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‘Infinity War’ wildly entertaining
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‘Infinity War’ wildly entertaining

April 26, 2018

That question lies at the heart of “Avengers: Infinity War,” the at-once dark, maddeningly open-ended yet fiercely entertaining new chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which pits the titular global…

Arts Calendar
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Arts Calendar

April 26, 2018

Art and communication design student exhibition, 10 a.m., Fort Lewis College Art Gallery, 1000 Rim Drive. Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Pine River…

Durango Arts Center to present 10-minute plays
Arts and Entertainment

Durango Arts Center to present 10-minute plays

April 26, 2018

The overall winner is selected by a jury and audience members will vote to decide the people’s choice award. The event is free and open to all. For more information,…

Movies playing in Durango April 27-May 1
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Movies playing in Durango April 27-May 1

April 25, 2018

From left, Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr., Dave Bautista, Chris Pratt and Pom Klementieff battle their most evil enemy yet in “Avengers: Infinity War.”Marvel Studios via AP (128 E. College…

‘I Feel Pretty’ misses the mark
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‘I Feel Pretty’ misses the mark

April 20, 2018

In that classic sketch from 1990, the late actor – nearly 300 sloppy pounds of him – does a sexy striptease next to a nervous, insecure and very buff Patrick…

Film industry officials hope new governor boosts business
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Film industry officials hope new governor boosts business

April 19, 2018

Gubernatorial hopefuls seeking to succeed term-limited Gov. Susana Martinez say some potentially consequential tweaks to the state’s film and television tax incentive program could round out this increasingly prominent piece…

Arts Calendar
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Arts Calendar

April 19, 2018

Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, all-day event, $40-$100, various locations in Durango, 799-2281, www.durangomeltdown.com. Sue Buchanan: A selection from 50 years of work, 10 a.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave.,…

Artists asked to submit work
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Artists asked to submit work

April 19, 2018

The deadline for submissions is Sunday. To submit online, visit https://bit.ly/2vrAKMf. The national competition will be held June 1-30. For more information, call or email Peter Hay, exhibits director, at…

Durango Arts Center to offer paint party
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Durango Arts Center to offer paint party

April 19, 2018

Participants will paint, sip wine and spend time with friends, co-workers and family. Cost is $25 plus a $13 materials fee. To register and for more information, call or email…

Bar D Wranglers to perform May 5
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Bar D Wranglers to perform May 5

April 19, 2018

Light refreshments will be provided. Cost is $15 and children younger than 5 will be admitted free. The event is a fundraiser for Lifeguard. For tickets and more information, call…

Newscaster Carl Kasell of NPR dies at 84
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Newscaster Carl Kasell of NPR dies at 84

April 17, 2018

Newscaster Carl Kasell, a signature voice of NPR who brought his gravitas to “Morning Edition” and later his wit to “Wait, Wait … Don’t Tell Me!” died, Tuesday of complications…

Movies playing in Durango April 20-26
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Movies playing in Durango April 20-26

April 17, 2018

From left, Jay Chandrasekhar, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, Erik Stolhanske, Kevin Heffernan, Brian Cox and Rob Lowe are back in “Super Troopers 2.”Jon Pack/Fox Searchlight via AP (128 E. College…

Milos Forman, Oscar-winning director, dies at 86
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Milos Forman, Oscar-winning director, dies at 86

April 14, 2018

Director Milos Forman, whose American movies “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and “Amadeus” won a deluge of Academy Awards, including best director Oscars, died Saturday.Gregorio Borgia/Associated Press file Forman…