NHCC: Art Museum Offers World Class Collection Of Works
Art Museum on National Hispanic Cultural Center campus reopened Feb. 5. Courtesy/NHCC
NHCC News:
An extraordinary selection of works are on exhibit at the Art Museum on the campus of the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC), which reopened to the public Feb. 5, in accordance with COVID-safe practices and public health measures to protect the well-being of patrons.
Located in the historic and vibrant Barelas neighborhood of Albuquerque, the NHCC Art Museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and visitation is limited to 75 people at any one time.
“El Perú: Art in the Contemporary Read More
Daily Postcard: Catching Double Exposure Of Sun
Daily Postcard: Playing around with sun photography Monday catching a double exposure. Notice the second sun, lower center of photo, and notice that it created a second treetop scene. Photo by DW Decker Read More
State Of The Arts: Los Alamos Community Winds Members Keep Right On Blowing Through Global Pandemic
Los Alamos Community Winds members play Christmas music together over Zoom. Courtesy/LACW
By Bonnie J. Gordon
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgoordon@ladailypost.com
A pandemic can’t stop the Los Alamos Community Winds.
“We’re finding ways to keep playing,” Winds Artistic Director Ted Vives said.
Winds players have formed small groups for their instruments, including groups for clarinet, flute and saxophone.
“It’s important for players to keep up their playing,” Vives said. When we’re all back together, people will be in practice.”
The Winds is in the Read More
Googly Eyes On Mailbox Near Ashley Pond Sparks Smiles
Not all mailboxes are created the same as discovered Monday at the line of mailboxes on Trinity Drive near Ashley Pond. The mailbox 2nd from left with its googly eyes is sparking smiles. Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
Someone placed googly eyes on this mailbox spotted Monday near Ashley Pond that is sparking smiles around the community. Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: Swirling Clouds Fill Sky Over White Rock
Daily Postcard: Swirling clouds fill the sky Tuesday over White Rock. Photo by Dave Lannen Read More
Local Goats Relax Under Warm Sunshine And Lift Spirits
A portly little goat relaxes in the warm sunshine on top of a small table Monday lifting spirits at North Mesa Stables and all over Los Alamos. Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
A goat prepares to go down a slide Monday at North Mesa Stables. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Santa Fe Opera Presents ‘Songs For The Future’ March 11
Former Santa Fe Opera apprentices Joyce DiDonato and Ruth E. Carter host ‘Songs for the Future’. Photos by Simon Pauly and Jaxon Photo Group
Santa Fe Opera News:
The Santa Fe Opera will present Songs for the Future, a special online program to benefit its singing and technical Apprentice Programs, 6 p.m. March 11.
World-renowned mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato and Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter, both former Santa Fe Opera apprentices, will host this celebration featuring performances by former apprentice singers Emily Fons (mezzo-soprano), Will Liverman (baritone), Read More
Teatro Paraguas Presents ‘Manhattan Glass’ Virtually Feb. 23
Veteran Santa Fe actors Juanita Sena Shannon and Oscar Rodriguez play the roles of Mary and Louis in ‘Manhattan Glass’. Courtesy/Teatro Paraguas
TEATRO PARAGUAS News:
Teatro Paraguas presents Manhattan Glass Feb. 23-Aug. 23., by Santa Fe playwright Joey Chavez, on the Santa Fe-based virtual platform XERB.tv.
The performance was recorded in April 2011 at Teatro Paraguas in Santa Fe. Viewings are free and donations are gratefully accepted.
Manhattan Glass is based on the true story of Mary and Louis Hesch (Chavez’s grandparents) who were both tapped to work on the Manhattan Project in Los Read More
LANL Foundation And LACA Present Musical Extravaganza
Music News:
The Los Alamos Concert Association and the LANL Foundation want to share their love of classical musical performances through this video extravaganza, curated by Ann McLaughlin, artistic director of the Los Alamos Concert Association at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25.
Relax over the course of an hour as McLaughlin expertly and delightfully guides you through a light, yet intimate study of three classical compositions, performed in various ways—from the ridiculous to the sublime—by individuals of every age and background.
Enjoy the narration of Paul Rissmmann, composer and music Read More
Daily Postcard: Late Afternoon View Of Rio Grande Gorge
Daily Postcard: View late Friday afternoon of Rio Grande Gorge southwest of Taos. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More
LAHS Students Win 2nd Place In State One Act Competition
Los Alamos High School students Kaisa Drew and Samuel Wolfsberg perform the one act, ‘House Manager’, garnering 2nd place in the State One Act Competition held virtually in January. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Three members of the Los Alamos High School Olions garnered second place in the Sparta division of the 2021 New Mexico Activities Association State High School One-Act Production Competition.
Senior Kaisa Drew and Junior Samuel Wolfsberg performed “House Manager” by Greg Vovos. In this comedy about theatre and life, a house manager has trouble closing up the theatre for the day when a Read More
Daily Postcard: Icy Shadows On Canyon Rim Bridge
Daily Postcard: Icy patches created by shadows from the railing are spotted recently on the Canyon Rim Bridge. Photo by Nancy Ullmann Read More
Birds Spotted Flying North Over Rio Grande In White Rock
Birds spotted Sunday flying north over the Rio Grande in White Rock. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
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Amateur Naturalist: Carvings In Stone … Who Made Them?
By ROBERT DRYJA
Los Alamos
The historic artifacts that are seen the most often are on a large or small scale. The cliff dwellings in Bandelier National Monument are an example of large-scale artifacts.
Pottery shards are at the other end of scale, particularly when they have an artistic carving or painting on them. However, there are artifacts that are in the mid-scale range. These also are of interest but are not as common.
We had discussed boulders previously that are in the high country. They represent artifacts in the mid-range. They are about two to three feet across with distinctive circular Read More
Daily Postcard: Early Morning Sunrise Blooms On Horizon
Daily Postcard: The sun blooms on the horizon early Sunday over Deer Trap Mesa. Photo by Jenn Donley Read More
Rotary Crab Fest Auction: ‘Bid Now, Bid High, Bid Often!’
Kateri Morris earrings 2021. Photo by Jean Gindreau
Chimayo Rug 35×35 2021from Ortega’s. Photo by Jean Gindreau
Sunflowers knife oil painting by Rotarian Tatiana Klimov, a native of St. Petersburg, Russia, whose work has been shown in premier galleries in the Southwest. Photo by Jean Gindreau
By LINDA HULL
Vice President
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
“Bid now, bid high, and bid often!” These are the encouraging words shared by Rotarians Laura Loy and Jean Gindreau, the online auction coordinators for the Rotary Club’s 12th Annual Crab Fest.
You do not need to buy Crab Fest tickets to participate Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunrise Colors Clouds Above White Rock
Daily Postcard: The early sunrise colors clouds Friday over White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
PEEC Hosts Trivia Tuesday Valentine’s Edition Feb. 9
Join PEEC for a ‘Wild Love’ edition of Trivia Tuesday at 7 p.m., Feb. 9. To get ready for Valentine’s Day, questions in this month’s game will be all about the mating and dating lives of animals. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Test your nature knowledge at Trivia Tuesday with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC)!
To get ready for Valentine’s Day, PEEC is hosting a special “Wild Love” edition of its monthly trivia nights for February. Questions will all be about the mating and dating lives of critters near and far.
This month’s Trivia Tuesday game is 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9 via Zoom. Learn more Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunset Reflects Off Windows In Sangres
As the sun goes down Friday it reflects off windows in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Photo by Steve Greene Read More
Crane Sculpture Lifting Spirits All Over Los Alamos
The beauty of the crane sculpture, ‘Flying Folds’ continues to lift spirits all over Los Alamos. The 10-foot tall sculpture viewed here Thursday was created by artist Kevin Box and installed Feb. 24, 2016 outside the White Rock Branch Library on Sherwood Boulevard at N.M. 4. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
