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Wave of ‘Nutcracker’ cancellations hits dance companies hard

COLUMBUS, Ohio – For many, it’s not Christmas without the dance of Clara, Uncle Drosselmeyer, the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Mouse King and, of course, the Nutcracker Prince. But this ...

DATE: Oct 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Stevie Wonder releases new songs

NEW YORK – Stevie Wonder released two new songs Tuesday reflecting the current times that he hopes inspires change. The piano-playing icon dropped the tracks “Where Is Our Love So...

DATE: Oct 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Arts Calendar

Wednesday, Oct. 14 Donny Johnson, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. Terry Rickard, 5:30 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave. Historical Ghost ...

DATE: Oct 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘Two and a Half Men’ star Conchata Ferrell dies at 77

LOS ANGELES – Conchata Ferrell, who became known for her role as Berta the housekeeper on TV’s “Two and a Half Men” after a long career as a character actor on stage and in movies, including...

DATE: Oct 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Manna announces cancellation of Durango Voice

Manna has announced the cancellation of The Durango Voice Finals, which were set to take place Oct. 17. To protect the health and safety of The Durango Voice attendees, contestant...

DATE: Oct 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

A cinematic Western bloodbath

In this Halloween season, check out scary movies with a cowboy twist

DATE: Oct 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Movies playing in Durango Oct. 9-15

Durango Stadium 9 (Next to Durango Mall, 247-9799, www.allentheatresinc.com) Coco Aspiring musician Miguel teams up with charming trickster Hector on an extraordinary journey through t...

DATE: Oct 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Arts Calendar

Wednesday, Oct. 7 Chuck Hank, 5 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. Patrick Crossing Lite, 5:30 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Terry Rickard, ...

DATE: Oct 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Eddie Van Halen, guitar virtuoso with a shimmering sound, dies at 65

Eddie Van Halen, a guitar virtuoso whose pyrotechnic riffs and solos expanded the vocabulary of hard rock, inspired legions of headbanging imitators and propelled his band Van Halen to four ...

DATE: Oct 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’ pushed again, to 2021

The release of the James Bond film “No Time To Die” has been delayed again, this time to 2021, because of the effects of COVID-19 on the theatrical business. MGM, Universal and Bo...

DATE: Oct 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Music in the Mountains announces music lesson scholarships

Applications are now available for the 2021 Music in the Mountains Private Lesson Scholarships for all students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Sponsored by Bank of Colorado,...

DATE: Oct 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

MSI, Maria’s Bookshop to host virtual author event

Mountain Studies Institute and Maria’s Bookshop will host a virtual conversation with author Laura Paskus about her book “At the Precipice” from 6:40 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday via Zoom. ...

DATE: Oct 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment