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‘Silent Sky’ Reaches For The Stars At LALT

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 19, 2018
Henrietta Leavitt, left, (Katrina Koehler) shares her work with her sister, Margaret (Jess Cullinan) in ‘Silent Sky’ at the Los Alamos Little Theatre. Photo by Elena E. Giorgi
 
Annie Cannon (Andi Bishoffberger), left, and Williamina Fleming (Kathi Collins). Photo by Elena E. Giorgi
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon623@gmail.com

“Silent Sky” by Lauren Gunderson is about a subject well-suited to Los Alamos, women in science.

The play opened last weekend at Los Alamos Little Theatre and continues at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Sept. 29, with a matinee Read More

Scenes From 2018 Los Alamos Historical Society Gala

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 18, 2018
Executive Director Heather McClenahan welcomes guests to a magical evening Saturday at the 5th Annual Historical Society Gala celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Los Alamos History Museum, 75th Anniversary of Los Alamos National Laboratory and 100th Anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 22. Tables sparkled, and guests reminisced during the special event at historic Fuller Lodge that included live and silent auctions of treasures and one-of-a-kind experiences, live music by the Los Alamos Big Band and dinner catered by Pig and Fig Cafe. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
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Katherine Seluja And Tina Carlson Read Poetry Oct. 21

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 18, 2018
Katherine DiBella Seluja
 
TEATRO PARAGUAS News:
 
Teatro Paraguas announces a book launch and poetry reading with Katherine DiBella Seluja, reading from her book Gather The Night, published by UNM Press (2018), at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21. Teatro Paraguas is at 3205 Calle Marie in Santa Fe. Admission is free.
 
This debut collection reads like an elegy, not just for the author’s brother Lou, stricken with schizophrenia, but for all families affected by mental illness.
 
Tina Carlson
 
Through multiple personae and a variety of styles, Seluja offers a gritty authenticity
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Opening Reception For ‘Sculpture Vessels’ Wednesday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 18, 2018
 
ART News:
 
The opening reception for “Sculptural Vessels,” an exhibit of ceramics by Sharon Brush, is 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, at the UNM-LA Library.
 
Refreshments will be served.
 
Featured artist Sharon Brush is a new ceramics instructor here at UNM-LA. Her hand built works will be on display Sept. 19 through Nov. 1 in the Library.
 
Come to the opening and talk with the artist!
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Daily Postcard: Dragonfly Emerges From Larva

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 18, 2018

Daily Postcard: A dragonfly is spotted recently emerging from larva in Los Alamos. There are three stages in the life-cycle of all dragonflies: the egg hatches into the larva, which moults up to 15 times before emerging as an adult. Unlike most other insects, there is no pupal stage and the transition from larva to adult is known as incomplete metamorphosis. Source: british-dragonflies.org.uk/content/biology-ecology. Photo by Claire Swinhoe Read More

LA Piecemakers Quilt Guild Hosts Maggie Ball Sept. 25

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 17, 2018

Maggie Ball

COMMUNITY News:

Quilt artist, traveling teacher and author Maggie Ball is coming to the Los Alamos Piecemakers to present a free lecture titled, “The Bears Come Out at Night” 7 p.m., Sept. 25 at the United Church of Los Alamos on Canyon Road.

The public is invited.

Ball has more than 20 years of teaching experience for all skill levels throughout the U.S. and overseas. She is author of Traditional Quilts With a Twist where she tweaked traditional patterns to make more than 20 new designs. Check out her website at dragonflyquilts.com. 

Her lecture is in Graves Hall, which Read More

Student Donates Celestial Tree Sculpture To Highlands

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 17, 2018
Fine arts senior Mary Miller stands with her sculpture, Celestial Tree, that she donated to Highlands. Courtesy/Ali Romero/Media Arts
 
NMHU News:
 
LAS VEGAS, NM ― An 11-foot-tall steel tree sculpture depicting the total solar eclipse of 2018 is planted firmly in the earth in front of New Mexico Highlands’ Burris Hall, thanks to a donation from a fine arts student.
 
The university’s Board of Regents voted unanimously to approve fine arts senior Mary Miller’s Celestial Tree sculpture installation in front of the fine arts building.
 
“Trees are used as a symbol that connects
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Fall For Bach Sept. 30

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 17, 2018
SOSF News:
 
Keyboard music of J.S. Bach is scheduled for 3 p.m., Sunday Sept. 30, at First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Ave. Santa Fe.
 
Kathleen McIntosh will perform on harpsichord and Ron McKean on organ and harpsichord.
 
Reserve your tickets here.
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Anderson Overlook Draws Tourists, Artists, Students

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 16, 2018

Tourists were busy taking selfies and artists painting the panoramic view Saturday at Anderson Overlook. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

A group of students and their professor from New Mexico Tech in Socorro on a field trip Saturday to examine local geology across the road from Anderson Overlook. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

NHCC Hosts Bless Me, Ultima Reading Oct. 14

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 16, 2018
NHCC News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) will present a beginning-to-end reading of Rudolfo Anaya’s acclaimed novel, Bless Me, Ultima Sunday, Oct. 14.
 
The reading will take place in the NHCC Art Museum where an exhibition, La Ultima Exhibición, enters its final month.
 
Over 40 dignitaries, New Mexico authors, youth (including school students), adults and elders will read, each for 15 minutes, between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.
 
The reading is free and open to the public with museum entrance fee. Museum admission is $6 for adults (17+), $5
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2018 Festival of Trees Event Is Nov. 17

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 16, 2018
‘Fishin’ is one of many trees auctioned from the 2017 event. Courtesy photo
 
LARSO News:
 
The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) and Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) have announced the date.
 
The event is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17. The theme for this year’s community tree festival is SNOW and community members are asked to donate just one item for the effort.
 
The event is a fundraiser for youth and senior programs. The donation of holiday items are appreciated for what is often a 100+ item silent auction.
 
Questions can be
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Scenes From 11th Annual Santa Fe Renaissance Faire

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 16, 2018
Scene from the 2018 Santa Fe Renaissance Faire Saturday in El Rancho de las Golodrinas. Photo by Tammy Jimines
 
Scene from the 2018 Santa Fe Renaissance Faire Saturday in El Rancho de las Golodrinas. Photo by Tammy Jimines
 
Staff Report

The Santa Fe Renaissance Faire at 334 Los Pinos Road in Santa Fe is a community event whose proceeds help fund the educational programs of El Rancho de las Golondrinas and the Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences.

Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences (SFSAS) is a preschool to 8th grade nonprofit school committed to academic excellence

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Sheridan Brown Art Show Opens At Karen Wray Gallery

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 15, 2018
Artist Sheridan Brown poses with one of her abstracts during the opening of her solo show Thursday at the Karen Wray Gallery in downtown Los Alamos. What is ‘Rayonism’ and ‘Orphism’? continues through Oct. 13. The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 1247 Central Ave. For more information, click here. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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Mike Katko Book Reading In Capitan 2 p.m. Sunday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 15, 2018

Local author Mike Katko stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post Wednesday to talk about his latest book. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

Mike Katko of Los Alamos will be reading from his book, “Skies and Other Poems” and previewing publicly for the first time, “Big Medicine Pretty Water,” in a program at 2 p.m., Sunday at the Capitan Public Library. 

Katko was a teacher, coach and yearbook developer for Capitan High School in 1988. He has also been a soldier, small business owner, construction worker and school principal with 17 years of experience. He is the Chairman Read More

Tourism Department Unveils Bounty Of Fall Festivals

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 15, 2018
Scene from Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium Oct. 12-14 at Ruidoso Downs Race Track. Courtesy photo
 
Scene from Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium Oct. 12-14 at Ruidoso Downs Race Track. Courtesy photo
 
NMTD News:
 
SANTA FE — As the leaves change color and harvest season kicks up, rural New Mexico communities prepare for one of the busiest travel times of the year.
 
In honor of the upcoming fall season and all of the unique opportunities to celebrate around the state, the New Mexico Tourism Department is launching the “New Mexico True Fall Festivals and Events” page on NewMexico.org,
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Los Alamos Arts Council Presents Inaugural Rosalie Heller Annual Memorial Lecture Saturday, Sept. 22

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 15, 2018

Rosalie Heller

LAAC News:

Los Alamos Arts Council presents the inaugural Rosalie Heller Annual Memorial Lecture 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 at Fuller Lodge. Admission is free to individuals age 12 and older.

This event is to honor the many contributions of Heller to life and music in Los Alamos. The inaugural speaker is Bill McGlaughlin. Many know him from his radio program on NPR “Exploring Music.” He also is a noted performer, conductor and composer in the music community. He will present his lecture “Remembering Lenny” a centenary celebration of the life and achievements of Leonard Bernstein. Read More

Wendy Brown Baez Reading And Workshop Oct. 20

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 15, 2018
Author Wendy Brown-Baez
 
TEATRO PARAGUAS News:
 
Join Wendy Brown-Baez for a reading from her newly released novel Catch a Dream, which takes place in Israel in 1988.
 
Oct. 20 at Teatro Paraguas in Santa Fe, Brown-Baez will discuss the process of changing her book from a memoir to a novel and answer questions about her experiences of living in Israel for three years. The novel, however, is a love story: with the land and its people and with a particular Israeli man, a charming enigma, dangerous but irresistible.
 
A woman’s healing journey begins in a country embroiled in relentless
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