Arts

World Of Treasures Silent Auction & Cocktail Party To Be Held At Museum Of International Folk Art Nov. 15

MOIFA News:

The Museum of International Folk Art’s second World of Treasures Silent Auction & Party brings together hundreds of items from around the world that represent the very best of those donated to the Museum’s Friends of Folk Art and gives partygoers the chance to bid or buy-now in the auction, as well as to purchase beautiful, but less costly, items in the boutique.

The cocktail party, held from 6–8 p.m., Nov. 15, will feature a New Mexico-themed menu catered by Weldon’s Museum Hill Café. Tickets, at $75 each, are expected to sell out again, so purchase early at Read More

Los Alamos JJAB: Teen Movie Nights November Lineup

Los Alamos JJAB News:

Los Alamos JJAB has some great movies lined up in November for Teen Movie Nights at SALA.

Upcoming films

  • Nov. 1 – Kubo and the Two Strings
  • Nov. 8 – Back to the Future (free VR night)
  • Nov. 15 – Now You See Me, Now You Don’t (new release)
  • Nov. 22 – Princess Bride
  • Nov. 29 – Stranger Things Final Season Episode 1 and 2 (new release)

Additional information can be found on the Los Alamos JJAB website. Read More

13th Annual ¡Cine Magnífico! Film Festival Brings Spanish-Language Feature Films To NHCC Nov. 7-9

NHCC News:

The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) and Instituto Cervantes of Albuquerque are proud to bring the annual ¡Cine Magnífico! Spanish-Language Film Festival back to the Center for its 13th year. Starting Nov. 7 through Nov. 9, enjoy six dramatic feature films, exploring themes of love, friendship, grief, and the pain and joy of family.

¡Cine Magnífico!, Annual Festival of Cinema in Spanish. This year’s festival showcases bold new directorial voices from Spain, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, and Argentina.

All screenings are in Spanish with English subtitles. A full list of films Read More

Live In Los Alamos Presents Texas Singer-Songwriter Darden Smith In Concert Friday Nov. 7 At Fuller Lodge

Singer-songwriter Darden Smith will perform at 7 p.m., Friday Nov. 7 at Fuller Lodge as part of the Live in Los Alamos concert series. Photo by Jeff Wilson 

COMMUNITY News:

Live in Los Alamos is excited to welcome Texas singer-songwriter Darden Smith back Friday, Nov. 7 to Fuller Lodge.

Smith last played the lodge in March 2024 and was invited as a favor to his agent, who represents a number of artists who have made stops in Los Alamos and loved their time here.

“I’d never heard of him before I was asked to book him with a promise that we wouldn’t be let down, and we most certainly were not let down,” Live Read More

Community Invited To Celebrate The Season At PEEC’s Holiday Eco Ornament Drop-In Event Nov. 11

Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Looking for a fun way to celebrate the season with your family and friends? The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites community members of all ages to the Holiday Eco Ornament Drop-In 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road. Admission is free, no registration required.

This festive, family-friendly craft day offers everything you need to design unique, New Mexico–themed ornaments and eco-friendly holiday decorations. PEEC will provide a wide variety of recycled and repurposed supplies, along with plenty Read More

SFCC’s Clay Club Ceramics Sale To Be Held Nov. 19 & 20

SFCC Clay Club Sale Flower Vase by Debbie Dale. Courtesy/SFCC

SFCC News:

Santa Fe Community College’s Clay Club will hold their ceramics sale from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, and Thursday, Nov. 20, in the SFCC Main Hallway.

Discover the fine work by talented student artists, purchase one-of-a-kind handcrafted gifts. Bid on items in the Silent Auction. One hundred percent of the Clay Club Silent Auction proceeds benefit Campus Cupboard, the college’s food pantry that supports students and employees experiencing food insecurity.

SFCC Clay Club Sale Sea Pieces by Debbie Finn. Read More

Scenes From 2025 Pumpkin Glow On Fuller Lodge Lawn

The Los Alamos Arts Council 2025 Pumpkin Glow draws a crowd to view all of the creativity displayed on the lawn Saturday night behind Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Scene from the annual Pumpkin Glow Saturday night on the lawn behind Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 

Scene from the annual Pumpkin Glow event Saturday night on the lawn behind Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Scene from the annual Pumpkin Glow event Saturday night on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Scene from the annual Read More

Los Alamos Concert Association Announces Acclaimed Pianist Avery Gagliano To Perform At Duane Smith Auditorium Nov. 23

Courtesy/Curtis Institute of Music

LACA News:

Los Alamos Concert Association announces the acclaimed rising young pianist Avery Gagliano will perform an afternoon of music at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, in the Duane Smith Auditorium in Los Alamos.

Celebrated as “a distinctive young talent” (International Piano), pianist Avery Gagliano is recognized for interpretations with great emotional depth and a “distinctly narrative approach” (Miami International Piano Festival). Having first risen to international acclaim as the winner of the first prize and best concerto prize at the 2020 National Read More

2025 District NE-I Honors Auditions Results

Los Alamos Music Teachers Association also hosted a Halloween Masquerade Recital on Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Unitarian Church, featuring performances by 40 students, including several District Honors winners. Courtesy/LAMTA

Los Alamos Music Teachers Association News:

The 2025 District NE-I Honors Auditions took place on Saturday, Oct. 18, on the University of New Mexico–Los Alamos campus. Talented young musicians from Los Alamos and Santa Fe, ages 7 to 17, participated in this year’s event, showcasing their artistry and dedication.

Students represented the studios of Aejin Chang, Read More