Arts

Vijali Hamilton’s Film Screens In Jemez Springs March 15

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Vijali Hamilton

JSPL News:

A screening of artist Vijali Hamilton’s feature film, “The Wheel of the World: One Woman’s Creative Journey for Global Peace,” will be presented at 2 p.m., March 15 at the Jemez Springs Village Conference Room, 30 Jemez Springs Plaza.

The Jemez Springs Public Library (JSPL) is hosting the event, which will feature an introduction by Hamilton.

Beginning in 1986, Hamilton became inspired by a dream and was prompted to embark upon a quest for global peace. She traveled from one country to another, leaving behind magnificent environmental stone sculptures as a gift to Read More

DALA Dancers To Compete In Denver Grand Prix

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From left, DALA Director Jonathan Guise with dancers Sophia Dendy, Sophia Jeffery, Melina Burnside, Indiana Warrior, Jenna Erickson, Camille Rousculp, Annie Smith and Cody Maggiore. Courtesy/DALA

DALA News:

Eight ballet students from Dance Arts Los Alamos (DALA) will travel to Denver this weekend to compete in the prestigious Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) Ballet Competition.

Sophia Dendy and Indiana Warrior will compete in the Junior Division. Melina Burnside, Jenna Erickson, Sophia Jeffery, Cody Maggiore, Camille Rousculp and Annie Smith will compete in the Senior Division. Founded Read More

‘Not Quite Right’ … A Realistic And Amusing Look At Dueling Expectations

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Sally (Cindy Coulter) and Tom (R. J. Laino) share a moment. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Audience members, including playwright Bob Benjamin and his wife Susan (at far left, center row), get ready for act two. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

Los Alamos playwright Robert F. Benjamin’s newest play Not Quite Right, co-written with Elaine Jarvik, opened Friday at Teatro Paraguqas in Santa Fe In spite of a snowstorm.  

Those who braved the weather were treated to the kind of dramedy that Benjamin showed us in Salt Read More

Snow Scenes Today From Walnut Street

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Snow on the branches of a tree today in a yard on Walnut Street creates an artistic backdrop for this stained glass butterfly. Photo by Robert Beberniss

Jessie, 11, takes a stroll in the snow today in a yard on Walnut Street. Photo by Robert Beberniss

Several inches of snow line the deck railing today on this home on Walnut Street. Photo by Robert Beberniss

Snow settles in the branches of this tree today on Walnut Street. Photo by Robert Beberniss Read More

Los Alamos Playwright Robert Benjamin’s New Play Opens Tonight In Santa Fe

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Steven Oakey and Kat Sawyer, performing ‘Marty’ and ‘Carol.’ Photo by Alix Hudson
 
Alex Thorne and Stephanie Dees, performing ‘Andrew’ and ‘Jessica.’ Photo by Alix Hudson
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

Los Alamos playwright Robert F. Benjamin’s newest play Not Quite Right, co-written with Elaine Jarvik, opens tonight at Teatro Paraguqas in Santa Fe.

There are nine performances through Sunday, March 8, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

Benjamin describes the play Read More

Canceled: Tonight’s Opening Reception At Art Center

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ART CENTER News:

Due to the winter storm, Fuller Lodge Art Center has canceled tonight’s reception for Valentina Devine’s “Knit One, Crochet Two”.

The reception is rescheduled for 5-7 p.m., March 20, which is the day before the exhibit closes. The community is invited to visit the show before that date and return for the reception to meet Valentina and mingle with friends. 

Anyone owning one of Valentina’s pieces is encouraged to wear it to help celebrate her show.

ART CLASSES STILL SCHEDULED:

  • Friday afternoon children’s art classes;
  • Saturday
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Bandelier Issues Call For 2015 Artist In Residence Program

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Photographers and other artists can apply to be an Artist in Residence at Bandelier National Monument. NPS Photo

BANDELIER News:

Bandelier National Monument is announcing an opportunity for artists to apply for this year’s Artist in Residence Program at the park. 

Artists may be writers, composers, performing (storytellers, dancers, etc.), multi-disciplinary, or visual (photographers, sculptors, painters, etc.), artists. There is no application fee and no stipend. 

The successful applicants can spend up to a month living in park housing and pursuing their artistic discipline Read More

Meet Valentina Devine 5-7 P.M. Friday

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Courtesy/FLAC

ART News:

The community is invited to meet artist Valentina Devine at an Opening Reception 5-7 p.m., Friday at Fuller Lodge Art Center.

Artist Valentina Devine’s solo exhibit opens Friday. Courtesy/FLAC

Devine loves, loves, loves fiber. She loves dying yarn. She loves creating fabulous free-form pieces of fiber art combining knitting and crochet, yarns and fabric scraps, old lace and even old clothing.

She loves teaching others to leave behind the constraints of knitting only in rows; to capture a freedom of motion in their pieces. She loves the delight of her customers Read More