Taylor-Mesilla Historic Property Nativity Scenes Dec. 18
DCA News:
Visit the Taylor-Mesilla Historic Property and explore its collection of more than 200 Nativity scenes from across the world Dec. 18 at Mesilla Plaza.
The event runs 1-4 p.m., and visits will be available in blocks of 15 minutes. Admission will be $5 for adults and free for children 16 years old and younger. Members of Friends of Taylor-Mesilla will also enjoy free admission. Visitors may purchase tickets here.
Taylor-Mesilla Historic Property is a dazzling microcosm of New Mexico’s history and culture, and the Nacimientos Open House is a rare opportunity to tour its halls and absorb Read More
TGIF Series: eSSO Eternal Summer String Orchestra Friday
TGIF News:
What: eSSO Eternal Summer String Orchestra
Music: Vaughan Williams, J. C. Bach and Mozart
Date: Dec. 16
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
For More Information call 982.8544
Program: In Memory of Helen Hare
- RV Williams, Fantasia on Greensleeves
Janet Yaker-Murray, flute and David Ponder, harp - JC Bach, Sinfonia Concertante in A.
Keri Brinegar, violin and Michael Brinegar Cello. - Mozart Symphony #24
- Daniel Villanueva Conductor
First Presbyterian offers weekly Read More
Los Alamos Christmas Movie Night Saturday Dec. 17 Supports LAHS Band, Orchestra And Dance Programs
Barranca & Chamisa Choirs Perform At Senior Center
Choirs from 4th, 5th and 6th grades at Barranca Mesa Elementary School delight attendees with Christmas songs and skits under the direction of Valerie Collins at noon Wednesday at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Choirs from Chamisa Elementary School under the direction of Megan Tholen perform for attendees Wednesday at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Choirs from Barranca and Chamisa elementary schools join together Wednesday to sing Christmas Carols to attendees at Betty Ehart Senior Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: Mountain Lion Sits On Rock At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: A mountain lion is spotted sitting on a rock recently in Bandelier National Monument. Bandelier is home to many mammals, and the mountain lion while uncommon, may be seen in the park, usually along or crossing roadways. Each mountain lion requires a fair bit of territory so numbers within the park are likely small. Courtesy/BNM Read More
Los Alamos Christmas Tubas Perform At IHM Dec.18
Free Christmas Tuba concert 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 in the parish hall at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Come hear Tubas and other low brass playing traditional Christmas Carols. Courtesy photo
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Elementary School Choirs To Sing Noon Today At BESC
Some do good deed-ers dropped by the Betty Ehart Senior Center this past weekend to tie one on for the holidays. The ‘facelift’ caused some holiday joy to start the week. Today, Dec. 14, two elementary choirs will sing at noon for any seniors who want a golden, melodious intermission for their day. Courtesy/Bernadette Lauritzen
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Adobe Theater Presents ‘A New Year’s Eve Cabaret’ Dec. 31
Adobe Theater News:
The Adobe Theater presents “An Adobe New Year’s Eve Cabaret” at 5:15 p.m., Dec. 31, 2022.
Ticket includes catered hors d’oeuvres by Scott Sharot and beverages. Enjoy also a fabulous SILENT AUCTION – including artwork, dining gift cards, a balloon ride … and much more.
The formidable Lorri Layle Oliver and Philip J. Shortell sing 25 Broadway and Movie “standards”, some very familiar, some not so familiar. They will be accompanied by pianist Joel Gelpe.
Note: After 65 years of live theater in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, the Adobe Theater is in potential danger of going dark. Read More
Daily Postcard: Scenes Of Homer & Edna At Ashley Pond
Daily Postcard: Last Thursday was balmy for December; a good day for Homer to frolick in Ashley Pond. Photo by Ken Hanson
Homer’s beautiful blue eyed companion Edna is quite the vision as she emerges from the pond Thursday covered in water droplets. Photo by Ken Hanson Read More
Local Elementary School Carolers Making Spirits Bright!
Students from the Aspen-Mountain-Piñon Combined Elementary Schools Choir recently surprised diners at the Blue Window Bistro with songs of the Christmas season. The large group of singers was under the direction of Galina Austin of Mountain Elementary, Nic Montoya-Valdez of Piñon and Jacob Lucero of Aspen Elementary as they strolled from business to business downtown Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 7. ‘This is the first time we have caroled since 2019, and the students were excited about the opportunity,’ Lucero said. The choir is open to all elementary students in grades 4-6. This group will Read More
Unique Clouds Fill Sky At Sunset Monday Over White Rock
Unique clouds fill the sky at sunset Monday over White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Museum Hill Invites Visitors To Holiday Stroll Dec. 16
MIAC News:
Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, Museum of International Folk Art, and the Santa Fe Botanical Gardens are back with the Winter Glow Holiday Stroll. Admission to the museums is free 4-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16.
Each site has offerings for the evening—ornament making, cookies, hot cocoa and even a farolito workshop!
Schedule of events
Museum of International Folk Art
Luminarias will line the museum’s entrance, and the museum will offer ginger cookies and hot cider.
4:30-6:30 p.m.: Make and Take Your Farolito Workshop.
Museum of Indian Arts & Culture
Luminarias will line Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunrise Shines Over North Community
Daily Postcard: Bright golden sunrise shining Monday over North Community. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More
NNMC 2023 Trickster Magazine Call For Submissions
From Northern New Mexico College (NNMC):
ESPAÑOLA — Calling All New Mexico Writers & Artists!
Trickster 2023 will focus on work about animals—how they change us, move us, surprise us, and how they function as our own personal Tricksters. In the Land of Enchantment, we have unique animals that bring to mind our coyotes, rabbits, ravens, roadrunners, spiders and snakes. Tricksters make us think of rule breakers, trick players and shape shifters—all bringing about wisdom in surprising ways. We think of the jack rabbits and road runners that explore our yards for seeds and berries. We think Read More
New Mexico Arts Announces Mini-Grants For Veteran & Military Service Arts Projects
NMA News:
SANA FE — New Mexico Arts (NMA), the state’s arts agency, announces a funding opportunity for arts organizations and veteran-focused organizations to create or expand opportunities for veterans and active-duty service members to engage with the arts.
NMA is offering $2,000 mini grants with a short application process that does not require matching funding in this first-year pilot program.
“The Arts and the Military Initiative is rooted in NMA’s mission to ensure the arts are central to the lives of New Mexicans,” Michelle Laflamme-Childs, executive director of NMA, said. “We Read More
Los Alamos Flute Choir Partners With SaxAtomics On Second Joint Christmas Concert Dec. 17 At United Church
Los Alamos Flute Choir performs with the SaxAtomics quintet in a joint Christmas concert 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at the United Church of Los Alamos, 2525 Canyon Road. Courtesy photo
SaxAtomics quintet performs in a joint Christmas concert with the Los Alamos Flute Choir 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at the United Church of Los Alamos, 2525 Canyon Road. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
The Los Alamos Flute Choir and SaxAtomics present their second joint Christmas concert 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at the United Church of Los Alamos, 2525 Canyon Road.
This free concert highlights the assortment of instruments Read More
Daily Postcard: Moon Rising Toward Mars
Daily Postcard: Moon rising toward Mars at 7:08 p.m. Thursday. Mars was about as close as it has ever been to the Earth in 2022. Mars appeared three times its normal size. In many parts of the U.S., the Moon obscured (covered) Mars Thursday evening. In New Mexico, the Moon passed below Mars. At 9:07 p.m. in Los Alamos, this picture shows a jet passing above Mars. The red glow of the engine is visible. This photo shows what can be captured these days using only a cell phone camera. Photo by DWDecker
Capella star, the brightest star in the Auriga Constellation (high right), appears equally as bright as Mars Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Dec. 9-15, 2022
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 Dec. 9-15, 2022:
Friday, Dec. 9, 2022:
- 6 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live;
- 10 a.m. The Thom Hartmann Program;
- 11 a.m. County Council Replay 12-06-22;
- 3 p.m. Democracy Now!;
- 5 p.m. PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates;
- 6 p.m. PAC 8 Summer Media Classes;
- 7 p.m. The Whitehouse Chronicles;
- 7:30 p.m.
Daily Postcard: Moon Shines Through Airport Sign
Daily Postcard: December full moon spotted Thursday evening shining through the Los Alamos County Airport sign. Photo by Ron Roybal Read More
‘Oh! The Gestalt Of It All’ – Free Artist’s Workshop & Lecture
7000 BC’s Between the Panels series presents ‘The Gestalt of It All’ Dec. 10. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Albuquerque-based independent comic creators 7000 BC is hosting a free artist’s workshop and lecture at Mesa Public Library 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10.
The workshop will be offered both in person and online, so attendees can choose to participate in the format they’re most comfortable with. Appropriate for teens and adults.
This workshop is from 7000 BC’s Between the Panels series in which comic-themed topics are presented and explored in a fun and educational setting. This Read More
