Tickets On Sale For LAHS Olions Performance Of Pippin
Courtesy/LAHS
LAHS News:
The community is invited to attend the Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Olions’ performance of Pippin.
Pippin is a musical originally released in 1972 with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Roger O. Hirson. Bob Fosse, who directed the original Broadway production, also was a great contributor to the libretto. Fosse also originally choreographed Pippin, so you will see that the dance in this rendition is inspired by him.
The show premises on a mysterious impromptu performance troupe, led by the Leading Player, to depict the story of Pippin, the son of Charlemagne Read More
House OKs Bill To Grow New Mexico Creative Industries
House Majority Whip Reena Szczepanski
NMDP News:
SANTA FE — An innovative new proposal to spur the growth of New Mexico’s creative industries and diversify the state’s economy passed the House of Representatives Friday with a bipartisan vote of 56-10.
House Bill 8, sponsored by House Majority Whip Reena Szczepanski (D-Santa Fe), Sen. Jeff Steinborn (D-Las Cruces), and Janelle Anyanonu (D-Albuquerque), would establish a Creative Industries Division within the Economic Development Department (EDD). This new division would support the full breadth of creative industries in the state, Read More
Post From Alaska: Northern Lights Viewed Early Today
Post from Tok, Alaska near the Canadian border of the northern lights (aurora borealis) taken early this morning while working on a construction project. The best time to see the northern lights in Alaska is late August to mid-April and 11 p.m. to 2 a.m., when the sky is at its darkest and the auroras are the most active. Source: alaska.org. For all its beauty, this spectacular light show is a rather violent event. Energized particles from the sun slam into Earth’s upper atmosphere at speeds of up to 45 million mph, but our planet’s magnetic field protects us from the onslaught – the dramatic process Read More
Daily Postcard: Snowy Mountains Viewed From N.M. 4
Daily Postcard: Snow covered mountains viewed recently from N.M. 4. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Albuquerque Museum Foundation Presents ‘ArtsThrive: An Exhibition and Benefit’ March 5-April 16
Albuquerque Museum Foundation presents ArtsThrive: An Exhibition and Benefit March 5-April 16. Courtesy/AMF
AMF News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Albuquerque Museum Foundation (AMF) presents ArtsThrive: An Exhibition and Benefit.
This juried exhibition serves as an annual fundraiser to help fund vital educational and exhibition programs, as well as acquisitions at the Albuquerque Museum. Traditionally held in the Fall, ArtsThrive has moved to the Spring and will take place March 5-April 16.
Artwork that is selected to take part in the exhibition is for sale to the public for the duration of the show, Read More
Daily Postcard: Clouds Cling To Sangre De Cristos
Daily Postcard: Clouds cling to the Sangre De Cristo Mountains viewed early this morning from Pajarito Ski Area. CourtesyPajarito webcam Read More
Monthly Daytime Performance Series: Haewon Yang
Los Alamos Arts Council presents Haewon Yang at noon Wednesday, March 1 inside the Historic Fuller Lodge. Korean-Canadian pianist Yang has been recognized for her colorful and sensitive performances and described as an ‘expressive, intelligent & meticulous performer’. She is sought after for her flexibility across different genres and her carefully studied interpretations of solo, chamber, and collaborative repertoire. This concert is free to the public and open to all ages. Find more information here. Courtesy/LAAC Read More
Micki Taylor Wins Los Alamos Daily Post Photo Contest
‘Mammatus Clouds Float Over Los Alamos’ taken by local resident Micki Taylor has won the Los Alamos Daily Post 3rd quarter 2022 ‘Daily Postcard’ photography contest and received a $100 prize. Photo by Micki Taylor
COMMUNITY News:
Micki Taylor
Los Alamos resident Micki Taylor is the winner of a $100 prize in the Los Alamos Daily Post photography contest for the 3rd quarter of 2022. Taylor is a longtime Los Alamos resident and met her husband at the Los Alamos Photo Club. Taylor took her winning photo “Mammatus Clouds” with her cell phone in July in Los Alamos.
“How can you not be into clouds,” Taylor Read More
Happening This Week at SALA: March 1-5, 2023
SALA Event Center News:
Get ready for a week filled with exciting shows and events at SALA!
Starting Wednesday, March 1, SALA’s regular After School Program will be in full swing. Kids can enjoy arcade games and even bring their own devices to play digital games on the big screen. But that’s not all! SALA also will be hosting “Los Alamos Got Talent” – a talent contest for kids to showcase their skills and win fantastic prizes!
Don’t miss out on the last chance to catch the heartwarming movie “The Whale” 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. This movie is sure to leave you feeling inspired and uplifted. Read More
Daily Postcard: Rainbow Viewed From Hamlin Court
Daily Postcard: A glimps of a rainbow viewed Saturday from Hamlin Court and Bryce Avenue. Photo by Norma Oona Read More
Daily Postcard: Testy Juncos Battle It Out For Bird Seed
Daily Postcard: A pair of juncos battle it out for seeds near a bird feeder Wednesday at a residence on Barranca Mesa. During snow storms, it’s difficult for birds to find food so they tend to gather at bird feeders – where at times they exhibit this testy behavior. Photo by Ken Hanson Read More
Heller: The Balloon Popped … No More Spying!
Cartoon by Joe Heller. Courtesy/Joe Heller Read More
Daily Postcard: Recent View Of Jemez Mountains
Daily Postcard: View of the Jemez Mountains on a recent drive up the hill. Photo by Nancy Ann HibbsLAMTA Invites Community To First Musicale Of 2023
LAMTA News:
The Los Alamos Music Teachers Association (LAMTA) invites everyone to its first Musicale of 2023, 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 at Fuller Lodge.
We are excited to have students from the studios of Aejin Chang, Janna Warren and Patricia Wood:
Alicia Chen, Tabi Chiou, Gavin Hu, Katelyn Yoon, Serenity Tao, Annabel Tucker, Alice Chen, Eric Xu, Isaac Miller, Aniuta Dzuiba, Justin Lei, Santiago Tucker, Lyla Lo, Bryan Lee, Anna Simakov, Adrian Koo, Gala Nelson and Fayrouz Mourad.
Selections from the Baroque to Contemporary periods will be performed.
LAMTA is the local affiliation Read More
Call For Entries For 27th Annual LAPC Photo Show!
Courtesy/LAPC
LAPC News:
The Los Alamos Photo Club (LAPC) announces its annual photo show, Monday, April 3 through Thursday, April 27, in the Step-Up Gallery on the upper level of Mesa Public Library.
Entries will be accepted from anyone who lives or works in Los Alamos County or the surrounding area. There is generally no limit to the number of entries one may submit. However, if the available display space will not accommodate all entries, entries from Photo Club members will have preference. Nevertheless, each entrant will be able to display at least one photo. Space availability has not been Read More
Daily Postcard: Edna Stands Alone In Late Afternoon Sun
Daily Postcard: Edna stands alone looking toward the late afternoon sun Monday at Ashley Pond. Photo by Dixon Wolf‘With The Grain’ Opens At NMMA Saturday March 18
Patrocinio Barela, Carreta de la Muerte (1953), carved wood, leather, 16 ¼” x 31 ¼” x 16 ¼”. National Hispanic Cultural Center Art Museum Permanent Collection. 2006.1.56 a-f. Anonymous gift in honor of Virginia and Edward Lujan. Photo by Addison Doty
Daniel Rael, La Pieta, 2017, wood (cedar), 19 5/16 × 12 3/16 × 8 11/16 in. Museum of International Folk Art, museum purchase, A.2018.12.1. Courtesy/NMMA
Sabinita López Ortiz, Tree of Life, 2014, wood (aspen and cedar), 23 1/4 × 19 11/16 × 17 5/16 in. Museum of International Folk Art, gift of the Folk Art Society of America, A.2018.21.1. Courtesy/NMMA Read More
Santa Fe World Affairs Forum Lunch Program Features Former U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman Discussing New Book ‘Breakdown: Lessons For A Congress In Crisis’ Thursday
Sen. Jeff Bingaman
SFWAF News:
The Santa Fe World Affairs Forum (SFWAF) Lunch Program will feature former U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman of New Mexico discussing his new book “Breakdown: Lessons For A Congress In Crisis” noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 in Board Room #233 at Santa Fe Community College.
“I will explain the main points I make in the book, both about the problems I saw develop in the workings of Congress, and about the increased pressures members of Congress face as they try to act in the public interest. I will also discuss eight of the challenges Congress tried to deal with—where we succeeded Read More
Mesa Public Library Presents An Evening With Santa Fe’s Poet Laureate Darryl Lorenzo Wellington Thursday On Zoom
Mesa Public Library presents Santa Fe’s 2021-2023 Poet Laureate Darryl Lorenzo Wellington Feb. 23 for a livestream event. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Mesa Public Library presents Santa Fe’s 2021-2023 Poet Laureate Darryl Lorenzo Wellington for a livestream event 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23.
This event is free to the public; however, registration is required. See below for more information.
In honor of Black History Month, Wellington will discuss the historical trajectory of Black poets from New Mexico and beyond and from the Civil War through Black Lives Matter. Learn how Black poets have Read More
Albuquerque Film + Music Experience Partners With Historic Lobo Theater For Oscars Night Celebration
AFMX News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Albuquerque Film & Music Experience (AFMX) and Historic Lobo Theater are teaming up to present “Night at the Oscars” to celebrate the biggest night in Hollywood.
Prior to the pandemic, Night at the Oscars was the hottest invitation in town for filmmakers, film lovers, actors working in New Mexico, and the Albuquerque arts community. “We are excited to bring back our annual Academy Award party that was put on hold in 2020 due to COVID-19,” said Ivan Wiener, Executive Director of AFMX.
The event is Sunday, March 12 at the Historic Lobo Theater in Nob Hill. Doors open Read More
