Arts & Entertainment

Outlaw country artist Billy Joe Shaver dead at 81
Music

Outlaw country artist Billy Joe Shaver dead at 81

October 28, 2020

Singer Billy Joe Shaver, who wrote songs for Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Bobby Bare, has died. His friend Connie Nelson said he died Wednesday in Texas after a stroke.…

Whitney Houston makes history with third diamond album
Music

Whitney Houston makes history with third diamond album

October 28, 2020

The late Whitney Houston has earned her third diamond-certified album, becoming the first Black artist to achieve the feat. The Recording Industry Association of America and Legacy Recordings announced Wednesday…

‘Voice’ co-stars Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani engaged
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‘Voice’ co-stars Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani engaged

October 27, 2020

Gwen Stefani, left, and Blake Shelton posted a picture Tuesday announcing their engagement. The two stars met as judges on the singing competition show years ago.Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, file Shelton and…

Former Durango Police captain releases new mystery
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Former Durango Police captain releases new mystery

October 23, 2020

Courtesy of Maria’s Bookshop Jo Wyatt is a town native and a second-generation member of the local police force. She’s recently separated and trying to get ahead in a male-dominated…

New photography art show at Pine River Library
Arts and Entertainment

New photography art show at Pine River Library

October 22, 2020

Manganello has participated in exhibits at Durango Arts Center and has been awarded ribbons at the County Fair Photography Show. She has also sold in galleries throughout Colorado and New…

Stevie Wonder releases new songs
Music

Stevie Wonder releases new songs

October 13, 2020

Stevie Wonder has released the tracks “Where Is Our Love Song” and “Can’t Put It In the Hands of Fate.”Evan Agostini/Invision/AP file The piano-playing icon dropped the tracks “Where Is…

Manna announces cancellation of Durango Voice
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Manna announces cancellation of Durango Voice

October 8, 2020

To protect the health and safety of The Durango Voice attendees, contestants, volunteers and staff the event was canceled to avoid facilitating a large gathering. Those who purchased a ticket…

Movies playing in Durango Oct. 9-15
Film

Movies playing in Durango Oct. 9-15

October 7, 2020

Eva Noblezada stars in “Yellow Rose.”Sony Pictures via AP (Next to Durango Mall, 247-9799, www.allentheatresinc.com) Coco Aspiring musician Miguel teams up with charming trickster Hector on an extraordinary journey through…

MSI, Maria’s Bookshop to host virtual author event
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MSI, Maria’s Bookshop to host virtual author event

October 2, 2020

“At the Precipice” explores the question: “What kind of world are we leaving to our children?” In New Mexico and the larger Southwest, climate change has been silently wreaking havoc:…