Arts

Fuller Lodge Art Center Goes Soft For Art

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Susanne Wetzell’s “Porcupine” is one of many artistic creations entered in “Pins and Needles” whose opening reception is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Fuller Lodge Art Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 

By Kirsten Laskey

When viewing artwork, it is usually best to exercise a hands-off approach. Handling a vase or touching a painting can result in blaring alarms or shattered pieces.

But the newest exhibit at the Fuller Lodge Art Center will make the viewer want to wrap their fingers around everything.

Rather than sleek and hard, the entries are plush and soft. Read More

Karen Wray Fine Art Opens at 15th and Central

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Jean Uher and Karen Wray of Karen Wray Fine Art Gallery hang one of Wray’s Oils in the new gallery space at 15th Street and Central Avenue. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com

 

The new Karen Wray Fine Art Gallery has a dedicated space for Wray’s easel in the studio area for conducting workshops. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com

 

Karen Wray Fine Art Gallery officially opened today in its new location in the southwest corner of the Community Bank Building at 15th Street and Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com

 

 
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Over 300 Attend Mozart on the Rocks

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Staff report

Bandelier Amphitheater. Courtesy Photo by Gretchen & Norman Yost

Over 300 people attended Mozart on the Rocks: Opera at Bandelier. The performance was held at the Bandelier Amphitheater on Saturday night. Despite the threat of rain, lightning and thunder all around the park, the weather remained perfect for the event.

Courtesy Photo by Gretchen & Norman Yost

The performance included The Three Sopranos, Jess Cullinan and Heather McCulloch coordinated by local opera singer Alicia Soloman, and accompanied by pianist Brian Huysman.

Ian Ritchie, President of the Guilds Read More

Karen Wray Fine Art Moves to New Location

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KAREN WRAY FINE ART News:

Karen Wray Fine Art, Gallery and Studio has moved to 1475 Central Ave., Suite 125 on the ground floor, southwest corner of the Community Bank Building facing 15th Street.

New hours begining Oct. 1:

Tuesday-Friday: noon to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday: noon to 3 p.m.
Monday: Closed

The gallery features fine art created by local artists and also offers painting classes taught by local artists.

Fall painting classes have been postponed until sometime in late January.

For gallery classes and other information, call 660-6382 or visit https:////karenwrayfineart.com Read More

YMCA Offering Flamenco Dance for Beginners

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FAMILY YMCA News:

A new Flamenco Dance for Beginners class begins at the Family YMCA in October:

YMCA members and non-members, men and women, boys and girls ages 10 and up welcome.

Flamenco dance has become a popular dance form worldwide because of its powerful lines, intense rhythms, and the beautiful traditional melodies that cannot help but inspire movement.

The dance comes from Southern Spain and is the unique art of the gypsies which combines the sounds and movements of Europe, India, and Northern Africa.

Flamenco Dance is accompanied by guitar, hand-clapping, singing Read More

WHITE ROCK’S ARTIST & ARTISANS MARKET: Call for Exhibitors & Patrons

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CREATIVE DISTRICT News:

The Los Alamos Creative District is now looking for exhibitors/vendors throughout the area to display and sell their work at the White Rock Artist and Artisans Market. 

This market will be Sunday Oct. 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is a free event to participate in. 

The location will be on the outdoor space at the Hive at 134 N.M. 4 in White Rock where about 40 tents and tables can be accommodated. 

The Hive is close by the parking and shuttle stop for the Bandelier National Monument shuttle – all visitors going to Bandelier will be required to use this shuttle.  Read More

Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview Sept. 20

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This week’s preview is sponsored by www.fyila.com

Pajarito Trail Fest on Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 22 and 23

6th annual Pajarito Trail Fest at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area

Trail Runs start at 9 a.m. Saturday with 10 km and 15 mile. Event also features kids fun runs with Toddler 100-yard dash starting at 11:30 a.m. and Big Kid Challenge, which includes run up/down on marked course on Beginner slopes. Dirty Du Duathon starts at 10 a.m. Sunday and includes 4.5 Km Run, 14km bike ride and another 4.5 km run. https:////www.fitfunfeminine.com/pajaritotrailfest/

HOMECOMING SEPT. 21
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Stolen Renoir Makes FBI’s Top Ten Art Crimes List

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A private insurer is offering up to $50,000 for information leading to the recovery of Renior’s painting, “Madeleine Leaning on Her Elbow with Flowers in Her Hair” stolen during an armed robbery Sept. 8, 2011. Courtesy/FBI

FBI News:

An oil painting by French Impressionist Pierre Auguste Renoir stolen from a Houston home last year—and estimated to be worth $1 million—is the newest addition to the FBI’s Top Ten Art Crimes list.

The painting, Madeleine Leaning on Her Elbow with Flowers in Her Hair, was stolen during an armed robbery Sept. 8, 2011.

The homeowner was watching Read More

Art it Up!

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FULLER LODGE ART CENTER News:

Fall art classes are starting at the Fuller Lodge Art Center. Wednesday afternoon art classes for children in grade 1-6 joyfully continue! Most classes are one week only.

There are a variety of classes for adults and teens, offered both in multi-week formats and single day workshops. Nurture your creativity!

A sampling of classes:

  • Latex Masks–Alison Chilen
  • Sculpture Basics–Cruz Lopez
  • Foundation Drawing–Lisa Coddington
  • Write On! Calligraphy — Thelma Hahn
  • Botanical Drawing and Watercolor–Lisa Coddington
  • Animal Textures
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Council Recommends Formation of Creative District Committee

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  Los Alamos County Council members hear input from the public involved in existing cultural organizations in Los Alamos and members of the Creative District Steering Committee regarding how to move forward with the implementation plan for the new Creative District Tuesday night at Fire Station 3 in White Rock. No action was taken during the meeting, but the Council did provide direction to County Administrator Harry Burgess. Council recommended that Burgess return to Council in approximately 60 days with a plan for governance and a list of people interested in being on a Creative District Read More