Entertainment

Santa Fe Opera Presents Free Community Film Screenings Of The Elixer Of Love In February And March

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Yaritza Véliz (Adina) performs in The Elixer Of Love. Photo by Curtis Brown for the Santa Fe Opera

SFO News:

SANTA FE — In celebration of the season of love, the Santa Fe Opera invites opera fans and newcomers to enjoy free film screenings of Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love in Albuquerque, Española, Los Alamos and Roswell. Recorded live from the stage of the Santa Fe Opera during the 2024 Season, it’s a timeless tale of love set to some of opera’s best-loved music. Writes Mark Tiarks for the Santa Fe New Mexican, “…The Elixir of Love could be an ideal choice as a first opera for those who are Read More

Los Alamos Arts Council Hosts Two Concerts In February

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LAAC News:

Join the Los Alamos Arts Council for two musical opportunities in the first week of February.

Luca Ciarla Concert:

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music with world-renowned violinist Luca Ciarla. Ciarla, one of the world’s most talented violinists, will be live 6-8 p.m., Feb. 7 at Fuller Lodge. This special performance will showcase Ciarla’s incredible mix of classical, jazz, and world music influences, delivering an evening full of captivating sounds and energy. The intimate setting of Fuller Lodge, with its historic charm, is the perfect place to enjoy Ciarla’s Read More

Santa Fe Desert Chorale To Give Headliner Performance At National Choral Convention March 22

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SFDC News:

SANTA FE — The American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) has invited Santa Fe Desert Chorale to give the closing performance at the 2025 National Conference at 8 p.m. CDT, Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, TX.

The Desert Chorale is honored to have been selected to participate in the 62nd National Conference, which takes place March 18-22, 2025. During “Finale to the Future,” the grand finale concert of the conference, the Chorale will perform an abbreviated version of their 2023 program The American Immigrant Experience, which was well received Read More

Got A Sweet Tooth? Don’t Miss Dems Fun Fundraiser Feb. 8

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Los Alamos Democratic Party News:

Sweet on Dems! Enjoy sweet treats, live music and a chance to connect with local and elected Democrats in a fun, welcoming atmosphere.

Whether attending for the desserts, the conversations, or the community spirit, this event has something for everyone.

Bring friends and family—kids 12 and under get in free! Admission is just $20. Read More

AtomiComedy Returns Feb. 1

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ATOMICOMEDY News:

AtomiComedy, Los Alamos’ local comedy group, returns for a performance 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar Street.

“Queens of AtomiComedy” will feature performances exclusively by female comics from Los Alamos, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque. Despite the exclusive gender of the performers, those of the male or any in-between persuasion are welcomed to the audience and will be sure to enjoy the evening, although they may want to use protection.

Tickets are $15 and available at the door or online at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/atomicomedy-2

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Review: Los Alamos Little Theatre Proves Even The Ordinary Can Be … Extraordinary!

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Actors, writers & directors from ‘The 8x10s (Snappy Name to Come)’ gather for a photo. Courtesy/LALT

Review by KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Everyone has a story to tell. Embedded in the hours that make up a day and all its mundane activities there are tales to tell.

The Los Alamos Little Theatre proves this in its “The 8x10s (Snappy Name to Come)”, which opened last weekend. Eight plays, penned by local and area playwrights, share some great stories; each told in just 10 minutes. From the most conventional circumstances: grocery shopping, baking bread or Read More

Scenes From Martin Luther King Jr Day Celebration In New Mexico State Capitol Rotunda

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From left, Ceci Tadfor, Linda Jones and Tauz Tamupovi sing ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ led by Malcom Morgan-Petty at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at the New Mexico State Capitol Rotunda on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Photo by Gabriela Campos/The Santa Fe New Mexican
Keynote speaker Sandra Session-Robertson, vice president of development and donor relations at Santa Fe Community Foundation, looks up toward the glass ceiling of the Capitol Rotunda before speaking at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Photo by Gabriela Campos/The Santa Fe New Mexican
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Happening Week Of Jan. 20, 2025 At SALA Event Center

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SALA News:

SALA Event Center unveils an action-packed schedule of events and films happening this week, offering something for everyone. From world-class theater performances to cinematic classics, SALA continues to bring entertainment and community engagement to Los Alamos.

National Theater Live: Hamlet

On Thursday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. experience Benedict Cumberbatch’s stunning portrayal
of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy, Hamlet. Presented by the Los Alamos Arts Council, this
critically acclaimed production delves into themes of revenge, intrigue and moral conflict.

New Reels: Read More

Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos, Jan. 6, 2025

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BRIDGE News:

Here was a potential slam hand from our Jan. 6 game. Before reviewing the bidding and play, try to visualize how the bidding might proceed, and then how the hand should be played.

Board 8: West was the dealer; Nobody was vulnerable.

 

 

*Waiting bid, tell me more
**22-24 HCP, balanced hand
***Stayman, asking for a 4-card major
****Ace asking
*****0 or 4 Aces (obviously 0)
******Do you have the spade Queen?
*******Yes, and the diamond King

The bidding can go a number of ways, depending on the partnership. After two passes, East opens with 2♣, West is likely to respond either 2♦ Read More