Arts & Entertainment

Bolshoi to premiere previously canceled Nureyev ballet
Performing Arts

Bolshoi to premiere previously canceled Nureyev ballet

December 9, 2017

The production’s Moscow opening was canceled on short notice in July, raising concerns that the ballet’s frank treatment of Nureyev’s same-sex relationships had offended Russian authorities. The original director, Kirill…

Second actress steps forward to accuse Dustin Hoffman
Arts and Entertainment

Second actress steps forward to accuse Dustin Hoffman

December 8, 2017

Kathryn Rossetter, who co-starred with Hoffman in “Death of a Salesman” on Broadway in 1984, said the Oscar-winner would grope her nightly, demand foot rubs and once pulled her slip…

Arts Calendar
Arts and Entertainment

Arts Calendar

December 7, 2017

Maria Samora, 9 a.m., Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave., 247-3555. Fifth annual Bizarre Bazaar, 10 a.m., Studio & Gallery, 1027 Main Ave. Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Durango Public…

Movies playing in Durango Dec. 8-14
Film

Movies playing in Durango Dec. 8-14

December 6, 2017

Tommy Lee Jones, left, and Morgan Freeman star in “Just Getting Started.”Lewis Jacobs/Broad Green Pictures via AP (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) The Florida Project (128 E. College Drive,…

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

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

December 1, 2017

By the numbers There are 80 Rockettes, split into two teams of 36 dancers and four standbys. The 36 women can fit shoulder-to-shoulder along the 66-foot stage. They perform eight…

Here’s why the Garrison Keillor allegations stand out
Arts and Entertainment

Here’s why the Garrison Keillor allegations stand out

December 1, 2017

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 hours after his firing, he has spoken again and again…

FLC to host talk by author, photographer
Arts and Entertainment

FLC to host talk by author, photographer

December 1, 2017

Eric Mindling will give a presentation Wednesday at Center for Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College.Courtesy of Center for Southwest Studies Mindling will share stories, and present photographs and research,…

Art gallery to donate Noel Night sales
Arts and Entertainment

Art gallery to donate Noel Night sales

December 1, 2017

DFA will sell fun holiday gifts from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday in front of Father’s Daughter Pizza, 600 Main Ave. Proceeds go to DFA.

FLC to host holiday concert
Arts and Entertainment

FLC to host holiday concert

December 1, 2017

The evening will feature bands, choirs and strings and pictures with Santa. Tickets are $5 for adults and $1 for children. FLC students with a school ID are free. For…

Durango Chamber Singers seek basses
Arts and Entertainment

Durango Chamber Singers seek basses

December 1, 2017

Rehearsals are 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third Ave. Candidates should have choral experience and read music. Contact 799-0148 or email [email protected] for…

Review: Best children’s books for Christmas
Books

Review: Best children’s books for Christmas

December 1, 2017

Anna C. Swain, author of Animas Animal Adventures: Durango to Silverton, will be at Maria’s Bookshop on Friday night to sign copies of her book.Courtesy For the younger readers or…

Noel Night activities
Arts and Entertainment

Noel Night activities

November 30, 2017

Mr. and Mrs. Claus wave as they leave Buckley Park after the lighting of the tree during a past Noel Night.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file 5-5:30 p.m: Escalante Orchestra, Main Mall,…

Merely Players casts another spell with ‘Wrinkle in Time’
Performing Arts

Merely Players casts another spell with ‘Wrinkle in Time’

November 30, 2017

From left, Mrs. Who (Sarah Choszczk), Mrs. Which (Helen Jauregui) and Mrs. Whatsit (Mandy Gardner) appearing in JoAnn Nevils’ extravagant time-travel costumes for the Merely Players production of “A Wrinkle…

Russell Simmons steps down from companies amid allegation
Arts and Entertainment

Russell Simmons steps down from companies amid allegation

November 30, 2017

Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons announced Thursday he would be stepping down from companies he founded after a new allegation of sexual misconduct.Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP file “Rachel Getting Married” screenwriter Jenny Lumet…

Movies playing in Durango Dec. 1-7
Film

Movies playing in Durango Dec. 1-7

November 29, 2017

Denzel Washington stars in “Roman J. Israel, Esq.,” playing at the Gaslight.Glen Wilson/Sony Pictures via AP (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) The Florida Project (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281,…

Plein Goods to offer eco-printing demo
Arts and Entertainment

Plein Goods to offer eco-printing demo

November 23, 2017

Eco-printing is the process of transferring images of natural plants to fabric or other absorbent materials. Billie will give a demonstation with silk scarves. For more information, call Mary Puller…