This Week at the Reel Deal
Column By JIM O’DONNELL This week we are opening Transformers: Age of Extinction. We will hold Chef, The Fault in our Stars, and How to Train your Dragon 2. Edge of Tomorrow will end Thursday.
I went to see Chef the other night and liked it so much I decided to hold it another week. It is funny, thoughtful, and refreshing and I don’t think it deserves an R rating. A PG-13 would have been fine. There might have been some language but I don’t even recall that. One of the main themes of this film is the relationship between 11 year old, Emjay Anthony, (Chef’s son) Read More
‘Images of Mary in the New World’ Exhibit Opens at New Mexico History Museum June 29
Scene from ‘Tatoo Nation.’ Courtesy photo
NMHM News:
A new exhibit, “Painting the Divine: Images of Mary in the New World” opens June 29 at the New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) in Santa Fe, with an array of special events planned throughout the summer and fall.
Events include:
Saturday, July 19, 1-3 p.m., Printing Our Lady, Gathering Space. Free with admission. Sundays free to NM residents; children 16 and under free daily. Bring the family and print a historic image of Our Lady on a replica medieval press. Using a Bobcat Press built in the 1970s by Cedar Crest’s Richard Hicks, visitors Read More
Than Povi to Exhibit Works by Gerald Nailor Jr.
‘Athabascan Bow,’ by Gerald Nailor, Jr. Courtesy/Than Povi Fine Art Gallery
THAN POVI News:
The Than Povi Fine Art Gallery at Cuyumungue – exit 176 Hwy 84/285, will present an exhibition of paintings and prints by Native-American artist Gerald Nailor Jr., beginning Aug. 23.
A reception for the artist is 3-6 p.m., Aug. 21.
The works comprise a comprehensive sampling of Nailor’s art. The exhibition includes 43 watercolor, tempera, oil and pastel paintings as well as archival inkjet prints and two unique sets of jewelry handmade from micaceous clay.
Nailor was born Read More
LA Airport Sponsors ‘Frozen’ at Sundown Today
COUNTY News:
Disney’s uber-popular movie “Frozen” will be shown at sundown today at East Park in Los Alamos.
The event is sponsored by the Los Alamos County Airport as part of the summer “Movies in the Park” series.
Airport Manager Peter Soderquist will be available before the show to hand out schedules for the new commercial air service being offered through New Mexico Airlines with convenient daily flights available between Los Alamos County Airport and Albuquerque’s Sunport.
‘Longmire’ Staging Area At Valles Caldera
The staging area at the Valles Caldera National Preserve where filming is underway at the cabin that serves as the home for the title character in the A&E series ‘Longmire.’ Yellow and black directional signs marked ‘LM’ are posted on Central Avenue and around Los Alamos to guide film vehicles through town and out to the Valles Caldera. Location scouts visited Los Alamos last week to find additional film locations that may be used in scenes for future episodes of the successful series completing its third season. For information, contact Film Liaison Kelly Read More
Community Winds Performs at Ashley Pond Today
Los Alamos Community Winds performing previously in the Fuller Lodge Rose Garden will perform at 7 p.m. today for Tuesdays at the Pond under the pavilion at Ashley Pond. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comAmigos Bravos: ‘The Last Mountain’ Screens June 24
AMIGOS BRAVOS News:
Amigos Bravos: Because Water Matters is celebrating 26 years of protecting and restoring New Mexico’s waters with a showing of “The Last Mountain,” which is about the devastating effects of mountaintop coal removal in West Virginia’s Coal River Valley, and the way residents and activists successfully stand up to the industry and major employer Massey Coal.
“The Last Mountain,” directed by award-winning documentary filmmaker, Bill Haney, is a Sundance Film Selection. The film will be followed by a big-screen Skype conversation between community organizer Read More
Yellow ‘LM’ Signs Around Los Alamos Are Guiding Film Crews to Valles Caldera
These yellow and black directional signs marked on Central Avenue and around Los Alamos guide film vehicles through town to the Valles Caldera National Preserve to film scenes for the A&E series ‘Longmire.’ Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The familiar yellow and black directional signs marked “LM” on Central Avenue and various locations in Los Alamos townsite are in place to guide film vehicles through town to the Valles Caldera National Preserve to film scenes at the cabin that serves as the home for the title character in the A&E series “Longmire.”
Location scouts Read More
‘Manhattan’ Premieres Sunday July 27
Still shot from WGN’s America’s ‘Manhattan.’ Trailer PrintScreen/LADP
Still shot from WGN’s America’s ‘Manhattan.’ Trailer PrintScreen/LADP
Staff Report
New Mexico media was invited Saturday to be among the first to see the New Mexico set and meet the cast of WGN’s America’s “Manhattan” – an original drama series scheduled to premiere Sunday, July 27.
Created and written by Sam Shaw (“Masters of Sex”) and directed by Emmy Award-winning director Thomas Schlamme (“The West Wing”), “Manhattan” enters the world of deception, danger and sacrifices
Scenes From Friday’s Summer Concert
Los Alamos National Bank sponsored Friday’s Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Kenny Miller of Kenny’s BBQ stops by the LANB booth Friday night. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Dancers two-step to the David Luning Band Friday at Ahsley Pond Park. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Jugglers including Jeff Favorite, right, of the Los Alamos Hillstompers entertain at Friday’s concert. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
South Beach meets Los Alamos at Friday’s concert. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Mailboxes Reveal White Rock’s Creative Side
A mailbox on La Paloma in White Rock is constructed in the shape of a cow. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A mailbox on Meadow Lane is created in the shape of a Chevy vehicle. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A mailbox on Rover Boulevard is designed in the shape of a golf ball sitting on a tee. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Free Flamenco Classes Offered in White Rock
Pajarito Spanish Dance Alliance performs at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/PSDAPSDA News:
Warm up your summer by learning Flamenco Dance in White Rock. This beginning level class is for men and women, ages 11 and up.
The class is free and takes place 11 a.m. to noon Saturdays, June 21 to July19 (except July 5) in the White Rock Activity Center.
Flamenco dance has become a popular dance form worldwide because of its powerful lines, intense percussive rhythms, and the beautiful traditional melodies that cannot help but inspire movement. It comes from Southern Spain and ties together the Read More
Los Alamos ScienceFest Issues Call For Art
‘Faces’ by Brayden Matthews. Courtetsy photo
‘Sensing Spirals’ by Heather Dillon. Courtesy photo“We are looking for art that demonstrates scientific or mathematical concepts, principles or phenomena in creative ways,” said Melanie Peña of Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation. “It can be created Read More
Taos School of Music Hosts Young Artist Concerts
MUSIC News:
Taos School of Music will host a Young Artist Concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 28 at the Hotel St. Bernard, Taos Ski Valley. Young musicians will perform Beethoven String Quartet Op. 74 “Harp” and Schumann Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 63. The concert is free and open to the public.
A second concert is 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 29 at Taos Community Auditorium, 145 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos. Musical selections include Haydn String Quartet Op. 76, No. 2 and Ravel String Quartet and Dvorak Piano Quartet in E Flat Major. Tickets for this concert are $8.
For dinner reservations Read More
Tonight’s Summer Concert Features David Luning Band
David Luning Band. Courtesy/davidluning.com
COMMUNITY News:
The Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series continues at 7 p.m. Friday, June 20 at Ashley Pond with the David Luning Band.
This is going to be a fabulous show at our new downtown stage. It’s a free show presented by Los Alamos County and the sponsors of our Series.
Our sponsors are listed at www.gordonssummerconcerts.com along with a lot of other info that I’d like you to know. For instance, did you know that this Friday is Los Alamos National Bank Night? Did you know that the following Fri., June 27 we have two Los Alamos bands playing? Rocking Read More
In and Around Town: June 19
Ongoing ExhibitsPlay Reading of LALT’s Upcoming Production of ‘And Then There Were None’ Wednesday
Courtesy/goodreads.com
LALT News:
There will be a play reading for Los Alamos Little Theatre’s November show, Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None” also known as “Ten Little Indians” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 at Los Alamos Little Theatre, 1670 Nester St.
Anyone interested in auditioning for this production is highly encouraged to attend the reading.
Synopsis of the play:
Ten guilty strangers are invited to an island get-a-way in the late 1930s. One by one, they are accused of murder by a mysterious voice; and one by one they start to die. In this superlative Read More
PEEC Offers Silent Auction of Dorothy Hoard Artworks
‘Three Sunflowers’ by Dorothy Hoard is one of the pieces in the silent auction of her art benefiting PEEC. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Before her death in March, Dorothy Hoard, one of the most beloved women in Los Alamos, a Living Treasure, and ardent supporter of the community, entrusted her friend Terry Foxx with her artwork.
Hoard’s wish was that it would be used to further her legacy by offering the artwork for sale to the community through the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC).
To honor this wish, PEEC is offering one-of-a-kind pieces of Hoard’s work through a silent Read More
‘Eureka!’ and ‘Eclecticity’ Open Friday at Fuller Lodge Art Center
‘Blown Away’ by Elena Giorgi from the ‘Eureka!’ show. Courtesy/FLAC
Postcard for ‘Eclecticity‘ featuring the work of Charryl Greenwood Berger, left, and Katherine Brittin. Courtesy/FLACFLAC News:
Two new shows open at the Fuller Lodge Art Center with a reception 5-7 p.m. Friday. In the main gallery, FLAC displays its latest themed show, “Eureka!”.
In the Portal Gallery is “Eclecticity,” work by Katherine Brittin and Charryl Greenwood Berger. Guest artist David Blecha i is sharing a large number of works presented in trios as well.
Holy cow!
