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Erik Weihenmayer bringing ‘No Barriers’ to Durango

Author, adventurer was first blind climber to summit Mount Everest

DATE: Jan 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Books

Demi Lovato to sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl

NEW YORK – Grammy-nominated pop singer Demi Lovato will perform the national anthem at the Super Bowl. NFL and Fox on Thursday announced the performance, which will take place ahe...

DATE: Jan 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Stephen King criticized for comments about diversity

NEW YORK – Stephen King says he cares only about “quality,” not “diversity” when deciding on awards. Some are asking why he thinks the two must be different. “I would never consid...

DATE: Jan 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Movies playing in Durango Jan. 17-23

Animas City Theatre (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) (For showtimes, visit www.animascitytheatre.com) Gaslight Theatre (102 Fifth St. Next to the rai...

DATE: Jan 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Meat Loaf sues hotel, blaming negligence for disabling fall

FORT WORTH, Texas – Meat Loaf has filed a lawsuit against a hotel at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and organizers of a horror convention held there, blaming them for negligence whe...

DATE: Jan 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Cannes appoints Spike Lee to lead

PARIS – American director Spike Lee will lead the jury of this year’s Cannes Film Festival, the first black person to hold the post in the event’s 73-year history. Festival organi...

DATE: Jan 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Arts Calendar

Wednesday, Jan. 15 Kindergarten Readiness Play & Learn Group, 10:30 a.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Teen Time, 4 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East ...

DATE: Jan 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Review: How Andy Warhol painted the West

The artist challenged ideas of masculinity but fell short of addressing racism

DATE: Jan 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Books

Review: Kristen Stewart can’t save ‘Underwater’ from sinking

Welcome to January, which, in terms of quality movies, is the worst, the lowest, the abyss. Actually, that’s pretty accurate when it comes to the latest, straight-to-January relea...

DATE: Jan 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Bye, Ricky Gervais: Poehler, Fey to host 2021 Golden Globes

PASADENA, Calif. – Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will share host duties for the Golden Globes ceremony in 2021. Poehler herself shared the announcement at a TV critics meeting Saturday...

DATE: Jan 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Neil Peart, drummer for influential rockers Rush, dead at 67

SANTA MONICA, California – Neil Peart, the renowned drummer and lyricist from the influential band Rush, has died. He was 67. His representative, Elliot Mintz, said in a statement...

DATE: Jan 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Primi Pasta and Wine Bar opens on Main Avenue

Cuisine inspired by Italian countryside

DATE: Jan 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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.