Cinema Cindy Reviews: Beauty And The Beast
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB“Beauty and the Beast” opened in theatres on March 17 as a 3-D Disney movie, bringing to live-action the 1991 animated fairy tale. It is actually quite entertaining!
The French tale, La Belle et Le Bête, comes from an anthology written in 1740 by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve. Liberties have been taken with the story ever since. But, for the modern viewer, the hugely popular 1991 animated Disney feature set a new standard for the tale. This newest version is meant to bring that story to live action, though the magical aspects still require CGI to pull it
Museum Of Natural History & Science Opens Registration For Summer Science Camps 2017
Courtesy photo2017 Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series
- May 19: Chuchito Valdes – Afro-Cuban jazz from Havana, Cuba & Cancun, Mx. Master of Cuban music including Son, Danzon, Cuban Timba and Guaguanco.
- May 26: Deke Dickerson – Alt-Indie Rock, Retro Swing, Rockabilly Revival, Roots-Rock,Hillbilly, Surf, Jump Blues & instrumental rock. The King of the Geek Guitar! From Los Angeles
- June 2: The Coral Creek Band – Americana/Country Rock, bluegrass, Cajun,
Daily Postcard: Another Beautiful Sunrise
Daily Postcard: Another beautiful sunrise spotted from Quemazon. Photo by Trisha AncellLos Alamos Teen Explains ‘Fugitive’ Game
Stephanie NielsenA question posted on the Keep It Local – Los Alamos Facebook page Friday by Lisa Bracy concerning a game called “Fugitive” played by local teens drew dozens of answers and comments over a 24-hour period before local teen Stephanie Nielsen explained it on the site.
Nielsen said parents who are concerned because local teenagers like to play games, should look at it from their point of view and went on to explain the game as follows:
“What happens first is that someone awesome such as Eben Bold helps organize it all. We tell Read More
EGGSTRAVAGANZA 2017: Donations Needed
COMMUNITY News:
It is time again to prepare for the annual EGGSTRAVAGANZA! Last year 15,000 plastic eggs (filled with goodies) were spread over the golf course.
More than 800 kids (ages 12 and under) raced to gather. It is always a great time for all ages of kids.
All kids are invited to attend. Please arrive early.
Donations are needed to purchase eggs, goodies, fun jump and provide prizes. Make checks payable to New Beginnings Fellowship, 112 East Road, Los Alamos, NM 87544. Note on check “EGGSTRAVAGANZA”.
For cash donations, contact Myron L. Koop at 505.577.7243, myronkoop@swbell.net Read More
Pysanky: Learn Thousand Year Old Art Form March 25
Daily Postcard: Cabezon Peak
Daily Postcard: Cabezon Peak during a recent hike. Cabezon Peak is a large volcanic plug that is a prominent feature in northwestern New Mexico. It rises to 7,785 feet in elevation. Cabezon Peak is two miles south of the old ghost town of Cabezon and the Rio Puerco. Source: wikipedia. Photo by Robert Beberniss Read More
Eight Los Alamos Pianists Sweep Dennis Alexander Piano Competition
Composer Dennis Alexander and piano instructor Madeline Williamson pose with Sruthi Garimella, center, winner of a Trifecta of awards at the Dennis Alexander Piano Competition. Courtesy photo
Pianists Betty and John Kang with their awards at the Dennis Alexander Piano Competition. Courtesy photoMusic News:
Eight young Los Alamos pianists, ages 8 through 14, competed Saturday, March 11 in the prestigious Dennis Alexander Piano Competition, held annually in Albuquerque at the New Mexico School of Music. All eight came away victorious, having earned either First, Second, Third Read More
Daily Postcard: Quemazon Sunrise
Daily Postcard: A colorful sunrise lights the sky from Quemazon. Photo by Trisha Ancell Read More
White Rock Elementary Schools Invite Community To Multi-Cultural Fair March 22
Library’s Authors Speak Presents Melissa Savage
Cover of ‘Rio: a Photographic Journey down the Old Rio Grande’ by Melissa Savage. Courtesy photoLIBRARY News:
The author of “Rio: a Photographic Journey down the Old Rio Grande,” Melissa Savage, will speak 7 p.m. March 23 at Mesa Public Library. Savage is a conservationist, geographer, professor emerita with UCLA, and director of the Four Corners Institute in Santa Fe. The book is published by UNM Press and contains an introduction by William de Buys, along with essays by Rina Swentzell, G. Emlen Hall, Juan Estevan Arellano, Estella Leopold, Norma Elia Cantu, Jan Reid and Dan Flores. Read More
Painting Exhibition Against Hate Opens March 18
Courtesy photoART News:
Scenes From Los Alamos Museum Of Art Reception
The Board of Directors of the Los Alamos Museum of Art hosted a special reception Thursday evening at the Karen Wray Gallery on Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. The Board is pictured in front of their own artwork, which was displayed at the event. Many of the board members are artists themselves. LAMOA is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization. The group has developed a mission statement and devised educational programs for students, adults and seniors, as well as an outreach program. The museum has been promised several art collections and is seeking donations of both art and Elementary Student Orchestra Performs At School Board In Honor of Music In Our Schools Month
LAPS Orchestra Teacher Michelle Rosette conducts the Enchanted Forest Ensemble, made up of students from all of the Los Alamos elementary schools as well as home schooled students. The group performs during Tuesday’s School Board Meeting in honor of Music In Our Schools Month. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comLos Alamos Sportsmens Club Hosts First Cowboy Shoot Of The Year March 18
LASC News:Scenes From LAPS Student Art Show
Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus and Pinon Elementary Art Teacher Stephanie Ritner welcome guests to last Thursday’s opening of the Los Alamos Public Schools Art Show. The show, which featues work from students at all of the Los Alamos Public Schools continues through March 31 at the Mesa Public Library Gallery. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
In full color. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Young guests take in the show. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Whimsical art by elementary school students. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comHouse Passes Ban On Conversion Therapy
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 121 Wednesday evening, a bill that would ban so-called conversion therapy for individuals under 18 years of age.
The bill is sponsored by Sen. Jacob Candelaria (D-Albuquerque) and Rep. Andrés Romero (D-Albuquerque). Conversion therapy, aimed at changing a person’s sexual orientation and/or gender identity, has been rejected by the American Psychiatric Association and the American Medical Association.
“This discredited practice is not based on medical science. It’s based on dangerous misinformation,” Read More
Daily Postcard: Cooper’s Hawk Spotted In Local Yard
Daily Postcard: A Cooper’s Hawk with attitude is spotted recently in a backyard in White Rock. Photo by Cathe Ragsdale Read More
