Entertainment

SALA Event Center Screens Documentary: The Genízaro Experience – Shadows In Light Oct. 21

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Gary Medina Cook

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

Working on his senior thesis at the Institute of Native American Arts in Santa Fe, filmmaker/musician Gary Medina Cook went to the library to conduct research inspired by his grandmother. Medina Cook said he remembers when he was 10 years old, his grandmother cooked tortillas in her kitchen and told him stories about their family’s Native American grandmothers who were taken captive by the Spanish in the 1700s and 1800s.

During his research he discovered the book, “Nacion Genízara” by Moises Gonzales and Enrique Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: Oct. 6-12, 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. 6-12.

Friday, Oct. 6, 2023

  • 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live;
  • 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program;
  • 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 9-26–23;
  • 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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SALA Phase 2: ‘Building A Brighter Future For Los Alamos’

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Owner Allan Saenz, far right, announces the launch of Phase 2 of SALA Event Center. Courtesy/SALA

Scene of an immersive experience at SALA Event Center. Courtesy/SALA

Scene of an immersive experience at SALA Event Center. Courtesy/SALA

SALA Event Center News:

Local residents Sammi Owens and Allan Saenz, the driving force behind the remarkable transformation of the old Reel Deal movie theater into the vibrant and community-centric SALA Event Center, have announced the launch of Phase 2.

This ambitious project aims to further revitalize downtown Los Alamos and create a cutting-edge immersive Read More

Sangre De Cristo Chorale Opens 46th Season Oct. 14

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Interim Music Director Dr. George Case

COMMUNITY News:

SANTA FE — The Sangre de Cristo Chorale opens its 46th Season with a concert 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at St. Bede’s Episcopal Church in Santa Fe.

The 36-voice Chorale is led by Interim Music Director Dr. George Case and is accompanied by pianist Deborah Wagner.

The first concert of the 2023-2024 season will feature two 20th century masterworks celebrating pastoral beauty and farm life through the eyes of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas and American poet Robert Frost. Pieces by Samuel Barber and Irving Fine round out the concert.  

Case is interim music Read More

18th Annual Oktoberfest In Red River Oct. 6-8

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RED RIVER News:

RED RIVER — The highly anticipated 18th Annual Oktoberfest is returning to Red River this year, promising a three-day extravaganza packed with remarkable craft beer, wines, spirits, artisans, food vendors and live entertainment.

The event will take place at Brandenburg Park Oct. 6 to Oct. 8, offering locals and visitors alike a family-friendly experience like never before.

This year’s Oktoberfest will be a celebration of tradition, culture, and community, brought to life by an exciting lineup of entertainment for all ages. Festival-goers will have the pleasure of enjoying Read More

Los Alamos Little Theatre To Hold Auditions For ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ Oct. 4, 6

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LALT News:

Los Alamos Little Theatre announces auditions for its planned January production, “The Play That Goes Wrong” by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer & Henry Shields.

Auditions will be held 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 and Friday, Oct. 6 at the Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar St. Persons auditioning will be asked to engage in dialog and improvisational work based on scenes from the play.

Anyone interested in auditioning is asked to fill out an online form [link here]. If you are unable to make the scheduled audition dates please add that information in the notes field of the audition form Read More

The Y Kathak Program Presents ‘Dances Of India’ Oct. 22

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The Y News:

The Family YMCA Kathak Program presents “Dances of India” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22 at Duane Smith Auditorium. Indian snacks will be available for purchase during intermission.

The theme for the 2023 Dances of India is Nritta-Nritya and will feature highlights from past Dances of India shows presented by The Family YMCA Kathak program students and guest dancers.

No tickets are required, donations are welcomed. All proceeds from the show will go to The Family YMCA’s youth programs.

The YMCA has a motto: “We don’t turn anyone away for their inability to pay.”

This year the YMCA has a fundraising Read More

JROMC Lecture: It’s All Downhill – A Brief History Of Skiing At Los Alamos

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Limon Perrot, Robert Carter, Enrico Fermi and David Inglis skiing at Sawyer’s Hill. Courtesy/Los Alamos Historical Society

JROMC News:

The community is invited to attend a free lecture on the history of skiing in the Jemez Mountains, on Monday, Oct. 2, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the SALA Event Center, 2551 Central Ave., presented by the J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee (JROMC) and co-sponsored by the Los Alamos snowboarding and mountain biking racing teams.

The presentation will trace the history of skiing in Los Alamos from the Ranch School programs through the development of Sawyer’s Read More

DPU Countdown To Public Power Week 2023

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will be celebrating Public Power Week Oct. 1-7, along with the Public Power Association and 2,000 other community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities that collectively provide electricity to 49 million Americans.

This year, Public Power Week’s focus is on how public power utilities are working to ensure reliable, affordable, sustainable and customer-focused service to their communities.

In recognition of Public Power Week, DPU offers tips on how to save money and energy:

  • According to the Alliance to Save Energy,
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