Arts and Entertainment

The show will go on – from their living rooms

Musicians perform from home to fans

March 18, 2020

Lyle Waggoner, foil on ‘The Carol Burnett Show,’ dies at 84

Waggoner, who was battling cancer, died at his Los Angeles-area home, his family said in a statement. His wife, Sharon,…

March 17, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Arts Calendar

Things not to miss this week Durango never lacks for all things Arts and Entertainment. Here are some events not…

March 17, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Tribal College Journal gives voice to Native American higher education

Mancos-based publication recounts news from tribal college movement

March 12, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson test positive for coronavirus

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have tested positive for the coronavirus, Hanks said in a statement Wednesday. The 63-year-old actor…

March 12, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ to tape without audiences

A person close to the shows told The Associated Press on Monday that the move is being taken out of…

March 10, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Ciara is latest musician to postpone show because of coronavirus

Ciara, who is pregnant, was set to perform in Texas at the grand opening of the new Fort Hood USO…

March 7, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Durango High School band student accepted into All-State Band

The Colorado All-State Band will perform April 2-4 in Greeley.

March 5, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Trebek reaches 1-year mark in cancer fight with hope, candor

Alex Trebek marked his one-year battle against pancreatic cancer with candor about how hard it’s been and a vow to…

March 4, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

SunRay Park and Casino announces March events

7 p.m. Friday: Live Comedy Night in Stingrays. Headlining: Marc Yaffee with special guest Myk Powell. Doors will open at…

March 4, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Community Concerts in the Secret Garden grant application now available

The Community Concerts benefit 10 La Plata County nonprofits and promote the area’s local music scene from 5 to 7…

March 4, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Durango Montessori to hold art fundraiser

The opening reception will allow attendees to meet the artists, enjoy wine and cheese and place initial bids on the…

March 4, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

‘Judge Judy’ will end 25-year run, but star sticking around

SheindlinEvan Agostini/Associated Press file Confused? Judy Sheindlin’s announcement Monday that her popular syndicated courtroom show will end production in 2021…

March 3, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Original ‘Flash Gordon’ comic strip art headed to auction

The auction house Profiles in History said Wednesday it will sell the drawing March 31. The pencil-and-ink drawing by artist…

February 26, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Sorrel Sky Gallery to host Native American film reception and jewelry show with Ray Tracey

Featured frequently in premiere western art publications such as in Cowboys & Indians magazine, Traceyâ€™s jewelry has been included in…

February 25, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Raven Narratives to host live storytelling event

The show will feature powerful, potent, humorous and authentic-to-themselves true stories from these storytellers: Bailey Carlson, Sue Vanden Brink Loweree,…

February 25, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Party for the puppies

Lisa Parkerâ€™s Puppies, a nonprofit, foster-based dog and puppy rescue, will throw its biggest fundraiser of the year with its…

February 22, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Seasons Rotisserie & Grill to host “Burning Down the House” annual benefit to thank and support Durango’s emergency responders

This year, Seasons Executive Chef Shane Lovelady and the team will maintain the “fire” theme creating special dinner menu items…

February 20, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

‘Good Times’ Ja’Net DuBois dies; co-wrote ‘Jeffersons’ theme

DuBois’ song “Movin’ on Up” provided a joyous intro to “The Jeffersons” during the show’s 10-season run. BernNadette Stanis, who…

February 18, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Music in the Mountains to host local fourth and fifth graders for Taste of Music concert

Students in fourth and fifth grade from Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, Dolores and Mancos will attend a free field trip featuring…

February 12, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Catch Durango native on Disney’s ‘Zombies 2’

Joza plays a teenage werewolf

February 11, 2020

New Mexico

Renowned potter shapes fine arts program at San Juan College

Ellis’ father once told him: ‘Whatever you want to do, do it. Just be damn good at it.’

February 10, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Robert Conrad, star of “The Wild, Wild West,” dies at 84

Family spokesperson Jeff Ballard said Conrad died Saturday morning in Malibu, California, from heart failure. With his good looks and…

February 8, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Actor-comedian Orson Bean, 91, hit and killed by car in LA

The Los Angeles County coroner’s office confirmed Bean’s Friday night death, saying it was being investigated as a “traffic-related” fatality.…

February 8, 2020