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Wednesday, Aug. 14 Story Hour, 9:30 a.m., James Ranch, 33846 U.S. Highway 550. Fired Up Stories, 10:30 a.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Terr...

DATE: Aug 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

In wake of harassment allegations, Plácido Domingo disinvited from Philadelphia Orchestra season-opening gala

The Philadelphia Orchestra has pulled its invitation to tenor Plácido Domingo to headline its season-opening gala Sept. 18 in the wake of an Associated Press article in which nine women said...

DATE: Aug 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Comedian Andy Dick reports attack in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS – Comedian Andy Dick said he was assaulted outside a New Orleans nightclub after performing in the French Quarter. Dick tells The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advoca...

DATE: Aug 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Creative district selects community hubs to highlight

Downtown, north Main, FLC and Bodo selected for promotion

DATE: Aug 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Art show offers taste of installation planned for Hwy. 550/160

Adventure, wildlife among themes in metal panels

DATE: Aug 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Story behind fake MAD magazine and TV Guide covers in ‘Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood’

Quentin Tarantino knew just what he wanted when he sought a fake Tarantino, ever exacting about period detail, wanted a custom cover that looked as if it were nearly six decades old – as m...

DATE: Aug 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Universal cancels controversial ‘Hunt’ in wake of shootings

NEW YORK – Universal Pictures has canceled the planned September release of its controversial social thriller “The Hunt” in the wake of recent mass shootings and criticism from President Don...

DATE: Aug 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Review: Mob wives turn mobsters in ‘The Kitchen,’ a pale shadow of last year’s similarly themed ‘Widows’

A bunch of guys try to pull of a heist, which goes drastically wrong. The women they leave behind pick up the pieces to embark on a life of crime that’s as cathartically liberating as it is ...

DATE: Aug 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Review: There’s no treasure to be found in the boring ‘Dora and the Lost City of Gold’

At some point in time, a live-action version of “Dora the Explorer” must have seemed like a good idea. After all, the animated TV series has, for eight seasons, been a bilingual cash cow for...

DATE: Aug 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Danny Trejo ‘superpowers’ to help save child

Actor Danny Trejo was about to drop off his 1965 Buick Riviera for repairs when he saw the sedan next to him run a red light and hit a Ford Explorer, flipping the silver SUV. The “Machete” s...

DATE: Aug 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Chevel Shepherd talks about life after ‘The Voice’

Singer to take stage Friday at La Plata County Fair

DATE: Aug 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Willie Nelson cancels tour, cites ‘breathing problem’

NEW YORK – Willie Nelson has canceled his tour because of a “breathing problem.” The 86-year-old singer apologized on Twitter late Wednesday, writing “I need to have my doctor che...

DATE: Aug 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

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.