Arts

Performing Arts Organization Needs Community’s Help

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Broadway on the Hill cast members. Courtesy/LALO

LALO News:

The show Manhattan has been broadcast on WGN America for three weeks now. Manhattan portrays life in Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project.

If anyone caught the second episode, there was a scene where townspeople attended a play-one of many activities used for entertainment during wartime. There were actually performing arts groups during that time, and one of them was Los Alamos Light Opera (LALO).

LALO was founded in 1943 by Los Alamos theatre aficionados. LALO welcomed anyone interested in all aspects of theatre: singing, acting, Read More

Illustrated Lecture in Taos: ‘From Josiah Gregg to Edward Abbey – Book Trails Across New Mexico’

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Courtesy/TCHS

TCHS News:

The Taos County Historical Society presents a free, public lecture “From Josiah Gregg to Edward Abbey – Book Trails across New Mexico” by Dr. David Farmer at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 in the Kit Carson Electric Boardroom, 118 Cruz Alta Road in Taos.

This illustrated lecture is structured like a journey, with books, through the history and culture of New Mexico. The talk includes some background on the writers and also includes passages from writings by Josiah Gregg, Susan Magoffin, Leslie Silko,

M. Scott Momaday, Peggy Pond Church and others. Illustrations are coordinated Read More

More Scenes From Saturday’s Arts and Crafts Fair

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Jessica Erkkila, left, and Savannah Brown at Fuller Lodge Art Center’s 2014 Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Kate McKeough of Sundreams, left, chats with Karen West. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Nick Teran of O’Hara’s Jams and Jellies. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
 
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Eighty-two Artists Participate in Arts and Crafts Fair

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The 2014 Fuller Lodge Art Center’s annual Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday on the Fuller Lodge lawn. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Click here to view a photo slideshow of the 2014 Arts and Crafts Fair by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com.
 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post

Construction on Central Avenue may have caused a few tweaks such as where vendors could load and unload their artwork but it did not dampen the festivities at the Fuller Lodge Art Center’s annual Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday on the Fuller Lodge lawn.

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‘Off the Cuff’ Opens at Fuller Lodge Art Center

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Art Center visitors view ‘Sheldon’ the ceramic turtle by Kari Rives during Friday’s opening of ‘Off the Cuff’ at Fuller Lodge Art Center, 2132 Central Ave., in down town Los Alamos. The show runs through Sept. 20. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
‘Colony’ by Santa Fe artist Kari Rives. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Jewelry by Joanne Kozuchowski of Los Alamos. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
‘Then’ by Judi Ewert shares wall space with ‘Lily Dog 1’ by Ruth
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‘The Wrong Side of the Door’ Premieres 7 p.m. Today

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Emma Raven, 10, Carter Haag, 10, Ryan Rushton, 10, and Ethan Rushton, 12, perform in Cindy Richard’s 40-minute play, ‘The Wrong Side of the Door’ today at 7 p.m. at White Rock Baptist Church. Inspired by C.S. Lewis’s writings about Heaven, ‘The Wrong Side of the Door’ is a spiritual drama (with many comic moments) about Mason, a young boy who is trying to enjoy a week at summer camp with his friends (brothers Will and Alan) while still working through the grief of losing his sister Izzy to a cycling accident two months earlier. Admission is free. Courtesy photo
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‘The Wrong Side of the Door’ Opens Aug. 8

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Flyer designed by Calysta Kohlrust. Courtesy/Cindy Richard
 
COMMUNITY News:
 
Cindy Richard is a teacher at Chamisa and director with Atomic City Children’s Theatre. She has written and directed a 40-minute play called “The Wrong Side of the Door.” 
 
Inspired by C.S. Lewis’s writings about Heaven, “The Wrong Side of the Door” is a spiritual drama (with many comic moments) about Mason, a young boy who is trying to enjoy a week at summer camp with his friends (brothers Will and Alan) while still working through the grief of losing
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From Robotics to Quilts Get Fair Exhibits Ready!

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Quilt by Los Alamos artist Nicole Dunn. Courtesy photo

LACES News:

From robotics to preserves and quilts, get your exhibits ready for the 2014 Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo.

If you’re into robotics here is an opportunity to exhibit your favorite robot as well as your home preserves, garden produce and those lovely quilts! The County Fair and Rodeo runs this weekend – Aug. 7-9. 

Anyone living or working in Los Alamos County is eligible to enter an exhibit. Exhibit categories include: Culinary (baked items), Preserved Foods, Hobbies & Crafts, Fine Arts, Photography, Quilts, Read More

Fuller Lodge Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday, Aug. 9

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ARTS News:

This weekend is the 38th annual Summer Arts & Crafts Fair. “Off the Cuff” will open with a reception 5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8 at Fuller Lodge Art Center.

Take a sneak peek here.

There will be an assortment of professional artists sharing their work. Please come by and let them see that the community supports the arts. Look over the attending artists then come by and visit their booths. They love to get your feedback about their work, but even more – they love it when you take something home! Check out the public Facebook site here. Read More