Entertainment

LACA To Screen ‘The Return Of The Violin’ Jan. 22

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The Return of the Violin documentary poster. Courtesy/LACA

LACA News:

The Return of the Violin, a documentary about the legendary Stradivarius currently owned by violin super-star Joshua Bell, will be screened as part of the Los Alamos Concert Association’s season at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 in the Duane Smith Auditorium.

Polish prodigy Bronisław Huberman at age 11. Courtesy/LACA

Now known as the Gibson x Huberman Stradivarius, the instrument was given in 1893 to 11-year-old Polish prodigy Bronisław Huberman by its owner Count Zamoyski who was astonished by the young boy’s talent.

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Cinema Cindy Reviews … Passengers

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By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
Los Alamos
 
“Passengers” is compelling science fiction, complete with ethical dilemmas, cool looking technology and true romance.
 
It stars Chris Pratt (Quill in Guardians of the Galaxy) and Jennifer Lawrence (Katniss in Hunger Games) as two of the 5,000 passengers and 278 crew on board a huge, colony-bound space ship.
 
We learn that Jim (Pratt), a mechanical engineer, got a discounted trip since he has a skill set needed on the planet. Aurora (Lawrence) is a journalist hoping to write a book about her experience; apparently she can afford the most luxurious
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Astronomy Shows At Planetarium This Weekend

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PEEC News:
 
What celestial objects can we see as we welcome the new year? Find out more about the January night sky at 7 p.m., Friday when a local astronomer will guide you through our sky in the Los Alamos Nature Center planetarium. 
 
At 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, We are Astronomers will play on the full planetarium dome. This exciting, family-friendly film connects us to the evolution of the Universe and explores the secrets of our cosmic chemistry. 
 
The Los Alamos Nature Center will be open regular
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Scenes From Tuesday’s Broformers Circus

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Various acts from Tuesday night’s Broformers Circus at Los Alamos Christian Church. This was a fundraising event for two local boys, Eban Bold and Max Herrmannn who are going to Seattle this summer to work as street performers. Eban is at LAHS and Max is a freshman at Montana State University studying nursing. Courtesy photo

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Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation And Open Spaces Take Over Nature Center

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Kids and adults enjoy games and putt-putt at the nature center last year. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Division is taking over the Los Alamos Nature Center and putting up a putt-putt course for the evening. The pulic is invited to putt-putt through the Los Alamos Nature Center 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 2600 Canyon Road.

Play through the nature center and win prizes, including free passes to the pool or ice rink and more. It is a great way to learn about the latest news on local trails and enjoy a fun, free evening. This family-friendly event Read More

Library Film Series Resumes With ‘Grizzly Man’ Jan. 6

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Bear-lover and amateur naturalist Timothy Treadwell. Courtesy photo
 
LIBRARY News:
 
Mesa Public Library shows the film “Grizzly Man” at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 5 in the Upstairs Meeting Rooms.
 
This is the first in a year-long series of free films that will be shown on the first Thursday of each month. The films for January, February and March have been chosen to reflect “The Best of the 2000s.”
 
Communing with nature takes on a whole new meaning in the hands of expert filmmaker Werner Herzog, who has nearly 70 films to his credit. The
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LALT Announces Cast For ‘Dog Sees God: Confessions Of A Teenage Blockhead’

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LALT News:

The Los Alamos Little Theatre announces the cast for “Dog Sees God” includes Stuart Rupprecht, Holly Robinson, Jacinta Lestone, Zachary Brounstein, Page Ramsey, Brian Trujillo, Beth Wysocki and Patrick MacDonald.

The play runs Jan. 13-28, with shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday, Jan. 22.

“Dog Sees God” play opens with the main character dealing with the death of his beloved beagle and follows him as he seeks resolution through interactions with his sister and friends. The play features characters who will be familiar to many audience members, now in Read More

City RockFest Tour Coming To Area Feb. 23

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Random Hero performs Feb. 23 at Pojoaque Middle School. www.pledgemusic.com/projects/random. Courtesy photo

 

Project 86 performs Feb. 23 at Pojoaque Middle School. www.project86.com/. Courtesy photo

Scarlet White performs Feb. 23 at Pojoaque Middle School. www.scarletwhitemusic.com/. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

 
Infinity Squared Music, working with many organizations across Northern New Mexico, is presenting a five band music event at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 23 at Pojoaque Middle School, 1797 N.M. 502.
 
The City RockFest Tour features Disciple, Project
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New Year’s Eve Daytime Fun At Local Libraries!

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LIBRARY News:
 
Ring in 2017 a little earlier in the day while your kids are awake! Saturday, Dec. 31, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Mesa Public Library will celebrate Noon Year’s Eve with games, crafts, a photo booth and a countdown to noon with balloon drops.
 
White Rock Branch Library will celebrate Unwrapped: New Year’s Eve in Cairo 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 with games, crafts and a countdown to 3 p.m. aka midnight in Cairo, Egypt.
 
Both events are family events and all ages are welcome to join in the fun.
 
Call 505.662.8258
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