Arts

Daily Postcard: Rarely Seen Badgers Spotted At Bandelier

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Daily Postcard: Rarely seen in Bandelier National Monument, badgers may be found in the Pinon-Juniper woodlands and the Ponderosa pine forests. Badgers are primarily nocturnal but can sometimes be active during the day. Badgers are usually solitary animals except during mating and child rearing. Badgers are burrow dwellers that dig new burrows and move frequently, as often as daily. Photo by Sally King/NPS Read More

Violinist Tessa Lark To Perform In Los Alamos April 6

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Tessa Lark. Courtesy/LACA

LACA News:

Tessa Lark, one of the most captivating artistic voices of our time, consistently praised by critics and audiences for her astounding range of sounds, technical agility, and musical elegance, will perform a solo violin program presented by the Los Alamos Concert Association (LACA)  in Los Alamos at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 6.

In 2020, Lark was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Classical Instrumental Solo category. Lark’s newest album, The Stradgrass Sessions, features a mix of original compositions by the violinist and her collaborators, double bassist Read More

Ph.D. Candidate Addison Nace Named Summer Research Fellow At Museum Of International Folk Art

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Addison Nace

MIFA News:

SANTA FE – Addison Nace, a Ph.D. candidate in Design Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has been selected as the 2025 Museum of International Folk Art Summer Research Fellow. Nace will work with local artists and researchers to showcase the ways in which folk art traditions, particularly textiles, explore broader economic practices while respecting and protecting Indigenous knowledge systems. 

Nace’s research focuses on textile history, sustainable design, decolonial museum practices, and the protection of Indigenous knowledge through craft. Read More

Step Up Gallery To Host 29th Annual Los Alamos Photographers’ Show March 22 Through April 30

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STEP UP GALLERY News:

The Los Alamos Photo Club is hosting its 29th Annual Show opening to the public Saturday in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. The public is invited to attend the opening reception 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, March 24. Additionally, the public is invited to attend a guided tour 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 15. Photographers will guide visitors through the exhibit and discuss techniques, equipment and subjects, as well as answer questions.

In recognition of Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s (PEEC) 25th anniversary, there will be a special section of the show for nature Read More

Los Alamos History Museum Presents New Exhibit: ‘Michnovicz: Life Through His Lens’

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LAHM News:

The Los Alamos History Museum (LAHM) presents the photographic exhibition, “Michnovicz: Life Through His Lens,” featuring the work of Manhattan Project photographer John ‘Mike’ Michnovicz. This unique collection showcases everyday life in Los Alamos during one of the most pivotal periods in history.

Michnovicz, a skilled photographer assigned to document the people, places, and work of Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project, captured rare images of the town “on both sides of the fence”. His photographs provide an intimate look at the scientists and workers who played critical Read More

Community Input Needed For Senior Center Security Gate

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COUNTY News:

The Art in Public Places Board (APPB) is seeking valuable community input on the semi-finalists for a new security gate art installation at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. This commissioned artwork will not only serve a functional purpose—helping to secure the Senior Center’s west stairwell—but will also enhance the aesthetics of the space, making it a unique public art piece that reflects the values and qualities that help make Los Alamos special.

In November 2024, the APPB put out a call for art proposals and received submissions for a security gate design that balances Read More

Atomic Follies Cabaret Performs March 29 At Posse Lodge

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Atomic Follies Cabaret takes the stage March 29 at the Sheriff’s Posse Lodge. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Get ready for an unforgettable night of talent, glamour and community spirit at the Sheriff’s Posse Lodge. The highly anticipated Atomic Follies Cabaret is back, bringing together a spectacular lineup of performers to dazzle audiences while supporting a vital cause.

This event takes place 7 p.m. Saturday, March 29. There will be a suggested $20 donation; funds are being raised for the Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico (TGRCNM) and Heather McCulloch.

The Follies Cabaret Read More

Daily Postcard: Turkey Vulture Spreads Wings To Soak Up Warm Sunshine At Bandelier

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Daily Postcard: A turkey vulture warms its wings in Bandelier National Monument. Bandelier’s Frijoles Canyon has one of the largest turkey vulture roosts in New Mexico. From March through mid-September there are often 50 -60 vultures roosting in the main area of Frijoles Canyon near the visitor center. In the past, even greater numbers used the large cottonwoods located there. In the morning, vultures can be seen sunning themselves on the canyon slopes until the air warms and provides thermal updrafts to begin their days of soaring and feeding. Photo by Sally King/NPS Read More