Arts & Entertainment

Volunteers needed for Durango Film Festival
Film

Volunteers needed for Durango Film Festival

January 15, 2017

du1-i-syn The film festival is an opportunity for volunteers to have fun and connect with filmmakers and the local community. Training will be provided. Visit www.durangofilm.org to fill out a…

Ryan Reynolds named 2017 Hasty Pudding Man of the Year
Arts and Entertainment

Ryan Reynolds named 2017 Hasty Pudding Man of the Year

January 13, 2017

The award is presented annually to performers who have made lasting and impressive contributions to the world of entertainment. “Ryan Reynolds is one of Hollywood’s most diverse leading men seamlessly…

Durango DOT Comedy to take the DAC stage
Performing Arts

Durango DOT Comedy to take the DAC stage

January 12, 2017

du1-i-syn Audience participation is a big part of the night: Spectators are given the opportunity to shout out words (or “gifts”) for the people on stage to make a scene…

Talking Dreads coming to Animas City Theatre
Music

Talking Dreads coming to Animas City Theatre

January 12, 2017

I spoke with Talking Dreads founder Mystic Bowie earlier this week about why Talking Dreads isn’t just another cover band, what it was like working with Chris Frantz and Tina…

Movies playing in Durango Jan 13-19
Film

Movies playing in Durango Jan 13-19

January 11, 2017

Ben Affeck stars in “Live By Night.”Claire Folger/Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) Lion (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com)Five-year-old Saroo gets lost on a…

British TV trailer shows Joseph Fiennes as Michael Jackson
Arts and Entertainment

British TV trailer shows Joseph Fiennes as Michael Jackson

January 11, 2017

Sky Arts has released a trailer for its upcoming “Urban Myths” series, which it says looks at “remarkable stories from well-known historical, artistic and cultural figures, which may or may…

Golden Globe predictions 2017
Film

Golden Globe predictions 2017

January 7, 2017

Best picture, drama “Hacksaw Ridge” “Hell or High Water” “Lion” “Manchester by the Sea” “Moonlight” Will win: “Manchester By the Sea” This year’s drama contenders are dominated by movies about…

‘Dirtbags’ author graduates with new book
Books

‘Dirtbags’ author graduates with new book

January 6, 2017

Courtesydu1-i-syn In Graduating From College Me, Mehall examines how growing up has changed his experiences climbing and his feelings about the dirtbag lifestyle. The changes in gear, the way we…

‘Hidden Figures’ is terrific
Film

‘Hidden Figures’ is terrific

January 5, 2017

From left: Janelle Monae, Taraji P. Henson and Octavia Spencer star in “Hidden Figures.”Hopper Stone/Twentieth Century Fox via AP And in telling a story about a federal agency challenged to…

Squirrel Nut Zippers swinging into Durango
Music

Squirrel Nut Zippers swinging into Durango

January 5, 2017

The Squirrel Nut Zippers are bringing their nine-piece outfit to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.Courtesy of the Squirrel Nut Zippers I talked to one of the band’s…

Movies playing in Durango Jan 6-12
Film

Movies playing in Durango Jan 6-12

January 4, 2017

Taraji P. Henson, background left, Octavia Spencer, center, and Janelle Monae, background right, star in “Hidden Figures.”Hopper Stone/Twentieth Century Fox via Associated Press (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) The…

11 great history books to end the year
Books

11 great history books to end the year

December 29, 2016

The Book: A Cover-to-Cover exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time by Keith HoustonCourtesy The favorites: Keith Houston, The Book: A Cover-to-Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object…

Movies playing in Durango Dec. 30-Jan. 5
Film

Movies playing in Durango Dec. 30-Jan. 5

December 29, 2016

(128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) The Eagle Huntress (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com)Aisholpan, a 13-year-old girl, trains to become the first female in twelve generations of her Kazakh…

Have you seen the best movies of 2016?
Film

Have you seen the best movies of 2016?

December 29, 2016

Clockwise from top left, “Moonlight,” “La La Land,” “Southside With You” and “Manchester by the Sea.”David Bornfriend/A24; Dale Robinette/Lionsgate; Matt Dinerstein/Miramax-Roadside Attractions; Amazon This year has been particularly gratifying, if…

Looking back: Arts & Entertainment in 2016
Arts and Entertainment

Looking back: Arts & Entertainment in 2016

December 29, 2016

Despite the seemingly frequent bad news, there is one big old bright spot, however: The local arts and entertainment scene had a pretty good year. The annual shows and festivals…