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Santa Fe Opera: Luke Sutliff To Perform Orfeo Role Tonight

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Lauren Snouffer (La Musica/Speranza), Rolando Villazón (Orfeo). Photo by Curtis Brown/SFO

SFO News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Opera (SFO) has announced that baritone Luke Sutliff will perform the title role in Orfeo on opening night, (tonight) Saturday, July 29. Sutliff steps in for tenor Rolando Villazón who sustained a minor injury during the final dress rehearsal on July 27 and has been prescribed four days of rest.

The Santa Fe Opera expects Villazón will resume the run of performances Aug. 2 through Aug. 24.

“I am absolutely gutted to miss tomorrow’s performance but I must follow the doctor’s Read More

Igor And The Red Elvises Rock The Pond!

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Igor Yuzov, leader of the Red Elvises poses backstage with concert sponsor Enterprise Bank & Trust ahead of this evening’s summer concert at Ashley Pond. From left, Donavan Price, Yuzov Carmen Kramer, Felice Chavez and Liddie Martinez. Courtesy photo

Igor and the Red Elvises rocking the pond this evening. Courtesy photo

Red Elvises leader Igor Yuzov poses backstage this evening with concert sponsor, Enterprise Bank Los Alamos Region President Liddie Martinez. Courtesy photo

Igor Yuzov, leader of the Red Elvises, left, and Hans Herrmann. Courtesy photo

Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann, Read More

Exciting Lineup Of Movies & Events At SALA In August!

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SALA News:

SALA will present a spectacular array of movies and events for movie enthusiasts of all ages throughout the month of August. With a diverse selection of films and engaging activities, SALA promises an unforgettable cinematic experience for the community.

  • Oppenheimer: Following the tremendous success of the Oppenheimer festival that ran July 20-30, SALA is pleased to announce four more showings of the riveting movie “Oppenheimer” by the acclaimed director Christopher Nolan. This is your last chance to catch this compelling film on the big screen, with screenings on Aug. 3, 4,
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‘The Most Dangerous Street In America’ Rides Again With Old Lincoln Days Aug. 4-6

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Courtesy/Palace of the Governors photo archives

DCA News:‘’

Billy the Kid and other desperados once walked what was considered “The Most Dangerous Street in America” in Lincoln, New Mexico. 

Now that street will fill again, this time with Wild West fans enjoying the stories of the Lincoln County War, gun fights, and dangerous escapes during Old Fort Lincoln Days Aug. 4-6.   

Re-live New Mexico of the 1870s and 80s and explore museums and historic buildings. Walk the paths where Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett and other pistoleros of the Old West roamed. Historians will peel back the layers of the Lincoln’s Read More

Atomicon 2023 … A Big Idea That’s Growing

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Atomicon 2023 will be held Aug. 5 at four locations in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAC

County Library News:

Fans of superheroes, comics, costumes, board games, art, fantasy, science fiction, and more will find dozens of activities to enjoy at Atomicon 2023, Saturday, August 5 from 10-5 pm at four locations in downtown Los Alamos.

Expanding the event beyond the main library to include the lower level of Betty Ehart Senior Center, Fuller Lodge Throne Room, and even a little space at Ashley Pond Park, library staff are set to welcome a variety of vendors, activities, lectures, exhibits and demonstrations. Read More

Igor And The Red Elvises Headline Friday’s Los Alamos Summer Concert At Ashley Pond Park!

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Igor and the Red Elvises headline the Los Alamos Summer Concert Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Sancre Productions

Sancre Productions News:

The 2023 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series presented by Toyota of Santa Fe, continues to be the BEST Free Summer Concert Series in the State produced by Sancre Productions and Los Alamos County Community Services Department.

This week, the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series welcomes a hometown favorite that has been rocking the Pond for decades and has a multi-generational following in Los Alamos – Igor and the Red Elvises!

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Oppenheimer Festival At SALA Event Center: A Resounding Success!

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SALA Event Center Owner Allen Saenz, top row second from right, and his team during SALA’s Oppenheimer Festival. Courtesy/SALA 

SALA Event Center Owner Allen Saenz and his wife Christa Saenz with the period car at the Oppenheimer movie premiere Thursday at SALA. Courtesy/SALA

By ALLAN SAENZ
Owner
SALA Event Center

The Oppenheimer Festival at SALA Event Center (SALA) has surpassed all expectations, becoming a monumental success thanks to the unwavering support of our sponsors and the incredible efforts of our community. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Nuclear Care Partners, Compa, Read More

Barnhart: Kudos To SALA On Oppenheimer Festival!

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By BEN BARNHART
Los Alamos

While I was both fascinated and confused as SALA’s creation and development of Oppenheimer Festival at SALA evolved, now that it is well under way I must say I’m amazed at what they have done.

I doubt I can imagine the time and effort (owner) Allan Saenz and staff and volunteers must have expended while creating and organizing and coordinating the event. This included obtaining support of all kinds from many other groups in town including the Historical Society, Manhattan Project National Historical Park and many others for support in the project.

Some of these groups

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On The Job In Los Alamos: Samizdat Owner Jill Lang Prepares For Board Game Tournament 5PM Today!

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On the job in Los Alamos: Samizdat Bookstore and Teahouse Owner Jill Lang prepares for the ‘Unmatched’ tournament to be held at 5 p.m. today at Samizdat Bookstore, 174 Central Park Square. The tournament will immerse board game fans in epic battles between legendary characters. Photo by Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com Read More

Samizdat Bookstore Hosts ‘Unmatched’ Board Game Tournament Saturday July 22

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COMMUNITY News:

Samizdat Bookstore announces its upcoming ‘Unmatched’ tournament, an event that will immerse board game enjoyers in epic battles between legendary characters.

The tournament will take place at 5 p.m. this Saturday, July 22 at the Samizdat Bookstore & Teahouse at 174 Central Park Square in Los Alamos.

Unmatched, a highly acclaimed board game, offers a unique and strategic gameplay experience. Each player gets an iconic character from history, literature, comics or folklore, using their character’s miniature and unique deck of ability cards to engage in fast and fun Read More