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Celebrate Music Of New Mexico At Música del Corazón Concert & Musical Adventures Of John Donald Robb

Saliendo by Frank McCulloch on loan from Ellen Robb. Courtesy/NHCC
 
NHCC News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE The National Hispanic Cultural Center is the setting for two unique evenings of diverse entertainment about the past and the future.
 
Be part of the celebration of ¡Música del Corazón! Nov. 13, and the celebration of Hispano folk songs with the film ¡COLORES! The Musical Adventures of John Donald Robb in New Mexico Nov. 14. 
 
On the wings of melody, rhythm and poetry, ¡Música del Corazón! concerts feature new groups and different traditions each year from the “folk” repertory
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NMHU: Students Present Jemez Historic Site Project At International Museum Conference

Highlands media arts students designed a new resin floor and multimedia display at Jemez Historic Site visitors center. Courtesy/HU Media Arts
 
NMHU News:
 
LAS VEGAS, NM Students at New Mexico Highlands University will present their state-of-the-art multimedia work for the Jemez Historic Site Nov. 5-8 at the Museum Computer Network (MCN) international conference in San Diego.
 
The students redesigned the site’s visitor center to help people experience the site in new ways.
 
Being selected to present at the Museum Computer Network conference is competitive.
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Scenes: Xi Nu Chapter Of Beta Sigma Phi Craft Fair

Xi Nu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its 34th Annual Craft Fair Saturday. Jeweler Bettina Hehlen, right, was among the venders at the Fair. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
A customer checks out yarn at one of the booths. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Skip King decided to put his wine cork collection to good use as holiday crafts of many kinds. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Customers examine quilts at the Fair. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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Close Knit Yarn Celebrates First Anniversary

Close Knit Yarn Cooperative celebrates its first anniversary Saturday with treats and knitting. The business took over from Warm Hearts Yarn and is housed with Atomic City Quilts at 1246 Central Ave., next to the Los Alamos Daily Post world headquarters. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
In addition to yarn and knitting supplies, Close Knit sells creations by local artists such as these felted pumpkins by free-form crochet artist Samuel Buelow. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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Daily Postcard: Crews Begin Preparing Holiday Lights

Daily Postcard: Los Alamos County crews are busy Monday evening preparing the colorful lights that decorate the trees at Ashley Pond Park ahead of the fast approaching holiday season. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Live Theater At Senior Centers Nov. 13 And Nov. 25

COMMUNITY News:

Live Theater play reading is coming free at 12:45 p.m. Nov. 13 to the White Rock Senior Center (next to the cafeteria) and Nov. 25 to the Los Alamos Senior Center (downstairs).

See The Explaining Room, by Taos playwright Helen Rynaski, and learn what it’s like immediately after death.

This clever and amusing short play explores the unexpected connection between two recently departed women in a somewhat unanticipated arena.

Directed by Pat Beck and featuring Terry Beery and Holly Robinson (Nov. 13) and Kelly Dolesji (Nov. 25), the readings are part of an ongoing partnership among Read More

Don Taylor Photographs LAHS Class Of 2020

Los Alamos photographer Don Taylor takes a photograph of the Los Alamos High School Class of 2020 gathered Wednesday morning on Sullivan Field. The is the 10th consecutive year that Taylor has donated his time and talent to provide a special photograph to the senior class for their yearbook. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Daily Postcard: Omega Bridge In Silhouette

Daily Postcard: The Omega Bridge viewed here in silhouette, connects the town of Los Alamos with Los Alamos National Laboratory over Los Alamos Canyon. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Posts From The Road: Custer State Park

Sylvan Lake: Sylvan Lake is located in the northern part of the park. This lake features several rock formations in and around the lake and is very popular with water sport enthusiasts as well as picnicking, hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities. A lodge and campground are located nearby for overnight stays. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Needles Eye Tunnel: One of the tunnels on the Needles Highway is the Needles Eye Tunnel. This tunnel is just over eight feet wide making it a tight space for many vehicles. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
 
Needles Eye: The Needles Eye
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Madeline Williamson Named Teacher Of The Year

Los Alamos piano teacher Madeline J. Williamson named 2019 Teacher of the Year. Courtesy photo
 
MUSIC News:
 
Madeline J. Williamson, Los Alamos piano teacher, has been named the 2019 Teacher of the Year by the Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico (PTMNM).
 
She will receive the award at the organization’s state conference Nov. 8, during the banquet to be held at The Marriott Albuquerque, 2101 Louisiana Blvd NE starting at 5:30 p.m. Dr. Williamson is an outstanding piano teacher, an active member of the Los Alamos Piano Teachers (LAMT), of the Music Teachers National Association
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November Events At National Hispanic Cultural Center Celebrate Music, Dance And Poetry

The American Flamenco Repertory 20th Anniversary. Courtesy photo
 
Música Del Corazón; Photo is Saliendo by Frank McCulloch on loan from Ellen Robb.
 
NHCC News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE The National Hispanic Cultural Center is hosting a number cultural events in the month of November celebrating music, dance, rhythm and poetry. 
 
The events include: Yjastros: A Nuestro Aire, A Celebration of 20 Years; Música del Corazón; the film; ¡COLORES! The Musical Adventures of John Donald Robb in New Mexico; and There Must be Other Names for the River concerts.
 
Yjastros:
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Scenes From County Employee Halloween Luncheon

Road construction can be a real horror show. In honor of the roundabout project underway on N.M. 502, Los Alamos County officials dressed as contruction workers during the Halloween-themed employee luncheon Thursday afternoon at Fuller Lodge. Here, County Manager Harry Burgess, left, and Fire Chief Troy Hughes show off their yellow vests. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Human Resources Manager Denise Cassel and County Attorney Alvin Leaphart participate in the luncheon. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County employee Enrique Guillen dresses as a domino. Read More

Arts Council Announces Scarecrow Contest Winners

The Preston family’s ‘Farmer Pumpkin Chops’ earned first place in the Family Traditional category. Courtesy/LAAC
 
The Millertime family’s ‘Hungry Audrey’ earned first place in the Family Contemporary category. Courtesy/LAAC
 
LAAC News:
 
Los Alamos Arts Council with Los Alamos MainStreet and Los Alamos Creative District have announced the winners for the 2019 Scarecrow Contest.
 
The contest had 23 entries into the contest this year, each one is an exceptional addition to MainStreet and the Creative District.
 
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Liddie Martinez Book Signing Events Nov. 17, 19, 22

Author Liddie Martinez
Española Valley

COMMUNITY News:

Author Liddie Martinez and Pajarito Press LLC invite the public to attend one of three events to hold in your hands this newly published book—The Chile Line: Historic Northern New Mexican Recipes—and to receive a signed copy of this beautifully illustrated, long-awaited cookbook.

Martinez is sharing her traditional farm-to-table recipes that have been handed down for centuries. Now these delicious dishes can be carried on by you and your family—just in time for holiday giving!

Events:

  • Sunday, Nov. 17, 2-4 p.m. at the Los Luceros historic
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Four Santa Fe Museums Close Mondays For Winter

New Mexico History Museum facade. Courtesy photo

 

New Mexico Museum of Art. Courtesy photo

 

NMMA News:

 

SANTA FE Four New Mexico museums adopt their annual winter schedules effective Monday, Nov. 4.

 

The seasonal hour change is in effect at the New Mexico Museum of Art and the New Mexico History Museum off Santa Fe Plaza; and the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture and Museum of International Folk Art on Museum Hill.

 

During winter months, all four Santa Fe museums are closed on Mondays. During this period, the Museum Hill Café also will be closed on Mondays.

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MRM: Celebrating Dia De los Muertos Nov. 1-2

Millicent Rogers Ofrenda. Courtesy/MRM
 
Courtesy/MRM
 
MRM News:
 
Día de los Muertos originated in ancient Mesoamerica (Mexico and northern Central America) where indigenous groups, including Aztec, Maya and Toltec, had specific times when they commemorated their loved ones who had passed away.
 
Certain months were dedicated to remembering the departed, based on whether the deceased was an adult or a child.
 
Day of the Dead is actually divided into two distinct holidays, the first being Día de los Inocentes, which is dedicated to children Nov. 1, and Día de
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On The Job In Los Alamos: Creature Greeting Visitors

On the job in Los Alamos is a creature with a pumpkin head and octopus-like lower extremities greeting visitors Thursday at First National of Santa Fe Bank at Deacon and 20th Street in Los Alamos. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Courtesy photo Read More

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