Entertainment

Review: LALT Keeps Hope Alive In ‘Romeo and Juliet’

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A scene from ‘Romeo and Juliet’on stage at LALT through Sept. 17, with 7:30 p.m. showings Friday and Saturday, Sept. 15 and 16, and 2 p.m. matinees today and Sept. 17. Photo by Thomas Graves

Review by KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Is there a more popular, well-known tale of love and tragedy than “Romeo and Juliet”? The play is more than 400 years old and still being performed on stages, adapted as movies and studied in high school English classes. 

In fact, the Los Alamos Little Theater (LALT) opened its production of William Shakespeare’s play this weekend. Co-directed Read More

Los Luceros Historic Site Welcomes All To Annual Community Fall Harvest Festival Sept. 24

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The historic Hacienda at Los Luceros Historic Site, framed by changing leaves. Courtesy/Rebecca Ward

NMDCA News:

SANTA FE — Time for the harvest! Every year in late September, Los Luceros Historic Site (LLHS) invites the public to Fall Harvest Festival, a day of apple picking, local food and performances, community building, festivities, and education. The festival will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 24. 

Visitors might think of these activities as nostalgic, but for LLHS and communities throughout the surrounding region, the harvest remains one of the most important times of year. 

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Tony Kamel To Perform At SALA In Los Alamos Sept. 28

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Live in Los Alamos presents musician Tony Kamel Sept. 28 at SALA Event Center. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Live in Los Alamos will present musician Tony Kamel Thursday, Sept. 28 at SALA. Event Center. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert will begin at 7 p.m. A pizza dinner will be available from SALA as well as beer and wine from Bathtub Row.

The first time Kamel was in Los Alamos he was leading his Grammy-nominated band, Wood and Wire, through two scorching sets of bluegrass music in front of a packed audience in Fuller Lodge.

Kamel’s band didn’t survive the COVID pandemic, but his creativity Read More

Mayor Declares Cloudcroft Christmas Capital Of New Mexico

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Mayor William Denney reads the proclamation Aug. 15 declaring Cloudcroft the ‘Christmas Capital of New Mexico’ . Courtesy/Cloudcroft

The Aug. 15 proclamation declaring Cloudcroft the ‘Christmas Capital of New Mexico’. Courtesy/Cloudcroft

STATE News:

CLOUDCROFT — Known for its friendly mountain town charm and cool temperatures throughout the year, Cloudcroft was declared the “Christmas Capital of New Mexico” in a proclamation Aug. 15 from Cloudcroft Mayor William Denney.

“At Christmastime, we celebrate goodwill, generosity, neighborly spirit and a spirit of rejuvenation,” said Read More

Happening This Week At SALA: Sept. 7-10, 2023

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SALA News:

This week is packed with fun and entertainment at SALA Los Alamos Event Center:

  • Thursday: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back! Join us for an evening dedicated to the Ninja Turtles and an event open to the entire community in honor of Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness Month. Every Thursday in September will be special.
  • Friday: Get ready for mutant chaos with the Ninja Turtles. Don’t miss the fun of their movies and adventures.
  • Saturday: Ready for a nostalgic journey? Enjoy a night of classics with the movie “The Breakfast Club” and then dive into
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Teatro Paraguas Presents Love Alone: Elegies For Rog

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Courtesy/Teatro Paraguas

TEATRO PARAGUAS News:

Teatro Paraguas presents Love Alone: Elegies For Rog, a solo performance by Jonah Mendelsohn based on the poetry of Paul Monette at 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie in  Santa Fe.

Love Alone: Elegies For Rog is a true story of love persevering in the face of calamity, and a living memorial in honor of HIV veterans, past and present.

In 1986, Paul Monette lost Roger Horwitz, his partner of 12 years, to AIDS. In the five months that followed, Monette wrote an exquisite cycle of poems that traces an epic journey from grief Read More

Santa Fe Symphony Showcase Of The Stars 40th Anniversary Season Opener Sept. 10

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Pianist Anne-Marie McDermott performs Sunday, Sept. 10 at the The Lensic in Santa Fe. Courtesy/SF Symphony

Santa Fe Symphony News:

The community is invited to help kick off the landmark 40th Season of the Santa Fe Symphony with an unforgettable program at The Lensic featuring the Symphony Orchestra and world-renowned pianist, Anne-Marie McDermott. This magnificent program features Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 3, Mozart’s 40th Symphony, Gina Gillie’s Philharmonic Fanfare and Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3 conducted by Music Director, Guillermo Figueroa.

Tickets start as low Read More

Scenes From Final Friday Night Summer Concert Of 2023

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Baracutanga, a seven-piece band, representing four countries (Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, USA), that blends South American ancestral traditions with a modern sensibility, performs at the final concert of the 2023 Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series Friday at Ashley Pond Park. The concert series organizer, Sancre Productions, will return next May to offer the 2024 Summer Concert Series. Photo by Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com

The final Los Alamos County Summer Concert, held Friday at Ashley Pond Park, featured opener – Mariachi Estrella of the Santa Fe Youth Symphony. Photo By Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com Read More

Jemez Springs To Hold ‘I Heart Jemez Art’ Event Over Labor Day Weekend

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Village of Jemez Springs News:

For the fifth year, the Village of Jemez Springs will be hosting their “I Heart Jemez Art” event 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 2 and Sunday, Sept. 3 in the Village Plaza.

The Village Plaza will have several arts and crafts vendors selling handmade jewelry, wearable art, wood decor, fine art and more during the event.

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday enjoy live music by cover band, Ravin Hill Band, who will play at the Plaza as well as music 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3 by the variety band, Crazy Bird Band.

The “I Heart Jemez Art” event brings hundreds of visitors the Read More

Laugh, Cry And Sing With LALT This season

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Paris (Adam Olsen), Lord Capulet (Tomás Farish), and Lady Capulet (Stacy Buck) rehearse for LALT’s upcoming production of ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Photo by Thomas Graves

Cast members of LALT’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ rehearse a sword fight. Photo by Thomas Graves

LALT News:

Los Alamos Little Theatre’s 2023-2024 season “will make audiences laugh, cry and sing, sometimes all at once”.

The season opens in September with William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” starring Keira Fichtl and Jack Williams in the title roles. The production runs Sept. 8-17, with 7:30 p.m. showings on Fridays and Saturday, Read More