On The Job In Los Alamos: Roberto Salazar At Zia CU
On the job in Los Alamos Monday is fine artist and muralist Roberto Salazar decorating holiday scenes on the windows at Zia Credit Union on Central Avenue. Salazar can be reached at 505.692.3160. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.coming
Fine artist and muralist Roberto Salazar decorates the windows at Zia Credit Union for the holidays. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico Museums Collaborate On Holiday Open House
A Santa puppet made by Gustave Baumann of Santa Fe. Courtesy/NMHM
NMHM News:
SANTA FE — Visit the Santa Fe Plaza Sunday, Dec. 19, at the height of the holiday season and enjoy a joint open house hosted by New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) and New Mexico Museum of Art (NMMOA).
Both museums are following Covid-safe practices, and there will be activities, music, Baumann puppet entertainment, and, of course, art! Complimentary admission to both museums for this special day. These events are free and fun for all ages.
Join NMHM to celebrate the holiday season 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with musical delights, Read More
Ji-Heon Kim Of Los Alamos Wins State Piano Competition
Pianist/teacher Aejin Chang with State Winner Ji-Heon Kim of Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
MUSIC News:
Pianist Jin-Heon Kim of Los Alamos was recently awarded First Prize in Level Four (for ages 14 and 15) of the annual State Honors Piano Competition for the Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico (PMTNM).
Kim’s winning performance was of the third Concert Étude in D flat, S. 144 by Franz Liszt.
Known as Un sospiro (Italian for “a sigh”), this technically demanding—yet beautifully lyrical work—was a particular favorite of the virtuosic composer, who continued to perform the work until the end Read More
Join PEEC For ‘Home Alone’ And Hot Chocolate Friday
PEEC hosts a screening of ‘Home Alone’ with a hot chocolate bar Friday at the nature center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The community is invited to join PEEC for a cozy night at the Los Alamos Nature Center featuring a hot chocolate bar and screening of the beloved holiday movie, “Home Alone”.
The hot chocolate bar opens at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17.
The hot chocolate bar will be held outside before the movie. Attendees are encouraged to wear “ugly” holiday sweaters or pajamas and slippers to get into the holiday spirit.
Masks are required inside the Los Alamos Nature Center Read More
Daily Postcard: Tangerine Sunrise Over White Rock
Daily Postcard: The sunrise colors the sky in tangerine hues Tuesday over White Rock. Photo by Kirk Christensen Read More
Sunrise Creates Beautiful Colors In Sky Today Near Overlook
The early morning sunrise creates beautiful colors in the sky today near Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Soprano Bárbara Padilla Performs At The Lensic Jan. 22
Bárbara Padilla performs Jan. 22 at the Lensic in Santa Fe.Courtesy/Losita Productions
MUSIC News:
Losita Productions Presents: Bárbara Padilla, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022 at the Lensic Performing Arts Center in Santa Fe.
Padilla is an award winning soprano that became a household name when she received outstanding reviews for her unforgettable performances on “America’s Got Talent”, achieving 1st Runner Up.
Ever since, Padilla has enjoyed years of success performing with multi-Grammy Award-winning music professionals such as David Foster, Juan Gabriel, Raul Di Blasio, Fernando Read More
Los Alamos Christmas Tubas Perform At IHM Saturday
The Los Alamos Christmas Tubas perform at a concert for the community, 7:30 p.m. Saturday at IHM. Courtesy photo
MUSIC News:
Nothing says Christmas like a brass band playing Christmas Carols, especially when the brass instruments are tubas and euphoniums.
The Los Alamos Christmas Tubas have been giving concerts for two decades. Last year’s concert was virtual but this year they’re back live.
The community is invited to enjoy the concert 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3700 Canyon Road.
There is no admission charge.
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Santa Fe Pro Musica: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Dec. 29-30
Violinist Colin Jacobsen performs in Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Dec. 29-30 in St. Francis Auditorium. Courtesy/Pro Musica
Pro Musica News:
SANTA FE — December festivities continue with Pro Musica’s presentation of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at 7 p.m. Dec. 29 and 30 in St. Francis Auditorium.
Colin Jacobsen returns as violin soloist and leader in these holiday-season concerts featuring Vivaldi’s virtuosic masterpieces, Telemann’s picturesque Burlesque de Don Quixote, and Bach’s beloved Concerto in D Minor for Two Violins, with Pro Muscia’s concertmaster Stephen Redfield.
Jacobsen is “one Read More
Daily Postcard: Winter Solstice Viewed From Bandelier
Daily Postcard: Scene of the sky on a previous winter solstice viewed from Bandelier National Monument. The days are about to start getting longer and the community is invited to gather 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21 in front of the visitor center at Bandelier. Remember to dress warmly for standing out in the cold. Especially remember to wear warm footwear. On that day, at that time, attendees will walk approximately 400 yards to the entrance of the village of Tyuonyi in Frijoles Canyon to watch the sunrise. On this, the winter solstice and the shortest day of the year, the sun will rise in alignment with Read More
Susan Eddings Pérez Opening: Labyrinths By Alison Hixon
Courtesy/Susan Eddings Perez Gallery
Susan Eddings Perez Gallery News:
Susan Eddings Perez Gallery Presents: Opening Reception Friday Dec. 17 4-7 p.m. with mocktails + holiday treats. 717 Canyon Rd. Santa Fe, NM 87501 www.susaneddingsperez.com
The second show in one year for artist Alison Hixon is everything you would expect and more. Heartfelt realizations and revelations of herself are shared intimately and deeply in this new body of work.
Selected works for her one-woman show “Labyrinths” represent the ongoing stages of finding one’s way through the irregular networks, passages,
Daily Postcard: Early Morning View On Pajarito Mountain
Daily Postcard: The view early this morning of Beginner Hill on Pajarito Mountain. Courtesy/pajarito webcam Read More
Christmas Nutcracker In Land Of Enchantment Dec. 17-19
The Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment Dec. 17-19 at Albuquerque Journal Theatre. Courtesy/NHCC
NHCC News:
Festival Ballet Albuquerque is partnering with the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) to present an original production, The Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment, choreographed by Patricia Dickinson Wells.
The beloved holiday classic is transported to territorial New Mexico in the late 1800s, with added elements of the state’s heritage and traditions including Spanish dancers, southwestern snakes, sheep and shepherdesses, a lively fandango, a storyteller doll with Read More
NMMNHS: Catch Last Morning Of Free Looney Tunes
Visit The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons Dec. 18 at the NMMNHS in Albuquerque. Courtesy/NMMNHS
NMMNHS News:
Catch the last morning of free Looney Tunes cartoons in the Versus Research Dynatheater, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS), 1801 Mountain Road NW in Albuquerque.
View Daffy Duck and Marvin the Martian in “Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century”, the first Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner cartoon – “Fast and Furry-ous” and more.
Afterward, Trax, the Rail Runner mascot, will give a special Science Story Time followed by fun activities Read More
Daily Postcard: Homer & Edna Swimming In Pond
Daily Postcard: Popular local goose Homer and his sweatheart Edna glide serenely across Ashley Pond Wednesday, seemingly oblivious to the cold snap blanketing the area. Photo by Jean Browman Read More
Book Signing With Award Winning Author Liddie Martinez Underway At Los Alamos Daily Post Until 4 PM Today!
Food columnist and book author Liddie Martinez is at the Los Alamos Daily Post until 4 p.m. today to sign copies of her cookbook. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
The Los Alamos Daily Post is hosting a book signing 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 for its food columnist Liddie Martinez and her popular cookbook, The Chile Line: Historic Northern New Mexican Recipes, published by Pajarito Press LLC.
The community is invited to enjoy refreshments, ask Martinez questions, acquire a book, and have her sign it at the Los Alamos Daily Post world headquarters, 1247 Central Ave. in downtown Los Alamos.
In her cookbook, Read More
Neighbors Invited To Sing Silent Night Dec. 24
First United Methodist Church of Los Alamos News:
Silent Night is one of the most beloved Christmas hymns around the world. It has brought people together and connected them even across enemy lines, as the famous Silent Night truce during World War I demonstrated.
It also has traditionally ended Christmas Eve services as the congregation lit candles and sang together to celebrate the birth of Christ.
Last year when they were not able to gather in the sanctuary for worship, First United Methodist Church of Los Alamos, sent candles out to their members, along with the words to Silent Night, and invited Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunset Silhouette At Ashley Pond
Daily Postcard: A silhouette falls Thursday morning over Ashley Pond. Photo by Jean Browman Read More
New Mexico Museum Of Space History Presents ‘Cosmic Christmas Crafts’ Dec. 11
NMMSH News:
ALAMOGORDO — Science Saturday blasts off with holiday cheer this Saturday, Dec. 11, when Museum of Space History educators present ‘Cosmic Christmas Crafts’.
Kids will learn how to take simple items and make planet ornaments that they can take home. This free event starts at 10 a.m. at Pizza 9 in the White Sands Mall.
Science Saturday is a free program offered by the museum on the second Saturday of each month. All supplies are included.
The New Mexico Museum of Space History, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is a division of the NM Department of Cultural Affairs. For more information, call Read More
Buck Lingers Around Canyon Road And Diamond Drive
A healthy looking buck is spotted strolling across Canyon Road and lingering outside the chapel at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for a while late Tuesday afternoon before disappearing into the canyon behind Los Alamos High School. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
