Entertainment

Charlotte Keefe’s Tribute to Frances Perkins at Toolshed Theatre Friday

July 24, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Charlotte Keefe as Frances Perkins, the first woman to serve in the Presidential Cabinet. Courtesy photo

Staff Report

“If A Door Opens, A Journey With Frances Perkins,” written and performed by Charlotte Keefe will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 26 at the Toolshed Theatre in Dixon.

The play is a tribute to one of the most important and influential women in the United States. Despite her incredible legacy of accomplishments, she is little known. That is why “If A Door Opens” is such an important play.

The play gives insight into this incredible woman through a series of stories that informs Read More

Scribble Works Reviews: ‘DESPICABLE ME 2’

July 23, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Naftali Burakovsky, left, and Lorenzo Venneri

Scribble Works Reviews

By LORENZO VENNERI and NAFTALI BURACOVSKY

DESPICABLE ME 2: Funny, Stupid, and Quite Good

Despicable Me 2, directed by animation heavyweights Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin, follows the story of the villain-turned-father Gru (Steve Carell.) Gru’s adventure to defeat a new supervillain and discover love along the way is both hilarious and enjoyable to watch.

Since this is an animated comedy, we can’t look at it as anything more. There is little to criticize, and although Despicable Me 2 is certainly not an excellent addition Read More

Couples Gather at Friday’s Summer Concert

July 22, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Jeannie Bridge dances with her friend Frank Krawczyk. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Firefighter Cari Mace with her boyfriend Jon Shroyer. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Dr. Merry McIntyre with her friend Louie Martinez. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

A couple snuggles against the evening breeze. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Cindy and John Hollabaugh share a dance. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

A couple of Paula Nelson fans. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Ron Crotzer dances with his daughter Sarah, 11. Photo by Carol Read More

Unleash Your Inner Cowboy on Wild West Weekend

July 22, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

A young buckaroo gets up close and personal with a lasso. Photo by Cheron Bayna Ryan

NMHM News:

SANTA FE—Immerse yourself in cowboy culture Aug. 9-11 at the New Mexico History Museum’s Wild West Weekend, a special event celebrating the exhibition Cowboys Real and Imagined.

Cowboy musicians and poets join trick ropers, saddle makers, silversmiths and more to provide three days of hands-on fun for the whole family. The events are free; the exhibition is by regular admission (Sundays free to New Mexico residents, Friday evenings free to everyone, children 16 and under free daily.)

“We’ve seen Read More

Beer Fiesta Saturday at Pajarito Mountain

July 21, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

‘Canes of Power’ Showing at Bandelier July 20

July 16, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Three Laguna Canes. Photo by Silver Bullet Productions at Laguna Pueblo

BANDELIER News:

Saturday, July 20 at noon, Bandelier will present the very special documentary, “Canes of Power” in the theater at the park Visitor Center.

In 1864, President Abraham Lincoln presented silver-headed ebony canes to the Governors of the 19 New Mexico Pueblos to recognize their authority, sovereignty, and relationship with the Federal government. Similar canes had been presented by the government of Spain in 1620 and that of Mexico in 1821.

Narrated by actor Wes Studi, the Silver Bullet Productions

Three-Day Fiestas de Taos Slated for July 19-21

July 15, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Children in costume for Fiestas de Taos. Courtesy photo

Staff Report:

TAOS—Voted by locals as Taos News’ 2013 “best annual event in Taos County,” Fiestas de Taos revives a centuries-old celebration of Taos, New Mexico’s culture, history and traditions with weekend long events July 19–21 in Taos Plaza.

Known originally as Fiesta de Santa Ana y Santiago, Fiestas de Taos (Taos Fiestas) is a community celebration honoring the two Catholic patron saints of Taos – St. Anne (Santa Ana) and St. Yago (Santiago), celebrated in Taos since the 1600s.

One of the biggest annual summer events in Taos, Fiestas Read More

Fun Flies at Friday’s Summer Concert

July 13, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Community members waved balloons and kids to the music of the West Africa Highlife Band at Friday’s summer concert at Ashley Pond. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

The music of the West Africa Highlife Band drew audience members to dance at Friday’s summer concert at Ashley Pond. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

West Africa Highlife Band. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

West African bass player. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Kids play with light sticks at the concert. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Sumo Robots Rumble at the Hive Saturday

July 12, 2013 by Submitted by CSTadmin

Staff Report

The Hive is holding its first ever Mini-Sumo Robot Rumble starting at noon Saturday, July 13 and continuing until there is a winner. The public is invited to visit the Hive and watch the competition. The Hive is at 134 N.M. 4, in White Rock just east of Metzger's Do it Best Hardware.

Mini-Sumo Robots are electronic gadgets that are fun to build and program without extensive technical knowledge. The Hive plans to offer more Mini-Sumo Robot building classes along with Arduino Microprocessor instruction. The Hive will periodically hold Mini-Sumo Robot battle competitions, Read More

Beautiful Chamber Music & Decadent Desserts Equal One Sweet Deal at Summertime Coffeehouse!

July 11, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Cellist Joel Becktell and Violinist and violist Kay Newnam will perform at the Summertime Coffeehouse. Courtesy photo

LAAC News:

What could be better than spending an evening listening to beautiful chamber music? How about if desserts were thrown into the mix? Now that is one sweet deal!

The Los Alamos Arts Council presents the Summertime Coffeehouse July 20 at Fuller Lodge. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and music begins at 8:15 p.m. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at CB FOX.

Seating is limited so people are encouraged to purchase their tickets as soon as possible.

Violinist and viola player Kay Read More