A Lone Tree Retains Its Leaves In Central Park Square
A lone tree retains its leaves adding color to Central Park Square in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
TGIF: Gioioso String Quartet To Performs Nov. 17
The Gioioso String Quartet performs Nov. 17 at First Presbyterian Church at 208 Grant Ave. in Santa Fe. Courtesy/TGIF
TGIF News:
- What: Gioioso String Quartet
- Music: Mendelssohn
- Date: Nov. 17, 2023
- Time: 5:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:15 p.m.)
- Where: First Presbyterian Church 208 Grant Ave. Santa Fe, NM 87501
- Admission: Freewill offering and open to all
- Program: Felix Mendelssohn (b: 2/3/1809, d: 11/4/1847)
For More Information call 982.8544.
The String Quartet No. 6 in f minor, Op. 80 was the last major work composed by Mendelssohn and it is widely believed to have been composed as a homage to Read More
Daily Postcard: Buck And Doe Graze Around Meadow Lane
Daily Postcard: A buck and doe graze along Meadow Lane Friday in White Rock. Photo by Linda Uher Read More
Travel: Mob Museum A Must-See Attraction In Vegas
Welcome to the Mob Museum. Photo by Debbie Stone
A Who’s Who Wall. Photo by Debbie Stone
By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
You might be surprised to hear that one of the most popular attractions in Las Vegas isn’t casino related. In fact, it’s a museum – the Mob Museum. Located in downtown Vegas, approximately six miles from the Strip, this fascinating place is a visitor favorite.
The museum is housed in the first U.S. Courthouse and Post Office building in the city, which was constructed in the 1930s. The site is historic in its own right, as it served as a host to one of the well-known Read More
Daily Postcard: Early Sunrise Colors Low Hanging Clouds
Daily Postcard: An early sunrise colors clouds above White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
KIL N.Y.C. Scholarship For The Jewelry Arts Opens Application Period
The new scholarship from KIL N.Y.C. is aimed at supporting students pursuing a major in jewelry design and coincides with the inaugural NYC Autumn Jewelry and Object Show. Courtesy/KIL N.Y.C.
KIL N.Y.C. News:
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The jewelry industry stands as a testament to the beauty and craftsmanship human hands, minds, and technology can achieve. It weaves together tradition, innovation, and artistic expression, resulting in pieces that hold profound sentimental value for individuals and communities alike.
Recognizing the trade’s significance, KIL N.Y.C. is committed to not only preserving Read More
LAPS Quorum Notice: ‘A Thousand Voices’ At SALA Nov. 16
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos School (LAPS) Board may attend “A Thousand Voices” movie 6:30 p.m., Nov. 16 at Sala Event Center.
A quorum may be present; however, no action will be taken. Read More
ENMU To Celebrate 55th Annual Pops Concert Nov. 11
The ENMU Wind Symphony will perform Nov. 11. Courtesy/ENMU
ENMU News:
PORTALES — The Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) Friends of Music welcomes the community to the 55th annual Pops Concert 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at the ballroom in the Campus Union Building.
“The concert will feature the talents of the ENMU Swanee Singers performing music from Broadway classics, including White Christmas, Hairspray, and She Loves Me, among others,” Dustin Seifert said, ENMU Department of Music Chair. “The ENMU Wind Symphony will perform music selected based on an Americana theme in recognition of Veteran’s Read More
Taos Chamber Music Group Holiday Season Festival Dec. 8
The Taos Chamber Music Group’s Holiday Season Festival kicks off Dec. 8, 2023! Courtesy/TCMG
TCMG News:
The Taos Chamber Music Group presents its annual Holiday Season Festival of two different programs in three performances with “The Classical Piano” at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, and “Holiday Jeux” 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10., all at the Harwood Museum of Art in Taos.
A Taos favorite who has been called a “super-virtuoso” by the NY Times, pianist Gleb Ivanov opens the weekend at 5:30 p.m. Friday Dec. 8 with solo piano music from the Classical period. Works include Ludwig Read More
Daily Postcard: Ashley Pond Sparkles At Nightfall
Daily Postcard: Ashley Pond sparkles as night begins to fall Monday. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
‘A Drawing Show’ At Step Up Gallery Concludes Nov. 15
‘Emma Jo’ by Kathi Parker. Courtesy/LAC
‘Falling Man’ by Fred Jones. Courtesy/LAC
STEP UP GALLERY News:
Wednesday, Nov. 15, is the last day to see “A Drawing Show: the Backbone of Art” at Step Up Gallery in Mesa Public Library. Many different drawing media are represented in the 52 pieces of art in the exhibit, including drawing pencil, colored pencils, graphite, charcoal, pen and ink, pastel pencil, markers, conte sticks and scratchboard.
The subject matter is equally diverse: portraits, human figures, animals, flowers, landscapes, cityscapes and still-lifes.
Los Alamos area artists Read More
LAHS Students Share Stories Of Local Veterans
LAHS students in the Sports Lit, 3B class interview Veteran Steve Aumack as teacher Lori Thompson listens during a recent field trip to Los Alamos VFW Post 8874. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos High School Sports Literature teacher Lori Thompson and co-teachers Ellen McBee and Anne Shirey took their students on field trips to the Los Alamos VFW Post 8874, earlier this month at 1793 Deacon St., so they could interview veterans about their time in the military.
“My co-teachers and I decided to interview local veterans Read More
Los Alamos Basks In Limelight From ‘Oppenheimer’ Movie
Visitors seize the chance to take a photo with Oppie and Groves near Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/LAC
BY KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The relationship between Los Alamos and Hollywood for the film, Oppenheimer, can only be described as symbiotic. Hollywood reaped commercial and critical acclaim for its depiction of the town’s origins and arguably its most famous resident while Los Alamos successfully capitalized on the massive, worldwide attention it received.
In short, filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s 2023 film has made both entities sparkle in the limelight. Read More
‘Give Thanks’ Piano Recital By Patti Merrill At WRPC Nov. 12
In this season of thanksgiving, come ‘Give Thanks’ and enjoy a piano recital by professional musician and former White Rock Presbyterian Church accompanist Patti Merrill at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, at White Rock Presbyterian Church, 310 Rover Blvd. in White Rock; right next to Rover Park. Admission is free; donations will be received at the door. Courtesy photo Read More
Daily Postcard: Doe Strolls Down Pathway In White Rock
Daily Postcard: A doe strolls down a vine filled path recently in White Rock. Photo by Zjael C Millard Read More
Los Alamos Historical Society Operation Green Light With Art
The Los Alamos Historical Society will be participating in the ‘Operation Green Light’ campaign in support of Veterans Day. Courtesy/LAHS
LAHS News:
As Veterans Day approaches, the Los Alamos Historical Society announces its commitment to honor and support the nation’s veterans by participating in the “Operation Green Light” campaign.
This act is part of a bigger movement that encourages individuals and businesses to show their support for veterans in a simple yet powerful way.
Through Nov. 11, the LAHS will light up its porch with a shining green light as a symbol of appreciation for the Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Nov. 10-16, 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. 10-16, 2023:
Friday, Nov. 10, 2023
- 6 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live;
- 1 a.m. The Thom Hartmann Program;
- 11 a.m. County Council Meeting Replay 1-25–23;
- 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
‘Rainbow’ Promises New School For Pinon Elementary!
A ‘rainbow’ with gold at both ends promises a new school for Pinon Elementary School at 90 Grand Canyon Drive in White Rock. As the construction crew pours cement on Pad D this morning, students and teachers watch and wait with anticipation and are reminded to ‘count our rainbows, and not our thunderstorms’. Photo by Alene Bennett, first grade teacher Read More
Daily Postcard: View Saturday Morning Of Ashley Pond
Daily Postcard: Saturday morning view of Ashley Pond. Photo by Dixon Wolf Read More
Amateur Naturalist: October, The Artistic Month
By BOB DRYJA
Los Alamos
October is a good time for uplifting walks, knowing that the winter months are not too far away. A physically uplifting as well as an emotional walk is possible by hiking up one of the slopes of the nearby Jemez Mountains. The slopes set the stage for what can be seen.
The Pajarito Mountain provides a good setting. Its peak is at 10,400 feet. Its eastern slope drops to about 7,400 where it begins to level out on a mesa top. This is a vertical drop of 3,000 feet over a horizontal distance of four miles. There is another 500 foot drop over another five miles to the eastern end of mesa top. Read More
