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Meet World Renowned Makeup Artist Monica Stark Of Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 19, 2018
World renowned makeup artist Monica Stark of Los Alamos. Courtesy photo

Los Alamos Physician Assistant Monique Beyerle gets her makeup done by Monica Stark. Courtesy photo

 

By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com

Native Texan and current Los Alamos resident Monica Stark has had an illustrious career as a makeup artist. She started out doing makeup for Texas beauty pageants around her home state, and soon, the word about her skills had spread to political and social circles.

“When I lived in Austin, I did Laura Bush’s makeup at the Governor’s Mansion a number Read More

Exploring Kyoto Gardens With Charles Mann

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 19, 2018
Photographer Charles Mann
 
CIR News:
 
Join us CIR members and guests for a delightful exploration of Japanese gardens portrayed through a stunning slide show and discussion by photographer Charles Mann at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 31 accompanied by a buffet luncheon at Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta.
 
The event will be introduced and moderated by Casey Janes, President of the Santa Fe Japan Intercultural Network.
 
Kyoto is the epicenter of Japanese culture, where the essence of garden style remains intact today just as it was hundreds of years ago. The abstract
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Daily Postcard: Apple Nabber Spotted On 48th Street

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 19, 2018
Daily Postcard: A hungry buck is spotted nabbing apples Wednesday from a tree on 48th Street in Los Alamos. Photo by Donna Reil
Buck nabs apples Wednesday from tree on 48th Street in Los Alamos. Photo by Donna Reil
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LAAC Hosts Auditions For ‘Peter And Wendy’ Monday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 18, 2018

Young thespians rehearse last year for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of ‘Aladdin’. Courtesy photo

LAAC News:

The Los Alamos Arts Council invites children of the community to audition for this year’s Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Peter and Wendy.”

Auditions are free, and will begin promptly at 10 a.m. Monday, July 23, at Crossroads Bible Church. Registration for auditions begins at 9:30 a.m., or early registration can be done at www.losalamosartscouncil.org. Early registration does not guarantee a child a spot but will allow them to go quickly Read More

Jemez Mountain Bear Paw Quilting Guild Host Show And Sale July 20-22

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 17, 2018
Patriotic Fallen Warrior quilts featured at the quilt show July 20-22 at the Walatowa Visitor Center in the Jemez Pueblo. Courtesy photo
 
COMMUNITY News:
 
A dazzling display of quilts will be on display at the Jemez Mountain Bear Paw guild quilt show at the Walatowa Visitor Center, Jemez Pueblo, 7413 Hwy 4.
 
Quilts include the Patriotic Fallen Warrior Quilts given to New Mexico families that have lost a soldier in the Middle East.
 
A selection of quilts and hand-made items will be available for sale (cash only). These hand-made items make wonderful gifts.
 
This year
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Message For LAPS Parents and Guardians From Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 17, 2018
By KURT STEINHAUS
LAPD Superintendent

Dear LAPS Parents and Guardians,

Hope your summer is going well. With less than a month before school starts (school calendar), you may be looking for fresh ideas to encourage safe outside play and reduce screen time. If yes, here are some activities to share with your children.

Growing up in Los Alamos, I have fond memories of playing these games during the month of July and wanted to share this positive experience. In today’s world of ever-present phones and technology, these outside Read More

Director Nick Maniatis Applauds New Mexico Productions Nominated For 70th Emmy Awards

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 16, 2018
NMFO News:
 
SANTA FE ― New Mexico Film Office director Nick Maniatis announced that the 2018 Emmy Award Nominations were announced and New Mexico shot productions “Godless” and “Waco” received a total of 15 nominations for a variety of awards.
 
“Godless” received a total of 13 nominations including New Mexicans Jo Edna Bolden (Location Casting) and Geordie Sheffer, Megan Daum and Carmen Jones (Outstanding Hair Styling for a Limited Series).
 
“These nominations continue to validate New Mexico as a world class production
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‘America’s Musical Journey’ At DynaTheater

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 16, 2018
 
MFF News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― In MacGillivray Freeman Film’s America’s Musical Journey, chart-topping artist Aloe Blacc invites audiences to join him on a joyful, tune-filled, giant-screen tour of the nation’s most iconic music cities, diving into the special places and unique cultural diversity that gave birth to America’s celebrated musical heritage. In these cities every chord, every riff, every bang of a drum tells a story.
 
Reflecting the nation at every turn, these stories can be of survival or celebration, of love or heartache, of protest or coming together. America’s
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Scenes From Final 2018 Los Alamos ScienceFest Event: Viewing The Martian At Bathtub Row Brewery

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 16, 2018

A crowd gathers for the final 2018 Los Alamos ScienceFest event: viewing The Martian at Bathtub Row Brewery Coop patio in Central Park Square. Courtesy photo

Mark and KayLinda Crawford gather with family and friends at the final 2018 Los Alamos ScienceFest event: viewing The Martian at Bathtub Row Brewery Coop patio in Central Park Square. Courtesy photo

Scene from the final 2018 Los Alamos ScienceFest event: viewing The Martian at Bathtub Row Brewery Coop patio in Central Park Square. Courtesy photo

Scene from the final 2018 Los Alamos ScienceFest event: viewing The Martian at Bathtub Row Read More

Fr. John Book Signing At Saint Job of Pochaiv

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 16, 2018

Saint Job of Pochaiv News:

Many know Father John Hennies, also known as Ronald, from his years serving the community here in Los Alamos.

He was often seen in Starbucks or other venues around town, always offering a big smile and infectious laugh. Two years ago, he and his wife, Leona “Anna Lee”, moved back to South Dakota to retire and be closer to family there.

An Examined Life by Father John Hennies

Father John has since published a book of his poetry and prose entitled, An Examined Life. His writing is beautiful, poignant, and draws from his varied and vibrant life.

Father John will be visiting again Read More

Michael Furman Porsche Exhibition In Santa Fe

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 15, 2018
Photo by Michael Furman
 
PATINA GALLERY News:
 
SANTA FE ― Michael Furman, world renowned automobile photographer, will be releasing a new exhibition Sept. 14 in Santa Fe, Porsche Portraits, showcasing some of the finest Porches in existence.
 
This is Furman’s second exhibition to come to Santa Fe following the first in 2016, Alfa Portraits. For the sports car enthusiast, Porsche Portraits will be the hit of the season.
 
A multi-venue and multi-sponsor event, the day will include a preview at the Four Seasons, a test drive by members of the Porsche Club of America, a lecture
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AHF Launches ‘Doctor Atomic Trail’

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 15, 2018
AHF News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The Santa Fe Opera began Saturday performing composer John Adams’s Doctor Atomic.
 
This summer’s performances mark the first time the opera is produced in New Mexico, the epicenter of the opera. Doctor Atomic concentrates on the weeks just before the July 1945 Trinity Test, the first test of a nuclear weapon. With a libretto by Peter Sellars, the opera is a powerful interpretation in words and music of the scientific, political, moral, and ethical tensions of the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
 
To complement the opera, the Atomic
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Janice Parker Muir Solo Exhibit ‘Visualizations Of Earth And Sky Music’ Opens At Karen Wray Gallery June 19

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 15, 2018

Los Alamos artist Janice Parker Muir will display her work in a solo exhibition July 19-Aug. 11 at the Karen Wray Gallery. Photo by Mandy Marksteiner

 
By Mandy Marksteiner
Los Alamos

The community is invited to the opening reception for Janice Parker Muir’s solo exhibition, “Visualizations of Earth and Sky Music,” 5-7 p.m., July 19 at the Karen Wray Gallery in downtown Los Alamos.

Muir is a local artist who works with pastels, acrylics and stained glass.

“The sky and earth create their own type of music. I hope my paintings help the viewer resonate with the places that I have loved,” Muir said. Read More

LALT Members Gather For Work Party Saturday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 15, 2018
Los Alamos Little Theatre members gathered for a work party Saturday, July 14 to perform maintenance on the grounds around the Performing Arts Center. LALT manages the PAC for Los Alamos County and is responsible for upkeep on some aspects of the building and grounds. The LALT team trimmed trees, pulled weeds, laid down wire mesh to prevent skunks from burrowing under the building, and replaced 16 old, degraded railroad ties that were part of the landscaping. LALT Board member Dave Olivas organized the work party and his wife, Mary Lou, provided lunch for the volunteer workers. LALT is a 501(c)3
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