Brian Rutenberg Exhibit ‘Uptergrove’ Opens April 25
Brian Rutenberg, Uptergrove, 2024, oil on linen, 60 x 74 in
ARTS News:
SANTA FE — LewAllen Galleries presents an exhibition of new works entitled Uptergrove by well-known American abstract painter Brian Rutenberg, opening April 25, 2025. This new body of work marks a departure from Rutenberg’s signature abstract landscapes inspired by the South Carolina coast, as he turns his attention to the Canadian north.
Uptergrove is a deeply personal exploration of place, informed by Rutenberg’s longstanding admiration for Canadian pianist and philosopher Glenn Gould. Set against the backdrop Read More
Umbrella Children’s Theatre Presents Beauty And The Beast
Courtesy/Teatro Paraguas
TEATRO PARAGUAS News:
Umbrella Children’s Theatre is thrilled to present Beauty and the Beast adapted by Rebecca Morgan and Katie Orr-Thomas, with original music by Melange. Our student actors range in age from 5 to 15 years old.
A self-centered, lonely prince is turned into a beast by a magic fairy so that he can learn his lesson before becoming King. Beauty and her younger sisters Prissy and Fluffy lose their family fortune when their father’s ships are looted by pirates. When father is lost in a storm and stumbles upon a mysterious castle with invisible servants, he Read More
Daily Postcard: Otis The Cat Befriends Local Mule Deer
Daily Postcard: Otis, a handsome cat residing at a residence in White Rock has struck up a friendship with local mule deer, which stop by frequently to visit with him. Photo by DyAnne Short
Otis relaxes with his friends that visit him often at his residence in White Rock. Photo by DyAnne Short Read More
Daily Postcard: Arial The Cat Is Ready For A Close-Up!
Daily Postcard: Kyra Mackey, 12, captures a photo Monday of her family’s cat Arial. Photo by Kyra Mackey Read More
Free Comic Design Workshop Led By Artist Jason Garcia at Los Luceros Historic Site April 16
Comic Design Workshop with Artist Jason Garcia April 16 at Los Luceros Historic Site. Courtesy/Artist Jason Garcia
New Mexico ArtsMA News:
New Mexico Arts presents a hands-on workshop with Artist-in-Residence, Jason Garcia/Okuu’ Pin, 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 at Los Luceros Historic Site.
Jason Garcia is the 2025 New Mexico Arts Artist-in-Residence, currently working at Los Luceros. Garcia will lead a hands-on workshop on comic design recommended for people ages 13 and older. The workshop will take place at the Los Luceros Community Room and is free. Space is limited to 28 people. Call Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: April 11-17, 2025
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for April 11-17, 2025:
Friday, April 11, 2025
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 4-08-25
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast – “Importance
DALA To Host Annual Spring Gala Event April 27
DALA News:
Dance Arts Los Alamos will host its third annual Spring Gala fundraising event at 7 p.m., Sunday, April 27, 2025 at historic Fuller Lodge.
Guests can expect an elegant evening including dancing, drinks and hors d’oeuvres, with presentations from DALA Artistic Staff and Board of Directors, insights about La Lune de Bleu, opportunities to financially support DALA’s nonprofit programs, and the exclusive announcement of DALA’s 2025-2026 season programming!
Tickets will be $75, available online, and include admittance to both the Spring Gala event and a reserved seat Read More
Happening This Week At SALA Event Center
SALA News:
SALA Los Alamos Event Center is bringing another exciting week of entertainment, community engagement, and innovation to the heart of Los Alamos.
From classic films and family-friendly screenings to interactive discussions and wellness activities, there is something for everyone. Guests can also enjoy SALA VR, an immersive virtual reality experience that transports visitors into digital worlds of entertainment and exploration.
Experience SALA VR
SALA Los Alamos continues to offer SALA VR, a cutting-edge virtual reality experience that allows guests to explore new worlds, Read More
Daily Postcard: Purplish Orange Sunrise Over Sangres
Daily Postcard: A purplish orange sunrise colors the sky early this morning over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Photo by Carol A. Clark/caclark@ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: Beautiful Birds Brighten Local Landscape
Daily Postcard: This bright yellow meadowlark is one of three beautifying the landscape in the late afternoon Friday at Overlook Park in White Rock. Western Meadowlarks are colorful members of the blackbird family. They are the state bird of six states and known for their ‘flute-like’ song. Photo by Richard Skolnik
Saturday’s snow brought out scores of western and mountain bluebirds at Overlook Park. This mountain bluebird looks like he is trying to keep warm in the face of Saturday morning’s cold and wind. Photo by Richard Skolnik
Recent snow brought out bluebirds in many places in White Rock, Read More
Posts From The Road: Death Valley, Zabriskie Point
Zabriskie View: A view toward the south from the Zabriskie Point walkway reveals a portion of the badlands in the area. The textures of the landscape and the various colors of the soil and rocks are easily visible from the walkway and viewpoint. The popular viewpoint is named in honor of Christian Zabriskie who was an executive with the Pacific Coast Borax Company more than 100 years ago. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Manly Beacon: The triangular shaped geological feature seen looking north from Zabriskie Point is the most notable feature in the badlands around the point. The stripped Read More
Daily Postcard: Beautiful Spring Tulip Wears Snow Bonnet
Daily Postcard: A beautiful tulip is spotted wearing a snow bonnet in the garden of a home Saturday morning in Pinon Trails in White Rock. Photo by Suzanne Frary Read More
Yes! In My Backyard! (YIMBY) Film Festival May 10 At SALA
COMMUNITY News:
The community is invited to attend a “joyful, family-friendly celebration of the natural world—and the inspiring local projects making Los Alamos an even better place to live, play and explore!”
The Yes! In My Backyard! (YIMBY) Film Festival, sponsored by Shimano and local businesses, features a 90-minute program of adventurous, lighthearted short films—from extreme bike stunts and trail-loving dogs to stunning environmental shorts spanning Iceland to the Amazon.
Enjoy heartwarming tales of outdoor family adventures, plus a special short film by local filmmaker Read More
LAAC Gears Up For Action-Packed Spring
LAAC News:The Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) is gearing up for an action-packed spring filled with events.
Friday brought together 35 New Mexican artists for the grand opening of “Art and Nature” at Fuller Lodge Art Center. Celebrating Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s 25th anniversary and highlighting everything nature, the show runs through May 16.
Also, artist Donna Foley’s standalone exhibit, “Mountain and Desert Meditations” is on display through May 2 in the portal gallery at Fuller Lodge Art Center.
Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble To Present ‘Connect! Springscapes’ & World Premiere Of New Commission
Members of the Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble and beloved collaborative pianist Bill Epstein. Courtesy/SFWE
Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble News:
Celebrate Mother’s Day with the Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble Saturday May 10 and Sunday May 11 at First Presbyterian Church in Santa Fe.
Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble will present “Connect! Springscapes” – music about connecting through nature, families and life partners, as well as being bold about trying new things.
Also, a new commission by renowned contemporary composer Joan Szymko, “Perhaps I Shall Be”, will receive its world premiere at this event. Szymko Read More
Daily Postcard: Snow Falls Overnight Across Area
Daily Postcard: Snow falls overnight as shown here looking East from White Rock toward the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, as well as across Los Alamos and the surrounding area. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Op-Ed: As Budget Cuts Loom – Programs For Rural Libraries, Historical Societies, Tribal Organizations, Museums, Teachers, Students, Veterans And Elders Face Devastating Cuts
By MIRIAM LANGER
Board Chair
New Mexico Humanities Council
Over the past 50 years, the New Mexico Humanities Council (NMHC) has supported rural libraries, historical societies, tribal organizations, local museums, teachers, students, veterans, and elders. Our programs have helped preserve endangered traditions and supported intergenerational programs that connect us through storytelling, reflection, and understanding across differences. These aren’t luxuries—they’re lifelines. In communities where there isn’t a museum or college nearby, these programs may be the only provider Read More
Close-Knit Yarn Co-Op Assists Students In Spinning And Weaving Techniques At Los Alamos High School
Close-Knit Yarn Co-op co-owner Joy Getha assists student Alijah Trujillo on a loom as they weave a piece that is made in Topper colors in Lori Thompson’s English 9 class as part of a spinning and weaving demonstration Wednesday at Los Alamos High School. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
LAMS 8th Grader Accepted To Summer Program At Heifetz International Music Institute
Los Alamos Middle School 8th grader Yuiko Yamaguchi. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Middle School 8th grader Yuiko Yamaguchi was accepted to the Junior Violin Division of the 2025 Summer Program at Heifetz International Music Institute in Staunton, Virginia to study with Li-Mei Liang. The selection process was through rigorous audition of video recordings, in which she played the first movement of the Mozart Violin Concerto No.3 in G Major and Bach Partita No.2 Allemande.
Yuiko started playing the violin when she was eight. She is currently studying with Carmelo de los Santos, concertmaster Read More
Daily Postcard: Mountain Bluebirds At Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: Mountain Bluebirds perch in a tree at Valles Calderas National Monument. Photo by Andy Bridges/NPS Read More
