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Mountain PTA Halloween Carnival Friday Oct. 16

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 12, 2015

The Mountain PTA annual Halloween Carnival scares up some spooky fun. Courtesy photo

MOUNTAIN News:

Ghosts, goblins and other Halloween creatures of all shapes and sizes will appear at Mountain Elementary School 4:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16.

The carnival began in the 1970’s as a safe and fun alternative to trick-or-treating. This 40 plus year-old tradition is a community event. Students, staff and parents created many of the original games and activities, and some are still in use. Look for the Star Wars bean bag toss, silent auction, cake walk, and the updated haunted house, which is still Read More

Eddy And The Nomads Halloween Dance Oct. 31

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 12, 2015

Eddy and The Nomads are performing at a Halloween Dance 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy photo Read More

‘One A Ponzi Time’ Reading At LALT Wednesday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 12, 2015

LALT News:

Join the Los Alamos Performing Arts Center (Los Alamos Little Theatre) at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14 for a reading of the new farce “Once a Ponzi Time” by Joe Foust, which is scheduled for production in January 2016.

Auditions for the show are Sunday, Oct. 18 and Monday, Oct. 19.

The script follows a harrowing day in the life of investment advisor Harold Vanderkcamp as his unintentional Ponzi scheme unravels with hilarious consequences.

Other characters include a variety of his relatives: his inept Read More

Spooks Spotted Floating Around Area

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 12, 2015

A ghost is spotted floating in the breeze Sunday around Pajarito Acres. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

A trio of spooky ghouls are spotted hanging around a house and basketball hoop Sunday on Ridge Crest Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

This creepy character is spotted hanging around a tree Sunday at a home on Pruitt Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Special Los Alamos Historical Society ‘Lecture’ At Time Out Pizzeria 7 p.m. Tuesday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 11, 2015

Scene from Manhattan, which premieres its second season Tuesday. Courtesy photo

HISTORICAL SOCIETY News:

This month’s lecture is on the usual day, but it is at a nonstandard time and a nonstandard place, and it isn’t even a lecture. It’s a viewing and discussion!

The community is invited to attend the viewing and discussion of the premier of the second season of Manhattan at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 at Time Out Pizzeria in downtown Los Alamos.

The Los Alamos Historical Society continues its popular viewing and discussion of episodes of the television series, Manhattan. Manhattan is a fictionalized Read More

Two Great Art Events Oct. 16-18: Part 13

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 11, 2015

Cowl necked sweater by Jeanne Marie Robinson. Courtesy photo

ART News:

Oct. 16-18 is Art Weekend in Los Alamos! Both the 2015 Los Alamos Studio Tour and the Gateway to the Holidays Arts and Crafts Fair will take place that weekend. The Los Alamos Daily Post is featuring artists from both events leading up to the Tour and Fair.

The 2015 Studio Tour is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18. There will be an artists’ reception 5-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16. Samples of all artists’ work will be on display throughout the weekend in the Pajarito Room at historic Read More

LAHS Choirs October Pumpkin Patch Opens Sunday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 11, 2015

The Los Alamos High School Choirs October Pumpkin Patch OPENS SUNDAY 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Columbus Day 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 3:30-6 p.m., Wednesday 12:30-6 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Canyon School southeast parking lot at 1100 4th St. Find the perfect pumpkin and participate in Gourds and Wee Bees, Coloring Corner, Halloween Coloring Books, photo opportunities and more. Photo by Leslie Bucklin

Two Great Art Events Oct. 16-18: Part 12

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 11, 2015

Designs by Elise Koskelo. Courtesy photo

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Scenes From Los Alamos Ski Hill Area

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 10, 2015

Clouds floating over Los Alamos as seen from Ski Hill Road. Photo by Jennifer Bartram

Leaves are still golden as seen from Camp May. Photo by Jennifer Bartram Read More

Cinema Cindy Reviews … Pan

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 10, 2015

Cinema Cindy Reviews… Pan

By Cynthia Biddlecomb

“Pan,” the new Disney movie creating a backstory for the beloved Peter Pan, is visually satisfying. In it, Peter (Levi Miller) is 12 years old, living in an orphanage in London under the blitz of World War II and wondering who his parents might have been.

The nuns in Lambeth Home for Boys, on whose front steps Peter was left as a baby, are stereotypical—the mean and greedy Mother Barnabas and her underlings: most are strict with the boys; only one shows any tenderness.

Peter wears the pan flute pendant his mother left on him as a baby. The boys work hard

Autumn Sunrise Spotted From Diamond Drive

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 10, 2015

Another beautiful sunrise spotted this morning from Diamond Drive near Pueblo School in Los Alamos. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More

Two Great Art Events Oct. 16-18: Part 11

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 10, 2015

Painting at UNM-LA. Courtesy photo

ART News:

LAHS Choirs October Pumpkin Patch Opens Saturday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 9, 2015

LAHS News:

The 2015 Los Alamos High School Choirs October Pumpkin Patch opens at 8:30 a.m. Saturday and runs through Oct. 31.

HOURS:

M, Tu, Th, F – 3:30-6 p.m.

Wed – 12:30-6 p.m.

Sat & Sun – 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Columbus Day 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m

LOCATION:

Canyon School South Parking Lot

4th Street & Central Avenue

Los Alamos

PRICES:

Ranging from $.50 to $45

Average Mid-sized Pumpkin $18 to $20

Sold by size, not by weight

30-35 percent goes directly to the LAMS/LAHS Choir Program

Donations welcome!

PAYMENT:

Cash

Cinema Cindy Reviews … The Martian

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 9, 2015

By Cynthia Biddlecomb

Los Alamos

“The Martian” may be our best bet this year to win Oscar’s Best Picture, Best Actor, and many of the technical awards! This movie has tragedy, struggle, smart guys and gals, witty repartee and great humor, fabulous special effects, and a positive message, all in perfect balance.

Matt Damon does a tremendous job as Mark Watney, astronaut and botanist, who, due to a freak accident in a terrible storm on Mars, is left for dead as his crewmates escape the planet. [OK, so the storms on Mars would never reach that gale force, despite their velocity, but it makes for a good

Lads Of Enchantment 2015 Annual Show Preview

Submitted by Chris Clark on October 8, 2015

The Lads of Enchantment. Courtesy photo

LOE News:

The Lads of Enchantment (LOE) will present its 2015 Annual Barbershop Show, “Journey Across the USA” at the United Church of Los Alamos on the nights of Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24.

In addition to the Lads of Enchantment Chorus and Quartets, the 2015 Annual Show will feature Special Guest Performer, Sterling Quartet, the 2002 Southwest District Quartet Champion and a four-time quarter-finalist at the Barbershop Harmony Society’s (BHS) Annual International Quartet

Two Great Art Events Oct. 16-18: Part 10

Submitted by Chris Clark on October 8, 2015

Junk-a-licious Art by Gilbert Candelaria. Courtesy photo

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Video Exclusive: Steinhaus, Israelevitz And Ortega In Lip Sync Battle

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 7, 2015

The Grand Opening of the Los Alamos Teen Center was enlivened by a fundraiser lip sync battle. Here are videos of three of the performers. See our print edition Thursday for more pictures.

CLICK THE LINKS TO WATCH THE VIDEO PERFORMANCES

Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus croons a tune. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Kurt Steinhaus channels Elvis Presley

County Councilor David Israelevitz rocks out. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

David Israelevitz Does ‘It’s Still Rock ‘n Roll To Me’

United Way Executive Director Read More

Call For Singers And Instrumentalists

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 7, 2015

MUSIC News:

Local opera singers Heather Bingham and Olivia Hakel would like to invite all Los Alamos Community members to participate in a community sing-a-long of G.F. Handel’s Messiah, to be performed Sunday, Dec. 13, under the direction of Tjett Gerdom.

The first choir rehearsal for this event is 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 at the Los Alamos Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1967 18^th St. in Los Alamos. Regular rehearsals will be held at 7 p.m. every Thursday and Sunday through December. Orchestra rehearsals will begin in November.

For more information, contact Heather Bingham at

Theatrical Artist And Designer Holly Haas Brings Her Talents To LALO’s ‘Young Frankenstein’

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 6, 2015

Set Designer Holly Haas at work on the scenery for the Los Alamos Light Opera’s ‘Young Frankenstein.’ Photo by Larry Gibbons

THEATER News:

The incredible set design in Los Alamos Light Opera’s production of Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein” rivals that of professional theater companies. That’s no surprise given set designer Holly Haas’ career in the business.

A native of Wisconsin, Haas studied at Marquette University until the age 19, when she went to New York City to be in theater. She attended Lester Polakov’s Studio of Stage Design while working as Santa Claus’ Read More