culture and entertainment

FORT MORGAN – Art runs in the family for Wiggins resident Bonnie Noles Lieder. Her parents, Earlene and Harley Noles, were both lifelong artists. Her father, who also used to be a magician on the...

What are stars? It’s a classic question to hear from a small child, one that is commonly heard at bedtime when they twinkle out the window. It is this question that is answered in “The Star Bright...

A couple of weeks ago, I attended a sold-out production of “The Music Man” at the Durango Arts Center. I was amazed at how few people in the audience were applauding some really stellar singing...

The city is going to take a hard look at the economic impact of arts and cultural nonprofits and invest in its public art collection in 2016. About 30 nonprofits in arts and culture will share how...

Spoiler alert: This is an unscientific look at some popular terms and favorite things of the year that we need to leave behind come 2016 because, frankly, they give us a headache. Need a warning so...

NEW YORK – “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has already surpassed $100 million in North America and $250 million globally, setting it up for a record-breaking weekend. The Walt Disney Co. on...

There’s no denying – Christmas is coming For those of you who have been good boys and girls and have finished all your holiday shopping, you deserve a break, don’t you? And what better way to relax...

1. “The Music Man,” now playing at the Durango Arts Center, runs a swift, spritely course in only two hours with intermission. It’s fast, fun and tuneful. 2. Director Jason Lythgoe has assembled a...

Before the music began Saturday night, guest conductor Thomas Heuser thanked sponsors and musicians. He made a few remarks about each work on the program. Then he acknowledged the tragedy that took...