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‘Into the Inferno’ Herzog’s cultural, philosophical take on volcanoes

“Into the Inferno,” a new documentary by Werner Herzog, features something that many science-themed documentaries lack – humanity. Don’t get me wrong – series like “Cosmos” do a m...

DATE: Nov 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Swimming Against the Stream

A homecoming for a once-wimpy kid

Jeff Kinney wears his pants properly now, not with the waistband high, up near his belly button. He is no longer skeletal. He certainly doesn’t carry his patrol badge everywhere. ...

DATE: Nov 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Books

Marvel’s ‘Doctor Strange’ is already a box-office hit, according to overseas audiences

Far easier to predict than a presidential election are the chances of a different prominent November candidate: “Doctor Strange,” starring Benedict Cumberbatch, should win its top seat handi...

DATE: Nov 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Aerosmith and Obama at the same airport, so president gives band members a tour of Air Force One

Just your typical chance encounter at an airport: Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry and singer Steven Tyler got a tour of Air Force One – and a meeting with POTUS himself – when the rockers foun...

DATE: Nov 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Music

‘Ash pit’ redefined when cremains scattered at the Met

Only rarely in its history has the Metropolitan Opera canceled a performance partway through, and the reason is always death. In 1960, Leonard Warren finished his aria “Morir! Tre...

DATE: Nov 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Kathy Mattea to perform at Concert Hall

Kathy Mattea, Grammy-award winning singer/songwriter, invites you into “The Acoustic Living Room” as she takes the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College with her longtime...

DATE: Oct 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Music

Tribe Called Quest to release final album

A Tribe Called Quest will release their final record on Nov. 11, which includes material they recorded with rapper Phife Dawg, who died in March. In a handwritten note posted on F...

DATE: Oct 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Music

Movies playing in Durango Oct. 28-Nov.4

Animas City Theatre (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) Michael Moore in Trumpland (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com)(Tuesday only) ...

DATE: Oct 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Delivering Dreams charming

When you are a child, your world is often constrained to home, school and the places you read about in books. A book or a letter becomes an invitation to explore the outside world, a chance ...

DATE: Oct 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Books

What’s going on during Halloween weekend

With Halloween falling on Monday this year, we have the whole weekend to celebrate. Here’s what’s going on: Friday The Passage Between: Celebrating Transitions and Impermanence...

DATE: Oct 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Arts Calendar

Friday Andy Janowsky, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. Open Mic Night Poetry, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 West First St. Open mic, 7-11...

DATE: Oct 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

If there’s a ‘Splash’ remake, Tom Hanks wants in on it

LOS ANGELES – Tom Hanks wants in on Channing Tatum’s gender-swapped remake of his 1984 mermaid romantic comedy “Splash.” Ron Howard and Brian Grazer are developing a new take on t...

DATE: Oct 26, 2016 | 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.