One More Week To See LACA 75th Anniversary Exhibit
ART News:
The “75th Anniversary of the Los Alamos Concert Association” exhibit closes Saturday, June 19 in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave.
Since 1946, Los Alamos Concert Association (LACA) has presented an annual classical concert series featuring world-class artists. Visitors to the &5th anniversary exhibit can walk back in time to the organization’s inception through a series of decade-by-decade panels that describe LACA’s history and the artists it has presented.
An audio tour is available to hear a sampling of featured artists’ music.
The exhibit includes Read More
Daily Post: New Moon And Venus Above Valles Caldera
Daily Post: The new moon and the planet Venus setting recently over Redondito Peak at Valles Caldera. Only the bright crescent of the moon is lit by the sun. The main disk of the moon is dimly lit by ‘earthshine’ – light from the earth reflected back to the unlit side of the moon. Photo by Randal Pair Read More
Bucks Rest On Cool Grass At Residence In White Rock
A couple of young bucks are seen Thursday trotting into the backyard of a residence in White Rock where they laid down on the cool grass for some relief from the 90+ degree heat. The pair lingered in the shade until about 8 p.m. before sauntering off to parts unknown. Photo by Terry Foxx Read More
New Mexico History Museum Announces Reopening Of Native American Artisans Portal Program In Santa Fe
NMHM News:
The New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) in Santa Fe announces that the renowned Native American Artisan Portal Program will reopen today, June 11.
The program has been closed since March 12, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A reopening plan has been crafted in accordance with the state Public Health Order and COVID-safe practices. Protecting the health of artisans and the public is a primary concern of the museum and the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs.
All vendors will wear masks and be separated from one another by at least six feet. To adjust for the increased spacing, vendors Read More
LAAC Hosts Annual Meeting At Fuller Lodge Wednesday
LAAC News:
The Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) will host its annual meeting 1 p.m., June 16 at Fuller Lodge.
The meeting is open to the public and follows the noontime Brown Bag Show.
Call 505.662.1635 to RSVP. Read More
Daily Postcard: Homer & Edna Nestle Together At Pond
Daily Postcard: Beloved community goose Homer and his faithful companion Edna are spotted nestled together among purple iris Monday at Ashley Pond. Photo by Yvonne Keller Read More
Roses Brighten Garden At Apartments On 11th Street
A 9 foot tall yellow/peach China rose bush grows along a fire wall of the apartments on 11th Street. A 2 foot red China rose also grows along the firewall and is the first time in at least 4 years this rose has been seen. Photo by Dixon Wolf Read More
Black-Necked Stilt Spends Day At Ashley Pond
This Black-necked Stilt was first spotted Wednesday morning at Ashley Pond where it was seen all day long. This is thought to be the first sighting of a Black-necked Stilt at Ashley Pond but not in Los Alamos County. Photo by Judy Magelssen
Rare Sighting Of Black-Necked Stilt At Ashley Pond
A Black-Necked Stilt made a rare appearance Wednesday at Ashley Pond in downtown Los Alamos. Common in summers along the southern Rio Grande, this Black-Necked Stilt is a rare migrant for Los Alamos County. Standing 15 inches tall on thin red legs, these beautiful black-and-white birds frequent shorelines foraging in mud and sand. Jonathan Dowell snapped this picture at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Ashley Pond. Follow his photos on Instagram @SnowyEgretPhotography, and learn more about nature at the PEEC Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Jonathan DowellDaily Postcard: Bear Smells Peonies On Barranca Mesa
Daily Postcard: A bear stops to smell the peonies blooming Monday evening on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Dan Seitz Read More
Flowers, Dragonfly And Turtle Add To Charm Of Ashley Pond
Colorful flowers bloom recently around the waterfall at Ashley Pond. Photo by Ken Hanson
A blue-eyed Darner Dragonfly spotted recently hovering around Ashley Pond. Photo by Ken Hanson
A red-eared slider turtle spotted lazily floating recently among reeds at Ashley Pond. Photo by Ken Hanson Read More
Homer And Edna Spotted In Yoga Tree Pose At Pond
The community’s beloved goose Homer and his sweetheart Edna spotted standing together Tuesday morning in the yoga one-legged ‘Tree Pose’ on rocks in Ashley Pond. Photo by Amy Birnbaum
Homer and Edna together doing the yoga ‘Tree Pose’ Tuesday at Ashley Pond. Photo by Amy Birnbaum Read More
Daily Postcard: Smoky Sunrise Viewed From Quemazon
Daily Postcard: A smoky sunrise viewed Tuesday from Quemazon. Photo by DWDecker Read More
Tuesdays At The Pond Underway With Ryan Finn & LAHS Jazz Ensemble!
Scene from Tuesdays at the Pond underway now, featuring Ryan Finn & LAHS Jazz Ensemble. Courtesy/Chamber
Scene from Tuesdays at the Pond underway now, featuring Ryan Finn & LAHS Jazz Ensemble. Courtesy/ChamberSanta Fe Women’s Ensemble Presents ‘In Remembrance: A Commemoration Of Those Who Have Died During COVID-19’
Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble performing for Still Singing IV video concert: ‘In Remembrance: A Commemoration of Those Who Have Died During COVID-19’. Dr. Linda Raney, SFWE music director, conducts. Courtesy/SFWE
SFWE News:
“Still Singing IV” – video concert of the Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble: “In Remembrance: A Commemoration of Those Who Have Died During COVID-19” at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 20. Available at sfwe.org beginning June 20.
Music:
- Z. Randall Stroope: “Lux Aeterna,” Bill Epstein, pianist
- Z. Randall Stoope: “In Paradisum,” Bill Epstein, pianist
- Eleanor Daley: “In Remembrance”
Program: Read More
2021 Los Alamos Summer Virtual Concert Series Features Debut Of The Ordinary Things Band Friday Night
The Ordinary Things Band performs virtually 7 p.m. Friday. Courtesy/Sancre Productions
SANCRE News:
The 2021 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series presented by Toyota of Santa Fe, presents the fourth concert of the virtual series featuring The Ordinary Things Band.
The Indie rock trio band from Albuquerque is known for their creamy vocals, edgy guitar riffs and unique bass lines.
The band is the only New Mexico band in this year’s virtual concert portion of the hybrid series, which features virtual shows and planned LIVE shows this summer. The band’s name was inspired by the concept of wabi-sabi, Read More
TCMG Co-Presents: COVID Commissioning Project June 19
Eve Beglarian, flutist, will play for the June 19, Taos Chamber Music Group’s COVID Commissioning Project. Courtesy/TCMG
TCMG News:
The Taos Center for the Arts (TCMG) will co-present the culmination of the Taos Chamber Music Group’s COVID Commissioning Project 7 p.m. Saturday, June 19.
World premieres by Pascal Le Boeuf, Javier Alvarez and Eve Beglarian for flute, violin, horn and bassoon with electronics and video will be performed in the Taos Community Auditorium, becoming the first live event there since lockdown.
TCMG also will play music by Jessie Montgomery and Allison Loggins-Hull Read More
Santa Fe Symphony Returns To Live Performances!
The Santa Fe Symphony kicks off its exciting return to live performances with a powerful Season Opener at The Lensic Performing Arts Center September 12 with a program featuring brilliant works by Anthony Barfield, Charles Gounod, Steve Reich, and Astor Piazzolla. Courtesy/Santa Fe Symphony
MUSIC News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Symphony kicks off its exciting return to live performances with a powerful Season Opener at The Lensic Performing Arts Center Sept. 12 with a program featuring brilliant works by Anthony Barfield, Charles Gounod, Steve Reich and Astor Piazzolla.
Recipient of a Borletti-Buitoni Read More
Cultural Affairs Department: Tertulia Histórica Albuquerque, Discussion On ‘Why We Serve’, Talks With Curators & Artists
NMDCA News:
Explore the latest online programming from the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), bringing the state’s unique blend of cultures into your home through its museums, historic sites, and cultural institutions.
This week includes three programs:
The History and Literary Arts department at the National Hispanic Cultural Center presents the latest online lecture in the series Tertulia Histórica Albuquerque “No One Expects the Spanish Inquisition in New Mexico: A History” via Zoom at 2 p.m., June 19.
The Inquisition was one of the most famous and infamous of religious Read More
2021 Summer Issue Of El Palacio Now Available
Summer 2021 Issue Of El Palacio Now Available. Courtesy/DCA
DCA News:
SANTA FE — The Summer 2021 issue of El Palacio magazine, the official publication of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, has been shipped and is live at www.elpalacio.org.
This issue of the oldest museums magazine in the United States features in-depth looks at exhibitions across state museums, as well as deep dives into various aspects of New Mexico’s history.
Explore “Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass” at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, learn more about the proposed Bursum Bill Read More
