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Last Chance To View Masterpiece Paintings From Spain’s Museo Del Prado In Santa Fe

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 1, 2017
One-of-a-kind Outdoor Exhibition Closes Oct. 31. Courtesy photo
 
ART News:
 
SANTA FE ― Time is quickly running out for visitors to experience The Prado in Santa Fe, a free outdoor exhibit in Cathedral Park, featuring 92 full-scale reproductions of European artwork organized by the Museo Nacional del Prado of Spain – The Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain.
 
The exhibit, opened in May 2017, is now in its final weeks, and the public only has until, Oct. 31, 2017 to view works by renowned artists such as Diego Velázquez, Bosch,
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Santa Fe Opera Names Gayletha Nichols New Director Designate Of Apprentice Program For Singers

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 1, 2017
Gayletha Nichols
 
SFO News:
 
SANTA FE ― General Director Charles MacKay announced Tuesday that Gayletha Nichols, executive director of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions and member of Santa Fe Opera’s teaching staff during the last two seasons, is the new director designate of the Apprentice Program for Singers.
 
Nichols will accompany Santa Fe Opera’s Head of Music, Robert Tweten, on next month’s audition tour. She will succeed David Holloway as director of the Program May 28, 2018. Kathleen Clawson, affiliated with the Program since
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Daily Postcard: Bobcat Visits Barranca Mesa

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 1, 2017

Daily Postcard: A bobcat visits a backyard Saturday on Barranca Mesa. Elusive and nocturnal, bobcats are roughly twice as big as the average housecat. Though the bobcat prefers rabbits, it also hunts insects, chickens, geese and other birds, small rodents and deer. Source: wikipedia.com. Photo by Ann Funsten Read More

PEEC: Earth Art Workshop Oct. 8

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 30, 2017
Earth art photo by Liz Martinea. Courtesy/PEEC

Green to Yellow Leaves by Andy Goldsworthy. Courtesy/PEEC

 
PEEC News:
 
Sunday, Oct. 8, local artist and educator Liz Martineau will offer an Earth Art Workshop for adults and children at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
 
Based on the work of artist Andy Goldsworthy, Earth Art provides participants inspiration to create their own works of art using natural materials. The workshop is $8 for individuals and $10 for a pair of artists working together. Advance registration is available at www.peecnature.org.
 
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Cinema Cindy Reviews Kingsman: The Golden Circle

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 29, 2017
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
Los Alamos

“Kingsman: The Golden Circle” is the second in what promises to be a fun franchise, loosely based on a UK-made series of spy action-comedy comic books that were first published by Marvel’s “Icon” Comics in 2012.

A sequel to “Kingsman: The Secret Service” (2014), The Golden Circle features some of the same central characters; but the threat of world domination is posed by a very different villain. Support for the good British guys comes from a new quarter, an American underground spy service.

Taron Egerton’s central character, Gary “Eggsy” Unwin, who went through

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Rose Chocolatier Hosts Art Reception Tonight

Submitted by Chris Clark on September 29, 2017
Courtesy photo
 
Don Cavness. Courtesy photo
 
ART News:
 
Rose Chocolatier is hosting a reception Friday night for local artist, Don Cavness. Cavness paints abstracts and landscapes with palette knife and oils, intertwining color, movement, texture, creating a three-dimensional sense.
 
The show opens at 5 p.m. and Don will be on hand to talk about his works. Please stop in and see the show and meet the artist.
 
Cavness has painted with palette knife for more than 40 years, having studied with major artists Sylvia Gormley, Ramon Kelley, Dean Howell, and Helene Pfeffer.
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JJAB And County Library System Host Pizza & Paints

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 29, 2017

Samples of artwork a group of Los Alamos Middle School students created during the Pizza and Painting event Wednesay at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy photo

A student provides an inspirational message in their artwork. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News: 

Los Alamos Middle School students met Wednesday afternoon in “The Zone” at Mesa Public Library for “Pizza and Painting.”

Los Alamos Juvenile Justice Advisory Board (JJAB) sponsored the event in conjunction with the Los Alamos County Library System.

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Los Alamos Art Tour Preview: Part Four

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 29, 2017
Crow by Akkana Peck. Courtesy photo

ART News:

The fourth annual Los Alamos Artists Studio Tour is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 14 and noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 15.

This free, self-guided tour will take visitors into the studios of nine of Los Alamos and White Rock’s talented artists, in addition to two art classes from UNM-Los Alamos. Each stop offers something new and exciting.

At ProjectY cowork at 150 Central Park Square, guests will see a sample of each artist’s work during the hours of the Tour, or come to the reception 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 to meet the artists, plan your stops, and enjoy some live music.

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LAHS Olions Student One-Acts Oct. 5-7

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 28, 2017
 
OLIONS News:
 
The community is invited to attend the Los Alamos High School Olions Student One-Acts.
 
Student actors will be showcasing several student-written and directed one-acts, as well as two one-acts that will be competing at the state International Thespian Society Competition.
 
Performances are 7 p.m. Oct. 5-7, with a 2 p.m. matinee Oct. 7. Tickets are $7 and $5 for kids/seniors. On preview night, Oct. 5, tickets are $5 for all.
 
Everyone is encouraged to attend one of the performances and support these LAHS thespians.
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PEEC Offers Autumn Art Classes With Lisa Coddington

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 28, 2017
Blooming artichoke by Lisa Coddington
 
PEEC News:
 
Instructor and artist Lisa Coddington is offering two workshops (one on Thursday, Oct. 12, and the other on Saturday, Oct. 14) that focus on drawing and painting fascinating natural subjects of Autumn.
 
These classes, made possible by Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), take place at the Los Alamos Nature Center from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and focus on creating colorful, intricate leaves.
 
In both the Oct. 12 and Oct. 14 classes participants
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Quorum Notice: Art In Public Places Board Oct. 2

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 28, 2017

COUNTY News: 

Members of the Art in Public Places Board may attend a re-dedication of artwork from the former U.S. – Japan (NEDO) Demonstration Smart House at 2 p.m. Oct. 2 at the second floor lobby of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

A quorum may be present but no board action will be taken. 

The event is open to the public.

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Celebrate The Arts This October!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 27, 2017
County Councilor Antonio Maggiore, left,  presents Los Alamos Arts Council Executive Director Patrick Neher with a proclamation recognizing October as Arts and Culture Month at Tuesday’s meeting in Council Chambers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 
 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post 
kirsten@ladailypost.com
 
Los Alamos County and local arts organizations are kicking convention to the curb. Traditionally, every September representatives from the Los Alamos Arts Council attend a County Council meeting to receive a proclamation
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New Mexico Humanities Council Welcomes New Executive Director Dr. Brandon L. Johnson

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 27, 2017
NMHC News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― The New Mexico Humanities Council (NMHC) announces the appointment of Dr. Brandon L. Johnson as its new executive director.
 
“The Council is fortunate to have Dr. Johnson as the new Executive Director. Our national search yielded an impressive field of candidates, all with measures of experience, expertise, and commitment to the humanities,” NMHC Board Chair Doris Fields said. “Brandon brings not only knowledge and skill but also great passion to the New Mexico humanities community.”
 
Dr. Johnson discovered a passion for humanities
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