‘At The Convention’ Strikes A Cord With Local Audience In ‘8X10’ At LALT
Don Monteith, as movie actor Hunter Woods, with two of his biggest fans, Luke (Casey Rosenberger) and Trevor (Aidan Monteith). Courtesy photoWhat happens when a young fan learns he has more in common with his sci-fi movie idol than he could ever have imagined?
“At the Convention,” one of eight short plays running through Nov. 21 at the Los Alamos Little Theatre, takes us inside a ComiCon, where fans have gathered to snag an autograph from a famous movie actor,” director and author Jeanne Adkins said. “‘At the Convention’ is my first theatrical creation. It includes other interests,
Family Council Boots And Black Tie Fall Ball Garners Celebrity Support From Ali MacGraw
Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neil. Courtesy photo
Staff Report
Ali MacGraw is an Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actress—best known to most of the world for her work in Love Story and The Getaway—but around Northern New Mexico she is loved and admired as an activist and philanthropist.
MacGraw, a full-time Santa Fe local, has a long, long list of organizations she has lent her name and fame to support.
And now, the Los Alamos Family Council can add their name to her distinguished list.
The Los Alamos Family Council is raising money to provide crisis intervention services Read More
This Week At The Reel Deal
By JIM O’DONNELLThis Friday we are opening Spectre and The Peanut Movie. Bridge of Spies, The Martian, and Burnt will hold limited for another week. Sicario will end Thursday.
I and saw Burnt Monday evening and I disagree with the critics reviews. I thought Bradley Cooper gave another fine performance as an elite but troubled chef. If you like Cooper and Sienna Miller and food, put it on your to do list. We will hold it limited for another week.
I have been trying to get Steve Jobs for a couple weeks now but Universal has not released it wide enough for us yet. It has had very Read More
Cinema Cindy Reviews ‘Burnt’
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB“Burnt” is an enjoyable film that takes us into the intensity and competitive spirit of world class, prima donna, gourmet chefs. Bradley Cooper plays the lead here as an American chef named Adam Jones. Once a Paris sensation with two Michelin stars to his name, Jones blew it all on drugs, parties and women. But that’s the backstory.
Movie poster for ‘Burnt.’ Courtesy Reel Deal Theater
The film opens in New Orleans as Adam is doing what he calls “penance” for all that, now that he’s been sober for more than two years. He is focused on making amends, facing Read More
Arts Council Names Scarecrow Contest Winners
Best Overall Winner is the Hill Stompers 15th Anniversary scarecrow. Courtesy photo
People’s Choice Award Winner ‘Minions’ from the Los Akamos Retirement Community. Courtesy photo
Robert Benjamin’s ‘Swerving’ Opens Tonight In ‘8 X 10’
Caroline Evarts is smiling now, but watch out when she pulls out her ticket book as Ofc. Pollette Franklin. Photo by Zack Baker
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What would you do if your very last ride in your vintage Corvair brought you the very first traffic ticket of your life?
“Swerving” by Robert Benjamin, Jr., explores an interaction between a codger and a cop during a traffic stop. It is one of eight short plays offered in the Los Alamos Little Theatre’s “8x10s’ Fifth Symphony,” Nov. 6-21.
David Cohen, played by Brad Lounsbury, is busted while taking his beloved Corvair for a spin. Photo by Zack Baker
“‘Swerving’ Read More
Travis Black’s Artwork At Los Alamos Nature Center
Artist Travis Black speaks with Los Alamos Art in Public Places Chair Steve Foltyn earlier this year during preparations for his work to be displayed on the wall behind him at the Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
Three paintings by Travis Black featuring flora and fauna of the Pajarito Plateau now on display at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Trick-Or-Treat On Mainstreet Mockumentaries Due Nov. 13
PFC News:Dusting On The Mesas
A soft dusting of snow on the mesas as seen this morning from Anderson’s Overlook. Photo by Joel M. Williams
LASO Season Opens With Friday’s Concert
The Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra rehearses for its Nov. 6 concert. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Conductor David Chavez leads Monday evening’s LASO rehearsal. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comThe Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra will be in concert at 7 p.m. Friday at Crossroads Bible Church. As always, the concert is free (donations gratefully accepted). The program is:
- Overture to “Marriage of Figaro”, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Symphony #7, Lugwig van Beethoven
- Concerto Grosso, #1, Ernest
November Night Sky Planetarium Show At PEEC
View of the night sky and Milky Way galaxy. Courtesy photoFilm Crew Coming To Los Alamos For Community Event ‘A Night in Manhattan’ Nov. 14
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- Set, Props, Hair, Make-up, Camera Experts to Transform Fuller Lodge and Local Residents for Still Shots from the Manhattan Series
Step back in time to the Manhattan Project era with sets, props, hair, makeup and digital photography, compliments of the professional crew from the Manhattan series. Then, capture it forever with professional photo(s)—just in time for the holidays!
7-10 p.m. Saturday evening, Nov. 14, the New Mexico film workers union will transform one of Los Alamos’ most treasured historic sites into a temporary film set for a special event to celebrate the Manhattan Read More
Flamenco: From Spain To New Mexico Exhibit Nov. 22
Pablo Rodarte, costume sketch, mid-1990s. Courtesy photoFilm: An Unbroken Thread – Wool & Weaving In NNM
Churro skeins from An Unbroken Thread: Wool & Weaving in Northern New Mexico, by the Española Valley Fiber Arts Center and Convivial Design Studio, 2015. Courtesy photoNew Mexico Magazine Wins International Awards
Editor in Chief Dave Herndon “It’s an honor to represent the state in an international competition,” Herndon said. “And it’s gratifying to receive recognition from top publishing experts. I’m proud of our team and contributors.”
IRMA members include 31 state,
Photographer Jim Gautier Shows In Santa Fe
Sea Monsters Planetarium Movie & Talk Nov. 13
Watch 82 million-year-old animals come to life at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 in the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium.
Xi Nu Craft Fair At Crossroads Bible Church Nov. 7
Elise Koskelo and her mom at the 2014 craft fair. Koskelo is a multi year winner of the Youth Business Grant program of the LACDC. Courtesy photoArt On Tap: New Mexico Film Industry Talk Nov. 5
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