Review: DALA’S Don Quixote Ballet A Delight!
Don Quixote (Andy Primm) on his chivalrous quest passing through the band of gypsies. Photo by Jesse Martinez
Kitri (Sasha Simakov) and Basilio (Brandon Penn) enjoy each other’s company in the town square. Photo by Jesse Martinez
Review By KAELAN PRIME
Los Alamos
For those who are unfamiliar, the classic ballet “Don Quixote” was premiered by Bulshoi Ballet in 1869. The ballet, based on Miguel de Cervantes’ novel Don Quixote de la Manche, is scored by Ludwig Minkus and originally choreographed by Marius Petipa. The ballet features an abridged version of the novel’s original plotline following Read More
Carmen – En Español Takes The Stage At NHCC May 4
NHCC News:
In conjunction with Opera Southwest, the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is proud to present one of the most popular and controversial operas of our time, with a twist. Carmen – En Español opens Saturday, May 4 at the Center.
Carmen – En Español. Georges Bizet’s famous opera shocked French audiences when it was initially performed, with its controversial themes of rebellion, immorality, and the tragic death of the opera’s main character.
Carmen revolves around a passionate love triangle between Carmen, a seductive cigarette girl, Don Jose, a solider, and Escamillo, Read More
Free Cha-Cha-Cha Dancing At BESC Starts Monday May 6
COMMUNITY News:
Everyone is welcome to free ballroom dancing 7-9 p.m. every Monday (except County holidays) at the Betty Ehart Senior Center Center at 1101 Bathtub Row.
It is a Los Alamos County Activity organized by Terry Goodwin and Selmo Jarmillo. Every month they focus on a particular ballroom dance, and in May the focus is Cha-Cha-Cha.
From 7-7:15 p.m., they will be playing Cha-Cha-Cha music so that as folks arrive they can dance or watch. From 7:15-8:15 p.m. there will be a lesson taught by Dr. Jan Velechovsky. Then 8:15 p.m. until closing at 9 p.m. they will play a mix of music for various ballroom Read More
United Church To Host Final Free Concert Of Series Sunday
Santa Fe Symphony Principal Harpist Anne Eisfeller. Courtesy/UCLA
The United Church of Los Alamos at 2525 Canyon Road. Courtesy/UCLA
UCLA News:
The United Church of Los Alamos (UCLA), will host the final of their free concert series this Sunday. The Santa Fe Symphony Musician’s chamber will be held at 4 p.m., in the sanctuary at 2525 Canyon Road.
The performance will feature Santa Fe Symphony principal harpist Anne Eisfeller. The program will include music from the 17th through 21st centuries, including music inspired by nature as well as J.S. Bach, Antonio Cabezon, Marcel Tournier and contemporary Read More
Office Of Archaeological Studies: Step Back In Time May 15
NMDCA News:
The community is invited to join the Office of Archaeological Studies at noon Wednesday, May 15 for a free talk from OAS Executive Director John Taylor-Montoya: Friends of Archaeology Brown Bag Talk, It’s a Hard Rock Life: Women and Children at Historic Mines in Southern New Mexico.
The Office of Archaeological Studies provides free lectures to the public as part of its education and outreach mission.
OAS Studies conducts cultural resource management and archaeological research projects throughout New Mexico with a diverse group of archaeologists and support staff. Read More
Daily Postcard: Pygmy Nuthatch At Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: A pygmy nuthatch clings to the trunk of a ponderosa pine tree Wednesday at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Spanning over 89,000 acres, the Valles Caldera encompasses diverse habitats, including montane meadows, dense forests and volcanic formations. These varied landscapes contribute to habitat complexity, promoting species coexistence and biodiversity. Meadows support grazers like elk, while forested areas provide cover and foraging opportunities for species like black bears. Bird biodiversity is another notable feature at Valles Caldera, with more than 90 Read More
PEEC To Host Española Valley Arts & Sciences Camp 2024
Enterprise Bank & Trust Los Alamos Region President Liddie Martinez, center, and Administrative Assistant Donovan Price, far right, present a $10,000 sponsorship at the Los Alamos Nature Center to Beth Sanchez, far left, and Jillian Rubio, center left, of Pajarito Environmental Education Center for the Española Valley Arts and Sciences Camp running June 3-7. Also pictured is Gabriela Silva of the Northern New Mexico Regional Art Center, who will be co-leading the camp. Learn more about the event at www.peecnature.org. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools 2024 Spring Arts Festival May 9
Pianists Collaborate In Concert At Cathedral Basilica May 4
EunAe Lee
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Pianists Natasha Stojanovska and EunAe Lee are sharing the stage and the piano bench for their upcoming Four Hands Piano Recital Saturday at the Cathedral Basilica, 131 Cathedral Place in Santa Fe. The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the church. The program will feature works by Bach, Schubert, Poulenc and Debussy.
Lee and Stojanovska met each other while pursuing their doctoral studies in piano at Northwestern University. Lee is a professor at the University of Mary and Stojanovska is a musician living in Santa Fe.
Natasha Read More
Abiquiu Inn Launches Art Exhibition By Ruth Meaders
The Abiquiu Inn has launched a new exhibit with the artwork of Ruth Meaders in the Main Salon of Café Abiquiu at 21120 Hwy 84 in Abiquiu. Courtesy photo
ABIQUIU INN News:
The Abiquiu Inn has launched a new exhibit with the artwork of Ruth Meaders in the Main Salon of Café Abiquiu at 21120 Hwy 84 in Abiquiu. The show will run through May 31.
Meaders calls herself a feral painter, painting by instinct. She grew up in a small town in Nova Scotia, Canada and briefly studied at Nova Scotia College of Art, as well as University of Toronto. At the age of 21, she moved to Bermuda, living there for almost a decade and Read More
Daily Postcard: Iris Blooming In Jacona
Daily Postcard: Iris blooming in the garden of a residence in Jacona. Photo by Kimber Heineman Read More
2024 New Mexico Poetry Out Loud Champion Kaitlyn Lubega Headed To National Competition In Washington, D.C.
Eleventh grader Kaitlyn Lubega performs at the New Mexico Poetry Out Loud state championship in March 2024. Courtesy/New Mexico Arts
NMDCA News:
The New Mexico Poetry Out Loud champion, Kaitlyn Lubega, an 11th grader attending United World College in Montezuma, is headed to the Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington, D.C. The National Finals run May 1-2, bringing together high school students from across the nation to the capital for an exciting poetry recitation competition.
The New Mexico program is produced and directed by the state arts agency, New Mexico Arts, and offers state Read More
DALA Opens Don Quixote Ballet Friday At Smith Auditorium
Scene from ‘Don Quixote’. Photo by Jesse Martinez
Scene from ‘Don Quixote’. Photo by Jesse Martinez
DALA News:
Dance Arts Los Alamos (DALA) will host its second annual spring gala event, the DALA Gala Soirée, 5:15-6:30 p.m. Friday at Fuller Lodge, prior to the opening night performance of the full-length ballet “The Tales of Don Quixote”.
Gala guests can expect an exciting and elegant evening out on the town including drinks and tapas, with presentations from DALA Artistic Staff and Board of Directors, history and behind-the-scenes about the production, opportunities to support DALA’s non-profit Read More
View Of Original Hand Painted Anderson Pharmacy Sign
View of the original hand painted Anderson Pharmacy sign on the exterior of the building Tuesday on Diamond Drive. The pharmacy has been closed for many years and the property is now being prepared for future development. Photo by Daphne Thompson Read More
Santa Fe Community Orchestra To Present Concert May 19
SFCO News:
The Santa Fe Community Orchestra (SFCO) will present a free performance of three widely acclaimed works:
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- Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol;
- Florence Price’s Adoration; and
- Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, orchestrated by Maurice Ravel.
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The concert is 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 19 at the Scottish Rite Temple, 462 Paseo de Peralta, in Santa Fe.
Admission is free, with donations gratefully accepted at the door.
Daily Postcard: Tent Rocks Along Falls Trail At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: Tent rocks along the Falls Trail at Bandelier National Monument. Tent rocks form when more resistant rock is left after softer rock is eroded to form a tent-like structure. Photo by Sally King/NPS Read More
2024 Fiber Fair At Bosque Redondo Memorial May 4
NMHS News:
Visitors of all ages can connect to the history of Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site during the Fiber Fair 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2024.
This interactive event includes live demonstrations and hands-on wool working activities using sheared wool from the site’s flock of Navajo Churro Sheep.
The day’s festivities will include various activity stations, sheep viewing, food trucks provided by the Friends of Bosque Redondo Memorial, and more. Admission is $7/adult. Free for children 16 and younger. Please call 575.355.2573 for more information or visit Read More
Daily Postcard: Claretcup Cactus Blooming At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: Claretcup cactus blooming in at Bandelier National Monument. Annual bloom season at Bandelier is mid-March to early November with different flowers in each season and in different locations within the park. Photo by Sally King/NPS
‘Pondering Plateaus’ Opens At Fuller Lodge Art Center May 2
FLAC News:
Painter Rachel Pearson and photographer Leslie Bucklin open their show, “Pondering Plateaus” May 2 at the Fuller Lodge Art Center.
Pearson and Bucklin combined their two creative mediums for a visual exploration of the Pajarito Plateau. From the smallest flower to the broadest horizon, “Pondering Plateaus” is an artistic representation of the natural world in and around Los Alamos through the seasons, told from two different perspectives.
The opening reception for the show is 6-7:30 p.m. May 2 at the Fuller Lodge Art Center. Read More
Week Of Cinematic Brilliance & Cultural Enrichment At SALA
SALA News:
Get ready for an unforgettable week of captivating films and enriching cultural experiences at the SALA Los Alamos Event Center. From April 29 to May 5, SALA presents a diverse lineup of events as part of the Los Alamos Film and Culture Festival.
The festival kicks off on Monday, April 29, with the premiere of “Global Harmony”, a documentary following the journey of journalist Richard Foster as he advocates for equality, justice, and global unification. However, as Foster and his team prepare for a massive global conference, a crime ring is planning to thwart their plans.
Tuesday, Read More
