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Performing Arts

‘The Music Man’ coming to Cortez in high school production

M-CHS drama production will open March 8

March 4, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Nathaniel Taylor, who played Rollo on ‘Sanford and Son’ dies

Taylor died Wednesday at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles after a heart attack, his son Kaedi…

March 2, 2019

Film

Movies playing in Durango March 1-7

Chloë Grace Moretz, left, and Isabelle Huppert star in the thriller “Greta.”Jonathan Hession/Focus Features via AP (128 E. College Drive,…

March 2, 2019

Music

Rocker Jerry Lee Lewis suffers stroke, expected to recover

A statement from his publicist says the 83-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer had a stroke Thursday night and…

March 2, 2019

Books

Mandy Mikulencak’s new book a hit to the heart

author will discuss ‘Forgiveness Road’ at Durango Public Library

March 2, 2019

Film

‘Greta’ is a psychological thriller with a regrettable, pseudo-feminist twist

Isabelle Huppert, left, and Chloë Grace Moretz star in “Greta,” an illogical psychological thriller from filmmaker Neil Jordan.Jonathan Hession/Focus Features…

March 2, 2019

Film

‘Who’s the Boss?’ and ‘Soap’ actress Katherine Helmond dies

Katherine Helmond, best known as the grandmother who was hot for housekeeper Tony Danza on “Who’s The Boss,” died Feb.…

March 1, 2019

Performing Arts

The MET to time-travel to World War I with ‘Daughter of the Regiment’

The MET Live in HD will present “Daughter of the Regiment” on Saturday at Fort Lewis College.Courtesy of the Metropolitan…

March 1, 2019

Music

Sara Illsley and Friends to perform benefit ‘to speak for the ones that can’t’

will help Colorado Rapid Response Network

February 28, 2019

Music

Andre Previn, Oscar-winning composer, has died at 89

Actress Mia Farrow, left, and her husband, Andre Previn, appear in 1971 during a rehearsal for a concert together. Previn,…

February 28, 2019

Film

Thompson won’t work with John Lasseter

In a letter to Skydance Media, Emma Thompson outlined why she was withdrawing from the animated film “Luck” and refused…

February 28, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Mancos Creative District offers scholarship for artists

The Mancos Creative District has established a new scholarship fund for college-bound, arts-focused students in the area.Journal file The Create…

February 28, 2019

Local News

‘The Music Man’ comes to town in high school production

M-CHS drama production opens March 8

February 28, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ cast reunites, ‘irreverence’ in store

Fox said Wednesday that cast members including Jason Priestly and Jennie Garth will play “heightened versions” of themselves in a…

February 27, 2019

Local News

Mancos Melt festival warms up residents for spring

celebration in mid-March marks 10th anniversary

February 27, 2019

Books

Sequel to Michael Crichton’s ‘Andromeda Strain’ due in fall

This combination of photos shows a cover image for the upcoming Harper release, “The Andromeda Evolution,” by Michael Crichton and…

February 26, 2019

Music

Janet Jackson to launch Las Vegas residency in May

The pop icon announced Tuesday that she’s launching a residency in Las Vegas later this year. Jackson will have 15…

February 26, 2019

Books

Stephen King, wife give $1.25M to genealogical society

Stephen King and his wife, Tabitha, made the gift through their foundation to the New England Historic Genealogical Society. The…

February 26, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

R. Kelly signs autographs at McDonald’s after jail release

Kelly posted $100,000 bail late Monday after spending the weekend in Chicago’s 7,000-inmate jail. He was arrested Friday on charges…

February 26, 2019

Local News

Mancos Creative District offers scholarship for artists

Journal file photo<br><br>The Mancos Creative District has established a new scholarship fund for college-bound, arts-focused students in the area.du1-i-syn The…

February 25, 2019

Film

Oscar predictions: Who will win?

Best Picture The nominees: “Black Panther,” “BlacKkKlansman,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “The Favourite,” “Green Book,” “Roma,” “A Star Is Born,” “Vice” Bahr:…

February 23, 2019

Film

Stanley Donen, director of ‘Singin’ in the Rain,’ dies at 94

Director Stanley Donen, whose “Singin’ in the Rain” provided some of the most unforgettable moments in movie history, died Thursday…

February 23, 2019

Music

New judge takes seat for ‘Durango Voice’

Mack Bervendu1-i-syn Added to this year’s roster is Linda Mack Berven, artistic director and conductor of the Durango Choral Society.…

February 22, 2019

Music

San Juan Symphony weaves magic of storytelling

San Juan Symphony Music Director Thomas Heuser will conjure all of the above in twin concerts this weekend. On Saturday…

February 22, 2019