Cinema Cindy Reviews: ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB “Independence Day: Resurgence” is one of those films with too many characters, not enough backstory, taking place in too many locations around the world (and on the moon). As one gets lost trying to keep track of all that and translating the pseudo-science babble of the dialogue, it becomes necessary to suspend belief in finding any coherence—don’t try to make sense of it and you’ll do just fine.
Movie poster for ‘Independence Day’. Courtesy photo
The original Independence Day movie did well in 1996. The film was a huge success for its lead actor,
More Scenes From Fourth Of July At Overlook
A massive American flag from the Los Alamos Fire Department greets guests as they arrive at Monday’s annual Kiwanis Club fireworks extravaganza at Overlook Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
On foot and by car, the crowds begin to enter Overlook Park for the 4th of July fireworks show. Photo by Hope Jaramillo/ladailypost.com
Lots of fun at Monday’s 4th of July celebration at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Hope Jaramillo/ladailypost.com
Fire and police personnel and vehicals line up Monday near the entrance to Overlook Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Unitarian Church Presents Jim Scott In Concert
Singer-songwriter Jim Scott
UNITARIAN CHURCH News:
Singer-songwriter Jim Scott brings his “Pete Seeger Songfest” to the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos at 7 p.m. Friday, July 15 at 1738 N. Sage St. Admission is $15 at the door.
Scott’s concert in Los Alamos will focus on the music of the late folk legend, Pete Seeger. Scott collaborated on many projects with Seeger, and leads a celebration of Seeger’s and his own songs of earth, justice and peace. A prolific composer in his own right, Scott’s guitar skill and infectious manner brought Seeger to call him “some kind of magician.”
Formerly Read More
Fourth Of July 2016 Folks And Fireworks At Overlook
Crowd shot at Monday’s annual 4th of July event at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by James O’Donnell/ladailypost.com
Daniel Padilla enjoys the activities. Photo by James O’Donnell/ladailypost.com
Bryant Roybal, cooks up some brats – yum! Photo by James O’Donnell/ladailypost.com
Madaija Mae Atencio lights up a sparkler. Photo by James O’Donnell/ladailypost.com
The Preston kids celebrate in theme. Photo by James O’Donnell/ladailypost.com
Photo by James O’DonnellArt Classes With Sasha Scully Begin July 7
Tuesdays At The Pond Features Undercover Gangsta & The Soft Vatos 7 p.m. Today!
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CREATIVE DISTRICT News:
This week Tuesdays at the Pond features Undercover Gangsta & the Soft Vatos. Collin McClenahan and Jake Bonn and are both from Los Alamos and play acoustic versions of rock and punk songs.
The concert begins at 7 p.m. today at Ashley Pond Park. Bring a blanket and picnic dinner and enjoy Undercover Gangsta & the Soft Vatos.
Tuesdays at the Pond, a summer entertainment series, runs through Aug. 9. It brings a variety of entertainment acts to the Ashley Pond stage in downtown Los Alamos every Tuesday evening.
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PEEC: ‘We Are Stars’ 7 p.m. Today
Courtesy/PEECSmart Design With Suzette: Decorating For The Fourth
Patriotic flower pots and jars. Courtesy photo
By SUZETTE FOXCan you believe we are mid-summer already? It’s our country’s birthday and time to celebrate! My family loves fireworks. We are blessed enough to watch them from our deck, so the day will be filled with good eats – ribs on the barbeque, lawn games, probably even a trip to the pool.
It doesn’t take much to decorate for Independence Day. You can decorate with food, flowers, and lawn decorations. Follow these guidelines for a red, white and blue, patriotic celebration.
Sodas in red, white and blue. Courtesy photo Read More
Hilltopper Marching Band Performs In National Parade
Los Alamos Hilltopper Marching Band. File photo
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos Hilltopper Marching Band is set to perform at noon, July 4, in the National Independence Day Parade on Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C.
The Hilltopper Marching Band, which left for the nation’s capital Friday, was selected by Gov. Susana Martinez to represent the State of New Mexico in the National Independence Day Parade. More than 50 student-performers in the Hilltopper Marching Band are making the trip to Washington, D.C.
The Los Alamos students’ appearance in the National Independence Day Parade Read More
LAHS’s Devon McCleskey Wins 2016 Jimmy Award!
2016 Jimmy Award winner Devon McCleskey, front row at right. Courtesy/Terry S. Davis
Devon McCleskey, center, performs in New York. Courtesy/Terry S. Davis
COMMUNITY News:
Actor Devon McCleskey of Los Alamos High School has won a 2016 Jimmy Award.
The eighth annual National High School Musical Theatre Awards were held Monday at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway in New York. McCleskey won for ‘Best Performance in the Ensemble’.
McCleskey competed at the Jimmys following his win as Best Actor at the Popejoy Awards in May in Albuquerque.
The Jimmy™ Award is named in honor of James M. Nederlander, Read More
Hill Strummers Kick Off Patriotic Holiday At Sombrillo
Strumming fun kicks off the 4th of July holiday weekend Friday morning and some of the BESC Hill Strummers Ukulele group enjoy a Patriotic Singalong with residents of the Sombrillo Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility. Members of the group include, front row from left, Jeanette Mortensen, Jan Littleton, Patricia Rathbone, Janet Harris and Doris Ford, standing. Back row from left, Ruth Lier, Elise Lee, Linnea Ohlsen and Gerry Ohlsen. Courtesy photo
White Rock Children’s Parade And Carnival July 4
Annual 4th of July parade fun at the 2015 Childrens’ Parade in White Rock. Courtesy photoCOMMUNITY News:
The annual July 4th Children’s Parade and Carnival will be held again this year at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 366 Grand Canyon in White Rock.
The Children’s Parade begins at 10 a.m. after a brief flag ceremony and singing of the National Anthem. Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will lead the parade. Children of all ages are invited to decorate their bikes, trikes, wagons, scooters and themselves to march in the parade, which is escorted by the Los Alamos Police and Fire Departments. Read More
Cinema Cindy Reviews ‘Finding Dory’
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB“Finding Dory” is a wonderfully-animated movie about Nemo’s friend Dory and how she got separated from her family. Dory, you may recall (although I didn’t) from “Finding Nemo”, is famously forgetful, or, as she repeats to anyone who will listen, “I have short-term memory loss”. She is a Blue Tang fish with big eyes and (when she’s grown up) the voice of Ellen DeGeneres. Her parents, Jenny and Charlie, are voiced by Diane Keaton and Eugene Levy.
The film starts out with Dory as a tiny fish being taught by her parents. They worry that her memory loss issues will Read More
Foxx & Korkos Teach Quilting With Nature July 24
A quilt block inspired by a thistle. Courtesy photoPEEC News:
Los Alamos artists Terry Foxx and Katy Korkos are leading a quilting workshop at the Los Alamos Nature Center 1-4 p.m. Sunday, July 24. Foxx and Korkos will reveal tricks of the trade for using fabric to depict the beauty of wildflowers. Advance registration is requested.
This workshop will cover the basics of understanding and observing nature as well as elements of fabric, creating a foundation for making a wildflower portrait. Foxx and Korkos will tell you everything you need to know to complete your own beautiful wildflower portrait. Read More
Two Local Bands At Ashley Pond Tonight
DK Warner, left, and Eddy Partridge will play tonight at Ashley Pond. Courtesy photoMusic News:
Go local tonight with DK & the Affordables and Eddy & the Nomads at 7 p.m. tonight at Ashley Pond. It’s the next Los Alamos Summer Concert, sponsored by KBAC FM/Hutton Broadcasting/www.santafe.com.
DK Warner and the Affordables play roots rock and rockabilly. Eddy Partridge and the Nomads play roots rock and classic rock from the 50s, 60s and 70s.
“Both bands are from Los Alamos and are two of the best and most fun groups in town,” Promoter Russ Gordon said. Read More
Kiwanis Club Of Los Alamos 4th Of July Celebration
KIWANIS News:The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos has taken possession of a massive collection of pyrotechnics and is getting ready for the big show Monday night. All are welcome to Overlook Park to share in this time of celebration together on the 4th of July.
The fireworks display, led by Pat Soran will be fantastic – that goes without saying. We also feature the return of the Habenaro Sky Diving team led by Roger Handrahan. We hope to see the big flag unfurled as he descends on the field as the sun is getting low.
The huge collection of bouncy toys will be running Read More
ISC Launches Shakespeare Talks
ISC News:Renee Mitsunaga Teaches Perseverance Creatively
Teacher Renee Mitsunaga with a Daruma such as her students created during art class. Courtesy photoLAPS News:
Teachers are always looking for ways to encourage students to go after their goals and dreams. Renee Mitsunaga, the art teacher at Chamisa and the district’s 2016 Teacher of the Year, found a unique and authentic way to teach a lesson on perseverance.
During art classes, her students created their own Darumas. A Daruma is a Japanese toy modeled after Bodhidarma, the founder of Zen Buddhism. Modern Darumas can be painted to look like the person who owns it, or an animal. Read More
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján Sends Letter To Topper Band
