State Of The Arts: Los Alamos Library Gallery Steps Up
Step Up Gallery Exhibits Coordinator Diane Stoffel at her desk recently at the Mesa Public Library in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
Diane Stoffel joined the staff at Los Alamos Arts Council in 2019, and coordinates exhibits at the Step Up Gallery, upstairs at Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave. in Los Alamos. The gallery is open during library hours.
“I wanted this job to meet other artists,” Stoffel said. “Ken Nebel [Director of Fuller Lodge Art Center] hired me. I interviewed and started Read More
Film Office Announces Billy Talent – The Final Chapters, Has Completed Production In New Mexico
NMFO News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Film Office (NMFO) announces Billy Talent – The Final Chapters, a music video production by Morgan Gold has completed production in Edgewood and Willard in New Mexico.
“It is great to see two worlds that New Mexico is known for, television and the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) colliding in this production, Billy Talent – The Final Chapters. We are excited to see the final product and the incredible New Mexico landscapes of Edgewood and Willard captured on-screen,” NMFO Director Amber Dodson said.
Billy Talent – The Final Chapters is the final episodes Read More
The Gilded Page Reopens At Santa Fe Design Center
The Gilded Page owner Kim Martin inside her new location at The Santa Fe Design Center. Courtesy photo
The Gilded Page new location at The Santa Fe Design Center. Courtesy photo
GILDED PAGE News:
The Gilded Page is excited to announce its grand re-opening at the Santa Fe Design Center, located one block east of the Santa Fe Railyard train station.
The store closed its doors at Devargas Mall in 2020 to operate solely online until their relocation in June. The new location is larger and fully stocked with a wide selection of journaling and craft supplies, greeting cards, wrapping paper, and unique Read More
Daily Postcard: Seven Bucks Meander Around Los Pueblos
Daily Postcard: Seven bucks spotted early Wednesday meandering around Los Pueblos Street. Photo by Gregg Giesler Read More
Critter Cam Captures Bear And Impatient Deer On Bonito
Apparently eating cherries and apricots has fattened this bear up. It is shown here sniffing around a washtub full of water Tuesday at a residence on Bonito Place. Courtesy/Wayne Hardie
An ill-mannered deer is captured on critter cam impatient with the deer in front of it taking too long to drink and starts kicking it until it finally moves Tuesday at a residence on Bonito Place. Courtesy/Wayne Hardie Read More
Film Office: ‘The Artist’ Being Produced In New Mexico
NMFO News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Film Office (NMFO) announces “The Artist”, a multimedia game and interactive experience by Electric Playhouse Inc., is being produced in Albuquerque though the end of July.
“New Mexico’s creative economy is one of its best assets, we are at the epicenter of left brains and right brains, creators and disruptors. Electric Playhouse is the essence of the creative culture that exists in our state and their project, an interactive gamified dining experience, will be incredible,” NMFO Director Amber Dodson said. “Creative projects like this are being supported Read More
Taos School Of Music 2021 Chamber Music Festival Continues With Shanghai Quartet Sunday July 18
The Shanghai Quartet performs works by Beethoven, Long and Smetana July 18. Photo by Sophie Zhai
Taos School of Music News:
The Taos School of Music continues its 58th season of world-class chamber music with live concerts held in the Taos Ski Valley under the Taos Tent.
Enjoy breathtaking faculty concerts with the Shanghai Quartet, Brentano Quartet, Thomas Sauer, and stellar Young Artists concerts with gifted musicians on the cusp of major careers.
Those unable to make it to a live concert may still enjoy these performances in the comfort of their own home by purchasing on-demand tickets for Read More
New Mexico Arts And National Hispanic Cultural Center Collaborate On Public Art Project
NHCC News:
Two divisions of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs are collaborating on a public art project that is looking for talented artists from across the Southwest.
The Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of New Mexico Arts and the Local Selection Committee (LSC) for the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) are working together to obtain qualifications from talented artists to ultimately create a design as part of the Paseo Acequia revitalization project on the NHCC campus in Albuquerque.
Submissions are being sought from artists or artist teams in New Mexico, Arizona, Read More
Notice Of Possible Quorum: Arts In Public Places Board
COUNTY News:
Members of the Arts in Public Places Board may attend the “Multiverse” dedication at 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 16 at Ashley Pond Park.
A quorum may be present, however, no action will be taken. Read More
Daily Postcard: Clouds Decorate Sky Over Los Alamos
Daily Postcard: Clouds decorate the sky Tuesday over Los Alamos. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
2021 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Returns To Ashley Pond With Igor And The Red Elvises Performing Friday Night
Igor & The Red Elvises perform live at 7 p.m. Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Sancre Productions
Summer Concert News:
The 2021 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series, presented by Toyota of Santa Fe, is bringing concerts back to Ashley Pond this week with Igor & The Red Elvises.
This local fan favorite will return to Los Alamos Friday evening to kick off the series’ first live concert back at its home venue since 2019.
Evolving over the years, Igor’s music has been labeled “Siberian Surf Rock”, featuring humorous lyrics and upbeat grooves that nearly force his audience to dance. Throughout Read More
Daily Postcard: Hazy Sunrise Over Los Alamos
Daily Postcard: Wildfire smoke drifting in from around the state creates a hazy sunrise Monday over Los Alamos. Photo by Bob Reedy Read More
Film Office: Flamin’ Hot Under Production In New Mexico
NMFO News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Film Office (NMFO) Thursday announced that the feature film Flamin’ Hot is in production in New Mexico.
From Searchlight Pictures and directed by Eva Longoria, the film is produced by DeVon Franklin from an original script by Lewis Colick and Linda Yvette Chavez. Filming will take place through August in Albuquerque.
“Flamin’ Hot is the story of Mr. Montanez, the Frito-Lay janitor who in the early 90’s developed the cultural phenomenon of Flaimin’ Hot Cheetos in order to reach the untapped Latino market. As a majority-minority state filled with Read More
The Santa Fe Opera: Six Casting Updates For 2021 Season
Ying Fang as Susanna in The Marriage of Figaro. Courtesy/Curtis Brown Photography for SFO
SFO News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Opera (SFO) announces the following casting updates for the 2021 Season running through Aug. 27:
Laurie Feldman will direct The Marriage of Figaro after a concept by French Director Laurent Pelly, who is unable to travel to Santa Fe due to international travel restrictions and has therefore been following rehearsals and the progress of the production from France.
Bass-baritone Nicholas Brownlee makes his company debut in the title role in The Marriage of Figaro Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunrise Casts Reddish Orange Hue Over Sky
Daily Postcard: The sunrise casts a reddish orange hue over the sky Sunday above Los Alamos. Photo by DW DeckerPosts From The Road: Shell Creek Canyon On Big Horn Scenic Byway In Wyoming
Red Rocks & Green Pastures: Sheep graze in lush green pastures as the red rocks landscape and Big Horn Mountains rise in the background near Greybull, Wyo. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Redlands: Red rocks and redlands welcome visitors as they approach Shell Creek Canyon on the Big Horn Scenic Byway a few miles east of Greybull, Wyo. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
On a trip to Wyoming three years ago we drove a portion of the Bighorn Scenic Byway which crosses the Bighorn Mountains in the north central area of the state. However, Read More
Los Alamos Civil Air Patrol Cadet Mike Bane Creates Diorama Of Albuquerque International Sunport
Los Alamos Civil Air Patrol Cadet Mike Bane with his Diorama of the Albuquerque International Sunport. Courtesy/CAP
Diorama of the Albuquerque International Sunport created by Los Alamos Civil Air Patrol Cadet Mike Bane. Courtesy/CAP
Los Alamos Civil Air Patrol News:
- “No, You’re Not At The Sunport”
Los Alamos Civil Air Patrol Cadet Mike Bane created a diorama of the Albuquerque International Sunport.
Cadet Bane estimates it took him more than 100 hours of work to complete the 1/400 scale detailed diorama.
The diorama depicts one of the major runways at the Sunport and shows taxiways, runway Read More
Tuesdays At The Pond Features 2020 New Mexico Music Awards ‘Best Singer/Songwriter’ Nominee Dr. Hall July 13
Dr. Hall performs live for Tuesdays at the Pond, 6-8 p.m. July 13, at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Dr. Hall is performing live for the Los Alamos Creative District’s Tuesdays at the Pond, 6-8 p.m. July 13 at Ashley Pond Park.
Dr. Hall has lived and worked in Los Alamos since 1992. Inspired by early blues legends, country, Americana, folk and rock & roll artists, Dr. Hall is a Santa Fe based singer/songwriter whose music shares the hard luck and trouble experienced by so many as well as a love of life.
Dr. Hall started playing music professionally at 14 and was touring the country Read More
Blanket Of Daisies Blooming On Grand Canyon Drive
A blanket of summertime daisies blooming Saturday afternoon on the grounds of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints along Grand Canyon Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
PAC 8 ‘Drone Flying And Videography’ Class Begins July 12
Students examine a drone they are about to fly during a ‘Drone Flying and Videography’ class last month at PAC 8 Community Media Center. PAC 8 is offering the class again 9 a.m. to noon, July 12-15 for 6th-9th graders. Students will learn drone flying skills, flight maneuvers, how to get good video footage and video editing in this course. See a complete schedule of PAC 8’s summer media classes at https:////pac8cmc.com/classes.html. Courtesy/PAC 8
Scene from PAC 8’s ‘Drone Flying and Videography’ class in June. Courtesy/PAC 8 Read More
