Music

SaxAtomix To Perform Noon Wednesday At Fuller Lodge

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COMMUNITY News:

The SaxAtomix will perform Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Fuller Lodge as a part of the Los Alamos Arts Council Daytime Performance Series.

The concert will start at noon and admission is free. The program will feature both Holiday and other pieces in a variety of styles. 

The SaxAtomix are an amateur saxophone quintet comprised of players from the Los Alamos community, performing together since 2017. 

The quintet includes Bryan Fearey, Wendy Keffeler, Adolfo Meana, Joyce Guzik and Paul Lewis. 

Learn more at saxatomix.org. Read More

TGIF: Chancel Bell Choir To Perform Dec. 6 In Santa Fe

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Chancel Bell Choir to perform holiday favorites Dec. 6 in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Chancel Bell Choir will perform holiday favorites 5:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Ave. in Santa Fe.

The First Presbyterian Chancel Bell Choir plays for Sunday services as requested and prepares concerts for the TGIF recital series in December and May. The annual Christmas concert is a community favorite.

First Presbyterian offers weekly recitals 5:30-6 p.m. Friday. These concerts are free and open to all. A freewill offering for the recital fund will be received. Read More

Compañia Chuscales & Mina Fajardo Present Holiday Flamenco 2024: Memories Of Granada

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Courtesy/TP

Courtesy/TP

TEATRO PARAGUAS News:

Memories of Granada is a seasonal celebration with music and dance with Compañia Chuscales & Mina Fajardo, who return to Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie in Santa Fe, with an original and exciting flamenco extravaganza based in part on choreographer, dancer, and singer-songwriter Mina Fajardo’s newly released holiday album Holiday Flamenco & Flamenco Christmas.

Schedule:

  • 7 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 17 and Wednesday Dec. 18
  • 7 p.m., Friday Dec. 27
  • 2 p.m., Saturday Dec. 28 and Sunday Dec. 29

Joining Chuscales and Mina onstage are flamenco dancers Read More

Holiday Cheer Wraps New Mexico Traditions Around State

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Museums and historic sites will present holiday programs showcasing the diverse cultures that make New Mexico unique. Courtesy/NMDCA

NMDCA News:

SANTA FE – ‘Tis the season to get out and enjoy New Mexico wrapped in its holiday finest. To help you enjoy this time of togetherness, the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) is celebrating the Land of Enchantment’s cultural heritage.

“Traditions are a vital part of our state’s rich culture, helping us connect with the past while creating meaningful memories for future generations,” NMDCA Cabinet Secretary Debra Garcia y Griego said. Read More

Baila! Baila! Spreads Holiday Cheer With Christmas In New Mexico Dec. 7-8 At National Hispanic Cultural Center

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National Hispanic Cultural Center to host Christmas in New Mexico Dec. 7-8. Courtesy/NHCC

NHCC News:

In collaboration with Baila! Baila! Dance Academy, the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) invites the community to celebrate Christmas traditions in New Mexico and around the world with the annual performance of Christmas in New Mexico on Dec. 7-8.

  • What: Christmas in New Mexico is a whirlwind extravaganza, taking audiences on a journey through the sights and sounds of Christmas in New Mexico and Christmases around the world. Music, song, and dance with the traditional Southwestern
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2024 WinterFest Three Day Celebration To Feature Festive Parade, Art, Entertainment And Much, Much More!

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COUNTY News:

Kick off the holiday season in Los Alamos—where discoveries are made—this December at the 2024  WinterFest celebration. Running Dec. 6-8, the three-day event features a variety of options to get into the holiday spirit, start your shopping, and spend time with loved ones.

WinterFest captures the nostalgic small-town charm of holiday seasons past, along with fun and festive events for the entire family, including a holiday lights parade.

Events kick off on Friday, Dec. 6 with a variety of options to celebrate the holidays. Explore nativity displays from around the world noon Read More

2024 New Mexico Top HAT Awards Honor Oppenheimer Festival, Pajarito Mountain And Summer Concert Series

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From left, Lynn and Tom Long of Pajarito Mountain Ski Area, Mia Casados of Los Alamos County Community Services Department and Patricia Burnside, Allan Saenz and Magaly Veleta of SALA Event Center. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County has announced that the “Oppenheimer Festival” held at SALA Event Center was named the 2024 New Mexico Top HAT (Hospitality and Tourism) Award winner for Best New Experience.

In addition, Pajarito Mountain Ski Area and the Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series were  honored as finalists.

The annual awards ceremony, presented by the New Mexico Hospitality Read More

NM History Museum Hosts ‘Holidays At The Palace’ Dec. 13

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Palace of the Governors at 105 W Palace Ave. in Santa Fe. Photo by Dick Lyon

NMHM News:

New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) is hosting “Holidays at the Palace” 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13. This free annual heartwarming celebration includes live music, craft activities and a visit from Santa.

NMHM hosts its annual “Holidays at the Palace” event, a beloved tradition that brings families and friends together to enjoy the magic of the season. The Palace, an iconic landmark dating back to 1610, will be adorned with festive decorations and twinkling farolitos, welcoming visitors to explore the exhibitions Read More