Music

Feed Your Soul at ‘Schubertiad’ Benefit Concert

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Mezzo Soprano Alicia Solomon and Pianists Claudia Hilko, Juanita Madland and Susan Mendel perform a benefit concert at 4 p.m. Sunday Oct. 7 at Fuller Lodge. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com

Staff report

The public is invited to attend a Benefit Concert for the Los Alamos Arts Council at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7 at Fuller Lodge.

The event is called a “Schubertiad.” These parties were popular as Franz Schubert was writing 1,200 pieces in his 31 years.

Weekly, his friends gathered with him to play the music he wrote during that week.

Oct. 7 Performers Include:

Mezzo Soprano: Alicia

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Pajarito Mountain Snow, Ullr Fest, Beer Co-op Debut

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By Greg Kendall

Pajarito Mountain Snowmaking to be Limited

Snowmaking will be limited at Pajarito Mountain this season as last year’s water collection proved lack-luster with disappointing snowfall totals and low water density in the snowpack, said Pajarito Mountain’s Clay Paris. 

The new water retention snowmaking pond at the top of the ski hill has been repaired, however, the pond remains at a low water storage level due to the lack of a good spring runoff, Pajarito Mountain General Manager Tom Long said. Long told the Los Alamos Daily Post that the snowmaking pond is “good to Read More

Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview Sept. 28

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This week’s preview is sponsored by www.fyila.com

United Way Youth Team Talent Show, 7 p.m. Sunday Sept. 30. Courtesy

LARSO Candidate Forum 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept 28 Betty Ehart Senior Center
County Council Candidate Forum sponsored by the Los Alamos Retiree and Senior Organization.

Hilltopper Football vs. Belen H.S. 7 p.m. Friday Sept. 28 @ Sullivan Field

Family Strengths Network Home Tour 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Sept. 29
Tour Starts at Ruby K’s
The Home Tour showcases Los Alamos as a beautiful place to live. The tour will feature eight homes, including a Bathtub Row home, houses with Read More

Rachel Barton Pine Draws Audience to its Feet Sunday

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American violinist Rachel Barton Pine signs autographs in the lobby at Duane Smith Auditorium Sunday following her performance sponsored by the Los Alamos Concert Association. Pine’s performance with pianist Matthew Hagle garnered an encore and two standing ovations from the audience.  Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

A crowd swarms violinist Rachel Barton Pine in the lobby of Duane Smith Auditorium for autographs and to purchase CDs of her music. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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Bass/Baritone Javier Ortiz Joins ‘Music of Faith, Grace & Love’ Sept. 30 at Immaculate Heart of Mary

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Courtesy/IHM
 
IHM News:
 
“Music of Faith, Grace & Love” will be the theme of an upcoming concert at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
 
The program begins at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30 and will feature classical, sacred and contemporary Christian music, with special guest artist and bass/baritone Javier Ortiz.
 
Other performances will spotlight the talents of local vocalists, chamber choirs, pianists, guitarists, violinists and the Black Mesa Brass Quintet.
 
Admission to the concert is free, but donations will be gratefully accepted
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Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview Sept. 20

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This week’s preview is sponsored by www.fyila.com

Pajarito Trail Fest on Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 22 and 23

6th annual Pajarito Trail Fest at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area

Trail Runs start at 9 a.m. Saturday with 10 km and 15 mile. Event also features kids fun runs with Toddler 100-yard dash starting at 11:30 a.m. and Big Kid Challenge, which includes run up/down on marked course on Beginner slopes. Dirty Du Duathon starts at 10 a.m. Sunday and includes 4.5 Km Run, 14km bike ride and another 4.5 km run. https:////www.fitfunfeminine.com/pajaritotrailfest/

HOMECOMING SEPT. 21
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IHM Concert: ‘Music of Faith, Grace & Love’ on Sept. 30

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IHMC News:

“Music of Faith, Grace & Love” is the theme of an upcoming concert at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Los Alamos.

The public is invoted to attend this musical program, which begins at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30 and will feature classical, sacred and contemporary Christian music.

Performances will spotlight the talents of various vocalists, chamber choirs, pianists, guitarists, violinists and the Black Mesa Brass Quintet.

Admission to the concert is free, but donations are gratefully accepted to benefit the Cathy LeClaire Memorial Organ fund.

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Los Alamos Community Winds takes Second in The American Prize Competition

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The Los Alamos Community Winds. Courtesy/LACW

By Bonnie J. Gordon

The American Prize in Band/Wind Ensemble Performance, 2012 winners were announced Sept. 11, 2012. The Los Alamos Community Winds achieved second place in the Community Division.

The American Prize is a series of non-profit national competitions providing cash awards, professional adjudication and regional, national and international recognition for the best recorded performances of music by ensembles and individuals each year. Administered by Hat City Music Theater, Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Danbury, Read More