Entertainment

Coro’s ‘Time To… Heal’ Brings Hope And Light Nov. 4-5

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Coro de Cámara’s 35th anniversary season opens Nov. 4. Photo by Steve Howard

By CYNTHIA STETSON
Coro de Cámara

Coro de Cámara’s 35th anniversary season opens with “Time to… Heal (Seasons of Promise and Light).” Coinciding with the celebrations of  Día de los Muertos and All Saints Day, “Time to… Heal” is a unique program that offers light, comfort and hope to audiences.

Two Matinee performances: 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, United Church of Los Alamos, 2525 Canyon Road and 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, Immaculate Heart Chapel/MEA Conference Center, 50 Mount Carmel Road in Santa Fe.

With the onset of the pandemic Read More

LACW Seeks Musicians For Annual Holiday Prism Concert

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LACW News:

The Los Alamos Community Winds (LACW) announces a call for musicians for its annual Holiday Prism Concert, Saturday Dec. 16, at Crossroads Bible Church.

As many in the community know, this performance is a “concert in the round” where musicians from all backgrounds are invited to join in a celebration of the season. Soloists and small ensemble (chamber) performances are being sought to be presented throughout the concert in a continuous sequence without intermission.

There is also no restriction on the level of player for this event. Student groups as well as any other amateur or Read More

Los Alamos To Celebrate Halloweekend Oct. 27-28

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LACDC News:

Los Alamos Halloweekend—a spooky series of activities for the entire family—begins Friday, Oct. 27, with the featured event Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet running 4-6 p.m. downtown.

The weekend also includes activities such as the Pumpkin Glow and Scarecrow Contest on Central Avenue. All events, most of which are free, and many other seasonal activities can be found here.

For the little ones, Friday begins at 10 a.m. (also on Oct. 28) with the Fall Party at Family Strengths Network. Then 3-5 p.m. is trick-or-treating at the Los Alamos Medical Center. Starting at 4 p.m. the family Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: Oct. 27-Nov. 2, 2023

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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 Oct. 27-Nov. 2, 2023:

Friday, Oct. 27, 2023

  • 6 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11 a.m. County Council Meeting Replay 10-10–23
  • 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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Cirque Du Soleil’s CRYSTAL Brings Circus Arts To The Ice

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Cirque du Soleil News:

RIO RANCHO — Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL – a one-of-a-kind production that brings the circus arts to the ice for the very first time, returns March 7-10, 2024 to Rio Rancho Events Center.

With seven jaw-dropping traditional circus acts all thrillingly adapted for Cirque du Soleil’s first foray into a brand new creative territory – the ice – CRYSTAL takes audiences on an unforgettable journey into the vivid and whimsical world of imagination. 

Watch the CRYSTAL trailer here. Since 2017, CRYSTAL has dazzled more than 1.9 million people in over 135 cities worldwide, blending Read More

Singer-Songwriter Sav Buist Performs Nov. 12 At SALA

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Sav Buist will perform at 6 p.m. Nov. 12 at SALA Event Center. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

National Public Radio calls her “one of the most compelling songwriters of our time”. Sav Buist is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and recording engineer who added the prestigious overall Grand Prize and First Place in the folk category for the 27th USA Songwriting Competition to her list of songwriting awards. She is the lead singer and songwriter for the wildly successful band, The Accidentals. Michigan native and current Nashville resident, Buist will bring her talent Nov. 12 to Los Read More

New Mexico Museum Of Art Vladem Contemporary Hosts Final Friday: Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt

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NMDCA News:

Oct. 27, bring the whole family to New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary for a Final Friday: Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt.

A scavenger hunt, candy, and costumes oh my! Join New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary 5-7 p.m. on the last Friday before Halloween for a Shadow and Light scavenger hunt. This is a free event.

This is a family-friendly opportunity to take your kids trick-or-treating and explore the newest addition to the Santa Fe Railyard Arts District. Read More

Santa Fe Symphony Choral Masterworks Sunday Oct. 29

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The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Santa Fe. Courtesy/Santa Fe Symphony

Santa Fe Symphony News:

The Santa Fe Symphony will present its highly anticipated Choral Masterworks performance, 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 at Santa Fe’s iconic Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi.

Choral Director Carmen Flórez-Mansi will lead the angelic voices of the Symphony Chorus for this uplifting program with piano accompaniment by Collaborative Pianist Paul Roth.

All ages are welcome. The doors open at 2:15 p.m., admission is free and tickets are not required – attendees are asked to pay Read More

Cinema Cindy Reviews: Killers Of The Flower Moon

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By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
Los Alamos

“Killers of the Flower Moon”, Martin Scorsese’s latest film, is now showing at SALA. This much anticipated movie version of David Grann’s 2017 book truly is gripping, and it features many familiar actors. It will no doubt be discussed until the awards ceremonies, early next year.

The film deftly handles a horrifying chapter of American history, one which took place in Osage County, Oklahoma, a century ago. Unlike the book, the movie dives right into the action. An Osage woman is mourned. An American soldier returns from war in Europe and lands on his uncle’s doorstep. Read More

Spooktacular Fun Awaits At Poeh Cultural Center’s ‘Trunk Or Treat’ Extravaganza Monday Oct. 30

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Poeh Cultural Center News:

PUEBLO of POJOAQUE – The Poeh Cultural Center will host a Halloween extravaganza, the “Trunk or Treat” 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30.

This family-friendly, community event will take place at the Poeh Cultural Center at 78 Cities of Gold Road. “Trunk or Treat” promises an evening filled with ghoulish delights and Halloween enchantment, and it’s open to all ages.

Attendees can expect an array of spooktacular activities, including:

Trunk or Treating – Stroll through our creatively decorated trunks and gather Halloween treats from tribal departments and local businesses. Read More