Mini-Sumo Robot Competition Changes Location to Ashley Pond
HIVE News:
The second Mini-Sumo Robot Tournament sponsored by The Hive has changed its location.
The competition will now take place at Ashley Pond as part of the Los Alamos County Fair. General contest rules are available at https:////www.robotroom.com/SumoRules.html. Robots may be purchased or built by the contestant. The Competition is open to all mini-sumos that meet the size and weight limits.
“We had seven entries in our first competition and hope to have even more for this second competition,” Hive Steward Dave Jones said.
View portions of the first competition, at https://ladailypost.comcontent/el-matador-wins-mini-sumo-robot-competition-see-video Read More
Scribble Works Reviews: ‘Pacific Rim’
Naftali Burakovsky, left, and Lorenzo Venneri
Pacific Rim: The Best Game of the Year
Guillermo del Toro, famous for his critically acclaimed contributions to Mexican cinema (Pan’s Labyrinth) and infamous for down and dirty action like Hellboy and Blade II, returns to the action arena with Pacific Rim, which we award an Alpha.
The story follows the pilots of giant war machines as they battle to overcome an alien threat from beneath the Pacific Ocean. Make no mistake, watching Pacific Rim will not change the way you think. It will Read More
‘Mud’ Portrays Life on Arkansas Delta
Matthew McConaughey. Courtesy EW.com
Movie Review by KIRSTEN LASKEY
“Mud” requires patience. The film takes its time reaching the climax but don’t get antsy and walk out of the theater. You’ll be glad you didn’t.
The movie centers on two young teenage boys – Ellis and his friend, Neckbone – who live in a rural area of Mississippi. While exploring a small island in the Mississippi River, they come upon a boat that mysteriously wound up in a tree’s branches. They consider this to be the perfect hideout until the friends discover someone already inhabits it.
The boat’s inhabitant, Mud, is a strange Read More
Smith’s Brings Renegade Mountain Band to County Fair
The Renegade Mountain Band. Courtesy photoCOUNTY News:
Smith’s Food and Drug is sponsoring live music at the 2013 Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo at Ashley Pond Park. The store is sponsoring an appearance by the Renegade Mountain Band from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. next Saturday, Aug. 10.
The Renegade Mountain Band (RMB) is a northern New Mexico country band that specializes in representations of classic country artists such as Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings, up-tempo interpretations of dance classics like those performed by Dwight Yokum and Brooks & Dunn, and original country rock.
RMB consists Read More
Scribble Works Reviews: ‘R.I.P.D.’
Naftali Burakovsky, left, and Lorenzo Venneri
R.I.P.D. Should Rest in Peace
To be honest, we expected director Robert Schwentke’s R.I.P.D (Omega) to be terrible just from watching the trailers. But we walked into it with an open mind and not expecting too much. We just wanted a fun summer blockbuster and this film seemed to have the necessary ingredients: comedy, grand action, famous actors, and the undead.
This hope vanished instantly. Almost every aspect of the film was a failure. In the beginning, we were hoping to have a good Read More
Opera Insider Presents Talk Today
OPERA News:
Carl Newton, now in his 18th year as a docent volunteer for the Santa Fe Opera, will present a program on the Opera’s 57th Season at 10 a.m. today, Monday Aug. 5 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center (downstairs classroom.)
“Telling stories through opera performances in ways that capture the emotional imagination of each audience member is an art requiring many artistic skills,” Newton said. “From the creators of an opera through the team that produces the realization on stage, and the performing artists that the audience hears, each of this season’s operas will be examined.”
The content Read More
Peace’s New Century Project Opens in Two Locations
Image from Peace’s New Century Project by Masaru Tanaka and Betsie Miler-Kusz. Courtesy photoFLAC News:
The Peace’s New Century Project will be exhibited in two locations during early August.
At Fuller Lodge Art Center in Los Alamos, the exhibit is Aug. 5-10, with a reconciliation ceremony and reception Aug. 6. The ceremony is 4 p.m. followed by a 5-7 p.m. reception. At the Jemez Fine Art Gallery, 17346 N.M. 4 in Jemez Springs, the exhibit is Aug. 2-8, with a 1-4 p.m. reception Aug. 4.
The Peace’s New Century Project is a collaboration between Betsie Miller-Kusz of the Jemez Valley and Masaru Read More
Guy Forsyth Plays Summer Concert Friday
Guy Forsyth
By RUSS GORDON
One of the absolute best concerts that the Los Alamos County Summer Series has ever produced was last summer’s Guy Forsyth show.
This cat and his band are terrific. They play 7-10 p.m. this Friday, Aug. 2 at Del Norte Credit Union. The show is presented free of charge for you, your family and friends, by the sponsors of the Summer Series. This Friday Night is Del Norte Credit Union* LA Schools Credit Union* Zia Credit Union Night.
Guy Forsyth’s latest album is “Freedom to Fail”. It is a message for us and his new born daughter. Guy plays electric and acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin, Read More
NMSA Launches New School Year
NMSA News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA) state charter school launches its fourth year Aug. 12 with the largest student body to date: 212 students representing 37 communities throughout New Mexico.
This year, 70 new students will attend NMSA, coming from as far north as Taos and as far south as Las Cruces. The school experienced a surge in inquires and applications this school year from students wanting to attend NMSA.
“New Mexico School for the Arts is an extraordinary opportunity for young New Mexican artists. We are so grateful to our elected delegation and to our donors for Read More
Call for Artists for ‘Deep Into That Darkness Peering’
FLAC News:
Fuller Lodge Art Center announces its autumn show as the shadows lengthen and animals prepare for hibernation.
Consider Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos and all the ghost stories told around a campfire. Where does your personal darkness lead?
The application deadline is Friday, Aug. 30. The Opening Reception is Friday, Oct. 4.
‘The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe’ Stars 24 Local Youth Aug. 2-3
Elise Chavez, 9, as Lucy and Cameron Haag, 10, as Tumnus. Photo by Tara Key
Filippo Delzanno, 10, as Edmund; Elise Chavez, 9, as Lucy; Lidia Appell, 10, as Susan and Ryan Rushton, 9, as Peter. Photo by Cindy Richard
COMMUNITY News:
“The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe stars 24 local youth who have been rehearsing for the stage play this summer at White Rock Baptist Church.
The production is an adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s “The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe,” and the actors range from 6 to 18 years old. Performances are 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2 and 2 p.m. Saturday. Aug. 3. Admission Read More
Catch Free Community Shuttle to Beer Fiesta
LABC News:Tunnel Near Roundabout Gets Makeover
Community members repaint the tunnel near the Diamond Drive roundabout after 10 years. Courtesy photoFly-Rite with Big Sandy at Ashley Pond Friday
Big Sandy and his Fly-Rite Boys bring country boogie to Ashley Pond for this week’s Summer Concert. Courtey photoBy RUSS GORDON
The Los Alamos Summer Concert Series will be having a fun show at 7 p.m. Friday, July 26 at Ashley Pond. Like all the shows in the Los Alamos Summer Concert series, this one is free. Bring your own chairs.
Coming in from Anaheim, Calif., the Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series sponsors presents rockabilly, western swing, country boogie and roots of rock and roll star, Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys. They’re on their 25th Anniversary Tour.
In those years, the Boys Read More
Author Stacia Lewandowski Will Discuss the History of the Santa Fe Art Scene
Author Stacia Lewandowski will speak Thursday at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
The third largest art market in the U.S. isn’t located on the East Coast, the West Coast or even in the Midwest.
It is right outside Los Alamos in Santa Fe. Just how did this city achieve this ranking? Stacia Lewandowski will explain during an Authors Speak lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 25 at Mesa Public Library.
In her book, “Light, Landscape and the Creative Quest,” Lewandowski mainly focuses on the Anglo artists who journeyed to Santa Fe. She argues their work and involvement in the city helped Read More
Artist Monika Kaden to Lead ‘Plein Air’ Painting Excursion
Santa Fe artist Monika Kaden will lead a PEEC-sponsored ‘plein air’ painting excursion Aug. 3. Courtesy photoPEEC News:
Local artist and teacher Monika Kaden has teamed up with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) to offer a “plein air” painting excursion on Aug. 3.
This class will allow participants to explore the Los Alamos landscape through art. The emphasis of the class is to have fun painting in a beautiful Los Alamos outside setting, while creating a unique and personal work of art.
“En plein air” is a French expression, which means “in the open air,” and it is Read More
Atomic Film Festival Presents A Monster Double Feature
Charlotte Keefe’s Tribute to Frances Perkins at Toolshed Theatre Friday
Charlotte Keefe as Frances Perkins, the first woman to serve in the Presidential Cabinet. Courtesy photo
Staff Report
“If A Door Opens, A Journey With Frances Perkins,” written and performed by Charlotte Keefe will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 26 at the Toolshed Theatre in Dixon.
The play is a tribute to one of the most important and influential women in the United States. Despite her incredible legacy of accomplishments, she is little known. That is why “If A Door Opens” is such an important play.
The play gives insight into this incredible woman through a series of stories that informs Read More
Scribble Works Reviews: ‘DESPICABLE ME 2’
Naftali Burakovsky, left, and Lorenzo Venneri
DESPICABLE ME 2: Funny, Stupid, and Quite Good
Despicable Me 2, directed by animation heavyweights Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin, follows the story of the villain-turned-father Gru (Steve Carell.) Gru’s adventure to defeat a new supervillain and discover love along the way is both hilarious and enjoyable to watch.
Since this is an animated comedy, we can’t look at it as anything more. There is little to criticize, and although Despicable Me 2 is certainly not an excellent addition Read More
