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Dancer born with one hand makes Radio City Rockettes history

NEW YORK – A dancer born with one hand is the first person with a visible disability ever hired by New York’s famed Radio City Rockettes. “I don’t want to be known as the dancer w...

DATE: Dec 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

‘Uncut Gems’ mines best of Sandler’s talent

By now, we shouldn’t be too surprised by this cultural contradiction known as Adam Sandler. It’s obvious that Sandler, the actor, is capable of extraordinary range – not in the tr...

DATE: Dec 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Arts Calendar

Wednesday, Dec. 25 Merry Christmas! Thursday, Dec. 26 Toddler Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Black Velvet, 5 p.m., Ska Brewing, 22...

DATE: Dec 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘Game of Thrones’ author Martin opens bookstore in Santa Fe

SANTA FE – “Game of Thrones” author and television producer George R.R. Martin is adding bookstore owner to his resumé. The fantasy writer quietly opened Beastly Books last month ...

DATE: Dec 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Books

‘Soft Spoken’ on display at Olio

Patrice DeLorenzo’s paintings featured through February

DATE: Dec 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Post Malone to headline Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve

NEW YORK – You can ring in the New Year with Post Malone: The rap-pop star will perform at “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020” on Dec. 31 in New York City. ...

DATE: Dec 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Singers: It’s time to fire up those vocal chords

Durango Voice taking audition tapes through Jan. 20

DATE: Dec 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Mysto brings classic conjuring to concert hall

Performer has been working on craft since he was a kid

DATE: Dec 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Review: ‘Rise of Skywalker’ is a sour end to a grand saga

Not much has caused a disturbance in the “Star Wars” galaxy quite like Rian Johnson’s “The Last Jedi,” an erratic but electric movie that, regardless of how you felt about it, was something ...

DATE: Dec 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Durango Creative District earns state certification

$50,000 in grant funding will support startup

DATE: Dec 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wild & Scenic Film Festival tickets on sale

The local chapter of the Citizensâ€™ Climate Lobby will host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival tour at 1 and 4:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. Wild & Sce...

DATE: Dec 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

The MakerLab at the Powerhouse to host winter ornament workshop

The MakerLab at the Powerhouse in Durango will host a free winter ornament workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio. This family-friendly event i...

DATE: Dec 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

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.