Fun Outings

Celebrate Legend Of Billy The Kid During Annual Old Lincoln Days Festivities Aug. 1–3

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Reenactors perform the Lincoln War Five-Day Battle during Old Lincoln Days. Photo credit: NMHS/DCA

NMDCA News:

LINCOLN — Visitors of all ages are invited to celebrate the legendary history of Billy the Kid and the town of Historic Lincoln during Old Lincoln Days, co-presented by Lincoln Historic Site, the Friends of Historic Lincoln, the Billy the Kid Pageant committee, and members of the Lincoln community. The annual event takes place Friday, Aug. 1–Sunday, Aug. 3, and includes reenactments, lectures, children’s activities, carriage rides, a parade, live music, food, vendors, and the Read More

Meow Wolf And Saint Arnold Celebrate Houston With Outdoor Block Party For 713 Day

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ART News:

HOUSTON, TX — Meow Wolf Houston and Saint Arnold Brewing Company are teaming up to throw a neighborhood-sized celebration for 713 Day. From 12–4 p.m., Sunday, July 13 the two Fifth Ward neighbors will transform the block into a free outdoor party filled with live music, art, performances, and newly activated portals.

A new wormhole has opened at Meow Wolf’s 713 Day Block Party that invites Houstonians of all ages to celebrate the city across dimensions. Guests can expect live music, local merch, ice-cold drinks, and a wild pop-up portal that opens straight into the unexpected for free. Read More

White Rock Branch Library Celebrating 10th Anniversary With Upcoming Street Fair, Author Talk By Hampton Sides

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Ribbon cutting ceremony on July 31, 2015, of the White Rock Branch Library. Courtesy/New Mexico State Library

The crowd gathered July 31, 2015, for the ribbon cutting ceremony of the White Rock Branch Library. Courtesy/Los Alamos Public Library

Scene of the crane sculpture as night falls over White Rock Branch Library. Photo by Leslie Bucklin/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Library is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the White Rock Branch Library this month with a series of community events, including a lively street fair and a return visit from bestselling author Hampton Sides.

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Practice Wuthering In Red Monday July 14

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COMMUNITY News:

Are your wuthering Skills out of date? Have you never wuthered? Would you like to learn more about Los Alamos’ “The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever” (TMWHDE)? Join us as we practice our wuthering skills at the Mesa Public Library and White Rock Library from 5:30–6:30 p.m., Monday, July 14. 

Whether you join us for any of these optional informational practices or not, you are welcome to join us for Los Alamos’ first ever TMWHDE on Saturday, July 19th, from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at Ashley Pond. Event is free and open to all—all genders, all ages, and all dancing abilities. We ask that you Read More

Bear Fest Is Coming To Los Alamos August 23

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PEEC News:

Get ready for a wild time at the 8th Annual Bear Fest, happening 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Saturday, August 23, 2024, at the Los Alamos Nature Center.

Bear Fest is hosted by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) in partnership with the Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation (LEWF). This exciting, free, family-friendly festival will be packed with fun activities, games, and engaging crafts.

Connect with wildlife experts, explore hands-on exhibits, and learn how to live safely with black bears and other local wildlife. Don’t miss delicious eats from Manko: Native American Read More

Los Alamos Farmers Market Offerings For July 10, 2025

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FARMERS MARKET News:

Fresh, locally grown tomatoes, apricots, cherries, and mulberries, along with nursery stock and seeds, baked goods, dairy products, and much more, are available at the Los Alamos Farmers Market on Thursday, July 10, at Ashley Pond Park.

The Los Alamos Farmers Market runs 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays at Ashley Pond Park and is sponsored by Los Alamos MainStreet and Los Alamos County. 

 

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Dramatic Baritone Michael Chioldi To Perform Title Role In Rigoletto Opening July 12 At Santa Fe Opera

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Michael Chioldi as Rigoletto, Irish National Opera. Photo by Patrick Redmond

SFO News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Opera announces dramatic baritone and former Santa Fe Opera Apprentice singer Michael Chioldi will sing the title role in Rigoletto, replacing Spanish baritone Gerardo Bullón, who has withdrawn for personal reasons.

The production opens July 12 and runs for seven performances through Aug. 20. A co-production with Irish National Opera and Opera Zuid, Chioldi recently performed the role at the Irish National Opera to critical acclaim.

“Baritone Michael Chioldi made for a terrifically Read More

David Zimmerman Comedy Shows At Senior Activity Centers

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David Zimmermann

LALT News:

Regardless of what life throws at us, it usually feels better to laugh about it.

With that in mind, David Zimmerman will present what he calls “The Lighter Side of MS: A Comedic Take on Diminishing Capabilities” at 1 p.m. Thursday in the classroom at the Los Alamos Senior Activity Center.

He will also present the same show at 1 p.m. Friday in the studio at the White Rock Senior Activity Center.

Admittance is free. There will be a talk-back session after each performance.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks the protective Read More

White Rock Family Films – Mufasa: The Lion King July 12

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COUNTY News:

Every second Saturday of the month, the White Rock Branch Library is showing a family-friendly film. This Saturday, July 12, families are invited to participate in crafts, eat popcorn and watch Mufasa: The Lion King.

Arrive at the library at 2 p.m. with the whole family to get started on a movie-themed craft. The movie runs 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the meeting room.

Note: Crafts are best suited for ages 4 to 10, but the whole family can join in. Children 5 and under need a grownup to help them. Read More

PEEC Suds & Shows: Game Night At Nature Center July 10

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PEEC News:

The Pajarito Education Center (PEEC) Suds & Shows: Game Night is 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road.

Are you on a quest for a princess in a castle? Do you dream of speeding down the rainbow road on your way to VICTORY? Can you and your friends dominate a trivia board game? Here’s your chance to flex your gaming muscles!

Thanks to partners at The Family YMCA, PEEC will have a variety of games to choose from, including console games on Switch and Xbox, plus board games and party games from Mesa Top Games. Oh, and of course, a cash bar courtesy of Pajarito Read More