Arts

Scenes From Chamber Ribbon Cutting Event For New Art Space At Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center

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Scene from the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting event held recently for the new art space at the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center. The creation of this space is a collaboration between the Senior Center, Los Alamos Arts Council, and the Los Alamos Community Foundation–Anchorum Fund. ‘We are excited that older adults will have a place where they can go and express themselves through art,’ said Executive Director Liz Martineau of the Los Alamos Community Foundation. ‘This community space will be a place where older adults can take classes, art therapy sessions, meet friends, and Read More

Business Spotlight: LA Beauty By Sherry

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LA Beauty by Sherry Owner Sherry Skelley. Courtesy photo

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Since Sherry Skelley was a young girl, she’s had a passion for cosmetology and fashion. While in her 20s she had an opportunity to pursue her dream, but it competed with the chance to enter the medical field. She chose the latter, specializing in private home health care for seniors.

Through the years, Skelley held tight to the hope that she would someday work in a salon and decided a few years ago it was time to make a plan. She enrolled in Vogue’s School of Cosmetology in Santa Read More

Millicent Rogers Museum Mourns Loss Of Executive Director Karen Chertok

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Karen Chertok

From Millicent Rogers Museum:

It comes with great sadness that the Millicent Rogers Museum announces the passing of its beloved Executive Director Karen Chertok who passed away Oct. 9, 2025.

She was a breast cancer survivor for 16 years before the illness returned unexpectedly, taking her from us far too soon. The suddenness and speed of her passing came as a profound shock to everyone on our team. There was little warning and no time to prepare. Yet, in true Karen fashion, she continued to think of her staff and the museum’s unfinished work until the very end. Her unwavering dedication, Read More

‘Plays For the Planet’ Nov. 9-10 At Teatro Paraguas

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From CVNM:

What: A free one-hour program of staged readings of short plays

When: 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, and 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10

Where: Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie in Santa Fe

Who: Joan Lipkin and That Uppity Theatre Company, Alisa Matlovsky and A Dotted Line Theatre Company, in collaboration with the Arts & Climate Initiative and Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM).

This program will feature a post-show reception and Q&A with CVNM CEO Demis Foster and co-producer and director Joan Lipkin.

Tickets are free with a requested donation to support CVNM and the actors. Reservations Read More

SALA Los Alamos Event Center Announces Live Theatre, New Films, Local Favorites – All In One Place

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SALA News:

SALA Los Alamos Event Center invites the community to an exciting week filled with captivating performances, thrilling films, and engaging local events.

From National Theatre Live to classic cinema and new reels, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this Oct. 23-26.

National Theatre Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession
Thursday, October 23 at 6:30 PM
Sponsored by Los Alamos Arts Council
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Witness George Bernard Shaw’s timeless play Mrs. Warren’s Profession, brought to life by National Theatre Live. A bold exploration of women’s independence and social hypocrisy, this Read More

Wildlife Photos By Wendy Stein On Display At Jemez Fine Art Gallery Until Oct. 30

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COMMUNITY News:

A wildlife photography show … mostly birds, primarily by Wendy Stein is on display until Oct. 30 at the Jemez Fine Art Gallery in Jemez Springs.

Sixty two prints are hanging. of which 29 are 11×14 in size. Many are 5×7 hummingbirds. View video here: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Fmm2qVm6a/?mibextid=wwXIfr

About Wendy Stein, Wildlife Photographer. . .Mostly Birds

Wendy Stein is a Santa Fe-based wildlife photographer and devoted bird enthusiast. Working with a super-zoom lens, she observes from a respectful distance, then renders the everyday Read More

Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra To Perform ‘Concert Of Emotions’ Saturday At Duane Smith Auditorium

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LASO to perform ‘Concert of Emotions’ 7 p.m. Saturday at Duane Smith Auditorium. Photo by Whitney Tressel 

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Be prepared for an emotional experience at the Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra’s (LASO) concert, 7 p.m. Saturday at Duane Smith Auditorium.

“The program is really centered on the human experience,” Director William Waag said.

He explained that many of the pieces were written in memory of someone or in honor of someone. For instance, the orchestra will perform Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg’s Funeral March for Richard Read More