HillStruumers Ukulele Group To Share Holiday Music
Ukuleles. Photo by Ruth LierThe first was enjoyed by diners attending the twoThanksgiving luncheons at the BESC Thursday, Nov. 18.
The following Singalongs are scheduled:
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At 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 2 at Sombrillo Nursng Home (Day Room)
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At 10:45 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 3 at Fuller Lodge (Pajarito Room, WinterFest Open House)
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At 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 9 at Smith’s Marketplace (Produce
Daily Postcard: Natural Arch Has A View
Daily Postcard: View of town from Los Alamos Natural Arch. Photo by Anthony Clark Read More
WinterFest In Los Alamos Schedule Of Events
The annual WinterFest Weekend is Dec. 2-4 in Los Alamos. Courtesy/LACWinterFest Weekend is a family-oriented holiday event that celebrates winter in Los Alamos Dec. 2-4.
A number of businesses and organizations host events including ballet, the Children’s Bazaar and Breakfast with Santa. The Fuller Lodge Open House and the Earth Treasure Show always draw crowds. Don’t miss Affordable Arts at the Fuller Lodge Art Center for great holiday gifts!
The highlights of the weekend are the Holiday Lights Parade and the Tree Lighting at Ashley Pond Park. New this year will be the
WinterFest At Fuller Lodge Activities Schedule
‘The Tumbleweed Christmas Tree’ Reading Saturday
Cover of ‘The Tumbleweed Christmas Tree’. Courtesy photoCOMMUNITY News:
The Tumbleweed Christmas Tree, a children’s book based on a true story, tells of a little girl in Santa Fe who creates Christmas joy by mixing the little she has with the natural bounty provided all around her.
There will be a book reading and signing by local author, Bridget Thomas at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 33 at Sirphey, 1793 Deacon St., off Trinity Drive next door to the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Copies of The Tumbleweed Christmas Tree can be purchased in Los Alamos at CB FOX, Trinity on the Hill’s Children’s Christmas Read More
Smart Design With Suzette: Holiday Decorating
Dining room decorated for Hanukkah. Courtesy photo
By SUZETTE FOX
Los Alamos
It’s that time of year…we excitedly stand out in the cold to watch the holiday light parade, marvel at the performance of the Nutcracker ballet and look forward to time spent with family and friends celebrating the holiday season.
Whatever holiday you celebrate, I hope you will enjoy reading this as I share some ideas that might inspire you this season.
We often see holiday decorating ideas that are perfect for the living room and even the tabletop, but what if you’re one of those particularly dedicated folks who Read More
Celebrate Holiday Season At Fuller Lodge Open House
The annual Fuller Lodge Open House Saturday helps kick off the holiday season. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
LAAC News:
The annual Fuller Lodge Open House helps kick off the holiday season as well as the Winterfest festivities.
The Los Alamos Arts Council, along with the Art Center at Fuller Lodge and the Los Alamos Historical Society are hosting the event Saturday at the Lodge, Los Alamos’ best known historic building and its cultural and artistic center.
The community is welcome to check out Fuller Lodge, which will be fully decked out for the holidays. The event begins at Read More
New Mexico School For The Arts Open House Dec. 3
NMSA News:Daily Postcard: Sunset Mirrored In Bird Bath
Daily Postcard: A sunset is mirrored in a bird bath on a back deck Nov. 22 in Pajarito Acres. Photo by Doug Reilly Read More
LANL Director Charlie McMillan Takes On Oppenheimer Role In 2016 ‘Nutcracker On The Hill’ This Weekend
Dance Arts Los Alamos’ (DALA) 2015 ‘Nutcracker on the Hill’. Courtesy/DALA
DALA News:
Dance Arts Los Alamos’ (DALA) 2015 “Nutcracker on the Hill” was a smash hit. The classic Tchaikovsky’s score was mixed with Los Alamos’ history, which produced a show completely unique to the community.
“Nutcracker on the Hill” returns this year but continues to add new twists to this popular holiday ballet. The first being Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Charlie McMillan will take on the role of Oppenheimer.
“I decided to take a shot in the dark,” DALA Artistic Director Jonathan Guise explained. Read More
Mesa Public Library Shows ‘Paper Moon’ Thursday
Movie poster for ‘Paper Moon’. Courtesy image
By KELLY DOLEJSI
Los Alamos
The more depressing something is, the harder we need to laugh, and “Paper Moon” (1973, rated PG) offers just the right combination of anguish and glee. Check it out at 6:30 p.m., Thursday in Mesa Public Library’s upstairs meeting room theater.
Director Peter Bogdanovich’s Depression-era comedy begins in a Kansas cemetery. Nine-year-old Addie Loggins (Tatum O’Neal) has just lost her mother. When traveling salesman Moses Pray (Ryan O’Neal) arrives to pay his respects, Addie’s neighbors Read More
Shop Like A Tourist Scavenger Hunt Continues To Dec. 3
CHAMBER News:
Unable to answer question #10 on the Small Business Saturday Scavenger Hunt Contest form? The contest is still underway in Los Alamos!
One contest question answer was previously only available at the Kiosk Mall on Small Business Saturday. A second opportunity to obtain the answer to that question is now available. Call Atomic City Tours by Buffalo Tours at 505.662.3965 to learn about the tour company, make a reservation for a tour (optional), and learn the answer to the question.
Residents have until Saturday, Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. to complete the 20 questions using the Scavenger Hunt Read More
Santa Fe Opera: Free Winter Tour Concerts
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Placitas
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Wednesday, November 30 at 7:00 pm
Las Placitas Presbyterian Church 7 Paseo de San Antonio Road |
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Roswell
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Thursday, December 1 at 7:00 pm Anderson Museum of Contemporary |
Daily Postcard: Anniversary Trail Scenes In November
Daily Postcard: A smattering of snow falls along the Anniversay Trail in Los Alamos. Photo by Leslie Bucklin
Daily Postcard: Scene from Anniversay Trail. Photo by Leslie Bucklin
ANNIVERSARY TRAIL:
Anniversary Trail begins at the east end of Los Alamos and offers spectacular views over the Rio Grande Valley.
Start at the water tank across N.M. 502 from Eastgate Industrial Park at the Los Alamos/Santa Fe county line sign. Hike up the road to the ridge. The moderate, 1.5 miles one way trail goes east.
It is on bedrock with parts of a prehistoric trail still visible. Keep an eye on young children because Read More
Cinema Cindy Reviews: ‘Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them’
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra Presents Annual Holiday Concert At Crossroads Bible Church Friday
Mother (bass) and son (viola) Symphony members Gina Doorn and Jon Doorn. Courtesy photo
Maestro Tjett Gerdom conducts the Symphony. Courtesy photoLASO News:
In what has become a popular seasonal tradition in Los Alamos, the musicians of the Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra will again present the annual Holiday Concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 at Crossroads Bible Church.
Under the baton of conductor Tjett Gerdom, the full symphony will play popular versions of well known seasonal tunes. The concert also will include excerpts from Bizet’s L’Arlesienne Suite No. 2 and and from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Read More
Cinema Cindy Reviews: ‘Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them’
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is a new film based on the book by J.K. Rowling, creator of the Harry Potter series. As in those stories, there are in this one magic people, wizards, witches and the like, and then there are the rest of us. We’re called “Muggles” in England, but in the U.S. (this story takes place in New York City), it turns out we are just called “non-maj” for non-magical.
Movie poster for ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’.Arriving in New York on a ship from England in 1924 is a magical person by the name of Newt Scamander. Read More
LALT Offers Class In Laban Method For Actors
LALT News:
Los Alamos Little Theatre will offer a workshop and master class for actors Sunday, Dec. at the Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar St., Los Alamos.
The workshop and class will focus on the Laban Method for Actors, based on the work of Rudolph Laban, described as a visionary, humanist, teacher, choreographer and theoretician whose revolutionary ideas bridged the gap between the performing arts and science.
The workshop will run from 10 a.m. 1 p.m. and the master class from 2-4:30 p.m. The cost of participation is $30, payable the day of the workshop.
Registration is due Nov. Read More
