Arts

Wednesday Jan. 7 Is Last Chance To See County Employees Art Showcase In Step Up Gallery At Mesa Public Library

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Sr. Librarian-Digital Services Rashal McElderry with her torn paper collage and a painting by Library Associate Rachel Pearson. Courtesy/Step Up Gallery

A carved cottonwood bowl by Los Alamos Fire Capt. Raul Manzanares. Courtesy/Step Up Gallery

STEP UP GALLERY News:

The second biennial exhibit, Los Alamos County Employee Art Showcase, comes to a close next week Thursday, Jan. 7. Current and retired County employees share their artistic talent with the community and have been rewarded with high attendance and great comments from viewers.

Much of the art in the show is available for purchase. Read More

Unveiling And Reception For New Mural Commemorating The Centennial Of Route 66 Jan. 4 At New Mexico History Museum

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NMHM News:

A mural commemorating the Route 66 Centennial by New Mexico artist Molly Mendenhall will be unveiled Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at an opening reception in the lobby of the New Mexico History Museum (NMHM).

The artist will attend the event and talk about the mural painting process and her design. Visitors can take photos of the vibrant mural, “Mother Road Coming into Color,” which illustrates a transition from a sepia-washed and stippled (small dotted) 1930’s scene to a modern vision of Albuquerque coming into color in the distance.

Enjoy light refreshments provided by the Women’s Read More

Scenes: Lasses & Lads Of Enchantment/Santa Fe Harmonizers

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Maurice Sheppard is the ‘leader of the band’ as the Lasses and Lads of Enchantment and the Santa Fe Harmonizers rang the bell for Self Help, Saturday, Dec. 20 at Smith’s in Los Alamos. Photo by Andrei Drugan
Masako Drugan, Mark Willmon and Daniel Sheppard stop to capture the moment during a recent performance. Photo by Andrei Drugan
The choruses come together throughout the holiday season to perform at Assisted Living Centers, senior centers and Smiths. Photo by Andrei Drugan
Odd Man Out is new to the scene for 2025 and performed as a quartet to allow chorus members to rehydrate during the break
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Nominations For 2026 Governor’s Awards For Excellence In The Arts Opens Jan. 5

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NMA News:

New Mexico’s vibrant arts scene will be showcased by the New Mexico Arts Commission and the New Mexico Arts Division, who are seeking nominations for the 2026 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts. Nominations are open Jan. 5 through Feb. 23, 2026.

It’s easy to nominate individuals and arts organizations in New Mexico using an online form. Self-nominations and nominations by immediate family or members of the same household will not be accepted. Selected nominees will be recognized by the Governor at the annual award ceremony in the fall, and their work will be featured Read More

SALA Los Alamos Event Center Kicks Off 2026 With Full January Calendar Of Films And Community Events

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SALA News:

SALA Los Alamos Event Center welcomes the New Year with a diverse and engaging lineup of films, special screenings, and community-centered events throughout January 2026. From new releases and classic favorites to live theatre broadcasts and family programming, SALA continues its mission to bring meaningful cinematic experiences to the Los Alamos community.

New Reels
Sponsored by Casa Los Alamos

Avatar: Fire and Ash
Continuing into its third week, this visually stunning epic returns audiences to Pandora.
Jan. 2–4 | Friday & Saturday at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. | Sunday at 2 p.m.
Tickets: Read More