Arts

Nearly 100 Artists Participate in Saturday’s Spring Arts and Crafts Fair at Fuller Lodge

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Nearly 100 artists displayed their work at the Los Alamos Arts Council’s Spring Arts and Craft Fair Saturday at Fuller Lodge. The fair has been a tradition in Los Alamos for nearly 50 years. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

Artist Lorrie Wilms bundles up with Frodo against a cool breeze during Saturday’s Spring Arts and Craft Fair at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

Artist Lange Burnetts’s wind chimes move gently in the breeze at Saturday’s Arts & Crafts Fair. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost

Pluto, left, and Lulu discuss their next purchase. Read More

‘Stones in His Pockets’ Takes Playful Look at Modern Ireland

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In one of the many quick character changes,  film crew members Simon (Christina Martos) and Aisling, (John Cullinan) demonstrate the amount of enthusiasm they want their listless Irish extras to show. In this play, girls will be boys and boys will be girls at the drop of a cap. Courtesy photo
 
Review by BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

The latest production of Los Alamos Little theatre is the much acclaimed “Stones in His Pockets” by the Belfast playwright Marie Jones.

The setting is a rural town in Ireland, where a Hollywood film crew is shooting a high budget film that seems to encapsulate Read More

Art Center Seeks Entries for ‘Wallflowers’

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ACFL News:

The Art Center at Fuller Lodge is seeking entries for its next show, “Wallflowers.”

The Center staff urges artists to be creative in their approach to this topic. Perhaps the term reminds you of nature, or of a shy person or some combination of those.

Maybe it inspires you to create an abstract piece. All media are welcome and the Center would love to receive a huge varied bouquet of ideas.

The deadline for entries is Friday, May 10. The show will open Friday, June 14, with a reception June 28 in conjunction with the New Mexico Garden Club District II Flower Show. The show will close July 27. Read More

Pajarito Reads: ‘Berkeley to Beijing’ is a Touching Memoir of a Turbulent Time

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Column by BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

Karen Boutilier Kendall experienced the turmoil of social change on the front lines.

Kendall is the child of activist parents who devoted their lives to the struggle to build the United Farm Workers Union. Her memoir, “Berkeley to Beijing: The Journey of a Young Activist,” is the bittersweet story of a young girl struggling to understand her world, which was often chaotic and frightening, as well as inspiring and exciting.

“Friends kept saying, you should write down all of those stories,” Kendall said. “My childhood was pretty unique and I got to Read More

Arts and Crafts Fair Just in Time for Mother’s Day

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‘Fall Aspens’ by Stephen Grundy. Courtesy photo

By KIRSTEN LASKEY

The Los Alamos Arts Council’s Spring Arts and Craft Fair has been a tradition in Los Alamos for nearly 50 years.

While this year’s arts and craft’s fair will feature the staples, including nearly 100 booths featuring everything from paintings and photography to jewelry and sculptures, as well as live entertainment by Sol y Luna and the Lads of Enchantment, there are a few new additions to the event.

Everyone can walk away with something from the fair, which is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Fuller Lodge.

The First Read More

‘Stones in His Pockets’ Opens Friday!

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LALT News:
 
The Los Alamos Little Theatre is presenting Stones in His Pockets, by Marie Jones, as its May production.
 
A deceptively serene rural Irish town is suddenly overrun with Hollywood moviemakers out to make the next great Irish blockbuster film. Meet the varied citizenry as they navigate the ins and outs of movie stars and extras, a proper “Irish feel” fit for film versus the grittiness of real life, teen angst and the pride that only comes with age.
 
Fifteen characters are played by two actors, Christina Martos and John Cullinan, with a minimum of costume
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Community Turns Out For ‘Periodic Table’ Opening Reception

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Patrons discuss the show at the Period Table exhibit opening Friday evening at Fuller Lodge Art Center. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Two pieces from ‘Celebrating the Season,’ the Portal Gallery exhibit by glass artist Hilda Volkin. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Artist Katerine Brittin and her photograph ‘The Road Less Traveled.’ Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Opening reception guests discuss the work of artist Dan Gerth. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Shoppers check out the wares
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It’s Elemental: ‘Period Table’ Exhibit Opens Friday

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‘Pesistant Elements-Fire’ by Brittan Donharl. Courtesy photo

‘Enjoy your Elements’ by Jody Shepard. Courtesy photo

By NANCY COOMBS

It’s Elemental… Feeling out of your Element? The Fuller Lodge Art Center has an element for everyone in the new exhibit “Periodic Table” beginning Friday April 26 and open through early June. 

‘Sterling Double Collar with CZ Pendants’ by Diana Kirkpatrick. Courtesy Photo

Dozens of artists from across New Mexico have taken on, and interpreted the Periodic Table in an entire spectrum of reflections, Read More

Photographer David Noble Shares His Story Thursday

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Photographer David Noble. Courtesy photo

By KIRSTEN LASKEY

Have you ever looked at a piece of art or read a book and wondered what were the circumstances leading to its genesis?

In his newest book, “In the Places of the Spirits,” photographer and author David Noble gives readers the inside scoop on his art.

He also will share his story during the Authors Speak lecture at 7 p.m., Thursday at Mesa Public Library. The creation of his newest book is no short story. It actually spans 30 years.

Noble said he became interested in photographing the Southwest in the 1970s. He was hired as a photographer by the Read More

Perch Paperie to Hold Scrapbooking Day Event

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PERCH PAPERIE News:

In celebration of National Scrapbooking Day, May 4, Perch Paperie is now taking reservations for its National Scrapbook Day Event.

This Ladies’ Retreat will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 4. Participants are not required to stay the entire time, but with the full agenda planned, just might want to stay!

Tickets are $30 and registration for the event includes snacks, lunch, drinks, giveaways, registration gift and techniques.

The Perch Paperie will be teaming up with Tonya Collins from Tonya’s Paperazzi to put on this fun all day event. This will take place next door Read More