Music

Learn to Play the Ukelele at BESC Thursday

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Heron Lake State Park ukeleles for the upcoming BESC ukelele class. Courtesy photo

BESC News:

Local seniors are invited to take part in some musical fun 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 in the classroom at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.

This is a wonderful opportunity to try something new with an easy, fun to use, inexpensive portable instrument, the “oo-koo-le-le.” You won’t need a ukelele, a great singing voice, ability to read music, or past experience with any instrument. You’ll leave with the ability to play some songs around the barbecue that very evening.

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Concert of Original Pieces by Richard Hannemann Draws Audience Appreciation

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Richard Hannenmann. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News

An appreciative audience enjoyed the world premier of La Vida en Plaza at the Saturday night concert at Smith Auditorium by local musician Richard Hannenmann. 

Filled with a program of his original pieces, Hannemann sparked numerous applause for his ability to work the length of the guitar fret board in a pleasing cornucopia of guitar solos, genres and songs. He added interest to his program by intermingling an ensemble of ballads and songs he had written in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, many of which were Read More

It’s A Wrap For Summer Concert Season

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Concert promoter Russ Gordon with his wife Deb waves to concert goers at Friday’s final concert of the season for the Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series. The series marked its 25th anniversary this year and will return again in May. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Whitewater Ramble from Fort Collins, Colo., played for the crowd Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Whitewater Ramble performs at the Pond. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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Whitewater Ramble Will Perform Final Summer Concert Tonight At Ashley Pond Park

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Whitewater Ramble. Courtesy of the band
 
By RUSS GORDON
Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Producer

Well friends of the Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series, we’re down to our last show of the year. I hoped you enjoyed the shows. Again, I’d like to thank our sponsors and especially Los Alamos County. They sure built a beautiful stage. Our sponsors are all listed at www.gordonssummerconcerts.com. Please acknowledge them when possible and do shop locally!  Our sponsors all pay taxes to the County and therefore help pay for the Concert Series.

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Santa Fe Pro Musica Opens Season With Iconic Works By Beethoven

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The Santa Fe Pro Musica Orchestra conducted by Thomas O’Connor. Courtesy/SFPM
 
SFPM News:

SANTA FE- Santa Fe Pro Musica opens its 33rd Season at the Lensic Performing Arts Center with the Santa Fe Pro Musica Orchestra performing Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No. 5 and lyrical Piano Concerto No. 3 under the baton of Thomas O’Connor, featuring Steinway Artist Melissa Marse.

 

Steinway Artist Melissa Marse at the piano. Courtesy/SFPM

There will be two performances: 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21.

Tickets ($20, $35, $45, $65 } are available at:

  • Santa Fe Pro
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Ullr Fest 14 At Pajarito Mountain Sept. 20

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COMMUNITY News:

Ullr Fest 14 is set for noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 at Pajarito Mountain. Pajarito’s most popular fall festival features more than a dozen New Mexico craft beers, live music by the Jimmy Stadler Band, a Viking Costume Contest, disc golf and kids activities.

Atomic City bus provides free shuttle service from Sullivan Field and White Rock leaving every 30 minutes.

Activities include:

  • New Mexico Brewers Fest noon to 5 p.m.;
  • Bike and Hike 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.;
  • Jimmy Stadler Band 2-5 p.m.; and
  • Atomic City Transit 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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LAAC September Brown Bag Features Jazz Performance By Dr. Marcos Cavalcante

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LAAC News:

The Los Alamos Arts Council announces the opening of the new season of its Brown Bag Performance Series at noon, Sept. 3 at Fuller Lodge.

The first concert of the series features a jazz performance by Dr. Marcos Cavalcante. The LAAC’s Brown Bag concerts showcase local preforming artists and are free and open to the public. Performances are generally the first Wednesday of the month at noon in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge. 

Cavalcante is a Brazilian from Bahia who lives in Los Alamos. He has lived in New Mexico since 2007. A guitar player, composer and arranger, he developed his Read More

South By Southwest Plays Summer Concert at Ski Hill Tonight

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Photo of Michael Hearne. Courtesy/michaelhearne.com.
 
By RUSS GORDON
Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Producer

Tonight, the Summer Concert will be at Pajarito Ski Area and features South By Southwest’s Michael Hearne, Zeke Severenson and special guest Jimmy Stadler. The show starts at 7 p.m.  and is free of charge. It’s paid for by the sponsors of the Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series. The sponsors and other information are listed at www.gordonssummerconcerts.com.

In the 25 years that we’ve produced this Series, South By Southwest has played 20 shows. Why? They’re arguably Read More