A&E

On The Job In Los Alamos: Local Artist Richard Swenson Creating Metal Menagerie Large And small

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 16, 2019

On the job in Los Alamos Monday is local artist Richard Swenson in his studio on Los Pueblos where he creates his metal menagerie including this dragon head. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com

Metal artist Richard Swenson with his full dragon creation. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com

Praying Mantis mounted on a mailbox created by metal artist Richard Swenson. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com

This creation by metal artist Richard Swenson is ready for Halloween. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com

Fish Read More

Topper Marching Band Practices At Sullivan Field

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 16, 2019

Los Alamos High School Marching Band Tuesday at Sullivan Field practicing for a New Mexico wide competition, namely the Zia Marching Band Fiesta, which will take place Saturday at UNM Stadium in Albuquerque. Photo by Ken Hanson

Percussion section. Photo by Ken Hanson

Brass section on the move. Photo by Ken Hanson

Guard flags. Photo by Ken Hanson

Final cord. Photo by Ken Hanson

Post-practice review. Photo by Ken Hanson Read More

Change Of Seasons: Flower Baskets Coming Down

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 15, 2019
Workers from Los Alamos Landscaping take down the flower baskets Monday that graced the town throughout the summer, including these on Central Avenue, signaling the change of seasons. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Read More

SFCC Halloween Extravaganza Oct. 31

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 15, 2019
SFCC News:
 
Santa Fe Community College is hosting a Halloween Extravaganza 3:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 at SFCC in the Main Hallway of the campus at 6401 Richards Ave.
 
This is a safe Trick or Treating event for the entire community.
 
This event also is alcohol and smoke-free event, no weapons are allowed, real or fake and no masks are allowed at this free event, sponsored by SFCC’s Office of Student Development.
 
Call 505.428.1686 for information.
Read More

‘News Of The World’ Filming In New Mexico

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 15, 2019
NMFO News:
 
SANTA FE ― “News of the World”, a post-Civil War adventure saga produced by Universal Pictures, has begun principal photography in and around Santa Fe, State Film Office Director Todd Christensen announced Monday.
 
The production will continue in the state through November and employ more than 200 New Mexico crew members and 25 New Mexico actors.
 
“Our state film industry continues to draw sizable A-list productions, and that’s incredibly good news for our economy and workers,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “I look forward to its sustainable expansion and
Read More

Teatro Paraguas: Divining Bernhardt By Bridget Kelly

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 14, 2019
 
TEATRO PARAGUAS News:
 
Divining Bernhardt, A One-Woman Comedy Written and Performed by Bridget Kelly at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19 at Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie, Santa Fe.
 
Divining Bernhardt is a live one-woman comedy that explores the power of connection and inter-generational mentorship through the multimedia languages of today. The biographical clock is ticking for wallflower scholar, Phoebe Wainwright, who is desperate to complete her life’s work based on troubled and charismatic 19th Century stage diva Sarah Bernhardt. Bernhardt offers Phoebe a front
Read More

Chama Chile Ski Classic & Winter Fiesta Jan. 18-19

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 14, 2019
 
SKI News:
 
The Chama Chile Ski Classic & Winter Fiesta, northern New Mexico’s premier winter event, takes place Jan. 18-19, 2020, in Chama, NM and the South San Juan Mountains.
 
There are 6K & 18K Freestyle and 6K & 12 K Classic Cross-country ski races; USSSA qualifying 6K & 12 K Snowshoe Races and combined races. The race course is located 12 miles north of Chama and includes a portion of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad track. At 9800 feet elevation, the race course is a great training ground for Snowshoers who want to qualify for the US National
Read More

Daily Postcard: Hiking Acid Canyon Loop

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 14, 2019

Daily Postcard: A hiker rubs off a Trail Marker for the Passport to the Pajarito Plateau program Monday along Acid Canyon Loop. To learn all about the trails to hike inside the Passport to the Pajarito Plateau program underway at the Los Alamos Nature Center, click here. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More

More Arts And Culture As Fuller Lodge Art Center Opens Point Of View And Secret City In Unseen Light Exhibits

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 13, 2019

The ninth opening of the Point of View exhibit opened Saturday evening at the Fuller Lodge Art Center and features 58 works selected from nearly 100 submissions and carefully selected by a panel of jurors. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

In conjunction to Point of View, Justin Ramsey opened his solo exhibit The Secret City in an Unseen Light in the Portal Gallery Saturday evening at Fuller Lodge Art Center. A photographer for more than 10 years, Ramsey finds that photography, ‘Forces him to see the beauty in the world’. In the works for over a year, this show features Los Alamos entirely in Read More

More Scenes From 2019 Evening Of Arts And Culture

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 13, 2019
Evening of Arts and Culture drew hundreds to 11 Los Alamos venues where more than 23 individuals and groups waited to to entertain them Friday night. The Clay Club held a sale and fundraiser in the pottery studio at Fuller Lodge Art Center. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
These perky pets were one of the items for sale at the pottery studio. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Some preferred the tasty treats to other items on sale. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Actors Eric Bjorklund and Amelia Dolejsi discuss wrinkles, homework and wisdom in
Read More

Scenes From 2019 Evening Of Arts And Culture

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 13, 2019

Members of the Los Alamos Jazz Project perform Friday night at the Los Alamos Nature Center. The performance was part of the Evening of Arts and Culture, which is spearheaded by the Los Alamos Arts Council. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

The Los Alamos Jazz Project wows the crowd in the Los Alamos Nature Center’s planetarium. The audience packed the house to hear the young musicians, which includes elementary, middle and high school students. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Jazz Project musicians perform Friday night. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Celebration: New Pajarito Room Wreath At Fuller Lodge

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 13, 2019
The Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge now sports a brand new wreath. The former wreath was eaten by mice. This time, the creators decided to nix Indian corn in favor of pine cones. Community folks, including members of the Summit Garden Club and the Los Alamos Garden Club, along with representatives from Los Alamos County and the Historic Preservation Advisory Board gathered Friday afternoon to celebrate the unveiling of the new wreath at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladaily post.com
 
The crowd listens to opening remarks by County Council Liasion to the Historic Preservation Advisory
Read More

Fort Union Artist-In-Residence Gives Painting Demo

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 13, 2019
NPS News:
 
WATROUS ― Fort Union Artist in Residence Melissa Weinman will give a painting demonstration at the national monument at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19.
 
A member of Oil Painters of America, Melissa enjoys painting near mountains and rivers and their dramatic majesty. “I’m attracted to all subjects that are translucent and changing, therefore I’m drawn to paint fruit and flowers, water and clouds, and the figure. I aim to capture my subjects through a palpable sense of atmosphere, masterful drawing, and luscious paint handling,” Melissa says.
Read More

SFO Reports State Of The Opera 2019 Season

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 13, 2019
 The back deck of the Crosby Theatre at the Santa Fe Opera. Photo by Paul Horpedahl
 
SFO News:
 
Running from June 28 to Aug. 24, the 2019 Season presented five operas in 36 performances, a special Santa Fe Opera debut concert by celebrated American soprano Renée Fleming with the Santa Fe Opera Orchestra led by Music Director Harry Bicket and two Apprentice Scenes performances.
 
The 63rd Season, the first led by General Director Robert K. Meya, Artistic Director Alexander Neef and Music Director Harry Bicket, explored classic works of the repertory as well as operas new
Read More

New Mexico And Arizona Bishops Gather In Tucson

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 13, 2019

Scene of the grounds at the Redemptorist Renewal Center in Tucson, Ariz., where Catholic Bishops from New Mexico and Arizona gathered Thursday afternoon for a meeting. Founded in 1963 for meetings and spiritual retreats, the Redemptorist Renewal Center is situated in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains and Sonoran Desert. Photo by Fr. Glenn Jones Read More

‘Firstness’ Filming In New Mexico

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 13, 2019
NMFO News:
 
SANTA FE ― New Mexico State Film Office Director Todd Christensen announced that the independent feature “Firstness”, produced by Firstness LLC, has begun principal photography through mid-October in Carrizozo, Tularosa, Capitan, Ruidoso and Alamogordo.  
 
The production will employ five New Mexico crew members, one New Mexico actor, and two New Mexico background actors.
 
The film is one of the first to take advantage of new tax film tax credit in New Mexico that provides an extra 5 percent incentive for productions in areas outside the Albuquerque-Santa
Read More
Search
LOS ALAMOS

ladailypost.com website support locally by OviNuppi Systems