Entertainment

2024 New Mexico State Fair To Offer Park And Ride Services

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NMSF News:

The New Mexico State Fair has added park and ride services for the 2024 State Fair event to help ease traffic and congestion during prime hours at the Fair.

Park and ride busses will pick up fairgoers at Coronado Center on Saturdays and Sundays only (Sept. 7-8 and Sept. 14-15).

“We want to make getting to the Fair as easy and seamless as possible so you spend less time in traffic and more time enjoying everything the State Fair has to offer,” Fair General Manager Dan Mourning said. “Not only does park and ride provide expedited transportation into the Fair, but you have the added benefit of Read More

SALA Los Alamos Event Center To Host Captivating Lineup Of Films And Events For Oppenheimer Festival Aug. 15-18

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SALA News:

The SALA Event Center announced a captivating lineup of films and events this week as part of the ongoing Oppenheimer Festival.

Aug. 15 to Aug. 18, movie enthusiasts and history buffs alike are invited to immerse themselves in an exciting program featuring new releases, premieres, classic films and engaging discussions.

Festival Highlights:

Oppenheimer Festival:

  • New Reels:
    • Oppenheimer: Screenings at 1 p.m. & 6 p.m., Thursday and Friday, at 1 p.m., Saturday, and at 2 p.m., Sunday
    • Atomic Rocketeer: Showing at 1 p.m. & 7 p.m., Thursday through Saturday and at 2 p.m., Sunday
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Scenes Of Operation Rewind Headlining Summer Concert 

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Operation Rewind headlines the Summer Concert Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Operation Rewind is a sensational five-piece tribal band hailing from the enchanting High Country of New Mexico with a passion for music. The Los Alamos Summer Concert Series is produced by the Los Alamos County Community Services Department and Sancre Productions. The Operation Rewind concert was sponsored by PPC Solar. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Meet the band, Aaron Jaramillo on rhythm guitar, Robert Valdez on bass guitar, Jorden Vaughn on drums, singer Drew Towles and Oliver Renard on lead guitar. Read More

Party To Go! Is Still For Sale

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By VaLynn Purvis
Party To Go!

Aloha Los Alamos/White Rock! Did you miss us this summer? We sure missed you!! Party To Go! is still for sale. 

We love that Cloud 5 Jumpers from Rio Rancho filled in at the Los Alamos Summer Concerts this summer! 

But we’re still hoping someone will buy the business and keep the fun going! We can give you guaranteed business with the summer concerts, community events, county events, work parties, schools, churches, birthday parties!

It’s a seasonal business with winters off. You can stay local, or expand your area.

The business comes with:

  • Trailer (The trailer is 102x20x7,
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SALA Announces Oppenheimer Festival Explorer Card

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SALA News:

SALA Los Alamos Event Center is introducing the Festival Explorer Card, a fun and engaging way to enhance one’s experience at the Oppenheimer Festival 2024.

Following is everything needed to know about how the card works, point system, rewards that can be earned and the list of participating businesses:

Point System and Rewards:

  • 100 Points: Festival gifts and candy (while supplies last)
  • 150 Points: Oppenheimer movie poster, medium popcorn (while supplies last)
  • 200 Points: Oppenheimer Festival reusable cup, 3 movie passes (while supplies last)
  • 250 Points: Oppenheimer Festival
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Operation Rewind Headlines Summer Concert Tonight!

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Summer Concert headliner Operation Rewind takes the stage at 7 tonight at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Sancre Productions

Sancre Productions News:

Operation Rewind headlines the Los Alamos Summer Concert this evening at Ashley Pond Park. Sponsored by PPC Solar, entertainment begins at 6 p.m. and at 7 p.m. Operation Rewind takes the stage.

“Operation Rewind is a sensational five-piece tribute band hailing from the enchanting High Plains of New Mexico. With a passion for music that transcends time, they embark on a sonic journey through the past five decades, paying homage to the iconic sounds Read More

Best In Indigenous Film Presented In Smithsonian’s Native Cinema Showcase At New Mexico History Museum

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NMHM News:

A showcase of Indigenous film screenings and lectures will be featured at New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) as part of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian’s Native Cinema Showcase.

The showcase takes place Thursday to Sunday, Aug. 15-18, and is offered concurrently with the SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market.

This year marks the National Museum of the American Indian’s 24th annual celebration of the best in Indigenous film. The showcase provides an unparalleled forum for engagement with Native filmmakers from Indigenous communities throughout the Western Hemisphere Read More

New Mexico State Fair Adds Floor Seating To Increase Capacity For High Demand Becky G Concert Sept. 7

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NMSF News:

Due to unprecedented demand, New Mexico state fair officials have announced that they are releasing 800 additional tickets for the Becky G concert.

By opening floor space for the Sept. 7 concert, hundreds more fairgoers can experience an incredible performance by the multi-platinum singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur and activist.

“Considering Becky G’s show has essentially sold out, we didn’t want anyone to miss out on what promises to be an electrifying concert,” General Manager Dan Mourning said. “Because of that, we have made the decision to open floor seats for an Read More

Scenes From 2024 Los Alamos County Rodeo Weekend Summer Concert With Sim Balkey

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New Mexico’s rising star Sim Balkey headlined the Summer Concert Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park to kick off the 2024 Los Alamos Country Rodeo Weekend. The Los Alamos Summer Concert Series is produced by the Los Alamos County Community Services Department and Sancre Productions. The Sim Balkey concert was sponsored by Omega Technical Services. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Sim Balkey band member at the Summer Concert Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Sim Balkey band members at the Summer Concert Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. Photo Read More

Los Alamos Jewish Center Concert To Benefit LA Cares

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Songwriter and musician Daniel Boling to perform Aug. 31 at the Los Alamos Jewish Center. Courtesy/LAJC

LAJC News:

Touring balladeer and songwriter Daniel Boling will perform Aug. 31 at the Los Alamos Jewish Center for a free concert benefiting Los Alamos’ local food pantry LA Cares.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the concert is 6-7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served after the concert. Additionally, at the end of the evening, the public is invited to attend havdalah, the brief, weekly ritual of spices, braided candle, and wine which marks the end of the Jewish Sabbath.

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