culture and entertainment

In shutdown, a glimpse of life without beloved movie theaters

The marquee for the Iowa Theater, closed in response to the coronavirus outbreak, is seen in Winterset, Iowa.Charlie Neibergall/Associated Press…

Local artist offers coloring pages to download

Local artist Dan Groth has made pages from “The Colorin’ Book” available to download free from his website.Courtesy of Dan…

Pagosa Folk ’N Bluegrass Festival canceled

event was scheduled for first week in June

‘Friends’ reunion won’t be here for us at HBO Max launch

Production on the special has been delayed by the coronavirus pandemic that has brought movie and TV making to a…

Sean Penn wants to ‘save lives’ with free COVID-19 testing

Actor Sean Penn, left, founder of the nonprofit organization Community Organized Relief Effort, and MGM Worldwide Television Group chairman Mark…

Photo: John Prine leaves the stage

Legendary singer-songwriter John Prine played at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College in 2004. Prine died Tuesday at…

Residents stay safe while being stylish

Readers share their customized face coverings

Mad magazine illustrator Mort Drucker dies at 91

Drucker’s daughter, Laurie Bachner, told The Associated Press that he fell ill last week, having difficulty walking and developing breathing…

‘Full House,’ Broadway producer Thomas Miller dies at 79

This 1985 image released by NBC shows executive producer Thomas L. Miller, who produced a string of hit TV comedies…

Pandemic scuttles market for folk artists from 50 nations

Indigenous artisans, who are part of the weaving network Crafts Kalimantan, organize their wares during the 12th annual International Folk…

Bocelli: It’s not a concert for coronavirus, it’s a prayer

Andrea Bocelli will sing at the Duomo of Milan on Easter Sunday, sending a message of love and hope to…

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

Scarlett Johansson stars in “Black Widow.” The Walt Disney Co. on Friday overhauled its release schedule, moving the dates of…

Hal Willner, longtime ‘Saturday Night Live’ staple, has died

Blake Zidell, a representative for Willner, said the producer died Tuesday. Zidell said Willner had symptoms consistent with those caused…

Celebrated singer-songwriter John Prine has died at 73

John Prine, the ingenious singer-songwriter who explored the heartbreaks, indignities and absurdities of everyday life in “Angel from Montgomery,” “Sam…

Arts Calendar

Winfrey chooses ‘Hidden Valley Road’ for book club

This cover image released by Doubeday shows Robert Kolker’s “Hidden Valley Road.” The book, an in-depth and highly praised account…

19th Tribeca Film Festival to proceed, in part, online

Evan Agostini/Associated Press file<br><br>Tribeca Film Festival co-founder Jane Rosenthal announced the postponement of the 19th festival, which was scheduled for…

Local comedians help find the humor

views about state of comedy scene, advice for surviving quarantine

Singer Pink says she had COVID-19, gives $1M to relief funds

In a pair of tweets, she said she and her 3-year-old son were displaying symptoms two weeks ago, and she…

James Patterson sets up fund to help indie booksellers

Author James Patterson announced #SaveIndieBookstores, a partnership with the American Booksellers Association and the Book Industry Charitable Foundation. He is…

Selena Gomez reveals bipolar diagnosis to Miley Cyrus

Gomez spoke about her diagnosis during a 20-minute conversation Friday on Cyrus’ “Bright Minded” series on Instagram. The singer says…

‘Tiger King’ animals rescued in 2017 at Colorado sanctuary

Thirty-nine tigers and three black bears from Joe Exotic’s G.W. Zoo were brought to the sanctuary in Weld County and…

Judge lets rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine go home, citing COVID-19

U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer made the ruling a day after telling lawyers on both sides that he intended…

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

Singer-songwriter Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test…