Entertainment

Santa Fe Opera Announces 82 Exceptional Apprentice Technicians For The 2024 Season

by

Eighty two members of the 2024 Apprentice Program for Theater Technicians backstage at the Santa Fe Opera. Photo by Kristin Hullihan for the Santa Fe Opera

The Santa Fe Opera News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Opera has announced the 82 members of its 2024 Apprentice Program for Theater Technicians.

Selected from a pool of more than 1,000 national and international applications, the class of 2024 brings fresh creativity and technical expertise to the Santa Fe Opera and performing arts industry.

Each season, SFO’s technical apprentices perform essential backstage functions within one of eight distinct Read More

Upstart Crows Of Santa Fe To Present Hugo Pinkerton’s ‘The Life of King Henry V’ Beginning June 22 At Golden Stage

by

Upstart Crows News:

Upstart Crows Of Santa Fe Presents Hugo Pinkerton’s The Life of King Henry V at The Garden Stage at La Tienda in Eldorado (at the end of the La Tienda parking lot across from Santa Fe Brewing Company), at 6:30 p.m. June 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, and a matinee at 1:30 p.m. June 22. 

Tickets $15, at the door or online: https://www.upstartcrowsofsantafe.org/upcoming-workshops-1.

This is a Blackfriars production – a Shakespeare play entirely envisioned and directed by a graduating senior of the program. Pinkerton has taken a collaborative approach to directing and says: “Our vision Read More

Los Alamos Summer Concert Features ‘Those Crazy Nights: A Tribute To Journey’ Tonight At Ashley Pond Park

by

‘Those Crazy Nights: A Tribute To Journey’ takes the stage at 7 p.m. today at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo

SANCRE Productions News:

Los Alamos County Community Services Department and Sancre Productions bring tonight’s Summer Concert featuring ‘Those Crazy Nights: A Tribute To Journey’ to the stage at Ashley Pond Park.

Get ready to ROCK with the popular music styling’s of mid-80’s rock icons – JOURNEY! Those crazy nights features a stellar lineup of Colorado professional musicians who expertly deliver the sounds of Journey! Watch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JourneyTributeBand Read More

Calvary Church To Host Fourth Of July At New Mexico’s Festival-Style Freedom Celebration In Albuquerque

by

CALVARY CHURCH News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Calvary Church announces New Mexico’s festival-style Freedom Celebration at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at Isleta Amphitheater in Albuquerque.

This citywide event is free to attend and open to everyone.

Calvary Church celebrates both America’s unique promise of political freedom and Christianity’s unique promise of spiritual freedom through faith in Jesus.

For the first time, the annual event is being held at Isleta Amphitheater in anticipation of thousands in attendance. 

The park opens at 4 p.m. when families can enjoy dinner from concession stands Read More

Meow Wolf To Host ‘Absolute Rubbish: A Trashion Show’ Showcasing Local Designers Of Recycled Fashion June 13

by

MEOW WOLF News:

Meow Wolf Santa Fe welcomes 22 fashion designers from New Mexico and Colorado in its inaugural “trashion” show, Absolute Rubbish – a groundbreaking event that merges high fashion with environmental consciousness. 

The event takes place Saturday, June 15 in Fancy Town, the neon light-adorned, maximalist venue space in Meow Wolf Santa Fe. Cocktail hour takes place at 7 p.m. and the show starts promptly at 8 p.m. Tickets are available now. Spots are limited and the event is expected to sell out.

Designers will unveil avant-garde creations crafted from recycled materials, Read More

2024 ‘Tuesdays @ The Square’ Kicks Off June 11

by

At left, Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann welcomes Heather and the Bad Breaks during one of the 2023 ‘Tuesdays at the Square’ events. Courtesy photo

MAINSTREET News:

“Tuesdays” are back! Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District in conjunction with Live in Los Alamos is bringing Tuesdays @The Square back to the Central Park Square lawn for another six weeks of great entertainment.

After work, bring the family, a picnic blanket and dinner; or grab food and a brew from one of the nearby restaurants and enjoy the evening together listening to local bands. The atmosphere is laid-back and a great way Read More

Scenes From 2024 ChamberFest In Downtown Los Alamos

by

The iconic sand pile was back! Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual ChamberFest event Saturday in downtown Los Alamos. The popular sand pile was made possible by Enterprise Bank & Trust and Los Alamos County Transit. Enterprise Bank & Trust along with Triad/Los Alamos National Laboratory sponsored the event. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Leadership Los Alamos Board members Kirsten Bell, left, and Crystal Hollon man the nonprofit’s booth Saturday  during ChamberFest in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Randy Hibben, a partner Read More

2024 Business Awards, Foggy Memory Boys Highlight Friday Night Summer Concert Series At Ashley Pond Park

by

The recipients of the 2024 Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Business Awards accept their trophies before the Summer Concert kicked off Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Ryn Herrmann, front row, center, announced the winners, Best New Business of the Year: Sugar & Cream Café; Family-Friendly Business of the Year: The Family YMCA; Financial Institution Business of the Year: Zia Credit Union; Non-Profit of the Year: Los Alamos Historical Society; Restaurant of the Year: Blue Window Bistro; Retail Business of the Year: Los Alamos Cooperative Market; Read More

Piñon Park Splash Pad Opening For Summer June 1

by

Piñon Park Splash Pad opens for the summer beginning Saturday. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Parks Division has announced that the Piñon Park Splash Pad at 10 Sherwood Blvd. in White Rock, will open to the public for the summer season, beginning Saturday, June 1 through Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2.

The facility’s opening was delayed one week after personnel discovered that the emergency call box, a safety feature mandated by the state of New Mexico for unsupervised facilities, was compromised due to some construction activity in the area. With the push of a button, the call Read More

Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Features The Foggy Memory Boys Friday Night At Ashley Pond!

by

The Foggy Memory Boys from Taos headline the Summer Concert Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo

Sancre Productions News:

The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce and Wheeed LLC bring the Foggy Memory Boys from Taos to the stage for the Summer Concert Friday night at Ashley Pond Park!

Drawing from a deep well of musical experience the Foggy Memory Boys have a unique string band perspective, contorting the sound into a New Mexican Wild-grass like nothing else out there. Structured around strong lyrical content, powerful melodies, and a musical bond that only a band of true brothers can create. Read More