Cinema Cindy Reviews ‘The Intern’
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB“The Intern” stars two of our better contemporary actors, Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway, as a retired businessman and the successful founder of an online start up.
The send up is that De Niro’s 70-year-old character, Ben Whittaker, needing something more to do with his life, applies and gets accepted for a “senior intern” program at (Hathaway’s much younger character) Jules Ostin’s company.
Movie poster for ‘The Intern.” Courtesy Reel Deal Theater
The tag line for the film, “Experience never gets old,” is descriptive of the plot. Ben Whittaker’s 40 years Read More
Laugh And Cry At ‘Nebraska’
Movie poster for ‘Nebraska.’ Courtesy photo
Review by KELLY DOLEJSI
Would you look at a senile, drunk, limping old man any differently if you found out he was a millionaire?
In “Nebraska” (2013, rated R), screening at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Mesa Public Library, Woody (Bruce Dern) believes he has won a million dollars. His wife Kate (June Squibb) and adult children know it’s a scam, but his son David (Will Forte) agrees to drive him some 850 miles to pick up the check.
The greatness of this film isn’t its plot, which is pretty straight-forward. I’m not spoiling Read More
Teatro Paraguas Presents ‘Yemaya’s Belly’
A scene from ‘Yemaya’s Belly,’ opening Oct. 8 at Teatro Paraguas. Courtesy photoTHEATER News:
Santa Fe’s Teatro Paraguas presents Yemaya’s Belly, a play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes, opening Oct. 8 for a three week run under the direction of Alix Hudson.
Yemaya’s Belly, by Quiara Alegría Hudes, is the story of a boy, Jesus, (played by Kana Gaines), and his relation to his family, manhood and the ocean. He is lured away from his mother (Roxanne Tapia), father, and his hometown of rural Magdalena, by the material promise found in a colonial Read More
More Blood Moon Photos From Los Alamos
The blood moon photographed at 8:48 p.m. Sunday at the end of DP Road. Photo by Joel Williams
The blood moon photographed Sunday near Trinity and Diamond Drive. Photo by Eric Fairfield Read More
Two Great Art Events Oct. 16-18: Part 4
‘Summer’ by Marcee Sarracino. Courtesy photoART 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
Heart Smart Poster Contest Winners Announced
Aspen and Jewel Jaramillo are among this year’s Heart Smart Poster Contest winners. Courtesy/YMCA
YMCA News:
- First Place – Zoe Bent
- Second Place – Jewel Jaramillo
- Third Place – Annie Xie
- Fourth Place – Allyson Harbert
Signs Of Fall Begin To Appear
A large tree on Grand Canyon in White Rock is among the first in the area to show fall colors. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Cutting firewood is one of the fall projects underway as September comes to a close on Wednesday. Photo by Jennifer Bartram
Pumpkins are a familiar sign of the fall season. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
‘Absinthe Minded’ And ‘Altered Perceptions’ Open At Fuller Lodge Art Center
‘Absinthe Minded’ opened Friday at Fuller Lodge Art Center. Banners created from photographs of a body painting workshop were one outstanding feature of the show. It continues through Nov. 14. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
‘Mama’s Worst Nightmare’ by Byron Martinez. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
The exhibit has a bohemian flavor. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
‘Good Ol’ Charlie Brown’ by Joe Sackett. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
‘TimeScenes From 2015 Los Alamos Quilt Show
The Los Alamos Quilt Show displayed spectacular fabric art Friday and Saturday at Crossroads Bible Church. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
COMMUNITY News:
The 2015 Los Alamos Quilt Show brought out a wealth of creative pieces to share with the community Friday and Saturday at the Crossroads Bible Church, 97 East Road.
Handmade quilts of all types including wall hangings, table runners, art quilts and bed quilts of all sizes and for all occaissions were on display. The “Smokey River Quilt”, was this year’s Donation Quilt. The quilt was pieced Read More
Two Great Art Events Oct. 16-18: Part 3
Pendant by jeweler Melody Sauceda, one of the artists taking part in the Gateway to the Holidays Arts and Crafts Fair. Courtesy photoART 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
Bandelier Welcomes New Artist In Residence Carolyn Tourney Florek
Bandelier Artist-in-Resident Carolyn Tourney Florek. Courtesy/Carolyn Florek
BANDELIER News:
Carolyn Tourney Florek of Santa Fe, Bandelier National Monument’s current artist in residence, is a poet, publisher, garden designer, and visual artist .
She has degrees in geology and painting, and her poetry has been published in a number of anthologies. Her poem, “Over Flat Creek,” was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Florek’s most recent publication, The Painted Door Opened, is a collaboration along with Carolyn Dahl of their poetry and art. Her work Read More
Two Great Art Events Oct. 16-18: Part 2
Artist Cindy Boe with her work. Courtesy photoART 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 Fuller Lodge.
NMSA Has New Home At Sanbusco Complex
New home of the New Mexico School for the Arts. Courtesy photoNMSA News:
SANTA FE – At a special gathering at the New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA) Wednesday, NMSA-Art Institute Director Riis Gonzales and NMSA Head of School Cindy Montoya announced to faculty and staff that NMSA is one step closer to acquiring a permanent campus.
The NMSA-Art Institute (NMSA’s non-profit partner), through its subsidiary Sanbusco 2015, purchased the Sanbusco Market retail complex Sept. 22. The statewide, public, arts-focused high school has been searching for a permanent home since its inception Read More
Jimmy Stadler Band Plays Ullr Fest Oct. 3
Light Opera Presents ‘Young Frankenstein’
Cast of ‘Young Frankenstein.’ Photo by Larry Gibbons
Sets by Holly Haas under construction. Photo by Larry GibbonsLIGHT OPERA News:
The Los Alamos Light Opera presents “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein”, a ‘monster’ of a show directed and choreographed by Patrick MacDonald and musically directed by Gretchen Amstutz.
Everything about the show is monstrous- the ambitious set, the cast of millions (50), and 100 costumes! The impressive set was designed and created by Holly Haas, set designer. Dave Olivas, master carpenter, built the set with the help of many dedicated volunteers. Read More
Art Reception At Rose Chocolatier Today
Picture in beads by Ann Greene. Courtesy photoART News:
The new show at Rose Chocolatier opens with Ann Greene, weaving pictures with beads.
“We are very excited to display her unique bean work,” owner Marguerite McClay said. ” Ann’s delicate designs with beads is up now.”
Tonight’s artist reception is 5-7 p.m. Refreshments will be on hand for your added enjoyment.
“Don’t forget to include the Fuller Lodge Art Center on your Friday night gallery tour,” McClay said. “I can’t think Read More
Jemez Springs Library Acquires Hillerman Books
‘Sacred Clowns’ is one of the Tony Hillerman novels recently donated to the Jemez Springs Public Library by Anne Hillerman. Courtesy photo
LIBRARY News:
September is officially National Library Card Sign Up Month and what better way to celebrate than to comply with author Anne Hillerman’s request for everyone to read more. That was her only request for our library to accept her very generous and moving donation of her father’s books to the tiny library.
The Hillerman family has a bit of history with Jemez Springs. Back in 2002, Tony Hillerman was one of the stellar trio of New Mexico Read More
2010 LAHS Graduate Ariana Mancino Displays Work In ‘Absinthe Minded’ At Fuller Lodge Art Center
‘Let it Rain.’ By Ariana Mancino
ART News:
Ariana Mancino, a 2010 Los Alamos High School graduate, is one of the artists displaying work in the ‘Absinthe Minded’ show, which runs through Nov. 14 at Fuller Lodge Art Center.
Mancino will be at the opening reception 5-7 p.m. today at the Art Center, 2132 Central Ave.
Ariana Mancino
About Ariana Mancino:
Art has always been a huge part of my life. I can remember, back to a very young age, seeing my dad painting and drawing and me saying, “I wish I could do that.” So, I did.
I use art as a defense against anxiety and depression Read More
This Week At The Reel Deal
By JIM O’DONNELLThis Friday we are opening Everest, Hotel Transylvania 2, and The Intern. Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials will hold for another week. Jurassic World, Phoenix, and Far from the Madding Crowd will end Thursday.
The Martian opens at the Reel Deal next Friday on Oct. 2. This film is getting 90 plus favorable reviews and took the Toronto Film Festival by storm. I think we’ll see it competing for an Oscar this season. The film is based on Andy Weir’s 2011 novel The Martian, which was adapted into a screenplay by Drew Goddard, who grew up in Los Alamos and is the Read More
Two Great Art Events Weekend Of Oct. 16-18
‘Flower Shirt Eagle Man’ is by Victor Vigil, one of the artists who will take part in the Fuller Lodge Art Center’s ‘Gateway to the Holidays’ Arts & Crafts Fair. 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 will feature artists from both events leading up to the Tour and Fair, beginning today.
The 2015 Studio Tour will be held 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Read More
