Arts

‘Amelie’ Wins You Over With Whimsical Sweetness

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Movie poster for ‘Amelie.’

Review by KELLY DOLEISI

The next film in the library’s Free Film Series, while not technically holiday themed, is so buttery rich and honeyed that it belongs in The Nutcracker’s Land of Sweets.

“Amelie” (2001, rated R for sexuality) tells the life story of Amelie Poulain, beginning with her conception and building to her first cutely quixotic attempt at romantic love.

Amelie has a horrible, but hilariously summarized, childhood. In part because of a mistaken and of course symbolic diagnosis of a heart defect, and in part because of her parents’ undemonstrative Read More

CAT’s Café Replacing 50s Diner in Los Alamos

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Charlie Bracken, left, with artist Danne DeBacker whose paintings will decorate the new CAT’s Café in the American Legion Building on Trinity Drive. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com

One of the paintings by artist Danne DeBacker that will hang on a wall in the new CAT’s Café in the American Legion Building on Trinity Drive. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com

 

By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

Exit the Fabulous 50’s Diner and enter CAT’s Café!  New owner, Charlie Bracken is hoping to open next week if permits can be secured by then. Bracken was the manager of the Fabulous Read More

Nominations Sought for Best Children’s Book by NM Woman

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NMPW: News:

An outstanding New Mexican writer will be honored for her work next spring when her children’s book receives the prestigious Zia Award.

New Mexico women writers are invited to submit their books for consideration for the award, given each year by New Mexico Press Women at the annual spring conference. To be eligible to receive the award, selected winners must commit to reading at the award luncheon during the 2014 conference in April.

The 2014 Zia Award will be given to the author of an outstanding children’s book published in 2011, 2012, or 2013. The contest is open to all subgenres Read More

‘Nana’s Naughty Knickers’ Opens New Year’s Eve

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 The cast of ‘Nana’s Naughty Knickers. Courtesy/LALT
 
Holly Robinson as Heather Van Pree and Jes Peach as Bridget Charles rehearse for ‘Nana’s Naughty Knickers.’ Courtesy/LALT

LALT News:

“Nana’s Naughty Knickers” opens at t the Los Alamos Little Theatre on New Year’s Eve. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31. There’s plenty of time to see the show and then move on to another event or party.

Reservations are required for the New Year’s Eve show. Ticket prices are $20 per person, which includes a light meal after the show that will be provided by the Los Read More

Take Trip Down Santa Fe Trail With Fun Mystery

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Author Inez Ross with her book ‘Perilous Pursuit on the Santa Fe Trail.’ Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Review by BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

Inez Ross first published “Perilous Pursuit on the Santa Fe Trail” in 2005, shortly after completing an eight year quest to hike the entire Santa Fe Trail. The book is a hardback with cover drawn by D’anne Andrykovich, a well-known Michigan artist.

“Perilous Pursuit” is a modern mystery that recasts Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as Sheila Jones and Dora Watling, two single women in their middle years. Read More

DALA’s ‘Nutcracker’ A Sweet Holiday Treat

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The Rat Queen (Louisa Singleton) top, and her minions. Photo by Dana D’Andrea

 

Review by KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post

“The Nutcracker” is a fixture in Los Alamos. Watching the ballet Friday night, I could not think of a better way to kick off the holidays.

This is Dance Arts Los Alamos’ 16th “Nutcracker.” The ballet depicts a young girl who dreams about a journey into the Land of Sweets on Christmas Eve. This year, DALA brought on a new director, Jonathan Guise, and some new features were mixed into the show.

A few new characters were introduced and a couple of scenes were added. Read More

See DALA’s ‘The Nutcracker’ Again for the Very First Time!

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Clara and the Nutcracker (Jenna Weatherbie and Cody Maggiore) share a dance. Photo by Paulo T. Photography
 
Rebecca Brug, minion taking a leap. Photo by Paulo T. Photography

DALA News:

Dance Arts Los Alamos (DALA) is excited and proud to present its 16th production of The Nutcracker as part of Los Alamos’ Winterfest Weekend. The ballet opened Thursday. Further performances will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6; 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Duane Smith Auditorium.

Tickets are being sold in advance at CB FOX in Los Alamos and Smith’s Food and Drug Centers in White Rock, Read More

LALT Auditions Open for ‘Kindertransport’

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Courtesy LALT

LALT News:

Los Alamos Little Theatre will hold auditions for Diane Samuels’ drama Kindertransport at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar St. Callbacks by invitation will take place Thursday, Dec. 19. The cast consists of five women and one man.

Rolls to be cast:

  • EVELYN: English, middle-class woman. In her fifties.
  • FAITH: English, Evelyn’s only child. In her early twenties.
  • EVA: Evelyn’s younger self. She starts the play at age 9 and finishes at 17. German Jewish, becoming increasingly English.
  • HELGA: German Jewish woman
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