Arts

LAAC: Fall Is In The Air With October Events

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From LAAC:

Fall is in the air at the Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC). Our fundraising activities continue, and we want to first thank everyone who has taken the time to donate, say a kind word, or share our story so that we are able to publish our fall activities with confidence. We still have a goal to reach before the end of the year and feel confident the community is with us every step of the way!

First up, SAFOS Dance Theatre is right around the corner. Their “Stories From Home” performance will take place at Duane Smith Auditorium and features dancers of the Southwest, and a special story with roots Read More

Los Alamos Quilts Participate In New Mexico State Fair

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Roxanne Webster poses with her Carnival Flower at the New Mexico State Fair. Courtesy photo

Roxanne Webster also took first place for the Fan Favorite Award. The award is presented at the culmination of the State Fair. Courtesy photo

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos

A trio of lovely ladies provided a great representation of the quilting skill set, found here in Los Alamos.

Bobbie Simpson, Claire Swinhoe, Roxanne Webster recently participated in the New Mexico State Fair.

Bobbie’s quest into quilting started with a love of sewing throughout her life. She began sewing in junior high and high Read More

Annual El Rito Arts Festival To Feature Exciting Newcomers, Tour Favorites Saturday Sept. 27 & Sunday Sept. 28

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‘Take This and Eat it’ by John Diehl. Courtesy/ERAA

‘Dolly at Jim’s House. Photo by David McClister

ART News:

A New Mexico tradition since 1986, the 2025 El Rito Studio Tour and Mercado will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, and Sunday, Sept. 28.

This year’s tour has expanded to more than 20 artists in studios throughout El Rito, including exciting newcomers such as:

  • John Diehl, well-known character actor who has appeared in more than 100 films and TV shows, including the locally filmed Dark Winds, and is acclaimed for his sculptural pieces; 
  • David McClister, music photographer
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Library Of Congress Names Arthur Sze As Nation’s 25th U.S. Poet Laureate

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NATIONAL News:

The Library of Congress today announced the appointment of Arthur Sze as the nation’s 25th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry for 2025-2026.

The winner of the Library’s 2024 Rebekah Johnson Bobbitt National Prize for Poetry, Sze will begin his laureateship with a reading of his work on Thursday, Oct. 9, in the Library’s historic Coolidge Auditorium, and free tickets will be available on loc.gov starting Sept. 18.

During his term as Poet Laureate, Sze, who lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, plans to have a special focus on translating poetry originally written in other languages. Read More

Kiwanis Hears Presentation On Los Alamos Arts Council

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LAAC Executive Director Brandi Engeman. Courtesy/Kiwanis

Kiwanis Club News:

On Sept. 2, Los Alamos Arts Council Executive Director Brandi Engeman gave a presentation to the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos outlining the history, function, and activities of the organization and its contributions to the cultural enrichment of the community.

The Arts Council was founded in 1967, serving Los Alamos County and neighbors by providing community programs and events, art classes for all ages, and managing a gallery for hosting juried exhibits and providing a retail shop for artist consignments.

Engeman Read More