Arts and Entertainment

With ‘Mike & Molly’ behind her, what’s next for Melissa McCarthy?

McCarthy In a Facebook post from Dec. 9, Reed wrote: “Before you hear it elsewhere (and some already have) this…

December 15, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

As ‘Star Wars’ returns, a new generation quakes

I don’t know what this means for my relationship with “Star Wars” and the coming sequel, “The Force Awakens,” which…

December 15, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

13 perfect holiday gifts for every pop culture fan in your life, from kids to binge-watchers

Here are 13 gifts, including some of my favorite books and movies from 2015, for everyone – and every need…

December 15, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

A&E Calendar

Winter Solstice Artisans’ Market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Durango Arts Center Barbara Conrad Gallery, 802 East Second Ave., durangoarts.org. Bizarre Bazaar,…

December 10, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

Maria’s Bookshop will host a Book Release Celebration for the new Close to Heaven: 50 Years of Purgatory book from…

December 10, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

The Weekender

Things to do in and around Durango

December 10, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Harrison Ford promises older, wiser Solo in ‘Force Awakens’

The 73-year-old actor is matter-of-fact about almost everything involving the sci-fi series’ latest episode – from his reunion with Carrie…

December 8, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Diane Rehm, an NPR staple, eyes retirement

Rehm A retirement date has not been firmly established, but Rehm, who is 79, is likely to end her eponymous…

December 8, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Album inspired by Sandy Hook victim gets Grammy nominations

For saxophonist Jimmy Greene, whose daughter died in the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting, earning Grammy nominations for his album inspired…

December 8, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Broadway hit ‘Hamilton’ to launch company in Chicago

Miranda Producers said Tuesday that performances will begin Sept. 27 at the newly named The PrivateBank Theatre. It’s a coup…

December 8, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Noel Night: Friday night’s the night to start getting psyched for the holidays

Friday night’s the night to start getting psyched for the holidays

December 3, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

The Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., will offer “Book Making: Exploring Memories, History & Sense of Place” with…

December 3, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

A&E Calendar

Cannon Dolls, 5:30-10 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 247-4431. Jazz with Lee Bartley and Bob Cordalis, 6:30-9 p.m.,…

December 3, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Durango’s history retold through pictures

Author to sign books Friday at Maria’s Bookshop

December 3, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Network veteran, Nick News chief Linda Ellerbee retiring

Ellerbee Ellerbee, 71, said Tuesday she’s retiring from TV after Nickelodeon airs a one-hour retrospective of her work on Dec.…

December 1, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

How to make a tin man? Ask the wizards of ‘The Wiz Live!’

They are costumer Paul Tazewell and makeup artists Dave and Lou Elsey, who are turning actors into munchkins and flying…

December 1, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

Colorado Ballet seeks schools throughout Colorado and out-of-state to participate in a free remote live stream of its student matinee…

November 25, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

A&E Calendar

Winter Solstice Artisans’ Market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Durango Arts Center Barbara Conrad Gallery, 802 East Second Ave., durangoarts.org. Tuareg Jewelry…

November 25, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

The Weekender

Some top picks for what to do this Weekend in and around Durango.

November 25, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

NPR is graying, and public radio is worried about it

Many of the listeners who grew up with NPR are now reaching retirement age, leaving NPR with a challenge: How…

November 23, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

With lessons for today, movies bring back the ’50s

Cate Blanchett plays Carol Aird in a scene from the film, “Carol.” The film was released on Friday.Wilson Webb/The Weinstein…

November 23, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Stars at American Music Awards have Paris on their minds

Celine Dion performs at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday in Los Angeles.MATT SAYLES/Invision/AP Celine Dion…

November 23, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

A&E Calendar

Reception: Pop-up Art Show, featuring Lisa Pedolsky and Merritt Winkler, 5-8 p.m., Suyra Health and Wellness, 1032 Main Ave. The…

November 19, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

The city of Durango announces a Call to Artist for existing 3-dimensional artwork (sculpture) to be added to its collection…

November 19, 2015