Village Arts Opens Holiday Exhibit ‘Meet The Neighbors’
Artwork from the new exhibit, ‘Meet the Neighbors’ on display through the holidays at Village Arts at 216 DP Road. Courtesy/Village Arts
Artwork from the new exhibit, ‘Meet the Neighbors’ on display through the holidays at Village Arts at 216 DP Road. Courtesy/Village Arts
VILLAGE ARTS News:
Stop by your friendly neighborhood framing store and check out the new exhibit, “Meet the Neighbors”, on display through the Holidays! With 50 pieces of artwork ranging in subject matter from our ancient neighbors to the flora and fauna that live by out sides today, this show is sure to be a crowd pleaser, Read More
Daily Postcard: Sharp-Shinned Hawk Lingers Near Feeder
Daily Postcard: Looking out the window of a home Monday a Sharp-shinned Hawk is spotted lingering near a bird feeder hanging in a tree in Pajarito Acres. Sharp-shinned Hawks are small, long-tailed hawks with short, rounded wings. They have small heads that in flight do not always project beyond the ‘wrists’ of the wings. The tail tends to be square-tipped and may show a notch at the tip. Females are considerably larger than males. Source: allaboutbirds.org. Photo by Nancy Bartlit Read More
Affordable Arts Sale Opens Friday At Fuller Lodge Art Center
A collection of fiber arts and photography from artists in the Fuller Lodge Art Center shop. Photo by B. Engeman
A ceramic mushroom platter by Canyon View Clay. Photo by B. Engeman
LAAC News:
The community is invited to join Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) Friday and Saturday for its most anticipated shopping weekend at the Fuller Lodge Art Center. More than 130 artists have taken over the gallery with gifts priced to take home for the holidays as a gift to give or keep.
Give The Gift Of An Infinite Multiverse – Meow Wolf’s Annual Portal Pass Is Here
MEOW WOLF News:
SANTA FE — Welcome to the infinite multiverse! As gift giving season descends upon Planet Earth, Meow Wolf is thrilled to give humans the present of unbounded adventure.
Announcing the launch of Meow Wolf’s Annual Portal Pass: offering guests of all ages perpetual access to their local Meow Wolf exhibition for an entire year, ensuring an endless journey through intricate art, delightful mysteries, mind-bending spaces, and unadulterated weirdness.
Meow Wolf Santa Fe Portal Pass will cost $69 for adults and $54 for children, but for a limited time will be available for 20 PERCENT Read More
Holiday Open House: Baumann Marionettes & Music In Plaza
NMMOA News:
New Mexico Museum of Art (NMMOA) and New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) will once again bring the Holiday Open House to the Plaza Dec. 16.
There will be puppetry shows, music performances, and more family-friendly activities across both museums all day.
At New Mexico Museum of Art explore the galleries, create holiday crafts, enjoy outstanding performances by some of Santa Fe’s most talented young musicians with the Santa Fe Youth Symphony association.
Don’t miss Teatro Duende’s performance of “A Holiday Party for Pappa Gus” – this year’s puppet show featuring the New Mexico Museum Read More
The Y To Host Winter Vendor Market Saturday Dec. 2
FAMILY YMCA News:
The Family YMCA will be hosting its 3rd Holiday Vendor Market, this time as part of the Los Alamos Winterfest Weekend.
The event is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 in Y’s main facility gymnasium at 1450 Iris St.
The Market will include more than two dozen local vendors, many of whom will be familiar from other craft fairs and events in the area.
All proceeds raised by hosting this fun event go to support The Family YMCA’s Annual Campaign which supports:
- Espanola YMCA Teen Center;
- Scholarships for after school childcare programs;
- Scholarships for youth sports programs; and
- Financial
Community Invited To Book Reading At Long Pour Nov. 28
COMMUNITY News:
Escape the holiday bustle and attend a book reading at the Long Pour 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 144 Central Park Square.
Grab a cocktail, sit back and relax while listening to Los Alamos local Brenda Fleming as she reads from her book, Short Front Legs: Observations of the Human Species from a Tired Mother. Stories from the book focus on the hilarities of humanhood, and for this reading, one of the topics will be the holidays.
There will be a limited number of books available for sale after the book reading and will benefit Family Strengths Network. (Cheers to Giving Tuesday!) Cash
Eastern New Mexico University Greyhound Sound Enters ‘For Whom The Band Tolls’ Marching Band Competition
ENMU’s The Greyhound Sound Marching Band comingete in ‘For Whom the Band Tolls. Courtesy/ENMU
ENMU News:
PORTALES — This past fall, Eastern New Mexico’s (ENMU) the Greyhound Sound took to the field at stadiums across New Mexico, performing songs from the band Metallica. Why was the Greyhound Sound rocking out to a heavy metal band that has dominated the hard rock scene for the last 40 years?
This past year, Metallica announced the inaugural marching band competition for Universities and High Schools, titled “For Whom the Band Tolls” with more than $180,000 in prizes to be awarded. Seven prizes Read More
Santa Fe Opera And Local Arts & Culture Nonprofits Unite For VolunteerPalooza At Meow Wolf Dec. 16
Courtesy/SFO
SFO News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Opera (SFO) announces VolunteerPalooza, a collaborative Arts & Culture Volunteer Fair with eight other esteemed non-profit organizations in Santa Fe. The event is 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 at Meow Wolf’s “Rainbow Rainbow” Community Arts Space at 1352 Rufina Circle in Santa Fe.
Other participating organizations include the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts, Santa Fe Botanical Garden, Performance Santa Fe, Paseo Pottery, International Folk Art Market, Santa Fe International Film Festival, Los Golondrinas and Santa Fe Playhouse. Read More
Daily Postcard: Highlighted View From Anderson Overlook
Daily Postcard: View early Monday evening from Anderson Overlook with the Sangre de Cristo Mountains covered in a fresh layer of snow under a large cloud. Photo by Chuck Bear Read More
SALA Event Center Presents An Unforgettable Thanksgiving Weekend Extravaganza!
SALA News:
As Thanksgiving approaches, SALA Event Center is gearing up for a weekend filled with enchantment, entertainment and cinematic delights.
Here’s a glimpse of the exciting events lined up:
- Thanksgiving Day Closure:
Thursday, 11/23, SALA Event Center will be closed, allowing our team and patrons to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends. We extend warm wishes for a joyous and gratitude-filled holiday. - Friday 11/24: Disney’s Wish Takes Center Stage:
Kicking off the holiday weekend Friday, 11/24, SALA invites you to immerse yourself in the magical world of Disney’s Wish.
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Nov. 24-30, 2023
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Nov. 24-30, 2023
Friday, Nov. 24, 2023
- 6 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. County Council Meeting Replay 11-14–23
- 3 p.m. Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. Homecoming Parade
- 7 p.m. Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum
Camp May Campground Closes For 2023-24 Winter Season
A winter scene at Camp May campground. Photo by Leslie Bucklin
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Parks and Open Space Division closed Camp May campground and day use area for the winter season on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Gate access to the campground is closed and locked. The campground will reopen May 1, 2024, depending on weather conditions next spring.
Camp May is a popular campground for locals and visitors, due to its proximity to the Los Alamos townsite, Forest Service trails, and Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. The warmer than usual fall season allowed the campground and day use area to remain Read More
Daily Postcard: Autumn Sunrise Colors Sky Over White Rock
Daily Postcard: Autumn sunrise colors sky over White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Posts From The Road: Thanksgiving Turkey And Giving Thanks
Crossing the Road: While driving around and enjoying the scenery at Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge, we came upon this flock of wild turkeys as they marched their way across the road in front of us. We stopped to watch their actions and movements. They did not seem phased by our presence and continued their journey across the road. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
What’s Up: A nearby distraction got the immediate attention of three wild turkeys at our campsite in Palo Duro Canyon State Park. We visited the park on our first RV journey in December 2015. The turkeys did not seem bothered by our Read More
Taos Pueblo’s Native Son Robert Mirabal To Perform Annual Winter Holiday Show Dec. 1-2
Taos Pueblo’s native son Robert Mirabal returns with his annual winter holiday show Dec. 1-2. Courtesy/TCA
Taos Center for the Arts News:
For nearly three decades Robert Mirabal has been sharing his music and spirit as part of his annual winter holiday show. Taos Pueblo’s native son returns to Taos Center for the Arts (TCA) Dec. 1-2 to once again present this acclaimed holiday tradition.
The community is invited to join Mirabal, his band Rare Tribal Mob and guests for this special celebratory night of song, story and dance focused on respect for family, culture, heritage and the land.
Tickets Read More
Daily Postcard: Saturday Rain Shower Scatters Leaves Over Myrtle Street Pickleball Courts
Daily Postcard: Leaves scattered in rain pools following a shower Saturday at the Myrtle Street Pickleball Courts. Photo by Dixon Wolf
Late fall beauty in the puddles at the Myrtle Street Pickleball Courts. Photo by Dixon Wolf Read More
Soak In Beauty And Lights Of Jemez Historic Site Dec. 8-9
Lights of Gisewa Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 9 at Jemez Historic Site, Courtesy/NMHS
NMHS News:
The village of Gisewa, nestled in the Jemez Mountains, has been the home of Jemez Historic Site for many years. Every year, the site invites visitors to enjoy farolitos lining the site’s walking paths, Native American music and Pueblo dancers, food vendors, and an arts and crafts fair.
This year is no different. Join Jemez Historic Site for Lights of Gisewa Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 9 at Jemez Historic Site, 18160 N.M. 4 in Jemez Springs.
To access the site, buses from parking stations throughout Read More
Artist Allison Aiken Showing In Co+op Market Café
Local scientist and artist Allison Aiken poses with her two young daughters. Courtesy/Allison Aiken
COMMUNITY News:
Head to the Los Alamos Co-op Market to see the current art exhibit in the café, lively floral and other nature-inspired works by scientist and local artist Allison Aiken.
Hailing originally from Central Florida, Aiken has been interested in both arts and science for as long as she can remember. “Our family has an interest in art, and I always wanted to be a scientist as well. Whenever I would go out into the field, in high school, in college, my [science] notebooks always had drawings.” Read More
Daily Postcard: Bandelier Rich In History And Fall Color
Daily Postcard: Bandelier National Monument with its petroglyphs and cliff dwellings dating back more than 11,000 years is rich in history and abundant in fall color as shown here on Nov. 3. Photo by Sally King/NPS Read More
