LALT Commemorates Kindertransport Program in Latest Production
Nora Cullinan as Eva,with Warren Houghteling as Ratcatcher. Photo by Maria Thibodeau, courtesy of mariawritingwithlight.comLALT News:
Los Alamos Little Theatre will mark the 75th anniversary of the United Kingdom’s historic Kindertransport program with its production of Diane Samuel’s award-winning drama of the same name. Opening at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 7, “Kindertransport” focuses on the life of one of the children rescued by England’s evacuation program for Jewish children in Germany begun on the eve of World War II.
Before the outbreak of the war, those in Europe were aware of the Read More
Celtic Concert At TOTH Sunday Evening
Jonathan Dowell
TOTH News:
This Sunday join Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church for a terrific Celtic concert—music will be provided by the renowned champion mountain dulcimer player Jonathan Dowell and woodwind player Rob Dunham.Enjoy a free community dinner at 5:15 p.m., followed at 6:07 p.m. with the service (this Sunday and EVERY second and fourth Sunday), the concert, and a live praise-and-worship band—come see what it’s all about.
Mother Alicia Pope will discuss how the Celtic Christians define sin and will explain its impact on humanity, as well as creation. She says Read More
Los Alamos High School Earns Jostens National Yearbook Design Recognition!
Los Alamos High School year book lead editors Darby Knoll and Ben Nguyen hold the banner as the team gathers for a photo at the high school to celebrate their national recognition. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos High School Earns Jostens National Yearbook Design Recognition
- La Loma yearbook, Begin Here, featured in 2014 Jostens Look Book
LAHS News:
Los Alamos High School’s 2012-2013 La Loma yearbook, Begin Here, has been recognized for excellence and featured in the 2014 Jostens Look Book, celebrating the best-of-the-best in yearbook design and coverage.
The Jostens Look Book is a collection of Read More
This Week at the Reel Deal
Column by JIM O’DONNELL In general, I thought the 86th Academy Awards went well. I think everyone who won a golden statue deserved it although I was disappointed that American Hustle, The Wolf of Wall Street and August:Osage County went home empty handed.
It was a shock really, but I guess there are only so many Oscars to go around. Read More
Largest LA Photography Club Show Opens at Library
A large crowd gathered for Monday’s opening of the Los Alamos Photography Club Show at Mesa Public Library. This, the 19th annual show, is the largest ever, with 158 photographs. Thirty photographers participated in the show. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Visitors to the exhibit study the photographs. Community members will have another opportunity to meet and talk with the photographers about their techniques, euqipment and inspirations at an exhibit walk through at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 18. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comHannemann’s Music Corner: Music and Guitar
Hannemann’s Music CornerThe guitar is a truly amazing instrument that allows you to play music as simple or as complex as you like in any style that suits your fancy. However, no matter what kind of music you are interested in, there are certain fundamentals that must be learned.
Since the guitar is a musical instrument, you need to learn to read music. You also need to know about keys and scales.
Since the guitar is a chord instrument, you need to learn about chords ─ how to recognize them, how to build them and how to use them.
Some people Read More
Cinema Cindy Reviews: ‘Philomena’
“Philomena”“Philomena” was honored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences with nominations for Best Picture of 2013, Actress in a Leading Role, Original Score and Adapted Screenplay and I heartily agree with these nominations.
It is a fine film, based on a true story. Judy Dench is wonderful in the title role.
The story puts an aging, faithful, Irish Catholic woman, a retired nurse, who wants to find her son, into the hands of a jaded, self-professed atheistic, famous journalist who is after her story. The two play off each other
Invitation to a Hanging: LA Photographers Prepare Show For Tonight’s Reception
The Los Alamos Photographers Show opening reception is 5:30-7 p.m. today at Mesa Public Library, with a Gallery walk-through of the show scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 18. This is the largest photography show ever, with 155 entries. Photo by Nancy Coombs
Photo by Nancy Coombs
Photo by Nancy Coombs
Photo by Nancy Coombs
Photo by Nancy Coombs
Cinema Cindy Reviews: The 2014 Oscars
Cinema Cindy Reviews: The 2014 OscarsFirst off, I must say that the one category I felt the most passion about this year was Best Original Screenplay and I am ecstatic the Academy felt as I did, that “Her” was worthy of that award.
This fine screenplay won for subtly exploring human intimacy, how we fall in love, whether artificial intelligence could ever be a substitute for another human being, and showing a lonely soul learning to open his heart. In that way it reminded me of “Lars and the Real Girl.” The screenplay was masterful. congratulations Read More
Jewish Film Festival Premieres in Los Alamos
Film still from ‘Precious Life’ Courtesy/SFJFF
SFJFF News:
The award-winning Israeli documentary film, Precious Life, is coming to the Reel Deal Theater for a one-time screening at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 9.
Precious Life follows the real-life story of a Palestinian baby with a rare immune deficiency disorder, and the Israeli doctor who hopes to save the baby’s life. It is an up-close and personal story set against the larger backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The film was featured at the Telluride, Toronto and Mill Valley Film Festivals, and won the Ophir Award Read More
‘Ace in the Hole’ Grim But Compelling
Movie poster. Courtesy/FMPL
Review by KELLY DOLEJSI
Need a pick-me-up? Then don’t watch “Ace in the Hole” (1951, unrated). But if you can take it, this black-and-white classic tells a great story while it teaches one of those grim life lessons.
Journalist Chuck Tatum (Kirk Douglas) is on the outs. He used to rake in the bucks, but hard times and personal proclivities have him stuck in small-time Albuquerque, working for an editor who wants him to, of all things, tell the truth.
This goes against his every fiber. But he toes the line until, on his way to cover a snake hunt, he happens Read More
Local Quintet Performs Wednesday’s Brown Bag
Juanita Madland performs with ‘The Trout’ Quintet at noon Wednesday at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/LAAC
LAAC News:
Los Alamos Arts Council’s Brown Bag Performance Series continues at noon, Wednesday at Fuller Lodge with Franz Schubert–Piano Quintet in A major, D.667: Allegro vivace, Andante, Scherzo, Tema, Finale.
The Quintet is nicknamed “The Trout” because the fourth movement has variations on this Lied sung by mezzo soprano Pauline Schneider.
The unusual instrumentation for the quintet is:
- Violin: Mary Helen Klare
- Viola: Kathy Gursky
- Cello: Rebecca
Try Drip Painting at Village Arts Today
Close-up of a part of ‘Full Fathom Five After Pollack’ by Trish Ebbert. Ebbert will conduct a drip painting workshop at Village Arts today on DP Road. Courtesy/FLACFLAC News:
This week “Canvas & Cocktails: A Tribute to the Masters” will pay homage to Jackson Pollack with drip painting.
Pairing a good drink with good art has always made for a grand time, and art therapist Trish Ebbert is there to help you get creative, a little messy, and have some fun!
Ebbert has experimented with pouring and dripping paint on a canvas and adding things like beads and other doo-dads to create interesting Read More
Community Winds Present ‘Wagner and the Movies’ Saturday
Director Ted Vives conducts the Los Alamos Community Winds in a rehearsal for Saturday’s concert. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comThe Los Alamos Community Winds will celebrate two anniversaries at their concert Saturday: the bicentennial of Richard Wagner’s birth, and the 75th anniversaries of two of the most beloved Hollywood motion pictures, “Gone With the Wind” and “The Wizard of Oz.”
The Winds will present “Wagner and the Movies” at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 1 at Crossroads Bible Church. The concert is free. Suggested donation Read More
‘Rapture, Blister, Burn’ Explores Women’s Lives
Twenty-year-old Avery (Tatyana Stravrowsky) is sure she know more about men than her teacher. Catherine (Debrianna Mansini). Courtesy photoTHEATER News:
The Space at Casweck Galleries in Santa Fe presents For Giving Production’s staged reading of Gina Gionfriddo’s “Rapture, Blister, Burn,” directed by Janet Davidson.
This fast-paced, witty comedy explores the continuing fallout and evolution of the feminist movement. First opening at Playwright Horizons in 2012, “Rapture, Blister, Burn” recently played to sold out houses at the Geffen Theatre in Los
Roy Dunlap and Marcus Parsley Bring NYC Jazz to Los Alamos Friday, March 7 at Fuller Lodge
Roy Dunlap and Marcus Parsley perform in concert last year at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kimber Wallwork-HeinemanMUSIC News:
New York City Jazz musicians Roy Dunlap (piano) and Marcus Parsley (trumpet) will perform an evening of jazz at 7 p.m. Friday, March 7 at Fuller Lodge. There will be a short opening performance, featuring a Los Alamos Acoustic Swing Trio. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students and seniors.
Dunlap began playing professionally at age 14. He attained a Master’s Degree in Piano at Queens College in New York City, studying with Sir Roland Hanna. Dunlap has toured throughout Read More
Albuquerque Novelist Darynda Jones Shares Writing Experiences at Authors Speak Thursday
Darynda Jones/Courtesy photo
Romance novels get a bum rap. It is argued that the plot lines are silly and always involve an innocent, beautiful girl and a handsome, tortured man. These books, with red and pink-colored covers and titles in swirly fonts, always seem to be tucked in back corners of bookstores or libraries. It seems appropriate, because this genre of fiction is more guilty pleasure than literature.
The thing is no one seems to care. It has been noted that romance novel sales have shot up in recent years. Maybe that is because writers are spicing Read More
This Week at the Reel Deal
Column by JIM O’DONNELL This week we are opening Son of God. We are getting a lot of requests, especially for the Sunday matinee, so get your tickets early. The run time for this film is 2:18, so it will not have a late show Friday or Saturday.
Yes, we will be holding Philomena for another week. This week it gets a full schedule Read More
SF Opera Guild Hosts Breakfast and Briefings
Atomic City Children’s Theater: Disney’s Aladdin Jr 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Today at Smith Auditorium
Scenes from Thursday’s dress rehearsal of the Atomic City Children’s Theater Production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr. The show is provided free of charge to the community at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. today at Duane Smith Auditorium on Diamond Drive in Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
More scenes from Thursday’s dress rehearsal of the Atomic City Children’s Theater Production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr. The show is provided free of charge to the community at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. today at Duane Smith Auditorium on Diamond Drive in Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
