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Nathan Salazar, Kristen Sussman Concert Aug. 5

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 27, 2017

This Week At The Reel Deal

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 27, 2017

NMFO: ‘New Mexico Film Residency Certification Card’

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 27, 2017

NMFO News:

SANTA FE ― The New Mexico Film Office and the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department (TRD) has announced a new way to make the hiring of New Mexico residents easier for both the film and television industries.

The Taxation and Revenue Department has begun issuing New Mexico Film Residency Cards to ease the hiring process for New Mexico residents seeking employment in the industries.

By providing documentation requested on the current Declaration of Residency (such as a New Mexico driver’s license, a utility bill and

Mesa Public Library Screens ‘Roxanne’

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 26, 2017

By KELLY DOLEJSI

Los Alamos

There was Pinoccio. There was Cyrano de Bergerac. And then, there was Steve Martin in “Roxanne” (1987, rated PG), screening at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, at Mesa Public Library.

Martin, as screenwriter and lead actor, and director Fred Schepisi take the story of the plentiful proboscis to its romantic and comedic extreme in this retelling of de Bergerac’s classic tale.

C.D. Bates (Martin) runs a small-town fire department staffed by well-intentioned men who can neither save an altitude-wary cat nor snuff a fire. They do, at least, know better than to mention

Summer Blockbusters: Unitarian Church This Weekend

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 26, 2017

UCLA News:

The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos continues its annual “Summer Blockbusters” series this weekend with a viewing of the film Kubo & the Two Strings at 6:30 p.m., Saturday July 29, followed by a sermon on the movie’s themes at 10:45 a.m., Sunday, July 30.

This beautifully animated film tells the story of Kubo, who lives a quiet, normal life in a small shoreside village entertaining the villagers with his music and stories until a spirit from the past turns his life upside down by re-igniting an age-old vendetta. Gods and

Letter To The Editor: Can’t Get Better Than This!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 26, 2017

By ZENA THOMAS

Los Alamos

Wow, I think every country, waltz, and swing dancer was on the dance floor Friday night.

What a wonderful evening listening and dancing to Mike Heame, Jimmy Stadler and Shake Russel at the Friday night concert.

I just want to thank the county, the concert supporters, and the concert organizers for providing a safe, beautiful venue for our families.

Can’t get better than this!

Community Winds Rocks Tuesdays At The Pond

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 26, 2017

Community Winds rocked this evening’s Tuesdays at the Pond. As a special treat, local resident John Courtright brought a massive trailer full of books to the event and gave them away to the crowd. He will be back to do the same at the Summer Concert Friday night at the pond. Photo by Ryn Herrmann Read More

Cinema Cindy Reviews ‘Dunkirk’

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 25, 2017

By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB

Los Alamos

“Dunkirk” is the somber retelling of the attempted evacuation of 400,000 primarily British troops from the beach at Dunkerque, France, between May 26 and June 4 of 1940.

Surrounded by the Nazis, they are waiting on the beach, lined up in their battalions. Distracted by their preparations to take Paris, the Nazis pay scant attention, except to send the Luftwaffe and U-Boats to frustrate the evacuation.

Students of history will appreciate being a virtual witness to the “Miracle of Dunkirk”, a story little known here: in fact, the Battle of

Daily Postcard: Quemazon Sky Resembles Painting

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 25, 2017

Daily Postcard: The evening sky looks like a painting in Quemazon. Photo by Dino Sgambellone Read More

Tuesdays At The Pond Continues With Los Alamos Community Winds July 25

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 24, 2017

CREATIVE DISTRICT News:

The Tuesdays at the Pond Entertainment Series continues Tuesday, July 25 with our own Los Alamos Community Winds. Brought to you by the Los Alamos Creative District, the concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Ashley Pond Park stage.

The Los Alamos Community Winds is a wind ensemble made up of members of the Los Alamos, NM community. It is comprised of both amateur and professional musicians of all ages and backgrounds from middle and high school students to retirees in the area. Check them out at: https:////bit.ly/2tmZ7oT. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy Read More

Meow Wolf Constructs Playhouse To Raffle For New Mexico Appleseed’s Annual Charity

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 24, 2017

Non-Profit Will Raffle One-Of-A-Kind Playhouse To Help End Poverty In New Mexico. Courtesy photo

MEOWWOLF News:

SANTA FE ― Meow Wolf has joined New Mexico’s best builders and architects to create its own special custom playhouse for the New Mexico Appleseed Parade of Playhouses Gala Friday, Aug. 25, at the Albuquerque BioPark Botanic Garden.

Each team has constructed a playhouse to be auctioned off—or raffled off in the case of the Meow Wolf version—at the gala to support New Mexico Appleseed’s work that addresses the root causes of poverty through systemic change.

Tickets Available For Sixth Annual Opera On The Rocks Performing At Bandelier National Monument Sept. 30

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 24, 2017

Courtesy/Guilds of the Santa Fe Opera

OPERA News:

Live long and prosper! For the 6th year, The Los Alamos Opera Guild of The Guilds of The Santa Fe Opera, Inc. is presenting Opera on the Rocks Saturday, Sept. 30, at Bandelier National Monument, National Public Lands Day.

This year features scenes from Mozart’s comic opera The Abduction from the Seraglio with a new adaptation that moves it into the future to a universe that looks a lot like Star Trek. Proving that Mozart’s genius is truly timeless, this space opera spoof tells the story of two starship crew women who are Read More

Rio Arriba County Fair Kids Rodeo 2017

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 24, 2017

RIO ARRIBA COUNTY News:

The Rio Arriba County Fair Association, Kids Rodeo Committee members will host the 3rd Annual Kids Rodeo at the Rio Arriba County Fair at the Rural Events Center in Abiquiu.

This fun to watch, free event to spectators, starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 28.

Most people associate rodeo with enormous bucking bulls, burly cowboys and lightning fast barrel racers, however, rodeo is not an adults-only sport. What sets these competitors apart is their age – youth ages 2-18 from Rio Arriba and surrounding counties will be

New Mexico Film Office Hosts Annual Film & Media Industry Conference Aug. 25-26

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 23, 2017

FILM News:

The New Mexico Film Office is hosting an informative two-day Film & Media Industry Conference Aug. 25-26.

Attend dynamic panels to receive a wealth of information about every aspect of this burgeoning industry and chat with vendors about their place in the film industry. Whether interested in acting, writing, producing, directing, or working crew, there is an expert that’s excited to share their experience.

Business owners interested in working with the film industry may attend a free workshop to discover how every day businesses can become a vendor

Albuquerque & Four Corners Pipes And Drums Present Informal ‘Practice’ At Ashley Pond 6 p.m. Wednesday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 23, 2017

Members of the Albuquerque & Four Corners Pipes and Drums at Fuller Lodge. Photo by James E. Rickman

MUSIC News:

The Albuquerque & Four Corners Pipes and Drums will present an informal, outdoor “practice” starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday on the western grass at Ashley Pond Park in Los Alamos.

The band will play both traditional and contemporary music of the Highland bagpipe with drum ensemble. The group first played in 1984 with pipers and drummers from two area bands; today band members are all from Los Alamos.

The band is led by Pipe Major Anthony Puckett of Los Alamos; pipers are Ethan Aulwes, Read More

Los Alamos High School Students Attend Preview Of Santa Fe Opera’s The (R)evolution Of Steve Jobs

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 23, 2017

Los Alamos High School students attend the preview performance Thurday of The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs at the Santa Fe Opera. Courtesy photo

LAHS students listen to a discussion by librettist Mark Campbell. Courtesy photo

LAHS / SFO News:

Catherine Puranananda’s AP Literature and Composition classes at Los Alamos High School had the privilege Thursday evening of attending a preview performance of Santa Fe Opera’s world premier of The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs.

Puranananda’s classes worked with Santa Fe Opera over the course of the school year. During classroom visits from their education Read More

Daily Postcard: Sunrise Shines Over White Rock

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 23, 2017

Daily Postcard: This morning’s sunrise shines over White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Scenes From Friday’s Summer Concert At Ashley Pond

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 22, 2017

Scene from Friday’s Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park featuring Taos/Austin singer/songwriter Mike Hearne, his Texas buddy singer/songwriter Shake Russell, and theirs, mine and Los Alamos’ good time buddy Taos singer/songwriter Jimmy Stadler. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Dancers and spectators take in the music. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Happy dancers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Little boy shows off his fancy dance moves. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Little girl dances with daddy. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Taking Read More

Opera And Rainbows

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 22, 2017

A pre-opera shower and rainbow show delighted patrons Friday evening before the performance of Lucia de Lammermoor. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More