culture and entertainment

Ice baths and M&Ms: Secrets of the Rockettes revealed

By the numbers There are 80 Rockettes, split into two teams of 36 dancers and four standbys. The 36 women…

December 1, 2017

Here’s why the Garrison Keillor allegations stand out

Jeffrey Thompson/Minnesota Public Radio via AP<br><br>Garrison Keillor’s response to allegations of improper conduct stands out as unusual. In the 24…

December 1, 2017

Books

Review: Best children’s books for Christmas

Anna C. Swain, author of Animas Animal Adventures: Durango to Silverton, will be at Maria’s Bookshop on Friday night to…

December 1, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

‘Embarrassed’ Geraldo Rivera apologizes for ‘tawdry’ memoir

In a tweet on Friday, Rivera, now a Fox News Channel reporter, cites his “tawdry” book and what he calls…

December 1, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Noel Night activities

Mr. and Mrs. Claus wave as they leave Buckley Park after the lighting of the tree during a past Noel…

November 30, 2017

Books

Book review: The Go-Backer

Go-Backer details harsh reality of pioneer life

November 30, 2017

Books

Louis L’Amour’s son publishes writer’s ‘Lost Treasures’

Beau L’Amour, son of the iconic Western writer, knows this well. The title of his father’s new book, Louis L’Amour’s…

November 30, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Jim Nabors, TV’s homespun Gomer Pyle and singer, dies at 87

Nabors, who underwent a liver transplant in 1994 after contracting hepatitis B, died peacefully at his home in Hawaii after…

November 30, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Russell Simmons steps down from companies amid allegation

Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons announced Thursday he would be stepping down from companies he founded after a new allegation of…

November 30, 2017

Film

Movies playing in Durango Dec. 1-7

Denzel Washington stars in “Roman J. Israel, Esq.,” playing at the Gaslight.Glen Wilson/Sony Pictures via AP (128 E. College Drive,…

November 29, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

The Latest: MPR confirms Keillor firing, says 1 allegation

MPR says the allegation came last month from a person who worked with Keillor. MPR gave no details, but said…

November 29, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

13 Grammy facts on day of nominations Sheeran snubbed, Cornell nominated

This is not #Oscarssowhite The Recording Academy is ensuring black or Latino artists will win big at the show next…

November 28, 2017

Visual Arts

A whale’s tale: Longest painting in North America restored

The quarter-mile-long panorama toured the U.S. after it was completed in 1848. A section was featured at the 1964 New…

November 24, 2017

Visual Arts

Durango’s Earthen Vessel Gallery ‘opens art to everyone’

Gallery has been open in downtown Durango since 1976

November 24, 2017

Film

‘Coco’ shakes up Pixar formula

A strong sense of place isn’t the only appeal, though. The animated celebration of Mexican culture and traditions, directed by…

November 22, 2017

Local News

Cast and crew of ‘Noises Off’ keep audience laughing

M-CHS drama club closes performances of fall play

November 19, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

‘Partridge Family’ star David Cassidy hospitalized

His representative tells The Associated Press on Saturday that Cassidy is “now conscious” and “surrounded by family.” The rep adds…

November 18, 2017

Film

Review: ‘Justice League’: Not the most original, but fun nonetheless

Ben Affleck, left, and Jason Momoa star in “Justice League.”Clay Enos/Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. via AP That’s the basic plot…

November 18, 2017

Music

AC/DC founding member Malcolm Young dead at 64

AC/DC announced the death Saturday on their official Facebook page and website Saturday. A representative for the band confirmed that…

November 18, 2017

Local News

City of Durango could budget $100,000 for art at Hwy. 550/160 intersection

Officials consider applying for second $25,000 matching grant

November 17, 2017

Local News

A map of language charted by Navajo philosophy

Belin is trying to shape a uniquely Navajo way of writing

November 17, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Mancos Visitor Center opens new photo exhibit

A landscape photo that will be on display at the Montezuma Land Conservancy exhibit in the Mancos Visitor Center.Montezuma Land…

November 17, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Arts Calendar

Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., 375-3380. STEAM Lab, 3:30 p.m., Durango Public Library,…

November 16, 2017

Visual Arts

Durango’s Studio & Gallery to open ‘Still/Unstill’ exhibit

& artist, owner Maureen May curates new show

November 16, 2017