Lazy Days of Summer Are Upon Us
Fishing buddies at Fenton Lake. Photo by Leah Austin
Stream to Fenton Lake. Photo by Leah Austin
Red leaf in the water. Photo by Leah Austin Read More
The Stumbling Critic Reviews ‘Edge of Tomorrow’
The Stumbling Critic: ‘Edge of Tomorrow’It’s been a rough few years for Tom Cruise. For an actor with his credentials, he’s headlined some crappy movies. I didn’t know who Jack Reacher was and after watching Jack Reacher, I still didn’t know and didn’t care. Oblivion was a science-fiction train wreck and Rock of Ages was funny, but forgettable. I thought grim times would continue until Edge of Tomorrow surfaced. Frequent visits to Rotten Tomatoes help me decide which movie to watch next. Tom’s latest endeavor got a string of positive reviews; thus, my expectations were elevated. Read More
PEEC and Reel Deal Theater Present ‘GEOFISH’ with Proceeds to Benefit New Nature Center
Courtesy/GEOFISH
PEEC News:
You don’t have to be a fisherman to enjoy the film “GEOFISH,” which follows four guys as they travel the length of Mexico in a vehicle that runs on cooking oil, in search of the best fishing spots in the country.
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center and the Reel Deal Theater will present a special screening of “GEOFISH” at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 19. All proceeds will benefit the Cutthroat Trout Aquarium at the new Los Alamos County Nature Center, opening in spring 2015.
Armed with nothing more than fishing rods and cameras, the GEOFISH Read More
New Mexico School for the Arts Receives ‘Exemplary School’ Designation From Art Schools Network
NMSA Winter Dances 2014. Photo by Paulo T. PhotographyNMSA News:
New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA) has received the coveted designation of “Exemplary School” by Arts Schools Network (ASN), the nation’s largest professional membership organization of specialized arts schools. Created to highlight a school’s commitment to excellence, the Exemplary School designation is presented to an ASN member in recognition of the school’s efforts to strategically evaluate its purpose, operations, and educational programs.
“This national recognition and designation is a testament to our students, Read More
This Week at the Reel Deal
Column By JIM O’DONNELL
This week we are opening the highly lauded film, Chef and will hold Edge of Tomorrow, The Fault in our Stars and How to Train your Dragon 2. Maleficent will end this Thursday.
Chef’s stellar cast includes Dustin Hoffman, John Leguizamo, Sofia Vergara, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, and Chef, John Favreau.We decided to open this film instead of one of the many blockbusters available now in hopes of bringing patrons with other interests to the Reel Deal.
As Moira MacDonald of the Seattle Times says, “If Chef were a musical, Read More
Artist Sam Tubiolo Prepares Bas Relief Tile Mural For Council Chambers Dedication June 24
Artist Sam Tubiolo prepares his bas relief tile mural for installation in the Los Alamos County Council Chambers. The center portion of the mural was de-installed from the old Municipal Building on Ashley Pond, and has been stored in county facilities since that time. Tubiolo created the two side panels for Council Chambers in the new Municipal Building. The mural will be dedicated at 4 p.m., June 24 in Council Chambers. The public is invited to attend. Courtesy/LAC Read More
‘Scene Painting Made Easy’ Workshop June 28
ART News:
Scene Painting Made Easy: The Los Alamos Little Theatre is offering a workshop on easy techniques for creating brick, marble and wood grain effects with paint.
This is a great opportunity for people who are interested in creating sets or who would like to be more creative in their decorating pursuits.
Los Alamos artist Fran Stoval has been painting sets for 20 years and will teach the workshop 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 28 at the Los Alamos Little Theatre, 1670 Nectar St.
The workshop is open to anyone over the age of 13. Register at the Fuller Lodge Art Center. The enrollment fee is $10 per Read More
More Scenes From Friday’s Summer Concert
Hula Hoopin to the rockin sounds of the Red Elvises Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Hula hoopers showing off their ankle, knee and neck moves. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The Red Elvises kick out the jams. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos Hill Stompers leave it all on the stage while playing between sets Friday night. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Friday night fun. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Concert enthusiasts of all ages fill Ashley Pond Park Friday to hear the Red Elvises rock band. Photo by Read More
Cinema Cindy Reviews ‘The Fault in Our Stars’
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB“The Fault in Our Stars” is winning market share at the box office these days. This film, based on the novel by John Green, is immensely popular with young adults and teenagers. Yet, the story has a message for anyone with a tender heart who has wondered at the “fairness” of terminal cancer, or of any death that cuts short a life. Rather than being depressing, this movie takes viewers on an uplifting journey.
Movie poster for ‘The Fault in Our Stars.’ Courtesy/Reel Deal Theater
Hazel Grace Lancaster is 16 when she meets 18-year-old Augustus Waters Read More
Art and Inspiration Adorn the Grounds of IHM
Artistic inspiration surrounds the grounds of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church at 2700 Canyon Road in Los Alamos. Established in 1946, IMH is a Catholic Church of the Roman Rite that serves Los Alamos and White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A tall statue carved in wood of Saint Mary stands outside IMH on Canyon Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A peaceful garden area invites contemplation at IHM in Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
LALT Will Hold Annual Membership Meeting June 22
LALT News:
The annual membership meeting for the Los Alamos Little Theatre (www.lalt.org) is 1-4 p.m. Sunday, June 22 at the Performing Arts Center.
The first hour and a half, 1-2:30 p.m., will be devoted to eating and socializing. The business portion of the meeting will begin at 2:30 p.m. This is an opportunity to recap the 2013-14 season, find out what’s coming up in 2014-15, visit with fellow thespians, meet LALT’s scholarship recipient and have some burgers!
All current and prospective LALT members are encouraged to attend. At this meeting the membership (dues Read More
Red Elvises Rock Ashley Pond Park Friday
Singer and guitarist Igor Yuznov fronting the Red Elvises Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Bassists Oleg Bernov urges the crowd on. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
A colorful dance. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos Hill Stompers entertain between sets. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Dancers put their hands in the air for the Red Elvises. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Gillian and David Sutton of KRSN celebrate KRSN Night at Firday’s Summer Concert Red Cloud Sunrise Captured Over Los Alamos
A beautiful sunrise featuring high clouds with reddish hues was captured on camera Wednesday by a Los Alamos resident and shared with the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by James Foley
Santa Fe Opera Apprentices Perform Free June 19
The Santa Fe Opera apprentices. Photo by Bob Godwin. Courtesy/SFOSFO News:
Everyone is welcome to come to the Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, June 19 to listen to and mingle with four talented apprentice singers from The Santa Fe Opera.
The program is 45 minutes of varied music – from favorite opera arias to musical theater and ensembles. The performers are Hailey Clark, soprano; Allegra De Vita, mezzo-soprano; Yoni Rose, tenor; Joshua Conyers, baritone and James Lesniak accompanying on piano.
Linger after the concert and take advantage of the amenities Read More
Craig Martin Experience Brings a Different Kind of Jazz to Ashley Pond
Craig Martin Experience in their natural habitat. Courtesy/CME
MUSIC News:
Jazz. It isn’t just swing anymore.
In a concert at the Ashley Pond Pavilion Tuesday, June 17 the Craig Martin Experience (CME) will perform two hours of jazz with a modern focus.
“Over the last 50 years what we call jazz has borrowed rhythms from the pop charts and incorporated soul, funk, Latin and rock beats,” band leader Craig Martin said.
That’s what the group will bring to the new venue at the Pond.
“A warm summer evening, outdoors, the Jemez sunset ─ we thought we’d play a couple of high-energy sets that we hope will get Read More
‘Your Favorite Band’ The Red Elvises Play Pond Friday
Igor and the Red Elvises in concert. Courtesy/https:////www.redelvises.com Igor and the Red Elvises, your favorite band, return to Ashley Pond at 7 p.m. Friday, June 13 for a free concert presented by the sponsors of the Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series.
“Your favorite band?” This band from Russia asked me if they could play at the old Central Avenue Grill one winter night about nine years ago. I checked them out on the net and we agreed on a date. They said a number of times at the show that they were our favorite band. They did put on a darn good show Read More
This Week at the Reel Deal
Column By JIM O’DONNELL This week we are opening The Fault in our Stars and How to Train your Dragon 2. We will hold Edge of Tomorrow,and Maleficent. X-Men, and A Million Ways to Die in the West will end this Thursday.
We had so many requests for The Fault in our Stars we managed to get a second-week print which is almost impossible, so here it is. Come and see it. Unfortunately, we had to pass on 22 Jump St. for now, but hope to open it in a couple of weeks if we have room. It was a difficult decision.
“The Fault in our Stars’ Read More
Summerfest Crowd Blankets Pajarito Mountain
Pajarito Mountain Summerfest drew a big crowd to the Ski Hill Saturday. Photo by Jim O’Donnell
Nosotros entertains at Summerfest. Photo by Jim O’Donnell
Happy guys sample New Mexico brewed beer at Summerfest. Photo by Jim O’DonnellPhoto Essay by JIM O’DONNELL
In celebration of the summer season, Ski Pajarito in Los Alamos hosted the ninth annual Summerfest Saturday June 7, featuring live music by Nosotros, New Mexico Brewer’s Fest and Pajarito Punishment Downhill Bike Race, among other activities.
A big crowd turned out for fun in the sun on Read More
Artists and Organizations Turn Out For Summer Concerts
Mary Beth Mason of Los Alamos Medical Center chats with concertgoers who stop by her booth at Friday’s Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Artists Juan Rivera and Sandra Quintana own San-Juan Styles and displayed their artwork at the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. River of Taos and Quintana of Espanola will return with their creations available for purchase during Friday night concert played at the pond throughout the summer. They also will show their work the first saturday of each month at the White Rock Visitor Center Art Market on Read More
Authors Speak Series Presents Author Tom Harmer
Tom Harmer on a backpacking adventure. Courtesy/MPL
LIBRARY News:
Quotes: The Authors Speak Series presents Tom Harmer, an author who describes himself as a “lifelong student of natural history, outdoor survival and Native practices in the wild.”
The event is 7 p.m. Thursday, June 26 in the Upstairs Rotunda at Mesa Public Library.
Harmer’s most recent book is A Walk Around the Horizon: Discovering New Mexico’s Mountains of the Four Directions (2013).
Near Santa Fe, the New Mexico landscape is framed by four high mountains ─ Sandia to the south, Chicoma to the west, Canjilon to the north, and Read More
