Arts

Daily Postcard: Beautiful Birds Brighten Local Landscape

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Daily Postcard: This bright yellow meadowlark is one of three beautifying the landscape in the late afternoon Friday at Overlook Park in White Rock. Western Meadowlarks are colorful members of the blackbird family. They are the state bird of six states and known for their ‘flute-like’ song. Photo by Richard Skolnik

Saturday’s snow brought out scores of western and mountain bluebirds at Overlook Park. This mountain bluebird looks like he is trying to keep warm in the face of Saturday morning’s cold and wind. Photo by Richard Skolnik

Recent snow brought out bluebirds in many places in White Rock, Read More

Posts From The Road: Death Valley, Zabriskie Point

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Zabriskie View: A view toward the south from the Zabriskie Point walkway reveals a portion of the badlands in the area. The textures of the landscape and the various colors of the soil and rocks are easily visible from the walkway and viewpoint. The popular viewpoint is named in honor of Christian Zabriskie who was an executive with the Pacific Coast Borax Company more than 100 years ago. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Manly Beacon: The triangular shaped geological feature seen looking north from Zabriskie Point is the most notable feature in the badlands around the point. The stripped Read More

Yes! In My Backyard! (YIMBY) Film Festival May 10 At SALA

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COMMUNITY News:

The community is invited to attend a “joyful, family-friendly celebration of the natural world—and the inspiring local projects making Los Alamos an even better place to live, play and  explore!”

The Yes! In My Backyard! (YIMBY) Film Festival, sponsored by Shimano and local businesses, features a 90-minute program of adventurous, lighthearted short films—from extreme bike stunts and trail-loving dogs to stunning environmental shorts spanning Iceland to the Amazon.

Enjoy heartwarming tales of outdoor family adventures, plus a special short film by local filmmaker  Read More

LAAC Gears Up For Action-Packed Spring

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LAAC News:

The Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) is gearing up for an action-packed spring filled with events.

Friday brought together 35 New Mexican artists for the grand opening of “Art and Nature” at Fuller Lodge Art Center. Celebrating Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s 25th anniversary and highlighting everything nature, the show runs through May 16.

Also, artist Donna Foley’s standalone exhibit, “Mountain and Desert Meditations” is on display through May 2 in the portal gallery at Fuller Lodge Art Center.

National Theater Live at SALA returns April 17 as part of a year-long sponsorship
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Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble To Present ‘Connect! Springscapes’ & World Premiere Of New Commission

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Members of the Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble and beloved collaborative pianist Bill Epstein. Courtesy/SFWE

Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble News:

Celebrate Mother’s Day with the Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble Saturday May 10 and Sunday May 11 at First Presbyterian Church in Santa Fe.

Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble will present “Connect! Springscapes” – music about connecting through nature, families and life partners, as well as being bold about trying new things.

Also, a new commission by renowned contemporary composer Joan Szymko, “Perhaps I Shall Be”, will receive its world premiere at this event. Szymko Read More

Op-Ed: As Budget Cuts Loom – Programs For Rural Libraries, Historical Societies, Tribal Organizations, Museums, Teachers, Students, Veterans And Elders Face Devastating Cuts

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By MIRIAM LANGER
Board Chair
New Mexico Humanities Council

Over the past 50 years, the New Mexico Humanities Council (NMHC) has supported rural libraries, historical societies, tribal organizations, local museums, teachers, students, veterans, and elders. Our programs have helped preserve endangered traditions and supported intergenerational programs that connect us through storytelling, reflection, and understanding across differences. These aren’t luxuries—they’re lifelines. In communities where there isn’t a museum or college nearby, these programs may be the only provider Read More

Close-Knit Yarn Co-Op Assists Students In Spinning And Weaving Techniques At Los Alamos High School

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Close-Knit Yarn Co-op co-owner Joy Getha assists student Alijah Trujillo on a loom as they weave a piece that is made in Topper colors in Lori Thompson’s English 9 class as part of a spinning and weaving demonstration Wednesday at Los Alamos High School. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More