Arts & Entertainment

Movies playing in Durango Aug. 18-24
Film

Movies playing in Durango Aug. 18-24

August 19, 2017

Daniel Craig, left, and Dwight Yoakam star in “Logan Lucky.”Claudette Barius/Fingerprint Releasing/Bleecker Street via AP (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) A Ghost Story (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com)Recently…

Gore hammers at global warming
Film

Gore hammers at global warming

August 19, 2017

Al Gore gives his updated presentation in Houston in “An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth To Power”Jensen Walker/Paramount Pictures It’s not the fault of the former vice president, who continues – with…

Arts Calendar
Arts and Entertainment

Arts Calendar

August 19, 2017

Durango Blues Train, all-day event, $100, Railroad Depot, 479 Main Ave. Rural Electric Underground: work by Rosie Carter and David Butler opening reception, 5-9 p.m., Studio & Gallery, 1027 Main…

Hollywood to arrive in Durango
Arts and Entertainment

Hollywood to arrive in Durango

August 18, 2017

Bergman will lead a writing workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. No experience is necessary and cost is $80 per…

Choral Society to hold auditions
Arts and Entertainment

Choral Society to hold auditions

August 18, 2017

Auditions will be held Monday at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third Ave. To schedule an appointment, call 759-2206. For more information, visit www.durangochoralsociety.org.

Get your tickets now for Merely Players’ season
Performing Arts

Get your tickets now for Merely Players’ season

August 18, 2017

Individuals may purchase season ticket packages, a flex pass or a package of their own design through Merely Players’ website: www.merelyplayers.us For more information or to have a season flier…

Durango Arts Center presents ‘Rock of Ages’
Performing Arts

Durango Arts Center presents ‘Rock of Ages’

August 18, 2017

Singer/songwriter Dave Mensch plays the role of mega Rockstar Stacee Jaxx in the new production of “Rock of Ages.”Courtesy of Judith Reynolds The original musical opened in 2005 at a…

Stan Lee to make appearance at Boston Comic Con
Arts and Entertainment

Stan Lee to make appearance at Boston Comic Con

August 12, 2017

Lee’s Super Heroes propelled Marvel Comics to a leading position in the comic industry. More than 60 comic artists are expected to attend the show at the Boston Convention &…

Movies playing in Durango Aug. 11-17
Film

Movies playing in Durango Aug. 11-17

August 12, 2017

Katherine Heigl voices Andie in “Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature.”Courtesy of Open Road Films (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) Maudie (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com)Based on a…

Pine River Library to show outdoor movie
Arts and Entertainment

Pine River Library to show outdoor movie

August 12, 2017

All movies will start at sunset and include free popcorn. Candy is available for purchase and will benefit the Friends of the Pine River Library. Movies will be shown inside…

‘Annabelle: Creation’ scary good
Film

‘Annabelle: Creation’ scary good

August 11, 2017

Lulu Wilson stars as Linda in “Annabelle: Creation.”Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures The Swedish filmmaker did it with his debut feature, “Lights Out,” which milked a deceptively simple, yet sublimely…

James McMurtry to perform at Durango Arts center
Music

James McMurtry to perform at Durango Arts center

August 11, 2017

Singer-songwriter James McMurtry will be performing Saturday night at Durango Arts Center.Courtesy of James McMurtry McMurtry will be here Saturday night. Q: People say that you just keep getting better…

Chris Cornell statue planned for Seattle
Music

Chris Cornell statue planned for Seattle

August 10, 2017

Vicky Cornell tells The Seattle Times she has hired artist and sculptor Wayne Toth to create the memorial that will take about seven months to complete. Toth also created a…