Autumn Colors At Guaje Pines Cemetery
Autumn colors brighten the landscape Sunday afternoon at Guaje Pines Cemetery. Photo by Mark BjorklundMeet Elise Koskelo Participating In 2014 Los Alamos Artists Studio Tour
Los Alamos artist Elise Koskelo. 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 Elise Koskelo:
I am a Los Alamos High School student and owner of a retail business called Blueprint Wraps here in Los Alamos.
My art is rooted in my love of architecture Read More
Set Takes Shape For LALT’s ‘And Then There Were None’
Construction on the set of ‘And Then There Were None’ is underway at Los Alamos Little Theatre, 1670 Nectar St. The play by Agatha Christie, is directed by Dennis Powell and scheduled for November. Photo by Robert Beberniss
Photo by Robert Beberniss Read More
Pendergast: Art and Science of Entertaining
By PEGGY PENDERGASTGreetings to each of you reading my first Art and Science of Entertaining column.
My hope for you, after you read my words, is for you to not be surprised should you find yourself racing to your email, phone or stationary and inviting friends, family and long-lost connections and saying to them, “Hey there – come on over – let’s share some time together, a game, talk, drinks, hors d’oeuvres, fun and friendship.”
Don’t be shy or hesitant to suggest that your guests bring along a spirit or goodie to share with everyone
Hilltopper Marching Band Performs At Friday’s Game
The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Marching Band performed Friday night at Sullivan Field for the LAHS football game against Santa Fe. Aspen Elementary School band members were invited to the event. The Toppers lost Friday’s home non-conference game against Santa Fe by a score of 50-0. The team has a home conference game vs. Capital Friday, Oct. 10. Photo by Anthony S. Clark
Hilltopper Marching Band performing Friday night at Sullivan Field. Photo by Anthony S. Clark
Hilltopper Marching Band performing Friday night at Sullivan Field. Photo by Anthony S. Clark
Meet Dean Carstens Participating In 2014 Los Alamos Artists Studio Tour
Las Trampas Church on N.M. 76 in Taos County. Photo by Dean Carstens
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 Dean Carstens:
I first discovered the wonders of the black and white darkroom when I was 13, attending a church camp near Silver City. Over the next Read More
Y Announces Heart Smart Poster Contest Winners
Aspen student Aspen Jaramillo displays her prize for her winning Heart Smart Poster. Courtesy photo
YMCA News:
The Family YMCA and Los Alamos Heart Council co-sponsored a Heart Smart Poster Contest for children in grades K-6.
Posters were judged on originality and the healthy message depicted. The winning posters were displayed at Saturday’s Los Alamos Health Fair.
The following children won prizes for their posters:
K-3rd Grade
- 1st Place-Zoe Bent
- 2nd Place-Aspen Jaramillo
- 3rd Place- Zoya Kahn
- 4th Place- Hannah Hsu
4th-6th Grade
- 1st place-Grace
ACCT’s Car Wash And Bake Sale Saturday
The actors and actresses of Atomic City Children’s Theater are ready to wash cars and hand out tasty treats to customers Saturday. Courtesy/ACCTACCT News:
The Atomic City Children’s Theater announces a fundraising car wash and bake sale 12:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 in the Los Alamos National Bank parking lot.
These talented and award winning local actors and actresses are hosting the event to raise money for their upcoming field trip to the Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta, Ga., in January. Once in Atlanta, these bright young students will perform excerpts from Read More
Meet Thelma Hahn Participating In 2014 Los Alamos Artists Studio Tour
Los Alamos artist Thelma Hahn with some of her art during a show at Fuller Lodge Art Center. 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 Thelma Hahn:
When I was 4 years old a gentleman asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. Immediately I responded, Read More
NMSA Offers Free Dance Performances
NMSA dancers rehearse for SHED. Photo by Paulo T. Photography NMSA News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA) Dance Department announces that it will present the premiere of SHED, a piece choreographed and performed by NMSA dancers, in October, as part of its annual Inside/Out series.
The four performances of SHED are free to the public at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Oct. 11 and Oct. 12 at Water History Park and Museum, 1209 Upper Canyon Road. Tickets are limited, and may be obtained at www.nmschoolforthearts.org.
SHED was created by 26 NMSA dance students. The piece explores our communities’ Read More
Celebrating 15th Anniversary Los Alamos Hill Stompers Take Show On The Road
The Hill Stompers playing at recent Brewfest. Courtesy/Los Alamos Hill Stompers
The Hill Stompers at a July 4 gig in Telluride. Courtesy/Los Alamos Hill StompersHILL STOMPERS News:
The Los Alamos Hill Stompers, your community street band, is delighted to be starting its 15th season of making music and mayhem!
Ever since Jeff and Kandice Favorite started the band in October 2000, the fun hasn’t stopped. The band has entertained at countless community events, fundraisers, and private parties throughout New Mexico and Colorado.
Jeff and Kandice started the band not long after relocating 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 breaks are excluded.
This week we are opening the much anticipated film, Gone Girl and This is Where I Leave You. We will hold Boxtrolls and The Maze Runner for another week. The Drop and Life of Crime will end this Thursday.
We are still trying to get a print of The Equalizer. We’ll keep you posted.
Movie poster for ‘Gone Girl.’ Courtesy/Reel Deal Theater
Gone Girl – Directed by David Fincher and based upon the Read More
‘O, Brother Where Art Thou’ Hilarious Odyssey Through 1930s Mississippi
Movie poster for ‘O, Brother, Where Art Thou?’ Courtesy/rottentomatoes.com
Review by KELLY DOLEJSI
Always wondered what the devil looks like? What fraction of a roasted gopher would be required to completely bed down a man’s appetite? Look no further than your local public library, where “O, Brother, Where Art Thou?” (2000, PG-13) will screen at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, in the upstairs meeting-room “theater.”
Joel and Ethan Coen’s take on Homer’s “Odyssey” reimagines the classic tale as it might have occurred in 1930s Mississippi. Ulysses Everett McGill (George Clooney), Read More
Meet Marjorie Madsen Participating In 2014 Los Alamos Artists Studio Tour
Watercolor painting by Los Alamos artist Marjorie Madsen. Courtesy photo
Watercolor painting by Los Alamos artist Marjorie Madsen. 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.
Watercolor painting by Los Alamos artist Marjorie Madsen. Courtesy Read More
Fall Color Comes To The Jemez
Fall color was spotted over the weekend in the Jemez. Photo by Leah Austin Read More
Proceeds From Rotary’s ‘California Table’ Benefit Nature Center
Rotarian and LAPS Superintendent Gene Schmidt was the succesful bidder twice during ‘The California Table’ charitable live auction Saturday on the patio at Smith’s Marketplace. The Rotary Club of Los Alamos hosted the wine tasting with food pairing fundraiser for which the proceeds go toward providing a picnic area for the new Nature Center. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The crowd got into the bidding spirit for a worthy cause. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos auctioneer Jill Cook kept the bids rising during Saturday’s live Read More
Colorful Creations Featured At Piecemakers Quilt Market
The Los Alamos Piecemakers Quilt Guild held its annual Quilt Market Saturday at Crossroads Bible Church. A large crowd lined up to purchase quilted items of all sizes. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Visitors check out the stitching of a quilt at the Quilt Market. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
One of the quilts on display. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos Piecemakers community service display. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Smaller items for sale at the Quilt Market. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comNo Brown Bag Concert In October
LAAC News:
The Los Alamos Arts Council has announced that there will be no Brown Bag Performance Wednesday, Oct. 1.
The next performance is scheduled for Nov. 5 at Fuller Lodge. Read More
Meet Mary Carol Williams Participating In 2014 Los Alamos Artists Studio Tour
Watercolors by Mary Carol Williams. Courtesy photo
Watercolors by Mary Carol Williams. 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 Mary Carol Williams:
I began taking watercolor classes in 1998 as a hobby for retirement years. Watercolor Read More
Joan Williams Wins Big At Quilt Market
Joan Williams of Los Alamos is the winner of this donation quilt made by the Los Alamos Piecemakers Quilt Guild. Her name was drawn Saturday afternoon at the end of the annual Quilt Market. Photo by Libby Carlsten Read More
