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U.S. Best-selling books for March 11
Books

U.S. Best-selling books for March 11

March 10, 2014

Kindergarten student Tatyalonna Kastner, 5, makes green eggs and ham with her fellow students at C.T. Plunkett Elementary School in Adams, Mass. on March, 3. Many schools celebrated Dr. Seuss’…

A&E Happenings for March 13
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A&E Happenings for March 13

March 6, 2014

The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College will combine a night of “alternative” ballet with a 10th anniversary party for Arts Perspective magazine Wednesday night. Les Ballets Trockadero de…

Pharrell details the top songs he’s produced
Music

Pharrell details the top songs he’s produced

March 6, 2014

Pharrell Williams rehearses last month before the NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans. This week, Pharrell released his sophomore solo album, “G I R L,” which features the Oscar-nominated hit,…

Arts Briefs for March 7
Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs for March 7

March 6, 2014

The Durango Arts Center and Merely Players will present the adult play “Maple and Vine,” written by Jordan Harrison and directed by Mona Wood-Patterson, on March 14, 15, 20, 21…

A fine cast may regret ‘The Past’
Film

A fine cast may regret ‘The Past’

March 6, 2014

Bérénice Bejo and Tahar Rahim are part of a stellar cast in the otherwise underwhelming “The Past.”Sony Pictures Classics But the year began with perhaps the most anticipated film, “The…

NY Times prints Northup correction 161 years later
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NY Times prints Northup correction 161 years later

March 4, 2014

In a Jan. 20, 1853, article, the Times misspelled Solomon Northup’s surname as Northrop and as Northrup. The Times corrected Northup’s name on Tuesday, after the errors were pointed out…

Blacklisted New Mexico film gets atonement
Film

Blacklisted New Mexico film gets atonement

March 3, 2014

This 1956 file photo shows Mexican actress and writer Rosaura Revueltas in Mexico City. The 60th anniversary of the blacklisted film “Salt of the Earth” is coming amid atonement, with…

U.S. Best-selling Books for March 4
Books

U.S. Best-selling Books for March 4

March 3, 2014

Fiction 1. The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt (Little, Brown and Co.) 2. The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd (Viking Adult) 3. One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories…

Geopoetica: What’s in a name?
Visual Arts

Geopoetica: What’s in a name?

March 3, 2014

“Geopoetica” is an artistic collaboration by Burton Baldwin and Joaquin Salazar, two individuals who are searching for a deeper sense of beauty and awareness from what is experienced from the…

A&E Calendar
Arts and Entertainment

A&E Calendar

March 2, 2014

The Six Dollar String Band is, from left, Tony Holmquist (fiddle), Stephen Sellers (bass), Brendan Shafer (banjo) and Cyle Talley (guitar). The quartet will play an intimate show Thursday night…

DeGeneres’ selfie crashes Twitter
Film

DeGeneres’ selfie crashes Twitter

March 1, 2014

This “selfie” taken by Ellen DeGeneres shows actors front row from left, Jared Leto, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Ellen DeGeneres, Bradley Cooper, Peter Nyong’o Jr., and, second row, from left,…

’12 Years a Slave’ wins best picture at Oscars
Film

’12 Years a Slave’ wins best picture at Oscars

March 1, 2014

Matthew McConaughey holds his award for best actor for his role in “Dallas Buyers Club,” Cate Blanchett holds her award for best actress in “Blue Jasmine,” Lupita Nyong’o holds her…

At the Movies
Film

At the Movies

February 27, 2014

(Both playing at the Durango Stadium 9) Non-Stop (Not reviewed) Liam Neeson stars in a suspense thriller played out at 40,000 feet in the air. During a transatlantic flight from…

A&E Happenings for March 6-9
Arts and Entertainment

A&E Happenings for March 6-9

February 27, 2014

“Wanderings,” the art of Pat Smiley, opening reception 3:30-5 p.m., Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave., 385-9583. “Beauty & Perfection: Art of the Renaissance” by Judith Reynolds, 4 p.m.,…

Who will take home Oscar gold this weekend?
Film

Who will take home Oscar gold this weekend?

February 27, 2014

Herald film writer Megan Bianco predicts that “12 Years a Slave,” starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, will win the Best Picture Oscar at Sunday’s 86th annual Academy Awards ceremony. Many critics believe…

Aaron Paul may be part of ‘Breaking Bad’ spinoff
Film

Aaron Paul may be part of ‘Breaking Bad’ spinoff

February 27, 2014

Paul says he’d had “serious talks” with “Better Call Saul” co-creator Vince Gilligan about returning to his character, a low-level drug dealer before he linked up with Bryan Cranston’s Walter…

Sydney Spies comes home for festival visit
Film

Sydney Spies comes home for festival visit

February 27, 2014

Sydney Spies, right, and her mother, Miki, appear in Darryl Roberts’ feature documentary “America the Beautiful 3: The Sexualization of America’s Youth.” A segment in the film chronicles Sydney Spies’…

Hits just keep on coming at FLC
Music

Hits just keep on coming at FLC

February 27, 2014

Ted Atkatz, right, will be a featured guest performer Saturday for Fort Lewis College’s Day of Percussion.Courtesy of NYCO Music Last week, Chicago puppeteer Blair Thomas presented a solo show…

Yes, 60 years
Arts and Entertainment

Yes, 60 years

February 27, 2014

1954, a shy kid named Elvis recorded a song for his mom

Arts Briefs for Feb. 28
Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs for Feb. 28

February 27, 2014

As part of Women’s History Month, Fort Lewis College will host singer-songwriter Namoli Brennet on Monday and Tuesday. Brennet will teach a master class at 6:30 p.m. Monday in Roshong…

Oscars: How we ended up with 9 best picture noms
Film

Oscars: How we ended up with 9 best picture noms

February 27, 2014

We’ll never know which film might have been the 10th best picture nominee at this year’s Oscars. Ahead of Hollywood’s biggest night on Sunday, moviegoers may wonder why there have…