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Our view: Like peanut butter and chocolate, ‘Lay Down’ just works

How is this for an American story: On the third day of February 1947, auspiciously under the sign of Aquarius, a child, Melanie Anne, was born in Queens, New York, to Freddie Safka, a Ukrain...

DATE: Apr 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Durango dancer keeping on her toes

Pandemic forces Francesca Bianchi home from college

DATE: Apr 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Singing Surgeon: Dr. Elvis cuts EP to aid COVID-19 fund

NEW YORK – Elvis Francois, the orthopedic surgery resident who has gone viral with his top-notch live performances at hospitals, knew from adolescence he wanted to help heal the world throug...

DATE: Apr 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Residents stay safe while being stylish

Readers share their customized face coverings

DATE: Apr 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Marvel remakes release calendar; ‘Mulan’ moves to late July

NEW YORK – The Walt Disney Co. on Friday overhauled its release schedule by moving the dates of half a dozen Marvel movies, announcing a new one for the live-action adaption of “Mulan” and p...

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

Local comedians help find the humor

Offer views about state of comedy scene, advice for surviving quarantine

DATE: Apr 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Lovely Day’ singer Bill Withers dies at 81

Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of time, including “ Lean on Me, “ “Lovely Day” and “Ain’t No Sunshine,” has died from heart ...

DATE: Apr 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Sesame Workshop enlists Elmo, Cookie Monster on hand washing

NEW YORK – Elmo, Rooster and Cookie Monster are doing their part to help keep kids safe as the coronavirus pandemic grinds on. The beloved Sesame Street Muppets are featured in so...

DATE: Apr 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Colorado Symphony performs remotely while practicing social distancing

Musicians play ‘Ode to Joy,’ ‘Don’t Stand So Close to Me’ from home

DATE: Mar 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

International â€˜Clap Because We Careâ€™ coming to Durango

Sunday night, residents can cheer for workers fighting COVID-19

DATE: Mar 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Keeping you entertained: Books, movies can help you escape these weird times

We are now knee-deep in the new coronavirus pandemic, and if you find you’re starting to go a little stir-crazy logging endless hours in your house, you’re not alone. Personally, ...

DATE: Mar 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Stars of ‘Contagion’ reunite for a PSA

NEW YORK – The stars of the 2011 virus thriller “Contagion” – a prescient film these days – have reunited for a series of public service announcements to warn about COVID-19. Matt...

DATE: Mar 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment