Music

Book World: Joni Mitchell from both sides now

Reckless Daughter: A Portrait of Joni MitchellCourtesy Yaffe, a professor of humanities at Syracuse University who’s written books about jazz…

October 17, 2017

Film

How to compete with the original ‘Blade Runner’ score: Pay homage to it

The Greek composer, 74, wasn’t asked to score the sequel – that job fell to Hans Zimmer and Benjamin Wallfisch,…

October 15, 2017

Music

Pianist George Winston playing in Durango

Pianist George Winston will play this weekend at Henry Strater Theatre.Courtesy of Henry Strater Theatre I had the chance to…

October 13, 2017

Music

Recital Series getting underway Violinist, pianist perform at Unitarian Universalist Church

Organized a decade ago by Garst, the innovative music director of the Unitarian Fellowship, the UU Recital Series may have…

October 12, 2017

Music

The MET’s ‘Die Zauberflöte’ showing in Durango

The next screening of The Met Live in HD will be Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte” on Saturday at Fort Lewis College.Courtesy…

October 12, 2017

Music

The lasting legacy of the Doors

Technically, this is the entrance to the Doors Music Co., the licensed legal corporation in a fourth-floor suite of a…

October 9, 2017

Music

Bellini’s ‘Norma’ launches MET Live in HD at FLC

The MET Live in HD kicks off with ‘Norma.’Courtesy At 11 a.m. Saturday at Fort Lewis College, The Met Live…

October 6, 2017

Music

San Juan Symphony, choral societies unite for concert

At 7 pm. Saturday, David Lingle’s contemporary version of the ancient Latin Mass for the Dead will fill Durango’s Community…

October 6, 2017

Music

Radiohead, Simone and Moody Blues are Rock Hall nominees

Nine of the 19 acts nominated Thursday are on the ballot for the first time, with Radiohead and Rage Against…

October 5, 2017

Music

Jennifer Lopez cancels Las Vegas performances after shooting

The entertainer on Tuesday announced the postponement of her “Jennifer Lopez: All I Have” appearances. Performances set for Wednesday, Friday…

October 4, 2017

Music

Duo presents Bach and Bruch; Quadrivium offers workshop, concert

Tonight at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, pianist Mika Inouye teams with cellist Sandy Kiefer for a program ranging from two…

September 29, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering to celebrate 29th year

This year, the focus of the gathering is on humor – an important device used to cope with the dangers…

September 28, 2017

Music

Robert Plant releases new track, announces 2018 tour

The former Led Zeppelin frontman announced Tuesday that his 2018 tour will begin Feb. 9 in Raleigh, North Carolina. He’ll…

September 27, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Lady Gaga on being famous: ‘Not all it’s cracked up to be’

In a note posted to Twitter, Gaga writes that the film reveals “that fame is not all it’s cracked up…

September 24, 2017

Music

What happens when Ed Sheeran plays a concert in someone’s living room

Ed Sheeran performs at a Sofar Sounds show in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.Mauricio Castro/Sofar Sounds After all, it’s still just…

September 23, 2017

Local News

Stillwater helps schools offer music

Classes held in nonprofit’s new space

September 22, 2017

Music

Meltdown on the Mesa is this weekend

Meltdown on the Mesa, a fundraiser for the Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, will be held Saturday at Ewing Mesa.Durango Herald file…

September 21, 2017

Music

iAm Music Fest and the 2017 Colorado Music Summit going on in Durango

interview with fest organizers Ashley Edwards and Jesse Ogle, on the iAm Music Fest and the 2017 Colorado Music Summit…

September 21, 2017

Music

Rocky Mountain UkeFest hosting ukulele teacher, performer this weekend

Baker to hold workshop, concert at Rochester

September 14, 2017

Music

Listen up: Wild Rose Gang hitting local venues

Wild Rose Gang will be playing Wednesday at the Balcony.Courtesy of Wild Rose Gang Herald Arts & Entertainment editor When…

September 14, 2017

Visual Arts

Durango Autumn Arts Festival is this weekend

Festival celebrates its 23rd anniversary

September 14, 2017

Music

Husker Du drummer, singer Grant Hart dies of cancer

In this May 2000 photo, former Husker Du drummer Grant Hart poses for a photo in Minneapolis. Ken Shipley, who…

September 14, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

‘She gave me the ultimate gift’: Selena Gomez tells story of her kidney transplant

In this combo photo, Selena Gomez, left, attends the New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2018 BoF 500 Gala at The…

September 14, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Flutist performs duet with nature, ruins

Bonnie Schmader is an accomplished flute and harp player, and a certified music therapist and educator. This summer, she has…

September 8, 2017