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December Artist At Los Alamos Co+op

Artwork by Lori Heimdahl Gibson in the dining area at the Los Alamos Co+op Market. Courtesy photo
 
By LORI HEIMDAHL GIBSON
Los Alamos Co-op December Artist
 
For me art is about being more fully alive. It is about “waking up” to see the beauty around me, and allowing a greater force to work through me. 
 
Whether doing or looking, I am more mindful and focused when engaged with art. It helps me to look at the world with new eyes, appreciating the amazing creativity in others and myself. Art is an integral part of my spiritual practice.
 
I took my
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Casting Call For Feature Film In New Mexico

MOVIE News:
 
Several hundred New Mexico residents are needed as background actors for the Jerry Bruckheimer film Horse Soldiers.
 
Horse Soldiers is a retelling of the first group of Special Forces to enter Afghanistan after 9/11. Upon arrival they meet up and partner with a local alliance as they fight side by side to save the mountain villages and communities from the Taliban.
 
Background actors are being sought for this film who are willing to represent the brave Afghan people who fought alongside of American soldiers to defend them from the Taliban, but all types and ethnicities,
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Brown Bag Concert: Los Alamos Early Music Ensemble Performs At Fuller Lodge Today

Violinist Matt Hanson. Courtesy photo
 
MUSIC News:

The Los Alamos Early Music Ensemble will perform a free Brown Bag Concert for the community at noon today at Fuller Lodge.

The group consists of:

  • Matt Hanson – baroque violin;
  • David Hanson – viola da gamba;
  • Ben Christianson – harpsichord;
  • Juanita Madland – harpsichord; and
  • Joyce Lynn – Shakespeare reading.
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North Mesa Luminaria Walk & North Pole Workshop

Scen from Sunday’s Luminaria Walk and North Pole Workshop hosted by the Los Alamos Posse Lodge and the North Mesa Stables. The event was part of MainStreet’s Winterfest weekend of events. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Annette Preston and her son, Kaius, enjoy the festivities Sunday at the Sheriff’s Posse Lodge before embarking on a hay ride through the North Mesa Stables. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

The Preston family get ready to take a holiday tour Sunday night through the North Mesa Stables. From left, Kash, Daniel, Annette, Kaius, Annaka, Read More

SFCC’s 27th Annual Holiday Arts And Crafts Fair

SFCC News:
 
SANTA FE ― Santa Fe Community College will host the 27th annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, in the college’s Main Hallway and Campus Center, 6401 Richards Ave. The event is free and there is plenty of free parking.
 
The popular community event features about 75 artists, who sell items ranging from fine art to regional handcrafted goods. The Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair gives students and local artists an opportunity to sell their work directly to the public.
 
Area residents enjoy the festive fair along with the opportunity
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Q & A With Author And Y Friend Laura Kelly

Y staffer Estrella Young, left, and Y CEO Linda Daly, right, congratulate author Laura Kelly on her new book. Courtesy photo
 
YMCA News:
 
The Family YMCA is hosting a book signing for local author and Y fitness instructor Laura Kelly, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9 at the YMCA, 1450 Iris St.
 
In a recent interview, Kelly disclosed more about her new book, “Splintered Reflections”.
 
Q: Besides being a new author and a world-class, fun, engaging fitness instructor at the Y, what do you do in the real world to pay the bills, and how long have you lived
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More Scenes From County’s Holiday Tree Lighting

Los Alamos County Vice Chair Susan O’Leary is joined by a cheerful elf, (Countiy PIO Julie Habiger) at the annual Holiday Tree Lighting in the lobby of the Municipal Building. Photo by Nicholas Seet

A crowd awaits the opening of the Los Alamos Municipal Building in downtown Los Alamos Saturday for the annual Holiday Tree lighting. Photo by Nicholas Seet

A small boy presses the button for County Council Vice Chair Susan O’Leary, center, after the crowd counts down from 10. Photo by Nicholas Seet

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More Scenes From 2016 Holiday Lights Parade

Displaying the ‘Peace on Earth’ theme, RE/MAX participates in the Holiday Lights Parade Saturday night on Central Avenue as part of the WinterFest weekend of activities. Photo by Nicholas Seet

‘Peace on Earth’ is this year’s theme for the Holiday Lights Parade Saturday night on Central Avenue. Photo by Nicholas Seet

Atomic City Transit is decked out in the ‘Peace on Earth’ theme for the Holiday Lights Parade Saturday night on Central Avenue. Photo by Nicholas Seet

‘Peace on Earth’ is this year’s theme for the Holiday Lights Parade Saturday night on Central Avenue. Photo by Nicholas Seet

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DOE Releases Draft Request For Proposal For Moab UMTRA TAC Procurement

DOE News:
 
CINCINNATI  The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center (EMCBC) issued a Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for Moab UMTRA Technical Assistance Contract (TAC).
 
An Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract, utilizing Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) and Time-and-Material task orders, is anticipated. The Draft RFP is established as a total U.S. Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program set-aside with a five year ordering period. The current Moab UMTRA TAC is held by S&K
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Community Invited To Messiah Sing-A-Long Dec. 11

COMMUNITY News:

The Los Alamos Oratorio Society invites the community to the 2nd Annual Community Messiah Sing-A-Long.

Come and sing along at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 with orchestra and chorus, the music of Handel’s famous oratorio “The Messiah”. Non-singers are invited to come and listen as Crossroads Bible Church at 97 East Road is filled with the music of this amazing work, which highlights the ever-popular “Hallelujah Chorus”.

Enjoy soloists, Heather Bingham, Olivia Hakel, Gary Aldrich and Rene LeClaire. Conducted by Tjett Gerdom, this promises to be an evening full of holiday sounds Read More

New Mexico Symphonic Chorus And NMPhil Perform Handel’s Beloved Messiah At Popejoy Dec. 16

NMSC News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE  The New Mexico Symphonic Chorus’ gift to New Mexicans for the holiday season is Handel’s beloved Messiah in its entirety with the NMPhil and world-class baroque soloists at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 at Popejoy Hall in Albuquerque.
 
Messiah is a transcendent musical experience enjoyed by audiences around the world for more than 250 years. From his seat at the harpsichord, Roger Melone will conduct the Chorus, the NMPhil and critically acclaimed soloists in this special concert.
 
Messiah soloists will include
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Culture, Farolitos All Aglow At ‘NM True Light Among The Ruins’ In Jemez Dec. 10

Light among ruins. Courtesy/Jemez Historic Site
 
JEMEZ News:
 
JEMEZ SPRINGS — The historic ruins of the Jemez Historic Site in Jemez Springs, New Mexico will be lit by more than 1,400 farolitos during the unforgettable, “NM True Light Among the Ruins” event from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10.
 
Complimentary horse and wagons will bring visitors to and from Jemez Springs’ Plaza to the Jemez Historic Site throughout the evening for both an immersive cultural and holiday experience.
 
Tickets will be issued to visitors to get on the
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Los Alamos County Holiday Tree Set Alight Saturday

Coro de Cámara, under the leadership of Artistic Director Nylea Butler-Moore performs holiday music at the Los Alamos County’s Annual Tree Lighting in the lobby of the Municipal Building. Coro de Cámara’s musical treats continue with ‘Gloria!’, a program of festive holiday music at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec.4 at the United Church in Los Alamos. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
A young volunteer set the County’s Holiday Tree alight Saturday evening just ahead of the annual Holiday Lights Parade. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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Creches Displayed From Across Globe

More than 200 Nativity Scenes are displayed Saturday at the 23rd Annual ‘Crèches from Around the World’ exhibit at the Los Alamos chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Los Alamos. The event is part of the WinterFest Weekend festivities in Los Alamos. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 

Scene from Saturday’s 23rd Annual ‘Crèches from Around the World’ exhibit at the Los Alamos chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Los Alamos. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

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Scenes From Saturday’s Annual Holiday Lights Parade

The annual Holiday Lights Parade attracts a crowd downtown for festive fun Saturday night including Santa Claus as part of WinterFest Weekend in Los Alamos. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Firefighters join in the fun. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos National Bank participates in the annual Holiday Lights Parade. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

 

Frosty brings up the rear. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Everyone in this family shows holiday spirit. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

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Top Three Float Winners In Holiday Lights Parade

First prize float New Beginnings Fellowship. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Children aboard the New Beginnings float. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Second prize float Famine to Feast. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Third prize float the Los Alamos Beer Coop. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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2016 Holiday Light Parade Winners Announced

The New Beginnings Fellowship ‘Peace on Earth’ WinterFest Float won first place in tonight’s annual Light Parade on Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Second place went to Famine to Feast and third place went to Bathtub Row Brewing Co-Op. Photo by Ryn Herrmann

The second place award went to the nonprofit Famine to Feast in tonight’s annual Light Parade on Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Nancy Coombs Read More

Reception For Photographer Theodore Greer At Fuller Lodge Art Center Today

Loco Falls is one of the photographs by Theodore Greer on display in the Portal Gallery at Fuller Lodge Art Center. Photo by Theodore Greer

FLAC News:

Jemez Springs photographer Theodore Greer has a one-man show in the Fuller Lodge Art Center, with a reception 2-4 p.m. today, Dec. 3.

The show is called “The Healing Arts”, and features 14 photographs on canvas that were chosen to be in the new Presbyterian Hospital Rust Medical Center, as well as other facilities, including Presbyterian Main, Anna Kaseman and the New Mexico Cancer Center.

The show includes quotes from some of the many people who have Read More

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