Entertainment

PEEC: Hot Chocolate And Movie At Planetarium Dec. 10

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PEEC News:

The community is invited to a screening of the beloved holiday movie, Home Alone 2, 4-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road.

A hot chocolate bar opens at 4 p.m. and the movie starts at 4:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to wear an “ugly” holiday sweater or pajamas and slippers to get into the holiday spirit.

About Home Alone 2 (2012):

One year after Kevin McCallister was left home alone and had to defeat a pair of bumbling burglars, he accidentally finds himself stranded in New York City – and the same criminals are not far behind. 

Run time: 2 hours.  Read More

Library Hosts Three Programs By Peter Pesic Dec. 8-9

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Mesa Library and LAAC present three programs Dec. 8-9 by scientist, author and musician Peter Pesic. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The staff at Mesa Public Library, in partnership with the Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC), will present three programs Dec. 8 and 9 by scientist, author and musician Peter Pesic. 

The community is invited to join LAAC and Mesa Public Library for two lunchtime concerts at Fuller Lodge in which Pesic will perform Gabriel Fauré’s Complete Nocturnes for Piano:

  • Nocturnes 1-6, noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8; and
  • Nocturnes 7-13 Friday, Dec. 9.

Fauré is one of the most beloved Read More

Three Performances Added To ‘A Year With Frog & Toad’

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Toad (Koppany Pusztai) and Frog (Christian Libonati) in ‘A Year with Frog and Toad’. Courtesy/Tira Howard Photography

A Year with Frog and Toad ensemble Terri Scullin, Bear Schact & Karen Gruber Ryan. Courtesy/Tira Howard Photography

Santa Fe Playhouse News:

With a sell-out opening night and upcoming performances filling up fast, Santa Fe Playhouse is adding three performances to the run of A Year with Frog and Toad: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23.

Tickets and Showtimes

A Year with Frog and Toad is now playing at Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E. De Vargas St. in Read More

Library Hosts Documentary ‘Bill Nye: Science Guy!’ Dec. 15

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Mesa Public Library and POV will host a free online documentary film screening of ‘Bill Nye: Science Guy!’ Dec. 15 on Zoom. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Join Mesa Public Library and POV (PBS’ award-winning nonfiction film series) for a free online documentary film screening of Bill Nye: Science Guy! 

The former star of the popular 90s kid’s TV show has turned his focus to adults, and he’s on a mission to stop the spread of anti-scientific thinking. This event is free to the public and will be livestreamed via Zoom 6:30-8:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15. Runtime 1h 41m. 

The film, by David Alvarado and Jason Read More

Scenes From Little Studio On The Mesa Gathering At SALA

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Little Studio On The Mesa gathered at SALA recently to enjoy pjs, movies and Ruby K’s breakfast where children and some adults were able to paint Christmas ornaments. SALA will have Joanne Kozuchowski from Little Studio On The Mesa join them next Saturday, too. The community is welcome to join them. Courtesy/SALA 

Scene from the recent gathering of Little Studio On The Mesa at SALA. Courtesy/SALA 

Scene from the gathering of Little Studio On The Mesa recently at SALA. Courtesy/SALA 

Scene from the gathering of Little Studio On The Mesa recently at SALA. Courtesy/SALA 

Scene from the gathering Read More

PEEC: Marvel At The Moon Sunday Dec. 4 At Los Luceros

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View the full ‘cold moon’ with PEEC volunteer astrophysicist Galen Gisler Sunday, Dec. 4. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Walk the grounds of Los Luceros Historic Site while viewing sparkling holiday lights and the full moon with Pajarito Environmental Education (PEEC) volunteer astrophysicist Galen Gisler, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4.

December’s full moon, sometimes referred to as the “Cold Moon”, has a high trajectory in the sky, which means that it will be above the horizon for longer than most full moons.

Bundling up is encouraged and warm drinks will be served.

For more information about Read More

Family YMCA Hosts Holiday Movie Night At SALA Dec. 9

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The Family YMCA’s Holiday Movie Night will feature ‘Die Hard’ Dec. 9 at SALA. Courtesy/YMCA

YMCA News:

The Family YMCA’s Holiday Movie Night featuring “Elf” and “Die Hard” will screen 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 at SALA in Los Alamos.

SALA doors open at 6:15 p.m., and concessions will be available. Advance tickets should be purchased at Eventbrite/Y Holiday Movie, which are available until sold out.

Additionally, people purchasing at the film sponsorship levels should complete the transaction by noon Monday, Dec. 5, sponsor names will be placed on screen credits. Sponsorships and tickets are on Read More

DALA’s Sugar Plum On The Hill Holiday Gift To Community

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A scene from a rehearsal for Dance Arts Los Alamos’ Sugar Plum on the Hill. Courtesy/DALA

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

Apparently when Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker premiered in 1892, it wasn’t well received. Oh, how the tables have turned.

Nowadays, it seems the holiday ballet is the figurehead for the whole art form. And who isn’t aware of the music for the Sugar Plum Fairy’s dance?

In short; the Nutcracker is incredibly popular; it is a ballet that has been told and retold and retold and retold.

Even locally, Dance Arts Los Alamos (DALA) has a long history Read More

Widely Acclaimed World-Premiere Staging Of ‘The Hours’ Streams Live From The Met To Cinemas Worldwide Dec. 10

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‘The Hours’ Streams Live From The Met To Cinemas Dec. 10. Courtesy/The Met

The Met News:

NEW YORK, NY — After playing to sold-out audiences since its widely acclaimed premiere last week, Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Kevin Puts’s The Hours transmits live to cinemas worldwide at 12:55 p.m. (EST) Saturday, Dec. 10, as part of The Met: Live in HD series. 

Adapted from Michael Cunningham’s acclaimed novel and the film of the same name, The Hours marks the highly anticipated return of soprano Renée Fleming to the Met stage, starring alongside operatically-trained Broadway star Kelli Read More