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Meet Missoula Children’s Theater Directors

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 1, 2017

Julia Bourland

LAAC News: 

Missoula Children’s Theatre Directors Julia Bourland and Ryan Jacob Pierce will be bringing the theatre’s production of “Aladdin” to the stage in Los Alamos.

Bourland said she is thrilled to start her post graduate life with the Missoula Children’s Theatre.

 

Ryan Jacob Pierce

She graduated in three years with a BFA in theatre with an acting emphasis from Viterbo University. Some of her favorite credits include Agnes from “Dancing at Lughnasa,” Capulet in “Romeo and Juliet” and Moth in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

Pierce also said he is thrilled to be touring Read More

Los Alamos Natives Return Home To Perform

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 1, 2017
Kristen Annalize Sussman
 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
​Los Alamos Daily Post
 

Music and performing have always been a part of Los Alamos natives Kristen Annalize Sussman’s and Nathan Salazar’s lives. Although the arts have taken Sussman and Salazar throughout the country and the world, they are returning to their hometown to host a concert.

Nathan Salazar

The Taos Opera Institute is presenting the concert at 3 p.m. Saturday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Admission is free.

Sussman, a soprano, and Salazar, a pianist, will perform a number of pieces from several operas and as well as several Read More

Missoula Children’s Theater: ‘Aladdin’ Auditions Aug. 7

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 31, 2017

A previous Missoula Children’s Theatre production. Courtesy/LAAC

LAAC News: 

Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) and Missoula Children’s Theatre will hold auditions for “Aladdin” 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Aug. 7 at Crossroads Bible Church. Those auditioning should arrive at 9:30 a.m. to register and stay for the full two hours.

Those who are selected for a part need to stay after the auditions for their first rehearsal, which is 12:30-2:30 p.m. There is no cost to audition but there is a $35 fee to participate in the production.

Anyone entering first through 12th grade is invited to audition. Read More

New Mexico Breastfeeding Task Force Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week With Events Statewide

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 31, 2017
WBW News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Sustaining Breastfeeding Together will take place Aug. 1–7 and is a collaborations of advocates, activists and those with decision-making power to promote and protect breastfeeding for anyone and everyone.
 
In New Mexico, the week will be celebrated with special events hosted by the New Mexico Breastfeeding Task Force (NMBTF) across the state.
 
“Our goal is to continue to advocate for and raise awareness for breastfeeding to cultivate communities that are supportive, and to protect the rights of New Mexico’s mothers and children,”
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Latin Legends Alejandra Guzman And Gloria Trevi Perform At Santa Ana Star Center Aug. 31

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 31, 2017
Alejandra Guzman and Gloria Trevi. Courtesy photo
 
CONCERT News:
 
RIO RANCHO ― The first leg of the Gloria Trevi vs. Alejandra Guzman tour has been such a huge success that the tour returns for a second leg in the USA and all over Latin America.
 
Latin rock pop legends continue to break record ticket sales, demonstrating their legacy and power and will bring their tour Aug. 31 to the Santa Ana Star Center.
 
Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4 at the Santa Ana Star Center Box Office, online at www.santaanastarcenter.com or by phone at 888.694.4849
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Cinema Cindy Reviews ‘Atomic Blonde’

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 31, 2017
By CYNTHIA Z. BIDDLECOMB
Los Alamos
 
“Atomic Blonde” may not have a totally coherent plot at its core, but the movie is basically entertaining.
 
Based on a graphic novel entitled “The Coldest City”, the film wants to be a cult classic, an effort that fails. Instead it offers a kickass MI-6 spy named Lorraine Broughton, played by Charlize Theron, who gets to wear great outfits, smoke like a chimney, and take down a lot of bad guys.
 
The framework of the film is Lorraine, reporting to her “superiors” (played by Toby Jones, John Goodman and James Faulkner) the story of what went wrong.
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Public Program: ‘Route 66 In New Mexico’ Sept. 9

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 28, 2017
TCHS News:
 
The Taos County Historical Society announces its 2 p.m. Sept. 9, free public program “Route 66 in New Mexico” by Baldwin Burr.
 
The monthly program is at Kit Carson Electric Cooperative Boardroom, 118 Cruz Alta Road in Taos. This illustrated lecture is part of the Society’s participation in the Taos Arts and Cultural Consortium theme of Taos Legends and Stories and is presented in partnership with the Taos Arts Council.
 
The intersection of Central Avenue and Fourth Street in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is the only place in America
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Art On Tap: Welcome New Los Alamos Arts Council Executive Director Aug. 3

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 28, 2017
CREATIVE DISTRICT News:
 
Art On Tap Thursday, Aug. 3 welcomes the new Los Alamos Arts Council Executive Director Patrick Neher. Art On Tap begins at 5:30 p.m. at UnQuarked, 145 Central Park Square.
 
Art On Tap is sponsored by the Los Alamos Creative District and hosted by Fuller Lodge Art Center. The On Tap series begins each evening with an informal 10-15 minute lecture followed by a lively group discussion. All ages are welcome!
 
On Tap is a way for people to get out and about in the community, learn something new, and meet people with similar
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Tuesdays At The Pond: The Hill Stompers Aug. 1

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 28, 2017
 
CRAETIVE DISTRICT News:
 
The next Tuesdays at the Pond is 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 1 and will feature Los Alamos’ own Hill Stompers, at Ashley Pond Park stage.
 
The Hill Stompers are a crazy street band from Los Alamos that turns every event into a party! They play at parades, fundraisers, community events, weddings, private parties, schools, and bars in New Mexico, Colorado and even as far as Boston. Recently the Hill Stompers thrilled Los Alamos ScienceFest crowds. Just follow the trail of glitter and feathers to find them Aug. 1 Tuesdays at
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NMFO Announces ‘The Brave’ To Film In New Mexico

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 28, 2017
NMFO News:
 
SANTA FE ― New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announces that the television series “The Brave,” produced by Universal Television and Keshet Studios will begin principal photography at the end of this month through the beginning of December.
 
Production takes place in Albuquerque and Santa Fe.
 
“It’s great to see the return of one of our best ‘customers’ in Universal Television with the new series ‘The Brave’,” New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis said. “This continued
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Sunset Colors Sky Above Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 28, 2017

The sunset colors the sky Wednesday above Los Alamos. Photo by Corrina Hughes

Wednesday sunset scene. Photo by Corrina Hughes

Wednesday evening sunset scent. Photo by Corrina Hughes

Wednesday evening sunset scene. Photo by Corrina Hughes Read More

Sampling Steve Jobs Stirs Emotions For 90 Minutes

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 27, 2017
Edward Parks (Steve Jobs) and Jessica Jones (Chrisann Brennan). Photo by Ken Howard for Santa Fe Opera, 2017
 
Edward Parks (Steve Jobs) and Wei Wu (Kṑbun Chino Otogawa). Photo by Ken Howard for Santa Fe Opera, 2017
 

By CARL NEWTON
Los Alamos

Composer Mason Bates sampled many sources of sounds in constructing his electronica based score. His goal was to create sound worlds for each character – sonic IDs. For Jobs he describes it as a quicksilver blend of orchestra and electronica incorporating Mac computer sounds. To that sound world he added the plucking of a steel stringed acoustic Read More

Solo Show By Allen Brown Opens At Karen Wray Gallery

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 27, 2017
Poster for Allen Brown’s New Mexico Landscape series of watercolors. Courtesy photo

ART News:

The Karen Wray Gallery presents the artwork of Los Alamos artist, Allen Brown.
Brown will give his first solo art show at the Karen Wray Gallery 5-7 p.m.  Friday, Aug. 4 at 1247 Central Avenue, Suite D-2 in Los Alamo

“Allen is an artist who should be more well known,” Wray said. “He understands light, shadow, composition, design, and perspective. He has lots of heart. He feels it, and you can see that in his work.”

This exhibit will feature Brown’s “New Mexico Landscapes” series in oils and watercolor. Read More

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