Arts

Revisiting ‘The Civil War’ – Learn How Ken Burns’ Groundbreaking Series Was Made At Talk May 8

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Film Editor/Post-Production Supervisor Paul Barnes. Courtesy photo

NMHM News:

SANTA FE — The 1990 release of The Civil War, a nine-part documentary, not only brought new attention to the nation’s greatest crisis, but also revolutionized the art form.

Film editor and post-production supervisor Paul Barnes worked hand-in-hand with Ken Burns on the series, which earned numerous awards. The two have since made other landmark documentaries.

Friday, May 8, at 6 p.m., Barnes will show re-cut clips from The Civil War to detail their experience and describe how

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2015 Poster Artist For Taos Fall Arts Festival

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‘Sacred Spaces’ by Poster Artist, Meredith Mason Garcia. Courtesy/TFAF
 
TFAF News:
 
The Board of Directors of the Taos Fall Arts Festival is pleased to announce its 2015 Poster Artist, Meredith Mason Garcia, with her photograph “Sacred Spaces” as the image for the 41st Annual Festival.
 
Last year, the Taos Fall Arts Festival showcased 40 years of posters and artists with a special anniversary book and a public program of poetry, storytelling and music inspired by these images. With the positive public response to the expanded
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Los Alamos Nature Center Unveiled On Earth Day

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Los Alamos County Council Chair Kristin Henderson, center, prepares to cut the ribbon at Wednesday’s grand opening of the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road. The Aspen Elementary School Choir in the foreground performed at the event. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
A crowd looks over the outdoor aspects of the new Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 

Staff Report:

The Los Alamos Nature Center officially opened its doors on Earth Day, April 22 at 2600 Canyon Road. The project broke ground a year ago on Earth Day 2014.

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Mesa Public Library Art Show Reception May 8

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Painting created by Michelle Grove Griffin. Courtesy photo
 
Painting created by Michelle Grove Griffin. Courtesy photo
 
ART News:
 
Paintings, illustrations and photography by artist Michelle Grove Griffin will be on display during the month of May at Mesa Public Library in downtown Los Alamos.
 
Grove Griffin is a teacher at Los Alamos High School and an adjunct professor at Northern New Mexico College in Española.
 
The public is invited to attend an opening reception for Grove, 4-6 p.m. May 8, at Mesa Public Library. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
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New Mexico School For The Arts: ArtSpring 2015!

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NMSFA News:
 
The community is invited to attend the New Mexico School For The Arts annual year-end student performance, celebrating their passion for the arts, featuring an exuberant night of dance, music and theater on the Lensic Performing Arts Center stage.
 
Shows are May 21 and May 22. The May 22 show will be followed by a Gala at the Eldorado Hotel, with a bountiful Spanish feast, specialty drinks and lively Latin music and dancing.
 
Tickets for both nights can be purchased here.
 
Thursday May 21, 6 p.m.
Adults $15, Students/Seniors $10 
 
Friday
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‘Artful Evening’ Nets $2,500 For Arts Council

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Saturday at Fuller Lodge, the Los Alamos Arts Council hosted an Artful Evening fundraiser. The event raised around $2,500. The money will be used toward the Arts Council’s programs including the Pumpkin Glow and Brown Bag events. Debbie Huling and Jan Donnelly co-chaired the fundraiser. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

The event featured desserts by the Blue Window. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Pianist Ron Grinage performed Russian composers’ music during the fundraiser. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Rotary Vice President Linda Hull bids on a Read More

To Feel Less Alone: Gay Block, A Portrait

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Photo by Gay Block. Courtesy/NMMA
 

NMMA News:

SANTA FE — Longtime Santa Fe resident Gay Block’s photography is internationally recognized for its fearless exploration of personal identity issues—gender, class, religion, familial relationships and sexual orientation.

A survey of more than 40 of her works from 1975 to 2012 in To Feel Less Alone: Gay Block, A Portrait, opens Friday, May 1, at the New Mexico Museum of Art. The exhibition runs through July 26.

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Annual Inmate Craftsmanship And Trades Fair May 2

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New Mexico State Penitentiary ‘Old Main’ Prison. Courtesy/NMCD

NMCD News:

It’s that time of year when the New Mexico Corrections Department hosts the Inmate Craftsmanship and Trades Fair May 2.

The fair will feature inmate artists from 11 prisons across the state. Furniture, wood working, paintings, sewing and much more will be on display and for sale.

Proceeds from sales benefit victims, the offender’s children or designated family member, funds other inmate programs and is deposited into a savings account for the inmate artist. The rest of the money goes back to the inmate Read More

May Events At The New Mexico History Museum

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NMHM News:

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

Friday, May 1, Summer hours.

Through Oct. 31, open seven days a week. Free Friday Evenings weekly, 5-8 p.m.

Friday, May 1, 5–7 p.m. Opening of Fading Memories: Echoes of the Civil War

Be among the first to see this Mezzanine Gallery exhibit and join re-enactors from El Rancho de las Golondrinas to learn more about New Mexico’s role in the war. Musical performance by the New Mexico Territorial Brass Band. Refreshments courtesy of the Women’s Board

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