Lifestyles

Craig Martin Experience Returns to Blue Window Saturday

April 17, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

The Craig Martin Experience plays the Blue Window Bistro at an earlier. Photo courtesy of Craig Martin

Staff report:

The Craig Martin Experience jazz ensemble returns to the Blue Window Bistro Saturday, April 20 with their unique blend of classic swing, hard bop and funky jazz.

Tickets are $15 per person and dinner reservations are required.

This is the band’s third appearance at the restaurant and they will break out plenty of new tunes for the audience.

“I call this set list ‘Raisin’ the Bar.’ One cool aspect of being a band that’s been together over a year is we are continually challenging ourselves

Food on the Hill: Cream of Asparagus Soup with Grilled Asparagus

April 16, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

This Week’s Recipe:

Cream of Asparagus Soup made with Grilled Asparagus

Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com

*** You must have either a blender or a food processor to make this soup.

Ingredients:

2 pounds of asparagus

Olive oil

3 tablespoons of butter

3 ½ cups of chicken broth

½ cup chopped onions

2 cloves of garlic, pressed

Salt and Pepper to taste

1 cup cream

3/4 cup parmesan cheese (reserve ¼ cup for garnish)

Directions:

Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com

Clean the asparagus, and remove the woody ends and discard. Blanch the

‘Geek Night’ Packs Dixie Pub

April 15, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

The Dixie Pub at the rear of the Dixie Girl Restaurant in downtown Los Alamos was packed again Thursday night for the popular ‘Geek Night’ event. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More

2013 Church Leader Conference April 19-20

April 15, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Los Alamos Couple Win $50K Dream Wedding

April 13, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Jeanette Trujillo and Chris Rondeau on the night of their victory in the New Mexico Dream Wedding Giveaway. Courtesy/NM Dream Wedding Giveaway

A professional engagement portrait of Chris and Jeanette by Frank Frost was one of the gifts given to contest finalists. Photo by Frank Frost courtesy of NM Dream Wedding Giveaway

By BONNIE J. GORDON

Los Alamos Daily Post

Los Alamos contestants Jeanette Trujillo and Chris Rondeau have won the New Mexico Dream Wedding Giveaway.

The winners were announced Tuesday. The couple’s prize is a dream wedding package valued at more than $50,000, including Read More

YMCA Launches New Weight Management Class

April 13, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

YMCA News:

The Family YMCA’s new dietitian Sara Pocernik will teach a new weight management class 12:15-1 p.m., beginning Monday April 15.

This class will focus on a “non-diet” method of weight management and will consist of six classes, which will address various nutritional topics, as well as provide fitness advice.

Meetings also include nutritional handouts, healthy recipes, motivation, support, a trip to the grocery store and more.

Classes meet at the Y Express, 140 Central Park Square. Pre-registration is required and may be done at the main Y at 15th and Iris Read More

Money IQ: Required Minimum Distributions

April 10, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Money IQ

By TAMMY M. THORN

Required Minimum Distributions (RMD)

Several months ago in Money IQ, the focus was on retirement savings, specifically what IRA Savings Plan was best suited for you in reducing your tax bill.

What’s next?

Retirement and Required Minimum Distribution (RMD): The IRS mandates that an individual is subject to a Required Minimum Distribution from Traditional IRA Savings Plans or other retirement plan savings (Roth IRAs excluded) once one attains age 70 and ½.

Definition: RMD is the minimum amount an IRA owner must withdraw from their retirement account Read More

Did Carmen Say Yes?

April 10, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

An as yet unknown person has popped the question to someone named Carmen through this message painted on the White Rock rock … the question is … did Carmen say yes? Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Tijerina Trio Brings Unique Sound to Pajarito Brewpub Saturday

April 9, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Photo by Melissa Lea

Staff report:

The Todd Tijerina Trio will showcase its fierce and unique brand of R&B and blues 7-11 p.m. at Pajarito Brewpub Saturday, April 13. Admission is $5 at the door.

The Albuquerque-based group is touring to promote its newest album, Meant To Be, which received four New Mexico Music Award nominations, winning Blues Song of the Year for Tijerina’s song “Nothin’ Like the Blues.”

“Tijerina’s technical prowess is glazed with a finesse that can mesmerize an audience into a state of spellbound awe. His inherent sense of the groove, however, is so strong and insistent Read More