culture and entertainment

Actor-comedian Orson Bean, 91, hit and killed by car in LA

The Los Angeles County coroner’s office confirmed Bean’s Friday night death, saying it was being investigated as a “traffic-related” fatality.…

February 8, 2020

Durango filmmaker explores Silverton in new documentary

‘Silverton Gold’ will make its debut next week

February 7, 2020

Performing Arts

The tidal power of ‘Porgy and Bess’

celebrates Gershwin with new production

February 7, 2020

Performing Arts

Don’t tell the secret: DHS Troupe 1096 is setting a ‘Trap’

Student actors gearing up for latest production

February 6, 2020

Kirk Douglas rose from poverty to become a king of Hollywood

Actor Kirk Douglas is seen at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif., in 1982. Douglas died Wednesday at age 103.Wally…

February 6, 2020

Movies playing in Durango Feb. 7-13

Margot Robbie is back as Harley Quinn in “Birds of Prey.”Claudette Barius/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP (128 E. College Drive,…

February 5, 2020

Cuban writer honored for murder mystery

Teresa Dovalpage talks about her recent recognition from NBC News as one of the 10 Latino authors readers should not…

February 4, 2020

Shannen Doherty says she is battling stage 4 breast cancer

“I definitely have days where I say, ‘Why me?’ And then I go, ‘Well, why not me? Who else? Who…

February 4, 2020

Atari plans to open video game-themed resorts in eight U.S. cities

The company said last week it will break ground on its first hotel later this year in Phoenix as it…

February 3, 2020

10 ads to watch for on Super Bowl Sunday

Lil Nas X, right, and Sam Elliott star in Dorito’s 2020 Super Bowl NFL football spot. The snack chip is…

February 2, 2020

Author Sandra Cisneros digs in on support of ‘American Dirt’

Acclaimed Mexican American author Sandra Cisneros told Latino USA radio host Maria Hinojosa on Wednesday that she appreciated the work…

February 1, 2020

Visual Arts

Review: Art at the intersection

opens smart, provocative exhibit for new year

Baker who sparked Supreme Court case has book deal

Jack Phillips’ memoir, currently untitled, will be released this summer by Salem Books Publishing. Salem Books is a Christian evangelical…

ARTrageousâ€™ interactive show coming to Farmington

ARTrageous is a interactive art and music experience. Audiences interact with a team of accomplished, multitalented artists from the Albuquerque…

Adam Sandler signs deal with Netflix to make four more films

The streaming giant announced Friday that Sandler and his Happy Madison Productions have reached a new deal with Netflix to…

Raven Narratives announces March theme “First/Lasts”

Raven Narratives invites storytellers to pitch stories for the March “First/Lasts” theme.Courtesy of Raven Narratives “Firsts/Lasts” asks storytellers to think…

January 30, 2020

Citizens’ Climate Lobby to host Wild and Scenic Film Festival

Films will speak to the environmental concerns and celebrations of the planet. Sponsors include Backcountry Experience, Alpine Bank, Ore House,…

January 30, 2020

‘Days of our Lives’ sands to flow for 56th season on NBC

It will continue to air on NBC, the network said Wednesday, despite speculation it might move to the Peacock streaming…

January 29, 2020

Movies playing in Durango Jan. 31-Feb. 6

Alice Krige stars in “Gretel & Hansel.”Patrick Redmond/Orion Pictures via AP (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) (For showtimes, visit…

January 29, 2020