Entertainment

Science On Tap: Neutron Capture By Hook Or By Crook … Jan. 19

LACDC News:
 
The Laboratory was founded on the science of nuclear reactions—work it continues today.
 
At this month’s Science On Tap, Shea Mosby, with the Lab’s Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE), will talk about how a better understanding of nuclear reactions on radioactive materials is progressing using instruments such as the Detector for Advanced Neutron Capture Experiments (DANCE) and Apollo.
 
This work is allowing scientists to make predictions about how neutrons behave with more accuracy than ever before possible whether you’re talking about weapons,
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Jazz With CME At Blue Window Saturday Night!

Craig Martin Experience plays Blue Window Saturday night. Courtesy photo

ENTERTAINMENT News:

The Blue Window Bistro, at the restaurant’s new location in the heart of downtown Los Alamos, will host an evening of jazz with the Craig Martin Experience at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21.

“We’re pleased to have CME as the first musical performance at our new location,” owner Melissa Paternoster said. “The band was first music we hosted at our former location, too.”

CME will offer a set of traditional jazz favorites along with a mix of inventive original tunes composed by band members.

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Peanuts Gang Grows Up Hard In First Rate Production Of ‘Dog Sees God’ At LALT’s Performing Arts Center

The friends party hard in ‘Dog Sees God’. Photo by Larry Gibbons

CB (Stuart Rupprecht) ponders the death of his beloved Beagle. Photo by Larry Gibbons

 

Review by BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

Los Alamos Little Theatre’s “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead” opened Friday at the Performing Arts Center. The play, written by Bert V. Royal presents the Peanuts gang from the comic strip during their teenage years. Sex, drugs and rock and roll have hit them hard and they aren’t ready. CB (guess who?) is at the center of the story.

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‘Dog Sees God: Confessions Of A Teenage Blockhead’ Opens At LALT Performing Arts Center Tonight!

The cast of ‘Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead’, which opens at 7:30 p.m. today at the Los Alamos Little Theatre. Photo by Larry Gibbons

LALT News:

Los Alamos Little Theatre’s “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead” opens tonight, Jan. 13, at the Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar St. in Los Alamos. Shows are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturday through Jan. 28, with a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday, Jan. 22.

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Community Flamenco Classes Start Saturday

Dance Alliance November 2014. Courtesy photo
 
DANCE News:
 
Join the local Flamenco Dance community in classes and performance this upcoming season.
 
Dates: Jan. 14, to May 6, (no classes Feb. 18, March 25 or April 15)
 
Location: January to February: Betty Ehart Senior Center
               February to May 6: White Rock Activity Center upon completion of renovations
 
Times: Beginning level: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
           Advanced
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This Weekend At Nature Center Planetarium

 
PEEC News:
 
Dr. Galen Gisler will reveal the stories behind star colors at 7 p.m., Friday, January 13, in the Los Alamos Nature Center planetarium. 
 
At 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday Mysteries of the Unseen World, a film that uncovers what is normally too fast, too slow, too small, or outside the visible spectrum, will play in planetarium.
 
The Los Alamos Nature Center will be open regular hours this month: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday as
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Los Alamos Choral Society/Symphony Orchestra Concert Preview

LACS News:
 
The Los Alamos Choral Society (LACS) and the Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra (LASO) are preparing an unusual experience for local music lovers.
 
At 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 22 at Crossroads Bible Church in Los Alamos, LACS and LASO, under the direction of Mary Badarak, will present “Classic to Neo-Classic: Bach to Mendelssohn to Stravinsky to Bach Again,” as their winter concert.
 
(Tickets—$15 for adults—will be available at CB Fox and at the door. Student admission is free.)
 
The concert will provide an
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Spooky Cocktails For Friday The 13th

Sugarsnake cocktail. Courtesy image

ENTERTAINMENT News:
 

Friday the 13th and a full moon? This Friday, avoid the mayhem and celebrate this superstitious holiday safely at home with friends and some spooky sips from Sparkling Ice, the zero-calorie beverage.

With zero carbs and no sugar added, there is no need to fear these fruity beverages.

Cocktail Recipes:

Sugarsnake Ingredients:

  • 1 Part Wicked White Whiskey
  • 2 Parts Sparkling Ice Kiwi Strawberry
  • Sparkling Ice Black Raspberry / Sugar syrup “Blood”
  • Kiwi slices

DIRECTIONS

  • Reduce 1 cup of Sparkling Ice Black Raspberry
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