Entertainment
Los Alamos Community Winds Shines Spotlight On Under-represented Composers At March 8 Concert
Los Alamos Community Winds rehearsing recently in the Los Alamos High School band room for its upcoming concert ‘Treasure Trove’ set for 7 p.m. Sunday at Crossroads Bible Church. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Community Winds rehearsing recently for its upcoming concert ‘Treasure Trove’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Like any art medium, classical music has its megastars, its blockbuster composers and then there are those who undeservedly fall through the spotlight’s cracks. Not anymore; Read More
Exciting Week At SALA Event Center
SALA News:
SALA Los Alamos is bringing another dynamic week of entertainment, culture, and community engagement from March 3-9. With a mix of blockbuster films, special screenings, and engaging local events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
What’s Happening This Week:
Monday, March 3
- Summit Garden Club – Join us in growing something new! A perfect opportunity to connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts.
- 1:30 p.m.
Monday & Friday
- Feldenkrais: Folding Class – A movement-based workshop designed to enhance relaxation and mobility.
- Monday – 11 a.m.
- Friday – 6:30
2025 Los Alamos Film And Culture Festival Wraps Up
Films onscreen at the 2025 LAFCF. Courtesy photo
Filmmaker Mario Ghabali, director of the Lebanese film, ‘Far From It’ during a Q&A with the audience at last weekend’s 2025 LAFCF. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
A small group of resolute board members, sponsors, vendors and volunteers came together last weekend to give Los Alamos another signature event – the second annual Film and Cultural Festival (LAFCF).
Twenty short films, documentaries and features were viewed and winners were selected from both a national and international pool. LAFCF President Sandy Jones said she Read More
Clay Walker To Perform At New Mexico State Fair Sept. 13
NMSF News:
The New Mexico State Fair is excited to announce that tickets for country music star Clay Walker’s performance at the 2025 New Mexico State Fair are on sale now! This concert is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, following the Chevron PRCA Rodeo.
Walker, with multi-platinum sales, 11 chart-topping hits and 40 singles on the charts, continues to captivate audiences over 30 years into his career with hits such as “If I Could Make a Living” and “She Won’t Be Lonely Long”. His latest album, Texas to Tennessee, shot up the charts to No. 1 on the iTunes Country Music Charts.
Purchasing a Read More
New Zozobra Scratchers At Meow Wolf’s Adulti-Verse: Zozobra Celebration March 6
MEOW WOLF News:
SANTA FE — The Zozobra Team and the New Mexico Lottery are teaming up to unveil the brand-new Zozobra Scratchers at a special edition of Meow Wolf’s monthly 21+ night, Adulti-verse: Zozobra Celebration, presented by New Mexico Lottery.
This 21+ event at Meow Wolf Santa Fe, 1352 Rufina Circle, Santa Fe, takes place Thursday, March 6, 2025, starting at 6 p.m. The three iconic New Mexico organizations will offer an unforgettable night dedicated to Old Man Gloom with giveaways, face painters, plus immersive art and live band karaoke entertainment inside the exhibit.
“New Mexico’s Read More
Community Invited To Free Pancake Supper March 4
Jan McDonald Brass Quintet with Bruce Letellier, Jeremy Best, Jerry Morzinski, Bruce Warren, Jan McDonald. Courtesy photo
Mardi Gras masks at 2024 Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper. Photo by Nancy Coombs
COMMUNITY News:
Join Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church at 3900 Trinity Drive for their free Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 4. Community members are invited to enjoy good food and fellowship while enjoying some New Orleans style jazz performed by Jan McDonald and his brass quintet between 5:30-6:30 p.m.
There will be plain pancakes as well as gluten-free, Read More
School Of Rock Family Movie Night March 7
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos Middle School PTO is hosting School Of Rock family movie night fundraiser from 6-8 p.m., Friday March 7 at SALA Event Center.
Doors open at 5:40 p.m. Tickets are $9 in advance at tinyurl.com/LAMSrock or $10 at the door.
Important Notes:
- PTO is not providing childcare; elementary-aged children must attend with someone 16 or older.
- We are looking for 8-12 parent volunteers to chaperone. Sign up here to join us!
The Santa Fe Opera’s Award-winning Podcast ‘Key Change’ Launches Sixth Season March 12
Graphic by Dylan Crouch/for Santa Fe Opera
SFO News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Opera’s (SFO) award-winning podcast Key Change launches its sixth season March 12. Host and SFO Manager of Programs & Partnerships Anna Garcia is joined by new co-host Olga Perez Flora for an eight-episode season that focuses on nurturing young artists through SFO programs to develop thriving careers in the arts.
During the last five seasons of conversations with artists, creators, educators, collaborators and audiences, Key Change has explored profound questions — how do we reimagine opera to reflect the current Read More
2025 Los Alamos Film And Culture Festival Award Winners
Los Alamos Film and Culture Festival team members Yuri Findlay and Sandy Jones showing off one of the awards created by machinist/fabricator Richard Ronquillo of Rich Welding, LLC. Los Alamos County is a Gold Sponsor of the second annual Los Alamos Film and Culture Festival held last weekend at SALA and featured many national and international films. Award winners announced so far include Best Feature Film – Ultimate Citizens (From United States), Best Short Film – Vasomotor Rhinitis (from Country of Georgia), Best Documentary – Sergio Dondoli’s Happy Life (from United Read More