Arts

Book of the Year: ‘Sun, Sticks and Mud’

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Photograph from ‘Sun, Sticks and Mud.’ Photo by Steve Fitch

Staff Report:

ForeWord Reviews has announced the winners of the 2012 Book of the Year Awards.

Representing more than 600 publishers, the winners were selected after months of deliberation from 1,300 entries in 62 categories. The winners exemplify the best work coming from today’s independent, academic, and small press communities.

Gold, Silver and Bronze awards, as well as Editor’s Choice Prizes for Fiction and Nonfiction, were determined by a panel of librarians and booksellers and announced at a special program Read More

Local Author Cary Neeper Recounts American Library Association Conference

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Cary Neeper signs copies of ‘The Webs of Varok’ at the ALA Conference. Courtesy photo

By CARY NEEPER

About 26,000 people attended the June 28-July 1 American Library Association Annual Conference and Exhibition at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

At this huge gathering of librarians and teachers, book publishers and authors saw many roller carts filled with books pack the checkout stand near the front entrance of McCormick Place before the weekend came to a close. Some were giveaways, some half price and most probably destined for community and school libraries.

Out of hundreds of Read More

Stacia Lewandowski Speaks on Early Artists of Santa Fe

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Stacia Lewandowski, author of ‘Light, Landscape and the Creative Quest: Early Artists of Santa Fe’ will speak July 25. Courtesy photo
 
MPL News:

New Mexico is fortunate to attract and foster many artists of all kinds.

In her intriguing book on some of the visual artists who found the high desert light and landscape of Santa Fe irrestible and inspiring, Stacia Lewandowski explores their lives and art through photographs and personal stories. The book is actually a two volume set which includes a separate walking tour booklet of many artists’ homes and sites in Santa Fe.

As July’s Read More

Jason Frazier’s London In Red

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Changing of the Guard. Photo by Jason Frazier

LONDON IN RED

Introduction by Teralene Foxx of Los Alamos

It has been six and a half months since our daughter, husband, and 8-year-old child (Kerri, Jason, and Sydney Frazier) left to travel the world. Their travels have had ups and downs, but overall has been as good, or better than their expectations.

They have met interesting people, seen amazing sites, and experienced different cultures. To date they have spent a month in each of the following places: Paris and Arles, France; Denia, Spain; Rabat, Morocco; Bantry, Ireland; Bath and London, England. Read More

‘Mostly Clear and Partly Cloudy’ at Mesa Public Library

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Sculpture by Shaun Gilmore. Courtesy photo
 
Postcard for ‘Mostly Clear and Partly Cloudy’ shows the work of Shaun Gilmore and Janice Wall. Courtesy

By KIRSTEN LASKEY

Climate does not just pertain to the weather. It reaches beyond the weather forecast and touches on emotional states and political situations.

These many different forms of atmospheric conditions are the subject of artists Shaun Gilmore and Janice Wall’s exhibit, titled, “Mostly Clear and Partly Cloudy,” currently on display at Mesa Public Library Gallery.

The show was opened to the public last week, but Read More

New Mexico School for the Arts Announces New Chair

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NMSF News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico School for the Arts is proud to announce the appointment of the new Music Department Chair Neil Swapp.

“Not only does Neil bring to NMSA a distinguished career of 24 years as a professional music educator,” says NMSA-Art Institute Director, Riis Gonzales, “his life history mirrors our charter school initiative to provide young students from around the state an opportunity to develop their artistic talents – an opportunity many of them, especially those from smaller New Mexico towns, might not otherwise have.”

“Being a native of New Mexico and growing up Read More

Auditions for ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ Coming Up

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LALT News:

Arsenic and Old Lace opened the 1944-1945 theater season in Los Alamos. Today, 69 years later, as Los Alamos Little Theatre celebrates its 70th season, they are bringing back this hilarious classic full of surprises. 

Los Alamos Little Theatre will hold auditions for Arsenic and Old Lace 7-9 p.m. Sunday, July 7 and  7-9 p.m. Monday, July 8 at the Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar in Los Alamos. Scripts are available at Mesa Public Library for a 24-hour perusal period.

There are 14 parts for 14 cast members. Everyone is welcome to come and try out. Come by the tryouts or call Read More

Flower Power Wows Friday Night Art Opening

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Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Lori Heimdahl Gibson. left, chats with County Councilor Pete Sheehey, center, Nashin Key and Robert Gibson. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Artist Elena Yang. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

Firday night’s opening reception of “Wallflowers” at Fuller Lodge Art Center unveiled the works of five dozen artists and eight dozen blooming works in every imaginable media.

The reception also celebrated the fabric art of quilter Nicole Dunn, whose exhibit, “Bits and Pieces,” Read More

Audio Released of John Nichols’ Author Speak Talk

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Taos author John Nichols

LIBRARY News:

Taos author John Nichols was the featured guest at an Authors Speak talk June 27 at Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos.

“It was a great event,” said Carol Meine, one of the event organizers. “He was funny, engaging, inspiring, an amazing talker, and more.”

To hear Nichols Authors Speak talk, visit https:////www.screencast.com/t/rxj52Eb6.

A video recording will be available here shortly. Read More

Reception for ‘Wallflowers’ Coincides with Flower Show

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Some of the work on display in ‘Wallflowers.’ Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
A painted rain barrel surrounded by paintings in ‘Wallflowers’ at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

Everything’s coming up roses ─ and lilies and daisies ─ at Fuller Lodge Art Center.

The current exhibit, “Wallflowers” presents five dozen artists and eight dozen blooming works in every imaginable media. It’s quite the bouquet. The reception will also celebrate the fabric art of quilter Nicole Dunn, Read More