Entertainment

Casting Call For Feature Film In New Mexico

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MOVIE News:
 
Several hundred New Mexico residents are needed as background actors for the Jerry Bruckheimer film Horse Soldiers.
 
Horse Soldiers is a retelling of the first group of Special Forces to enter Afghanistan after 9/11. Upon arrival they meet up and partner with a local alliance as they fight side by side to save the mountain villages and communities from the Taliban.
 
Background actors are being sought for this film who are willing to represent the brave Afghan people who fought alongside of American soldiers to defend them from the Taliban, but all types and ethnicities,
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North Mesa Luminaria Walk & North Pole Workshop

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Scen from Sunday’s Luminaria Walk and North Pole Workshop hosted by the Los Alamos Posse Lodge and the North Mesa Stables. The event was part of MainStreet’s Winterfest weekend of events. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Annette Preston and her son, Kaius, enjoy the festivities Sunday at the Sheriff’s Posse Lodge before embarking on a hay ride through the North Mesa Stables. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

The Preston family get ready to take a holiday tour Sunday night through the North Mesa Stables. From left, Kash, Daniel, Annette, Kaius, Annaka, Read More

DOE Releases Draft Request For Proposal For Moab UMTRA TAC Procurement

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DOE News:
 
CINCINNATI ― The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center (EMCBC) issued a Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for Moab UMTRA Technical Assistance Contract (TAC).
 
An Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract, utilizing Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) and Time-and-Material task orders, is anticipated. The Draft RFP is established as a total U.S. Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program set-aside with a five year ordering period. The current Moab UMTRA TAC is held by S&K
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Community Invited To Messiah Sing-A-Long Dec. 11

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COMMUNITY News:

The Los Alamos Oratorio Society invites the community to the 2nd Annual Community Messiah Sing-A-Long.

Come and sing along at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 with orchestra and chorus, the music of Handel’s famous oratorio “The Messiah”. Non-singers are invited to come and listen as Crossroads Bible Church at 97 East Road is filled with the music of this amazing work, which highlights the ever-popular “Hallelujah Chorus”.

Enjoy soloists, Heather Bingham, Olivia Hakel, Gary Aldrich and Rene LeClaire. Conducted by Tjett Gerdom, this promises to be an evening full of holiday sounds Read More

New Mexico Symphonic Chorus And NMPhil Perform Handel’s Beloved Messiah At Popejoy Dec. 16

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NMSC News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― The New Mexico Symphonic Chorus’ gift to New Mexicans for the holiday season is Handel’s beloved Messiah in its entirety with the NMPhil and world-class baroque soloists at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 at Popejoy Hall in Albuquerque.
 
Messiah is a transcendent musical experience enjoyed by audiences around the world for more than 250 years. From his seat at the harpsichord, Roger Melone will conduct the Chorus, the NMPhil and critically acclaimed soloists in this special concert.
 
Messiah soloists will include
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2016 Holiday Light Parade Winners Announced

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The New Beginnings Fellowship ‘Peace on Earth’ WinterFest Float won first place in tonight’s annual Light Parade on Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Second place went to Famine to Feast and third place went to Bathtub Row Brewing Co-Op. Photo by Ryn Herrmann

The second place award went to the nonprofit Famine to Feast in tonight’s annual Light Parade on Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Nancy Coombs Read More

HillStruumers Ukulele Group To Share Holiday Music

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Ukuleles. Photo by Ruth Lier
 
COMMUNITY News:
 
Join the Holiday Fun with the BESC HILLSTRUMMERS Ukukele group playing several December Holiday Singalongs.

The first was enjoyed by diners attending the twoThanksgiving luncheons at the BESC Thursday, Nov. 18.

The following Singalongs are scheduled:  

  • At 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 2 at Sombrillo Nursng Home (Day Room)
  • At 10:45 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 3 at Fuller Lodge (Pajarito Room, WinterFest Open House) 
  • At 11 a.m., Friday,  Dec. 9 at Smith’s Marketplace (Produce
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