Arts and Entertainment

What’s a community theater, anyway?

Brenda Macon The first recorded indoor stage was in the 5th century BC in Athens. It was a rectangular room…

March 30, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

How counterculture got us here: Rebellion, reflection and ‘Reefer Madness, The Musical’

Brenda Macon The legalization of marijuana in Colorado has been a topic of much controversy. Art, by its very nature,…

March 28, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

A Cosmic Wagner at the Met

Waiting for a prince to show up

March 16, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

Come get lucky at Durango Arts Center

Brenda Macon Daylight savings is wreaking havoc – havoc on our sleep, our moods and our ability to be anywhere…

March 16, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

Your brain and its superpower: AI (artistic intelligence)

Brenda Macon Lately, there’s been talk in the news about the perils of artificial intelligence, or AI. Such technology, if…

March 9, 2023

Community

Submissions sought for art contest

Velinda Gibbs of the Butterfly Collective, Sarah House of The ArtRoom and visual arts coach Heather Leavitt Martinez are seeking…

March 3, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

Three reasons to love the Durango Independent Film Festival

Brenda Macon Here’s some movie trivia: What do “Terminator,” “Memento,” “Little Miss Sunshine,” “Eraserhead,” “Blair Witch Project” and “Blue Velvet”…

March 2, 2023

New Mexico

Scott Graham launches new book

Signings planned for Durango, Farmington

March 1, 2023

New Mexico

Feat of Clay embraces change as opportunity for growth

Increased rent spurs gallery’s move to new location

February 27, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

Signing off: KSUT’s Stasia Lanier retires after 30-year career

‘I could not be more grateful for having had this experience’

February 23, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

The healing power of art with artist Mike Scieszka

Brenda Macon There is a notable phenomenon where people who see a performance or take an art class appear to…

February 23, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

Wolfgang, Johannes and Tania: The Red Shoe Piano Trio introduces Cuban-American composer with the greats

The Red Shoe Piano Trio is made up of violinist Richard Silvers, cellist Katherine Jetter and pianist Lisa Campi-Walters. (Judith…

February 17, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

A time traveler among us: Meet the local hero who preserves the lost art of silent films

Brenda Macon Every great story begins with a hero. In this story, our hero wears a pocket watch, vest and…

February 16, 2023

New Mexico

American Ballet Theatre Studio Company coming to San Juan College

into spring with professionalism, artistry and innovation by rising ballet stars

February 14, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

Can art help you break a curse? Find out next weekend at the DAC

Brenda Macon Beloved local comedian Mary Quinn has two magic princess powers. She can make things up, and she has…

February 9, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

‘Loving nature drove the success of my photography’: John Fielder on donating his life’s legacy to History Colorado

gift includes more than 5,000 photos selected from his vast collection.

February 7, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

Teen volunteers improve the community one art project at a time

Brenda Macon Think teens can’t help out much? Think again. This may not apply to their chores at home, but…

February 2, 2023

Local News

Get thee to the Follies!

Snowdown show a feast for thine eyes

January 28, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

Concert Hall presents ‘SALT Contemporary Dance’

The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College presents SALT Contemporary Dance at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17. SALT Contemporary Dance…

January 26, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

FLC art gallery to open new exhibit

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery will feature Janet Diaz Muro’s exhibition “Hay Comida en la Casa” from Feb. 2…

January 26, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

‘The apparel oft proclaims the man’: Looking for a Snowdown costume?

Art & Tea can outfit you for all of your events

January 26, 2023

Books

Review: ‘The Ballantines: Building Community Issue by Issue’ examines a newspaper family’s approach

The Herald’s board of directors, expanded to include the next generation, met Nov. 1, 1975. Arthur Ballantine died two weeks…

January 26, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

‘Whimsical Wonderland,’ a community art exhibit opens at the DAC

Brenda Macon Durangotangs are passionate no matter the season or the calling. We are “extreme” in any even, be it…

January 26, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

Creative district hosts Incubator for Emerging Artists Show

Durango Creative District Incubator for Emerging Artists presents “Revel in Play: seize the moment,” featuring all new abstract paintings by…

January 25, 2023