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Off To See The Wizard With NMDT-PC

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 19, 2016
Scene from Susan Baker-Dillingham’s original ballet ‘The Wizard of Oz’, which opened Friday night at Duane Smith Auditorium. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Scene from Susan Baker-Dillingham’s original ballet ‘The Wizard of Oz’. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Review by BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

New Mexico Dance Theater Performance Company (NMDT-PC), directed by Susan Baker-Dillingham opened her original ballet “The Wizard of Oz” Friday.

Baker-Dillingham first choreographed the ballet in 2008 and it premiered in Los Alamos that November. Read More

Great Los Alamos Kid’s Treasure Hunt March 20-26

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 19, 2016

COMMUNITY News:

First Baptist Church is a hosting a community-wide treasure hunt geared for kids in grades K-6. This is the second year for the event.

Boxes with tickets inside are hidden around in Los Alamos and White Rock. They could be at local businesses, park, public building or other location.

Clues are available at www.fbc-la.org beginning at noon Sunday, March 20 and continues until dusk Saturday, March 26. The clues lead to the boxes placed around Los Alamos and White Rock. Treasure hunters retrieve a ticket from each box for a chance to win prizes at the FBCLA Kid’s Service at 10:30 Read More

Band Concert Features Composer Frank Ticheli Conducting His Own Music In Los Alamos Saturday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 18, 2016
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

Three bands will take the stage Saturday for The Los Alamos Community Winds Band Festival Finale and Gala Concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19 at Crossroads Bible Church. Admission is free. Suggested donation is $10.

“This is such a tremendous opportunity to have an event of this caliber here in Los Alamos,” Community Winds Director Ted Vives said.

First the concert will feature a Festival Honor Band, comprising middle and high school students, under the direction of Frank Ticheli and Chandra Blackston. The band consists of students from around Read More

Click Your Heels; ‘The Wizard Of Oz’ Is Back!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 18, 2016
Akane Dunn as Dorothy and Kathryn Osburn as Toto. Photo by Dan Mahoney
 

NMDT-PC News:

New Mexico Dance Theater Performance Company (NMDT-PC), directed by Susan Baker-Dillingham, will present her original ballet “The Wizard of Oz” this weekend March 18, 19 and 20 at Duane W. Smith Auditorium.

There is no place like home, and there is no ballet like “The Wizard of Oz”! Baker-Dillingham first choreographed the ballet in 2008 and it premiered in Los Alamos that November. “I still get comments about several of the ballets I’ve created through the years such as ‘Alice,’ ‘Dracula,’ ‘Snow White,’ Read More

Exhibition: ‘Troika-The Pull Of Creativity’ By Kimber Wallwork-Heineman March 19 Through April 16

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 17, 2016

Photograph by Kimber Wallwork-Heineman. Courtesy image

ART News:

The Albuquerque Photographers’ Gallery in Albuquerque’s Old Town will be exhibiting the art of former Los Alamos resident Kimber Wallwork-Heineman March 19 through April 16.

The show, “Troika — The Pull of Creativity” highlights Wallwork-Heineman’s photo based art works. Beginning with photographs, she refines and adapts them with paint, collages, and other digital alchemy into original creations filled with emotional and visual significance. The show exhibits her efforts to push her own creative Read More

Lensic’s Robert Martin Resigns

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 17, 2016
LENSIC News:
 
SANTA FE —The Board of Directors of the Lensic Performing Arts Center has announced that Executive/Artistic Director Robert Martin has resigned and plans to depart at or before the end of March to pursue other interests and opportunities. The Lensic Board of Directors will immediately begin a nationwide search for a permanent successor to Martin. 

Martin’s passion for the arts and community has permeated his tenure at The Lensic and has been a driving force in the revitalization of this community treasure. Martin has directed artistic programming

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Critters Emerge From Winter Under Local Porch

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 15, 2016

Critters living under the deck of a home on Oakwood have awakened from their long winter nap. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com

This critter can’t eat fast enough. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com Read More

Mountain Student Yunseo Kim Wins Dog Jog Contest

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 14, 2016

The winning drawing in this year’s Dog Jog contest is designed by artist Yunseo Kim. Courtesy photo

The 2016 Dog Jog contest winner Yunseo Kim with her dog Nilla. Courtesy photo

SHELTER News:

The Friends of the Shelter annual Dog Jog Contest results are in and the winner is Yunseo Kim, a 5th grader at Mountain Elementary School.

There were a large number of very good entries this year including the following runners up and honorable mentions:

1st Place

  • Yunseo Kim, Mountain Elementary, 5th grade

2nd Place

  • Lianna Dare, Barranca Elementary, 3rd grade

3rd Place

  • Sally Hopkins, Aspen Elementary,
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Belisama Irish Dance Presents Rhythm Of Fire

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 13, 2016
Belisama Irish dancers. Photo by Kate Russell

 

BELISAMA News:

Back this month from an impressive showing at the CRN North American Open Championships, Belisama Irish Dance presents the 9th incarnation of its Rhythm of Fire performance at 7 p.m. Friday, March 18 and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19at the Los Alamos Little Theatre.  

This high energy show features young up-and-coming performers in a family friendly, foot stomping performance of traditional and contemporary Irish dancing.

 Tickets are $15 for adults, Read More

Community Invited To St. Patrick’s Day At The Tub

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 13, 2016

TUB News:

This St. Patrick’s Day, say no to green beer and yes to great music, food and the favorite Bathtub Row brews.

Everyone is invited to a St. Patrick’s Day Party at the Tub where Bronach Celtic Blues will play 6-9 p.m. in Central Park Square. Read More

Cinema Cindy Reviews … Hail Caesar!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 13, 2016
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