culture and entertainment

Movies playing in Durango May 24-30

Mena Massoud, left, and Will Smith star in “Aladdin.”Daniel Smith/Walt Disney Pictures (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) Farmer of…

May 22, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

1990s drama ‘Party of Five’ reboot involves deported parents

The cast of the new “Party of Five” is, from left: Niko Guardado as Beto Buendia, Brandon Larracuente as Emilio…

May 22, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Prada latest luxury fashion house to go fur-free

Prada said Wednesday that it will no longer include animal fur in its designs and new products starting from the…

May 22, 2019

Books

Book World: John Waters wants to wrap you in his filthy embrace

Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elderdu1-i-syn In “Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder,” Waters…

May 22, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Alabama stations refuse to air ‘Arthur’ episode showing a same-sex wedding

These small, furry mammals were both men in the fictional universe of the children’s show “Arthur,” and Alabama Public Television…

May 21, 2019

Local News

Mancos Creative District celebrates new mural

school art students paint book-themed artwork at library

May 21, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

‘Sesame Street’ welcomes a Muppet in foster care, the latest addition to its inclusive cast

Elmo hugs Karli, his new friend.Zach Hyman/Sesame Workshop Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind the show, has welcomed Karli, a Muppet…

May 21, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Netflix announces fashion design competition series

The series is hosted by the first “Queer Eye” star to spin off, Tan France, along with fashion maven Alexa…

May 20, 2019

Film

Review: ‘A Dog’s Journey’ will make you cry, but it does not earn those tears

Dennis Quaid stars in “A Dog’s Journey.”Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes “Journey” rests on the same conceit as its 2017 predecessor,…

May 19, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Who’s ready for a new Archie Bunker, live on your TV?

A 90-minute ABC special will celebrate Norman Lear, writer, director and producer of classic comedies “All in the Family” and…

May 18, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Actor-comedian Sammy Shore, father of Pauly, dies at 92

Through a spokeswoman, Shore’s family said he died at his Las Vegas home surrounded by family. He was the father…

May 18, 2019

Local News

Mancos celebrates spring with Bloom fundraiser

event raises funds to support Grange

May 17, 2019

Film

The new John Wick movie does what John Wick movies do best, beautifully and brutishly

Keanu Reeves and Anjelica Huston star in “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum.”Niko Tavernise/Summit Entertainment That tidbit of wisdom –…

May 17, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Grumpy Cat has died. The Internet-famous feline with the perpetually miserable mug was 7.

Grumpy Cat, whose sour puss became an internet sensation, has died at age 7, according to her owners. Posting on…

May 17, 2019

Visual Arts

Artisans of Mancos to host reception for Alex Bond and Aileen McAlister

Artisans of Mancos will host a reception for artists Alex Bond and Aileen McAlister on Saturday.The Journal file Alex Bond,…

May 17, 2019

Books

Latest National Park Mystery story a must-read

Author Scott Graham will launch his new book, “Arches Enemy,” Tuesday at Maria’s Bookshop.Courtesy of Maria’s Bookshop Grahamdu1-i-syn Chuck Bender…

May 17, 2019

Books

Durangoan’s book takes readers behind lines of Nazi-occupied France

‘Scholars of Mayhem’ explores Jean Claude Guiet’s clandestine work

May 16, 2019

Books

Vonnegut museum raises $1.5 million for new home

The museum announced Wednesday that it met a deadline for the fundraising effort. The museum’s founder and CEO, Julia Whitehead,…

May 16, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Arts Calendar

One Vibration Music Festival, 10 a.m., $70-$175, 1939 County Road 109, Hesperus, shorturl.at/M2567. Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Durango Public Library,…

May 16, 2019

Music

Rolling Stones North American tour to start in Chicago

The rockers announced Thursday the No Filter tour will kick off in Chicago with two shows on June 21 and…

May 16, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Mr. Ratburn comes out as gay and gets married in the ‘Arthur’ season premiere

Mr. Ratburn, far right, walks down the aisle with his soon-to-be husband.WGBH/PBS Kids In the season premiere, which aired Monday,…

May 15, 2019

Film

Movies playing in Durango May 17-23

Keanu Reeves is back in “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum.”Niko Tavernise/Lionsgate via AP (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com)…

May 14, 2019

Visual Arts

Durango High School fashion students take to the runway

next week is the culmination of school’s design, illustration class

May 11, 2019

Film

Review: ‘Detective Pikachu’ is a dark jaunt into the world of Pokemon

Noir-esque mystery will appeal to several generations of fans

May 11, 2019