Scenes From Barranca Bobcat Bonanza Carnival
Goopy fun. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com 
Ready for takeoff. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Framed! Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Going down! Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Up in the air. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Gamers. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Carnival goers head for home. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comPay A Visit To ‘Avenue Q’ … It’s Well Worth The Trip
Trekkie Monster (Zack Baker) and some of the cast of Avenue Q. Photo by Larry Gibbons
The Bad Idea Bears (Tyrell Cummings, Gwen Lewis) torture Princeton (Connor Schultz). Photo by Larry GibbonsWhat to say about a raunchy, silly, sappy musical in which half the characters are puppets? I loved it. “Avenue Q” opened Friday at Los Alamos Little Theater to raucous laughter and hoots of delight.
The production is a collaboration between LALT and the Dixon Community Players and many of the fine cast will be new to the Los Alamos audience.
The production Read More
Three Performances Remain For LAHS Olions A Midsummer Night’s Dream Steampunk Shakespeare!
Devon McCleskey and Kate Margevicius performing Friday night in the 2015 Olions production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream Steampunk Shakespeare! There are two performances left: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Sunday. Photo copyright Elena E. Giorgi, 2015
Marja Graham. Photo copyright Elena E. Giorgi, 2015
Rosemary Vigil and Eben Bold. Photo copyright Elena E. Giorgi, 2015
Monica Clarke. Photo copyright Elena E. Giorgi, 2015
Devon McCleskey and Morgan Ferry. Photo copyright Elena E. Giorgi, 2015 Read More
ACCT: Disney Sleeping Beauty KIDS 2 P.M. Today
Sleeping Beauty kids. Courtesy photo
Arts And Crafts Fair On Fuller Lodge Lawn Saturday
Scene from 2014 Arts and Crafts Fair on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comFor almost 50 years the Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) has hosted an outdoor arts and crafts fair and the tradition continues 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday on the lawn at Fuller Lodge.
While the event features everything from food to entertainment; the big attraction is the art. This year, artist Carla Smith, a newcomer to the fair, will sell her glass mosaics, wall hangings, tables, birdhouses, house numbers and name plaques.
The fair also will introduce Read More
Scenes From Preview Performance Of LAHS Olions A Midsummer Nights Dream Steampunk Shakespeare!
Scenes from LAHS Olions preview performance of A Midsummer Nights Dream. Steampunk Shakespeare! Thursday at Duane Smith Auditorium. Performances continue this weekend only including today at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and available at the door. Photo by Ryn Herrmann
Members of the LAHS Olions cast of A Midsummers Nights Dream. Steampunk Shakespeare! Photo by Ryn Herrmann
Members of the LAHS Olions cast of A Midsummers Nights Dream. Steampunk Shakespeare! Photo by Ryn Herrmann
Members Read More
When Is Star Wars Day?
Star Wars Princess Leia and Wookie. Courtesy photo
MPL News:
Does the phrase “May the Fourth be with you” ring a bell? Star Wars Day is traditionally celebrated on May the Fourth, but the Library is celebrating 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 3 with the original Star Wars movie, games and trivia.
The movie will be shown 1-3 p.m. in the upstairs meeting rooms at Mesa Public Library (MPL). The film showing will be followed by games and trivia in the Rotunda, also upstairs at Mesa Public Library.
Star Wars movie poster. Courtesy image
When George Lucas introduced Star Wars to the world in 1977, his intention was Read More
Sangre de Cristo Chorale Spring Concert In Los Alamos
Guest Conductor Cora Harms
MUSIC News:
The Sangre de Cristo Chorale is celebrating American composers in its Spring Concert “American Voices” in Los Alamos at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2 at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2390 North Road.
The Chorale will sing music of beloved American choral composers Samuel Barber, Morten Lauridsen, Randall Thompson and others. The selections have the added inspiration of poetry from Shakespeare to Langston Hughes making it a performance not to miss.
Cora Harms is guest conductor for the spring season. Harms holds a M. M. in choral conducting Read More
Filming For ‘Longmire’ Underway At Valles Caldera
This familiar yellow and black sign spotted this morning is guiding actors and production crews through town to a film site for ‘Longmire’ at the Valles Caldera. Photo by Judith Stauber
Staff Report
Signs with the letters “LM” are posted around the area as filming is underway for “Longmire”, the hour-long drama series from Warner Horizon Television.
Los Alamos Film Liaison Kelly Stewart told the Los Alamos Daily Post this morning that filming is taking place at the Valles Caldera for about two days. Staging for the production’s vehicles and equipment Read More
This Week At The Reel Deal
By JIM O’DONNELLThis Friday we are opening, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Monkey Kingdom, and While We’re Young. Monkey Kingdom is getting 93 percent favorable reviews. It is a must see for kids and is entertaining for any age. Don’t miss this one-week only showing of this wonderful Disney film. The Age of Adaline, will hold for another week. Furious 7, Woman in Gold, and Paul Blart 2, will end this Thursday.
Movie poster for ‘Age of Ultron.’ Courtesy/Reel Deal Theater
Avengers: Age of Ultron: When Tony Stark jumpstarts a dormant peacekeeping program, Read More
LAHS Olions Present A Midsummer Night’s Dream
LAHS News:
This weekend Los Alamos High School presents its annual spring production: A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
It is Shakespeare done in a steampunk style! It will take place at Duane Smith Auditorium, and is the student’s last production of the year.
- Preview Thursday April 30 at 7 p.m.
- Opening Friday May 1 at 7 p.m.
- Saturday May 2 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Sunday May 3 at 2 p.m.
- Ticket Prices: Adults $12, Students $10, Preview $5
For more information, contact Rosemary Vigil at 505.500.5983. Read More
Art On The Edge 2015 Announces FOCA+P Prize Winner
‘Goldfish’ carbon on paper by FOCA+P prize winner Chris Oatey, Courtesy/CB1 GalleryJicarilla Apache Show & Sale May 16-17
Millicent Rogers Museum. Courtesy photoBarranca Bobcat Bonanza Carnival Friday
Superintendent Gene Schmidt prepares for another dunking at the 2014 Bobcat Bonanza. Courtesy photo
2014 Bobcat Bonanza basket. Courtesy photoLAPS News:
Will you be the first to dunk new school Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus?
You’ll have your chance at the second annual Bobcat Bonanza carnival 4:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, at Barranca Mesa Elementary School, 57 Loma del Escolar
In addition to the dunk tank, the event will feature food, carnival games, bouncy houses, a silent auction, entertainment, and much more. All ages are invited to join in the fun.
The kids will be entertained Read More
‘Avenue Q’ At LALT Starting Friday
Poster Courtesy of LALTLALT News:
A show so big it takes two theater companies to put it on is landing in Los Alamos for its New Mexico premiere.
Major Broadway musical Avenue Q, a raucous, raunchy puppet show for grown-ups, opens May 1 at the Los Alamos Little Theater, performed in conjunction with the Dixon Community Players. Winner of the Tony Awards “Triple Crown” for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart.
Telling the story of newcomer Princeton, fresh out of college with a seemingly useless BA in English, Avenue Q deals with questions Read More
Los Alamos Book Fair Fills Historic Fuller Lodge With Words And Pictures Saturday
Readers flock to Fuller Lodge Saturday for the Los Alamos Book Fair. More than 20 writers and publishers displayed their work. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Jenn and John Myers of Typo’d Mary publishing show off their graphic novels. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Children’s authors Jennifer McKerley, left, and Shirley Raye Redmond. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Ann Essance with her book, ‘Tapestry in Time,’ about the early days of Chrisianity, among other things. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comRevisiting ‘The Civil War’ – Learn How Ken Burns’ Groundbreaking Series Was Made At Talk May 8
Film Editor/Post-Production Supervisor Paul Barnes. Courtesy photo
NMHM News:
SANTA FE — The 1990 release of The Civil War, a nine-part documentary, not only brought new attention to the nation’s greatest crisis, but also revolutionized the art form.
Film editor and post-production supervisor Paul Barnes worked hand-in-hand with Ken Burns on the series, which earned numerous awards. The two have since made other landmark documentaries.
Friday, May 8, at 6 p.m., Barnes will show re-cut clips from The Civil War to detail their experience and describe how
LALO Auditions For Young Frankenstein Musical May 2-3
LALO News:
Los Alamos Light Opera will hold auditions May 2-3 for the October 2015 musical production of Young Frankenstein.
Audition Dates for Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein:
Singers: Saturday, May 2 (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
Location: Los Alamos Little Theater
1670 Nectar St.
Dancers: Sunday, May 3 (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
Location: Dance Arts Los Alamos
111 Longview Dr. in White Rock
Callbacks: Saturday, May 9 (Time TBD)
For general inquiries, email youngfrank2015@gmail.com, click here or visit Facebook here. Read More
