Entertainment

‘Fiesta Of Cultures’ Returns After Four Year-Hiatus To Celebrate Cultural Beauty Of New Mexico Saturday Oct. 21

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FRIENDS OF CORONADO News:

BERNALILLO — After a four-year hiatus, the Friends of the Coronado and Jemez Historic Sites (“Friends”) are hosting their 15th annual “Fiesta of Cultures” (“Fiesta”) – one of the only festivals that celebrates the rich cultures of New Mexico.

The event will take place at the Coronado Historic Site in Bernalillo, NM between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct 21. There is no charge to attend the family-friendly event.

“Although we are a state comprised of many different and wonderful cultures, the ‘Fiesta of Cultures’ is unique in that it recognizes the customary Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: Oct. 13-19, 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. 13-19:

Friday, Oct. 13, 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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Early Morning Scenes Of 2023 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

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Scene viewed early this morning of balloons lifting off at the 2023 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque. The fiesta runs through Oct. 15. See the full schedule of events, click here. Photo by Mary Arrowsmith

Scene of the dawn patrol early this morning in Albuquerque at the 2023 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Photo by Mary Arrowsmith Read More

ReVóZo And EmiArteFlamenco Academy Take Stage Oct. 13

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ENTERTAINMENT & DINING News:

SANTA FE – Vanessie Santa Fe, 427 West Water St., will present an evening of Flamenco with a performance by ReVóZo, accompanied by professional and student dancers from Flamenco Youth de Santa Fe of EmiArteFlamenco Academy at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13.

ReVóZo draws upon Flamenco puro and Rumba Flamenca traditions while combining both with elements of dance music, including Cuban Son, Reggae, Cumbia, Ranchera and Funk. The result is a danceable music offering that is modern yet stays true to its cultural roots.

EmiArteFlamenco Academy also remains true to Read More

Pajarito Mountain To Host First Oktoberfest Event Oct. 21

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From Pajarito Mountain:

Pajarito Mountain’s first annual, family-friendly Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 21 will feature beer from Bathtub Row, pours from Black Mesa, plus a polka band, giant lawn games, German food and more.

AND the first ever Pajarito Mountain Run 10K!

Grab your dirndl, throw on some lederhosen and let’s party, German-style!

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SFCC Library: A Reading From ‘The Longdream’ Nov. 15

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Book cover for work in progress, ‘The Longdream’. Courtesy/SFCC

SFCC News:

Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) Library presents a reading from “The Longdream”, a novel in progress by Austin Eichelberger at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15.

Pre-Register at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Longdream2023

About the book (brief description of the work in progress for back cover): The fall could have killed Darren, but instead, slipping off his apartment balcony restarts his life. A

fter a month-long coma, Darren wakes up in a Denver hospital to his wife crying over him—the wife he’d divorced in his Read More

Santa Fe Symphony Performs ‘The Planets’ Sunday Oct. 15

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The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus’ performance of The Planets features 12-year-old violin prodigy HIMARI and renowned violinist Ida Kavafian. Courtesy/Santa Fe Symphony

Santa Fe Symphony News:

The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus’ performance of The Planets is 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15 at The Lensic in Santa Fe.

Witness 12-year-old violin prodigy HIMARI and renowned violinist Ida Kavafian for Bach’s Concerto for 2 Violins; and HIMARI on solo violin for Wieniawski’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in F Sharp Minor.

In the finale, The Symphony Chorus soprano & alto Read More

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Balloon Fiesta® Oct. 6-15

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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center News:

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is hosting 10 days of special events to coincide with this year’s Balloon Fiesta, starting on Friday, Oct. 6 and running through Sunday, Oct. 15.

Activities include IPCC’s Albuquerque American Indian Arts Festival during Balloon Fiesta’s opening weekend on Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., as well as an expanded schedule of cultural Native dances that kicks off on Friday, Oct. 6 and runs through Sunday, Oct. 15. IPCC will also host an Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration on Monday, Oct. 9.

The IPCC Albuquerque Read More

SALA Event Center Seeks Signatures On Petition To Support Phase 2 Transformation

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From SALA Event Center:

SALA is on a mission to transform a former movie theater into a dynamic, vibrant community space in Los Alamos, and we need your support. As we progress towards our vision, we’re calling upon our community to rally behind our Phase 2 initiative.

By supporting our vision, you’re not just endorsing an upgrade to SALA’s facilities. You’re advocating for a sustainable future and a richer experience for every member of our community. The 2022 National Community Survey highlighted that 73 percent of our residents see “enhancing support and opportunities for the local business Read More

 Los Alamos Symphony Fall Concert This Saturday!

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LASO News:

Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra welcomes guest conductor William Waag to the podium for the opening concert of its 2023-24 season at 7 p.m. Oct. 7, at Crossroads Bible Church.  

Following the concert, a reception will be provided in the lobby.  

The program Waag has chosen for this concert begins with the Overture to Nabucco, the work that solidified Giuseppe Verdi’s career as an opera composer in 1842. Among other themes from the opera, the overture previews the “Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves,” who lament both the ruin of their temple in Jerusalem and enslavement in Babylon by King Nebuchadnezzar. Read More