Tuesdays At The Pond Features Opera
LACDC News:
Tuesdays at the Pond this week features Opera at the Pond, 7 p.m. at Ashley Pond. Tuesdays at the Pond, a summer entertainment series, runs through Aug. 11. It brings a variety of entertainment acts to the Ashley Pond stage in downtown Los Alamos every Tuesday evening.
Singers Christina Martos (soprano), Carlos Archuleta (baritone), and Olivia Hakel (mezzo soprano) will be joined by award winning pianist John Rangel for an evening of opera and musical theater favorites. The performance will include selections from Carmen, The Barber of Seville, Porgy and Bess, Les Miserables Read More
Eagle Sculpture Installed At Central Park Square
The eagle sculpture created by artist Rick Cunningham, on loan from Shidoni Gallery, was installed Friday at Central Park Square. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Eagle sculpture by artist Rick Cunningham, on loan from Shidoni Gallery. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Central Park Square owner Philip Kunsberg arranged for a large eagle sculpture to be installed Friday at Main Street and Central Avenue.
The eagle sculpture created by artist Rick Cunningham is on loan from Shidoni Gallery in Tesuque.
“Shidoni President/CEO Scott Hicks
Gator Spotted In Los Alamos Yard?
At first glance this creature may resemble an alligator but is actually a lizard soaking up some rays this morning on a rock in a yard on 48th Street in Los Alamos. Photo by Donna ReilCinema Cindy Reviews ‘Ant-Man’
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMBThe movie “Ant-Man” about another of Marvel Comic’s Avengers, opened Friday.
Vastly entertaining, the film not only has several funny lines, it also takes one’s imagination to the micro-reality of the insect world. Interestingly enough, the character of Ant-Man first appeared in Marvel’s Premiere #47-48 in 1979.
The idea of a movie featuring this superhero has been in the works since 1980.
In this film version, Michael Douglas plays the original Ant-Man, Dr. Hank Pym. He is older and weaker now; he needs someone to don the Ant-Man costume and stop his former Read More
Invitation For Sundae And Show At Y Camp July 23
Courtesy/YMCA
Courtesy/YMCA
YMCA News:
The Family YMCA wants to thank the community for its support of the Y’s Annual Campaign.
At its Summer Camp, one in five youth receive some type of financial assistance in order to attend theenriching program and as a small token of appreciation, the Y invites community members to see their support in action.
Courtesy/YMCA
The Camp’s “World Tour” dance performance is 6 pm, Thursday, July 23 at Aspen Elementary School Gymnasium, 2182 33rd St. in Los Alamos.
Summer Camp’s theme was “Passport to Adventure” so community members will get to see five 3-minute Read More
Stooges Takes Audience Captive At Summer Concert
The crowd dances to the Stooges Brass Band from New Orleans Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Rowan T. Lumb/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series promoter Russ Gordon dazzles the crowd. Photo by Rowan T. Lumb/ladailypost.com
The Stooges took the audience captive Friday night at Ashley Pond Park.
An exciting, and jazzy show kept concert goers engaged and awake with booming tuba parts, shrilling mellophone, and a slew of solos from keyboard, percussion, guitar, and trombone.
Anyone with an affinity for brass was Read More
Bandelier Invites Amateur Photographers To Enter National ‘Share The Experience’ Contest
Olympic National Park: The ever present force of erosion along the Olympic Coast has sculpted a vast array of interesting ‘sea stacks’ that take all sorts of shapes and forms. This particular set is located at Point of the Arches, and make this area a wonderful backcountry camping destination. By Joey Priola
Yellowstone National Park: Grand Fountain Geyser at Sunset. Photo by Linda Hartzog
Glacier National Park: Sunrise at Swiftcurrent Lake. Photo by Bibek Ghosh
Bandelier National Monument: Alcove House. Photo by Apurva Kulkarni
BANDELIER News:
Bandelier National Monument is sharing the Read More
Blue Window Bistro Announces Menu For July 25 ¡Fiesta Los Alamos!
Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Mark your calendar for ¡Fiesta Los Alamos!, a festive event taking place 6-10 pm. Saturday, July 25 at Fuller Lodge.
All proceeds raised at ¡Fiesta Los Alamos!, a fundraiser of the Los Alamos Rotary STARS, will support a shelter for the parents of children receiving treatment in Juarez, Mexico who are forced by poverty to sleep on the street while their children are in the hospital.
The Blue Window Bistro, a Gold sponsor and caterer of the event, has announced the menu as follows (subject to change):
- Salsa/dip bar (six or so different salsas, queso, guacamole)
- Tilapia
Stooges Brass Band Plays Ashley Pond Park Tonight
The Stooges Brass Band from New Orleans is playing at 7 p.m. today at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo
The Stooges Brass Band from New Orleans plays at 7 p.m. today at Ashley Pond Park in downtown Los Alamos. They will play and the crowd will party.
This is going to be an amazing, high energy show from Treme. Those of you who dug the TV show “Treme” or have been to Mardi Gras or any of the almost weekly parades in N.O. know you’re in for an incredible night. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, you’re probably Read More
Culturally Rich Fiestas de Taos July 17-19
Kids in period costumes at a previous Fistas de Taos. Courtesy photo
TAOS News:
As one of the most culturally rich towns in the U.S.,Taos is celebrating its annual Fiestas de Taos July 17-19, featuring three full days of festive events in honor of the feast days of Taos’ Catholic patron saints, St. Anne and St. James (Santa Ana y Santiago).
Fiestas de Taos features live music – much of it, donated by local talent – traditional dances, parades, and special presentations along with food and crafts vendors and activities for children. A Fiesta Queen is traditionally selected among local contenders Read More
Chalk Walk 2015 Honors Los Alamos Artist Sec Sandoval
Sevanna Swanson, left, and Jane Lin work on their drawings during the 2014 Chalk Walk. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comSecundo “Sec” Sandoval is one of the most well-known artists in Los Alamos and around the region. His watercolors can be viewed throughout the town and he has generously donated his works to many local organizations’ fundraisers and events.
It seems fitting to host an event that pays tribute to Sandoval’s contributions to the art world as well as to the local community. As a result, the Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) has sponsored, Read More
Handsome Hummingbirds Hang Out On 48th Street
Colorful hummingbirds are spotted drinking from this feeder on 48th Street. Photo by Donna Reil
This handsome hummingbird spends time sipping sweet water from this feeder on 48th Street. Photo by Donna ReilLos Alamos Summer Students Perform At Tuesday’s Karaoke Night
Los Alamos summer students sing during Tuesday’s Karaoke night at the Pajarito Brewpub. Photo by Rowan Thomas Lumb/ladailypost.comKaraoke night at the Pajarito Brewpub was in full effect Tuesday night.
“LoveShack” by The B-52’s, “PokerFace” by Lady Gaga and “Tell Me Baby” by the Chili Peppers are a few among the many songs that were performed.
The Karaoke Master took control of the evening announcing each participant with a playful cat call or a laughing mock announcer bit. Energy from the crowd was probably the most integral part of the Read More
Artist Jean Constant To Speak On SMART Contest
‘Tetra’ by Jean Constant. Courtesy/MPL
Jean ConstantLIBRARY News:
Artist Jean Constant, who has earned a world-wide reputation as an artist who bases much of his work on mathematical principles, will speak at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18 at Mesa Public Library.
The Library will host a temporary exhibit of the SMART contest (Science and Math-based ART) July 17-18 in the Upstairs Meeting Room, in conjunction with Los Alamos ScienceFest. Constant’s talk will be about the work in that show, and about the math he uses to create his own work.
Constant, who lives in Santa Fe, is a Read More
This Week At The Reel Deal
By JIM O’DONNELL“Summer at the Movies,” sponsored by Los Alamos National Bank, continues at 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. so be sure to come early, as these free movies have filled to capacity in the past. Film titles are listed at the bottom of this column.
New Reduced ticket prices:
- Matinees before 6 p.m. for everyone $7.50
- Evenings after 6 p.m.
- Adults: $8.75
- Seniors 60 and over: $7.50
- Students (ID may be required) $7.50
- Children 12 and under: $7.50
- 3D surcharge: $2
This Friday we are opening Trainwreck (From the director Judd Read More
Excitement Mounts For ScienceFest!
Excitement continues to mount for this weekend’s annual ScienceFest and the signs are everywhere including this work of art on the White Rock rock. Photo by Ryn Herrmann Read More
Sangre de Cristo Chorale Selects New Music Director
Andrew Schmidt. Courtesy photo
MUSIC News:
The Sangre de Cristo Chorale announces the selection of Andrew Schmidt as its new Music Director.
The Chorale, soon to begin in its 38th season, has been continually offering concerts to Santa Fe and Los Alamos audiences since 1978. Schmidt is only the fourth individual to lead the group in those 36 years, including 25 years under the baton of original director Sheldon Kalberg.
Schmidt was selected following a rigorous search process. Candidates were evaluated based on their ability to attract diverse singers and audiences while enhancing choral Read More
African Dance Group Performance Canceled
His Royal Highness Prince Jongisilo Pokwana ka Menziwa
SCIENCEFEST News:
Los Alamos County has announced that the South African band Dizu Plaatjies Ibuyambo have had to cancel their performance scheduled for today and Saturday in Los Alamos because of problems obtaining visas to travel to the United States.
However, Ibuyambo’s cultural entertainment representative and Xhosa tribe member Prince “Zuko” Jongisilo Pokwana ka Menziwa and his wife Nosizwe, are still planning a visit to Los Alamos to participate in “Culture on Tap” at 5 p.m. July 15 at Unquarked Wine Room.
At “Culture on Tap,” Read More
Signs Of ScienceFest Dot Downtown Los Alamos
Los Alamos ScienceFest banners line Central Avenue in preparation for welcoming community members and visitors to a varety of events kicking off Wednesday and running through Sunday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
SCIENCEFEST News:
Have you noticed the flurry of activity at the entrance to town?
Led by Fuller Lodge Art Center art instructor Olivia Snyder, her class of 12-14 year old artists are transforming Entrance Park and creating a façade of the iconic main gate from the Manhattan Project era. Entrance Park will function as an information booth for ScienceFest Saturday, Read More
