This Week At The Reel Deal
By JIM O’DONNELLSummer at the Movies” sponsored by Los Alamos National Bank continues on Mon, Wed, & Fri. at 10am. Doors open at 9:30 am 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 newsletter.
Last weekend, Jurassic World shattered the box office record for the largest global opening in Movie history. I saw it Friday and it exceeded all my expectations. I enjoyed it as much as the original Jurassic Park. Hope to see you at the Reel Deal!
This Friday we are opening Inside Out (100% Read More
Review: So What About Jurassic World?
Review of Jurassic World by Thomas HoltzArts in Public Places Board Chair Briefs Council
Arts in Public Places Board Chair Steve Foltyn, with County Liaison Libby Carlsten, briefs Council this evening detailing the accomplishments of his committee and future planned activities. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Council and members of the public listen to this evening’s presentation by Arts in Public Places Board Chair Steve Foltyn detailing the accomplishments of his committee and future planned activities. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Council Vice Chair David Izraelevitz chairs this evening’s Council meeting. Photo by Carol A. Read More
Tuesdays At The Pond: Los Alamos Community Winds
The Los Alamos Community Winds perform at 7 p.m., Tuesday at Ashley Pond. Courtesy photo
CREATIVE DISTRICT News:
Tuesdays at the Pond this week features the Los Alamos Community Winds at 7 p.m. at Ashley Pond.
Tuesdays at the Pond is a summer entertainment series that runs through Aug. 11. It brings a variety of entertainment acts to the Ashley Pond stage every Tuesday evening in downtown Los Alamos.
Los Alamos Community Winds is a wind ensemble made up of members of the Los Alamos community. It is comprised of both amateur and professional musicians of all ages and backgrounds from middle and high Read More
Evening With Conservationist William deBuys June 19
Conservationist William deBuysWRBC Infinity Squared Music: Midsummer Rock Bash
The Exchange will perform at the Midsummer Rock Bash July 1 at White Rock Baptist Church. Courtesy photoSanta Fe Opera Guild Hosts Talk And Theatrical Makeup Demonstration July 14
Santa Fe Opera principal makeup artist Beckie Kravetz with Mesfistopholes. CourtesySFOG
SANTA FE OPERA GUILD News:
- Paint, Plaster And Pixie Dust: The Magic Of Transformation
The Santa Fe Opera Guild is hosting a talk and theatrical makeup demonstration at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 107 West Barcelona Road in Santa Fe
Principal makeup artist, assistant wig master, and resident mask-maker Beckie Kravetz will give an illustrated talk about her career and a demonstration of her theatrical makeup artistry, transforming a member of the audience Read More
Annual Fourth Of July Events At Overlook Announced
KIWANIS News:
The Kiwanis 4th of July extravaganza will take place again this year at Overlook Park. Sponsors include Los Alamos County and Los Alamos National Bank.
Schedule July 4:
- 2-9 p.m. Bouncy toys – huge selection from Ton-O-Fun
- 4-5 p.m. Recorded Music provided by Outlaw Country 107.5. Live from the Park.
- 4 p.m. Atomic City buses begin running from Sullivan Field to the Park and White Rock Locations (stay tuned for a more detailed map from Atomic City Transit)
- 5-6 p.m. Community Winds Performance
- 6-8 p.m. Eddy & the Nomads
- 8:15 p.m. Best
Artisan Celebrates 40th Anniversary
BUSINESS News:
Artisan will be celebrating its 40th anniversary selling artist materials in Santa Fe with a customer appreciation party 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 18.
The party will take place in the parking lot of the store at 2601 Cerrillos Road. Prior to the party, there will be 40 days of appreciation. Customers will receive a free raffle ticket for every $40 spent to be entered to win some amazing prizes.
There will be demonstrations from Montana Spray Paint as well as opportunities to try their product, encaustic demonstrations from the Encaustic Institute, the famous magnetic word truck from Read More
Summer Art Camp Underway At FLAC
International Folk Art Market Needs Volunteers
An artist displays her work at a previous Folk Art Market. Courtesy/IFAMART News:
The Annual International Folk Art Market is July 10-12. This Art Market was voted the number one art festival in the US, by USA Today readers in 2015.
It takes more than 1,600 volunteers to make this Market possible. Volunteers get into the Market free of charge. Cashiers, cashier assistants and artist assistants are needed for both Saturday and Sunday.
Employees in groups of 10 or more together can wear a T-shirt with their company’s logo on it.
To volunteer, visit https:////www.folkartalliance.org/ and Read More
Los Alamos Little Theatre Annual Meeting Sunday
LALT News:
Los Alamos Little Theatre will hold its annual meeting at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar St.
During the meeting patrons can re-new their LALT membership by paying their $1 annual due, hear about the achievements of the past season and plans for the next, and mingle in a relaxed social environment.
The meeting also is where members vote on candidates for the LALT Board of Directors.
Anyone interested in being a part of the LALT family is welcome to attend. Read More
It Was A Craig Martin Experience At The Pond Tuesday
The Craig Martin Experience performed at the weekly Tuesdays at the Pond event at Ashley Pond Park. The horn section from left, Quinn Marksteiner on alto sax, Carl Hagelberg on trumpet and Craig Martin on tenor sax. Other band members are Mike Rogers on guitar, Aaron Anderson on keyboards, Rob Heineman on bass and John Frary on drums. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Quinn Marksteiner blows the sax. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Aaron Anderson on keyboards, with bassist Rob Heineman in the back. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
A young fanThis Week At The Reel Deal
By JIM O’DONNELL Los Alamos National Bank will again sponsor “Summer at the Movies” for an eight-week run beginning June 8.
These free, kid friendly films will run every week 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 newsletter. Happy summer break!
“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 Read More
Borromeo String Quartet Opens School Of Music Season In Taos
Borromeo String Quartet. Courtesy photo TSM News:
Anticipation is high as Taos School of Music prepares to premier its 53rd season with the Borromeo String Quartet at 7:30 p.m., June 21 at the Taos Community Auditorium.
The program includes Haydn: String Quartet Op. 77, No. 1; Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 13; and Schubert: Death and the Maiden. If you are a fan of chamber music or know someone who is, this concert is not to be missed. According to the Boston Globe, “The Borromeo String Quartet is simply the best there is on this planet; every appearance they make is an event.”
Individual tickets can Read More
Rain Doesn’t Dampen Summerfest At Pajarito Mountain
Saturday’s rain did not dampen the activities at the annual Summerfest event at Pajarito Mountain, which included plenty of beer, bands and a downhill bike race. Photo by Robert Beberniss
Photo by Robert Beberniss
Photo by Robert Beberniss
Photo by Robert Beberniss
Spectators line the track and wait for riders to zoom by in Saturday’s Pajarito Punishment/NM State Finals downhill bike race. Photo by Robert Beberniss
Photo by Robert Beberniss
Photo by Robert Beberniss
Photo by Robert Beberniss
Photo by Robert Beberniss
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Craig Martin Experience Plays Ashley Pond Tuesday
The Craig Martin Experience returns to Ashley Pond for another evening of jazz at 7 p.m., Tuesday. Courtesy photo
MUSIC News:
Fresh off of a performance at the Gordon’s Summer Concert Series, the Craig Martin Experience (CME) returns to Ashley Pond for another evening of jazz at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 9.
Part of the Los Alamos Creative District’s “Tuesdays at the Pond” concert series, CME will bring a new set of music different from the fusion jazz they performed at the pond last Friday.
“The textures of jazz are a rich and varied collection of moods, styles, and feels and we like to feature different Read More
Drummers Share The Beat At Los Alamos Teen Center
Drummers share the beat with passersby Friday afternoon outside the Los Alamos Tean Center on Canyon Road. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com‘Threading Forever’ Reception 2-5 p.m. Saturday
Sculptures by Harriette Lawler, foreground, and photos by Theresa Di Menno portraying the lifecycle of the Monarch butterfly are included in the Threading Forever exhibition in Mesa Public Library’s Upstairs Gallery in June. Photo by Katy Korkos
LIBRARY News:
Mesa Public Library is proud to host a new exhibit featuring artwork never before seen in Los Alamos. The opening reception is 2-5 p.m. Saturday, June 6 in the Upstairs Gallery.
Works in this exhibit include photography by Houston-based artist Theresa DiMenno; metal sculpture by Harriette Lawler, a well-known Northern New Mexico Read More
Two Local Jazz Bands Play The Pond Today
Craig Martin Experience. Courtesy/CMEThe Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series presents two local jazz bands at 7 p.m., today at Ashley Pond Park. The show is free and features many of Los Alamos’ best musicians.
Opening the concert will be the Craig Martin Experience. You may know some of these cats: Craig Martin plays tenor sax and clarinet. John Frary plays drums, Carl Hagelberg – trumpet, Quinn Marksteiner – alto sax, Mike Rogers – guitar, Aaron Anderson – keyboards and Rob Heineman plays the standup bass. The band plays a Read More
