Entertainment

Delving Into The Legacy Of J. Robert Oppenheimer: An Evening With Nicholas Lewis, Historian At Los Alamos National Laboratory Aug. 22 At SALA 

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SALA News:

As part of the ongoing Oppenheimer Festival 2024, the SALA Event Center will present an enlightening evening with Nicholas Lewis, Historian at Los Alamos National Laboratory, who will explore the lasting impact of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the visionary mind behind the atomic bomb.

Although Oppenheimer’s directorship at Los Alamos concluded in 1945, his pioneering approach to Big Science continues to influence the Lab’s operations and culture. Nicholas Lewis will offer an in-depth analysis of how Oppenheimer’s leadership and scientific strategies were not only crucial to the Read More

Scenes From Friday Night Concert With Cuarenta Y Cinco

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Headliner Cuarenta Y Cinco perform on stage at the Summer Concert Friday night at Ashley Pond Pond. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Members of Cuarenta Y Cinco Mathew Cordova,  Jorden Baca, Ernie Montoya and Mark Valdez. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Su Grupo Concepto with Gabriello Salazar as the lead singer opening the Summer Concert Friday at AshleyPond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Su Grupo Concepto lead signer Gabriello Salazar leaves the stage to sing to a group of admirers. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene of the crowd dancing and listening Read More

SALA: Films & Events Lineup For Oppenheimer Festival

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SALA News:

This week at the SALA Los Alamos Event Center, the Second Annual Oppenheimer Festival is in full swing, and is bringing a series of powerful and thought-provoking events. After a successful premiere with Larry Sheffield showcasing his third film, The Atomic Rocketeer, and the historic event featuring First We Bombed New Mexico with Lois Lipman, Tina Cordova, and other distinguished guests, the festival continues to offer an array of captivating experiences.

The community is invited to explore these two impactful documentaries that delve into pivotal moments of  local history. Read More

Fall Fiesta 2024 Coming To Valles Caldera Oct. 5-13

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An artisan speaks with visitors at a table about her traditional pottery at the 2023 Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta. Photo by C. Lycopolus/NPS

NPS News:

Jemez Springs – From Oct. 5 through Oct. 13, the National Park Service (NPS) will be hosting the Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta—a time to celebrate the rich natural beauty and cultural heritage of this special volcano. 

Every day of the fiesta will feature ranger-guided programs, special guest speakers, artisans from local tribes and pueblos, cultural demonstrations, and learning activities.

Along with bugling bull elk and glimmering fall colors, Read More

New Mexico Actors Lab Presents Lanford Wilson’s Explosive ‘Burn This’ Opening Sept. 4 In Santa Fe

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New Mexico Actors Lab News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Actors Lab will open its fourth show of the 2024 season Sept. 4 with “Burn This”, which was hailed by the Los Angeles Herald Examiner as American playwright Lanford Wilson’s “masterpiece”. The production, directed by Nicholas Ballas, runs through Sept. 22.

All performances are at NMAL’s permanent home, the Lab Theater at 1213 Parkway Drive in Santa Fe – one block from Meow Wolf. Individual tickets are $35, with discounted tickets at $15 for students, theater, food service and hospitality employees, and limited-seating preview Read More

Governor Partners With Santa Fe Kiwanis To Make Zozobra’s 100th Year Accessible To 5,000 New Mexicans In Need

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Zozobra by Rvaldez4108 at the English Wikipedia

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has partnered with the Santa Fe Kiwanis Club to secure 5,000 tickets for the 100th anniversary of the Burning of Zozobra, ensuring that this historic event remains accessible for local New Mexicans in need.

The Governor’s office distributed 5,000 free tickets to various organizations, including the Cancer Foundation, the Children, Youth and Families Department, Girls Inc., the Housing Trust, local tribal entities, Santa Fe Boys and Girls Club, Santa Fe area schools, Santa Lucia, LLC, Umbrella Read More

Music In The Mountains Brings Bluegrass, Reggae, And More To Pajarito Mountain

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One Love. Courtesy/Pajarito Mountain

Foggy Memory Boys. Courtesy/Pajarito Mountain

Pajarito Mountain News:

Pajarito Mountain presents its Music in the Mountains series this summer and fall, featuring a variety of regional musicians, plus craft breweries pouring on Saturday afternoons. Music starts around noon, and the Pajarito Mountain Cafe will be open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. while lifts to the Pajarito Mountain Bike Park run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

  • Aug. 24, Pajarito presents the Foggy Memory Boys, a Taos base bluegrass band that blurs the lines between traditional bluegrass and more contemporary
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Two Worlds Collide! ‘First We Bombed New Mexico’ Documentary Feature Film At SALA Saturday Aug. 17

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SALA News:

  • The story Oppenheimer leaves out comes to Los Alamos for the Oppenheimer Film Festival

Two Worlds Collide! “First We Bombed New Mexico” documentary feature film will screen Saturday Aug. 17 at SALA Los Alamos Event Center. This red carpet event begins with dinner at 5 p.m. and screening at 6 p.m. followed by a question and answer session.

Details: 

  • Red Carpet event Saturday Aug. 17;
  • Dinner at 5 p.m.;
  • Screening at 6 p.m.;
  • A sizzling Q&A promises to follow!;
  • Nine screenings in all! (check the times);
  • SALA Los Alamos Event Center – 2551 Central Ave.

This compelling award-winning documentary Read More

LALT To Host Auditions For ‘Love, Loss And What I Wore’

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LALT News:
The Los Alamos Little Theatre (LALT) has announced auditions for its November production of Love, Loss, and What I Wore”.
The show, written by Nora and Delia Ephron and directed by Terry Beery, includes roles for seven female-presenting actors and a small singing opportunity at the start of each show.

A reading will be held before auditions to allow interested actors a chance to hear/read the show and get to know the characters. Copies of the script are available for perusal in both the Los Alamos and White Rock public libraries.

The reading and all auditions, including callbacks, are

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