Arts and Entertainment
Ciao, passeggiata! Night Bazaar gets reworked
Avenue event encourages people to stroll neighborhood
Arts & Entertainment
Music
Beyoncé drops surprise single ‘Black Parade’ on Juneteenth
“I’m going back to the South, I’m going back where my roots ain’t watered down,” Beyoncé sings, opening the track. At several points on Friday’s release, the singer tells listeners…
Music
New solo version of Aretha song about race, faith released
This cover image released by RCA shows “Never Gonna Break My Faith,” a never-before-heard solo version of Aretha Franklin’s riveting and powerful collaboration with Mary J. Blige. Sony’s RCA Records,…
Performing Arts
Merely Players and The Silverton Mine go online
1. A tight, contemporary adaptation of an old, familiar story. 2. A jazzy, up-to-date video recording. 3. Suspenseful original music. 4. Puppets that fly or fall off walls. 5. Colorful…
Local News
Ignacio Creative District kicks into gear after coronavirus delays
hopes to tap into $14 billion Colorado arts and culture economy
Arts and Entertainment
‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson charged in 3 rapes
Actor Danny Masterson, known for his roles in “That ‘70s Show” and “The Ranch,” has been charged with raping three women, Los Angeles County District Attorney’s officials announced Wednesday. The…
Arts and Entertainment
Art vending machines heading to Mancos
Creative District spearheads new way to buy, sell artwork
Arts and Entertainment
Floyd’s death hastens shift in police portrayals
Jason Beghe plays Hank Voight, left, in a scene from the crime series “Chicago PD.” The May 25 killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police has set…
Film
Warner Bros to hold massive virtual event for DC Comics fans
The studio announced Tuesday that DC FanDome will be held starting at 11 a.m. Aug.22. The event will feature talent announcements and reveal new content from WB games, comics, film…
Arts and Entertainment
ABC names Matt James as its first black ‘Bachelor’
The casting was announced Friday on “Good Morning America.” James, a 28-year-old from North Carolina, was originally chosen to compete for Clare Crawley’s affection on “The Bachelorette,” but filming was…
Visual Arts
Artist Karyn Gabaldon emerges from lockdown with new show
‘Earth, Sky and Soul of COVID-19’ made up of 60 paintings
Music
Country group Lady Antebellum changes its name to Lady A
The band, made up of Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood, made the announcement Thursday on their social media. The group’s first self-titled album came out in 2008, and…
Arts and Entertainment
Shows between June 18 and July 30 will be held virtually to adhere to current requirements
To view the shows, visit www.durangoconcerts.com and log in for a live link. The virtual “Concerts @ The Park” schedule is: June 18: Soul/funk/R&B with Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal.June…
Arts and Entertainment
Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering barn dance canceled
The event is the organization’s only fundraiser, and proceeds go toward providing grants to youth programs such as the FFA and 4-H. Community members who are financially able to help…
Film
HBO Max removes ‘Gone With the Wind,’ will add context
A crowd gathers outside the Astor Theater on Broadway during the premiere of “Gone With the Wind” on Dec. 19, 1939, in New York. HBO Max has temporarily removed “Gone…
Arts and Entertainment
Four ‘Vanderpump’ regulars ousted over slurs, racial profiling
Bravo released a statement Tuesday confirming that Stassi Schroeder, Kristen Doute, Max Boyens and Brett Caprioni would not return to the reality series, which will air its final episode of…
Performing Arts
Second City CEO steps down amid claims of racism at theater
Andrew Alexander, CEO and co-owner of famed The Second City improv theater, said he is stepping down after a former performer leveled accusations of racism against the comedy institution. Alexander…
Visual Arts
Christo, artist known for massive displays, dies at age 84
Curtain installment built near Rifle in 1972
Performing Arts
In a topsy-turvy world: Merely Players offers a timely ‘Alice’
Adobe Stock Co-founder and artistic director of Merely Players, Wood-Patterson had to cancel the company’s spring production of “Matilda” and prepare for an indefinite hiatus. But little keeps this particular…
Arts and Entertainment
The Point to host CERF the Airwaves fundraiser
At least 40 comics, both local and from all over the country, will compete to be the last comic … sitting? Comedy performances are not intended for children. The finale…
Arts and Entertainment
Lea Michele apologizes for being ‘difficult’ on ‘Glee’ set
Michele issued a statement saying that while she didn’t recall any incident or judged anyone by their background, she was sorry and blamed her privilege and “immaturity.” “I clearly acted…
Music
Musicians unite for Navajo/Pueblo COVID-19 Relief fundraiser
Artists to livestream shows Saturday, Sunday
Performing Arts
Larry Kramer, playwright and AIDS activist, dies at 84
Larry Kramer, left, and Daryl Roth embrace after they won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play for “The Normal Heart” during the 65th annual Tony Awards in…
Music
The Doobie Brothers reschedule 50th anniversary tour
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees announced Tuesday that the tour, which was to begin in June, will now kick off in July 2021. “This decision has been…
Books
Author Murakami DJs ‘Stay Home’ radio show
Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami, hosting a special radio show from home, painted a brighter side of the world with his favorite music, and said the fight against the coronavirus is…