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San Juan Symphony navigates the new world
Music

San Juan Symphony navigates the new world

November 4, 2017

The San Juan Symphony will play Sunday in Durango.Durango Herald file Howard Hanson’s “Serenade for Flute, Harp and Strings” was composed in 1945, the year he met and fell in…

‘Thor’ a delicious blend of action, humor
Film

‘Thor’ a delicious blend of action, humor

November 3, 2017

Chris Hemsworth plays the titular Norse god of Thunder in “Thor: Ragnarok.”Jasin Boland/Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures – Walt Disney Pictures Such Twitter-worthy put-downs are not the only wisecracks that…

Storytelling workshop to be held at Durango Arts Center
Arts and Entertainment

Storytelling workshop to be held at Durango Arts Center

November 2, 2017

Explore storytelling techniques including creating compelling story arcs, developing your story through five senses and finding your own authentic voice. All that is required is a pen, paper and a…

Movies playing in Durango Nov. 3-9
Film

Movies playing in Durango Nov. 3-9

November 1, 2017

Chris Hemsworth, left, stars as Thor, with the Hulk in “Thor: Ragnarok.”Marvel Studios via AP (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) Victoria & Abdul (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com)The…

Empathy for vets’ experience
Film

Empathy for vets’ experience

October 28, 2017

Miles Teller, left, and Beulah Koale star as returning Iraq War veterans in “Thank You For Your Service.”Francois Duhamel/Universal Pictures-DreamWorks Pictures Yet it’s the expectations of the former soldiers themselves…

Take a journey with Durango author’s debut novel
Books

Take a journey with Durango author’s debut novel

October 27, 2017

Courtesydu1-i-syn As San Juan Sunrise opens, Jenny is coming down from the mountains after a summer spent backpacking north of Durango. She has spent the time mostly alone and she…

Holiday gift show, sale to feature 10 artisans
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Holiday gift show, sale to feature 10 artisans

October 26, 2017

The event will showcase an eclectic blend of handcrafted work from 10 local artisans, and include refreshments, door prizes, good cheer and more. For more information, call 247-0235.

Durango Arts Center to offer ‘Courage in Creativity’
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Durango Arts Center to offer ‘Courage in Creativity’

October 26, 2017

Pagosa Springs artist Paula Jo Miller will lead the workshop and teach students about abstract techniques and how to use various colors, paints, brushes, tools and textures. Classes will be…

’80s tropes that ‘Stranger Things’ turns upside down
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’80s tropes that ‘Stranger Things’ turns upside down

October 26, 2017

From left, Noah Schnapp, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo and Caleb McLaughlin are back in “Stranger Things,” premiering its second season today (Friday).Netflix via AP But it wasn’t all homage. In…

Durango Chamber Singers to present varied program Sunday
Music

Durango Chamber Singers to present varied program Sunday

October 26, 2017

Crawforddu1-i-syn On Sunday afternoon, “Heartstrings,” the newest iteration from the innovative Durango Chamber Singers, will take place. At 3 p.m. in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, conductor Elizabeth Crawford, her ensemble…

Arts Calendar
Arts and Entertainment

Arts Calendar

October 26, 2017

Sorrel Sky Gallery 2017 Workshop Series, 9 a.m. Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave. Metalsmithing workshop, noon, $200-$225, Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., 259-2606. Members Environmental Exhibit, 5…

Movies playing in Durango Oct. 27-Nov. 2
Film

Movies playing in Durango Oct. 27-Nov. 2

October 25, 2017

Miles Teller, left, and Beulah Koale star in “Thank You for Your Service.” The drama follows a group of U.S. soldiers returning from Iraq who struggle to integrate back into…

Rock pioneer Fats Domino dead at age 89
Music

Rock pioneer Fats Domino dead at age 89

October 25, 2017

Domino, the amiable rock ’n’ roll pioneer whose steady, pounding piano and easy baritone helped change popular music even as it honored the grand, good-humored tradition of the Crescent City,…