Arts

Step Up Gallery Issues Call For Art: Ode To The Mother Road

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STEP UP GALLERY News:

Step Up Gallery managers are planning a new exhibit honoring the 100th anniversary of the construction of Route 66 that eventually joined Chicago and southern California.

The art may be depictions of the existing remnants of the historic route, painted on site in plein air. Or the art may honor what once was, inspired by historic photographs or an artist’s informed imagination. The mediums employed may include painting with oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache or pastels. Drawings in any variety of mediums, prints, collages and mixed media are also welcome. Fiber Read More

Scenes From No Kings 3.0 Rally At Ashley Pond Park

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Several hundred people gathered at the No Kings 3.0 Rally on Saturday at Ashley Pond Park. Los Alamos Indivisible hosted this third No Kings Day of Peaceful Action: ‘a day dedicated to nonviolent protest, unity, and community solidarity’. The event included live music and speakers: Abel Sayre (Los Alamos High School): Iran and the Middle East, Christine Chandler (State Representative): New Mexico Legislature’s efforts to protect immigrants, Lena Salazar (Interim Policy Director, ACLU of New Mexico): How legal resistance is protecting New Mexicans and Rumi Sauñe (Navy veteran): A veteran’s Read More

Los Alamos Photographer’s Show In Step Up Gallery

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STEP UP GALLERY News:

The Los Alamos Photo Club is celebrating its 30th annual show in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. Los Alamos Photo Club members exhibit their photographic work completed in the last year and invite regional photographers to show their photographs as well. The exhibit runs from April 3 to May 6.

This year, they will also celebrate the life of the late Hal Davis, a long-time member of the Los Alamos Photo Club, with a special display of his photographs.

The public is invited to the Opening Reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Monday, April 6, in the rotunda outside the gallery, where Read More

Four Stops, One Iconic Road: Route 66 Exhibit Brings History To Life In New Mexico Starting April 25

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ROUTE 66 News:

ALBUQUERQUE — In celebration of both the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and America’s 250th birthday, the “Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit” (“Exhibit”) will bring the history, stories and images of the Mother Road to life across New Mexico.

The free Exhibit features nearly two dozen large-scale interpretive panels, audiovisual mini-documentaries, and educational components highlighting the diverse stories of New Mexicans connected by Route 66.

The Exhibit includes four stops in the state:

  • Grants, April 25-27;
  • Albuquerque, May 6-7;
  • Gallup, May 9-Dec. 31; and special
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Young Voices Of Santa Fe Opera To Present Free Musical Showcase At The Lensic April 25

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Young Voices member Eleanor Lucas performs an excerpt from The Lovesick Skunk. Photo by Adrift a Dream Photography for the Santa Fe Opera. Courtesy/SFO

SFO News:

SANTA FE — The Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera will present Stories that Sing! An Operatic Musical Showcase for free at 3 p.m., April 25 at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, featuring 18 students.  Reservations are required at www.santafeopera.org/whats-on/young-voices-final-showcase.

This year’s showcase includes the world premiere of The Lovesick Skunk composed by New Mexico’s own Beth Ratay with a libretto Read More

En Pointe School Of Dance To Present Annual Spring Recital

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En Pointe School of Dance congratulates its competition team, under the direction of Samantha Riedel, on their outstanding achievement at their first competition—earning 3rd place overall and a Platinum score. Photo by En Pointe

COMMUNITY News:

En Pointe School of Dance will host its annual Spring Recital at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at the Duane Smith Auditorium. Led by owner and director Neslihan Ceren-Zeytun, the school offers a wide range of dance programs, including ballet, pointe, jazz, hip hop, Bollywood fusion, and both adult and youth classes.

The recital has become a cherished Read More

MIAC Offers Spring Break Hands-On Art Activities For All

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NMDCA News:

SANTA FE — Families and visitors are invited to celebrate Spring Break at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture (MIAC) with a week of creative, hands-on art activities inspired by the season and the museum’s current exhibitions.

From nature-based crafts to photography and printmaking, each day offers a unique opportunity to explore opportunity to explore art, culture, and nature in an engaging and welcoming environment. All materials are provided.

Activities are 1-4 p.m. daily:

  • Tuesday, March 31 – Make pinecone bird feeders (Outdoor Arroyo)
  • Wednesday, April 1 – Create your own
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