Arts

Daily Postcard: Bighorn Sheep At Bandelier

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Daily Postcard: A bighorn sheep photographed May 4 at Bandelier National Monument by Interpretive Ranger Sally King, who retired this month after serving Bandelier for more than 27 years and the National Park Service even longer. King’s duties over the years have varied from creating interpretive signage, designing junior ranger books, supporting research all over the park and much more. Photo by Sally King/NPS
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The Zia Singers Spring/Summer Concert June 7-8

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THEATER News:

The community is invited to attend a nostalgic journey through the golden age of Musical Theater.

Get front-row tickets today for the Musical Theater review at 7 p.m., Saturday, June 7 and 3 p.m. Sunday, June 8 at the Cristo Rey Church in Santa Fe.

Experience all those toe-tapping favorite tunes from iconic shows and legendary composers—Leonard Bernstein, Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and more.

It’s a celebration of timeless melodies and unforgettable moments that defined a dazzling era of Broadway magic.  Read More

LAHS’s Clove Tholen & Annie Xie Named New Mexico High School Musical Theatre Top Ten Best Actor Nominees

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LAHS Seniors Clove Tholen and Annie Xie named New Mexico High School Musical Theatre Top Ten Best Actor nominees for their individual performances in this year’s Olions production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Congratulations to Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Seniors Clove Tholen and Annie Xie who were named New Mexico High School Musical Theatre Top Ten Best Actor nominees for their individual performances in this year’s Olions production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!  

After an intensive week of rehearsals, coaching sessions, Read More

Upstart Crows Of Santa Fe And The Shakespeare Gym Present Romeo And Juliet

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THEATER News:

Upstart Crows of Santa Fe and The Shakespeare Gym present an uncut production of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, Romeo and Juliet.

Two casts – one an age-accurate mix of adults and youth, the other a gender- blind, age- blind cast perform in the historic Scottish Rite Temple and then in the Crows own black box theater in Eldorado. The combination of veteran Crows, experienced Gym members and professional actors, along with up-and-coming members of the Company make this an exciting experience of the entire play, including scenes rarely seen in stage and film.  

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Storytelling Through Drumming At White Rock Library May 24

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Jordan Ramos-Flores of Unidrums will lead ‘Storytelling Through Drumming’, 2-4 p.m., May 24 at White Rock Branch Library. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Public Library System will host a unique experience in “Storytelling Through Drumming”, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 24 at White Rock Branch Library.

Jordan Ramos-Flores of Unidrums will lead the afternoon workshop, guiding participants through exercises to stimulate the flow of storytelling through rhythm and percussion. Ramos-Flores will lead the exploration and invite contributions from those compelled to share.

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LALT Announces Audition Call For Shakespeare In The Park 

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LALT News:

Los Alamos Little Theatre (LALT) will hold auditions for its summer Shakespeare in the Park production of Julius Caesar, directed by Lindsey Gordon. Auditions are 5:30-7:30 p.m.Thursday, May 29, and 1-3 p.m. Saturday, May 31, in upstairs meeting room 2/3 at Mesa Public Library.

Callbacks will be held Sunday, June 1. If these times do not work, please get in touch to schedule an alternate time at contactlindseycg@gmail.com.

Performances are Aug. 7, 9, 14, 16 (evening) and Aug. 10 and 17 (matinee) outside of the Hans Bethe house (weather permitting).

LALT is looking for a cast of at least Read More

Improve Smartphone Photography Skills Workshop May 25

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MIAC News:

The community is invited to learn how to get the most out of phone cameras with Rapheal Begay (Diné), 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 25.

Begay is an artist based in Tségháhoodzání (Window Rock, Ariz.). His work uses cultural landscape photography and creative collaboration to celebrate and preserve the Diné way of life. Visual sovereignty, Indigenous storytelling traditions, and land-based knowledge inform his research and practice.

The workshop begins in the Education Classroom and moves to the Arroyo outside the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC) in Santa Fe.

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‘Pet Projects’ On Parade At Village Arts!

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Some of the more than 40 pieces of original artwork on display in the ‘Pet Projects’ Exhibit at Village Arts, 216 DP Road. Courtesy photo

Some of the more than 40 pieces of original artwork on display in the ‘Pet Projects’ Exhibit at Village Arts, 216 DP Road. Courtesy photo

By KEN NEBEL
Village Arts

The “Pet Projects” Exhibit is on display through June  27 at Village Arts with more than 40 pieces of original artwork that highlight both the animal companions and the pet projects that artists hold most dear. 

Artists were asked what takes all their devotion, and anyone who walks in the door can see the Read More