Scenes From 2023 YMCA Winter Vendor Market
Shoppers and vendors fill The Family YMCA Gymnasium Saturday at 1450 Iris St. for the 2023 Winter Vendor Market as part of Los Alamos WinterFest Weekend. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Radka Apostalon of Aposto Studio in Albuquerque holds one of her bowls that was for sale during Saturday’s Family YMCA Winter Vendor Market. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Jeanne Robinson of Corky and Dode Designs in Los Alamos models one of her scarfs for sale during Saturday’s Family YMCA Winter Vendor Market. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Terrence Haanen showcases his photography Read More
Daily Postcard: View From Anderson Overlook
Daily Postcard: The view last Tuesday from Anderson Overlook. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Museum Hill To Host Winter Glow Holiday Stroll Dec. 15
NMDCA News:
Museum of Indian Arts & Culture and Museum of International Folk Art, are back with the Winter Glow Holiday Stroll. Admission to both museums is free 4-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15.
There will be music, art-making, holiday lights, farolitos and refreshments.
At Museum of Indian Arts & Culture make a holiday ornament, enjoy a Pueblo feast, and listen to music on Milner Plaza.
Museum of International Folk Art will have a short play, La Pastorela Cómica in the Vernick Auditorium, holiday card-making, hot cider, and cookies in the Atrium.
This is a family-friendly, free event with Read More
Ly And Thea Tousley Settle In For Pre-parade Amusement
Ly and Thea Tousley settle in for some pre-parade amusement ahead of the Holiday Lights Parade this evening on Central Avenue. The annual parade is organized by the Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District. Photo by Joyce Wolfe Read More
Los Alamos Choral Society Winter Concert Dec. 10
Los Alamos High School Freshman Erin Broadnax Qualifies For North American Nationals In Irish Dancing
Los Alamos High School freshman Erin Broadnax, 14, competed in November at the Oireachtas (Regional Irish dancing Championships ) in Phoenix Ariz., and qualified for the North American Nationals in Dallas in July 2024. She competes under the Michael Patrick Gallagher School of Irish Dance and dances with Belisama Irish Dance in Los Alamos and Santa Fe. Courtesy/Celia Bassett
LAHS freshman Erin Broadnax in November at the Oireachtas (Regional Irish dancing Championships) in Phoenix Ariz., where she qualified for the North American Nationals in Dallas in July 2024. Courtesy/Celia Bassett Read More
Scenes From SALA’s First Year Anniversary Celebration!
Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Ryn Herrmann, left, and County Councilor David Reagor ‘warm their hands’ during the first year anniversary celebration Friday night at SALA Event Center. Courtesy photo
Scene from the first year anniversary celebration Friday night of SALA Event Center. Courtesy photo
Scene from the first year anniversary celebration Friday night of SALA Event Center. Courtesy photo
Scene from the first year anniversary celebration Friday night of SALA Event Center. Courtesy photo
Scene from the first year anniversary celebration Friday night of SALA Event Center. Read More
NMDCA Historic Sites Taps Wendi Laws As New Manager
Wendi Laws is new manager to Fort Selden Historic Site and Taylor Mesilla Historic Property. Courtesy/NMHS
NMHS News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Historic Sites (NMHS) welcomes a new manager to Fort Selden Historic Site and Taylor Mesilla Historic Property, Wendi Laws. Wendi, who was born in Silver City and grew up in Las Cruces, is returning home to New Mexico with the experience of working at several parks and historic sites in Texas.
Laws is looking forward to collaborating with DCA staff at the sites here to grow opportunities for visitors. “These sites embody the history and rich heritage of Southern Read More
Daily Postcard: Birds Gather In Downtown Los Alamos Tree
Daily Postcard: A flock of birds gather in a tree that’s on its way out recently in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico Film Office Celebrates Film And Television Production On Pueblos And Tribal Lands
Zahn McClarnon as Joe Leaphorn and Jessica Matten as Bernadette Manuelito in AMC’s ‘Dark Winds’. Courtesy AMC
The cast of Netflix’s ‘REz Ball’. Courtesy/Netflix
NMFO News:
SANTA FE — In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the New Mexico Film Office (NMFO) celebrates film and television production on Pueblo and Tribal lands in the state.
The state’s film incentive program continues to propel it’s the growth of the industry in these Native sovereignties. Since 2019, 15 New Mexico Tribal lands and Pueblos have been home to 17 productions, and New Mexico continues to be a hub for Native American Read More
Review: DALA’s ‘Nutcracker On The Hill’ Showcases The Magic Of The Season
Jasper Lee, as the lead in the Russian dance, leaps off the stage during Dance Arts Los Alamos’ (DALA) ‘Nutcracker on the Hill’ at 7 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Duane Smith Auditorium. Photo by Kristen Honig/DALA
Margaret Kelley as the Nutcracker Princess leads the charge during the battle between the toy soldiers and mice in DALA’s ‘The Nutcracker on the Hill’. Photo by Kristen Honig/DALA
Review By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Some things never get tired. I was reminded of this fact while watching Dance Arts Los Alamos’ (DALA) rehearsal of “Nutcracker Read More
Live In Los Alamos Presents Musician Son Little At SALA
Musician Aaron Livingston (Son Little) will perform at 7 p.m., Dec. 6 at SALA Event Center. Courtesy/LLA
COMMUNITY News:
Live in Los Alamos presents musician Son Little at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 at SALA Event Center.
Aaron Livingston (Son Little) is described as a “polyglot translator and rightful torchbearer of the celebrated musical tradition known as rhythm and blues” (R&B). Continuing to revolutionize the modern understanding and expectation of the R&B sound in his newest album “Like Neptune”, Son Little delivers an unadulterated transmission of Black American music performed Read More
Opera In The Chapel: Classical Christmas Crooning Dec. 16
NMDCA News:
FORT STANTON — Embrace the warmth of the cultures and attend Fort Stanton Historic Site Chapel 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 in the afternoon to listen to opera singer Karla Ramos perform a lineup of holiday classics.
Karla is from El Paso, Texas and has performed with the El Paso Opera, El Paso Symphony Orchestra, and El Paso Chorale.
The coloratura soprano singer has performed as far away as Seoul, South Korea and is with the Eastern New Mexico University choir.
Come enjoy her outstanding, melodic voice singing many of your favorite holiday songs. Tickets are limited and are $10 per person Read More
Daily Postcard: Snow Blankets Black Mesa
Daily Postcard: Snow blankets Black Mesa in the Valley from Thursday’s snowstorm that covered the area. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Susan Eddings Perez Gallery Presents Fireside Chat Dec. 1
Susan Eddings Perez Gallery hosts its third annual Fireside Chat Dec. 1. Courtesy/Susan Eddings Perez Gallery
Susan Eddings Perez Gallery News:
Susan Eddings Perez Gallery presents its third annual Fireside Chat, 4-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 on Canyon Road in Santa Fe.
Galleries along Canyon Road will come together to host a smorgasbord of seasonal festivities, including farolitos, bon fires, live music, seasonal refreshments, and, of course, an incredible selection of art.
So grab a coat and a hat and come out for this joyful winter event and meet the artists. Read More
Los Alamos WinterFest: Weekend Of Holiday Magic & Festive Fun For All Ages Kicks Off Friday
Los Alamos MainStreet News:
Los Alamos WinterFest takes place this weekend, Dec. 1-3, with a variety of holiday festivities for the entire family. Find the full schedule at LosAlamosMainStreet.com/WinterFest.
The highlight of the weekend is the annual Holiday Lights Parade, Saturday Dec. 2. Organized by the Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District, the parade marches along Central Avenue beginning at 6 p.m., with this year’s theme, “Winter Around the World”. Central Avenue from the roundabout to Oppenheimer will be closed 4-8 p.m. for the festivities.
Judges this year include Samizdat Read More
Scenes From Brenda Fleming Book Reading At Long Pour
Brenda Fleming had a great turn out for her book reading at the Long Pour cocktail lounge in Los Alamos Tuesday Nov. 28. She read for 25 minutes from her book Short Front Legs: Observations of the Human Species from a Tired Mother. Proceeds from the book sales were donated to Family Strengths Network. Fleming’s book talks about the hilarities of humanhood, and is available on Amazon as a paperback, hardcover, Kindle, and very soon, an audio book. Courtesy/Brenda Fleming
Scene from Author Brenda Fleming’s book reading held Tuesday Nov. 28 at the Long Pour cocktail lounge in Los Alamos. Courtesy/Brenda Read More
Santa Fe Pro Musica Presents The Diderot Quartet Jan. 14
The Diderot Quartet. Courtesy/Santa Fe Pro Musica
The Diderot Quartet. Courtesy/Santa Fe Pro Musica
SFPM News:
SANTA FE — In the new year Santa Fe Pro Musica (SFPM) continues their String Quartet Series with the celebrated period instrument ensemble, the Diderot Quartet.
Through the music of Bach, Mendelssohn, and Caroline Shaw this concert explores Bach’s profound legacy across continents and centuries.
DISCOVERY SERIES
Why Historical Instruments?—Conversation and Demonstration
10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 14 at St. Francis Auditorium at the New Mexico Museum of Art | FREE
Join the Diderot Read More
Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Announces 2023-2024 Grant Recipients
NRGNHA News:
ESPAÑOLA —The Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) announces the selection of its 2023-2024 grant program recipients, a testament to its commitment to nurturing and promoting the profound cultural, historical and natural legacy of Northern New Mexico.
Established with a vision to fortify the preservation of this region’s unique traditions and practices, these grants symbolize an investment in the vitality of local communities and their invaluable heritage.
Emphasizing the essence of cultural preservation, the NRGNHA has awarded grants to an array of dedicated Read More
Wintry Scene Viewed Today From Mountain Village Condos
Wintry scene viewed today from Mountain Village Condominiums on Trinity Drive. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Wintry scene viewed today from Mountain Village Condominiums on Trinity Drive. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
