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Andre Previn, Oscar-winning composer, has died at 89
Music

Andre Previn, Oscar-winning composer, has died at 89

February 28, 2019

Actress Mia Farrow, left, and her husband, Andre Previn, appear in 1971 during a rehearsal for a concert together. Previn, the pianist, composer and conductor whose broad reach took in…

Thompson won’t work with John Lasseter
Film

Thompson won’t work with John Lasseter

February 28, 2019

In a letter to Skydance Media, Emma Thompson outlined why she was withdrawing from the animated film “Luck” and refused to work with the former Pixar executive John Lasseter.Joel C…

Arts Calendar
Arts and Entertainment

Arts Calendar

February 28, 2019

Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. STEAM Lab, 3:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Information Studies: Mixed-Media Artworks by Lee Apted, opening…

Mancos Creative District offers scholarship for artists
Arts and Entertainment

Mancos Creative District offers scholarship for artists

February 28, 2019

The Mancos Creative District has established a new scholarship fund for college-bound, arts-focused students in the area.Journal file The Create 81328 Scholarship fund aims to support local college-bound, arts-focused students.…

Indie Lens Pop Up to screen “The Providers”
Film

Indie Lens Pop Up to screen “The Providers”

February 28, 2019

Set against the backdrop of the physician shortage and opioid epidemic in rural America, “The Providers” follows three “country doctors” in New Mexico at clinics offering care to all, regardless…

Licensing opportunity available for Colorado musicians
Arts and Entertainment

Licensing opportunity available for Colorado musicians

February 28, 2019

Submission are required to be instrumental music or instrumental versions of songs that are video-edit friendly. All styles and genres of music are welcome. A license fee of $150 per…

Stephen King, wife give $1.25M to genealogical society
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Stephen King, wife give $1.25M to genealogical society

February 26, 2019

Stephen King and his wife, Tabitha, made the gift through their foundation to the New England Historic Genealogical Society. The Boston-based organization is the nation’s oldest and largest genealogical society.…

Oscar predictions: Who will win?
Film

Oscar predictions: Who will win?

February 23, 2019

Best Picture The nominees: “Black Panther,” “BlacKkKlansman,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “The Favourite,” “Green Book,” “Roma,” “A Star Is Born,” “Vice” Bahr: Will win: “Roma” Should win: “A Star Is Born” Not…

New judge takes seat for ‘Durango Voice’
Music

New judge takes seat for ‘Durango Voice’

February 22, 2019

Mack Bervendu1-i-syn Added to this year’s roster is Linda Mack Berven, artistic director and conductor of the Durango Choral Society. She’s also a longtime professor at Fort Lewis College. She’ll…

San Juan Symphony weaves magic of storytelling
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San Juan Symphony weaves magic of storytelling

February 22, 2019

San Juan Symphony Music Director Thomas Heuser will conjure all of the above in twin concerts this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, “Fantasy and Fairy Tale” will capture the spirit…

Arts Calendar
Arts and Entertainment

Arts Calendar

February 21, 2019

Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. STEAM Lab, 3:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Place: An Invitational Art Exhibit, opening reception, 5…

Movies playing in Durango Feb. 22-28
Film

Movies playing in Durango Feb. 22-28

February 20, 2019

Alita, voiced by Rosa Salazar, must discover who she really is in “Alita: Battle Angel.”Twentieth Century Fox via AP (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) NTLive: I’m Not Running (Saturday…