Entertainment

Scenes From Los Alamos Summer Concert July 11 At Pond

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Scene from the Los Alamos Summer Concert with headliner Back In The Saddle, a 90’s country cover band, Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Scene of the crowd at the Los Alamos Summer Concert Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Scene from the Los Alamos Summer Concert with headliner Back In The Saddle Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Scene from the Los Alamos Summer Concert Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

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United Church Of Los Alamos To Feature Musica Antigua de Albuquerque At Summer Family VBS Thursday July 24

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Musica Antigua de Albuquerque to perform July 24 at the United Church of Los Alamos. Courtesy/UCLA

UCLA News:

Summer VBS (Vacation Bible School) is being reimagined at the United Church of Los Alamos (UCLA) as a Summer Family VBS—Vespers, Bible Study and Supper for all ages. Come one, come all, 5:30-7 p.m., Thursday, July 24, when Musica Antigua de Albuquerque will perform a short musical program.

Rev. Laura Loving will be speaking about the liturgical year, going through the seasons of the church year, looking at Advent, Lent, Eastertide, Common Time, etc., and the troupe will be performing Read More

Award-Winning Oppenheimer Festival Returns To Los Alamos Aug. 16-31 … Explore Peace, Legacy & Hidden Stories Of The Atomic Age

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SALA News:

The Oppenheimer Festival, recipient of New Mexico’s 2024 Top HAT Award for Best New Experience, returns for its third and most immersive year yet, transforming Los Alamos into a cinematic, cultural, and historical destination from Aug. 16-31.

With the 2025 theme “Peace, Legacy & Explore”, the festival invites locals and visitors to walk in the footsteps of J. Robert Oppenheimer, uncover hidden chapters of atomic history, and engage with the vibrant modern community that emerged from the once-secret “Hill”.

Highlights include:

  • Daily free screenings of The Manhattan Series,
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Santa Fe Opera Presents: Wagner Symposium July 28

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SFO News:

Join our invited speakers at the Santa Fe Opera Campus from 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday, July 28, for a Symposium to hear about the thought-provoking and controversial genius, Richard Wagner. Whether you are new to Wagner or an experienced aficionado, this day-long event will be both enlightening and entertaining. 

Desirée Mays, lecturer and storyteller, asks Why Wagner? She will open the morning with the sounds and images of Die Walküre, discuss the mythic story, and introduce the speakers.

Mary Springfels, Co-Director of Severall Friends Early Music Ensemble will present  Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: July 11-17, 2025

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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, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.

PAC 8 Television schedule for July 11–17, 2025:

Friday, July 11, 2025

  • 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 7-08–25
  • 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 6 p.m. — Coexisting With Cougars: Protecting Wildlife While Reducing Conflict
  • 7 p.m. — Cerro Grande Fire
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White Rock Branch Library Celebrating 10th Anniversary With Upcoming Street Fair, Author Talk By Hampton Sides

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Ribbon cutting ceremony on July 31, 2015, of the White Rock Branch Library. Courtesy/New Mexico State Library

The crowd gathered July 31, 2015, for the ribbon cutting ceremony of the White Rock Branch Library. Courtesy/Los Alamos Public Library

Scene of the crane sculpture as night falls over White Rock Branch Library. Photo by Leslie Bucklin/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Library is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the White Rock Branch Library this month with a series of community events, including a lively street fair and a return visit from bestselling author Hampton Sides.

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Practice Wuthering In Red Monday July 14

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COMMUNITY News:

Are your wuthering Skills out of date? Have you never wuthered? Would you like to learn more about Los Alamos’ “The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever” (TMWHDE)? Join us as we practice our wuthering skills at the Mesa Public Library and White Rock Library from 5:30–6:30 p.m., Monday, July 14. 

Whether you join us for any of these optional informational practices or not, you are welcome to join us for Los Alamos’ first ever TMWHDE on Saturday, July 19th, from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at Ashley Pond. Event is free and open to all—all genders, all ages, and all dancing abilities. We ask that you Read More

Happening This Week At SALA: July 7–13

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SALA News:

SALA Event Center invites the community to a full week of programming from July 7 through July 13, including a film classic, virtual reality experiences, and new movie premieres. This week offers something for everyone—families, film enthusiasts, sports fans, and curious minds alike.

Tuesday Mystery Movie 

  • 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 8

Movie & Dinner Night – Pulp Fiction
LAFC hosts its monthly movie and dinner, featuring Quentin Tarantino’s iconic Pulp Fiction.

  • 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 8

FIFA World Cup

  •  2 p.m., Tuesday, July 8 – Semi-Final Match 61: Fluminense FC VS Chelsea
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Dramatic Baritone Michael Chioldi To Perform Title Role In Rigoletto Opening July 12 At Santa Fe Opera

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Michael Chioldi as Rigoletto, Irish National Opera. Photo by Patrick Redmond

SFO News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Opera announces dramatic baritone and former Santa Fe Opera Apprentice singer Michael Chioldi will sing the title role in Rigoletto, replacing Spanish baritone Gerardo Bullón, who has withdrawn for personal reasons.

The production opens July 12 and runs for seven performances through Aug. 20. A co-production with Irish National Opera and Opera Zuid, Chioldi recently performed the role at the Irish National Opera to critical acclaim.

“Baritone Michael Chioldi made for a terrifically Read More

David Zimmerman Comedy Shows At Senior Activity Centers

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David Zimmermann

LALT News:

Regardless of what life throws at us, it usually feels better to laugh about it.

With that in mind, David Zimmerman will present what he calls “The Lighter Side of MS: A Comedic Take on Diminishing Capabilities” at 1 p.m. Thursday in the classroom at the Los Alamos Senior Activity Center.

He will also present the same show at 1 p.m. Friday in the studio at the White Rock Senior Activity Center.

Admittance is free. There will be a talk-back session after each performance.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks the protective Read More