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Ren, Stimpy to make TV comeback in new Comedy Central show
Arts and Entertainment

Ren, Stimpy to make TV comeback in new Comedy Central show

August 8, 2020

The original program that was a hit for Nickelodeon will be reimagined in partnership with Nickelodeon Animation Studio, Comedy Central said last week. Ren, a psychologically challenged Chihuahua, and Stimpy,…

Purgatory to host Carve Wars
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Purgatory to host Carve Wars

August 6, 2020

Carve Wars showcases the artistry of competitive chainsaw carving. Chainsaw artists will compete for prizes and awards while performing live shows and creating masterpieces. The event will also feature meet-and-greet…

Bryan Cranston recovers from COVID-19, donates plasma
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Bryan Cranston recovers from COVID-19, donates plasma

August 5, 2020

The actor best known for playing Walter White on AMC’s “Breaking Bad” made the announcement in a video posted to Instagram on Thursday. Cranston, 64, did not say exactly when…

Neil Young sues Trump campaign for use of songs
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Neil Young sues Trump campaign for use of songs

August 5, 2020

Neil Young has sued President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign, saying he doesn’t want his music used as a theme song for what he calls a divisive un-American campaign of ignorance…

Fleetwood Mac blues guitarist Peter Green dies at 73
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Fleetwood Mac blues guitarist Peter Green dies at 73

July 25, 2020

British rock and blues guitarist Peter Green, a founding member of Fleetwood Mac has died at age 73.Mark Lennihan/Associated Press file A law firm representing his family, Swan Turton, announced…

Sixth annual Bow Wow Film Festival goes virtual
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Sixth annual Bow Wow Film Festival goes virtual

July 25, 2020

This year’s films will feature South Padre Island, where trained dogs are helping National Park Service and volunteers find and protect endangered Ridley Turtle’s nests; India, where a woman who…

Durango Arts Center seeks COVID-19 art
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Durango Arts Center seeks COVID-19 art

July 23, 2020

The application deadline for the Phoenix Art Project Community Exhibit is Aug. 1, and the exhibit will open at 5 p.m. Aug. 17. For contest guidelines, rules, schedule of events…

DAC announces 10-Minute Play winners
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DAC announces 10-Minute Play winners

July 23, 2020

Five judges determined the grand prize winner, and voting with YouTube’s “like” feature determined the People’s Choice award. This year’s 10-Minute Play Contest winners, runners-up and finalists are: Grand Prize:…

Clint Eastwood sues CBD sellers over use of his name, image
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Clint Eastwood sues CBD sellers over use of his name, image

July 22, 2020

Clint Eastwood sued several companies that sell CBD supplements Wednesday, alleging that they are falsely using his name and image to push their products.Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP file Two lawsuits filed in…

Spike Lee film of Byrne’s Broadway show to open TIFF
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Spike Lee film of Byrne’s Broadway show to open TIFF

July 21, 2020

This combination photo shows musician David Byrne, left, and director Spike Lee. Lee’s filmed version of Byrne’s “American Utopia” will kick off the 45th Toronto International Film Festival.Associated Press Festival…

Kanye West criticizes Harriet Tubman at political rally
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Kanye West criticizes Harriet Tubman at political rally

July 21, 2020

Kanye West makes his first presidential campaign appearance Sunday in North Charleston, S.C. West delivered a lengthy monologue touching on topics from abortion and religion to international trade and licensing…

Movies playing in Durango July 17-23
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Movies playing in Durango July 17-23

July 15, 2020

“Bohemian Rhapsody” is one movies opening Friday at Stadium 9.Courtesy of IMDB (Next to Durango Mall, 247-9799, www.allentheatresinc.com) Annabelle She terrified you in “The Conjuring,” but this is where it…

Telluride Film Festival canceled because of pandemic
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Telluride Film Festival canceled because of pandemic

July 14, 2020

The Telluride Film Festival, the annual film retreat held in the Colorado mountains and one of the fall movie season’s top launching pads, has been canceled. Festival organizers said Tuesday…

World-class hoop dancer Nakotah LaRance dies
Performing Arts

World-class hoop dancer Nakotah LaRance dies

July 14, 2020

LaRance, who was Tewa, Hopi, Navajo and Assiniboine, died Sunday after he accidentally fell from a bridge in New Mexico’s Rio Arriba County, said his father, Steve LaRance. Nakotah LaRance…