Arts

‘Ruby Sparks’ Explores Love, Real and Imaginary

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‘Ruby Sparks’ movie poster. Courtesy www.cultureslap.com

Review by KELLY DOLEJSI

“Ruby Sparks” (2012, rated R) screens at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3 at Mesa Public Library as part of the Free Film Series.

It tells the story of young novelist Calvin Weir-Fields (Paul Dano) who has not recovered from his early success. Nor has the acclaimed “genius” recovered from his father’s death or his break-up with his first serious girlfriend. He cannot write, he cannot maintain friendships and he can barely be kind to his dog.

From this nadir, he begins Read More

Book By Local Author Inez Ross On Sale At CB FOX

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‘Without a Wagon on the Santa Fe Trail’ by Los Alamos author Inez Ross is now on sale at CB FOX. Ross poses next to the display on the counter of the women’s department. The book chronicles the adventures of Ross and her fellow hikers, who hiked the entire length of  the Santa Fe Trail in segments over a  period of several years. The book was published in 2004. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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Harwood Museum of Art Hosts Art, Music and Educational Events March 29-April 18

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The Harwood Museum of Art. Photo by Michael Braxenthaler
 
HMA News:

TAOS – The Harwood Museum of Art in Taos is hosting a number of art, educational and cultural activities for all ages to kick off the spring season beginning March 29 with a panel discussion of contemporary art in Northern New Mexico, and continuing through April 18 with a jazz concert.

“We’re thrilled that we could offer the community our popular children’s education programs, lectures, films and musical presentations,” said Rebecca Aubin, director of public programs. “Many of these events give us an opportunity

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‘The Gospel of Mark’ Returns to TOTH

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Jeff Favorite in his one-man storytelling of the Gospel of Mark. Photo by TK Thompson

TOTH News:

By popular demand, Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church is bringing back Jeff Favorite’s one-man storytelling of the Gospel of Mark.

The performance is Saturday, March 29. The doors open for refreshments and coffee at 7 p.m., and the performance starts at 7:30 p.m., in Kelly Hall at 3900 Trinity Dr.

Jeff Favorite perform’s in the Gospel of Mark. Photo by TK Thompson

In this performance, Favorite recites the Gospel of Mark verbatim from the New International Version® (NIV®; 2011 version) of the Read More

Reading of New Play by Elaine Jarvik and Robert F. Benjamin at Teatro Paraguas Saturday

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TEATRO PARAGUAS News:

Teatro Paraguas presents a free play reading of “Wanting” by Elaine Jarvik and Los Alamos playwright, Robert F. Benjamin at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 29 at the Teatro Paraguas Studio, 3205 Calle Marie (near Home Depot) in Santa Fe.

This script-development reading will be directed by Beth Kennedy Jones and performed by Tad Jones, Kat Sawyer, Jenny Gabrielle, David Gabrielle, Barbara Hatch and Chris Dempsey. 

“Wanting” is a contemporary comedic family drama about the struggle to find personal meaning within committed relationships and to figure out what’s Read More

LALT to Hold Reading of Play by Local Playwright

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LALT News:

Los Alamos Little Theatre (LALT) will hold a reading of the play “Tower of Magic” by local playwright Tess Light at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 2 in the Green Room of the Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar St.

“Tower of Magic” is scheduled to be performed in September as part of the LALT 2014-15 season. Anyone interested in reading from the script or listening to the reading is welcome to attend.

In “Tower of Magic,” Sue McFate is finding it difficult to announce her engagement. For one thing, her family has never once heard she has a boyfriend. Read More

Poets Veronica Golos and Andrea Watson Featured at Quotes: Authors Speak Lecture Thursday

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Veronica Golos. Courtesy/MPL

By KIRSTEN LASKEY

April is National Poetry Month and to honor the literary art, Mesa Public Library is hosting two poets at the Quotes: Authors Speak lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday.

Veronica Golos and Andrea Watson are more than just published poets. Watson is the founder, publisher and editor of 3: A Taos Press. She is also co-editor of Collecting Life: Poets on Objects Known and Imagined.

Andrea Watson. Courtesy/MPL

Watson designed and curated 18 events across the U.S. that combined visual art with poetry. Her poetry has appeared in numerous publications including Read More

Call for Acts for Got Dance Showcase Extended

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YMCA News:

The Family YMCA is extending the open call for dance acts for its Friday, April 25, Got Dance Showcase performance.

Currently seven acts will be preforming but the Y has spots for seven other acts to apply and has extended the application date until March 31.

Registration is free and can be done online at https:////www.laymca.org/, by phone at 505.662.3100, or in person at the Y, 1450 Iris St. Read More

Ken Nebel Speaks on ‘The Ins and Outs of the Fuller Lodge Art Center’

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Fuller Lodge Art Center. Courtesy/LAPQG 

LAPQG News:

Fuller Lodge Art Center Director Ken Nebel is the featured speaker at the next meeting of the Los Alamos Piecemakers Quilt Guild at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 25 at White Rock Baptist Church.

Nebel will discuss the different activities going on at the Center and explain the process of producing a gallery show. He will include fiber arts and its place in the gallery. Visitors are welcome.

The group also will discuss the Mug Rug Challenge and other Guild activities. 

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‘Sisters in Art ~ Sisters at Heart’ Opens with ‘It’s Not Easy Being Green at Fuller Lodge Art Center Tonight

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Everything’s coming up green in the new show in Fuller Lodge Art Center’s Main Gallery. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
‘Shifting Shape’ a photographic work by KiP Walker.
 
‘Crow Mother Weaves the Cosmos,’ watercolor by Jan Wright. Courtesy of the artist.
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

Two new shows open with a reception from 5-7 p.m. tonight.at the Fuller Lodge Art Center. In the Main Gallery is the Center ‘s latest themed exhibit, “It’s Not Easy Being Green.” Some artists took off from the color green in all its Read More