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Jeers for Harvey Weinstein at NYC actors showcase

NEW YORK – Harvey Weinstein was mocked from the stage and jeered by attendees at a New York City actors showcase this week – a rare public appearance for the disgraced movie mogul ahead of h...

DATE: Oct 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Environmentalist Jack Loeffler headed to Durango to discuss new memoir

Environmentalist Jack Loeffler has just about done it all: He’s been a jazz trumpeter, served in the military, acted as a fire lookout, a museum curator, an aural historian, writer, radio pr...

DATE: Oct 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Books

Looking for a good scare for Halloween?

Area offers plenty of activities in the lead-up to the big day

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

Studio & issues call to artists

Studio & Gallery seeks artists to participate in its annual “Sacred Shadows: A Celebration of Remembrance,” which will be held Nov. 1 to 10 at the gallery, 1027 Main Ave. The exh...

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

Nashville sheriff reveals Johnny Cash was once deputized

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville’s sheriff said there’s proof that Johnny Cash was granted law enforcement authority four decades ago. At the Johnny Cash Museum this week, Nashville S...

DATE: Oct 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Haunted houses require 40-page waiver, insurance, drug test

SUMMERTOWN, Tenn. – A haunted house that promises an extreme experience that can last up to 10 hours requires participants be medically cleared by a doctor and sign a 40-page waiver. ...

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

Lizzo extends the writing credits for her hit ‘Truth Hurts’

NEW YORK – Lizzo is sharing writing credit on her hit song “Truth Hurts” with the creator behind the song’s signature line, but not with two other writers who claim they also contributed to ...

DATE: Oct 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Movies playing in Durango Oct. 25-31

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: Oct 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Arts Calendar

Wednesday, Oct. 23 Teen Time, 4 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Knit Night, 5 p.m., Yarn Durango, 1125 South Camino del Rio. Matt Rupnow, 5...

DATE: Oct 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

The Boss co-directs his first movie: A concert documentary with some extras

“Western Stars,” a new documentary co-directed by and starring Bruce Springsteen, swaggers across the landscape like a cinematic epic, but it’s basically a concert flick, with some extras. A...

DATE: Oct 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Eco-bluegrass comes to Absolute Bakery

San Juan String Band joins in Mancos library celebration

DATE: Oct 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Review: ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ goes darker in this bleak and, most unforgivably, boring sequel

Disney’s revisionist “Maleficent” took the “Sleeping Beauty” story that inspired the studio’s own 1959 animated classic and turned it upside down, right on the horned head of its titular pro...

DATE: Oct 20, 2019 | 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.