Entertainment

Sancre Productions And Los Alamos County CSD Announce Headliner Artist For 4th of July Spectacular In White Rock

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Sancre Productions News:

Congratulations Los Alamos! The best 4th of July celebration in Northern New Mexico just got even better with the announcement of Prince Again, a Los Angeles-based tribute to the late great Prince, will be headlining this year’s 4th of July event, thanks to presenters Merrick and SMSI.

Last year’s 4th of July event brought 11,500 attendees to Overlook Park in White Rock, complete with vendors and the best inflatables zone in the state, making the event fun for the whole family. DJ Optimistic will open for the headliner to get the party started, beginning at 4 p.m., with Read More

New Mexico To Host First Ever Earth Day Festival

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EARTH DAY News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The City of Albuquerque, various non-profit organizations and a group of individuals committed to the earth, are putting on the state’s first-ever statewide Earth Day Festival.

Themed the Planet vs. Plastics, the event is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 21 at the Sid Cutter Pavilion at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque.

The International Earth Day 2024 theme outlines an unwavering commitment to reducing plastic use for the sake of human and planetary health, demanding a 60% reduction in the production of all plastics by 2040. This local event will promote ways Read More

Happening This Week: Events March 4-10 At SALA

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SALA News:

SALA Event Center has announced a week filled with captivating events that cater to diverse interests and passions.

From cinematic adventures to coding workshops, SALA invites the community to partake in a series of enriching experiences from March 4-10:

  • CoderDojo Sessions at 4 p.m., Tuesday & Wednesday, March 5 & 6.
  • Tech enthusiasts and aspiring coders are invited to join us for CoderDojo sessions, starting at 4 p.m.
  • Dune Part Two Screenings at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., Thursday – Saturday, March 7-9.
  • Following the tremendous success of Dune Part One, SALA continues the
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LALT Opens ‘Twice Upon A Time’ Friday

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LALT News:

What’s big and bad and smells like bacon? It must be Los Alamos Little Theatre’s (LALT) upcoming production of Tracy Wells’s “Twice Upon a Time”.

The show for all ages, directed by Holly Robinson, features the classic fairy tales you know and love with some notably hilarious edits. The show opens this weekend, running March 8-17, with evening performances at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. matinee performances on both Sundays, at the Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar St.

For matinee performances, LALT is happy to introduce a special ticket pricing, Twice Upon A Ticket! Children Read More

Verdi With A Vengeance: An Energetic Guide To Life And Complete Works Of King Of Opera March 26

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SFOG News:

The Santa Fe Opera Guild hosts its in-person Vivace Book Club featuring the selection Verdi With a Vengeance: An Energetic Guide to the Life and Complete Works of the King of Opera by William Berger, 2-3 p.m. (MDT), Tuesday, March 26 at the Santa Fe Main Library.

Dr. Bernadette Snider, the Guild’s President said, “We are excited about the selection of a William Berger title for our upcoming in-person Vivace. Berger is a noted opera expert and speaker, who writes about Giuseppe Verdi with passion, respect, and humor in Verdi With a Vengeance.”

Dr. Snider also notes, “The Vivace offerings Read More

Cinema Cindy Reviews: Dune: Part 2

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By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
Los Alamos

“Dune: Part 2”—which opened Friday—is a film that deserves the Big Screen, a satisfying, Action/Sci-fi movie, based on the epic 1965 novel “Dune” by Frank Herbert (and its five sequels). Fans of the Dune books, and those who enjoyed the 2021 film “Dune”, will not easily be disappointed. For adults and teens alike, it’s worth sitting through 2 hours 46 minutes.

Watching Dune 2, one can guess it will be nominated for several Oscars. Dune Part 1, in fact, won Oscars in 2022 for Best Sound, Visual Effects, Production Design, Original Score, Cinematography, and Film Read More

Enjoy Dinner And A Movie – Helping LAFC Every Month!

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This month’s feature film is ‘The Quiet Man’. Courtesy/LAFC 

LAFC News:

The community is invited to Los Alamos Family Council’s second monthly dinner and a movie fundraiser.

Enjoy frito pie and a movie 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 available beginning at 5:30 p.m. The movie will start at 6 p.m.

Tickets are limited – so buy them HERE Read More

Compania Chuscales & Mina Fajardo Present Flamenco Fiesta 2024: Guitar And Tree May 23-26

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Compania Chuscales & Mina Fajardo. Courtesy/TA

TEATRO PARAGUAS News:

Compania Chuscales & Mina Fajardo bring their unique flamenco experience once again to Teatro Paraguas with Flamenco Fiesta 2024, and a special concert entitled Guitar and Tree.

Guitarist Chuscales, who grew up in the gypsy caves of Sacromonte in Spain imbibing the duende of flamenco, explains the inspiration for the concert: “Recently, we have had so many wildfires worldwide. We want to emphasize through my guitar and Mina’s choreography how important trees are for all of us …”

According to Mina, flamenco Read More

Plan Unforgettable Spring Break Around Skiesta At Pajarito

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COUNTY News:

Skiesta—Pajarito Mountain’s iconic annual Spring Break celebration—returns Saturday, March 16 to Los Alamos.

The highly anticipated event will once again feature exhilarating ski races, live music from local bands, local craft beer, and a vibrant, quirky atmosphere unique to Northern New Mexico.

“Whether you’re planning a family Spring Break vacation, or you’re looking for a fun weekend getaway, Skiesta is a must-attend event,” County Economic Development Administrator Dan Ungerleider said. ­“With lively costumes, outdoor recreation, local craft beer, and music from Read More