Entertainment

Enroll In PAC 8 Community Media Center Summer Classes

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Enroll in PAC 8 Community Media Center Summer Media classes now! Courtesy/PAC 8

PAC 8 News:

There is still time to enroll in PAC 8 Community Media Center Summer Media classes.

Session 12 is 9 a.m.-12 p.m. July 24-27 for 4th to 8th graders. The class will focus on Beginning Logic Music Production and video special effects. Students use Logic Music software and Adobe Premiere special effects to compose a song and create a video to go with it.

Session 13 is 1-4 p.m. July 24-27 for 6th – 9th graders. The class will focus on GoPro Video doing time warp, time lapse, slo mo, live burst, and editing with Read More

‘Oppenheimer’ Bringing Attention To Los Alamos

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The Unofficial Beer Of Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ … check out this link. Courtesy/Kevin Holsapple

By KEVIN HOLSAPPLE
Volunteer
SALA Los Alamos Event Center

Los Alamos has become the subject of intense media coverage due to the upcoming release of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. The movie, directed by Christopher Nolan, aims to shed light on the life and work of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the brilliant scientist behind the creation of the atomic bomb during World War II. While the film is expected to be a blockbuster, it has also sparked controversy, stories about how and Read More

New Mexico Film & TV Industry Sets Record-Breaking Wages … Outlying Communities See 150% Spending Increase

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John Slattery and Maggie Moore film set. Courtesy/NMFO

End Of The Road Zia Pueblo set. Courtesy/NMFO

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced that film, television, and digital media production spending in New Mexico surpassed $2.2 billion over the past three fiscal years and that industry wages are now at a record high.

The New Mexico Film Office shows that the industry spent more than $794 million in New Mexico from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.

“The investments in New Mexico by the film and media industry are delivering higher wages and creating cascading Read More

Santa Fe Opera & 95.5 KHFM Classical Public Radio Will Broadcast SFO’s 2023 Season

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The Flying Dutchman on stage at the Santa Fe Opera. Photo by Robert Godwin

Santa Fe Opera News:

SANTA FE —  The Santa Fe Opera and 95.5 KHFM Classical Public Radio will present free, live-recorded radio broadcasts of the opera’s 2023 Season, airing at 6 p.m. MDT, Monday July  31 through Aug. 28.

The opera is also pleased to announce that for the first time ever, the broadcasts will be available for on-demand streaming on the santafeopera.org and khfm.org websites for 30 days following each air date. The broadcasts celebrate the 66th Festival Season and the opera’s ongoing Read More

Stone Daddy Headlines Summer Concert Friday At Pond

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From Sancre Productions:

The 2023 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series presented by Toyota of Santa Fe, continues to be the best free Summer Concert Series in the state. This week, the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series welcomes Stone Daddy July 21, free at Ashley Pond Park.

The opener for the evening is local band, the Suicidal Yodas — it will be a night of Rock N Roll and killer covers!

Huge thanks to the night’s sponsors, and long-time series supporters, Mattress Mary and Taos Lifestyle.

Schedule for the Evening:

  • 6-7:30 p.m. –  Suicidal Yodaz; and
  • 7:45-10 p.m. – Stone Daddy

The Los Alamos Read More

Oppenheimer Festival At SALA Los Alamos Event Center: Celebrating The Legacy Of J. Robert Oppenheimer July 20

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SALA News:

The highly anticipated Oppenheimer Festival is rapidly approaching, set to commence Thursday, July 20. This extraordinary event, organized by the SALA Los Alamos Event Center, will immerse attendees in the remarkable life and contributions of J. Robert Oppenheimer.

With time running short, the SALA team is working tirelessly to ensure an unforgettable experience for festival-goers. The Oppenheimer Festival is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors and collaborators, who share our passion for celebrating Oppenheimer’s legacy.

We would like to extend Read More

Santa Fe Symphony Announces 2023-24 Season

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Santa Fe Symphony. Courtesy/SFS

Santa Fe Symphony News:

The Santa Fe Symphony kicks off its 40th Season at 4 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St. in Santa Fe, with Showcase of the Stars—a magnificent program showcasing the talent of its Symphony Orchestra and renowned pianist Anne-Marie McDermott performing Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3. The concert also features a spectacular performance of one of Mozart’s greatest compositions—his 40th Symphony. 

Season Performances:

October 15, 2023, 4 pm
The Santa Fe Symphony: The Planets
Lensic Performing Read More

Scenes From Summer Concert Featuring Los Blue Ventures

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Los Blue Ventures perform for a large crowd during Nuevo Mexico Night Friday at Ashley Pond Park. The performance was part of the Summer Concert series presented by Sancre Productions and Los Alamos County Community Services Department. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

The dance floor was packed during Friday night’s summer concert featuring Los Blue Ventures. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

A large crowd listens to one of the opening acts Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com

Ashley Pond Park featured a full house and beautiful sunset Read More