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LA Mountaineers Potpourri/Holiday Party Dec. 16

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Jason Halladay stands on top of the Great Potato in New Mexico. Courtesy photo

LA MOUNTAINEERS News:

Canyoneering in Moab, rafting the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, climbing the Snake Dike in Yosemite, skiing the Canterbury Club Ski Fields in New Zealand, climbing the Via Ferratas in Europe, and climbing the Great Potato in New Mexico: a “potpourri” of exciting, diverse adventures by the Los Alamos Mountaineers will be featured in this month’s club meeting.

The annual Mountaineers Potpourri is 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.16 at Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos.

Potpourri is a medley, consisting Read More

LALT Announces Auditions For Lions In Illyria

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LALT News:
 
The Los Alamos Little Theatre announces auditions for Lions in Illyria, by Robert Kauzlaric, directed by Jess Cullinan and produced by John Cullinan.
 
Schedule:
 
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2-4 p.m. or Monday, Dec. 14, 7-9 p.m. (attend either)
Callbacks: Tuesday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m.
At the Little Theatre Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar St. 
 
This play is an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night for all ages, starring animals. Separated from her brother by a storm
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Luminaria Walk Brightens Local Stables Sunday

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Marshmallow roasters enjoy a luminaria fire Sunday at the Los Alamos Stables during the annual Luminaria Walk, which features farolitos and luminarias, hayrides, hot drinks and treats furnished by stable owners. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Hayriders take in the lights. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Farolitos light up the night Sunday at the Los Alamos Stables. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Holiday lights line the Los Alamos Stables. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Louie the miniature mule in holiday finery.
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Scenes From Winterfest 2015

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It was a crisp winter day on Winterfest Saturday. The many events brought out a big crowd to celebrate the season. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Youngsters crowd around Santa at CB FOX Saturday. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
A young man ponders his Christmas wish. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Santa and his pal Samantha, who stepped out from behind the CB FOX candy counter to chat. Santa shared the secret information that his middle name is Bob with Sam and the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Cipriano
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2015 Holiday Lights Parade Winners Announced

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The annual Holiday Lights Parade on Central Avenue was delayed for about 40 minutes this evening while police removed a parked vehicle without license plates parked along the parade route near the Los Alamos Post Office, but the wait didn’t dampen the spirits of these young audience members. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
The First Place winning float by New Beginnings Fellowship featured a snow machine, smoking chimney, costumed riders, music and more. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Riders on the New Beginnings float. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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DALA’s Nutcracker On The Hill Draws Full House

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Bryan Jenkins and Melina Burnside as Cavalier and the Sugar Plum Fairy in Nutcracker on the Hill 2015 opened Friday evening, with more performances at 2 p.m. today and Sunday in Duane Smith Auditorium. Photo by Scott Doebling
 
DALA’s Nutcracker on the Hill 2015 opened Friday evening to a packed house and ended with a standing ovation at Duane Smith Auditorium. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Scene from Friday’s opening of DALA’s Nutcracker on the Hill 2015. Matinee performances are at 2 p.m. today and Sunday in Duane Smith Auditorium. Photo by
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Los Alamos Winterfest Schedule: Saturday, Dec. 5

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Festive buck at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/LACC

CHAMBER News:

The Los Alamos Winterfest Schedule for today includes:

Kiwanis of Los Alamos Breakfast with Santa

  • 7-11 a.m. at Betty Ehart Senior Center

11th Annual Children’s Christmas Bazaar

  • 9 a.m. to noon at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church

Annual Crèche Show

  • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Los Alamos LDS Church, 1967 18th St.

Annual Earth Treasure Show

  • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Masonic Temple, 15th and Canyon

Arts/Crafts & Stories for all Ages

  • 10 a.m. to noon at Mesa Public Library

Fuller Lodge Holiday Open House

  • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • 10 a.m. Chamisa Sing Sations
  • 10:45 
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Go Nuts For New ‘Nutcracker On The Hill’

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Scientists at Fuller Lodge during ‘Nutcracker on the Hill.’ Photo by Scott Doebling
 
The Spy (Jonathan Guise) gets away with secret plans. Photo by Scott Doebling
 
Review by KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post

“The Nutcracker” is everywhere. Of course there is the ballet but there also are books, movies and countless merchandise. You hear the “Nutcracker Suite” piped through shopping mall sound systems and see Clara and her Nutcracker Prince everywhere. While this is all a testament to the classic story’s popularity, the bombardment of “The Nutcracker” can dull Read More

Los Alamos Winterfest Schedule: Friday, Dec. 4

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Oppie and Groves show Christmas spirit. Courtesy/LACC

CHAMBER News:

Today’s Los Alamos Winterfest Schedule includes:

Annual Crèche Show

  • 2-7:30 p.m. at Los Alamos LDS Church, 1967 18th St.

Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert

  • 7 p.m. at Crossroads Bible Church

Dance Arts Los Alamos Presents Nutcracker on “The Hill”

  • 7 p.m. at Duane Smith Auditorium
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Sangre de Christo Chorale Presents Winter Concert

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Sangre de Christo Chorale Artistic Director Andrew Schmidt. Courtesy photo

Music News:

Celebrate the splendor and majesty of winter in New Mexico with choral music of the season performed by the Sangre de Cristo Chorale.  Enjoy works spanning three centuries sung in five languages by composers Franz Joseph Haydn, Francis Poulenc, Arvo Pärt, Bob Chilcott, and many more.

The Sangre de Cristo Chorale has been singing in Santa Fe and Los Alamos for 38 years. This year the 52 singers in the Chorale are honored to include eight apprentices from three high schools – Santa Fe High, Pojoaque High Read More