Arts

Downtown Los Alamos Looks A Lot Like Halloween As LAAC Launches Annual Scarecrow Contest

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Jack the Pumpkin King from the movie, ‘Nightmare before Christmas,’ pays a visit to Los Alamos. Jack joins the rest of the scarecrows created by community members and placed along Central Avenue that are taking part in  Saturday’s Los Alamos Arts Council’s annual scarecrow contest. The scarecrows will stay up through Oct. 26. During this time, the entries will be judged and prizes awarded. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
Caroline Boyle, David Clark and his daughter, Anna, attach a Los Alamos School of Gymnastics scarecrow to a pole this afternoon
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Community’s Creativity Essential To Scarecrow Contest And Pumpkin Glow Event

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Preparing for the annual Pumpkin Glow. Courtesy/LAAC
 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post

To ensure the success of the Los Alamos Arts Council’s (LAAC) two upcoming events, the organization needs the community’s help.

The public’s creativity and artistic capabilities are essential to the annual scarecrow contest and Pumpkin Glow since both events showcase the community’s handiwork.

The scarecrow contest will run Saturday through Oct. 26. Entries may be erected along Central Avenue 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday. Contestants also can register during this time at the Los Alamos Chamber Read More

White Rock Fall Festival 10 a.m. To 2 p.m. Saturday

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COMMUNITY News:

The community is cordially invited to the White Rock Fall Festival; this is two great events in one location.

Stop by the pumpkin patch sponsored by Pinon Elementary’s PTO for all the usual pumpkin patch festivities. There will be face painting, a hay maze, carnival games, food vendors and more. Be sure to stop by the bake sale or try to win a baked good at the cakewalk. Then, head to the Chamisa Elementary Arts and Crafts fair inside the Pinon gymnasium. Get a head start on holiday shopping and for $15, have a picture taken with Santa.

This truly is fun for the whole family!

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Learn To Make Tea Cup Bird Feeders With Joyce Zaugg At Los Alamos Garden Club Meeting Oct. 20

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LAGC News:

Members of the Los Alamos Garden Club will gather for their monthly meeting Oct. 20 at the Crossroads Bible Church, 97 East Road.

Social time and ingathering activity begins at 9:30 am. Joyce Zaugg will lead the group in making tea cup bird feeders. All materials for this activity will be provided. The business meeting starts at 10 a.m.

This month’s program is Holiday Craft, also led by Zaugg. The garden themed project will be napkin holders/ornaments.

Visitors are welcome. Read More

2014 Los Alamos Art Tours Wrapped Up Sunday

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Los Alamos artist Nicole Dunn’s studio was one of many participating in last weekend’s 2014 Los Alamos Art Studio Tours featuring studios throughout Los Alamos and White Rock. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
One of Nicole Dunn’s quilts displayed Sunday on her studio couch. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Nicole Dunn’s newest creation is still under construction. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Fiber art by Elise Koskelo, a Los Alamos High School student who has started a business to sell her creations. Photo
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2014 Los Alamos Studio Tours Continues Today

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Printmaker Becky Nystrom is one of the White Rock artists on this year’s Los Alamos Studio Tours. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com 
 
Stained glass artist Joanne Kozuchowski in her White Rock studio. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com 
 
Dean Carstens shows his photography to Susan Mack at his Pajarito Acres home. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com 
 
Bettina Hehlen. left, displays her jewelry and photography during Saturday’s tour. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com 
 
Artist Thelma Hahn demonstrates
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LALT Crew Builds Set For ‘And Then There Were None’

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Los Alamos actor Larrry Gibbons paints a door frame during construction for the set of  ‘And Then There Were None’ by Agatha Christie. The play, directed by Dennis Powell and produced by Kate Ramsey, runs 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday evenings Oct. 31 to Nov. 22 at the Los Alamos Little Theatre Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar St. Tickets are $14, general admission; $12 students/seniors from CB FOX, at the door starting 30 minutes prior to showtime, or at Brown Paper Tickets. Photo by Robert Beberniss

The set crew is hard at work on ‘And Then There Were None’ Read More