Summer Concert Series Kicks Off Friday At Overlook
Rock guitarist Eric McFadden. Courtesy photo
MUSIC News:
The first concert of the summer series begins at 7 p.m. Friday, May 15 at Overlook Park in White Rock.
Concert promoter Russ Gordon says 2015 will be the best series yet. Friday night stars acclaimed rock guitarist Eric McFadden from San Francisco. Check him out on YouTube and www.ericmcfadden.com.
The show also will be the opening night of the Los Alamos Kite Festival at Overlook Park. Special thanks to Los Alamos National Bank, Los Alamos County and the Los Alamos Arts Council.
LASO Performs Final Concert Of Season
Concert Master Brian Newnam introduces the Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra before its final performance of the season Friday evening at Crossroads Bible Church on East Road. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com Scenes From Michelle Grove Griffin’s Opening Reception
Artist Michelle Grove Griffin with one of her paintings. Grove Griffen’s photographs and paintings will be on display at the Mesa Public Library Gallery through May 31. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Look for the hidden objects in ‘Time Changes All.’ Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
‘Gears,’ a photograph by Michelle Grove Griffen. Griffen teaches photography at Los Alamos High School. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
‘The Good Luck Bug’ from a series of paintings, contemplates its goodLAHS And LAMS Choir Concerts Coming Up
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Choir Director Jason Rutledge and his 85 Los Alamos Middle School and Los Alamos High School students traveled to Cleveland High School in Rio Rancho April 17-18 to compete in the State Championships.
Three choirs performed or competed including; the LAMS Hawk Choir, LAHS Encore and LAHS Schola Cantorum, now 5A State Champions.
“I am so very proud of this group of students,” Rutledge said. “Countless hours went into preparation this semester. These students really went the extra mile required to have great success.”
He credits their success with Read More
Big Celebration At LAMC Wednesday Night
Longtime Los Alamos resident and artist Keith Kelley’s family members gather to see the unveiling of five paintings he donated to Los Alamos Medical Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
LAMC Marketing Director Mary Beth Maassen reveals artist Keith Kelley’s artwork to the public. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) had a lot to celebrate Wednesday night. LAMC was awarded Medicare’s Four Star Status, LifePoint’s 2015 Operational Excellence Award, and Chief Nursing Officer Tracie Stratton Read More
Cinema Cindy Reviews ‘The Water Diviner’
By CYNTHIA BIDDDLECOMB
The Water Diviner presents Russell Crowe as an early 20th century Outback farmer named Joshua Connor, skilled at divining to find water for his livestock—thus the title. This is Crowe’s directorial debut and another example of his fine acting.
Movie poster for ‘The Water Diviner.’ Courtesy/Reel Deal Theater
Connor’s idyllic farming life is disrupted when his three rambunctious and loyal sons enlist to fight in World War One. All three were shipped off to Gallipoli where we know Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) troops suffered a 60 percent Read More
Council OKs Crane Sculpture For White Rock Library
An architectural rendering by Peter Rehn of a stainless steel, powder coated representation of an origami crane with a 10-foot-wingspan sculpture by Kevin Box; mounted on a stone pedestal to be installed near the SE corner of the library pointing the way to the entrance of the White Rock Branch Library. Courtesy/LAC
From left, Peter Rehn (library architect), County’s Charlie Kalogeros-Chattan, artist Kevin Box and Katy Korkos of the library with the Flight of Folds Monument outside the Box Studio in Cerrillos. This is the only example of the proposed 10-foot crane in existence, this Read More
Cathedral Of St. John’s 50-strong Choir Sings With Evensong Choir At TOTH Saturday
Cathedral of St. John’s choir. Courtesy photo
TOTH News:
The 50-strong choir of the Cathedral of St. John, Albuquerque, directed by Maxine Thévenot, with Edmund Connolly, organ, will visit Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church in Los Alamos at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 9, to sing a service of Choral Evensong with the resident Evensong Choir.
The Cathedral Choir has toured the US and UK, and has made several critically acclaimed recordings. The service, which uses the language of the 1662 prayer book, will last about 45 minutes, and feature music by C.V. Stanford, Orlando Gibbons, Tomas Luis Read More
Local Composer and Choreographer Collaborate in NMDT’s Recital this Weekend
Courtesy/NMDTNew Mexico Dance Theater (NMDT) presents its 11th annual spring recital, “The Elements,” today and Saturday at Duane W. Smith Auditorium.
“The Elements” features 25 dances performed by 170 students enrolled in the NMDT School. NMDT special guests, the Los Alamos Hilltappers and Los Alamos Belly Dancers also will perform.
NMDT will recognize the 15th anniversary of the Cerro Grande Fire at the recital with a special piece by local composer Eric Bjorklund and choreographed by NMDT director Susan Baker-Dillingham.
“Eric approached me last spring with the idea Read More
NYC Cellist, Santa Fe Conductor Join LASO Concert In Los Alamos At 7 P.M. Today
Cellist Robert Burkhart and conductor Bill Houston discuss the score of Haydn’s ‘Concerto in D Major.’ Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comThe Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra will present “Classics Closer,” the last concert of the season at 7 p.m., today at Crossroads Bible Church.
The Orchestra will perform “Tragic Overture” by Brahms, Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished” by Schubert, Finlandia by Sibelius, and a special treat, Haydn’s “Concerto in D Major” with guest cello soloist Robert Burkhart. Guest conductor William Read More
Santa Fe Youth Symphony Performs At White Sands
Members of the Santa Fe Youth Symphony Orchestra (SFYSO) prepare for their moonlight performance Sunday at White Sands National Monument. Courtesy photo
SFYSO News:
Sunday, May 4, the Santa Fe Youth Symphony Orchestra (SFYSO) performed in a concert under the moonlight at White Sands National Monument.
Three Los Alamos High School musicians currently play with the SFYSO. SFYSO, under the direction of Mr. William Waag, joined the El Paso Youth Symphony Orchestras, under the direction of Mr. Andy Moran, for the classical music performance. Read More
Scenes From Fuller Lodge Art Show
Paintings done by Chamisa School students. Courtesy/Renee Mitsunaga Chamisa School Art Teacher
Second grade Chamisa student, Esperanza Sanchez proudly stands by her painting, ‘Hanami-Sakura Blossoms.’ Courtesy/Renee Mitsunaga Chamisa School Art Teacher
All around shot. Courtesy/Renee Mitsunaga Chamisa School Art Teacher
Art from Barranca School students. Courtesy/Renee Mitsunaga Chamisa School Art Teacher
Fiber art from Barranca School students. Courtesy/Renee Mitsunaga Chamisa School Art Teacher
Chamisa School art. Courtesy/Hannemann’s Music Corner: Three Aspects To Music
By RICHARD HANNEMANNLooking For A Pot Of Gold
A rainbow is spotted this morning from Trinity Drive. Photo by Barbara Clements This Week At The Reel Deal
By JIM O’DONNELLThis Friday we are opening The Water Diviner and Hot Pursuit. Avengers: Age of Ultron is holding for another week along with Monkey Kingdom. I saw Monkey Kingdom last night and it had me laughing within the first minute. The monkeys are adorable, the cinematography is amazing like, “how do they get that footage?” Well it took three years of filming in Sri Lanka. The plot is easy to follow and one that will be familiar to kids (bad guys vs, good guys and family and love. Originally we were booked for only a week but it was obvious most went to see Avengers this last Read More
Heather Ward’s ‘Wild About Scratchboard’ Class Saturday
‘Do not Disturb’ by Heather Ward. Courtesy/FLAC
‘Morning Mist’ by Heather Ward. Courtesy/FLACFLAC News:
Heather Ward, whose work currently fills the Portal Gallery at the Fuller Lodge Art Center, will teach a one-day workshop Saturday, May 9 and again Saturday, May 16 on the tools and techniques of scratchboard.
Scratchboard is a board coated with white clay, then coated with a thin layer of black ink. The ink is scratched away leaving white-on-black designs.
Students will learn to create detailed, realistic drawings using a variety of instruments from Read More
Find Out The Way To A Man’s Heart In ‘The Lunchbox’
Movie poster for ‘The Lunchbox.’ Courtesy/rottentomatoes.com
Review by KELLY DOLEJSI
Everyone knows the way to a man’s heart is through his lunch. So what happens if an unintended male eats an especially potent midday curry? “The Lunchbox” (2013, rated PG) explores the possible consequences of just such a life-changing mix-up.
“The Lunchbox” screens at 6:30 p.m., Thursday at Mesa Public Library as part of its Free Film Series.
The film begins with a most unlikely occurrence: Despite Mumbai’s nearly flawless lunchbox-delivery service, wherein restaurants and wives can pack Read More
Learn About Henna Tattoo At Art On Tap Thursday
Henna tattooing on a hand by Heather Beemer. Courtesy/FLACFLAC News:
Using henna for body art has been practiced for more than 5,000 years.
The intricate designs can symbolize passages of life and are also applied simply for their beauty. Getting a henna tattoo is preferred by many people over a traditional tattoo because it is not painful and it is not permanent.
At Art on Tap Thursday May 7, Heather Beemer will share some cultural and historical information about henna, talk about how she mixes the henna she uses and answer questions. She may even apply some henna tattoos once participants get
Crowd Flocks To Saturday’s Los Alamos Arts Council’s Spring Arts and Crafts Fair
Bella O’Hara, front, along with Pam and John Sutton checks out paintings for sale at the Los Alamos Arts Council’s Spring Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Matthew Wehner, left, and his brother John, browse carved figurines at Saturday’s Arts and Crafts Fair with their mom, Rachel, right, and friend Christian Stone and her daughter, Evelyn. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Katie Thwaits makes a purchase from vendor Kathy Romero of Kathy’s Jewelry and Rosary Designs Saturday at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
