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2017 Youth Shakespeare Festival Santa Fe Dec. 9

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COMMUNITY News:
 
The International Shakespeare Center Santa Fe is is hosting its second annual Youth Shakespeare Festival Santa Fe 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 9, at New Mexico School for the Arts at 275 E 275 E. Alameda St. in Santa Fe.
 
Seven Santa Fe Schools and Upstart Crows of Santa Fe perform scenes from Shakespeare’s plays. 

Students from Academy of Technology and the Classics, Capital High, Monte del Sol Charter, New Mexico School for the Arts, Santa Fe High, Santa Fe Indian School, and Santa Fe Prep have

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Scenes From Annual Creche Show

This unusal rock creche is one of the many on display from around the world Saturday at the annual Creche Show inside the Los Alamos LDS Church. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Scene from the annual Creche Show. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Scene from the annual Creche Show. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Scene from the annual Creche Show. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Scene from the annual Creche Show. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Scene from the annual Creche Show. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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County Holiday Tree Lighting At Ashley Pond

The Los Alamos County holiday tree lighting Saturday night at Ashley Pond Park. Nancy Ann Hibbs

The Los Alamos County holiday tree lighting Saturday night at Ashley Pond Park. Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More

Scenes From Mesa Library WinterFest Activities

Eileen Zhang and her son, Derek, create holiday crafts this morning at Mesa Public Library while Zhang’s mother looks on. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

A group works on holiday arts and crafts today at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Youngters playing with water beads; or tiny beads that expand in water. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Kiley McNeel does beadwork with her father Stephen this morning at the library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

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Scenes From Affordable Art Show At FLAC

Volunteer Debbie Huling checks on one of the Christmas trees during the Affordable Art Show today at Fuller Lodge Art Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Christie Kelly, right, checks out the offerings at the Affordable Art Show today at Fuller Lodge Art Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Fuller Lodge Art Center volunteer Judy Dean wraps up a purchase. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

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Young Explorers: Winter Camps For School Age Kids

Children explore and learn during the NMMNHS Winter Camp Programs. Photo by Caitlin Jenkins
 
Children participate in hands-on activities during the NMMNHS Winter Camp Programs. Photo by Caitlin Jenkins
 
Children investigate the diversity of garden habitat during the NMMNHS Winter Camps. Photo by Caitlin Jenkins
 
NMMNHS News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE  Keep your young explorers engaged and active this winter for one or all of the day-long Young Explorers Winter Camps at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science in Albuquerque. 
 
The camps start Dec. 18 and
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Young Los Alamos Pianists Set 100-Day Record

Sean Lo, 7, of Los Alamos. Courtesy photo

Charles Cai, 12, of Los Alamos. Courtesy photo

 

MUSIC News:
 
How many adults can truthfully say they have done some challenging activity—sports, chess, fitness training, learn a new skill set for 100 consecutive days without fail?
 
Probably most would have to answer “no”. However, two young piano students in Los Alamos have accomplished just that. Sean Lo, 7, and Charles Cai, 12, have both completed a national “challenge” to practice the piano for 100 consecutive days. The practice must be for a minimum of 30 minutes, must be supervised
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Experience Holiday Magic At Newly-Refurbished New Mexico Museum Of Art

Warts and Freckles Flying in the Air. Courtesy/NMMA
 
NMMA News:
 
SANTA FE  Make this holiday season one to remember by joining in the festivities at the newly refurbished New Mexico Museum of Art as it launches its second century. 
 
Special hours and activities at New Mexico’s oldest museum:
  • Friday, Dec. 1, the museum is open until 7 p.m.
  • Sunday Dec. 3, Museum admission is free for New Mexico residents with ID.
  • Saturday, Dec. 9, Museum of Art patrons will be treated to the sounds of the Desert Harp Ensemble playing holiday music in the museum
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Sangre De Cristo Chorale Performs Concert Dec. 9-10

COMMUNTIY News:

The Sangre de Cristo Chorale will present its holiday concert, “Reverence and Joy”, at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Fe and at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 at the United Church of Los Alamos.

From 16th-century sublime music to contemporary ridiculous favorites, “Reverence and Joy”, is a celebration of some of the best-loved holiday music featuring pieces by John Rutter, Franz Biebl, Tomás Luis de Victoria, and others. Highlights of the sublime include such sacred works as Biebl’s “Ave Maria” and Luis de Victoria’s “O magnum mysterium”.

Holiday humor

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Daily Postcard: Birds Visit Quemazon

Daily Postcard: An array of birds visit a residence Thursday morning in Quemazon. Photo by Trisha Ancell

Photo by Trisha Ancell

Photo by Trisha Ancell

Photo by Trisha Ancell

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Stars And Mysteries In The Nature Center Planetarium This Weekend

 
PEEC News:
 
Paul Arendt will project the December night sky at 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 1, on the Los Alamos Nature Center planetarium dome and introduce neighboring galaxy, planets, and other celestial objects visible without telescopes.
 
Then, the fascinating planetarium film Mysteries of the Unseen World will play at 2 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3 in the planetarium. These planetarium programs take place at the Los Alamos Nature Center and are made possible thanks to the Pajarito Environmental Education
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Stitched Creations By Valentina Devine Opens Thursday

Valentina Devine. Courtesy photo
 
LIBRARY News:

Mesa Public Library Upstairs Art Gallery features the Stitched Creations of fiber artist Valentina Devine in December. 

She will welcome the public and preview her work at an opening reception 5-7 p.m. Thursday. The show will be up through December.

Devine is a nationally known designer and fiber artist, whose work has been published in several books and magazines. This exhibit has several dozen colorful pieces: wall-hangings, sweaters, scarves, bedcoverings and more. All of the pieces in this exhibit are

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Arts And Crafts Fair Fundraiser Dec. 2

 
COMMUNITY News:
 
White Rock resident and Pojoaque Valley High School Concert Band Director Debra Minyard invites shoppers to the arts and crafts fair this weekend.
 
“We have 30 vendors registered so far, so come on out and join us for a day of shopping and holiday cheer!” Minyard said.
 
Crafts, music, food and a visit from Santa are all on the agenda for the 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. festivities in the Frank B. Lopez Auditorium at Pojoaque Valley Middle School on N.M. 502.
 
“The fundraiser is to benefit the PVHS Band as we raise funds for bus trips and entrance fees to festivals,”
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Daily Postcard: Pleurotus Ostreatus On Elm

Daily Postcard: Pleurotus Ostreatus (oyster mushroom) growing on elm tree logs in Los Alamos. This common edible mushroom was first cultivated in Germany as a subsistence measure during World War I and is now grown commercially around the world for food. Source: wikipedia.com. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

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WinterFest Begins Friday!

A past WinterFest parade. Courtesy photo

 

COMMUNITY News: 

 

WinterFest is a family-oriented holiday event that celebrates winter in Los Alamos and kicks off with the annual Creche Show noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at the Los Alamos LDS Church, followed by a Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert at 7 p.m. at Crossroads Bible Church. Entry to both events is free. Stop by the Karen Wray Art Gallery and enjoy the Christmas in Los Alamos Open House anytime between noon and 5 p.m. Friday as well.

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