Upstart Crows Of Santa Fe And The Shakespeare Gym Present Romeo And Juliet
THEATER News:
Upstart Crows of Santa Fe and The Shakespeare Gym present an uncut production of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, Romeo and Juliet.
Two casts – one an age-accurate mix of adults and youth, the other a gender- blind, age- blind cast perform in the historic Scottish Rite Temple and then in the Crows own black box theater in Eldorado. The combination of veteran Crows, experienced Gym members and professional actors, along with up-and-coming members of the Company make this an exciting experience of the entire play, including scenes rarely seen in stage and film.
There will Read More
Youth Benefit Concert For CASA First Saturday May 17
LALT Seeks Candidates For Its Board Of Directors
Storytelling Through Drumming At White Rock Library May 24
Jordan Ramos-Flores of Unidrums will lead ‘Storytelling Through Drumming’, 2-4 p.m., May 24 at White Rock Branch Library. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Public Library System will host a unique experience in “Storytelling Through Drumming”, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 24 at White Rock Branch Library.
Jordan Ramos-Flores of Unidrums will lead the afternoon workshop, guiding participants through exercises to stimulate the flow of storytelling through rhythm and percussion. Ramos-Flores will lead the exploration and invite contributions from those compelled to share.
“I’m truly Read More
Daily Postcard: American Robin Sits On Nest Near Reservoir
Daily Postcard: An American Robin sits on nest May 13 near Los Alamos Reservoir. Photo by Michael Smith
American Robin eggs inside the nest May 13 near Los Alamos Reservoir. Photo by Michael SmithLALT Announces Audition Call For Shakespeare In The Park
LALT News:
Los Alamos Little Theatre (LALT) will hold auditions for its summer Shakespeare in the Park production of Julius Caesar, directed by Lindsey Gordon. Auditions are 5:30-7:30 p.m.Thursday, May 29, and 1-3 p.m. Saturday, May 31, in upstairs meeting room 2/3 at Mesa Public Library.
Callbacks will be held Sunday, June 1. If these times do not work, please get in touch to schedule an alternate time at contactlindseycg@gmail.com.
Performances are Aug. 7, 9, 14, 16 (evening) and Aug. 10 and 17 (matinee) outside of the Hans Bethe house (weather permitting).
LALT is looking for a cast of at least Read More
Improve Smartphone Photography Skills Workshop May 25
MIAC News:
The community is invited to learn how to get the most out of phone cameras with Rapheal Begay (Diné), 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 25.
Begay is an artist based in Tségháhoodzání (Window Rock, Ariz.). His work uses cultural landscape photography and creative collaboration to celebrate and preserve the Diné way of life. Visual sovereignty, Indigenous storytelling traditions, and land-based knowledge inform his research and practice.
The workshop begins in the Education Classroom and moves to the Arroyo outside the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC) in Santa Fe.
- What:
- The
‘Pet Projects’ On Parade At Village Arts!
Some of the more than 40 pieces of original artwork on display in the ‘Pet Projects’ Exhibit at Village Arts, 216 DP Road. Courtesy photo
Some of the more than 40 pieces of original artwork on display in the ‘Pet Projects’ Exhibit at Village Arts, 216 DP Road. Courtesy photo
By KEN NEBEL
Village Arts
The “Pet Projects” Exhibit is on display through June 27 at Village Arts with more than 40 pieces of original artwork that highlight both the animal companions and the pet projects that artists hold most dear.
Artists were asked what takes all their devotion, and anyone who walks in the door can see the Read More
SFCC 2025 Katie Besser Art & Writing Award Winners
SFCC Katie Besser Award winner Judith White 2025. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC Katie Besser Award winner Tony Blankenship 2025. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College’s emerging writers and artists were recognized during the Katie Besser Art & Writing Awards celebration hosted by Meow Wolf on May 5. The awards were named for the late Katie Besser in recognition of her love of literature and creative writing. The event celebrated students’ creative expression through writing, photography and media arts. Writers representing SFCC’s diverse community read from their Read More
St. John’s College 58th Commencement Ceremony May 24
Dr. Stephen Forman
SJC News:
SANTA FE — St. John’s College will hold its 58th Commencement ceremony at 10:30 p.m., Saturday, May 24. Approximately 130 members [LS2] of the Class of 2025, including undergraduates and students in the Graduate Institute’s Master of Liberal Arts and Master of Eastern Classics in-person and low-residency programs, will receive their degrees from the college, which recently celebrated its 60th anniversary in the City of Santa Fe.
St. John’s College Class of 1970 alum and emeritus member of the college’s Board of Visitors and Governors, Dr. Stephen Forman Read More
Daily Postcard: Tut Takes Morning Strut Around His Barn
Daily Postcard: Tut, a handsome 5-year-old German Bielefelder Kennhuhn rooster, takes his morning strut around the barn of his small farm in the beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More
SaxAtomix To Perform At Beef & Leaf Cafe May 17
MUSIC News:
The SaxAtomix will be performing at approximately 5:45 p.m., Saturday evening May 17, 2025, on the patio of the beef & leaf cafe. Our program will feature a mix of music, including big band classics, Latin favorites, jazz standards, ballads, and more.
The beef & leaf cafe is located at 3801 Arkansas Ave in Los Alamos. Cafe information can be found at beefandleafcafe.com.
The SaxAtomix are an amateur saxophone quintet comprised of players from the Los Alamos community. We have been playing together since 2017. Our group includes Bryan Fearey, Wendy Keffeler, Adolfo Meana, Read More
BAR(d) Speak Easy Shakespeare ‘As You Like It’ May 15
ISC SF News:
Incite Shakespeare Company presents a loosely staged performance of As You Like It with script in one hand and drink in the other at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 15, at Tumbleroot Agua Fria Taproom, 2792 Agua Fria Street.
Join us at 5:30 p.m. for a cocktail hour – performance 6:30-8:30 p.m. All ages admitted. (18 and under must attend with a parent or guardian).
Donations gratefully accepted!
Rosalind and her cousin escape into the forest and find Orlando, Rosalind’s love. Disguised as a boy shepherd, Rosalind has Orlando woo her under the guise of “curing” him Read More
Daily Postcard: Display At Daybreak In Sky Over Quemazon
Daily Postcard: Display in the skies at daybreak Tuesday over Quemazon. Photos by DW Decker
Another view at daybreak Tuesday over Quemazon. Photos by DW DeckerNew Mexico Music Commission Opens Second Cycle Of ‘Music In The Community’ Grant Funding
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Music Commission (NMMC) opens its second cycle of the “Music in the Community” Grant Program this month in support of music performance and activities across the state. Thirteen organizations have been providing educational programs, festivals, and performances to communities this past year through the first grant program offered.
“Last year’s grant program reached music performers, students, and audiences all over New Mexico, from Farmington to Artesia and beyond,” Music Commission Chair Carlos Medina said. “For this year, we’re hoping to get even Read More
Friends Of Senior Center Of Los Alamos To Host Fundraiser ‘Curious Legacies’ Sunday May 18 At SALA
Abbie Johnson as Jamie and Tomas Farish as Grampy rehearse ‘Grampy’s Oatmeal’ for the Curious Legacies performance Sunday at SALA. Courtesy photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos playwright Robert Benjamin along with the Friends of the Senior Center of Los Alamos are celebrating Older Americans Month with some theatrical flair.
A fundraiser for the Friends of the Senior Center, Curious Legacies will be held 1 p.m. Sunday at SALA Los Alamos Event Center.
The fundraiser will feature readings from three of Benjamin’s plays:
- “Grampy’s Oatmeal” directed
Imagining Tomorrow, Inspiring Today: New Exhibit Explores Influence Of Science Fiction On Innovation And Society
NMNSH News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History announces the opening of a new temporary exhibit, “Inspired by Fictional Events”, on Saturday, May 24.
The exhibit delves into the fascinating relationship between science fiction and real-world advancements, demonstrating how speculative narratives have not only entertained but have also sparked technological innovation and prompted critical discussions about our future.
About the Exhibit
The exhibit showcases iconic examples of science fiction that have foreshadowed or inspired actual technologies, Read More
Los Alamos National Lab: Is Terraforming Mars Possible?
Terraforming Mars would require warming the atmosphere to enable engineered microbes to create oxygen through photosynthesis, which would further allow for slow oxygen build-up to support liquid water and more complex life. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- A new paper in Nature Astronomy looks at the science
The possibility of terraforming Mars to make it habitable by humans has captured recent headlines and the imagination — but is there science to support it? In a recent perspective paper in Nature Astronomy, a team of planetary scientists, led by Pioneer Research Labs and the University of Chicago, Read More
Happening This Week At SALA May 12-18
SALA News:
SALA Los Alamos Event Center has announced its schedule of events for the week of May 12- May 18, featuring a diverse lineup of movies, workshops, community gatherings, and member-exclusive screenings. The venue continues to serve as a dynamic hub for entertainment, education, and enrichment in the heart of Los Alamos.
LAFC Monthly Movie & Dinner
As part of an ongoing monthly series, SALA will present The Breakfast Club, with dinner available through select ticket options.
- 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 13
Proceeds support the Los Alamos Family Council.
Home Buyers 101 Workshop Read More
The Breakfast Club Playing At SALA Today
SALA News:
Join us for dinner and movie at SALA to watch the 1985 cult classic, The Breakfast Club. As always, frito pie dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. for the hungry. The movie begins at 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 13. Read More
