‘Nutcracker In The Land Of Enchantment’ Returns To The National Hispanic Cultural Center
NHCC News:
In collaboration with Festival Ballet Albuquerque, join us at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) Dec. 15-17 for the return of a New Mexico holiday classic: Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment!
Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment, choreographed by Patricia Dickinson Wells. The beloved holiday classic The Nutcracker is transported to territorial New Mexico in the late 1800s, with elements of the state’s heritage and traditions incorporated into the story. These New Mexican touches include Spanish dancers, and characters that include Southwestern snakes, sheep, Read More
Local Pianists Win Top Awards At 2023 State Competition
2023 State Honors Piano Competition First Prize winners Jinheon Kim, Elizabeth Hsu and Hannah Li. Courtesy/LAMTA
LAMTA News:
Three pianists from the Northeast District I of the Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico (PMTNM) were awarded First Prize in their respective levels at the 2023 State Honors Piano Competition, which is held annually.
Hannah Li of Los Alamos was awarded first prize in Level Two (ages 10 and 11) for her performance of Frederic Chopin’s Grand Valse Brillante. This waltz is one of Chopin’s most beloved compositions, for it shows technical brilliance and graceful charm. Read More
Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary To Host Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair With Over 40 Vendors In IHM Parish Hall Saturday
Daily Postcard: Spectacular Sunrise Over North Community
Daily Postcard: A spectacular sunrise fills the sky Wednesday as seen from North Community. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More
Los Alamos Little Theatre Cancels Remaining Performances Of Reefer Madness Due To Cast Illness
LALT News:
Los Alamos Little Theatre (LALT) announces it has to cancel its final performances of “Reefer Madness” Friday and Saturday due to cast illness.
If tickets were already purchased, email Wendy Caldwell at producer@lalt.org to be refunded.
Purchasing tickets not only provides an opportunity to see great live performances but also supports the nonprofit theater organization. To make a tax-deductible donation to LALT, click here.
LALT thanks all its supporters and invites everyone to its next show.
County Environmental Services Closed In Observance Of Thanksgiving Day And Day After
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Environmental Services will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day and the Day After Thanksgiving Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24.
This includes operations at the Eco Station and the Overlook Convenience Center, as well as residential and commercial trash, recycling and yard trimming services.
Residents whose trash collection day falls on the observed holiday or the day after Thanksgiving place your materials out Wednesday, Nov. 22.
Visit the Environmental Services website for the full 2023 holiday schedule. For additional information, Read More
Los Alamos Historical Society Ornament Party Saturday
The community is invited to join the Los Alamos Historical Society 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at Fuller Lodge for a festive and historic ornament making party. This is a free event for everyone. Courtesy/LAHS Read More
Los Alamos Public Library’s Native American Heritage Month Reading & Activity Challenge Extended To Dec. 31
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Public Library has begun the second annual Reading & Activity Challenge for Native American Heritage Month. The activities include authors, artists and events to celebrate the heritage, history and culture of Native Americans with extra focus on the communities of Northern New Mexico.
By signing up on lacnm.beanstack.org, you will have access to the curated lists of free events, watch lists, and book lists for all ages.
Los Alamos Public Library is extending the challenge during the month of November—national Native American Heritage Month—and until the Read More
Fort Selden Lights Up For ‘Noche De Las Luminarias’ Tonight
Fort Selden Historic Site News:
Fort Selden Historic Site invites visitors from Radium Springs and beyond to celebrate the long winter nights. During “Noche de las Luminarias”, visitors can expect more than 900 luminarias lining the Fort’s footprint, a campfire, and family-friendly activities, including holiday-themed crafts.
Join the site in saying goodbye to 2023 and make a wish for 2024 by the campfire! Be sure to dress warm, winter nights are long and cold.
Various times from 5-8:30 p.m., Dec. 15 Fort Selden Historic Site,1280 Fort Selden Road, Radium Springs (I-25 to exit 19, 13 miles Read More
Sangre De Cristo Chorale: A Winter’s Night Dec. 1-2
The Sangre de Cristo Chorale. Courtesy photo
Sangre de Cristo Chorale News:
SANTA FE — The Sangre de Cristo Chorale continues its 46th Season with its holiday concerts, A Winter’s Night, at 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 1 and at 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2 at St. Bede’s Episcopal Church in Santa Fe. The 36-voice Sangre de Cristo Chorale is led by Music Director Dr. George Case and is accompanied by pianist Deborah Wagner.
A Winter’s Night celebrates the holiday season and dark of winter with traditional choral favorites and compelling works by current composers, including music by Norwegian-American composer Read More
LARSO To Host 2023 Festival Of Trees At BESC Saturday
A decorated Christmas Tree for sale at this year’s Festival of Trees event. Courtesy/LARSO
Christmas Trees from a previous Festival of Trees event. Courtesy/LARSO
By JACCI GRUNINGER
Executive Director
LARSO
C’YA and the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) invite the community to attend the annual fundraiser “Festival of Trees” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center, 1010 Bathtub Row.
This is the day to come see Santa, do your holiday shopping, drink hot cocoa and enjoy some sweets.
You will be amazed by the wonderful collection of small, medium and Read More
Daily Postcard: Mountain Lion Feeds Hungry Brood At Bandelier National Monument
Daily Postcard: A mountain lion feeds her hungry brood earlier this month in their well-hidden den at Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/BNM Read More
Daily Postcard: Goose Escorts Visitors Over To Bathtub Row
Daily Postcard: One of our local geese living in Ashley Pond assumed the role of ambassador Monday escorting a group of visiting students and teachers from San Antonio all the way over to Bathtub Row. The group was in town touring various locations and said they were headed back to the pond to hopefully return their escort. Photo by Jim O’Donnell Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Nov. 17-23, 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. 17-23, 2023:
Friday, Nov. 17, 2023
- 6 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live;
- 1 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
DALA Announces Los Alamos Nutcracker Tea Party Nov. 18
DALA News:
Dance Arts Los Alamos (DALA) will host its second annual Nutcracker Tea Party 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Historic Fuller Lodge.
Enjoy sweet treats, meet and take pictures with the dancers from the upcoming production of “Nutcracker on the Hill”, and enjoy general music and merriment as we enter the holiday season. This is sure to be a fun filled afternoon for all ages. Tickets are available in advance for $25 per person and all proceeds benefit DALA, which is a 501(3)(c) dedicated to promoting dance in Los Alamos and Northern New Mexico.
Find the link to purchase tickets under Read More
Silver Lining To Commuter Traffic At Standstill On N.M. 4
The silver lining to commuter traffic at a standstill early Tuesday evening is the opportunity the pause provides to take in the beautiful landscape surrounding N.M. 4. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: Badgers Play Near Burrow At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: An American badger plays with her cub near the entrance to their burrow at Bandelier National Monument. Rarely seen in Bandelier, badgers may be found in the Pinon-Juniper woodlands and the Ponderosa pine forests. Badgers are primarily nocturnal but can sometimes be active during the day. Badgers are usually solitary animals except during mating and child rearing. Badgers are burrow dwellers that dig new burrows and move frequently, as often as daily. Photo by Sally King/NPS Read More
Teatro Paraguas Presents 11th Annual ‘A Musical Piñata For Christmas’ Community Celebration In December
Teatro Paraguas will present 11th Annual ‘A Musical Piñata for Christmas’ . Courtesy/TP
Teatro Paraguas News:
Teatro Paraguas will present its 11th annual community celebration “A Musical Piñata for Christmas” Fridays Dec. 8 and Dec. 15, Saturdays Dec. 9 and Dec. 16 and Sundays Dec. 10 and Dec. 17. The Teatro Paraguas Orchestra will play traditional New Mexican and Mexican carols, as well as original festive music.
Compania Chuscales y Mina Fajardo provide mesmerizing flamenco music and dance, and Ballet Folclórico de mi Pueblo, led by Otón Quiroga and Xochitl Ehrl, take the stage with joyous Read More
Posts From The Road: Bishop’s Palace In Galveston, Texas
Bishop’s Palace Exterior: The exterior of the Bishop’s Palace seen from the front of the house reveals the size and ornate details of this magnificent castle. The house was built for Walter Gresham and family between 1887 and 1892. The house was sold to the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese in 1923 for Bishop Christopher Byrne hence the name Bishop’s Palace. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Stairs: After entering the front door of Bishop’s Palace one takes a few steps into the octagonal rotunda where the 40 foot tall mahogany stairway was the focus of the room. Rare woods were used throughout Read More
Albuquerque Community Nativity Celebrates Spirit Of Christmas Dec. 8-9
Scene from the upcoming Nativity event Dec. 8-9 at 1100 Montano Road NW in Albuquerque. Courtesy photo
Community Nativity Event News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Albuquerque New Mexico North Stake invites the community to attend a Nativity event Dec. 8-9. This tradition “promises to bring the true spirit of Christmas to life” at 1100 Montano Road NW.
The event will feature a display of Nativity scenes from various cultures and traditions, illuminating the story of the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem.
Visitors of all ages are invited to explore the beautifully Read More
