Arts In Public Places Board Meets 5:30 p.m. Thursday
COUNTY News:
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENT This section of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public on items that are not otherwise included in this agenda.
3. APP BOARD BUSINESS A. 9574-17 Minutes from the Arts in Public Places Board Meeting May 25, 2017 A – Draft Minutes from May 25, 2017Attachments:
4. CURRENT PROJECTS Update on the Golf Course Hanging Glass Sculpture A. 9606-17 Presenters: Susan Schillaci WR Pottery Project – educational plaque and brochure report B. 9576-17 Presenters: Libby Carlsten Update on re-location of Smart House ArtworkC. 9607-17 Presenters: Read More
Daily Postcard: Firetruck Hangs United States Flag
Daily Postcard: A Los Alamos County firetruck hangs the United States flag Friday morning in preparation for the Los Alamos Fire Department Cadet Academy Class #27 graduation at the White Rock Baptist Church on N.M. 4. This picture pretty much says it all about our town and our country… Photo by Christine Peters Read More
Scenes From Art Dedication At Aquatic Center
County staff, members of the Art in Public Places (APP) Board and members of the community turned out for the dedication ceremoney for the artwork ‘Denizens of the Deep’ Thursday at the Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center. The artwork, created by local artist Richard Swenson, features sea creatures forged out of discarded machinery parts. Swenson donated the pieces to the aquatic center. From left: APP Board Vice Chair Jeremy Smith, former APP Board Chair Steve Foltyn, Artist Richard Swenson, APP Board Chair Susie Schillaci, County Council Chair David Izraelevitz and APP Board Member Read More
Art Reception At Rose Chocolatier 5 p.m. Today!
Transitions. Courtesy photoLos Alamos Daily Post Sponsors Red Elvises Tonight!
Igor and the Red Elvises play Ashley Pond at 7 p.m. today. Courtesy photoThe Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series presents Igor and the Red Elvises at 7 p.m. today and we’re proud and happy to tell you it is “Los Alamos Daily Post Night!”
A whole lot of Los Alamosians have seen the Red Elvises and I imagine that many of them will be at the Pond Friday. I think they’ve played for us 17 times and I’ve reserved a date with them for next year. If you haven’t caught this band, I suggest you join their fans. This is Los Alamos’ favorite band!
The Red Elvises play Read More
Cinema Cindy Reviews: ‘Wonder Woman’
By CYNTHIA Z. BIDDLECOMB
Los Alamos
“Wonder Woman”, the much anticipated DC comics movie, has arrived to cheering audiences. The film provides a backstory for Diana Prince, princess of the Amazons, later nicknamed “Wonder Woman” as she joins the DC pantheon of superheroes.
Gal Gadot, the sensually super-buff Israeli actress, debuted as Wonder Woman in the Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice movie just last year, starting a noisy buzz about Gadot getting her own movie. This lovely and charming actress served in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) for two years, is a martial artist, and was a model Read More
Daily Postcard: McCauley Hot Springs
Daily Postcard: McCauley Hot Springs is not as wet as many states but just as beautiful when water is found. The Jemez are full of little treasures. Photo by Avery Neal Read More
Council Announces ‘Russ Gordon Day’ Proclamation
Concert producer Russ Gordon. LADP/file photo
COUNTY News:
- Community asked to join in ‘Thanks for the Musical Memories’ honoring Russ Gordon
Los Alamos County Community Services Director Brian Brogan announced today that the Council has asked County staff for a special recognition honoring long-time concert producer Russ Gordon for his thousands of hours and 28 years of service dedicated to bringing great musical acts to Los Alamos.
The County contracts with Gordon each year to produce the Summer Concert Series. Gordon recently announced that he will be retiring and moving out of Read More
Tuesdays At The Pond: Zoltan And The Fortune Tellers Tonight!
Zoltan and the Fortune Tellers perform at 7 p.m. today at Ashley Pond. Courtesy Photo
CREATIVE DISTRICT News:
The Tuesdays at the Pond Entertainment Series continues this evening with Zoltan and the Fortune Tellers.
Brought to you by the Los Alamos Creative District, the concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Ashley Pond Park stage.
Zoltan and the Fortune Tellers play ticklishly oddball original tunes about cheese, love, sandwiches, snake oil and much more. The trio features Zoltan Szekely on guitar and vocals. Zoltan’s musical career has taken him from cheese festivals in Wisconsin, to appearances
Daily Postcard: Flower Power
A gazania flowering in a garden on San Ildefonso Road in Los Alamos. Photo by Claire Swinhoe Read More
Community Invited To Bingo Night Wednesday At IHM
Courtesy image
COMMUNITY News:
The community is invited to attend Bingo Night, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Hall. Packets are $20 each and 16 games will be played. The event is a fundraiser for the parish youth group.
Prizes will be gift baskets with a minimum value of $20. Frito pies, chili dogs, candy and popcorn will be available for purchase.
“This will be a great night out for all ages,” IHM Youth Minister Kendra Wilhelm said. “If it is successful, we will have more Bingo Nights in the future.”
Immaculate Heart of Mary is at 3700 Canyon Road
New Mexico Tourism: Nine ‘Father-friendly’ Adventures
STATE News:
SANTA FE – With Father’s Day right around the corner, the New Mexico Tourism Department has compiled a list of trip ideas designed with dads in mind.
The “New Mexico True Detours for Dad” is a roundup of nine “father-friendly” adventures that will be pitched to outlets around the country to inspire summer travel for fathers and families.
To see what trips made the list of New Mexico True “Detours for Dad” and view “The Guide,” visit NewMexico.org.
“Our state is a mecca for the things that dads love most,” Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Latham said. “From craft beers and burgers
Classical Music World: Notes From Cliburn 11 And Final
Yekwan Sunwoo of South Korea with his gold medal and the Van Cliburn trophy. Courtesy photo
Americans Daniel Hsu (bronze medalist) and Kenneth Broberg (silver medalist) share their excitement with gold medalist Yekwon Sunwoo. Courtesy photo
Gold medalist Yekown Sunwoo hugs his host mom. Courtesy photo
By Ann McLaughlin
Artistic Director
Los Alamos Concert Association
Fort Worth, proudly known as Cow Town, has been Piano Town for three weeks. The Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition came to a close there Saturday and what a close it was!
Bass Performance
Daily Postcard: Sky View From Los Alamos
Daily Postcard: Sky View From Los Alamos. Photo by Avery Neal Read More
APP Board – Notice Of Possible Quorum June 15
COUNTY News:Scenes From Friday’s Summer Concert At Pond
A big crowd turned out for Friday’s Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Western Centuries from Seattle perform on stage Friday night at the Summer Concert. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Queen of the night. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Mother-daughter waltz. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
On the dance floor. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
A perfect evening for the weekly Summer Concert. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comDaily Postcard: Friendly Face On Area Trail
Daily Postcard: A relatively new face carved in a rock along an area trail. Photo by Lori Kelley Read More
Secret Circus At Bathtub Row Brewing Tonight
Klas Åhman of Secret Circus jams with a friend Friday at Bathtub Row Brewing. The entire band, originally from Sweden, will bring their Indy music at 8 tonight to Bathtub row. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comChamberfest Draws Mobs To Downtown Los Alamos
Youngsters fish for rubber duckies during today’s Chamberfest in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Mairen Hoch/ladailypost.com
CB FOX’s spinner offers customers discounts in the store during Chamberfest today in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Mairen Hoch/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos National Bank provides its gigantic sandpile for the kids, which is a staple feature during the annual Chamberfest. Photo by Mairen Hoch/ladailypost.com
KRSN showcases its antique car during Chamberfest. Photo by Mairen Hoch/ladailypost.com
Rebecca Burg gets into her ‘Trolls’ Read More
