Entertainment

Say ‘I Love You’ With A Song This Valentines Day

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The Lasses and Lads of Enchantment. Photo by Thomas Graves Photography

COMMUNITY News:

The Lasses and Lads of Enchantment are warming up for their annual delivery of singing valentines. Several quartets from the chorus will be trekking throughout the community Feb. 14 to surprise loved ones, bosses, co-workers, and community members with impromptu performances.

Three Nice Guys, Note-able Whimsy, and additional quartets stand at the ready to provide sweet songs to individuals and groups both big and small. Last year, found one quartet at the home of someone who fell ill and was unable to receive Read More

LALT To Host Reading For ‘Copenhagen’ Tuesday Feb. 4

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LALT News:

The Los Alamos Little Theatre (LALT) announces a table read and auditions for its May production, Copenhagen. This show is an exploration of historical characters from the Manhattan Project era.

A table read begins 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, in the Green Room of the Performing Arts Center (a.k.a. Little Theatre, 1670 Nectar St.). The reading is a chance to become familiar with the show and characters. Light refreshments will be provided.

Auditions are 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 and 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Performing Arts Center. For more information, or to schedule an alternative audition Read More

Celebrate Your Valentine With Two Unique Events At PEEC

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Nebula Heart. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) announces two upcoming events celebrating Valentine’s Day at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Whether in search of a fun night out with friends or a romantic experience under the stars, PEEC has something special in store.

Galentines Movie Night – The Devil Wears Prada

  • When: 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13
  • Where: Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium, 2600 Canyon Road
  • Admission: $8 per person

Celebrate your gals and pals this Galentine’s Day with a special screening of The Devil Wears Prada! Enjoy a dessert bar Read More

High Desert Winds Celebrates Black History Month Feb. 23

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Dr. Jan Gaynor, High Desert Winds Santa Fe’s Artistic Director & Principal Conductor. Courtesy/High Desert Winds Santa Fe

MUSIC News:

Celebrate Black History Month with the High Desert Winds Santa Fe and the NAACP at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 23, at St. Francis Auditorium in the New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 Palace Ave.

Under guest conductor Ricardo Hernandez, the performance will feature the music of Black composers – Scott Joplin, Florence Price, Omar Thomas and more! Special thanks to the Santa Fe chapter of the NAACP for their concert sponsorship.

Admission is FREE with donations Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: Feb. 7-13, 2025

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PAC 8 News:

PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.

For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.

PAC 8 Television schedule for Feb. 7-13, 2025:

Friday, Feb. 7, 2025

  • 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 2-04–25
  • 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 6 p.m. — Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast – Los Alamos County
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Los Alamos Family Council’s Movie Night Features Classic ‘Singin’ In The Rain’ & Dinner Tuesday Feb. 11 At SALA

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‘Singin’ in the Rain’ is a 1952 American musical romantic comedy film directed and choreographed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, starring Kelly, Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds, and featuring Jean Hagen, Millard Mitchell, Rita Moreno and Cyd Charisse in supporting roles. It offers a lighthearted depiction of Hollywood in the late 1920s, with the three stars portraying performers caught up in the transition from silent films to ‘talkies’. Courtesy/LAFC

COMMUNITY News:

There’s Rain in the Forecast! It may be warm and sunny today, but the Los Alamos Family Council promises there will Read More

‘Mardi Gras In The Mountains 2025’ In Red River

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Red River News:

RED RIVER – The vibrant town of Red River is thrilled to announce the 33rd annual Mardi Gras In The Mountains, set to take place from Feb. 27 to March 4.

This year’s festivities embrace the theme “Superheroes”, inviting attendees to celebrate the spirit of heroism amidst the enchanting winter landscape.

Event Highlights:

Thursday, Feb. 27:

  • Pre-Parade Kickoff Reception: Join the Krewes for music, refreshments and hors d’oeuvres 6-7 p.m.  at Yesterday’s Diner.
  • Thursday Night Parade: The parade starts at 7 p.m. at Yesterday’s Diner and ends at the Motherlode Saloon. Spectators
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DWI Planning Council To Host Winter Festival Feb. 27

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos DWI Planning Council is hosting a Winter Festival 4:30-8:30 p.m., Feb. 27, at SALA Event Center. The event is an 18+ substance-free event with music, food trucks, movies, games and mocktails. Entry and activities are free, and the food and mocktails will be available for purchase by attending vendors.

The night will include many activities for community members 18 and over to enjoy. In the dance room, DJ PET will be providing the tunes; two movies will be shown in two different theaters starting at 5:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. Samizdat Bookstore will be in the fourth room providing Read More

Cinema Cindy Reviews Oscar Nominations

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By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
Los Alamos

Nominations for the Oscars were announced Feb. 23, the announcement delayed by a week due to the fires raging around Los Angeles County. The delay gave more time to local members, dealing with the fires and their aftermath, to view and nominate their favorite films of the year. The Academy noted that this year’s Oscar ceremony will honor Los Angeles area residents for their resilience, and local services for their support, in the wake of the wildfires.

In case you are unfamiliar with the annual buzz, let me note here that the Oscars are the long-awaited and much debated Read More