Entertainment

Santa Fe Youth Perform Shakespeare’s Winter’s Tale

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Upstart Crows of Santa Fe. Courtesy/Lisette Bell
 
UCSF News:
 
Upstart Crows of Santa Fe announces its upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s romance, The Winter’s Tale – a fitting kick-off to the arrival of the Folger Library’s First Folio of Shakespeare’s works at the New Mexico Museum of Art in February.
 
The tale, which combines tragedy and antic comedy, will be performed by 25 young Santa Feans age 11-17 making up two full casts.
 
The troupe, which began in September 2014 with three eager young Shakespeareans has grown exponentially
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New Mexico History Museum January Events

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A child tries her hand at a type of traditional hide painting at the New Mexico History Museum. Courtesy photo
 
NMHM News:
 
SANTA FE — Starting Jan. 17, the New Mexico History Museum inaugurates a monthly program for children, families and the young at heart. 
 
Family Fun Day occurs 1:30-3:30 p.m., the third Sunday of each month. Participants will learn about an aspect of New Mexico history as museum educators and special guests guide them through various take-home craft projects.
 
Family Fun Days are designed to accommodate drop-ins
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Libraries Celebrate New Years Noon Thursday

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Scene from last year’s New Year’s Celebration at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy photo
 
LIBRARY News:

Families looking for a fun way to celebrate the arrival of 2016 are invited to Mesa Public Library and the White Rock branch on New Year’s Eve to celebrate NOON Year’s Eve. This event gives kids and families a chance to have all the fun of New Year’s without having to wait until midnight.

Drop in Youth Services at Mesa Public Library or at the White Rock library branch 10:30 a.m. and noon Thursday, Dec. 31 for games, crafts, and a special countdown to noon. There will be a chance for Read More

Musician Dan Nebel Returns To Perform In Los Alamos

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Airman First Class Daniel Nebel
 
MUSIC News:
 
Airman First Class Daniel Nebel, a 2004 graduate of Los Alamos High School, is serving as a bandsman with the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West stationed at Travis Air Force Base, Calif.
 
He will present a free classical concert of solo horn and piano music at noon Thursday, Dec. 31 at Fuller Lodge. The public is invited to come to the free event and, if desired, bring a sack lunch.
 
Growing up in Los Alamos, Nebel began his musical studies on piano with Marilyn LaForge in third grade and
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Los Alamos Big Band Performs Saturday At IHM

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The Los Alamos Big Band. Courtesy photo
 
LABB News:
 
The Los Alamos Big Band’s Annual Holiday Dance 7:30-10:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 26, is open to the public at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Hall in Los Alamos.
 
The dance raises funds for the IHM church youth group and provides the local community a fun evening for all ages.
 
The Los Alamos Big Band, or LABB, is a 16-instrument 1940s Glenn Miller-style swing band. The current band has been playing at dances and other events throughout Northern New Mexico since
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Cinema Cindy Reviews ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’

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By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
Los Alamos

“The Force Awakens” is, chronologically, the seventh volume in the Star Wars series. The much-hyped film opened Friday across the country. For true fans of the series, this chapter does not disappoint. It offers original Star Wars nostalgia, great humor, action sequences worthy of the genre, a new adorable droid, some new heroes and villains, and some old favorites.

Movie poster for ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens.’ Courtesy Reel Deal Theater

J. J. Abrams was tapped by George Lucas himself to create this film. The younger Abrams made a name for himself Read More

Manhattan Project: ‘Jupiter’ Ep. 210 Discussion

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Los Alamos Historical Society News:
 
 
WGN MANHATTAN PROJET 
 
 
Was there a storm before the test?
 
There were thunderstorms before the test, which raised the threat of cancellation.
 
Unlike in the episode, there were weathermen monitoring the situation and advising leaders on the suitability of the conditions.
 
Jack Hubbard was the chief meteorologist, and on his recommendation the test was postponed from its planned 4:00 a.m. detonation because of rain and lightning.
 
In his journal
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Manhattan Project: ‘Brooklyn’ Ep. 209 Discussion

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Los Alamos Historical Society News:
 
 
WGN MANHATTAN PROJET 
 
Were women allowed at Trinity?
 
In this episode, Helen wasn’t allowed to go to the test site, probably because she is working on Little Boy and not on the gadget.
 
Liza has been at the Trinity site for several episodes, collecting specimens for her research on the biological effects of radioactivity.
 
In real life, there was only one female Division Leader, and she was the only Division Leader not permitted to attend the Trinity Test.
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New Mexico School For The Arts Dance Department Presents Winter Dances 2016

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NMSA News:
 
SANTA FE ― The Dance Department of New Mexico School for the Arts will offer its annual presentation of mixed repertoire, Winter Dances 2016, at the James A. Little Theater, 1060 Cerrillos Road, New Mexico School for the Deaf, in Santa Fe.
 
Four performances will take place: At 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 22; at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 23; and 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 24.
 
Adult Tickets are $10, while student and senior tickets are $5. 
 
For information on purchasing tickets, please visit here.
 
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