Entertainment

Holiday Open House: Baumann Marionettes & Music In Plaza

NMMOA News:

New Mexico Museum of Art (NMMOA) and New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) will once again bring the Holiday Open House to the Plaza Dec. 16.

There will be puppetry shows, music performances, and more family-friendly activities across both museums all day.

At New Mexico Museum of Art explore the galleries, create holiday crafts, enjoy outstanding performances by some of Santa Fe’s most talented young musicians with the Santa Fe Youth Symphony association.

Don’t miss Teatro Duende’s performance of “A Holiday Party for Pappa Gus” – this year’s puppet show featuring the New Mexico Museum Read More

SALA Event Center Presents An Unforgettable Thanksgiving Weekend Extravaganza!

SALA News:

As Thanksgiving approaches, SALA Event Center is gearing up for a weekend filled with enchantment, entertainment and cinematic delights.

Here’s a glimpse of the exciting events lined up:

  • Thanksgiving Day Closure:
    Thursday, 11/23, SALA Event Center will be closed, allowing our team and patrons to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends. We extend warm wishes for a joyous and gratitude-filled holiday.
  • Friday 11/24: Disney’s Wish Takes Center Stage:
    Kicking off the holiday weekend Friday, 11/24, SALA invites you to immerse yourself in the magical world of Disney’s Wish.
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PAC 8 Community Media Center: Nov. 24-30, 2023

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 Nov. 24-30, 2023

Friday, Nov. 24, 2023

  • 6 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11 a.m. County Council Meeting Replay 11-14–23
  • 3 p.m. Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. PAC PAGES – Los Alamos  County News Updates
  • 6 p.m. Homecoming Parade
  • 7 p.m. Los Alamos  Faith & Science Forum
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Taos Pueblo’s Native Son Robert Mirabal To Perform Annual Winter Holiday Show Dec. 1-2

Taos Pueblo’s native son Robert Mirabal returns with his annual winter holiday show Dec. 1-2. Courtesy/TCA

Taos Center for the Arts News:

For nearly three decades Robert Mirabal has been sharing his music and spirit as part of his annual winter holiday show. Taos Pueblo’s native son returns to Taos Center for the Arts (TCA) Dec. 1-2 to once again present this acclaimed holiday tradition.

The community is invited to join Mirabal, his band Rare Tribal Mob and guests for this special celebratory night of song, story and dance focused on respect for family, culture, heritage and the land.  

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Soak In Beauty And Lights Of Jemez Historic Site Dec. 8-9

Lights of Gisewa Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 9 at Jemez Historic Site, Courtesy/NMHS

NMHS News:

The village of Gisewa, nestled in the Jemez Mountains, has been the home of Jemez Historic Site for many years. Every year, the site invites visitors to enjoy farolitos lining the site’s walking paths, Native American music and Pueblo dancers, food vendors, and an arts and crafts fair. 

This year is no different. Join Jemez Historic Site for Lights of Gisewa Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 9 at Jemez Historic Site, 18160 N.M. 4 in Jemez Springs.

To access the site, buses from parking stations throughout Read More

‘Nutcracker In The Land Of Enchantment’ Returns To The National Hispanic Cultural Center

NHCC News: 

In collaboration with Festival Ballet Albuquerque, join us at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) Dec. 15-17 for the return of a New Mexico holiday classic: Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment!

Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment, choreographed by Patricia Dickinson Wells. The beloved holiday classic The Nutcracker is transported to territorial New Mexico in the late 1800s, with elements of the state’s heritage and traditions incorporated into the story. These New Mexican touches include Spanish dancers, and characters that include Southwestern snakes, sheep, Read More

Los Alamos Little Theatre Cancels Remaining Performances Of Reefer Madness Due To Cast Illness

LALT News:

Los Alamos Little Theatre (LALT) announces it has to cancel its final  performances of “Reefer Madness” Friday and Saturday due to cast illness.

If tickets were already purchased, email Wendy Caldwell at producer@lalt.org to be refunded.

Purchasing tickets not only provides an opportunity to see great live performances but also supports the nonprofit theater organization. To make a tax-deductible donation to LALT, click here.

LALT thanks all its supporters and invites everyone to its next show.

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PAC 8 Community Media Center: Nov. 17-23, 2023

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 Nov. 17-23, 2023:

Friday, Nov. 17, 2023

  • 6 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live;
  • 1 a.m. The Thom Hartmann Program;
  • 11 a.m. County Council Meeting Replay 11-14–23;
  • 3 p.m. Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates;
  • 6 p.m. Homecoming Parade;
  • 7 p.m. Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum
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Teatro Paraguas Presents 11th Annual ‘A Musical Piñata For Christmas’ Community Celebration In December

Teatro Paraguas will present 11th Annual ‘A Musical Piñata for Christmas’ . Courtesy/TP

Teatro Paraguas News:

Teatro Paraguas will present its 11th annual community celebration “A Musical Piñata for Christmas” Fridays Dec. 8 and Dec. 15, Saturdays Dec. 9 and Dec. 16 and Sundays Dec. 10 and Dec. 17. The Teatro Paraguas Orchestra will play traditional New Mexican and Mexican carols, as well as original festive music.

Compania Chuscales y Mina Fajardo provide mesmerizing flamenco music and dance, and Ballet Folclórico de mi Pueblo, led by Otón Quiroga and Xochitl Ehrl, take the stage with joyous Read More