culture and entertainment

A haunted jaunt: Durango’s Ghost Walk returns

has safety protocols in place

July 2, 2020 • Katie Chicklinski-Cahill — Staff reporter

Austin City Limits music festival canceled as virus surges

Festival organizers said in a statement Wednesday that scrapping the three-day October event was “the only responsible solution.” The announcement…

July 1, 2020 • The Associated Press

Books

Rudolfo Anaya, ‘godfather’ of Chicano literature, dies at 82

New Mexico author Rudolfo Anaya, who helped launch the 1970s Chicano literature movement with his novel “Bless Me, Ultima,” died…

July 1, 2020 • RUSSELL CONTRERAS

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Durango Arts Center slowly reopening

Kids’ camp to begin July 6

June 25, 2020 • Katie Chicklinski-Cahill — Staff reporter

culture and entertainment

The Dixie Chicks officially change their name to The Chicks

The Dixie Chicks, Emily Robison, left, Natalie Maines, center, and Martie Maguire, have dropped the word dixie from their name…

June 25, 2020 • KRISTIN M. HALL

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Stadium 9 to reopen movie screens Friday

Theater to offer ‘Comeback Classics’ until new films are released

June 24, 2020 • Katie Chicklinski-Cahill — Staff reporter

culture and entertainment

Scaled-down Toronto Film Festival plans virtual red carpets

The Toronto International Film Festival, one of the leading launching pads for fall movies and Oscar contenders, announced plans for…

June 24, 2020 • Jake Coyle

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Arts and Entertainment

New this week: ‘Clemency,’ ‘Doctor Sleep’

Movies “Clemency.” Alfre Woodard gives a career performance as death row prison warden on the eve of another execution in…

June 24, 2020 • Film Writer Lindsey Bahr

Arts and Entertainment

Jimmy Kimmel apologizes for use of blackface in sketches

Jimmy Kimmel apologized Tuesday for his 1990s blackface impressions of NBA player Karl Malone and other Black celebrities, but in…

June 24, 2020 • DAVID BAUDER

Celebrity

Adult film star Ron Jeremy charged with rape, sexual assault

Adult film star Ron Jeremy, second left, with his attorney Stuart Goldfarb, right, makes his first appearance at Los Angeles…

June 24, 2020 • ANDREW DALTON

Arts and Entertainment

‘Love, Victor’ tells journey of a Latino gay teen

Michael Cimino stars in the series “Love, Victor,” which premiered Friday.Gilles Mingasson/Hulu via AP Exploring love’s innocence, isolation and fear…

June 24, 2020 • RUSSELL CONTRERAS

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Celebrity

Kurt Cobain’s guitar sells for sky-high $6 million

The 1959 Martin D-18E that Cobain played in the band’s rare acoustic performance and subsequent live album was sold to…

June 24, 2020 • The Associated Press

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culture and entertainment

‘Do the Right Thing’ available for free rental

Universal Pictures is offering the film for free from Monday through Sunday on Amazon, Apple, Charter, Comcast, Google, Redbox, Vudu…

June 24, 2020 • The Associated Press

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Celebrity

Custom guitar from Prince’s 1980s prime sells for $563,500

The “Blue Angel” Cloud 2 electric guitar skyrocketed beyond the estimate of $100,000 to $200,000 it was expected to fetch…

June 20, 2020 • The Associated Press

Animas City

Ciao, passeggiata! Night Bazaar gets reworked

Avenue event encourages people to stroll neighborhood

June 20, 2020 • Katie Chicklinski-Cahill — Staff reporter

culture and entertainment

Beyoncé drops surprise single ‘Black Parade’ on Juneteenth

“I’m going back to the South, I’m going back where my roots ain’t watered down,” Beyoncé sings, opening the track.…

June 20, 2020 • The Associated Press

culture and entertainment

New solo version of Aretha song about race, faith released

This cover image released by RCA shows “Never Gonna Break My Faith,” a never-before-heard solo version of Aretha Franklin’s riveting…

June 19, 2020 • Mesfin Fekadu

Arts (general)

Merely Players and The Silverton Mine go online

1. A tight, contemporary adaptation of an old, familiar story. 2. A jazzy, up-to-date video recording. 3. Suspenseful original music.…

June 19, 2020 • Judith Reynolds

Arts and Entertainment

‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson charged in 3 rapes

Actor Danny Masterson, known for his roles in “That ‘70s Show” and “The Ranch,” has been charged with raping three…

June 17, 2020 • ANDREW DALTON

Arts (general)

Ignacio Creative District kicks into gear after coronavirus delays

hopes to tap into $14 billion Colorado arts and culture economy

June 17, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Arts and Entertainment

Floyd’s death hastens shift in police portrayals

Jason Beghe plays Hank Voight, left, in a scene from the crime series “Chicago PD.” The May 25 killing of…

June 17, 2020 • Hillel Italie

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culture and entertainment

Warner Bros to hold massive virtual event for DC Comics fans

The studio announced Tuesday that DC FanDome will be held starting at 11 a.m. Aug.22. The event will feature talent…

June 17, 2020 • The Associated Press

Arts and Entertainment

Art vending machines heading to Mancos

Creative District spearheads new way to buy, sell artwork

June 17, 2020 • Erika Alvero — Special to The Journal

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Arts and Entertainment

ABC names Matt James as its first black ‘Bachelor’

The casting was announced Friday on “Good Morning America.” James, a 28-year-old from North Carolina, was originally chosen to compete…

June 12, 2020 • The Associated Press