Arts

DALA Announces Summer Programs

June 3, 2015 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Andrew Silks, originally from Los Alamos, is one of the guest faculty at DALA this summer. Courtesy photo

Ballerina Erica Felsch will teach at DALA this summer. Courtesy photo

DALA News:

Dance Arts Los Alamos (DALA) will offer summer dance opportunities to dancers of all ages.

During a three-week intensive (June 8-27) intermediate and advanced dancers will have the opportunity to train with guest faculty from the San Francisco Ballet School, Smuin Ballet and Tulsa Ballet. Dancers will have classes in ballet technique, pointe, variations, conditioning, jazz, swing and ballet history. Read More

Scenes From LAHS Students Annual Performance

June 1, 2015 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Anjelika Garcia performing Folklorico as part of the Los Alamos High School dance students’ annual performance May 21 at Duane Smith Auditorium, which is the semester final exam for the dance classes taught by Natasha Barkhudarova. More than 400 people attended the performances. “Ms. Natasha is a gem in our school system and her dance classes a life long gift for the students,” parent Marvel Harrison said. Photo by Kimberly Salvege

Derek Selvage, Lexie Quintana, Gerald Collom, Jenny Wang, Derek Janetzky and Chantel Perkins performing Viennese Waltz. Photo by Kimberly Salvege

Close Up Look At Los Alamos Iris Garden

May 31, 2015 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

A close up look at an iris in Mary Carol William’s garden on Zuni in Los Alamos. Photo by Joel Williams

A close up look at an iris in Mary Carol William’s garden on Zuni Read More

Public Lecture On Taos 400 Year Anniversary June 6

May 30, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

TAOS: A Topical History

TCHS News:

The Taos County Historical Society will present a free, public lecture, “Taos Cuarto Centenario/Taos 400 Year Anniversary” by F.R. Bob Romero at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6, in the Kit Carson Electric Coop Boardroom, 118 Cruz Alta Road.

The program is part of the community’s 2015 Milestones of Taos, celebrating the centuries of Taos history, culture and art.

This talk will focus on the Cuarto Centenario de Taos or the 400 year celebration when Taos became Taos and the name Taos as we know

Aspen Elementary Student’s Film Premieres Monday

May 28, 2015 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Movie poster for Descanso. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Descanso, the film written by, Christopher Garcia when he was 11 years old has been completed and is set to Premier at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 1 at the Albuquerque Film and Music Experience (AFME).

Christopher Garcia

Garcia, now 12, said he is excited to invite the community to his premier and share this success with him and everyone who helped make this movie happen. Descanso will premiere at the South Broadway Cultural Center, in conjunction with the Albuquerque Film and Music Event.

Garcia lives in Velarde with his family and just Read More

NMMA Appoints Rebecca Aubin To Newly Created Position Of Head Of Education And Visitor Experience

May 28, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

New Mexico Museum of Art. Courtesy/NMMA

NMMA News:

SANTA FE ― The New Mexico Museum of Art welcomes Rebecca Aubin to the newly created position of Head of Education and Visitor Experience.

Aubin will develop a comprehensive vision for the museum’s educational and public programs with the goal of improving and enhancing overall visitor experience. Enhancing the museum’s position as a community center for the arts and extending its statewide outreach are also in the works.

The museum’s First Folio! The Book that Gave

New Mexico History Museum Unveils June Events

May 28, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

NMHM News:

SANTA FE — Bring the family, bring your friends, or just come by yourself. Besides great exhibits, we have something for everyone:

Friday, June 5, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Palace Guard trip to Glorieta

Members of the museum’s Friends group journey to the Civil War battle site at Pecos National Historic Park for a tour with Ranger Eric Valencia, a picnic lunch, and a visit to Casa Escuela, a private museum with historic firearms and military ephemera. $30. Reserve a spot by calling (505).982.6366, ext. 4. Not a Palace Guard member? Call

Exhibition: ‘One Life – Dolores Huerta’ Opens July 3

May 27, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

SMITHSONIAN News:

The story of the modern agricultural workers’ movement in the United States is deeply intertwined with that of Dolores Huerta, a Latina leader who worked tirelessly on behalf of farm workers.

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery will highlight her significant role in this movement of the 1960s and 1970s through the exhibition “One Life: Dolores Huerta,” July 3-May 15, 2016.

This 11th installment in

Threading Forever Exhibit At Mesa Public Library Features Internationally Renowned Artists June 5-27

May 27, 2015 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

‘Metamorphosis Series’ by Theresa DiMenno. Courtesy/MPL

MPL News:

Mesa Public Library’s Upstairs Art Gallery will be the site for some exceptional art work with international ties June 5 through June 27.

Three artists of the collaborative Threading Forever, and one additional special guest, will show works ranging from sculpture to digital art and photography.

Threading Forever has been brought together through the efforts of Jemez resident and sculptor Harriette Lawler. A long-time resident of New York City and a veteran of many exhibits throughout the United States and Europe, Lawler Read More

Metal Sculptures Installed In Central Park Square

May 26, 2015 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Artist Richard Swenson, center, and Central Park Square owner Philip Kunsberg Wednesday afternoon stand near the newly installed dinosaur created by Swenson. The scrap metal sculpture is just past the first building on the right hand side when entering Central Park Square from Central Avenue onto Main Street. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Scrap metal artist Richard Swenson Wednesday with the black and red dragon sculpture he created and placed in a planter area in central Park Square. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Artist Richard Swenson with his scrap metal dog sculpture