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Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner dies at 91
Arts and Entertainment

Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner dies at 91

September 27, 2017

Hefner died of natural causes at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday night, Playboy said in a statement. As much as anyone, Hefner helped slip sex out of the…

Movies playing in Durango Sept. 29-Oct. 5
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Movies playing in Durango Sept. 29-Oct. 5

September 27, 2017

Tom Cruise stars as Barry Seal in “American Made.”David James/Universal Pictures via Associated Press (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) The Glass Castle (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com)A young…

Robert Plant releases new track, announces 2018 tour
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Robert Plant releases new track, announces 2018 tour

September 27, 2017

The former Led Zeppelin frontman announced Tuesday that his 2018 tour will begin Feb. 9 in Raleigh, North Carolina. He’ll also visit New York, Boston, Toronto, Chicago and Los Angeles,…

This Lego movie doesn’t really fit in
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This Lego movie doesn’t really fit in

September 24, 2017

Master Wu is an ancient ninja master in “The Lego Ninjago Movie.”Warner Bros. Pictures These were movies that could be – and that were – enjoyed by adults as well…

At your blood-spattered service
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At your blood-spattered service

September 23, 2017

Taron Egerton, Colin Firth and Pedro Pascal star in “Kingsman: The Golden Circle,” a sequel to the hit 2015 film that has just as much gore, vulgarity and cartoonish action.Giles…

Megafire sheds light on regional problem
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Megafire sheds light on regional problem

September 23, 2017

Courtesy This part of the country does not have to worry about earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes and hurricanes. But Ma Nature with plenty of help from us bipeds and, the results…

Mesa Verde hosts artist, free programs
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Mesa Verde hosts artist, free programs

September 22, 2017

Courtesy photo<br><br>Carol Chamberland’s “Ladron Sunset No. 3” in gouache and pencil. Two free public programs will be offered during her stay: Chamberland will discuss the influence of public lands on…

Meltdown on the Mesa is this weekend
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Meltdown on the Mesa is this weekend

September 21, 2017

Meltdown on the Mesa, a fundraiser for the Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, will be held Saturday at Ewing Mesa.Durango Herald file The Meltdown on the Mesa is packed this year with…

Arts Calendar
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Arts Calendar

September 21, 2017

Native American Artist Mentor Program with Joe Toledo, 10 a.m., Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center, 115 Ute St. Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.,…

12-year-old ventriloquist wins ‘America’s Got Talent’
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12-year-old ventriloquist wins ‘America’s Got Talent’

September 21, 2017

Darci Lynne Farmer, of Oklahoma City, beat out another youngster, 10-year-old singer Angelica Hale, for the ‘AGT’ title Wednesday by garnering the most votes from viewers. Farmer told The Associated…

Movies playing in Durango Sept. 22-28
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Movies playing in Durango Sept. 22-28

September 20, 2017

From left, Taron Egerton, Colin Firth and Pedro Pascal star in “Kingsman: The Golden Circle.”Giles Keyte/Twentieth Century Fox via AP (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) The Glass Castle (128…

Linda Hamilton set to return to ‘Terminator’ franchise
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Linda Hamilton set to return to ‘Terminator’ franchise

September 20, 2017

“Terminator” creator James Cameron announced Hamilton’s casting at a private event in Los Angeles on Tuesday night, the Hollywood Reporter reported. Paramount Pictures, which is distributing the planned sequel, didn’t…

Book World: Tale by Stephen King and son
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Book World: Tale by Stephen King and son

September 20, 2017

Sleeping Beauties That’s essentially the plot of Sleeping Beauties, the first novel co-written by the horror-meister Stephen King and his younger son, Owen King. Together they’ve radically transfigured the Brothers…

Kellyanne Conway says Emmys were too political
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Kellyanne Conway says Emmys were too political

September 19, 2017

Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway speaks as Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price looks on, at the Mirmont Treatment Center Friday Sept.15, 2017, in Media, Pa. Conway criticized…