Entertainment

‘Renewable Taos’ Announces Earth Day 2024 Events

Renewable Taos News:

TAOS — Renewable Taos, Inc. has announced plans for three days of Earth Day events aimed at education and involvement of the local Taos Community. This year’s Global Theme is “Our Planet vs. Plastics”.

Emphasis will be on reduction and elimination of plastic waste. Thanks to the generous support of Taos County and the Town of Taos, Taos Ski Valley, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, UNM-Taos, Guzman Energy and others, Renewable Taos is expecting a great turnout from the community for these events.

Saturday, Sunday and Monday, April 20, 21 and 22, Renewable Taos, along with Read More

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Hosts American Indian Week

Courtesy/Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center News:

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center starts its Spring cultural dance schedule this month, with dances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at 2401 12th St. NW in Albuquerque.

The communmity is invited to join the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center for a full week of dances, art vendors, Miss Indian World, a Round Dance with Grammy award-winning pow wow groups, and more April 20-28 for American Indian Week.

To see the full schedule of events, click here. Read More

‘Mayfest In The Mountains’ To Honor Veterans And Offer Family Fun In Red River This Memorial Day Weekend

RED RIVER News:

Red River is gearing up for an exciting Memorial Day weekend with the highly anticipated “Mayfest in the Mountains” event.

This family-oriented celebration will showcase everything Red River has to offer while honoring our veterans and fallen heroes through a mix of outdoor recreation, family-friendly activities, and special veteran-focused events.

Mayor Linda Calhoun expresses her enthusiasm about the upcoming event, noting that Mayfest in the Mountains will serve as a new tradition for many visitors and residents alike.

“We are thrilled to host Mayfest in the Mountains Read More

Northern New Mexico College Nick Salazar Center For The Arts Presents ‘An Evening With Jimmy Santiago Baca’

Esteemed poet Jimmy Santiago Baca to speak at NNMC April 12, 2024. Photo by Gloria Graham

NNMC News:

ESPAÑOLA — The Nick Salazar Center for the Arts will present “An Evening with Jimmy Santiago Baca” on the Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) Española campus at 5 p.m., Friday, April 12, 2024.

“An Evening with Jimmy Santiago Baca” is sponsored by the Española Valley Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Regional Development Corporation (RDC) and will feature a car show by the Española Lowrider Museum Coalition, local artisan vendors, a youth dance performance by Moving Arts Española, music Read More

LAFC To Host Monthly Movie Night Beginning April 9

This month’s feature film is Citizen Kane. Courtesy/LAFC

LAFC News:

The community is invited to enjoy dinner and a movie and help Los Alamos Family Council (LAFC) every month! This month’s dinner is frito pie beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the movie is Citizen Kane, which starts at 6 p.m. at SALA Event Center.

Every month on the Second Tuesday of the month, LAFC will host a dinner and a movie fundraiser. Proceeds will support their programs at the Counseling Center and the Youth Activity Centers.

Make the Second Tuesday Movie Night your monthly night on the town!

Dinner will be available beginning at Read More

Project Oppenheimer Receives Historical Society Of New Mexico Dorothy Woodward Award

COUNTY News:

Project Oppenheimer has been awarded the Historical Society of New Mexico Dorothy Woodward Award.

The efforts of Team Oppie, the core Project Oppenheimer Team, and the Los Alamos Community are responsible for this honor.

Notice of the Award:

On behalf of the Historical Society of New Mexico Awards Committee, I am pleased to inform you that Project Oppenheimer has been selected to receive the HSNM Dorothy Woodward Award. This award recognizes significant work in the advancement of education in New Mexico history. The awards committee was impressed with the way the Los Alamos community, Read More

SALA Presents Community Engagement & Entertainment

SALA News:

SALA Event Center has announced a lineup of engaging and entertaining events for the local community this week. From educational workshops to family movie nights, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Thursday, April 4, promises to be a day filled with excitement and community spirit. The LAHS Mountain Bike and Ecoclub Community Event, featuring “The Engine Inside,” will kick off at 5:30 p.m. This event serves as a fundraiser, supporting important environmental initiatives while fostering a sense of togetherness within the community.

Additionally, Thursday, April Read More

ENMU To Host 47th Annual Jack Williamson Lectureship

ENMU News:

PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) will present the 47th annual Jack Williamson Lectureship April 11-13, 2024.

The theme for this year’s lectureship is “Oh the [In]Humanity.” The lectureship is named for revered science fiction author, ENMU alumnus and emeritus Dr. Jack Williamson.

“ENMU has such a rich history with science fiction through Dr. Jack Williamson’s incredible life and legacy,” ENMU Chancellor James Johnston said. “ENMU is honored to be a part of that legacy and to continue a tradition that now bears his name.”

ENMU also will welcome multiple Nebula Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: April 5-11, 2024

PAC 8 News:

PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.

For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.

PAC 8 Television schedule for April 5-11, 2024:

Friday, April 5, 2024

  • 6 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11 a.m. County Council Meeting Replay 3-26–24
  • 3 p.m. Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 6 p.m. A Chat with Glendora
  • 6:30 p.m. White House Chronicles
  • 7 p.m. Chamber
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LACA To Present Canellakis-Brown Duo April 21

LACA News:

The internationally lauded Canellakis-Brown Duo – pianist Michael Stephen Brown and cellist Nicholas Canellakis – will be presented by the Los Alamos Concert Association (LACA) in recital at 3 p.m. MST Sunday, April 21 at the Duane Smith Auditorium, 1300 Diamond Dr.

This concert will feature an eclectic program of classic and rarely-heard chamber music repertoire as well as the Duo’s own compositions and arrangements.

The Washington Post called the Duo “a pair of adventurous young talents who play with their antennae tuned to each other.” For up to fifteen years, the Duo has been Read More