Fun Outings

Umbrella Children’s Theatre Presents Paja And The Peanuts And The Picky Princesses Nov. 17-19

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Umbrella Children’s Theatre’s ‘Paja and The Peanuts and The Picky Princesses’ Nov. 17-19 at Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie in Santa Fe. Courtesy/Teatro Paraguas

‘Paja and The Peanuts and The Picky Princesses’ Nov. 17-19 at Teatro Paraguas. Courtesy/Teatro Paraguas

TEATRO PARAGUAS News:

Umbrella Children’s Theatre (UCT) presents Paja and The Peanuts and The Picky Princesses at Teatro Paraguas, adapted by Rebecca Morgan from the original prize-winning story “The Princess and the Peanut”, directed by JoJo Sena-Tarnoff, with original music by Melange (Jeff and JoJo Tarnoff). Student Read More

LACW Seeks Musicians For Annual Holiday Prism Concert

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LACW News:

The Los Alamos Community Winds (LACW) announces a call for musicians for its annual Holiday Prism Concert, Saturday Dec. 16, at Crossroads Bible Church.

As many in the community know, this performance is a “concert in the round” where musicians from all backgrounds are invited to join in a celebration of the season. Soloists and small ensemble (chamber) performances are being sought to be presented throughout the concert in a continuous sequence without intermission.

There is also no restriction on the level of player for this event. Student groups as well as any other amateur or Read More

Los Alamos To Celebrate Halloweekend Oct. 27-28

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LACDC News:

Los Alamos Halloweekend—a spooky series of activities for the entire family—begins Friday, Oct. 27, with the featured event Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet running 4-6 p.m. downtown.

The weekend also includes activities such as the Pumpkin Glow and Scarecrow Contest on Central Avenue. All events, most of which are free, and many other seasonal activities can be found here.

For the little ones, Friday begins at 10 a.m. (also on Oct. 28) with the Fall Party at Family Strengths Network. Then 3-5 p.m. is trick-or-treating at the Los Alamos Medical Center. Starting at 4 p.m. the family Read More

LAAC 2023 Pumpkin Glow Saturday Oct. 28

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LAAC News:

The Los Alamos Arts Council is excited to partner with N3B to bring Los Alamos and neighbors the annual Pumpkin Glow at Fuller Lodge Oct. 28.

“We are so grateful to N3B for stepping up to support and fund this wonderful community event”, says LAAC Executive Director Brandi Engeman. “We’re so excited for this year’s program and this sponsorship comes at a critical time for our organization as we ramp up to support artists during the Affordable Arts annual exhibit. Funding like this ensures we have adequate resources to fulfill our mission at all levels.”

Pumpkin Glow will kick off at 10 Read More

Scenes From Pinon Fall Festival Saturday In White Rock

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A young student spends time with a small goat at the Pinon Fall Festival held Saturday at Pinon Elementary School at 90 Grand Canyon Drive in White Rock. The festival included the animal petting zoo, games, food and costume contests. Photo by VaLynn Purvis

Mr. & Mrs. Potatoe Head (VaLynn Purvis and Pinon PTO President Whitney Pack) won the Pinon Fall Festival  costume contest in the adult category. Courtesy/VaLynn Purvis

Scene of a costume contest at the Pinon Fall Festival held Saturday at Pinon Elementary School in White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis

Scene from the Pinon Fall Festival Saturday Read More

Zia CU To Host Free Fall Funtivities For Kids Oct. 25-27

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Zia CU News:

Zia Credit Union is celebrating all things local as part of its “Think Like a Local” campaign. Each month focuses on a different aspect of local business and life. In the month of October, Zia CU is hosting what it calls Free Fall Festivities, 1-4 p.m., at each of its three branches and everyone is invited.

The events are aimed at providing free fall-themed fun for kids. Activities include photo stations, crafts, free apple cider from Velarde-based Montoya Farms, and local honey from Alcade-based RZ Bees. Honey sticks will be free for kids, while RZ Bees will have jars of honey for sale. Read More

Cirque Du Soleil’s CRYSTAL Brings Circus Arts To The Ice

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Cirque du Soleil News:

RIO RANCHO — Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL – a one-of-a-kind production that brings the circus arts to the ice for the very first time, returns March 7-10, 2024 to Rio Rancho Events Center.

With seven jaw-dropping traditional circus acts all thrillingly adapted for Cirque du Soleil’s first foray into a brand new creative territory – the ice – CRYSTAL takes audiences on an unforgettable journey into the vivid and whimsical world of imagination. 

Watch the CRYSTAL trailer here. Since 2017, CRYSTAL has dazzled more than 1.9 million people in over 135 cities worldwide, blending Read More

Singer-Songwriter Sav Buist Performs Nov. 12 At SALA

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Sav Buist will perform at 6 p.m. Nov. 12 at SALA Event Center. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

National Public Radio calls her “one of the most compelling songwriters of our time”. Sav Buist is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and recording engineer who added the prestigious overall Grand Prize and First Place in the folk category for the 27th USA Songwriting Competition to her list of songwriting awards. She is the lead singer and songwriter for the wildly successful band, The Accidentals. Michigan native and current Nashville resident, Buist will bring her talent Nov. 12 to Los Read More

New Mexico Museum Of Art Vladem Contemporary Hosts Final Friday: Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt

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NMDCA News:

Oct. 27, bring the whole family to New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary for a Final Friday: Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt.

A scavenger hunt, candy, and costumes oh my! Join New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary 5-7 p.m. on the last Friday before Halloween for a Shadow and Light scavenger hunt. This is a free event.

This is a family-friendly opportunity to take your kids trick-or-treating and explore the newest addition to the Santa Fe Railyard Arts District. Read More

Santa Fe Symphony Choral Masterworks Sunday Oct. 29

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The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Santa Fe. Courtesy/Santa Fe Symphony

Santa Fe Symphony News:

The Santa Fe Symphony will present its highly anticipated Choral Masterworks performance, 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 at Santa Fe’s iconic Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi.

Choral Director Carmen Flórez-Mansi will lead the angelic voices of the Symphony Chorus for this uplifting program with piano accompaniment by Collaborative Pianist Paul Roth.

All ages are welcome. The doors open at 2:15 p.m., admission is free and tickets are not required – attendees are asked to pay Read More