Village Arts Hosts Photographer Doug Coombs Exhibition
Photographer Doug Coombs is showing his work at Village Arts through Nov. 13. Courtesy/Village Arts
Doug Coombs at work with his camera. Courtesy/Village Arts
VILLAGE ARTS News:
Naturescapes by Doug Coombs is a solo photography exhibition at Village Arts, 216 DP Road, that invites the viewer to glimpse stunning landscapes and unique animal encounters. The exhibit runs through through Nov. 13.
Coombs’ work promises to take viewers across the country, and around the globe, and with his emphasis on the big skies of the west and his Milky Way photography, there’s a chance that he’ll even transport Read More
OLÉ: ‘Tenant Terrors’ Gallery Show Runs Through Oct. 20
OLÉ News
ALBUQUERQUE — The ‘Tenant Terrors’ community gallery project invites you to join them for a thought-provoking exhibition showcasing the challenges faced by renters in New Mexico.
This event will highlight the strength of the community, the power of renters, and the essence “home”.
“We all came together to put on this show because we want people to see what NM renters are dealing with. We can’t continue to ignore the way that landlords are skirting the rules, retaliating against renters at every turn, treating us unfairly due to race and income, and so much more. We’re here because we’re Read More
ReVóZo And EmiArteFlamenco Academy Take Stage Oct. 13
ENTERTAINMENT & DINING News:
SANTA FE – Vanessie Santa Fe, 427 West Water St., will present an evening of Flamenco with a performance by ReVóZo, accompanied by professional and student dancers from Flamenco Youth de Santa Fe of EmiArteFlamenco Academy at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13.
ReVóZo draws upon Flamenco puro and Rumba Flamenca traditions while combining both with elements of dance music, including Cuban Son, Reggae, Cumbia, Ranchera and Funk. The result is a danceable music offering that is modern yet stays true to its cultural roots.
EmiArteFlamenco Academy also remains true to Read More
Daily Postcard: Tall Hollyhocks Growing In Española Valley
Pajarito Mountain To Host First Oktoberfest Event Oct. 21
From Pajarito Mountain:
Pajarito Mountain’s first annual, family-friendly Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 21 will feature beer from Bathtub Row, pours from Black Mesa, plus a polka band, giant lawn games, German food and more.
AND the first ever Pajarito Mountain Run 10K!
Grab your dirndl, throw on some lederhosen and let’s party, German-style!
Children Paint WR Rock For Nat’l Domestic Violence Month
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and several children gathered today to paint the White Rock rock to draw attention to this important issue. The Los Alamos Police Department reports that domestic violence is prevalent in every community, including Los Alamos. One in three women and one in four men in the U.S. have experienced some form of physical violence. There are options available to victims of abuse. All services are confidential, and victims are not required to have a police report with law enforcement. Reach the Victim Assistant at 505.663.3511. Courtesy/LAPD Read More
Small Witches Dance Around Large Pumpkin In White Rock
Three small witches are spotted dancing around a large pumpkin near a residence in the Pinon Trails neighborhood Saturday afternoon in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Posts From The Road: In Search Of Gold
Autumn Attire: Trees in the Elk Mountains west of Crested Butte, Colo. shine as the autumn sun reflects through the forest. This view of hundreds of aspen was seen along Kebler Pass Road during a recent trip through the area. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Kayakers: Kayakers cruise across the waters of Lost Lake high in the Gunnison National Forest. The lake and Lost Lake Campground are a short detour from Kebler Pass Road and are a popular destination for visitors in the Elk Mountains. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
It is that season Read More
Bluebird With Virginia Creeper Berry On Barranca Mesa
Daily Postcard: Beautiful Drive Through Jemez Burn Area
Daily Postcard: Beautiful drive through the burn area Saturday in the Jemez. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
SFCC Library: A Reading From ‘The Longdream’ Nov. 15
Book cover for work in progress, ‘The Longdream’. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) Library presents a reading from “The Longdream”, a novel in progress by Austin Eichelberger at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15.
Pre-Register at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Longdream2023
About the book (brief description of the work in progress for back cover): The fall could have killed Darren, but instead, slipping off his apartment balcony restarts his life. A
fter a month-long coma, Darren wakes up in a Denver hospital to his wife crying over him—the wife he’d divorced in his Read More
Daily Postcard: Cirrus Clouds Fill Sky Over Quemazon
Santa Fe Symphony Performs ‘The Planets’ Sunday Oct. 15
The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus’ performance of The Planets features 12-year-old violin prodigy HIMARI and renowned violinist Ida Kavafian. Courtesy/Santa Fe Symphony
Santa Fe Symphony News:
The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus’ performance of The Planets is 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15 at The Lensic in Santa Fe.
Witness 12-year-old violin prodigy HIMARI and renowned violinist Ida Kavafian for Bach’s Concerto for 2 Violins; and HIMARI on solo violin for Wieniawski’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in F Sharp Minor.
In the finale, The Symphony Chorus soprano & alto Read More
Woodpecker Clings To Birdfeeder On Barranca Mesa
A hungry little woodpecker clings to the side of a birdfeeder hanging above the deck of a residence on Camino Encantado Thursday afternoon on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: Poison Ivy Spotted At Los Alamos Reservoir
Daily Postcard: Poison ivy growing Sept. 30 along the road to the Los Alamos Reservoir. Photo by Randal PairIndian Pueblo Cultural Center Balloon Fiesta® Oct. 6-15
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center News:
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is hosting 10 days of special events to coincide with this year’s Balloon Fiesta, starting on Friday, Oct. 6 and running through Sunday, Oct. 15.
Activities include IPCC’s Albuquerque American Indian Arts Festival during Balloon Fiesta’s opening weekend on Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., as well as an expanded schedule of cultural Native dances that kicks off on Friday, Oct. 6 and runs through Sunday, Oct. 15. IPCC will also host an Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration on Monday, Oct. 9.
The IPCC Albuquerque Read More
Moon Illuminates Lavender Sky Over Pajarito Acres
Moon illuminates a lavender sky over Pajarito Acres recently in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
New Children’s Book Celebrates Los Alamos From A To Z
The cover of ‘A Los Alamos Alphabet’ by Whitney J. Spivey. Courtesy/Whitney Spivey
An interior page of ‘A Los Alamos Alphabet’, which will be available Oct. 21 at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy/Whitney Spivey
COMMUNITY News:
Five years after releasing her best-selling children’s book Goodnight, Los Alamos, local author Whitney Spivey has written and published a second children’s book, A Los Alamos Alphabet.
The hardcover, 31-page book was designed by Los Alamos native Leslie Bucklin.
The Youth Services department at Mesa Public Library is hosting a book launch at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. Read More
SALA Event Center Seeks Signatures On Petition To Support Phase 2 Transformation
From SALA Event Center:
SALA is on a mission to transform a former movie theater into a dynamic, vibrant community space in Los Alamos, and we need your support. As we progress towards our vision, we’re calling upon our community to rally behind our Phase 2 initiative.
By supporting our vision, you’re not just endorsing an upgrade to SALA’s facilities. You’re advocating for a sustainable future and a richer experience for every member of our community. The 2022 National Community Survey highlighted that 73 percent of our residents see “enhancing support and opportunities for the local business Read More
Los Alamos Symphony Fall Concert This Saturday!
LASO News:
Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra welcomes guest conductor William Waag to the podium for the opening concert of its 2023-24 season at 7 p.m. Oct. 7, at Crossroads Bible Church.
Following the concert, a reception will be provided in the lobby.
The program Waag has chosen for this concert begins with the Overture to Nabucco, the work that solidified Giuseppe Verdi’s career as an opera composer in 1842. Among other themes from the opera, the overture previews the “Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves,” who lament both the ruin of their temple in Jerusalem and enslavement in Babylon by King Nebuchadnezzar. Read More
