Entertainment

NMSA Presents ‘El Baile’ Jan. 29-31

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NMSA News:
 
SANTA FE ― New Mexico School for the Arts is proud to present “El Baile,” a play written by NMSA’s Theater Department Chair Joey A. Chavez. 
 
Set in the summer of 1865 Santa Fe, territory of New Mexico, elements of “magical realism” weave this story of love and loss with traditional northern New Mexico song and dance. “This has been an incredible process,” Chavez said. “Historical research into the music, culture and even traditional foods of Northern New Mexico in 1865 has renewed my profound personal and familial connections. The students also
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Cinema Cindy Reviews ‘The Hateful Eight’

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By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
Los Alamos

“The Hateful Eight” is Quentin Tarantino’s eighth movie as writer and director. If you know anything about Tarantino, you either hate his films or have a sense of guilt about loving to see what over-the-top thing he’ll do next.

Movie poster ‘The Hateful Eight.’ Courtesy Reel Deal Theater

This movie will not change your mind about hating or loving Tarantino films. Just look at the rating: “Rated R for strong bloody violence, a scene of violent sexual content, language and some graphic nudity.” You can take that as a warning.

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Amy Spears Of Los Alamos Competes On Broken Skull Challenge TV Show Airing Sunday On CMT

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Mountain Mixer Square Dance Club Hosts Fun-filled Evening Tonight

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MMSDC News:
 
The Mountain Mixer Square Dance Club is hosting a great fun-filled evening to introduce participants to square dancing.
 
Sure, we all tried square dancing in the sixth grade, but have you tried it since you’ve grown up? Do you like music? Different types of music? Do you like to move to a good beat?
 
Come see what square dancing is really like … it’s:
  • Fun
  • Good for the mind
  • Good exercise
  • Singles, couples, and families
  • Non-smoking, No alcohol
  • A chance to meet new friends
  • Fabulous refreshments
  • Endorsed by Dr. Oz & Mayo Clinic
  • Inexpensive entertainment
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Celebrate Carnaval 2016 At NHCC Feb. 5-6

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Frank and Pilar Leto and the NHCC continue their annual celebration of Carnaval Feb. 5-6 in Albuquerque. Courtesy/NHCC
 
NHCC News:
 
The National Hispanic Cultural Center is partnering with Frank and Pilar Leto to present the Center’s annual celebration of Carnaval with “Carnaval 2016: Ticket to Paradise” at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Feb. 5-6 in the NHCC’s Albuquerque Journal Theatre.
 
Tickets are $17, $22, and $27, with a $2 discount for students, seniors, and NHCC members, and are available from the
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Croatian Guitarist Ana Vidovic Performs At NHCC

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Croatian classical guitarist Ana Vidovic performs Feb. 20 at the NHCC in Albuquerque. Courtesy/anavidovic.com
 
 
NHCC News:
 
Award winning, Croatian classical guitarist Ana Vidovic will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in the Albuquerque Journal Theatre.
 
The event, part of the Center’s Chispa: Latino Music Season and the seventh performance in the popular Pimentel Concert Series, is presented in partnership with Pimentel Music.
 
From the small town
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Kids Concert By Award-Winning Composer Frank Leto Jan. 28-29

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NHCC News:
 
Award-winning composer and early childhood educator Frank Leto and the National Hispanic Cultural Center, presents a special children’s concert at 9:30 p.m., and 11 a.m., Thursday and Friday, Jan. 28 and 29, in the NHCC’s Albuquerque Journal Theatre.
 
Tickets are $7; for reservations, please call 505-889-5386 or e-mail musicalventures@gmail.com.
 
Frank Leto has a calm and natural way with children, inspiring them to move expressively and sing along joyfully with his original compositions.
 
Teachers,
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Mesa Library Screens ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ Thursday

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Movie poster for ‘To Kill A Mockingbird.’ Courtesy photo

 

Review by KELLY DOLEJSI

 

The classic, triple-Academy-Award-winner “To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962, not rated) will screen at 6:30 p.m., Thursday in the upstairs meeting-room theater at Mesa Public Library.

 

The story, essentially of an African-American man charged with raping a white woman in 1930s Alabama, is seen through the eyes of 6-year-old “Scout” (Mary Badham), whose father, Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck), has agreed to defend the accused. Tom Robinson (Brock Peters) and his family face constant Read More

Pianist Juanita Madland Plays At Fuller Lodge Jan. 6

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Juanita Madland at the piano. File photo

 

LACA News:

 

The Los Alamos Arts Council continues its Brown Bag Performance Series with local piano virtuoso Juanita Madland at noon Wednesday, Jan. 6 in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge.  

Wednesday’s program features the following works from the many places Madland has performed around the world:

  • Sharing is Caring: A Musical offering to Los Alamos;
  • Beethoven: Emperor Concerto from winning New Mexico concerto contest; and Moonlight Sonata performed in Frankfurt, Germany;
  • Brahms Op.118
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