Performing Arts - The Durango Herald

‘Ash pit’ redefined when cremains scattered at the Met

Only rarely in its history has the Metropolitan Opera canceled a performance partway through, and the reason is always death. In 1960, Leonard Warren finished his aria “Morir! Tre...

DATE: Nov 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Fort Lewis College Hawkapellas hit the right note

On Tuesday afternoon, Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College was filled with energy as college students streamed in for the hourlong, twice-a-week Hawkapella rehearsal. And no...

DATE: Oct 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Tip a glass to O. Henry

‘Tipping a Glass to O Henry’ presented Tuesday at FLC “Tipping a Glass to O. Henry” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Durango Arts Center. The performance highlights the author’s...

DATE: Oct 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

FLC presents Pulitzer Prize-winning play

Opener precedes Shakespeare and Gilbert & Sullivan

DATE: Oct 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Comedian Hasan Minhaj bringing ‘Homecoming King’ to Durango

Chances are you’ve seen actor and comedian Hasan Minhaj on “The Daily Show,” where he’s a correspondent. And now, you can see him in person when he comes to the Community Concert Hall at For...

DATE: Oct 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Gary Busey to star in off-Broadway’s ‘Perfect Crime’

NEW YORK – Gary Busey will make his New York stage debut next month in the off-Broadway show “Perfect Crime,” playing a serial killer in the cast of the longest-running play in city history....

DATE: Oct 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

“Pantsuit Power” flashmob video for Hillary Clinton: Two women, 170 dancers and no police

It came together in about a week. First, the idea for a punchy, uplifting dance video that would tell a story about diversity, difference and communal support. Then, 170 dancers, a few hours...

DATE: Oct 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

FLC, Arts Center stage contemporary plays

Pulitzer Prize drama at the college and 10-minute winners at DAC

DATE: Oct 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering to kick off Sept. 29

Mosey on downtown starting Thursday for the annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering. The four-day celebration will offer residents and visitors a look into cowboy and Western culture. Now ...

DATE: Sep 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Acclaimed playwright Edward Albee dies at 88

NEW YORK – Three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee has died in suburban New York City at age 88. Albee challenged theatrical convention in masterworks such as “W...

DATE: Sep 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Durango High School’s Troupe 1096 kicking off season

The theater department at Durango High School was a flurry of activity after school on Tuesday. Members of the school’s Troupe 1096 are in the early stages of rehearsals for their first prod...

DATE: Sep 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Wendie Malick, Dan Lauria to perform ‘The Guys’ in Durango

As we prepare to recognize the 15th anniversary of Sept. 11, and the sacrifices first responders made that day – and every day – two events will be held in Durango to help observe the occasi...

DATE: Sep 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

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.