New Maps For Today’s LA Artists Studio Tour
Map by Joel Williams
Map by Joel Williams
ART News:
This year’s Los Alamos Artists Studio Tour is underway and local artists are welcoming community members to their studios from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday.
Learn more about the Los Alamos Artists Studio Tour here.
The Los Alamos Daily Post has published a “Get to Know Your Artist” series featuring 16 artists participating in the annual event.
Click on the links below to read about each of the artists:
Read about previously published artist Joanne Kozuchowski here.
Read about previously published artist Patrick Soran Read More
Pumpkins Will Glow At Fuller Lodge Oct. 25
Socorro Woodworker Olaf Heintz Captures Integrity Of Nature In A Turn Of Wood
An example of the wood art of Olaf Heintz. Courtesy/FLACSocorro woodworker Olaf Heintz will bring his work to Los Alamos for the first time at the Fuller Lodge Art Center Fall Arts & Crafts Fair next weekend.
Heintz’s wife specializes in textiles and together they formed their business “Wood-n-Fibers,” specializing in original design woodwork and weaving. Heintz, who exhibits at Socorro County Arts’ Alamo Mercantile and Gallery, is excited to share his work with the Los Alamos community.
Heintz applies his skill to the
Cinema Cindy Reviews ‘The Equalizer’
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB“The Equalizer” stars one of my favorite leading men, Denzel Washington, as a quiet man living a mundane life in Boston until the day he has a brush with the Russian Mob.
As the story unfolds, we learn very few details about Robert McCall, Denzel’s character in the film. He appears to be a person with a strong sense of justice and some expertise in health and fitness. He lives in an upstairs apartment in a modest neighborhood, rides the bus to work, and seems well liked by his co-workers at Home Mart, where he has a job in the lumber department.
Movie poster for ‘The
Meet Jeanne Robinson Participating In 2014 Los Alamos Artists Studio Tour
Hand-crocheted openwork shrug by Jeanne Robinson. Courtesy photo
ART News:
This year’s Los Alamos Artists Studio Tour is Oct. 11-12 and the Los Alamos Daily Post is featuring a “Get to Know Your Artist” series leading up to the annual event.
Each of the 16 artists participating in the tour will be showcased prior to the beginning of the tour to allow our readers an opportunity to learn about them and their work.
Meet Los Alamos artist Jeanne Robinson:
I have been knitting and crocheting since I was in early grade school. I made my first sweater in grade school and wore it through
Halloween Hayrides And Pumpkin Patch Oct. 25
Web Crew Hosts Game/Movie Night At LAMS Friday
LAMS News:
All Los Alamos Middle School 7th graders are invited to a free game and movie night hosted by their Web Crew leaders 6-8 p.m., Friday in the LAMS cafeteria.
Students are welcome to bring snacks but no nuts please. The 8th grade leaders will provide drinks.
Two Upcoming Theater Productions At NMSA
NMSA News:
New Mexico School for the Arts Theater Department is opening its 2014-15 season in October with the performance of “The Shakespeare Project,” and will conclude the month with the exciting and challenging production of Lillian Hellman’s “The Children’s Hour.”
Oct. 9, 10 and 11, the Theater Department will produce “The Shakespeare Project.” This compilation of Shakespeare scenes, soliloquies and sonnets adapted by James Zager was directed by department chair Joey A. Chavez.
At 7 p.m. Oct. 30, 31 and Nov. 1, NMSA students will perform Lillian Hellman’s acclaimed play “The Children’s Read More
Historical Society’s Last Two Viewing Parties Of WGN’s Manhattan Fast Approaching
Members of the Alsos Mission with uranium cubes captured from the German bomb project in Haigerloch. Photo/public domain
LAHS News:
WGN’s new series, Manhattan, a fictionalized look at life in Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project, only has two episodes left. The Historical Society wants to again thank everyone who comes to our viewings and discussions for contributing their thoughts, questions, and experiences. Every week the Society updates a bulletin board in the Museum to continue exploring questions and reactions as the 13-episode series continues. Previous episodes are discussed
Celebrate Oktoberfest At Pajarito Brewpub Saturday
‘Blood Moon’ Photographed Over White Rock
This morning’s lunar eclipse shot from White Rock shows how the fully eclipsed moon created a ‘blood’ moon. Photo by Glen Wurden7th Annual Dances of India Oct. 19
Courtesy/DOI
COMMUNITY News:
Each year, the East Indian classical dance teachers of the Los Alamos Family YMCA, Ms. Alina Deshpande and Ms. Kavita Nandakishore, organize a FREE performance called Dances of India (DOI) to showcase their students’ talent and entertain the community with Indian classical, folk and Bollywood dances together with performances by guest artists.
This is a fun filled show for children and adults alike with colorful costumes, foot tapping music, energetic dances and goofy comedy. The event also includes a Bazaar with Indian snacks, Read More
This Week at the Reel Deal
Column By JIM O’DONNELLReel Deal Tuesday’s are back! All movies, all day Tuesday, are only $6.50! Holidays, winter and summer break are excluded.
This week we are opening The Equalizer, The Judge, and Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. We will hold Gone Girl for another week. The Boxtrolls, This is where I Leave You, and The Maze Runner will end this Thursday.
I saw Gone Girl last night. Wow. It’s one of the very few films I’ve seen that a runtime of 2 1/2 hours is no problem. Gone Girl is twisted, riveting, unpredictable, and masterfully Read More
This Week’s On Tap Features Art Therapist Trish Ebbert
Art Therapist Trish Ebbert with her own art work. Courtesy/Fuller Lodge Art Center
This week’s topic for the On Tap gathering is art! Meet 5:30- 7 p.m. at the Manhattan Project Restaurant to hear Art Therapist/Counselor Trish Ebbert talk about the benefits of art for one’s good mental health.
She also will have the audience engage in a simple group art therapy activity.
“No fear. You will not be graded on this!” Ebbert said. “Expect a lighthearted and fun evening – no one will be ‘analyzed’ either! However, Read More
Meet Valentina Devine Participating In 2014 Los Alamos Artists Studio Tour
Shell by Valentina Devine. Courtesy photo
ART News:
This year’s Los Alamos Artists Studio Tour is Oct. 11-12 and the Los Alamos Daily Post is featuring a “Get to Know Your Artist” series leading up to the annual event.
Each of the 16 artists participating in the tour will be showcased prior to the beginning of the tour to allow our readers an opportunity to learn about them and their work.
Meet Los Alamos artist Valentina Devine:
I have always knitted! Born in Russia and growing up in Germany, I can remember knitting all sorts of things from doll clothes to small garments for myself. Read More
Fall Comes To Canada Bonita Trail
Fall colors the landscape along the Canada Bonita Trail. Photo by Jim O’Donnell
Photo by Jim O’Donnell
Photo by Jim O’DonnellFall Reflected In Local Leaves
The many colors of fall are reflected in this leaf found in downtown Los Alamos recently. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Eldorado Fall Arts And Crafts Show Oct. 24-25
Melissa Bartlett Teaching Acrylics At Karen Wray’s Studio
Melissa Bartlett. Courtesy photo
ART News:
There’s a new class, All About Awesome Acrylics, being offered at Karen Wray Fine Art Gallery and Studio.
“Acrylics paints are awesome,” instructor Melissa Bartlett said. “They are the masters of disguise and Jack of all trades of the art supplies world. You can create a soft wash watercolor or a thick palette knife impasto painting, a mixed media collage or a hand pulled print, all with the same set of acrylic paints.”
Bartlett, a nationally known artist, is offering a six week class for those who wish to learn Read More
