Arts

LALT Shines In Newest Production Of Julius Caesar

The cast warming up for the opening of Los Alamos Little Theater’s production of Julius Caesar. Performances continue Aug. 14, 15, and 16. Courtesy/LALT

Review By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

When I heard that Los Alamos Little Theater (LALT) was going to do Shakespeare in the Park, I automatically thought it would do a comedy. A light-hearted, entertaining tale seemed appropriate for an open air venue. So I was a little surprised when I learned LALT had chosen Julius Caesar. Why, I wondered?

Turns out Shakespeare’s play appears, at least to me,  as a cautionary Read More

New Mexico Actors Lab Announces Fall 2025 Season

NM Actors Lab News:

SANTA FE — Emily Rankin, Artistic Director of the New Mexico Actors Lab, has announced the Fall Season of three engaging and compelling plays by award-winning playwrights: Cowboy Mouth by Sam Shepard and Patti Smith (Sept. 11-28), Paula Vogel’s Pulitzer Prize-winning How I Learned to Drive (Oct. 16-Nov. 2), and The Half Life of Marie Curie by Lauren Gunderson (Nov. 20-Dec. 7).

Tickets are now on sale at the NMAL website, www.nmactorslab.com. Fall Season Flex Passes are $96 (a 20% discount off three regular admissions). Individual tickets are $40, with discounted tickets Read More

Mission Street Arts Presents Free Collage Workshop By Liza MacKinnon At Jemez Springs Public Library

Mission Street Arts News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS – Mission Street Arts announces a free collage workshop by artist in residence Liza MacKinnon,11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Jemez Springs Public Library.

MacKinnon will provide a mixed media exploration of place, home, and “the journeys we take”. Select maps and images from her extensive collection (or bring your own) to create visual links, honor special places, and define locations that resonate with your life to create your mixed media “Mapping the Heart” masterpiece.

During the workshop, MacKinnon will teach embroidery on paper techniques Read More

Posts From The Road: Bryce On The Fly

The Amphitheater: Bryce Canyon National Park features geological formations known as ‘hoodoos’. The heart of the park is the huge amphitheater, which features thousands of colorful hoodoos. The park features a 19-mile scenic drive that leads visitors to 13 viewpoints along the way. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Hikers: Hikers make their way up through the hoodoos to the rim trail at the upper rim of the amphitheater. The depth of the amphitheater can be over 600 feet from the rim, depending on which trail the hiker is on. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
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Scenes From 2025 Summer Crafts Fair At Fuller Lodge

Scene from Los Alamos Arts Council’s (LAAC) 2025 Summer Craft Fair Saturday on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. This year’s event featured more than 80 vendors and crafters. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Scene from LAAC’s 2025 Summer Craft Fair Saturday on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Scene from LAAC’s 2025 Summer Craft Fair Saturday on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Scene from LAAC’s 2025 Summer Craft Fair Saturday on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: Aug. 15-21, 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, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.

PAC 8 Television schedule for Aug. 15-21, 2025:

Friday, Aug. 15, 2025

  • 06:00 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10:00 a.m. The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11:00 a.m. County Council Replay 8-05–25
  • 04:00 a.m. Democracy Now!
  • 05:00 a.m. PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 06:00 a.m. Coexisting With Cougars: Protecting Wildlife While Reducing Conflict
  • 07:00
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New Community Café & Play Space Blooms In Los Alamos

COMMUNITY News:

A new kind of community gathering place has arrived in Los Alamos — Desert Bloom Play Café — combining a welcoming coffee shop atmosphere with a safe, engaging indoor play space for children.

Located at 147 Central Park Square, Desert Bloom Play Café is designed for everyone to enjoy — whether you’re a parent looking for a fun outing with the kids or simply someone who loves good coffee, ice cream, and a cozy place to relax. Guests are welcome anytime, no kids or play session required.

Everyone can sip locally roasted coffee, espresso drinks, Italian sodas or treat themselves to ice Read More