Entertainment

Scenes From Preview Performance Of LAHS Olions A Midsummer Nights Dream Steampunk Shakespeare!

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Scenes from LAHS Olions preview performance of A Midsummer Nights Dream. Steampunk Shakespeare! Thursday at Duane Smith Auditorium. Performances continue this weekend only including today at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and available at the door. Photo by Ryn Herrmann 

Members of the LAHS Olions cast of  A Midsummers Nights Dream. Steampunk Shakespeare! Photo by Ryn Herrmann

Members of the LAHS Olions cast of  A Midsummers Nights Dream. Steampunk Shakespeare! Photo by Ryn Herrmann

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When Is Star Wars Day?

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Star Wars Princess Leia and Wookie. Courtesy photo

MPL News:

Does the phrase “May the Fourth be with you” ring a bell? Star Wars Day is traditionally celebrated on May the Fourth, but the Library is celebrating 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 3 with the original Star Wars movie, games and trivia.

The movie will be shown 1-3 p.m. in the upstairs meeting rooms at Mesa Public Library (MPL). The film showing will be followed by games and trivia in the Rotunda, also upstairs at Mesa Public Library.

Star Wars movie poster. Courtesy image

When George Lucas introduced Star Wars to the world in 1977, his intention was Read More

Filming For ‘Longmire’ Underway At Valles Caldera

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This familiar yellow and black sign spotted this morning is guiding actors and production crews through town to a film site for ‘Longmire’ at the Valles Caldera. Photo by Judith Stauber

Staff Report

Signs with the letters “LM” are posted around the area as filming is underway for “Longmire”, the hour-long drama series from Warner Horizon Television.

Los Alamos Film Liaison Kelly Stewart told the Los Alamos Daily Post this morning that filming is taking place at the Valles Caldera for about two days. Staging for the production’s vehicles and equipment Read More

This Week At The Reel Deal

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By JIM O’DONNELL
Reel Deal Theater

This Friday we are opening, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Monkey Kingdom, and While We’re Young. Monkey Kingdom is getting 93 percent favorable reviews. It is a must see for kids and is entertaining for any age. Don’t miss this one-week only showing of this wonderful Disney film. The Age of Adaline, will hold for another week. Furious 7, Woman in Gold, and Paul Blart 2, will end this Thursday.

Movie poster for ‘Age of Ultron.’ Courtesy/Reel Deal Theater

 Avengers: Age of Ultron: When Tony Stark jumpstarts a dormant peacekeeping program, Read More

LAHS Olions Present A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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LAHS News:

This weekend Los Alamos High School presents its annual spring production: A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

It is Shakespeare done in a steampunk style! It will take place at Duane Smith Auditorium, and is the student’s last production of the year.

  • Preview Thursday April 30 at 7 p.m.
  • Opening Friday May 1 at 7 p.m.
  • Saturday May 2 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Sunday May 3 at 2 p.m.
  • Ticket Prices: Adults $12, Students $10, Preview $5

For more information, contact Rosemary Vigil at 505.500.5983. Read More

Barranca Bobcat Bonanza Carnival Friday

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Superintendent Gene Schmidt prepares for another dunking at the 2014 Bobcat Bonanza. Courtesy photo
 
2014 Bobcat Bonanza basket. Courtesy photo
 

LAPS News:

Will you be the first to dunk new school Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus?

You’ll have your chance at the second annual Bobcat Bonanza carnival 4:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, at Barranca Mesa Elementary School, 57 Loma del Escolar

In addition to the dunk tank, the event will feature food, carnival games, bouncy houses, a silent auction, entertainment, and much more. All ages are invited to join in the fun.

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Revisiting ‘The Civil War’ – Learn How Ken Burns’ Groundbreaking Series Was Made At Talk May 8

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Film Editor/Post-Production Supervisor Paul Barnes. Courtesy photo

NMHM News:

SANTA FE — The 1990 release of The Civil War, a nine-part documentary, not only brought new attention to the nation’s greatest crisis, but also revolutionized the art form.

Film editor and post-production supervisor Paul Barnes worked hand-in-hand with Ken Burns on the series, which earned numerous awards. The two have since made other landmark documentaries.

Friday, May 8, at 6 p.m., Barnes will show re-cut clips from The Civil War to detail their experience and describe how

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LALO Auditions For Young Frankenstein Musical May 2-3

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LALO News:

Los Alamos Light Opera will hold auditions May 2-3 for the October 2015 musical production of Young Frankenstein.

Audition Dates for Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein:

Singers: Saturday, May 2 (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.)

Location: Los Alamos Little Theater
1670 Nectar St.

Dancers: Sunday, May 3 (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
Location: Dance Arts Los Alamos
111 Longview Dr. in White Rock

Callbacks: Saturday, May 9 (Time TBD)

For general inquiries, email youngfrank2015@gmail.com, click here or visit Facebook here. Read More

This Week At The Reel Deal

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By JIM O’DONNELL
Reel Deal Theater

This Friday we are opening The Age of Adaline.

Furious 7, Woman in Gold, and Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 will hold for another week. The Longest Ride will end this Thursday.

At 7 p.m. Thursday, April 30 we will open the highly anticipated Avengers: Age of Ultron. The Disney film Monkey Kingdom which has been getting great reviews will open on Friday, May 1. The Water Diviner, Ex Machina, and Danny Collins are on our short list to open as soon as we can.

Movie Poster for “The Age of Adaline.’ Courtesy/Reel Deal Theater

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Heinrich Tours Movie Set At Kirtland, Highlights N.M. Film Industry / Military Installations Partnerships

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

  • Military Equitable Reimbursement Act–signed into law–ensures New Mexico remains top destination for movie and TV productions

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, highlighted the partnership between New Mexico’s film industry and military installations earlier this month while touring the production set for a new film from Paramount Pictures starring Tina Fey, Margot Robbie, and Martin Freeman, currently being filmed at Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB) in Albuquerque.

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