A View From the Stacks: Exhibit Space Means the Library is Much More Than Just Books
Column by CAROL MEINEFrom cutting edge contemporary art installations to quilts, recycled scrap metal sculpture to World War II memorabilia, traveling museum exhibits to exhibits designed and created by university students, the Mesa Public Library Art Gallery provides the only flexible, general exhibition space in Los Alamos County.
It is a great space: light filled and soaring, a gem tucked away on the third floor in the landmark building designed by world renowned architect Antoine Predock, dubbed by New Mexico museum professionals one of Read More
Karen Wray Fine Art Celebrates Spring With ‘Living Things’
‘Mother Daughter Time’ by Heather Ward 
After the snow melts and the winds die down, the artists at Karen Wray Fine Art Gallery will be ready to celebrate spring with their upcoming exhibit, Living Things.
The artists will kick off the new exhibit with a public reception from 5-7 p.m., April 19.
“All of my work is about animals,” said Heather Ward, the newest artist to be represented at Karen Wray Fine Art. “They’re all so different and unique. There’s something amazing
Hannemann’s Music Corner: Yes … You Can …
Los Alamos Concert Association Presents Calefax Reed Quintet
Oliver Boekhoorn, oboe; Ivar Berix, clarinet; Raaf Hekkema, saxophone; Jelte Althuis, bass clarinet and Alban Wesly, bassoon. Courtesy/barrettvantage.com
LACA News:
On April 7 at 4 p.m., the Los Alamos Concert Association will present the Calefax Reed Quintet as the fourth concert in its 2012-2013 season.
Calefax is in great demand worldwide, not least because of their unique instrumentation: oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bass clarinet, and bassoon.
The Los Alamos Concert will feature five pieces, all with a French twist: Rameau’s Novelle Suite, Ravel’s Menuet Antique, Weill’s Kleine Read More
Elks Easter Egg Hunt Saturday At Pond
An Easter egg hunter takes a moment to greet Elk mascot Elroy the Elk at last year’s Los Alamos Elks Lodge #2083 Easter Egg Hunt at Ashley Pond. Courtesy/ELKS
Scene from Los Alamos Elks Lodge #2083 Easter Egg Hunt in 2012 at Ashley Pond. Courtesy/ELKS
Scene from Los Alamos Elks Lodge #2083 Easter Egg Hunt in 2012 at Ashley Pond. Courtesy/ELKS
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MPL News: Sneak Peek at Upcoming Summer Concert Series
The crowd chants along to the Red Elvises ‘Disco Dancer’ last summer. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
COUNTY SUMMER CONCERT News:
By Russ Gordon
This is what we have so far for the Los Alamos County Gordons Summer Concert Series. I think this will be our best Series yet (our 24th.)
Hope to go to print with the concert fliers in next two weeks. Almost all acts can be found on “Google” and “Youtube.”
- 5/17 TBA Kite Fest at Overlook Park
- 5/24 Red Elvises Ashley Pond Siberian rock- LA’s favorite band
- 5/31 Los Pinguos TBA Argentina’s great traditional & folk-rock band
- 6/7 Warren
LALT Actors Do Well at AACT Competetion
Patricia Beck (Althea), left, and Gwen Lewis (Maddy) portray their characters from “Van Choc Straw,” during a recent Rotary Club meeting. Photo by Bonnie J Gordon/ladailypost.comCommunity Turns Out For ‘We Who Are Clay’ Reception
Artist Kari Rives with Herkimer the hippo at the March 15 opening reception of Who We Are In Clay. Photo by Nancy Coombs
Artist Darla Graff Thompson. Photo by Nancy Coombs
Staff report
Art patrons turned out for the Opening Reception of “We Who Are Clay’ Friday, March 15 at Fuller Lodge Art Center, 2132 Central Ave.
Nearly a dozen community organizations teamed up to present this unique exhibit.
Two months of activities focused on the material that has shaped the history and culture of New Mexico.
This large and diverse exhibit contains everything from bowls to statuary and Read More
Thoughts From the Big Chair: TV’s Late Night Talk Shows and Johnny Carson – A Quantitative Analysis Part II
Thoughts From the Big ChairIt’s time to finish off the late night talk show discussion started in Last Week’s Column
But first a Newsflash!!
Before I get down to the analytical part, a few things have come up since last week’s column was submitted.
The Big News that’s Developing!
A few weeks ago, it was strongly rumored that Read More
Los Alamos Sci-Fi Authors Enjoy Literary Success
Staff Report
T. Jackson King’s new combat sci-fi novel, Stellar Assassin, hit No. 14 in Amazon’s Top 100 Hot New Releases in the Space Opera Science Fiction category.
The number rankings are adjusted hourly, so the book may go up or down depending on Kindle e-book downloads of the title. The book was only released March 9, so it has climbed to this rank very quickly.
Here’s a plot synopsis of Stellar Assassin Al Lancaster is a shipwrecked tech scavenger who wakes up from Suspense on the auction block of Hercules Station in the alien-run Markan star system, light years distant from Earth.
The Read More
Concert to Honor Jazz Icons Chet Baker and Gerry Mulligan
Renowned trumpeter Jan McDonald. Courtesy photo
Special to the Los Alamos Daily Post
Jazz enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys live music performed by master musicians in an intimate setting won’t want to miss Sunday’s 4 p.m. concert, The Chet Baker-Gerry Mulligan Project, at the Center for Spiritual Living, 505 Camino de los Marquez in Santa Fe. Tickets are $20.
In the Chet Baker-Gerry Mulligan Project, renowned trumpeter Jan McDonald (a.k.a. ‘Mr. Mac’ to his former LAHS band students) and accomplished saxophonist Arlen Asher will join talents with The Bert Dalton Trio–Dalton on piano, Read More
Los Alamos Hosts AACT Fest – Three Nights of NM Theater Beginning 7 p.m. Today Through Saturday
Pat Beck (Althea) and Gwen Miller (Maddy) visited Los Alamos Rotarians as their characters from “Van Choc Straw” Tuesday to talk about the upcoming ACCT Fest. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comAACT Fest 2013 is here! Los Alamos is hosting the American Association of Community Theatre’s three-day event, spotlighting community theatres from across New Mexico.
For non-thespians, the main attraction will be four one-act plays put on by companies from throughout the state.
Los Alamos Little Theatre (LALT) has participated Read More
Easter Music Celebration at LDS Chapel
The White Rock Strings is one of the groups scheduled to perform at the upcoming Easter Music Celebration. Courtesy photoL.D.S. News:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is sponsoring an Easter Music Celebration.
It will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, March 22 at the L.D.S. Chapel at 1967 18th St. in Los Alamos.
A second performance will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 23 in Santa Fe at the L.D.S. Chapel at 410 Rodeo Road.
The program will feature many local musicians from various religious denominations performing selections from Handel’s Messiah and other traditional Read More
Hannemann’s Music Corner: Changing a Tenon Cork
Hannemann’s Music Corner: Changing a Tenon CorkPEEC/Reel Deal Feature Fish Film Night March 29
The arapaima is largest freshwater fish in the world. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC/REAL DEAL News:
Do you love to fly fish? Or just watch beautiful scenery? Check out Fish Night.
The Reel Deal Theater and PEEC will present two exciting short films that teach sustainability through fly fishing at 7 p.m. Friday, March 29 at the Reel Deal Theater.
Wine, Cheese & Chocolate April 6 at Los Alamos Co-op!
CO-OP News:
The Los Alamos Cooperative Market is hosting its first wine and food pairing class Saturday, April 6 in the Co-op’s Café.
There will be two 75-minute classes: 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Vivác Winery’s Marketing and Publicity Director Michele A. Padberg, a certified executive sommelier, will teach the basics of wine and food pairing in a relaxed setting so attendees can feel free to explore different taste sensations.
Experience five different Vivác wines, all using New Mexico grapes, paired to local, regional and international cheese, beef and dark chocolate.
Learn what to look for when Read More
Fans Nominate Local Artist for Prestigious Award
Pajarito Plateau by Fran Stolvall. Courtesy photo
By JJ MAIER
Fran Stoval, local artist, volunteer, teacher, mentor, friend and Los Alamos resident since 1967, has been nominated for the coveted Governor’s 2013 Award for Excellence in the Arts.
The Governor’s Award was established in 1974 by the State’s New Mexico Arts to honor lifetime achievement in and support of the arts in New Mexico.
Stoval’s breadth of creativity has proven boundless, whether in stained glass, pastel painting, mosaics, sets, logos, murals, and especially teaching and mentoring.
She has energetically Read More
Artist Monika Kaden’s ‘From Clay to Bronze’ Tuesday
Bandelier and Los Alamos Guild of the Santa Fe Opera Announce Next “Opera on the Rocks” is Sept. 21
Menotti was inspired by The Adoration of the Magi (Hieronymus Bosch, died 1516) to create Amahl and the Night Visitors. Courtesy/wikipedia
BNM/LAGSFO News:
Bandelier National Monument and the Los Alamos Guild of the Santa Fe Opera will present “Opera on the Rocks” Saturday, Sept. 21 at Bandelier.
This second annual event will feature AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS by Giancarlo Menotti, an Opera Alta production.
CAST:
Amahl
Ross Click, soprano, is an incoming freshman at Los Alamos High School, plays bass in orchestra, dances with New Mexico Dance Theater, and in 2012 originated the role of Kayll, Read More
