culture and entertainment

MPAA: ‘Independence Day’ generated $44M for New Mexico

“Independence Day: Resurgence” generated more than $44 million for New Mexico, where it was filmed.Twentieth Century Fox via AP But…

July 1, 2016

Film

‘Top Spin’: Table tennis is legit sport

“Top Spin” shows the level of dedication players are willing to give to the sport.Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes When most…

June 30, 2016

Film

HLN’s Nancy Grace leaving her legal show

Television host Nancy Grace is leaving her prime-time show on the HLN network in October. The CNN sister station said…

June 30, 2016

Arts and Entertainment

Garrison Keillor retires: A look at his 1998 performance in Durango

“I was on a business trip and I ended up in Green River, Utah, in a motel overnight, and I…

June 30, 2016

Local News

Veryl Goodnight inducted to Cowgirl Hall of Fame

artist joins luminaries such as Sandra Day O’Connor

June 29, 2016

Film

Spielberg adapts Roald Dahl’s ‘The BFG’ with uneven, but finally winning, results

The BFG Sorry, that’s not a BFG-ism. Indeed, much of the enjoyment of “The BFG” – adapted for the screen…

June 29, 2016

Film

‘The Purge: Election Year’: Horror franchise turns topical, yet toothless

The Purge Each sequel in the franchise is a reinvention: “The Purge: Anarchy” (2014) went beyond the 2013 home-invasion thriller…

June 29, 2016

Music

Scotty Moore, ‘co-founder of rock ’n’ roll’ and Elvis Presley’s guitarist, dies at 84

Scotty Moore, a former guitarist for Elvis Presley, playing music at the second annual Ponderosa Stomp in New Orleans in…

June 29, 2016

Music

Politically charged BET Awards honor Prince, Muhammad Ali

The cast of New Edition present the award for best actress at the BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater on…

June 28, 2016

Music

Bernie Worrell, masterful P-Funk keyboardist, dead at 72

In this March 18, 2002, file photo, Bernie Worrell speaks at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in New…

June 24, 2016

Music

Bluegrass great Ralph Stanley was one of our last links to an old America

This photo taken Oct. 14, 2012, shows Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys closing out the Richmond Folk Festival.…

June 24, 2016

Film

Blast it all, they’re back in ‘Resurgence’

Aliens return to Earth in “Independence Day: Resurgence.”Twentieth Century Fox via AP In real life, the situation looks more dire.…

June 24, 2016

Music

Jury: Led Zeppelin did not boost ‘Stairway to Heaven’

Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page, left, and singer Robert Plant appear at a press conference ahead of the worldwide theatrical…

June 23, 2016

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & entertainment briefs

Fresh off their successful production of “Shrek” this year, Merely Players is now selling tickets for their 2016-17 season. The…

June 23, 2016

Performing Arts

‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’

Musical to open at Durango Arts Center

June 23, 2016

Music

Music in the Mountains kicks off July 8

Chamberfolk group Harpeth Rising will be the first performance of the 30th season of Music in the Mountains.Courtesy of Harpeth…

June 23, 2016

Books

Hour of the Bees a great summer read for young teens

Courtesy<br><br>Hour of the Bees, by Lindsay Eager The story is told by 12-year-old Carol (Carolina) who is being ripped away…

June 23, 2016

Arts and Entertainment

Arts and entertainment calendar

Check out Durango band Third Time Charmed this weekend at the Billy Goat Saloon.Courtesy of Third Time Charmed Pride@Purg, 9:30…

June 23, 2016

Arts and Entertainment

Jury: Led Zepplin not guilty

Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page, left, and singer Robert Plant appear at a press conference ahead of the worldwide theatrical…

June 23, 2016

Music

Robert Plant testifies he can’t read music or remember the ’60s

First, it was legendary axeman Jimmy Page at the mic. Then his longtime Led Zeppelin bassist and keyboardist John Paul…

June 22, 2016

Music

Ticketmaster tries redeeming itself with millions of free tickets but fans aren’t happy

Millions of people are eligible for free tickets through Ticketmaster as a result of a lawsuit over ticket fees and…

June 22, 2016

Film

How Sigourney Weaver and Ed O’Neill wound up in ‘Finding Dory’

Hank, voiced by Ed O’Neill, left, and Dory, voiced by Ellen DeGeneres, in a scene from “Finding Dory.”Pixar/Disney via AP…

June 21, 2016

Performing Arts

To make summer show pop, Rockettes turn to light wizards

This March 24 photo released by MSG shows a rehearsal for the New York Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes…

June 21, 2016

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment Calendar

The Pete Giuliani Band will be playing Saturday at the Balcony.Courtesy of Pete Giuliani Open mic, 7-11 p.m., Steaming Bean,…

June 16, 2016