Arts & Entertainment

Cirk La Putyka to perform ‘Slapstick Sonata’ on March 16
Arts and Entertainment

Cirk La Putyka to perform ‘Slapstick Sonata’ on March 16

March 4, 2017

du1-i-syn The 10-person Czech ensemble dedicates itself as “contemporary circus” and merges acrobatics, contemporary dance, puppetry, concert and athletics to create “theatre poetics.” The show is for all ages and…

Protest books help us examine our values
Books

Protest books help us examine our values

March 3, 2017

Courtesy Protests can take many forms – from mass demonstrations to the actions of individuals; from marching on Washington to a lone man in the desert with a monkeywrench. There…

Oprah Winfrey teases at a possible run for president
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Oprah Winfrey teases at a possible run for president

March 1, 2017

Could Oprah Winfrey be considering a run for president in 2020?Linda Davidson/Washington Post In a recent interview with Bloomberg TV’s David Rubenstein, the businessman and big time philanthropist asked Winfrey,…

Movies playing in Durango March 3-9
Film

Movies playing in Durango March 3-9

February 28, 2017

Boyd Holbrook, left, and Hugh Jackman star in “Logan.”Ben Rothstein/Twentieth Century Fox via AP (102 Fifth St. Next to the railroad depot, 247-8133, www.allentheatresinc.com) (Movies starting Monday) (102 Fifth St.…

Take two: ‘Moonlight’ wins best picture at Academy Awards
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Take two: ‘Moonlight’ wins best picture at Academy Awards

February 27, 2017

Barry Jenkins, left, and Tarell Alvin McCraney accept the award for best adapted screenplay for “Moonlight” at the Oscars on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Shock…

Who will win, should win and who should have been nominated
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Who will win, should win and who should have been nominated

February 25, 2017

Nominated movies clockwise from top left: “La La Land,” “Hidden Figures,” “Hell or High Water” and “Moonlight.”Courtesy Picture “La La Land” “Moonlight” “Manchester by the Sea” “Arrival” “Fences” “Lion” “Hidden…

Juried exhibition to open Wednesday at FLC Art Gallery
Visual Arts

Juried exhibition to open Wednesday at FLC Art Gallery

February 25, 2017

du1-i-syn Peter Hay, exhibits director at Durango Arts Center, will act as the outside juror and select participants for awards based on the artwork being showcased. An opening reception will…

Song and dance, protest and politics to mingle at Oscars
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Song and dance, protest and politics to mingle at Oscars

February 25, 2017

This image released by Lionsgate shows Ryan Gosling, right, and Emma Stone in a scene from, “La La Land.” The film is nominated for best picture.Dale Robinette/Lionsgate via AP The…

Celtic festival to be held March 9-12
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Celtic festival to be held March 9-12

February 24, 2017

du1-i-syn The festival will feature performances from award-winning bands, including Solas, Colcannon, Goitse and Barrule, and Coleman Academy Irish dancers, with a series of workshops to be offered. Early-bird passes…

Durango Arts Center shows early Englehart works
Visual Arts

Durango Arts Center shows early Englehart works

February 24, 2017

Englehart, who died April 22, 2009, was a child of the Southwest, an eminent landscape painter of canyons, mesas and skies who founded the art department at Fort Lewis College…

Books for Black History Month
Books

Books for Black History Month

February 24, 2017

Courtesy Kirbie Bennett, Maria’s Bookshop book seller, recommends Black Prophetic Fire by Dr. Cornel West. West is a philosopher, political activist and prominent social critic. “Black Prophetic Fire is a…

Peele turns his focus to directing
Film

Peele turns his focus to directing

February 24, 2017

From left, Catherine Keener, Bradley Whitford, Allison Williams, Betty Gabriel and Daniel Kaluuya star in “Get Out.”Justin Lubin/Universal Pictures via AP While that might be a dagger in the hearts…