Arts

Review: Rigoletto Avenged … Golden Age Opera Delivers The Goods

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Quinn Kelsey (Rigoletto) and Georgia Jarman (Gilda) in ‘Rigoletto’. Photo (c) Ken Howard/Santa Fe Opera 2015

Bruce Sledge (Duke of Mantua) and chorus in ‘Rigoletto.’ Photo (c) Ken Howard/Santa Fe Opera, 2015

 

By ROGER SNODGRASS With CARL NEWTON
Los Alamos Daily Post

Giuseppe Verdi’s tragic masterpiece Rigoletto provided a decisive boost to the struggling composer’s already promising career in 1851, and opened a new era for nineteenth century opera after its introduction at La Fenice near the Venice Rialto. Saturday’s performance at the Santa Fe Opera Read More

‘Birds in Flight’ Soar Above Central Park Square

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A ‘Birds in Flight’ sculpture by scrap metal artist Richard Swenson of Los Alamos is recently installed in Central Park Square at the corner of 15th Street and Central Avenue. Central Park Square owner Philip Kunsberg explained that the bodies of the birds are created from discarded Harley Davidson mufflers and the bird’s beaks are made from pliers. ‘This is just another example of Richard’s creativity and ability to take items that others have discarded and make them into a thing of beauty,’ Kunsberg said. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

‘Birds Read More

White Rock Artist Market July 4

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The White Rock Artist Market. File photo
 

ART News:

The White Rock Artist Market continues 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 4 outside the White Rock Visitor Center.

This market will feature 10 local artists and artisans selling a variety of jewelry, paintings, glasswork, natural beauty products, hand woven baskets, children’s stuffed animals, handmade purses and bags, Mexican Talavera pottery, acrylic sculptures, knitted items and more. Stop by on the way to the Kiwanis 4th of July Celebration at Overlook Park. 

The White Rock Artist Market is held the first Saturday of every month. Read More

Tribute To Joshua Oppenheimer At CCA July 11-12

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Movie still from ‘Look of Silence’, a film by Joshua Oppenheimer to be screened at CCA July 12. Courtesy photo
 

CCA News:

SANTA FE – Joshua Oppenheimer will screen his two interconnected feature documentaries, the Oscar-nominated “Act of Killing” and soon-to-be-released “Look of Silence,” winner of more than 30 awards, during a weekend-long celebration and exploration of his groundbreaking work. 

Oppenheimer’s films, each exploring the Indonesian genocide of 1965-1966 from a different perspective, represent a landmark in the cinema of commitment. They are two of the most Read More

‘Reflections from the Rotunda Invitational Exhibit of Book Art’ At Mesa Public Library Art Gallery During July

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Sneak Preview: The Upstairs Art Gallery at Mesa Public Library will be filled with artists’ books and all of their fascinating variations, throughout July.  Reception with the artists is 4-6 p.m. Friday, July 3. Photo by Katy Korkos

 

LIBRARY News:

The Mesa Public Library Art Gallery in Los Alamos presents “Reflections from the Rotunda Invitational Exhibit of Book Art” Wednesday, July 1 through Friday, July 31.

All of the artists are members of the Santa Fe Book Arts Group (BAG). They use a wide range of materials and techniques to create the books, including a variety of bindings (accordion, Read More

Los Alamos ScienceFest 2015 Centers Events Around Manhattan Project Theme July 15-19

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Courtesy photo

 

SCIENCEFEST News:

Visitors will have a chance to unlock the mysteries behind the former secret city of Los Alamos July 15-19 during the eighth annual Los Alamos ScienceFest.

Los Alamos ScienceFest, the town’s signature annual event, is themed “the Secret City Unlocked” in recognition of the recent designation of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park and popularity of the WGN hit TV series “Manhattan.”

Most events during ScienceFest will be centered around the town’s once enigmatic history of the Manhattan Project and includes five days of family friendly Read More

Brainpower & Brownbags 2015 Lunch Lectures

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Lee Marvin, James Coburn, Katy Jurado and Sam Peckinpah laugh it up at the 1981 Santa Fe Film Festival. Photo by Mario Villafuerte. Palace of the Governors photo archives, Santa Fe New Mexican Collection, HP.2014.14.355
 
 
 
NMHM News:
 
SANTA FE — From the making of a classic Western flick to stories of remarkable women, Harvey Houses, and Southwestern cuisine, the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library’s Brainpower & Brownbags Lunch Lectures offer a wealth of learning.
 
Organized by Librarian Tomas Jaehn, the monthly lectures are free and open to the
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Judges Select Youth Olympic Games Medal Design

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The winning medal design for the Youth Olympic Games/Lillehammer 2016, titled ‘To the TOP’ by Burzo Ciprian of Romania. Courtesy/meltwaterpress

SPORTS News:

“To the TOP” by 20-year-old Burzo Ciprian from Romania was chosen out of more than 300 entries from 65 nations as the medal design for the Youth Olympic Games in Lillehammer in 2016.

Burzo’s winning design was chosen by a panel of judges comprising Olympians, young ambassadors and young reporters.

“For me was one of the best feelings I’ve ever had after I was announced as the winner. It’s a nice moment because Read More

Snodgrass: Great Opera Is Coming To Your Neighborhood … Some Thoughts On What To Expect

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BEYOND TAILGATING As a part of a major new upgrade that has transformed much of the area around the main entrance to the Santa Fe Opera, a new patio behind the box office will offer picnic suppers with tables for diners. Photo by Roger Snodgrass/ladailypost.com

 

By ROGER SNODGRASS
Los Alamos Daily Post

With less than a week to go to opening night Friday, July 3, you can almost feel the joy wriggling in the first lively notes of the overture to Gaetano Donizetti’s Daughter of the Regiment. Next, Giuseppe Verdi’s tragic masterpiece Rigoletto lights up the stage on Saturday.

So, it’s about time Read More