Entertainment

Barbershop Chorus Extravaganza ‘Celebrate The 60s’ Oct. 25 In Los Alamos And Oct. 26 In Santa Fe

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The Lasses and Lads of Enchantment, along with the Santa Fe Harmonizers paying tribute Sunday to the staff and volunteers of the Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Humane Society. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

The annual Barbershop Chorus Extravaganza, “Celebrate the 60s” is scheduled this year for Oct. 25 in Los Alamos and Oct. 26 in Santa Fe.

Last Sunday, the Lasses and Lads of Enchantment, along with the Santa Fe Harmonizers paid tribute to the staff and volunteers of the Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Humane Society.

Their annual Paw-ty allows everyone to meet and enjoy a BBQ with raffle prizes. Two Read More

LAPS Foundation Joins Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op To Host 4th Annual ‘Hillhopper Homecoming’ Event Sept. 28

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The LA Hill  Stompers perform at a previous ‘Hillhopper Homecoming’ at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op in Central Park Square. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation

LAPS Foundation News:

Homecoming is this weekend! LAPS Foundation is excited to join Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op to host the 4th annual “Hillhopper Homecoming”. While high school students are enjoying the homecoming dance on Saturday night, alumni of Los Alamos High School and LAPS staff are invited to Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op, 5-7:30 p.m. for a relaxing evening of beer, tacos and live music. Come and visit with old friends and the teachers who made Read More

Española Valley Chamber’s Fall Festival At Northern Oct. 26

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EVCC News:

Espanola Valley Chamber of Commerce (EVCC) will host its second annual Fall Festival on Saturday,  Oct. 26 at Northern New Mexico College. More than 1,000 people attended last year’s fiesta and the Chamber is hoping for even more people this year.

Daytime activities include:

  • Costume contests;
  • Pet costume contests;
  • Free pumpkin painting;
  • Vendors;
  • DJ;
  • Community partners;
  • Activity booths;
  • Games;
  • Raffles; and
  • More.

The Trunk or Treat event is going to be epic along with lots of surprises this year. Vendors are still needed. Sign up for the Trunk Or Treat event by calling or texting Read More

Santa Fe Pro Musica And New Mexico Museum Of Art Present Halloween Organ Concert At St. Francis Auditorium Oct. 30

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Pro Musica virtuoso David Solem creates improvised accompaniment on the St. Francis Auditorium Frederick R. Haas pipe organ at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30. CourtesySFPM

SFPM News:

SANTA FE — This October, Pro Musica and the New Mexico Museum of Art collaborate to bring Santa Fe the ultimate Halloween experience. For the 1922 silent film, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, Pro Musica virtuoso David Solem creates improvised accompaniment on the St. Francis Auditorium Frederick R. Haas pipe organ.

Nosferatu is a German adaptation of Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula and is Read More

Review: Want To Hear A Good Story? Go See LALT’s ‘Beowulf And The Bard’!

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Beowulf (Collin McDowell), left, and the bard (Patrick Webb) are comedy gold in the Los Alamos Little Theater’s production of ‘Beowulf and the Bard’. Photo by Thomas Graves

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Little Theatre’s latest production, “Beowulf and the Bard” has all the components of a great story. There’s fighting. There are heroes. There are monsters. There is a hint of romance. There are peanuts.

Furthermore, the play has a great foundation; its characters and story line follow the Old English epic poem “Beowulf”. The poem, which Read More

Los Alamos Duplicate Bridge Club: Sept. 11 Game

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Bridge News:

This is the first in a series of columns on local bridge bidding and play.

The hands displayed have been bid and played in the Los Alamos Duplicate Bridge Club.

Below is one of the 21 hands played in the Sept. 11 game.

Before reviewing the bidding and play, try to visualize how the bidding might proceed, and then how the hand should be played.

North was the dealer.

Opening bids in a major generally promise 5+ cards. Holding at least 13 points, North opens with 1♠. South, with 9 points and 3-card spade support, bids 2♠. As there is not enough strength to bid game, this ends the auction.

East’s Read More

LAAC Presents Schedule Of 2024 Fall Events

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LAAC News: 
Fall is a busy time for the Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC). For a robust and updated list, visit the events page at https://www.losalamosartscouncil.org/events-2-1. 
Schedule:

Wednesday, Oct. 2 Daytime Performance:

  • Local favorites Black Mesa Brass Quintet will perform noon to 1 p.m. at the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center. This performance is part of the Daytime Performance Series sponsored by LAAC.

Friday, Oct. 4 Art Opening:

  • Local artists Janet Montoya and Gloria Sharp will open their show in the Portal gallery at the Fuller Lodge Art Center. There will be a reception 5-7
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Los Alamos Choral Society Invites All Singers To Join Them

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The Los Alamos Choral Society begins its 2024 Fall season Tuesday, Sept. 24. Courtesy/LACS

Los Alamos Choral Society News:

The Los Alamos Choral Society invites all interested singers to join them for their 2024-25 season. The Los Alamos Choral Society is a volunteer choral group that has been singing in Los Alamos since November 1943.

They encourage anyone, regardless of age or musical background, who enjoys singing and seriously wants to participate in the production of choral music, to join the choral society.

Join in the challenge and thrill of performing the great works of classical and Read More