Arts and Entertainment

The Weekender

Some top picks for what to do this weekend in Durango

July 23, 2015

A&E Calendar

Jeff Solon Jazz Trio, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Cafe at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, 259-6580. Kirk James,…

July 23, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Free family concert is new and improved

A playful and curious ferret is star of the family concert “The Animated Orchestra” at Music in the Mountains. The…

July 23, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Arts Brief

Emily Simpson Grandt The new San Juan Ballet School will open for classes in fall 2015. The studio is founded…

July 23, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

What’s one more role as one of the world’s most indelible characters to Ian McKellen?

Ian McKellen as Gandalf in a scene from the fantasy adventure “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.”Courtesy of Warner Bros. As…

July 20, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Here are 8 types of people who keep getting second chances in Hollywood

Ryan Reynolds is proof that we can never underestimate the power of a twinkly smile and a rock-hard body.Richard Shotwell/Associated…

July 20, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

TV was more diverse than ever last year — so why do Emmy nominations still look similar?

This photo provided by shows, Michiel Huisman, from left, Peter Dinklage, Emilia Clarke, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Iain Glen, in a…

July 20, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

‘Breaking Bad’ actor runs for Albuquerque seat

Citing sprawl development and a need for more Mexican-American elected officials, “Breaking Bad” actor Steven Michael Quezada said he is…

July 20, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

How to support the working artist

I am sure artists, as anyone would, enjoy being revered as celestial bodies removed from the woes and humdrum of…

July 17, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

The Weekender

Some top picks for what to do this weekend in Durango

July 16, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Concerto competition to showcase best, brightest

Young musicians vie to perform with festival orchestra

July 16, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

The musical “Into the Woods,” which provides a unique spin on many of the Grimm fairytales, opens today at 7…

July 16, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

A&E Calendar

Jeff Solon Jazz Trio, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Cafe at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, 259-6580. Tim Guidotti,…

July 16, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Ky-Mani Marley to bring reggae, hip-hop combo

Reggae, hip-hop artist to perform in Durango on heels of album release

July 16, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Preserving the artist residency

Willowtail’s ‘Three Artists Working’ to raise money, awareness for program

July 16, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Why the director of ‘Amy’ hopes his documentary makes you angry

Critics love the new movie entitled “Amy” directed by Asif Kapadia and top performers sing the praises of the late…

July 14, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

The mystery of Dorothy’s missing ruby slippers: Solve it, and you’ll get $1 million

Your heels, Dorothy, where are your heels? Nearly 10 years ago, someone stole the famous “Wizard of Oz” ruby slippers…

July 14, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

David Letterman escapes retirement to trash Donald Trump

Retired “Late Show” host David Letterman appeared with comedians Martin Short and Steve Martin at their live comedy show on…

July 14, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

Organizers of the Secret Garden Concert Series at the Rochester Hotel are partnering with the Community Foundation to add a…

July 9, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

A&E Calendar

20th annual Black Canyon Quilt Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $4, Montrose Pavilion, 1800 Pavilion Drive, Montrose. blackcanyonquiltshow.com. 24th annual Art…

July 9, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

The Weekender

Some top picks for what to do this weekend in Durango

July 9, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

How Bill Cosby’s 2004 ‘Pound Cake’ speech exploded into his latest legal disaster

While many lauded comedian Bill Cosby for tackling the delicate subject of responsible parenthood so directly, it wasn’t long before…

July 7, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Quiz: Did these 15 musicals start on the stage or on the screen?

“Once” is a highly-acclaimed Broadway musical. But did it start on the stage or the screen?Courtesy image It almost makes…

July 7, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

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Artist Reception: Deborah Sussex’s “Back There, Here Now,” 5-8 p.m.; on display through Aug. 5, Red Room, Open Shutter Gallery,…

July 2, 2015