Fun Outings

SaxAtomix To Perform Valentine’s Day Lunchtime Concert

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SaxAtomix News:

The SaxAtomix will be presenting a Valentine’s Day lunchtime concert at the Betty Ehart Senior Center starting at noon Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024.

The program will feature music of love and romance, including My Funny Valentine, I Left My Heart in San Fransisco, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, and more. Admission is free.

To reserve a lunch, contact the Senior Center at https://larso.org/meal-services or call 505.662.8920 before 9 a.m. on Feb. 14.

The SaxAtomix are an amateur saxophone quintet comprised of players from the Los Alamos community. They have been playing together Read More

PEEC: February Astronomy Programs At Nature Center

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The planetarium at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Take a dive into the amazing world of Astronomy! The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is offering an exciting array of astronomy programs this month at the Los Alamos Nature Center.

Take a look at this month’s schedule below: 

  • At 7 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 9, gather in the planetarium for an exploration of the Night Sky in February. Learn which planets, constellations, star clusters, and more are visible as Steve Becker leads a virtual tour of the current night sky. Admission: $8/adult, $6/student;
  • At 2 p.m.
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Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! Mardi Gras In The Mountains Hits Red River

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Mardi Gras in The Mountains, Feb. 8-13 in Red River. Courtesy/RR

Red River News:

RED RIVER — The community is invited to join the fun at Mardi Gras in The Mountains, the biggest party in New Mexico, happening Feb. 8-13.

This year’s theme, Bubbles and Bowties, ensures a week-long extravaganza packed with excitement. Originating in 1992 under the Red River Chamber of Commerce, this beloved event is now proudly sponsored by the REX Foundation.

Special guests for the 2024 Mardi Gras in The Mountains include Zoe Mintz from KRQE Channel 13 in Albuquerque, NM, and Ali Allison from KFDA 10 Channel in Amarillo, Read More

Española Valley Opera Guild Hosts ‘Posole Mio’ Feb. 18

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EVOG News:

The Española Valley Opera Guild (EVOG) invites the public to their annual winter gathering, POSOLE MIO 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18. 

This festive event is a fundraiser for EVOG that features homemade posole and desserts and a wine and cider cash bar by Black Mesa Winery. Guests will also be able to enter a fun raffle and bid on silent auction items which will include original art and gift certificates to area restaurants and resorts.

Entertainment will include live mariachi music by Mariachi Euforia during the food and drink service between 1 and 2 p.m. At 2 p.m. guests will move into the theater Read More

Los Angeles Guitar Quartet Performs In Los Alamos Feb. 10

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The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet to perform Feb. 10 at the Duane Smith Auditorium. Courtesy/LACA

LACA News:

The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet returns to Los Alamos for a performance presented by the Los Alamos Concert Association (LACA) at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Duane Smith Auditorium.

This Grammy-winning quartet has long set the standard for guitar ensembles. The New York Times called a recent performance “revelatory,” and the Los Angeles Times praised their “…unrivaled joy, technical élan, and questing spirit.”

The quartet’s critically acclaimed transcriptions of concert masterworks Read More

Coro Counts Down The Hits In ‘Time To… Dance’ Pops Show

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Coro de Cámara and the Joe Cox Band to perform hits from the 1960s to ‘80s Feb. 17 in Los Alamos and Feb. 18 in Santa Fe. Courtesy/Coro de Cámara

Coro de Camara News:

Chase away the winter chill with Coro de Cámara and the Joe Cox Band as they perform hot hits from the 1960s to ‘80s by The Beatles, ABBA, Carole King, Motown artists, Cyndi Lauper and more!

Two Matinee Shows:

  • Saturday, Feb. 17 at 4 p.m., Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, Kelly Hall, 3900 Trinity Drive in Los Alamos; and
  • Sunday, Feb. 18 at 4 p.m., Paradiso Santa Fe, 903 Early St. in Santa Fe. ‘Teaser’ Show/Fundraiser with the Los Alamos
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Posts From The Road: La Posada Hotel Winslow, Ariz.

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La Posada Hotel: Spring leaves were popping out during a previous visit in March a couple of years ago to the La Posada Hotel in Winslow, Ariz. The hotel features many southwestern design elements throughout the facility. Architect Mary Colter designed the hotel to resemble a southwestern hacienda. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

La Posada Garden Entrance: A decorative wrought iron arch welcomes visitors to the garden area at the La Posada Hotel in Winslow, Ariz. A walk through the garden leads visitors to the main entrance of the hotel. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com 

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Board Of Directors & Lasses And Lads Of Enchantment Thank Community For Support Of ‘I Believe In Music’

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The Board of Directors and the Lasses and Lads of Enchantment give community thanks. Courtesy photo

By LALOE President JOHN BAILLIE and
Director MAURICE SHEPARD

The Board of Directors and the Lasses and Lads of Enchantment would like to thank the community for their support of our “I Believe in Music” program last weekend.

After an additional 90 days added to the October performance, due to Covid, our turnout was above and beyond our expectations. We also appreciate the guest quartet, Sound Check returning for the Santa Fe and Los Alamos performances from Salt Lake City.

We would deeply like to Read More

Love Is In The Air: A Sunset Glow Cocktail Party Feb. 10

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Balloon Museum Foundation News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum Foundation is thrilled to announce its enchanting event, Love Is In the Air: A Sunset Glow Cocktail Party set to captivate hearts Saturday, Feb. 10. This unique event celebrates love set to an evening sunset dotted with hot air balloons, whimsy and wonder. Patrons may show their love of one another, balloons, Albuquerque and the Balloon Museum at this fundraising event. 

Guests are invited to indulge in the magic of museum love as they stroll through the historic museum. The event features live Read More