Fun Outings

Santa Fe Symphony: Black Box Jazz Club At LAHS Dec. 14

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SFS News:

The Santa Fe Symphony: Black Box Jazz Club is 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13 at Los Alamos High School 1300 Diamond Drive.

This exciting event transforms the Los Alamos High School Black Box Theater into a jazz club and features student ensembles from Los Alamos and Santa Fe.

Featuring sets from advanced and intermediate jazz combos, this performance offers a glimpse into the skills and techniques needed to perform America’s music—Jazz. Tickets: $15.

Visit santafesymphony,org or call 505.983.1414. Read More

One Week Left To See Art Quilts Exhibit In Step Up Gallery

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A grandmother and her granddaughter enjoy figuring out the evolution of an imagine in the Telephone Tag exhibit of art quilts recently in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Katy Korkos

ART News:

Art quilts bursting with color and personality are part of the exhibition in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public library. “Personality Plus” and “Telephone Tag” have enlivened the Gallery since opening Sept. 25. This is the public’s last chance to see these works as a group, since after this traveling show closes at end of day Nov. 7, the artworks will go back to the artists who created them.

“Personality Read More

Zozobra And New Mexico Lottery Team Up For Youth

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Zozobra News:

SANTA FE – The Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe announces the opportunity for local artists to feature their artwork on the Zozobra 2025 Scratcher and win $1,000.

This initiative celebrates the rich history of the Burning of Zozobra, a beloved tradition in Santa Fe, now in its 100th year.

Zozobra, a towering 50-foot marionette filled with worries and anxieties, is set ablaze each year in a dramatic display that symbolizes letting go of the past and welcoming new beginnings. Thousands gather to cheer as the Fire Spirit dances around him, igniting hope and renewal in the community.

This year, Read More

35th Annual Festival Of The Sandhill Cranes Dec 11-15

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The 35th annual Festival of the Cranes is Dec. 11-15 in Socorro County. Photo by Steven Aicinena

Friends of Bosque del Apache News:

Get ready to be inspired by one of nature’s grandest migrations – the 35th Annual Festival of the Cranes will take place Dec. 11-15 in Socorro County, welcoming bird lovers, photographers and nature enthusiasts from all over the world to experience the breathtaking return of the Sandhill Cranes to the Middle Rio Grande Valley.

Join experts and enthusiasts alike at the world-renowned Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge as thousands of Sandhill Cranes, along Read More

Son Como Son Concert At Coronado Historic Site Nov. 10

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Department of Cultural Affairs News:

Coronado Historic Site will host a concert with New Mexico Latin band, Son Como Son, as they perform their lively music in the outdoor Diane Schuler Educational Pavilion.

Visitors are invited to bring a picnic, shop arts and crafts vendors, and enjoy the view of the Rio Grande while listening to one of New Mexico’s favorite Latin bands. The concert is included with regular admission of $7/adults and free to children 16 years and younger, Native/Tribal affiliations, disabled veterans and foster families.

The concert is 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 at Coronado Read More

LALT Read-Throughs & Auditions For 8X10s Begin Nov. 4

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LALT News:

Los Alamos Little Theatre (LALT) announces the read-through and auditions for the 8x10s plays.

The read-through are 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4. Auditions are 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 and Thursday, Nov. 7.

Both the read-through and auditions will be held at the Performing Arts Center (PAC), 1670 Nectar St.

Performance dates are Jan. 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26, also at the PAC.

The 8x10s is LALT’s well-loved short-play festival, held approximately every two years. Eight local, sometimes first-time directors working with scripts by local and regional playwrights stage eight 10-minute Read More

Laboratory Retiree Group First Tuesday Breakfast Nov. 5

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LRG News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory retirees (LRG) and potential retirees, are invited to drop in at the LRG monthly breakfast social 8:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 at Muy Salsas at 1315 Trinity Drive.

Come hang out and join the conversation with other Lab retirees.

LRG will pay for coffee and tea. Individuals will pay for their breakfast and other drinks.

Contact sgirard@losalamos.com or 505.672.3497 for more information.

More information about the LRG can be found at https://lalrg.org. Read More

Teatro Paraguas To Present UCTs Production Of Cinderella

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UCT to present Cinderella – A Farcical Funny Fairy Tale adapted by Rebecca Morgan from the Charles Perrault’s fairy tale, with original music by Melange in November. Courtesy/TA

TEATRO PARAGUAS News:

Umbrella Children’s Theatre will present Cinderella – A Farcical Funny Fairy Tale adapted by Rebecca Morgan from the Charles Perrault fairy tale, with original music by Melange, at Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie Suite B in Santa Fe.

Cinderella – A Farcical Funny Fairy Tale opens at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16 and plays at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., Read More