Bruno Mars kicked off the 2016 American Music Awards with some serious uptown funk: He sang his groovy hit, “24K Magic,” backed by his band who matched his slick, upbeat dance moves. ...

DATE: Nov 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Music

Fake Donald Trump returns to ‘SNL,’ and the real one is not happy

Alec Baldwin returned to “Saturday Night Live” this weekend in his first post-election appearance, portraying President-Elect Donald Trump as he grapples with his transition from candidate i...

DATE: Nov 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Kanye West goes on epic rant, storms out of Sacramento concert after 30 minutes

Kanye West brought his Sacramento concert to an abrupt end Saturday night, going on a stream-of-consciousness rant before walking off the stage to boos and confusion from fans. We...

DATE: Nov 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Music

Big-voiced Dap-Kings soul singer Sharon Jones dies at 60

NEW YORK – Sharon Jones, the stout powerhouse who shepherded a soul revival despite not finding stardom until middle age, has died. She was 60. Jones’ representative, Judy Miller ...

DATE: Nov 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Music

Movies playing in Durango Nov. 18-24

Animas City Theatre (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) The Dressmaker (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com)After years working as a dr...

DATE: Nov 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

‘Phoenix’ a dark and moody post-WWII exploration of identity

The history of World War II has been well-documented cinematically. But “Phoenix” takes a unique perspective – that of a Holocaust survivor who returns to Germany. Upon returning ...

DATE: Nov 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Swimming Against the Stream

Keeping it local: Spend holidays at Durango Arts Center

What is the impact of your holiday gift? What is the value of giving a beautiful memory or a masterfully crafted object? The most direct ways we show what we value are through th...

DATE: Nov 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: View from the Center

‘It’s all new to me’

Cortez humorist wins his second Will Rogers Medallion Award

DATE: Nov 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Books

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.