MICC Presents ‘Grounded In Clay’ Film Day Sunday Nov. 6
Museum of Indian Arts & Culture debuts a traveling exhibition that features more than 100 historic and contemporary works in clay. Courtesy/Cochiti Pueblo 50009/12 Gift of Dr. Phyllis Harroun MIAC
MIAC News:
The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC) is celebrating the history and art of Pueblo pottery, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6.
The Grounded in Clay Film event brings together communities and families to discuss the past, present and future of this remarkable and vibrant art form.
The museum will screen Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pottery, a documentary on the exhibition Read More
Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble Presents ‘In The Still Of December’ Holiday Concert Dec. 10-11 & 17-18
Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble 2021. Courtesy/SFWE
SFWE News:
Celebrating its 42nd season, the Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble (SFWE) will present “In the Still of December” holiday concerts.
Joined by violinist Carla Kountoupes, along with Ensemble pianist Bill Epstein, SFWE will share familiar carols from Austria, Germany, France, Ukraine and Wales, as well new winter treasures like “Christmas Snowflakes” by Laura Hawley; “Winter Awakening” arranged by Erica Phare-Bergh; “Miles to Go Before I Sleep” by Larry Nickel; and a toe-tapping “Hodie Christus Natus Est” by Kelly-Marie Murphy.
The highlight Read More
Coro De Cámara Shares ‘Terran Treasures’ Nov. 5-6
The Coro de Cámara chamber chorus presents ‘Terran Treasures’, the first concert in their new season. Courtesy/Coro de Cámara
Coro de Cámara News:
The Coro de Cámara chamber chorus invites the public to join them on a treasure hunt to uncover Earth’s riches through stunning music, photography and words of inspiration.
“Terran Treasures” is the first concert in Coro’s new season triptych of discovery, Earth • Water • Sky.
Three performances:
- 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, 1738 North Sage St.;
- 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, 1738
Knights Of Columbus Haunted House Oct. 28-29
Daily Postcard: Barranca Mesa Water Tower At Sunset
Daily Postcard: View of the water tower Saturday on Barranca Mesa. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Posts From The Road: San Juan Mountains Colorado
Colorful San Juan Mountains: The beauty and color of the San Juan Mountains in southwest Colorado is some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. Shown is a red and yellow colored peak, which reveals the rich mineral content of these mountains. In the bottom center of the photo, two vehicles can be spotted as they travel through the area. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Stunning Scenery: Stunning scenery is seen in every direction as you travel through the San Juan Mountains. Shown are a few of the roads that traverse through these magnificent mountains. Most roads are dirt and rock Read More
Skeleton Family Spotted Camping In White Rock
A skeleton family spotted camping with their dog early this morning in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Adobe Theater: ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ For Holidays
Adobe Theater presents ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ Dec. 1-18. Courtesy/Adobe Theater
Theater News:
The Drowsy Chaperone is a totally enchanting parody of American musical comedy of the 1920s music by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar.
Ten years ago, Adobe audiences rose to their feet to applaud the actors. Now, once again, the inimitable duo Cy and Jane Hoffman direct another fine cast including returning actors Ron Bronitsky (‘the Narrator’), Tim McAlpine (‘Robert’), Erin Moody (‘Chaperone’) Lisette Mowery (‘Janet’) and Rick Hassi (‘Superintendent’). Joining Read More
Daily Postcard: Spitfire Sunset Over Jemez Mountains
Daily Postcard: Spitfire Sunset Saturday over the Jemez Mountains. Photo by DWDecker Read More
Santa Fe Playhouse Hosts Party Of The Century Nov. 5
Santa Fe Playhouse News:
SANTA FE — Actor, director, producer and educator Kent Kirkpatrick, and business strategist Erin Bunkely are the gala honorees at the Santa Fe Playhouse Party of the Century Saturday, Nov. 5, at La Fonda on the Plaza.
Kirkpatrick has served as chair of the Playhouse’s Board of Trustees since 2015. He is responsible for shepherding the Playhouse through a time of great transformation and changes in leadership and structure.
“Kent has been pivotal to the organization because he knows good theater, and he knows people,” Artistic Director Robyn Rikoon said. “I’ve never Read More
Minions Disguised As Scarecrows Are Spotted On Central
Minions evolved from single-celled yellow organisms at the dawn of time are spotted this morning disguised as scarecrows on Central Avenue. In collaboration with the Mainstreet and Creative District Office, Los Alamos Arts Council brings a bit of autumn fun to downtown Los Alamos with the annual Scarecrow Contest. Scarecrows created by local businesses, clubs, organizations, schools, families and individuals are gracing the walkway lamps along Central Avenue through Nov. 1. Community members are invited to start voting for ‘Fan Favorite’ at Fuller Lodge Art Center, participating businesses Read More
Los Alamos Light Opera ‘Matilda’ Auditions Oct. 22-23
Courtesy/LALO
LALO News:
Los Alamos Light Opera (LALO) will present ‘Matilda’ in February 2023 and is seeking singers, actors and dancers of all ages.
Auditions will be held 1-4 p.m. today, Oct. 22 and Sunday, Oct. 23 at the United Church.
Adults/teens: Prepare about 16 bars of a song that shows vocal range with READABLE sheet music.
Kids (8+): The music director will select a portion of music from the show for kids to learn and sing.
Younger children: The opening number is a great opportunity for younger children to have some stage time with minimal time commitment.
Auditions will consist of singing,
New Mexico Artisan Market Returns To Hotel Albuquerque Thanksgiving Weekend
NMAM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Artisan Market (NMAM) is set to return this Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 25, 26 and 27, to Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town, 800 Rio Grande Blvd, NW.
The New Mexico Multi-Cultural Foundation, the nonprofit organization that oversees the artisan market in partnership with Heritage Hotels, will showcase high-quality handcrafted products by New Mexico’s finest artisans.
“Hotel Albuquerque is honored to bring back our New Mexico Artisan Market with 130 artisans,” said Randy Vasquez, General Manager of Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town. “Over the course of three Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunflowers Brave Chilly Morning On Walnut
Daily Postcard: Sunflowers brave the chilly fall morning air on Walnut Street. Photo by Kathy Willcutt Read More
Chili Cookoff Fundraiser & Jimmy Carter Community Service Award Presentation To Community Member George Marsden Fuller Lodge Sunday
Community member George Marsden, director of the Los Alamos Teen Center, is being honored this Sunday, Oct. 23, at Fuller Lodge with the Jimmy Carter Community Service Award, presented by the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County. The presentation is combined with a chili cook-off 4-7 p.m., music by the Quemazon Septet, and a silent auction of locally handmade ceramics. Statewide and local judges, candidates and elected officials will be in attendance with a featured keynote address by New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver. Courtesy/DPLAC Read More
Ghosts Spotted Floating Around Tall Tree In White Rock
Ghosts are spotted floating eerily around a tree growing in a yard today on Kolleen in White Rock. Photo by Shari Mills Read More
YMCA Fitness Instructor Celebrates 30 Years Keeping The Community In Shape
YMCA Instructor Raj Vaidya recently celebrated his 30th anniversary at the YMCA. Courtesy/YMCA
Raj Vaidya, front row, center, with his fellow exercisers celebrate a birthday. Some people have been attending Vaidya’s class for 25 years. Courtesy/YMCA
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Rajendra Vaidya (Raj) recently celebrated his 30th anniversary as a Los Alamos YMCA fitness instructor.
It all started in 1992 when Vaidya and his wife, Alina Deshpande, moved to Los Alamos. He was offered a director funded post-doctoral position at Los Alamos National Read More
Daily Postcard: Thick Fog Hides White Rock Canyons
A thick fog rolled into the canyons Tuesday morning below Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Joanne Kozuchowski
The thick fog looks like a large cloud hiding the canyon from view Tuesday at Overlook. Photo by Joanne Kozuchowski
Thick fog Tuesday morning below Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Joanne Kozuchowski
Thick fog Tuesday morning below Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Joanne Kozuchowski Read More
Revised: October MainStreet Updates
Courtesy/Chamber
CHAMBER News:
Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation (LACDC) Programs for the coming weeks:
Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet:
4-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 Central Ave. in downtown Los Alamos opens to pedestrian-only traffic and businesses and organizations from within and outside the district hand out candy to costumed kids and families. Register by this Thursday, Oct. 20 here.
Also, let chamber know what events you may have planned during Halloweekend and they will help promote it! Send information to Los Alamos MainStreet Director, Jacquelyn Connolly at jacquelyn@losalamos.org Read More
Pumpkin Patch Open – Proceeds Support LAPS Choirs
The Pumpkin Patch is open at the east end of the Canyon Complex through Oct. 31. Proceeds go to support the choirs at Los Alamos Middle School and Los Alamos High School. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
