Entertainment

SALA Event Center Happenings: Jan. 18 – Jan. 21, 2024

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SALA News:

SALA Event Center, a hub for cultural and cinematic experiences, is set to captivate audiences with a thrilling lineup of events this week:

Thursday: The Grand Finale of “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”

  • Witness the gripping conclusion of this cinematic saga Thursday with two screenings at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. It’s the last chance to immerse yourself in the world of The Hunger Games.

Friday: Premiere of “The Color Purple”

  • Embark on a weekend of cinematic brilliance with the premiere of “The Color Purple” at 1 pm and 6 pm on Friday. A timeless masterpiece
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PAC 8 Community Media Center: Jan. 19-25, 2024

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PAC 8 News:

PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.

For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.

PAC 8 Television schedule for Jan. 19-25, 2024:

Friday, Jan. 19, 2024

  • 6 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11 a.m. County Council Meeting Replay 1-09–24
  • 3 p.m. Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 6 p.m. Homecoming Parade
  • 7 p.m. The Miraculous Healing Power of Food
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Review: LALT’s ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ Is So So So Good At Being Terrible!

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Scene from LALT’s ‘The Play that Goes Wrong’. Photo by Thomas Graves/LALT

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

Los Alamos Little Theatre’s (LALT) “The Play that Goes Wrong” is a spoof on the Victorian-era, classic Agatha Christie murder mystery. Actually, it is more than that. It is a giggly, good-natured jab at community theatre. To be honest, “The Play that Goes Wrong” is truly a really, really, great theatre experience.

The curtain opens with a man lying on a chaise lounge, presumably dead – murdered, to be precise. What happened to the man? Who killed him? With Read More

Diderot Quartet Concert Canceled Due To Illness

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Pro Musica News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Pro Musica’s String Quartet Series concert with the Diderot Quartet scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14 at the St. Francis Auditorium in the New Mexico Museum of Art and the associated 10 a.m. Discovery Series event “Why Historical Instruments” the same day has been canceled due to the illness of a musician. Read More

Time Warp Romance: Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadow Cast Performance Hits Stage In Time For Valentine’s Day

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MAINSTREET News:

Embrace the eccentricity and indulge in the ultimate fusion of cult classic cinema and live theater this Valentine’s Season.

Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District have announced their highly anticipated third shadow cast performance of the legendary “Rocky Horror Picture Show”.

“The show promises a heart-throbbing, time-warping experience that is guaranteed to mesmerize, leaving audiences eager for more.”

Event Details:

  • Date and Time: Feb. 9-10 – Doors open at 7 p.m.
  • Venue: Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar St.

Step into the extraordinary world of Dr. Read More

Museum Of International Folk Art Hosts Year Of The Dragon

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DCA News:

The Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) has announced that the Museum of International Folk Art is hosting a Lunar New Year celebration 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4 at 706 Camino Lejo, on Museum Hill in Santa Fe.

The community is invited to celebrate the Lunar New Year with Museum of International Folk Art.

There will be family-fun for all ages including art activities, a performance from the Quang Minh Temple Lion Dance Group, and a Taiko drumming performance by Santa Fe Wadaiko.

Details:

  • 1-4 p.m.  All ages art activities;
  • 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Quang Minh Temple Lion Dance Group Parade;
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Santa Fe Playhouse Announces New Leadership Model

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Santa Fe Playhouse artistic directors Anna M. Hogan, Antonio Miniño and David Stallings. Courtesy/SFP

SFP News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Playhouse (SFP) has announced a change to its leadership model. The company transitions from a single artistic director to a tripartite artistic director model, bringing diverse experiences, artistic voices and working styles.

The three artistic directors are revealed to be Anna M. Hogan, Antonio Miniño and David Stallings. Each artistic director will have core areas of responsibility, but all the major artistic decisions will be made jointly.

“Today, Santa Read More

SFS Presents Philippe Quint In Charlie Chaplin’s Smile

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Santa Fe Symphony News:

Tickets are selling fast for Philippe Quint in Charlie Chaplin’s Smile live on stage at The Lensic with The Santa Fe Symphony.

BBC Music Magazine describes multiple Grammy® Award-nominated violinist Philippe Quint as “truly phenomenal.” This magical and critically acclaimed multimedia program features orchestral works from the actor, composer, and musical legend Charlie Chaplin interspersed with mesmerizing video clips and imagery from his iconic films.

Arrive early and join Maestro Guillermo Figueroa and Philippe Quint for a FREE preview talk at Read More

SALA Unveils Week Of Cinematic Extravaganza Jan. 11-14

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SALA News:

SALA Cinemas will present an exciting lineup of films for the week, promising a cinematic journey that caters to every movie enthusiast. From classics to premieres, there’s something for everyone at SALA.

Thursday

  • SALA bids farewell to the epic tale of Napoleon! Catch the final screenings at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. This is your last chance to immerse yourself in this cinematic masterpiece.

Friday

  • Brace yourselves for an adrenaline-pumping experience as SALA proudly premieres “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” Directed by Francis Lawrence, this highly anticipated
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LALT Opens ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ Friday

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When the elevator fails, members of the Cornley Drama Society improvise to get a cast member to their spot. Photo by Thomas Graves/LALT

By KELLY DOLEJSI
LALT

Embrace the entropy in 2024 with Los Alamos Little Theatre’s (LALT) production of the internationally renowned “The Play That Goes Wrong”.

The show, opening this weekend and runs through Jan. 27 at the Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar St. Shows are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. There will be two matinees: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14 and Jan. 21.

Written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields and directed by Seona Zimmermann, “The Read More