Fun Outings

DALA Announces Los Alamos Nutcracker Tea Party Nov. 18

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DALA News:

Dance Arts Los Alamos (DALA) will host its second annual Nutcracker Tea Party 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Historic Fuller Lodge.

Enjoy sweet treats, meet and take pictures with the dancers from the upcoming production of “Nutcracker on the Hill”, and enjoy general music and merriment as we enter the holiday season. This is sure to be a fun filled afternoon for all ages. Tickets are available in advance for $25 per person and all proceeds benefit DALA, which is a 501(3)(c) dedicated to promoting dance in Los Alamos and Northern New Mexico.   

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Teatro Paraguas Presents 11th Annual ‘A Musical Piñata For Christmas’ Community Celebration In December

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Teatro Paraguas will present 11th Annual ‘A Musical Piñata for Christmas’ . Courtesy/TP

Teatro Paraguas News:

Teatro Paraguas will present its 11th annual community celebration “A Musical Piñata for Christmas” Fridays Dec. 8 and Dec. 15, Saturdays Dec. 9 and Dec. 16 and Sundays Dec. 10 and Dec. 17. The Teatro Paraguas Orchestra will play traditional New Mexican and Mexican carols, as well as original festive music.

Compania Chuscales y Mina Fajardo provide mesmerizing flamenco music and dance, and Ballet Folclórico de mi Pueblo, led by Otón Quiroga and Xochitl Ehrl, take the stage with joyous Read More

Travel: Mob Museum A Must-See Attraction In Vegas

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Welcome to the Mob Museum. Photo by Debbie Stone

A Who’s Who Wall. Photo by Debbie Stone

By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

You might be surprised to hear that one of the most popular attractions in Las Vegas isn’t casino related. In fact, it’s a museum – the Mob Museum. Located in downtown Vegas, approximately six miles from the Strip, this fascinating place is a visitor favorite.

The museum is housed in the first U.S. Courthouse and Post Office building in the city, which was constructed in the 1930s. The site is historic in its own right, as it served as a host to one of the well-known Read More

Veterans Treated To Museums & Historic Sites All Weekend!

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NMDCA News:

Any New Mexico resident providing satisfactory proof of current or past armed service will be admitted free to each of NMDCA’s 15 museums and historic sites on Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 10, 11 and 12. This program also covers the resident’s spouse and children.

Additionally, New Mexico Museum of Space History and New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum extend this program to cover all veterans, regardless of New Mexico residency. The New Mexico Museum of Space History also extends this program to National Guard personnel and first responders.

The list of museums and historic Read More

(Video) SFNF: Christmas Tree Permits Available Online

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — It’s that time of year to be festive and start decorating for the holidays. What better way to get in the spirit than with a Christmas tree grown naturally in the local national forest?

Make it an adventure with the entire family by cutting a tree on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) and creating some great family memories in the process.

Purchase a permit online or in person from a variety of Forest Service offices starting Nov. 9 through Dec. 31, 2023.

The official cutting period begins Nov. 16.

Options to obtain a permit: 

  • Christmas tree permits will be available for purchase
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SALA: Unmissable Movie Week Of Cinematic Delight

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SALA News:

SALA announces a week filled with cinematic excitement that promises to captivate movie enthusiasts of all ages. This carefully curated lineup of films and special events is set to leave the audience spellbound, making it an unmissable experience for everyone:

Thursday: Closed for Private Event

  • Kickstarting the week, SALA will be temporarily closed to the public for an exclusive private event, setting the stage for an exceptional week of entertainment;

Friday: “The Marvels” Double Feature

  • Friday, join us for a mesmerizing journey into the enchanting world of “The Marvels”.
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Compania Chuscales Y Mina Fajardo Present Holiday Flamenco 2023 At Teatro Paraguas Dec. 19-20

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Holiday Flamenco 2023 at 7 p.m., Dec. 19-20 at Teatro Paraguas in Santa Fe. Courtesy/Teatro Paraguas

TEATRO PARAGUAS News:

Compania Chuscales y Mina Fajardo present Holiday Flamenco 2023 at 7 p.m., Dec. 19-20 at Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie in Santa Fe.

Compañia Chuscales and Mina Fajardo returns to Teatro Paraguas with an original and exciting flamenco extravaganza based in part on choreographer, dancer, and singer-songwriter Mina Fajardo’s newly released holiday album Holiday Flamenco.

Internationally recognized flamenco guitarist Chuscales anchors the evening, accompanied Read More

Tammy Jimines On Final Scenes From 2023 Halloweekend

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All for One and One for All! Photo by Tammy Jimines

Ethan Spiderman Does Whatever a Spider Can. Photo by Tammy Jimines

By TAMMY JIMINES
Los Alamos

Halloweekend festivities in Los Alamos reached new heights of creativity and fun in the magic of the season. On Oct. 27, 2023, I ventured into the heart of the celebration, where the community donned their spookiest and most creative costumes.

These photos are an enchanting portrayal of smiling faces and fantastic costumes that truly set the mood for this spirited holiday. I think I had more fun than the kids and families I photographed!

There were a myriad Read More

LACA To Present Pianist Sir Stephen Hough In Los Alamos

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LACA to present eminent pianist Sir Stephen Hough in recital Sunday, Nov. 19 in the Smith Auditorium. Courtesy photo

LACA News:

The Los Alamos Concert Association (LACA) will present eminent pianist Sir Stephen Hough in recital at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19.

The first classical pianist to be awarded a MacArthur Fellowship, he was awarded a Knighthood for Services to Music in the Queen’s Birthday honors in 2022.

Named one of Twenty Living Polymaths by The Economist, Mr. Hough combines a distinguished international career as a pianist with those of composer and writer. His most recent book, a memoir Read More

Posts From The Road: Tree Sculptures In Galveston, Texas

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Gulf Titans: A detailed sculpture illustrates titans in the Gulf of Mexico. Included are a sword fish, dolphins, fish, and a clam shell. This carving sits in the front yard of a Victorian house in Galveston’s East End Historic District. The district is lined with Victorian style houses and many of the houses are over 100 years old. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Pod of Dolphins and Mermaid:  The sculpture at this house on Ball Street shows a pod of dolphins and a mermaid. The dolphins are said to represent the children and the mermaid represents the mother of the family. This was a favorite Read More