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Meet Fran Stoval Participating In 2014 Los Alamos Artists Studio Tour

Stained glass art work by Los Alamos artist Fran Stoval. 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.

Los Alamos artist Fran Stoval. Courtesy photo

Meet Los Alamos artist Fran Stoval:

Fran Stoval, Looking Back and Stepping Forward

When I was a little girl, drawing Read More

This Week at the Reel Deal

Column By JIM O’DONNELL 
Reel Deal Theater   

This week we are opening Dolphin Tale 2, and Let’s be Cops. We will hold The Hundred Foot Journey and If I Stay for another week. A Most Wanted Man and Boyhood will end this Thursday.

Movie Poster for ‘Dolphin Tale 2’. Courtesy/Reel Deal Theater

Dolphin Tale 2: Warner Bros. Pictures and Alcon Entertainment’s “Dolphin Tale 2” continues the story of the brave dolphin Winter, whose miraculous rescue and recovery-thanks to a groundbreaking prosthetic tail-made her a symbol of hope and perseverance Read More

Opera on the Rocks Presents Don Giovanni Sept. 20

BANDELIER News:

Be part of an unforgettable experience. This year’s installment of Opera on the Rocks presents Don Giovanni, one of the most popular operas of all time, framed by the beauty of Bandelier National Monument.

Join music lovers of all ages Saturday, Sept. 20 in Bandelier’s Juniper Campground outdoor amphitheater. Opera Alta will present an abridged performance starting at 5:30 p.m. of this classic Mozart production. The event is an opportunity for those not familiar with opera, as well as for opera enthusiasts to enjoy listening in a special venue.  

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Meet Patrick Soran Participating In 2014 Los Alamos Artists Studio Tour

Art by Patrick Soran. 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 Patrick Soran:

Patrick Soran

When I first became interested in woodworking many years ago, I found that it was a form of therapy after a day of work in the scientific arena. I am a Read More

Los Alamos Students Take Top Prizes At 2014 New Mexico State Fair!

Jordan Duran, left, and Caemlyn Tripp, right, of Los Alamos High School with their art teacher Mary Grace. Photos by Stephanie Rittner

Eliana Rodriguez of Chamisa Elementary School and her art teacher Renee Mitsunaga. Photos by Stephanie Rittner

From left, Art teacher Renee Mitsunaga, Eliana Rodriguez, Jordan Duran, Caemlyn Tripp and art teacher Mary Grace. Photos by Stephanie Rittner

By STEPHANIE RITTNER

Three students from Los Alamos Public Schools won prizes for the artwork they entered into the 2014 Students Art exhibit at the state fair.

Eliana Rodriguez of Chamisa Elementary Read More

Participants Sought For Los Alamos High School Ballroom Dance Fundraiser

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Applicants Sought For Sec Sandoval Chalk Walk

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LAAC News:

The Los Alamos Arts Council is hosting the 5th annual Sec Sandoval Chalk Walk Saturday, Sept. 13, a festival and celebration of chalk drawing, the artistic process and, of course, all the local, creative, talented individuals who make Los Alamos an unusual and quietly exotic place to call home.

 

Join us for a celebration of art and community on the sidewalks near Ashley Pond in collaboration with The Los Alamos ScienceFest. Special prizes will be awarded to an entrant in each category selected by the judges. This is definitely an event for all ages, and aspiring

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More Than 50 Players Gather For Mad About Science Trivia Night

A big crowd gathered Monday to play Mad About Science Trivia at the Pajarito Brewpub. The event was part of ScienceCafe. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
A team puzzles over a Science Trivia question. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Game Master William Tucker reads a question. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
A team works out their answer to a trivia question. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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Meet Joanne Kozuchowski Participating In 2014 Los Alamos Artists Studio Tour

Art by Joanne Kozuchowski. 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 Joanne Kozuchowski:

Joanne Kozuchowski will tell you that her life as an artist did not truly begin until she left the confines of the city of Chicago in 2003 and moved to the Read More

Drone Giveaway, Live Music All Part of Los Alamos ScienceFest ‘ExpoDay,’ Sept. 13

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos ScienceFest saved its biggest event for last with ExpoDay Saturday, Sept. 13, featuring Quadcopter demonstrations, 3D chalk art, water rocket launches, live music, beer garden, and even a chance to win a Quadcopter drone or a robotic puppy.

ExpoDay is part of the Los Alamos ScienceFest – nine days of fun, educational demonstrations, interactive activities, art, and hands on activities for inquisitive minds of all ages, from Sept. 5–13 in Los Alamos, NM.

“If there is one day of the Los Alamos ScienceFest that simply cannot be missed, it’s ExpoDay,” said Read More

Learn to Play the Ukelele at BESC Thursday

Heron Lake State Park ukeleles for the upcoming BESC ukelele class. Courtesy photo

BESC News:

Local seniors are invited to take part in some musical fun 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 in the classroom at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.

This is a wonderful opportunity to try something new with an easy, fun to use, inexpensive portable instrument, the “oo-koo-le-le.” You won’t need a ukelele, a great singing voice, ability to read music, or past experience with any instrument. You’ll leave with the ability to play some songs around the barbecue that very evening.

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Scenes From Saturday’s Little Forest Fall Fiesta

Little Forest Playschool held its annual Fall Fiesta and Silent Auction Saturday. The Fall Fiesta is one of three events held each year to raise funds for Little Forest, which has been part of the Los Alamos community for more than 60 years. The Fall Fiesta was held on the two-acre playground area at Little Forest Playschool at 3880 Villa St., and included a carnival with activities, animals, games, music and food. Hundreds of children brought their parents, and while the kids were playing, many parents browsed the silent auction, bidding on items donated by local businesses and artisans. The Read More

Concert of Original Pieces by Richard Hannemann Draws Audience Appreciation

Richard Hannenmann. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News

An appreciative audience enjoyed the world premier of La Vida en Plaza at the Saturday night concert at Smith Auditorium by local musician Richard Hannenmann. 

Filled with a program of his original pieces, Hannemann sparked numerous applause for his ability to work the length of the guitar fret board in a pleasing cornucopia of guitar solos, genres and songs. He added interest to his program by intermingling an ensemble of ballads and songs he had written in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, many of which were Read More

Fire Hydrant Voting Underway Through 5 p.m. Sept. 12

By Joanne Kozuchowski
Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce
 
Have you noticed the beautifully painted fire hydrants along the Los Alamos MainStreet corridor?
 
This past week, and just in time to coincide with ScienceFest, five local artists took part in painting some of our fire hydrants with their original designs. Now it is up to YOU Los Alamos to choose our winners!
 
There are seven fire hydrants painted around town:
  • In front of the Bradbury Museum. Painted by Livy Snyder
  • On the lawn at Fuller Lodge. Painted by Ken Nebel and Chris Judson
  • In the front yard area of the Fuller
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Beguiling ‘Tower of Magic’ a Must-See at LALT

Hestia (Marilyn Johns) pulls Quartus (Tyrrell Cummings) out from under a porch. Photo by Steve Wolfel
 
Capella (Claire Singleton) and Zanzibar (Larry Gibbons) discuss their daughter’s future. Photo by Steve Wolfel
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

The Los Alamos Little Theatre opened its 71st season this weekend with Tower of Magic by local playwright Tess Light.

First produced in 2012, Tower of Magic is a winner of the Theatre Conspiracy’s New Play Contest, as well as second place in the seventh annual Southwest Playwriting Competition.

The play is built Read More

It’s A Wrap For Summer Concert Season

Concert promoter Russ Gordon with his wife Deb waves to concert goers at Friday’s final concert of the season for the Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series. The series marked its 25th anniversary this year and will return again in May. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Whitewater Ramble from Fort Collins, Colo., played for the crowd Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Whitewater Ramble performs at the Pond. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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Pojoaque River Art Tour Sept. 20-21

Courtesy/TPFA

ART News:

The  21st annual Pojoaque River Art Tour is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20 -21, with an Artists’ Reception and Silent Auction 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept.19 at Than Povi Fine Art Gallery (next to Gabriel’s Restaurant).

Bidding will continue Friday evening and all day Saturday. Johnny Cruz and Nancy Grabowski will display work on the portal.

Located just north of Santa Fe, the Tour offers an intimate glimpse into the creative environments of some of northern New Mexico’s finest artists and artisans. Enjoy a welcoming visit with the artists and arts of the Read More

Whitewater Ramble Will Perform Final Summer Concert Tonight At Ashley Pond Park

Whitewater Ramble. Courtesy of the band
 
By RUSS GORDON
Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Producer

Well friends of the Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series, we’re down to our last show of the year. I hoped you enjoyed the shows. Again, I’d like to thank our sponsors and especially Los Alamos County. They sure built a beautiful stage. Our sponsors are all listed at www.gordonssummerconcerts.com. Please acknowledge them when possible and do shop locally!  Our sponsors all pay taxes to the County and therefore help pay for the Concert Series.

Our final show of the 25th anniversary Read More

Los Alamos Public Schools Brighten Up State Fair

Art by LAPS students on display at the N.M. State Fair. Photo by Stephanie Rittner
 
The display of art by LAPS students at the N.M. State Fair. Photo by Stephanie Rittner

LAPS News:

Renne Mitsunaga, art teacher from Chamisa Elementary and Stephanie Rittner, art teacher from Pinon, spent the day at the N.M. State Fair. They didn’t ride the Ferris wheel or eat cotton candy. They hung almost 200 pieces of Los Alamos Public Schools student art in the School Arts building.

Every year, school districts from around the state come together at the state fair to display student artwork. It’s Read More

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