Hannemann’s Music Corner: An Instrument for a Lifetime
Hannemann’s Music Corner: An Instrument for a LifetimeSometime between eighth grade and high school graduation, every young music student should come into possession of what is called a “step-up” or “performance” level instrument. And that instrument should be new. Here’s why.
You will recall from a previous column (Hannemann’s Music Corner: And Now a Word From Your instrument – July 9, 2013) that there are essentially five levels of instruments: beginning, student, performance (step-up), professional and custom. Read More
‘Blue Jasmine’ is Humorous and Heartwrenching
Movie Review by KIRSTEN LASKEY
“Blue Jasmine” might make you feel blue. This doesn’t mean the movie is not good, but rather that it stirs up a mixture of emotions. You could be chuckling, yet feel pings of sympathy all in one moment.
Woody Allen’s movie is set in the present, but feels like it could have jumped out of a Tennessee Williams play. “A Street Car Named Desire,” has a similar plot.
Like Blanche DuBois, Jasmine (Cate Blanchett) is a woman who is unraveling. Her upscale lifestyle vanishes after her husband, Hal (Alec Baldwin) is imprisoned for his many white-collar crimes, then Hal Read More
Live Music under the Stars at Opera on the Rocks
Opera on the Rocks 2012. Courtesy/BNM
BANDELIER News:
Enjoy an exciting night of opera at Bandelier National Monument during the second annual Opera on the Rocks event at 6: 15 p.m.. Saturday, Sept. 21. Opera Alta will perform Amahl and the Night Visitors at the Juniper Campground Amphitheater.
This opera was originally created by composer Gian Menotti for NBC, making it the first opera written entirely for television. The event is an opportunity for those not familiar with opera, as well as for opera enthusiasts, to enjoy listening in a special venue.
Hosts of the event include the Los Alamos Read More
Los Alamos National Bank Marks 24 Years Sponsoring Summer Concert Series
Los Alamos National Bank President Steve Wells, right, with concert promoter Russ Gordon, welcomes the crowd to the 24th annual Summer Concert sponsored by the bank Friday night in the LANB parking lot. LANB was recognized for being a sponsor for all 24 years of the Concert Series’ existence. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
LANL Director Charlie McMillan, third from left, with his wife Janet joined concert goers Friday evening to hear DK & the Affordables perform at Los Alamos National Bank. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
DK & the Affordables perform Friday night Read More
A Labor Day Extravaganza Put on by Labor
COMMUNITY News:
The New Mexico Federation of Labor (NMFL) along with a collation of business and community groups announce a statewide Labor Day tour featuring performance art, poetry and music. “The Salt of the Earth Tour” is a six city, three-day event that will bring the true meaning of Labor Day to the people of New Mexico in a fun family environment.
Labor Day, Monday Sept. 2, Santa Fe Street Festival 11-3 p.m. @ Taos Street behind Youthworks! and the Center for Progress and Justice, 1420 Cerrillos across from the Indian School.
“Many people think of Labor Day as just another three day holiday, Read More
Pottery By Mei-Li Shih Milonni on Display at Library
Pottery by Mei-Li Shih Milonni is on display at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy photoLAPL News:
After retiring as a theoretical physicist 15 years ago, Dr. Mei-Li Shih Milonni now finds beauty and expression in pottery.
Working at UNM-Los Alamos ceramics studio, she began creating her vibrantly colored and elegantly formed vessels about ten years ago. Sometimes whimsical, such as her ceramic handbag and shoes in bright green, and sometimes subtle with simple, functional forms and earth toned, graded glazes, Shih’s pottery is expressive of a gamut of creative impulse.
While she doesn’t have Read More
Calling for Actors for Nana’s Naughty Knickers
LALT News:
Los Alamos Little Theatre auditions for “Nana’s Naughty Knickers” by Katherine DiSavino will be 5-7 p.m. Sept. 15-16 in the Green Room of Los Alamos Little Theatre, 1670 Nectar St. in Los Alamos.
Performance dates are Dec. 31/Jan. 3, 4, 5, 10 and 11.
The Characters for this play include:
- SYLVIA CHARLES – In her early 80s, living like she’s in her early 20s. The mastermind behind Saucy Slips, Etc., and the proud tenant of a rent controlled apartment.
- VERA WALTERS – Sylvia’s aged accomplice: equipped with two hearing aids and a collapsible walker.
White Rock’s Artist Market: Support Local Artists Saturday
LACDC News:
Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation will host an Artist Market featuring both local and surrounding Northern New Mexico artists 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 at the White Rock Visitors Center at 115 N.M. 4.
The Artist Market will include Native American pottery from San Ildefonso Pueblo and Santo Domingo Pueblo, photography, handmade jewelry and body products, vintage inspired accessories such as aprons and cosmetic bags, recycled paper art, acrylic paintings, crochet items and so many other wonderful items.
For more information about the Artist Market Read More
DK & the Affordables Play at LANB Tonight
DK & the Affordables will perform tonight at Los Alamos National Bank as part of the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series. Photo by Kimber Walburk-HeinemanBy Russ Gordon
We only have two show dates remaining for the 2013 Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series. What a short, wonderful, quick trip it’s been this year. At 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, we’ll be dancing to the music of DK & the Affordables at Los Alamos National Bank. The show is free.
Tonight is Los Alamos National Bank Night, recognizing a bank that has been a sponsor for all 24 years of the Concert Series’ existence. We sincerely Read More
Los Alamos Concert Association Offers New Season Of Great Music
The Canadian Brass performs at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 at Duane Smith Auditorium. Courtesy/LACA
Apollo’s Fire performs at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 at Duane Smith Auditorium. Courtesy/LACAThe Los Alamos Concert Association is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to bringing classical artists of great distinction to our community.
LACA’s 67th season begins in September and it promises to be an exciting one offering legendary and unusual world class performers
The season opens with a fanfare on Sept. Read More
‘Deep into the Darkness Peering’ Call for Artists
FLAC News:
The Fuller Lodge Art Center has issued a call for artists for the show “Deep into the Darkness Peering.”
According to Art Center spokesmen, they want artists to “dare to dream, to fear, to doubt, to take on the darkness described in the immortal words from Edgar Allen Poes’ The Raven. Dare to show us where the darkness leads.”
Application Deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 3. The show will open with a reception Oct. 4 and end Nov. 16.
Click here to download the application. If you have any questions about showing in Fuller Lodge Art Center, call Ken or Amy at 505-662-1635. Visit the Center online Read More
Public Art Installation,’The Power of Code,’ Unveiled at UNM-LA
UNM-LA faculty, staff and community members gather before the ribbon cutting ceremony for ‘The Power of Code,’ the new public art project on the UNM-LA campus. Photo by Vint Miller
Santa Fe artist Nicolas Gadbois cuts the ribbon on his new public art piece, ‘The Power of Code’ at the UNM-LA campus Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie J. GordonBy VINT MILLER
It’s been nearly eight years in the making, but The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) finally dedicated the new public art piece, The Power of Code, Tuesday at a gathering of students, staff and community Read More
Conrad Tao Opens Santa Fe Pro Musica Concerts
Conrad Tao at the piano. Courtesy photo
The Santa Fe Pro Musica Orchestra. Courtesy photoSFPM News:
Santa Fe Pro Musica will present Conrad Tao, pianist and composer, in recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept.19 at St. Francis Auditorium in the New Mexico Museum of Art in Santa Fe.
Tao will again perform on stage for the Season Opening Orchestra concerts with the Santa Fe Pro Musica Orchestra at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 at the Lensic Performing Arts Center.
Tickets for the recital are $20, $35, $45 and $65 at the Santa Fe Pro Musica Box Office (505) 988-4640, ext. 1000, Read More
Atomic City Children’s Theater Holding Auditions for Disney Aladdin Jr.
Los Alamos students perform in last year’s production of Disney The Little Mermaid Jr. Courtesy/ACCT
ACCT News:
Atomic City Children’s Theater (ACCT), the Los Alamos Public Schools’ after-school theater program, is excited to announce auditions for their Elementary School production of Disney Aladdin Jr., a two-act musical play based on the smash Broadway hit.
Auditions will be 2-5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, and are open to 5th or 6th grade students in the Los Alamos or White Rock area. Registration begins at 1 p.m. and students wishing to participate in the cast should come to the Mountain Read More
Crowd Boogies to Bluegrass at the Pond Friday
Claire Lynch sings a soulful tune during Friday night’s County’s Summer Concert Series at Ashley Pond. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
All together now: The Claire Lynch Band harmonizes on stage at Ashley Pond Park Friday night. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Ashley Pond Park filled with people who turned out the hear the Claire Lynch Band Friday night. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comUNM-LA Unveils New Public Art Piece
The Power of Code, a new public art installation on the UNM-LA campus. Photo by Vint Miller
Santa Fe artist Nicolas Gadbois installs his piece, The Power of Code, at UNM-LA. Photo by Vint MillerUNM-LA News:
The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) invites the public to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for The Power of Code, a new public art installation on campus.
The event is 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, outside of Jeannette O. Wallace Hall.
The commissioned work, by Santa Fe artist Nicolas Gadbois, is a bas-relief set in a floating wall, surrounded by windows, on the Read More
FUZE.SW 2013 Explores Food of the New World
Foods of the New World on display in’New World Cuisine: The Histories of Chocolate, Mate y Más.’ Courtesy photo MIFA News:
SANTA FE—An exploration of the dawn of world cuisine as we know—and consume it— today, opened last year at the Museum of International Folk Art with “New World Cuisine: The Histories of Chocolate, Mate y Más,” on view through Jan. 5, 2014.
Digging deeper into the topics covered in New World Cuisine will be FUZE.SW 2013. Santa Fe’s first-ever food conference of its kind takes place at the Museum of International Folk Art the weekend of Nov. 8-10.
James Beard Award-winning Read More
Swing to Claire Lynch Band Friday
The Claire Lynch Band. Courtesy photoBy RUSS GORDON
This Friday, the Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series is thrilled to present the Claire Lynch Band. The show is part of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. The show begins at 7 p.m. at Ashley Pond.
The show is free of charge and it will be incredible. Claire Lynch is a singer/songwriter and was a rare woman’s voice in the bluegrass field when she first led the Front Porch String Band in the 1970s. The Band was very successful, but stopped touring in 1981.
Claire became an in-demand session vocalist backing people like Dolly Parton on her Read More
Taos National Society of Watercolorists Group Exhibition Opens Aug. 30
Wheeler Peak by Linda Henderson is one of the pieces in the show.TNSW News:
The Taos National Society of Watercolorists is staging a group exhibition at the Millicent Rogers Museum in Taos. The exhibition will be on display from Aug. 30-Sept. 29.
The Opening Reception will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 and will feature a “meet and greet” with the 22 artist members of the National Society of Watercolorists. Admission is free for the reception and there will be refreshments served.
All work in this exhibition is for sale. All works remain on exhibit for the duration Read More
One Half of Vanilla Pop Presents ‘The Alan Allen Show’
Staff Report
If you’ve ever seen “Vanilla Pop,” the 80’s lounge duo who have been entertaining New Mexicans for the past 10 years, then you probably know “Al Dente,” the sarcastic, sequin laden front man of the duo.
What you probably don’t know is that for the past year, the crooner has been developing a one-man solo performance called “The Alan Allen Show.”
Following in the footsteps of renowned musical comedians Alan Sherman and Tom Lehrer, with a hefty dose of the contemporary Tim Minchin thrown in as well, “The Alan Allen Read More
