Entertainment

Exciting Week Of Films & Family Fun At SALA Event Center

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SALA News:

SALA Event Center is excited to bring the community an action-packed week of films and family-friendly events that promise something for everyone! From cozy pajama mornings to thrilling classics and the latest new releases, our lineup offers diverse entertainment for all ages.

Kick off your Saturday with our special PJ’s and Movies event at 9 a.m., featuring The Addams Family (2019). Bring the kids, wear your favorite pajamas, and settle in for a morning of fun and laughter. Watch as the eccentric Addams family faces off against a reality-TV host while preparing for an unforgettable Read More

Topper Marching Band Shines At 2024 Homecoming

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The 130 member Topper Marching Band under the direction of Steven Illiffk marches onto Sullivan Field Friday evening where they dazzled the crowd during their halftime festivities for the 2024 LAHS Hilltopper Homecoming game against the Del Norte Knights. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The band also provided pep music to the festivities of the night. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Drum major Uxue Sanisinena and two other drum majors directed the band while it was performing on the field. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The band performs their routines to the music of Read More

Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra To Perform Fall Concert

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COMMUNITY News:

The Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra presents an evening of symphonic music at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 at Crossroads Bible Church in Los Alamos.

Tickets are not sold in advance and all are welcome to attend. Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $10. A reception will follow the concert where guests can mingle with the musicians.

The orchestra welcomes its new permanent conductor, William Waag, who also serves as Artistic Director of the Santa Fe Youth Symphony and Music Director of the Santa Fe Community Orchestra.

The program includes works by Beethoven, Amanda Harberg, Read More

Scenes Of 2024 Lucky Ducky Day At Family Strengths

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Scene from the 2024 Lucky Ducky Day held Saturday at Family Strengths Network (FSN) on Orange Street. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

FSN Executive Director Mitsi Pair Willard and Program Coordinator Jen Demas all decked out for dressed for from the 2024 Lucky Ducky Day. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Sophia West paints a little duck on Ellie Cleveland’s cheek at one of the attractions offered at Saturday’s 2024 Lucky Ducky Day. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The big duck race was a favorite attraction during which Jeremiah Brake and Charlie Brake face off for a friendly Read More

LAHS eSports Team Hosting Fundraising Events

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Los Alamos High School eSports Team. Courtesy/LAPS

LAHS News:

The Los Alamos High School eSports Team started off the Fall Season this week. Last Spring the team, Secret City eSports, was ranked the number one program in the United States by USA Today. At the NMAA State Finals in April they came in third overall with all five varsity teams earning medals.

This fall there are three additional teams competing, bringing the total to eight teams competing for LAHS. There are teams for Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Splatoon 3, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Overwatch, Valorant, Rocket League, Hearthstone and Pokémon Read More

Fall Fiesta Returns To Bandelier For 2024

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BANDELIER News:

The community is invited to attend Bandelier National Monument’s popular Fall Fiesta. This year, Fall Fiesta is the weekend of Oct. 12-13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday at the visitor center in Frijoles Canyon.

“This is by far the largest Fall Fiesta event ever at Bandelier,” Superintendent Patrick Suddath said. “We are excited to host so many artisans and demonstrators this year. The experiences, history and artistry of these craftsmen really help to make connections to the people that have ancestral and traditional connections to this place. This is not something Read More

Red River Oktoberfest 2024 Brings German Tradition To The Mountains Oct. 11-13

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RR News:

RED RIVER — Red River will once again come alive with Bavarian spirit as the 19th annual Red River Oktoberfest is set to kick off Oct. 11-13, 2024.

Hosted by the Red River Chamber of Commerce, this event is a beloved tradition that blends German culture with the natural beauty of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

With a range of festivities, Oktoberfest promises to be a lively celebration of food, beer, music, and family-friendly entertainment.

A Taste of Germany in the Heart of Red River

Attendees can expect a delightful mix of authentic German food and locally brewed craft beer, creating Read More

‘A Month Of Art & Culture’ Community-wide Celebration Includes Life Drawing And Jazz At Mesa Public Library

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Scene from the 2023 Life Drawing and Jazz event. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

For the third year in a row, the Los Alamos Public Library will participate in the MainStreet and Creative District sponsored, community-wide celebration of a Month of Art & Culture. This year, the Library celebrates with an “Intro to Life Drawing” program, 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 and a “Life Drawing and Jazz” lounge after hours, 5-7 p.m. Saturday Oct. 5. Both events will take place at Mesa Public Library.

In what has become an annual marquee event, the Mesa Public Library opens the doors after hours, 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Read More

Pajarito Mountain Presents Music In The Mountains Sept. 28

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PAJARITO News:

Get your groove on this Saturday at Pajarito with the sounds of the High Desert Blues Band, with an opening by Reminiscent. This band has a unique mission to serve the youth of New Mexico by donating a portion of their earnings to the Freedom in Music Project, which provides instruments to underprivileged youth.

Beer will not be served at this event, but commemorative Music in the Mountains glasses are available for purchase for $10, with $5 benefitting the Freedom in Music Project.

The lift will be running for the bike park, and you can experience Minute Man, our newest trail! Don’t Read More

City Of Española Centennial Celebration Committee To Host Benefit Pancake Breakfast Sunday Sept. 29

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City Of Española News:

ESPAÑOLA — The City of Española Centennial Celebration Committee has announced its first fundraising event to support the city’s upcoming centennial anniversary celebrations. A pancake breakfast fundraiser will be held 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Beatrice V. Q. Martinez City Senior Center.

Tickets for the breakfast are $10 per person, with free admission for children 6 and under. The event will feature delicious pancakes, a silent auction with a variety of items up for bid, and a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together in support of a shared Read More