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I’m sorry, J.K. Rowling, but ‘Cursed Child’ disappointing

New Harry Potter story falls short

DATE: Aug 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Books

Arts and Entertainment Calendar

Friday George Lundeen “At the Heart of It” show, 9 a.m., Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave, https://sorrelsky.com/events-exhibitions.php. Open mic, 7-11 p.m., Steaming Bean,...

DATE: Aug 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Ready to party with Michael Franti & Spearhead?

Day of live music caps off series of concerts, events celebrating KSUT’s 40th anniversary

DATE: Aug 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Music

Arts Briefs

Musical theater campers to perform Durango Arts Center will present the finale of its musical theater summer camps at 7 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Saturday at 802 East Second Ave. Ca...

DATE: Aug 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Gold King Mine spill’s effect on artists

Nature can be a huge influence on art, and when something disastrous happens in nature – such as the Gold King Mine spill that overwhelmed the Animas River with its mustard-yellow plume last...

DATE: Aug 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Godzilla comes back to Japan, in ways fresh and familiar

TOKYO – Godzilla is back in its homeland of Japan after a 12-year absence, still breathing fire and mercilessly stomping everything in its way. The Associated Press noted four ways the new f...

DATE: Aug 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Aniston essay inspires actresses to address sexist standards

LOS ANGELES – When one of Hollywood’s most objectified women talks about tabloid culture, people listen. But while actresses are cheering Jennifer Aniston’s recent essay connecting the media...

DATE: Jul 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Arts and Entertainment Calendar

Friday Durango Fiesta Days, 9 a.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. Open Orchestra Rehearsal, Music in the Mountains, 10 a.m., Festival Tent, Purgatory Resort. ...

DATE: Jul 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Arts and Entertainment Briefs

Registration open for DAC’s BoysART The Durango Arts Center’s BoysART program is intended for art-loving boys ages 12-15. This year, BART will feature multiple creative sessions...

DATE: Jul 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Strater’s summer show offers new format

Production takes you through Western history

DATE: Jul 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Mancos gallery to exhibit rare photos from the West

If you’ve never seen the work of William Henry Jackson, you should really head out to Mancos for a cool new exhibit. FAD (Furniture, Art & Design) Gallery is hosting the exhibit t...

DATE: Jul 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Blake Crouch is back with new book, Dark Matter

Local author Blake Crouch is on a rising trajectory of writing success with the release of his newest novel, Dark Matter. Currently, he is in Los Angeles working on the screenpla...

DATE: Jul 28, 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.