Beautiful Chamber Music & Decadent Desserts Equal One Sweet Deal at Summertime Coffeehouse!
Cellist Joel Becktell and Violinist and violist Kay Newnam will perform at the Summertime Coffeehouse. Courtesy photoLAAC News:
What could be better than spending an evening listening to beautiful chamber music? How about if desserts were thrown into the mix? Now that is one sweet deal!
The Los Alamos Arts Council presents the Summertime Coffeehouse July 20 at Fuller Lodge. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and music begins at 8:15 p.m. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at CB FOX.
Seating is limited so people are encouraged to purchase their tickets as soon as possible.
Violinist and viola player Kay Read More
Jason Frazier’s London In Red
Changing of the Guard. Photo by Jason Frazier
LONDON IN RED
Introduction by Teralene Foxx of Los Alamos
It has been six and a half months since our daughter, husband, and 8-year-old child (Kerri, Jason, and Sydney Frazier) left to travel the world. Their travels have had ups and downs, but overall has been as good, or better than their expectations.
They have met interesting people, seen amazing sites, and experienced different cultures. To date they have spent a month in each of the following places: Paris and Arles, France; Denia, Spain; Rabat, Morocco; Bantry, Ireland; Bath and London, England. Read More
‘Mostly Clear and Partly Cloudy’ at Mesa Public Library
Sculpture by Shaun Gilmore. Courtesy photo
Postcard for ‘Mostly Clear and Partly Cloudy’ shows the work of Shaun Gilmore and Janice Wall. CourtesyBy KIRSTEN LASKEY
Climate does not just pertain to the weather. It reaches beyond the weather forecast and touches on emotional states and political situations.
These many different forms of atmospheric conditions are the subject of artists Shaun Gilmore and Janice Wall’s exhibit, titled, “Mostly Clear and Partly Cloudy,” currently on display at Mesa Public Library Gallery.
The show was opened to the public last week, but Read More
New Mexico School for the Arts Announces New Chair
NMSF News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico School for the Arts is proud to announce the appointment of the new Music Department Chair Neil Swapp.
“Not only does Neil bring to NMSA a distinguished career of 24 years as a professional music educator,” says NMSA-Art Institute Director, Riis Gonzales, “his life history mirrors our charter school initiative to provide young students from around the state an opportunity to develop their artistic talents – an opportunity many of them, especially those from smaller New Mexico towns, might not otherwise have.”
“Being a native of New Mexico and growing up Read More
Hannemann’s Music Corner: And Now, A Word From Your Instrument
Hannemann’s Music Corner: And Now, A Word From Your InstrumentHot Brisket and Cathy Faber’s Swingin’ Country Band July 13 at Posse Lodge
Rain Didn’t Dampen Enthusiasm at Friday’s Concert
Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band’s Mary Frances rocks it out as JP Miller makes his guitar sing during Friday’s summer concert at the Los Alamos Food Co-operative Market sponsored by the Co-op, Holiday Inn & Suites and the New Mexico Consortium. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Playing their nu funk style music from left, Derrick Johnson on trombone, Lee Allen on drums and Al Ingram on guitar of Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
The crowd gets in the groove at Friday night’s summer concert featuring Yo Big Fat Mama’s Booty Read More
More Scenes From July 4 Festivities at Overlook
Director Ted Vives leads the Los Alamos Community Winds in their annual July 4 concert at Overlook Park. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos High School Toppers ‘Helmet Booth’ July 4 at Overlook Park. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Key Club members sell tickets for the ‘Best Seat in the House’ at the Kiwanis Club’s annual July 4 Fireworks extravaganza at Overlook Park. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Members of the New Beginnings Church hold a ‘Rebuild Raffle’ to help rebuild the church on East Road Read More
Scribble Works Reviews: THE LAME RANGER
Naftali Burakovsky, left, and Lorenzo Venneri
Scribble Works Reviews
THE LAME RANGER
The Lone Ranger is, contrary to the ill conceived title, the story of a duo composed of odd Comanche Tonto (Johnny Depp) and East coast city lawyer John Reid (Armie Hammer), as they face off against bandits and greedy railroad owners.
Jerry Bruckheimer’s film is the second major western released in the last year, following Django Unchained. We’d rather watch Tarantino’s masterpiece than this pointlessly action packed and childishly Read More
Habenaro Skydivers Thrill Crowd at July 4 Event
The Habenaro Skydivers thrill the crowd of more than 10,000 people attending the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos Fourth of July Celebration at Overlook Park Thursday. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
Battle of the Bands: Higher Ground Bluegrass and Syzygy Tie for First
Michelangelo Lobato, left, of Syzygy belts out a number with Concert Promoter Russ Gordon. Syzygy tied for First Place in Thursday’s Battle of the Band. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
In a First Place tie at Thursday’s Battle of the Bands at Overlook Park, Higher Ground Bluegrass – bluegrass and folk from northern New Mexico, Fred Bolton guitar/vocals, Dave Devlin-mandolin & dobro, Pat Mahoney fiddle/vocals Laura Leach Bass/vocals, Duke Weddington banjo/vocals. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Syzygy – a harder rock2013 Kiwanis Fireworks Extravaganza!
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos 4th of July extravaganza at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Elena E Giorgi
Photo by Elena E Giorgi
Photo by Elena E Giorgi
Kiwanis members prepare the fireworks shells for Thursday’s big event. Photo by Morrie Pongratz/Kiwanis Read More
Get Funky Tonight with Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band
Straight from Asheville, it’s Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band performing at 7 p.m. today at the Los Alamos Coop Market, 95 Entrada at the entrance to Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
Auditions for ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ Coming Up
LALT News:
Arsenic and Old Lace opened the 1944-1945 theater season in Los Alamos. Today, 69 years later, as Los Alamos Little Theatre celebrates its 70th season, they are bringing back this hilarious classic full of surprises.
Los Alamos Little Theatre will hold auditions for Arsenic and Old Lace 7-9 p.m. Sunday, July 7 and 7-9 p.m. Monday, July 8 at the Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar in Los Alamos. Scripts are available at Mesa Public Library for a 24-hour perusal period.
There are 14 parts for 14 cast members. Everyone is welcome to come and try out. Come by the tryouts or call Read More
Sheriff Marco Lucero Takes on Fire Officials in Saucy Chicken Cook-Off at 3 p.m. July 4
Sheriff Marco Lucero
LAOG News:
With Police Chief Wayne Torpy on sick leave and staffing issues at the police department, Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero has accepted the invitation to step in and compete in the “Thrill of the Grill” Chicken Challenge 3-5 p.m. July 4 at Overlook Park.
Sheriff Lucero, assisted by his wife Sandy, will take on Los Alamos Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider, assisted by Fire Chief Troy Hughes.
Fire Chief Troy Hughes
Their culinary skills will be determined by a trio of esteemed judges including County Councilor Kristin Henderson, Superintendent Read More
Battle of the Bands July 4 at Overlook Park
COMMUNITY News:
This week the Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series will be at the Thursday, July 4th Kiwanis Fireworks Spectacular event at Overlook Park in White Rock.
Music for the July 4th festivities includes a Battle of the Bands.
3 p.m. Boo Koo – a Los Alamos roots-reggae-Americana and rock band, Scott Beguin-drums and percussion, Peter Young-guitar/vocals, Greg Mechels-bass.
(3-5 p.m. next to the bandstand – join the crowd for the “Thrill of the Grill” Chicken Challenge Cook-off between Police and Firefighters!)
3:30 p.m. State Road Four – Read More
DK and the Affordables Live at Pajarito Brewpub Saturday
Thrill of the Grill Cook-Off July 4 at Overlook
Santa Fe Opera Apprentice Artists Fill Fuller Lodge
Santa Fe Opera apprentices Rocky Sellers of Memphis, Tenn., and Kate Tombaugh of Streator, Ill., performed to a stand room crowd at Fuller Lodge Sunday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
The 57th season for the Santa Fe Opera opened Friday, June 28 and two apprentices performed Sunday afternoon to a full house at Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos.
Tombaugh recently made her solo debut at New York City’s Carnegie Hall upon winning the Barry Alexander International Vocal Competition.
Firefighters v. Cops in Thrill of the Grill Chicken Challenge July 4!
