Snodgrass: Santa Fe Opera Creates ‘Jobs’ … Next World Premiere Takes Shape
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Mark Cambell; librettist, left, and Mason Bates; composer at the Opera Ranch. Photo by Roger Snodgrass/ladailypost.com
By ROGER SNODGRASSThe Santa Fe Opera’s 14th world premiere opened this week with a tremendous media buzz for Jennifer Higdon’s Cold Mountain.
How better to build on that momentum than for General Director Charles MacKay to announce the commission of the festival’s 15th world premiere: “The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs,” now scheduled for the 2017 season.
The opera will be composed by Mason Bates, a prolific, young composer, currently serving Read More
Art On Tap At UnQuarked Wine Room Thursday
Pottery will be displayed Thursday at Art On Tap at UnQuarked in Central Park Square. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Art On Tap is 5:30 p.m. Thursday at UnQuarked Wine Room at 145 Central Park Square in downtown Los Alamos.
In conjunction with the Celebration of Clay Exhibit arriving shortly at the Fuller Lodge Art Center, the topic is Pueblo pottery. Northern New Mexico is known for the distinctive pottery handmade by Pueblo artists. Led by Chris Judson, pieces from several local Pueblos will be displayed and there will be a discussion about the traditional ways used to make and decorate them. Read More
This Week At The Reel Deal
By Jim O’DonnellNow that school is starting back up we have an opportunity to show films that are geared more toward the adult patrons. We have several films that we didn’t have a screen for when they opened, so we have some catching up to do. Most of these will run for one week only.
On my short list are Ricki and the Flash, The Gift and Papertown. On my wish list are I’ll see you in my Dreams; Love and Mercy; Me, Earl and the Dying Girl and Far from the Madding Crowd.
This Friday we are opening Mr. Holmes, Southpaw, and Fantastic Four. Mission Impossible will hold for one more week. Read More
Ghost Image Floats On Cloud Above Los Alamos
A ghost-like image appears to be floating on a cloud Tuesday afternoon above Los Alamos. Photo by Donna ReilLaser Light Shows At Los Alamos Nature Center
Laser Pink Floyd: The Best of Echoes is one of 12 shows at the Nature Center. Courtesy image
PEEC News:
PEEC is hosting 30 laser light shows in the new planetarium in August..
Aug. 7 through Aug. 15 there will be at least two laser light shows per day. Attendees will have the opportuity to experience a feast for the senses in these dazzling and captivating laser light programs.
With 11 unique shows playing during the week, there is truly something for everyone. Classic music fans will love to see how laser light transforms their favorite bands, with separate shows dedicated to the music of Led Zeppelin, Read More
Cowboy Dinner And Dance At Posse Lodge Aug. 8
Warm Reception Greets World Premier Of Cold Mountain Opera
Ensemble cast in Cold Mountain. Photo © Ken Howard/Santa Fe Opera 2015 and Isabel Leonard (Ada) in Cold Mountain Photo © Ken Howard for Santa Fe Opera 2015.jpg)
Nathan Gunn (Inman) and Isabel Leonard (Ada) in Cold Mountain. Photo © Ken Howard/Santa Fe Opera 2015Men ask the way to Cold Mountain: There is no through trail
—Epigraph to Charles Frazier’s novel, Cold Mountain
It would be hard to imagine a billboard for a new world premiere opera with a more promising pedigree than Cold Mountain. In the full glare of national attention, Read More
Tuesdays At The Pond Features Space-man Band
CREATIVE DISTRICT News:
Tuesdays at the Pond this week features the band Space-man at 7 p.m., Aug. 4 at Ashley Pond Park.
The rock band is comprised of local musicians Michaelangelo Lobato, Dave Hemsing and Kile Uhlenbrock.
Tuesdays at the Pond is a summer entertainment series designed to bring a variety of entertainment acts to the Ashley Pond stage in downtown Los Alamos every Tuesday evening. The series runs through Aug. 11.
The Los Alamos Creative District directs a variety of programs that bring people to downtown Los Alamos:
- Fourth Fridays is a monthly event that offers special programming
Artist Thalia Gibbs-Jackson Died In Los Alamos In May … Her Remaining Baskets Are For Sale At Nu2U
Basket by fiber artist Thalia Gibbs-Jackson. Courtesy/Nu2U
Baskets by Thalia Gibbs-Jackson. Courtesy/Nu2U
Staff Report
Shirley Ann “Thalia” Gibbs-Jackson, 60, a resident of Los Alamos and native of Folkston, Ga., passed away May 26, 2015 at her residence in Los Alamos.
Gibbs-Jackson was a very talented artist and a vendor at Nu2U Consignment & Gift Store. The store has continued to display her baskets and hair pieces at the request of her sister in the hope to sell the remainder of her items and send the proceeds to her family.
Nu2U Consignment at 1460 Trinity Dr. Suite 1 is open 10 a.m. to Read More
National Historic Landmark Still 25¢ For Historical Ride
Goats are among the variety of rides on the Kit Carson County Carousel on the fairgrounds at Burlington, Colo. Photo by Jennifer Bartram
A trio of giraffes adds to the whimsy of the old fashioned carousel. Photo by Jennifer Bartram
Staff Report
Of the nearly 4,000 wooden carousels carved in America between 1885-1930, fewer than 150 are still in existence. One of the finest of these survivors, however, can be found on the county fairgrounds at Burlington, Colo, about 7 hours northeast of Los Alamos by car.
The sixth of 74 carousels manufactured by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company (PTC) between Read More
Two-Day Full House Party Rocks Bathtub Row Brewing
Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op’s two day Full House Party attracted big crowds Friday and was up and rocking again Saturday at 3 p.m. with DK and the Affordables. ‘The Full House Party is the culmination and celebration of the years of hard work that this community has put in to realize having its own craft brewery,’ Brewery General Manager Jason Fitzpatrick said. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Party-goers sip some of the Brewing Co-op’s eight beers Saturday surrounded by music under a tent behind the brewery. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Mom, daughter‘Let’s Play, LA!’ Musical Park Opens In White Rock
The Leadership Los Alamos Class of 2014 and members of the Leadership Board gathered Friday to celebrate the opening of ‘Let’s Play, LA!’ musical park, which was the group’s project in conjuction with Los Alamos County. The park is adjacent to the new White Rock Branch Library and Youth Activity Center and was unveiled at Friday’s grand opening of the two facilities. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
A young musician tries out the equipment at the ‘Let’s Play LA!’musical park during Friday’s opening celebration for the Park, Thrash n’ Bash Skate And Music Celebration Aug. 8
Big Sam’s Funky Nation Plays Pond At 7 p.m. Today
Big Sam’s Funky Nation plays Ashley Pond Park at 7 p.m. today in Los Alamos. Courtesy photo Read More
Little Theatre Announces Featured Short Plays For ‘8×10’
LALT News:
The Los Alamos Little Theatre’s showcase of one-act plays, ‘8×10,’ will take place in November.
“We are very pleased that this season’s ‘8×10’ production features exclusively playwrights connected to the region,” Co-producer Kelli Guider said. “This production is a great opportunity for first-time directors and actors, or anyone who wants to explore his or her creative side.”
Auditions for the plays are 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, and Sunday, Aug. 9 at the Performing Arts Center (aka the Little Theatre), 1670 Nectar St. in Los Alamos.
Persons who would like to audition Read More
‘Kids Make History’ Exhibit Up And Running
The ‘Kids Make History’ exhibit is on display at the Los Alamos Historical Museum. Courtesy/LAHS
Space for visitors to create their own art to add to the ‘Kids Make History’ exhibit. Courtesy/LAHS
HISTORICAL MUSEUM News:
The changing exhibit room at the Los Alamos Historical Museum will house the “Kids Make History” exhibit until Friday, Sept. 4, 2015.
The museum welcomes the public to enjoy local kids’ artwork on display. The exhibit also includes a number of fun art projects for children, adults and families to participate in.
The art featured in the “Kids Make History” exhibit includes Read More
Vote Now: Los Alamos Hometown Musician James Carothers A Leader In Competition For Record Deal
Los Alamos hometown musician James Carothers. Courtesy photoMUSIC News:
Los Alamos hometown musician James Carothers is currently among the leaders in the Nash Next Contest, a talent competition sponsored by Cumulus Media designed to discover up-and-coming country music artists.
Ultimately, the winner will be signed to the new Nash Next Record Label (Big Machine Records) and the Top 10 Place-Winners will participate in a nationwide tour in 2016. First-round voting is underway and continues through Aug. 7. As of this morning, Carothers is ranked at 10.
Artist rank Read More
White Rock Artist Market Saturday, Aug. 1
Artist Market outside the White Rock Visitor Center. Courtesy photo
ART News:
The White Rock Artist Market continues 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 outside the White Rock Visitor Center.
This market will feature six local artists and artisans selling a variety of different types of jewelry including hand stamped, silver and turquoise and rose wrapped pieces, paintings, a variety of natural beauty products, crocheted, knitted and sewn scarves and shawls, matted photos, flannel receiving blankets, embroidered dish towels, herbal hot/cold eye masks, vinyl decals, Christmas ornaments, Read More
LAHS Students Preview ‘Cold Mountain’
Author Charles Frazier reads a passage from Cold Mountain prior to the performance. Courtesy photoLAPS News:
Students of Catherine Puranananda’s AP Literature and Composition class were invited to an exclusive dress rehearsal performance Tuesday of the Santa Fe Opera’s Cold Mountain.
SFO General Director Charles Mackay and SFO Director of Education Andrea Walters went to great lengths to set up this unique experience for the students who recently studied the novel and worked in conjunction with the opera house in gaining a better understanding of the art, Puranananda said.
The Read More
Biographer Of Santa Fe Opera Founder Speaks At Rotary
Author Craig Smith speaks about his new biography, Visions and Voices: John Crosby and the Santa Fe Opera. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comCraig Smith regaled members of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos Tuesday, with anecdotes and insights from his new biography, Visions and Voices: John Crosby and the Santa Fe Opera.
As a classical music critic for the Santa Fe New Mexican for 20 years, Smith covered the opera and its founder for many years and was uniquely qualified to write the life story of one of the great cultural giants of modern times. Read More
