Music

More Scenes From July 4 Festivities at Overlook

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Director Ted Vives leads the Los Alamos Community Winds in their annual July 4 concert at Overlook Park. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

The Los Alamos High School Toppers ‘Helmet Booth’ July 4 at Overlook Park. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Key Club members sell tickets for the ‘Best Seat in the House’ at the Kiwanis Club’s annual July 4 Fireworks extravaganza at Overlook Park. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

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Battle of the Bands: Higher Ground Bluegrass and Syzygy Tie for First

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Michelangelo Lobato, left, of Syzygy belts out a number with Concert Promoter Russ Gordon. Syzygy tied for First Place in Thursday’s Battle of the Band. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 

In a First Place tie at Thursday’s Battle of the Bands at Overlook Park, Higher Ground Bluegrass – bluegrass and folk from northern New Mexico, Fred Bolton guitar/vocals, Dave Devlin-mandolin & dobro, Pat Mahoney fiddle/vocals Laura Leach Bass/vocals, Duke Weddington banjo/vocals. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

 
Syzygy – a harder rock
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Battle of the Bands July 4 at Overlook Park

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COMMUNITY News:

This week the Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series  will be at the Thursday, July 4th Kiwanis Fireworks Spectacular event at Overlook Park in White Rock.

Music for the July 4th festivities includes a Battle of the Bands.

3 p.m. Boo Koo – a Los Alamos roots-reggae-Americana and rock band, Scott Beguin-drums and percussion, Peter Young-guitar/vocals, Greg Mechels-bass.

(3-5 p.m. next to the bandstand – join the crowd for the “Thrill of the Grill” Chicken Challenge Cook-off between Police and Firefighters!)

3:30 p.m. State Road Four – Read More

Santa Fe Opera Apprentice Artists Fill Fuller Lodge

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Santa Fe Opera apprentices Rocky Sellers of Memphis, Tenn., and Kate Tombaugh of Streator, Ill., performed to a stand room crowd at Fuller Lodge Sunday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

The 57th season for the Santa Fe Opera opened Friday, June 28 and two apprentices performed Sunday afternoon to a full house at Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos.

Bass Rocky Sellers and Mezzo-Soprano Kate Tombaugh were accompanied by Kirt Pavitt on piano.

Tombaugh recently made her solo debut at New York City’s Carnegie Hall upon winning the Barry Alexander International Vocal Competition.

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Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: June 28

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Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview is Sponsored by FYILA

Summer Concert Series – Parker Millsap Band with Michael Rose 7 p.m. today, June 28 at Ashley Pond

Downtown Friday Night 4 to 11 p.m. today, June 28
Wallflowers Art Exhibit Opening 5 to 7 p.m. at Fuller Lodge Art Center 
History Happy Hour until 6 p.m. at Historical Museum
What’s a Click? Until 8 p.m. Bradbury Museum – Discover the wonders and advances of high-speed cameras and the things scientists learn by using them.
Group Dog Walk 6 to 7 p.m. from Pet Pangaea
Karen Wray Fine Art Gallery & Studio open until 8 p.m.

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Los Alamos Salutes Americans with Free 4th of July Fireworks Show & Events

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COUNTY News:

In honor of Independence Day, Los Alamos is offering many free events on July 4 to celebrate our freedoms including a fireworks show, Fun Run and naturalization ceremony to welcome our newest Americans.

Families will have the liberty on whether or not to walk or run at the “Firecracker 5K Family Fun Run” on July 4. The walk/run benefits the YMCA, with entry fees for adults at $25; $10 for youth and $15 for YMCA members. T-shirts are included, door prizes will be given away, and prizes will be awarded to the person with the best 4th of July inspired costume. The “Firecracker 5K Family Fun Read More