LAPS Foundation: LAHS Alum Shares Santa Fe Opera Experience With Technical Theater Classes
LAHS alum Paul Horpedahl and Smith Auditorium Manager Ryan Daly during a recent presentation for technical theater classes at LAHS. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
LAPS Foundation News:
The Technical Theater classes at Los Alamos High School (LAHS) were recently visited by Paul Horpedahl, former director of production and facilities at The Santa Fe Opera. He is seen here sharing images of productions from their past seasons. Horpedahl graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1975.
In addition to discussing production work at The Santa Fe Opera, Horpedahl also spoke to the lighting class about Read More
Daily Postcard: Squirrel Finds Treasure On Barranca Mesa
Daily Postcard: The monsoons have given Los Alamos a good apple crop and this squirrel is spotted Wednesday enjoying the harvest on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Jonathan Dowell Read More
Los Alamos County Art In Public Places On National Map
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County utilizes Public Art Archives (PAA) to maintain the inventory of the Los Alamos County Public Art. In April of 2022, PAA sent out a Call for Art, to represent the 10th Anniversary of Have You Seen My Public Art? map, that highlights art that can be found throughout the United States.
Los Alamos County Art in Public Places Board submitted several pieces for consideration. The project received more than 500 submissions and Kites of Many Colors, by Thom Norris and Eric Markow, on display in the White Rick Branch Library, was selected to represent Los Alamos Read More
Museum Of International Folk Art Hosts Discussion, Performance Of Sámi Folk Music From Nathan Muus Sept. 18
The Museum of International Folk Art celebrates Community Day on Museum Hill Sept. 18. Courtesy/DCA
MIFA News:
Join the Museum Hill partners in celebrating Community Day on Museum Hill Sunday, Sept. 18!
FREE all day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities, panel discussions, music, and performances at Museum Hill Partner sites. Find a full schedule here.
As part of Community Day, Museum of International Folk Art (MIFA) welcomes Nathan Muus for a talk and performance 1:30 – 3 p.m. Muus is a Sámi American writer, musician, and Joiker, who has been involved Read More
Daily Postcard: Pinyon Jay Pecks On Pinon Pinecone
Daily Postcard: A Pinyon jay makes a ruckus while pecking on a pinon pinecone in a tree Tuesday in White Rock. The Pinyon jay is a jay between the North American blue jay and the Eurasian jay in size. It is the only member of the Gymnorhinus. This species is listed as vulnerable because of evidence for rapid population declines, presumably as a result of the conversion and degradation of its piñon-juniper woodland habitat. Source: Wikipedia. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs
Pinyon jays like this on pecking on a pinon pinecone Tuesday in White Rock are highly social, often forming very large flocks of 250 Read More
Beso Jewels At Village Arts Sept. 16-17
Coral and Turquoise Silver Choker $98. Courtesy photo
Koroit Boulder Opal. Courtesy photo
BESO JEWELS News:
Beso Jewels will be at Village Arts 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 and 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at 216 DP Road.
Services:
- Repairs of all types
- Custom design
- Gold and Silver finished jewelry, including chain in Sterling and Gold
- Silver Coins
- Appraisals
- Gemstones, Pearls and Diamonds
- Beso Jewels buys Gold, Silver, Jewelry in any condition, coins, gemstones and diamonds
Star Sapphire & Diamond $1799. Courtesy photo Read More
Los Alamos Light Opera Auditions Open For 2023 Show
To get to Graves Hall, enter through the double doors at the end of the parking lot and take the stairs to the second floor. Graves Hall is at the end of the hallway on the northeast end of the building. Courtesy photo
LALO News:
It’s time at last to audition for the Los Alamos Light Opera (LALO) 2023 show “Pajama Game” 5-8 p.m.(ish), Tuesday, Sept. 13, 14 and 20 in Graves Hall at Los Alamos United Church, 2525 Canyon Road.
Auditions will consist of reading from a script, learning some choreography and singing a piece of the auditioner’s choosing.
Singing something from the show is not recommended, rather Read More
Daily Postcard: Sun Outlines Buck’s Antler’s In Golden Glow
Daily Postcard: The morning sunlight outlines the velvety antlers of a local buck with a golden glow Sunday along Trinity Drive. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More
John Macker Poetry Reading And Book Launch Sept. 25
Award-winning poet and playwright John Macker
TEATRO PARAGUAS News:
Award-winning poet and playwright John Macker will read from his recent chapbook of poems, Belated Mornings, 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, at Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie in Santa Fe.
John Macker grew up in Colorado and has lived in northern New Mexico for 25 years. He has published 14 full-length books and chapbooks of poetry, 2 audio recordings, an anthology of fiction and essays, and several broadsides over 35 years.
His most recent are Belated Mornings, Atlas of Wolves, The Blues Drink Your Dreams Away, Selected Poems 1983-2018, Read More
Storm Clouds Forming Sunday Over Ashley Pond Park
Storm clouds forming Sunday afternoon over Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Sunflowers Sprout In Garden In Pajarito Acres
Sunflowers sprout in the center of a garden Sunday in Pajarito Acres. Photo by Richard Henderson Read More
Updates To The Lensic Presents 2022/2023 Season
Lensic Performing Arts Center announces changes to the Lensic Presents 2022–23 season. Courtesy/The Lensic
The Lensic News:
Lensic Performing Arts Center announces changes to the Lensic Presents 2022–23 season, which features music, dance, family events, and more.
The originally scheduled performance by The TEN Tenors Dec. 1 has been canceled. The Manhattan Transfer, originally scheduled for Dec. 22, has been rescheduled for April 14, 2023.
Tickets for all shows are now available online, by phone at 505.988.1234, or in person, 211 W. San Francisco St., Santa Fe.
Harvest Moon Surrounded In Early Morning Haze
Viewing the moon through a local residence’s apple tree surrounded in early morning haze Saturday in White Rock. The full Moon that happens nearest to the fall equinox (Sept. 22 or 23) always takes on the name ‘Harvest Moon’. Unlike other full Moons, this full Moon rises at nearly the same time—around sunset—for several evenings in a row, giving farmers several extra evenings of moonlight and allowing them to finish their harvests before the fall frosts arrive. Source: The Old Farmer’s Almanac. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
‘100 Things to Do in Albuquerque Before You Die’ Released
‘100 Things to Do in Albuquerque Before You Die’, 3rd Edition by Ashley M. Biggers has been released. Courtesy/Reedy Press
REEDY PRESS News:
LOUIS, MO—Reedy Press is pleased to announce the release of their newest guidebook, ‘100 Things to Do in Albuquerque Before You Die’, 3rd Edition by Ashley M. Biggers.
Albuquerque may be known for Route 66 and its famous green chili, but there’s much more to know—and love—about this lively city. Whether you’re a native Albuquerquean looking to mark another local experience off your “bucket list” or an out-of-towner in search of a few vacation ideas, let Read More
Daily Postcard: Unattended Grapevine Loaded With Grapes
Daily Postcard: An unattended grapevine loaded with grapes makes a nice arbor Sunday over a garden in White Rock. Photo by Joyce Wolff Read More
Daily Postcard: First Year Deer Stands In Grama Grass
Daily Postcard: A first-year deer, which just recently lost her spots, stands among the grama grass Friday in Quemazon. Photo by DW Decker Read More
Dance Arts Los Alamos Announces 2022/2023 Season
DALA News:
Dance Arts Los Alamos (DALA) announces its 2022/2023 Season and regisration is now open.
For Winterfest Weekend, DALA will be presenting the final chapter of our Nutcracker on “The Hill” Trilogy entitled “Sugar Plum on ‘The Hill’”. Oppie, Gwen Groves and the Spy have returned to the beginning of the story due to an unexpected time rift. They will need to make their way through the beginning of the original tale in order to get back to the Land of Sweets and save it from the Evil Sugar Plum Fairy. The performances will be held at the Duane Smith Auditorium.
DALA’s Winter Showcase will be highlighting Read More
SFCC Visual Arts Gallery Presents ‘The SPELL: The Magic Of Words And Imagery’ Oct. 6-Dec. 8
Joany Raina, Contrademic, Recycled textiles, 53cm x 50cm. Courtesy/SFCC
Fairley Barnes, Intent: Voice, Forged Steel and wire,72” x 84” x 18”. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College Visual Arts Gallery presents the art exhibition, “The SPELL: The Magic of Words and Imagery”, which opens with a reception 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 in the gallery at 6401 Richards Ave.
The exhibition features the artwork of more than two dozen women from Santa Fe who work in diverse media and runs through Thursday, Dec. 8.
“We have an incredible mix of talented artists who will show work,” said Read More
La Emi To Extend Popular Flamenco Series Into Fall
La Emi
MUSIC News:
SANTA FE — La Emi, New Mexico’s very own Flamenco artist, is returning this fall to the Benitez Cabaret stage at The Lodge at Santa Fe, 750 N. St. Francis Dr., following a successful summer series.
The extended showcase will run Sept. 22 through Oct. 9. This year’s series introduced locals and visitors alike to traditional Flamenco at a grander scale incorporated with modern elements. Tickets are now on sale, with shows Thursday through Sunday available every week.
“This summer, we were able to produce a larger scale show that resonated with our community,” La Emi said. “We Read More
Daily Postcard: Deer Poses In Foliage On Walnut Street
Daily Postcard: A deer poses in foliage in the backyard of a residence recently on Walnut Street. Photo by John Gonzales Read More
