Arts

Community Invited To Lunch With Joe Illick

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Artistic Director of Performance Santa Fe Joe Illick. Courtesy photo
 
SFOG News:

Artistic Director of Performance Santa Fe and Music Director of the Fort Worth Opera Joe Illick is presenting a talk on Commissioning New Opera: Finding the Mozarts, Verdis and Puccinis of the 21ST Century.

The community is invited to attend Illick’s talk, which is at a luncheon at noon Thursday, Jan. 15 at Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta in Santa Fe.

Reservations must be made by Jan. 8 and are $25 for Guild members and $30 for guests. A vegetarian option is available and a no host bar. 

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2015 Brainpower & Brownbags Lunch Lectures Part 1: January–June

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‘Roundhouse’ Capitol building in Santa Fe in 1967, by Dick Kent. Palace of the Governors Photo Archives 091176. Courtesy/NMHM

NMHM News:

SANTA FE—From a dauntless woman warrior to the inside scoop on the New Mexico Legislature, 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 public (and, yes, you can bring a lunch). Each lecture begins at noon in the Meem Community Room; enter through the museum’s Washington Avenue doors. Seating Read More

Cinema Cindy Reviews ‘Birdman (Or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)’

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By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
Los Alamos

“Birdman (or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)” is a film exploring the self-absorption of actors, the nature of reality and the role of the theatrical arts in the lives of those who watch. Or it could be a movie about what is real and our own self-absorption. Either way, it is a film one must negotiate along with the characters.

Birdman is worthy of our attention. It was nominated for 7 Golden Globes, on Thursday, and garnered four nominations from the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Wednesday. Oscar nods are rumored, as you might expect.

But, be aware that this is Read More

Belisama Irish Dance And Moving People Dance Theatre Present ‘Irish Jigs And Winter Treats’

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Irish dancers of Belisama Irish Dance perform. Photo by Kate Russell
 
Moving People dancers rehearse for the upcoming show.  Photo by Kate Russell

DANCE News:

SANTA FE—Belisama Irish Dance and Moving People Dance Theatre are proud to present “‘Irish Jigs and Winter Treats,” a dance repertory showcase, Dec. 12-14 at the James A. Little Theater in Santa Fe.

Performances take place at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday evenings and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children, and $12 for seniors; the James A. Little Theater is located at 1060 Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe. For Read More

Homeowners In White Rock Create Neighborhood Sensation

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Tune your radio to 93.7 FM in front of 334 Garver and enjoy the show! White Rock homeowners John and Cindy Hollabaugh have transformed their home at 334 Garver Lane into a neighborhood sensation. Driver’s pull up to the home and tune their car radio to 93.7 FM to watch the colorful Christmas light show as the lights dance on and off in rhythm to 10 holiday songs. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

The lights at 334 Garver in White Rock continually change colors. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

The lights at 334 Garver in White Rock change to a blue theme. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

IHM Annual Christmas Arts And Crafts Fair Saturday

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LADIES AUXILIARY News:

The Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring the annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13.

The event is being held in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Parish Hall, 3700 Canyon Road in Los Alamos.

Breakfast and Lunch will be available for purchase:

  • Breakfast is a Continental Breakfast
  • Lunch is Green Chile Stew and Posole

This is a great Christmas shopping opportunity! For more information, call Gloria Lopez at 505.920.3143. Read More

Local Authors Share Books At Library’s Winterfest Fair

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Stephanie Sydoriak with her 2011 book, ‘An Ocean Between: 100% Amerian-100% Ukrainian’ about her parents’ immigration and early years in America. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Since moving to northern New Mexico in 1996, Judith Ann Isaacs has written a travel guide, a cookbook, and a walking tour booklet, all featuring the local area where she lives in the Jemez Mountains. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Prolific and successful science fiction author T. Jackson King signs his latestest book, ‘Earth vs. Aliens’ for a fan.
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Los Alamos High School Visual Arts Exhibit Opens Today

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Los Alamos High School Visual Arts Program students would like to invite everyone to attend an opening reception for this semester’s Art Exhibit. at 6 p.m. today, Dec. 8 in the Duane Smith Auditorium lobby. Celebrate more than 300 artworks and enjoy food, drink and good conversation. Viewing of the artwork begins after school Monday. Courtesy photo
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Fuller Lodge Art Center Offers Holiday Affordable Art

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A young shopper checks out the ornaments Saturday during Winterfest at the Affordable Art Show at the Fuller Lodge Art Center. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost
 
Unique treasures on sale at the Fuller Lodge Art Center through the holiday season. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost
 
Art Center Director Ken Nebel shows off a wreath purchased Saturday by a customer during the Winterfest event. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost
 
A shopper checks out at the Affordable Art Show Saturday. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost
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