Entertainment

Finding Blackdom-Mittie Of South Virginia Street June 24-26

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Writer Dr. Timothy E. Nelson and Producer Marissa Roybal. Courtesy/Teatro Paraguas

TEATRO PARAGUAS News:

Teatro Paraguas will present a staged reading of Finding Blackdom-Mittie of South Virginia Street, a historical dramedy written by Dr. Timothy E. Nelson, and produced by Marissa Roybal and Blackdom LLC.

Historical facts:

In September 1903, thirteen black men led by Isaac W. Jones and Francis M. (Frank) Boyer, signed the Articles of Incorporation to establish the Blackdom Townsite Company to build the only incorporated all-Black town of Blackdom, New Mexico. By 1919, the town struck Read More

LALT Gets All Razzle-Dazzle With Its Production Of ‘Chicago’

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A scene from Los Alamos Little Theater’s ‘Chicago: A Musical Vaudeville’. Courtesy/Thomas Graves Photography

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

Murder, jealousy and an insatiable hunger for fame all coated with the glitter of jazz – now that’s “Chicago”, the longest-running American musical on Broadway; and it’s about to come to Los Alamos.

Los Alamos Little Theatre (LALT) opens its production of “Chicago: A Musical Vaudeville” Friday. The show runs through May 20.

The musical, based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, was created in 1975 by Fred Ebb and Read More

Hill Stompers Mark ‘May The Fourth’ With Star Wars Tunes

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The Hill Stompers celebrate ‘May the fourth’ performing Star Wars tunes this morning outside Mountain Elementary School to the delight of the kids. The Hill Stompers are an award-winning jazzy street band formed in Los Alamos in October 2000. Its musicians and dancers are colorful, creative and just a little bit crazy. They bring energy, sparkle and fun to community events, parades, fundraisers, bars and private parties. Learn more here. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene of the Hill Stompers celebrating ‘May the fourth’ performing Star Wars tunes this morning outside Mountain Read More

Girl Scouts Spring Art Fiesta Offers Free Family Fun

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GSNMT News:

SANTA FE — Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails proudly presents the 2nd annual Spring Art Fiesta from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 6, at Santa Fe Railyard Park.

This free, family-friendly event combines hands-on art experiences for children with youth performances and community displays. Attendees will be able to shop for handmade goods created by Girl Scouts in kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as create their own masterpieces to take home. This event is open to the public.

The Spring Art Fiesta will include: 

  • Performances by Dance Arts Los Alamos and the Santa Fe Youth Symphony’s
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Community Invited To Free Screening Of Award-Winning Documentary ‘Gratitude Revealed’ Thursday At SALA

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LAPS News:

Thursday, May 4, the community is invited to extend its discussion on the power of gratitude with a free showing of the award-winning documentary, Gratitude Revealed at SALA. See the trailer here.

“​An​ ​epic journey forty years in the making, Gratitude Revealed from acclaimed filmmaker, Louie Schwartzberg, the director of Fantastic Fungi, takes us on a transformational, cinematic experience of how to live a more meaningful life full of Gratitude through his intimate conversations with everyday people, thought leaders, and personalities revealing Gratitude is a proven pathway Read More

Fort Stanton Historic Site To Celebrate Mother’s Day With Tea And Opera May 13

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NMDCA News:

Fort Stanton Historic Site (FSHS) will host a novel Mother’s Day celebration—one that combines informal teatimes and an opera performance.

The Mother’s Day event is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 13. There will be two informal teatimes with an opera performance happening between them.

The informal teatimes will be held in the Commanding Officer’s Quarters building, while the opera performance will be in the Chapel.

Schedule of Events:

  • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Informal teatime (Commanding Officer’s Quarters);
  • 12–1 p.m.: Opera performance (Chapel), and
  • 12–3 p.m.: Informal teatime
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Native American Hoop Dancer To Perform At BESC Monday

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A 3.5-year-old Native American Hoop Dancer will perform at noon on Monday at the Betty Ehart Senior Center (BESC). Zayden and his Grandmother Carla Jaramillo have just returned from the 2023 New Mexico Pow Wow and will grace BESC with their time. Courtesy photo

LARSO News:

The Betty Ehart Senior Center will celebrate its 25th birthday on May 1. May the first is also the kickoff to Older Americans Month and of course May Day is a day to celebrate National Workers.

The day will begin at 10 a.m. with a community resource fair and some craft booth. The day will include a FREE lunch for members 60 and over with Read More

Trail Running Film Festival Showing At SALA May 2

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The Trail Running Film Festival is coming to Los Alamos May 2 for the first time ever thanks to sponsorship by Physical Therapy Plus. The film festival will be shown at SALA Los Alamos (formerly Reel Deal Theater). Bathtub Row Brewing will be there serving up adult beverages. Soda, popcorn and pizza will also be available to help fuel attendees for 90 minutes of trail running short films. Get tickets now online. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the films kickoff at 7 p.m. Courtesy/Jemez Mountain Trail Run Race Committee Read More

Jazz Night At Betty Ehart Senior Center 6 PM Friday

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Ryan Finn playing his Trombone. Courtesy photo

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
LARSO

One year ago, the Los Alamos Hilltopper Jazz Band and their award-winning teacher Ryan Finn made the offer to host a free concert at the senior center.

This Friday at 6 p.m. the crew, along with the Los Alamos Big Band will bring those stylish tones to the Betty Ehart Senior Center.

There indoor concert will also have some outdoor seating nearby and while masks are not required, they are still welcome if it makes the audience feel better about attending. The center will use the opportunity to fundraise Read More

LALT To Present Chicago: A Musical Vaudeville May 5-21

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LALT News:

For months there has been a tale of mayhem, booze and jazz unfolding at the Performing Arts Center. Luckily for Los Alamos residents, starting May 5, they can see it in person as the talented cast and crew of the Los Alamos Little Theater present their rendition of the record-breaking Broadway smash, Chicago: A Musical Vaudeville.

Brought to you by the creative team that has produced the now beloved Atomic Follies Cabaret series, Chicago, set during the height of the roaring ’20s, centers on chorus girl Roxie Hart, as she dreams of becoming a star in vaudeville. Along the way, she commits Read More