Music

Jingle Bell Rock ‘N Run 5K & Kids 1 Mile

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The Los Alamos Band Boosters is hosting the Jingle Bell Rock ‘N Roll Run fundraiser Sunday, Dec. 15. Courtesy photo

LA Band Booster News:

The Los Alamos Band Boosters is hosting the Jingle Bell Rock ‘N Roll Run Sunday, Dec. 15 to raise money for the LAHS band program and the LAMS Music Program.

The fun run includes a 5K and a kids 1 mile run for age 13 and under. The run is modeled after the popular Rock and Roll marathons by featuring live music along the routes. Students from the Los Alamos Hight School and Los Alamos Middle School Bands will be playing holiday tunes for the runners.

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Sangre De Cristo Chorale: A Celebration of Women

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Sangre de Cristo Chorale will present its concnert, A Celebration of Women, Friday and Saturday. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

As part of its 42nd season, the Sangre de Cristo Chorale will present its December concert, A Celebration of Women, 7 p.m. Friday at the United Church of Los Alamos and 4 p.m. Saturday at St. John’s United Methodist Church at 1200 Old Pecos Trail, in Santa Fe.

From poets to music to subject matter, women are at the center of this holiday-themed concert, which includes works by contemporary women composers Carol Barnett, Williametta Spencer, Nancy Grundahl, Gwyneth Read More

Live In Los Alamos: Max Gomez; Leslie Stevens Dec. 29

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Musician Max Gomez performs Dec. 29. Courtesy photo
 
COMMUNITY News:
 
New Mexico’s own Max Gomez makes his fifth annual visit up the Hill Dec. 29 to bring his folk-Americana to the good people of Los Alamos at Fuller Lodge. 
 
Gomez has won a loyal following among locals with his heartfelt lyrics, unorthodox finger-picking on the guitar and willingness to recruit others to entertain his followers in town. 
 
He will once again be backed by some of the finest musicians in New Mexico and will bring a rising talent who he works with in his new base of Los Angeles, Leslie
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Belisama Irish Dancers Perform At Winterfest Dec. 8

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Belisama Dancers performance in 2018 at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Amy Pickett

 
COMMUNITY News:

The community is invited to join the Belisama Irish dancers for a free, fun and lively holiday-themed show, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at Fuller Lodge.

The Belisama Irish dancers have performed and competed nationally and internationally and include dancers of all ages, child through adult.

This year the dancers are joined by special guest fiddlers and Los Alamos residents Maria Jones and Maya Price.

Complimentary sweet treats make this all-ages show a must see event! Clapping and foot-stomping Read More

Los Alamos Arts Council Brown Bag Performance Features Pianist And Composer Kathleen Ryan

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Pianist and Composer Kathleen Ryan

LAAC News:

Pianist and Composer from Mountainair New Mexico Kathleen Ryan joins Los Alamos Arts Council for the December Brown Bag.

The music begins noon Wednesday, Dec. 4 in Fuller Lodge.

In addition to practicing scales and classical repertory on her way to earning undergraduate and graduate degrees in music, Ryan played snare drum in a marching band; wrote and performed singing telegrams; improvised music for modern dancers; and  composed a folk rock opera based on the Tristan and Isolde legend.

After a very brief fling as a folk singer, and a longer Read More

Lantern Launch At Buffalo Thunder Wednesday

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BTR News:
 
SANTA FE ― Thousands of prayers, wishes, promises and dreams will float toward the heavens once the Northern New Mexico sun sets Nov. 27, carried there in brilliantly lit paper lanterns. 
 
The visual effect, according to event management, will create an unforgettable spectacle of lights for miles around that won’t soon be forgotten.
 
The 2019 Lantern Launch takes place at the Towa Golf Club at Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino the night before Thanksgiving. Already one year in the planning, it’s an event unlike any other.
 
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Serenata Santa Fe Presents Soirée Bohème Dec. 6

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Serenata of Santa Fe News:

Serenata of Santa Fe presents Soirée Bohème,  5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, with the music of Brahms, Debussy, Ravel, Donizetti, Dvorak, Jake Heggie, Gabriel Kahane and Kenji Bunch.

Celebrate the season with artistic flair, wine, bubbly drinks, select hors d’oeuvres, deep desserts and timely chamber music in an intimate setting.

Soirée Bohème features David Felberg, violin; Sally Guenther, cello; James Onstad, tenor and Nathan Salazar, piano.

Seating is limited so reserve tickets here. Directions to this event will be sent upon receipt of payment. Read More

Los Alamos Arts Council: Felecia Ford Dec. 20

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Felecia Ford will perform at 7 p.m. Dec. 20 in Fuller Lodge. Photo by Jennifer Esperanza
LAAC News:
 
Felecia Ford, a Santa Fe based blues trio group, will present an all-ages concert 7 p.m. Dec. 20 at historic Fuller Lodge. The doors will open at 6 p.m.  
 
Ford’s voice has been heard in more than 157 countries worldwide, and she has performed extensively, singing live across the United States and abroad throughout her lifetime. 
 
After having recorded and toured supporting six full-length albums with her rock band, Hundred Year Flood, Ford released her first
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National Hispanic Cultural Center Holiday Events

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Baila! Baila! (2018). Courtesy/NHCC
 
Illuminarte 2018, Luminarias. Photo by Edward Lujan/NHCC
 
NHCC News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Capture a bit of holiday magic this season at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, where a full roster of celebratory events is planned in December.
 
HAH! Happy Arte Hour 
Thu. Dec. 5 
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 
Domenici Education Building 
 
On the first Thursday of the month, NHCC invites adults for artistic fun in a relaxed social setting, which includes snacks, refreshments and beer & wine for sale from Pop Fizz. This
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