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Arts Briefs
An Oscar party will take place Sunday at 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Drive. The red carpet will begin at 5 p.m. followed by the awards ceremony at…
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Patrick Harris welcomes a Kanye moment
Neil Patrick Harris, who has hosted the Emmy and Tony Awards, says taking on the task at the Oscars is a dream come true. The Academy Awards will be held…
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Met Opera to stage ‘Marnie’ for 2019-20
The Metropolitan Opera has commissioned Nico Muhly to compose “Marnie” for its 2019-20 season, based on Winston Graham’s 1961 novel that was adapted into a film by Alfred Hitchcock.Associated Press…
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Arts Briefs
6512’ Restaurant, 152 E. College Drive, will host an Oscar party fundraiser for Durango Friends of the Arts on Sunday. Participants will receive a glass of complimentary champagne. Doors will…
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Oscars promise music
This year’s Oscar show will air Sunday evening on ABC. Host Neil Patrick Harris will perform an original song. Show producers have booked a variety of musical acts.Associated Press file…
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A&E Calendar
Terry Rickard, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 247-4431. Super Ted’s Super Trivia Night, 6:12 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St., 247-5792. Community Cinema screening of “American Denial,”…
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Playing some high-country revival
Leftover Salmon to bring new lineup, songs to Durango
Film
Movies playing in Durango Feb. 13-19
(128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) Birdman A black comedy that tells the story of an actor (Michael Keaton)– famous for portraying an iconic superhero – as he struggles to…
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Review: Kingsman: The Secret Service
Colin Firth, left, and Taron Egerton star in “Kingsman: The Secret Service.”Jaap Buitendijk/20th Century Fox That’s a compliment to both films. Yes, this film is about a super-secret society of…
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Review: Fifty Shades of Grey
Dakota Johnson, left, and Jamie Dornan star in “Fifty Shades of Grey.”Universal Pictures and Focus Features/Associated Press Whether or not you’re one of the 100 million who bought, and presumably…
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Arts Briefs
The Farmington Museum at Gateway Park is calling for entries for its Gateway to Imagination – A National Juried Art Competition. The deadline to enter artwork is March 14. All…
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A&E Calendar
“Fire & Ice,” photography of Wildland Firefighter Jake Niece, artist reception, The Community Artist Program Bayfield, 4:30-6 p.m., Pine River Valley Bank, 301 N. Commerce Drive, Bayfield, 884-9583, www.prvb.com. Tim…
Film
Movie love lost this Valentine’s Day
But this year, it looks like the studios are focused elsewhere. With “American Sniper” still sitting at No. 1 at the box office a month into release and “Paddington” on…
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Arts Calendar
Kevin McCarthy Jazz Duet, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Chimayo Stone Fired Kitchen, 862 Main Ave., 259-2749. Terry Rickard, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 247-4431. Super Ted’s Super Trivia Night,…
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Series feature distinct visual styles
Bob Odenkirk portrays Saul Goodman in “Better Call Saul.” Odenkirk reprises his role from “Breaking Bad” in the new series, which is a prequel.AMC via Associated Press At a moment…
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Chamber trio adds whimsy to somber theme
The Red Shoe Piano Trio did just that Sunday in Roshong Recital Hall. A little after 3 p.m., violinist M. Brent Williams, cellist Katherine Jetter and pianist Lisa Campi confidently…
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Arts Briefs
The Durango Arts Center is looking for volunteers to be gallery attendants and front desk receptionists. Volunteers will provide a visual presence and welcome visitors to DAC and the Barbara…
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Tough men work tough jobs to turn on the lights
Photography exhibit opens at FLC
Film
Review: Seventh Son
For every “Princess Bride” or “Lord of the Rings,” there are 10 “Jack the Giant Slayers,” and as studios cram more and more CG spectacle into each final product, it…
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Movies playing in Durango Feb. 6-12
(128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) Whiplash Andrew Neyman is an ambitious young jazz drummer trying to rise to the top of his music conservatory. Terence Fletcher, an instructor known…
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Review: Jupiter Ascending
Mila Kunis is Jupiter Jones in “Jupiter Ascending,” an original science fiction epic adventure from Lana and Andy Wachowski.Warner Bros. Pictures/Associated Press For most of us, colorful flights of fancy…
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Arts Calendar
S’more Firkin tapping, 3 p.m., Steamworks Brewing Co., 801 East Second Ave., www.steamworksbrewing.com. Greg Ryder, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 247-4431. “Spirits Journey,” featuring works of Kasey…
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Cities put on zombie-themed escape shows
It wouldn’t hurt if they had a little Rick Grimes from “The Walking Dead” in them, either. “Trapped in a Room With a Zombie” is a “room-escape” experience, versions of…
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Pascal shouldn’t have resigned from Sony Pictures
Pascal As exits go, it’s a comparatively gentle one. But Pascal’s decision to step down sets a rotten standard. And as wins for political progressives go, it’s a decidedly mixed…